An Introduction to Marine Painting in Watercolour | Part 1

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[@aesea57804]

I appreciate that you explain why you, for example, connect the first boat and its shadow. You are teaching me to think as I paint, to remember the process. Your thoughts at the end about not starting with the sky this time, your mentioning the colors as you mix them and what each brings to the painting, it is all so helpful. Not many instructors are teaching us how to think and feel our way along. Thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for taking the trouble to write so generously. Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@bluesandpiper864]

I always look forward to your videos, they are really motivating. I have been painting in watercolours on and off for many years and I am still learning what is a very challenging medium for me. Your paintings make me feel inspired. Thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks - glad the videos are helpful. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@kennelexplicit]

So happy for another video from you! 👍🙏😍

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your support. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@josephconrad9725]

Thank you for sharing your work and process Andrew, it’s always a pleasure to follow along, and a wonderful motivation! I look forward to the next part already!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch. Glad you like the videos. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Pajeot1]

Wow! This is a very beautiful painting by a master watercolor artist. I'm struggling to learn watercolor and your videos give me hope and wonderful instruction. I am very grateful for your hard work to bring us these videos. Looking forward to the next one 😊

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your kind remarks and support. I’m glad the videos are helpful. Watercolour is a struggle for us all. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@shahrzadafshinpour5847]

Thank you. Thank you. You are very generous and kind to have have these lessons for us. I’m learning a lot. You are amazing.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Oh, that’s very kind, thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jandaniel9133]

Thank you Andrew. You are my favorite artist. Always look forward to your beautiful painting and second to none teaching. You demystify watercolour painting. I liked your comment about water in the brush, really helpful.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your kind comments. They are much appreciated. I’m glad the videos are proving helpful. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jamesfaulkner5647]

Thank you very much, Andrew, for another incredibly helpful and motivating video. Very best wishes to all concerned, James Faulkner

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@andyt4198]

Many thanks Andrew. Another master class

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you liked the video. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Logit4]

Thank you very much for your excellent advice! You made me realize how important it is to connect shapes!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad it was helpful. Yes very important to paint shapes and not things. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@ladym6738]

Another excellent vid. Love your style, approach. So effective. Blessings.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you.

[@marieastutz1098]

Andrew, thanks so much for this inspiring video! Love your teaching style 😊.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your encouragement. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@peterudden7969]

Really enjoying your latest lesson andrew thanks so much for posting it

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks - glad you like the latest video.

[@zviadimeqvabishvili2155]

Thank you Andrew! super work!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you liked it. Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@auraservent7282]

Very beautiful and interesting!! Waiting for the 2on part . Thank you Mr Pitt 😊

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Very nice of you, thanks for your support. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@robynblake4841]

A very good tutorial, thank you!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for getting in touch. More videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dschmid8845]

Hi Andrew. I really enjoy watching your boat scenes. I just completed a tall ship scene a week ago for a friend, as a present for his 60th birthday. The fun part was painting the many billowing sails and the rigging. I only used the pure colour approach, and I think I succeeded.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Oh good, simple and direct is always best. Thanks for your support.

[@saraht4973]

Love your painting. And your videos. Wonderful Most grateful

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much for your support. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Hermosos tus trabajos con acuarela eres excelente maestro....🇲🇽🇲🇽....

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you

[@tinyfacemcgee9211]

I love your book! I read it when I need help and am struggling!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you, I’m glad my book has proved helpful. Good luck with your painting.

[@softlanding138]

You do a great job painting and talking at the same time. With me its one or the other. I love your painting technique.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your interest and encouragement.

[@lorraineclark7455]

Wonderful fresh color. Great demo!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you like it. Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@franciscomonto6447]

Magnifico Maestro

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@tprcanham]

Can't wait for the next part thankyou, a lovely painting Was that a Ted wesson painting I spotted on the wall underneath the shelf?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Well spotted. Yes, it’s an old print from a calendar of a Ted Wesson watercolour of my home town, Maldon.

[@tprcanham]

I'd not heard of him until I heard you mention him in your dvd (I was new to painting and your dvd was a godsend it exlained so much, it was invaluable) he quickly became one of my favourites and I now own 3 books on him including "my corner of the field' an amazing artist like yourself.

[@davelester1985]

excellent part I, I cannot wait for part 2. nice job. How do people buy your paintings, I do not see any for sale on your website?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your support. If you click on the Exhibitions page of my website there is a list of galleries that show my work, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dogwhiskers8]

I learn so much from you. Thanks very much. Do you paint wet on dry?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. I very rarely wet my paper. This demo was painted entirely wet on dry. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@MrMjp58]

I like your method of creating a painting, from a brief drawing. Working from photographs, increasingly seems like a bit of a cul de sac, for me anyway. Painting on location is a nice idea, but only for the hardy and determined.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad it was helpful. For inexperienced painters using photographs the main danger is they end up with a painting OF a photo instead of a place.

[@isabellecornfoot7201]

Hello Andrew do you have a reference photograph you worked from to create this painting? Or could you suggest a good place to look to get reference images? I know it’s ideal to work from your own images but sometimes this doesn’t work out!Thank you kindly, Isabelle.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

This watercolour was painted from the sketch. I am familiar with the scene and have painted similar views en plein air. I thoroughly recommend using your own photos or better still, a sketch from your photo. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@saraht4973]

Where can we purchase saunders 200lb rough?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Saunders Waterford 200 lb Rough paper shouldn’t be difficult to find. It is readily available in the UK and, as far as I know, in the US. Most good art stores stock the paper, either in sheets or in pads.