Painting On Watercolor Canvas - Landscape Demo

[@moniefoster7871]

This was the best watercolor on canvas that I have seen! Thank you!

[@richardkeller3852]

As a beginner I tried to paint on a little canvas my daughter got me with watercolors. Like Thomas Edison, learned something that didn't work. ;) I always like your demos.I learn something new each time.

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Thank you I've always wanted to know how a canvas would react to watercolor paint. 😊 Thanks for the video.

[@mindofwatercolor]

And not just any canvas reacts this way. It needs to be treated with a watercolor absorbent ground.

[@ezrarhett285]

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[@korbinzavier2752]

@Ezra Rhett instablaster ;)

[@ezrarhett285]

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[@Anna-jl1rx]

Excellent demonstration of how watercolours behave on canvas. I believe I prefer it to paper. Thank you very much!

[@hummerlady54]

Thank you! I went into Hobby Lobby today and found no watercolor paper due to shortages. I saw this and went back to grab the watercolor canvases.

[@amyybee12]

love your painting and the runny bottom! wonder what a lavender field would look like painted that way!

[@annsowers4591]

It is as if a forest spang from 2 vases. I love it.

[@sisduh]

Thanks so much, Steve. I just loved learning about the Masters Touch canvas. Yup, it's a must try in the new year. Speaking of which, to you and yours [and that includes your assistant, Reese] here's wishing you a loving, healthy, peaceful and creative New Year.

[@karenhoward303]

Love the Painting & tips for canvas. I really like to do watercolor on canvas.

[@ClaudiaSketches]

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours and shapes- I'm particularly inspired by the loose edges and drips. I feel very motivated to do some watercolour now! It's not my strongest medium... Which just means I need to practise more ;) Thank you for uploading!

[@krissyl.575]

Um... What is it

[@krissyl.575]

Can u use a normal canvas

[@chellyartz1498]

I had an art showcase and wanted to exhibit some work that had more of a gallery look to it so I picked up a few of these very same canvas' from Hobby and gave them a try. I found some of the same issues with dripping and lesser absorbency but was very pleased all in all. It was really great to see that you were reviewing this specific canvas. Thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

You bet!

[@waynel2162]

Thanks so much for your tutorials and demo's throughout 2016! I wish for you that 2017 is as sucessful, and may you and yours be happy and safe.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you very much! Best wishes to you also.

[@user-hm2wx1ju8s]

Almost 2020 :}

[@CatasticMinis]

I love your style of teaching. The painting is very detailed which surprises me! I learned something new today and look forward to learning much more! TFS

[@andiemarron3838]

Wonderful video! Thank you so much for uploading. I haven't seen many other videos of artists using watercolour canvas. But it's a relief to see someone else painting; and see very similar things happen with the paint!

[@Freedom27401]

I absolutely love the Master’s Touch canvas panels! Thanks for this video. I really can’t imagine going back to paper. I could never keep paper from buckling. I used the good stuff, but still couldn’t make it work. Again, thanks!

[@paulgray387]

After your finished painting, do you seal it with uv resist acrylic coating? To protect from spills and such? And do you know if it's archival?

[@Freedom27401]

@@paulgray387 I didn’t seal it. Maybe should. The one painting has held up well. It’s been 4 years. I’ve no idea about whether it’s actually archival.

[@kaateeart]

Thanks for this video. I was on my way to Hobby Lobby today anyway and the watercolor canvas you showed was 50% off ($2.50). Can't wait to try this!

[@debramyers6764]

Great video!! I just tried the watercolor canvas at a Plein Air outing and wasn't sure if I liked it or not. I plan on trying it again after watching this !

[@irisalton8372]

Thank you so much for this! Two weeks ago I tried the Fredrix canvas for the first time and it took forever to finish. I had to basically dry brush subsequent layers because even tho the canvas was dry, the paint would lift right up from the layer beneath. I was just going to give up the effort but will now have to experiment again and will definitely paint looser.

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Beautiful piece you have such an incredible style. Love it!! Thank you for sharing!♥️

[@moirastevenson4567]

Absolutely brilliant thank you. Just the advice I was looking for and love your composition 😊

[@Kitchensurprise]

This looks like a floating forest! Amazing

[@maryucci4905]

Wow .... awesome .... excellent painting!!

[@kathrynharrison6135]

Awesome! With me, it's all happy (or sad) accidents. I like how you seem to have a basic plan and then use how the paint settles to create a beautiful composition. A friend just gave me a watercolour canvas for my BDay and I didn't know what painting on it would be like and what I needed to know. This video was extremely informative. Thank you so much :)

[@colleenmckeeman1342]

Thank you, I have been curious to see how the canvas performed. I can see the advantage of the lifting qualities in some kinds of work. I aspire to get better at detail at the moment but will buy a board to practice on for a break some day. Excellent topic and presentation.

[@safi456]

Did I ever comment on this video? This is by far my favourite out of all your tutorials...What you've made here is magnificent. Cant get enough of it. I just bought some Arches HP and couldnt really get to grips with the surface, but I think I'll try this tutorial on it, might just achieve a breakthrough!

[@triplettttransport9329]

I took 18x24 watercolor paper and soaked it for a minute, then wrapped around a flat sided old picture frame. While the paper was still damp, I glued the side edges and mitered the corners. Then glued the wrapped paper around to the back of the frame. Since I have lots of picture frames with broken glass, this is how I use them up. After I was all done, I sealed the front of the painting with cold wax medium. I let it dry and buffed till it glowed slightly.

[@triplettttransport9329]

It dried very taunt!

