Loose Ink and Watercolor Sketching Basics | Real time sketching tutorial

I got many requests for a beginner friendly tutorial, so for this video, I picked a relatively easy one and teach you all the basics you need to know about sketching loosely with watercolors and ink. Many of you also voted for a real-time tutorial in my last poll, so this video is much longer than usual, however, you can always adjust the playback speed or do each chapter in your own time. Happy sketching!
Materials
Baohong academy watercolor paper: amzn.to/3MuH9Mz
W&N watercolor pocket box: amzn.to/3UmMyXI
W&N brushes: amzn.to/3zMQ6cg
Micron waterproof pen: amzn.to/43elA8Z
Art brush China(Shopee Malaysia): shope.ee/9eofraVUhv
Reference google street view: www.google.com.my/maps/uv?pb=...
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Time stamps
0:00 Intro
0:34 Materials
1:22 Reference
3:11 Color mixing
5:17 Base layer
11:56 Pen & inking
31:45 Painting the second and third layers
50:56 Painting the shadows
58:45 Finishing touches
Music
Music by Damien Sebe - road trip - thmatc.co/?l=876C859F
Music by Damien Sebe - exhale - thmatc.co/?l=2997D545
Music by Damien Sebe - Skate Park - thmatc.co/?l=F4BD27D8
Music by Mr Tav - A Quiet Place - thmatc.co/?l=C69C0A9C
Music by Mr. Jello - The One That Got Away - thmatc.co/?l=41B708C1
Music by Mr. Jello - Dandelion - thmatc.co/?l=07BD3A04
Music by Damien Sebe - it's the little things - thmatc.co/?l=944A8C1F
Music by Mr. Jello - Summer Sunday - thmatc.co/?l=0AA6594B
Music by You ME and the Piano - Merry-Go-Round - thmatc.co/?l=155CEDF4
Music by Citrus Avenue - Espresso Sun - thmatc.co/?l=791861D1
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[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

I prefer longer, real time videos. I think I'm in the minority though, sadly. I love watching them once when I'm relaxing and then again when I paint my own stuff. My daughter is on the spectrum, I homeschool, and I have multiple chronic and painful health problems. Longer videos are the way I'm able to just relax. Sped up videos or videos that skip all over the place end up losing my attention haha. I watched this at 1.25x speed and it was perfect! Thank you!

[@JilleeArts]

Glad you enjoyed the video❤️ It seems like many people do enjoy longer, real time videos so I’ll definitely try making more☺️

[@areyoud3ad105]

Even if you want sped up, you can just adjust the playback speed lmfao

[@suew4609]

I just read your post, while I’m trying to relax lying on my couch. I also have chronic pain and multiple health problems. Mine are from autoimmune diseases. I, too, homeschooled. My kids are grownup and gone now. Thinking of you and hoping you’re doing well. God bless you🙏🏻❤️

[@AlishaArlene]

Same! It's incredibly relaxing to me. ❤

[@L0velyL0ser]

I’m on the spectrum

[@cainvandenberg9722]

holy shit bro im a total begginer and im able to recreate this quite decenty im so happy jdsifhliawh you're so good at explaining thank you

[@guuberrrr]

There’s really not enough real time watercolor videos! This is perfect for me to paint alongside you, with commentary that isn’t overbearing or music that is too distracting. Perfect! Thanks for the video! 😊

[@sueallen952]

Diego Loyo Hernandez there's hundreds on you tube!! I watch all day

[@cranma0125]

"Draw what you see, not what you know." Wise words that my teacher said, a while back. I'm studying pedagogy, and chose arts and crafts studies this semester. I've been drawing and painting for years, but these words were an overdue reminder to me. Glad to hear it from you too! You paint so well, I aspire to paint like this.

[@Kiotaart]

I feel very relaxed watching your video. Your paintings are really wonderful. 🥰

[@maryannjordan317]

I like the long videos too! It was especially helpful for me to see how lightly your original "drawing" by watercolor was in comparison to the final painting, which was considerably darker. Thank you very much for both the drawing by watercolor base layer and the detailed video to completion.

[@dr.parisabahramian3263]

I prefer the real time video as well😊 thank you very much for these amazing videos ❤

[@winowmak3r]

As someone just starting out, it's great to have videos that show *all* the steps like this.

[@Roseni.astheticz.studies]

the blank piece of paper fear is so real! i also have it...and this trick/tip to loosely color the sketch and basically getting an idea of what to even draw and how to , this really helped me out alot. huge thanks to u and this video.

