How to paint a watercolour landscape

[@mireilleromain4490]

Nice distant trees as well as this lovely colored hill with rocks down below. Huge nice tree at left hand side. Lovely reflection of sky on water. Nice rocks on both side of water and on banks. Thank you Steven for taking on your precious time to teach us again.

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain thanks for watching

[@parimitnaik]

This is so amazing... The sky, its reflection.. All with this big brush.. No words

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@stacylott7870]

This is amazing!!!! You make it look so easy! I know this is five years ago....wow!

[@StevenCronin]

Thank you so much!

[@stacylott7870]

@@StevenCronin you are so incredibly talented!!! And basically with one brush. I went out and got everything I needed 😁

[@mireilleromain4490]

Pretty pastel colors on your paper Steven. Some nice clouds with tissue paper as well as some distant mountains. on right hand side a long yellow hill. On the other side a darker hill. Near yellow hill a smaller blue one with rocks at bottom. Some big and small dark trees on left hand side with drawing of a few trunks which are a good demo. A nice land with rocks on the left hand side. The nice colors of sky reflect beautifully on water. Nice foregrounds on both sides with some pretty rocks. Thank you Steven for wonderful teachings and instructive demos.

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain keep practicing and best of luck with your watercolours

[@charliewilliams6178]

Your like the bob Ross of water colour !

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@zyaireesteban3361]

a trick : watch movies at Flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies lately.

[@travisrodrigo4933]

@Zyaire Esteban Yup, I've been watching on flixzone} for months myself :)

[@camdenwyatt69]

@Zyaire Esteban yea, I've been using Flixzone} for months myself :D

[@mireilleromain4490]

Nice colors yellow and mauve for the sky as well as a few white clouds using tissue paperA little pale blue mountain in the distance and two hills on each side. Another small hill near yellow one with some small rocks. On left hand side a big dark tree with a small land with pretty pastel colors and a few rocks. This tree make nice contrast with hill behind. A foreground on both sides with small rocks which make lovely contrast with clear water. The colors of sky reflect beautifully on water. It's really lovely. Thank you Steven for sharing all these wonderful teachings and demos.

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain many thanks and very best of luck with your artwork

[@mireilleromain4490]

Nice colors for the sky, a white spot in middle with a yellowish color. A small grey mountain in the distance and hills on right hand side with trees on left one. A pretty land on left side which goes down to form a foreground. On the other side small rocks at bottom hills. A few banks on both sides. Nice colors of sky reflect on sea in a lovely way. A few rocks on banks. Thank you Steven for your wonderful video, teachings and demos. I did enjoy watching you painting.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching and happy painting!

[@helenfox2724]

Thank you...you take time to show the colours you are using, and also how you hold the brush...very helpful

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Helen

[@TIme2BelieveInMe]

I truly consider you a master at this technique. Such a true joy watching your art unfold from a few well placed and well timed strokes, now that's maximizing each brushstroke. Simply brilliant! Best wishes!

[@StevenCronin]

+Santosh Sharma thanks for your kind words Santosh

[@owens711]

Phanolble work mate , I love seeing the painting coming alive

[@StevenCronin]

thanks for watching

[@suel4269]

I would love to try this one. Thankyou for sharing your tips.

[@StevenCronin]

Happy painting Sue

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Love it. Thank you! I love the way you use one brush for almost everything.

[@StevenCronin]

+Me Myself thanks for watching.

[@fredfischer6676]

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[@1701Starfish]

Absolutely brilliant. It almost seems that the skill is in using as few brush strokes as possible.

[@StevenCronin]

Starfish1 yes, not overworking the painting is most important. Thanks for watching.

[@andysultana7138]

Superb Steve ! As a novice I watch in amazement, and you make it look so easy! Brilliant! 👍

[@StevenCronin]

+Andy Sultana thanks for watching Andy

[@ChrisWilliamsRMWpigeon]

brilliant, even from up close and from a distance, the small details really come through and the picture as a whole really comes to life, and the speed of you're painting makes it look simple somehow.

