hello.... thanks for your comment. This is how i work. I take my paper to the tub and let it soak for 10 min. Put it on a formica board or painted table and wait until the paper has finished rejecting water. Then i start painting the sky, and background I wait a while (3 min.) and paint the water with more wather and colour. Never wait until the paper is dry to continue. With the back of your hand , feel if the paper is moist. You can rectify and paint as long as the paper is moist. Good luck!
I really like the action of the birds flying out of the water. I live on a lake and love to sit and watch the activity on the water. Wish the demo was slowed down a bit but enjoyed it none the less. thank you
@GeroBlek Yes you can, but wax or paraphine will stick on the paper. Masking fluid can be removed very easily, and looks natural. Don't forget that you have to paint a shadow on the birds to give them shape, otherwise you have just white spots...:)
@stephenfromlangley I wet the paper both sides, and wait for 3 min, before i start painting. In fact, it all depends on the paper. Coton paper absorbs faster, then chemical paper, and keeps the most longer.
Hello and thank you for your message. I use mostly Bockingford 300 gr. and wet it both sides when i do a painting wet on wet. Or Arches 300 gr. witch i wet only on one side. Bockingford is also a perfect paper to use dry but with a lot of water while painting. :) good luck
Hello Chi, No the brown dots in the water are the same color as the leafs of the trees. The dots are added to give dept to the painting. They represent fallen leafs from trees on the fore ground we can't see, because they are behind us (the painters). And no, there was no white added. The birds are just covered with masking fluid, paint over, and the masking removed when the painting was dry. Feel free to show me your painting when finished. You can find my address on my website! Good luck...
I don't paint on canvas, but on 300 gr. water color paper. I wet the paper first (both sides) before painting the sky. The paper is still wet when i finish the painting. Good luck!
Thank you for your comment samurai..... I use a 300 grammes water color paper. Any brand will do.And yes, the paper is soaking wet before i start. Good luck!
Hello Tony, Thank you for your comment. I never stretch my paper because when you wet your paper the alveolars open and swell the . If you tape the paper down , and wet it, the tape will retain it and provoke rivulets, as result that the paint will flow in them. It is difficult to handle. Therefor i let the paper swell, and dry freely. And yes, i have two dvd's for beginners witch you can find on my website. Go to gallery, at the end you'll see video's and scroll down. Good luck!
I'm a begginer in painting- and am in love with your art work, they are so beautiful not just in the eyes but in the heart, it gives out the feeling of peace and tranquility! I love your work! especially the 'early morning' video, so breathtaking yet you make it seem so simple and easy. Please Please Please make more videos, :( i'm in love with your work, i'd be heart broken if you stop :(
Pięknie. Podoba mi się. Akwarela jest najtrudniejsza w malarstwie. Trzeba mieć szybką i delikatną rękę, tak aby podążała równo za twórczym umysłem :) Dziękuję i proszę o następne obrazy.
I always come back to this one. Can it have the same effect with acrylics obviously watered down a lot one way of saving paint. Just love all your work
I have no idea..... I think that it is in the mind.... most people are afraid of mistaking. Just remember that it is just paper, color and water. You can start all over any time
@zulboy01 I really don't understand your question because i didn't use any white paint in my painting. I just used a flat dry brush to take away the colour to evoke some rimpling in the water...if that is what you mean?????
Pour mouiller le papier des deux cotés j'utilise un large pinceau en poils de chèvre. J'attends un petit moment (2 min). Le temps de laisser boire le papier. Et voilà. C'est très simple. :)
@KaiTheDOll Merci d'aimer ce que je fais....... En fait, j'utilise trois sortes de papier. Bockingford 300gr-------Arches 600gr.------ Hanemühle 280 gr. Pour cette aquarelle-ci j'ai pris du Bockingford.. J'utilise du Winsor et Newton comme aquarelles car on les trouve partout... :)
Is there a special lite masking fluid you can put on so thin, and then did you rub it off and touch up the birds at all after completion, lovely painting.and music fits well.
