HOW I MAKE WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS // Sketch to Finish

A little tutorial/walkthrough about my watercolor painting process from sketch to finished piece. It's about how I create a new piece from scratch, the challenges and thought process behind my work! #brbchasingdreams
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MATERIALS I USE
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* Arches Watercolor Paper (Cold Press)
* Winsor & Newton's Cotman Watercolour Half Pan Studio Set
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* Winsor & Newton's White Calligraphy Ink
* Daniel Smith's Extra Fine Watercolours
* Winsor & Newton's Artists’ Watercolours
* Faber-Castell Polychromos
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MUSIC by David Chen
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[@Bonbonshi]

you are the person who whispers his emotions to the paper.

[@ivvnvvi]

i dont understand how his PENCIL lines are THAT SHARP

[@kelogsloops]

hahhaa i told you guys!!! i'm hella nitpicky

[@kayleighgalea]

IFKR

[@ruth540]

A sharpener

[@YaburuRunyaru]

if you've ever seen a .3 mechanical pencil, it is drool worthy :L

[@Annie-bj3tf]

I V A N 0.5 lead measures for click pens make the job!

[@mars-eg9wi]

Kelogsloops gets way less credit than they should, their art's absolutely beautiful, and they put so much damn effort into each beautiful painting, I can only wish that I had that profession, and I'm so proud and happy that they show us their art, we don't deserve. Thank you so much for the help Kelogsloop's, you've helped me improve every day and I REALLY appreciate all you're hard work.

[@Vexx]

Amazing video ! 🙏🏼

[@kawsarkeyan9258]

Omg I saw this comment now it's you vexx

[@Fingers990]

LMAO I've been following you on instagram and I've been addicted to your "will it peel" series on your story 😂

[@kelogsloops]

oh believe me, there'll be plenty more of that! WE'RE ONLY UP TO SEASON 1

[@kelogsloops]

I wanna hear from you guys! Do you listen to music when you create stuff, does it inspire you in any way? If anything, what do you guys listen to? For me, I ALWAYS listen to music, and most of the time I listen to slower songs when I paint, but there are times when even something like EDM can inspire something! Then the next piece, I might listen to something mellow. Right now though, I'm listening to a track by EISU & Enluv, "Just Friends" as I'm working on a new piece :)

[@garrettsmith7527]

i listen to classical jazz piano or lofi hip hop music.. even though you didnt really ask what inspires us.. i felt like sharing that recently ive been inspired by the living water in moana

[@kelogsloops]

i love lofi hip hop omg!

[@garrettsmith7527]

I KNOW RIGHT!!!

[@jessicam.5952]

I always listen to music. I just hit shuffle and a wide variety of genres play

[@katenaru]

I can listen anything from someone talking about an art topic or music of any kind I paint whatever comes to my mind or an idea that I see in what is surrounding me and reminds me of my character

[@ivygraye]

That amazing in tune falsetto singing at 1:06 thooooooo 😂

[@raleighstewart3506]

Glad I’m not the only one who listens to the same music on repeat - it absolutely keeps me in a consistent mindset - otherwise jarring music changes would create chaos in my head and affect the work

[@janayahlaurelle9441]

Raleigh Stewart I agree, one time I did a painting and listened to all of Billie Eilishs songs about two or three times and I’m not a huge fan of her, but it really helped me stay in the same mindset throughout the whole painting and I never even thought about it like that until now.

[@boblyith]

@@janayahlaurelle9441 I like your choice of music... I can't listen to the same music over and over cuz I might go insane, I dunno, it's just how my brain works!

[@ljben5405]

the only problem with that for me is that once I listen to it like 100 times I get sick of it

[@adriand1263]

Im actually so happy you posted this. for my high-school final piece, we have to research an artist and do a study on their life art, techniques methods .etc. Your work is so well thought and amazing, i had to choose you as an artist and my teacher loved you too! This video will be so helpful you have no idea. Thank you so much i love you and your art so much! Keep chasing your dreams! Youre a massive inspiration 💛

[@tigerezz_]

That's the first time i see someone doing a art thumbnail like that. So amazing 😀😍😍

[@seraphblade2597]

The gold leaf and metallic accents bring a whole new dimension to your artwork, they’re so beautiful!

