Paint A Watercolour Stormy Sky & Avoid overworking, Wet in Wet Watercolor Seascape Painting Tutorial

/ loisdavidsonart www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OwlsAndF... In today's demo I share another one of my daily sky practices, a seascape focusing on the sky, trying to keep things really fresh ans expressive, and avoid overworking, in other words, hopefully knowing when to stop! Also, focusing on the idea that these sky practices don't have to be perfect, trying to create an impression of the mood and atmosphere you want to capture is more important than trying to keep things perfect. I use Saunders Waterford cold pressed paper, prussian blue, burnt umber, raw sienna and light red with hake and flat brushes and a small calligraphy brush, but please feel free to use whatever colours and brushes you like and are comfortable with if you try something similar.
My board is at an angle of about 45-60 degrees.
Many thanks to my lovely Patrons for your support!

[@brightstreamify]

As far as I am concerned, not only do you paint the best sky and seascapes on Utube, but you are the very best teacher too! Thank you for lifting me out of a Pandemic anxiety and starting me on my own joyous watercolour adventures 🙏

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment, I feel very privileged to be able to share my creative journey here, And happy painting! 💕🎨💐

[@user-rb5zp2ey8z]

Dear Lois, I find more and more when I need inspiration or just want to share my time with an artist that inspires me, I turn to you. The softness and the honesty in your voice calm me and make me want to dive in and strive for the same excellence you share with us. Thank you and please continue to share. I think you have brought me to the edge of excellence I only used to dream of.

[@stevesidare2493]

You have no idea how happy I am that you pronounced Hake Brush correctly. I'm enjoying your freestyle approach.

[@Acer-kz2eb]

Aloha, Oh my ❤~ for 12 minutes 🎨Extraordinary🌠

[@maureenknight3863]

beautiful colours and tonal value.

[@reneemallinson388]

Thanks for this. It's interesting that you say 'exercise'. Something always drives me to finish what I start, and in trying to finish, I try for perfection. Of course, what I do is never perfect and so I feel frustrated. I have to work on my mindset. Having difficulty with landscapes or seascapes. So skies are important. Thanks you.

[@flossiechops1]

Think this is a gorgeous sky and sea

[@tresna_panacea]

Love love love

[@jackmillerton]

Many thanks for the experience

[@vickiweiss311]

Ohhh, how lucky you are to live so close to the sea..... can't think of better inspiration and must be wonderful for the soul!

[@dpmedhurst]

Fantastic

[@brucewagner4394]

That's awesome 👌👏😎

[@markdonovan1540]

A beautiful skyscape, this is spectacular. I'm a big fan of Scott Swinson's atmospheric skyscape paintings - he loves the free flowing, slightly abstract style too. It's a wonderful technique that looks like it should be easy, but I've tried a few and they are not so easy as they seem. They are great fun to do anyway and learn about how the water, paint and paper behave with the more expressive large brush strokes.

[@marianneolofsson1910]

Very beautiful

[@punjabpainting2002]

Very beautiful painting dear friend..stay connected always

[@sallywebster-hayes4149]

Thanks so much Lois for your tutorials. I came out of hospital after severe pneumonia. Still convalesing but your videos have got me started again. So encouraging.

[@sarahantin2106]

Lois! I am here in Sedona Arizona, painting the environment of the high desert. You are helping me with my desert skies!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Thank you Lois, another lovely helpful video. Skies and sea are favourites with me too. I love the simplicity with this picture, you left it alone and didnt fiddle. Lol Alioban x

[@MrJocky82]

Awww love the wee flash of blue/green through the sky Lois: brilliant touch😊

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

I am new to watercolour andI am learning so much from you. Thank you. I've been a photographer for years and I've often said to people...I don't shoot what I see with my eyes - but what I see with my heart.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Very true! 💕🎨

[@chrischurchley7003]

You are absolutely the Master of Sky - just beautiful 🤩. Thank you 🙏

[@eleniphotos]

Another beauty fro Lois! Even your "practice" are beautiful!

[@karolfrench5816]

Wonderful. Skilled handling of water and pigment. Amazing thanks

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

So relaxing to look at. I am notorious for overworking so this is valuable advice for me. Thank you.

[@danyhodiesne1261]

Magnifique...

