Watercolor Squirrel. Using the wet on wet technique to paint fur.

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • I demonstrate how I paint a squirrel in watercolor in this video. I place particular emphasis on working wet on wet to paint fur. #louisedemasi #watercolor
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Комментарии • 125

  • @NaomiCoutureArt
    @NaomiCoutureArt 3 года назад +18

    I think that is the cutest squirrel face ever!

  • @inherjyze1ify
    @inherjyze1ify 3 года назад +7

    Watching you create this lovely squirrel has brought joy to my heart this evening. Thank you very much Louise.

  • @Angela-zf8sn
    @Angela-zf8sn 2 года назад

    Beautiful little critter🐿

  • @kianartzzs9975
    @kianartzzs9975 3 года назад +2

    that is soo beutifulll

  • @dorisdavidson7849
    @dorisdavidson7849 3 года назад +2

    The eyes on that squirrel are awesome! Love your work, thanks for sharing it with us. LOL, the outtakes are so much fun! Great that you are willing to share them...human like the rest of us.

  • @SoulscapeFineArt
    @SoulscapeFineArt 3 года назад

    Beautiful artwork. Great job. Thanks for sharing n see u again.

  • @lydiashemain9746
    @lydiashemain9746 3 года назад +10

    Louise is a magnificent painter and teacher.

  • @vitamincalmasmr
    @vitamincalmasmr 3 года назад +2

    The squirrels face is adorable. I love the tail too

  • @jerrywilliams5963
    @jerrywilliams5963 2 года назад

    He has personality. Love your art work. Nancy Williams

  • @pamgibbons2043
    @pamgibbons2043 3 года назад +3

    Whilst the ‘inferior ‘ first art work was stunning ,the second shows absolutely the meaning of ‘ watercolour’. 😍

  • @richardwilliams7310
    @richardwilliams7310 2 года назад

    Excellent Work, Louise. I really like the way you teach. It has helped me out 10 fold. Thank you

  • @jodylonsdale1286
    @jodylonsdale1286 3 года назад +2

    Best tutor to learn with and delightful woman🥰

  • @AnimalArtbyTerraCotta
    @AnimalArtbyTerraCotta 3 года назад +2

    That little squirrel is sooo adorable and what a cute face! I love your mixed media squirrel too! Such lovely creations! 🧡🧡🧡

  • @jakea1035
    @jakea1035 3 года назад +3

    I love the glow that Gamboge gives, thank you for filming this work as it progressed. As always I am inspired. Keep safe.

  • @Kranebitter81
    @Kranebitter81 8 месяцев назад

    Love the outtakes

  • @fergiemax1829
    @fergiemax1829 3 года назад +3

    Wonderful painting!! And I love your outtakes at the end😄😄

  • @coloringwithd
    @coloringwithd 3 года назад +3

    My dear, I love your paintings and explanations. I find them very helpful. I recently received some watercolor in tubes and I've swatched them and realized just how potent they are. Your bloopers area great too. By the way, your original squirrel picture I thought was great. I do see there is a lot of sharp detail, but I just love it. The new squirrel is so chubby and fun. Thank you for your videos. ♥♥♥

  • @jtpaar1732
    @jtpaar1732 3 года назад +5

    LOL....squirrels are some of the cutest creatures on God's green Earth! Looking forward to this on your Patreon, Louise!

  • @tanjamajerle6404
    @tanjamajerle6404 3 года назад +2

    Very nice! Thank you!

  • @kellyhalligan1328
    @kellyhalligan1328 3 года назад +2

    Well done

  • @schoonergirl2658
    @schoonergirl2658 3 года назад +1

    I appreciate the work that went into your first picture but this painting feels so loose and free and is so appealing! What a sweet squirrel! Thanks for sharing your techniques for the soft fur edges!🥰

  • @jennyd9543
    @jennyd9543 3 года назад +2

    Really helpful tips on painting fur, especially the ears with a blend of hard and soft edges.

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful. Thanks Jenny.

  • @siegmundmaria9057
    @siegmundmaria9057 3 года назад

    Oh so sweet. Very useful tutorial!

  • @eliev7844
    @eliev7844 3 года назад +1

    I absolutely love your style of painting and can actually recognise your work, even before I see your name. And you have the nicest, calmest, un-rushed voice, which makes for excellent teaching. Thank you so much for another wonderful tutorial x

  • @lisawilson134
    @lisawilson134 3 года назад

    That is my problem I always want to put alot of detail into my work and do all the fur details....I will need to try this and do a more loose painting with my water colors...Love how you done this one!

