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@DebbieGubala
@DebbieGubala Күн бұрын
Love the cat
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Күн бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@MatchesClashes
@MatchesClashes 4 күн бұрын
Love this! Reminds me of my little piggy Pipsqueak.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 3 күн бұрын
@@MatchesClashes oh I love that! Little guineas are so cute!!
@TerraAventurineStudios
@TerraAventurineStudios 5 күн бұрын
Actually a great tip
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 5 күн бұрын
thank you! full tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2rNlqmId9igr5Ysi=1MbrqFLHiv032y89
@angelaeglin7398
@angelaeglin7398 17 күн бұрын
❤brilliant. So talented. 😊Best yup o demo I’ve seen. ❤
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 17 күн бұрын
Oh thank you! 🥰
@michedaisy
@michedaisy 21 күн бұрын
These are all great tips, unfortunately I accepted a commission from my sister in law, and she sent me a really low resolution photo of her husband and dog sitting together behind a window. The photo is awful, i can’t see eyes, and their features are a bit wonky. The details are obscure. I am winging it as best i can, but I just don’t know if I can pull this off. Thanks for the tips.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 21 күн бұрын
Oh man, that sounds like a situation where you might need to request a different reference photo or just be honest that it won't work and offer a refund. I've had to do both and I've learned that it's better to refuse the sale than to have to create a painting that will likely not turn out and that you're not excited to paint. Just trust your gut, even if it's the harder path. Good luck and I'm rooting for you!
@Hyp3rbole3
@Hyp3rbole3 23 күн бұрын
Its a crime you are so underrated
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 21 күн бұрын
Oh wow thank you! I've learned that the marketing piece of my business is much harder than the actual painting! I'll get there!
@ArsonButCoems
@ArsonButCoems 23 күн бұрын
Amazing
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 21 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@NathanOdisJordan-r9d
@NathanOdisJordan-r9d Ай бұрын
That's looks great 👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@banana_alien-r4r
@banana_alien-r4r Ай бұрын
This is awesome!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Ай бұрын
Thank you! :D
@ShimmyD-u7g
@ShimmyD-u7g Ай бұрын
I trace all the time when I feel like just painting. It saves time. I am completely capable of drawing but it just takes longer. That said when I do hand draw first, I tend to prefer my paintings that were hand sketched as they have a looser "arty" feel to them.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Ай бұрын
Ooo I like that benefit of hand drawing - a loose not so photorealistic look is so nice. I tend to try to make that happen during the painting process by incorporating lines, not erasing pencil marks, and keeping the body of my subjects blurry/abstracty, but I can see how drawing by hand would accomplish this as well. Thank you for sharing!
@dhbek14
@dhbek14 Ай бұрын
Thanks for your tips. Your art is phenomenal. Have a good day.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Happy painting!
@Lillie_12
@Lillie_12 Ай бұрын
That is so beautiful. AMAZING
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Ай бұрын
@@Lillie_12 eee thank you! 😊
@chimerunner5411
@chimerunner5411 Ай бұрын
I miss Henry
@trueXMotionFitness
@trueXMotionFitness 2 ай бұрын
And that is watercolor, not gouache, right?? I have a really hard time waiting for mine to dry & it always shows, haha.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 ай бұрын
Yes, watercolor! I don't like waiting either, so I typically work in sections, so by the time I'm done with one section (like the eyes) another section is dry and I can do some top-layer techniques if I need to.
@trueXMotionFitness
@trueXMotionFitness 2 ай бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor I need to start doing that as well!!
@trueXMotionFitness
@trueXMotionFitness 2 ай бұрын
Da Vinci Eye has been a lifesavor for me. It's a great app that has all the functions I need without purchasing anything. I can't say that I've tried it on a larger canvas, but I know it does have features that allow the image to hold its position even when you have to move or readjust.
@kristinab8326
@kristinab8326 5 ай бұрын
Hello from Leo the pug’s mom! 💜
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 5 ай бұрын
Eee!! Hello hello!!
