How absolutely WONDER-FULL you are, I love to watch and listen to you and see the magic that you create. I want so much.....to learn to paint the way you do, slow..gentle and with such devotion. Thank you so very much !
I enjoy your method of teaching your very careful not to overwhelm new painters but you provide so much information to painters at different levels. I like how you block in the basic shapes then and the details thankyou! Heather
I have followed all your videos and have to admit, attempt to duplicate your process because your method makes so much sense to my brain. As I mentioned before, it is so inspiring to me as I love the way watercolor behaves. I always look forward to your videos. You mentioned that the drawing process for you is a form of meditation. All of the art process is that for me. But didn't realize that until you described your perspective on "the process" to me. Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Marjolein, it is wonderful to hear that you appreciate the process, a great part of the reason why I enjoy this medium so much. I intend to create many more painting videos- thanks very much for your kind feedback! -Ross
Thank you for your videos, I am new to painting and love watercolors. You are giving me courage to take that first leap to paint my first picture. I was snapping photos of wildflowers, today.
Hi Sandra, That's great! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad that you have found my videos helpful, and thanks for watching!!! Ross
I really enjoy learning from your videos. You have a talent for demonstrating how you work your watercolors. Thank you so much for your help and your beautiful work.
Thank you for your very thorough presentations. I've dabbled with watercolor off and on over the past few years. Came across your website and videos when i was researching the best way to stretch watercolor paper, and have found them to be most excellent. In the past i've just winged it and that is how the paintings turned out. Have really been inspired by your presentations and have been putting your instructions into practice with much improved results. Thank you, thank you. Just wanted to know how grateful i am for your taking the time to provide these inspirational videos.
Hi John, Sorry its taken so long to respond to you comment. I've been away from RUclips to concentrate on my painting, but I've resumed making instructional videos and posted a new flower painting video a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for watching!
Your instruction is superb I only wish that my high school teacher finds your channel where ever she is because she so loved watercolor and tried to instill that love in me unfortunately what she loved was the paintings and truly had no technique or true understanding of the basics you share so generously. Her instinct was don't waste, use only the seven basic primary colors to achieve ever color needed for the composition, and draw all details in before applying any paint. I find her instruction handcuffed me into admiring the paintings instead of experiencing the joy of creation but I am retraining myself thanks to you.
Hi, It’s important to tackle painting head on and get right into it. Once you start working with the materials you will gradually make discoveries and find your own path. I hope my videos provide people with enough technical information and guidance to give you them the confidence and support to start painting. It’s great that you’re painting again, and thanks for watching my videos! Ross
Hi Linda, Sometimes, but not always. Since I didn't include anything on how to lay out the drawing in the larger watercolor because it would have made the video way too long, I thought it would be helpful to do a quick study and include the drawing stage. The quick study also helped me make composition decisions for the larger piece, and I'll be doing more quick study watercolor videos. Ross
You know that I love your work and style of painting flowers. And I am astonished to see at the beginning of the video the large piece of watercolour paper because it deviates from your small and tiny works. Is it possible for once making a timelape of such a great painting. I don't know if it is possible to use the same techniques in large sizes. ;)
Hi Eric, I’ve been thinking about doing something like that!! My large paintings require approximately 100 hours of actual painting time! Time lapse is a good idea! Right now I’m working on an instructional digital painting video with time lapse elements, and it works nicely. For a large painting maybe I should just position the camera and record the entire process. Thanks for your suggestion, and for watching my videos!!
great tips ross i have picked up a lot of tips from you i am starting to incorporate them in to my style of painting i find they work very well i have floating mixed green in on top of brown madder for stems storks and branches and also some leaves great tutorial ross great video looking forward to the next one
i think your style of painting is amazing ross i have a similar style which i am improving one each and every time i paint i look forward to seeing your painting videos thank you
Another great video thanks!! I use aqua-brushes with watercolour pencils have not tried the paint inside did you premix in a pot then pour in or did you put tube paint into the resevoir and add water to the aqua-brush??