  • @dandansapainting
    @dandansapainting 3 года назад

    Amazing your work. I like it

  • @bethsoetopo
    @bethsoetopo 3 года назад +3

    Wowww. Thank you!! The cutest squirrel ever

  • @dianehill4019
    @dianehill4019 3 года назад +2

    Love your work always.

  • @ShahanoorMamun
    @ShahanoorMamun 3 года назад +2

    Just Wow!! Love it dear❤️❤️

  • @rnee1000
    @rnee1000 3 года назад +3

    He is just so adorable!! I can't wait to see the full tutorial. I've always wanted to paint watercolor woodland animals. Thanks for all your generous sharing and teaching.

  • @lindahelliar7021
    @lindahelliar7021 3 года назад

    So sweet. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LibbyG53
    @LibbyG53 3 года назад +1

    great technical tips on soft edges and fur .. what an adorable wee squirrel.. Thankyou for sharing your expertise..

  • @trishmillard2958
    @trishmillard2958 3 года назад

    I need a LOVE button ♥️ This painting is so sweet, I get so much joy watching my little Squirrels playing on my patio. Thanks so much Louise you’re an amazing teacher.

  • @ginajennings1664
    @ginajennings1664 3 года назад

    I like the way you explain each step. I could binge watch your videos all day. These are so helpful. Thank you for posting these.

  • @rakhiagarwal4123
    @rakhiagarwal4123 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for this lovely painting..I am certainly going to try this..
    BTW the outtakes are simply hilarious 😂😂 I loved them 😁

  • @lindasabic4208
    @lindasabic4208 3 года назад

    Adorable squirrel! I love watching your bloopers, too! You are such a delight Louise!

  • @dianakoeppel3492
    @dianakoeppel3492 2 года назад

    So very helpful, thank you!

  • @patty8232
    @patty8232 3 года назад +1

    omg my yard is full of these critters 😉they eat me out of house and home ... birdseed eat that is so I feed em corn. Want to try this one is lovely as usual Louise thank you! Love his face

  • @lindabloomfield1805
    @lindabloomfield1805 3 года назад

    Beautiful painting. I enjoy your bloopers, you are just a good friend I haven't met in person! Your videos are informative and enjoyable. Thank you!

  • @leezer1204
    @leezer1204 2 года назад

    Wow fantastic! 👏👏

  • @jessiedains4873
    @jessiedains4873 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your skills and for your retakes. ☺️

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Thanks Jessie and thank you for watching 💕.

  • @gwenharrison6752
    @gwenharrison6752 3 года назад +1

    Outstanding Louise, as usual.
    He is a real cutie!

  • @anjadewit8696
    @anjadewit8696 2 года назад

    Beautiful !

  • @achoiniereful
    @achoiniereful 3 года назад +1

    i love your videos ... and the bloopers are so fun! thank you louise, you are amazing!!!

  • @unrulymuse764
    @unrulymuse764 3 года назад

    Love you so, Louise. It’s so rare to find such an accomplished watercolorist who is also an excellent teacher. Thank you so much for your hard work and generosity!

  • @marysematteoda9076
    @marysematteoda9076 3 года назад

    Adorable 👍☺

  • @cynthiakeith6925
    @cynthiakeith6925 3 года назад

    Louise.... thank you.... I have been looking for a squirrel picture to paint... I love this little guy. We have many of them playing in our yard through out all 4 seasons. The red squirrel is cute and very entertaining providing my husband and I many hours of enjoyment watching them....
    When I saw this tutorial.... I was very grateful and am looking forward to the full tutorial in the new year on Your Patreon Channel. Your monthly Patreon fees are the best investment I could have made to further my paintings skills. Thank you. I am so glad that I saw your RUclips tutorials and heard about your Patreon site. Have a great day.

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Cynthia! I'm so happy our paths crossed too. 🥰

  • @winnienelson1570
    @winnienelson1570 3 года назад

    I appreciate seeing an earlier painting that is photo-realistic, and seeing how you painted the same subject with much more artistic expressions, while fully taking advantage of the nature of watercolor. I am still a novice watercolorist, but I insist on practicing with the same tenets, use only big brushes, resist from fussing with the details, and learn to master water control. These are tough to do but I see my progress precisely because it is difficult. Your demonstration is very helpful as it shows me how a master does it correctly. Thank you!

  • @awendaawenda8011
    @awendaawenda8011 3 года назад

    Looking good!

