Does This Look Like Watercolor? Guess Again!

[@claychick100]

This is fascinating! Yes, I would love to see more! I love that you are willing to experiment with different mediums.

[@sippingteaSP]

Yes, I’d love to see more of this.

[@thejoydecision724]

I am much more interested in oils when they can do this. So cool.

[@candyvanstaveren558]

I enjoyed this video but I was waiting for the crescendo! That moment when you were going to do what no watercolor artist is able to do…adding a lighter color on top of the darks. I was hoping you would add some yellow or white to a dark area so that we could see if it stayed light or just blended in because of the water on the paper. I would love to see some more videos using this product. Making a waterfall, painting highlights on a rock, or doing a portrait and blending flesh tones would be great.

[@cassiescreations9828]

Wow, wow! Amazing! I've heard of them but never knew you could use them like that! Your painting is beautiful! Thank you for experimenting!

[@heatherslabosz1070]

Love that you shared such an interesting way to use the water soluble oil. I never would have thought to do that!

[@snowpony001]

Fascinating. That was fun to watch. Never thought those results were possible. Experimentation is a great learning tool. Wouldn’t mind seeing some more of this as well as other experimentation once in a while. Thanks. Glad you and yours made it safely through Helene. Marty Owings posted an update video to let folks know which was nice 😊

[@ospreys_view4798]

I alternate between using watercolor/gouache and water mixable oils. I started watching your channel for water color techniques and started using them with the oils. These techniques also work well on various painting panels. I’ve found some colors that will separate in beautiful ways when used in a wash, and even granulate. It is well worth playing with these paints.

[@bazutaartstudio]

This is so interesting. I have a set of Duo Aquas and have been using them as regular oils, minus turps but I absolutely need to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@cristinahutchins1902]

Thanks for the tip on oil paper! I didn't know such a thing existed. I will definitely be getting some of that in the future. I love the painting that you created with the Holbein Duo Aqua Oil!

[@laurawaldie456]

Steve, I love this! I started out my painting journey using oils and some acrylics. But mostly oils. I gravitated to Layne Johnson and Chuck Black to watch their techniques. I then found your channel and switched to watercolour because I wanted something easier to clean up with no harsh chemicals. Then I was gifted some Cobra WS oils and I love them! I've been eyeing the Holbein Duo Aqua. I have used the Arches Oil paper, but don't like it. I use it for practice now. I will continue to use both mediums, so I would love to see some occasional WS oil videos. Thank you, Steve. I really enjoy your channel and I'm very appreciative of your teachings! Blessings to you and your family.

[@dianejordan1983]

I’m so glad you did this! I’m primarily an acrylic painter which makes it hard for me to use watercolor (used to painting light over dark as opposed to dark over light) and I struggle with oils because of the drying time. I am definitely going to try this with my water mixable oils! Thanks!

[@lindaciciriello7458]

Oh dear!!! I have even more wannatry medium to drool over. Yes Please....experimentation is necessary to grow. And thank you.

[@hawkowldolphin]

Please do more. I think the spontaneous water part of it worked great. But then to be able to oil paint highlights, etc. is quite an advantage. I think mounting the Arches paper to a panel would really provide an oil experience. I just unsure about the oil drying on paper. But i guess Arches solved that. Loved it.

[@danemeow8]

More! yes please! ive been wanting to try these for awhile, and I dont really like the color shift and mixing of gouache, but watching you with these, i feel like I may like the water soluble oils better! Probably wont replace watercolor for me, but this has so many practical uses, not to mention if you have health concerns over some aspects of oil painting. Thank you!

[@cindybohl9593]

Wow! Good to know Steve! I was in Hobby Lobby last year and they were getting rid of their Winsor Newton water soluble oils and bringing in their brand of oils. I was able to purchase 15ml. tubes of Winsor Newton water solvable oils for around a dollar or two apiece! So I bought every tube they had!😃 Haven’t used them yet however.( I am mainly a water colorist) You inspired me to try this! I love watercolor too but would also love to see more videos using water soluble oils too! So good to have you back! God Bless!

[@Silbern_Art]

I don’t paint in oils often, but this has me wanting to experiment more with my own water mixables! You have so much valuable advice regardless of the medium, I don’t mind you mixing things up a bit

[@doloresmanning9619]

Definitely do more videos on this medium! I never heard of it. After watching this video, I can see the advantages of drying slower, lifting and opaque highlights. Yet it still feels like watercolor painting.

[@pjpony1234]

Like you, I used water mixable oils years ago and didn't like them at all and also like you I've been tempted to try them again. I would probably use the drying medium because I used it back when I was an oil painter and liked it then. I am waiting for some gift times like Christmas to order because I'm on a no buy at the moment, but I like experimental videos and wouldn't mind seeing these again. Have fun.

