Hi, Glad that you like my painting tutorials. I've always made my own palettes and they have evolved over the years to serve my exact needs. Very functional. The style that you see me use in the video is the type that I use for both acrylic and watercolor painting. I get lots of requests for these palettes and will probably offer them in my shop as an instructional download. Thanks for watching!
Oh my gosh I have watched 2 of your tutorials and I feel like I've been to a watercolor course! I love your style but I have learned so much!! Thank you.
Thank you very much for your detailed preparation & all the tips! Very generous of you! I love your paintings! I am ok, but would like to paint more freely, as I try to copy everything in minute detail, which is very time consuming. Thanks for sharing!
That's exactly why I started to paint in watercolor many years ago! My early work was exclusively in oil and I switched to acrylic during the 80s to get away from the toxic solvents. At that same time I began to devote more time to watercolor painting primarily to loosen up my technique.
Wow, I learnt so many new things like the wonder. I use windex on a host of things like darker areas on the kitchen floor and quick degreasing. The water spatters on the leaves was brilliant. Just found young thank you. You’re very detailed. Not overusing your tip makes a lot of sense and many tell you that you have to use the tip. Thanks 😊 One of the best teachers I’ve found on here! Have a great day.!
I have been watching your videos for years and have learned so much. You were my first instructor in what I call my RUclips University education. I have learned a lot but I feel I still need you to hold my hand. I just cannot stop fiddling with it. It is like an addiction. Anyway, thanks for your excellent instruction.
Thank you so much. I am a beginner, but I painted my own, for a gift. It came out pretty well, following your wonderful instructions. Especially love the background. Very generous of you to post such detailed instructions.
Hi Ross, I was so excited when the notification popped up that you had posted a video. You really made my day! Looking forward to more videos. Thanks for all the inspiration.
This is an incredible learning opportunity for us. Your work is so good and the level of detail you communicate is superb. You are hardly unmatched on RUclips. Thank you for sharing your talented skills!
I love your watercolor videos and learn so much. I have views them multiple time and each time learn something new! I would love to attend a workshop if you ever decide to do one.
Mixing oranges that keep their glow when dry is an issue I struggle with. It seems so many of my mixes dull when they dry, aside from just using a straight cad orange or cad yellow deep. However, your mix of cad scarlet and winsor yellow, appeared to keep its glow when dry. I will definitely try that one. Glad to see you back with demos!
Hi Adam, Hope you're successful with the cadmium scarlet/ Winsor yellow mixture. I've also found that retaining the glow of certain reds can be challenging, but scarlet / Winsor yellow works well. Thanks for watching my vedios!
I have learnt so much from you already Ross. I wished I lived there near you and not in Australia, so I could have personal lessons from you. Even at my older age you have me wanting to learn more :-) awesome work !
Hi Nick, I never intended to be away this long, but I had some serious catching up to do on painting. My videos are labor but I love making them. I'll be posting Part 2 sometime today. Thanks for watching!
YEAH! I almost unsubscribed, but I said "No. I'm going to wait to see if he comes back." Thank you. I love your work and your tutorials are down to earth and very understandable.
Thanks Janis! Many more videos are on there way, and I extending my tutorials into different subjects in addition to continuing with the flower series.
Thank you for that information. I'll be waiting for that video. Looking forward to more of your instructional videos too! I appreciate your generosity in sharing. Thanks again🎺😊
Great to see you back. Your tutorials have been extremely helpful. I was wondering if you have or would do a tutorial on how to paint willow trees in watercolour. My dear father loves them and I would like to create a watercolour image for him. Thank you!
As usual, your video is mesmerizing, you have the quality to make the project look easy, but we all know that it is because you are a consummated artist. It is most helpful that you take the time to explain the most infinitesimal details as you go, a valuable aid indeed. I notice that you have migrated from the used plastic food containers to a multiple well plastic palette. Is this palette commercially available?
I just started watching you and I must say that I really like your videos. There are not very many videos where the artist shows the strength of the paint to water ratio. This is something that Is so essential. Did you make the palette to fit those little condiment containers you have your paint mixed in or is there somewhere I can buy one. What a great idea using the little condiment cups. Really enjoyed watching you paint the hibiscus
thank you so much for a superb series on painting the hibiscus. I think I've learnt more technique from these videos than dozens of other watercolour tutorials. One question that comes to mind though: can one use watercolour pencils to draw the outlines instead of lead or graphite? That way you won't have to worry about stranded lines
Hi Peter, Good question. I have done that occasionally and it is effective in eliminating the lines. What I don't like about that approach is since the watercolor pencil lines are soluble they sometimes interfere with the colors that I am putting down. Having said that, I definitely recommend experimenting with the technique. Thanks for watching my video, and glad it was helpful!