  • @jacintheboudreau5459
    @jacintheboudreau5459 3 года назад +1

    Hello Louise, it’s me again😊 Ignore my previous message.....this morning while I was drinking my coffee....I found this little guy🥰😅. Last night I was looking for a squirrel in the owls session🤪. Many thanks 🙏 for these lessons and techniques....very helpful and my subject for the day 🐿 💫

  • @myriamelvirapaezpabon849
    @myriamelvirapaezpabon849 2 года назад

    Maravillosa Louise.

  • @RXbee2
    @RXbee2 3 года назад

    I was just wondering yesterday if you were perhaps taking Christmas off. Plus, a friend has just asked me to paint a squirrel and I had to say that fur wasn't my fortay....but this seems serendipitous -- think I'll give it a try. You have a real gift,not only for watercolours but for teaching as well! Once again, thank you so much.

    • @RXbee2
      @RXbee2 3 года назад

      Also those outtakes are the best LOL!!

  • @ilakaushik4696
    @ilakaushik4696 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for this lovely lesson....my best wishes❤

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      You're most welcome. Thanks Ila.

  • @debbiebuttars5598
    @debbiebuttars5598 3 года назад

    What a cute little guy he is! I appreciate this tutorial so much. Lately I’ve been painting a lot of dogs and I completely agree with you on fur. ❤️

  • @nkguenther1
    @nkguenther1 3 года назад

    I can’t wait to paint this adorable little squirrel! Will be joining your Patreon in January as I’ve loved your Skillshare tutorials. Thank you so much, Louise. You’re a wonderful teacher.

  • @melodiasinger
    @melodiasinger 3 года назад

    Me encanta!!!! Es tan bello 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @marylabrec2728
    @marylabrec2728 3 года назад +2

    This is so inspiring. I'm learning a lot from you😊 thank you!

  • @lydiabosley9152
    @lydiabosley9152 3 года назад +2

    Delightful! Looking forward to trying this!

  • @ranjanachand9306
    @ranjanachand9306 2 года назад

    Lovely

  • @paulaverger4129
    @paulaverger4129 3 года назад

    Great demonstration on painting fur which I struggle with.

  • @maryk1668
    @maryk1668 3 года назад +5

    We are always chasing those darn squirrels away from our bird feeder. If I saw one with that face, I would probably be hand feeding him🤣

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +2

      Lol- thanks Mary. I've never seen a squirrel in real life. One day....hopefully! 😀

    • @maryk1668
      @maryk1668 3 года назад

      @@waymire01 interesting! We will have to try this. I do hate chasing them away all the time.

    • @maryk1668
      @maryk1668 3 года назад

      @@waymire01 thank you! I will be visiting my Tractor Supply store soon!!

  • @scrapbooking100
    @scrapbooking100 3 года назад +2

    It’s gorgeous

  • @denavess732
    @denavess732 3 года назад

    I think this was one of your best works! But don’t be too hard on yourself... the first squirrel I thought was awesome as well. Think squirrels are fluffy why this technique looks so good. I really love you angeled the background color. Makes squirrel pop! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing ❤️😊

  • @nettiemoss324
    @nettiemoss324 3 года назад

    Fabulous - well, what else! So looking forward to the full length tutorial ;-) I am working on the white cat at the moment - loving it! Thank you Louise.

  • @raynaprettyman5361
    @raynaprettyman5361 3 года назад

    Both painting are BEAUTIFUL! I also do not have the patience for the first one though. Thank you for taking such great techniques!

  • @65sunnyday
    @65sunnyday 3 года назад

    Adorable squirrel! After watching one of your earlier videos I joined Skillshare,and enjoyed one of your tutorials - quite nice!

  • @karenfinneganart2480
    @karenfinneganart2480 3 года назад +2

    Pps he is beautifu I can't wait for him to be on Patreon 😍

  • @jacintheboudreau5459
    @jacintheboudreau5459 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful painting Louise, I love his little face😊, I love your choice of colours, warm and softly looking. Can we hope for a Patreon tutorial in the New Year. ‘Be try to found the sketch, but could not identify which squirrel this one was..... Have a beautiful weekend🥰💞🎄

  • @Cendrillon-5962
    @Cendrillon-5962 3 года назад +2

    Magnifique! trop mignon cet écureuil!

  • @vnnvideo9023
    @vnnvideo9023 3 года назад

    So cute! Love it!

  • @bridgetvollmer6337
    @bridgetvollmer6337 3 года назад

    I just love this one, so cute!

