FABRIANO 2021 : Tutorial - Interpretation and Design

[@josephineherrera8508]

I loved this. Mr Schaller and Fabriano, are extremely generous in helping us aspiring painters in this trying time. As a retiree, I can’t afford expensive videos or lessons. This is an honor to learn from such an amazing artist. Thank you.

[@tavenchristensen3157]

💥 I absolutely agree!! It certainly is a great honour to learn from such a Master. (Especially without the great price!) 🙂 I am new to these tutorials and have already learned a lot. ▪️I’ll try to remember to show my appreciation in the new year. ~ Such inspiration and a joy to watch‼️

[@makeitmakesense5577]

My feelings precisely. I've learned so much watching this video & I'm so grateful this great master is taking the time to share his gift.

[@rhondi123]

Bravo

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you very much

[@pedenchristian3993]

Merci beaucoup monsieur, c'est magnifique et très généreux de votre part.

[@lizwarner8524]

It’s absolutely gorgeous!! I love how you reinterpreted the photo and created the light filled center of interest along the diagonal darks!

[@alinatulliart812]

Love your commentary about what makes a successful painting, that’s really helpful.

[@thomaswschaller]

glad you liked it

[@yoyo-wd5sr]

Hello from China! Tom, thank you so much for this tutorial video!! You don't know how much it taught me, especially when I've been doing realism oil painting. Quick notes for myself: 1. do not copy the photo, you can do a composition and value study and use it while doing the painting 2. values! values! values! 3. objects should connect with each other and speak to each other 4. leaving whites on the paper while we add values and colors, let them blur and grow into each other, that's a big charm of water color!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you 🙏 so much ! I appreciate it

[@dougg1075]

Love love your art

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@jamesfaulkner5647]

What a great demonstration, thank you so much. You have brightened this drizzly late winter morning and given mind blowing pointers on how to approach the currently scrubby and waterlogged countryside around here in this Hamburg suburb. If I may say, I deeply appreciate the expressive and articulate commentary. The remarks about Central Park are also very well received. Right on, great stuff, thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much, James - Very glad you found it helpful. I have watched so many instructional videos in my time and was always left with more questions than answers.. So when I began teaching, I determined to try my best to explain in real time why I decided to use this color, this brush, make this decision, etc. It may not always be the right thing to do - but I think it helps people to be able to make their own creative decisions

[@debahutichatterjitalukder8240]

I wonder how you uplift a subject or an inspiration of your painting to a mystical level! Watching you paint also uplifts the minds of many to a state of inexplicable peace! I can compare it with some unknown mountain river, that flows energically over the rocks but gives immense peace to the mind and all the senses of the viewer. I can feel the feel of the place in your painting. It's my dream to paint like you one day! I don't think a few thousand words can express what I am feeling about this painting! I can only thank you from the core of my heart!

[@thomaswschaller]

What a beautiful thing to say - Thank you so much . Painting is my meditation - the only way I can live completely in the moment.

[@krycek1976]

How has this video not got more views? To learn from a real watercolour master 🙏 I feel privileged

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@mchris1020]

So helpful to me to see how you design your interpretation from a photo. Beautiful painting.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you and glad it helped

[@alessiogagliardi3910]

I've learned more in this video than in 5 years of art school, great job!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Alessio

[@maryf.1956]

Thank you for giving a lesson on how you change things to improve a photo. It turned out so interesting and pulls you into the pavilion. It helps me to be a little bolder in making changes, after all it’s paper and paint. Even if I make a mess I can have a do over😊

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you Mary - i appreciate it

[@3DCGdesign]

Once again, it's brilliant! Thank you so much Thomas, it's an honor to hear you explain all this and watch the magic. I'm inspired to break out my watercolors and give this thing another shot. I remember my last two watercolors took 12 hours a piece and I have just not been able to motivate myself to stick to a painting for 12hrs, but you show I am being too detailed and too tight. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

12 hours! Ahh!! Well. I've done it - But usually, I have to be in and out in under 2 or so or I get squirrelly :)

[@ayeshacalligraphy1928]

So beautiful and full of information on watercolors , darks n lights , and connecting the over all look of the painting.

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you so much Ayesha

[@belmontgalleriesnyc3131]

Great lesson in dark vs light and contrasts. Cordons off a section and tells a story with it. Uses shadows superbly.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks very much - I appreciate it - Tom

[@arlenemurphy804]

This is beautiful.thank you so much

[@veroniquejeannedemarbre5630]

Hello from Catalonia, I've enjoyed very much this Watercolor Painting lesson, and also your explainations about the architecture of the victorian pavillon of Central Park. I've learnt very much and feel very grateful with you! My Watercolor Painting has progressed listening to you and following your advices, the best as I can Thank you very much!

