1. What is Watercolour? - An Introduction for Beginners
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- In this video, I go right back to the start to look at the absolute basics. Today, we'll look at the fundamentals - the properties of watercolour and how it behaves. It's the first in a six-part series for those of you starting off painting watercolor landscapes, but those of you with more experience should keep an eye on the basics too... they're vitally important and often overlooked.
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Olly
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There are many good watercolor artists on the Internet but you stand out as a teacher because you show why things happen with our paints, not just how to copy. Thank you for this.
Appreciate that Kathryn - thank you. I've always placed value on rationale and analysis, which are rather un-arty, I know!
Took the words right out of my mouth! 100% agreed!
He is indeed a great teacher
@@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442I concur. You are by far the best watercolor teacher I've come across. Knowledgable, thoughtful, and you're really able to see things from a beginner's perspective even though you're a professional. I really appreciate your videos 🙏🏼
That is so true. I will try other tutorials/teachers but continually finding myself coming back here.
Thank you for this man. I always feel like I am having a one on one art lesson from you. Long may you continue as your passion for watercolour is inspirational.
That's very kind Ian - thank you.
I have watched many tutorials. Watching a few of yours was like the lightbulb blazing! The one two three wash is a game changer for me!! Totally relate to your original struggle! Thank you for waking me up to this! You are an amazing teacher
Brilliant tutorial Oliver, as usual. After doing watercolour painting for a couple of years I have lost motivation for it over the last year but your tutorials are giving me the zest again to keep going. Just have to not watch you late at night as your soothing voice always sends me to sleep and then I have to watch you again next morning! I think you are by far the best teacher on RUclips.
Thank you for another great tutorial. You seem to have the knack of simplying the complex and making water colour painting achievable.
Thank you so much! such a great artist and awesome teacher. I start folowing your classes about how to paint skies, and I decided to see all your classes from the very beginning. Greetings from Caracas, Venezuela
Thank you Oliver! I watched a lot of beginner videos but you really helped me the most! You`re clear explanations made a huge difference for my paintings!
I have fallen in love with this watercolor teacher. I've been painting in various mediums over my long lifetime. Watercolor is my favorite painting medium. I wish I could have started my art lessons with tutorials with Oliver Pyle. Although, I'm grateful I'm able to watch him share his knowledge at this time to keep me interested in painting more. In life, you never stop learning with teachers like Oliver.
Thanks Bev!
BINGO
I have watched many great watercolour artists on the internet but you stand out from the rest as an excellent teacher who has the innate ability to impart knowledge to an unseen audience. I have learned so very much about watercolour basics from watching your videos. Thank you very much.
You are a remarkable teacher! You “ see” what is on the white paper and you help us see it . Best teacher award to you
Hands down, the most articulate and precise watercolor instructor on RUclips. No nonsense, just useful info. Thanks very much! Cheers!
I am a beginner and I love watercolor. When I started, my artist friends said why do you want to do watercolor. I said because it's unpredictable with a mind of it's own. Thank Mr. Pyle. I feel validated! This was a great lesson and I'm going to watch all.
I loved, "and neither do you!"
You are definitely one of the BEST watercolor teachers on RUclips. Thank you so very much!
I loved what you said about supporting small local businesses. This is one of the rules I follow, not limited to the watercolor equipment. I encourage others to do so :)
I cannot fault any part of your videos. I watch them repeatedly, and with undiminished enjoyment.
Hello Oliver. I came to art late in life and needing something to help distract me from chronic pain, I tried watercolour and wow am I hooked. I've watched many of your videos and really appreciate the detail you go into, and how much you give to help people. Thank you so much, your videos have really helped me develop my skills.
Same.
Same i am old and happy
Love the video, best explanation, demonstration, resolution, edit... Thank you 🙏
You are a great instructor. I've been blocked on painting so I'm going through the basics again hoping it will inspire me. Thank you so much for this video.
You are the first artist I have watched who has encouraged buying from local art shops…thank you, thank you….I am so tired of you tube artists always suggesting Amazon all the time…and yes, sometimes I need to buy on line as well but always try my local stores first. PS I love your work (and humour.)
Hear ya. I'm in the STATES. Really try to stay with mom&pops.
