How to Paint PEOPLE Alla Prima in Watercolor

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Hi there, in this vid I'll show you how to paint PEOPLE, Alla-Prima, in watercolor.
We'll put a lot of emphasis on painting WHAT WE SEE, as opposed to what we "think" is there.
I hope you find this lesson useful!
- Liron
Here are links to the reference photos:
1. People at the beach - pixabay.com/photos/para-total...
2. Woman on horse - pixabay.com/photos/horse-girl...
🎨 MATERIALS USED 🎨
Paints (all Daniel Smith)
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) - amzn.to/2FCuEvA
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Nickel Azo Yellow - amzn.to/2HW5Ik3
Perylene Red - amzn.to/2HUc1Ve
Quinacridone Rose by White Nights, St. Petersburg
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Princeton - amzn.to/2YoSHpa
Paper
Saunders Waterford, 300gsm, cold-press - amzn.to/2WrdTZU
** MUSIC CREDITS **
Music by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud
Music by @joakimkarudmusic

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  • @pattis584
    @pattis5845 жыл бұрын

    I find that painting people/objects this way is not only enjoyable, but also produces really nice results! Perhaps because less time is spent on unnecessary details... Also leaving the white of the paper for highlights makes most paintings "pop"! Thanks so much for your insights on this, and all your videos, Liron.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, my friend, for watching 😊🙏🏼 So happy you enjoyed and liked the end result! Indeed a fun way of painting

  • @stevegpsych68
    @stevegpsych682 жыл бұрын

    That rope thing is called a steering wheel 😁. In all seriousness, thanks a billion for these videos. I'm glad you emphasised that you weren't born with magical skill, it's all about putting in 100's of hours of practice (as I'm discovering and enjoying as I learn watercolour).

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha 😂 My pleasure, thank you so much for watching! 😁🙏🏼 Keep painting! 🎨

  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl3 жыл бұрын

    Your video has given me light to discover what style I am supposed to specialize in 😏 ! Ala Prima !!!!!!!!

  • @ARetroWorld2000
    @ARetroWorld20005 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for all your tutorials and encouragement, Liron - you don't really know how much of a difference your sharing makes to so many people. I dont have much money, but I do sponsor your patreon for a couple of bucks a month - I like to think of you at least getting a cup of coffee out of it from me. But thanks always!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing, thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 You have no idea then, how much the kind comments and support help!! Thank you

  • @sumanthkumararlapura3549
    @sumanthkumararlapura35495 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful illustrations. I would love to see more of such illustrations especially with light and shadow. As you said right we do not have much content using this technique. Thanks for sharing.

  • @yellow5225

    @yellow5225

    5 жыл бұрын

    i agree ♡

  • @judithp6257

    @judithp6257

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too 😊

  • @pjs3514

    @pjs3514

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too. Struggle keeping the white

  • @danielwhitaker3994
    @danielwhitaker39942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for freely sharing your mastery w/us! Very informative & Very Inspirational!...

  • @judithp6257
    @judithp62575 жыл бұрын

    I had great success last night following your lesson on light from a few days ago - can’t wait to try this tonight! I’ve been practising people for a loooong time, but I think after this ☝️, your inspiration and encouragement I’ll be on my way to actually succeeding! Yay! Thank you!

  • @springballoon
    @springballoon5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Liron for this tutorial! I like its relative simplicity and a great final result. Will definitely try it next time!

  • @chekovrules
    @chekovrules Жыл бұрын

    I love how that one with the horse turned out, so awesome! I'm going through your frustration free course right now and really loved the alla prima exercise, which reminded me that you'd done other videos on it. Definitely one of my favorite things I've tried with watercolor so far, and watching your process helps a lot with getting started

  • @MrKongatthegates
    @MrKongatthegates5 жыл бұрын

    Your skills have improved over the years. These are great little paintings

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Working hard on developing them!

  • @worldgonemad1977
    @worldgonemad19775 жыл бұрын

    Learned a lot Liron. I’m always so scared to start such subjects because I couldn’t figure out the sequence of the washes. I was stunned at how well the highlights practically painted themselves. I feel I could give it a go. Btw - the rope thingy on the horse is a halter.