[@thomaswschaller]

That means a lot Veronique - thank you

[@myrriahosborne]

I never tire of watching you paint, Tom, as I always learn something. Thanks for sharing this.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you friend

[@eze3572]

I could watch you paint my life away 😅😊

[@thomaswschaller]

Aw - Thank you!! But don't do that,💙 please!!

[@philbabb5825]

Thank you! You are a very generous.

[@durgasarvepalli2355]

Hi Tom, Thank you so much for providing us with so much of watercolor wisdom. I have been admiring this style of watercolor painting but came across this channel only few days ago and I watched this video many times since then. Your videos answered all my questions from why we need a palette with wells , what to put in the wells, principles of design, what to see, how to see, how to select the subject etc.. I am so grateful to you for imparting so much knowledge. I have learnt so much.. Thank you, Regards, Durga

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Durga. That's so good to hear! Happy painting.! Tom

[@GKganesan]

Thank you: it was excellent!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks - glad you liked it

[@diannemayne2598]

Thank you for sharing, Tom! Beautifully done as always....

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you Dianne

[@claudepolez4135]

From France, a clever and brilliant demo. Great watercolor lesson.

[@GabrielStocktonWatercolors]

I really enjoyed this, Thank you Tom.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks my friend

[@evertvandenberghe]

What a great lesson! Love watching it and love listening too. Great tips on turning around the canvas for the sky, about contrast, light etc. Tnx a lot!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks Evert

[@lilianejonson6634]

Hallo from Sweden! This lesson is great, very informative and helping! I am struggling with painting to many details. The painting is 👌

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much !

[@Handotr]

It was wonderful to watch a master paint. I leaned a lot particularly about thinking about interpreting a photo and design

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Dan - I appreciate it

[@laurahale5774]

Great tutorial and description. Thank you!

[@margaretrollins8386]

Tom, I really appreciate your detailed narration of your design process. I’ve watched it twice and will watch again. The painting is beautiful and truly tells a story.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you Margaret

[@mukundalvi9200]

Truly enjoyed your perspective.Best wishes for nxt

[@ramleyarts9793]

Thanks for this tutorial, its very helpful. new friend. greetings from middle east. have a wonderful day

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you so much

[@maureengarcia5478]

Hello from Ohio! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of watercolor painting and your artistic interpretative skills.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you very much!

[@davidgreene3809]

When I compare your painting to the photo, I am amazed at how you can so simply present the essence of the scene. I look forward to watching your video.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks David

[@jingpetitfour9400]

Thank you for sharing. Greetings from France

[@thomaswschaller]

merci!!

[@audreydugan9668]

Thank you so much for sharing your invaluable wisdom and solid techniques - I learn so much

[@thomaswschaller]

Very welcome

[@Rudimar69]

Beautiful!

[@jean-francoisleroux9104]

Great demo and painting! You make all this look so simple....when we all know it isn't. That's great mastery. 👍

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much j-f

[@robertgoode4516]

You told the story beautifully !!! Amazing painting !

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you

[@suel4269]

Thankyou for explaining your process. Lots to remember!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for the comment Sue!

[@Richard-ou6uw]

Thanks for the demonstration I really enjoy your work a great happy hour for me 👍👍

[@priyajana3796]

Thank you so much for this tutorial....want to see this type of videos again and again.... great art work indeed!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

many thanks

[@ravimuley6634]

That's wonderful !

[@jvdcy]

Awesome. Nice to see you paint. Thanks for sharing.

[@christinepina4101]

Je viens de vous découvrir et j’en suis ravie. J’ai beaucoup appris en vous regardant et en écoutant vos explications. Merci beaucoup 😁

[@thomaswschaller]

Merci beaucoup. Je vous en suis reconnaissant

[@jeanhuang1319]

Thank you. This is great . I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Jing

[@maribelteklado7491]

Thank you sir for this wonderful tutorial.

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you

Great tutorial. Inspiration 100%

[@ramprasadgaddikeri3984]

Your videos are very informative , educative and attractive too. A lot to learn ! Thank you !

[@silvinaavila6036]

Gracias!!!!

[@priyajana3796]

Please make this type of tutorial videos again.....we learn a lot from your videos....

