Joseph Zbukvic life with Watercolour - art book show and tell

Today let's grab a coffee and look at the wonderful artbook of Joseph Zbukvic - Life with Watercolour
I will go through the entire book with you. =)
DISCLAIMER: I am not able to order the book for anyone, the last thing heard from Joseph and Lisa (his wife) is that they are out. The only way I know how to order the book is through the museum's WeChat, the order page is all in Mandarin and I'm not sure if they can ship internationally.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Again, as much as I want to help you order the book, I have no way to do so. :( I am contacting the museum to see if they can put together an English page for international order (if they can do so) If that can happen, I will let you guys know. For now, hope you enjoy as we flip through this book together =)

[@tomyduong9835]

They do international shipping! My friend is ordering me one. You have to do it via their WeChat as you mentioned. :)

[@excena6718]

@@tomyduong9835 Yes. In my case with an spanish number seem imposible register in wechat. I asked The museum to give me another way to do the payment. If tehy do it I tell you how to proceed. Greetings to all. PD: Thank you Eric for your videos and recomendations.

[@JuanSewDLKS]

I want It also :( But seems inpossible here in Spain

[@juanchie4]

@@tomyduong9835 do you still have the wechat id?

[@marionbik2022]

It is fascinating to watch Joseph Zbukvic paint. He is fluid in his brush strokes. Truly a great master of watercolour. I lived in Melbourne for 50 years and love his paintings of the city streets. In winter it has a lot misty gray days which he captures beautifully. I appreciate seeing so many of his paintings. Thank you for sharing.

[@salliemae123]

Thank you, Eric, for the wonderful tour. Along with all the features of his work that you pointed out, I couldn't help but notice the same little dog in at least 10 of those paintings!

[@opheliachan7947]

Thank you very much Eric for sharing with us this beautiful book and showing us how to appreciate Joseph's paintings.

[@lemondaquise]

Thank you for walking us through this beautiful book. So humbling to view such skill.

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

I’ve always enjoyed his work. And thank you Eric for bringing this to us.

[@leslieaharden6183]

Love your sharing of Joseph Zbukvic. Such an excellent way to learn from both you and Joseph. Thank you!

[@wilmawernick9242]

Thank you, Eric, for your wonderful commentary on Joseph's wide array of imagery. I love his horses, his misty, wet scenes in a city . . . on and on. It is great that you bring this amazing body of work to our attention.

[@wystemd]

would love to have this on my bookshelve!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you so very much for this video! Without you people like me might never see these amazing works of art!

[@missh_a4055]

My mom was stunned how Real and amazing rhe horse painting looked... Along many others! Impressive work

[@robmcshane6907]

Great video and commentary, Eric. Thanks so much for sharing. The man is a true genius and master. Very generous of you to share the paintings and your insights...always helpful.

[@judyonody7748]

Love his work! A true Master!

[@mreinstein48]

I must admit that his work is impressive! Just like the paintings were alive with so many details!!!!!!!

[@neeruda1980]

Thanks so much Eric for sharing Joseph's album and elaborating so nicely.

[@taunusspatz]

Thanks for letting us have a glimpse into this wonderful book - a great overlook of Zbukvics works. Thanks a lot for the comments regarding composition and shapes!!!

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

I have taken my time on this video. He projects a satisfied calm. I say projects because when I look at his paintings I feel the calm. I feel the peacefulness . I am pulled into the painting and it is wonderful! Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@SeanKroner]

You did a great job going through this book. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

That was such an interesting video tour of Josef Z's work. Thank you

[@emilyadams6194]

Eric, this is a beautiful tour of Mr. Zbukvic's paintings. Beautifully done book. Your narration was lovely and provided such an insight into the his incredible craft. Thank you.

[@yvonnebakerdealtamirano4521]

This is such a valuable review of Zbukvic's work, increasing our understanding of his composition and watercolour techniques - so insightful. Actually, your own 'Morning Fog' could be hung alongside. Thank you so much Eric, and keep up your good work, both as a tutor and a wonderful artist in your own right.

[@Salihabeeb]

Thank you Eric for this interesting trip with Joseph Zbukvic works, your analyses was amazing and helpful to give us a good point of view to Zbukvic’s paintings.

[@garysams6944]

Soooo grateful thankyou for sharing this beautiful book!!

[@lynzinenko3721]

That was wonderful, thank you Eric.