What a treat to see you back! Such beautiful work and a great teacher! Thank you so much, this painting is awesome! I've never painted with Cads, am I missing something? In floral works do they give more vibrant results?
Thanks Julie! Glad you like my videos! Cadmiums are opaque and dull if you use them heavily, but if you mix them with enough water to make a transparent wash they can be beautifully intense.
Hi Ross, your hibiscus video is fantastic. You are the best teacher ever. Question: if I don’t have Quin Magenta, can I sub alizarin crimson. If not, what do you thing is the best substitute. Thanks so much for making these videos.
Nice that you're back. Loved this video. Thank you for sharing. May I ask how do you mount your watercolor paper onto a canvas. What type of glue do you use and what do you coat the finished picture with?
Hi Sophie, My process for mounting the canvas would be difficult to explain in words, but I will be posting a video on it soon. I don't use glue, I use thick gel medium, and I varnish the painting with standard acrylic gloss medium. The final top coat is Golden removable acrylic varnish. Thanks for watching!
OMG!! Ross, how are you? You've lost weight. You're looking good! I hope all is well! Glad to have you back! Will you be doing videos on jewelry again? Thank you for the video.
Thanks! I am planning on new jewelry videos, but right now I concentrating on watercolor videos. I also plan to re-do some of my very early jewelry videos because their quality is terrible. I'm doing well, and I stepped up my exercise routine during the past year and it did affect my weight.
Glad you like the video! My primary medium is acrylic. If you go to my website you'll see that all my large paintings on canvas are in acrylic. I eventually will extend my videos to include acrylic painting. Thanks for watching!
Hi Jaswinder, The painting that you watch me create in the video measures 11" x 15", and the much larger painting that you see behind me at the beginning of the video is 42" x 32". I'm glad you like my paintings and teaching style! Thanks for watching!
Hey ross! I love your videos.. Question for ya if you dont mind... Im having trouble with wet on wet.. I always get ugly hard lines and can never get the paint to go on evenly.. Any tiips? Thanks ross
Hard lines can occur where the wet area meets a dry area. These lines can be softened by re-dampening the area after it has dried 100% then gently rubbing into them with a brush to soften the edge line. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hi Jaswinder, What I need to achieve in the painting determines whether I paint flat or at an angle, so throughout the painting process I often change the angle of my painting to control the flow of watercolor paint. The most likely reason for hard lines at the edge of the petals is watercolor paint tends to concentrate at the border between a damp and dry area of the paper. This is a normal characteristic of watercolor painting, and contributes to its unique look. Hope my answer to your questions is helpful. Thanks for watching!
Hi Belinda, I will be doing a detailed video on my method for doing this. To attach the watercolor paper to canvas I use Golden Acrylic Gel Medium. Thanks for watching!
Really love your work and simple method of teaching. I am a big fan of your videos and I learned a lot from you!
Thanks a lot!
Glad that you find my videos helpful. Thanks for watching!
All I can say is amazing!!!! I am mesmerized....
Thanks for watching, and for your kind words!
Thank you for returning! Love your painting tutorials. Tell us about the new palettes, custom or retail. They look perfect for the way you paint.
Hi, Glad that you like my painting tutorials. I've always made my own palettes and they have evolved over the years to serve my exact needs. Very functional. The style that you see me use in the video is the type that I use for both acrylic and watercolor painting. I get lots of requests for these palettes and will probably offer them in my shop as an instructional download. Thanks for watching!
Love the vision and the commentary .....
one of the best video with so much detail . thank you. it has taught me a lot from your video . bless
Oh my gosh I have watched 2 of your tutorials and I feel like I've been to a watercolor course! I love your style but I have learned so much!! Thank you.
Your painting is beautiful! So talented...thank you for sharing your knowledge. Clear, concise, and the video beyond words. On to part two.
Thanks Harry! Hope you find it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for your detailed preparation & all the tips! Very generous of you! I love your paintings! I am ok, but would like to paint more freely, as I try to copy everything in minute detail, which is very time consuming. Thanks for sharing!
That's exactly why I started to paint in watercolor many years ago! My early work was exclusively in oil and I switched to acrylic during the 80s to get away from the toxic solvents. At that same time I began to devote more time to watercolor painting primarily to loosen up my technique.
