How to Paint Watercolours Outside (despite the weather!)

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

I sure hope you took Mrs. Pitt out to dinner after she patiently held the camera for you... :) She's the real star here! Great work, Andrew!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your encouraging comments!

[@CS-kp2bd]

I love your videos! Thanks to you and your wife for bringing the enjoyment of them to all of us.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch

[@donnaweintraub8769]

You absolutely do have a winner!! You saw so much more than I did and made it lovely. Also, what patience you and your wife have to be able to accept the weather challenge . All the best to you both

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@1msfit]

I am a beginner still struggling with basics and have not yet tried en plein air. I’m not convinced I could do that under the best of conditions and to see your results while contending with sun and wind seems absolutely amazing. I’m also amazed that you had the courage and confidence to wear a white shirt and did not get even a speck of paint on it! Thanks so much for doing these videos and for writing your books, both of which have been very helpful and encouraging.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your support. I have to confess I do get paint on my clothes. Fortunately my wife is now an expert at washing paint off my clothes!

[@zerogoldfish201]

Thanks to both of you for making such beautiful and inspiring videos. Im always astonished about your ability to get the tones so well in the first wash, Mr. Pitt.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you for your encouraging words.

[@bahiretangul6698]

Amazing painting!Thank you Andrew! And your outdoor video/mic quality is superb as always; no interfering background noise! I am a beginner and spent whole summer looking for the perfect spot or weather and I realize now that it was just an excuse:)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, if you wait for perfect conditions you’ll never paint outside - good luck.

[@delfine7163]

That tinkly piano is so annoying, much better just to hear the founds of nature. Love the tutorials, inspired to take my paints outside now.

[@ardentabacistx5360]

Keep'n it 100 Andy, Keep'n it 100! ~

[@elsagrace3893]

Thank you and your wife for the effort of making this for us. It’s so much appreciated for those of us who are trying to learn to paint with no school or tutor. You are my teacher!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch and your kind comments. They are much appreciated. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@tonylau5922]

Always a soothing experience in watching your videos, thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your kind comment

[@Joe_UK]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial, it has been very valuable watching this video and learning tips on painting outside. Thank you both :)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for your support and encouragement

[@riflemang176]

This is wonderful and what an amazing videographer you have too. Thank you for this amazing tutorial.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. My wife does much of the filming and our son edits the film and produces a coherent video. We are amateurs at this filming business. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@riflemang176]

@@AndrewPittArtist well you certainly can't tell you are amateurs. I'm no expert but it's smooth and easy to follow along. Have you thought about starting a Patreon following? I really think it would be a huge success for you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

@@riflemang176 Thanks very much for the suggestion, but we prefer to offer the videos free to watch. It is nice to share my interest in watercolour with fellow painters. Thanks again.

[@tiy258]

Love everything in this video. The music, the view and the painting❤

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much. More videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@lindathaxton1994]

Beautiful - so enjoyable & educational to watch (& hear) you paint. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jefffawver888]

Such A Beautiful Job Thank you for Sharing. I love how you explain the colors you choose.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

You are welcome - thanks

[@lorraineferraro8946]

Thank you Andrew. It’s lovely.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you like it. Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@davidsmith812]

I enjoy ALL your videos. So informative AND so relaxing. Thank you! Looking forward tot he next one...

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your support.

[@berylrose3213]

A lovely picture. The cumulus clouds look so real. Thank you

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@davidmillard2946]

Thank you Andrew for doing such an instructive video. I was in Southwold Wednesday/Thursday and saw one of your paintings of this subject in a gallery which bought the video to life for me. Lovely painting.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your encouragement. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@antoniograziano5300]

Maestro she gives life lessons in addition to painting, thanks

[@AndrewPittArtist]

My pleasure. Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@laurahale5774]

Kudos to your wife, you both make a great team. Thank you for this video.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Our pleasure, thanks for your support and encouragement

[@dlillianb1368]

Oh, you certainly made the colors very attractive. I ❤ it!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you.

