Draw and Paint a Lighthouse in Watercolor. Great for beginners using just 3 color.Peter Sheeler

** This painting will be for sale on Ebay, Sunday Sept. 25th **
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This is a Line and Wash demonstration on painting a Lighthouse in Southampton, Ontario.
Music by Jason Shaw, www.audionautix...
MATERIALS:
PEN: A Pigma Micron pen, 005 nib. I'm using a rather worn out Pigma Micron 005 nib pen. It creates nice scratchy, sketchy lines.
PAPER: Size- 5"x7"
Arches 1401b COLD PRESS Paper for this Video.
My papers of choice include Arches 140lb Hot press and Cold press paper and Strathmore 500 series Sketchbooks. All are 100% cotton rag.
For beginners, I recommend starting with a high quality paper and experimenting with different types. As your style develops, you'll get a feel for which type is best. Waiting to switch to a better quality paper later will be much like learning to paint all over again.
MY PALETTE: All tube paints!
Winsor newton- Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci - Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep.
A note on Davy's Gray: I rarely use this pigment straight and when using it I usually mix it with each colour used.
PAINT PALETTE::
The palette is the mixing tray from a "Koi" Watercolour travel set. The colours are set up so the ones I mix together most often are close together.
The paints are poured onto slips of paper and then stuck to the palette.
BRUSH:
A Polar Flo 1/2 inch flat brush is my current favorite. The bristle were originally white but have become stained.
I often use inexpensive brushes because several of my techniques are quite abusive.
Whenever the brush disappears from the screen it is either being wiped off or rinsed.
REFERENCE IDEAS: come from my imagination/memory, my own photos or by painting on location.
I rarely draw what I see. I tend to draw what I wanted to see. If I use a reference photo, I prefer to look at it on my phone screen, nothing bigger. I'm not looking for a scene to paint, I'm looking for an idea to paint. Once I begin drawing I'll go for several minutes before I check the reference. Sometimes, once I've stared, I never refer to the reference again.
I am currently unable to overlay an image of the reference photo as I don't have the proper software. As well, I haven't room on my current set up to simply display a photo on the work surface.

[@melbay8727]

Thank you Peter, I think you are a brilliant artist

[@kathleenburke4728]

I love your work. Recently new to watercolor I came across the line and wash technique and love it. I am so taken by your paintings. They make me happy✨ thank you for your videos

[@alliehartom5978]

Amazing - when I first start watching, I think I like your line work best, then you start painting and it just gets better and better. I love your style, you really are inspiring me to give it a go.

[@edrymes3653]

Great video with one of my favourite subjects; lighthouses. I must say that I enjoy the format of your teaching videos. The light music and written description is so much better than an otherwise talented artist jabbering away trying to fill all the time with audio. That often is annoying and distracts from watching and learning. You have the right recipe for teaching.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Ed. nice to hear that. Peter

[@mickeyinkster7289]

Peter Sheeler y

[@carmium]

Just a hearty "amen!" to that.

[@charmcabredo1601]

Ed Rymes

[@lindamullahy5752]

Lovely painting and great tips and enjoyed it a lot.

[@isabelpatchett9356]

Thank you Peter for another lovely little painting I get so much pleasure watching you paint these and I love lighthouses. Isabel.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Isabel. Peter

[@moniqueball3559]

Love your style of painting

[@maggieb523]

Love the pops of red! I'm just getting around to these older paintings. Thank you for being so prolific!

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are very welcome Maggie. Always appreciate you're watching :)

[@malatibasu3647]

great to learn drawing from the live demonstration. Very rare indeed. So tranquil and thorough. Many thanks.

[@jefffawver3389]

I can sit and watch you for hours such beautiful work.and music Thank you.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thoughtful comments Jeff. Thank you :)

[@54toti]

Thank you so much Peter! Excellent tuto

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are so welcome. And, thank you.

