Painting Willy Lott's House - An Alternative Take on Constable's Hay Wain

In this video, we have a look at how to frame a scene and use a sketch to complete a lively watercolour
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[@JuliJa-rg3hr]

Oh, what a treat on a friday afternoon! Thank you, Andrew! Also thanks to the filming and editing Team!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@carrollsfarmcrafts310]

I was so happy to see this video pop up. I recently tried painting this house from a photo on an artist reference site but I didn't do it justice. I can't wait until I can paint along. Thank you, Mr. Pitts, for your generosity.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. Good luck with your painting

[@williammartin5337]

Glad to see the video this am! I love your style, no fussing with detail yet it is still conveyed in the painting! So translucent since you go at it once and stop! Wish I could remember to stop sometimes. Thank you for sharing!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. Instead of finishing your painting just stop painting especially when you find yourself going over everything again.

[@ronscholefield1894]

Excellent! I marvel at how one, living in the UK, can have easy access to so many famous locations and (using your approach) create a fresh view. You’re in top form here, Andrew.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much indeed. We are fortunate where we live. There is a host of varied subjects on our doorstep. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@grandmabarby]

You make the common place look like perfection. Thank you!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you.

[@maryrichinick7287]

Pleasant surprise to see this tutorial this morning. Beautiful painting!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much.

[@tonylau5922]

It is nerve wracking to watch you painting the dangling foliage, the foreground shadow, the siding and the overall composition, its a thrill to see everything comes alive brilliantly, thank you Sir.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. I hope your nerves have recovered.

[@KarlEBrand]

Always enjoy your tutorials! That you have it as a family affair makes it all the more enjoyable!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your support. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dschmid8845]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. Thanks Andrew for another great demonstration. Many beginners are unaware of the importance of composition and doing a sketch before painting. What I learned from sketching is that it helps one to check the composition of the scene, as well as the tones. If the composition has problems, the painting will be less successful, or unsuccessful altogether. Including the plein air sketch at beginning of your video was helpful.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you.

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Thank you for this video it’s always a joy to watch you paint. I learn so much!

[@reneerikolsen9694]

Perfect - both video and painting. Great stuff!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks Rene

[@roberthoward3723]

Just found this latest Andrew, when I saw that brown shed I thought how ever can you make a picture out of that but I must confess it’s striking and you’ve made a feature out of it. When I view your vlogs I always learn something. Thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your support. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@joefenech4527]

Thanks Andrew Pitt for the painting looking forward for the next one

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your support

[@elizabethsolart]

That made my afternoon. Thnkyou 🙏

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video

[@dogwhiskers8]

Thank you. A joy to learn from you. Truly. And, incidentally, the filming is always excellent.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. I’ll pass on your kind comments to my camera holding wife.

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Wonderful añade so detailed. Love how you tell us your mixes and how your painted the tree. Thanks, I will give this a go

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. Good luck with your painting.

[@Logit4]

Thank you very much for this, again excellent, demonstration! Absolutely beuatiful painting!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you too.

[@AlysonEvans-x3q]

Lovely!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks

[@terrycardinaldesigns]

Thank you! I always learn sifting you!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks -glad the videos are helpful.

[@georgedemings3133]

Very nice indeed!👏

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks..

[@sandralomez1892]

Muchas gracias muy disfrutable

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Muchas gracias

[@Phoyographer]

I love Viridian

[@1Skymed]

Thank you

[@MagentaBlock]

Lovely freshness to your painting as ever Andrew. However I don't know about the sizes of the figures. And the shed on the right is a bit big for me.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

I’m sure you’re right, I’m not sure I have the adult figure and two children quite right. As always with watercolour you have to live with your errors to preserve the freshness.

[@kellyhalligan1328]

I forgot to ask what kind of brush you’re using

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Most of the brushes I use are Chinese calligraphy brushes. If you scroll through the videos on my website you’ll find one which covers all my painting equipment and materials, www.andrewpitt.co.uk