Do you think fundamental drawing is important for painting? Let me know =)
@tongwang82814 жыл бұрын
Yes,it is. A good drawing makes better painting, I think.
@mreinstein484 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it is even the biggest part for a good drawing
@anartfuljourneywithroberty37844 жыл бұрын
Drawing everyday is definitely helping me so yes, personally I believe it is important.
@namikpashastudio4 жыл бұрын
i think it can be no 2.for those who can't draw, they can try tracing first using lightbox so they can focus on color
@frogiedancer4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it helps me a lot to have a good sketch before painting. I used to be lazy and want to go straight to painting with crude sketch. But now I use 2/3 of the process to sketch and 1/3 to paint.
@nicks9314 жыл бұрын
I'm 56 and started in watercolor. My teacher told me to back it up and learn to draw. Agree wholeheartedly it is the best advice I've received. Unfortunately it makes throwing pigment less frequent, but my results are much more palatable! Pun intended... Cheers
@wisdomite197111 ай бұрын
drawing forces you to see, and the more you see the better you paint
@ELENAOttawaАй бұрын
Exactly!
@rosine23 жыл бұрын
"Keep your line flowing" I have to remember .. thank you very much Éric
@catherinelevison33104 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Yes, I agree that the drawing makes the painting easier. I had to learn how to draw and I’m glad I did. It’s better than believing you can’t.
@ELENAOttawaАй бұрын
Exactly, it’s a learnable skill, so we must learn it!
@yancowles Жыл бұрын
David Curtis seems to incorporate quite a lot of graphite shading into his watercolours and the grey of which seems to somehow lend a curious iridescence once the colour is painted on top.
@lindathaxton19943 жыл бұрын
The better I draw the better my paintings! Trying to draw every day & am amazed at how much faster I draw & more accurate I’ve gotten. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & your time
@williaml.baptiste3597 Жыл бұрын
Know Pasadena well, grew up there, got family photos of the place back to 1900 onward, and graduated from Pasadena High many moons ago, in the mid-60s, and the other glories are the Norton Simon Museum and the Huntington. Great memories.
@leojablonski2309 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric for taking time to illustrate
@prabhakartewari17414 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration of painting with pencil drawing as base, appreciate explaining in a gentle soothing tone which is encouraging to beginners, perhaps mentioning colours used would have been useful, thanks for upload...!
@mrebpropertiessobota33264 жыл бұрын
Sketching is paramount, it is how you define an edge. The graphite or charcoal provides value. Try something fun, by answering this question; what are your favorite 2 colors? I wonder what your sketch would look like in your favorite colors. I'll look at Watercolor Cafe for your post.
@prabhakartewari17414 жыл бұрын
MREB Properties Sobota: Will definitely try, many thanks for response..!!
@lindathaxton19943 жыл бұрын
Love the under noise of the ocean - soothing - painting & instruction 👍
@virginiarinkel75447 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful.
@deborahrech74294 жыл бұрын
Wonderful lesson. Thank you. It encourages me to draw more rather than be intimidated and minimize drawing.
@bonbeechler23234 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your lessons. If I went back in to fix up the sky at the end the painting would have been ruined; your control and confidence in the medium is amazing!
@wisdomite197111 ай бұрын
i just messed up a painting by attempting to add a glaze
@soniabuenoaffonso81444 жыл бұрын
Yes, for me the inicial drawing makes all difference to the final results. I tried some times to painting without drawing before, but the final disappointment me. Txs Eric. Your videos are very instructive and I like to watch many times. A big hug, from Brazil 🇧🇷 🤗
@ahmedelmansory8672 Жыл бұрын
That's so beautiful, fruitful, and clear demo. Thanks Eric.
@sujanithtottempudi29914 жыл бұрын
Yes....I recently started watercolour....it's so important to plan ahead....I was bit apprehensive about pencil shading before....but this video gives me courage to go that way confidently....big thanks 🙏
@kashivishwanath76034 жыл бұрын
Great video. I tried to sketch a landscape with shadow, I realised that I was missing so many details earlier, my painting looks better. Thank you Eric for this great lesson and painting. Adds lot of value add to my watercolour practise. 👍👍👍
@karenhealy12603 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and informative, Thank you
@asamandhiry86484 жыл бұрын
Yes fundamental drawing is important, this video is very helpful for beginners like myself always struggling with sketching before painting. Thank you so much
@user-gu6tg8yu4n3 жыл бұрын
If you fail to plan,you are planning to fail.🥰
@ELENAOttawaАй бұрын
Yesss!
@ychandra222 жыл бұрын
What a magical way to get connect with painting. Your presentation is very effective. Thanks.
@tahir4art4 жыл бұрын
Your teaching method is amazing. I love to watch ur video. So i can learn more. Thanks for sharing ur experience.
@tripslaughter92534 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, I definitely enjoy different different ways and styles of producing watercolor scenes.
