Spontaneous Landscape Watercolor Painting Using Spatter

Another spontaneous watercolor painting this time focusing on spattered masking fluid and spritzed clear water as an effect and texture generator.
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[@mindofwatercolor]

Hello Minders, I'm aware of the audio missing from this video. I'm currently working to get it fixed. Stay tuned.

[@sarine6237]

I actually like it without music = :-) Just found your channel - great tips and you are very talented! Thank you for sharing!

[@venitha11]

That is just gorgeous. Love the colour combination too.👍👍

[@debradominguez5861]

I sure wish they had a heart icon on here next to the like icon, I really love your art work it's very beautiful.

[@artygirl5331]

So exciting to see this on KZbin...I have been doing this "wet into wet" technique since 1990...used this for teaching, demos, wellness, therapy...and to assist in loosening and becomeing fearless with watercolor. My first medium was " Water-soluable" black ink....when it met the water, it became spontaneous, and as it dries the color separated and showed some tints of yellow and sepia...( must be watersoluable). Thanks for showing this technique publicly. So often the "art critic" in my head says..."this is not real art" and I need to press through and continue my journey...at least now, I have great company!

[@maryanharrell5642]

This was great. I haven't worked with masking in a while. I will get it out and spatter. Thanks!!!!

[@cheryl7476]

Holy Cow! I cannot believe, I have never thought to use frisket as a design element. I loved watching this piece came together. It is so lovely Thank you for all these videos you have made. I look forward to seeing, " what's next!"

[@mindofwatercolor]

+cheryl7476 And thanks to you for watching!

[@markfw54]

Thought I would pass this along. After watching this video, I was experimenting doing a few little studies of my own and discovered an interesting technique with the masking fluid. I place a few drops on the paper and then used different sized straws to blow it out into various sized veins. The end result was quite amazing....

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Mark Wilson Yes, blowing will make some great natural looking effects with paint. No reason it shouldn't work well with masking fluid too. Thanks for the input.

[@mukwah1111]

Awesome. I love the tiny details at the tops of the trees ... those super fine branches. Wonderful

[@mindofwatercolor]

+mukwah1111 I let the paint do those all by itself. Thanks!

[@dssaura]

Beautiful demonstration sir.. thank you. You displayed and shared some great ideas for me for future paintings. Don Sylvester, Houston, TX

[@jimmyplym]

This is one for tomorrow definately

[@tammyhampel1449]

Have you demonstrated a spontaneous splatter painting lately? I would like to see the result today as compared to 5 years ago. I can see some differences in this video to more recent spontaneous landscapes. It is cool to see an accomplished painter’s style or skills continue to evolve.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Good point. So many ways to do this and its been a while for that.

[@Ms1lonewolf]

That's a cool way of painting. I like it and will try it. Thanks 😊

[@sandiewestclark5055]

Great video! More spontaneous landscapes, please. Perhaps Blue Ridge Mountains in background with old barn or house vaguely in foreground...something like that. Also, in the past I've used table salt, course salt and regular old coffee flakes to lay down on wet watercolors for magical effects. You never know what you're going to get. But, anticipation is the key here as you really should wait overnight before wiping away either of them with your fingers, every so lightly. And, viola! You have a surprise and wonderful effects!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks for the input!

[@maryhobby1335]

Absolutely great video on artistic expression with flare! It made watercolor so easy.I had to go paint after I saw this video!! I think it helps people new or refreshing their skills start to paint.As an art teacher I found teaching watercolor is so different than another medium. Thanks

[@boodo168]

Wonderful as usual... can't wait to try it.

[@dariagoab6196]

It looks amazing and so fun. Reminds me of the time when we used to sit with a few friends and do this kind of spontaneous painting together on one big sheet of paper. One girl made the most beautiful trees with this clear water spattering technique. Thanks for sharing this amazing video, it's always fun to watch you paint.

[@ml2mercer2011]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I have wc painted for ten years off and on. I learned from a teacher who had you "copy and trace their work and use their colors." When she retired, I realized that I didn't know how to paint water, landscapes, loose. It made me sad. I'm currently trying to paint from my own photos. Your channel has given me hope to re-learn, learn new things and not be so afraid to start because of fear of failure. You have a talent for teaching! Thanks for sharing with us! :-)

[@mindofwatercolor]

+ml2mercer2011 I appreciate the encouraging comments. Thanks for watching!

[@gingerbuchanan2795]

So pretty!

[@Irongrandma1]

It's an absolute JOY to see you paint, it always amazes me how you always turn some splatters into this gorgeous works of art. You make it look so easy!! Love your spontaneous videos, thank you so much for sharing them.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Maria A. Rodriguez Thank you very much!

