How to Paint Realistic Watercolor FAST

[@paintingandchocolate]

Right now, the first 500 people to use my link will get a one month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/paintingandchocolate11231

[@tthomas184]

The white gouache was a bridge too far for me in a dark forest. But love your technique of starting light and hazy, gradually layering the drawing over that. Really useful. Thanks.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the process 🙂

[@snackyrebel]

Trying to do watercolor "the right way" can be very constricting to the artist that simply loves creating. Thank you for your advice and showing your process. Love the tree!

[@paintingandchocolate]

That's another good point, thank you for pointing it out 🙂

[@PaulaScardamalia]

Brilliant! And beautiful. One of my mantras for a while now as a coach and author is, "The tools are not the rules." This is a perfect example. Thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂 I'm glad this resonated!

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Loved watching the process of the painting…turned out beautifully ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Elliria_home]

It's an absolute visual feast. Love it.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for taking the time to let me know, I'm glad because this was so much fun to paint!

[@Elliria_home]

I'll bet. I plan on having a go at it. I also forgot to mention that it reminds me of some of the stories by Piers Anthony.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I never heard of him but it must be magical then 🙂

[@Elliria_home]

It's gloriously magical. The next time you're at the library or a bookstore, grab a copy of "A Spell for Chameleon" as the first of many books in Piers Anthony's "Xanth" series. It's set in a world where magic exists and everyone is born with a magical talent, and it takes you on a romp filled with puns. If you enjoy it, there are nearly 50 books in the series so far.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, I'll check it out now 🙂

[@julieb737]

Fantastic , you answered so many questions , so much useful information . Thank you .

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@asiawilk]

wow that turned out gorgoes! Great video

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Joanna 🙂

[@lisajensen1843]

I really like this painting! Love the background and how the leaves pop but not too much. It’s almost abstract which is what I love about it. Great video! Thank you❤️

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Lisa, and you're welcome!

[@ruthdallas6125]

This to me is your best painting/video yet.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, it means a lot!

[@astronautid7948]

It's taken me back to some magical land. What a snarl of a tree! A good place for the characters to stop by, perhaps take refuge from some bogey man and dig in to fight some evil force. The feel is although it looks secluded and deserted you may run into one of those any moment now... Only a talented artist can take a clean sheet and bring out magic. Well done. There's a special air about this channel. Never heard of the glazing technique. I'll try to find time on the weekend and catch up. Happy painting everyone!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for your kind message, you make me feel like reading a novel with such characters and stories now 🙂

[@LelasMum]

Really wonderful tutorial - and great skills to watch transform a white sheet to something so beautiful. Thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@ingridcoke1360]

I absolutely enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.💖💖💖

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@letsrokart]

Dear Blayac, i love your video! Thank you very much for your Tipps. You are a great Teacher❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Janina 🙂

[@art-alchemy]

I am so happy you are showing this method..this is the method I use but I tend to use darker colors. I will try to use light colors first..your painting looks so soft and whimsical. Thanks. Maria

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Maria, thank you. I'm glad to hear you enjoy doing this as well 🙂

[@1toshi32]

I really loved your painting. This painting did remind me of a trip I took with my father (who is now deceased) some years ago to a dark forest in Tasmania in Australia. A lot of the trees being old growth were covered in this moss. I always wondered how someone would paint it. You are a brilliant artist. I enjoyed watching something from nothing.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing this, it sounds like great memories. I'd love to visit this part of the world, sounds incredible and magical.

[@1toshi32]

@@paintingandchocolate There is a lot of forest areas on the west coast of Tasmania and it is absolutely a very lovely part of the world. Lots of touristy things to do. Australia has some really lovely areas that you can visit that is outside the city limits. I'm sure you would love it.

[@barblallier9413]

This was awesome! I love your teaching methods,,i might have to try this! 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

It's fun and soothing all at once 🙂

[@BTSHIQ]

Beautiful, natural looking and fast! ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@BTSHIQ]

You deserve it 😁🥰

[@johnoatham6102]

Thanks, luvved this video.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@Volhybo1t]

Kudos to you, I love this tree, reminds me of Link and the Duku.🥰🙏🥰

[@3_6_and_9]

soooo good!! thank you!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@shingen217]

This looks absolutely amazing 😃😍🤩!!!! I hope so much that this will be one of your classes 😅🙏! I always wanted to paint such a tree. Yes, it also reminds me of LOR, my favourite movie of all times! I saw several trees that looked like this in New Zealand...well, no wonder, it was filmed there 😅...it is such an enchanted and magical place and your painting immediately brings back memories.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you liked it 🙂 it will be on Patreon probably later today or tomorrow. We just watched LOTR again actually, we do it every year and my sons love it!

[@shingen217]

@@paintingandchocolate Oh, then it is the class I asked for 😆! Thank you so much, you made my day...and weekend 🤗! Oh, that's a great idea, when it gets cold and dark outside, that's the best time to watch it again. I watched the trilogy over 30 times 🙊😆...

[@paintingandchocolate]

Probably 15 here, you beat us 😁

[@shingen217]

​@@paintingandchocolate Wow, 15 is also not bad, actually I don't know anyone who made it to 15 times! Yeah, I am a geek...I know that movie by heart and I even read the Silmarillion...very challenging unless you read it before going to bed 😆.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes I tried it and I find I better not feel sleepy otherwise it speeds the feeling up 😁

[@lisengel2498]

I loved your your painting process and your brilliant Way of communicating it - very inspiring indeed 🎵🍁🧡🎶🙏

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you 🙂

[@amandavigue3857]

There are trees like that in Balboa Park, San Diego. Gorgeous!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Heck yes! I googled it and they are similar, beautiful things! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@elideelilley5064]

This was fabulous! I really enjoyed it.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for telling me. This is my preferred painting style so it means a lot.