@pranjalshelar38304 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.,.. Very useful video.. Plz keep educating ☺☺😊
@denisebrazell19124 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric, I like your style and your comments/descriptions of how and why. I do think it is helpful to have first, a near finished drawing before painting with watercolor. I am not bothered so much by the drawing seen under the paint but, I am disappointed if the color is "dirty". I look forward to more of your videos!
@sherrilltaylor18014 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I love watching you draw and paint !
@woraluckrattikarnchalakorn99254 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful painting , thanks so much for sharing video .
@anartfuljourneywithroberty37844 жыл бұрын
As a beginner this has been really helpful, I'm always drawing now and I am really looking forward to adding watercolour to them, thank you 😁
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
So glad it's helpful for you! =)
@sandralewis91253 жыл бұрын
Thank you Great info
@Lia22223 ай бұрын
Fantastic
@mrebpropertiessobota33264 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Eric, You say, around 3-mins in the video, that you've never been inside the Pasadena City Hall. You REALLY need to go inside. A couple of other very cool public builds the Pasadena bridge for example or any of Frank Loyd Wright's creations. While I do reside in Spring, Texas now, I grew up on Monte Bonito in Eagle Rock. Los Angeles has several iconic architectural structures, you have a blessing living in the area, a unique form of architecture was created there and lived only for a short while from 1921 thru 36 known as Storybook Cottages. They're everywhere from Burbank to Alhambra.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
I really wanted... But I was pretty unlucky. The first time I went it was around 2007 and they are remodeling the interior so I couldn’t go in. And this time they closed it due to the upcoming Rose Bowl parade 😔
@mrebpropertiessobota33264 жыл бұрын
@@Cafewatercolor Too bad, I grew up next to Eagle Rock Park, on Monte Bonito. The bridge and any of Frank Loyd Wright's creations are excellent to draw aw well.
@ashokjani28914 жыл бұрын
Very useful demonstration
@vickigeorge53484 жыл бұрын
Very good advice! I usually do a very light drawing of big shapes before painting. I'll try this. Thank you!
@timeenuf42004 жыл бұрын
What a great idea - thank you Eric.
@jamesdiver21834 жыл бұрын
still looks ace Eric
@ajscreation77754 жыл бұрын
Your video is very helpful ful
@karenjohnson64874 жыл бұрын
Great technique. I have done this and was pleased with the result. It is one that I will revisit. Thank you for the lesson.
@john57sharp4 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric, but I think you should discuss your pencil lead choices with us
@ipseetapati73162 жыл бұрын
Super
@surinfarmwest66454 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍 Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
@mssmiley56914 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructive video, Eric! Connect values, connect values, connect values! That’s me yelling at myself. 😂 Thanks for emphasizing that.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
It’s all about that whether you are doing drawing or painting. Basic principles apply, only the medium changes 😁
@MegaYosarian4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Eric. Thank you
@adurpina4 жыл бұрын
love that shading great' i joined bro'
@markdonovan15403 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial, at last I can make use of my excessive amount of mechanical pencils!
@chaittallipandyasartstroke55443 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@brendapirie7954 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great lesson. I’ll give it a try!
@donnabrooks77834 жыл бұрын
Eric....you are such an inspiration and just so damn cute and sweet and I love your videos! Do not worry, I am a 69 years old woman trying to learn and absorb all the information that I can concerning art and you are such a wonderful teacher! I thank you immensely! You are a joy to listen to and watch! God bless you!
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺ that's so sweet!
@donnabrooks77834 жыл бұрын
I have been an artist since I was a child. Finally now, in my later life I am able to continue to learn, grow and hope to be successful! Your calm, gentle, honest way of reaching is so much appreciated!
@ikaaryani29303 жыл бұрын
Love this❤️
@mreinstein484 жыл бұрын
Ecellent tutorial once again! Thank you so much!
@gautambarua82603 жыл бұрын
This is the method much used by Yesteryears famous British artist Alwyn Crawshaw.
@RitaHutchins5 ай бұрын
Hello, What pencil sew you using? Thank you, you're being a huge help.
@merakitra4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. I used to draw with pencil but refused to paint over it, I think because I didn't know they could work together Or how to, now will try to watercolour it. Thanks.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
Have fun 🥰
@oldlady19464 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Am going to try this.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it works out for you ☺️
@saravasura10764 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Thanks.
@margretmartin75724 жыл бұрын
Great video - Thank you!
@tenkenryujin2954 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this ❤️❤️
@maureenfowler79763 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying your videos, Eric. Thanks! Do you have any information to share or demo on adding interest with slightly curvilinear drawing for paintings?
@danthomas65874 жыл бұрын
Nice five day growth Eric. Keep growing it. I look like that fifteen minutes after I shave.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
Haha, that’s funny 😄
@AnimaedArte_HesAll_PatriziaC3 жыл бұрын
Could such a kind of watercolor painting be done without pre-drawing anything at all, if not some light contours? It is just for learning, because I’m at the very beginning ... Thank you and sorry for my poor English 😊
@mikparker45184 жыл бұрын
I think you look good with the darker tones on your chin so not shaving worked out well. I wouldn't know the answer to your question on the importancy of fundamental drawing as I am very good at drawing but I've never painted in watercolour
@sharonmcmichael46904 жыл бұрын
Are you near the ocean? I seem to hear wave sounds. Love this helpful instruction!
