Introduction to my Watercolour Painting Materials

Here I introduce all my painting materials that I work with followed by a demonstration. The list of materials are:
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[@julielynch5458]

I love everything about Steven Cronin. He is so brilliantly talented. I could literally watch him paint all day. He is genius and a mastermind. I am so happy to have discovered him. I enjoy all of his work. What a creative mind. God Bless him and I wish him much success in life.

[@StevenCronin]

I'm glad you like the videos Julie. Thanks for watching and very best of luck with your artwork

[@rajpereira7280]

Simple steps of beginning for the same is appreciated. Really it is touched down to the liking of one's choice.

[@StevenCronin]

thanks for watching Raj

[@SaeedKhan-th9lq]

Hi Steven, I am very glad to find you on youtube. You are doing a great job, specially for those who have less sources to learn & for the beginers. I am the beginer, and trust me the above video is a best lesson to learn. In the above video, showing how to mix the colors, speaking the name of the colors so closely. I would just say....Thanks for doing a great job. Please keep it up for the beginers like me. Your fan, Saeed Khan

[@georgebernard4983]

What a great guy! You obviously read each one of the messages left for you by your viewers and are the only person I know on KZbin that leaves a reply to all of your enquirers. You are an inspiration and must truely love teaching art.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for your comments George. Yes it can be time consuming answering all the comments but I think it's worth it. Thanks for watching and very best wishes

[@OneDrumBum]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. You are easily one of the "coolest" watercolor artists out there.

[@koffinjon]

Hi Steve thank you for posting your video's Really love them. You have got me to dust off my paints and brushes. I gave up painting because of I'll health I could not concentrate. But you have inspired me to paint again. Once again thank you. John

[@StevenCronin]

John Taylor I'm glad the videos have inspired you to pick up your brushes again. I hope your health holds up. Best wishes and happy painting!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Diana for your comments. Glad the videos have helped with your watercolours. Keep practising and happy painting!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Saeed. I'm glad your found the video helpful with your watercolours. Keep practising and very best of luck. Happy painting!

[@patriciaborley]

You are a star.....no nonsense down to earth and amazing Thank you

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for your kind words. I remember watching a Ron Ranson video and he said that he'd cut his materials down to the bare minimum as it gave him a better chance of getting more intimate with his brushes and colours and learning how they all reacted together. I used the same strategy and have never changed since. Best of luck with your watercolours.

[@philippecanniccioni6816]

Thank you very much Steven, I love your simple approach to painting with a minimum of material !!! Philippe

[@StevenCronin]

+Philippe Canniccioni thanks for watching Philippe and best wishes

[@GrandmaAbby1]

Very helpful--can't wait to get started!

[@StevenCronin]

Best of luck Abby

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.

[@StevenCronin]

Very kind of you to say. Thanks.

[@GianlucaCremonesi]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I do love watch you painting in your lovely lossen style! Keep on painting. Take care.

[@StevenCronin]

Very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching.

[@novouralsk7407]

You know, Steven, I look at your work, I repeat, I learn from you, and I admire it, not knowing English, I understand you. I cry. I cry and pray that God will not allow war! I am a Russian woman and I love people! I love painting, my family, my children, I love you Americans. I love people, I love creativity and I don't want war. Pray and do not believe In Russian aggression. It's a lie. In any people there is removed any evil people and good people. It's just a human factor. Rulers quarrel, and ordinary people are in danger. Thank you for understanding and sorry for the emotions.

[@StevenCronin]

Yes it's a shame we all just can't learn to live together and stop being so selfish. But then I guess that's just Human Nature. Hope one day we can all live in peace. Thanks for your kind words and very best wishes

[@anjutavk]

Елена, спасибо за такой комментарий, Вы так же эмоционально переживаете за мир и за Жизнь, как и я. Это правда, что нам остается только молиться. Привет из Брюсселя

[@whitelotus1960]

I understand your heartfelt concerns. As an American I share the same feelings. Humans can create such beautiful things and yet we are at the mercy of the ones we put in 'charge'.

