Watercolour Lion // Watercolor Techniques Explained

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
  • I demonstrate how I painted a lion in watercolor in this video. I place particular emphasis on balancing watercolor edges. #louisedemasi #watercolor
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Комментарии • 211

  • @tammyhood5117
    @tammyhood5117 3 года назад +26

    The best part of any day is a notification telling me that Louise has posted a new video😊

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you like city watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @barryedgington6812
    @barryedgington6812 3 года назад +1

    Oh Louise you did a spectacular painting of the beautiful Lion! You make me laugh with the bloopers. Thank you, Helene

  • @alistroud3006
    @alistroud3006 3 года назад +15

    Louise - I can’t wait for the Tutorial - I adore this! And I love your bloopers at the end! 🤣👍🏼

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +4

      Thanks Ali. I hope to get it done before the end of the year. 💕

  • @1171
    @1171 2 года назад +1

    I love the way you blended the soft and hard and I rewatch you to understand your beautiful talented painting with a difficult medium I’m use to oil but wanted to learn water and thank you for your information.

    • @sylphofthewildwoods5518
      @sylphofthewildwoods5518 Год назад

      Louise is such a fabulous teacher.
      I used to do oils as well.
      But I had an injury to my dominant hand and I haven't tried any painting for 20+ years. Louise has inspired me to paint and to learn watercolor. She makes it fun and comprehensible.

  • @carynregan8319
    @carynregan8319 3 года назад +12

    Magnificent! You’ve made his eyes look like they’re almost looking through you! Incredible job Louise... thank you for sharing!

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Caryn.

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you like city watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @gloprn52
    @gloprn52 Год назад

    This is brilliant ,the strong beast ,painted with the soft,transparency of the watercolor. It holds my attention thank you 👏😊🎨

  • @RelaxingTree
    @RelaxingTree 3 года назад +9

    You are like a colored wizard. The lion's face is alive!

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад +1

      Are you like city watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

    • @RelaxingTree
      @RelaxingTree 3 года назад

      @@sankarthakur1529 I have a hobby of drawing urban sketches. Thank you so much for introducing a good RUclips channel.

  • @lada7539
    @lada7539 3 года назад +3

    Louise, you bring so much joy to my heart. I do paint myself as an armature, and your work is exactly how I would’ve to see mine: light, clean, and tastefully colored. Thank you so much.
    You also such a pretty Lady.

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you like city watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @kayregarcia928
    @kayregarcia928 3 года назад +1

    Hahaha omg the bloopers. I love her so much. I've learn SO much from her! I highly recommend her skillshare classes!!

  • @lindathompson5884
    @lindathompson5884 2 года назад +1

    I love the bloopers at the end! You are so talented, love watching you and listening!

  • @junelawniczak3794
    @junelawniczak3794 3 года назад +6

    Absolutely stunning! You must have been reading my mind as I was going to ask you if you would, at some point, do a lion. I'm really thrilled!!! Can't wait to try him.

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Thanks June. He was fun to paint.

  • @vozamaraktv-art5595
    @vozamaraktv-art5595 3 года назад +5

    What a majestic Painting!!! I love the loose washes!

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Thanks very much.

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you likecityscape / landscape watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you likecityscape / landscape watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @FrensArtStudio
    @FrensArtStudio 3 года назад +1

    The lion looks majestic! I liked how you got most of the painting done with the wet on wet technique and avoided painting every detail on the lion from the reference.

  • @hankcreates
    @hankcreates 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! Although I don't think I'm interested in painting a lion right now, I definitely appreciated the validation of using your studies a lot when painting so that you don't get bogged down in the details. I find when I get stuck in the details, I fuss around with my paint far more than I should. Thanks again for the fantastic vido, Louise!