  • @judyonody7748
    @judyonody77484 жыл бұрын

    I cannot express how much this helped me! Thank you! First time I have been able to grasp negative painting with light and shadow!😀😀

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    4 жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear 🙏🏼😊 Thank you

  • @earthingearthling2976
    @earthingearthling29762 жыл бұрын

    wow!

  • @emmyc9333
    @emmyc93335 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. I can’t imagine ever getting this technique down but you are an inspiration, that’s for sure.

  • @krudler406
    @krudler4065 жыл бұрын

    for "not trying" that was a great sketch!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😁 Thank you!

  • @judyfranklin9577
    @judyfranklin95775 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Liron for a very good demonstration . The way you broke it down made me feel i could at least try to do it . I need all the help I can get with people and you explained it all so well Many thanks .

  • @rossanaamendolla2300
    @rossanaamendolla2300 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely enjoy this way of painting, i'm new to it, but is so much fun and a wounderful way of learning by doing. Thanks a lot

  • @lindathaxton1994
    @lindathaxton19943 жыл бұрын

    The rope thing in her hand I the rein, pronounced rain. You amaze me at how good your English is - even more amazing is your painting & teaching! Thank you for sharing

  • @JessicaSandersArt
    @JessicaSandersArt5 жыл бұрын

    Great demo, Liron! Your paintings came out so well, I may have to try it. 👍😀🙏

  • @ngocthaodrawing
    @ngocthaodrawing4 жыл бұрын

    I have just watched this tutorial. There is always great attention in your method and explanation.

  • @joycejohnson7017
    @joycejohnson70172 жыл бұрын

    An awesome exercise …love this! Im really working on this. Thanks Liron you always amaze me!

  • @joybean6955
    @joybean69554 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorial and your messages always make beginner like me feel optimistic like "I can do it!" Awesome channel!

  • @noreenkellett3863
    @noreenkellett38635 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this one Liron, turned out really good. It's always so helpful hearing your thought process and seeing how you approach each subject. Thanks 😊

  • @Lisa-qt7pw
    @Lisa-qt7pw5 жыл бұрын

    Your best video so far! I've been playing around with alla prima in watercolor for a while now, but your technique is really super!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I hope I can top it too at some point 😉

  • @haleygibbs2376
    @haleygibbs23765 жыл бұрын

    Love these. Nice work

  • @zenmanyo35
    @zenmanyo354 жыл бұрын

    One of your best presentations! Thanks for this,

  • @Citroen_2cv
    @Citroen_2cv5 жыл бұрын

    LIron -- such a beautiful job narrating/teaching as you are painting; has to be way harder than we think it is. Really, really appreciated --

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏼 Very happy to hear, I really appreciate your continued support!!

  • @danielleleclaire717
    @danielleleclaire7175 жыл бұрын

    Très instructif, merci beaucoup. C'est toujours un plaisir et un grand intérêt de suivre vos démos. En plus j'améliore mon anglais! Thank's a lot!

  • @engleharddinglefester4285
    @engleharddinglefester42854 жыл бұрын

    I happen to really like fast and loose painting and I think it takes a real skill to do it as well as you do.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! ^_^ It does take skill, but I also find it's a great exercise for complete beginners. It encapsulates what the medium is about!

  • @gazzabingo
    @gazzabingo3 жыл бұрын

    This is really useful advice. Thanks for sharing

  • @ptstrngr12345
    @ptstrngr123455 жыл бұрын

    And the part of the halter that she is holding is the rein(s). so fun to watch the pic pop out!

  • @TrumblebeeMom
    @TrumblebeeMom4 жыл бұрын

    Love your tutorials, thank you! The rope/handles for steering the horse are called reins, pronounced like rain.

  • @dvdb47
    @dvdb474 жыл бұрын

    I like to use watercolor to document travels. I want to be fast and loose. This technique works great for that. Preliminary attempts produced some good results, but I’ve got a long way to go. Thanks for getting me started!

  • @nigelhunter4230
    @nigelhunter42305 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demo and lovely art work. Thank you from the UK.

