Painting a Beautiful Scottish Autumnal Landscape with Golden Colours

We had a quick trip up to Glencoe and decided to stop first at the waterfall at the foot of Buachaille Etive More. An amazing day with golden colours but the painting turned out to be a bit of a trial.
29" x 21"
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[@anermila6325]

The location is like a little paradise on earth. So therapeutic!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Anermil, It is a wonderful place, Scotland is a very beautiful country. Best wishes, James

[@stephenfoster1818]

Beautiful location, a lesson showing nature gives and takes . A lesson noted, painting doesn't always work out. It's ok accept it importantly don't let it knock your confidence. Thank you for sharing James.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Steve, It was an awesomely beautiful place. But painting Watercolour in the highlands in Scotland you’re asking for trouble 😀 It was a very memorable trip though, even though the painting didn’t turn out. Best wishes, James

[@PublishedWriter]

What a great lesson for us all! I’d never thought about the damage a little rain might cause to a watercolor painting. It was a bit of a shock when it happened. So glad you still posted the video. I think we learn more from the unexpected. I got some lovely screen shots of the location for reference. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed that one. It was a bit of a shock to me when it happened too! It was a fantastic location and great colours Best wishes, James

[@susancook1617]

Thank you so much for sharing. A challenging but very beautiful location 😊

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Susan, It really was beautiful! The colours in autumn were spectacular last year! Thanks for watching, James

[@chamus4068]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. The location is fantastic, and your experience with the rain is just life itself. These little drops on your painting are only the sight of your exciting life as an artist. 😊 By the way, I do really love the beautiful Tania’s socks.🥰👍👍

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Chamus, It was a wonderful location, ruined by the rain. However, when I think back on it, it was a lot of fun. One of the reasons I paint in Watercolour is because it makes being an artist, more adventurous and exciting. It’s such a transportable medium. Tanya says she’s glad you liked her socks! Best wishes, James

[@lindathaxton1994]

Thank you for sharing - I am learning even tho you were unable to complete this one 😁🙏

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Linda, I’m pleased I posted this video in the end, as it shows that it doesn’t always go right, even for more experience Painters. And that’s a lesson in itself. Best wishes, James

[@njburton55]

Your a brave man painting a watercolour in that kind of weather . Love the videos makes my week, so please keep it going it's much a Appreciated.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

It’s great to know that people enjoy my video so much! Thanks for your comment, and I’ll keep going!😊

[@traceygodwin2081]

A lovely place have you ever considered taking a photo of your chosen location so if the weather changes for the worse you can still finish your painting when you get home

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Tracey, It really was a beautiful place and the colours were amazing. I like to finish the paintings in one go really, I find it more exciting that way. I do do paintings in the studio, but I tend to do them from sketches and photographs, it’s a very different experience from painting outdoors Hope your painting is going well. Best wishes, James

[@triciashaw1973]

What an amazing location - the autumn colours are really beautiful! Living in Australian tropics doesn’t present this type of scene so I do love watching your videos as much for the scenery as for your wonderful style of painting. Look fwd to the next ones! I also get a lot of inspiration and tuition from your videos - thank you!🙏

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Tricia, I’m so pleased that you enjoy my travel videos so much! Tanya and I do have a lot of fun making them, and very much enjoy the adventures we have in our campervan. It’s great that you enjoy all the scenery, there will be lots more adventures to come . Thanks for your comment., It’s very much appreciated. Best wishes, James

[@suekeeling3960]

I love your videos.I always want to paint after watching one.Thankyou.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Sue. Glad you’re enjoying our videos! I always think the best reaction to watching an art video is the desire to want to paint!!! 🎨 Best wishes, James

[@awatercolourist]

I love watching you paint. I particularly like your brush work.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks very much! I really enjoy an attacking style and to leave the marks visible to show how it’s done.😊

[@veronicagreen6180]

