Country Road - Ohio : Painting Tutorial

[@Diego_SanCA]

Thank goodness somebody can still demonstrate how beautiful watercolor painting is. No guache, no acrylic. Just beautiful watercolor like Thomas can do!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so. much

[@jas8815]

You can't imagine how helpful it is for a beginner to watch you do all this in real time. What a gift. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

you're very welcome

[@karenmorgan4250]

Thank you. I feel honored to watch you paint. You are a modern master and a genius in your craft. Everything is so wonderfully rendered and painted with talent and finesse.

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you so much!

[@vasudhasrivastava7504]

For beginners, this is truly a masterclass. I've learnt so much from your work

[@thomaswschaller]

so glad to hear it

[@dharmaofdog7676]

You know you're watching a Master when they make it look all so effortless. It truly feels magical seeing a white piece of paper slowly transform into a thing of Beauty right before your Eyes. Thank you for the wonderful & informative Afternoon. Sometimes just watching & absorbing is equal in importance than doing. Especially when watching a Master work.

[@thomaswschaller]

Very good of you to say - Thanks!

[@fromcyn4472]

When I stopped painting a few months ago to nurse my hubby back to health, I turned to your beautiful videos and listening to a calming voice to keep me rooted to my art. It's like spirituàl theràpy for me. I still don't paint, I still miss it but hope one day I will. Thank you for what you do.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you for that. I hope that if it feels right, you can get back to it. It can be a very healing practice

[@tomrohr3861]

Thomas. Once again thank you for being so kind as to share this painting. I recently did somewhat of a similar painting and after seeing yours, wish I had seen it first, as I would have made some changes which would have helped the painting. Again, thanks.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Tom - I appreciate it

[@Mjm614]

Love watching - love listening. Superb.

[@sophiemessenger5472]

This was magnificent! Thank you Rachel Parker Varner for sharing. I really love this!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you - and Rachel - for watching !

[@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art]

Thank you Thomas! Loved every brushstroke of it! Beautiful tutorial in techniques!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks my friend

[@carollundstrom6519]

Thank you Thomas for this excellent painting demonstration. I really appreciate how you articulate your thought process while you paint, in such a calm and enjoyable way. I also appreciate the very up close filming of your painting process and how you show your whole process from start to finish. I find I always learn better when I can see clearly and up close the paint being laid down. I didn't realize that you have a You Tube channel until I saw your tutorial shared by Rachel Parker Varner. I live in Wisconsin so I especially enjoy rural scenes like these. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Carol I appreciate it. And thanks so Rachel!

[@luckyhiker3434]

Thomas, you are simply the best engaging artist. Your commentary is excellent and your paint application is second to none. I really liked the composition. Robt.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Robert - I appreciate it

[@3DCGdesign]

Beautiful! thank you Thomas, you are an inspiration!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks

[@marlenemaki163]

I like your comment about the direction of the light in this painting. I have struggled with this and your comment just lightened the struggle for me. Thanks for all your work to teach the concept of painting the light. MM

[@thomaswschaller]

It's a thing we can struggle with mightily - (and I have) . But in the end, we have to remember we are creating an image - our own reality. If it works for the painting - it works

[@CynthiaGalant-z9d]

I really love this painting. It is sooo good. I would sure hang this on my wall. Love the subject...love the colors a d composition. Thank you for letting us view this beauty!

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you! i appreciate it

[@MadhaviDesai-w7j]

I am literally hypnotized by this painting,thanks for sharing!

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you so very much

[@louisepansieri3230]

Thank you for your demos. I am going through them once again. so much to learn!

[@rachelparkervarner]

Wow what a treat. I'm sharing this with my 1000+ Patreon members!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Rachel! I appreciate it!

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@thomaswschaller I just finished watching - I love that tree brush. I can't wait to try painting trees your way!

[@ccw347]

This is a beautiful scene and painting. The connection to you, as the artist, makes it all the more compelling and special. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.🎨Cami

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comments Cami

[@maureendowd7387]

Enjoying watching you painting. Maureen.

[@llipton6956]

so beautiful! Thank you for the detailed lesson. Just love watching your videos!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much!