  • @imadielariel3109
    @imadielariel3109 3 года назад +4

    Lovely painting and tutorial Louise. I share yours with my students occasionally to show them various techniques now that we don't meet. Would you mind sharing how you do your drawing, always so clean? It has puzzled me from the very start. A lot of people struggle with the drawing of something with precise proportions, myself included. Now that you do two paintings of same subject, I wonder if you have a "drawing shortcut?" It would save time and frustration. I love your color choices in this painting, shows the soul of this lion. Also, your use of the brush here is beautifully displayed. Thank you so much. You give much joy.🥂💞😊

    • @hankcreates
      @hankcreates 2 года назад

      From what I know, I think she uses tracing paper over her photo and then a graphite pencil on the back of the tracing paper. From there, she can transfer the image to the watercolour paper seamlessly. Personally, I skip the tracing paper and go straight for graphite paper under my photo. I trace it onto the paper. If you choose this technique, I find its best to already know what you want to trace before you start tracing. Its really hard to erase marks in this method so I recommend using a very sharp pencil, or better yet, a mechanical pencil. Its a balance between finding the right amount of pressure to create a visible line and not making your marks too bold so that they show through your final painting. You probably already know this if you're teaching art, but I thought it was worth the reply!

  • @don9133
    @don9133 3 года назад +5

    Oh my! He is handsome! Some just have "that" special talent and ability, you are one of those people.

  • @LizWilsonArt
    @LizWilsonArt 2 года назад

    I loved trying your lion and took heed of your tips today. Sketched him, made a study learnt loads. When my financial situation improves I look forward to joining as a patreon because even this video helped my self confidence so much Thankyou.

  • @dianehamchuk9214
    @dianehamchuk9214 3 года назад +2

    He is absolutely stunning. You are my favorite instructor hands down! I love every one of your videos and have learned so much from your clear and entertaining instruction. Thank you Louise 😊.

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Diane. That makes me very happy.😊

  • @juliecunningham3386
    @juliecunningham3386 Год назад

    Thank you Louise I love watching you. And I need a lot of encouragement as I’ve lost my mojo since COVID

  • @rosemarymoore3142
    @rosemarymoore3142 Год назад

    At a lovely painting. I struggle a bit trying to paint them, thats given me such inspiration. Thank you.

  • @jessicastaines8106
    @jessicastaines8106 Год назад

    You are such a wonderful teacher. Such artistic and also teaching skills. Thank you

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  Год назад

      You are so welcome! Thank you very much Jessica. 🥰

  • @donnastout4111
    @donnastout4111 3 года назад +1

    Dear Louise,
    I love your art! You paint the subjects I enjoy and have a marvelous style.
    Thank you for sharing your talent and awesome personality. Ha, ha.
    Donna Stout

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you like cityscape/landscape watercolour? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @victorialaws8316
    @victorialaws8316 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful painting, loved the colours you use

  • @carolregister148
    @carolregister148 3 года назад +4

    Wow. It looks like you've captured his very thoughts as well as his majestic demeanor. Amazing!
    PS: I love YOUR hair style today. 😊

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Carol! This is my 'I can't be bothered drying it' look. ❤️

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you like city watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @sinarankarisma2024
    @sinarankarisma2024 11 месяцев назад

    Breath taking! Got to hold my breath watching while hearing it.

  • @lydiabosley9152
    @lydiabosley9152 3 года назад +1

    Lovely majestic lion, so fun to watch him come to life. Thanks so much for planning to do this as a Patreon tutorial, I look forward to trying it after some more months of experience and practice. Thanks again for sharing your talent and expert instruction with us, Louise!

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you likecityscape / landscape watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @ArtistWizardry
    @ArtistWizardry 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for all this great advice!!!

  • @normaspande3141
    @normaspande3141 3 года назад

    Beautiful, what fun to watch the magic happens.

  • @abidaarshadgoinglgiob8091
    @abidaarshadgoinglgiob8091 3 года назад

    Louise it’s fabulous painting I like it very much you are very talented artists thank you

  • @donnafriend153
    @donnafriend153 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful painting. “It looked so much like a lion.” I also enjoy your out takes!! You inspire me and always make me laugh at the end! Thank you for sharing!☺️

  • @andystacey4760
    @andystacey4760 2 года назад

    Louise, the skill and beauty of your watercolours are absolutely stunning and inspiring. Thanks!

