Hi Nadine, Sorry it's been so long in responding to your comment. I've been away from RUclips, but recently started up again. Glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ross. I love your pre-wetting flooding techniques. I previously followed along on your magnolia tutorial and it turned out great. You're a great teacher and videographer and you are very generous to share.
Hi Ross, Another excellent video that I have enjoyed. You have such a style and so much detail on how to paint. I have been working in watercolor for about 3 years now but you have given me so much wonderful information with your tutorials that I watch them over and over again. thanks again for sharing your skill and talent-it is awesome! Connie
Thank you for sharing. Totally inspiring! My own watercolor technique is very different but I have now watched many of your presentations / tutorials and found them compelling. There is something about watercolor that no other medium can replicate. Your color choices, technique and methods are exicting to watch and although like a planned journey I know here you are going but there is always a surprised along the way. There is a frisson of excitment at the crescendo of the finished work. Totally captivating. As always looking forward to watching you next video.
Hi, Sorry it's been so long in responding to your feedback. I've been away from RUclips because I needed to catch up on my painting for a series of exhibitions, but recently started up again. Just wanted to say thanks for your very kind words and thanks for watching!
Wow, another fabulous video. I love the colours that you have created, especially on the buds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing more from you soon.
Thank you Ross. Very informative. I've watched a lot of tutes and yours explains some of the properties I have been struggling with e.g apply water first, layering and importance of drying time etc. All had the light bulb go off for me. :)
Wow, I've watched several of your videos thus far and each time learn so much. Look forward to trying many of the techniques demonstrated. Only wish the lighting was a little brighter to see colors more clearly.
I am really loving your flower tutorials! I have learned so much just watching your videos! Thank you so much. Two questions, one: What colors would we use to mix our own neutral tint? and second, I haven't found one of your tutorials for painting roses. Do you have one? I would love to see how you paint those, especially one with the darker reds.
Hi Lynn, Sorry it's been so long in answering your question. I've been away from RUclips, but recently started up again. Regarding neutral tint, if you are looking to mix a gray color I often mix ultramarine blue with quinacridone magenta and adjust it with cobalt blue. The advantage of using neutral tint from the tube is it is a neutral gray and can be very effectively used to gray down any color. Your mixed grays will not be neutral. Regarding Roses, I will be continuing with the flower series and definitely including roses.
Hello Ross, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and tutorials. I am a watercolorist also. My question to you is, how do you float your finished watercolor paintings on the mat? Over the years I have used different methods, and some of them fail to keep the water color painting on the mat. My concern is using something that is acid free and archival. Thank you again for all your wonderful tutorials and videos. Keep painting, you're an inspiration to many. Mary
Hi Mary, I hang it on the mat in the traditional way by attaching 3 or 4 two inch lengths of linen tape along the top of the back of the watercolor paper. Instead of wetting the tape with water, I wet it with a good quality book binding adhesive such as TALAS Jade 711. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching my videos! Ross
Great painting enjoy all the info you give so freely. When I want a deckle edge esp a fine one I use a smallish paint brush and dampen along the ruler edge to allow the fibres to soften slightly before tearing, do you do this on smaller paintings?
Hi Nick, Dampening the edges is something that I probably should have mentioned! It does make the tearing easier, and more uniform. On my work, I never dampen the edge first because I like the more jagged results from tearing dry paper, and I frame my watercolors with the edges exposed. Thanks for your question, and for watching my videos!!!
Gosh, this was SO cool, but I am immediately deflated...I don't think I could ever get the colors you are coming up with, your eye is so tuned in to the subtle colors in nature...any advise to us novice painters in beginning...??? Gee, it seems that after 5 years of practice, 10 years of experience, I might be ready to START?? What is your advise?
The way to become familiar with color mixing is simply to begin the process of experimentation and get to know what happens while you have fun painting! The more fun you have, the more you will paint and the more you will learn. -Ross
Doing it in miniature is a great idea! The next watercolor painting video that I'll be releasing in a few weeks returns to miniature watercolor painting. Thanks for watching my Cherry Blossom video!
You could do the background first. I actually do that sometimes, but the danger is the very dark colors in the background might run into the flower when you’re painting it. Even though the background will be completely dry, areas of the flower that touch the background will need to be dampened, and this might rewet darker adjacent colors. That could be a problem.
Hi Jodi, I haven't uploaded the tools video yet. It will be posted no later than this Friday, July 18th. You can also see a discussion of the tools that I use at the beginning of my video entitled "How to Paint the Magnolia Flower, Watercolor Painting, Part 1." Thanks for your question and for watching my video!
For some reason doing the background scares me more then painting the subject. Maybe because I'm almost done and at this point I don't want to mess up the work I've done so far.