Hi Nick, An aqua brush with watercolor pencils is a great combination! I premixed the paint down to the consistency that I normally use for my washes, and used a large eyedropper to fill the aqua brushes. Once the brush is filled with watercolor paint, it’s important to shake it occasionally while painting. Glad that you like this video, and thanks for watching!!!
realisticart Thanks for answering and so quickly, will try it out for quick washes when sketching outdoors. Looking forwars to seeing the big orchid painting!!
Your work is absolutely beautiful. I love your work. I have a question for your. What kind of paper do you used in this painting or better what is the brand name of your pad? It seems not to be shrinking on you. Thanks for your videos they are wonderful and your voice relaxes me.
Hi Iliana, Sorry its taken so long to answer your question. I've been away from RUclips for awhile, but I'm back and will be posting new instructional videos on a regular basis. In this video, i'm painting in my Moleskine Watercolor Album, Large, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) . I use this for sketching. When I'm not painting in a pad, I use Arches, cold press 140 or 300lb watercolor paper. Thanks for watching.
How absolutely WONDER-FULL you are, I love to watch and listen to you and see the magic that you create. I want so much.....to learn to paint the way you do, slow..gentle and with such devotion. Thank you so very much !
A Yellow Flower!! How lovely and helpful! Thank you Ross!
Thanks for sharing - I appreciate it! -Ross
I always love watching your videos. You are an inspiration to do many, Ross. Thank you so much.
Thanks very much for your kind comments! I appreciate them! -Ross
I enjoy your method of teaching your very careful not to overwhelm new painters but you provide so much information to painters at different levels.
I like how you block in the basic shapes then and the details thankyou!
Heather
Hi Heather, Glad you like my teaching methods. Thanks for watching!
I have followed all your videos and have to admit, attempt to duplicate your process because your method makes so much sense to my brain. As I mentioned before, it is so inspiring to me as I love the way watercolor behaves.
I always look forward to your videos. You mentioned that the drawing process for you is a form of meditation. All of the art process is that for me. But didn't realize that until you described your perspective on "the process" to me.
Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Marjolein, it is wonderful to hear that you appreciate the process, a great part of the reason why I enjoy this medium so much. I intend to create many more painting videos- thanks very much for your kind feedback! -Ross
Thank you for your videos, I am new to painting and love watercolors. You are giving me courage to take that first leap to paint my first picture. I was snapping photos of wildflowers, today.
Hi Sandra, That's great! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad that you have found my videos helpful, and thanks for watching!!! Ross
I really enjoy learning from your videos. You have a talent for demonstrating how you work your watercolors. Thank you so much for your help and your beautiful work.
Thanks, Judith! I appreciate your comments! -Ross
Dear Teacher :)
The way you teach,the way you share and explain is amazing.Thank you soooooo much.Afsoon from Iran.
Thanks for your very kind words! I hope my videos are helpful and thanks for watching!
Thank you for your very thorough presentations. I've dabbled with watercolor off and on over the past few years. Came across your website and videos when i was researching the best way to stretch watercolor paper, and have found them to be most excellent. In the past i've just winged it and that is how the paintings turned out. Have really been inspired by your presentations and have been putting your instructions into practice with much improved results. Thank you, thank you. Just wanted to know how grateful i am for your taking the time to provide these inspirational videos.
Hi John, Sorry its taken so long to respond to you comment. I've been away from RUclips to concentrate on my painting, but I've resumed making instructional videos and posted a new flower painting video a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much! You are a great tandem inspiring teacher!
I'm enjoying your videos very much.
the drawing you did was very nicely explained
the sketch turned out wonderful thank you!
Your instruction is superb I only wish that my high school teacher finds your channel where ever she is because she so loved watercolor and tried to instill that love in me unfortunately what she loved was the paintings and truly had no technique or true understanding of the basics you share so generously. Her instinct was don't waste, use only the seven basic primary colors to achieve ever color needed for the composition, and draw all details in before applying any paint. I find her instruction handcuffed me into admiring the paintings instead of experiencing the joy of creation but I am retraining myself thanks to you.
