Painting with only 2 colors! How to work with grays

I got many questions about the color that I use. And it is in my fast track watercolor pdf guide. But then some people also ask me exactly what colors that I used to mix a specific color. And that’s not something I can answer because I mix the color with my eyes, not formulas. Today I want to share with you using 2 colors to practice warm and cool.
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Why neutral gray?
02:35 - Grays mixing demo
07:37 - Painting demo

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  • @Alexandra-gk6dy
    @Alexandra-gk6dy3 жыл бұрын

    Wow Eric you're amazing! I love watching your tutorials, it feels like therapy. I'm blown away by the beauty and excellence you're painting :) Thank you so much for sharing your amazing skills with us. Lots of love from Germany

  • @chrish9155
    @chrish91553 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad that I found your channel!

  • @stinar37
    @stinar37 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos have exponentially improved my watercolor game. Thank you!

  • @genevievefiot679
    @genevievefiot6797 ай бұрын

    I’ve only just discovered your channel but feel that you have been able to explain painting watercolour in such simple steps that I might actually be able to start painting better. You’ve taught me more than what I have learnt attending a few courses with professional watercolour artists. You have a great talent. Thank you for sharing!

  • @krisiwasaki9607
    @krisiwasaki96073 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are so calm and succinct, I have learned so much, thank you!

  • @timothybloomer8287
    @timothybloomer82873 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. The detail you put in the right sided building was amazing.

  • @HalfWarrior
    @HalfWarrior3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been struggling with doing grayscale only (to get values right) for many years; and now I find this video; and this Eric thanks you, Eric, for showing me that I can still work on values even with simple colors. Much appreciated my friend!👍🏻👏🏼

  • @vee35233
    @vee352333 жыл бұрын

    For a newbie, this was extremely useful. Thank you very much! Never thought one can achieve so many variations using only 2 colours - very well demonstrated! Keep well and healthy.

  • @rhodeislandrose
    @rhodeislandrose3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't believe this if I didn't see it with my own eyes! Great job!

  • @judyonody7748
    @judyonody77483 жыл бұрын

    Such a simple explanation for such a seemingly complex painting! You create such depth with your use of warm and cool greys! Thank you Eric for another great video!

  • @gertieh.5534
    @gertieh.55346 ай бұрын

    I love the why jou explan the simplistische why...thanks so very mach. ❤

  • @jazzman1626
    @jazzman16262 жыл бұрын

    I love that style of painting. Very nice indeed.

  • @michelleflick1937
    @michelleflick19372 жыл бұрын

    Love that picture, in my two favorite colors.

  • @Giovanni-fz5kx
    @Giovanni-fz5kx2 жыл бұрын

    I've tried it a few times and can't believe how much this helps. Thank you!

  • @mohammadmalhasan1405
    @mohammadmalhasan14052 жыл бұрын

    Really this is the best video on watercolor i have ever had...thank you.

  • @cheryld.2808
    @cheryld.28083 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was so interesting and helpful! As beginners most of us bought way too many colors. Recently I’ve downsized to a small pallet and am liking it so much better. Too many times I’ve ruined a nice drawing by using the wrong choice of colors. I can’t wait to try this exercise. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  • @juliepinette560
    @juliepinette5603 жыл бұрын

    Excellent exersize Eric. Lots to play with. Doing these kind of tutorials that demonstrate a few concepts to practice is the most helpful by far. Thank you for sharing.

  • @iarannawanyalolu2526
    @iarannawanyalolu2526 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice & pleasant, colour mixing... harmonious colour.

  • @ohkart9401
    @ohkart94013 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and beautiful painting! Thanks for this, we love watching fellow art channels! Best of luck in 2021, love from Canada!

  • @anilvinayakan1701
    @anilvinayakan17013 жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson ! Thanks for sharing Eric.

  • @DavidMiltonJones
    @DavidMiltonJones3 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, Eric. Thanks so much!

  • @mariagemmacabanos5646
    @mariagemmacabanos5646 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you, Eric!

  • @ginnysullivan5507
    @ginnysullivan55073 жыл бұрын

    This simplified an important concept beautifully. Thank you

  • @monidipamitra96
    @monidipamitra963 жыл бұрын

    Thank u..so easily u described about grays..and applied only two colors to make a complete painting...very nice 👍

  • @adelamcgrew7135
    @adelamcgrew71353 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. You're so good and teach so clear. Gracias.

  • @thatbearlife
    @thatbearlife3 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Vancouver Island, and I miss Victoria too! I haven't been down there now, for two years. Soon though! And thank you so much for your wonderfully explained tutorials. You're awesome.

  • @carol2742
    @carol27422 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! I am so inspired !

  • @geraldinemilne5995
    @geraldinemilne5995 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric. You’re a wonderful teacher!