[@Mbhil]

Mr Putin should be removed so this war can be over

[@nancyandre2502]

I'm so very impressed with your use of the hake brush. You make it look so easy and I know it's not. Thanks for sharing.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@sudhirkothari]

Your painting videos are just amazing...I love to watch them and hope I can start...I have collected the ingredients, except the Fabriano paper..and will use the paper we get here in India

[@florentinamcleod4159]

Awesome video. Amazing instructor

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for your kind words Patricia.

[@StevenCronin]

That hair dryer comes in handy now and again. Not just to speed things up but sometimes when the paint starts seeping down the paper a quick dry will stop it.

[@TheGypsygirl809]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help so many with a your knowledge. I am learning so much from you, God bless you!

[@StevenCronin]

+Gypsy Roman thanks for watching

[@alansmith4050]

Really enjoy your style of painting and the clear instructions and tips that you give as you put paint to paper. I never considered using a hake brush until I watched several of your videos - now I wouldn't be without it, however, not in every painting as I do like to vary my style from time to time. I do hope you will continue to demonstrate your painting style on You Tube.

[@StevenCronin]

sudhir kothari the palette does look a mess but it works surprisingly well. It only takes a quick wipe with the hake and I've cleaned the colour if I need to. The paints are all dry - I use them like pans. The tray is available on ebay - search for inking trays. I always have the paints in the same place on the palette so I know instinctively where to go with the brush.

[@StevenCronin]

I wish you the best of luck with your new hake. It's going to feel a bit awkward at first as it holds so much water but stick at it and you'll be rewarded. Happy painting!

[@maureenbrown513]

Thank you so much for explaining the basics, as a beginner it is so helpful to have such tips. You make it seem "doable" with your step by step examples. Off to the shops to get the right brushes, again thank you. Maureen

[@StevenCronin]

Maureen Brown very best of luck when you get your new brushes. Decent brushes certainly make life easier. Happy painting!

[@sande22]

Fantastic method

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Sandra

[@zofoblueszofoblues8339]

I just love this. TY for sharing your Art.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@orehnej02]

this is what ive been waiting sir to discuss how the techniques goes...

[@914peru]

you are the best on the west and the east thanks

[@pattyjordan6]

Thank you Steve. been searching for a pallete sample. Love yours. I'm definitely going to use yours. I also love your paintings and the way you explain them. Also huge thanks for listing all supplies and colors in video description. ps. I have my Hake brush and am ready to go. TY, Patty

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Patty and very best of luck with your new brush!

[@StevenCronin]

Yes, the hake is a wonderful tool.

[@StevenCronin]

Saving paint and money was the very reason I started using it dry on the palette. How long does it last? Each colour varies, depending on how much you use it. I use Ultramarine, Lemon Yellow and Raw Sienna more than anything else so those need refilling every few days. The colours do get a bit dirty but it's amazing how they soon clean up with use hence I never clean my palette.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks Alan for your comments. I'm glad you've discovered the joys of the hake. I hope you keep watching and best of luck with your watercolours.

[@qaidiots]

many thanks for your prompt reply. I've ordered one large hake now from Pro arte, waiting now to receive, I'll start practicing soon. Also I'll need to buy one of those table top art easel box that you have.

[@StevenCronin]

Glad you like the video Arya. Thanks for watching.

[@roshanrathod8034]

you made your painting look effortlessly made but it is not that so easy,I am impressed.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks and best wishes.

[@edmervlewis660]

Thanks for the tips, Ed.

[@StevenCronin]

Cheers Ed

[@AnnabelleBella]

This is great.

[@dalmariocasing1638]

Amazing! really enjoy and learn a lot.

[@StevenCronin]

Dalmario Casing thanks for watching

[@MarkAStuart]

Hi, Just found your videos this weekend and I love your paintings and tutorials! Thanks much from across the pond (USA)! -Mark

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Mark and happy painting!