[@ashpete21]

I love the hour-long, real -time videos. I hope you make many more of them.

[@3974royal]

This is just brilliant. Please do lots more of these. So helpful.

[@sandymaybe]

Thanks for the tutorials. I love how you teach it and in real time. Marvelous!

[@Sageimation]

I love this, because it really walks you through how do to this so that you can apply it to every other watercolor city studies you may do.

[@ktbean444]

I love your longer videos with the sketching process and then ink and watercolor. It’s so relaxing and helpful.

[@fayed.untitled]

So beautiful and mesmerizing! I just followed your channel & I also ordered a few watercolor painting stuff so I can get back to drawing again. Thanks a ton for being inspiring and helpful

[@patsymccown2766]

Awesome! I love these real time videos also! I’m glad I found you!!

[@alliejacksonart]

I have been painting with oils for many years and just started learning watercolors. I just love your work and have had your videos on repeat for inspiration. Thank you!!!

[@terryfish8625]

Wonderful - many thanks for doing a real-time video. It is so helpful and I love your style.

[@TheBlackCrayon77]

This is how I approach my acrylic paintings and other art. I take my time, but at the same time try not to think about everything not being perfect. This gives my art character, makes it mine. Anyone can draw a perfect straight line or go to art school and learn great technique. It's the flowing movements in our hands that create true art.

[@Xan_1902]

It's been a long time since I wanted to start learning watercolor and your realtime video really motivated me thanks a lot, I would really appreciate more !!!!

[@SuperCheeseburger7]

super nice ! really good video

[@user-lg6ok8nb3z]

What a fabulous painting. I loved the real time watercolor videos. So helpful and encouraging!

[@Johannasmat]

I'm so gonna try the first one! I love doodling like that ❤

[@theremotecoder]

Such a nice idea to combine water color and the ink pen! Love the style it gives and the outcome. I could also imagine using fountain pens with e.g acrylic ink, for some variety or calligraphic vibe. Thank you for making it real time, to follow along :)

[@CyndiD162]

I always get inspired and motivated to learn loose sketching after watching your videos.

[@mearchdesign]

I love the painting and watching the full process!!!

[@princessdiannetisado6738]

i really love your videos!!

[@mquev5099]

Thank you very much for this tutoriel! So inspiring and so helpful! I've loved painting with you ❤

[@karenvolk4210]

This real time video was great. I like how you talk us through your thought process. While actually doing it. Thank you!

[@editorblip9658]

So rare to find real time ones. Thank you so much for this. Love your technique ❤

[@deidralewandowski2659]

so helpful, thank you for the inspiration. please more real time videos I would appreciate that quite alot!

[@Morena1268]

Absolutely beautiful! I always find your videos inspiring and relaxing. Thank you ❤

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you, glad you enjoy them ☺️❤️

[@SashaMarie]

I'm so happy you decided to make this video! I can definitely see why it won the poll, and I hope you'll make more real time sketching videos in the future. Your commentary/voice over was really helpful in reminding myself to get out of my head. I've just started watercolor painting (for the first time since I was a kid) and I'm really excited to try this piece and see what my loose sketch style is as a beginner.

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you very much ❤️☺️

[@rgve3144]

I just came across your channel and I fell in love with this video! wow! I really loved the real time video and found it so inspiring and relaxing. I really enjoyed this!

[@user-ue5eo3qy9n]

Thank you! I've tried to make the same, but I've messed up at the very beginning, and wanted to give up after the first layer of watercolour. But than I've thought "what the heck, I've already failed, let's see where it will go" and at the end it turns out much better than I've hoped after the first fail. Of course, nobody will ever guess, that my drawing has anything to do with the reference, and it has a lot of mistakes and absolutely crazy and unnatural perpective, but I am happy with the final result. I am not an artist, and this result is pretty good to me, and what is more important - my fear of failing is not so strong now. Thank you once again!

