My Number One Watercolor Strategy - What I learned from Joseph Zbukvic

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[@jlgillis914]

The bead is how decorators paint walls. I never thought about that concept in watercolor. I’ll try this soon.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

Bead is important, but it works only with good design underneath. JZ has impeccable design, that is, his drawing skills and scene-understanding skills are second-to-none. He never paints what he sees - he always re-arranges, puts more interesting details. That is where most painters fail; their design and drawing skills are poor. They don't draw, they don't challenge themselves in solving design issues. And as a result, they are never able to deliver an interesting watercolour, even when proper painting techniques are used.

[@gailcarey3597]

I sadly agree. It’s a gift few of us have.

[@MFDOOOOM]

Yeah Every great painter says drawing is 90% of painting. Look at all the goat's, Sargent, Zorn, JZ here, their drawing and sketches will rival any traditional drawing artist. Which is also why I hate it because I'm learning to draw right now and all I want to do is paint. But I can already see that my increasing knowledge of 3d drawing and spatial form would help elevate my painting later on.

[@hedonismbot3274]

On point. I always tell people to draw. It is obvious in their paintings if they can't. The lack of design and structure.

[@iviltri]

Wow. This is such a deep vision, I would like to read more of your thoughts, extremely useful. Do you write?

[@albertkline1731]

I watched him paint in France and he has a much higher angle (almost 90 degrees) than you think. His speed also gives him an artistic advantage. Great video Matt.

[@scottenosh4548]

Ive heard that Joseph can move really fast. But if you look at a lot of paintings, the strokes he uses that lends to his unique style look 'fast'.

[@DotyML]

This video has given me a lot to think about, as always. It’s like the man asks “ How do you eat an elephant “ the answer “ One bite at a time”. You always give out easily digestible “ bites” that will add to the whole later. Thank you!

[@moo-jinpyon1778]

Thank you for the good materials today.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you like them!

[@asphotography6443]

Dear Matthew, thank you very much. Your video is very interesting, and your watercolour guide in five steps !!

[@markhumphrey8894]

thanks for continuing to develop the Zbukvic method. I think he's one of the best WC artist. Love his style. Alvero Castegnet is also phenomenal.

[@DDartlover8888]

Very helpful, and a good explanation of what watercolor can do that is unique

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dodiburnett9964]

Hi Matthew, I wish to thank you for your recent tip. The JZ tip, Mr. Bead. I’m only a hobby painter but enjoy it immensely. I have seen Joseph mention Mr. Bead many times but apparently it didn’t click. You mentioned it and for whatever reason it clicked! I tried it straight away and of course it worked! Thanks so much and I think I might be on track now. Many thanks, as my wife and I watch your videos with pleasure. Doug Burnett, Australia

[@toffylikesgames]

Thank you, this is very interesting :) I often have trouble connecting shapes together, this might be helpful!

[@1msfit]

Your instructions are always so good-clear and concise. I do try to follow the bead but it’s not always as easy as you make it look. There has been improvement though, and I actually liked my last painting (#63 of my Bad Painting Series😂). Being partial to fuzzy faces (my dogs and my hubby), I like your new look. It’s really coming along-follow the beard!😂

[@MB-kf3yx]

Thanks for this video on the importance of the bead and the discussion and deminstration of connecting the middle value wash. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luanna59]

t-shirts please--"Keep the Bead Alive" !! Great explanation---I've seen this before, but didn't realize what a "thing' it really IS!!

[@This.is.it307]

The Bead!! Genius! Thank you for sharing

[@Hal-uq5qv]

Great insight, thank you

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Great lesson Matthew!

[@efthimika]

Thank you for your video, I would like to tell me if the beed can be used in the wet on wet method.

[@romypie3725]

I’ve watched great painters painting and many of them use the bead technique; actually, their brushes are loaded with lots of water, what really freaks me out, and that makes it possible to refresh edges, mend subjects and colors together. These artists are not afraid of paints running down the paper and somehow they turn that”messy” quantity of water into shapes and shades that make a lot of sense; finally, that’s why it requires a lot of training, it has to be quick and sharp.

[@bls924]

Thank you, great information!

[@GKganesan]

Thank you for this.

[@anick6265]

Thank you, you are amazing!💕

[@canadaverydry]

I love this one!!!

[@kristapedersen1828]

I understand the idea of the bead and love how the paint mingles when using it. But if your board is a 30%, the bead will always build at the bottom of the area you are working on. But if you’re working left to right, how do you pick up that bead?

[@justinwr092]

I'm learning Spanish so I call it Señor Bead

[@seamus9305]

Ah, the bead! Thanks man. Will consider the guide.

[@marywilliamson2559]

Did you get into the San Diego plein air show? Congratulations! Nice work!

[@cristinacuenca4176]

Great advice! 😊

[@jwalzer]

Matt, thx for the great video. BTW, what drafting table do you use?

[@matthewhayes5891]

Nice work

[@MrMjp58]

JZ is one of the greatest watercolourists of all time.

[@TheCombatartist]

It’s another technique, plain and simple. Each notable watercolor painter who has workshops has their own gimmick.

[@pameladalton2457]

I live in a hot dry country and really struggle to stop my work from drying prematurely.

[@ace6285]

That’s the technique for painting animation cells there it’s referred to as puddling.

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My Number One Watercolor Strategy - What I learned from Joseph Zbukvic

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That’s how you paint a car also. Follow the wet. Makes sense

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