[@meldradriscoll228]

Love this! I used to use water based oils over 25 years ago too! Another advantage of using these is that you won’t have the awful fumes smelling up the studio!

[@kathyphifer7546]

Those are so gorgeous. I remember meniscus oils from the 1980’s-90’s, but they didn’t move like the Holbeins you are using. Incredible!

[@carolhoover-whippy2580]

I love it. I have been watercolor painting since 1989 in college. I am still watercolor painting. I love your water soluble oils. I have a set of them but never tried them on paper. Please do more demonstrations for us. I'm a long time fan and watcher of your videos. Stay safe in the hurricane. God bless.

[@triciab8751]

I use water mixable oils a lot but I have never used them quite like this with getting the surface almost completely wet first. Thats really cool. I have used them transparently for under paintings using water because I started using them without the other mediums. I use the mediums now because I have them and because of the mixed info about using water as a medium. I do enjoy the water soluble oils and want to try what you have done here. 😊

[@sharilynnupsdell9195]

Much appreciated! I paint mostly watercolour plein air, but as I inherited water mixable oils, I have begun to try them out. This video opens new possibilities to combine methods of both. Yes… more please!!

[@ellieseibert7473]

I love the idea and you demonstrated how it works so well. Many of my art friends are oil painters. The way you did it shows how this product can combine the two mediums in a such a unique way! I am excited about trying this out now! Thank you for opening my eyes to another exciting product! 20:58

[@Hevynly1]

I'm so intrigued! Yes!! More of this, please! I'd love to see more techniques using these water mixable oils. I love the blend of diffused watercolor with the strength and opacity of oils. It's beautifully harmonious. I need a set now!

[@annettefournier9655]

I've tried them on oil paper but did traditional dark to light. Excited to try with more water now🎉

[@kazfarndon4990]

Fascinating. I've only used them thicker, will give this a try..Thanks Steve..yes started with learning to use them on oil paper, felt less precious than using canvas

[@PatHart-o8x]

Im a novice watercolorist so I’ll stick to enjoying that and watching your watercolor videos. I’m so glad you and your family are okay. I appreciated your update video.

[@sharpmountaingames9303]

So glad you and your family are safe. And was nice to see the painting process as well. I use water mixable oils, but more traditionally. Nice to see other options.

[@TeresaReeves-s2i]

Yes, I would love to see more. I use to paint in oils, but every body in the house didn't like the smell. So I went to watercolors.

[@carolahenker2852]

The painting is absoloutly beautyful.

[@kathsoulsby873]

First off I watched your other video so was grateful that you and your family were okay after the hurricane🙏 What a wonderful painting demonstration and perfectly timed as I have recently purchased the same water soluble oils. I have not heard of the oil paper though so am looking forward to getting some. I would like to see more of this on future videos..I enjoy all your content!

[@jannettebeatsonberger2516]

Grateful to see you safe and sound.

[@mollymuzette5860]

I'm into experimenting with art media so I loved this! Thank you. And I'm glad you and yours are ok.

[@janetlundstedt9350]

I absolutely love your adventurous curiosity! How fun is this! What a wonderful demonstration that your style can be used in another medium. Kudos! Selfishly I am trying to learn spontaneous painting with out making muddy messes. And hoping you continue to demonstrate your technique. Regardless of my goals, I hope you continue your curiosity and explore in the way that feeds your soul. Always a fan Just want to add that prayers continue to flow for the south and all this horror that everyone is going thru.

[@miafarone68]

Wow! I'm going to dig out my barely used water soluble oils from 3 years ago and give them another try! I would love to see more experiments like this one. Thanks Steve, glad you're safe!

[@hughrenetaylor5412]

Would like to see more! Very interesting! I would like to get some at some point.

[@lauriebowen25]

Wow! That was cool!!😮 It appears there are more advantages than drawbacks. Interesting how it can be so much like either media. ❤

[@carolynbanks162]

Yes please love the experiment I only have Windsor and Newton H2O mixable paints but will give it a go on some oil paper and see what happens

[@ckdesign429]

I love Arches oil paper, love love love love!! There are a few people who don't trust it, as the oil does soak in, but I love the soft velvety finish. I have some paintings that I did about five years ago, I should pull them out and see how they are doing.

[@susanm7089]

Thank you sharing, interesting exploration. Glad to see that you are ok.

[@condorreades2148]

Totally cool. Definitely want to try. Always saw oils as opaque, slow-drying, hard to work with. This method is a whole new deal and would be fascinating to experiment with, having only worked in watermedia - acrylic, casein, gouache, watercolor.

[@nancybrown8912]

Absolutely beautiful! I’ve used water soluble oils for years, but never thought to use it like this on paper. Definitely going to give it a try!

