Wow, holy cow I love love love how you create your art. Absolutely wonderful. So creative and FREE!

@LizChadertonArt

Ай бұрын

thank you!

Excellent information. Thank you so much!!

@LizChadertonArt

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I just found you, I can’t wait to try painting on a canvas. Love all the useful tips you give, love your paintings and really love your cow painting!

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

What a fabulous idea! I love the fluid, loose yet detailed way you have with your art. I especially love the way you do buildings, but your animals are very special! Lovely.

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your lovely comments!

@brianchandler4323

10 ай бұрын

Many tks Liz, Are your homemade DIY gesso and modeling paste also acid free (archival) tks again brian

Hullo Liz, thank you for sharing your recipe for watercolor ground! I have watched the other videos and I still need to buy modeling paste, so now before I purchase any I will look for transparent versions! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I am always looking for money saving ideas I have been painting with watercolors for years and years, I am still learning about this wonderful medium! I appreciate your efforts to instruct and educate yourself and your viewers, thank you.

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - the wonderful thing is that we never stop learning. transparent is tricky to find in the UK, but seems easier in the US.

Wow… I’m so glad you have a channel! Love your method of teaching and your wonderful sense of humor 😊

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Glad you are enjoying it

Nice experiment! The paint flowed surprixingly nicely. I also like the using a roller idea for getting it on the surface. In fact, I like the whole idea of painting on the wood panel. You might want to try Golden’s GAC 800 instead of the modeling paste

@LizChadertonArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip will take a look

Thank you as always Liz for your great generosity in sharing your painting knowledge and your tips. Always helpful.

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, I enjoy the challenge of making these films. I just wish I was better at cinematography!

This opens doors to a wide variety of paints to make at home.

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

This was great, Thank you. Beautiful painting as well.

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe for clear watercolor ground!

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Another fantastic idea! It's a way for me to get back to watercolor painting...thank you!

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

welcome back to watercolour!

That was amazing! I had no idea it was even possible to do anything you just did! Thank you for the mind blowing information. I am so excited!

@LizChadertonArt

7 ай бұрын

It is very liberating to discover new surfaces and ways of working.

@ewwwobbie

7 ай бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt it sure is!

This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! Never tried painting on wood! I do have some ready made clear watercolour ground but have never actually used it!

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

have a go. I love using it on printed paper too, like music scores.

Love your work Liz - thankyou for sharing! ❤️

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I was out today looking for watercolor ground! Couldn’t find it. Thanks for this video! He’s a Beaty!

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Liz. Thank you so much for your videos, they have really helped me and I love your paintings ❤. I was wondering if you have tried making black watercolour grounds the same way?

@LizChadertonArt

4 ай бұрын

here’s a short: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKRhpqaMiNqnoM4.html

It’s gorgeous! 😃

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I love this! ❤. Did you use a permanent ink for your first layer? Also I’m curious as to what makes the ground absorbent? The natural wood background looks lovely! 👍🏼

@LizChadertonArt

5 ай бұрын

Indian ink - permanent. The modeling paste seems to add the absorbency

Absolutely beautiful .

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow! Just wow! ❤️

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

❤❤❤

@LizChadertonArt

3 ай бұрын

🥰

Incredible effect!

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Thanks so much, wonderful tutorial! Always enjoy your instructions

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy if it is useful.

What a delight to see! Thankyou for sharing! Big hug!

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great piece once again, thanks so much for sharing!

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

Beautiful!

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful!!

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

glorious!!!!

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

oh good

Wow! Thank you! I need something like this for a project!

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Like this too. But, as I know you have a studio do all the treatments you use & show us smell, as some chemicals do. I ask as we live in a flat & I work on our dining room table. I think here there are some sprays & Schmincke products I can buy but, I know my husband will complain as he’s smell sensitive to me using chemicals here. I guess the cellar would be an option but carrying all equipment down many steps could be hazardous for me.? I really like your recipes if if I can’t use them. Thanks.

@LizChadertonArt

23 күн бұрын

These aren’t smelly at all! They aren’t solvent based, so I think you would be fine

Very inspiring thank you

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I just used the Golden absorbent grounds on watercolor paper that went bad. It a 300# watercolor paper and for some reason I couldn't blend anything on it, the color just stayed in one place and stained the paper. It was Carson watercolor paper that I purchased at Hobby Lobby and I did have for a few years before I decided to use it. Nonetheless, the grounds did work, but you can't keep going over it with layers as it will loosen the color underneath. So you have to just be ready to lay it down one time and let it go. Love the way the Robin turn out on the wooden panel.