[@reneerikolsen9694]

Fantastic, Andrew. Great painting and the process is always inspiring. Thank you very much for this lovely surprise!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much for your encouragement.

[@reneerikolsen9694]

@@AndrewPittArtist You are worth every word. Amazing work that you are showing us all! Thanks!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

@@reneerikolsen9694 Thanks very much for your support.

[@donnaweintraub8769]

"To translate the view into a watercolor". That is a very good word to keep repeating. Thanks Mr. Pitt

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch.

[@garypuckettmuse]

Indeed -- that and "Keep changing the color" are two good mantras from Mr Pitt!

[@manuelgutierrez6367]

Magnifico vídeo. Muchas gracias a ti y a tú esposa. Enhorabuena.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Muchas gracias. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@bertie6346]

Beautiful painting as always. I would have to be so much nearer the subject ... you must have excellent eyesight! Thank you for your videos, they are so enjoyable and informative.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much. I was nearer to the subject than it looks. I think the camera makes the subject appear to be further away than it was. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@raJeshraOte14]

Thanks to both of you for sharing...loved watching it🙏🙏

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dowhatyougottado06]

I just came across your video. And it's really amazing. I was actually watching watercolor painting tutorials because I'm planning to buy art materials later to start and try out watercolor painting. I hope you make more videos, especially those for beginners :)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dowhatyougottado06]

@@AndrewPittArtist great!

[@sueaberle935]

Absolutely beautiful, love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you like them. Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@alanjordan5276]

Lovely painting Andrew even though the conditions were a little trying. Very inspiring.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks Alan. Hope you are well.

[@alanjordan5276]

@@AndrewPittArtist Hi Andrew Hope you and Rachel are well. Did you have a great week at Dedham Hall and the weather was kind to you all. Will contact you soon to make a date to come and see you both. Been a busy time this summer both with the garden and the shop. Have a great weekend Best wishes Alan

[@AndrewPittArtist]

@@alanjordan5276 All’s well. Yes, I enjoyed a good week at Dedham. Very nice group.

[@jean-louisgateau4648]

D'excellents conseils et une belle démonstration. Bravo Monsieur Pitt.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@DMannionArt]

Simply beautiful! Thank you!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@lilianrokushima2272]

Thanks for demo, l love you painting.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for watching. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Beautiful! I realize definitely need to buy a parasol and figure out the best way to attach it. My paintings do tend to be dark when painting outside. Your wife did a great job filming in windy conditions! Thank you for this video!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your support.

[@ornagronovich6327]

תודה רבה! נהניתי מאוד לצפות!!

[@Logit4]

Thank you for this (again) excellent demonstration. Received your book yesterday. A must read!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. Hope you enjoy the book.

[@Logit4]

Your book is excellent. You do correctly emphasize that art requires a lot of work. The most important part of this work is having an exact picture in your mind of the finished painting before you pick up the brush. Making a sketch is a good start but making a good drawing is very difficult if you do not already have a clear finished picture in your mind. Sketching will only help clarifying some crucial detail. This is why art is so difficult. It requires forward thinking, a skill that very few people have and that can not be faked in watercolor.

[@ArtbyFarrukh]

Fresh & cool colors with amazing composition. Great painting Andrew and thanks for sharing.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@johnstout5767]

Pure and simple genius!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much

[@JaredCullum]

Beautiful demo. What a lush and lovely sky.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@alaindecont7331]

Great work and nice palette here!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@marlenevincent6019]

Thank you, lovely painting & so clear on your instuctions. I like to paint dry on wet on some of my painting. Fine I don't get sharp edges.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@susankolpack7044]

Great job understand the weather conditions 🖼‼️

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Yes, thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@suel4269]

Amazing clouds!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@janninedaniel1691]

Thank you delightful. As a novice I've yet to venture into the landscape to paint. Need to stop putting it off no excuses about the weather!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@alfhorlock9307]

Thank you Andrew I know the area very well but never seem to be able to identify a scene to create a lovely picture like that.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. It is hard to know a good thing when you see it!

