Personally, I would call this technique wet in wet charging. Granulation is a characteristic behavior of certain pigments but i've never heard of it referred to as a technique. Sometimes terms get mixed up so...whatever. Granulation or not, this gentleman definitely wins the award for outstanding color courage! Lol!
@Anthony-gq7dk3 ай бұрын
A magician with his wand brush , amazing .
@DonAndrewsAWS3 ай бұрын
Thank you Anthony,,,,we're glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don
@renmuffett6 жыл бұрын
I believe you are referring to Luminous Gradation washes - which means any gradual change in hue, value, or color intensity. Granular wash - a wash made with watercolor pigments that settle out on textured paper creating a natural textural pattern.
@cathyserafinowicz63742 ай бұрын
Wow,Don,truly wonderful. ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@DonAndrewsAWS2 ай бұрын
Hi Cathy,,, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don
@creativewatercolor8 жыл бұрын
I own the whole dvd set and not only learned a lot from it but enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended.
@lindaruss3772 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying your tutorials Don. Watched the first this morning. In the process of getting over pneumonia. Eager to try out your technique.
@donandrews3468 Жыл бұрын
Hi Linda, glad you liked the program, get well soon and back to the studio! Friend Don
@TbirdMan3 жыл бұрын
Debra Sullivan, you are correct about granulation. Probably means gradation, but it doesn't much matter . It is possible to increase just about any color's granularity by adding some granulating medium.
@vanessaboman81434 жыл бұрын
I found you on another channel as you showed how to make loads of greens from two main colors.. I do calligraphy and I want to use watercolour within the letters rather as a background. I loved this painting when it came up next. Thank you so much!
@lindaehlert84285 жыл бұрын
Love the spontaneity and colours used! THANK YOU for the inspirational video where the artist is using an exciting technique and showing a great eye and skill.
@ShielaBPumon Жыл бұрын
We love it... very good illustration...
@jmeyer3rn5 жыл бұрын
Magic. I only do watercolor. I started with colored pencils and then watercolor pencils. I have a huge respect for all paintings done in this medium. I'm an old dog and hope I haven't started too late. One question I have for you: Are you a natural southpaw? Whatever, you're an amazing artist and I'm so happy to find your videos. Hopefully I'll find the time and just darned well make the time to do what you're doing. Awesome job, Don!! Thanks for the inspiration.
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
Thank you...and yes, I am from Alabama originally! :)
@keariewashburn4680 Жыл бұрын
Don I'm back in Alabama at this time. I've lived in other states too. I would like to see Newfoundland ( St Johns) I don't know if you stay in Alabama, but if I find that you are and doing some class or selling your paintings, I will be sure to catch it. ❤ thank you for your talent and videos
@Bees123Knees7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful colours. But, that's not what granulation means. I'm not sure about American Journey paints but any other that I've seen will say right on the tube whether it's granulating or not. Non-granulating pigments are those that react smoothly and evenly with water. They tend to cover the paper equally, with little or no variation in color and texture. Some other pigments are granulating, which means that when water is added the pigments separate from the binder and settle into the “valleys” of the paper. As it dries in the “valleys” it leaves a grainy texture. But you don't need to layer it in order to see it. I would call what you're doing "glazing." Unless I'm horribly confused, lol!
@MurnauNeko7 жыл бұрын
Some pigments kind of react to each other, and may generate some extra texture, that they don't show when used separately. I believe that's the point of the video. But you are right regarding individual colours and their interaction with the paper. I wouldn't call wet in wet glazing, but that's just me. You can also in some cases achieve better granulation by using a less textured paper, because pigment flows more randomly and settle in very uneven patterns.
@renmuffett6 жыл бұрын
You are totally correct. Granulation is the character of particular pigments and using two non-granulating pigments in this way is not granulating and will not create texture. He is glazing, sort of. Usually a glaze dries some before layering another over. I believe he is referring to Gradation - which means any gradual change in hue, value, or color intensity.
@ghosttownsentinel52885 жыл бұрын
@@renmuffett That is not GLAZING either. What he is doing is CHARGING a color by introducing another color into it while still wet, for various effects. Perhaps the word granulation was misused by Mr Andrews in this video. Granulation is not a technique in itself, but an attribute of certain watercolor pigments that can be used advantageously to define textures on cold pressed papers.