[@avrilretief732]

Absolutely awesome. Love your works.......

[@resiweindl]

Words alone cannot express the joy I get out of the tutorials you present. Watching you create with such fluid ease brings smiles to my face.You inspire me , thank you. T.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Very kind and encouraging thank you!

[@anthonylenbach8524]

From the chaos of a few spatters and spritzes to something quite beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Anthony Lenbach Glad it was, thanks for watching!

[@belletowers2763]

Amazing, as always! Aug. 7th I suffered a twice fatal heart attack. The Lord saw fit to let me live another day after going flat line two times. To Him I give glory and praise! He has blessed me with a desire and a bit of talent to express myself with art. As most artists, I dabble in different mediums. Right now I'm into alcohol inks. I would love to see a video from The Mind of Watercolour, using alcohol inks, please? I use a spray bottle of water with my inks when wet on occasion, to get the unique special effects. Also, when I watercolour I use a spray bottle filled with 91% alcohol on occasion. Art never ceases to amaze me! Please keep your amazing videos coming! I really look forward to each and every new one you post Steve. God bless and keep you.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Belle Towers Thanks! God has his timing for each of us. I appreciate your testimony. I don't ever use alcohol inks unfortunately. Don't even own any so I have no videos planned for that. Most alcohol mediums are dye-based and are not lightfast so they don't make for a good permanent fine art medium. Fine for crafting and journaling I suppose.

[@lindaaddison4234]

I am very, very new to watercolor but I love it. This spatter technique really appeals to me and as soon as I get the masking fluid and rubber cement pick up, I will be on my way. Thank you for the lesson and I would love to see more really abstract videos.

[@mindofwatercolor]

It's a cool technique and can really yield some neat surprises. Thanks!

[@Eliel7230]

Amazing work ! 😀 Thanks for posting this one !

[@mindofwatercolor]

@ Adam Wallen - Thanks again Adam for your support. I lean almost exclusively towards the transparents in my color choices. In my tighter work I do so much glazing that I like the results better. I own very few semi-transparents and no opaques that I can remember. There might be one lurking somewhere in a drawer. MG is one of the richest pigment brands I know of. So far, at least in my findings, only matched by Qor.

[@EricSareyka]

+The Mind of Watercolor I used the same technique about 3 years ago in a winter scene but with an old tooth brush. It's an alternative not to damage a good fan brush. Otherwise I think it is possible to save the good brushes if you clean the brush immediately after applying the masking fluid. Or you can use additionally a kind of brush soap.

[@pamelathompson9890]

Wow this is amazing

[@aureliacatrina1258]

BELLISSIMOOOOOO.....!!!!! COMPLIMENTI, MAESTRO...!!!!!!

[@kayellwy]

Wow! Just beautiful! After you removed the masking, I sat back and watched. What I had envisioned as something up close, like an evergreen, you turned into a more distant landscape and it is just amazingly beautiful! Wish I could do that! Thank you for sharing.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Karen Lindsay Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@judilynn9569]

Wasn't sure where that was gonna go. And it was absolutely an awesome outcome! I'm gonna try this.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Judi Lynn Thanks!

[@debrasidortanner8357]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos and your work. Love trying to emulate what you do……

[@mindofwatercolor]

Happy to hear that!

[@chrislogsdon1198]

Thx for sharing your great masking technique! I appreciate the Bible verses you include at the end of your videos. Without Him we are nothing.😊

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Chris Logsdon So true!

[@Windkisssed]

unbelievable!!! As always, every stroke was genius! ! Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Lauri

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Windkisssed Very kind thanks!

[@nancydb8213]

You work magic.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@TTomJohn]

Geez! What a finsh. Detail work, during the "quiet" section, masterfully done. Thanks for the instruction.🖒🖒

[@HarrietHensley]

absolutely amazing..... thank you for sharing your talent and being an inspiration to me......

[@WistfulCreative]

I'm dumbfounded...just amazing!

[@TheBarry33]

Very helpful. Am in process of trying it but poured some gesso thinking it was m. fluid. Included m. fluid too. Just waiting for it too dry. You're right about us beginners being afraid to make mistakes. That's why I'd love to by the perfect sketchbook but won't until my sketches get better...much better. Love your person. You're the Perry Como of watercolour . Feel so relaxed watching you.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Barry Schreiber Wow, Perry Como. Thanks! I would certainly hate to stress anyone out!