Enjoyed watching this very much. At the end you tried a white frame and then cut to a black border - is it me or did the black border really pull the colours out? I think pictures look fine with black mounts.
what are purpose that you drag the line of the white colour on the water, it like to separate branch and leaves of the tree . it just for scaling and parameters? or the shadow of tree in water, reflection? thanks
this is seriously the most beautiful thing I've ever seen... I'd like to know what kind of paper you have used for your painting, and did you apply the water on the paper before you apply paint? thanks for replying.. once again... it's a great work...
i liked it so much i would say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious stupendous fantstically fantastical outlandish peerless peeress marvelous dream-weaver dream-catcher sophisticated incense awesomely blossom mind-blowing inspirational heaven treat for eyes ..........i don't know much words now i think your painting is such a perfect art that i forget many word........no offence
I apologize in advance for talking about music with a watercolour demo. :-) I know lots of people asked about the music, Anita. I know it's from Braveheart and called For the love of a princess. But the version you used is different than the version played by the London Symphony Orchestra. Can you remember/tell specifics? Thank you very much.
Sorry to tell you, that i wetted the paper both sides before starting the video. As you can see, the colour i bring in is floating on the paper. On dry paper it would never have this effect...... :)
Un grand merci pour cette réponse:). Autre question, je vois que votre papier reste bien plat. Est-ce que vous mouillez votre papier a coeur en le laissant tremper plusieurs minutes dans l'eau? ou vous appliquer juste de l'eau clair au pinceau sur le papier sec? Merci
The masking fluid has brought excellent results, but as I'm a beginner, it is still tough for me to use it to bring out good results. Guess daily practice will help.
bonjour, voici les couleurs utilisée pour cette aquarelle : jaune de cadmium, orange de chine, tinte neutre,gris de Payne,brun van Dyck, sépia, orange de cadmium,terre de Sienne brulée et un mélange d'alizarine et gris de Payne!
This is amazing! As a whole, it looks pretty intimidating, but watching you do it step by step definitely was more than helpful and I want to try to do this myself. One question, the black dots in the water are the birds, I believe, did you also add any white with those black dots that maybe the camera didn't pick up or is it just black?
hello.... thanks for your comment.
This is how i work. I take my paper to the tub and let it soak for 10 min. Put it on a formica board or painted table and wait until the paper has finished rejecting water. Then i start painting the sky, and background I wait a while (3 min.) and paint the water with more wather and colour. Never wait until the paper is dry to continue. With the back of your hand , feel if the paper is moist. You can rectify and paint as long as the paper is moist. Good luck!
Que bello lo que logras con las luces y sombras. Gracias Anita por tu arte.
I really like the action of the birds flying out of the water. I live on a lake and love to sit and watch the activity on the water. Wish the demo was slowed down a bit but enjoyed it none the less. thank you
@GeroBlek
Yes you can, but wax or paraphine will stick on the paper. Masking fluid can be removed very easily, and looks natural. Don't forget that you have to paint a shadow on the birds to give them shape, otherwise you have just white spots...:)
thank you for your message.... Yes i covered the birds with masking fluid. Easy to rub off when the painting is dry.
Voshitetelino! Lightness, transparency, romanticism! Thank you and creative success!
@stephenfromlangley
I wet the paper both sides, and wait for 3 min, before i start painting. In fact, it all depends on the paper. Coton paper absorbs faster, then chemical paper, and keeps the most longer.
the best watercolor paint i've ever seen, sincerely
congrats
Hello and thank you for your message. I use mostly Bockingford 300 gr. and wet it both sides when i do a painting wet on wet. Or Arches 300 gr. witch i wet only on one side. Bockingford is also a perfect paper to use dry but with a lot of water while painting. :) good luck
Hello Chi,
No the brown dots in the water are the same color as the leafs of the trees. The dots are added to give dept to the painting. They represent fallen leafs from trees on the fore ground we can't see, because they are behind us (the painters). And no, there was no white added. The birds are just covered with masking fluid, paint over, and the masking removed when the painting was dry. Feel free to show me your painting when finished. You can find my address on my website! Good luck...
Absolutely stunning work, Anita! you have such a smooth flowing style!
Thank you for showing how to do the reflections in water.
I don't paint on canvas, but on 300 gr. water color paper. I wet the paper first (both sides) before painting the sky. The paper is still wet when i finish the painting. Good luck!
Very enjoyable to watch, I particularly like the light in the water and it flock of birds.
Thank you for your comment samurai..... I use a 300 grammes water color paper. Any brand will do.And yes, the paper is soaking wet before i start. Good luck!
anita it was really awesome i left this world while watching your painting and background music was superb thk u so much;))))))))))))))
Magnifique !!! Je vous remercie pour ce délicieux moment de votre création et merci d'avoir précisé la musique qui est superbe.