[@meryle.hawkins880]

I’m amazed and I want to see more. I have never wanted to use oil paints but I am impressed with the results you have.

[@emmcardful]

I was toying with the idea of using water soluble oils for some time. There was a time when I used oils but the use of linseed oil and solvents deterred me and I switched to watercolour and acrylics. Well, you have convinced me to take the plunge and try water solubleoils. Wonderful spontaneous painting you did there. Thank you.

[@denisbernicky]

Thank you, informative demonstration.

[@M0odyBlue]

So glad to see you back!!

[@simpleshoes]

I’m crazy for your spontaneous water colours, but I never thought I’d see you do with oils!! This was great!

[@margaretsummers3712]

I really liked your enthusiasm when you dropped that first paint into the water! Very interesting demo and product.

[@TheGypsygirl809]

if you hadn’t told me I would have said thats watercolor like your other paintings. Yes show us more. There is never an end to what we can learn and I’m ready for more.

[@ericsamuelson5968]

I tried the water soluble oils about 20-25 years ago and was not impressed, but with these changes I might try again. but water colors are my first love.

[@maryolin216]

Inspired to try these water soluble oils! I started in oils, then went to watercolor. And what you demonstrated today seems to be the best of both worlds. Thank you ❤

[@Anembracedjourney]

It's beautiful. Definitely a medium I would try.

[@karenpulver3004]

I had heard of these but had not seen anyone try them. Interesting that you can use so much water and get much the same effect as watercolor. I am wondering how they would do with plein air painting. Something new and fun to try

[@jeanetteanderson3912]

So so happy you and your family are safe. Thank you so much for all your help and hard work 👍 ❤️ blessings from Ontario 🇨🇦 🙏 keep safe ❤️❤️❤️

[@hildapriore472]

😊so ,soo fantastic!!!! I must try this too..... Be blessed

[@carollen5601]

I've never tried the water color oils. I'm impressed with having more drying time, and flexibility in going back with a watercolor sky, and it's more forgiving when you do retouch. Will check it out for sure, thank you for the introduction and practice. Perhaps in time these will be the new way to paint with oils, and we will scorn the old days when people painted with that awful toxic solvent! Reason I went to watercolors, however keep in mind there are some watercolor brands that are toxic. Check the labels. Blessings from BC Canada. ☺ ☺

[@annenglish2935]

I've had an interest in water and oil paintings... just never saw anyone use them!!! I'm a beginner in watercolor, but really appreciate this fantastic display of creativity!!! Thankful for the past update... and Marty's video as well. God bless you!!! A California Gramma ❤

[@Iwanttodrawachicken]

Mind blown! Can't wait to try it.

[@sandyb4693]

I love this technique and am thrilled that you can get this effect from oils. (Water-soluable oils are on my wish list). Thanks for sharing and I'd love to see more of this medium.

[@MichaelWhite-i3b]

God bless you and your family.

[@kerriprzeczewski4883]

Now I want some of those paints to play with!

[@kimberlyanne8055]

So grateful that you and your family are safe- I was worried!

[@KayGx]

Glad to see you here and doing well as you can. Really liked this and I bought water oils a few months back. So I'm going to experiment on my Arches with absorbent ground, since I don't have the oil Arches. Hope it works well. Thanks Steve..would love to see more water oils. Much prayers for all to have the strength to carry on their daily tasks.

[@mildredmickle4434]

Great video! I’d like to see more videos where you paint with water miscible oil paints. :-) I love to see watercolor painting videos, too.

[@brentf3470]

My two most used media are water mixable oils and watercolour. I never considered using the oils like this. Thank you for this video.

[@jeanneaguirre6980]

Grateful that you are OK !

[@somacarr7528]

Wow! It really looks like watercolor. I like the effects you got.

[@dneel468]

Love this painting. Yes more please.

[@awatercolourist]

20:37 It is very interesting to see more oil paintings in the style of watercolours. I’ve always been intrigued by that (and whether oil paints granulate), but it was never strong enough to the point of wanting to try water-mixable oil painting. Art supplies are expensive and I much prefer to stick with watercolours. Besides, if I ever want to try to paint in the style of oil paints, I could always try gouache.

[@blueviolets2022]

Wow! That is awesome! Beautiful painting!!! As always. 😊

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

First thing, I’m so glad you & your family are safe & well. Secondly 😮Oh my goodness with the gorgeous results of using this water soluble oils colors! The testing painting looks amazing & like a Louisiana Bayou painting. I have been curious about these too.😂Now I want to get some to try out! They look like a great medium for using by themselves or for mixed media art. I also didn’t know about the Arches Oil Paper. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful information with us. Enjoy your week!