@jrdscrgn5 жыл бұрын
When you charge colors, even non-granulating colors will granulate. Because the different pigments have different weights, one will float over another.
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
It is true that there are granulating colors (sedimentary) and non granulating. However, I call it granulation (based on a book "The Winning Ways of Watercolor" by Rex Brandt from California.) He was one of the original watercolorists from the California School. When the colors mix and flow on the page at an angle, there is a granulating effect that happens no matter what pigment is used. I always use Arches rough paper as it helps the colors separate on the texture. I think of glazing as when you paint one color, then dry it and glaze another color over it.
@katherinesimonds6226 жыл бұрын
That just looks like so much fun! And freeing! Can't wait to try!
@zerocalvin3 жыл бұрын
it really make me an awe whenever I see master impressionist at work.. all they do is put in random color and a painting appears on it's own...
@Zamiiz6 жыл бұрын
STUNNING WORK!!! absolutely beautiful
@SlySkippy1511 ай бұрын
For someone like me who doesn’t understand watercolor, this video explains so much. Thank you
@DonAndrewsAWS11 ай бұрын
Hi Skippy,,,glad to have you with us! Friend Don
@loviisamarja7 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, Don! Thank you!
@cecilialofgren13965 жыл бұрын
Oh my... that’s just wonderful! Thank you!✨
@Arunartist4 жыл бұрын
Sir, you are great artist i am you big fan 🌺🌺🌹😊
@FranEgui5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful class. Thank you very much!
@ailishniriain7876 жыл бұрын
Beautiful - thank you.
@marenbriggs58223 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring! Love it!
@tinacloud588810 ай бұрын
It so beautiful.
@DonAndrewsAWS10 ай бұрын
Hi Tina,,, thank you, I'm glad you liked the video! Friend Don
@roshie187 Жыл бұрын
I love this so much!
@DonAndrewsAWS Жыл бұрын
Thank you R,,, glad you liked it! Friend Don
@katherinewestryan36783 жыл бұрын
Anxious to take your workshop in Jacksonville Fl next week!!!
@keariewashburn4680 Жыл бұрын
I really love the discovery in this! So much fun and enjoyment Thank you 😊
@DonAndrewsAWS Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@carmeloschifano10253 жыл бұрын
You're the MAN Don, Fuggetaboutit
@majrminer Жыл бұрын
Everyone critiquing Don's usage of the term, but not one of them can paint like him... I'm going with what Don says! 😃
@kashivishwanath76035 жыл бұрын
Sir. You are fantastic teacher and an artist. The colours you choose are so soothing. Is there any logic on colour selection that could be related to colour wheel, your feedback would help us ( beginners like me) a lot. Lovely painting.
@DonAndrewsAWS10 ай бұрын
Hi kashivishwanath,,,, I just came across your comments from 4 years ago,,,, sorry to be so long getting back to you! But yes,,,, I have a free video on my website,, donandrewsstudio.com ,,that addresses color selection, go to the video section and scroll down to Color Harmony,,,,the image is a Guatemala Church! Friend Don
@phillippathomas99635 жыл бұрын
Fabulous.....thank you👍👍
@nicolabalsebre85678 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don for this new outstanding tutorial.
@sheliacruz35028 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Thank you
@sooart53336 жыл бұрын
beautiful~!!
@KateTheSleepyTeacher7 жыл бұрын
Hey, Don! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Love your dry humor, too :). I just subscribed. Looking forward to more videos
@amandafarris35655 жыл бұрын
I wish you had allowed us to see at least a little of the running together of the original washes.
@ready4myKing2 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr. Andrews, I love this technique so much! May I share your video on my Facebook page?
@DonAndrewsAWS Жыл бұрын
Thank you,,,by all means share this video! Friend Don
@pstutor15 жыл бұрын
Potato potawto who cares what it is called. This is a beautiful technique he so generously taught us. I wish he had made more videos!
@amandac65025 жыл бұрын
To an extent but for someone seeking knowledge or information this video becomes misleading with wrong information.
@callmedeno3 жыл бұрын
when i try to mix in a second color in the wash the brush contact (even when light) seems to lift some of previous pigment, so it ends up removing some rather than adding some.
@Shaarca6 жыл бұрын
this guy kind of reminds me of Catweazle. Also he seems so funny and just nice in general)
@francoiseblais8847 жыл бұрын
Hi beautiful painting I wish you would tell us the color you used
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
Good advice and I'm trying to do that in my more recent videos...