[@linobalestra9445]

Hi Andrew, I am a faithful fances of yours, I follow every video you make and I have learned a lot from your instinctive and immediate technique, then now that I have seen you drive an Italian car, the legendary 500 .... which in the original version was the my first car .... you are my myth !!!!! Andrew Top

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch and for your support and encouragement. It is much appreciated. My wife, who does the filming, also has a little yellow Fiat 500, so we are in good company. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@raymond5008]

From a fairly banal pattern, you produce a really pretty image! Your sketch is perfect (the proportions are well respected), you keep the essentials of the image and your colors are harmonious. In short, you are a great watercolor professional! (translated from French with Google translation)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much for taking so much trouble to get in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jonathanwarrenberg9260]

Very informative, thank you. I am curious to know why you did not sit closer the the blue house rather than zooming in on it?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

I was pretty close. I think camera distortion makes it appear as if I was further away from my subject than I actually was. Thanks for your interest.

[@たむたむ-e8m]

貴方の絵は、とても癒されます。毎回、美しい場所へ一緒に出掛けた気分になり、楽しいです。 有り難う😃

[@AndrewPittArtist]

www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@sarikashinde4765]

It's great painting!!! Masterpiece 🖌️!!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@watercolourkeyes]

So beautiful. Thank you for another wonderful lesson 🎉

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@DailyCafeJazzBGM]

👍 Wow! That looks absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤ You did magic using your brushes!! ❤❤ Thank you for sharing this amazing technique! Big like! ❤

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@edyh456]

Me encantó gracias por la demostración.😀

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Gracias. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@trevorowen865]

superb demos Andrew thank you

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch.

[@esling77]

Ty for posting. Really a lovely surprise! I learned a lot as well.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@rebeccashaw957]

What a wonderful painting. Will you please share the name of your pallette box. This is the one and only, one I have seen with a thumb hole and I love the fact that it's metal.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk which are also free to watch including one which covers all my painting equipment as well as my palette. Just scroll through the videos.

[@SM-Artist]

Beautiful painting Thank you for sharing 🎨🖌😍👋

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you! www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Very nice 👌 enjoyed it 👍 😀

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@BB-wn8wr]

That was wonderful, very fresh. Thanks to your wife as well. Wondering about your brushes… size? Made by..? Your skies are amazing. Thanks

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. There is a free to watch video which covers all my painting equipment, including my brushes, on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk Just scroll through the videos.

[@heatherjohnston5427]

Thank you Andrew, this is brilliant!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your encouragement. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@growamind]

Could you tell me more about the plastic matt that you use on top of your watercolor paper as you paint? Or have you done a video talking about that?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Scroll through the videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk and you’ll find one which covers all my painting equipment and materials. Thanks for your interest.

[@litylu]

Beautiful Andrew!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@susanhester]

Fabulous painting!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@billw8648]

Great video Andrew, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm guessing that paper will directly into a frame under a mat without any cutting, if it's a stock size. One drawback I have with this is the cost of framing the work. I like watercolor outdoors rather than oil for plein air work, it's much more convenient. So, I'm working on showing my work, just need to get it all framed. Thanks again!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, you are quite right, framing is expensive. Fortunately not everything I paint is worth framing! www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@billw8648]

@@AndrewPittArtist Thanks Andrew, looking forward to more videos!

[@ernestocarmona3966]

I did enjoy the film very much thank you 😊 Ernie

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

Lovely as ever.😊❤

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. Much appreciated.

[@Huh560]

Very nice Andrew, thank you!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@terrycardinaldesigns]

That was excellent! Thank you

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dougg1075]

Where did you get the easel? Beautiful work

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. My easel is very over 50 years old; made by Winsor and Newton. Similar wooden field easels are still available. Scroll through the videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk and you’ll find one which gives details of all my painting equipment.