[@marytownsend3361]

This is a very special video indeed. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing works and highlighting the techniques used by this finest of watercolour artists. Appreciated!

[@Lili-gw5bv]

Thx for the artwork appreciation session, Eric.

[@juliemix3373]

Thank you so much for generously sharing this with us. Just fascinating. I really love your channel. Cheers.

[@KayJohnsonArt]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. What a stunning book! You must treasure it...

[@youchubudesu]

Thanks for sharing! What a masterful painter!

[@arcspace14]

Thank you so much Eric, really appreciate great review and reading for the book of Joseph, wonderful highlights for each stop for his paintings, thanks…

[@juddpeterson9100]

Eric, I too happened into Joseph Zbukvic and was also stunned by the life he could so accurately depict with the loosest, most suggestive, impressionistic brushstrokes. I'm so happy you shared this book with us. I very much appreciate your analysis of the paintings and how he makes them so effective. I watched him paint a rainy street scene on KZbin, and I loved it when he said that you must focus and concentrate with intention on every tone, and color, and brushstroke. That, if you just apply the paint without thinking, you might have a happy accident, but you will not likely reach the desired image in the end. I very much like your own watercoloring, and the way you explain it. Thank you.

[@danilodonato8401]

Thank you so much, Eric. You received a gift and you share that with us. Very generous of you! Your explanations are very helpful as always and reveal your deep love for art.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Danilo Donato thank you Danilo ☺️

[@pikaking]

This video is very well done, congrats, i love quality of the zoom in, and when you coment , you know what you´r saying. i pause it to see the entire video later. Thanks

[@judyfranklin9577]

Thank you for a very interesting video with an insight of Joseph Zbukvic's works . I found it very helpful , you were so good at pointing out valuable points of view . Many thanks .

[@ruthkoster4140]

Thank you for sharing this book with me. I like it,

[@georgeisshak4878]

Thank you so much. I learned so much watching your video, great narrative !!!

[@oliferous]

I have to say Eric, this is probably one of my favorite videos you’ve done as of late! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love all of your work but the timing for this video is absolutely perfect. I was just doing some studies last night and this morning on Joseph! Your input and advice in this video has been extremely helpful! Thank you so much for sharing that amazing catalog (I cannot believe that’s a catalog!)!And as always, keep up the great work my friend!

[@sallywright5503]

Thank you so much for sharing your book with us and for your commentary on it. I really enjoyed it. I watch Liron Yanconsky master series and enjoy it very much. In my opinion it is helpful to get insight from artist regarding the masters. I enjoy your videos and appreciate all you share with us. Well done.

[@bpacarro8419]

Eric, thank you for sharing this book and insights. This was very helpful. It was like being invited inside the Jedi Temple of Watercolors and reading the ancient scrolls. My watercolor padawannabe fantasy come true. Mahalo from Hawaii

[@barbaragemin5117]

This work is mouthwatering. I can well see why you fell for watercolour painting. You do great work Eric and thanks for sharing and teaching us. One of the things you say in your great PDF guide is NOT to expect to paint like the masters. I've learned to practice and gain something through my mistakes.

[@WatercolourMentor]

Thanks for making this video Eric, I enjoyed your analysis of how Joseph designs each painting and his techniques. I live in Australia and have been lucky enough to meet Joseph once in Perth during an art show, his work and influence was one of the reasons I got into watercolours.

[@rachellanza1]

Thanks again Eric, from this video I learnt how to appreciate and what to learn from other artist's work, your channel is amazing, I learnt so much and open the door of watercolour

[@xandecriskim]

Thanks for putting the time to show it. Just great

[@scottenosh4548]

Joseph Zbukvic is LEGENDARY. Id love to get my hands on this book. James Gurney is also an amazing artist.

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Thank you for this treat❤

[@queenbee7074]

Thank you for the video and breaking down his works, im slowly getting interested in watercolor medium and I adore Joseph’s work and a lot is to do with his simplicity and his mastery of his subjects! Btw ur voice is very pleasent and gentle lol i almost fell asleep (my fault as i was tired)

[@brucemaatta5859]

Enjoyable tour... thanks so much

[@joycejohnson7017]

Wonderful thank you so much!! So inspiring!

[@watercolourbyshilpi5371]

Thank u so so much for bringing it to us ... big tyx

[@Hannahikes]

Very impressive! Immediately went to WeChat and bought this book. Thanks for sharing Eric!

