Andy Evansen - Master Watercolor Artist Interview

I had the pleasure to be in Andy Evansen's workshop this February in California.
While I was there, I did a quick interview with him. Andy is one of my favorite watercolor artists. His works are luminescence, simple, and powerful.
In this interview, we are going to discuss some of the common problems students have, Andy's artistic experience, and some other fun questions!
Apology for the background noise, you can turn on the subtitle.
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evansenartstudio.com/
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[@WedlerFineArt]

Eric, you have a calming aura about you in all your video presentations and in your interview style -- as smooth as silk. I can see here that Andy Evansen was relaxed and comfortable in conversation with you. Thank you for bringing art and artists to us, building a wonderful community of like-minded people.

[@ajoydas-Watch-It]

My Favorite Visual Movie has to be Barry Lyndon from Stanley Kubrick, the frames look like 15th century oil paintings and that's what he strived for when shooting it. The story is great too. Ironically looking at some of Andy's work the landscapes especially, they could've been straight from it. The Movie is a compositional Masterpiece. Worth the time if someone hasn't seen it and is into fine art. Thx for the interview to the both of you. Cheers and happy splashing.

[@barbaralee915]

Love this conversation! What a combination! Rear Window!! One of my favorite movies! Interesting that you would pull that one into this generation!! Im 72, but my daughters are 31 & 28. They love that movie too! Love listening to you two and watching you paint! & you both teach well! Thank you for all you do. You are having a great impact! (& Eric, I heard you be down because sometimes you do a bad painting. Hey! None of that! If you were perfect, we couldnt relate to you at all. & a big part is teaching. We dont want to be intimidated!!)

[@esthers5876]

I love Andy's work. You seem very comfortable with each other, just two guys chatting about art and teaching. Thanks for doing this! :-)

[@baldmi3603]

I took one of Andy's workshops 3 years ago. He is a fantastic down to earth teacher. I highly recommend learning from this master watercolor artist.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Yes! He is amazing :)

[@tnpmd]

Eric...thats the first time I've seen you smile. Awesome.

[@chels2145]

What a honor to have an interview with Andy! I like the questions you asked him and even though a lot I've heard, it's so good to keep hearing the same thing. Thank you for sharing 😁Ha, I always play music while I paint too! Helps me loosen up. The end question were fun.

[@StClair008]

That was a delightful interview! Just a nice conversation!

[@helenschaefer1167]

Eric, thank you so much for sharing your interview video with us. It is so great seeing two top artists sitting casually and, "talking art" through questions and answers. Yes, drawing is so important, I'm so happy that you and Andy pointed that out. How can you paint well without knowing how to draw? Students should learn to draw first. Thanks again for this experience.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Andy is top artist, I am still working on it ☺️ thank you so much. Really glad you enjoy it!

[@friedricengravy6646]

Keep a piece of scrap paper (not cheap, use what u do ur paintings on) next to ur mixing area & test the color &/or water consistency (viscosity) on that before ur painting. Keep mixing (color or adding water) till its right on the scrap. I hope this helps. Happy painting! 🎨

[@judyh3017]

Excellent interview, Eric. Good balance of questions.

[@bardotte5757]

Andy, you are most welcome to our beautiful Country, England. I am from Yorkshire where you will love our vast green and hilly lands & the Lake Districts, as well as Devon & Cornwall two fabulous landscapes perfect for painting . There are so many beautiful area’s of different styles. I have visited them all and love them all 😊 & now live on a tiny UK island with beach scenes, docklands, towns & surrounded by beautiful green landscapes. All the great artists came to England, so come over you are spoilt for choice. Thank you for a great interview. Happy Painting 🎨

[@Drumaier]

Well done Eric, Andy is such a master, he reminds me the playing style of Federer, they do what they do, at a high level, and seems to be effortless. Thank you for the interview👍

[@virginiarinkel7544]

Thank you for this interview. Very interesting, and helpful.

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Eric I can see why Andy is a favorite of yours. His work is amazing, but I think you are right up there with him. It’s very similar. Thanks for this, you did a great job on it..

[@Cafewatercolor]

That's a very high compliment, thank you so much Barbra 😊 I learn from the best. Joseph Zbukvic was my first workshop, and Andy being my second. I learned so much from them both in person!

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Well if that’s true Eric then I would love to learn from you. I live way across the country, but I’m learning from your tutorials. Thank you again.

[@barbaragemin5117]

That was really interesting, and the questions were very well chosen, many of which were popping up in my mind. Thanks Eric.

[@syc90001]

Great interview, Eric! You covered a lot of areas especially Andy's personal background and interests! Well done!

[@kalaysia77]

That was great😃two artists sharing. Thank you.