[@gregmason5793]

enjoying your videos, thanks.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Greg

[@clarethornley4508]

Thanks for a great demo Steven. I'm planning to use the same technique and materials as per Ron Ranson's book so I'm delighted to find your videos - will like and subscribe1

[@StevenCronin]

Many thanks Clare and very best of luck with your watercolours

[@mikeburton8256]

hi Mr. Cronin this is the best one you have as you show just how to mix paints etc my problem is I am using too wet a brush but I have just found this demo so onwads upwards Thanks Mike

[@StevenCronin]

Best of luck with your painting Mike. Keep practising and you'll get there.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Alex

[@StevenCronin]

sudhir kothari - best of luck when you start your watercolours. Happy painting!

[@StevenCronin]

Yes it's the one from Pro Arte. It did have the long handle like all the rest but I cut it short simply so that it would fit in my bag.

[@whitelotus1960]

Thanks, I got a couple ideas I can use.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@eveliastein518]

You make it look so easy :)

[@StevenCronin]

+Evelia Stein thanks for watching Evelia

[@dorothywicks9271]

Happy New Year Steven and thanks for all the videos. very inspiring and makes me want to keep trying to paint mountains and skies..love the color tones of the mountains you paint with just a few strokes of the brush...I just cant get it to work for me..but I will keep practising..im using a hake but not the Ron Ransen ..hope to buy one soon.thanks once again and looking forward to more of your videos.

[@StevenCronin]

+dorothy wicks thanks for your comments Dorothy. I wish you every success with your watercolours. I've only used the Ron Ranson hake so I can't really compare with other brands. Keep practising and very best of luck.

[@StevenCronin]

I bought the table top easel from a chain in the UK called The Works for just £10 but they must sell them in the US somewhere.

[@Janetl62]

Thanks for all of the good advice. I am looking into purchasing a hake brush.

[@StevenCronin]

Best of luck Janet

[@lilbird2734]

Just awesome tips! Thank you. Is there a pt. 2? Was anxious to see how the water was done.

[@StevenCronin]

Yes there is is a part two so you can watch the end of the video. Thanks for watching and best wishes

[@jefffawver3389]

Well said, Thank you!

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching

[@solomonkagore]

Thank you for posting so many great videos. You have a great style, and you're very skilled with a basic set of tools. I've spent thousands on paint, paper and brushes; yes, it's nice to have access to so many options, but it's also kind of debilitating. Rather than focus down and just become masterful with a set of tools like you have, I'm constantly changing and trying to learn new things. Not so good. :/ Watching your stuff has inspired me to finally pick something and just make it work! :P

[@StevenCronin]

I squeeze out a rectangular shape about 2 inches wide, about the width of my brush and allow to dry. This way I can get plenty of paint on the brush even though the paint is dry. There is also no wasted paint at the end of sessions. I buy my materials from artdiscount dot co dot uk though I don't know if they ship outside Europe. Hope you enjoy your trip to England. Very best wishes and thanks for watching.

[@StevenCronin]

I'm going to buy a new one soon as I'm very curious as to how it will differ from the one I'm using now. I've used it that long I can't remember it in any other state.

[@carlduffin]

I bought some Fabriano Watercolour Paper on your recommendation, but for wet-in-wet I find the paper draws the water in far too quickly. It depends on what your painting style is of course but for blending I am going back to my Canson Heritage.

[@StevenCronin]

I think if wet enough at the start it certainly stays damp for long enough to get the sky in and background which is all I need. I appreciate it's not the best paper in the world but it's cheap. I recommend cheap paper to beginners as they are less afraid of making mistakes and learn more

[@StevenCronin]

No, I've never cut the hairs on the brush. I've had the brush about 6 years now and can't remember it in any other state. It would be interesting to buy a new one and compare the 2. Thanks for watching.

