Someone told me years ago to keep pastels in a box of uncooked rice - it works a treat to keep them clean. Thanks for this video.
@sarac402Ай бұрын
Please can you advise which colours you used in that range? Is the first one sepia? Many thanks for a wonderfully inspiring video!
@louisebougourdartist6763Ай бұрын
@@sarac402 yes, I used Sepia, I love the colour and effect it gives.
@karenmarshall5444Ай бұрын
Lovely inspiring little picture thank you. I wonder if you could film in a horizontal format - it would be easier to watch.
@dorothyatchison18252 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning … just the inspiration one needed … thank you Louise ❤
@louisebougourdartist6763Ай бұрын
@@dorothyatchison1825 I am pleased you enjoyed this 😊 happy painting 👩🎨
@jasonclark89933 ай бұрын
Fascinating to watch! Beautiful! So very grateful you do not have repeated canned music in the background LOL
@louisebougourdartist67632 ай бұрын
Your comment made me smile, I'm not a fan of canned music either.
@elizac.93553 ай бұрын
That is a beautiful painting Louise!! Thank you for generously sharing your techniques.
@louisebougourdartist67633 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😃
@LynetteFERNANDES-hi9ls4 ай бұрын
TOO BEAUTIFUL YOUR ART AND TECHNIQUE IS VERY UNIQUE THANKS
@louisebougourdartist67634 ай бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comments 😊
@frankfolino31185 ай бұрын
🤎🤍🖤
@HerbertLin-y2l7 ай бұрын
beautiful work. Is that water yuo spray on the paper?
@louisebougourdartist67637 ай бұрын
Yes, just water it helps the paint/ink to flow.
@Someoneoutthere678 ай бұрын
Stumbled across this this morning because I’ve been wanting to improve and enhance and learn Mark making better than what I’m utilizing it now. I love this demo. Thank you.
@louisebougourdartist67638 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, I’ll be adding more videos soon 😃
@sueaberle93510 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@louisebougourdartist676310 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@sueaberle93511 ай бұрын
Beautiful landscape!
@louisebougourdartist676311 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@leilaskye814311 ай бұрын
I'm so glad how you use a reference photo
@suzoo86 Жыл бұрын
This is stuff I have been using for years.
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
It’s great fun isn’t it?
@jodybaker2719 Жыл бұрын
What weight of paper are you using??
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
It was 140lb or 300g in more modern terms
@jodybaker2719 Жыл бұрын
Thank you @@louisebougourdartist6763
@leilaskye9993 Жыл бұрын
That's what I try to put feelings into my paintings. Thank you for yours zz
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@sueaberle935 Жыл бұрын
Do you stretch your paper first?
@louisebougourdartist67637 ай бұрын
I generally stretch paper unless it is heavier in weight.
@robertwebber8672 Жыл бұрын
a technique that i have used in a very basic way which u have turned into an art form! Very useful. Thx
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
thank you Robert, it's a great technique 😃
@barbkramer3581 Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR.......THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION.......XXXXX
@sueaberle935 Жыл бұрын
Love this ! Great video.
@sueaberle935 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@laurienye7514 Жыл бұрын
Great job! I love it, and the colors also.
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@leilaskye8143 Жыл бұрын
Delightful
@jeannelangston1469 Жыл бұрын
Not only do I enjoy watching your painting and creative process, I love the conversation you have with yourself!
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks Jeanne 😃
@charlenebyington7405 Жыл бұрын
Great job...you are so good making such tiny pieces over and over, never seen anyone do it before.
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@freeandfabulous4310 Жыл бұрын
Stunning work! What is the ink brand?
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I use FW Daler Rowney.
@estherlevy1485 Жыл бұрын
Si pretendes que esto sea un tutorial debe explicar lo q usas tambien
@leslovesart Жыл бұрын
Excellent demo, thank you or sharing!
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@djowen5192 Жыл бұрын
😂
@moniefoster7871 Жыл бұрын
Do you use your watercolor brushes with ink ?
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
I do, not a good idea really but I wash them thoroughly with hot water and washing up liquid.
@methatronn Жыл бұрын
Great! The ink is permanent once dried, can add watercolors on top…
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
You can but it may sit on top of the ink rather than settle into the surface.
