A Spontaneous Landscape - Following the Lead of Watercolour

A loose, spontaneous and playful way to paint with watercolour and create paintings that feel "alive" - watch me throw paint on paper and let it flow. This landscape/seascape was painted in a limited palette using four colours only.
**MATERIALS USED***
PAPER:
Baohong "The Master's Choice" Rough 300GSM 23 x 31cm (9 x 12 in)
BRUSHES:
Art Basics Oval Wash Size 8
NEEF Thomas W Schaller Mop Size 0
NEEF Goat Hake 30 mm
Princeton Select Script Liner Size 10/0
Princeton Neptune Round Size 4
Panart 1102 Round Size 0
...and a random bristle fan brush I used to drag the paint down to create the backlit rain.
WATERCOLOUR PAINTS:
Aussie Red Gold (Daniel Smith)
Carbazole Violet (Daniel Smith)
Burnt Umber (Daniel Smith)
Payne's Grey (Art Spectrum)
White Gouache (Art Spectrum)
OTHER MATERIALS:
spray bottle
tissues
pencil
eraser
***My website: anastasiamily.com/
***My Instagram: @AnastasiaMilyArt

[@rmuller366]

Optimal serenity, watching you paint Anastasia! There are so many things I learn just watching your process. Favorites learned today: THE MOON ❤❤❤. The sailboats too. Watercolor is so magical even when you have a more controlled approach like I do (honestly I’m trying to loosen up😂) it still performs like magic. Watercolor just can’t help itself. It’s the most satisfying medium ever. Thank you for all you do. Blessings to you this Christmas Day, and a Glorious New Year in 2024!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Watercolours truly are the most magical and mesmerising medium! At here is nothing else like painting in watercolour. Thank you for your kind words, and for watching my videos - I am so happy you find them useful on your creative journey ✨ Hope your Christmas has been lovely, and I am wishing you a creative and peaceful 2024 too!

[@raulalonso-aued5905]

Pure Zen!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@consueloyoung4484]

Absolutely stunning Anastasia!!!. The bold colors you used in such a dramatic way catch the eye and holds it there. The simplicity of your style is most alluring and thought dramatic, the scene is amazingly peaceful!!.❤🥰

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words about my art 😊

[@CarmenLopez-bd3ti]

Hola Anastasia. Me fascinan tus acuarelas. Soy gran admiradora tuya. Hace dos años, con la pandemia, empece a pintar y con tus videos aprendo mucho y tambien me inspiro. Muchas gracias por todo lo que muestras, te envio un abrazo desde Barcelona, España ❤️ creaciones me ayudan a inspirarme

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment, and I do apologize for the late reply. How wonderful you have found watercolours, and I am very glad that you find my videos useful on your journey - thank you for watching. Happy painting, and a very merry Christmas to you, from Australia!

[@siirinoad5639]

it is amazing to see how you “dance” across the paper creating the most beautiful, serene atmosphere ❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your lovely comment

[@jackiemclarnon37]

Amazing. I love how a tiny speck of white on the boat makes so much impact!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 Those tiny detail have so much power!

[@jaysea5873]

I love the rain clouds! Such a great atmosphere

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 That sky was so much fun to paint

[@robyncanning7441]

Another wonderful watercolour painting experience to watch! Can 't wait to try this one! Thanks again Anastasia!😊👏👏👏🌺

[@AnastasiaMily]

So glad you enjoyed it Robyn 😊 Thank you. Have fun painting!

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

🎉🎉 nice attempt.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you!

[@nathy017]

It's so relaxing to see you painting...so wonderful 🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍 thank you for your vidéos

[@AnastasiaMily]

So glad you like them 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@mjrtla]

Love your painting sessions! Really enjoyed your writing intro too!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Tami 😊 So glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@lanabaker4327]

Stunning! Magic in progress. Love the colors!