[@Capristar]

The aesthetic that you bring into your paintings has always been so inspiring to me

[@kaeri7390]

This channel is really under appreciated....

[@rflowers360]

Omg the peel porn at the end! Just haah. 😌

[@kelogsloops]

hahaha it isn't a kelogsloops video until theres #peelporn!!!

[@asashiyamada6482]

That's the best part of the entire video!

[@oardi]

I really love the atmosphere, the gold color in contrast with the dark colors and as well as the gradients in these little master pieces

[@alyssaa.loyless4126]

I love love love all your work. Amazing job! So beautiful!!!

[@AoiNoStar]

Thumbnails Sketchbook Flip Through! :D

[@kelogsloops]

A HUNDRED TIMES YESSSS!!!

[@ivygraye]

YESSSSS

[@MalamikArt]

Such a beautiful way to visually describe the oasis we build for ourselves internally. xo

[@MichealFair]

Beautiful my friend 😂

[@bettyspyler3864]

I feel honored to see your work....Thank you for sharing your process.

[@StartArtSmart]

You are one of the BEST watercolor Artist. I've seen so far... Wow!

[@blablablah12d]

I usually dont listen to music when i draw, just because i constantly found myself distracted with all the noise. For me drawing in absolute silence ( usually in the night) is the best way for me to draw.

[@mystlady85]

isabella i absolutely agree. In every way possible.

[@killiankonzett5749]

Your art is just amazing. When I look on beautiful paintings I think, wow that's nice. But your artworks are just mindblowing.

[@deaviin3214]

Honestly there's nothing more refreshing than hearing another artist speak about being a perfectionist and nitpicky and how they cope with the difficulties that come with this kind of attitude. Your work is absolutely stunning and I thoroughly respect and appreciate the patience and thoughtfulness that you put in each of your pieces.

[@deaviin3214]

ALSO PEELPORN

[@Millemmia]

I really appreciate how honest you are!

[@nahianhoque44]

The finish product looks sooo good and creative ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@bittersweetmax]

this was so therapeutic and inspiring to watch! really, thank you for sharing your creations and your process with us. 💛

[@anaghabhat7576]

I absolutely love the vibe if your videos! ❤❤❤

[@zion6570]

i listen to music for everything, literally when im reading, writing a story, drawing, painting, sometimes even on repeat just to keep that same mood going as i do so, relateable hahaha

[@percybolt22]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO DUDE! I'm a novice using watercolor and I have you to thank for inspiring me to try the medium (Thank you lol).I 've been trying to come up with an appropriate work flow for the longest while so this definitely helps loads!! Thank you so much!

[@alex00rs]

hope one day you will publish your own artbook

[@hannahgruber8020]

This is true artwork, so beautiful and original. I truly admire this.

[@jaymin1573]

Dude I can’t. You’re so talented I’m screaming.

[@Michelleaneous_]

I'm doing GCSE art and your videos really help me so much! I loved the gold leaf metallic idea and the execution was immaculate! I tend to listen to music when I do my own art and it inspires me so much however we have to have a reference for every single little detail in my art course which makes it horrible to do fantasy art which is wat I tend to be inspired with

[@DrAdnan]

Wow this was brilliant work. I wish I could paint like this.

[@kineza26]

Mesmerizing to watch!💫

[@loganandrews4378]

Simply beautiful. Music and art go hand to hand. Beautiful.

[@blackswanvante]

Even the Artists words from the article excerpt is art wow what a well spoken and talented person The little painting/sketch is better than anything I would make 😭

[@mariluna2686]

I love your paintings, I want to learn to paint but I'm so lazy, I have watched your tutorials already and I learned a lot but have yet to look for my own paint styling. I draw animes! I listen to classical music when I draw, it keeps me focused and let my brain or thoughts relax and aligned (?)

[@mktdigitalia9301]

Love it! It’s so natural

[@luul9713]

I can’t stand how beautiful this is... Seriously that’s too magnificent for me

I love this SO much!! The video concept, the painting, the voiceover - EVERYTHING!! I know exactly what you mean with the fear of that at first brush stroke/line on the paper 😂😂🙈 Keep up the good work! Super inspiring!

