Watercolour principles | Tips and tricks for painting a snow scene
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In this video, I paint a snow scene, showing how to paint shadows and use white space. I also offer some tips and tricks and guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls. Snow scenes are beguiling but there are a few things to watch out for when you paint them.
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Another excellent painting and demonstration together with the usual useful comments. Thank you Andrew. However, there is another important aspect which seems to go under the carpet, yet adds another dimension to watching the video. And I'm talking about the camera work which switches constantly and follows your every move. Congratulations on that, it makes it so much more pleasant to watch and enjoy. It's like standing in the studio with you. Very few other artists do such demonstrations. Thank you and look forward to more. Also, pleasant to watch a snow scene from the lovely hot days we are experiencing in Melbourne.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your encouraging comments. We are all amateurs when it comes to filming. My wife films with a hand-held camera, but our son does all the hard work. When he started editing the films from all the cameras he quickly realised the best approach was to, as he put it, “follow the brush’’. And this seems the easiest method to help students get maximum benefit from the videos. Thanks for taking the trouble to get in contact. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Beautiful painting! "Don't paint anything twice until all everything is painted once."👍
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
Thank you Andrew for sharing the gift God has given you with the rest of us. Watching you, it's easy to believe watercolour is the easiest medium in the world.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your generous comment. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
you have to be my favorite watercolor artist.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your support. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Andrew you are an ICON of the Art World. Thank you!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Thank you so much for your wonderful demonstration. I painted along with you and little by little a nice painting emerged on my paper. It's amazing how the shadows really make the painting come alive.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Mr. Pitt, your art is gorgeous! God bless you with health and happiness, because these beautiful paintings brings happiness for me🌻
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting in touch. There are more videos on my KZread channel.
Thank you, Mr. Pitt. I shall watch this demonstration many times as I proceed with my lessons.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
Beautifully painted
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Most excellent. I love painting snow scenes and you've helped me!
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
I'm always thrilled when I see a new tutorial from you. Many thanks!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you Andrew a delight to watch how you paint. So beautiful as always. The way you capture light is second to none. Inspirational, learned so much.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Thank you very much for sharing. Enjoyed watching your videos. The colours you used are very nice. 👍
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
Thank you too. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
This is a fantastic video. I love how you explain the do’s and don’ts of watercolor as you paint. Absolutely beautiful sky! Thank you so much for sharing with the art community your knowledge and talent.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind comments. They are much appreciated. There are more videos and workshops at www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Beautiful painting and a valuable lesson ! Thank you for sharing your painting process !
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you for letting us watch how you work! A beautiful painting!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk
I really appreciate how you use shadows; I have never seen this demonstrated so well. Thanks for the videos!!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Fantastic! I learn so much watching you preserve the light!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful demonstration and tutorial! Your work has such beautiful freshness!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very kind.
Thanks for that Andrew, I really enjoyed absorbing your knowledge. You're coming on, keep it up.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
I loved your use of chunky color and massing for the tree. Great job on the snow shady as well.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Beautiful painting. So pleasant and informative to watch ! Showing the palette and colour mixing is very helpful. Thank you
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the trouble to comment so generously. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Thank you very much, very sunny picture
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Painting and thank very much for sharing.. looking forward to painting this one to go with your other Demo's which have all been very enjoyable !
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hope your painting goes well. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Really enjoyed this Andrew excellent demonstration and guidance thanks for posting.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Super job Andrew. Love the light and warmth. You do make it look easy!!!
@AndrewPittArtist
9 ай бұрын
Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Thank you Andrew Amazing, accurate...a lot to learn! Thank you for sharing🤩🤩🤩
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch.www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Thanks Andrew!
Another brilliant demo. So lovely 🥰
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Fascinating as ever - thank you!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Another wonderful tutorial with really insightful help to motivate the beginner
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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I've got some materials and I'll try to paint ...very inspiring!!! Thanks 💕
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Thanks for your interest. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Lovely work
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
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Thank you so much. This was super interesting. I hope one day to be half as good as you are. Beautiful painting.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Wow! You are amazing!
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks. There are more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk and on my KZread channel. Thanks for your interest.
Fantastic video, very helpful for me...thank you so much:)🙏🏼🧡
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Wonderful Wonderful demonstration. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you Thank you
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Very beautiful !! Thank you so much.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch.
That’s beautiful 😍 👏👏👏
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you. Very good tutorial.
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Masterclass. Thank you.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
complimenti Andrew,bellissimo acquerello,eseguito con una semplicità e bravura veramente notevoli,un cordiale saluto.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Wow ❤️👍
Lovely….you make it seem much easier than it is!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Fabulous!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Brilliant!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Obrigado por dedicar seu tempo e com tanta paciência e cuidado. Não me esquecerei das valiosas lições.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful thank you
@AndrewPittArtist
11 ай бұрын
Thank you too. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Very nice, i was looking forward to this
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it. www.Andrew Pitt.co.uk
Спасибо, очень красиво!