[@juliemccormack8389]

Thanks Tom for a wonderful master class. My biggest problem is knowing when to stop. It’s interesting to hear you talk about stopping before overdoing it! It’s never easy to recognise the point when I need to STOP 🛑🎨

[@thomaswschaller]

Yes, we all struggle a bit with this I believe. But if you prioritize freshness and fluidity, in time I think you can clearly hear the inner voice telling you to "put the brush down" before it's too late

[@juliemccormack8389]

What great advice, thank you 🙏🎨

[@SVNopq]

@@thomaswschaller This is also my biggest challenge, @juliemccormack8389 and @thomaswschaller. Thank you SO much for giving us the opportunity to learn from you. It means so much to me when my favorite artists donate their valuable time and expertise to teach others. Also, I find your voice to be very soothing/relaxing. You explain things very well.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@SVNopq thanks so much for watching

[@TheKtpremi]

Absolutely wonderful, 2 hrs worth of gold dust. Amazing to see the entire thought process. Thank you

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@morgenmachen2400]

Love how the sky and road play off each other. Unusual composition - I really enjoy it. Thank you for putting so much work into your KZbin lately. We're loving it!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much for watching

[@nainahegde9380]

Mind blowing. What beautiful techniques. It tears 😢 me up everytime i watch this video.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@sherrym.2413]

This subject is one that really interested me because I'm in the midwest and it's the kind of landscape painting that I tend to paint. I learned so much by watching your approach on painting the scene. Thank you, thank you Wonderful painting!

[@thomaswschaller]

that's great to hear - thanks

[@erallen509]

Thank you so very much for this demo. I so very respect your abilities

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you Eileen

[@annepercival7814]

Thanks for thinking aloud as you went through. Great demo

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

Dreamy, I love it. I can never work-along-with-you because watching you is mesmerising ! If I get my head into your beautiful book I find it hard to get out !

[@thomaswschaller]

I appreciate it!

[@brianrogersart]

Beautiful Thomas. I learned much & appreciate you posting this. I feel the faded background trees on the left really added to dimension but also brought needed color to balance that side out. Super nice, love it!!

[@reillydesign]

I can't get enough of these.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@judybreedlove5348]

So nice to watch you paint, again. Many years ago, I took a 4 or 5 day tutorial from you in New Mexico, thru the New Mexico Watercolor Society. I learned so much from you and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My Patreon watercolor teacher, Rachel Parker Varner, notified me that you had a KZbin channel....I definitely will be tuning in every time you post....truly enjoyed this tutorial and the memory of your boyhood home....thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

So good to hear from you - and I appreciate your watching . Thank you, Judy.

[@wittie28]

As always, it is beautiful. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks!

[@Winstonsmom]

Good morning Thomas. Thank you for these wonderful tutorials. Your approach to colour has been a bit of a watershed moment for me. I would love to see more tutorials exploring colour, pigments etc. I also just purchased your book. So lovely and inspiring.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so very much

[@jeanpierredeldyck9873]

Quel bonheur de suivre votre démarche artistique pendant près de 2 heures sans ennui ni facilité Vous semblez douter malgré votre maîtrise parfaite de l’aquarelle c’est le propre de l’artiste de toujours chercher l’excellence Bravo et merci

[@thomaswschaller]

merci, merci

[@myrriahosborne]

I could watch you paint trees for hours💙

[@thomaswschaller]

Oh my!! :)

[@ganarseunacre]

Really mesmerizing!better than a yoga session👏

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you !

[@elsagrace3893]

Move your body!

[@jolantabieganska732]

Thank you for this lesson and tips on how to paint the sky

[@jeanwillis7774]

What an absolute joy to meet you Thomas,and your masterful painting,You have opened my eyes on professional watercolour …Your work is exquisite and your teaching a fresh detailed approach. Thank you from my ♥️🇨🇦

[@thomaswschaller]

That's very kind Jean - Thank you so much

[@JanaBailey-ff7uf]

Incredibly beautiful!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much

[@jhd6226]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent!!!

[@matend8125]

Sir its very generous of you to do this . Thank you .

[@thomaswschaller]

you're very welcome. thanks for watching

[@sanellen]

I enjoyed each and every step of your demo and explaining the process as you went along! Thank you so much!

[@thomaswschaller]

great ! thanks so much

[@LynnMaudlin]

I didn't realize you have a YT channel - thank you for sharing!

[@maryrichinick7287]

Love the light in this painting. It's beautiful!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Mary

[@asphotography6443]

Dear MR Thomas, thank you for your lecture is very didactic.. Alex

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you!

[@meiredeabreu8665]

Gorgeous painting! Love it!!!

[@malice-towards-all]

Entirely new approach . I liked it

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@malice-towards-all]

I used your painting as reference for my painting . It came out so well that I had to paint thrice and once a snow ❄️ covered ..for my friends

[@louisepansieri3230]

Thank you for this interesting demo. Beautiful painting. Lucky neighbours!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks

[@coneyisland4568]

I am learning to paint in watercolour and I don't think I could've found a better teacher. You have truly mastered this medium sir.