Wow, I learnt so many new things like the wonder. I use windex on a host of things like darker areas on the kitchen floor and quick degreasing. The water spatters on the leaves was brilliant. Just found young thank you. You’re very detailed. Not overusing your tip makes a lot of sense and many tell you that you have to use the tip. Thanks 😊 One of the best teachers I’ve found on here! Have a great day.!
I have been watching your videos for years and have learned so much. You were my first instructor in what I call my RUclips University education. I have learned a lot but I feel I still need you to hold my hand. I just cannot stop fiddling with it. It is like an addiction. Anyway, thanks for your excellent instruction.
I have just started and with you I will succeed. Thank you
Thank you so much. I am a beginner, but I painted my own, for a gift. It came out pretty well, following your wonderful instructions. Especially love the background. Very generous of you to post such detailed instructions.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Very educative!
Hi Ross, I was so excited when the notification popped up that you had posted a video. You really made my day! Looking forward to more videos. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Thanks! Glad that my videos are helpful!
You are the best instructor in watercolor videos. Thank you.
Thanks Ann!
This is an incredible learning opportunity for us. Your work is so good and the level of detail you communicate is superb. You are hardly unmatched on RUclips. Thank you for sharing your talented skills!
Good to see you back. I await the rest!
Thanks! I'll be posting Part 2 today, and Part 3 on Thursday.
You are my favourite artist and teacher, Thanks !!!!!!!
Hi Dave, Glad you like my teaching style and paintings! Thanks for watching!
I love your watercolor videos and learn so much. I have views them multiple time and each time learn something new! I would love to attend a workshop if you ever decide to do one.
Mixing oranges that keep their glow when dry is an issue I struggle with. It seems so many of my mixes dull when they dry, aside from just using a straight cad orange or cad yellow deep. However, your mix of cad scarlet and winsor yellow, appeared to keep its glow when dry. I will definitely try that one. Glad to see you back with demos!
Hi Adam, Hope you're successful with the cadmium scarlet/ Winsor yellow mixture. I've also found that retaining the glow of certain reds can be challenging, but scarlet / Winsor yellow works well. Thanks for watching my vedios!
Wow! Simply awesome
I have learnt so much from you already Ross. I wished I lived there near you and not in Australia, so I could have personal lessons from you. Even at my older age you have me wanting to learn more :-) awesome work !
Welcome back. You made my day. Thank you.
Thanks!
Thanks for clear instructions it helped me a lot, expect more from you in water colour, amazing
Great to have you back. Thank you for the video! Very informative!
Thanks for watching!
Glad to see you back! I learn the most from your videos. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
Hi Colleen, Thanks for watching!
Great to have you back! Long time no see. Thanks for another great video, I'm sure they take a lot of work but they are really appreciated!!
Hi Nick, I never intended to be away this long, but I had some serious catching up to do on painting. My videos are labor but I love making them. I'll be posting Part 2 sometime today. Thanks for watching!
YEAH! I almost unsubscribed, but I said "No. I'm going to wait to see if he comes back." Thank you. I love your work and your tutorials are down to earth and very understandable.
Thanks Janis! Many more videos are on there way, and I extending my tutorials into different subjects in addition to continuing with the flower series.
Awesome!
Thank you for that information. I'll be waiting for that video. Looking forward to more of your instructional videos too! I appreciate your generosity in sharing. Thanks again🎺😊
Thanks Sophie!
I've missed your great instructions -- Will try this new one this weekend.....looking forward to more of your great paintings
Thanks Glo! Glad you're giving this a try. Thanks for watching!
Great to see you again..miss ya...love this ...thank you for sharing...
Hi Gloria, Thanks for watching my new video!
Great to see you back. Your tutorials have been extremely helpful. I was wondering if you have or would do a tutorial on how to paint willow trees in watercolour. My dear father loves them and I would like to create a watercolour image for him. Thank you!
This was beautiful really liked it
Thanks for watching!
As usual, your video is mesmerizing, you have the quality to make the project look easy, but we all know that it is because you are a consummated artist. It is most helpful that you take the time to explain the most infinitesimal details as you go, a valuable aid indeed. I notice that you have migrated from the used plastic food containers to a multiple well plastic palette. Is this palette commercially available?
Wow! Love your work. Lovely...and you have a great teaching style. Bravo!
Appreciate your kind words! Thanks for watching!
Que impresionante pintura, cuanto trabajo !!!!
Wao, you are back I miss you. Glad you're back.
Thanks! I'm looking forward to posting videos on a regular basis again! Thanks for watching!