[@p.iartwork9071]

Thank you sir I was just requesting you to make this kind of video for a long time thanks for looking towards my request

[@thomaswschaller]

that's so good to hear!! thanks

[@RonRobinBockstruck]

So helpful your painting is amazing q

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@mariaguillerminadanielorti5620]

Muchas gracias desde Mexico. Me encanto, y aprendi.

[@mariaguillerminadanielorti5620]

Me siento realmente afortunada de poder seguir sus enseñanzas. Mil gracias!

[@shamazia2386]

do you let the first wash dry out completely before the second wash? while you are painting we dont see it happening

[@thomaswschaller]

Generally no - I like to keep the whole painting moving all at once. Of course, you can't get a crisp edge if you go back into very wet paint, so you may have to wait a bit longer in this area or that - working elsewhere as you do. But I don't often allow it to dry completely first

[@ErinneKennedy]

Its like piecing quilts. I learned to piece quilts from my great grandmother "Mama" Hamblett(born 1896). Its not the new way that people do now (Mother and I refer to it as stack and whack) Piecing quilts was making do with what ever you had on hand, a way of recycling. Mama always said it never matters the color, only to make sure that you place a dark next to a light.

[@thomaswschaller]

There are similarities in all art forms

[@shamazia2386]

thanks for your swift reply.

[@shamazia2386]

Your paintings inspired me at the age of 73 to start all over again. I have tried all mediums but liked the watercolor best. Never satisfied with my work I put my brushes aside. Once I started watching your tutorials it changed my perspective. I am back and started all over again. Thanks for your time. You are doing great service for people like me. God bless you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks SO much and happy painting!

[@randydoan985]

Tom, I believe you are using the Escoda Optimo Reservoir Liner for your tree foliage. Can you tell me what size you use? Thank you so much for the wonderful video tutorial.

[@thomaswschaller]

Love those brushes, but here I was using a DaVinci Caseneo Series No. 8 Reservoir Liner - Similar brush in some ways

[@cosimakazak2309]

🙏❤️

[@ludmilamomene4791]

❤

[@ryanoconnor7957]

Fantastic, thanks for much for sharing and the time spent not only in painting but all the camera work and editing required! Just my 2 cents: I absolutely love the composition of your original sketch, but I feel that although the light and dark was portrayed reasonably accurately to the sketch, the POSITION of those light and dark shapes moved too much and the final composition does not feel as balanced and powerful in terms of communicating story as the original sketch. In the original sketch the pavilion is much more centred in frame. Nonetheless, it's still a successful painting that we can also learn from :) Thanks

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for the comment. But respectfully, I disagree. In the sketch, too much light was portrayed in the foreground and on the far right especially. - pulling the focus of the work in too many directions. Also the pavilion is too awkwardly dead center. So in the final color sketch version I corrected all this. And so finally, the values are much more balanced and moreover, the intent, balance, dynamics, narrative, and drama of the work is more clearly displayed in the final version.

[@ryanoconnor7957]

​@@thomaswschaller I'm glad that you believe it is more true to your vision then! I would love to hear a bit of your commentary in the future for when and why you decide to make changes that deviate from your sketch plan (I know in some other videos you do comment on this), I believe it may help me to understand some important things that I am missing in my understanding of composition. I am like 100% fan of your sketches, so I don't always get the reasoning of why you change things. In this example, the composition changed from a largely diagonal dark "line" from corner to corner, into what seems to be more of an "L" shaped composition. Whether that is more balanced is certainly debatable, in my mind it is simply different ,and communicates a different mood.

[@thomaswschaller]

@@ryanoconnor7957 I did do a commentary for this video. But I'm not sure if I addressed those specific issues or not. But anyway, everybody is free to have their own opinions and agree or disagree with any of my choices. And I certainly don't nail it every time. This was a pretty quick demo painting. For what it is, I was pretty happy with it. But that doesn't mean it is the only way for it to be done . I liked the diagonal energy in the sketch too and. I tried to keep it in the larger version. But the light in the foreground seemed a little too strong and distracting as the painting developed.

[@pdbowman]

Wonderful though Central Park is, it isn’t true to say that there was nothing there, that it was ‘just farmland.’ There were communities on this land, and although not all residents were removed without receiving compensation, lack of wealth and status (by comparison, for instance, with owners of the first site chosen for the project) meant none had the choice to remain. Many went unwillingly. It’s good to know something of this history. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_Village

[@josejuanrizogarcia1099]

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