[@thomaswschaller]

That's very kind- Glad it helps

[@jcline147]

A session on paper would be an excellent opportunity for everyone to really understand what is of importance …there is a lot of confusion out there about the quality of so many types available. Thanks again for this instruction. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and talent with everyone.

[@thomaswschaller]

Yes - perhaps so - The issue is that the question isn't always what's important - but what the expressive choices are. There's no one "correct" paper

[@jcline147]

@@thomaswschaller OK I watched this a second time and at the very end you brought some leaves over the house. It was after you painted the darker leaves in the tree in back of the house. The roof line would’ve gone back quite far and that tree in the back would not have been sending leaves or shadows of leaves across the front of the house ..and I found that confusing. I could see maybe using the front tree as that ..but not the very back trees. I know nothing has to be in total reality, but sometimes when I’m looking at shadows and where they fall with the sunshine and the shadows cast down from a building…or a street …I always have to look for where it’s coming from ..and maybe that’s just me. I don’t know. I don’t want things to be necessarily perfect. It’s just that it’s confusing when I look at shadows that are going the wrong way or placement of something that doesn’t seem realistic, but then again ..I guess it doesn’t have to be totally 😊realistic lol.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@jcline147 The leaves that cut across in front of the house are coming from the tree nearest and in the front - not from the trees in the rear. Sorry that is confusing - but I'm not sure why it would be

[@jcline147]

@@thomaswschaller OK I can see it now. Thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@jcline147 No problem. And again - sorry for any confusion. I may not have explained it clearly enough while painting. Sometimes when I'm painting, I don;t speak as plainly as I would otherwise

[@frolicthebay957]

Thank you so much for showing your full process. What a delight to watch!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@laurahale5774]

Perfection! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks for watching

[@patricialk4996]

Driven many of these roads, off the interstate between Michigan and Kentucky…beautiful rendition!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks!

[@rustydrover5918]

Another brilliant finish ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks

[@kayerobertson5307]

Beautiful! I live in Arkansas, add a distant mountain range and this looks like home! Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Love it!

[@oneaurora1000]

Wonderful execution, and very familiar, having grown up just a few miles from there.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@Vintagebeautyca]

amazing! thank you so much!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for watching

[@ruthdelroy6004]

Doing foregrounds is a pain. I winced a few times as you sprayed it away Thomas, but it seemed to come good under your expert hand. I'd lack the courage. This was a valuable learning exercise.

[@thomaswschaller]

Haha- Yes - foregrounds can go wrong in an instant - This is just one way - but generally, simpler is better

[@scottpitner4298]

I’m close to Marietta/Belpre area. Used to go to Athens a lot and Hocking for college. Nice painting!

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you

[@mysticriver9420]

Trop belle aquarelle. ❤❤❤❤

[@柯禮安G]

Thank you very much por the explanation!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@jacquarel]

Beautiful Demo. Thank you Thomas

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks

[@shanne63]

My all time favourite paper ❤ I bought it back in the '80 in Copenhagen. I still have 1.2 pad left, which I can't bring myself to use, because it can't be replaced. I found that Canson Heritage rough had the closest resemplance, but that too has gone out of production. Lovely painting as allways - thank you ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@annnicholson5669]

wonderful

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@suzannetaylor1556]

It’s hot here in Georgia as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndyMarsham]

The greatest.

[@SailHorse]

Thank you for sharing your artistic process and thinking in such a clear way. The result is stunning.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for watching

[@mysticriver9420]

Vous êtes un professeur merveilleux ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

merci

[@lidanaude8022]

❤❤❤ Beautifully done! I am a South African living in the US . Our first 11 years we spend in OH . Then I moved to the Amish country close to Sugar Creek OH. I loved luving there for about a year or so.. Your picture reminded me of those years. Harvest time were the most beautiful scenery. Glad i stumbled upon this tutorial. I also subscribed to this channel. I just got myself some watercolour paint and some brushes. I promised myself I'll start painting! Thank you for a very inspirational painting!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much - glad to hear it

[@jdcherrierart]

I love your videos so much! I'm just finishing up Lesson 1 of the mentorship course on Terracotta. The program is more incredible than I could ever imagine! Anyone thinking about the mentorship -- for me it has been life-changing!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Joyce

[@scottenosh4548]

This is one of my favorites.

[@kamallochansharma6682]

This could be one of the best paintings of yours. Love and respect from India...!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@madome8508]

Muchas gracias! Un trabajo maravilloso 😍

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you !

[@oliverduarte8868]

Genial!!!

