How to paint from a reference photo. Line and wash watercolor. Peter Sheeler

I show a few tips on the things I look for and change as I work from a reference photo. Including how shadows work from left to right in a painting.
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Featuring new music by Antonio Romo.
"Understand me", "The tide of times"', "why now"and "Beyond"'
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See him on KZbin : / antonioromopiano
MATERIALS:
PEN: The Uni-ball deluxe micron roller ball pen .5mm nib. These pens are extremely waterproof on my papers and can be painted over immediately. The roller ball is almost indestructible and claims to be archival.
PAPER: Size- 5"x7"
Arches 140lb Hot Press Paper for this Video.
My papers of choice include Arches 140lb Hot press and Cold press paper and Strathmore 500 series Sketchbooks. All are 100% cotton rag.
For beginners, I recommend starting with a high quality paper and experimenting with different types. As your style develops, you'll get a feel for which type is best. Waiting to switch to a better quality paper later will be much like learning to paint all over again.
MY PALETTE: All tube paints!
Winsor Newton- Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci - Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep. *I plan to replace the Fuchsia with Winsor Newton Quinacridone Magenta when mine runs out.*
MIXING PALETTE:
The palette is the mixing tray from a "Koi" Watercolour travel set. The colours are set up so the ones I mix together most often are close together.
BRUSH:
A Polar Flo 1/2 inch flat brush is my current favorite. The bristle were originally white but have become stained.
An inexpensive, Curry's brand, #3 brush.

[@samstone446]

I am starting out on this water colour journey and I watch so many artists. This is what i want to do most, line and wash. I am learning the most from you, Mr Sheeler! I will try and develop my own style, but very much grounded in your work. Absolutely delightful!

[@gerribrown7602]

I just love how the shadows transform a painting. Magical.

[@guyb7005]

I love how you allowed yourself to deviate from the reference photo for your own purposes of proportion and tone. Some shadows in the reference photo are difficult to understand but are rationalised in your piece. I've always wanted to work with pen and watercolour and you've inspired me. Your use of line work and contour on these small scale pieces exude the confidence of a master graphic artist.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Great comments Guy. Thank you

[@donnafinneran1794]

I'm looking forward to attempting this after watching this twice. I have been so happy to discover your videos, Peter. It's been a delight to follow your pen an ink wash videos. You provide all the information especially on colors and brushes so that I finally have some success, and it's been fun this long cold winter in Maine. This has helped me to feel more confident towards using my own photos.

[@peaches5712]

Oh my gosh Peter.....you never fail to amaze me! From getting your reference photo, to drawing it and painting it......well done again!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Peaches

[@williamforward7524]

So much to learn from this one! And having the reference photo to compare where and how you made changes was invaluable. Thank you.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you William. So glad you enjoyed it

[@termite7790]

I really like this one. I like the shadows , I like the little changes.

[@tpreston8453]

Amazing. Again. Your ability to simplify complex shadows - - - their depths - - - their lengths - - colors - - -their brightness - - - just amaze me. You do it to perfection in the blink of an eye... and they dominate in the subtlest of ways. Love your work.

[@audrey6164]

learned lots about painting the shadows. Thankyou Peter

[@MichaelWarthStudios]

The foreground trees really made this composition sing...thanks for sharing!

[@alexs3119]

It is simply mesmerising how you are able to turn "ordinary, down the street building" into such an eye catching 5x7 little beauty. Bless you

[@lindaking9222]

Good to see the reference photo & how a composition was developed from it...as always a pleasant scene to enjoy

[@plreeve]

WOW ! Lovely demo, thank you for sharing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)

[@francoisederocher]

ALWAYS A DELICIOUS SENSE OF PEACE IN YOUR CHARMING CREATIONS. I AM A BIG FAN.

[@Mamaosa63]

Thank you Peter for sharing another lovely painting with lovely music.

[@MrMoykanal]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

Amazing ! You have made me fall in love with line-n-wash. I will try to paint a few, drawing inspiration from you.

[@johncollado1151]

Beautiful piece, Peter. I really like the way you achieved a tremendous amount of depth with the play on shadows and light and dark areas.

[@antonioromopiano]

What a great surprise, Peter! Wonderful as always. Thank you so much for using my music for your video. Always an honor. 😊🎹

[@Redbeardkyx]

Could you please link the tracks used in this video?

[@uyagraph]

It's so calming!

[@amybeers7898]

I have been watching quite a few videos on watercolor for the past few months. I keep returning to your work. I love the hand of your sketches and your sense of color and depth is remarkable. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. My Best ~ Amy

[@rashone2879]

I love your videos...I have done many" draw-alongs" as a way to learn from you. Thank you!

[@DestinationArt]

I love your videos. I learn so much from them!!