I was reading for ten years a lot watercolor magazines but the explanations and démo of Oliver are the best one, I heard. I recommend
Finally! I have painted with water-soluble oils and also acrylics for a number of years. Now that I'm retired, I have been experimenting more - and although I have watched several other water colourists, your style is much closer to how I want to paint. Even though I sometimes enjoy just splashing colour around to see what happens, I enjoy realism the most - and your work is the first I have discovered on RUclips that 'speaks' to me in watercolour language. I have only watched about 3 of your videos so far and am delighted to see there are many more to choose from. I am so glad I found your work. Your teaching skills are as effective and inspiring as your finished works. Thank you!
You are a wonderful inspiration Olly. I cant wait to learn from this series and strengthen my watercolour skills. This was a 1st class tutorial. We are privaledged to have access to your expertise. Thankyou so much. 👍
That's very kind of you Casey - thank you and its always a pleasure to share.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I am learning and practicing. I also admire your work.
Appreciate that James - thank you.
You are such a great teacher,thank you. I love your paintings.
Hi Oliver, I love and admire your work! Thanks for all your teaching videos!
Im 82 and new to painting and I'm finding your videos are so easy to understand thank you for making it all a lot easier for me to do my new hobby.
Thank you so much! You are one of the best teachers I have encountered in my watercolor journey.
I'm two videos in on your channel. So appreciate your tone of speech, you cadence, and thoughtfulness to the beginner (me). Looking forward to engaging the water color medium...now. Thanks again.... Nick.
Thank you. I learnt a lot and your style of teaching and pacing is just right for me
Total beginner and so happy to find videos by a left-handed artist. Extra bonus- I am from Texas but one of the best walks I ever took was to see Harry’s Rocks!
Very clear instructions, genuine, and good teacher…looking forward to the next tutorial
I started painting watercolour very recently and went in blind with a small watercolour set and pad. I did a few ‘paintings’ then came across your channel and your tips videos. Even after my first watch of one of your videos my paintings have vastly improved! And each video I watch provides massive insight and helps so much. Thank you for these videos, they’re great!. I also love that many of your landscapes are in Dorset, which coincidentally was where I bought my watercolour set on holiday a few weeks ago. It’s such a beautiful place and I aim to be able to capture its beauty on paper too.
Thank you so much Oliver, this tutorial helps a lot for the beginners like me. God bless you!...
I am learning so much from your videos. Painting light to dark is totally new for me. I am 64 and just started painting 4 years ago in acrylics, then oils. It feels much like going from my experience as a water skier where I lean back on my skies to snow skiing where I lean forward. It is definitely foreign and one I will have to practice, practice, practice. Your calming voice and patient style is inviting and encouraging. I was just commissioned for a watercolor last week and started with a tree (from your tutorials) which got nearly 200 likes on FB thanks to you! Your teaching is getting me there. Thank you so much! I have shared your YT channel and FB page with friends and family.
!!! Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! Since i am starting at painting at 62 yrs. old, I am looking forward to watching your videos and becoming a 'Fair' painter for the FUN of passing time !!! Stay Healthy. Cheers !!!
I’m brand new to the channel but will be a regular viewer. Fantastic tutorial. If I painted that it would indeed be a masterpiece!
Hi, Oliver, your tutorial is simple and easy to understand. My love for landscape had me painting since last year. I have so much to learn. Your paintings are subtle and effortless. Would love to see complete tutorial on your landscape paintings :)
Thanks for going back to basics, I often try to run before I can walk with the medium. Will you be including a tutorial on the initial drawing? Thanks again.
Certainly David - it's a little way ahead but we will get there!
I´m so happy to find your videos! Thank you so much! Greetings from Brasil!
I am so grateful I came across your channel Oliver. After looking at so many tutorials I was becoming discouraged, as I couldn’t find instruction with application. You are so well spoken, and your guidance is so clear. It is magic before my eyes! Thanks from Canada!
What a treat. Thank you so much. I'm thrilled when I see a new tutorial from you. Then end up sighing if only I could paint one thousandth as well as Oliver. Onward I will go :)
I really appreciate your teaching; the step-wise method is so suitable, you lead me to discover the secrets of watercolour - a happy journey!
Thank you for this wonderful introduction to watercolors! It is exactly what I was looking for as someone who is just beginning my watercolor journey. You are a truly wonderful teacher and so generous with your time and knowledge.
