Bluebell Wood

Demonstration of a watercolour painting of a bluebell wood made for the Search Press Virtual Spring Festival, May 2021

[@imp822]

What a wonderful teacher you are! You explain how and why so well. I learned so much from just this one demo. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@dnnblck]

I rarely watch a watercolor video of this length, but I couldn't turn this one off. You made it thoroughly informative and entertaining. I felt like I was constantly learning the entire time. Beautiful painting. Thank you!

[@angela993]

Love this. Always wanted to paint bluebells in woodland you have given me ideas to do my own. Thank you

[@robertweinblatt2018]

The results are magical and the process was stellar❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🥇

[@jbasproductionseditorial1287]

From the depth of the Sonora Desert (Arizona) how refreshing, how green and blue! All through the demo, I held my breath, the tree on the left is too fuzzy, too soft... then with seconds to spare walla! Sunlight, and the fuzzy tree has form. Thank you. Excellent demo!

[@sharonsunshine2532]

This is gorgeous. I enjoyed watching you create magic with your brush.

[@shitalkanitkar5995]

Absolutely wonderful! Wish you would put up these generous lessons more often. Love from india

[@WoodenBell504]

I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for these videos and all you do. After becoming disabled last year at only 41 yrs old I started taking my painting serious and it has saved my life. Your teaching has cleared up so many mistakes I had been making. Much respect and you have a big fan here for life. Thanks again.

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad my little videos are helping

[@anamarie8]

It's a very nice painting.I followed along and painted it.Thank you for sharing.

[@joannemchale9036]

I've watched many watercolour tutorials over the past year, many very good but I thought yours was brilliant. Really enjoyed your painting and teaching style. Thank you!

[@dv9476]

This video is a gem. I saw it back to back. Thank you for posting this on KZbin

[@dssaura]

Graham, I really appreciate your tutorial and especially your wonderful comments. You are interesting to hear for your explanations and demonstrate beautiful techniques and color ideas for your paintings. I thank you for this great lesson. Don Sylvester Houston, Texas

[@lindawilson7421]

You have an amazing talent. Thank u for your detailed instruction. So helpful. Enjoyed your tutorial!

[@clivemorgan8067]

Hi Grahame, thank you for this lovely demonstration, I have been struggling to get going with the 3 layer wash system, but at last success, your words "if there is no bead your paint is not wet enough" has done it for me. Kind regards Clive

[@PaintingWatercolour]

That bead is so important Clive and painting wetter can make such a difference to a painting. Glad to have been of help.

[@arleenszeliga8324]

I came across you by accident painting this lovely picture and I absolutely love how you instructed everything so clearly along the way. I learned so much. I’ve always wanted to paint in your style but never seem to be able to do it. Fabulous picture. Thank you so much. I hope you have more paintings along this line. Can’t wait to see them.

[@carolmckinlay6625]

Good lesson, thank you for all of the commentary and tips. Very helpful and inspirational.

[@berylrose3213]

Brilliant, it feels like another level of watercolour painting for me. Soo enjoyed it. Thank you

[@vee35233]

This is so stunning - I was mesmerized! Thank you for this incredible demonstration.

[@celsom5692]

Grahame your painting is wonderful, congratulations .👏👏👏👏👏

[@birdsiview6845]

IT’S REALLY LOVELY HOW THE WHOLE PAINTING STARTS TO HAVE THAT SOFT GOLDEN GREEN GLOW TO IT, AND IT REALLY BECOMES APPARENT AFTER THE DARKER TONES ARE ADDED. There are a couple MASTERFUL water colorists on YT and you’re on that list! Thanks for sharing!

[@kbaroland]

That tutorial was / is fantastic. I’d go as far to say it is the most informative video I’ve ever watched on watercolour painting. I love the clear colour references and the ability to see you mix them and to know your thoughts when choosing the colours and when and where to put them. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Thank you Gz. I'm planning some more KZbin videos this year, the first hopefully within the next couple of weeks.

[@masja1790]

This is so stunning. And I learned so so much. You are incredibly good at explaining what you do. I really struggle with the "trying to make it look good too early" part. But it is so hard 😂 and I often muddy it up 😫 Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@catherinesteinman5627]

Stunning Grahame Beautiful scene and I've learned a lot about softening and not doing the scene too quickly as you mentioned Ive always loved bluebells and in Scotland [ highlands] Now the y are all over the woods Thanks for your hard work and inspiration!

[@PaintingWatercolour]

I do love the Scottish Highlands Catherine. Plenty of inspiration there!

[@catherinesteinman5627]

yes Grahame and a Mountain Heather scene would be grand sometime in the future

[@anartistpatty8912]

Very beautiful painting. I love your style of painting. Thank you so much.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thanks very much for this Grahame. Always enjoy and learn a lot from your tutorials.