[@sakthivelveeraiyan6684]

I am sakthivel .Thank you steven you have been so inspirational and i loved your art demos in youtube. You taught me the most valuable lesson in life "To do great things you dont need sophisticated high quality materials, master with what you have". I just hobbiest beginner and just love this technique. But one thing limits me, the brush you are using is made of goat hair. I am feeling guilty to buy that goat hair hake brush, its hard on my heart. So will you please suggest me any alternative synthetic brush. Also please recommand some books and videos on watercolor both big and small brush tecniques.If you reply it will be helpfull to me.Keep doing good stuffs.thankyou

[@StevenCronin]

+Sakthivel veeraiyan indeed you don't need expensive materials to produce decent quality work. The goat hair hake brush is the only one I've ever used so I can't really offer any alternative I'm afraid. The most useful book I ever read was Ron Ranson 'Skies'. As for videos, I found Frank Clarke's 'Simply Painting' very informative. Check him out at www.SimplyPainting.com Hope this helps. Best of luck and happy painting!

[@farmwife7944]

Sakthivel veeraiyan As a farmer I understand your love for goats but I can assure you that they do not suffer when they get their yearly shearing and that way they go into the summer months without having all that hair and artists can have their brushes, local fiber producers can make yarn and us goat farmers get to continue doing what we love. Everybody and every goat wins.

[@StevenCronin]

Unfortunately I don't speak French hence I can only do commentaries in English but thanks for watching and I hope you got the gist of it.

[@StevenCronin]

This happens all the time. What I do is dip just the very tip of the brush in the water just to bring the hairs together. It takes a bit of practise but you'll get there. Thanks for watching.

[@suel4269]

THIS is the video I needed! How do you get clean colors from that palette? Is this tutorial in your patreon class?

[@StevenCronin]

The palette may look dirty but it is possible to get clean colours when I need them. No this one is not on patreon.

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching the videos. I'm glad you like them. Keep watching.

[@StevenCronin]

cheers

[@CC-ub5uo]

Hi, this is great! I see under the video it says "List of Materials are:" but no list. Could you include it possibly? Thx so much; I just have a hard time hearing everything on the video for some reason. Love your work!!

[@StevenCronin]

thanks for your comments. There's a list of materials at www.patreon.com/posts/art-materials-20193815

[@CC-ub5uo]

Thank you!! Lol I love your work and want to buy everything you use lol. @@StevenCronin

[@sudhirkothari]

steven..i still dont understand how you use your colours from the palette.. They seem all mixed..so when you choose raw sienna or Ultramarine for the sky, do you get a mix ? Are all your paints dried on the palette ? Where does one get a palette like that ? And is there an advantage to keeping all paints separate and adding them in one region of the palette ?

[@qaidiots]

is there a large or short handle in 'Ran Ransom hake Large size' brush. are you suing the one from 'Pro arte'?

[@waveknock]

Great work, man. Not quite sure if you've updated this content, but I was wondering what you think about the lightfastness of Cotman. I've been using these paints on a series of illustrations for about 3 years and the old ones got very faded. I've used more pigment in some of them and they did faded a little bit less, but, even so, much more that I would had expected. Any thoughts?

[@StevenCronin]

To be honest as soon as I finished the paintings I put them on eBay and send them out in tubes so so I never have the paintings long therefore can't really say with regards to the fading colours. I must try and find out what some other thing as it would be interesting to know what these paintings are going to look like in the future. Cheers Daniel and best of luck with your artwork

[@Vermiliontea]

