I love that you’re so free and spoke about finding what suits you❤
@nikkijamieson41284 ай бұрын
This video gave me the confidence 2 years ago to give watercolour painting a go! Never done anything before, loved the outcome and have been painting ever since. Not everything works but when they do you feel great!
@Nancy-pf6ft3 жыл бұрын
I almost didn’t watch this because I thought, “oh gawd, not another rule.” So imagine my smile when you said ‘the only rule is there ARE no rules.’ ❤️ love the encouragement to experiment and do what is exciting.
@user-py8ih2cg6s3 жыл бұрын
ヨットの水彩画
@PattySoandSo2 жыл бұрын
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@lisakallen4711 Жыл бұрын
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@kaybarrett86193 жыл бұрын
Very pretty. Relaxing to the eye, and body.
@nancyp77833 жыл бұрын
I’m so encouraged by watching your videos and listening to your positive and encouraging words and suggestions. Thank you!!
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nancy, you are very welcome 😊
@denisesmith7713 жыл бұрын
Love your techniques and advice, thankyou so much x.
@rinavogels27123 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!💞
@user-sx2bo4tg8t2 ай бұрын
Я ни когда не видел моря.Но Вы меня вдохновили на рисунок. Спасибо, что делитесь знаниями.
@dearbh17363 жыл бұрын
What? I thought. It can't be happening. Lois has a RULE? And you kept us waiting for a couple of minutes before you told us what it was and my mind was racing going through all the 'rules' I had heard about before and then when you said it 'The only rule is that there are no rules' I spluttered my coffee all over the keyboard 😂. Never was a girl so relieved in her life. Lois you are blowing me away with these recent tutorials. I'm too old to waste my bad eyesight on painting in minute detail any more. I just want to finally find what's inside me as a painter that is not determined by 'rules' or expectation. It's never too late xxx
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
You’ve made my day with your wonderful comment, and I did chuckle, the suspense was deliberate so I’m glad it worked but hope your keyboard is ok 🤞 I’m glad people are enjoying the tutorials, I’m having a lot of fun thinking them up and painting them
@vetercrew853 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how adding the birds gave the painting perspective and depth. Love it and you had just the right amount of rambling.
@sanschmidt67272 жыл бұрын
No rambling lol 😂
@johnmansfield9032 ай бұрын
You demystify painting in watercolour. Your tutorials are so helpful. Thanks.
@whatseriously13 жыл бұрын
I wish I’d seen this/heard this two years ago when I started watercolor painting. It’s been a hindrance for me to spend too much time strategizing - not enough time just painting and experimenting. Thank you🙏💗
@EM-nl8zm Жыл бұрын
How refreshingly liberating
@sanctuarynaturals3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what I’m doing, but your calm, encouraging voice makes me feel like I can take my scribbles to a beautiful place! Thank You!
@kileensmith51343 жыл бұрын
I just let go and got loose! I am now speckled with white gouache, as is everything around me! And I couldnt be happier! Thank you so very much. You are an amazing inspiration!!
@danieboco55943 жыл бұрын
I am in France, I love your watercolour, I am beginning in watercolor and I hope to be able to paint like you ! I don't understand what you explain but I look the demonstrations. Thanks !
@cherrysimmonds58363 жыл бұрын
Love your philosophy, and semi- abstract styles, my favourite as a beginner. Thanks for a very helpful tutorial Lois 🤗 You are lovely to listen to 🍒
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊💐
@kendataylor638611 ай бұрын
Brilliant Lois - I cannot begin to tell you how helpful your posts are for my mental health - you are very calming and reassuring! Thank you so much - I'm stuck indoors and you are helping me so much to defeat my watercolour anxieties. Bless you!! ❤
@kpogs80593 жыл бұрын
I enjoy how you emphasize that painting ought not to be stressful or structured or by the book but rather something to break free and enjoy the moment. Thank you for your insights and you talent. You’re lovely to listen to and watch.
@slvva3 жыл бұрын
The most important rules I learnt are...don't be afraid experimenting, don't be perfect and make mistakes 😊 They were most difficult ones 😅
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
But the most worthwhile things to consider, thank you for sharing!
