Beginners Watercolour Seascape

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Hi Everyone! Tonight is a very simple watercolour seascape for beginners! It really is a very simple landscape with only a few colours and not too many hard techniques! You don't need to use the same colours or paint the same scene! Hope you enjoy this lovely simple watercolour! There is a bit of wet in wet painting in this but that is the best thing to become comfortable with in watercolour as it paints the painting for you with very little effort!
Happy Painting!
Paper:
Half a Sheet of Rives BFK etching paper 280gsm, white, 100% cotton paper, 38cm x 56cm
Paints:
Mix of Cobalt Blue and Light Red with a small amount of Paynes Grey for the sky
Mix of Cobalt Blue and Light Red then mixed with Winsor Yellow for the Sea
Then the dark mix by adding some Burnt Umber
Brushes:
2 Inch Hake Brush
1 Inch Hake Brush
Fan Brush (hacked up with a pair of scissors)
Some round sables just to add colour to some of the mixes
Series 7 Round Sable Size 0 for signing the painting
Other:
MDF Board
3M Magic Tape to attach the paper to the board
3M Magic Tape for the horizon then used the hair dryer to remove it
Tissues
Hair Dryer
0:00 Beginning
1:35 Painting the Sky
5:07 Painting the Sea
6:04 Using the Spray Bottle
#watercolour
#seascape
#beginnerswatercolour
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Paints
Winsor and Newton Artist Quality Tubes:
Cobalt Blue amazon: geni.us/WinsorNewtonCobaltBlue
Yellow Ochre amazon: geni.us/YellowOchreTube
Light Red amazon: geni.us/LightRedTube
Winsor and Newton Cotman Tubes (student quality):
Cobalt Blue amazon: geni.us/cotmancobaltblue
Light Red amazon: geni.us/cotmanlightred
Yellow Ochre amazon: geni.us/cotmanyellowochre
Tape
3M Scotch Magic Tape amazon: geni.us/ScotchMagicTape19mm
3M Scotch Removable Tape amazon: geni.us/ScotchRemovableTape
Brushes
Round Sable - Size 12 round kolinsky sable from amazon: geni.us/SAAKolinskySable
Imitation sable - amazon: geni.us/EscodaRoundSable
Holbein Hake Brushes: geni.us/HolbeinHakeBrushes
Equivalent Hake Brushe 2” amazon: geni.us/WinsorNewtonHake
Nylon Flat Brush amazon: geni.us/NylonFlatBrush
Travel Brush set with covers amazon: geni.us/travelbrushset
Mixing Brushes and other effect brushes amazon: geni.us/HogBristleBrushes
If you just want two hogs bristle brushes then the best thing to do is to head to your local art supplies store and buy them there.
Watercolour Paper
Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed pad amazon: geni.us/ArchesPad
Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed block which is glued on the outside so you don’t have to stick it down on a board amazon: geni.us/ArchesWatercolourPaper
Rives BFK etching paper. Probably best to source this from your local store so you can look after the paper and not have it posted unless you are buying a large amount of paper and it will be looked after. There is nothing worse than getting hundreds of sheets all with a indent in them. Having said that you can actually source this paper from amazon:
geni.us/RivesBFK
Some people have been extremely happy with the state of the paper when it arrived (and some not!)
I love this paper it is soft and lights are lifted easily from it.
Equipment Used to Film Each Episode
Camera - Canon 6d mark II with 24-105 lens amazon: geni.us/Canon6dMarkII
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Rode Video Mic Pro amazon: geni.us/RodeVidMicPro
I also use: Rode Wireless Go Mic: geni.us/rodewirelessmic
Aputure LED Lights from amazon: geni.us/apurtureH198light
Aputure LED Lights with stand from amazon: geni.us/aputureledlight
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[@user-ll3xg9wk6w]

Thanks for the good teaching. It's a pleasure to train with you.

[@judithhombsch1535]

I love it simple but effective

[@ZigZagArtStudio]

Love your 'no rules', laid back approach to watercolour 😊 something to aspire to...

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Lena! I enjoy it that way! 👍👍

[@travelfox4820]

I like the way you use the white board to mix pic was good and simple found u today thank you

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Travel Fox! Yes the white desk top is a great thing to be able to mix paint on any part of the surface! I quite often make quite a mess so It's good for me!

[@labtrainer09]

Stunningly quick and simple, yet you perfectly captured the colors and textures of a cloudy, windy seashore. Watching you work is truly a revelation. Thank you.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Chris! Yes simple in watercolour is often letting the medium itself express its true nature! I’m really pleased you liked it! 👍🙏

[@Keith-R-Taylor]

Blimey mate. Just magic 👏👏👏

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks KT! 🙏

[@louisscenti3813]

Amazing Scott. Stylized and evocative with such minimal brush work - the fan brush for the sand in the foreground! And to resist doing more - brilliant!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Louis! Thanks! Sometimes a painting just paints itself quickly and easily and other times it feels like harder work! It's all good fun though! Yes was hard to stop but I think it was the right thing to do at the time and will see if I change my mind at some stage down the track!