I appreciate your comment about painting the background; I’ve heard this sentiment expressed often. Since my technique is all about paraphrasing the subject matter, that is how the background should be approached. Use the colors that are suggested by the background forms, and allow them to flow much more freely, without getting involved in rendering the actual objects that might be in the background. You might want to practice that background on a separate piece of paper before you actually paint it into your painting. You got me thinking about creating a video with a much more integrated approach. Thanks for watching!!!
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I watch Ross's brilliant videos over and over again, and learn something new each time. Thank you!
Ross was very clear and detailed in his instruction. He shared many special technics. I loved it and will watch it several more times. Thank you
Thanks very much for your kind feedback. I appreciate it! -Ross
You are not only a very talented watercolor painter, but a very patient teacher as well. Thank you so much for your numerous tips.
Hi Nadine, Sorry it's been so long in responding to your comment. I've been away from RUclips, but recently started up again. Glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ross. I love your pre-wetting flooding techniques. I previously followed along on your magnolia tutorial and it turned out great. You're a great teacher and videographer and you are very generous to share.
Hi Tim, I'm glad that you find my techniques helpful! I appreciate your kind words, and thanks for watching my videos!!!
Beautiful flower paintings! I have watched almost all of them-love the way you let the colors bleed into each other.Waiting for new lessons.
More will be coming! Glad you enjoy the medium and process. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Ross
Beee-uuuuu-tiful!! I don't paint but I am very sure I could learn especially from your fantastic tutorials! Thank you so much.
CoSu Du Thanks for watching! -Ross
Hi Ross, Another excellent video that I have enjoyed. You have such a style and so much detail on how to paint. I have been working in watercolor for about 3 years now but you have given me so much wonderful information with your tutorials that I watch them over and over again. thanks again for sharing your skill and talent-it is awesome!
Connie
Hi Connie, Glad that my videos are helpful and thanks for watching!
watched this thousands of times
still amazes me i have got loads
of fantastic tips from this one painting
and your advice ross thank you so much
Andy Coakes That is great to hear! Thanks for watching! -Ross
this is super Ross !! awesome painting and love the details !
Thanks for watching, and for your positive feedback!!!
Really really amazing! Hope one day I could paint such great work! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked the video Andrea. Thanks for watching!
This video helped me learn a few additional techniques. Thanks for the video. Great explanations and detail.
Glad that my video was helpful! Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you for sharing. Totally inspiring! My own watercolor technique is very different but I have now watched many of your presentations / tutorials and found them compelling. There is something about watercolor that no other medium can replicate. Your color choices, technique and methods are exicting to watch and although like a planned journey I know here you are going but there is always a surprised along the way. There is a frisson of excitment at the crescendo of the finished work. Totally captivating. As always looking forward to watching you next video.
Hi, Sorry it's been so long in responding to your feedback. I've been away from RUclips because I needed to catch up on my painting for a series of exhibitions, but recently started up again. Just wanted to say thanks for your very kind words and thanks for watching!
Ни слова не поняла ,но так много он дал ,так много я узнала из этого видео.Благодарю,благодарю!!!
You must have such a steady hand! I doubt I could achieve such perfection!
Very, very nice! Your teaching techniques and tips are so much better than other artists. Fruit tree flowers are my favorite subjects.
I appreciate a lot your detailed instructions in the process of Watercolor painting. Thank you for sharing !
This Cherry Blossom video is just stunning.....I learned so much! Thank you so much!
Hi Eve, Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching it!
Wow, another fabulous video. I love the colours that you have created, especially on the buds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing more from you soon.
Hi Sue, I'm in the process of working on my next video. Thanks for watching!!!
Gorgeous!
Love the edge techniques. Super effect. Thank you for sharing this and teaching so well.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ross. Very informative. I've watched a lot of tutes and yours explains some of the properties I have been struggling with e.g apply water first, layering and importance of drying time etc. All had the light bulb go off for me. :)
Glad the video was helpful and thanks for your great feedback!
Always love your work and fabulous instruction. Thanks Ross.
Thanks for watching!!!!
Beautiful....learning so much.thank you.
Thanks for watching!!!
Wow, I've watched several of your videos thus far and each time learn so much. Look forward to trying many of the techniques demonstrated. Only wish the lighting was a little brighter to see colors more clearly.
Thank you Ross.
Wonderful tutorial, I'll keep watching them.
Glad that you like my videos!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you Ross!
You're welcome, Jana - Thanks for watching! -Ross
I am really loving your flower tutorials! I have learned so much just watching your videos! Thank you so much.
Two questions, one: What colors would we use to mix our own neutral tint? and second, I haven't found one of your tutorials for painting roses. Do you have one? I would love to see how you paint those, especially one with the darker reds.
Hi Lynn, Sorry it's been so long in answering your question. I've been away from RUclips, but recently started up again. Regarding neutral tint, if you are looking to mix a gray color I often mix ultramarine blue with quinacridone magenta and adjust it with cobalt blue. The advantage of using neutral tint from the tube is it is a neutral gray and can be very effectively used to gray down any color. Your mixed grays will not be neutral. Regarding Roses, I will be continuing with the flower series and definitely including roses.
