Paint Watercolour Reflections, Harbour Sunset Landscape, Watercolor Seascape Tutorial

/ loisdavidsonart www.etsy.com/u... Today's demo is for a peaceful harbour sunset scene using just 2 colours, vermilion and indigo.
I used various brushes including the extra large and small Pro Arte Ron Ranson Hake brushes, 3/4" synthetic flat brush and a fine unbranded Chinese calligraphy brush, otherwise known as a rat liner, the hairs are about 1.5cm/1/2" long and it comes to a fine point, so any small round with a good point will do. I used masking tape for a nice clean horizon, but it is very important that you check you own paper with the tape first before painting, as some papers aren't suitable as they tear the paper when you try to remove the tape, so do check! My board is at an angle of about 45 degrees tilt.
My paper is 100% cotton Saunders Waterford, cold pressed, 140lb/300g weight, 11" x 15"/28cm x 38cm. Thanks for watching, and happy painting!
Pixabay link for ref. photo: pixabay.com/ph...

[@dssaura]

Lois and Morgaine Davidson. I greatly appreciate your tutorials. You provide an excellent explanation of what you are doing and give wonderful guidance to new students. I am 70 and really enjoying watercolor painting again.

[@nathanieladdison8910]

Really fantastic, very generous to share your process.

[@billg3356]

Incredible!

[@carolpenn1155]

Wonderous!

[@vickiweiss311]

SPECTACULAR 😍 such simplicity, but so dramatic.... I've got 3 paintings going... following your tutorials... this will be the 4th...I can't afford PATREON, but I try my best without... thanks as always, you keep me inspired and excited to get up and paint every morning... what a gift 😊

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Vicki, I always try to make sure that there’s plenty of useful content here on KZbin, so I really glad that you are enjoying it! 😀🎨

[@rentiacoetzee3621]

Love your enthusiasm! Happy painting!

[@bikeamer1806]

I agree Vicki! Because I’m on a fixed income I do the same thing.

[@virginieb644]

Hello the same for me and my english is bad 😂 I look and observe and i understand lois It s amazing 🖌❤️

[@hussmeister792]

Send me this one Lois to Fort Worth! I love it!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely

[@jamilanwari8385]

Brilliant 👏🏼

[@karonsky1]

WOW! Just stunning. When you added the warmth in the foreground water it just confirmed that you’re a V talented artist Lois!! You are my #1 mentor and I look forward to what’s next ❤️🇨🇦

[@kathryng6363]

Lovely deep, warm hues. Stunning.

[@jamesfollon]

You are my go to for painting subjects..this is my next one 👍

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much James and happy painting! 🎨

[@rogerpenndorf1510]

Great image

[@coursdepeinture2973]

Magnifique 😍 superbe 🤩 l'esprit simple mais efficace,,, très belle aquarelle ❤️💕💕💕💐🌸😁😁🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷❤️💕

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

It is a lovely, resplendent painting. The orange sky is strikingly beautiful. Kudos to you !

[@agsantanu418]

wow..good tutorial...I try to paint like this tutorial......

[@rainpaintingart4456]

WOW !!! Amazing works. I like painting. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@judithlarkin600]

Absolutely fantastic Lois! Living on the Florida coast, we get these sunsets-and sunrises quite often! Now I have a technique to capture them! Thank you for a wonderful demo!❤️

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Awesome as always!!!!

[@kenm6684]

Wow! You make it look so easy, but after following along and looking at my result, I can see it is not easy at all. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!

[@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art]

Marvelous Demo Lois! Half way now!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Edo, I think you know how much I love painting boats and seascapes 💙🎨🌊🥰

[@alvirosy]

Best sunset scenery I've ever seen 🥺

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Wow! Thanks so much for your lovely comment 💕🎨

[@mkhandke]

Oh lovely stressbuster..... Thank you so much !

[@nyonyoaye9050]

Wow, very sample and easy to follow. thanks Lois

[@barbaragemin5117]

That was fun to watch Lois. I was curious to see how you did the ripples, and they turned out really well. Those two colours work so well together. Thanks. 😊

[@odileblouet2041]

It 's beautifull Lois like always you are a source of inspiration ! There is a light, a depth in this watercolor...I learn so much from you.. thanks for your kindness and the sharing.. 🌹

[@grahamnash9794]

Complete serenity. Just look, and sigh the stress away. I have some new supplies on their way, (by virtue of a loving gift), and trying a similar painting is high on my to do list. Thank you Lois, it's almost a spiritual peace.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Graham, I always appreciate your kind words!

[@enricaandreis2049]

Simply thank you, Lois... for your effective supporting teaching 🙏

[@davelawday6609]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips and techniques really appreciated.. what a beautiful painting.. kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍

[@CHarveyFan1]

Thank you, Lois for another great tutorial. Whenever I'm looking for inspiration my eyes are always drawn to your paintings without even seeing your name. I must be brave and try the large hake brushes as you achieve some wonderful results.

