Watercolor tutorial lesson village landscape. Painting a sunlit scene.

[milenealves1000]

How much is this painting worth?

[senoraTam]

Great tutorial!! Thanks.

[artstevo]

Thanks for the Tutorials see mine on my artstevo youtube for private lessons and art and yoga holidays in beautiful Bulgaria

[TheGrotesqueReality]

Great tutorial. Man, you make it look easy, anyway, I hate digital painting, yet it doesn’t cost a thing. Watercolours are divine, but I’m a bit cheep and couldn’t get myself to use mine until I know exactly how to do it properly. I think the act of painting (especially watercolours) teaches you to have a free spirit.

[Roytheartist]

@TheGrotesqueReality Lol! Yes, some pigments can be expensive, this demo was done with student quality cotman colours. Nothing wrong with digital Art, how about scanning a painting and overworking in digital? ;-) I do understand your point though...

[yanyanpumpum02]

Thanks for making this tutorial.. It's the best! THIS IS REALLY A TUTORIAL>> I LOVE U!!

[Roytheartist]

@yanyanpumpum02 Well, Thanks! :-)

[Ravi5555ful]

thank you very much!

I love your work!

[Roytheartist]

@Ravi5555ful Thanks! Paint on! :-)

[Zeppy1000]

Hum, I never agree when some one use white color in watercolor, because you have the white of the papper.

[AlyshaSan]

May I ask the title and artist of the second song? Great work, by the way!

[euphranic]

OMG! That's great... I can't believe you don't use any masking fluids or masking tapes for the highlights!

[janetkatz1]

Approximate size of picture? Thanks. Great demo.

[1ElmoLeon1]

WOW I blinked and suddenly the was a truck there. Great paiting.

[Brooksk818]

Another great demonstration, and so helpful to us beginners. Thank you.

[fuckshitupish]

i always overdo the pencil so i tried to stop using it. great work. very talented.

[chakrabortysubhasis]

where to get these colors in India ???

[animerulez15]

this is very helpful thankyou very much!! =D

[vkorovin5]

Хорошо сделано,воодушевляет....спасиб­о...

[Roytheartist]

@vkorovin5 Вы очень приветствуем, я рад, что вы, как это

[RikuAxelCloud]

This is beautiful.

[MsGray456]

good job ♥♥

could a canvas work with watercolor?

[Roytheartist]

@MsGray456 You could water down acrylic but it is a different effect. The main thing with Watercolor is the way it flows on the paper. Some users are trying yupo which is a new surface that I have never tried.

[wigywigywigy]

this guy is too pro

[Auza58]

You wet your paper twice. Is a 224g/m2 paper enough to perform that technique?

[Roytheartist]

@Auza58 I suggest experiment, dry between applications.

[Roytheartist]

@Auza58 Just be sure to dry thoroughly between layers.

[soccerchick24913]

Beautiful job! Lately, I've been painting flowers with watercolor. Now I want to try landscapes. This helps a lot :)

[fra27081974]

bellissimo, sembra facile a farsi, ci voglio provare anche io.

[keckvan66]

I'm wondering where the light is coming from... cuase the builing on the left is completely in the dark...

sun low from the right...??

[Pepeflinco]

Very good tutorial. The notes helped. Great way of teaching. Thanks.

[RomtiRainkid]

what is the name of the second song?

[DonnaGisellaTranchel]

Wonderful! The music as well! Thanks!

[Snedger]

Spot on Roy! Many thanks.

[Kienzle16]

wonderful

[prszillestshorty]

beautiful :)

[kapkapchan]

Awesome! I always envy and admire people that could use watercolor as if it's a child's play. Thank you for the tutorial :)

[Roytheartist]

@kapkapchan It's easier than you think! In fact, enjoy it like a child!

[clarenancy]

Thanks for the pop up tips. :) Good job on the tutorial.

[Roytheartist]

@clarenancy Thanks!

[christelannescala]

when you're looking at how he does it,it seems just to easy to do when it's actually challenging. well, it's just so amazing

[Roytheartist]

@christelannescala Thanks! Actually it just takes a little practice, and not being afraid of the watercolor!