Well, that sounds weird. They should not have faded at all, unless you put them up in a window? The entire modern Cotman range (except for Dioxazine Purple) "should be" ASTFM I or II, even though not all are rated. So what's going on here? The pigments W&N have used for these are among the most durable in existence, and you find the same pigment classes in premium artist ranges. Did you, perchance, use an old Cotman color kit? Dating back many years? Cotman used to be "Student quality", with a lot of massproduced azo pigments. But after Royal Talens introduced their Van Gogh range (which have high permanence), W&N have upped their game with the Cotmans. Even so, even given the old Cotmans, the bright yellows weren't bad and the reds were about as good as genuine Alizarin Crimson, roughly ASTFM IV I guess. I've had one of my watercolors, a portrait, which used a good deal of old fashioned Alizarin paints, hanging for 36 years, but protected from direct daylight. It has not faded at all. It's completely fresh. Including the dainty Alizarin rose. I didn't use Cotman. I used artist colors, but it doesn't matter. And none of the watercolors I have left since almost 50 years back, have faded, though they haven't been exposed to light so they shouldn't. Regardless, all the earth and iron pigments are completely permanent. When it goes to the others, one has to do the same thing one has to do with premium artist paints, think about how one uses them. A number of pigments, the weaker ASTFM II pigments, as the reds, Phthalo Blue GS PB15:3, should not be used very weakly, or for lightly tinting other colors. Particularly not complementary colors. If you want to lightly tint something or dull a complementary color, use Prussian Blue, Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine for blue, Burnt Sienna , Light Red or Indian Red for red. Raw Sienna for yellow. Viridian for green. Same for very weak, pale washes. And never mix a color with Chinese White. Chinese White is only for opaque white highlights, not a mixing white. If you want that, get a Gouache white or professional Titanium white instead. Chinese White is a special variation of Zink White that is even more opaque than Titanium white in water techniques. However, it bleaches a lot of different, normally strong pigments. But all these precautions, are the same you need to consider, if you want a high degree of lightfastness, even if you use some brand of premium artist paints. It's how it always have been. All the classical masters used Ochres, Umbers, Siennas, Green Earths, as much as possible, because they're completely permanent, and other colors only for special uses. I have not yet tested the lightfastness of these Cotman paints myself. What I'm saying here is only based on what I know about pigments and paints in general. Which is, quite frankly, very much. The amateur lightfastness tests I've seen on Cotman, show them holding up and showing no weakness at all. But otoh, those tests are not really well done. So Well, if you read this, can you respond back and provide me with some info of which colors you used and the manufacturing (roughly, guess) date? The paints Steven use, Lemon Yellow, Raw Sienna, Light Red, Burnt Umber, should be extremely durable. Ultramarine Blue and Payne's Grey should not be vulnerable either. The only question mark is 'Alizarin Crimson Hue', which may fade if used weakly and exposed to much light. But this is still a modern mixed crystal phase quinacridone, pretty much one of the most durable pigment of that color in existence. The manufacturer and quality of the pigment does matter. As does how it's milled and prepared to a watercolor. So the final answer can only be had by testing the paint itself. I might get an opportunity to do it this year, if this Covid19 pandemic ever lets up. If I do, I will get back to this thread.

[@scrutinizer8]

Hey Steven! First of all thank you for your channel, I found it recently, and been watching ur videos one by one ever since. I find the big brush approach the most appealing :) One question: is the palette you're using plastic or tin?

[@StevenCronin]

The tray is made of plastic. Best of luck with your watercolours Tomasz and let me know how you get on.

[@scrutinizer8]

@@StevenCronin thanks! Here’s my take on one of your paintings: imgur.com/gallery/nOw6KQz

[@StevenCronin]

@@scrutinizer8 great painting Tomasz. Very dramatic lighting and contrasts.

[@mireilleromain4490]

Steven, have you ever painted a landscape wet and wet from start to finish ? I am curious to have your answer because if you did it must have been very difficult.

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain normally I prefer the paper to be dry when I'm doing the foreground so the paint goes on thicker and stronger with a deeper tone. This helps push all the lighter tones work way back into the distance.

[@NickPenlee]

So Steve If you were using a thicker 300lb paper would you be tempted to completely submerge the paper in water before using? You seem to use a superficial amount in your demos with the 130lb. Your vids are very much appreciated. If you were doing a commission work would you be tempted to use artist quality paint? Regards Nick

[@StevenCronin]

I'm guessing a 300lb paper wouldn't need stretching at all. I have to stretch mine as it will crinkle if I don't at just 130lb. I tried doing commissions but stopped doing them as I felt pressured into making the painting look too much like the photo and tightened up, unable to paint loosely with any freedom. Thanks for watching Nick.

