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[@suewegert2323]

You make it look so simple but I know it’s not. Beautiful

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Sue!

[@VinodhiniDinesh]

So beautiful painting

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Vinodhini!

[@judihopewell2499]

It amazes how strong the colours go on and how soft and subtle they dry. Gorgeous child…

[@4zengrl]

Just from the get-go, I love that you start by saying that portraiture is not easy! Thank you for being real! Now, I want to watch the entire video… 👍🏻

[@arlynesarquis7663]

Incredible 👏👏👏

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Arlyne!

[@sylviestar8666]

You make it look so easy with your weird brushes and yet watercolor is so difficult. You’re a real master!❤❤❤

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Sylvie!

[@brunasalvaj8697]

Rimango sempre incantata a guardare mentre dipinge ma questo volto di bambino e una meraviglia !😍

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Grazie mille, Bruna!

[@pamkowal7464]

How wonderful to be able to watch you paint in real time instead of sped up. The painting captures the luminous innocence of a child’s natural beauty. Thank you for sharing your techniques and your incredible talent. Watching you create offers a deeper level of appreciation for your skill and your artistic ‘eye’.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much for your support, Pam!

[@aidamariarodriguespereira1506]

😍🥰Me encantó. Saludos desde España 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MsNiekje1]

Beautiful! Txs!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Annick!

[@janetwhincup5784]

Wow!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks Janet!

[@dsfkjewfijwkwefowkpf6485]

Восхитительная работа!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Спасибо!

[@rosine2]

Just fresh. Just beautiful. 👏 Congratulations and thank you very much Sir. Difficult yes.. I will try to do my best .. I will try. Thanks again

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Rosine! I am glad you found this video helpful.

[@gigibenea3529]

👍💖💖👍💖👍💖👍💖👍💖.....adorable....you are such a master ...congratulations

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Gigi!

[@karenhope6986]

BREATHTAKINGLY SWEET.

[@helenalagaxio6107]

Gracias.

[@abinaudewatercolor2854]

Beautifull!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Abi!

[@kerrylight2518]

Wow!!! Love this!!! Such talent!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Kerry!

[@stoparampazo2307]

espero um dia chegar próximoooo

[@carlamenchetti6023]

Bellissimo ritratto

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Molte grazie, Carla!

[@alixgorv7880]

Это великолепно! Очень нравится!!! Удовольствие наблюдать, как Вы работаете!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Большое спасибо, Alix!

[@Kyh유니]

너무너무 귀여운 아가네요 감사합니다

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

감사합니다!

[@ilonat.6814]

Fantastic, so wonderful. Thank you so much for many great Videos.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much for your support, Ilona!

[@stoparampazo2307]

belo talento,,, Parabéns, que DEUS o proteja sempreeeee

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Muito obrigado, Stopa!

[@GaryBomphray]

So beautiful! Made my wife want to cry.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Gary! I am glad that you and your wife liked the painting!

[@viviennemagee617]

You amaze me Isn't water painting Magic

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Vivienne!

[@acousticmikeb8119]

You are so incredibly talented, Michael. Wow!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Mike!

[@juliastansel483]

So glad I came across this video! It was a huge help to me!!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you found this video helpful, Julia!

Михаил, спасибо большое за объяснения и прекрасный урок!❤

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Спасибо что заглянули ))

[@sherrikent6628]

Amazing artwork. Loved watching you in action!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you loved the video, Sherri! Thank you.

[@deborahbrennan7416]

Wow.

[@AaBb-dc9iu]

Прекрасно, спасибо.

[@krishnakhadka3487]

Wow 😱👏👍

[@pyne1976]

I wish I understood color like you. Amazing.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Greg!

[@monami7092]

Beautiful

[@rosinelenoane779]

Quelle maestria ! On en reste bouche bée comme cette petite fille :))

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Merci beaucoup, Rosine!

[@irinalebedeva2337]

Дорогой Михаил! Это прекрасный портрет. Вы волшебник. Успехов

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Большое спасибо, Ирина!

[@ВикторДурандин-м6ц]

С удовольствием смотрел за работой Мастера. Когда увидел ярко красные губы в первой прокраске, подумал что это ошибка. Но как оказалось позже, это опыт Мастера и чувство материала. При высыхании и дальнейшей доработке, цвет провалился и попал в нужный тон и цвет. Браво, Михаил.!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Спасибо большое, Виктор! Рад, что видео вам понравилось!

[@louisablair5994]

Thank you, Michael! Your painting is so beautiful, fresh and sweet. You perfectly captured the innocence of that little girl. Were you using a reference photograph or just from your imagination?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Louisa! Yes, I was using a reference photo.