[@garrettsmith7527]

damn ive missed you... its been so long

[@kelogsloops]

I'M SORRY!! I've been trying to get videos out, but I've been so flat out bombarded with all these pieces i've had to make for shows, I've even somehow managed to injure my hands :'(

[@norayogini]

I genuinely LOVE your tutorials here on youtube. As a newbie to watercolors, and I aim only to do it for my own pleasure, I find them so inspiring, and helpful. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@drbarbato]

Incredible and inspirational. Awesome piece!

[@mariakellner2221]

I love working with goldleaf also ,masking fluid ,most people don't realize it's a glue ,it has a shelf life ,like you i learned the hard way ,if I use it now i always test it on a scratch piece of paper ,the same as what I will paint on,tfs this gorgeous piece,i listen to music sometimes.

[@MichealFair]

Good❤❤

[@ivvnvvi]

UR MY ROLE MODEL

[@JoelyneHandmade]

SO beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@sweetlotus6712]

Music usually keeps me in...the creative mood. The rhythm of it releases all the creative juices in my brain and lets me think of compositions and ideas for when I'm drawing, especially sketching. Not to mention that I love listening to people talk about a specific subject and I listen to them as if I were with them in person. Just like in this video, I was sketching a piece while listening to you speak of your process. That's pretty much it!

[@akriteepathak5779]

I am dying to know which song you use for your outro Please please I beg you

[@arthurkui6667]

what is the music at the end

[@estefaniacastillo2322]

Love love love your work. I'm a beginner and your videos inspires me a lot. Thank you so much @kelogsloops I love listening to music because keeps me company and take me to another atmosphere.

[@sketchios5158]

awesome video! its great to hear and see the bts stuff and inspiration of it! Love the ideas about the effect of music in inspiration , so relatable

[@Cheeso888]

"I was awake at some crazy hour...6 am." Goddamn kids.

[@wiggy5700]

Can you do a tutorial on the initial line drawing? I’m ok at abstract form water colour, but rubbish at drawing and thus actual objects. I would rather paint actual objects or landscapes.

[@terabyte3275]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@cynthialin1397]

PLEASE HAVE MORE OF THESE VIDEOS! LOVED THIS!!!

[@julianazhou1403]

Kinda a dumb question, how do you make the gold leaves adhere?

[@swathymk7105]

Juliana Zhou I wanna know too!

[@robinmaine2052]

Special gold leaf glue that you had with a brush, it need to "dry" 10-20 mins then you put the gold leaf over it and only stays where the glue was, so with the brush you can do different shapes

[@sansvillz4467]

#AlwaysOnYTSquad

[@kelogsloops]

I LOVE THIS SQUAD !!!

[@minerallux362]

You make me so happy. I had lost any inspiration for drawing a long time ago, and thought that I can't draw anything that would make me proud again like before. Thankyou now I am inspired.

[@-seanobi-]

Thank you for bringing up the music on repeat process🙌🏾❤. It definetly helps to keep the mood i need for what im working on.

[@katenaru]

When i paint is always kinda messy and sketchy sometimes I do neat lines and end with a softer/smooth result When I really REALLY focus while painting​ the music that I listen ends and I always end in silence 😅😂

[@arielcalvert]

that one dislike was an accident

[@nesspareja3996]

I used to love drawing when I was in my teens and had stopped for sometime. I am now getting back into it and I thoroughly enjoy your videos, especially this artwork.. just superb

[@Petunia3001]

Wow I really love looking at this 🤩 It’s amazing!!

[@pheapchin]

what type of inks do you use? the metallic ones

[@WaterBendingMaster07]

I NEED TO KNOW AS WELL WTF. THEY LOOK LIKE THE COLIRO METALLIC SHADES

[@isisyanqi]

I think he said it's acrylics

[@Ianthe22]

I think he overdid it with his perfectionism. The lines were right, but he did it so squeaky clean, that it became concept art. He even describes it clearly at the end 8.56. It's a shame, for me atleast. On the other note about music while working on art: If i know for sure what i am gonna make, then yes. And or else, during, exploring, sketching, competitive setups it varies a lot. Because even though there are music that fits what i will work with it, there is no music that fits 100% to the work. So, depending on how long the work is, it will require many stops or replays. It does take some attention now and then. If turn on music that i use as "fuel" to work with, it both gets me "going" and also burns my energy up faster. It can help me get going for hours, but i feel like over 8-17 hours or more, it does drain a lot of energy. I usually then have two options: end it with some music and then go to rest or sleep with some music in running. If i sleep with the music running it keeps, i usually wake up some hours in. It helps me keep feelings and thoughts on where i have reached with the work.

