Sketching a street scene in Italy | Ink & Watercolor Tutorial | Adding depth to drawings

I was so mesmerised by this picture of a quaint street in Italy that I had to sketch it, so this is a more challenging tutorial than the last one, however, everyone is different so I won’t say if it is an easy or hard one. That you have to decide for yourself alright🌟
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Materials used
Baohong Watercolor Paper: amzn.to/3z9Ks3H
Holbein Watercolor Paints: amzn.to/3JZ7uko
W&N Watercolor brushes: amzn.to/3xfmdAf
Lamy Fountain pen: amzn.to/3JWlpYr
Noodler’s fountain pen ink: amzn.to/3kjSxPE
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Time stamps
0:00 Intro
0:36 Paper
0:59 Reference
2:02 Pencil sketch
3:44 Pen & inking
8:17 Color mixing
9:25 Base layer
10:57 Painting the second layer
15:08 Painting details
15:46 Painting the shadows
16:23 Finishing touches
Music
Music by Scro - Lights - thmatc.co/?l=BD89846B
Music by Mr Tav - A Quiet Place - thmatc.co/?l=C69C0A9C
Music by Mr. Jello - The One That Got Away - thmatc.co/?l=41B708C1
Music by Mr. Jello - Dandelion - thmatc.co/?l=07BD3A04
Music by Damien Sebe - it's the little things - thmatc.co/?l=944A8C1F
Music by Mr. Jello - Summer Sunday - thmatc.co/?l=0AA6594B
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  • @gaiamorgosi7181
    @gaiamorgosi7181 Жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry, but is this amazing, I actually recognised this street just by the thumbnail, it’s called “via delle volte” and it’s near the place I grew up in, so I’m pretty used to these streets. Gorgeous work, to be honest you captured the place very well.💕

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    That is amazing! Great to hear that and thank you for your kind words❤️

  • @gaiamorgosi7181

    @gaiamorgosi7181

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JilleeArts 💕

  • @koocheepalette

    @koocheepalette

    8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤

  • @scottenosh4548
    @scottenosh45485 ай бұрын

    You're style is so original. As a beginner, Im looking at lots of tutorials these days, and noticing styles. Nobody is doing what you're doing. Whatever may happen with time, dont change your formula. It's just too unique.

  • @su-jin2138
    @su-jin2138 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you pay attention to the smallest details

  • @mistermaggie
    @mistermaggie15 күн бұрын

    I am so appreciative of your talent and equally so your patience in describing what you are doing. Many thank yous!

  • @Bocchi_The_Acoustic
    @Bocchi_The_Acoustic Жыл бұрын

    Your brushes are so unique! I would love to see a video going over your favourite brands, colors, and brushes!

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Will keep that for a future video 👍❤️

  • @cmkarma5554
    @cmkarma555415 күн бұрын

    I really enjoy watching your video. Thank you for explaining what you did on the painting.

  • @janine5296
    @janine5296 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching you in the process of painting. 🧡 I've watched quite a few videos a few times, although I "found" you only recently. Thank you for this video, I enjoy the few minutes downtime and the beautiful work. 🙏

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️

  • @tabbi888
    @tabbi888 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best line and wash architecture type of painting I've seen. It's absolutely beautiful, just love the colours and the reflection idea at the end really added that special something. Thank you for sharing your stunning work with us ❤️ 😊.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 💗😊

  • @Gloomy12340
    @Gloomy12340 Жыл бұрын

    Still 5+hours left I can't wait omg

  • @lisaannef
    @lisaannef Жыл бұрын

    You have the most perfect way to inspire me with your explanations, taking the time to tell us the colours you used and why. Thank you. I look forward to seeing more videos.

  • @natalyc.8565
    @natalyc.8565 Жыл бұрын

    What's the beautiful your artwork 🥰 Thanks for sharing and inspiration. I adore old european streets and I'll try to draw some of them with your method. Thank you again 🙏

  • @kazuyamori
    @kazuyamori5 ай бұрын

    I love theway you drow shadowparts. Tricky, lovely and enlighting! 😊

  • @Gracelynn78
    @Gracelynn78 Жыл бұрын

    I love your tutorials! I followed one yesterday and it turned out nicely. You're such an amazing artist & good teacher!!!

  • @pisilitekke
    @pisilitekke Жыл бұрын

    Peaceful and calm also wonderful painting.❤😍

  • @kerry4987
    @kerry49876 ай бұрын

    Watching how you use your pencil to get the angle is so helpful to see. And your explanations on why you do things is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all of this. You are a great artist and teacher!

