Drawing a Landscape for a watercolor painting, Pencil and Wash Technique

[@margaretbrownhill1193]

This is a lovely picture smoothie, I actually think I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be one of the best you’ve done. I’m so thankful there are so many videos on patreon for it, 8 just for the graphite part, I’ve got my grid drawn and am now ready to start 😊

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks very much Margaret, I don't know if it is the best I've done but it turned out ok, I was pleased with it, and of course really enjoyed the process, I think there is 4 videos to accompany the watercolour part, I hope you enjoy them,

[@margaretbrownhill1193]

smoothie77 I’m sure I will I’ve decided it’s time to step out of my comfort zone again and go for the wash as well, I will take a photograph before I commit to watercolour lol. I think it is going to be amazing I’ve seen what you do with pencil and wash and you underestimate your talent, I can’t think that all of a sudden you are going to mess up with this one you don’t have it in you lol

[@stephenwelham]

Hi have you tried sketching with a neutral grey ink tense pencil then wet the drawing leave to dry then apply your watercolour wash over the top and none of your sketch will move hope this helps yours pencil work is truly excellent and your tution is great regards Steve 😎

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

The place is Sennowe Hall in North Norfolk...how could I not know that! BIG THANK YOU to Tigrenka2000 for letting me know

[@LinekeLijn]

Oh wauw, I love this one Jon! I love pencil and wash so..... You rock!!!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Lineke, there's a nasty surprise in the watercolour video, I wont say anymore and spoil it for you, lets just say it didn't go to plan :)

[@LinekeLijn]

O dear..... Is it the kind of accident like... cat knocking over the coffee and totally ruining your drawing kind of thing"" ? :O

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Kind of, lol :)

[@ponderanceofagravedigger2564]

Just wanted to say I watch all your videos. You have certainly helped me on my own drawings. Keep up the great work!!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Todd, that's very kind of you to say, i appreciate it!

[@RixCanDoit]

Beautiful. One of these days i'm going to try my hand at drawing a landscape.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Rix, give it a go, landscapes are are great fun to draw.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Just joined your Patreon mate I just had to to get these awesome tutorials, thank you mate

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hey Harry, that's so good of you, thank you so much my friend, and a warm welcome to Patreon, we have a great community of friendly people over their, you will be made very welcome, thanks again Harry its much appreciated!!!

[@lvbailey1]

Love the details. Definitely a favorite. Thank you❣️

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Another outstanding video mate, your art is just amazing, I love your landscape paintings. Hope you are keeping well my friend and all ready for Christmas .

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Harry, very kind of you to say, please don't mention Christmas, I'm already 250 quid out of pocket for an early Christmas present for my son, lol and its only going to get worse Hahaha, all the best my friend :)

[@izakpolman6280]

Wonderful drawing!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Izak!

[@darkforest03]

Beautifully done. You are very talented 😀

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Yones, that's very kind of you to say, I appreciate it :)

[@silvanocece1365]

Top stuff Smoothie ✍️👌

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Silvano, much appreciated :)

[@victorcoutoserra1473]

Sou seu fã!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you Victor, that's great to hear that!

[@edwill62]

masterful job as always....

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you E Will, very kind of you to say, much appreciated:)

[@MakaveliTheBoss]

So beautiful 👌

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you, nice of you to say.

[@MakaveliTheBoss]

smoothie77 Your welcome, i always enjoy to watch your videos 😊

[@NilRochaArt]

Nice!!!!!!!!!

[@LinekeLijn]

Hey Nil!!! :D

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thanks Nil, much appreciated!

[@NilRochaArt]

haha!!! :) Hello Lineke I am here enjoying this wonderful work of graphite. :D

[@LinekeLijn]

So nice to meet you here, Jon is a dear friend just like you ^.^

[@NilRochaArt]

Thank you I am happy to put this, Friends are a source of inspiration even more when talented friends,:) (Sorry my English is not my original language) :)

[@krishnendubhattacharyaart5486]

AMAZINE... SIR, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT KIND OF PAPER YOU USE HERE.

[@candacebuck61]

Love your work and technique. Do you ever use hot press watercolor paper for drawing? I understand your use of cold press for texture, however.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you, yes I have used hot pressed for drawing, it works fine,

[@dennisart5758]

Sehr gute Arbeit!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Thank you, its very kind of you to say, much appreciated

[@grahameke3533]

Hi Smoothie, when you referred to the Tombo eraser leaving some marks after erasing the grid lines, was that the same predicament that you had several videos back where you were drawing the Belgium canal scene? I still battle with this issue where I use my Tombo eraser for the grid and when I apply the graphite powder it seems to stick to the lines.

[@grahameke3533]

Excellent video by the way. Loved it!

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Hi Graham, no it wasn't the thing , the eraser I used for the Belgium canal scene was the pink one on the end of the Ticonaroga pencil, that left a slug trail that the graphite stuck to, the Tombow eraser was on its last bit of rubber and the plastic pole was(i think) just peeping through the eraser, hence scratched the watercolour paper and leaving those marks once the paint was applied, If you're having problems with the Tombow and graphite powder, try another eraser, do a test piece first...

[@ArtKonna]

good video...

[@chrisroybeading7583]

What type of paper do you use

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Bockingford watercolour paper 140lb cold pressed

[@chrisroybeading7583]

Thank you very helpful, can i ask your advice if I sent you one of my drawings please could you tell me how to make it better would much appreciate your advice as it is seeing you draw got me wanting to try to learn, been drawing for 8 months now

[@yosselgarcia3100]

first comment. i win

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Haha yes you win ☺