[@StevenCronin]

It's just practice Christopher. Anyone can do the same if they put the hours in. Thanks for your comments and best wishes

[@ChrisWilliamsRMWpigeon]

I have just started painting at home for fun, nothing serious, though my landscapes have turned out pretty good, especially using watercolour, oil painting is pretty hard when it comes to mistakes, and acrylic is harder than watercolour but easier than oil I find, really having fun and some good results with watercolour, easy to fix mistakes and have fun with colour, thanks for the reply

[@StevenCronin]

Yes I've used oils and acrylics in the past but prefer watercolour. I think I just prefer the more no nonsense approach and it doesn't matter how much mess I make as it just washes off! Keep practicing and happy painting

[@kashivishwanath7603]

Great painting. I was wondering how this would evolve, it has come our beautiful. The lifting of technique was great. I could see the rocks come out beautiful in the close up. Great painting Sir...

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for your comments and very best wishes

[@mireilleromain4490]

Steven this demo is fantastic as usual and the beautiful pastel colors are delicately blended. And the rocks that you draw so easily. Hope that some day I'll be able to draw the rocks almost like you do. You are a wonderful Artist and Teacher. The Best. I thank you for your excellent teaching for myself and all the other viewers.

[@StevenCronin]

Keep practising Mireille and happy painting!

[@janeredmond4000]

Great instruction and help for a new addict to watercolor. Going to practice with form.

[@StevenCronin]

+Jane Redmond thanks Jane and happy painting!

[@francesca.sevenroses]

Watching you paint is an amazing experience, you create wonders with that brush! I'm in awe

[@StevenCronin]

+francesca Ⓥ di leandro thanks for watching

[@debbiethomas3687]

Liked and subscribed. So glad I've found your channel. I love how you paint and that you don't over complicate things. Thank you, I'm looking forward to watching more when I have a bit more time.

[@StevenCronin]

Many thanks Debbie and very best of luck with your watercolour painting

[@anncrossley3960]

Oh my goodness you sound like home.. Im from Walsall. Such a great demo am inspired to have a go.. Thanks

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Ann and all the best with your painting

[@sterlingsop]

You make it seem so easy! I am trying to learn but find I'm almost too shy to make a mark on the paper in case I make a mistake. Your technique, especially the first "just get it on the page" strokes have given me confidence to have a go and be a bit more free with it. Thank you for sharing.

[@StevenCronin]

+Pam Smith I think the fear of making a mistake puts a lot of people off painting. But remember we all learn from our mistakes and you can always turn the paper over and paint on the other side should you wish. I wish you the very best of luck with your watercolours and happy painting

[@nakulgupta9034]

sir, I was quite confused because it was never so easy for me to figure out how to use this medium perfectly. But after watching this video I am feeling relaxed. sir you made me a big fan of yours. Thanks for this video. It helped me a lot.

[@StevenCronin]

+nakul Gupta I'm glad the video has helped with your watercolours. Keep practising and very best of luck.

[@malumaldonado5567]

Mr. Cronin, I just discovered your videos, they are omg, so beautiful. You make it seem very easy. I love your accent, too. I am just learning to paint, I was a little discouraged by watercolor, but I am going to try and follow your videos to learn. Any advice as to how to find my own style? You are a master, and I will learn from you, but need to find my own way. God Bless and keep sharing with us. Thank you.

[@StevenCronin]

+Malu Maldonado your own style will come with practice and experience. Watercolours can be difficult at first but as with anything the more you practice the easier it gets. I hope the videos help with your progress. Stick with it and very best of luck

[@monithorburn1301]

Thank you Steven I love your paintings.

[@StevenCronin]

Many thanks

[@steffLiu1989]

Another beautiful painting! Thanks for sharing.

[@StevenCronin]

+Steph Liu thanks Steph

[@lindsaybeevers1407]

Just stunning! I'm still very much a beginner but watching your videos makes me think "I could do this!"

[@StevenCronin]

You can do it! Just keep practising Lindsay and very best of luck.

[@mauraduignan2466]

A lovely landscape painting well done

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@ellycaminian6775]

thanks for sharing your technique, I've learned a lot you really great

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Elly

[@SantaBarbaraDianne]

I'm trying to get back into painting and videos like this or so great to inspire and teach -thanks so much!