[@kileensmith5134]

My goodness ❤️ You haven't even finished, and I am in awe! Thank you!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Simply superb, Lois! Thank you very much.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Susan! 🎨💕

[@jilld8787]

Wonderful! Adore your encouragement to use less conventional colors. 😎🥰

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Jill, finding colours that move us when we use them seems to me to be an important part of finding and connecting with our own unique painting style 🎨💕💐

[@almafavela7498]

que bonito ¡¡¡¡

[@adriennefreshman3910]

In searching for loose watercolor artists on KZbin, I am always drawn to your channel. Your style of painting is so unique and motivating, and you are so generous with explaining your technique. The results are always amazing. I hope to get good enough someday to be able to create something similar. Thanks so much for being an inspiration!

[@polgara28]

So lovely! The light shines through beautifully.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much 🎨💕💐

[@germainenyssen421]

Thank you so much,you give me inspiration

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much! 🎨💕

[@kathryng6363]

This is really lovely. I think the colours go really well together and catch the light.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much 💕🎨💐

[@yunzers]

Love the light and that little cloud! Beautiful Lois thanks so much!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so, the cloud was my favourite part too!

[@pialundgren903]

Yet another beautiful and instructive video of the possibilities of painting a lovely sky! Thank you very much, Lois!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Pia 🙂🎨

[@louisscenti3813]

Another stunning sky! Thank you.

[@ann-cathrinehaglund8749]

Beautiful!!! Thank you again for a very good lesson.

[@LisaLisa-fq4th]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@sarahstevenson2384]

This sky is absolutely beautiful Lois, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😊

[@leuvaart4982]

Beautiful Art. Great painting

[@carolstaines]

wonderful, generous demo from a maestro! Thank you.

[@domeniconigro2780]

Semplice e complesso effetto straordinario

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Thank you for this content

[@andrewfrost8866]

Absolutely wonderful!! I really can relate to what you say in this video!!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Andrew, sometimes I wonder if I ramble a bit too much sometimes🤣🎨💐

[@susancliff2361]

Fantastic.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! 💐

[@danyhodiesne1261]

Magnifique

[@ritalargman1903]

Love all your free demonstration. Are you taking the paint from the tube? Your washes are so smooth Any tips. My brush work is not as soft

[@pamgibbons2043]

😍😍😍

[@LavishHim]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎨🎨🎨

[@ladislavsedlak9327]

Amazing! I wonder how Michelangelo and other masters actually tipped and tilted the walls and ceilings to get a similar result🤣thank you, Lois, been watching your vids for some time and you definately belong to my favourite art guides on KZbin. I love your passion, your explorations, your boldness and the paintings as well❤Saunders Waterford CP is my most beloved paper, but it tends to be quite hard to get at times here in the Czech Republic. Possible, though.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks for your feedback, glad the videos are enjoyable! 👍🎨

[@dashinyushka]

Благодарю Вас за урок

[@tonydinicola3893]

Do you ever stretch your 140 lb paper or just tape it? Nice demo. Very informative. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@hussmeister792]

Lois, you paint the best skies! Thanks so much. What's kitty's name? LoL! Howdy from Fort Worth!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! His name is Chya 🐾🐾🐈‍⬛

[@marjo-riittareinikainen9740]

I would add some birds!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I wouldn’t in this sky, for me it would distract from the simple semi abstract style

[@yakmueller]

I am really enjoying your tutorials and love your loose impressionistic style. I notice you often seem to use student grade paint and brushes but always appear to use 100% cotton paper. Would you say quality paper is an essential element to get the effects in your wonderful paintings?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Yes, I’d be happy to use the cheapest paint and brushes as long as I had my decent quality cotton watercolour paper

[@yakmueller]

@@LoisDavidsonArt Thanks for the reply Lois, I have had a go at a couple of your tutorials and I have been pleased with the way they have turned out, even though I have been using 200lb bockingford or W&N cotman. I must invest in some better quality paper and see what difference it makes.

[@robinbest4786]

Can you advise on varnishing watercolours ? So many different voices tell so many rdifferent eplies.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

My advice is don’t bother varnishing, simply frame behind glass 🎨

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

So relaxing to look at. I am notorious for overworking so this is valuable advice for me. Thank you.