[@louisablair5994]

@@watercoloronlinemsolovyev Thank you for this prompt reply, I’m impressed and appreciate it. I’ve been painting with watercolors since 1994 (I’m 76) mostly ocean scenes, flowers, some landscapes and a few portraits, but all of older individuals. Recently a friend asked me to paint her three granddaughters’ portraits ages 2, 7 and 9. The two older ones, sisters, she wanted on the same paper! She doesn’t paint and had no idea what she was asking me to accomplish. It took me 4 months and three completed attempts, and I still made lots of mistakes, but overall I was very pleased with the results. Watching this video of yours over and over has helped me figure out how to get that super soft seamless yet ever changing subtle color variations. I’m not any where near as familiar with my colors and how they work/combine as you are, but I am learning. It’s really exciting and magical.

[@avinashgandhe2222]

Dear Michael, It shows the mastery of you on the water color & brushes. The brushes you're using are different. Fabulous portrait. Thank you for sharing this demo.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you liked the video, Avinash!

[@tonyphillips9145]

lovely portrait well executed great colours ive been painting a few years now only tried portrait once after watching your video you have inspired me to try again thank you so much for sharing your talent

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Tony! I'm glad you found this video inspiring!

[@AnnedeParis1]

Magnifique ! J'adore !

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Merci beaucoup!

[@bokmekwee8784]

I love the way you paint this lovely girl, thank you so much. I love to watch over and over again. 🥰

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot! I am glad you liked the video!

[@mirjanacavlina8408]

So nice, So beautiful. Thank you very much.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you enjoyed the video, Mirjana!

[@Rosslyn301]

Marvellous

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Martin!

[@fennec4150]

A simple preliminary drawing followed by a few touches of color, here and there, then the addition of some details, and the beauty sprung from the paper! It's magic. Thank you

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you! I am glad you liked the painting.

[@susyaguero8968]

Te quedó genial amigo!!!! Salud! Argentina ❤️💖💖💖

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Gracias Susy!

[@maggiemae6867]

STUNNING!!!! I love to watch you paint.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you enjoyed the video, Maggie!

[@rashmiamrute8600]

Beautiful 🤩

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Rashmi!

[@ИринаН-л5л]

Выше всяких похвал!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Спасибо Ирина!

[@atmachine6801]

That was beautiful.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much!

[@mihaelatheodora9345]

Absolutely beautiful! 👏👏👏👏👏😍

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Mihaela!

[@claudelansac2006]

superbe

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Merci, Claude!

[@l.p2286]

한글로 번역이 되어 너무 좋아요~! 당연히 그림도 너무 좋구요! Thank you very much!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

정말 고마워!

[@de7142]

Stunning!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you!

[@arotithor9077]

Wow... 👌 what a painting... Nicely portrayed the careless innocence of the child...😇

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Perfect

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Geoff!

[@karenrobinson2618]

Amazing, I wish I could paint like that.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much for your support, Karen!

[@sylviabilling3671]

Beautiful!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Sylvia!

[@sinydedeugd6989]

Beautiful!❤

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you!

[@zbigniewgomski3754]

Piękna praca .Miło było obejrzeć .👏

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Cieszę się, że obraz Ci się podobał, Zbigniew!

[@jewelshairdesigns]

I am in awe 🤩 such a beautiful portrait!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you liked the portrait, Julie!

[@helenalagaxio6107]

Lo volví a ver. Sigue estando bueno.

[@soniatuttle4054]

So beautifully done. Thank you so much.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Sonia!

[@mariuszziokowski8245]

It is so beautiful that it takes my breath away! And thank you for painting in real time :)

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you liked the painting, Mariusz!

[@rosieslade8227]

❤

[@dougbailey5846]

you made it look so easy. wonderful painting

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you liked the painting, Doug!

[@klamereggens7018]

Just awesome, you do great work!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Klamer!

[@Sonatinafmajor]

It's amazing! You've managed to capture the very sweetness and innocence of a child's face that touches us all! Simply magnificent! You are an inspiration to us all! Thank you!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Nadya! I am very glad you loved the painting!

[@katinka007]

Really great work 👍❤️

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you!

[@miramelo4005]

Meu Deus, que belo ! ! !

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Muito obrigado, Mira!

[@anartfuljourneywithroberty3784]

Brilliant, love it.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much!

[@cristinajardim9781]

Maravilhoso ! Obrigada por compartilhar algo tão precioso ! Feliz Natal ! E que 2022 Deus o abençoe com muita arte ! 😊💕👏👏👏

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Que bom que gostou do video, Cristina!

[@nek114]

невероятно красиво! спасибо за демо!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Большое спасибо, Ирина!

[@sweetslasherart]

Lovely paintinggg! I ordered your set today from DeSerres, sir!! I'm soooo excited. I'm from Montréal too🙌

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much!