[@StevenCronin]

+SantaBarbaraDianne glad the videos have inspired you. Thanks for watching and happy painting

[@henrycems]

That turned out great my friend. Love the light you got. Thanks and take care.

[@StevenCronin]

***** cheers Alfred

[@Sylvia2yang]

Those rocks! Like magic!

[@StevenCronin]

+Weiran Yang thanks for watching

[@angelicag2042]

Excellent! Beautiful, rich colours!

[@StevenCronin]

+Angelica G thanks for watching

[@yes0matsuo]

I was missing your videos so much. Thank you for your work, it means a lot. Beautiful as always.

[@StevenCronin]

Lady Divina thanks for your support

[@nicholassturridge2305]

Wonderful technique, simple and beautiful result. Thank you.

[@StevenCronin]

+Nicholas Sturridge thanks for watching

[@germanpullwhich]

Steve, have your tools changed since you did the video 3 years ago about what you use? Enjoy watching you work and it got me back into doing art.

[@StevenCronin]

Greg Paone no I'm using exactly the same gear as I was then. Thanks for watching Greg

[@patralimajumder6928]

Sir, i just came across your channel and i am literally a fan now! your work is impeccably amazing! wish to learn a lot from you!!

[@StevenCronin]

+Patrali Majumder thanks for watching

[@teddynan1910]

Greatest painting

[@StevenCronin]

+Awng Nan thanks for watching

[@chloeyip525]

Your painting is amazing !!!! I luv luv luv it so much

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@bobsmith1478]

Great sky and distant mountains. lots of rocks. We'll be looking for this one at the auction on 8/28. Thanks for sharing. ( Birds ).

[@StevenCronin]

Bob Smith many thanks Bob

[@mshaanminglim]

This is absolutely beautiful! You make it look so easy! I shall try out your techniques in my future paintings!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@paulinasoto1446]

At first, I though it was going to be a mess, but at the end I was very impressed. You made a very good painting in a few minutes. I hope I could make it soon. Thanks for the video.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@mireilleromain4490]

Steven I have seen your watercolors of Loch Maree. They are absolutely lovely. The fisherman is beautifully drawn. Did you paint it also ? Thank you Steven for sharing.

[@reeteshkumar239]

amazing brush strokes love it

[@StevenCronin]

thanks for watching and very best wishes

[@cowbellpeaceprize]

So beautiful.

[@StevenCronin]

+Mario Addis thanks Mario

[@harper6817]

This is amazing! I definitely want to try something like this... So gorgeous.

[@StevenCronin]

+Harper Chaisson thanks for watching and happy painting!

[@wandashouse1]

Beautiful! Thanks! Love the water looks real amazing job!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@terisamcveigh5034]

Thank you Steve for a great video to try!

[@StevenCronin]

Terisa Gonzalez thanks Terisa

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Enjoy watching your videos Steve you have a very loose style. Great work.

[@StevenCronin]

Patrick Ley-Greaves thanks Patrick

[@capbin146]

Interesting to see your name I subscribe to your channel as well. I loved the water and rocks in this one!

[@StevenCronin]

+Big C cheers Big C

[@Domina7ion]

This is brilliant. Can't wait to try it.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching and very best of luck with your watercolours

[@kavanchhedaart]

It was amazing.!! Loved it.!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@karengould2784]

Love the tips you have given on this, really helpful to me. Just starting to have a go at watercolour landscapes (I usually do portraits) finding it very difficult. Comforting listening to a fellow Brummie accent too. Thanks Steven for posting these I'm going to have a go a painting along to this one. :). Your artwork is amazing!

[@StevenCronin]

+Karen Gould thanks for watching Karen. I'm glad the videos help with your watercolour painting. Nice to hear from a local. Best of luck . Any questions please please ask

[@karengould2784]

Thanks very much Steven, will do :)

[@lindseydotson8557]

he makes it look easy

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@notboverd2216]

Wow, this is exactley what i have been looking for, i just love your style and how your so confident with your brush work its amazing, thank you so much for sharing this :}

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching very best wishes

[@kevin24234459]

I think a comparison with other artists a tad rude...you are the Steven Cronin of watercolours. I have just bought some Hake brushes...shall try some of your techniques and develop some of my own. Thank you Steven.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Kevin and very best of luck with the new brushes.