  • @jennyc5132
    @jennyc5132 2 года назад

    What a cutie and sorry but I dont mean your hubby🤭🤭 I love squirrels. The turorial was excellent but I particularly loved the first one you and I actually love putting the fine detail in, do you advertise your sketches or practise pis in your shop?. Do you do many coloured pencil drawings Louise? Another thumbs up👍👍👍

  • @jacintheboudreau5459
    @jacintheboudreau5459 3 года назад

    Hello Louise😊. I love this little smiley squirrel face, thank you ☺️. I will try to paint with the you tube version 👍. Maybe 2021 will bring a Patreon version. Can I ask if you used Sepia on the inside of the ears....or the VanDyke brown? I’ve decided to joined Skillshare in order to get access to the Galah tutorial and the roses. My first preference is PATREON,.....I found Skillshare would be a + if I was to used more than one artist on the platform, in my case I only use the platform to be able to have access to your tutorials that are not on PATREON. I would not mind paying more for the PATREON....and have access to the tutorials on Skillshare. Does that makes sense..... Thank you 🙏

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Hi Jacinthe, Thank you! The squirrel will be on Patreon soon (either February or March). I think I used both Van Dyke Brown and Sepia in the ears. I like to keep the content different on each platform because I have patrons who have also joined Skillshare. I will be painting a new galah tutorial for Patreon this year. 💕

  • @lada7539
    @lada7539 3 года назад +2

    🌹🌹🌹

  • @junemcdonald4195
    @junemcdonald4195 3 года назад +1

    Hi Louise
    Could you please tell me where to buy the circular watercolour palette that is shown at the very beginning of your videos.
    Just love your work, watch each one more than once, in case I miss something! Thank you 🤩

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Hi June. Thank you! Robert from Robax Engineering in the US made it for me. I have a video here on RUclips that's all about the palette ruclips.net/video/9z6L856PnNA/видео.html The link is in the description of that video.

  • @karenfinneganart2480
    @karenfinneganart2480 3 года назад +2

    Hi Louise do you lay your piece flat while working on it or do you have a slight angle. I find I am beginning to hunch while working on my piece while it's flat which is causing some physical discomfort .
    P.s. great interview with Nina Rycroft 😁

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Karen. Most of the time I work flat but I do sometimes work on an angle particularly if my neck is giving me trouble. It helps if I don't have to hunch over it so much.

    • @karenfinneganart2480
      @karenfinneganart2480 3 года назад +1

      Thanks Louise 😁

  • @sisterkerry
    @sisterkerry Год назад

    I have a squirrel that has taken up residency in my roof. My housing association is creating a drama, so I've decided to paint a watercolour squirrel. That seems the most sensible response given the current situation 🤣

  • @ThuyTran-pn2lu
    @ThuyTran-pn2lu 3 года назад +4

    Could you tell me the branch of your round brush? I really like it.

    • @nancyjordan8130
      @nancyjordan8130 3 года назад +1

      Da Vinci brushes - I use them and love them - another round that keeps a nice point is Raphael Kolinsky 8404 awesome

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Da Vinci Maestro series 35. 💕

    • @ThuyTran-pn2lu
      @ThuyTran-pn2lu 3 года назад

      @@LouiseDeMasi thank you!

    • @ThuyTran-pn2lu
      @ThuyTran-pn2lu 3 года назад

      @@nancyjordan8130 famous and expensive !

  • @Luke-uf1vn
    @Luke-uf1vn 3 года назад

    Very cute squirrel. How the background color was blended in without messing the fur?

  • @f7black905
    @f7black905 2 года назад

    😍😍😍

  • @simoneaxelsson8218
    @simoneaxelsson8218 2 года назад

    Just saw the squirrel tut. and wonder if the full length tutorial is already avaliable? Thanks.

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  2 года назад

      Hi Simone. It's on my Patreon site. Thanks.

  • @juliezieve1549
    @juliezieve1549 3 года назад +3

    he is so gorgeous I would just like to cuddle him ! thank you,Julie Zieve Zimbabwe

  • @kromafila
    @kromafila 3 года назад +1

    Do you stretch your paper wet or dry?

  • @moyobrya8814
    @moyobrya8814 3 года назад +1

    😍😍

  • @marilyndescours6013
    @marilyndescours6013 3 года назад

    Do you trace the squirrel (or whatever animal) or draw it freehand?

  • @woodrly1
    @woodrly1 3 года назад

    when I do wet on wet, it the paint spreads too much to make it look like lines and objects. How do you control the amount of water to pigment to only get a little spread instead of a star burst?