  • @MaryAnnRusso-ej7kc
    @MaryAnnRusso-ej7kc2 күн бұрын

    So very talented. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @silviaantonioni8651
    @silviaantonioni8651 Жыл бұрын

    this street is called "Via Delle Volte " it is located in my city Ferrara and for me it is an honor to see it reproduced in paintings by artists from all over the world! I love it!!❤❤❤❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️❤️

  • @davidradecky5399
    @davidradecky539911 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! I am an Acrylic artist myself and a lot of times I see similarities between watercolor and Acrylic and I also do Dry Point Intaglio Printmaking where as a result I use watercolors to embellish my prints after the fact. So bravo to you on your mastery of watercolor. You have inspired me to do street scenes of Paris France and places in Spain. I always knew that whatever medium you are working in being minimal on the details is always impactful and that there really is no need to add every single brick or stone.

  • @chris.h_
    @chris.h_ Жыл бұрын

    This is just wonderful! Thank you so much for recording the process and sharing so we can all enjoy your lovely work!

  • @edskodevries
    @edskodevries Жыл бұрын

    This is such a beautiful piece! The linework, the colors, the choice of detail. Love it!

  • @hanishag
    @hanishag10 ай бұрын

    What you call a mistake, such as with the excess yellow color, turns out to be a blessing because the orange you added just made the painting that much richer, with the final touch being the reflections in the street which were just perfect!!!

  • @kairon156
    @kairon15611 ай бұрын

    oh wow. I really love how this one turned out. You really captured the moment in your style.

  • @ClosedCity
    @ClosedCity Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jillee, thanks to your tutorials now I'm spending all my savings on art supplies lol. They are great for beginners as myself to achieve a goal and keep trying to get results! Appreciate your videos!

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Buying art supplies is really fun but painful for the pocket😭😂

  • @peckerdecker
    @peckerdecker Жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous ink and watercolor illustration. Keep sharing

  • @hlybry3
    @hlybry37 ай бұрын

    Jillee, you are so unbelievably talented. I absolutely LOVE this piece. You are so inspiring. So enjoyable to watch you work.

  • @danpost4755
    @danpost4755 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Beautiful sketch, too. Thanks for sharing your techniques and explaining your way through the project.

  • @wendyetherington7493
    @wendyetherington74939 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @ghostwriter6113
    @ghostwriter6113 Жыл бұрын

    I could watch you paint all day. You have a beautiful voice that is so soothing.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @Anna_Amoroso
    @Anna_Amoroso Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful painting!!!! I really love it!!

  • @charmainekelly5965
    @charmainekelly59654 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful. You paint so well. You're very talented.

  • @Horsewoman-pt2ku
    @Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Thank you for sharing the drawing process and painting process and colors used and reference photo. This is a great learning tutorial that includes everything. Thank you for sharing

  • @ironandashstudio
    @ironandashstudio5 ай бұрын

    Incredibly beautiful :) Thank you for sharing your work and process with us all!

  • @robertadrsvensson
    @robertadrsvensson Жыл бұрын

    So lovely!

  • @InkByt3
    @InkByt3 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. I plan to be architect when I'm older and these videos are what I do to practice. These videos are so soothing and calming. Keep doing what you're doing! Love from Australia

  • @CS-ed3nr
    @CS-ed3nr7 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work! Thanks!

  • @nellielee1521
    @nellielee15216 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed your ink n watercolour sketches. Wish I do do half as well.

  • @winimation6384
    @winimation638411 ай бұрын

    I am definitely going to try to do some ink and watercolor now! You are so good at this! I love it!

  • @SwedePotato314
    @SwedePotato314 Жыл бұрын

    God your paintings are beautiful. I really love ink and wash/ink and watercolor works. They just appeal to me and I love making them. I love watching you work, you’re very experienced and have worked hard to gain your talents and it shows. I could watch you do this all day. It just motivates me to whip out my sketchbook and all the pans of beautiful expensive paint I have sitting unused.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much🥰 I agree, ink and watercolor works just appeal to me too!

  • @anushka4867
    @anushka4867 Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't matter even if ppl don't know how to paint....just watching ur videos is so therapeutic ❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad, thank you very much ❤️

  • @magaliblein3527
    @magaliblein3527 Жыл бұрын

    It’ a beautiful. Many thanks! ❤

  • @bethcrane5780
    @bethcrane5780 Жыл бұрын

    Just lovely. I appreciate your narration of your choices. I very much enjoy your videos. Thank you!