@Maehem4u
@Maehem4u 5 ай бұрын
RABBIT - your daughters friend, MAE
@alexiskiernan3049
@alexiskiernan3049 5 ай бұрын
😮😮😮
@Sakura_ART_Anime
@Sakura_ART_Anime 8 ай бұрын
Wow ❤
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@differenttakethanmost
@differenttakethanmost 10 ай бұрын
Wonderful. I love that you work big. So many YT watercolorists work so tiny. What a great change of pace. I’ve have five Bostons, best and smartest dogs ever 💙💜🖤🤎❤️
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 10 ай бұрын
Oh wow this is so kind, thank you! Bostons are very special indeed. 😍
@Uncommonsenses
@Uncommonsenses 10 ай бұрын
What about spritzing down the back of the paper and then ironing it with a hot iron?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 10 ай бұрын
Yes I have done this too! Although I find it doesn't hold unless I also weigh it down overnight.
@rosered8234
@rosered8234 10 ай бұрын
What water colours did you use ? Daniel smith ?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 10 ай бұрын
Most likely for this painting it was M Graham and Daniel Smith. I also love American Journey. 😀
@rosered8234
@rosered8234 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful , what colours are they ? Raw umber ? Love the blue
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 8 ай бұрын
@@rosered8234 thank you! That teal blue is one of my favorites, Cobalt Teal. The browns are likely Quin Rust/Gold mixed with a black like Payne's Gray. Payne's Gray does have a blue undertone though, so I would add in some pink when mixing it with browns/yellows to avoid a greenish hue.
@rosered8234
@rosered8234 10 ай бұрын
That picture is amazing !!!!!!!!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@ahippy8972
@ahippy8972 Жыл бұрын
This is obviously a newish artist. Using Gumstrip and water to stretch paper not only gives you flat paper but also means you can use old envelopes, infact any thin paper that would cockle without stretching. I have no idea why she says you make holes on your drawing board or any of the other misinformation unless nobody taught her the correct way to stretch paper or if she’s selling/ sponsors by some company that doesn’t want people stretching paper . If you stretch correctly using gumstrip there’s no residue, it doesn’t take ages because you stretch the night before and always have a fresh board and paper ready the next morning and pin holes? Why on earth would she get pin holes? You never EVERpin wet paper . It’s obvious she is a noob at that stage. Let’s see what she says 6 yr later. Hopefully isn’t being influenced by making money from companies telling her to give bad advice to beginners
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Жыл бұрын
Hey there! I'm so happy you found a way to stretch that works for you, that's awesome. And yes, things have changed in the last six years - although I still don't stretch my paper, cause I just don't want to, I actually use 300lb paper now instead. And I wish there were some companies out there paying me to create content, but it's all me right now. And there's definitely nothing wrong with being a noob watercolorist, everyone is at some point. Happy painting!
@SM-Artist
@SM-Artist Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 Beautiful friend Good job 👏 Thank you for sharing friend 🎨🖌👏👋👍💕
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@peachbooks3199
@peachbooks3199 2 жыл бұрын
amazing work!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ARTyHaG
@ARTyHaG 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been drawing mine and this is sooooooo much easier - and so obvious - feeling silly I hadn’t thought of it !!! - it’s not cheating it’s just saving sooooooo much time - thank you !!! Ps you should do more of your shorts they’re great xxxx
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's just such a time saver that allows you to do more of what you love and less of what you don't. Thanks for the great feedback, means so much!
@ARTyHaG
@ARTyHaG 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips love your pics !
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy painting!
@ann-marieneufeld3892
@ann-marieneufeld3892 2 жыл бұрын
are you using translucent yupo to see your image through. as I have the regular yupo and I cannot see the image to transfer onto it. Does that make sense? help
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not using translucent Yupo, but you certainly can try that! For this to work, you have to tape the tracing and the Yupo paper onto a window, so the outside light shines through and you can see your image enough to trace it. I explain the process best in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKKwfHekp9J7ipI Happy painting Ann-Marie!
@ann-marieneufeld3892
@ann-marieneufeld3892 2 жыл бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor Hi there again. getting excited to start thank you for your tips. One more question Do you put a finishing spray on your watercolor paintings?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
@@ann-marieneufeld3892 I wax my mounted art - video of that is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHmtg61ja7h_nqs AND HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXWklJSbhM2Zec0
@ann-marieneufeld3892
@ann-marieneufeld3892 2 жыл бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor Thank you so much!!! very helpful
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
@@ann-marieneufeld3892 You're so welcome, happy painting!