@brendalazellestephenson23193 жыл бұрын
I love no rules - and I enjoy your freedom to paint to have fun and relax and enjoy the process.
@Carol_653 жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this tonight. Thank you. Beautiful painting.
@juliettechappel12563 жыл бұрын
I’m so pleased to hear that we shouldn’t be afraid to use white paint. I’ve often felt that I needed to do that but in my head I hear “use the white paper for lights”. Now I won’t feel guilty. Thank you for your very informative and inspirational videos.
@beatrixkogler89383 ай бұрын
Thank your dear Lois for speaking out the "main rule" in watercolorpainting :)))). I was shouting a big fat YESSSS! listening and watching your video with an even bigger smile. You are so right, there are no rules at all, there are suggestions of course, but everybody has a different stile also. It was so freeing and good hearing you here, while you created such an awesome picture. I am using white gouache for a long time in my paintings, not always but often, and colored pencils here and there too and I love gold accents in all my pictures too. And I'm still learning so much. Thank you for all your help😍💞❣
@pattycyr86623 жыл бұрын
I love your style of painting and philosophy - that's what it's all about!
@carolcohen85622 жыл бұрын
My default passion, since childhood is writing poetry, and only now in my seventies have I started to experiment with watercolor. Your video and your inspiring attitude have motivated me to movle forward. There is so much to learn. Thank you for this.
@gillr11493 жыл бұрын
These are liberating words Lois, and many thanks for them.
@user-os8ed6xe5q9 ай бұрын
I’ve just discovered your video and I followed your instructions. Whaou ! I really enjoyed it. My work is totally different from yours but I had such a good time painting this breaking wave !! Thanks a lot for this fantastic discovery.
@clairewhittaker12823 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lois...it's never too much! A fabulous painting and a great rule. I for one always think I should follow rules and I need to be more rebellious! A great lesson, thank you.
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, I was the same when I was starting out!
@fionabromby45463 жыл бұрын
Good stuff I’m a fine art painter and agree absolutely that paint it as you feel it. I don’t use black as it being carbon based is so opaque and yellow based not nice Payne’s is where it’s at. I add alizarin crimson or ultramarine to shade blue or pink. Fab also to see a big bit of paper taped inside board with space to breathe and move
@jenniferjeruzal42793 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great advice. I have to accept that every painting I do isn’t going to be perfect and to stop trying to be perfect.
@viviandibrell8492 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Another reminder to PLAY with paint. I plan to try this. You didn’t ramble on at all your voice is wonderful and soothing and great information and encouragement.
@dariabuczynski97113 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you most for your wisdom. It was so encouraging. At 69, I am new to this and sometimes forget perfection is not the means to the end. Off to have fun. Thanks again.
@Renilou23 жыл бұрын
I agree. However the one rule I try to adhere to is compostion. The 2nd is, making the painting speak to me. How does it make me feel. Thats about it. Paint and express yourself any way you want.
@sue60023 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thanks for calming my need to do the rules. I like your only rule. 👍🏼
@anni50ful2 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to go to an art group where the artist who ran the group would never tell you any 'rule ' when I went in with a pile of my water colour paints I was quite annoyed that he would only tell me the basic 's so I started to paint like your doing here which I had always painted like anyway, I used to really enjoy splashing on paint letting it run and was lucky enough to have one of my paintings donated to our local RNLI using the same technique you used here.years later I asked him why he never 'taught ' us to paint he said ' I keep an eye on you all but I can't teach you to paint you all have you're own style which I like to encourage ' I try everything now ,I recently met an artist who told me I was painting wrong laying my paper flat 'it should always be on a slant ' Well in her opinion ..ha, Thank You for your demo, Beautiful x ☺
@isabeltipple99423 жыл бұрын
You really instill confidence Lois and make me want to have a go. 👍
@robinboyle57862 жыл бұрын
Dear Lois, I too am a lifelong artist who has only recently delved into watercolor, and now I'm addicted. I'm retired so I have endless time to paint and I've never been happier (Shhh. Don't tell my late husband.) The most difficult part of this medium is staying transparent, I tend to overwork until it all looks like acrylic. Sigh. Love your work, and most of all your advice. Thanks, and cheers.