Hi,
It’s important to tackle painting head on and get right into it. Once you start working with the materials you will gradually make discoveries and find your own path. I hope my videos provide people with enough technical information and guidance to give you them the confidence and support to start painting. It’s great that you’re painting again, and thanks for watching my videos!
Ross
Fantastic help, thank you Ross!
I love your videos!!!! They have helped me a lot!
Hi Arte,
Glad that my videos are helpful, and thanks for watching!!!
ross its amazing cant wait to see the main painting
Great tutorial! I'm a real novice at drawing but you inspire to me give it a try and see what happens. Thanks.
Hi Linda, That's great!! I'm planing on including more drawing into my videos because viewers tell me that it helps. Thanks for watching!!! Ross
realisticart Great news. You are on my RUclips subscription so I won't miss any videos. Do you usually make a smaller version of a larger one?
Hi Linda,
Sometimes, but not always. Since I didn't include anything on how to lay out the drawing in the larger watercolor because it would have made the video way too long, I thought it would be helpful to do a quick study and include the drawing stage. The quick study also helped me make composition decisions for the larger piece, and I'll be doing more quick study watercolor videos.
Ross
You know that I love your work and style of painting flowers. And I am astonished to see at the beginning of the video the large piece of watercolour paper because it deviates from your small and tiny works. Is it possible for once making a timelape of such a great painting. I don't know if it is possible to use the same techniques in large sizes. ;)
Hi Eric,
I’ve been thinking about doing something like that!! My large paintings require approximately 100 hours of actual painting time! Time lapse is a good idea! Right now I’m working on an instructional digital painting video with time lapse elements, and it works nicely. For a large painting maybe I should just position the camera and record the entire process. Thanks for your suggestion, and for watching my videos!!
Hello, Really enjoyed this video since I'm teaching myself there was a lot of great help. Thank you
Hope you enjoy the watercolor process, Linda! Thanks for watching! -Ross
Yes, really great!...very much appreciated.
great tips ross i have picked up a lot of tips from you i am starting to incorporate them in to
my style of painting i find they work very well i have floating mixed green in on top of brown madder for stems storks and branches and also some leaves great tutorial ross great video looking forward to the next one
Hi Andy,
Good to hear that your using my painting tips! Thanks for watching!
i think your style of painting is amazing ross i have a similar style which i am improving one each and every time i paint i look forward to seeing your painting videos thank you
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I really like your digital artwork. Will you be doing another one anytime soon? Also, have you ever tested a Windows tablet?
Another great video thanks!! I use aqua-brushes with watercolour pencils have not tried the paint inside did you premix in a pot then pour in or did you put tube paint into the resevoir and add water to the aqua-brush??
Hi Nick,
An aqua brush with watercolor pencils is a great combination! I premixed the paint down to the consistency that I normally use for my washes, and used a large eyedropper to fill the aqua brushes. Once the brush is filled with watercolor paint, it’s important to shake it occasionally while painting. Glad that you like this video, and thanks for watching!!!
realisticart Thanks for answering and so quickly, will try it out for quick washes when sketching outdoors. Looking forwars to seeing the big orchid painting!!
Brilliant.
Your work is absolutely beautiful. I love your work. I have a question for your. What kind of paper do you used in this painting or better what is the brand name of your pad? It seems not to be shrinking on you.
Thanks for your videos they are wonderful and your voice relaxes me.
Hi Iliana, Sorry its taken so long to answer your question. I've been away from RUclips for awhile, but I'm back and will be posting new instructional videos on a regular basis.
In this video, i'm painting in my Moleskine Watercolor Album, Large, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) . I use this for sketching. When I'm not painting in a pad, I use Arches, cold press 140 or 300lb watercolor paper. Thanks for watching.
Please come back! More videos, please!
I posted a new video series the other week, and will be posting a new landscape painting video within the next few weeks. Thanks for watching!
I always love watching your videos. You are an inspiration to do many, Ross. Thank you so much.