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the sizing had deteriorated, it makes washes go blotchy. It can happen depending how it’s stored. I believe you can apply a wash of gelatin to resize it, but I’ve never tried. Yes, layering on top of watercolour ground is tricky!

amazing, thank you! I guess you can use on canvas too? and then can I roll and fold canvas, do you know if this would crack? (I asked this question on another video - would apprecaite your response...

@LizChadertonArt

2 ай бұрын

yes, I use on canvas all the time. I wouldn’t fold the canvas ever, but rolling should be fine. Roll with the painting outermost and unroll as soon as feasible, preferably in a warm environment, so it can relax naturally.

Lovely work. Yes this reminds me now how to make my own. I do a lot of mixed media. I think I have clear modeling paste . I’m Also thinking of trying to add pearlescent pearl ex mica to Mimic Daniel Smith pearlescent ground, but still be mostly transparent.

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

oh that’s a good idea. I used their pearlescent ages ago and it did give a nice shimmer. generally I’m not a glittery kind of person. transparent modelling paste is really hard to get hold of here.

@JanineMKartist

2 жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt would extra heavy gel work?

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@JanineMKartist I don't think so. The modelling paste adds absorbency, and gel is not absorbent (as far as I know).

Just watched this very informative video, I've been wanting to try the clear watercolor ground and I'm wondering - do you sand the ground before painting on it and would Acrylic waterproof ink work? Thank you for all of your wonderful videos, Happy painting!

@LizChadertonArt

11 ай бұрын

if you want a smoother surface you can sand, but you don’t have to. Acrylic inks can be used and work beautifully

@pattyscotter2077

11 ай бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt , thank you, Liz!

You are absolutely LOVELY!❤️ you remind me of Emma Thompson 😍

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Really?? I wish! Thank you

@nightynightshade

Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt stop wishing! It's already true🥰 you're welcome!

It might be a good idea to run that second goop through a strainer.

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

YOu are probably right. I am happy to fish bits out...

Thank you! I painted on wood the other day, but without the grounds. It turned out well, but the paint just soaked into the wood which made for difficulty in blending. I never thought to look for transparent grounds. I do have a couple of questions. How is doing time? Do the under layers move & get disturbed like on canvas?

@LizChadertonArt

3 жыл бұрын

The layers will move quite easily, just like on canvas which is one of the reasons I do the waterproof Indian ink layer first. You need to make sure each layer is really dry and then use less water in top layers. Drying time is just like on canvas and depends on how warm and dry your atmosphere is. Have fun! It stops it bleeding into the grain and lets the colours blend.

Canada has a brand called Triart and they have clear. I find this pandemic is making it harder to find certain things. I think that’s what I have I have to check my stash .

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

we don’t get Triart here. yes, the pandemic has disrupted lots of supply chains. we also have Brexit, so a double whammy.

@JanineMKartist

2 жыл бұрын

oh and keep checking them to see when they come in stock

Great demo Liz! ❤️ Does it work similar to watercolor paper or how would you describe it? Thanks for your help.

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

All the manufacturers say watercolour ground makes the surface like paper and I just don’t think that’s true. It is useable and fun, but different. If you watch my tips for canvas they hold true for wood too, or indeed any surface prepared with a watercolour ground kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5pl29eSqbfMg9Y.html

Hi Liz great tutorial, any iseas how to create high relief rocks stones etc. on paper first to cover with watercolour. I saw in your demo there were 'skins' of gesso and wondered if you have used them to create under layer surface? Many thanks K

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

I have used tissue paper stuck to either canvas and then covered in water could ground or onto paper and then watercoloured. It makes a fab surface to work on. I haven’t done this (yet) but Golden Fibre paste can be used as a skin. I Don’t think gesso would be thick enough to use.

Hello Liz, just absolutely love your style of painting and teaching. Will your recipe work to make a general watercolor ground like Qor or Daniel Smith? And can it be thinned so not to be so thick?

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. use white gesso and paste and it works brilliantly, see kzread.info/dash/bejne/nGutu9uCorerg6Q.html. you can use 10% water to think if needs be.

@martimalaspina6385

2 жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt thank you so much for your help 😊

Hi new sub amd follow on ig ..just love what your doing art wise and sharing this unique technique, as your video started I was thinking ohh I wonder if ink can be used and to my delight you did exactly that ..wonderful 🙏👏🌟

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Great video, Liz! How does your recipe compare to using matte medium as a ground?