[KTChamberlain]

Nice, my cartooning teacher who worked for Disney said during a watercolor demo "The power is in the puddle."

[bear2011100]

watching you paint is ridiculously therapeutic. i love it..

[Roytheartist]

@bear2011100 Thanks- I don't charge for the therapy!! Pick up a brush , it does calm you...

[Camilaumm]

Nice work! =)

[prtk017]

where will i get this dvd

[wsvarner]

Were you working of off of a photograph? Or did you paint from memory?

[Roytheartist]

@wsvarner I was working from a photo, I had made the drawing using my SimmTrace device.

[kayeosify]

what paper did you useed?

[Roytheartist]

@kayeosify I use 140 lb 'not' watercolor paper, it has a slight texture.

[griim13]

really usefully and hands on tutorial

[y2kbuyusay]

I have to say, water color painting has that atmospheric quality. The things is, it just seems that there are so many different variations of technique and prep that its hard to initially comprehend. anyone have any suggestions on how do get started with it? I have a understanding of color theory, but have always been intimidated by this medium.

[mihajovics]

Hey!

I think the most basic trick is to know which colors are adjustable later on and which are sensitive and work in according order. For this it helps to know which pigments are transparent (like hydrated chromium-oxide) and which are not so much (like cadmium yellow).

And most importantly do everything "together" so to say. Have the painting as a whole in your head before starting. This helps a lot in the kind of structured work that is necessary with aquarell.

Best wishes, hope I helped.

[watercolorist7]

1 word of advice "light to dark". With watercolor it is important to move around the painting an awful lot. lay in very general stuff with light washes in the beginning then progressively get darker... do some very simple stuff to start, like a tree or something untill you get used to it.

[Roytheartist]

@y2kbuyusay this is a good discussion! It may interest you to see my latest 'rough brush' lesson, where I paint a whole landscape mostly using large decorating brushes. I use quite a limited range of colors. Checkout my 'Taj Mahal' painting which only uses utramarine blue and burnt umber. So many beginners tend to paint too light, you have to have dark areas to make light areas stand out.

[ab4zz]

nice work , how long did it take to finish it ?

[Roytheartist]

@ab4zz Probably took about an hour, thanks for your comment.

[PapaPath]

at the end it was amazing just to look how realistic in dimensions it was, it was wierd to see your hand moving like a Gods hand at street. One thing which annoys me while watching such tutorials like yours is that u only capture the paper, but what we'd like to see is the while working are, mixing the colors and preparing stuff.

[debrat1964]

It looked like it was fun today, rarely do I watch a whole video, but I watched every second of yours and when I get more time, I will check out more of your work. From one artist to another, Merry Christmas and happy painting!

[Roytheartist]

@debrat1964 Hey! Thanks-hope u have a great Christmas also.- Roy.

[debrat1964]

Thanks, that was great to watch. You are a good artist.

[Roytheartist]

@debrat1964 Thanks! It was fun to do.

[harrybarry]

That is interesting that you work from dark to light. I haven't painted traditionally in years, but if i remember correctly i was taught work light to dark with watercolors.

Very nice contrast between the lighting in this image. Thats what i love about water colors, the dynamics in contrast are phenomenal.

[Roytheartist]

Well spotted, yes I do tend to break 'rules'. Even more so in my rough brush paintings!

[AlexPanacro]

amazing this is truly a great piece. i would certainly frame this and hang it in my house.

i will most definitely apply some of these techniques to my work.

did you use a reference or did you make this up?

[Roytheartist]

Thanks so much, it is painted from a photo I took of a place called old leigh on sea near to where I live.

[xxdruexx]

is this done on an easle...im trying to get good but still not great youve helped me a lot thanks

[Roytheartist]

It was on a desk easel angled around 30 degrees. You can simply prop a board on some books to do the same

[reecevideos]

Hi Roy, Along with a strong talent/technique, you have a very simple and clear teaching method. Step by step your video shows the progression of a watercolor painting...beautiful! Thank you!

[Informant7]

Wow! Thanks Roy! When you began, I wondered how you were going to bring the sketch to life. It's amazing how it works out. I am more of a singer than a painter but I do paint and trying to sharped my skills. I picked up a few new techniques. Thanks.

