How to Paint PEOPLE Alla Prima in Watercolor

[@pattis584]

I find that painting people/objects this way is not only enjoyable, but also produces really nice results! Perhaps because less time is spent on unnecessary details... Also leaving the white of the paper for highlights makes most paintings "pop"! Thanks so much for your insights on this, and all your videos, Liron.

[@LironYan]

Thank you, my friend, for watching 😊🙏🏼 So happy you enjoyed and liked the end result! Indeed a fun way of painting

[@lindathaxton1994]

The rope thing in her hand I the rein, pronounced rain. You amaze me at how good your English is - even more amazing is your painting & teaching! Thank you for sharing

[@chekovrules]

I love how that one with the horse turned out, so awesome! I'm going through your frustration free course right now and really loved the alla prima exercise, which reminded me that you'd done other videos on it. Definitely one of my favorite things I've tried with watercolor so far, and watching your process helps a lot with getting started

[@rossanaamendolla2300]

I absolutely enjoy this way of painting, i'm new to it, but is so much fun and a wounderful way of learning by doing. Thanks a lot

[@danielwhitaker3994]

Thank you for freely sharing your mastery w/us! Very informative & Very Inspirational!...

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

I happen to really like fast and loose painting and I think it takes a real skill to do it as well as you do.

[@LironYan]

Thank you! ^_^ It does take skill, but I also find it's a great exercise for complete beginners. It encapsulates what the medium is about!

[@ARetroWorld2000]

I want to thank you for all your tutorials and encouragement, Liron - you don't really know how much of a difference your sharing makes to so many people. I dont have much money, but I do sponsor your patreon for a couple of bucks a month - I like to think of you at least getting a cup of coffee out of it from me. But thanks always!

[@LironYan]

That’s amazing, thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 You have no idea then, how much the kind comments and support help!! Thank you

[@sumanthkumararlapura3549]

Just beautiful illustrations. I would love to see more of such illustrations especially with light and shadow. As you said right we do not have much content using this technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@yellow5225]

i agree ♡

[@judithp6257]

Me too 😊

[@pjs3514]

Me too. Struggle keeping the white

[@MrKongatthegates]

Your skills have improved over the years. These are great little paintings

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Working hard on developing them!

[@ngocthaodrawing]

I have just watched this tutorial. There is always great attention in your method and explanation.

[@stevegpsych68]

That rope thing is called a steering wheel 😁. In all seriousness, thanks a billion for these videos. I'm glad you emphasised that you weren't born with magical skill, it's all about putting in 100's of hours of practice (as I'm discovering and enjoying as I learn watercolour).

[@LironYan]

Haha 😂 My pleasure, thank you so much for watching! 😁🙏🏼 Keep painting! 🎨

[@worldgonemad1977]

Learned a lot Liron. I’m always so scared to start such subjects because I couldn’t figure out the sequence of the washes. I was stunned at how well the highlights practically painted themselves. I feel I could give it a go. Btw - the rope thingy on the horse is a halter.

[@judyonody7748]

I cannot express how much this helped me! Thank you! First time I have been able to grasp negative painting with light and shadow!😀😀

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 🙏🏼😊 Thank you

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Your video has given me light to discover what style I am supposed to specialize in 😏 ! Ala Prima !!!!!!!!

[@judithp6257]

I had great success last night following your lesson on light from a few days ago - can’t wait to try this tonight! I’ve been practising people for a loooong time, but I think after this ☝️, your inspiration and encouragement I’ll be on my way to actually succeeding! Yay! Thank you!

[@ptstrngr12345]

And the part of the halter that she is holding is the rein(s). so fun to watch the pic pop out!

[@krudler406]

for "not trying" that was a great sketch!

[@LironYan]

😁 Thank you!

[@gary.broughton]

This is really useful advice. Thanks for sharing

[@earthingearthling2976]

wow!

[@springballoon]

Thank you Liron for this tutorial! I like its relative simplicity and a great final result. Will definitely try it next time!

[@joycejohnson7017]

An awesome exercise …love this! Im really working on this. Thanks Liron you always amaze me!

[@zenmanyo35]

One of your best presentations! Thanks for this,

[@joybean6955]

Your tutorial and your messages always make beginner like me feel optimistic like "I can do it!" Awesome channel!

[@moniquefrechette4516]

Merci Liron! Simple Et efficace! C'est le TUTO le plus utile que j'ai eu à date!