[@imnotfromhere]

Wonderful. The explanations were very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to include them :)

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you. So glad to hear it was helpful. Peter

[@CYON4D]

This work is one of my favorites. This is one of the reasons I decided trying out watercolor.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Glad I inspired you

[@isalawton6239]

My favorite light houses. I agree with Ed regarding the way your videos are formatted. Never get tired of watching you create and always learn something new. Thanks....

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Isa. Always nice to hear :)

[@deepakchandratre31]

Liked it very much both sketching and painting style 🎉

[@timothycole5266]

Thank you. You make it look SO easy! New to watercolors myself, and I love lighthouses.

[@keariewashburn4680]

I love lighthouses 😊🍀 beautiful

[@kanchangupta2038]

Each piece is a master piece

[@fabhabfan1]

Why would anyone not love this??? Love your pen with watercolour, its beautiful!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Lynn! :)

[@julieduncan4075]

I love your videos, Peter!

[@RainbowObsidian777]

Really nice painting. Thank you for sharing your process with us. Have a wonderful weekend☕

[@valborchardt3596]

Pure magic, as i once said, i love lighthouses, thanks peter....

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Val. I've got a soft spot for them as well :)

[@kakalidas7656]

Excellent.... ur drawing is so natural...its just waooo...all the drawings

[@dawnstarr671]

I do line and wash as my favorite. Love your work.🎃

[@lainehadlow7751]

A beautiful painting and such a pleasure to watch you paint x

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Laine :)

[@WendyPattersonDesign]

Another amazing painting. Looking forward to trying this tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. Learning so much from you.

[@johnlang1933]

Really beautiful work…inspiring…

[@cathymikequimbyquimby7315]

LOVED this! Can’t wait to give it a try.

[@CindyWare]

I started reading the comments not realizing how many there are! Just about everything that can be said has been. But, I'll say it again! I love the painting. And I love your style of teaching. I've been struggling along with acrylics, but watching you has rekindled my desire to try watercolor again. My daughter said I should go back to watercolor after finding a couple of the paintings I did in my one & only 6 - week course. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Cindy. Watercolor is fun and very mobile. Peter

[@manasvinimohan311]

love it.......... simple yet amazing work

[@PeterSheelerart]

Nice comment. Thank you :)

[@Emaleign]

The way you painted the cast shadows and the colors really brought the life into this piece ; w ;

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Ema. I love shadows. Peter

[@PureXLR8tion]

Simple, but beautiful!

[@victoriatucker7774]

I love lighthouses. I have visited them on many coastlines, I especially enjoy the NC lighthouses. This a beautiful line and wash. You inspire me so....much. Thank you for sharing.

[@Vezinho10]

You are a Master Peter… Every of your video is a joy to watch… Thank you

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're very welcome. Thank you. Peter

[@yuliyalebedeva7070]

Third morning with your watercolors and they are perfect) both mornings and watercolor! Thank you much for this!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Yuliya. So glad you enjoy them :)

[@marianorthover1193]

Love your work Peter.

[@robinrudowsky6879]

I too, as many others have said, love Lighthouses and this one is beautiful! You are so inspiring Peter! Thank you for another enjoyable demonstration.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Robin. greatly appreciated :)

[@loyalistrose5727]

What a joy to watch. Thank you Peter.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much and you're very welcome :)

[@clairevoutsinas1991]

Thanks so much Peter,always lovely to watch you ,great inspiration.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Always nice to hear Claire :)

[@noufaljaafari8416]

Amazing Peter! I try every drawing I watch from your videos. Hopefully one day I'll be as talented as you!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. That's a big compliment :)

[@amysamin]

Your paintings are beautiful and I learn so much by watching your videos. The notes included here, in particular, were very helpful. Thank you!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Amy. Great to hear that :)

[@acp11963]

Estilo característico de autor, sencillo, hipnotizante... Trazos previos de rotulador muy acertados. Me encanta.

[@mrsadept]

Beautiful. I love your style so much, in fact so much, that we shall definitely be viewing your video's and imitating them for our homeschool. Thank you.