[@mireilleromain4490]

Steven, I would like to know if there is an obligation to have exactly the same colors of reflections of sky on sea ? I was going to write a comment but I saw way down below one I already made. I thank you again Steven for all your good teachings and demos.

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain I've always done it as it just seems the Logical thing to do but to be honest I've not studied it enough to know if there are subtle differences in certain circumstances. Hopefully I'll be able to find out one day

[@ismelllikebeef9744]

I bet your a professional painter,thank you for teaching me to paint like that

[@StevenCronin]

+Hobbie Master no I'm not a professional yet but hopefully one day. Thanks for watching and best wishes

[@rinephilbinartist]

Beautiful.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@shraddhalocanijackson2479]

Really good . Thanks

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@robsmith9190]

Great work Steve, Thanks..

[@StevenCronin]

+Rob Smith thanks for watching Rob

[@paulhunter123]

Love your techniques

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Paul

[@sup6146]

I need some guidance regarding light. Whether one should d Paint in daylight or a a bulb hanging from roof or from a side. Also whether it should white or yellow light. What is the best arrangement? Thanks

[@StevenCronin]

+su p personally I only ever paints during the day in the conservatory using the natural light coming through the windows. But when I have painted at night I just used an ordinary white light bulb in a spotlight lamp. Hope this helps

[@sup6146]

Thank you so much

[@תמיבר-דוד]

Thanks for the video. That was amazing!!!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@seasee78]

Beautiful, loved it , thank you so much 👍

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching and happy painting!

[@dalla762]

Adoro tuas aquarelas.

[@StevenCronin]

C Dalla thanks for watching

[@tracyjoubert6324]

very very nice! thank you! What is the name of the large brush you use?

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching. The brush is a large Ron Ranson hake. Happy painting

[@tracyjoubert6324]

@@StevenCronin Thank You!

[@tomwilson8607]

brilliant mate ,, you make it seem so easy,, i learnt a lot from you man ,,

[@StevenCronin]

+Tom Wilson thanks for watching Tom and happy painting

[@margaritadiazbeneke8162]

thanks for the tips. Learning a lot just by watching your vídeo.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching.

[@multigraceable]

Wow- that's amazing!

[@StevenCronin]

+multigraceable thanks for watching

[@nelidafelizia8395]

Como siempre ¡hermosa pintura! Leí que tu consejo es: " no trabajar en exceso la pintura..." ¿esto significa no recargar con diferentes capas?" Gracias y felicitaciones.

[@StevenCronin]

Nélida Felizia it's OK to allow the paint to dry and then paint another layer on top. I was talking about just mixing wet paint with wet paint which often just makes a mess!

[@nelidafelizia8395]

Gracias Steven! Entiendo perfectamente tu consejo y te lo agradezco.

[@opal77]

Hello, I know your materials are listed in the description, but I've been looking for something that would work like an easel, but without needing a watercolor board, quite like your setup there. If you don't mind my asking, what is it, and where might I purchase the materials necessary for a similar setup like that? Thank you so much ^-^

[@StevenCronin]

+AntiFormKeyblade it's a standard standing easel I bought from Costco. I lean a 9mm piece of plywood against it and clip the paper to the plywood. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@kcspeck]

Beautiful!

[@StevenCronin]

Cheers Chen

[@spitrock33]

Great work as usual!!!

[@StevenCronin]

spitrock33 thanks for watching

[@blinddatereject]

Hello! Your videos are amazing! What did you use to scrape the color for the rocks?

[@StevenCronin]

I used a plastic card to scrape out the rocks. Thanks for watching.

[@blinddatereject]

Thanks! I'll try that! No problem! Thank you for posting! Your videos make me want get back into watercolor after an art-slump!

[@derekgrange5363]

Great Steven you are unbelievable outstanding

[@StevenCronin]

Derek Grange thanks for watching Derek

[@hmr28]

Is this cold press,rough or hot press paper? Lovely demo!

[@StevenCronin]

The paper is cold pressed. Thanks for watching and happy painting

[@hmr28]

@@StevenCronin Thank you so much!

[@TheZoeNova]

that was incredible

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@kitbea7604]

Excellent

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Deb

[@55sarajevo]

VERY NICE !