[@AnastasiaMily]

❤️❤️❤️

[@leahferrell3110]

Your paintings are just my favorites. So ethereal and transporting.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your lovely words about my art Leah 😊

[@ingridfreeman3126]

So beautiful! Every time ❤️

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Ingrid 😊

[@cindybtanner3974]

Thank you for sharing your process. So beautiful throughout.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words Cindy 😊 Glad you liked it

[@areesha22]

Just gorgeous! That Aussie red gold is stunning!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! I love Aussie Red Gold 🧡 Such a happy colour

[@michaelcody3829]

That is such a lovely painting Anastasia , I love the simplicity, but so effective thank you.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Michael! Simplicity is something that works so well in watercolour painting

[@lorrainemanning3809]

Beautiful as always 👏💕

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Lorraine!

[@gerryjohnson294]

I just love this. Thankyou so much for being SUCH an inspiration.

[@AnastasiaMily]

This is so very kind of you. Thank you for your words and for watching my videos 😊

[@leonidasspanos1938]

Wow!! Another wonderful piece of Art!! God bless your talent!!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 🙏🏻

[@jeanettecook1088]

I'm returning to watercolor after a 40 year hiatus... been studying and learning from KZbin. I'm struggling to find my style. I think it might not be the florals and other themes now so popular... I'm searching for something else. I love structure and sound draftsmanship, but the paint and I are still fighting. They are pointless little battles that leave me feeling empty. I like this approach and will try it. I love doing landscapes. Thank you for a nice video... new sub. 👏

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you being here and for sharing your journey with watercolour. I know what you mean by looking for something that feels like it is yours - I, too, spent a long time trying to figure out what it was I was connecting to the most after I returned to painting after a long break. It will come to you ✨Because you are not giving up on that quest ✨

[@juliehopkins5784]

Beautiful as always 😍

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Julie!

[@marjoriepark1198]

I think I have been to this place in my memory. Awesome! I will give my version a go soon. Thank you so much for the motivation.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Oh how wonderful 😊 Have fun! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment ✨

[@janevance1694]

Beautiful!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@tedpytlik8123]

Another beautiful painting. I watch at half speed to make sure I can read your comments as well as imagine your thought process through the progression of your work. Very inspiring and causing me to shift my focus away from replicating a picture to just painting and allowing the paint movement to help me develop a scene. Thanks again for the inspiring demo.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Ted. How wonderful that you are focusing on allowing the watercolours to do their thing and help you create - it truly is the best way (at least in my opinion!) to paint with watercolours

[@LemonCreationART]

This is truly. amazing! I wish I could see things that clearly! And paint that well! TFS

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! It does come with practice so anything is possible 😊

[@lindacadle4307]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much

[@sherrytitusthomasart677]

Sooooo beautiful! Bravo!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debbipeloquin9049]

I just found your site last night. I am in awe of how simple you make water coloring look. I have loved all (4-5) of the videos I have watched.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 I find that less is more with watercolour! So glad you are enjoying my videos 😊

[@cristianafornasaro2954]

🤩 wonderful colors!!!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much

[@48bird]

I love your painting , simple and beautiful💓💓

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@glorialacoma9735]

I feel I don t be able to do that. Six month ago I started with aquarelle, but only copy. But this way, its difficult, I think. So its beautiful and I ll try. Thanks for show us your way to paint. Thanks from Spain.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Watercolours can be challenging, I agree. The best way to create with them is to play with the paint and the water and see what happens. Have fun! Thank you for watching my videos 😊

[@svamberiv7999]

Your spontaneous aproach is the most beautiful Zen technique leave ever seen. Subscribed 💖

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words and for being here 😊

[@jonb8241]

Superb.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much

[@eleniphotos]

Fabulous!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@traciesawrey9084]

Another beauty ☺️ I would love to see a video of the colours in your pallet. Thanks for posting these videos I was never a landscape painter until I saw your process, now I have a whole new perspective. Thank you sooo much for this. Waving from Queensland 🐾

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Tracie 😊 My palette is a bit of a mess 😁 36 wells filled with colours arranged in a rather semi-random manner! I would typically use just a handful of colours in a single painting, and I list them in the description of each video. So glad to know you have found a new perspective in your creative process after watching my videos - thank you for sharing this, it means a lot Waving back at you from NSW 🙋‍♀️

[@dudunoronha2206]

Maravilhoso

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@swap70]

Love your water painting each one of them are so beautiful and thanks for teaching its a therapy for senior citizen like me Wish all can join

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much for such lovely feedback!

