Landscape Timed Studies In Sketchbook: Improve Your Art

In this demo I create two landscapes with limited time using watercolour and mixed media whilst explaining my thought process and decisions. Discover how timed studies can enhance your skills in observation, decision-making, and reduce perfectionism.
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[@azzuparis]

I love how these studies turned out and I love that you didn't edit your struggles. At the end, everything worked great ❤ I want to try to make timed studies as well. I'd love a video on acrylic markers.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much!! I always aim to be realistic as we all share similar challenges as artists.

[@kanner3831]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@susanm7089]

These are great, I appreciate seeing how you dealt with the areas you didn’t like and your persistence through doubt. I’d like to see more acrylic marker and mixed media sketches. Thank you!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Most definitely - I really glad I was able to work through some of my frustrations

[@fabd8067]

Thx for keeping it REAL for us Ohn Mar! A very pleasing colour palette/combo, with a great end result ~ lots of energy!! 🩵🤎💚💛

[@elainerundle8355]

Just so appreciate this support and knowledge.

[@vikaphotography]

Love love love this. You’ve inspired me to dedicate an entire sketchbook to this. I struggle heavily with perfectionism. Thank you!!!❤

[@melissamartinart]

I love how these came out! They are very expressive, and the colours pop! I think I need to add that hookers green marker to my kit

[@andrealee7893]

I absolutely love how these landscapes came out! I think I’ve always preferred fast sketches over a more finished painting. There’s something about the energy and spontaneity of the marks that I find so appealing. Also, would love to see an in-depth tutorial with using your acrylic paint markers as the topic. I find your use of them very inspiring.

[@paintboxplayer8810]

I really found helpful your zeroing in on the tweaks you made toward the end of the video, i.e. the close up shots. So often one can be dissatisfied with a piece when all it needs is a bit more working, maybe after letting it dry. Watercolour is tricky that way. Going back in when still too wet can be great but going back in when it’s dry can also be good, creating layers. Anyway, many thanks again for sharing the journey of making marks. Great work!

[@bfkfbfkf9191]

I always learn something new, or a new way to approach art, from you. Thank you - this video shows me how doing timed studies can focus the time I have to do art and is a way to track progress. As others said, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts, doubts, and perseverance in completing the pages. A video on acrylic markers would be good. I haven't had much luck with them. Thank you!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

You are so welcome! I’m glad it helped

[@joannemcgrath3436]

This reminds me of when i was a textile student we had life drawing and the model posed for 15 minutes and then moved to another pose. I use to feel anxious about capturing the pose i am a perfectionist at times although alot freer and more experimental with media these days . I surprised myself at how eventually i enjoyed it it gave a freedom to observe quickly and it was ok not to be tight and detailed. I will try this, get a time study sketch book . I agree with walking away or leaving something for a few days ,coming back its never as bad as you sometimes think . Yes to acrylic markers 😊 I enjoy seeing your work and process 🌟

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Yup I remember those days - even 20 second sketches !

[@NaiveTomato]

Thank you (again)! I've been in a creative rut (perfectionist block). When you mentioned that you wanted to stop 2/3 of the way through because you didn't like it, that resonated with me!!! I often stop/start over for the same reason. I need to go back and work through the struggle (and definitely make use of a timer)!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thanks so much for sharing that - I try to be hoinest about the creative process. Its not always smooth x

[@ketk1420]

Yes, I like to see MORE videos using Acrylic Markers. Thank you for sharing!🙏

[@OhnMarWinArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching

[@mrs.z605]

❤ I can't tell you how many times I have watched this video. I love it so much and it's so helpful and inspiring. I would love to see more videos using this mixed media technique with the acrylic pens, pencils and watercolor. The effects and outcomes are quite amazing. I love these so very much!! Thank you❣️❣️❣️🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@selmag5819]

This is a fantastic video! I learned a lot. Your brush strokes are impressive and your colour composition is perfect. I love both pictures, they take you away to these beautiful places. So happy I found your channel!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much! Do you ever try timed studies ?

[@hannaesa]

For 20 mins (let’s ignore the faff time 😅), these 2 sketches are amazing! I think the timer helps in giving them that burst of energy. What I find most interesting are the parts that you problem solved along the way (e.g. when you realised you were losing contrast for the tree on the left sketch). Thank you for sharing this demo 🙏🏼

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thats so kind of you to say Hanna. I put extra pressure on myself to make them look 'good' as I was filming the whole thing, and the voice in my head was nagging me to be neater.