[@leslietempleton9422]

I love this :) Beautiful realistic watercolor painting. I love trees. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoying watching your videos so much :) I am new to watercolors. I started about a month ago and I'm really enjoying exploring and learning how to apply different techniques. I started out with an inexpensive set but I just splurged on some primary Daniel Smith so I can mix my own colors :) I will look at skill share thanks for mentioning it!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for your kind comment and enjoy the Daniel Smith paints!

[@Ron_DeForest]

My lord. You are just ridiculously good. That tree looked crazy good. So wish I didn’t give up on my art eons ago. Decades lost.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you! Never too late 🙂

[@MsCaleb79]

Good video, nice to see that you have the same kind of plant as me behind you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I love it for a good decorative element 🙂

[@donnastrohmeier8739]

You're such a great teacher. Loved this lesson. Thanks for sharing 🙏😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Donna!

[@lisengel2498]

Magigal and realistic and a wonderfull process 🎶❤️🎵😄

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, I'm happy to know you enjoyed it!

[@Bees123Knees]

Wow. Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@Bees123Knees]

Lol, I'm not the sharpest knife when it comes to technology but does your free month apply to Canada? Because when I click your link the page that opens says my only two options are paying a monthly fee or an annual one. This is part of the message: Today's Total CAD $24.00 A recurring monthly charge of CAD $24.00 (plus tax, where applicable) will be automatically applied to your payment method and start on December 31, 1969. Note: the actual amount charged may be lower in the first month based on promo codes or discounts applied. You may cancel at any time, effective at the end of the billing period, by going to your Memberships & Payments settings. Rates for subsequent billing periods may change. All amounts paid are non-refundable, subject to certain exceptions. By clicking 'Start Membership', you agree to our Terms of Service and authorize this recurring charge.@@paintingandchocolate

[@paintingandchocolate]

Oh this is strange and I'll ask Skillshare. Normally they will have you enter your payment info, without charging you however while clearly letting you know that a month from now you will get charged unless you decide and cancel. I will enquire.

[@Bees123Knees]

I wonder if it's because I used to sub to skillshare? Near the end of the pandemic I was almost homeless. Everything I owned (including watercolours) went into storage. Until I found housing I didn't even have internet. But, I'm back and ready to paint again. Honestly, no worries if I don't qualify for this offer. I see you have a lot of videos right here on youtube that will keep me busy for awhile. Thanks so much for them. Sorry for this long comment. Have a really nice weekend with your paints & chocolates@@paintingandchocolate

[@paintingandchocolate]

I understand. Maybe yes, with this email you used you were already probably with another offer before. I tried it and it works, so no glitch here 🙂 have fun painting, I hope the videos help!

[@bracie880]

May I know what kind of paper did you use here? Not the brand, but the composition and pressing stuff

[@paintingandchocolate]

100% coton cold press, 300 gsm watercolor paper

[@bracie880]

Thank you@@paintingandchocolate

[@catherinesharon510]

Your technique is so innovative. Im happy I found your video ❤. Can you please let me know which watercolour you are using? It’s so vibrant ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Lemon yellow, Phtalo green light, french vermillion, raw or burnt umber, neutral tint 🙂

[@Gigiridgway]

Marvelous

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you 🙂

[@pupawupagus]

i love this! i’m your new yt little tagalong 😊, your vids are a joy

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much, I'm always delighted to know my week's work does help or make someone happy 😊

[@normanmerrill1241]

Great…thanks

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome

[@lynnealbert7792]

Thank you so much for this video. I just started water painting and thought it would be easier than acrylic. I was wrong. Water painting is difficult.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome. It's not easy until you get used to playing with water and paint. For beginners I recommend the hair painting video I presented at the very end because it's such a slow and gentle approach, or practicing backgrounds with galaxies, skies...then you will see it gets a lot easier 🙌

[@karindodge9814]

Do you let the painting dry between layers and soften edges as you go?

[@paintingandchocolate]

I soften edges as I go but i let layers dry between the base, glazing and then adding dark darks.

[@amandajephson9964]

I imagine the paper type was very important here, what paper did you use?

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes it helps, although it is even more important on watercolors with a background like sky, water. This is 100% cotton arches paper cold press.

[@shannondunham2809]

How do you clean your water color white palet. Mine is already getting ruined.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Mine is metal so it's really easy to clean, I find plastic a lot harder however. Could this be why you are having this issue?

[@tthomas184]

White plastic tends to stain. I just go with it, since white isn't the best color to mix on anyway.

[@sinnosroom4798]

Such lovely and informative video! Just a small note, the image that you used as reference appears to be made by AI and I don't know your position with AI but I kindly ask for you to make a small research about it! as a teacher I think all students should learn from live or other forms of art rather than a image made out of a scraped data base, still this video is really well put together! There's a small chance that you've used the image thinking it was an actual picture or that I might be confusing some elses work as AI but I still hope you can check about this topic. Have a great day!

[@heyceicei]

👍👍👍

[@francismarcoux8944]

Original video thinking as an artist

[@stevenchurch8901]

Mmmmm, chocolate

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes, almost every day!

[@kookatsoonjan]

I really liked it until you added the white...it did not seem to blend in at all to me....without the white I really liked your painting.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you! A good way to soften the effect of how the white would have also been to mix one of my colors to it.it will still be opaque and allow these small additions, just more subtle 🙂