[Roytheartist]

@Informant7 Glad you found it useful, BTW I can't sing a note!!

[averyproudcanadian]

This is amazing, I am SOOOO jealous!

[Roytheartist]

LOL! Don't be jealous! It just needs a little practice! (Thanks)

[madlynda]

quaint little village, great artwork, you are truly tallented,

lynda.

[Roytheartist]

Thank you so much....

[xXHeyySMileXx]

I love the contrast between the lightness and darkeness in the painting. [sorry for my horrible wording]

[Roytheartist]

LOL I think we can call that the 'tonal range' I know what u mean. ; - )

[krashteste]

I found this very helpful on watching progression and the notes are a bonus!

I wish all video tutorials are as good as this one.

Thanks!

[Roytheartist]

Thank you for your encouragement! I am putting together a tutorial on cloud painting, stay tuned...!

[Night1010101]

is there a special type of pencil.

because whenever i use normal pencil it just washes away

[Roytheartist]

I Just use a normal retractable pencil (hb) perhaps your pencil is too soft?

[dynamics1997]

This was great! I learned more in the 10 minutes of this vid than any $30 book

[Roytheartist]

LoL! Well, that's how it goes!! BTW I will be publishing my 'Rough Brush Watercolor' DVD Soon!!! ; - )

[Kaizokuko]

You're a very talented watercolour artist!

[Roytheartist]

Thanks! Anyone can be with a little practice!

[MsTinwhistler]

I think you were right to include the truck gives a nice general balance as well as colour balance. Bright attractive painting.

[Roytheartist]

Thanks! Yes often an area of bright color helps. I know that Constable would often have a worker with a bright shirt in his painting for the same reason.

[MrBenkku]

just awesome! You just paint so naturally. I can't say anything else than... wow!

[Roytheartist]

That is a great compliment! Thanks Mr Benkku!

[ARTIST2B1]

i love this video. i haven't been there but i feel like i have now. when are you going to do some more..kay from usa

[Roytheartist]

Hello Kay, thank you for your kind comments. I do enjoy making these, and will be doing more. I have been busy with my SimmTrace device stuff and a DVD I have made on my 'Rough Brush' painting method (that might interest you- :- )

I will be doing some videos using simmtrace to do the drawing for some more scenes, and still life.

[usteinkoenig]

Really enjoyed the demo. Inspiring and so well done. Thanks!

[Roytheartist]

Thanks, glad it is proving useful

[eringaylekinney]

I really enjoyed this! I thought, there is details without details....LOL

You light and shadow are awesome! I am just re-starting watercolor and this really gets me back in the mood to pick up my brushes!

[Roytheartist]

Thanks! Hope you get a lot of enjoyment from your painting.

Roy.

[RomtiRainkid]

Mr. Roy what kind of paper do you use?

[Roytheartist]

HI I use 140lb 'not' watercolour paper. It means 'not pressed' so it has a texture.

Roy.

[8h6ed]

great painting, thanks for putting it on.

[eunbisarang]

Beautiful Work! Thank you very much.

[Roytheartist]

Thanks Mate! I think what is often missed is simply tone, it conveys so much.

Roy.

[Pablos544]

In Putney i forget exactly where there is this paintings shop near the river. As i walked by i saw a watercolour of some windows on some houses on a sunny day but it looked lifeless. The purpose of watercolour is clearly demonstrated by your painting style as needing to capture light, essence, by getting the impression. This painting in Putney utterly failed. I was wondering why they put that painting there. You do it much better. :-D

[liwana31]

Thak you very much.Fantastic demo,very informative!!!Beautiful scene and watercolor.

[Roytheartist]

Thanks for commenting, glad you found it useful.

Roy.

[guitarfreaking]

that is beautiful you should teach ppl how to scetch that's what ppl would want to learn at least i would 5/5

[Roytheartist]

Thanks! Actually I cant draw well!!! I have invented a new device called SimmTrace™ which means you can make a drawing like the one I used for this in about 5 mins. More details will be released within a few weeks or so.

Roy.