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
Sharon McMichael I like to put subtle ambient sound in my demo. This one is actually the traffic sound :)
@sharonmcmichael46904 жыл бұрын
Café Watercolor - Eric Yi Lin Thank you for telling me. It seems so rhythmic!
@agu34253 жыл бұрын
@@Cafewatercolor ah yes I listened the noise too but I thought it was raining in my area :-)
@gautambarua82603 жыл бұрын
Is your pallette a Heung il aluminum pallette?
@Chopbreaka4 жыл бұрын
You know, Rick, I have many a friend in Casablanca, but somehow, just because you despise me, you are the only one I trust.
@kayhandford38544 жыл бұрын
Dear Eric, i think getting the drawing is paramount to getting a good painting it’s a great demo. but the noise from the traffic is distracting.
@aliourensepr16884 жыл бұрын
Hi, this is Ali from Spain 😊... I mete your channel few time ago and really like the way you explain your thaughts scout watercolor...I an a very beginner, not only at painting, but also drawing...I am very bad at this subject....any advice about where to start? Maybe a book? Because I'd really like to experiment with this relaxing type of painting....Thanks!
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
What subject are you most interested in? ☺️
@aliourensepr16884 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for replying! The big problem for me is seeing the basic form of objects and their proportions, like the video where you explained how to draw trees...
@aliourensepr16884 жыл бұрын
@@Cafewatercolor Hi, thanks for replying! The big problem for me is seeing the basic form of objects and their proportions, like the video where you explained how to draw trees...
@chels21454 жыл бұрын
So I've been hearing how drawing is the best way to prepare for painting and how it can make painters better. I always do sketches prior to painting however, if there's too much led, the paint become muddy. Is there a better way to avoid this? I also use a soft eraser to not harm the cotton paper. In your video it didn't look like the pencil led effected the painting.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
As you can see in this video my painting looks more dirty than my previous one. However, the dirty parts are mostly in the shadow area so it's not as bad. Keep the light area clean with just simple lines and you should be fine =)
@chels21454 жыл бұрын
@@Cafewatercolor thank you! I didn't notice it very much but I'm also watching on my TV. Great work!! Thanks for all the recommendations
@kauseressaji8763 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric. I have recently started watercolour and am not great at drawing/perspective. Is there a sample available to look at your course?
@missymouse45252 жыл бұрын
What kind of paper and pencil did you use? Does it matter? Thank you xx
@Cafewatercolor2 жыл бұрын
I use mostly Bao Hong artist grade, but Saunders Waterford and Arches are both good papers as well. Good papers can take paint and retain moisture better.
@rhondagdesignsrhondagwellm43374 жыл бұрын
Does the water smudge the painting? If not what brand of pen are you using
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
It is pencil. And yes it does smeared a bit. But mostly in the shadow area. Like I said this is not how I usually work. But it can be helpful if you just want to get started with watercolor :)
@ollie54able4 жыл бұрын
Is that a standard pencil lead that you are using for the drawing? If not what kind is it? Thanks.
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
It is 0.7mm 4B lead. I will add the pencil in the description.
@ollie54able4 жыл бұрын
@@Cafewatercolor Thank you. That will help me when looking to replenishing my lead. PS. Totally am enjoying your videos.
@judihopewell71484 жыл бұрын
So for predrawing portraits would you want the pencil as visible ?
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t try this with portrait. But I think I would prefer not to do that since you want to keep the portrait look cleaner. I usually try to keep my portrait pencil drawing simpler and cleaner
@sujanithtottempudi29914 жыл бұрын
But ... pencil shading is visible throughout????
@Cafewatercolor4 жыл бұрын
sujanith tottempudi yes it will, as you can see in my final result. Most of the pencil mark will be in the shadow area so it’s not that bad :)
@sujanithtottempudi29914 жыл бұрын
@@Cafewatercolor Yes....for a beginner like me it helps as a road map...thanks for your reply
@whyFINAL4 жыл бұрын
all i was doing is drawing, but i took recently akvarel class to learn something new..... drawing is forbidden in this class 😁 man it is so hard for me create something without pencil sketch.... anyone have same problem?
@cheryldodd-marko9787 Жыл бұрын
🕊🇺🇲💕
@sivachidambaram67264 жыл бұрын
Mustach and beard will looks great to your face, so let them grow. I would like to see your face with mustach and beard. 🧔
@geezermann78654 жыл бұрын
I just saw a video from Wuhan China showing police in haz-mat gear with guns and rifles going through the street murdering people. It is shocking. I am very upset. I hope I can get some peace by watching this video of you painting.