[@angelahui8830]

Which museum? Thanks!

[@mariorobertoserranov]

¡¡Maravillosas explicaciones y comentarios, tu forma tan hermosa de compartirnos tus experiencias con tanta sensibilidad me fascinan, gracias estimado artista Eric Yi Lin!!

[@pranjalshelar3830]

There will never be an artist like Joseph.... These are not just paintings..

[@veroniquejeannedemarbre5630]

Great presentation! Many thanks!!

[@heavestlus8764]

Incredible, how influential Zbukvic became. You can see his ideas and jewleries in amost every other watercolor painting

[@weill6872]

Mesmerizing!

[@bellismadoan7427]

please do more similar videos!!! I would love to be introduced and inspired by great artists

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Looks very interesting. Joseph is a great painter.

[@AndyBeckTeesdale]

Thanks for sharing that treasure with us. You do realise that you have made many of us green with envy as we can't get hold of a copy lol.

[@Cafewatercolor]

I know... I really wish I can help, still trying to get in touch with the gallery that’s selling these

[@vincenzopetrazzuolo3146]

thank you Eric that was very very interesting a big hallo from Naples Italy CIAO

[@annsowers4591]

Thank you for being so generous with your time. Please have your album insured. I have a JF Kennedy stamp collection insured. You have a wonderful piece of history and it will be a wonderful heirloom. God blessed us when he decided that Joseph was going to paint our beautiful world. I love his paintings of Europe. It takes me back to my growing up years in Germany. Thank you again.

[@apocalypse_frau]

Wow, this is great! Thanks for sharing so generously! I really want this book. Keep us posted?

[@Cafewatercolor]

I will, thank you ☺️

[@sudipsaha9555]

Thank you very much to share with us. 🙏 Love from India 🇮🇳

[@vippysidhu9025]

Beautiful 👌👌

[@InfinitaGioiaPatCHesall]

Thank you for your sharing 😊

[@sunilsolat3000]

My great artist 💕🌍🎨🙏

[@eterno_music]

I couldnt help but giggle at the way you said that at 8:14 haha

[@annabiing2570]

I've got Bachelor in Architecture from Melbourne University (Australia), finished in 2018, and unfortunately almost no one can do free-hand drawings nowadays. When i did my free- hand sketches people looked at me like I was an alien :) Everything is in CAD now, so sad. When you do a free-hand, you see it immediately, can change it quickly and get the instant vibe... with CAD you so dependent on the abilities of the software and your knowledge of the software.

[@artistcdelights0931]

Thank you Eric. I was moved by Joseph‘s attention to the foreground which captures a feel in the painting; it draws the observer into the story. Would you say that this particular element of his paintings violates the rule of thirds? I know there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to art. That said, Joseph’s style is another way expressing and I love it too. No doubt when I create my own style, I’ll see more clearly how everything else is just a guide.

[@gautambarua8260]

Excellent explanation of Joseph's techniques. It's one of your best vedeos. The one thing that I want to know is whether he used masking fluid to retain the small white areas in most of his works. It would be difficult to use large wet washes and keep tiny whites without. What's your thoughts on this?

[@guorongxu9917]

很好的水彩人生！這是晚年的人生啊！退休後可以找到更好的生活，多謝你的推介，因我也很喜歡這位水彩大師，但在比利時也很難找到。

[@mreinstein48]

I wish I could paint as you do!!

[@steveb2145]

excellent presentation

[@mpm6760]

thank you eric. i appreciate your commentary and you dont sound like a broken record.knowing that you are a video gaming artist and also, that you have gone to a joseph zubic workshop make you such a valuable teacher....i appreciate you pointing out the big shapes and how they connect to each other. and the washes! when you attended the workshop did joseph start off with a small brush? did he give any explanation for this? id love to know your insights and recollections of such a profound experience of painting with him......and what you did and didnt change in your own style since. thank you kindly for sharing.

[@brucemaatta5859]

How does he maintain the little white highlights throughout the dark washes and how does he do the mist in the midst of the dark washes - I haven't figured that out how to do that yet .

[@farhadhossainakash]

awesome content bro,

[@CarlosContrerasZunig]

Oh, una joya de Zbukvic

[@SandBox830]

Take any master...their work cannot be duplicated no matter how many books or videos or workshops you have, That is the beauty of a master in my opinion. Always imitated, NEVER duplicated. Once you start to try to do their style, you will get frustrated and potentially lose your own style in the process. Yes, its nice to see their work, but I think what should be taken away from it ...is that his work and other masters ...will never happen again., and we should all be grateful for that.