The song is from the movie "Braveheart"
Hello Tony,
Thank you for your comment. I never stretch my paper because when you wet your paper the alveolars open and swell the . If you tape the paper down , and wet it, the tape will retain it and provoke rivulets, as result that the paint will flow in them. It is difficult to handle. Therefor i let the paper swell, and dry freely. And yes, i have two dvd's for beginners witch you can find on my website. Go to gallery, at the end you'll see video's and scroll down. Good luck!
I'm a begginer in painting- and am in love with your art work, they are so beautiful not just in the eyes but in the heart, it gives out the feeling of peace and tranquility! I love your work! especially the 'early morning' video, so breathtaking yet you make it seem so simple and easy. Please Please Please make more videos, :( i'm in love with your work, i'd be heart broken if you stop :(
@JTEchicago
It is the music from the movie Braveheart
It`s so...it`s perfect! You are very good teacher. Thank you for your fascinating work and talent. I love your free art.
Very Nice!.....Love the mood of the painting.
Hi Miss Jansen..wow! your paintings are amazing!! I love it!! You are great!!
I love the beautiful peaceful nature of your paintings . I would love to attend one of your workshops.
Me gusta mucho tus acuarelas y tu forma de pintar. Gracias
Pięknie. Podoba mi się. Akwarela jest najtrudniejsza w malarstwie. Trzeba mieć szybką i delikatną rękę, tak aby podążała równo za twórczym umysłem :) Dziękuję i proszę o następne obrazy.
precioso paisaje.....esa técnica de hacer aves no la sabia..... god bless you
I always come back to this one. Can it have the same effect with acrylics obviously watered down a lot one way of saving paint. Just love all your work
The mask fluid seems to be very effective and useful. Thanks for this demo. I should buy it too. Beautiful work, madam.
@GianmarcoHaro
It is the music from the movie braveheart :)
So very, very beautiful. Much appreciation.
@1turkishgirl the brand is winsor and newton
Love you Anita......Speechless....
thank you for your comment !!
So beautiful, in awe watching it just come to life.
Excelent work!
I love your style... soft n wonderful !
ArtEWorld
I love your color scheme. Really soothing as nature intends.
Merci! Vos aquarelles sont magnifiques. Bravo pour vos vidéos !
Me encanta i love your paints
Pintas demasiado lindo yo también práctico la pintura pero aún no llego ala perfección felicitaciones
Cadmium yellow, China orange,Van Dijck brown, sépia, Payne's grey, neutral tint; mix of Payne's grey and Alizarin crimson. Good luck! :)
You can bye the masking fluid for paper in any good art shop. You observed well, and thank you for your comment. :)
@zulboy01 i think i know what is your question.
the "white lines" are supposed to depict lights hitting and reflecting from the surface of the water.
This is Gorgeous. You have an amazing talent. Thank you for sharing your excelent work...
I love your work....& music is beautiful...
amazing, it's so enchanting the way you paint, and so communicative
Thank you so much...... the music is from the movie "Braveheart"
Amazing! This is truly beautiful and touching!! Amazing choice of music as well!
It is the soundtrack of the movie "Braveheart" Thanks for your comment :)
you're welcome..
and thanks for the advice... it's going to help me :)
hope to see some new artworks soon.
Very beautiful painting
que dire devant tant de beauté! bravo
Nice
I hate painting, but want to become good at it. I can learn some stuff from watching this.
Thanks.
I have no idea..... I think that it is in the mind.... most people are afraid of mistaking. Just remember that it is just paper, color and water. You can start all over any time
@zulboy01
I really don't understand your question because i didn't use any white paint in my painting.
I just used a flat dry brush to take away the colour to evoke some rimpling in the water...if that is what you mean?????
Pour mouiller le papier des deux cotés j'utilise un large pinceau en poils de chèvre. J'attends un petit moment (2 min). Le temps de laisser boire le papier. Et voilà. C'est très simple. :)
Magnifique ! quelle émotion , j'aimerais tellement faire aussi bien. Merci
@GeroBlek
I used masking fluid. You can buy it in any good art shop....thanks for watching :)
@ItsAsem
It is the music of the movie "Braveheart" :)
@KaiTheDOll
Merci d'aimer ce que je fais.......
En fait, j'utilise trois sortes de papier. Bockingford 300gr-------Arches 600gr.------ Hanemühle 280 gr.