Oliver, you are simply the best watercolour tutor on social media, covering as you do, both the theoretical and the practical in a friendly and inspiring way. Best of all, you are magnanimous in offering all your skills and experience for free. For me, you have rekindled my enthusiasm for watercolour in which I had lost heart and had turned to acrylic and oil for solace! Your paintings are truly inspiring and I am so grateful for your erudite tutoring. May you live long and prosper Oliver.
Very kind of you to comment Barry - thank you. Welcome back to watercolour!
Thank you so much!! Not only a lovely voice to listen to - a charming face to look at - but a wonderful teacher as well! We have it all in you. :)
it's great to see all those terms visible explained ,wish i had seen this when i started with watercolors, it would have saved me a lot of stress and disapointment-but now i'm very happy and i will spent a lot of time watching and listening to you before going over all the things i did in the past. Thank you so much for taking time to tell/show us what watercolor is
New to your channel Oliver and already appreciating it very much. Many thanks, Derek
best videos on watercolor painting I have found in the net! I am so excited to try out what you are teaching. Dear Oliver, many many thanks for that. Greetings from Munich/Germany
Great video Oliver. People just starting out on their watercolour journey will find this extremely useful
Thanks Oliver. Please don't stop with these wonderful videos. Their worth a fortune. You'r giving so much inspiration. Thanks
Love how you advised engaging local retailers.....this helped me a lot. I got guidance and insights at the shop.
Very clear and patient details on what is the specific caracteristic of water color .
Thank you so much. Your explanations are so clear and unpatronising and I love your calmness. I am can't wait for the next one. I have been painting since 2019 and love the medium, but always more to learn. Thanks Oliver.
Thank you so much. I learn so much from you.
Thank you so much Olly for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to many more videos from you.
Excellent video Olly👍You are an Awesome teacher! Looking forward to your tutorials 😊Thank you! Shanna
I love that you recommend people to first shop at their local art shop 1st! Love this video!!! Thank you!
Great Video thanks Oliver. I've been painting watercolour for only a year but hardly scratching the surface yet! so many different approaches to painting on RUclips; Your style is good for me! Thanks!
First video I’ve watched done by Oliver P. Hits the nail on its head, dead on! From what I’ve seen, I love his complete works. Close to what I want to achieve.
Very well done
Thank you for uploadong these series Oliver! You bring it very clear and calm. Since ive been watching your videos I understand watercolors alot better. It motivates to get started, and helps to get on paper what i have in my head. Keep up the good work!
I appreciate your video,very interesting.I love the one
hanging behind you.. That's what actually caught my eye,,which lead me in to listen.
Thankyou for your time n
sharing.
I love that you explain stuff slowly enough. I’m new to the channel and I’m hoping to learn much more at a “do-able” pace. Thank you.
Writing from the South of France :-) I just discovered your channel and videos, and started with this one. Thanks so much for sharing such valuable information ! You are the only one so far I watched who explains so basic but so important informations of what is watercolor ! I was looking for such information so long ! How to paint watercolor if nobody tells you first that it is transparent !! and so on... I will watch with careful attention all of your lessons, thanks a lot, i made your exercise and learned so much from it :-) Merci beaucoup 🙂
What an extraordinary channel! Thank you so so sooooooooo much ☺🙏
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Hello from the other side of the planet (Australia) 🌏
Great video. Far from the first of yours that I’ve watched but I’d say yours are amoung the best in demonstrating and talking through the various processes. I’ve been painting in acrylic and decided to try watercolour a year and change ago. Small very limited palette aimed at portability and small studies to start. I think I have absorbed as much as I can so time to hit the paper and put these accumulated theories to work.
Wooo what a handsome man! Greetings from Saltillo Coahuila in the north of Mexico
So gorgeous! Perfect in explaining how you see it and why you paint it the way you do. Totally relaxing, informative and inspirational.
Wow... great video. Lots of helpful information. You explain things so well. Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. Hope i can find more of your beginner videos.
I'm learning so much from your videos and they're such an inspiration to me! Thank you! Looking forward to your next videos.
Thank you for this tutorial. I have been using watercolour for a while but not really knowing why things happen as they do. It is great to go back to the basics to try to understand how it works.