[@youngallen7280]

Hi Eric, I just found your KZbin lately. I enjoy watching and thanks for all the tips. I do love to have one of his book , if you have any information, please .🙏😘🌸

[@riki2000ful]

Gracias excelente

[@Cvaut]

Eric , thank you for this . To me it was a documentary. I am a great fan of Joseph z and had few questions on ‘why’ he does what he does so perfectly. I am a follower of your vedios too and this one was truly special. Joseph’s books are also not available so this was outstanding. Regards Anil ( aclsdotvergheseatgmaildotcom)

[@jonboy2257]

Would love you demonstrate lily pond by Joseph think you would do an excellent job and give us an incite into his technique or how to achieve those Misty backgrounds thanks big fan of your own work too I’ve learned a lot thank you keep it up the good work and I too would love that book

[@ivyfasko9699]

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful new book with us! Very generous of you. I am wondering what the name of the museum is? Thank you.

[@marynelson1349]

Thank you.

[@joycec4210]

lovely! Does he use masking fluid to leave those very small highlight details? I find it hard to plan all my highlights before I start a painting.

[@brucemaatta5859]

I am wondering the same thing

[@seloT061]

No he uses gouache.

[@Diego_SanCA]

Thank you

[@dariusus9870]

14:40 - you cannot see the white in the reflection since the white surface is the top of the boat "aiming" at the sky. You can only see the reflection of the underside of the boat, since that surface is opposing the water surface.

[@lisarnful]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. At the water scene you said you don’t know how he came up with his method. Well it seems like he built upon the work of Sargent and Trevor chamberlain amongst others. He certainly created his own style but the visual language building blocks are clearly built upon the foundation of earlier artists. Such is the way with humans and how we learn from each other. Look at Dan Marshall, frank eber, dusan Djukaric, zangarelli, castagnet, and countless others …they all clearly have adopted visual language from Z. Sometimes I look at a painting and think it’s z’s, only to see it’s Dan’s. It seems to be accepted in the art world that you can adopt and build on another’s style. What do you think?

[@Cafewatercolor]

Honestly, that's something I'm trying to avoid. I started to paint differently and trying out different subject because I don't want to stuck with a specific way and style of painting. I learned from Joseph in my early stage of painting watercolor. But I want to explore something else. So I learned from other teachers and try other different subject and approach. This helped me greatly to learn about my own taste.

[@gourabkundu9320]

Thanks for this overview... How I get this book?

[@zerc0ni]

It was difficult for me to keep my jaw closed while looking at these paintings

[@angelahui8830]

Thanks all! I just ordered from the museum directly too through WeChat! (WeChat ID: HDSunHYCArtMuseum)

[@yanglyu5396]

I cannot believe he was an Australian artist and I also studied at Deakin It’s a pity I didn’t know him much before

[@guitarrayacordeon2408]

In what size does Joseph Zbukvic paint?

[@NYtalk60]

That was great. Thanks for sharing!

[@lokismith3251]

I have figured out how and where to buy it 😊

[@wildcraneart5592]

He is definitely a master. However I can’t feel about from his painting the specific space. They were rendered similarly.

[@opheliachan7947]

Can you give me the name of the museum and name of the publisher ?

[@Cafewatercolor]

read number 5 in this page (if you can read Mandarin) and contact them via WeChat www.hycmsg.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=lists&catid=74

[@kialmiart5928]

Im an amateur warercolor artist. I want to be your student. Just subbed.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Thank you, welcome ☺️

[@Mlw693]

What is that museum please?

[@joybean6955]

Btw Eric, I just realized that you look a little like Konstantin Sterkhov the Russian watercolorist haha

[@oeskogsberg]

Wonderful work. I wonder about the use of white. I think that the real watercolor should avoid the use of white, since that is like detract the original sense of that technique. I would like to get your input about this matter. Regards.

[@Cafewatercolor]

I personally have no problem with it. Sometime it’s really hard to paint around very little white shape and still have a nice clean big wash. Some people uses masking fluid, some people use white gauche afterwards. If the end painting looks good, doesn’t really matter for me 🙂

[@oeskogsberg]

@@Cafewatercolor Thanks for your respond. Best regards.