This painting is super amazing 🤩 I really like it and it’s look so great. I am new friend here and I want to see more of your artwork my friend 😊.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Ty for Sharing your experience and knowledge. I am slowly putting the pieces together in this Puzzle that is Watercolour Painting. As I get Older I am becoming a Visual Learner and in some ways feel even in the World of KZread that it is not always the easy way to Learn . Many post Videos and shouldn't, Many post but don't teach or just try and Sell something and then the very few and far between are Artists like yourself that can and do teach and pass on Knowledge freely. I am living on my Small Sailboat on the East Coast of the United States and Watercolour is a Perfect fit on a Boat in countless ways. I am going to explore your Website for any Videos I can Purchase to have on Board. Ty again.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
@esling77
2 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewPittArtist I found the Shadows Sky's and Edges Videos. I got #1 and it's great . Will Definitely get the remaining two. I hope you offer more Videos in the future . Ty !!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
@@esling77 Thanks for your feedback. There will be more teaching videos coming down the line.
lindo, muito obrigado, thank you Mr. you are a amazing, great artist....abracos do Brasil
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Great video thanks
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
masterful.
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
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That is fantastic, I will try that myself but I can guarantee it will look nothing like yours. Thanks for a great video keep them coming.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Your painting might be better. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
😊🤗
Love watching your videos. Will you please consider demonstrating a beach scene for us if possible?
@AndrewPittArtist
6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I’ll see what I can do when the summer arrives. Thanks for your interest.
@Banniesartistry
6 ай бұрын
@@AndrewPittArtist I really appreciate your response. Wish you the best.
Very nice like my friend 🙆♀️🇯🇵🌈~
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
After discovering your KZread channel and watching a few demonstrations, I decided to watch your demos without sound to see weather I could predict the colour mixing and the following steps of brush strokes and found it very stimulating and I am thrilled to have found your contribution through You Tube to people like me who had dreamt to pain from a young age but denied the opportunity. I tried my best to find a metal pallet like yours as the mixed colour beads beautifully in the center to dip the brush in. However, I failed to find any palette with smooth ceramic coating. The ceramic palettes I have stains and paint spread and dry as I mix them. Regret moving away from UK as I find all quality painting materials seem to be exorbitantly priced. Anyhow, regrets aside, thank you ever so much for your contribution. Wish I live in UK and taken some lessons. Thank again for sharing your knowledge. Your book I would love to have but must save up… but am sure it is filled with simple thought provoking ideas… will get them in time… thanks again.
@RooSpee
2 ай бұрын
Sorry meant - couldn’t find “enameled” coated palette … not ceramic 😂
@AndrewPittArtist
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all your kind comments, they are much appreciated. I’m glad the videos are proving helpful - thank you for letting me know. I wish you well in your painting. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
@RooSpee
2 ай бұрын
It is very kind of you to respond. Thank you. Yes, I shall persevere until I succeed 🙏
@AndrewPittArtist
2 ай бұрын
@@RooSpee Good luck. Just enjoy your painting time.
Excellent as always, Andrew. I see that you have switched to Chinese brushes for most of your work of late.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have been using Chinese brushes for several years now. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Wow
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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Wonderful demonstration. I am about to paint a somewhat similar, although snowless, scene. I feel much more confident , especially about painting a large foreground tree. Thank you for this and all your videos.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch. Good luck with your painting. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
very nice..👍
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
I’ve been a fan of yours for about 2 yrs. I especially enjoy your marine scenes. But this picture really stands out and I think it’s my favorite so far. Could you let us know what colors you use in each step….. you work so fast ,I have a hard time keeping things straight . Thanks very much
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. I’ll do my best to take your suggestions into account next time. As you know, watercolour often dictates the speed I have to work. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Lindíssima!
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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👍
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
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👍✍🤝🙏🏻
It's an amazing skill.~~Let's share it together~🧑🧑🧓🧓😊😊😊
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. There are more videos on my KZread channel.
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I luv your watercolor paintings sir they're so simple yet so majestic ❤️ do you use poster or gouache?Would like to see a tutorial on that :)
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I use pure watercolour. There is a video that gives more information on the materials I use. Go to www.andrewpitt.co.uk
wonderfull greetings from switzerland Jura 🙂
@AndrewPittArtist
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Loved this demonstration, excellent painting. Do you use a rubber/eraser to remove the pencil drawing after the paint has dried?
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting in contact. I only erase pencil lines if I feel they are distracting to the viewer. There are more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Nice one Andrew, what brushes do you use?
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
If you scroll through the videos on my website there is a video which covers all my painting materials, www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Well, yes, I did enjoy watching this… I could watch you paint all day but alas I must do some necessary things around the house and yard. This painting is beautiful. Is it your house? Or were the owners given the opportunity to purchase your painting?❤
@AndrewPittArtist
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. The painting is the back of Valley Farm, opposite Flatford Mill (Constable country). No it is not my home. I teach courses at Flatford Mill for the FSC. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Do you stretch your paper or simply put it under the plexiglass?
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
No. I never stretch my paper. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Andrew, I missed you announcing the paper you're using. Please let me know. Thanks.
@AndrewPittArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Bockingford 200lb Not
@robinbest4786
2 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewPittArtist Thank you.
I notice your paintings are quite large, whereas a beginner I'm more tempted to start small....is larger easier for a beginner?
@AndrewPittArtist
9 ай бұрын
I always suggest students paint larger than they think they can, say half imperial, 15’’ x 22’’. It’s easier than you think. Good luck.
WHAT IS THE DIMENTION OF THE ORIGINAL PLEASE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO JUDGE THE RESULT WITHOUT KNOWING THIS.
@AndrewPittArtist
Жыл бұрын
The painting is a half sheet, or half imperial, 15’’ x 22’’. www.andrewpitt.co.uk