[@PeterSheelerart]

That's so nice to hear. Peter

[@__Jor__]

We made this video our workshop this sunday :) another sunday well spent... thanks Peter

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very nice to hear. Thank you :)

[@mariateresabastidaslizarra2508]

You inspire me to start my watercolors once again with this technique

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Maria. Always nice to hear I've inspired :)

[@MrMoykanal]

Perfekt! Thank you Peter!

[@PeterSheelerart]

And thank you. Peter

[@justwatch902]

I’m so grateful to see you work your art... I’m learning so much! No words needed indeed 🙏🏻👌🏻💕

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you so much. That is great to hear.

[@derickchatfield]

yes you have done it again, another great painting, well done.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much Derrick :)

[@NYtalk60]

Thank you. I'm a beginner, but I'm going to try this one.

[@emilyraymond9472]

This is the exact lighthouse I am hoping to paint for a friend how has a cabin there! Also, the first video I found when searching. Excited to put my own spin on this!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. I hope you do give it a go!

[@lynetteyeobalota7433]

I love watching you paint.. you make it seem so easy.. it's inspirational. Forgive me if my work begins to look more and more like yours.. it's a lovely style to follow after.

[@PeterSheelerart]

That's a nice compliment Lynette. Thanks :)

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

Peter, you are so talented! I love seeing how you work. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Kate :)

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

:)

[@elainesereda2798]

Kate The Sleepy Teacher Jax cartoon

[@MrMintu1234]

Nice work of art

[@Voohoooo]

Beautiful

[@locca1]

peter i love your tutorials. I am trying to follow your steps and learning a lot. Good paper makes a big difference. I have just bought Arches HP and i must say it compensates for lack of my skills :):):) love your work! Keep on doing what you are doing. You help a lot of people develop their creativity.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. You are correct that good paper is important :)

[@LinekeLijn]

Dear Peter, I tried this one and it came out absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing ^.^ - Lineke

[@PeterSheelerart]

So glad you enjoyed this one Lineke. Thanks for watching. Peter :)

[@moonbubbles3046]

Your line work is mesmerizing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Laura. Great to hear :)

[@elomaga927]

Beautiful, Peter! Lighthouses are so magical!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Elo. This is a local lighthouse so I know when the shadows are best.

[@altajennings4697]

Just Luv All Your Videos. Very Easy to follow & very informative. I am a beginner ,Thank-You for making these. Videos available.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Hearing that makes this all worthwhile for me :) Peter

[@susanlynn9285]

Simple and perfectly done. Thank you Sir

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Susan

[@Dave-zb9dq]

Very relaxing & simplistic. Thank you.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)

[@annigel1]

Big thaks for such an amazing art.. great video!))

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Annigel. Great to hear :)

[@Cachai_]

Another great inspiring video Peter. Thanks.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Peter

[@libbyfuntera8497]

Loved watching this video Peter and there is something about lighthouses. The diagonal shadows look great as well as use of red to make it pop. Libby

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Libby. I do love shadows. Peter

[@graziapaint8343]

i tuoi paesaggi sono sempre bellissimi utilissimo oltre alla pittura il disegno spiegato passo a passo grazie mille

[@PeterSheelerart]

Grazie mille. Sono contento che ti piace il mio video. Peter

[@humbertogrimaldo4367]

Enhorabuena Peter... Eres un genio, yo he tratado de hacer algunos de tus acuarelas, pero la verdad tus pinturas son geniales... Saludos

[@Juhani139]

Lovely. I like how loose your pen work is, you seem very confident. And I loved everything that you managed with the flat brush, from sky, sea to suggestions shadows. Time for me to get one! :) Good video, thanks

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. So glad you enjoy my style. A flat brush is so versatile :)

[@priscillareads]

This is beautiful!

[@lucymj1464]

you are an amazing watercolor painting...I am your big fan ! Thank you for teaching me

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much. Glad you find them helpful. Peter :-)

[@flying_wyvern]

Thank you, Peter. Great lihthouse :-)

[@PeterSheelerart]

Hi Olga. Thank you. Peter

[@johnandrews4186]

Hi Peter, You have inspired me to dig out my water colours ! I have watched all of your videos at least twice. Keep the videos coming ...and I'll be on ebay soon as I would love to have one of your paintings !