@silvanacecchini97013 жыл бұрын
Technique and choices ❤️❤️❤️. Sometimes the rules remove the fun. Thank you.
@elizabethmorgan25133 жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOUR “rule”! It makes me WANT to give it a go without fear of making a mistake! True freedom and creative expression. Thank you. I’m now a new follower.
@irina57183 жыл бұрын
I feel a huge relief after your lesson, Lois! Thanks a lot for your support! Big hug from Finland!
@marinacalvi68793 жыл бұрын
C'est juste magnifique !!!! Je passerais des heures à vous regarder peindre. Merci pour vos encouragements, vos conseils et l'envie que vous donnez à nous les débutants, de pratiquer l'aquarelle sans nous décourager. 🤗🤗👍
@annevandermeulen62103 жыл бұрын
I've just discovered your video on painting loose sea and sky and can't wait to try experiment with your technique.
@sabineseidel9797 Жыл бұрын
YOU are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for being the way you are.
@anniemac75454 ай бұрын
So cool....I'm Australian, this painting really evokes being at the beach. Lovely!🌊 Thank you for your advice regarding the only rule is there is no rule...I'm self taught and have been watching tutorials and become anxious about not painting like everyone else. I agree with you, about experimenting, because I believe I was ok..more illustrative, and I I painted so many commissions with my style, (without sounding like a big head)....Anyway...love your style.
@zoe999mu3 жыл бұрын
Sooo beautiful, thank you!
@mariongowland4023 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your ramblings immensely. Love your philosophy and your work.
@D3vil0fMin33 жыл бұрын
My dear, thank you. I needed to hear this, and to back it up with such a lovely style. Cheers.
@cecileegeorgeson_artist2 жыл бұрын
Hey there Lois haven’t listened to you for ages…feels like coming home to visit an old friend…congratulations look how many followers you have now. Still trying acrylics but use your advice and come back to visit on occasion. Love your quiet patience and confidence.
@colleenkleinhans8493 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your reminding us that enjoyment in the process is the real idea behind watercolor painting. I love experimenting and literally playing with the paints and water. Love this❤️. Thank you so much!
@elenaborowski25203 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant demo! You are inspired. Thank you for sharing!
@carpeductumc2 жыл бұрын
A favorite video and painting...thank you, Lois! 👏
@darleneplant.62842 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I love the discussion about no rules, also
@sarahgranville3 жыл бұрын
Lovely Lois. It’s so true what you say. I love getting blooms in my paintings. And I’ve learned over time what I love, which is expressive art and using lots of techniques. Thanks for sharing x
@gloriapoling814810 ай бұрын
Thank you Lois, brilliant tutorial as usual I love all the information that you tell me from sticks to waves to birds lovely thanks again
@darlene69692 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love water and the ocean and these painting ideas are great advice to learn from. Thanks again for sharing your ideas.
@soizick593 жыл бұрын
J'adore votre travail dont j'essaie de m'inspirer , merci Lois pour vos vidéos 🙏
@suel42693 жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting. I’m watching this again and again!
@Pattymelt4152 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reminding us to enjoy our paintings. My teacher at college really stressed me out by demanding that we paint HER way. She was really against using white paint as well. Thanks so much for making me feel like whatever I do is OK!!
@karlistaurenis82053 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, positive guidance, thank you for inspiring us!!! :):):)
@sperrins5953 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lois for another highly inspiring tutorial... I love listening to you talk as you paint and show us all of your yummy techniques. I admire how you are one of the few watercolour artists that simplify, encourage and support your KZbin watchers in improving their own skills and paintings.. some other tutorials I've watched with other channels complicate things way too much, and imply you need so much in the way of materials before you even start. So thank you for your realism and your down to earth approach to teaching and demonstrating.. you're fab !!! 🤗 xx
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, it has made my day xx
@sperrins5953 жыл бұрын
@@LoisDavidsonArt 😉 xxx
@MedievalMary2 жыл бұрын
" It's just a piece of paper" is the most useful piece of advice I have heard!
@kromafila3 жыл бұрын
Great artwork! Creating such a naturalistic expression with abstract methods is a masterskill
@neetsrb Жыл бұрын
So beautiful,!! Can’t wait to try this, I am a no rules type of person so they should be a lot of fun!