  • @saredeome2983
    @saredeome29833 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial! Your painting is always super! I prefer a limited palette! But I never tried just 2 colors…this was so fun can’t wait to go paint! Thanks, Eric!

  • @aliciamolloy5948
    @aliciamolloy59482 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson thank you Eric.

  • @hypatia4754
    @hypatia47543 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I learned so much from this! Total beginner.

  • @trudylau
    @trudylau3 жыл бұрын

    What an excellent lesson!! Now I feel I can go back to paint again! Thank you so much, Eric!

  • @paulamorgan8030
    @paulamorgan80302 жыл бұрын

    You are a genius. When you start it's flat with the first wash. By the end it's a masterpiece. I find it fascinating how you can come to the end piece by putting paint to paper in that way. Fabulous work!

  • @irenegnoel8039
    @irenegnoel80393 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Eric, you are a good teacher, explanations are straightforward 😊

  • @anaperezolleros8540
    @anaperezolleros85403 жыл бұрын

    thank you, Eric. Excellent tutorial

  • @dogwhiskers8
    @dogwhiskers83 жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson. I loved your painting. You're very talented.

  • @sylviahowell7802
    @sylviahowell78022 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Eric!

  • @pollyexparrot3123
    @pollyexparrot31233 жыл бұрын

    Hiii :D so glad to see you! Hope you and your family are well!

  • @gerileslie3293
    @gerileslie32932 жыл бұрын

    What determines whether a color is warm or cold? Thoroughly enjoy your method of teaching.

  • @callywayish
    @callywayish3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent example with wonderful voiceover, thank you for sharing

  • @claudiapereda1784
    @claudiapereda17843 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!

  • @funny10sportp65
    @funny10sportp653 жыл бұрын

    Love your tutorials! Hope to welcome you in Canada again! Sending you love and good health from Toronto!

  • @artscience9981
    @artscience99812 жыл бұрын

    Eric, this is a great video. When I started painting years ago I was overwhelmed by all the choices with various colors. Eventually I figured out how to simplify like you do in this paper, but a video like this back then might have made my learning curve a lot easier. Totally agree that painting becomes more enjoyable the more you simplify the process.

  • @robot7759
    @robot77593 жыл бұрын

    🙏 to me, this is still your most valuable video, thanks.

  • @danielquebedeaux1835
    @danielquebedeaux1835 Жыл бұрын

    Great content and explained very well!

  • @1fredricka
    @1fredricka10 ай бұрын

    jammed pack full of great information. One of the best demos I have seen on neutrals, values and much more! loved watching this one. Thank You so much for the video!!

  • @saharm2454
    @saharm24543 жыл бұрын

    Just like magic! Thank you very much

  • @mcchity24
    @mcchity242 жыл бұрын

    After some years I've understood this. Thank you so much, master! This means all for my improvememt as an watercolor artist.

  • @yvonnevo5246
    @yvonnevo52462 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year ! Merci pour votre enseignement ! 🍷🍾🎄❤️

  • @dancer4560
    @dancer4560 Жыл бұрын

    TY- not new to art but watercolor is a hit or miss for me. Love your videos- They are inspiring. I study Jeanne Dobie and her grays based on a similar strategy but there are a million ways for everything. TY for clear explanations.

  • @andyt4198
    @andyt41988 ай бұрын

    Many thanks for this I found it really helpful

  • @FaraH-cl8bk
    @FaraH-cl8bk3 жыл бұрын

    MERCI pour le partage. Je découvre vos vidéos, génial ! Je ne peins plus mais, j'adore vous suivre et découvrir.

  • @bloo4448
    @bloo44489 ай бұрын

    Hi from Canada, I live in Vancouver and really appreciate your videos

  • @christineguimaron9144
    @christineguimaron91443 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Eric !

  • @brigitteloranger8692
    @brigitteloranger86923 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial and really love your painting. Hope to see you in BC soon!

  • @artifexmom3824
    @artifexmom38243 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this nice technique sir. That’s so helpful for me.☺️👍🏻 God bless you.🙏🏻

  • @yunzers
    @yunzers10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! I also use ultramarine and burnt Sienna for nice sky grays! Great video Eric, thanks so much! Very helpful!

  • @sugarcane9425
    @sugarcane9425 Жыл бұрын

    Love those two or similar ones too .great VDO

  • @irmareitz701
    @irmareitz7013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ! Great lesson.

  • @rudyadnan1445
    @rudyadnan1445 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge 🙂👍

  • @mcdomcdotv872
    @mcdomcdotv8723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks...for your tutorial..im using zorn palette of 4 colors..and i learn so much in mixing..