[@donna5659]

I really enjoyed your tutorials! Please keeping them coming! I’m patiently waiting for your next one!! ❤️

[@lucybrady5592]

I love, love the bluebell demo! I love Ireland and probably have some roots there (as you can guess by my Brady surname). Wish I were there and watching your wonderful, extremely helpful demos in person. Carry on your marvelous work!

[@irmareitz701]

Wow! What a great tutorial! I have learned so much and love the way you explain what you’re doing and why! Thank you. Please, please keep doing videos.

[@pauline3379]

Oh wow! What a brilliant video, I couldn't stop watching 😁 Love the finished painting, and the tips are great . Just stumbled across your channel and subscribed. Only started painting earlier this year. Now I will look for more of your tutorials, thank you 😊

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Thank you Pauline. Have a look at my website too www.grahamebooth.com - you should find some more interesting stuff there.

[@pauline3379]

@@PaintingWatercolour Thank you Grahame, I will do that 😁

[@peggymann925]

That was so amazingly beautiful! Very talented, and I love your accent. Thank you for this lesson, makes me think I could do this.

[@alisawillowby]

I really enjoyed painting along with your tutorial. It was fantastic. So helpful and inspiring. Thank you!

[@jilld8787]

Absolutely lovely! Your guidance is delightful! Many thanks 😎🎉🥰

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Just found you Graham. A delightful painting and so helpful . Thank you 😍🤗🍒

[@mikeorrey9025]

Loved your video as usual Graham. I think your greatest attribute as a 'teacher' is sharing your vulnerability as the painting develops from am idea in your mind, to a statement on the paper. You don't know exactly what is going to emerge but with experience and confidence you do achieve your objective and this gives the viewers hope that they too are just as vulnerable to this testing medium as you are.....but with practice it can be done! thank you from Cape Town.

[@PaintingWatercolour]

That is a very kind comment Mike. Half the fun is not knowing exactly what is going to happen!!

[@Dutcher622]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson. I hope I can apply some of your technique. Love the painting!

[@pjs3514]

Such useful information. Great way to paint a field. We have bluebonnets and I was never knew how to simplify them. Thank you

[@gprogers1]

Just watched this - enjoyable and very informative - makes me want to get my paints out. Thank you

[@rexwater1]

Thank you so much Grahame for sharing your expertise!

[@teresaohehir6285]

so good to see you again Graham. this is so lovely, thank you.

[@rubyam1]

Such a wonderful tutorial on layering on each layer from top to bottom to build up the details.

[@dianemannion2724]

Watching every tutorial you do from sunny SW Florida! Thanks for excellent instruction.

[@dovetailducks55]

Interesting procedure with very delicate shading.

[@jettemartens8260]

Greetings from Denmark! Thanks so much, Grahame, for your wonderful tutorials. They are really helpful. Best, Jette

[@alvirosy]

Love this piece! Looking forward to more tutorials. Thank you, Sir, for sharing this. 🙏 :)

[@carolynchambers8716]

Fantastic video - thank you for all the information, including the brush sizes and all your excellent commentary.

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

Fantastic painting! I love this scene in the woods 😍 I love watrcolors but it's very hard for me to paint loose because I'm such a detail person 😅😁 but I learn and I use it in some of my illustrations... this was very helpful, enjoyed watching the process. Thank you for sharing this wonderful work! 💖😊 Marija

[@donna5659]

Hello from USA 🇺🇸! Spring! Yes!!!! Great helpful information. Thank you Graham!

[@Teatime-mq6bv]

Just found your channel and really love the painting. But even more I like the way you explain what you are doing. Never watch tutorials so long, but this one I couldn’t stop watching. To be quite honest..., I won’t be too sad if you show more of your tutorials 😉. Thanks a lot..., you are a great teacher! (And of course artist!)... I don’t have a swordliner😔... 💕

[@robertyoung4446]

Great work, gives me loads of inspiration, thanks Grahame.

[@monicaj3023]

It was a joy watching your work ! thank you ~

[@pathird7529]

Thank you so much, this is really helpful and a joy to watch. Little flicks and hey presto.. blue bells!😁

[@wonkywhisker1036]

Overworked look is what I’ve been doing wrong by painting too dry. I’ve learned so much since discovering you last week ❤️ Thank you. 🙏

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Glad to have been of help.

[@piakelley7477]

Just fabulous. I very much enjoyed watching and listening to your presentation! ❤

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Thank you Pia

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Really beautiful and I love how you explain your work!

[@jayashrimalondewatercolour9994]

This is so beautiful, loved watching.

[@rhondacalabro867]

By far one of my favorite blue bell paintings. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Thank you Rhonda. Much appreciated

[@inspirationr2]

Gorgeous!

[@shawnhattcohen9750]

I just can't say enough how much I love this! so beautiful, thank you!