[@JilleeArts]

That’s great! Yes, since it is already “failed”, you might as well keep going and try your best to finish it. That way you will learn much more!❤️💪

[@AafiyahAshfaqIqbal-oy4wg]

Your watercolour videos are always so incredible! It has really inspired me to try out a new style of watercolour painting. Thank you for all the tips! I hope you continue to create amazing videos like these! ❤️

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you! My pleasure 😊

[@zn_zeenon]

me too.🎉❤ /wow, your english skill very good. I want to good at english like you 😮 I likes art and english language❤

[@ammarislam7951]

@@zn_zeenon i agree

[@NeginMohammadikia]

So amazing and generous sketch, thank you for learning your art ❤

[@kaybee_en]

First of all I love your soft voice it's very calming to listen to while I watch!!! I am a beginner and needed to see how to use marker with a watercolour and really enjoyed seeing the way you did it. Eventually I will learn all the nuances of how paint works but for now you've given me a wonderful start.

[@joandevillier733]

I’ve really enjoyed watching this lovely sketch emerge and hearing your commentary as it progressed. So much talent.

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you so much 💓🥰

[@hayleigh344]

Omg that looks amazing and I understood every word you said ❤

[@hanatelige]

i love this kind of video! i watched along and it still feels a little bit like magic but also like magic i might be able to learn someday

[@Gottaloveliving]

I really enjoyed this lesson, I painted along with you for the whole video! Thank you so much, I learned lots of new techniques and skills. Your voice is so calming and relaxing ~

[@pplsmyl]

absolutely, unequivocally wonderful! A fun tutorial that delights the mind and the eye!😊😊😊

[@zzanga2023]

As the brush moves, the scene you see with your eyes comes back to life 🎨🖌🙄🧐👍

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you ❤️

[@meritcooper]

Love this video. So soothing and informative. Beautiful work.

[@user-xh9kn8li6d]

That's so beautiful!

[@mariecunningham8423]

Thank you for going to the trouble of doing this real time video! I found it immensely helpful and enjoyable!

[@JilleeArts]

Thanks Marie❤️

[@WalterMarquesdeDeus]

Really amazing! You are an inspiration for me... I'm trying to paint. Thank you very much!

[@wangyeelinpamela]

This has been so informative. Thanks

[@cheezyguy8072]

I love these long videos!!! I can just listen to you and draw along. This way i feel motivated through on

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you ❤️

[@charlottesmom]

Thank you for this I'm going to rewatch and paint along with you. 😊

[@Shalale]

the patience and explanation is appreciated ❤ this is very professional tutorial

[@YogaWriter007]

You are awesome. Thanks so much for this real time tutorial ! Please, please do more. I’ve been trying to learn this and with your instructions, I DID IT. Wish I could upload it here so you could see it. Thanks so much.

[@yikes7607]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you ❤️ That café has a lot of charm, it's begging to be painted. Loved the final work!

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you ☺️❤️

[@marilynamy2007]

Love your approach

[@reedebrown6006]

Really loved this. Watching the picture slowly come to life, and your voice is really relaxing to listen to. Just starting on my water colour journey so trying to let it all sink in! Thank you.

[@holymanobangs8316]

Can't wait to recreate this masterpiece. Don't worry I don't post it anywhere. In case I do so; I'll always give you the credit for inspiring me.❤ Your style of painting is something that I admire. So I'm looking forward to this 1-hr session. Best wishes from my side.

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you very much ❤💓

[@bethcrane5780]

Very fun loose sketch! Thanks so much for bringing us along with you.

[@JilleeArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤

[@larryhaydon]

Very well done....my kids and I Love watching you turn what looks like a mess into something Beautiful!!

[@charlotteherring1715]

Thank you! Super cute and fun to watch your real time videos! 😊

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you 😊💗

[@rabbichi4746]

i usually do graphite art but lately lost interest because the i didn't enjoy the process like i did before. i felt really guilty for abandoning art but then came here to just try out loose painting and i had so much fun during the process !! im really thankful, you described everything so nicely :D

[@blueviolets2022]

Beautiful painting!!!! Wow, I never thought about Google maps as a resource!! That is a truly brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@JilleeArts]

My pleasure❤️

[@celinekrone]

Thank you for this super cozy and educational video. I like how you add your comments on top of the finished video, but still leave empty audio spaces. Your voice is so soothing to listen too 😍

[@MrVbobby]

I enjoyed the long video, you have a wonderful voice for commentary it is soothing. I am glad you said what you did about black. I painted movie sets for many years and we mostly only used black when we did a set that was supposed to have been on fire. In nature you don't find black very often and when you do it mostly is because a fire or on and animal.

[@Marianella101]

I like your tutoring and style of drawing And I agree with you. That “In the imperfection is the beauty “. I appreciate your time in sharing your work.