[@MsMaRo87]

I love all the energy in the trees, you can almost feel the wind and the greatness of the trees!

[@mariannethidling9590]

Great demo. I love how the green marker became so textured in the greenery on the left. Also loved the reminders of how useful these timed studies are. Thank you.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jodycourt]

This was great to watch -- all the little flubs and fixes -- and I really liked how they turned out. Timed sketch/painting sounds challenging and worthwhile. Yes to acrylic markers. Love this!

[@christelleheyns986]

I love the way it turned out! And i appreciate your honest commentary when you feel like you’ve messed up. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much! I’m glad it gave you a real insight into my process

[@fabd8067]

Oh sorry I forgot to also add ~ YES PLS to would LOVE to see more on these acrylic markers! 🩵💚 I remember being fascinated by them in one of your recent materials haul videos where you had bought a couple of neutral coloured Liquitex acrylic markers (I believe Bleach Titanium & Parchment?!) & a beautiful pale yellow one ~ which I’d promptly added to my ‘wishlist’ but didn’t know how I’d use them, or if they were worthwhile the cost - I just knew that I loved the look of them!! Along with the 2x Ecoline brush pens in pastel red & sand yellow - again not familiar with these & how/why/when to use them!? 🤔🥴

[@Stacey-barnbrushart]

Thank you for sharing! And yes would love additional instruction using acrylic markers.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

My pleasure!

[@evaellis4644]

Yes to acrylic markers and mixed media videos!

[@evaellis4644]

I love these pieces! I remember that day so well!! Your commentary is priceless as it reminds us that we don’t always see where we’re going in the moment but then things come together.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Wasn't that such a lovely lunch with all of us together. I did have to edit out a lot of frustrated sighs - but it turned out well

[@evaellis4644]

@@OhnMarWinArt But see...?? you telling me that just reinforces that it happens to even very experienced artists...and that I need to give myself space to work it out....letting go is so important and I'm gradually able to practice more of that way of creating and living. : ) Stay well. Are you still on your trip??

[@judyhammond3181]

Wonderful, I will give it a go.

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Lovely! Hope I can join. Many thanks!

[@judynelson8356]

I LOVE to see you work through your process! Thanks for sharing.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

You are so welcome Judy ! I love sharing process videos

[@eclecticmoi]

I love these studies! It was exciting to watch you work on them, and just love that colour palette as well.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Glad you like them! I think it's really important to show you the process and some of the challenges I have, especially towards the end when I'm running out of time

[@kelleydew8519]

I love this so much! Some friends and I were at Simple Life in September and visited some of those exact spots. Such a lovely representation of a great trip and beautiful scenery.❤️❤️❤️

[@petethecat8975]

Hello! I recently started following your KZbin channel and Instagram. I absolutely love your water color work. I am more comfortable with acrylics, but have been challenging myself following your water color videos. Today, I came across this absolutely wonderful video combining the two, plus markers!🎉 This is my happy place!💖 Thank you for sharing your process and your beautiful artwork, and being so encouraging and inspiring. 🎨💖

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thats so awesome to hear! Thank you! I'm fairly new to these chunky markers but love how versatile they are

[@LizBorowski]

Love watching your process! You really captured Hyeres! Would love a video of the acrylic markers.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you Liz - coming up soon

[@Bine.Mood81]

Thank you for your demo and important words. I always struggle with the claim of perfection to myself and I think that time studies let me practice to overcome. It's been a while I was creative.. I feel motivated again. Thank you🙏

[@OhnMarWinArt]

You are so welcome and be kind to yourself when you feel the perfectionism creeping in!

[@utopia5351]

Wow! These were my favourite paintings in your sketchbook and it was fantastic to see your process video! Thank you!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@janisscilley43]

A wonderful, insightful video. I love the textures you got with your chisel acrylic markers. I was very interested in observing you correct some of the mishaps with the watercolor. Thank you for overcoming your hesitancy to share this exercise.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you very much - a part of me felt too vulnerable about showing so many 'oops' moments. But it all part of the process

[@jacquelinecamacho711]

I love how these came out. Always reinventing yourself. You have introduced so much since I began following you. I have yet to try a timed study.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much! I think you should get that time already!

[@misswhitehouse4740]

They are great! I hope I'm that good one day x

[@kanderdraw]

Watching you work is always so inspiring! 🌟

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much!