What a beautiful place!,, the yellow trees are amazing, look forward to seeing your oil paintings..take care

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Veronica, it was stunningly beautiful, great to get out and experience it. It will be oil painting in the next video on Thursday. 😊

[@kimallen8521]

Painting en plein air in the UK is certainly a challenge and I have water marks in my sketchbook to prove it but I think it adds character to a painting. Thank you for sharing the good and the bad,not every day is a perfect painting day, can't wait to see your trip abroad!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Kim Thanks for your comment! It really is challenging painting watercolour at this time of year. Great that you paint outside and know the problems. James

[@dees3179]

I’ve never dared go out with a big piece of paper, I take stupidly small sketchbooks. They have all been rained on! I started off thinking you were so brave….. sorry that happened but glad you could smile about it. What a complicated scene!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Dees, I do enjoy a big piece of paper. I was taking a risk painting a big picture, but I thought the weather is going to be okay but Scotland had different ideas. I’m really looking forward to spring and warmer weather or more importantly, dryer weather😊 Thanks for your message James

[@davidgow986]

We are loving the filming, location and painting as ever. Also liking the positive attitude to rain 😍Best wishes Janet and David

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks, Janet and David! Glad you’re enjoying it!😊

[@kathyleveck267]

I admire you! And I look forward to to each adventure, but I do love the watercolor most.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Kathy glad you’re enjoying our adventures! The damp weather is a bit tricky for Watercolour in the winter here in Scotland. However, the better weather is coming on some trips I’m planning and it will be wall-to-wall Watercolour!

[@roberthoward3723]

Rannoch moor brought back memories. In February a very inhospitable place. I think you were very brave in tackling a watercolour, but I really appreciated the effort and the finished picture. The colours were spectacular thanks for posting this - something I can refer to in-the future. As a knitter my wife was intrigued with your wife’s socks!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Robert. Rannoch Moor is bleak but beautiful. In winter it’s amazing. Thanks for your kind words and I hope your wife gets inspired in the sock department 😊

[@stellaball7289]

Glad you still showed the reality of plein air watercolour painting. I feel your pain. I always take a photo first and. if need be. I will finish it in the studio. The blooms from the rain are all part of the story in the painting though (within reason of course). I will look forward to the watercolours inn Spain.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Stella. Unfortunately, the rain completely destroyed the painting!! I’m much more an outdoor painter than a studio painter. It’s just one of the hazards of painting outdoors! I’m looking forward to the Spain trip as well. Lots of adventure ahead! Thanks, James

[@baileythompson7040]

Thank you for posting even though you weren't able to complete it. I must say I was a bit disappointed though, as I imagine you were too, when you couldn't finish it. Your loose watercolor painting style is very exciting to watch. I was waiting to watch the finishing strokes that are very interesting in the way you do them. Your loose style creates a much more interesting painting than the usual way of watercolor painting I see online. I find myself looking for your videos every day hoping you will do another watercolor painting. also, if you ever do decide to finish this one, please be sure and post it. I'd love to see it. I do think the water spots would make it interesting too. Also, I love the camera work.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Bailey. Thanks for your kind words. It’s much appreciated! Really happy that you enjoy my painting and videos so much. The weather is slowing down my watercolour, so I’m painting more oil at the moment. However there’s a lot of adventure watercolour painting to come!! I’ll pass on your comment about the videography to Tanya. We have a new camera now so she’s having to work hard at learning to use it in the next video. 😊 Best wishes James

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Love watching you paint. Weather changes so quickly sometimes. I do love watercolor, but I will be glad to see you painting and oil, which is another favorite medium. I’m sure it presents its own problems. I’ll be interested to see you deal with weather. In the future. I’m enjoying this series so much.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you’re enjoying my painting series so much and I always appreciate your comments. lots of painting adventures to come! Thanks James

[@clairebradbury11]

Fab colours! I look forward to some watercolour in Spain.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Claire. The colours were amazing that day. I’m looking forward to my Spain adventure as well. We’re just going to go and see where the road takes us.😊