  • @elenab5860
    @elenab5860 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, Louise! Always looking forward to your Saturday videos and Patreon tutorials. Love your style and your way of teaching! 💕

  • @lesleypaul920
    @lesleypaul920 3 года назад

    Hi Louise, As a primarily oil painter, I have struggled with edges using watercolor. You are GREAT at showing how to handle that, and I've learned the most about that watching you paint! Also, thanks for corresponding with me when I've had a question. Thanks, Lesley Paul, Boynton Beach, Florida

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 3 года назад

    Love the softness and the beautiful colors you used. The expression on his face really makes the portrait.

  • @togetvj
    @togetvj 3 года назад

    Just shared your video on the FB watercolour group as a member wanted to know what colours she would use to paint a lion. Your videos are so helpful, Louise, so inspirational and a pleasure to watch, that I recommend them all the time, and it takes wannabe-a-great-artists to your channel. x

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Valerie. That's very kind of you. 🥰

  • @shilardl5933
    @shilardl5933 3 года назад

    Devastatingly good combination of realism and expression. Beautiful.

  • @sujanithtottempudi2991
    @sujanithtottempudi2991 3 года назад +1

    Wow....such a useful tutorial.thank you

  • @melodiasinger
    @melodiasinger 3 года назад

    Maravilloso!!! ❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Sus manos son tan bendecidas por Dios, es extraordinario como pinta😍❤️😍❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @pataben9053
    @pataben9053 3 года назад

    LOL great video and your ending out-takes were fun to watch LOL

  • @pattycyr8662
    @pattycyr8662 3 года назад +1

    Thanks again for explaining everything so well! Your art is amazing!

  • @laurawasson7639
    @laurawasson7639 3 года назад

    This is amazing and so helpful to a beginner.

  • @octoberpoppy
    @octoberpoppy 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!! INCREDIBLE. Your technique is UTTERLY INSPIRING :)

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Glad you like it! Thanks very much.

    • @octoberpoppy
      @octoberpoppy 3 года назад

      @@LouiseDeMasi Amazing. I just loved your elephant painting with the cling-film background. It was mesmerising. You have outstanding talent.

  • @karlasanford293
    @karlasanford293 3 года назад

    I agree, can't wait! Fabulous painting!

  • @elegw5072
    @elegw5072 Год назад

    You are a fantastic painter, but also a great actress you make me laught so so much.

    • @elegw5072
      @elegw5072 Год назад

      Thank you for this painting, you give me a super idea for the fur of my next cougar paint. I ll begin with the draw.

  • @christinebarone2151
    @christinebarone2151 3 года назад +1

    You are the bright spot in my day. 😂🤣🥰

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      I'm so glad! Thank you Christine.

  • @joannekellaway4746
    @joannekellaway4746 Год назад

    This has to be one of your finest paintings Louise! Amazing, thankyou. X

  • @piaparker3466
    @piaparker3466 Год назад

    Love this tutorial, and the beautiful lion, thank you. Will also enjoy a drinki winki ;)

  • @colleenlapinski3165
    @colleenlapinski3165 5 месяцев назад

    So beautiful! I did give this a go. It actually turned out quite well. No where near as beautiful as as yours.But much better ty I anticipated. Thank you!

  • @sylphofthewildwoods5518
    @sylphofthewildwoods5518 Год назад

    This is a wonderful painting Louise!
    Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.
    By the way, your hair looks fantastic! I love that soft full curly look.
    Very pretty.
    It looks great now, but I love this style on you.
    Probably a lot more work tho.

  • @leuvaart4982
    @leuvaart4982 2 года назад

    very nice! Beautiful work of art! Really amazing painting and skill! Enjoyed watching! Thank you so much for sharing this video

  • @christinelefkowitz6851
    @christinelefkowitz6851 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful!!