Pour cette aquarelle-ci j'ai pris du Bockingford.. J'utilise du Winsor et Newton comme aquarelles car on les trouve partout... :)
Oo! You are really good artist. I like youre works))
Is there a special lite masking fluid you can put on so thin, and then did you rub it off and touch up the birds at all after completion, lovely painting.and music fits well.
how do you keep the birds non-painted?
Way too cool!!! Love it!
That was AMAZING, hope I get to that standard some day lol, I started watercolour painting yesterday :D.
"Brave heart" soundtrack :) and painting....amazing :) thx a lot from russia)
Enjoyed watching this very much.
At the end you tried a white frame and then cut to a black border - is it me or did the black border really pull the colours out? I think pictures look fine with black mounts.
what are purpose that you drag the line of the white colour on the water, it like to separate branch and leaves of the tree . it just for scaling and parameters?
or the shadow of tree in water, reflection? thanks
@JeySivaNavam
Yes , the music is from Brave Heart :)
this is seriously the most beautiful thing I've ever seen...
I'd like to know what kind of paper you have used for your painting, and did you apply the water on the paper before you apply paint?
thanks for replying.. once again... it's a great work...
i liked it so much i would say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious stupendous fantstically fantastical outlandish peerless peeress marvelous dream-weaver dream-catcher sophisticated incense awesomely blossom mind-blowing inspirational heaven treat for eyes ..........i don't know much words now i think your painting is such a perfect art that i forget many word........no offence
I apologize in advance for talking about music with a watercolour demo. :-) I know lots of people asked about the music, Anita. I know it's from Braveheart and called For the love of a princess. But the version you used is different than the version played by the London Symphony Orchestra. Can you remember/tell specifics? Thank you very much.
Does anyone know how to draw the birds and keep them from submerging by other colors? Thanks.
I used masking fluid
@MsBluehedgehog
Hello.......i used a spray of clear water, and what do you mean by strange colours?
I have another question...when you started to paint this, did you wet the canvas first or did you go straight into doing the sky?
this is a beautiful piece of art...well done :)
very beautiful!!! Compliments!!!
so beautiful!!!!!
amazing!
Nice and wonderful work.
@Smithe777 I used masking fluid..peel it off after painting.
Sorry to tell you, that i wetted the paper both sides before starting the video. As you can see, the colour i bring in is floating on the paper. On dry paper it would never have this effect...... :)
Très bon travail!Félicitations!
Un grand merci pour cette réponse:). Autre question, je vois que votre papier reste bien plat. Est-ce que vous mouillez votre papier a coeur en le laissant tremper plusieurs minutes dans l'eau? ou vous appliquer juste de l'eau clair au pinceau sur le papier sec? Merci
Beautiful work...your really helping me out...Thanks so much!!!
Gorgeous. Thank you. I'll try to work faster! Can you spray the paper with water from time to time to keep it wet?
+Helen Ferrieux No Helen, i just wet the paper both sides to keep it wet until the end. :)))
The masking fluid has brought excellent results, but as I'm a beginner, it is still tough for me to use it to bring out good results. Guess daily practice will help.
splendide!! ça fait rêver!
beautiful work and technique!
gosto muito da sua aguarela! obrigado
@ecko911
Masking fluid = fluide a masquer = gomme a réserver .....j'utilise du winsor and newton légèrement coloré.... :)
It is the main song from the movie "Braveheart" :)
HI
HOW THE BIRDS CAME ALL OF A SUDDEN ? WHAT IS THE TRICK YOU USED. THE PAINTING IS BEAUTIFUL.
with masking fluid :)
bonjour,
voici les couleurs utilisée pour cette aquarelle : jaune de cadmium, orange de chine, tinte neutre,gris de Payne,brun van Dyck, sépia, orange de cadmium,terre de Sienne brulée et un mélange d'alizarine et gris de Payne!
so very beautiful. thank you for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful painting. Can you tell me what song you used in this video?
Absolutely amazing!!
amazing :0 i love your style ... hope one day im as good as you >.<
how did you do the birds?
I see you apply paint over the top of them and they sort of pop out...
Beautiful!
Congratulations, beautiful! please ¿What did you use to make the birds? and what did you use to outline in black birds? Thanks very much!
This is amazing! As a whole, it looks pretty intimidating, but watching you do it step by step definitely was more than helpful and I want to try to do this myself. One question, the black dots in the water are the birds, I believe, did you also add any white with those black dots that maybe the camera didn't pick up or is it just black?