[@NickPenlee]

A real pleasure Steve

[@juliusburmeister943]

Steven I appreciate your loose style of painting. It is fabulous! I am going to try it myself. Although I can here most of what you say on your video's, I would appreciate it if you can write down the names of the paints you use, and the name and size of the hake brush. Kind regards Julius

[@juliusburmeister943]

OK Steven, you don't have to reply to the above comment to you. I have found the relevant info below one of your paintings. Regards Julius

[@StevenCronin]

Julius Burmeister Thanks for watching Julius and happy painting!

[@brandiveh]

Steve, I know you use Fabriano paper, but you don't mention which, is it Artistico? Also is it hot press? thanks

[@StevenCronin]

If you go to my patreon page via the link in the description below you'll see a list of materials on there with links. Many thanks for watching and very best wishes

[@bluerain3613]

my hake brush lost its flat tapor point when dry is that normal ,did i receive a bad brush from the company, i've only done 1 painting with it so I'm not too used to it yet

[@StevenCronin]

I'd try and few more paintings with it first and see how it behaves when it's worn in a bit. Best wishes and happy painting!

[@Domina7ion]

Hi. What is the name of the little brush? I'm from the UK and can follow your accent but I can't quite pick out what your saying. Is it Riga, rigger?

[@StevenCronin]

It's a rigger brush Dom. Thanks for watching and very best of luck with your watercolours

[@JoachimLindkvist]

I have one of those European health insurance cards! Do you typically use pieces of your insurance documents as makeshift tools?

[@dougie22grenadier]

Steve, with your hake brush have you cut it at all? Yours bristle don't seem to bend about? I struggle to use it.

[@StevenCronin]

Dougie Adams the hairs have just fallen out over time. I've painted a lot of pictures with it. They do take a bit of getting used to but it's worth it in the end.

[@jhuggett1938]

Have not got a hake brush must get one

[@StevenCronin]

+John Huggett thanks for watching John

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching.

[@mireilleromain4490]

Steven, I'd like to ask you only one question. As I cannot find exactly what you recommended here in US : the 3/4 flat brush and the No. 3 Rigger. Is it possible to find them in Amazon ? I thank you for your answer

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain yes you'll be able to find them on Amazon. Those two are just standard brushes that are sold everywhere.

[@mireilleromain4490]

Thank you Steven, I'll order them from Amazon. As you wrote they are standard brushes, but maybe I didn't go where I should have. For the time being I use my other brushes and the hake brush of Ron Ranson.

[@lilbird2734]

@@mireilleromain4490 You should go to Rosemary & Company brushes! I recommend them highly and u don't have to break the bank buying them. They are a family company that make every brush by hand indidually. They are friendly too. If they don't have it it isn't made. Get their catalog. All brush pics in it are true to size. Always been extremely happy with their brushes. Hope it helps. They are in the UK and now in usa.

[@leonardobanfi]

Hello where can i buy a big brusch like one you use? Thanks hello

[@StevenCronin]

Leonardo Banfi I buy mine on eBay. Search for 'large Ron Ranson hake brush' Thanks for watching

[@StevenCronin]

I think with art in general anything goes! If you get the desired effect on the paper then anything can be used to apply the paint. Thanks for watching.

[@mijaanabedin8008]

hi steve. i have watched many of your videos and am very inspired by your work. i have one slight problem. when i dry the paint onto my palette, when the paint is dry it starts to come off of its place. how do you stop that from happening?

[@StevenCronin]

Mijaan Abedin I can only guess it's a characteristic of the brand of paint you are using. I use Cotman watercolours and never have that problem. Try those and see how you get on. Thanks for watching.

[@mijaanabedin8008]

Ok thnx steve. I will definitely try that

[@josephinemaxwell795]

Mijaan Abedin d

[@nicoleb.9072]

Hello, are you using rough or cold pressed paper? greetings from germany :)

[@StevenCronin]

+Nicolé B. the paper is cold pressed. Thanks for watching

[@elisabethmartin5898]

Bonjour, Je me régale à regarder vos vidéos, j'ai acheté votre matériel mais ne trouve pas ce qui vous sert de palette. Pouvez-vous m'aider ?