[@hhmc6126]

really love your painting style! Expecting some portrait painting!

[@rociocruz2786]

Lovely and relaxing!❤

[@blue_foodz]

This is beautiful ❤ I love watching these videos because they calm my soul and hearing your voice makes me happy. I usually have these in in the background however this time i watched your video with my full attention. Loose lines and plants calm me so this was perfect! I do struggle with trying to draw without perfect lines, so do you have any tips?

[@daoyee]

Thank you for longer video. It really helps me learn and brush up on my technique.

[@JilleeArts]

Glad it was helpful🌟

[@jaehaussling1894]

Thanks. Learned a great deal. Want to see more. Your voice is soothing.

[@edmundobaca3498]

is amazing the art process with shapes creating that reality that house.shadows and the lights colors pure creative

[@andreag3561]

Finally a real tutorial!! Thank youuu❤️

[@sherizapara2992]

I love your work!! Very inspiring, I'm planning to do paint my house that had to leave, but I loved it!!! Thankyou for all the pointers!!! ❤

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you, glad you like it❤️☺️

[@shivanandhini7053]

hi , thanks for the amazing , relaxing and calming video , because of your video i learned how to draw in a loose sketch manner !! love you !

[@tonyjones4556]

Awesome, loving the real time videos.❤

[@JilleeArts]

Glad you like it!❤

[@sudarshanapalart]

Awesome painting and very nicely explained!! Love to see such great work! Thanks a lot.

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you very much💓

[@susme2888]

I did this along with u and it was soo fun… it didn’t come out that well or good even but I really enjoyed to process and u can’t wait to make more paintings like these lol

[@lizset13]

Es lo más hermoso que he visto, gracias por compartir tu arte

[@tfmaus]

you make it look so easy

[@booboothefool1577]

new subscriber! i didn't know loose sketching exist in watercolor (nor do i paint in general..) so this really helps me conquer my fear of painting!! will love to do this once i have the time. thank you! :)

[@ChantelleArts]

Beautiful painting, I love your style so much ❤

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you 💗

[@aceyartfrogulous]

Was doing this for a bit before realising I was using acrylic... it came out a bit dark but I still think it turned out okay! Thank you fort the tutorial!

[@alexalfred5545]

Love this! Keep them coming!

[@JilleeArts]

I will👌❤️

[@slateportraichu5416]

So beautiful and inspirational=)Love your style and way of painting=3

[@k.faithanderson3271]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was not too long for me. Because of the way you presented it, I was able to see all the complexities unfold as well as the later touches you made to the sketch. I will watch it again. Your narrative was so helpful to see what your thinking was about how you made changes and the reason for those changes. Thank you!! I also enjoyed the music. Glad that you list your resources and supplies which allows me to check them out and purchase what I liked for myself. That is so helpful. I am wondering where you got the porcelain palette? I liked the way it was divided.

[@amywagreich9042]

I love your sketching and waterpainting videos. It's so beautiful and so relaxing to watch. You're amazing of what you are doing. Thank you for sharing your talents. It's so awesome and beautiful.

[@faydiva8863]

I really admire your style of watercolour and now I have seen the real time version, I can appreciate all of the additional brush strokes and detail which make the painting come alive. Thank you for sharing.

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you! ❤❤

[@joyun7478]

I was a bit surprised when you mentioned Quentin Blake and Roald Dahl. I love them both! ❤ and thank you for this great video 😊👍

[@davidbunce7781]

I always prefer your real time stuff. outstanding. Narration is great and always helpful. .

[@ambidextrousandre]

Loved the video. Fantastic encouragement and work. Tyfs.

[@JilleeArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤💓

[@farhana6016]

such a beautiful and educative process of learning.

[@irenegiglio5335]

Lindíssimo!! Meldeos!!

[@LionPainting]

Your paintings are so gorgeous and creative. I am definitely gonna try this

[@japonconsazonlorenaiwase2461]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful an explicitly video I love it ❤

[@kgabriela4118]

i just love this, thank u so much!! 🇧🇷🤍

[@JilleeArts]

Thank you 💓

[@nhungpham8353]

I love the way you draw ❤ Respectable 🌸

[@rachnasah2222]

I love your work so much..❤❤

[@vickibusybee]

Hello I just found you and have subscribed straight away. I love your style of sketching. Thank you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mr.nugzz.z]

Amazing tutorial... Thanks again

[@eltonsilva9620]

Incredible!