[@francoisechamontin9038]

Une très belle enfant sublimée par ton talent ! Joyeux Noël à toi et toute la team Watercoloronline 🧡

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Merci beaucoup, Françoise! Joyeux Noël!

[@helenabaltazar]

🥰

[@denisefortier7769]

Hi again Michael. This portrait is lovely, and I know painting children is a real challenge! Could you let us know what colours you are using? It did not appear to be your usual triad. Also, in this case did you soaked the whole paper or just one side? You said you are painting on the back of the cold pressed Waterford? I am really enjoying the portrait series and want to learn this technique. Thank you so much!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much for your feedback, Denise! That's right, I soaked one side of the paper so that I could use the dry brush technique on the other side. And I do paint on the back of Saunders Waterford. The back side is much more interesting to me in terms of texture. The base skin tone blend in this case was Quinacridone Deep Gold and Alizarin Crimson instead of my usual Quinacridone Sienna and Perylene Violet. This combination is just better for the shade of children's skin. Thank you!

[@خلودونوس-س7ر]

😍

[@dorydickson1396]

So beautiful. I'm very interested to know why you use the reverse side of the watercolour paper. Thank you.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Dory! I paint on the back of Saunders paper because the texture on the back is much nicer and softer than the front. This only applies to Saunders Waterford Rough paper. And since the paper is double-sided, both sides are workable.

[@dorydickson1396]

@@watercoloronlinemsolovyev thank you

[@alphonsine931]

👨🏻‍🎨 🎨 👑

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

:)

[@alphonsine931]

🎨 👨🏻‍🎨 🤴🏻

[@stoparampazo2307]

alguem pode me ajudar, onde compro esse pincel e esse curso? por favor

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Este curso não está disponível para compra, mas você pode encontrar todos os nossos outros cursos aqui: www.watercoloronline.com/video-courses Você também pode encontrar pincéis aqui em nosso site: www.watercoloronline.com/art-supplies

[@rhondi123]

👶🏻💙

[@Natalididuh]

Прекрасная работа!Браво!Какую бумагу Вы используете?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Спасибо, Наталья! Я использую бумагу Saunders Waterford Rough.

[@uhogmo]

What kind of brushes do you use?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks for the question! You can find these brushes here on my website www.watercoloronline.com/watercolorbrushes

[@glenda7921]

Lovely painting, more of a “watch me” than a tutorial tho.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I am glad you liked the painting, Glenda!

[@shannasoundslikebanana]

Did you wet all the paper first or just the back?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you for the question, Shanna! If I plan to paint wet on wet, I wet both sides of the paper. I wet the back of the paper only if: - the project takes more than 20 minutes - I plan to use the dry brush technique a lot.

[@wilsonherbas]

Good job, greetings, I need to know if I can acquire your complete watercolor table equipment, I am in the city of Santa Cruz Bolivia, where I know you are currently, thank you very much for your knowledge congratulations

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Dear Wilson, I could not bring my watercolor equipment to Bolivia with me, unfortunately. However, you can buy it all from my website, WatercolorOnline.com

[@berrinakn8068]

Shall you write about which colors you use on paper?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

I'm always use a limited numbers of colours, just 10. So it's variations of them...

[@anamariafusco3797]

Very beautiful! Would You please tell me the mame of the light blue on the hat and also the brand, thanks a Lot,!!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you! Sure, Phthalo Blue GS from Daniel Smith + Cobalt blue

[@DmitryPond]

*как часто вы сейчас рисуете Академ и насколько это необходимо практиковать после того, как его весь прошли после института?*

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

А что значит рисовать Академ?

[@pippi456]

Просто невероятно красиво! Михаил, подскажите пожалуйста, а возможно ли теоретически достичь такого результата на меньшем формате? Или это будет проблематично, потому что нужен размах руки?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Возможно и на меньшем формате. Но! Помните, что чем меньше размер бумаги, тем быстрее она сохнет. А значит, у вас меньше времени на создание мягких переходов и градиентов...

[@pippi456]

@@watercoloronlinemsolovyev Спасибо огромное!

[@subhankarmukherjee9855]

Sir did you sketch the portrait or traced it?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Sletch for sure :)

[@kerstink1100]

Sorry, but to me it seems to be watercolour without water, always 'dry brush'... (acrylic technique). Although I like the final result.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

It's not "acrylic" technique and absolutely not a dry brush. Please note that the back of the paper is soaked with water. It changes everything. Thank you!

[@kerstink1100]

@@watercoloronlinemsolovyev thank you very much and Happy Christmas 🤶🎄

[@dorisfortuna9323]

Beautiful !

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Doris!

[@Acquerellomania]

It’s wonderful!!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Piccolina!

[@judymills873]

Beautiful!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Judy!