[@mell5111]

Love this

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

[@awatercolourist]

Beautiful videography! 😊

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Tanya’s getting really good!😊

[@lynwalsh3850]

Very unfortunate turn in the weather but that’s plein air in Scotland. Perhaps you need a big golf umbrella attached to your tripod or, better still, sit under a picnic umbrella.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Lyn. The weather was a problem, I did think it was going to be alright but that’s Scotland for you. I can attach an umbrella to my oil painting easel but haven’t worked it out yet for my watercolour set up. I’ll put some thought into it😊 Thanks for your comment James

[@lynwalsh3850]

@@JamesPotterAboutArt I’ve just had lunch with a group of people who are not long home from 2 months in Scotland and England and they only had 4 days of bad weather the whole time they were away. But that is not common for Scotland, I know. I love watching your demonstrations and it’s good to see the bad with the good, so thank you for posting the ones that don’t get finished for whatever reason.

[@yogaborealis2041]

Very nice! Perhaps the painting you started can inspire a studio painting in the future 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😊

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I should get round to doing that. If I do, I’ll make a video of it! Thanks for your comment. James

[@maggiemaggie5139]

Hi James just decovered your channel . I like your style. You like the colours here if you get the chance visit Massachusetts in the Autumn. I am an amateur watercolour artist still learning . Thanks Happy New Year .

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Maggie, I’m so pleased that you’ve found my channel! I’d love to visit Massachusetts and have a big trip around America! It would be so exciting to paint there! Best wishes, James

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Happy New Year to you as well 🎉

[@paulperry8614]

Very interested video, great location shame you had to call a halt it was looking glorious with the colours I was looking forward to seeing the finished painting. Could you not complete it in the studio. .?

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. The colours were stunning!! The painting was ruined by the rain, I was amazed how quickly it happened. I’m more of an outdoor painter these days, although I should get back into the studio, maybe with portraits. Thanks for your comment James

[@awatercolourist]

3:20 I’d REALLY like to see you shift that mountain 😂😂

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

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[@jennytellier631]

Love seeing another watercolour, I was excited to see how you were going to bring it together. Appreciate you sharing the process, rain or shine! Excited for your trip to Spain. And fun socks, Tania!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Jenny. Glad you’re enjoying my channel. You never know what’s going to happen when you paint outdoors. Lots watercolours to come on our Spain trip and also some more before I go as well. Thanks, James.

[@lyswn7052]

Hello James, Despite hiss, rain, it was beautiful location AND watercolour too! What could be better. I am enjoying your travels and painting very much. Thank you,

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you’re enjoying our adventures. That location was amazing. The colours were fantastic It was great to be out! Lots more watercolours to come😊

[@willpotter8343]

Bad luck James. I think the meteorological term is ‘orographic rainfall’ ; )

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Well, my watercolour certainly didn’t like orographic rainfall 😅

[@pstanyer1]

Very interesting video. I spent 3 hours drawing a lovely building the other week o ly to ruin the painting by using some old paint that separate when I put some new paint over the top. Ruined the building completely. Never mind my own fault should have used the new paint rather than use up the old stuff.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Sometimes painting doesn’t go well and you just have to take it on the chin😊 There’s always the next painting 🖼️

[@VEHarris100]

Would you finish it in studio using a photo?

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

I might do. However I get more excited to paint the next scene, something new! Thanks James

[@awatercolourist]

9:02 Is that the synthetic W&N wash brush?

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

It is! Not an expensive brush but really good!

[@awatercolourist]

@@JamesPotterAboutArt Thanks! Actually, I think the W&N synthetic sable are a bit expensive. They are on my wishlist, but I’m waiting for a generous discount to bring the price down a bit.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Maybe a Christmas present from someone? 😊

[@awatercolourist]

@@JamesPotterAboutArt Very good idea!