  • @jayasreenair
    @jayasreenair 3 года назад +1

    Great work! Thanks for this tutorial 😊

  • @sup6146
    @sup6146 3 года назад

    Gorgeous. So beautifully done

  • @debbiebuttars5598
    @debbiebuttars5598 3 года назад

    And it looked ... so much ... like a ... lion! 😂😂😂 You are so much fun! And I find your voice so soothing. Watching your videos is like a meditative experience. ❤️

  • @jenhartart2
    @jenhartart2 2 года назад

    Incredible! You are an inspiration

  • @Summerbird2024
    @Summerbird2024 3 года назад

    What an amazing piece. You bring that animal alive. I love your work and so look forward to seeing them. Thank you for sharing. Xx

  • @sandisloan7003
    @sandisloan7003 3 года назад +1

    This is absolutely stunning, it’s incredible watching you paint..

  • @chodge57
    @chodge57 3 года назад

    Wow! Thanks for this. I love the way you explain and teach us. I just love the bloopers at the end too!

  • @nkguenther1
    @nkguenther1 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely regal and gorgeous!

  • @debbiereed8341
    @debbiereed8341 3 года назад

    This is gorgeous! Awesome job.

  • @cathyriach1285
    @cathyriach1285 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Louise for these videos. I look forward to them every Friday! :)

  • @mcdermbr1
    @mcdermbr1 3 года назад

    Magnificent Louise!! Can’t wait for the tutorial!! You are the BEST watercolor instructor!!

  • @lizrobinson9817
    @lizrobinson9817 3 года назад

    Magnificent Louise

  • @bonnierosendale
    @bonnierosendale 3 года назад

    WOW, Louise! He is magnificent! And you make it look so easy, but I know it is not. When I grow up I want to paint like you! (However, I'm in my mid-sixties!) Thank you so much for your wonderful video tutorials. You are so inspiring.

  • @SpottedOtter7
    @SpottedOtter7 3 года назад

    Just amazing Louise. So successful. I love your style of painting and choice of colors. Bravo!!

  • @jenniferforeman8007
    @jenniferforeman8007 3 года назад

    Thankyou Louise😀

  • @user-md1pc4ps6m
    @user-md1pc4ps6m 3 года назад

    Beautiful golden lion king!

  • @marycope2278
    @marycope2278 3 года назад

    Amazing. You explain why you do things so well.

  • @velviteenrabbitt
    @velviteenrabbitt 3 года назад

    He's gorgeous. I love the color choices. Can't wait to see him on Patreon. No rush though Louise! Thank you for yet another beautiful subject in your distinctive style xo

  • @rupamagdy805
    @rupamagdy805 3 года назад

    Such an incredible looking lion! So much finesse👌👌👌

  • @Mr.S65
    @Mr.S65 3 года назад +6

    Hi, you basically did two paintings as the study was very detailed. You didn’t use your journal to do the study but rather watercolor paper. Was that too anxiety provoking? (I’m almost sure you used Arches for the study as well). The panting is marvelous! indeed, the texture of the paper shows through and it looks, smooth, silky 🙂

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Mr S. Yes I used Arches for both. I was so unsure of it that I wanted to practice and make sure I knew what I was doing before I went larger.

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      Are you like city watercolor? then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @debracarty170
    @debracarty170 3 года назад

    You have the patience of a Saint! I would love to be able to paint with such detail but I have no patience, I could never be a realistic painter!

  • @susandowd1093
    @susandowd1093 2 года назад

    Wow!

  • @yvessales7860
    @yvessales7860 3 года назад

    Best haircut I've seen you with Louise :)

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Thank you Yves! My hair always gives me trouble. It has a mind of its own- a bit like watercolour.