[@susanhepburn6040]

Wow! Stunning, Lois! Thank you very much.

[@annsandberg7575]

Beautifully done, Lois. I certainly have goals to aspire to after watching this video!

[@virginieb644]

it was fantactic to paint with your tutorial .......thanks you to France

[@delithnutkins6017]

Stunning

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! 😀🎨

[@eleniphotos]

Looks wonderful! Reflections are my nemesis. You make it look easy.

[@annt.4781]

...wow, a wonderful mood:)

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! 👍🎨

[@lindagemmell8176]

Wow, this looks amazing, just love your style and thanks for sharing your knowledge 🤗🎨🖌️

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Very nice job. I have a very similar scene to paint of the dock pumping tower in my town, so this was really a useful demonstration especially the colours and contrast values. Thanks Lois.

[@linaarmstrong2250]

Beautiful work Lois, as always pleasure to watch

[@ravimuley6634]

That's beautiful

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

I'll have a go with this, it's gorgeous!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Barbara and happy painting 👍🎨

[@heikeborowski4787]

It's great , how you developed the picture and explained the technics. I'm impressed and I think, I ' ll give it a try.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks for your feedback 👍🎨

[@Hagar_le_Horrible]

Pleased to see you using the pen. I often use one and feel like I'm cheating a bit. Nice 1970s vibe about the painting. Thanks for sharing.

[@williampeden4255]

Absolutely stunning, Lois

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much 👍🎨

[@gastgucker9683]

I love your painting of this wonderful sunset with the skyline of the Stralsund harbour. I found your tutorial randomly by searching for boats and water. Fun fact: you painted the city I'm living in and it's just georgious. Greets from the Baltic Sea in Germany. :)

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

How fantastic! Thanks so much for your lovely comment and information, the photo on Pixabay really stood out to me, what a beautiful city!

[@gastgucker9683]

@@LoisDavidsonArt 🤗

[@ludmilasysoeva2882]

Excelente work, as usually, thank you very much!

[@zoewhiteart7676]

Beautiful painting!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you 🙂🎨💕

[@marialunatorres7581]

thank you very much a very interesting light.

[@virginieb644]

I have paint it ❤️ amazing

[@miahughes1450]

Thank you Lois for such a clear and detailed tutorial. I have really enjoyed this. I wimped out with the rigging and cut it all right back to a suggestion here and there. I just don’t have a steady enough hand. If you have different ways of creating reflections I’d be really interested. Mia

[@dashinyushka]

Благодарю Вас за эффектную живопись :) обожаю

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much! 👍🎨

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Thank you once again

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

You’re welcome! 🎨

[@menaakslifeartcrafts9925]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️👍

[@punjabpainting2002]

Awesome painting dear friend♥️. Keep supporting us

[@pamgibbons2043]

👌👌👌wonderful.

[@beatarudecka4914]

Pozdrawiam z Polski. Obraz wyszedł Ci super. Może kiedyś się i ja odważę go namalować.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much 💕🎨

[@susannehakanlind2942]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I just found you and I’m happy I did. So many good advices and so much inspiration! New subscriber! 👍👏😍 You actually made me unpack my colours, brushes and paper to paint this evening. I packad them earlier today cause we’re moving in a week…😅

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Susanne, you comment has made my day, and Happy Painting!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Beautiful thank you

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

You are welcome 👍🎨

[@EvaNigivden]

Спасибо большое

[@amybiebel7234]

Just joined your Patreon Thank you for the link.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

ace

[@etoileblue]

❤

[@nathalie9040]

Hi Lois. You are a wonderful teacher, and have been since the beginning. I followed your evolution... more than mine I admit, because I stopped on the way. I have to start painting again, (but I continue drawing), with each of your videos it boils in me because the desire is always there. Your paintings are always very beautiful and varied. I love your color choices (by the way, I was wondering what brand your colors are today?) I love landscapes, be they countryside landscapes, seascapes or cityscapes. I love this special atmosphere that emanates from your watercolors. If I had to keep only one youtube channel it would be yours by far. Thank you for everything you give me. Take care.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Natalie, I hope you start painting again soon! I used Cotman tube Indigo and Royal Langnickel Vermilion

[@nathalie9040]

Thanks Lois for your answer

[@ruthnash8486]

My paper would buckle

[@chefterrimilligan8084]

Would love to to the Patron version and was ready to join but it says all the memberships are sold out!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

There are unlimited places available in the $4 tier which gives access to all content, you can join Patreon at any point, it’s only the higher tiers that are sold out. many thanks for your interest 🎨💐

[@Megzamani]

How did you choice only two colors instead of say three or four. Indigo I understand but having a wonder about the vermillion color pick. Thank you.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Vermilion is my only orange/red so it was the only choice

[@wyntube07]

what vermilion do you use?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

It’s Royal Langnickel tube paint