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼

[@gautambarua8260]

Excellent tutorial. The results were so realistic with the minimal brushwork as is the hallmark of great water colorists. You used a far darker tone for the skins of the figures than in the photo which works just as well. But I wonder why it couldn't be a little warmer

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 So happy you enjoyed this one and the result!

[@emmyc9333]

Amazing. I can’t imagine ever getting this technique down but you are an inspiration, that’s for sure.

[@danielleleclaire717]

Très instructif, merci beaucoup. C'est toujours un plaisir et un grand intérêt de suivre vos démos. En plus j'améliore mon anglais! Thank's a lot!

[@judyfranklin9577]

Thank you Liron for a very good demonstration . The way you broke it down made me feel i could at least try to do it . I need all the help I can get with people and you explained it all so well Many thanks .

[@haleygibbs2376]

Love these. Nice work

[@gokulesh5209]

Can you plz do more videos on painting people... Im practicising daily by seeing your video... U r going really great👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@vj7077]

Really loved watching this!! Learning a lot!!

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼 So happy to hear

[@smellysock4260]

Thanks for making the alla prima videos. I'm working through every one I can find. I have a few questions. First, you're painting from photos. Do you have any videos where you go outside and paint en plein air? Do you go outside and paint some random person looking at the ocean or sitting at a café? How much harder is it to paint a live scene? Will you teach us?

[@LironYan]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏼 Happy this helps. I have a playlist of me painting outside, but it’s been a while since I did that, and should definitely film some new ones soon. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/aero/PL4RPz8RY0GsNTwaPnFKfxakAhMGEw-H4b Hope this helps 😁

[@smellysock4260]

@@LironYan Thank you. I will watch the videos.I've started trying to paint people outside, but it's not easy. My plein air paintings, so far, don't look anything as good as painting from a photo. That said, painting outside is more fun than painting inside--and you always meet people.

[@nigelhunter4230]

Excellent demo and lovely art work. Thank you from the UK.

[@Citroen_2cv]

LIron -- such a beautiful job narrating/teaching as you are painting; has to be way harder than we think it is. Really, really appreciated --

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏼 Very happy to hear, I really appreciate your continued support!!

[@dvdb47]

I like to use watercolor to document travels. I want to be fast and loose. This technique works great for that. Preliminary attempts produced some good results, but I’ve got a long way to go. Thanks for getting me started!

[@Lisa-qt7pw]

Your best video so far! I've been playing around with alla prima in watercolor for a while now, but your technique is really super!

[@LironYan]

Wow, thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I hope I can top it too at some point 😉

[@unboundbytiffany]

Holy crap Liron! This was so incredibly done especially in one quick layer. Wow!! Nicely done! :)

[@Rinrinmong]

So amazing thank you.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@stevenhenning9833]

Nice Liron, good lesson, thanks

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼

[@Pfoffie]

Omb I love this. Watching these details emerge from (seemingly) such simple moves. It’s so beautiful. And I love the messed up palette haha

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😁🙏🏼 So grateful you love the messy palette, I get a lot of heat for it 😂

[@Pfoffie]

@@LironYan haha … i can imagine. but isn't it like extra skilly to be able to mix up nice colors within the mess? personally I think it makes the mixed colors more interesting. I inherited a very messy palette of cheap children's watercolor from my dad and I just love to mess it up more, creating colors while always trying to avoid too much brown haha

[@angelasmith3986]

Your videos are always inspiring! Thank you for sharing,

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼

[@thelmablake7045]

This is a fantastic video Liron! I much appreciate you covering this topic. By the way the girl on the horse, that is a rein that she is holding, part of the harness on the mussel of the horse.

[@TrumblebeeMom]

Love your tutorials, thank you! The rope/handles for steering the horse are called reins, pronounced like rain.

[@jefffawver3389]

Awesome work! Thank you for sharing.

[@LironYan]

You got it! (:

[@DeepPurpleSkies]

Thanks so much for this video! I've learned its all about the values. I subscribed!

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@noreenkellett3863]

Really enjoyed this one Liron, turned out really good. It's always so helpful hearing your thought process and seeing how you approach each subject. Thanks 😊

[@JessicaSandersArt]

Great demo, Liron! Your paintings came out so well, I may have to try it. 👍😀🙏

[@barbaragemin5117]

Thanks for the great explanation Liron. Must have a go.

[@LironYan]

😁😁 Let me know how it went!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Liron, you asked me how my alla prima figures went. Well, just finished a girl meditating, my first try using Pixabay. It worked!! I'm quite pleased with it. Thank you so much. I finally got those highlights which illuminate where the light is hitting the object. The key thing is using very dark darks. Tone values again. You artists emphasize it so much.