@gaildowsett9340
@gaildowsett9340 2 жыл бұрын
My paint is just beading, did you wet the paper or treat it first?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I'm sorry Gail, that's a bummer! I paint directly onto the paper, and that should work for you too. I would make sure you are using Yupo brand paper and high quality watercolors, like M Graham, Daniel Smith, Holbein, or American Journey. Derwent Inktense pencils work beautifully on Yupo paper as well.
@angiepalmer7874
@angiepalmer7874 2 жыл бұрын
Nice art don't stop
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Angie! You too- don't stop! Painting is the best!!
@traceyklotz
@traceyklotz 2 жыл бұрын
how do you seal these?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
I have two videos all about how I mount and finish my watercolors here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHmtg61ja7h_nqs and kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXWklJSbhM2Zec0 Happy painting!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
I should mention that I don't recommend using the above mounting method for Yupo paper. Yupo is probably best displayed under glass with some breathing space between the painting and the glass.
@ranjanachand9306
@ranjanachand9306 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357
@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely! I did my first ink painting on Yupo last night ...the second one didnt work well...I think I will fix the second one with my Ink tense pencils! Thank you for the idea! Your painting is beautiful!🌻
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yupo is so fun and sometimes it takes a few tries to get comfortable with it. Have fun painting!!
@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357
@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357 2 жыл бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor 🖌🎨Thank you! I actually ended using acrylic on the Yupo with black waterproof ink and Liquitex acrylic inks. After changing it completely, It worked!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
@@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357 Oh that's awesome! It's hard to save a painting once you think it's lost, so I'm so excited for you!
@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357
@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357 2 жыл бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor 😁🎵Thank you!!
@tannaauger1
@tannaauger1 3 жыл бұрын
Just use watercolor paper that's already glued to the other pieces together on all 4 sides. Paint as usual. Remove after painting. Boom! No ripples.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is another great option- to use watercolor blocks of paper like this. However, I typically don't use blocks because you can't do window or screen tracing with them. You could use a carbon transfer paper though.
@PM-rl6vb
@PM-rl6vb 3 жыл бұрын
You tell us a lot about you, but not really too much about the book. While what you like of course is important, I came to this vid to learn about the construction and design of the book.
@sienabanana6939
@sienabanana6939 3 жыл бұрын
I love the colors in the ears and eyes, so unique! This is beautiful, great work! 😊
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Siena!
@barbaratibbets8643
@barbaratibbets8643 3 жыл бұрын
Great demo. I do similar except use a piece of glass to lay over on-the-back wet watercolor. Pile the books on and let it set overnight. If not dry and flat, I leave again overnight. I line the outside edges of glass with blue tape as to not cut myself.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 3 жыл бұрын
Ooo! I like this idea! Thank you for sharing!
@janeharrell9032
@janeharrell9032 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane! :D
@phemikorucker5347
@phemikorucker5347 4 жыл бұрын
will this work for canvas as well?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
It might, but I'm not sure. I don't work with canvas so I'm not the best resource for that! Good luck!
@Kimmaline
@Kimmaline 4 жыл бұрын
I am disabled, and cannot work upright on a window like this. Let me tell you, it took TREMENDOUS courage for me to even come back to painting since my accident, and I am STILL finding workarounds for my physical limitations. But one of the things that has changed IMMENSELY since my days in school is the cost of light boards. I remember the 900 ways we had to rig something similar to them when I was an art student in the 90s, because they were so expensive to purchase. But I got a very lightweight one with multiple levels of brightness (my eyes are extremely sensitive to light because of my disability) off Amazon for like twenty bucks. It has to be plugged in, which is its only downside. But it has been a game changer for me. The window trick is awesome and amazing and FREE. I am all here for anything and everything which makes art as accessible as possible to everyone!!! This video is invaluable as it stands. I merely wanted to mention the light boards because I am finding I am doing more work now that I have an easier method for transferring. 💜
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you're crushing it Kimmaline! To rise above challenges and find a way to get back into painting- you are an inspiration! I'm so glad you found a light board that works for you. Having the option to trace subjects can be such a game changer! Happy painting!