  • @annevanderwoude9319
    @annevanderwoude93192 жыл бұрын

    This is a good lesson thank you

  • @mukundalvi9200
    @mukundalvi92003 жыл бұрын

    Thanx.very useful for drawing watercolour architectural perspectives. Best wishes....!

  • @pjs3514
    @pjs35143 жыл бұрын

    Such good advice. Thank you

  • @harrietruffy5205
    @harrietruffy52053 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @Drumaier
    @Drumaier3 жыл бұрын

    I don't paint since april but this video urges me to do so. Great explanation and thanks for the inspiration 👍. Now that i see you paint this, an extra positive thing about this two colors approach is that you can mix and paint faster than if you have to stop during a wash to second guess what of the 20 colors on the palette you should use. This is very straight forward and there is nothing to lose.

  • @DeniseBrooks1955
    @DeniseBrooks19553 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @lorraineclark3517
    @lorraineclark35173 жыл бұрын

    Good exercise and explanation

  • @GregSloman
    @GregSloman3 жыл бұрын

    So useful. Thank you.

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin51173 жыл бұрын

    Now that gave me a push Eric! Just came back from a short trip in Italy where we live and as usual, I get that panic/ confusion with all my photos, especially urban scenes. So.... two colours will at least cut down the worry about colours. Amazing range with these two! Thanks very much

  • @janiceopie234
    @janiceopie2343 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for painting my previous place of employment....I believe that is City Hall...great advice!!

  • @oldfool2635
    @oldfool26353 жыл бұрын

    Well presented, thank you.

  • @mygranddaughterstungac7232
    @mygranddaughterstungac72323 жыл бұрын

    Thank you great teacher.

  • @vijaykumarthorat4450
    @vijaykumarthorat44502 жыл бұрын

    Many thnx Eric sir...

  • @jayashrimalondewatercolour9994
    @jayashrimalondewatercolour99943 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing

  • @DiegoARojas2009
    @DiegoARojas20093 жыл бұрын

    me gusto Yi Lin!! gracias

  • @Lafortuneist
    @LafortuneistАй бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @sanathks1
    @sanathks13 жыл бұрын

    Really great

  • @mumtazsamnani1237
    @mumtazsamnani12372 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thank you

  • @gerileslie3293
    @gerileslie32933 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your tutorials very helpful. You make it very informative and easily understood. I always have a problem identifying which colors are cool and which are warm.

  • @robertaustin6538
    @robertaustin65383 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video

  • @adriennewilliams4740
    @adriennewilliams47403 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. I hope to be able to let go and paint this way some day

  • @dumsart7038
    @dumsart70383 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I will now go get my materials and try to paint using only 2 colors

  • @khalidhussain3741
    @khalidhussain37413 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @brendalazellestephenson2319
    @brendalazellestephenson23193 жыл бұрын

    brilliant

  • @dr.saradindupal5722
    @dr.saradindupal57223 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir ... More videos please

  • @geoffmitchell6515
    @geoffmitchell65153 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jytte47
    @jytte473 жыл бұрын

    Very well explayend as always. Thank you very much :o)

  • @abhijeetdchawan
    @abhijeetdchawan3 жыл бұрын

    Gratitude, Eric

  • @Rjbcrone
    @Rjbcrone3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. I can’t wait for the boarder to open also. Missing Victoria, Sechelt, and friends.

  • @ramkumarsunuwar8408
    @ramkumarsunuwar84083 жыл бұрын

    thank you sir,

  • @artieross9537
    @artieross95378 ай бұрын

    Wow!

  • @tapasghoshdastidar7334
    @tapasghoshdastidar73343 жыл бұрын

    Eric ,first of all ,I thank you for such easy demonstration of your works.I am also doing this media as a hobby since last seven years.I am self taught. Few questions do I ask you. A) How to keep the paper while painting horizontally or vertically B) How to preserve these paintings for long? C) I am a hobbyist not professional. D) Finally, What to do with the painting .I never participated in any exhibition. Please guide me.

  • @secundaria_tecnica_num._1369
    @secundaria_tecnica_num._13693 жыл бұрын

    like a lot your channel, congrats¡¡¡¡ saludos from aguascalientes, mexico...

  • @sebastianmanera7568
    @sebastianmanera75683 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Please do more 2 colors tutorials

  • @munirah9020
    @munirah90202 жыл бұрын

    Subhan Allah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah. You are incrideble

  • @ChristopherSparks
    @ChristopherSparks3 жыл бұрын

    2 1 3... Great video anyway. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

  • @Cafewatercolor

    @Cafewatercolor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Late night editing is not a good idea 😅

  • @paragf17
    @paragf172 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻 nice

  • @gloriatanton3162
    @gloriatanton31623 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demo on using two colors, Eric you make painting easy....but it's not. Thank you.

  • @ALrashdiSSM
    @ALrashdiSSM3 жыл бұрын

    N I C E