[@user-zg8kb9xn5s]

OMG!! I LOVE YOUR CREATIVE ART WORKS😍😍

[@kaantarhan4675]

Listening to a song on repeat to stay in the right mood for a painting hits the exact right tone for me! Completely agree, I do it all the time!

[@christina1553]

yup... i liked my own comment lol

[@bitemefox9102]

It's good to pat your own back every now and then!

[@juliai3956]

I usually listen to something that matches the feeling of what I'm painting. Bouncy music for cartoons, peaceful music for landscapes, hard music for action scenes, etc. Love your work, btw. And it was definitely insightful to watch the process. Thanks!

[@dragonk9048]

Music has been a massive influence on my art ever since I can remember! It really helps w getting into the mood of ur art and it helps me relate to the piece a little more personally

[@blissartcreation9294]

Wow ! Original, love this

[@nekoeyes]

I haven't painted with watercolors in so long, seeing you has inspired to paint again. Thank you.

[@lyranoctem9123]

This is such a gorgeous piece!

[@rmb3211]

Thank you for sharing your process. Your work is so ethereal and delicate. Stunning! I find reassurance in the fact that I'm not the only one nervous about masking fluid! And yes - I do listen to music. I usually put one song on a loop and listen to it over and over while I work before switching to another song. This is meditative to me. The song blends into the background and I'm able to focus on painting. Thank you again for your videos!

[@mayleespann4552]

I was honestly encouraged as an artist to hear how the art you were exposed to growing up shaped your style. I’ve just never been particularly comfortable with doing sharp lines, and sometimes I feel bad about it. But considering the art I grew up with (e.g. Alan Lee’s work) my style makes sense! Thanks for sharing

[@charmid.978]

Ahhh so beautiful I’m in love

[@francofilliart6381]

That was beautiful! The way you talked about how music influences the whole process and your mind, as well as listening to a song on repeat to savour the feeling/mood. This was truly brilliant.

[@madsteeth]

I always find your videos relaxing to watch and you inspire me a lot

[@ry3833]

you are the frickin art KINGGGG

[@andresgarrido11]

i love listening to flamenco (south spain traditional music) while painting, it gets you into a great mystic mood!!

[@alicebowcreates]

Watching the process of an art piece come together will never get old for me. So beautiful 🙏

[@dreendreen1137]

Your words always inspire me to get back to painting,I lose motivation constantly and thats lead me to inconsistent progress. Thank you!

[@JakeKiley]

Thank you for sharing your process!

[@NatureInspired691]

Love your work. Yes, I always listen to music when I paint. I can remember each song, or set of songs, associated with each piece of art I've done over the years (and I usually reference those songs in my journal).

[@mpdissorder]

You are a true artist! I'm speechless

[@aegistattoo]

thank you, it's so beautiful and inspiring!

[@jayecandiceramintas2623]

Music and drawing is what makes it whole in a different level!

[@TwiSteDCBloSsoM]

Seeing process videos from artists who's work I love are always my favorite type of video (food aside)!

[@linolizardo]

This is so beautiful and inspiring!

[@esart6106]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@jennabeesla]

you are so talented, what an inspiration !!!!

[@sunidhigupta4809]

THIS IS BLOODY AMAZING

[@bananarific2024]

love multi-media art... a fantastic piece you created...

[@susiemoore-ratliff5]

GORGEOUS....fills my soul with smiles...

[@XXIheart14]

this is phenomenal and your process is inspiring

[@ullazitabinder2091]

that's an absolutely stunning piece of art! I simply love it!

[@bluerthanblue_1565]

never stopped saying WOW while watching the whole video thank you man

[@Mighty_Mae]

Yes I do. Like you, it puts me in my own space and music just allows my creations to flow. There was one time though that I listened to an audio book while working on a class project. I had to create a piece in relation to the book, so listening to it helped and also influenced the piece a lot

[@dopehat868]

Wow how fascinating! I’ve been sketching portraits since I was a little child and only now am I looking to paint. Hearing a passionate artist explain their process so elegantly is incredibly beautiful and inspiring. I also feel calm just hearing you in your creative zen state. Man I love art!!❤️❤️❤️