[@ljohnson7124]

Super fun to watch

[@AnastasiaMily]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-om7gj9lp9p]

Дуже гарно! Чарівно!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LuisAlvaradoR]

Super hermoso, y me genera una calma indescriptible....

[@AnastasiaMily]

So glad to know this painting brings calm ✨ Thank you for your kind words!

[@davidmolloy126]

E yo tambien. Desde un amigo en Inglaterra.

[@ninatverskikh8648]

Beautiful work Anastasia . I enjoyed watching it

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Nina 😊

[@TexasSageGardens]

Beautiful, Thank You

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you Debby, glad you enjoyed it

[@Ben-ev2pz]

c'est vraiment très élégant... merci!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words Ben 😊

[@joycegilley]

This is the first time i have seen you paint! What a lovely talent you have!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words Joyce

[@agnesbriat4292]

Lovely💓

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you 😊

[@user-jb5zj6pj4w]

Very nice

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you!

[@Winstonsmom]

Hi Anastasia… it just occurred to me that I have been watching and following along with multiple of your demos today without so much as liking them… so apologies. I just love them! Love your style and learning so much… and Rockwell paints are definitely on the list. Funny I’ve never heard of them til now, given that I’m Canadian! Cheers!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your lovely comment Rose! So glad that you are enjoying my videos AND that you are following along. Rockwell paints have some lovely colours 😊 Happy painting!

[@deepakchandratre31]

Amazing Wonderful Magical Dream like 🎉

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@lindasapiecha2515]

❤️

[@AnastasiaMily]

✨🙏🏻✨

[@marielbairigoyen3872]

Wow, it is impressive how you can do that beautiful painting with only few colors. I love your art, is very subtle. Do you have your paintings available in USA?

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words about my art! I do ship my paintings (unframed only) from Australia to the US. You can contact me via email if you are interested in a particular artwork, my email is [e-mail]

[@RaeGriffith-zd1oy]

A whole new way of painting for me to try! What size brush do you use most often?

[@AnastasiaMily]

Hope you have fun painting! Hard to say about the brush sizes as they are different across brands/types. I love large soft floppy mops. Sizes 2 and 4 would be my most used ones. I list my materials, including brushes, in the description of my videos, hope this helps 😊

[@manuels9747]

SUBSCRIBED AND DEVOTED.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for being here!!

[@MerrrryBeth]

I recently found your channel and have been devouring each video over and over again! ❤ I keep forgetting to hit like, but I will definitely go back and do that..,And I am subscribed now too. I love your style of painting. It’s so beautiful and restrained and…. I don’t even know all the adjectives to describe them…. They’re just gorgeous. Quick question though: what is the brush that you’re using in this video and a couple others, that you use with the white gouache to make the sun? Is that a filbert? Thanks again for your content❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for being here - glad you enjoy watching my videos! You can find the details of all the brushes I use in the description of each video. I used a round brush by Princeton for the sun in this painting 😊

[@MerrrryBeth]

Oh, thanks for narrowing that down. 😊The Princeton Neptune round size 4, ok … In the video, it looked like a firmer bristled Filbert… Every time I try to paint a naturally round moon or sun, in order to get it perfectly round, it keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger ha ha ha anyway, thanks again for everything. I really appreciate you.❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

@@MerrrryBeth I’ve done that many times! These days I use a small brush and go very slowly not to make the sun/moon very big. Still happens though 😊 Thank you!

[@osks]

Stunning! Q: Did you use oil for the sun?

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you! It was white gouache

[@UltraD52]

How does your paper stay so flat?

[@AnastasiaMily]

You mean its not buckling? I use 300gsm (140lbs) paper blocks, they are gummed along the sides so the paper doesn't buckle as much.

[@nanaf3303]

What is the white paint you are using? Thank you

[@AnastasiaMily]

It's white gouache, I often use it to create small details and highlights

[@lisecalestagne3563]

I love the way you do your wet on wet . Extaordinary

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@martinecremades1448]

Pourquoi on ne peut pas avoir les sous-titres en français ?

[@AnastasiaMily]

It is because I do not do voiceovers in my videos, sorry…

[@martinecremades1448]

@@AnastasiaMily ok merci

[@belindahall5220]

Beautiful!!!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@tanyaperrin8844]

Beautiful!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!