The lesson is worth watching, one always learns something new, thank you for lesson
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ross, very helpful video.
Hi Lisa, Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Ross
beautiful!
Thanks for watching, Linda! -Ross
Incredible, thanks a lot for the explanations. Tips or secrets I'm sure they'll work for me.
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!
you are a great artist/teacher
Fara Abbasian I appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching! -Ross
Hello Ross, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and tutorials. I am a watercolorist also. My question to you is, how do you float your finished watercolor paintings on the mat? Over the years I have used different methods, and some of them fail to keep the water color painting on the mat. My concern is using something that is acid free and archival. Thank you again for all your wonderful tutorials and videos. Keep painting, you're an inspiration to many.
Mary
Hi Mary,
I hang it on the mat in the traditional way by attaching 3 or 4 two inch lengths of linen tape along the top of the back of the watercolor paper. Instead of wetting the tape with water, I wet it with a good quality book binding adhesive such as TALAS Jade 711. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching my videos!
Ross
Beautiful painting and your tutorial as always was so helpful. I learn lots of little tips from you. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Thanks for watching my latest watercolor painting video!!!!
Simply superb
Shankara Subramanian Thanks for watching! -Ross
Thank you for sharing it is fantastic, and I learn so much.
Thank you for your response. It helped a lot.
Thank you so much, Very informative ! Love your way of speaking and soothing voice ~.~
Hi Jamie, Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Great work!! I love it!
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!!!
Wow, Ross! You're a great artist! Congratulations and thanks for the tutorial! :)
Super subscribed to your channel! :)
muito bom. acompanho seu trabalho.
Very enjoyable
Martín Álvaro Thanks for watching! -Ross
Great painting enjoy all the info you give so freely. When I want a deckle edge esp a fine one I use a smallish paint brush and dampen along the ruler edge to allow the fibres to soften slightly before tearing, do you do this on smaller paintings?
Hi Nick,
Dampening the edges is something that I probably should have mentioned! It does make the tearing easier, and more uniform. On my work, I never dampen the edge first because I like the more jagged results from tearing dry paper, and I frame my watercolors with the edges exposed. Thanks for your question, and for watching my videos!!!
Absolutely beautiful! You've earned another subscriber. :)
Thanks for watching!
Fascinante me encanto...
Lily Jara Thanks for watching! -Ross
bellissimooo...!!! complimenti...!!!!
Thanks for watching!
très bien expliqué, merci
Thanks for wataching!!!
watching all your paintings again ross i am looking
for inspiration i am suffering painters block its a nightmare
What kind of watercolor paper are you using in this video? Beautiful work. Really enjoy your teaching.
Hi Jean, I'm painting on Arches, 140lb cold press watercolor paper. Glad you like my teaching method!
Hi Ross, pleasem what paper weight, hot/cold press are you using here.
Thank you,
Marie
Gosh, this was SO cool, but I am immediately deflated...I don't think I could ever get the colors you are coming up with, your eye is so tuned in to the subtle colors in nature...any advise to us novice painters in beginning...??? Gee, it seems that after 5 years of practice, 10 years of experience, I might be ready to START?? What is your advise?
The way to become familiar with color mixing is simply to begin the process of experimentation and get to know what happens while you have fun painting! The more fun you have, the more you will paint and the more you will learn. -Ross
I want to try this but in miniature. Thank you.
Doing it in miniature is a great idea! The next watercolor painting video that I'll be releasing in a few weeks returns to miniature watercolor painting. Thanks for watching my Cherry Blossom video!
Ross, is their any reason why you couldn't do the background first and then paint the main subject last?
You could do the background first. I actually do that sometimes, but the danger is the very dark colors in the background might run into the flower when you’re painting it. Even though the background will be completely dry, areas of the flower that touch the background will need to be dampened, and this might rewet darker adjacent colors. That could be a problem.
Where is your tools and materials video? I can't seem to find it. Have you done it yet?
Hi Jodi, I haven't uploaded the tools video yet. It will be posted no later than this Friday, July 18th. You can also see a discussion of the tools that I use at the beginning of my video entitled "How to Paint the Magnolia Flower, Watercolor Painting, Part 1." Thanks for your question and for watching my video!
For some reason doing the background scares me more then painting the subject. Maybe because I'm almost done and at this point I don't want to mess up the work I've done so far.
Me too! :)
Maybe if we did the background first it would work better for us.
I appreciate your comment about painting the background; I’ve heard this sentiment expressed often. Since my technique is all about paraphrasing the subject matter, that is how the background should be approached. Use the colors that are suggested by the background forms, and allow them to flow much more freely, without getting involved in rendering the actual objects that might be in the background. You might want to practice that background on a separate piece of paper before you actually paint it into your painting. You got me thinking about creating a video with a much more integrated approach. Thanks for watching!!!