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@peachmaxine]

Hello, I'm really fascinated by your artwork, sir 😊 May I know what kind of paper you used for this? :))

[@StevenCronin]

I use fabriano 15" x 11" 130lb cold pressed. Thanks for watching.

[@jmeyer3rn]

Mr Cronin, I bought an hake brush awhile back and was surprised I didn't spend much, but then most of the stuff in this hobby store was very reasonable (read "cheap.") The first few times I tried painting with it, it lost several hairs. Is this typical of the hake or did the store sell it to me for cheap because their cost was cheap?

[@StevenCronin]

My hake tends to lose hairs over time. I think it's just something we have to live with. I've even stopping picking them off the paper a lot of the time and just leave them as part of the painting!

[@yazmincuevas4588]

This brush is special for this type of paints?

[@StevenCronin]

The brush is for watercolour painting but I have used it in the past with acrylic. Thanks for watching

[@josephwalker138]

Another fine illustration...! Steve I've been watching you work for bit, and it appears that you're working from a reference picture. Is that true?

[@StevenCronin]

+Joseph Walker sometimes I work from a reference photo and sometimes I just make them up. Thanks for watching.

[@anirudhpareek7681]

m currently practicing the techniques i went twice wrong , need time to be great painter like you. :) greetings from india

[@StevenCronin]

Keep practising and happy painting!

[@Nunofyourbusinesses]

Amazing

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Thank you for creating this video. I am an professional animator trying to create my own watercolor background painting.

[@StevenCronin]

+JaejoongPrincess I'm glad the video can be of help to you. Thanks for watching and very best wishes

[@ismelllikebeef9744]

Ok thanks

[@kanekiken7700]

wow cool

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@annevanderwoude9319]

Do you use water on your brush?

[@StevenCronin]

Generally I have just enough water on the brush to hold the hairs together. The hake can hold vast quantities of water compared to other brushes and it would be easy to dilute the paint mix too much. I think this is a common problem but with experience you'll learn how to control the water in the brush. I always have a tea towel in my other hand to wipe off excess water.

[@romantotalerant7767]

your palate looks like a half eaten mud pie, but it doesn't affect the outcome of the work. to be honest I was quite surprised how fresh and light they turn out!. simple technique, easy to take on board. I like it and I'm going to be trying it out for myself.🎨

[@StevenCronin]

+Romantotale Rant77 I'm glad the video has inspired you to give it a go. Thanks for watching and happy painting

[@zakmiltan]

wow bob ross reborn with water color. its amazing

[@StevenCronin]

+zakmiltan thanks for watching

[@jadethomas923]

This looks amazing, your accent is similar to mine, are you from the West Midlands?

[@StevenCronin]

+Jade Thomas yes I'm from Birmingham. Thanks for watching Jade.

[@jadethomas923]

It's quite alright, and I had a feeling it was, I'm not far from that area.

[@owens711]

Brilliant mate ,,

[@StevenCronin]

+Gazoutdoors thanks for watching and best wishes

[@williamhosking4763]

Where is the water in this watercolour? It is more like panting in gouache straight off the palette.

[@StevenCronin]

The hake brush holds so much water most of what you need is in the hairs. I rarely have water swishing around on the palette. Thanks for watching William.

[@paulhunter123]

in the brush of course

[@COLORPAPERPRINCESS]

wow so wonderful!!! i will subscribe :)

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

Jeanie milhollin not James my husband That being said Wow God surely has touched your mind & hands , I could sit next watch you all day as you paint. I try but mine looks like a blast of wind gone wild . I will keep trying

[@StevenCronin]

+James Milhollin thanks for your comments Jeanie. I'm glad you like it. Keep practising and you'll get there. Best of luck and happy painting!

[@pijushmandal4319]

Good painting uncle

[@StevenCronin]

+Pijush mandal thanks for watching

[@faroshscale]

wow, you're using a lot of pigment...never thought of that

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching.

[@spinogeno8206]

Thanks, Could you check the voice, it is low.

[@StevenCronin]

no Where thanks for watching

[@laurencek8566]

Wahou! ❤

[@StevenCronin]

thanks for watching and very best wishes