[@LisaLisa-fq4th]

Love the movement in the sky & the water. You captured the feeling very well. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Lisa Lisa, glad you enjoyed it!

[@eleniphotos]

Always love to watch you paint......even better if it's a seascape!

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Helene! And yes I was joking when I said I thought I would do something different....a seascape! lol It's what I paint constantly!

[@markdonovan1540]

A gorgeous watercolour seascape, I'll have a go at this and see how it turns out.

[@ScottSwinson]

Have fun Mark! Glad you liked it!

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Stunning

[@-Chunk]

Just brilliant. I do not know how you do it. I tried it a few times and mine always looks like a childs painting 😂

[@TheGypsygirl809]

You paint loose not stiff like other artist I love your style. Looking forward to painting loose & enjoying myself.

[@rebekkabirgirsdottir2137]

Loving this....funny I do the same and cut the paper in half and this is also my favourite size 😄

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Rebekka! It has nice proportions and is a great size that allows for freedom of brush work but not so large it restricts experimentation!

[@karolfrench5816]

As Always. So inspiring and informative. THANKYOU. What a gift

[@ScottSwinson]

You are so welcome! Happy painting!

[@barbaratibbets8643]

Love that sky Scott!

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Barbara! It is lovely how a few strokes can look so good sometimes! It just painted itself!

[@soniastewart4379]

Lovely Scott a beautiful painting.

[@jadedenthusiasms]

Just gorgeous!! You make it look so easy :) Thanks for sharing it!! I'd love to see this...but then bring one to this stage and do what you'd thought of doing to change it up a bit...only because I'm curious what you're thinking :) Thanks again!!!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Jaded Enthusiasms! I know it would be good to have both and then compare next to each other!

[@jadedenthusiasms]

@@ScottSwinson yea I'd love that!!! Just to see what changes you'd make, what details you'd add, color changes, etc....it would be really interesting to see the difference :) but, I know you're crazy busy too, so, not trying to pressure 😊 was just a thought :) Thanks so much for all you do!! I know that amy time I'm in too much pain to draw or paint, which is now more often then not, that I can always go to you're channel and see such beautiful things being made that inspire me and keep my head in that beautiful happy place! So, I truly appreciate all your efforts!! :)

[@esmed779]

“Chuck that on the horizon” cracked me up. 🤣

[@marilynoloughlin9228]

Love this. Thank you xx

[@ScottSwinson]

No worries Marilyn! 🙏

[@LadyJP6969]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing Sir!!!

[@britthartart]

I love it! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to try this!

[@ScottSwinson]

Glad you like it Britt! Have fun! 👍👍

[@darina947]

Simple and beautiful .

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Darina! 🙏

[@areesha22]

It’s really lovely 😊

[@ScottSwinson]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathydale104]

A pleasure to watch, as always. Thank you Scott. It never ceases to amaze me how you are able to just eye your straight horizon line with the tape!!! Unless I measure it out, it is ALWAYS crooked. 😊

[@ScottSwinson]

That's funny! I didn't know that was a skill! But maybe it is! Thanks! 🙏

[@robertaustin6538]

Excellent result

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Robert! 🙏

[@bennywest5981]

Very nice

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Benny! 🙏

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you

[@AmericanPatriot447]

Love this one thanks!!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Monte! No worries! Simple but lovely! I love how you can capture the sea and mood in a simple way!

[@suel4269]

Wow ! I had to watch 4 times. I would glance away for a second and suddenly there’s a beach! Gorgeous

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Sue! A good one to try! 👍👍

[@malaki35000]

I love it ❤️ You made me smile again thank you for that 😉

[@ScottSwinson]

Always my pleasure So Sorka! 👍

[@owens711]

It looks like two different paintings, brilliant buddy

[@vickylaw659]

amazing 👍

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Beautiful

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Kelly!

[@kristinamullen4066]

I love it.I learned a lot from watching your process.I dislike most of my attempts at a seascape, but I keep trying.I have no technique, it seems.I never thought watercolor could be so difficult to get right!

[@claudiehourcau6191]

Hi Scott. Magnifique👍😘. Vous êtes mon peintre préféré😍💕. Belles couleurs🎨

[@jaynedough130]

mienne aussi!

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Claudie! I'm really glad you enjoy my videos!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Jayne! I had to look up the translation of this as I thought you were saying and an Aussie! but you were saying "mine too" lol! Thanks! Thanks for watching! Cheers Scott

[@rentedtux1883]

Great one Scott

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Matt! Simple but lovely! 👍👍

[@unicornster]

Hello from UK. I'm a beginner.