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @YelizKaplan
    @YelizKaplan Жыл бұрын

    I like how you painted this.. Thank you!

  • @pesto12601
    @pesto12601 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing... learned a few techniques from you.. think the most important is to use expensive 100% cotton paper... you just can't get those blends from cellulose!

  • @margaritacruzguma
    @margaritacruzguma9 ай бұрын

    I found you recently and now I'm doing a marathon! I love your style...❤❤❤

  • @vidalkling
    @vidalkling9 ай бұрын

    Espectacular, bravo!

  • @sumaiya.artist
    @sumaiya.artist Жыл бұрын

    Your sketching is amazing 😻

  • @interiorsefforts
    @interiorsefforts Жыл бұрын

    so beautiful !

  • @jasonballinger3549
    @jasonballinger35499 ай бұрын

    So beautiful!

  • @morty922
    @morty9223 ай бұрын

    This is very impressive. I love your techniques.

  • @gurselhall9823
    @gurselhall982311 ай бұрын

    Absolutely fabulous 🤩, thank you 🤗

  • @maineiacts
    @maineiacts Жыл бұрын

    VERY BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!!! THANK YOU!! Enjoyed the background music as well!! 💯🙋👍🤗🎨

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!❤️🧡

  • @Butterfly2B
    @Butterfly2B Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! What a beautiful application of watercolor. Your voice is so sweet and gentle, it's a pleasure listening to you.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @Raissa_Lopes
    @Raissa_Lopes3 ай бұрын

    ❤Amei como você explana cada detalhe e com tanta leveza e delicadeza

  • @marie-helenefrancoise8588
    @marie-helenefrancoise8588 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as always. ❤

  • @tthomas184
    @tthomas184 Жыл бұрын

    I was looking at some old master architecture drawings and noticed they would also use a lighter watered down ink to suggest depth. I like how you weren't afraid to go too yellow, knowing you could tone it down later. Orange was a perfect transition color. I would have toned it down with water, then added orange, and done it earlier, but that's me, as I prefer orange to yellow. I also like you are not a purist, but will put in white highlights in gouache where need be. Your voice is very soothing.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Watered down ink is something I haven’t tried yet, it is intriguing though. I am glad I made it more orange too, yellow is a color I am not so afraid of because it is so light and can be easily layered over. I didn’t use gouache in the past, then I signed up for a course, and the teacher taught about using white goauche, plus I’ve seen some masters using gouache too, so I think using gouache for small touch ups is perfectly good esp for sketches. Thanks for commenting Thomas!☺️💓

  • @tarajones-legros3661
    @tarajones-legros3661 Жыл бұрын

    So good. Thank you for your commentary. I learned quite a bit and thought it came out beautifully!

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad it was helpful to you ❤️

  • @maryannprzybycien2013
    @maryannprzybycien2013 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! ❤️

  • @craftyartcorner3656
    @craftyartcorner3656 Жыл бұрын

    I visited this video few times - you should be very proud of yourself and art - great job - this painting and reference photo is very soothing reminds me of childhood memories in a different country ♥️very peaceful - thanks for sharing - cheers

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you found it soothing and peaceful, exactly the mood I was feeling while painting this❤️☺️

  • @tonyjones4556
    @tonyjones4556 Жыл бұрын

    This is just awesome, thank for sharing.❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tony❤️

  • @cathyvas.9715
    @cathyvas.971510 ай бұрын

    Beautifull ❤ muy bello tu trabajo, es talento y un buen ojo para captar cada detalle, congratulation !!!!

  • @arwen3894
    @arwen3894 Жыл бұрын

    It's so beautiful thank you

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

  • @ket1217
    @ket121710 ай бұрын

    Perfection!!!

  • @Nathalieroy2624
    @Nathalieroy262410 ай бұрын

    Your sketching skills are insane

  • @michaelduxbury3525
    @michaelduxbury3525 Жыл бұрын

    Really nice work, so atmospheric

  • @tulipdacha2913
    @tulipdacha2913 Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't help writing a comment even if i don't have any experience in paintjng🎉 Your art is amazing ❤ Thank you!

  • @jimmysucipto6536
    @jimmysucipto6536 Жыл бұрын

    wow i love it

  • @lauramarrow7411
    @lauramarrow7411 Жыл бұрын

    just lovely, great job, I so enjoy your videos. I'm so glad I discovered you!

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️

  • @SunnysEyes
    @SunnysEyes11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @temmert45
    @temmert455 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial!