[@frenchgrama]

Thanks Eric, I loooooove Andy's work and it was great to hear this interview...

[@Cafewatercolor]

Magdalena French you welcome 🤗 he is such a great, down to earth guy!

[@lrdaly1101]

TURN OFF BACKGROUND SOUNDS, interview was 👍

[@asamandhiry8648]

Well done Eric this is very interest interview with that question about knowing drawing first, it really true I have experience this in my few drawing and painting. I love Joseph Zbukvic and I came to know Andy through you and he is great artist. Thank you for sharing this interview

[@sketch3460]

Thanks for sharing. Great interview.

[@theodellava]

Ww amazing. My favorite watercolor artist.😍😍

[@boubella11]

Lovely warm conversation. I was content listening and just soaking up the info and good vibes. You guys compliment each other so well. Thanks for the intro, Eric......Now back to making more art! :)

[@SuperMorula]

Great interview. Tell Andy to come to Ireland!

[@dannychen1064]

such a great interview! Those questions are spot on and interesting! And as a beginner I really did want to know how to have a nice juicy wash and what subject to choose lol ! Thanks!

[@artisticallyofficial]

Great interview Eric.

[@maliequizhu6614]

Nice interview, Eric 👍👍👍

[@tlabuscagne]

Great interview. I'm looking forward to attending Andy's workshop in Scotland in June!

[@Cafewatercolor]

Have fun! Say hi to him for me ☺️

[@janen668]

Thank you, that was very interesting! I live in England, and I hope he is going to come and do a workshop in Cumbria (Lake District) sometime....:) When all this Covid stuff is over.....

[@riikkaliinaturkki]

.. So true with the calendar photos 😔

[@gillinacook1477]

Yes, when is he coming to England? Or has he been and gone? England is and has been my home all my life.

[@chayita7]

Really nice interview. What did you mean by "framing" and composing a scene? I didn't notice that phrase/technique in Andy's KZbin videos or in the DVD I purchased some time ago. Do you mean viewfinder kind-of composing with a VF or perhaps with your hands? I would really like to know. Thank you.

[@JiancongXie]

Sketch is the most imporant prerequisite lesson should be taken first.

[@drawwithaftab4098]

First time watched you laughing ! 😊

[@Cafewatercolor]

Draw with Aftab I do laugh, it’s just a bit weird when I’m alone talking to camera and laugh 😛 that seems forced

[@drawwithaftab4098]

@@Cafewatercolor Yes I can relate this. I don't do face cam but I record my voice and automatically I become so serious at the time of recording !! ☺

[@fannywong2340]

老師請問您有什麼訣竅可以讓觀察到的景物轉化成一幅耐看的作品嗎？我平時臨摹大師的畫作感覺還可以，但自己看風景圖/寫生畫出來卻很沒有美感…請問您是怎麼調整、轉化看到的風景，令色彩可能更和諧，更有氣氛嗎…

[@Cafewatercolor]

多少還是要靠經驗。你可以從和大師類似的主題著手，看他們是怎麼處理的，然後嘗試用一樣的手法處理自己看到的主題

[@mattarmstrong2318]

Hi Andy, let us know if your doin any workshops in England around the Cotswolds, I’d be really interested. I’ve painted and live only a few miles from those paints you put up. If you need any help sorting any venues or local art groups I can help . Matt

[@Cafewatercolor]

This is my channel so Andy likely won't see the message. But you can check out his workshop information here: evansenartstudio.com/workshops He has a workshop in Dedham Hall, England this summer. =)

[@danthomas6587]

Eric you should be careful who you title "master artist"...It's flattering for sure but Andy himself would acknowledge he's not as proficient as Chien Chung Wei. Or Alvarro. Or Joseph. Chung Wei can fill an auditorium with hundreds of people. He's at the top of his game. Andy is a fantastic painter but has room to improve. I frankly don't even like the term. It says nothing. It holds no value. Every W/C painter with a channel on KZbin has been called "master" in the comments. Can we just dispense with all the flattery?

[@Cafewatercolor]

Dan Thomas everyone has different master in mind. 🙂 To me Andy is a master for his own right. Even Joseph has complimented on his work time and time again. I personally like Andy’s way more than Alvaro. That’s why I went to his workshop and not Alvaro’s when he came to Seattle. I don’t really think how many fans and people gather in the auditorium is the way to deterrent whether an artist is a master or not, Andy might be a younger and less “established” artist, but to me, he’s a master and that’s why I want to learn from him. That’s where I come from 🙂

[@danthomas6587]

@@Cafewatercolor I'm sorry Eric but by your definition then anyone can have the title. Its not subjective. Its a standard usually made by the many not the one. Take care. Unsubbed.