[@RobinMasek]

I like the power lines. They are good for perspective and they add interest to the painting. What's ugly are cell phone towers but I like to put them in because they are interesting shapes.

[@thomaswschaller]

They are - I used to avoid all that - But they can add texture and a nice contrast

[@MastiffMike1]

Tom, at some point please consider doing a video on your paper prep process. Do you soak, tape&staple, etc. And what are your thoughts on Baohong's paper blocks (some even have your name on them)? Thanks!

[@thomaswschaller]

you got it

[@KenSmith-q3g]

I see from the static image shown prior to clicking on the video to start you snuck in a couple of trees in the foreground. I do like it both with and without.

[@thomaswschaller]

Yes I did - I had no intention earlier on. But in looking at the final, it seemed it needed the foreground trees. That said, I like them well enough, but feel it could have been OK without

[@erallen509]

You say you've ruined so many paintings with bad trees. My first thought when I saw this painting online, I thought, "His trees are always magical"

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much - But in truth - my batting average is far from perfect

[@ELP979]

Спасибо большое за прекрасный урок по акварели.

[@thomaswschaller]

you're very welcome

[@ellenlee5012]

Thank you very much for sharing the detailed watercolor painting tutorials. The value study is very helpful.

[@triciashaw1973]

Love this! Could you please tell me more about the ESCODA flat travel brush … I’ve been looking for something similar.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks and yes. Escoda is one of my sponsors - But they make exquisite brushes. The travel brush range have the same quality as their studio brushes but in a lighter more compact profile escoda.com/en/product-category/watercolour/travel-brushes/

[@triciashaw1973]

@@thomaswschaller Thank you, much appreciated.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@triciashaw1973 most welcome

[@rosine2]

Merci Thomas Schaller

[@carollivengood5472]

Thank you for this great demo! I tried it but somewhere I lost the perspective in the shadows and I can't lift them completely. But otherwise it is pretty good. Is that a birthmark on your right hand/arm or have you been painting a barn?

[@thomaswschaller]

a birthmark - the only barns I paint are on paper

[@Shamufrootyboots]

He should sell his thumbnails, because 1) they are lovely and insightful; 2) I might be able to afford one; but mainly because of reason one.

[@lindamooser7951]

Hello Thomas, vielen Dank für dein sehr interessantes Video. Ich habe es grad angeschaut und es macht Spass dir zu zu schauen.Du verstehst dein Handwerk.whow! Aber eine Frage : du hast mit einem kleiner Flasche gespray.War das Wasser ? oder ein spezieller Verzögerer für Aquarellfarben? Vielen Dank für die Antwort und viele Grüsse Limo

[@thomaswschaller]

Hallo Linda Ja - die kleine Nebelflasche war nur mit Wasser gefüllt. Es wird von der Firma Holbein hergestellt und ist sehr preiswert

[@kathleenwilke5532]

What is the name of the liner brush with the belly. Where can I find one. I love your trees. Kathleen

[@dianeoconnor8310]

The paper of the great JMW Turner. 😊

[@thomaswschaller]

Yes! If only it were that easy :)

[@dianeoconnor8310]

@@thomaswschaller even he felt he wasn’t as good as his close friend and contemporary, Thomas Girtin.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@dianeoconnor8310 HArd to imagine - but that seems to be the case . With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to assume that great artists felt nothing but assurance and confidence at all times. And of course, that is simply not true

[@raziaabbasi2488]

Love your painting !!! What kind of drawing pencil you used?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you - Blackwing Pencils - all materials are listed in the description above

[@sundararajureddi8303]

What paper are you using?

[@thomaswschaller]

It's a piece if vintage Whatman paper - 300 gsm - rough surface

[@sundararajureddi8303]

Thank you sir

[@cartuchomen]

Thomas, como se llama el pincel con el que pintas las hojas de los árboles?

[@thomaswschaller]

DaVinci - Casseneo Series 5599 - Liner Brush

[@AndyB-q2m]

Beautiful painting and finally someone who mentions the sizing issue for vegan/anti-animal cruelty artists

[@北大荒-u2j]

It is impressive to be able to slowly complete each stroke. The car is too big for the house.

[@thomaswschaller]

That is not a car - It is a tractor. So it is much larger than a car. If you see the photo or listen to my commentary, I explain that

[@SVNopq]

@@thomaswschaller Agreed. I lived in Indiana for a time, and if you've ever driven behind a big tractor on a skinny back road, they are quite wide and tall. I think it (the tractor) is in excellent proportion.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@SVNopq Thanks - It's a John Deere with cab