[@LironYan]

@@barbaragemin5117 Amazing! That makes me very happy to hear ^_^ Keep at it

[@CClag]

Thank you!! You do a great job 😊

[@hazelcrockett9333]

Hoping your KZbin is still active. I like your method and am attempting it. As you say, it’s not easy when working wet on wet so quickly.

[@LironYan]

Definitely still active, hope you're subscribed 🙏🏼😁 Will also go live today around 9 AM EST (in about 3.5 hours)

[@cck8551]

Hi, I really enjoy your teaching. I’ve done a couple of them with you and they came out pretty good. Thanks. By the way, did you recommend any good paper? I have Arches, but it’s not like it used to be.

[@debbiemacrae3609]

Impressive!!

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼

[@deborahtaylor7902]

This is so good! It would have taken me forever to even sketch this drawing. But I learned a lot by watching. Thanks so much! Less is more right? Ps. I wonder why u did not do the skin tone lighter? Not that it matters. I love the blue back ground also. Awesome

[@LironYan]

Sometimes these changes happen by mistakes (: and sometimes I feel like a stronger contrast will be more beneficial

[@cindymorgan66]

The rope is called a rein, pronounced like rain. The strap on the head is a bridle. This is a great alla prima video!

[@LironYan]

Thank you for letting me know, and for the kind words 😊😁

[@chrlmlln9018]

Shalom to you, dear Liron! Again a big big TODA RABBAH for this inspiring and always good instructional video you share with us your many subscribers! Wishing you immensely richly blessings for both you and your whole family! Best wishes from Sweden to you, sir!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so so much 😊🙏🏼 I really appreciate that ❤️

[@tericarter2886]

I would love to be able to do this Maybe I will try :) I would love to see you do the lady to the left of the guy at the beach --PLEASE

[@LironYan]

Will give it a try as well! (: thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@kenquid8091]

Loved this topic and the paintings Liron. Honestly tho, for me it was really kinda scary. I kept thinking any minute now he's gona make some huge mistake and ruin it lol.

[@LironYan]

Haha I know what you mean, but take this as a lesson that it’s much harder to completely mess up 😉 I can see this with my students as well. They feel like they messed up, but then I show them how they just haven’t finished. I go in and add a detail or two and it looks good. Let me know how it goes 😁🎨

[@Newagetec]

Thank you, thank you

[@dianakoeppel3492]

What is the name of the site with Royalty Free reference photos, please? I couldn't hear it. Thanks!

[@Diego_SanCA]

👍👍👍

[@banger355tw]

I’m always afraid to go dark enough even knowing that watercolors dry lighter.

[@LironYan]

Takes a while to build that courage, but stay with it and you’ll get it! 😊

[@tericarter2886]

Rolling on the floor laughing The rope thing is the reins --part of the bridle

[@LironYan]

😂 I never know any technical terms

[@rosalbafuggiano7039]

Molto interessante seguo sempre i tuoi tutorial ma non capisco la lingua inglese ciao da Rosalba

[@jillkama7614]

I would like to see u direct paint without making a pencil drawing first. when I do it sometimes I "draw" with a light yellow paint,and then layer on top of that, but I am interested in other no-pencil direct painting strategies/techniques. not too many videos about it out there

[@joesurfer9754]

Why?

[@gautambarua8260]

Watercolour is a difficult medium as it is and to go about it without a pencil guideline would be asking for more unwanted trouble. Besides pencil lines add to the beauty of a watercolour painting. Of course I just my view.

[@LironYan]

I’m going to do that this week, your comment made me want to try 😁🎨

[@salliewhitney5889]

I’m also very interested in painting with very little to no initial drawing or just a couple faint lines that do not distract from the final water color!

[@theartyone]

Aww dude... I thought you were painting straight with paint (no pencil first)

[@LironYan]

I’m actually working on such a vid 😉 Going to be out really soon

[@trudyfong2826]

You need to clean your pallet. It's time. You can't get saturated yellows, or burnt Sienna's anymore. You just have to.

[@LironYan]

😂 I like my colors to have a bit of everything. But yeah, if I’m working on an “important” project or commission I clean it (it’s been cleaned many times, but between vids)

[@rameshwortandukar]

BA. BA. BA. BA. BA.

[@FranzDiPasquale]

Gueule sympa but sure not his best drawing, neither his best painting. thank you in any case.