  • @unboundbytiffany
    @unboundbytiffany2 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap Liron! This was so incredibly done especially in one quick layer. Wow!! Nicely done! :)

  • @vj7077
    @vj70775 жыл бұрын

    Really loved watching this!! Learning a lot!!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼 So happy to hear

  • @moniquefrechette4516
    @moniquefrechette45165 жыл бұрын

    Merci Liron! Simple Et efficace! C'est le TUTO le plus utile que j'ai eu à date!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼

  • @DeepPurpleSkies
    @DeepPurpleSkies5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video! I've learned its all about the values. I subscribed!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear, thank you 😊🙏🏼

  • @gokulesh5209
    @gokulesh52093 жыл бұрын

    Can you plz do more videos on painting people... Im practicising daily by seeing your video... U r going really great👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @angelasmith3986
    @angelasmith39864 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always inspiring! Thank you for sharing,

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼

  • @CClag
    @CClag4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! You do a great job 😊

  • @Pfoffie
    @Pfoffie5 жыл бұрын

    Omb I love this. Watching these details emerge from (seemingly) such simple moves. It’s so beautiful. And I love the messed up palette haha

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁🙏🏼 So grateful you love the messy palette, I get a lot of heat for it 😂

  • @Pfoffie

    @Pfoffie

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@LironYan haha … i can imagine. but isn't it like extra skilly to be able to mix up nice colors within the mess? personally I think it makes the mixed colors more interesting. I inherited a very messy palette of cheap children's watercolor from my dad and I just love to mess it up more, creating colors while always trying to avoid too much brown haha

  • @thelmablake7045
    @thelmablake70455 жыл бұрын

    This is a fantastic video Liron! I much appreciate you covering this topic. By the way the girl on the horse, that is a rein that she is holding, part of the harness on the mussel of the horse.

  • @Rinrinmong
    @Rinrinmong3 жыл бұрын

    So amazing thank you.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊🙏🏼

  • @jefffawver3389
    @jefffawver33895 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! Thank you for sharing.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    You got it! (:

  • @hazelcrockett9333
    @hazelcrockett93332 жыл бұрын

    Hoping your KZread is still active. I like your method and am attempting it. As you say, it’s not easy when working wet on wet so quickly.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely still active, hope you're subscribed 🙏🏼😁 Will also go live today around 9 AM EST (in about 3.5 hours)

  • @stevenhenning9833
    @stevenhenning98335 жыл бұрын

    Nice Liron, good lesson, thanks

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼

  • @debbiemacrae3609
    @debbiemacrae36094 жыл бұрын

    Impressive!!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼

  • @gautambarua8260
    @gautambarua82605 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. The results were so realistic with the minimal brushwork as is the hallmark of great water colorists. You used a far darker tone for the skins of the figures than in the photo which works just as well. But I wonder why it couldn't be a little warmer

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 So happy you enjoyed this one and the result!

  • @cindymorgan66
    @cindymorgan665 жыл бұрын

    The rope is called a rein, pronounced like rain. The strap on the head is a bridle. This is a great alla prima video!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting me know, and for the kind words 😊😁

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin51175 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great explanation Liron. Must have a go.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😁😁 Let me know how it went!

  • @barbaragemin5117

    @barbaragemin5117

    5 жыл бұрын

    Liron, you asked me how my alla prima figures went. Well, just finished a girl meditating, my first try using Pixabay. It worked!! I'm quite pleased with it. Thank you so much. I finally got those highlights which illuminate where the light is hitting the object. The key thing is using very dark darks. Tone values again. You artists emphasize it so much.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@barbaragemin5117 Amazing! That makes me very happy to hear ^_^ Keep at it

  • @smellysock4260
    @smellysock42602 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making the alla prima videos. I'm working through every one I can find. I have a few questions. First, you're painting from photos. Do you have any videos where you go outside and paint en plein air? Do you go outside and paint some random person looking at the ocean or sitting at a café? How much harder is it to paint a live scene? Will you teach us?

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊🙏🏼 Happy this helps. I have a playlist of me painting outside, but it’s been a while since I did that, and should definitely film some new ones soon. You can check it out here: kzread.info/head/PL4RPz8RY0GsNTwaPnFKfxakAhMGEw-H4b Hope this helps 😁

  • @smellysock4260

    @smellysock4260

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LironYan Thank you. I will watch the videos.I've started trying to paint people outside, but it's not easy. My plein air paintings, so far, don't look anything as good as painting from a photo. That said, painting outside is more fun than painting inside--and you always meet people.