I just started watching you and I must say that I really like your videos. There are not very many videos where the artist shows the strength of the paint to water ratio. This is something that Is so essential. Did you make the palette to fit those little condiment containers you have your paint mixed in or is there somewhere I can buy one. What a great idea using the little condiment cups. Really enjoyed watching you paint the hibiscus
Thank you for this really nice tutorial! Well done :)
Hi Debi, Glad you like the video! Thanks for watching!
¡Muchísimas gracias! Su trabajo y enseñanza son muy buenos. Thank you very much! Your work and teach are very good!
Thanks for your kind words about my video. Thanks for watching!
thank you so much for a superb series on painting the hibiscus. I think I've learnt more technique from these videos than dozens of other watercolour tutorials. One question that comes to mind though: can one use watercolour pencils to draw the outlines instead of lead or graphite? That way you won't have to worry about stranded lines
Hi Peter, Good question. I have done that occasionally and it is effective in eliminating the lines. What I don't like about that approach is since the watercolor pencil lines are soluble they sometimes interfere with the colors that I am putting down. Having said that, I definitely recommend experimenting with the technique.
Thanks for watching my video, and glad it was helpful!
What a treat to see you back! Such beautiful work and a great teacher! Thank you so much, this painting is awesome! I've never painted with Cads, am I missing something? In floral works do they give more vibrant results?
Thanks Julie! Glad you like my videos! Cadmiums are opaque and dull if you use them heavily, but if you mix them with enough water to make a transparent wash they can be beautifully intense.
Thanks for the tips Ross. The series came out beautiful!
Hi Ross, your hibiscus video is fantastic. You are the best teacher ever. Question: if I don’t have Quin Magenta, can I sub alizarin crimson.
If not, what do you thing is the best substitute. Thanks so much for making these videos.
Nice that you're back. Loved this video. Thank you for sharing. May I ask how do you mount your watercolor paper onto a canvas. What type of glue do you use and what do you coat the finished picture with?
Hi Sophie, My process for mounting the canvas would be difficult to explain in words, but I will be posting a video on it soon. I don't use glue, I use thick gel medium, and I varnish the painting with standard acrylic gloss medium. The final top coat is Golden removable acrylic varnish. Thanks for watching!
Great to see you back 🙂
Thanks Valerie!
Gosh I love watching your informative videos. I aspire to reach your level someday. Meantime.. I love the journey !
Nice to hear that my instruction videos are helpful! Thanks for watching!
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OMG!! Ross, how are you? You've lost weight. You're looking good! I hope all is well! Glad to have you back! Will you be doing videos on jewelry again? Thank you for the video.
Thanks! I am planning on new jewelry videos, but right now I concentrating on watercolor videos. I also plan to re-do some of my very early jewelry videos because their quality is terrible. I'm doing well, and I stepped up my exercise routine during the past year and it did affect my weight.
Greate!👏🏻
Thanks!
absolutely love this Ross. Do you ever paint in acrylic?
Glad you like the video! My primary medium is acrylic. If you go to my website you'll see that all my large paintings on canvas are in acrylic. I eventually will extend my videos to include acrylic painting. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Ross for replying so soon and I will
Love your paintngs. You are such a great instructor. What size is your painting for this hibiscus.
Hi Jaswinder, The painting that you watch me create in the video measures 11" x 15", and the much larger painting that you see behind me at the beginning of the video is 42" x 32". I'm glad you like my paintings and teaching style! Thanks for watching!
thank you!
Hey ross! I love your videos.. Question for ya if you dont mind... Im having trouble with wet on wet.. I always get ugly hard lines and can never get the paint to go on evenly.. Any tiips? Thanks ross
Hard lines can occur where the wet area meets a dry area. These lines can be softened by re-dampening the area after it has dried 100% then gently rubbing into them with a brush to soften the edge line. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
you've been missed!
Thanks Lee!
Hi did you paint with your paper flat on the table or at an angle. I seem to get hard lines at the edge of the petals. Why is that. Thanks
Hi Jaswinder, What I need to achieve in the painting determines whether I paint flat or at an angle, so throughout the painting process I often change the angle of my painting to control the flow of watercolor paint. The most likely reason for hard lines at the edge of the petals is watercolor paint tends to concentrate at the border between a damp and dry area of the paper. This is a normal characteristic of watercolor painting, and contributes to its unique look. Hope my answer to your questions is helpful. Thanks for watching!
Where do you get your "needle" tip bottles?
Go to the contenti website and do a search on Squeeze Bottle Dispenser with needle tiplets - thanks for watching my video.
what do u use to attach the watercolor paper to tje canvas?
Hi Belinda, I will be doing a detailed video on my method for doing this. To attach the watercolor paper to canvas I use Golden Acrylic Gel Medium. Thanks for watching!
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