Painting a Large Plein Air Watercolour at Elphin, Scottish Highlands on the NC500

Here's another large watercolour painting from Elphin looking towards Suilven. Part of the NC500 route just north of Ullapool in the glorious Scottish Highlands.
This is the start of a long term project painting the wonders of the NC500.
Irish whistle music played by Neil Potter
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[@angelacaires8772]

Painting with ‘as much vigor as you can muster”…and avoiding careful painting…love this!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

That’s one of the great things about painting outside 😊

[@wendycombs2949]

i find it relaxing to watch you paint and hear your thoughts. you bound across the paper with color 👏🏻

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Wendy, Glad you found the video relaxing. It’s always a challenge, painting and talking at the same time! Thanks for watching. Best wishes, James

[@jackiesterios1859]

Greetings from Morro Bay California. Love your style and skill. Very enjoyable and hear the wind. I am english now in US 43 years. Love watercolor cheers Jackie The English Lady

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Jackie, I’m very glad that you like the painting so much and that you like the style Scotland is a beautiful place, however at this time of year I would love to be in California 😊 Best wishes James

[@susancook1617]

That’s really lovely James, thank you😊

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi again, I think I enjoyed the sheep most in this painting. 😀 Thanks, James

[@katedobinson3891]

Thank you ! Another enjoyable video, like the approach

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Kate. My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it inspires you in your own work. Thanks, James

[@irinaj3124]

Really love it! So beautiful! Love your style - so live and vibrant! Thank you for sharing

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like the style. Lots more to come 😊 James

[@garygreen1782]

Very much enjoyed your style of using watercolour. I will be giving to try.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Gary Glad you enjoyed the style 😊 Thanks James

[@frenchgrama]

Great effort - you have the most beautiful scenery to paint over there in Scotland

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thank you. Scotland is amazing!

[@lauriestone2325]

Enjoyed watching this being developed layer by layer. Well done!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks Laurie. Glad you enjoyed it 😊 James

[@jennytellier631]

Really love your paintings and process. Thanks for sharing!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed it. Lots more to come.

[@KevinS-dx6hh]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@colinjoyceart]

I'm pretty sure I've photographed that view James. Lovely loose painting.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Colin. It’s a lovely place. I’m really looking forward to returning!! You’re golf paintings are looking great!!

[@colinjoyceart]

It is indeed. I did find my photo of that spot. Thanks for your kind words about my paintings on Instagram. By the way, we have the same old Trident too!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

@@colinjoyceart It’s a great van. Very very slow but it does get there in the end. Ours is 1999. How old is yours?

[@colinjoyceart]

@@JamesPotterAboutArt ours is a 52 plate, early 2003 last of the T4s. We love it and, yes, very slow which is part of the fun. I've often thought about putting a sign in the back window saying "Yes, I wish it would go faster too!" 😄

[@GrandmaMuggy]

So fun to watch you paint!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@kimallen8521]

I absolutely love it! Your style is so playful and it shows that you enjoy what you do, the way you talked about the sheep did make me laugh 😂🐑

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Kim Glad you had a laugh! I think above all, painting should be fun. Thanks for your comment. James

[@dominiccrabtree]

I enjoyed watching your painting , it is very loose but comes together as you finish it. Well done.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Many thanks. The finishing touches are always the most exciting.

[@DeborahEeles]

Well done, James! Melanie and Sienna both want to learn how to paint now and be painters when they grow up! Start them young! It all looks so easy, I want to start painting again, when I have some opportunity!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Ahh. Thank you. Nice to read that your family is inspired. Looking forward to seeing the results!! Xx

[@acedanger75]

So nice! It’s hard to do a large watercolor out in breezy conditions - you’ve got me motivated to head out! Thanks from a new subscriber…

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

That’s great that you’re going to get out and paint, it’s really worth the effort 😊 I have a ‘my equipment set up’ review coming out later this week which will help you. Thanks James

[@patsymccown2766]

Fun!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks Patsy. Glad you enjoyed it

[@spencerthompson986]

Great watercolour, I see you did a sketch in line do you ever do a tonal sketch?.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Spencer Glad you liked the painting😊 As I work outside time is very limited, so I don’t do a tonal study. Thanks James

[@neuker99]

Fantastic painting! Did you first learn to paint more realistically, then evolve to more expressionistic looser style? I'd love to paint like this eventually, do you offer painting lessons? Thanks!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Norm. Thanks for your message. I used to be more detailed, however I’m much looser now. There’s a narrow path to tread with looseness, it can easily look too simplistic. As I’ve got older, I’ve learned to forgive my mistakes, which has also helped. Also, yes I do teach. Best wishes James

[@Countrysidewonderer]

Can you do a lake or river scene in the future?

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi. Thanks for your suggestion, gives me something to aim for. Yes I can, we’re not short of lochs and rivers in Scotland!

[@Countrysidewonderer]

@@JamesPotterAboutArt great love the paintings so far

[@bramelsheretan]

nice, but that wasn't a gale, a breeze at most, ;)

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

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