Wonderful tutorial! Very helpful to see the whole process in real-time and such detailed commentary. Thank you.

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you liked it

First time watching. Love the sky. A very restful picture. Will really have to give this one a try

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mary, glad you liked it

Thank you very helpful, first time I've watched.

@ChrisStephenArt

7 күн бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

I so enjoy watching you paint. This is the first time I have seen any of your videos. Very calming to watch especially with the music. I’m also learning from you. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Valerie.

I love your approach ….keeping it simple…..not using too many colours…..you are a great influence in my watercolour journey thank you

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you Linda, I’m honoured to be a part of your journey. Thank you so much for watching !!

Thank you for a lovely tutorial 😊

@ChrisStephenArt

4 күн бұрын

You’re welcome, Anne. Thank you for watching

Brilliant presentation and artwork. I love your explanations while your painting. What type of brushes are you using here? Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Monika. I used mop brushes and a pointed round sable.

The visual process is also great part of which I enjoy: it reveals the dynamics behind the scene. Thank you for this splendid joyrney!

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

Really enjoyed your posting . Thankyou . All the best

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Anthony. I really appreciate you watching.

Beautiful!

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Deborah

Love the sky 👍

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Stunning

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Thank you again,for wonderful,learnigful video 😀

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Sven. Glad you liked it 😊

Thks for sharing, this is really helpful

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Carola. Glad you found it helpful

Love your painting style & tips. Thank you!

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

That's beautiful! You make it look easy.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Paula 😊

Beautiful work.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

One minute in and I love it already 😃

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you like it 😊

Thank you Chris, you do make this very simple to follow.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Judy. Glad you liked it

Just brilliant Chris. Any more words will just be wasted I just love your work and style. 👍🏼

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, that’s very kind of you to say

Beautiful work! The sky turned out awesome!! All of it is awesome but really love the sky! TFS

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks Nancy, glad you liked it 😊

Amazing. Thank you

@ChrisStephenArt

14 күн бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for watching

Beatiful❤❤

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you so much. I love Morston Quay too.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks Marjorie. I love the whole North Norfolk Coast. It’s fantastically picturesque

Really nice I subscribed

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Robert. Much appreciated

Very nice and the description is clear in a useful. Thanks Sandra Giuria

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks Sandra

Real nice composition. Robt

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

awesome

@ChrisStephenArt

7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

I‘m painted it🤘

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Great ! Please tag me and give a credit if you post it on social media

Really enjoyed this tutorial (and I loved the gentle music btw!). Did you use cold press paper?

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Tricia. I used a Meeden 100% cotton, cold press, 12x9” block.

Beau

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Wonderful tutorial. I do find the music a bit distracting though.

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Clara. I’m glad you liked the tutorial. Some people have said they love the music, others absolutely hate it. The dilemma I have is, I live in a busy town with neighbours, cars, dogs and other annoying things. I play music to mask the background sounds. Maybe some kind of noise cancelling recording equipment may help, I’ll have to save my pennies 😂

Hi Chris, what a beautiful painting. Is there some golden rule to help decide the scale of the boats within that landscape? Thank you again, very enjoyable tutorial.

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Hi Susan, I don’t think there are any golden rules as such, I suppose it really depends on what the emphasis is on. This painting was more about the landscape, with the boats adding some context to the scene. If it were more about the boats, I would probably have made them closer and more prominent. Hope that makes sense !!

@susanh9113

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks for responding, yes it does make sense :)

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Susan 😊

I wish I could do that. Did you have a photo or was it from memory

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Judy. I don’t often paint from photos, I prefer to use pencil sketches and small paintings made on location. This one is a quick version of a painting I did in Norfolk a few weeks ago.

Do you wet your pallet before painting....does your paint dry up in the pallet when not used ...does the pallet have a cover?

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Hi Ralph. I don’t usually wet the palette before painting, unless I haven’t painted for a few days, then I’ll give a quick spray with the mist bottle. The paint does dry in the palette, but I use artist quality paints that re-wet easily with a wet brush. I used my Meeden ceramic palette, it doesn’t have a cover, I usually just lay a piece of cardboard over when not in use, just to stop any dust. Hope that helps.

Enjoyed your tutorial thank you . The back round music is most distracting.

@ChrisStephenArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the tutorial, Neil. Sorry you find the music distracting, I use it to block out background noises. I’m currently looking for alternative ways to record my voice, that cancel the unwanted sounds.

@tinarosado1045

Ай бұрын

I found the music relaxing,not distracting at all.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

@@tinarosado1045 Thank you, Tina

How on earth do you preserve those little white spots in the sky and water? They make all the difference, yet l am never, in the process of rewetting the paper, been good at keeping the highlights, especially as our climate is so dry that water starts drying immediately.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

I think it really comes down to practice and reacting to what’s happening on the sheet. Also, being mindful to leave some white behind, no matter how small, can make all the difference.

@Bearwithme560

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks for responding! Yes, practice is key, though l hit frustrating plateaus at times. Do you think dabbing waxed crayon on spots would help to preserve those treasured highlights, which l inevitably forget about an hour in?

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

@@Bearwithme560 We all have creative plateaus, it’s just part of the artistic journey. You could try wax, I’ve never really used it, but it would be an interesting experiment. I’m curious to know if it works!! I may have to give it a go.

@Bearwithme560

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisStephenArt Yay - it worked.

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

@@Bearwithme560 Fantastic, I’d love to see the result.

Duh, just pick up the brush?

@ChrisStephenArt

Ай бұрын

Wow, I’m impressed. You’re a natural !!

@Waif4us

Ай бұрын

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