@ginieudy6300 Жыл бұрын
I’ve only just started connecting with you Lois. I’m very new in my watercolour painting learning journey and have been a bit overwhelmed by the number of ‘rules’ that get mentioned. Albeit they are helpful guides. However this video of yours totally released me from my fear and I spent a lovely afternoon slashing around with re-wetting dry skies I’d done, using tissues, adding salt, even tried applying paint with toothpicks. I had so much fun! Thank you!
@LoisDavidsonArt Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ginie, your lovely comment made my day, I’m so pleased you are starting to experiment more, taking the pressure off makes all the difference 💐🎨
@richard-87103 жыл бұрын
Yes the only rule is the artist makes their own rules! The greatest artists made their own rules.
@mell51113 жыл бұрын
Thank you! What a breath of fresh air 😊 I had to subscribe
@eddiejohn77442 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice on white . In fact thank you for all your advice
@helenspedding-lowe54693 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!! I love that you just chuck on the paint, relax and let the water and paint do most of the work. I absolutely love your style. Thank you so much for sharing!
@minakshi0052 жыл бұрын
I got stuck as a beginner, but what a lovely inspiration you gave. There are no rules.. I want to enjoy the process.. will try your semi abstract style. .Thanks
@carolbarnard89063 жыл бұрын
Fabulous painting and great advice about the most important rule. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
@alisonlyons46912 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lois, absolutely love your rambles. Your words of encouragement are wonderful. I'm enjoying all the loose sea/landscapes. I've come back to watercolour and bought some huge sheets of paper, I'm not bothered if l have a disaster, "after all it's only paper" 😉 thanks again Alioban x
@michellerichert8225 Жыл бұрын
merci Lois Davidson, j'aime beaucoup vos vidéos. 🐟
@robinlackner6883 жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I've had the realization that there is no one right style and one should just try different ones. Thanks for reinforcing that! The philosophy you describe in this video is very freeing. I love your paintings and listening to your narration and I also have loved Antonio Ortega's work for a while. I'm a big fan of blooms (and spatter, and salt and water spray, etc.)!
@mendyhand38952 жыл бұрын
I need some white in my paintings. Great wisdom. I tend to always cover up my white space also. Love no rules & experimenting while having FUN! Thx… Messy Mendy ❤️🙏🏻🖌
@gerrydixon6192 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, Lois. If each time a person approaches a painting with fear, intimidation, and a feeling of failure before they even begin, then where is the joyful anticipation of success? Some of my failures eventually have become my successes. If I do happen to have a painting that I am not happy with, I usually manage to salvage what is ok and use it for card making. When I was first introduced to watercolour painting around 10 years ago, I was really intimidated by it, but now I just go with it and let it do its own thing. I feel newbies to the medium will often over-work their paintings and they lose the real beauty of what it can achieve if it is allowed to work its own magic. Thanks for endorsing the no rule clause in your video and encouraging your viewers to experiment, this will strengthen their ability to paint without fear or intimidation. Love your style and energy.
@zhitnyana3 жыл бұрын
So beatiful!
@georgepatrickbennett74123 жыл бұрын
Amazing...I love this rule...makes it so much more fun approaching every painting like this...and hey, if it doesn’t work then I’ve still learned something new! Love it 😍
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! It’s so much easier to paint when relaxed!
@miyabiLOVEFOREVER2 жыл бұрын
Im glad i found this video, i was having a hard time with my art and started questioning if this was worth it but i think im being too hard on myself to the point i forgot that i want to have fun doing art. Thank you for making this video❤
@minakshi0052 жыл бұрын
This is my first video of yours I watched , instantly subscribed..which is unusual of me.. your teaching style is genuine and encouraging..
@ginafalcon52963 жыл бұрын
This was such a lovely tutorial, I’m definitely going to try this ! We are currently sailing round the uk! Been 6 weeks so far of, wind, rain & fog. Large seas & string winds. I had hoped to record our sailing by a painting journal, but with the movement of the boat it’s been very hard. Lots of photos taken. In Scotland in the pouring rain!! Thank you just love your inspirations x
@Hagar_le_Horrible3 жыл бұрын
100%. When it stops being fun stop doing it. Also, loved the seagulls.