[@LavishHim]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😊🎨

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Danielle! 🙏

[@JHM30fan]

Again, love love LOVE your work and your painting style. Thank you for generously sharing your talent and incredible skills. I really enjoy your channel. I’m just starting TRYING to learn this medium and your videos are so helpful. It’s daunting and frustrating at times (most of the time for me still, ha!), but it’s fun when something actually comes together. Quick question, what is the material of your white work surface/desktop that you are using as a mixing pallet/surface? That’s a brilliant way to work! And when you make your bowls of pigment, do you have a video tutorial on how you go about making prepping those? I’ve never worked with watercolor this way and I’d love to give it a go. I just have no idea how to mix up large quantities in bowls like this (regarding paint:water ratios, etc) to be able to use it the way you do with the hake brushes like you do in your videos and for your work. Thanks much! Blessings from Texas.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi JHM! The work surface is Aligloss composite panel from bunnings here in Australia. Not sure if you can get that where you live. There will be a video on mixing paints. I’ll have a look through the many videos. See if you can do a search of Scott swinson mixing paint on KZbin and see what comes up. 👍👍

[@reneesaul3855]

Lovely. As a beginner what selection of paint colors? Tube paint or hard in box ? Thanks

[@harmonygraceart1796]

So simple and beautiful! Thanks so much!!! Gonna go try this one now. 🙂 Quick question though.. did you use regular old scotch tape or was that a low-tack art tape?

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Harmony! It was the regular 3M magic tape in the green box! 👍👍 glad you liked it! 👍👍

[@101curlywurly]

what are the brushes used please?

[@gillberryman7154]

Hi Scott! Could you tell us bit more about how you lay out your colours? I notice that you always have little bowls of pure pigments to hand (consistency?), which you dip in to to mix on board. Is the board 3mm thick aluminium compound? We don’t have buntings here in the U.K. Thanks Scott - and I learn such a lot from your videos!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Gill! Yes the colours I use a mostly bowls of pure pigment that I mix up to a thickened cream consistency while painting and then allow them to dry out between painting sessions. I never cover them with cling film (gladwrap in oz) as it makes them start to smell. I just RE wet them before I start painting if possible 1-2 hours before. I use an aluminium composite white panel 3mm on the desk but before that I used white laminate surface you might have in a kitchen. That was good too! 👍👍

[@maggiemae6867]

Hey Scott!! Love your videos and art. Such an inspiration. I had one question, what material are you using that sits on top of your table? Is it just plastic paper or a silicone like pad? I'm looking for something just like that because I need the space for mixing as you do in your videos. I just want to make sure I get the right stuff. Thanks!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Maggie! It’s Aligloss composite panel from bunnings. Hope you can get it where you are! 👍👍

[@ScottSwinson]

www.bunnings.com.au/3mm-composite-panel-white-black-aluminium_p0390204

[@maggiemae6867]

@@ScottSwinson THANK YOU so much! 🙏

[@ducatitastic]

That is simply beautiful Scott, I love it. Am I the only one that can see a fish's head looking out of the paint that's on the table to the left of your board?

[@ScottSwinson]

I'll have to have a look Michael! Thanks! Really glad you like it!

[@socratesthecabdriver]

😃 I'd take a small wager mister Scott does indeed take it further 😄 a bit darks in between the light blue and if I had the hand to, I'd leave the white of the paper between the 2 make them look like plush easy to traverse waters even though the weather is near gloomy 😄🤣🤣🤣🤣 mister swinson I got the same thing about the water if the waters ain't calm or I can't count how the surf rolls in I stay the flippers out of it, unless I got them on 🤣

[@ScottSwinson]

We will haver to see......part of me wants to turn it into a really moody, dark seascape!

[@Pattymelt415]

Hi. How do you choose your colors. It’s very confusing. Opaque, staining, transparent, graining. Blooming. It’s crazy out here for beginners! Please help!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Lola's Mum! I know this might sound funny but I don't really think about any of that very much. I have used the same 10 or so colours for decades and know them quite well. You get to know those qualities a bit by just painting with the paints. I think keep your colours to a minimum and that will help you heaps!

[@renaultel]

J’aime beaucoup vôtre travail, un seul regret… ne rien comprendre à ce que vous dites ( je ne parle pas anglais). Ce serait super si les couleurs utilisées étaient inscrites sur la vidéo…

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Elisabeth! Glad you like the videos. The colours I use are always in the description so check that out! Hope that helps! Cheers Scott

[@socratesthecabdriver]

😃🙏🌊🔱🌪🌪🌪

[@ScottSwinson]

👍👍👍👍🙏😀

[@bubbletip9836]

Yes sir, you are the messiest painter ever seen😂😂😂

[@ScottSwinson]

I know! lol

[@ameperdue6953]

5 or 6 tiny birds in the distance would top off your seascape.