[@tericarter2886]

Very inspirational Thank you And thanks to your wife for filming

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jonathancoller6188]

Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Pitt! This beautiful landscape looks similar to the oil painting video you previously published, great choice! Any chance we could get an outdoor oil painting? 🤞🏽 thanks again!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. The oil was of Pakefield Beach. This new video was filmed on Southwold.

[@elsagrace3893]

Jonathan, no, there are so many oil painters on KZbin. Don’t ask that one of our best and few watercolor painters go to oil. Try Ian Robert’s channel. I’ve often wished he would do watercolor but I try to learn around what he teaches in oil and apply what I can to watercolor.

[@Sleepydodoggy]

I found your videos when I was sixteen, looking for inspiration and guidance. It's been only a year, but my watercolor is definitely better.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. Happy painting. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@khrisabuid4315]

Andrew, what method have you used to "stretch" the paper please?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

I never stretch my paper. It is just sandwiched in my drawing board. See the video on my website which gives more details. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@dschmid8845]

Greetings from Canada. Thank you for the useful tips. The parasol is a great idea. You mentioned using 200 lb paper. What is the advantage of using this thickness over 140 lb? Is it because it absorbs more moisture? I could guess it might be useful when painting under humid conditions. As always, I enjoy watching your videos and learning from them.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Yes, you are right, 200 lb paper does absorb little more moisture, but it isn’t that significant compared to 140 lb paper.

[@crashrr2993]

Many thanks for a great video. I’ve just returned to watercolours after a 40-year hiatus… Please could you tell me which palette tin you are using, it looks very practical. 🍻

[@AndrewPittArtist]

If you scroll through the videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk there is a video which gives all the details of my painting equipment, including my palette. Thanks for your interest.

[@BA-ho9mm]

Delicioso... Sencillo, pero fantástico. Muchas gracias!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Gracias. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@morrisonwatercolors]

Just goes to show, you don’t need a lot of colors in your palette to make watercolor magic. Fantastic painting! Is that a Holbein palette? :)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. There is a video on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk which covers all my painting equipment , including my palette. Just scroll through the video page.

[@northernbirder7351]

What device do you have your paper clamped in? It looks interesting.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

If you scroll through the videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk you’ll see one which covers all my painting equipment including my drawing board.

[@Dutcher622]

Lovely.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@pascalgalvani2840]

thank you ! very inspiring !

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@JonesJr_art]

Great video.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@sherrylee7616]

Your country is so beautiful and I love your car. I wish we Americans would learn from you guys!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. I sure there are plenty of beautiful places in USA. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@christinehodge3608]

Thank you,very interesting

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@ayeshasamah9258]

What paper do you use sir?

[@litylu]

He said it in the beginning of the video. Saunders Waterford 200lb rough.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

This was Arches 140lb Rough paper.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Sorry, it was Saunders this time, not Arches.

[@deborahart486]

helpful video to me thanks 😊 ☺️ 😘

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@julio5133]

Ponga subtítulos en español por favor maestro. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you

[@graphitepencil]

Thank you very much.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@silverajookrishnan8995]

Beautifu sir.thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you too. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Deedeedoodad]

I find i can’t never get comfortable drawing outside but not necessarily because of the weather but rather because of bugs 😭 I freak out when I find one climbing up my leg and when a fly hovers around my ear I flinch really hard that i sometimes hurt myself 💔

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Painting outside can be difficult. But worth the discomfort.

[@WBanduMedia07]

Great...

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@danthomas6587]

Beeeautiful

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. www.andrewpitt.for.uk

[@mysticriver9420]

👍♥️

[@miao4885]

🥰😍

[@alphonsine931]

🎨 👨🏼‍🎨 🤴🏼

[@donnaweintraub8769]

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