AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY Painting Demo James Maria, AWS

Master watercolor artist James Maria, AWS, demonstrates “Finding Beauty in Place Often Overlooked” at the annual AWS Watercolor Evening at the Salmagundi Club, NYC, April 10th, 2019.
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Produced & Directed by Tim Saternow
Cinematography & Editing by Jacob McCoy
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[@saraht4973]

Love the way you continue to tell us what is happening as you are still painting. Amazing skill. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Rockymtnbloom]

This tutorial was very helpful and loaded with info and tips as James details his thought processes as he paints. If you dont get the values, the perspective and the light right, there is no rescuing a painting! The detail regarding reflective light on the bricks and mortar is a great tip. James, it is amazing how articulate you are in the midst of painting intricate details! Thank you AWS!

[@jimmymaria1964]

Thanks Debrah! I've been working with some students for a few years and a handful of them expressed interest in just observing during a narrated version of my normal studio time over structured lessons, so this format worked out well for me on that count!

[@kathleenalbright3908]

Beautiful results from a scene that I would not have considered painting. This shows that with great skills you can just about paint anything.

[@ipsitadas6160]

Great video, can't wait for the next one.

[@gaylegullon3496]

Fantastic tutorial thanks for sharing you technique James. 👍🇨🇦

[@jimmymaria1964]

I was happy to have had the opportunity!

[@kathycrocker3953]

Wonderful technique, thank you for sharing it. Very informative.

[@jimmymaria1964]

My pleasure, Kathy!

[@JohnWolffPortraits]

Tim, this is a terriific video! Great sound and production values...obviously due to your experience! I am planning to link this video on the Essex WC page so others can get the benefit of the instruction....j

[@njmccormackgmail]

Useful information. Thank you.

[@mbfrezon]

I thought - oh, I have gold ochre and french ultramarine, but I got green! - Is this a particular brand you use? Very cool result!

[@jimmymaria1964]

Hey Mary Beth! Sorry for the delay-I have been using Windsor Newton Watercolors for a long time and they produce the type of granulation you see in the video, although I'm currently looking at making the switch to Daniel Smith, for general quality-I'm hoping that they fall out and produce those distinct colors similarly.

[@mbfrezon]

Thanks so much - I appreciate the response. You set me off experimenting with other granulating colors to see what the results are. Thanks!

[@maryf.1956]

Please! What brand of Golden ochre and French Ultra marine???

[@timsaternow]

Sorry for the delay. All paints are Winsor & Newton Prof Watercolors

[@METALOZON]

I like it. But, I dislike how so many watercolor paintings are way to bright. Its like people are afraid to go in and "finish" them. Even if the source materials have good contrast, many watercolor paintings look mild and bright.