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never used matte medium as a ground for watercolour, so I’m afraid I can’t compare. I wouldn’t have thought it was absorbent enough - have you tried it?

Daniel Smith sells Transparent Watercolor Ground. 😊

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

I know 😊….and Schmincke. But it’s not available in all countries and if you can get hold of the paste and gesso, it’s far cheaper to make your own.

@veystone2580

Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt didnt know about Schmincke! Thank u! 😊

One quick question For a watercolour ground, is your homemade gesso and acrylic paste combination "acid free" ???

@LizChadertonArt

10 ай бұрын

If both gesso and modelling paste are acid free, then the resulting mix is too! It’s a physical mix rather than a chemical reaction, so yes!

Beautiful outcome! Have you tried it on glass or a very clear surface? I'm on the hunt for something really clear and finding shop bought are still too cloudy

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

No, I haven't. I've used it to make a wine bottle label, but that was coloured glass and clarity wasn't important. So you are trying to watercolour on clear glass? I've only seen acrylics, enamels and specialist paints used successfully. Good luck!

@pringles613

Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt Thank you for the response! I'll experiment when I have time and report back =)

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

@@pringles613 look forward to that. There are specialist glass primers I’ve see, from the diy view point. I do not know how they would react with watercolour

Hi Liz, You mention music. I have lots of Victorian sheet music some pages of which are incomplete etc... I wonder if using the clear ground would separate the watercolour from the ancient foxed paper so that it would not deteriorate further? I will try your recipe and see what happens. Thanks for alll the videos. Deni

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I think that would work. I would use spray mount or similar and stick it to board first, then add the transparent ground. this will stop the sheet music buckling and support it.

@MadRushMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt will try it, thanks x

You have probably been asked a million times but what make was that black marker pen you used on the eye please. I'm looking for a nice archiva penl to draw after I've watercoloured that will last and not die before the ink it's used up. Any advice would be appreciated. I absolutely love your paintings.

@LizChadertonArt

10 ай бұрын

I’ve just taken a look. it was a Uniball Eye pen. It’s a roller ball with pigment ink.

@caroleveseaman6210

10 ай бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt thank you. I'm new to watercolour. I thought pigment ink would run when wet. So than you very much

@LizChadertonArt

10 ай бұрын

@@caroleveseaman6210 pigment ink is waterproof and fade proof. BUT on a watercolour ground, like here, you can blend it with water if you are quick.

@caroleveseaman6210

10 ай бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt another lesson learnt. Thank you so much

Thank you! I have Dr PH Matins lightfast india inks.. I find they lesson the absorbancy of the surface so watercolour doesn't adhere or sink in when layered over it.. Have you ever come across this?

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

If you use them undiluted or pretty strong, yes Tgey will impact the absorbency as they are waterproof. So if possible use the watercolour before the inks.

@catchip

Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt Thanks so much for always answering our questions... must take a fair amount of your time..

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

@@catchip 😆 It does!

Sooooo... is watercolour ground just clear gesso with thickener added?

@LizChadertonArt

Ай бұрын

the modelling paste makes it more absorbent. Tge thickening isn’t important…you can add 10% water if you need to thin

@ArtJourneyUK

Ай бұрын

@LizChadertonArt aha! Makes sense.

Is the modelling paste also called "texture"? If so I can use texture + gesso maybe.

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

Texture paste is different from modelling. it is often gritty. Modelling is to allow you to do really thick palette knife or brush marks

@saloniagrawal5896

Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt thank you. Could I perhaps use white gesso with the modelling paste? Also, how can I check if it's working, is it when the canvas threads don't show through the watercolors? I'm new to this, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Liz.

@LizChadertonArt

Жыл бұрын

@@saloniagrawal5896 if you are happy with white watercolour ground, white gesso plus white paste, if you want clear then both gesso and paste need to be clear. Three thin layers is best. The canvas texture will still be visible. Sand down between layers if you want a smoother finish like a hot press paper.

@saloniagrawal5896

Жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt That's great. Thanks Liz.

May god make me as cool as you

@LizChadertonArt

2 жыл бұрын

I am the least cool person - ask my kids!!!

❤❤❤

@LizChadertonArt

8 ай бұрын

thank you!

Beautiful!

@LizChadertonArt

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!