[@louisemullins9971]

Just magical! This opens up so much more for ideas!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Louise Mullins 👍

[@ancamihaelacraciun3074]

beautiful

[@thefrugalcrafter]

very cool technique, I have spattered masking fluid for ocean wave breaks and foam. I love the look but I am often to lazy/impatient to use masking fluid LOL!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Hah! Yeah, same issue with me. I think, "do I really want to pull it out and bother with it. I would rather just start painting." Afterwards I'm usually glad I did!

[@CarolHeld]

Absolutely "spontaneously" gorgeous ! Perfect Scripture Verse!

[@Vickilou92]

Thanks, Lindsay Weirich for sharing this channel!

[@helenduplessis9820]

Inspirational magic as per usual!! Going to watch this ten more times!! Thanks!!!!

[@HajraMeeks]

love the look, Steve, great use of masking fluid! And thanks for the verse at end, such truth brings peace.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Hajra Meeks Thanks so much for looking Hajra!

[@isalawton6239]

My favorite watercolor to do... Thanks

[@mueenaesat5390]

I guess we could splatter the masking fluid at the end of a waterfall or a wave to create a white splash effect an the water or even ti create the sun reflection on the Ocean. Every time I watch any of your videos my mind blows up with so many ideas :D. Thank you Sir.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Mueena Esat Absolutely! Water spray is a great use for masking fluid spatter. Thanks for the input!

[@wendyashby4402]

Wendy here...Loved every minute of the video. I am going to try this now.

[@mindofwatercolor]

👍

[@JulieBarneson]

This was so much fun to watch! thank you for sharing your talent & expertise with us!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Julie Barneson 👍

[@bdelpesco]

Well THAT was a whole lotta fun! And I enjoyed your description of how you arrived at the name of the channel too. This demo had a perfect blend of letting the pigments do what they do, but harnessing them just enough with tools & techniques to go in the direction *you* chose for that beautiful finished painting. Bravo. :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Belinda Del Pesco Thanks for watching Belinda. :-)

[@marywalter1249]

Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!

[@wot532000]

Great idea. I have grown away from masking but maybe I should re visit it.

[@ReviewsAndMore9]

Simply beautiful - can't wait to try

[@martinecarillo4508]

Impressionnant. Je suis admirative et j'attends avec impatience la prochaine vidéo. Merci pour ce partage.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Martine Carillo You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@AdoptAPuppyToday]

Totally going to try this(I've never spattered masking fluid!). Thanks for this upload- beautiful spontaneous painting, helpful tips and awesome shirt!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+AdoptAPuppyToday Glad it was helpful, thanks!

[@ancamihaelacraciun3074]

very nice!!!!!!!!

[@rosemaryclark610]

LOVE the final outcome! Thanks for sharing your techniques. So fun!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Rosemary Clark You bet, thanks!

[@annaelycm]

Stunning! I love to watch your videos, as I learn something new from each of them. As you were spattering the masking fluid I was seeing a seascape with ocean spray, but I love how you took it in a completely different direction. The colors are beautiful!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Anna Ely Thanks!

[@isalawton6239]

Amazing results. I will try it myself... Thanks for sharing your talent...

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Isa Lawton 👍

[@saltwalk]

This video gave me a huge "ah-ha!" moment. My spontaneous shrubbery turned out better than anything I've ever watercolored before. Thanks a bunch! *Clicked Subscribe*

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Jonathan Bowden awesome! Glad it was a help?

[@robertweinblatt2018]

This one is one of my fave spontaneous pieces! ❤

[@mariateresarezett7363]

Gracias , gracias muchas gracias por las diferentes técnicas!!!!! Gracias por compartir ,realmente genial!!!!!!

[@gloriacharter839]

Wow this is amazing. Very relaxing to watch. A bit of magic before my eyes. X

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

very nice

[@mansourabdullah8643]

Awesome

[@kathleenwicks8046]

Absolutely beautiful, Steve. Can't wait to give it a try. Audio is working! Thank you! 🌹 👍

[@ArchitXam]

Creation at its best👍🏻👍🏻

[@Nancyswerner]

Thank you. I am learning so much from watching your videos.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Excellent to hear!

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

It's a Masterpiece! A real work of art. Love it!

[@DiepQueAnh]

This is amazing. And I love the technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@otteroid2]

Thank you for your channel. I've been inspired to start painting again.

[@NarrowGauge1]

Fantastic video thanks ! Watching you paint in the final details was giving me visions of doing several paintings using this style of freedom. Thanks for the inspiration !!

[@Jacklynofalltrades]

That turned out spectacular!!! Truly beautiful!!!