@janetchen9593 жыл бұрын
I like the birds you painted, they are so lively. I wanted to paint again, just pick up the ways you teach, your explanation is brief and clear, I like your tone too. Thank you for sharing with us.
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@debbiedennisart3 жыл бұрын
I’m still learning and love just trying different things. Thanks for the confirmation that it’s okay to do just that!
@jadetobin3 жыл бұрын
This is just so absolutely gorgeous!!! I can't wait to try this out...hopefully I can relax and just let it happen :) You are so encouraging and easy to listen to!! Thank you so much!!
@dbald83 жыл бұрын
Lovely and mind-calming seascape.
@katarinaangstrom6687 Жыл бұрын
As I’ve said before, I love your way of working, your “no”-rules, go with the flow and still control. You inspire me. Thank you so much!!!
@beatrizfra64383 жыл бұрын
Me encantan tus divagaciones siempre, son parte de tu forma de pintar. Gracias por compartir, es una gran ayuda para los que de repente nos vemos atraidos por este maravilloso mundo de la acuarela.
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! x
@theresaavery4670 Жыл бұрын
I love how this turned out. It seems more difficult for me to be abstract because I am always thinking of how it "should" look. It's really hard for me to let loose but you have given me the confidence to just dive in and see what happens!
@isabellebary6706 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lois,one more time .I’ve made « it is just a piece of papier » my watercolor painting mantra😊
@Saryanavat Жыл бұрын
I love breaking rules and its a relief to have your thoughts about it. Especially since your paintings are so beautiful and creative. Thank you Lois.
@katherinestobbe55562 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this video tonight! I deeply appreciated what you shared…yes, it was about watercolour painting…but it spoke volumes to me regarding the rules and expectations from other artists…and you so lovingly shared that there are no rules and to enjoy your expressions on the paper! Do you know how freeing that is??? You are an awesome artist…you paint beautifully…I love your flavours in watercolour painting! And I loved tonights’ painting in particular… My most precious brother Corey passed away this past year from cancer…he loved the ocean just like I do! The meaning of his name is “lover of the ocean”! That’s so precious… You were a great encouragement to me tonight….. God bless you, Lois…
@margueriteaye61813 жыл бұрын
Hi Lois I am participating in a zoom water color class from Santa Barbara City college. This week the class was on landscape and the teacher showed us this video for our material. I am a beginner and loved this. I tried it 3 times so far and the third time did not follow the video step by step, just looked at your finished painting. I am so very happy with the results especially the third one. I thank you very much. I enjoyed it tremendously and this is the kind of painting I enjoy the most.Am glad you have so many more videos to look forward to. Marguerite
@Merryknees13 жыл бұрын
What a lovely painting, thank you for all that good advice and encouragement.
@dianemoscaritolo4333 жыл бұрын
Not rambling at all!! Liberating, actually, to hear an accomplished painter offer a departure from accepted thinking about the "right" way to pain with watercolor. Thank you!
@begonalusarretaarrizabalag84452 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful.... Thanks for the pictures...
@susielessard43044 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Just beautiful!
@Duffett652 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and encouraging advice, thanks Lois!
@shelinahetherington46613 жыл бұрын
thank you Lois, so very inspiring, just what i needed to hear
@katherinestobbe55562 жыл бұрын
I SO enjoyed this session in particular for the encouragement you gave so lovingly… That there really aren’t any “rules” in water colour painting…and not to feel stressed about getting it all perfect…but let it flow loosely and enjoy yourself… You are the best teacher I have watched…..you are so relaxed and gentle and soft spoken… I have learned so much from you already….. Thankyou for sharing your gift of painting…I love your style and flavours… And I love the ocean…my favourite place to be when possible…..
@shellyberanek62713 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy watching you paint. You are very inspiring to me as I am a beginner and appreciate your tutoring and painting style
@LoisDavidsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your feedback 💐😊
@dipko55 Жыл бұрын
I loved this one!! I tried doing this one and it’s not bad! I appreciate your artful gift and your voice is lovely!!
@rubyewiggins49263 жыл бұрын
Wow,this excited me to try this,I love to create art but rarely feel it's something beautiful,and I might just be able to pull this off! Thanks, I loved the video!!