@TheKathept Жыл бұрын
I loved that you showed us close up. I really love seeing the marks and textures. It looks wonderful!
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kathe, happy to share the fun I have with paint. :)
@dianeplenderleith7959 Жыл бұрын
Is that artist board you're working on? The effects are beautiful
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, it’s watercolour paper, 140lbs
@pattyschwarz1 Жыл бұрын
Marvelous! What was that large water soluble crayon you used!
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Hi Patty, I'm using a water soluble graphite pencil, it makes fabulous marks.
@pattyschwarz1 Жыл бұрын
@@louisebougourdartist6763 Thank you very much.
@ranjanachand9306 Жыл бұрын
Interesting
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Louise - really appreciate you sharing your process 🙂
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it :)
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! - thankyou Louise 🙂
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
So welcome :)
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for sharing Louise 🙂
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
Great demo Louise and wonderful outcome ❤ Heard myself saying stop, stop on several occasions - but of course each time you added another element, it was just right 😄 Thankyou so much for sharing!
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Love your comment, it's so easy to go too far but ...
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
Love the outcome and the process ❤ Did you ever take this into a larger work? Thankyou so much for sharing😊
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Not yet!
@HIM.9 Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely trying this. Thanks 👍
@user-zu7gk9ol9f Жыл бұрын
Love this so!! Thank you for sharing your talent!!
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments; it’s my pleasure to share the joy of painting 😊
@beatrizbaruque7749 Жыл бұрын
Can you explain the materials you are using?? Thank you
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Hi Beatriz, I'm using acrylic inks, sepia and black with water and different tools to paint such as a feather and a twig. :)
@wendysinclairsart Жыл бұрын
What is the Bistre product you added at the end? Great play result ❤
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I don’t know what it is, I was given a small jar of it ages ago 🤷🏼♀️ sorry I can’t be more helpful.
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for sharing Louise 😄 Very interesting - I’ve seen this done with acrylic paint as well. I’m going to have a go, but I know my biggest issue will not be falling into creating something more representational when I’m trying to do something abstracted. 🤞🤞 Could you tell me please where your palette is from? TIA
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tricia, my palette is made by the paint box company, here's the link to their website - bit on the pricey side, but I had a what the hell moment and ordered one! www.watercolorpaintboxcompany.com/
@triciabennetts6578 Жыл бұрын
@@louisebougourdartist6763 Thankyou Louise 😄
@alisonlyons4691 Жыл бұрын
So glad this popped up. Recently I've been taking photos of old fallen trees that l love, and their root systems. Its amazing how they remain alive for so long, with so few roots underground. I feel some paintings and drawings in the making. Thanks for your mark making inspiration x😊
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Love old and skeletal winter trees, so inspiring! Enjoy channeling your creative ideas 😊
@millygit Жыл бұрын
A very useful technique thank you Louise. Do you have any online classes, I am especially interested in sketchbooks, many thanks, Michelle
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle, I am currently creating an online class focusing on the use of sketchbooks to loosen-up and gather inspiration. I can add you to my mailing list if you would like to hear more and go on the wait list.
@brendaclague5462 Жыл бұрын
Interesting technique Louise, thanks for video, hope you’ll show the painting when it’s finished, looking good so far 💕🎨
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
@@brendaclague5462 thanks Brenda, I can, it’s finished 😉
@millygit Жыл бұрын
@@louisebougourdartist6763 thanks Louise that would be great
@suzanne9581 Жыл бұрын
How fabulous to see a new video from you Louise! I’ve watched the old ones over and over as they really are the best! ❤😊
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Suzanne, I’ll be uploading more soon 😉
@bonnasiffjensen26882 жыл бұрын
What is the stof you put on the paper in the beginning.
@louisebougourdartist6763 Жыл бұрын
Hi Bonna, it is simply water to help materials move on the surface, it looks a little blue but I expect that is just the lighting. :)
@alisonlyons4691 Жыл бұрын
I should imagine it's just water, l work in a similar way. Sometimes use dirty water.
@alisonlyons4691 Жыл бұрын
Louise apologies if l intruded on your thread, l didnt see your reply 🤦♀️