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much John. So nice to hear :)

[@galinalaikova6425]

this is amazing! lovely to watch how you work.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much :)

[@leonidasspanos1938]

Amazing work!!👏🏻👏🏻

[@sukalyanchakraborty5107]

Your painting is very beautiful

[@Kathiisu]

I'm always so impressed with your line work! love your videos!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Peter

[@dixiecat666]

Beautiful , thank you for sharing .

[@angelashilling3741]

I love your style, so talented. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words Angela. Greatly appreciated. Peter :)

[@jaquelinedesouza3895]

What a beautiful draw! Regards from Brazil. I Love ur lessons.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Hello Jaqueline in Brazil. Thank you very much. Peter

[@imlcheong]

Wow, what a beautiful painting, you really draw very well. I wish i can draw like you. Your colouring is just so smooth and lovely, I love lighthouses, they are just so nice to look at - lighthouses are my favourite. You are indeed very talented.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words. Greatly appreciated. New lighthouse coming very soon. Peter :)

[@graphguy]

2020... still great to watch!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks GG

[@kayeyres1825]

Recently came across your wonderful videos. I am new to watercolours. I have found your style of drawing very easy to follow. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me. Kay from England

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Kay. Great to hear I've inspired you :)

[@lploc94]

When i open youtube, i look at your chanel at first. Thanks a lot!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very nice compliment. Thank you :)

[@aishaj6712]

Awesome! Love the shadows 😊

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. That's nice to hear :)

[@slaytd1]

🇬🇧Wonderful... Thanks Peter 👍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Dennis. Peter

[@andremerez81]

Wonderfull work!! Your art is amazing!

[@pablomiezavarela8358]

Thank you Peter.

[@dharmeshsharma]

Thanks peter it's lovely and I tried 😍

[@PeterSheelerart]

I'm glad to hear you tried it. Makes posting worthwhile for me. Thanks :)

[@minhucvu18]

whow what amazing painting

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. That's nice to hear :)

[@minhucvu18]

can you draw more paniting like this because i am trying to draw too

[@oldtimer9011]

Excellent video Peter, Love it.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks as always. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@monalcreates]

Just wonderful Peter!! I love lighthouses!! And I really do love your style! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Mona. nice to hear :)

[@arlenemurphy804]

always enjoy your videos

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Always appreciated. Peter

[@znunz1]

Hi Pter, thank you so much for sharing such a great demontration. I am a very beginner for watercolor but your vdo inspires me a lot. Your drawing style wis now my role model.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Hearing that makes this all worthwhile for me :) Peter

[@wadomannen]

Fantastisk

[@margaretbrownhill1193]

I am so glad I came across your channel, I am going to try this, it seems achievable for me, I’ve been struggling with watercolour, but doing small studies like this might help me to get started. I love the line and wash as well it will stop me from obsessively measuring everything for a line drawing lol

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Makes it all worthwhile for me :) Peter

[@Wasoska]

Just brilliant!!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very Kind. Thanks so much!

[@mariojulien001]

Great !Thank you for the video

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're very welcome. Thank you :)

[@fastpackuk2766]

Lovely video! I have just started learning watercolour and these videos are so inspiring - thank you

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Tommy. Always nice to hear I've inspired :)

[@bernielogan8644]

Hi Peter, The reference photo looked very familiar, and indeed it is in Southampton. I spent a few days there this summer and did a watercolour of this lighthouse and the Chantry island one. Thank you for your video. I like your technique and found it very helpful as I am practicing pen and ink with watercolour.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Hi Bernie. It's a nice little town. I live about 2 Km from there. Peter

[@christinebeugat8450]

Wunderbar!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much :)

[@milodermick2981]

Wonderfull painting, was a pleasure...

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Philippe :)

[@milodermick2981]

Peter Sheeler i very like make watercolor from your style 🙂

[@millibar1000]

Thanks for sharing Peter...

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're very welcome :)