[@sandjune2753]

yes please do another video on the acrylic markers , what ones you use and why , that would be useful to us

[@OhnMarWinArt]

I’ll certainly consider it - thank you

[@anaavigad7168]

Yes! Please share more videos with acrylic markers. Everything you do is just stunning...

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@janii8886]

Marvellous watching the use of acrylic markers! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@ruthloewen3884]

I much prefer your watercolour work -- I aspire to something approaching your watercolour and ink style! -- but others might appreciate acrylic marker demos. I did watch this all the way through though; it's useful to consider how to speed up my sketching. I really appreciate your willingness to narrate while you're sketching.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much! Am I do another time study with just watercolours and a hairdryer!

[@joannemoore9591]

Lovely! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thanks so much for watching Joanne !

[@laetitiaphan8008]

Those studies (no matter which media) are SO cool to watch you go through, Ohn Mar, I hope I’ll get to see more of them 😊

[@Horse-Momma]

I just discovered you from Pinterest and came here immediately to join your channel! I love your artwork and mark making, it's lovely 🥰

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rodinator2]

your top 5 reasons to do time studies convinced me to do them more myself, even though they are stressing me out at the moment :)

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Take it slowly - a small study at a time & be kind to yourself when you feel the perfectionism creeping in!

[@louisebrumley352]

Thank you for this demonstration. It was fun even tho I didn't have acrylic markers. A video on acrylic markers would be helpful! Always love your instruction!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@doreenstrachan1119]

It's good to see your process and I'd like to see another video with acrylic markers. I really like that turquoise

[@OhnMarWinArt]

More turquoise acrylic markers coming soon!

[@catherinearmstrong6978]

It’s lovely! also your thoughts on timed study very thought provoking & helpful, thank you

[@OhnMarWinArt]

You're so welcome!

[@stefaniatro2518]

This was super inspirational being a perfectionist myself I should loose up with the help of my sketchbook :-) . I will try to use the timer more often as you say, thank you :-)

[@triciabennetts6578]

Love these ❤ and would love to see more mixed media semi abstract painting from you! “A recovering perfectionist” 😂- love the terminology- I should definitely be giving this technique a go! Thankyou so much for sharing 😊

[@OhnMarWinArt]

More to come!

[@carriekorb46]

These turned out beautifully! I loved watching you problem solve, and the wet media created such nice effects ❤

[@OhnMarWinArt]

I'm so glad!

[@MichelleCruz-qh2fl]

Loved your process from beginning to end. Would love to see more of these. Also would love to see a video on your use of acrylic markers

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Coming soon!

[@mrs.z605]

I love these! New subscriber and happy to have found you! ❤️❤️❤️🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Welcome!!

[@susannelaw6979]

I will have to give this a try. Thank you! My dream is to join you in one of your future retreats!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Oh I would love that Susanne - hope we can make that happen.

[@amandawest5893]

Beautiful! The colors are so pretty, and I like how loose the final image is. I would really love a tutorial on using the acrylic markers.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@amyn1584]

Great memories. I do hope you'll make a video using the acrylic markers, I love those things! Oh, and miraculously, they did NOT explode when I opened them after the plane ride home! It was a big sigh of relief haha.

[@OhnMarWinArt]

HI AMY! I forgot to ask how you got on with them having carried them all the way to Paris and then the flight home. Which colours did I hand over - wanna make sure my next acrylic demo uses one of the colours so you have NO EXCUSES not to try them out some more lol

[@elfenzo]

would love to see something about acrylic markers! you've inspired me to draw some trees, i might even try timing myself!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Go for it - you have nothing to lose!

[@MedaHalmaciu]

I have just come back from vacation where I painted every day. I did have my struggles, but I'm hoping to continue that habit at home. Maybe if If I just try and set a timer for 30 minutes every morning.

[@PaulinevanEijle]

I’d love to see more work with acrylic markers 😊

[@OhnMarWinArt]

I'm so glad to hear that Pauline

[@catherinearmstrong6978]

I would appreciate a tutorial on acrylic markers. Also would you reply with which mediums you used?

[@OhnMarWinArt]

I do include the materials as banners within the video that pop up as I use them

[@gail2043]

Yes, please, to a video about acrylic markers!

[@OhnMarWinArt]

Coming soon!

[@stefaniatro2518]

PS: I’d love a video on acrilic markers as well, thank you 🙂