[@eepsers1]

Wonderful teaching as you paint!

[@lindadludtke6924]

Wow, I loved the process!

[@marshaclark1343]

Very interesting painting. Loved watching it all come together.

[@birgitvonconrad5713]

Thank you Grahame for another great tutorial! Best wishes from Birgit in Stockholm

[@brigidobrien9248]

I really enjoyed watching your techniques well done I’m going to try watercolor 😊

[@sonjamartin3452]

Another great demo Grahame !

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Love your videos, you are awesome!

[@mariannedoblesderuiter9285]

Fantastic beautiful painting thank you for the clear explanation very usefull Regards from the Netherlands

[@KMTARTS745]

awesome video my friend

[@vickymassey1479]

So much good information here, thank you!

[@lindathorgersen173]

Thank you for the demo!

[@T3po69]

I started watching for the art, but I could listen to the voice indefinitely.

[@cliffordstephens2661]

Awesome job I love your painting

[@acuarelasaca8516]

Fantastico. muchas gracias MAESTRO.

[@daleshawn1910]

Love your work

[@dogwhiskers8]

Thank you so much. A great lesson and painting.

[@barbarazebrowska1923]

Veramente molto bello!!Adoro i boschi!

[@luisaavelar4134]

Nice demo👌. Thanks from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@suel4269]

Your softening technique is genius.

[@Cosmos-ze1oz]

Tree branches are awesome!

[@orchardgites]

So may useful tips!! Thank you.

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[@mariatony40]

Just beautiful. Greetings from the Netherlands. I really enjoy your painting, the way you suggest the flowers, the bushes, the trees. That sword rigger is fantastic. I think I have one, it looks fantastic for painting branches. Do you twirl it around, while you paint? I was trying to see that... Thank you so much for taking us all on a trip though bluebell land.❤️

[@PaintingWatercolour]

I don't really twirl it Maria. Instead it is more like little quick jerky movements to create the twigs. If you paint too slowly, the twigs can become rounded instead of being relatively straight.

[@davidsmith812]

Greetings from West Virginia, USA!!

[@elisabethhagendoorn1643]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@ravimuley6634]

Merry Christmas to you Grahme 🌲

[@rosacoelho6944]

Beautiful....💓

[@grazynafreund9907]

Wunderschön ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahfarokhi]

Hi et think you from Belgium ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇪🇧🇪I love so muche your art

[@judywood8200]

Beautiful! I'm wondering what you used to draw your subject? Pencil or vine charcoal?

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Just a pencil Judy. I use 2B or 3B lead

[@KEDARTS745]

Amazing

[@dandansapainting]

Wonderful painting

[@alisonruth3947]

Thank you

[@patferguson572]

Thank you very much. I know see how the initial washes are so important/

[@juanalonsobarrio145]

Saludos desde Cantabria.

[@ClickShula]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. You are a great inspiration and I’ll definitely try to follow along with you on this video soon!

[@milliemcilvaine3031]

I am new to your channel and love this tutorial. Question... I have a Princeton dagger brush. It is so floppy I can't use it. Yours looks more rigid. What should I buy size wise and brand. Thank you.

[@PaintingWatercolour]

Apologies for the late reply to this Millie. I use a swordliner from Rosemary and Co, quarter inch series 770. These brushes are quite floppy when wet but it is important to use them almost horizontally. If you point them down at a painting they will tend to drip and be much more difficult to control

[@rajpereira7280]

Great and stupendous touch. Hihgly Impressive. Wishes

[@francescacin2633]

Grazie❤

[@andreinarubinelli1822]

Bellissimo grazie

[@elizabethwatering2257]

Hello, I recently came across your channel and received your watercolour snow scenes book today. Im really looking forward to painting these. What I like about your style of painting is the translucency you achieve. I've been reading Ron Ranson books, but he seems to use very little water which also produces beautiful paintings. I presume it's down to personal preference, or how you were taught as to which method you adopt?

[@PaintingWatercolour]

I strongly advocate plenty of water Elizabeth. This doesn't mean weak mixes. Plenty of pigment in plenty of water can still be strong. If washes are to be translucent they must be applied gently, with as few strokes as possible and WET. Scrubbing the brush on the paper will almost certainly create dull washes and scrubbing tends to happen when the brush isn't wet enough. Enjoy the book!

[@karenheston3115]

Nice. I appreciate your instructions. Small skinny tree limbs are so difficult. Would it be obvious if I used a fine Faber Castell pen ? Thank you.

[@PaintingWatercolour]

I do apologise that this is such a late reply Karen. A fine pen would work but the ink will probably not match the rest of the watercolour and the line will be exactly the same width. I think it is far better to practice with a fine pointed brush such as a rigger or swordliner. You will get much more interest and variety.