[@StevenCronin]

Search on eBay for 'inking tray' and you should see some. Thanks for watching.

[@kortib.r8477]

i like it

[@StevenCronin]

+Korti B.R thanks for watching

[@tombeurful]

J'adore votre peinture hélas je ne comprends pas !! comment faire pour avoir la traduction en français ?

[@mireilleromain4490]

Steven, if I am not mistaken, I think you bought your palette and jar in eBay, Where do you think I can find them ? I thank you for answering

[@StevenCronin]

+Mireille Romain yes you should be able to buy them on eBay. Search for collapsible water jar and inking tray

[@georgebernard4983]

You can buy the collapsible water pot from the SAA. I bought two and these are great water pots!

[@StevenCronin]

I've never done workshops or lessons other than these videos but if I ever do then I'll advertise them on here. Until then thanks for watching and happy painting!

[@robinbest4786]

Trying to track down the table easel you're using. Any hints?

[@StevenCronin]

I bought my easel from Costco when they were having a craft sale. I've never seen them in there since. Are you anywhere nearby Hobbycraft?

[@robinbest4786]

I've managed to track down something similar in China. Or was it Hong Kong?! Anyway, delivery possible sometime this century . . .! There are several versions on the net, but I particularly like the front drawer. By the way, I've watched loads of your videos, am impressed and very much enjoyed them. Am currently collecting the necessary wherewithal to have a stab at it myself. Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. Robin Best. @@StevenCronin

[@StevenCronin]

Sorry I just realised you meant the small table top easel. I bought it from The Works High Street store. Haven't looked for a while so I'm not sure if they still sell them

[@robinbest4786]

No luck there either - they've got them in the States but don't deliver to France, where I'm lurking. So I've ordered from the distant East, for about 15 quid, which ain't excessive, and will have to twiddle the thumbs as the century drifts past! Thanks again, Robin Best. @@StevenCronin

[@robinbest4786]

Folding&Portable Artist Desk Easel Wood Multi Positions Sketching Sketch Dr U8D4 Folding&Portable Artist Desk Easel Wood Multi Positions Sketching Sketch... Total : 15,12 GBP Numéro de l'objet : 283164514356 Vendeur : 2013bestbuybest(283,013) This is the link in case anyone else wants one.@@StevenCronin

[@bobcat1097]

Добрый день! спасибо за ваши видео! Как вы считаете, стоит ли вообще использовать большое количество цветов в акварели?

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching Eztli but unfortunately the translator isn't making your question understandable. Could you please rephrase?

[@bobcat1097]

Как вы считаете, нужно ли использовать большое количество тюбиков (разных оттенков, например 20?). В русском языке цветы и цвет (пишутся одинаково в этом падеже), наверное поэтому вы не поняли)

[@StevenCronin]

I think you're asking how many colours do you need to have on your palette? Personally I've only ever used 7. These are listed in the video description. I know some people use a lot more but it comes down to personal choice and what feels right for you. It's just a case of experimenting and seeing what works for you. I only paint loose impressions and don't try and copy the exact colour of what I'm painting so maybe it's easier for me to use fewer colours. I hope I've answered your question. Best of luck and happy painting!

[@bobcat1097]

Steven Cronin Да, спасибо, вы верно поняли мой вопрос)

[@roshanrathod8034]

which type of paper have you use for this painting

[@StevenCronin]

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

[@honeybld67]

If you ever decided to replace your Hake and put this one on EBAY....us die hard fans would have a huuuge bidding war!! ;) If that Hake doesn't have character I don't know what does....

[@orehnej02]

how i wish to meet you in person..can you get me there sir...?

[@8131murphy]

I like it slow and tight

[@xuetianleng8174]

I like you style. And chinese ink paintings taste is very close.

[@StevenCronin]

Xuetian Leng many thanks

[@shielathompson7929]

A trout fisherman in a creek

[@StevenCronin]

Thanks for watching