Fast And loose Watercolour - Capturing Light

[@andrewbarber8389]

This is really stunning Patrick and the way you describe the process is excellent!

[@danakolpin1289]

I really this boat painting. I am a beginner to watercolor and I always learn alot watching you. This year I am painting Christmas cards.

[@JaneArt64]

I had a try at this one Patrick as I am trying to learn loose , I really enjoyed doing it..Thank you for being such a good teacher.

[@nlmelch]

I love this painting. Thank you!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Very nice

[@petebathoart8819]

Your enthusiasm is really on fire at the moment Patrick. I’m happy to see you enjoying your art again and it shows in your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Pete I’m seriously enjoying it at the moment. I’m hoping this carries on into the future! I hope your painting and doing well to.

[@MPLangerArt]

Love this Patrick.It's really hard to talk and paint at the same time because it forces us to use both sides of the brain at the same time - a real skill and you've mastered it. It's also really good for brain health. I love listening to your process as you paint and talk, and I also really love your voice over narration and learn so much from it as well.Those shadows on the boat had me almost holding my breath when you started them but true to form they turned out beautifully - authentic and original Ley-Greaves!Thanks again. .... Oh, and I really like how you handled the upper right background.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Patricia. I was enjoying the session so much I was just painting freely with little regard to the finished painting. When your in that place painting is so much more enjoyable and so the result! Since I’ve been playing chess ( last 3 months) I have found it easier to think more clearly. I m sure it’s benefiting my painting too. Thanks again for commenting and keep in touch.

[@MPLangerArt]

Playing chess! .... that's terrific. I haven't played chess in years. It certainly does clear the mind.

[@barbaragemin5117]

Thanks Patrick. What's so daunting for many of us, me really , is doing a first wash with colours that seem unnatural and then seeing it looking " a mess" as you said. After your second layer and details it looked lovely. Yes, I know many years of practice. I have overall many years but with looong gaps ( kids, work etc. Started again 3 yrs ago. Hope to improve

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Barbara just look at the first wash as staining the paper. Some artists call it a ghost wash. Make sure you mix enough wash to complete the wash. You don’t want to be thinking what colours do I need half way down the page. Just relax into your painting, be prepared to experiment not worrying about the outcome and you’ll soon start improving. Most of all have fun and enjoy your painting.

[@barbaragemin5117]

@@PatrickLeyGreaves thanks Patrick. I'm going to repeat a painting (on the back) I did of a very sunlit town in Puglia, Italy, with white buildings and use your method.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Barbara Gemin that’s a great idea would love to see the finished painting. Feel free to post on my Facebook page. Link is under the video description.

[@patriciabrander237]

Thanks for a great masterclass. I especially like being able to see how you put the colours onto the palette and then put them on the page so they merge and blend with time. I tend to forget the transformation that will come about as the paint dries. And the commentary is very useful.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Patricia I’m pleased you found the lesson useful. Enjoy your painting , many thanks for commenting.

[@lindamullahy5752]

Hi Patrick wonderful painting you are very gifted artist and thank you so much for sharing your videos with us and keep them coming also learned from you so thank you.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Linda I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. Good luck with your painting 😀

[@dodiburnett9964]

Great, Patrick! We stumbled across you (as you do) a few months ago and were immediately attracted to your style and have been keen watchers of your demos since. Thanks for your tips and assistance. Doug & Di, Australia.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Your more than welcome. Thanks for watching I’m pleased you enjoyed it .

[@GarryGomersall]

Interesting to watch and see the developing of the colours ...lovely result and very relaxing style. Thanks for sharing

[@evenlyanxious]

After working for 30 hours straight, this video is what I chose to give my 1 hour (a week) to, and I'm glad that I did. I think I'm relaxed enough now to sleep . You're very talented, and this video was so well made. Thank you for taking the time to put it on youtube. Next week I will try the painting, I believe.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Lisa for your very kind comment. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. I’m trying to put more effort into the editing. This one obviously turned out ok 😀

[@karennaturallyartby]

This is excellent. .. awesome tutorial. Thank you

[@aurenelucas6794]

Love the way you paint using a relaxed approach! Thank you, will have to try this!

[@judyfranklin9577]

A huge amount of valuable information in this video Patrick with a super result . I loved the background less detail which is something I am trying to achieve . Many thanks you inspire me to keep attempting new ideas that you demonstrate .

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Judy I’m pleased you found it helpful. I did try to cram lots of useful tips into this demo. Thanks again 😀

[@oleksandrkozyr2434]

Cool video Patrick! I’d love to give it a shot. Very fresh and colorful

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thank you. Give it a try and then share on my Facebook page would love to see the results

[@cherie_colours]

Thanks Patrick, I joined Skillshare to do some of your courses. I’m a beginner and am trying to practice most days. I like your no fuss style and your paintings scenes are enjoyable.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Cherie practice is key. Relax into your work, use bold colours, experiment and improvements will come quickly.

[@saolyartstudio752]

Beautiful ❤️

[@dominiccrabtree]

Hi, Patrick, I enjoyed your video that was nice and loose as you said. It was more of a painting I thought. Dominic

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Dominic I’m pleased you enjoyed it.

[@terryadams8413]

Most enjoyable to watch and learn. I also love the music. may I ask what that music is? It is wonderful to paint to. I love this painting. It is so relaxing to look at.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Terry. The backing tract is from a company called epidemic sound. The name of the music was called Lighthouse.which I looked for the video. There is a monthly fee payable to use there music commercially.

[@paintingeasy]

Great watercolor painting, also very nice that you talk your choices! Thumbs up! 🥇👍

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Your welcome. Thanks very much for taking the time to comment.

[@francoforleo4971]

I really look forward to your demos Patrick... I try and emulate your style in my own work and I notice that when you paint, you don't ever blot up any mistakes or even for creating texture. Is this something your against or just not your style....? I find it to be very effective in my own work. Regards and HUGE thanks!

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

To be honest I would rather work with the marks I make than try lifting out mistakes. I find most of the time mistakes can largely be hidden. We all have different methods of dealing with mistakes . Thanks for your comment.

[@brianparnell2256]

Really nice painting Patrick. Just a suggestion, have you checked out the Oriental brushes that Rosemary and Co make?

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Brian , just had a look at their website and I will be putting an order in this weekend. Thanks very much 😀

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Patrick, we haven’t heard from you in almost a year. Can you please let us know your alright? I miss your videos, and miss you. Tallahassee, Florida