@ARTyHaG
@ARTyHaG 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - also good idea !
@katepanthera7265
@katepanthera7265 4 жыл бұрын
Quick question - I love the stand up brush holder you have behind you. What brand is it and do you remember where you found it?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate! That one is really nice, especially to use while traveling! It's an American Journey Brush Holder from Cheap Joes: www.cheapjoes.com/catalog/product/view/id/29225/s/american-journey-canvas-brush-holder/
@katepanthera7265
@katepanthera7265 4 жыл бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor Thanks Aquila. You have a really cool name. Did I mention before that I really liked the video, b/c I did!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
@@katepanthera7265 Thank you so much! So glad you liked the video!
@patriciaflesner2894
@patriciaflesner2894 4 жыл бұрын
What do you use to seal the watercolor painting on Yupo?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Patricia! As of right now, I do not seal them. I used to use Golden spray varnish, which worked decently, but not well enough to keep using it. I've seen people mount them to panels and seal them with resin, so that is an option!
@patriciaflesner2894
@patriciaflesner2894 4 жыл бұрын
@@aquilawatercolor Thank you.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
@@patriciaflesner2894 I just tried a new finish for Yupo- and it works wonderfully! I mount the Yupo (a heavier Yupo paper) to a wood panel, using Golden soft gel medium- I'm making a video soon about how I do this- then I cover the front and sides with Dorlands Wax medium. It worked wonderfully to protect the painting and deepen the colors. However, I wouldn't recommend using the wax medium unless you fuse the painting to a hard surface. This way the painting will not be flexible, and the finish will stay nice. Happy painting!
@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist
@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist 4 жыл бұрын
You are so talented. Wondering why you don’t have new content and more subs. The art community can really benefit from your experience. Tfs
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sally! I'm working on new content and will be adding to my channel in the next month or so! I really appreciate you reaching out! In the mean time you can get my emails: view.flodesk.com/pages/5da1f8892f8cb4001522ce48
@Bjarni749
@Bjarni749 4 жыл бұрын
I love the book but even though I have been painting for a while, I have hard time applying the techniques. I would like to go to one of his workshops though.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. This book isn't the best for step-by-step techniques, more so an overview of what other artists do. I bet his workshops are amazing! Thanks for watching and commenting, happy painting!!
@BarbrajoanOriginals
@BarbrajoanOriginals 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking at the methods for varnishing watercolors and found your very clear and understandable video. Thanks so much for sharing this. Tallahassee Florida
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@mikuenjoyerXD
@mikuenjoyerXD 5 жыл бұрын
Would I be able to do this before I start painting?
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Candle! Unfortunately since this method isn't actually "stretching" the paper, it won't keep the paper flat if used before you paint. The paint and water will cause the paper to ripple a bit, so you'd still need to flatten it afterwards. Happy painting! I'm starting up Watercolor Wednesdays again this week, so stay tuned for more videos! :D
@SirKaracho77
@SirKaracho77 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, and it is much less work. You soak the paper in water for around 10 minutes, then fix it via tape or a lot of staplers to a surface and let it dry. What is shown here is to avoid the few minutes of work and the night you have to wait and instead wait for half a week. Sorry, but i cant believe people actually like this video.
@mojocat7
@mojocat7 5 жыл бұрын
Wow you did such a good job fixing the stain. I LOVE your painting as well. Fellow pet portraitist here.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 5 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo! Thank you! :D Keep on painting!!
@Carmen-lm9kh
@Carmen-lm9kh 5 жыл бұрын
You are an incredible artist!
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carmen!!
@elsagrace3893
@elsagrace3893 5 жыл бұрын
Ooooh, thank you for this book review. I just heard of Tom Hoffman from urban sketcher Laurie Wigham. I’m going to check my libraries. I enjoy your voice and diction.
@aquilawatercolor
@aquilawatercolor 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elsa! So glad you like this video, happy painting!!