@digiphot28 жыл бұрын
Is your painting style impressionistic? I have an upcoming painting of a Western Toad, and I have to be precise in my color application! I just can't see me doing total granulation on my painting! Is there a right time and a wrong time to do granulation? I have a video of Jean Haines, where she installs her color wet on dry, and with a bit of wet on wet she shows how watercolor can be totally controlled. Her application seems a bit like acrylic or oil with a bit of wetting medium. And yes this is the guy from Spokane, WA. We have just purchased a larger home, with a large basement, and a room big enough for my watercolor studio. I also just found a #300 lb. 22 x 30 Moulin du Roy watercolor paper by Canson, Cold Press and Hot Press, for $7.14 per sheet at Hobby Lobby! WOW! Stay tuned for my "TOAD"! Ha Ha! Drop me a line! Christmas is coming 122 days left! HoHoHo! Bah Humberg!
@Papershredderrr5 жыл бұрын
Gradation**, but hey you're a fantastic painter.
@jrdscrgn5 жыл бұрын
When you charge (or gradate) non-granulating colors, you can create granulation. Because the pigments of the different colors have different weights.
@YourMajesty1433 жыл бұрын
@@jrdscrgn - Regardless, this is still considered gradation. Granulation is an inherent property of the pigments. Yes you can manipulate the pigments to make it "appear" as if it were granulating, but that's not actually what's happening here. Creating tilted streaks of color is not the same as pigments naturally separating from the application of water. He's using the wrong terminology, and that can confuse beginners who might watch his videos.
@dianacasey23923 жыл бұрын
Where can I learn more about this granulation method?
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
I have videos, dvds and books on my website and also some short videos with descriptions. I also have some downloadable videos or streaming if that helps. www.donandrewsstudio.com
@RebekkaHay4 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure why you call this granulation - what you do is called wet into wet blending. Granulation in watercolours is when pigments separate and settle unevenly on the paper to give interesting textures and patterns.
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rebekka, It is true that there are granulating colors (sedimentary) and non granulating. However, I call it granulation (based on a book "The Winning Ways of Watercolor" by Rex Brandt from California.) He was one of the original watercolorists from the California School. When the colors mix on the page at an angle, there is a granulating effect that happens no matter what pigment is used. I always use Arches rough paper as it helps the colors separate on the texture.
@RebekkaHay3 жыл бұрын
@@DonAndrewsAWS Thanks so much for the clarification, it did not come across like that in the video. The result is stunning, I am going to try this, thanks again 🤩
@volkerbecker2198 Жыл бұрын
What paper do you used ?thx
@DonAndrewsAWS Жыл бұрын
I'm a creature of habit...:) I still use the Arches 140# cold press.
@volkerbecker2198 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@amandac65025 жыл бұрын
Read the comments kids, this is gradation, nothing to do with granulation (which is a legitimate property of watercolor painting).
@bevhickey46745 жыл бұрын
Peter wheeler
@malimillions4 жыл бұрын
If one of the most famous living watercolorist in america calls it granulation; it's granulation
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@madamedefarge72662 жыл бұрын
If he calls his instrument a quaddle not a paintbrush, it's a quaddle.
@maximme4 жыл бұрын
damn, i totally misunderstood the word Granulation I always thought it had to do with grains forming in the paints
@hanahle9854 жыл бұрын
No, that's not granulation. Granulation is as you mentioned, the granules of paint particles settling into the tooth of the paper making it look grainy.
@valleybox_4 жыл бұрын
it is. this guy got his terms confused
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
It is true that there are granulating colors (sedimentary) and non granulating. However, I call it granulation (based on a book "The Winning Ways of Watercolor" by Rex Brandt from California.) He was one of the original watercolorists from the California School. When the colors mix on the page at an angle, there is a granulating effect that happens no matter what pigment is used. I always use Arches rough paper as it helps the colors separate on the texture.
@berika20184 жыл бұрын
Sad fact: there is no genuine manganese blue in production nowadays
@DonAndrewsAWS3 жыл бұрын
I know but a good painter friend of mine just gave me a couple of his old boxes of the real Manganese blue which I love!
@SaudagarWarna8 ай бұрын
Don, enter Islam and success
@DonAndrewsAWS8 ай бұрын
Sorry Saudagar,,,,,my boss is a Jewish carpenter! Friend Don