  • @cck8551
    @cck85514 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I really enjoy your teaching. I’ve done a couple of them with you and they came out pretty good. Thanks. By the way, did you recommend any good paper? I have Arches, but it’s not like it used to be.

  • @Newagetec
    @Newagetec5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you

  • @banger355tw
    @banger355tw4 жыл бұрын

    I’m always afraid to go dark enough even knowing that watercolors dry lighter.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Takes a while to build that courage, but stay with it and you’ll get it! 😊

  • @deborahtaylor7902
    @deborahtaylor79024 жыл бұрын

    This is so good! It would have taken me forever to even sketch this drawing. But I learned a lot by watching. Thanks so much! Less is more right? Ps. I wonder why u did not do the skin tone lighter? Not that it matters. I love the blue back ground also. Awesome

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes these changes happen by mistakes (: and sometimes I feel like a stronger contrast will be more beneficial

  • @kenquid8091
    @kenquid80915 жыл бұрын

    Loved this topic and the paintings Liron. Honestly tho, for me it was really kinda scary. I kept thinking any minute now he's gona make some huge mistake and ruin it lol.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha I know what you mean, but take this as a lesson that it’s much harder to completely mess up 😉 I can see this with my students as well. They feel like they messed up, but then I show them how they just haven’t finished. I go in and add a detail or two and it looks good. Let me know how it goes 😁🎨

  • @tericarter2886
    @tericarter28865 жыл бұрын

    I would love to be able to do this Maybe I will try :) I would love to see you do the lady to the left of the guy at the beach --PLEASE

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Will give it a try as well! (: thank you 😊🙏🏼

  • @Diego_SanCA
    @Diego_SanCA4 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @chrlmlln9018
    @chrlmlln90185 жыл бұрын

    Shalom to you, dear Liron! Again a big big TODA RABBAH for this inspiring and always good instructional video you share with us your many subscribers! Wishing you immensely richly blessings for both you and your whole family! Best wishes from Sweden to you, sir!

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much 😊🙏🏼 I really appreciate that ❤️

  • @dianakoeppel3492
    @dianakoeppel34922 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of the site with Royalty Free reference photos, please? I couldn't hear it. Thanks!

  • @rosalbafuggiano7039
    @rosalbafuggiano70395 жыл бұрын

    Molto interessante seguo sempre i tuoi tutorial ma non capisco la lingua inglese ciao da Rosalba

  • @theartyone
    @theartyone5 жыл бұрын

    Aww dude... I thought you were painting straight with paint (no pencil first)

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m actually working on such a vid 😉 Going to be out really soon

  • @jillkama7614
    @jillkama76145 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see u direct paint without making a pencil drawing first. when I do it sometimes I "draw" with a light yellow paint,and then layer on top of that, but I am interested in other no-pencil direct painting strategies/techniques. not too many videos about it out there

  • @joesurfer9754

    @joesurfer9754

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why?

  • @gautambarua8260

    @gautambarua8260

    5 жыл бұрын

    Watercolour is a difficult medium as it is and to go about it without a pencil guideline would be asking for more unwanted trouble. Besides pencil lines add to the beauty of a watercolour painting. Of course I just my view.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to do that this week, your comment made me want to try 😁🎨

  • @salliewhitney5889

    @salliewhitney5889

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m also very interested in painting with very little to no initial drawing or just a couple faint lines that do not distract from the final water color!

  • @tericarter2886
    @tericarter28865 жыл бұрын

    Rolling on the floor laughing The rope thing is the reins --part of the bridle

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂 I never know any technical terms

  • @rameshwortandukar
    @rameshwortandukar4 жыл бұрын

    BA. BA. BA. BA. BA.

  • @trudyfong2826
    @trudyfong28265 жыл бұрын

    You need to clean your pallet. It's time. You can't get saturated yellows, or burnt Sienna's anymore. You just have to.

  • @LironYan

    @LironYan

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂 I like my colors to have a bit of everything. But yeah, if I’m working on an “important” project or commission I clean it (it’s been cleaned many times, but between vids)

  • @FranzDiPasquale
    @FranzDiPasquale3 жыл бұрын

    Gueule sympa but sure not his best drawing, neither his best painting. thank you in any case.

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