[@jrbowdree1]

You never cease to amaze me with your God-given talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@jackmacartney8635]

Wonderful! Enjoyed that first piano piece too.

[@libbyfuntera8497]

I agree-shadows are beautiful.

[@annamariaquagliero6932]

A beautiful painting, thank you very much !!! 💐

[@Donna_G]

Hi Peter, I've used reference photos before. Generally, I will use two, three, or more photos as reference for a single painting. I always enjoy your paintings, as well as the music that you choose to accompany them. Thank you for sharing. This turned really well.

[@bruceosborne1892]

Always enjoy watching your great sketches and painting,

[@kathyhannah4771]

I am always awe struck.

[@annetteatkins7164]

I love everything about your art, even your signature.

[@marynelson1349]

Love your ink and wash,nice to see your following grow.

[@monalcreates]

Another stunning painting Peter! Truly enjoyed my watching! :)

[@jimcordle1455]

Hey OOPS ...Good to see you back! Good demo on depth! Thanks for sharing.

[@barbharper4926]

Beautiful and I love watching your work and hopefully I can learn from you Peter

[@ewapillardy2585]

What a beautiful painting! Thank you so much for sharing

[@paulhorten2736]

Amazing and inspirational.

[@nimitro]

Nice composition and rendering.

[@gregoriorodriguez2071]

Como Siempre, estimado Peter, me sigue maravillado. Disfruto muchísimo viendo las pequeñas, pero preciosas, obras que realiza. Gracias una vez más.

[@pabloermacora7371]

Amazing!!

[@ermajaramillo7815]

Wow, looks amazing !!!!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much! :)

[@leonardochiruzzi7642]

Veramente fantastico. Sei sempre il migliore.

[@koykha]

Thank you so much for your efford doing this real time video (is it real time? lol) really appreciated that you also try to explain why and how to draw, color, or the shadow will be. Thank you!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Lol. Yes, real time. Thank you very much. So glad you enjoy them :)

[@koykha]

@@PeterSheelerart feel that it's the normal speed, but when seeing the total time with less than 30 mins, it makes me question to myself again lol.

[@johnmotzenbecker1268]

Peter ; Very nice rendering , by the time you were near finished , I could have sworn I felt a bit of a chill in the air , but that's impossible since I live in south west Florida , Venice , and though it's September 12th. by about 3:30 pm. today it was reading -99 f. in the shade on our southern porch . SO it was just all in my head , or your talent , or maybe that music you were playing . I've decided , against my better judgment to add you to my subscription list I have with You[Tube] , I've already given you a thumbs up . Adding you to my list of subscriptions brings me up to a cool 353 . Good luck with your work , and by the way , is there a chance you might offer some of your art work for sale ? Couldn't hurt to ask . Jack

[@afaelnar]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@watercolourkeyes]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Wondering why you switched to hot press paper for this one...

[@PeterSheelerart]

I prefer Hot press because it drys quickly.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Oh... and Thank You! :)

[@kratipp]

Awesome as always Peter. I really like your work 👍🏻

[@EMPTYKProductions]

I have just subscribed to your channel and find your work inspirational. Have you made any tutorials? I really love your style and would enjoy seeing a tutorial on your thoughts and explain what you're thinking a\s you create art!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Mark. I swear my mind is blank as I work. Being self taught I find it difficult to explain what I'm doing. Even to myself.

[@EMPTYKProductions]

Peter Sheeler I totally respect that. I am also trying to learn on my own and always trying to figure out people’s techniques that I admire. Keep up the fantastic work Peter!

[@sallyalter6003]

Beautiful

[@danielcasallas7400]

Gracias, aprendo muchísimo de su tecnica

[@PeterSheelerart]

Gracias. Siempre es bueno escuchar que he ayudado

[@giuseppefarabone5621]

Fantastico grazie 🙏

[@genevievegate2207]

bonjour j'aime toujours autant vos dessins et aquarelles

[@personthatmakesstuff4186]

What colours do you use most? Loved this painting!

[@NourElhouda-fn1bx]

Wooow Amazing

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much! :)

[@walkingtalkies3566]

Awesome..

[@MrMoykanal]

Awesome

[@StudiesinPhysics]

Peter please upload videos frequently! I am copying all your paintings!!!

[@ABcd-cr3lz]

great！！

[@gangan5423]

V good 👍

[@ВладимирЖибрик]

Какой ручкой вы это делаете. Я использовал iris roller, но у меня после того как намочил бумагу она растекается

[@ginatexasgirl9438]

Would like to know the maker of watercolor paints you used. Inks? Or watercolor paints. W.N. My question

[@Ruhi60444]

💙

[@lacondesadescalza]

Qué raro... Yo tengo ese pincel pero a mí no me queda así 🤣

[@MrMoykanal]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank Momchil. Hope to get back to more regular posting soon.