  • @dlillianb1368
    @dlillianb136810 ай бұрын

    I ❤ it!

  • @hannekewiebe764
    @hannekewiebe764 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. It turned out so nice.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much❤️

  • @monicaponorati2390
    @monicaponorati2390 Жыл бұрын

    Buen dia querida Jillee..disculpa por no haber estado a tiempo por la diferencia de horas con Argentina...Es la mas bella acuarela que jamas he visto..viendote aprendo mucho..Saludos y gracias por mostrarnos tu destreza..😊

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Skills - Thank You For This Painting Tutorial . ❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Trevor ❤️

  • @bachtyart
    @bachtyart Жыл бұрын

    Your sharing is so good. Beautiful painting. Love it's ! ❤❤❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

  • @sandrogiorgetta217
    @sandrogiorgetta2177 ай бұрын

    😳Wow! good job! very nice! Congratulation!👍👋👋👋

  • @navinarts8487
    @navinarts8487 Жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing watercolour painting

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much❤️

  • @yasmindevaragattu
    @yasmindevaragattu5 ай бұрын

    So beautiful...

  • @polgara28
    @polgara28 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I came late, but really glad I was able to catch this, it's gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. ❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ☺️❤️

  • @isa.cha.creativearts
    @isa.cha.creativearts Жыл бұрын

    Love it !!! 😍 Amazing !!

  • @craftyartcorner3656
    @craftyartcorner3656 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing ❤

  • @Lovely-ec2wd
    @Lovely-ec2wd Жыл бұрын

    너무나 멋지고 감성 돋는 풍경이네요👍,👍 즐감하고 갑니다 ~^^

  • @tabatimustafati4093
    @tabatimustafati4093 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing ❤

  • @lottikaable
    @lottikaable Жыл бұрын

    beautiful!!!

  • @acrylicpaintingruby
    @acrylicpaintingruby Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing.. 😍😍😍 Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️

  • @VanessaPipiripingo
    @VanessaPipiripingo11 ай бұрын

    Your paintings are so beautiful, I am learning a lot just by watching you paint and with the tips you give us. This painting of Italy reminds me a town in Girona, Spain called "Peratallada". Maybe you can find some inspiration with that town as well :)

  • @chawenglee3780
    @chawenglee37809 ай бұрын

    beautiful painting thanks for sharing

  • @silkbod343
    @silkbod343 Жыл бұрын

    It is so beautiful and your explanations are very helpful.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad it was helpful to you☺️❤️

  • @biduryadav6904
    @biduryadav69049 ай бұрын

    It's so real 😍 👏 very nice

  • @marilena.rubino1310
    @marilena.rubino13102 ай бұрын

    Ottimo lavoro, un bellissimo omaggio al mio paese ❤

  • @AmazinGraceXOXO1
    @AmazinGraceXOXO1 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! Those final touches at the end pulled the whole painting together. I mean of course it was beautiful before but you understand what I'm saying 😅

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    I do, thank you ❤️

  • @Nathalieroy2624
    @Nathalieroy262410 ай бұрын

    Wow thank you!!

  • @LauraGiordana
    @LauraGiordana Жыл бұрын

    I loved the process of creating light and shadows.. Congratulations... ❤

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️

  • @fatmangaming2720
    @fatmangaming2720 Жыл бұрын

    You are very talented.

  • @robertjwilliams3532
    @robertjwilliams3532 Жыл бұрын

    LOVELY!!

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you❤️❤️

  • @juliedavison-white1496
    @juliedavison-white1496 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a wonderful tutorial thank you. You are so talented

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ❤️❤️

  • @SayHelloToOblivion
    @SayHelloToOblivion Жыл бұрын

    Bravo! You are very talented, never stop.

  • @JilleeArts

    @JilleeArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @brigitasehgal2937
    @brigitasehgal2937 Жыл бұрын

    This is gorgeous 🥰! Can you tell us what makes you choose to sketch with ink first, while at other times you choose to block with watercolour first? Is it complexity of the sketch? 👏🤩

  • @smitaawasthi3862
    @smitaawasthi38625 ай бұрын

    Very Beautiful Painting 😍😍I am gonna try that painting 😀😀There is a depth in the painting.

  • @FatherOfKhmerMusic
    @FatherOfKhmerMusic Жыл бұрын

    Amazing😮 I hope I could have your painting one day😊

  • @user-tt1hd7iq5s
    @user-tt1hd7iq5s Жыл бұрын

    Nice and cozy