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[@nek114]

simple? да уж симпл-симпл ! не симпл это, а очень даже дификлт!))))))))))))))))))))) Михаил, огромное спасибо вам! сэнькью вэри мач!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Большое спасибо, Ирина!

[@paoloborroni5339]

Buon giorno, absolutly nice , human watercolour is fantastic simile shadow for live paint eccellente , l wish you a Great christmas holidays give a Big like to your simpatico son 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏼🎅🏼☃️⛄️❄️ciaoooo buon natale

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Grazie mille, Paolo, e buon natale!

[@ADORNart]

Congratulations👍👍👍

[@donnabrooks7783]

I always love your figure and portrait paintings Michael! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Donna!

[@majidghaznavi8810]

Very nice Michael

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Majid!

[@marie-lineclippe]

C’est une chance de pouvoir avoir accès à votre manière de peindre!!! Merci pour ces partages!!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Je suis content que vous ayez apprécié la vidéo, Marie-Line!

[@НеллиИзгереева]

Привет,Михаил!Слов нет-гениально!!!👍👍👍

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Спасибо, Нелли!

[@nkshorts631]

Your brushes are very cute and your work is amazing

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks for your support, Nikhil!

[@marielaurelefur182]

Superbe ! J'adore le sac à dos 👍👏

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Merci beaucoup, Marie!

[@GaryBomphray]

I watch in amazement and then get a kick out of you describing it as easy. You and yours stay healthy.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Gary! I think describing it as easy is good, as a lot of my students can already do so much! Just by stopping being afraid and thinking about watercolor as something one is born to do, but rather a product of work and courage, I think better results will come! Stay healthy as well!

[@gbarriga]

Maravilloso video, muchas gracias por compartir su arte!!!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Muchas gracias, Galo!

[@anartfuljourneywithroberty3784]

Brilliant 👍🏻

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Robert!

[@nenadbaric5042]

nice picture

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Nenad!

[@humbertonieva8429]

Beautiful like always

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Humberto!

[@humbertonieva8429]

@@watercoloronlinemsolovyev I am going to start painting watercolor technique , Specially portraits , I hoop they look good on me!!!!, Thanks for your advices

[@patsymccown2766]

Wonderful!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you, Patsy!

[@eyachabbeh917]

wow i really loved the contrast between the warm side of figure ( lower part) and the cool greyish indigo backround / upper part of the figure being cool contrasting with a warm greyish backround

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you so much, Eya!

[@kukuhwin3457]

Nice shading..

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Kukuh!

[@tomaszrodak]

best wishes for Christmas and New Year

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much Tomasz! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@loisparsons2048]

Amazing what you can do in 15 minutes

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks a lot, Lois!

[@wendypan5394]

It is amazing! Enjoy to watch your video so much every time.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you very much, Wendy, for your support!

[@donnabrooks7783]

Please do more human paintings! They are my favorite and your interpretation is outstanding!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Donna! I will try to make more of them.

[@mariellemontaufier4895]

Superbe comme toujours. Mon seul regret est de ne pas voir de temps en temps votre photo référence... Merci beaucoup c'est un régal !

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Merci beaucoup, Marielle!

[@helenalagaxio6107]

Thanks.And I like very much your human paintings and portraits.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you so much, Helena! 😀

[@francoforleo4971]

Masterful! Happy Holidays 🙏🎨🙏🎨🙏

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Franco, and happy holidays!

[@adelinavitoria6074]

Parabéns, Michael! Você faz tudo parecer fácil, trabalho lindo! 👏👏👏

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Muito obrigado, Adelina! Boas festas!

[@pravinp2005]

lovely

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks, Pravin!

[@miramelo4005]

Coisa linda! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Obrigado, Mira!

[@mukundalvi9200]

Very nicely rendered Michel and most liked ur unfinshed dueltone strokes with texture.. Best wishes for next

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Hi Mukund, thanks so much, colleague! Will try to keep it up on a high level :)

[@APG2112]

I learn so much from your process. I like how your pulling shapes and textures from the dry brush effect at the end of some strokes. Very intuitive,ty🙏🏻.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Alan!

[@TeteSJ]

I love you figure sketching tutorials. Thank you for this christmats gift. Best wishes for 2021

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas and let 2021 be a better year than 2020 :)

[@haley-tl6sh]

Amazing 👏 How do you decide what to draw next? Still so beautiful 😍 I love your channel 💙

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Oh, you know, I just look at my reference photos and think - let's go with this one! It is a rather spontaneous process, Lizzie :) Thanks for your support!

[@sylviabilling3671]

Love this , your initial drawing is sooooo good !

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks so much, Sylvia!

[@silviacolombo684]

Gracias!!!!!!!

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Gracias Silvia!

[@jenvillalobos]

Love your work! Will it be possible to share the reference photo in your tutorials? It helps to see close up when painting

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Sorry, not possible for regular videos, just for the video courses on the website. For newer videos, I usually show the reference in the beginning of the video, so just take a screenshot and you will have it!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Beautiful as always. Thank you Michael and best wishes for the New Year.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks, Barbara! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@jumanaz3563]

Omg!! I can feel a creative vibes that surrounds every single area in this sketch. great lesson keep going 💙

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thank you so much, Jumana 😀 Glad you felt the vibes

[@gigibenea3529]

How do you know where and how much shadow to put..the amount of water and color???..again IM amazed about your work 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Hi Gigi, It has to be clear to me and everyone who sees the painting where the light is coming from. The shadows show the light, as well as creating volume and depth. So, the tone of shadow varies in function of how much light one can expect at this spot, and also whether it is a full shadow of a reflection. Thanks so much!

[@adyweiland7009]

Mr.Michael.Nothing to do with sketching.This is art at his best.Did you take that photo of the subject?I am in too watercolours for more than 15 years and you are my#1 .Tout simplement fantastique.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Hi Ady! Sketching does not relate so much to the quality of work as it relates to the short time in which it is being made :) Yes, it is my photo! Thank you so much for your support! It is heartwarming to get recognition from a colleague!

[@nicoleperron3315]

Nice! How do you do that in fifteen minutes!! That never ceases to amaze me! Merry Christmas to you and your family health and happiness always.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Hi Nicole, just a lot of practice and discipline to avoid trying to be perfect :) Perfectionism is an enemy of watercolor. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@ЕленаСергиенко-щ8с]

👍👏🏻👍

[@darnelleechols8556]

Thanks for the people sketch/painting tutorial. I love how you breathe so much life into these. I feel lacking in this area. Mine feel flat. Do you have any tips other than the ones given in this video? Shadows. Intriguing, and yet... You work more instinctually. I don't know that I have that certainty. I'm still finding my way.

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Thanks, Darnelle! If yours feel flat, I can tell you this: it is shadows and negative space that create volume and depth. The trick is both you and anyone who looks at your painting should clearly be able to see where the light is coming from! Happy holidays!

[@michaelterry3958]

At the beginning you “I don’t care about the details” but all your strokes were within the figure and those strokes really blended with the first layer of shadows. I think you care about the details from the beginning. Best regards :)

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Well, I meant it in the sense that the small details should be taken care of later, and now it is about strategically placing large spots of colors :) Thanks, Michael.

[@elizzez8240]

I'd love like to see your reference photo while you paint, if possible...

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Great suggestion, Elizze! I am working on implementing it!

[@nasiruddin-wn1tp]

What kind of paper do you use?

[@watercoloronlinemsolovyev]

Arches Rough 300 gsm, 22x15 in.