[@mwippa18]

thanks for another fantastic vid!!! and i love that psalm its one of my fav. i use splater all the timw its so much fun. mostly i use it for stars and galaxies i do alot of space cards. or i use it as sea spray on sea scapes.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Melissa Vella Cool!

[@owingsart]

Hi Steve - I use the same type of fan brush for my winter scenes - spattering. It works great. Love the painting man. You're work is amazing my friend.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Owings Art Thanks Marty. I appreciate you looking!

[@beece2413]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I enjoy watching your videos!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CraftyKazzaH]

fabulous!

[@MustaffaCuppa]

I love it! A great little painting by the end. Thanks so much for the inspiration

[@Shah-ul6fo]

Beautiful! I just started to use watercolors and I hope I'll be as good as you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Shah You absolutely can be. Draw and paint as often as you can.

[@MEStephKJV]

This is great! I'm basically a pre-schooler as far as watercolor is concerned, but this video was really inspiring. Now I need to get some masking fluid. Thanks for showing us this! :-) I liked the verse at the end too.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+M. E. Stephens 👍

[@NapatsaranP]

Thank you for such an inspiring video, I learn all of the basic skill from your channel. Very descriptive and practical. Thank you so much thank you Reese as well!

[@carolynbuttery9020]

love

[@adamw2621]

Great as usual Steve! I really like the MG Red Oxide (pr101). I generally use WN Venetian Red, but it can get too opaque quickly. The MG, at least what you did here, seems brighter and more transparent. It is funny how manufacturers can use the same pigments (well at least that is what they tell us) and hues and intensity and other properties look completely different. Thanks for the work here Steve. I am always pleased when I see you have uploaded in my sub feed.

[@gigijohnson6384]

Great fun. You do a very good job at description. I have watched many of your videos. My favorite is the graphitint I really want a set but do not need a set but the time will come when I am weak. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@lstchcglch]

Super, as usual....thanks for sharing your painting

[@andreajimenez5984]

beaaaaauuuuutiful!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@mindofwatercolor]

Hey thanks!

[@Ezrasleo]

As always, this was first and foremost informative and fun. Watching you create is a form of meditation - both relaxing and enlightening. :) Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos and sharing them with us. Take care. ~ Deb

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Ezrasleo Thanks for watching!

[@AleksGutierrez]

as always, Gorgeous painting!!! you gave me an idea on the masking fluid splatter.. i think ill give it a go for a sea side/cliff painting with surf blasting some rocks... thnx for the awesome vids!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Aleks Gutierrez Great application of the technique. Go for it!

[@vdavi12]

Wow

[@margp2841]

magical!

[@mindofwatercolor]

😊 Thanks!

[@sallyspires]

Unbelievable!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Sally Spires 👍

[@edithdanley4836]

Very exciting and motivating....Thank you

[@mindofwatercolor]

👍

[@SherNasser]

Thank you, enjoyed and learnt.

[@TheEirenMist]

You are one talented guy! Thanks for sharing that talent with us. 😊 I too enjoy the special meditative quality of spontaneous painting where the watercolors and I go on a journey together.....and it's always a delight to see where we end up! The "trip" is never wasted. I learn something, if nothing else. Thanks too for the verses that remind us that as artists we are co-creators with the Divine Creator. I just wish some of your videos were longer......................... "Hint"

[@mindofwatercolor]

+TheEirenMist Thanks for the input!

[@donnabirney817]

You are a great inspiration to me. Can you attempt the spontaneous technique for a floral painting result? Would love to see that .Thanks !

[@carmium]

Your fan brush looks exactly like mine does, and it's never seen masking fluid! Now I know what it's good for. X-D

[@mindofwatercolor]

+carmium 👍

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Hello Steve, I've only recently found your channel and I LOVE all the spontaneous/abstract paintings 😍 Many thanx & greetings from Eastbourne UK 😊🍒

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I tried this today and it was an ultimate epic fail. Funny how loose and unplanned wc painting can be more difficult to achieve the results u r looking for. btw i loved yours. tfs.

[@mindofwatercolor]

It happens, but judge your spontaneous paintings more by what you learned than what the final results were. Very important.

[@amicamiabella]

Watching your video filled me with so much joy! I love the spontaneity, the effortlessness. I couldn't stop smiling while the magic was happening in front of my eyes. I'm really happy to have found your channel!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Anja Meurer Thanks, very kind!

[@susanthibaud8423]

Truly beautiful! I just supported your channel. You have taught me so many techniques. Thank you, Susan

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Susan!

[@sarahackland6103]

That was amazing! ... Really enjoying your painting demo's. Learning so much! :)

[@helensowards2225]

great