I’m so happy I discovered your channel! Absolutely love your painting style and technique and what is perhaps even more important you’re a great teacher, I’ve already learned so much from you. Thank you 🙏 is there some sort of uploading schedule you’re adhering to? I don’t want to miss your videos when they first come out.
Thanks Liza. I’m hoping to release 1 each week for the next 6 weeks, but if you click on the bell icon next to ‘subscribe’ then you’ll be notified when I post a new video. Thanks for watching!
As a beginner I was just about ready to give up watercolor due to the exhausting efforts to produce a "paint by number" piece. I now follow your recommendations and have seen some improvements. Enough that I now find it fun and rewarding. I make an effort to do your practice exercises so please keep the videos coming and thank you so much!
Great to hear Jan - thanks for the kind comments
I love the way you break it down, best explanation and demo very beginner, thanks
Greetings! I've been watching, and some rewatching, your videos. So informative. And I really enjoy, and learn, watching your full-length painting demos. Thank you for these lessons.
Hi from Spain. I recently discovered your videos and I have to tell you that you are the teacher who has best taught me about watercolor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is a luxury to be able to listen to you and learn.
Greetings from Granada, Spain.
My apologies for my bad English. sorry
Thanks Lola - much appreciated and your English is very good!
No one teaches watercolour as well as the English! Thoughtful, measured , considered, thorough! A lovely primer Oliver. TFS!! Subscribed
Thank you for subscribing - much appreciated.
Really ,it is so helpful ,I can not paint but want to start painting I think you will be my Art teacher
As a left-handed beginner, it sure is nice to see a left-handed teacher. It makes quite a difference to see a demo. Thank you! Looking forward to the rest of the series. Any left-handed tips, available?
A great tip for you........never use your right hand! On a serious note, when you're finishing off or putting some detail onto a painting, start at the right hand side and work across. I've used to have several smudge-related incidents by not being methodical!
Yes, it was helpful to return back to the beginner basics. Thanks
Thanks very much for making these videos. I've been struggling with watercolour for some time, and now at last feel I'm making progress in seeing where I'm going wrong, thanks to your advice!
You, Sir, are an excellent teacher and painter! Thank you!
You have a very soothing way of teaching…really boosted my confidence!
Thanks so much. I started my watercolor journey about a couple of months ago. I have so many questions. I have watched some of you videos in the past as I am interested in landscapes and love your work. The Color mixing videos inspired me to make the color study charts. So helpful. Anyway, I just found this video and love it. I was sidetracked. I am going to go through your library as you are an excellent teacher! This is the video that I needed the most I dare say. Thanks so much for taking the time to reach out to beginners in a way that can lead to success and love of the medium. You are much appreciated.
C’est tellement intéressant! Merci pour votre grande générosité!
These are really helpful, I'm just starting out. Fantastic thank you for making these have a great day. 😀
I have watched many watercolor videos, you have done the most to help me understand watercolors and what they can do. I am anxious to watch the rest of your videos. Thank you so much for breaking watercolor painting down to where it makes sense.
Always good tips and clear descriptions.
Thanks Oliver
Thank you very much ,cheers from mexico
I’ve watched a few of your tutorials & find your paintings very pleasing to the eye! Thanks
Thank you for taking the time to teach ❤
Your fence posts look Fantastic! Thank you again 🙏
Love this tutorial, very helpful, Thank you Oliver.
Thank you! You are an amazing artist and a teacher. I now will tryouts painting using your technique.
An excellent discussion on the basics, presented in such a clear, exciting and informative manner.
Bravo! I've been painting a few years, learning the hard way! I could have progressed much faster if I watched your videos. Thank you.
Thanks so much for showing basics. I really like that you showed the mistakes. I started watercolor last year when my dad died. I love painting landscapes so I discovered your channel and it has been a really big help. Please keep it up your doing amazingly. Have a blessed day😀
Thanks Jennifer and hope you find it relaxing/restorative - it really can be ideal for that
This playlist is exactly what I need.
You are a great teacher, please continue.
Thanks Oliver, always makes me feel inspired.
Thank you Oliver. This was really helpful for someone like me who has just started water colour painting. All I've done so far is have a go at Negative painting using random ideas from my head to try to get started but I have yet to paint anything real!!! I look forward to the next video.