    • @yvessales7860
      @yvessales7860 3 года назад

      @@LouiseDeMasi No worries ! you always look good ...
      I always watch your videos with the highest interest, I can feel you commit yourself in posting contents that are worked very professionaly, addind a delicious funny touch at the end of some of the tutorials. But what keeps me watching is the work you did to achieve with (what appears to be) simplicity a realistic rendering. I love the way you bring the eye to where you want it ... Love the birds feather details you succeed in giving and that inspires me a lot !...
      So no worries for the hair style that I noticed on that video ... Keep up your amazing work and tutorials.

  • @vikkifossum4959
    @vikkifossum4959 3 года назад

    So beautiful!♥️

  • @joelmedalle7362
    @joelmedalle7362 3 года назад

    Majestic!

  • @terenacheesman8416
    @terenacheesman8416 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with us! I am new to watercolor painting and I find so much inspiration in your work! I love your approach to teaching; so thoughtful and descriptive with a calm and reassuring voice that inspires me to learn more about watercolor painting. 😊💕

  • @lysonmaisonneuve7354
    @lysonmaisonneuve7354 3 года назад

    Wow , super beau.

  • @tammysunderman4734
    @tammysunderman4734 3 года назад

    So beautiful

  • @dianesattler1301
    @dianesattler1301 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video. I have been struggling with my lion painting. Such a big help. And loved the last bit of video with video stuff ups. 😀😀😀😀❤️

  • @rnee1000
    @rnee1000 3 года назад

    Absolutely stunning!! I have not tried animals other than birds. This looks challenging but your instructions make it easy and it is so soft and beautiful I can't resist giving it a try.

    • @LouiseDeMasi
      @LouiseDeMasi  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Renee. 😊

    • @sankarthakur1529
      @sankarthakur1529 3 года назад

      If you like cityscape/landscape watercolour, then find me #sankarthakurvlogs

  • @santisree6803
    @santisree6803 3 года назад

    Very beautiful Louise. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

  • @juliec.
    @juliec. 3 года назад

    Wow!! Super Beautiful painting, and I hope someday we as newbies can do something even close!... And as always love you’re bloopers.

  • @lucyrosellini
    @lucyrosellini 3 года назад

    I love the way you paint with watercolors!!! You are so talented!!!

  • @alexklimczak4622
    @alexklimczak4622 3 года назад

    Love it!

  • @vikkifossum4959
    @vikkifossum4959 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @kseniadudkina4877
    @kseniadudkina4877 2 года назад

    Gorgeous! Thank you so much for tutorial Louise!❤️

  • @inherjyze1ify
    @inherjyze1ify 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing.

  • @dawnfisher8130
    @dawnfisher8130 3 года назад +1

    I love this painting, thank you .

  • @andreyboiko1647
    @andreyboiko1647 Год назад

    you have awesome work

  • @karenfinneganart2480
    @karenfinneganart2480 3 года назад +1

    Wow he is magnificent Im looking forward for the step by step tut.

  • @barbaraconnolly9000
    @barbaraconnolly9000 3 года назад

    I loved this. You are on my Patreon wish list for the New Year. Love your work and how well you describe everything.

  • @bagtygulraheja2793
    @bagtygulraheja2793 2 года назад

    Thank you So nice

  • @patricianichols4491
    @patricianichols4491 3 года назад

    LOVE it❤️

  • @manitasdeplata8853
    @manitasdeplata8853 3 года назад

    Gracias Louise, es todo un disfrute verla trabajar. ¡ Espectacular !

  • @biankacsitari9366
    @biankacsitari9366 3 года назад

    I love your channel, your voice and smile is just like my mom's. Your content is really useful, I am waiting for your new videos!

  • @yvonnewhite2996
    @yvonnewhite2996 3 года назад

    A fantastic painting so love watching and listening to you

  • @YenDraws
    @YenDraws 3 года назад

    Love this and the lion's colors are so unique! Thumbs up for your creativity👍👍

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

    Il est magnifique ce lion! Merci pour cette démo!

  • @JAGRITISHARMA1
    @JAGRITISHARMA1 3 года назад

    Wow ! I have been waiting for this lion video from you !!!