[@deborahraenelson]

So happy to see you again. And what a coincidence! I've been just getting interested in trying the water soluble oils out. Thank you! Thank you! Always trust your reviews and opinions on the products.

[@kathrynoreilly6064]

Interesting, especially when you get time to make changes etc

[@kellyro77]

Glad you and your family didn't get the worst of the storm. The water soluble oils are pretty interesting. I've heard about them and just couldn't wrap my head around how exactly that works. Not convinced for myself that I'd gravitate to using it. The color looks muddy, even in the spots where you can see it's closer to the pure pigment than others where you'd mixed the colors (ie that phthalo down at the very bottom of your painting.) Thanks for demoing it for us!

[@mindofwatercolor]

I kind of mixed them too muddy in this video. They are every bit as vibrant as wc. Maybe more so.

[@wyonnemetcalf5851]

Wow! I'd love to see more. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbaralefort8097]

Wow! That is so wild! Thanks for trying new methods and materials for us. Hoping the next storm heading your way doesn’t hit you! May the good Lord protect you and your family. May He have mercy on everyone…. ❤❤❤

[@sondramoore9996]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@susanreinersuedahl]

This is great! Would love to see more of this. I use WS oils and would like to see more watercolor effects. Glad to hear that you are doing ok Steve from H. Helene. Hope H. Milton leaves you alone.

[@carolregister148]

Amazing! I would love to see more. I have thought about trying them but was not sure what the outcome would look like. Great video thank you. I'm so glad y'all are ok.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Yeah, I’m very curious about this too. I don’t know why, but the only medium I haven’t painted with is Oil.

[@suesherek6075]

I've been afraid of this medium, but this gives me confidence to try it!

[@micrologus2]

You can use watercolor as underpainting and then finish with watersoluble oil. I have done this already. I learned it from Bob Tomanovic who’s doing this for years!

[@Bob-AmyCarter]

Do you use regular watercolor paper when you do this process?

[@micrologus2]

@@Bob-AmyCarterI use Fabriano Artistico 100´% coton 300 gr cold press

[@agathacaton7722]

Yes! I would love to see more. Thank you

[@katemcallister2403]

So educational. Thank you!

[@diannemiddaugh2478]

Wow, that was fascinating. Enjoyed your video. I'm glad your family is safe.

[@dalecochran4418]

Very cool! Thanks Steve. Hope cleanup is going well for you.

[@eileencollins3126]

I am very happy to hear you are ok. This is interesting and I would like to see more. I had a set that was my dads, and gave it to my grandson, who was painting with oil paints at the time, but I would like to see you push this medium to it's limits. I love to explore different mediums, and enjoy your processes.

[@elflordsjourneys]

I got a winsor/ newton set of wb oils and used them on canvas paper, love the blending ability compared to acrylic. Will definitely try adding more water next time i use them to achieve the watercolor look. Still not happy with the smell and drying time though.😊

[@cindibritton1138]

You've inspired me...I want to play with this too...😊

[@personthatmakesstuff4186]

I love this! I want to try it. Especially interested in the paper and how easy it seems to be to lift paint. Thanks

[@gingerbuchanan2795]

Your painting looks like the Florida swamps and turned out lovely, so far. I'm so surprised you never sprayed/spritzed it...unless I missed that part. ThanQ for sharing your experience! Very interesting.

[@Honey_Badger_xx]

I appreciate this very much, I switch between painting with watercolors and water-mixable oils as the mood takes me, but I never thought of using them this way. Would love to see more of this type of technique.

[@lunajoy4624]

the depth of the colors is beautiful. the colors seem richer/deeper than watercolor?

[@katzsteel]

Love it! Would like to see a traditional way too I.e., more opaque.

[@evangelineadams4885]

For a long time I wanted to work in water soluble oils, then I paricipated in an outdoor show about 20 years ago. A fellow artist discovered his paintings had totally faded during the few hours we were outside. So I've stuck to watercolors.

[@loofyllistd]

Firstly, it's great to see you here knowing you and your family are safe. I love these experimental videos! It looks to be a fascinating medium to explore, though it doesn't have that magical luminosity we all love so much in watercolour. It just looks 'flatter' somehow. I wonder if it could be used after a traditional wash for the detailing to give the best of both worlds? I think it's something I may have to explore a little. Thanks for the super informative video.

[@jannettebeatsonberger2516]

Facinating. Never tried. Intrigued.

[@tradingpostfarms]

I use a similar process, but I also add a dab of gouache from a paint set that I never use. So I mix a touch of the oil paint a dab of gouache, fast drying water soluble oil medium, and I get some really interesting effects from creamy smooth too watercolor. Do what you want, experiment, have fun...no rules in art.