[@wendyshoults7355]

Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I am new at watercolor. How would you seal and hang this once it is completed? Thank you for your time.

[@mindofwatercolor]

This is one method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZmsh5WQjrOKgNk

[@wendyshoults7355]

@@mindofwatercolor Thank you for your reply. I enjoy your videos.

[@1961MCW]

I have often wondered looking this Watercolor Canvas in Hobby Lobby, how it compared to using WC paper, now i know I believe I would like to try it, since watching your video. As always your videos are wonderful!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@LeaGalTan]

Inspiring! Beautiful! I like working with Aquaboard, but I didn't know about watercolor canvas. I am anxious to try it. Merry Christmas.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Acts almost exactly the same in terms of washes and absorbency. Merry Christmas!

[@karenmartin5615]

I am starting WC on canvas and this was really helpful. I like doing contemporary W.C. How'd do you seal this as I do a lot of pastel which needs sealing.

[@andysargent5821]

Thanks for another great video Steve. I love those earth colours. Hope you have a great Christmas.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Merry Christmas Andy!

[@andysargent5821]

Thanks Steve I hope you have a lovely Christmas also. Just had some of my paintings in our village Art Club exhibition for the first time.

[@SVNopq]

Hey Steve! You may not see these questions, as I'm watching one of your older videos. 1. If you don't have a "Scrubber," will a firm, short-bristled synthetic brush work to get similar effects? 2. Do you wait for the paint to completely dry before scrubbing, or is this technique used when paint is damp?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yes a bristle brush will do a similar task. The paint should be dry but you typically wet the area you're lifting.

[@SVNopq]

@@mindofwatercolor Thank you. :)

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

Thanks so much for this review, I had taken advantage of the sale, bought the same canvas only a larger size. I've still not used it so now I am more prepared with knowledge to try it. Your work always turns out to be beautiful.Also I love the choice of words you use, to me they relate to the time we grew up in, although I might be older, lol. I am speaking of the " all the live long day" you said..it was in a song we sang ... anyway.. THANKS

[@mindofwatercolor]

Haha! yeah that phrase is a little dated isn't it.

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

The Mind of Watercolor I remembered the song that is from, " Oh Suzanna".😁

[@raccoon135]

I'm so excited to have found this channel. I've been watching for the past couple of days and have learned so much! You're an amazing teacher. Happy holidays!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you !

[@annewolff1947]

Great video as always! I didn't know about these canvases & look forward to trying one. You have taught me so much and I really appreciate your generosity.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

You can get the same "jump" from any paints by adding a few drops of "flow enhanced" (as used in Acrylic painting) to the wash on the palette then apply it to clean water on the paper and it'll leap about in the same way. Oxgall can also be used but you need more of it - the Schminke blocks of oxgall in half pans are best for that, economical and smell amazing!

[@mindofwatercolor]

You can also buy the Qor medium Aquazol.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

The Mind of Watercolor I'm not sure if it is that alone or if it is the synthetic wetting agent they add to the paints that makes them explode. I have them on my list to try - may buy them in the January sales!

[@TheSpinDoctor]

The Mind of Watercolor PS: do you recall which exact colours were in this video?

[@mariakellner2221]

The Spin Doctor interesting idea about using acrylic flow with watercolor,must try it,i have used ox gall.

[@Yourhighnessnona]

What kind of medium do you mean exactly? ☺️

[@soulfulbrush7558]

Thank you so much for your time. I am always interested on how watercolor will "Lift" once it is dry. Seems like that may be harder to do on canvas

[@susanhamilton1822]

Watching this again and wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Keep the videos coming. I'm really enjoying your tips.

[@juliagoad1539]

Try Daniel Smith watercolor ground. There are several variations available. I've been using it for years and never had a problem like that with it.

[@Clamdigger-yw4hx]

Wonderful work really enjoyed watching this video

[@heartabduction]

Looking forward to a yupo video! I have a hard time doing anything pleasing with it, it really is cool though

[@pw4075]

Another beautiful piece. Thanks for this informative review ... another item to add to my list for Santa! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks so much for your tutorials this year. They have been an inspiration to me.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks for being such a great viewer and supporter! Merry Christmas!

[@linndianed]

This is my favorite painting of yours! I love the colors. Could you tell me what colors you used? My biggest problem is choosing the correct combinations.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Honestly I don't really know. This was recorded a while ago and I failed to make note of the colors which I try to do now. Sorry!

[@JaneFerrariaquarelas]

I love your paintings.

[@MyConnieD]

Hello, I just bought a Watercolor canvas to a whiskey bottle and glass expecting it to spread the paint and I found that it picked up the paint on each layer, then add ink then guache anything to get the paint to stay and to be able to blend. However I did not try wet on wet. I should try that next time. I love the smoothness but my first attempt all the paint lifted. I should have searched to find your video first . Thank you

[@mindofwatercolor]

Glad you found it. Watercolor canvas is definitely a different animal.

[@lizkb5473]

Really cool, I will have to see if I can find one of those canvases. Thanks, really enjoying your videos.

[@jenniferdavis7350]

GREAT T-Shirt!!

[@arlenemurphy804]

thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@YvonneAnthony-w4r]

Thank you! You have answered many of my questions. : )

[@miabryant1892]

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy your videos.

[@pablomiezavarela8358]

Interesting drawing and explanation. Congratulations from Spain.

[@saharm2454]

Very helpful and informative thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@danakolpin1289]

Very good demo. it was vrry interesting to watch. Dana

[@susantreibs6593]

I have Daniel Smith water color ground in white and black that has been open for a year or more and it is still good. So try the Daniel Smith brand water color ground.

[@Kyomiibrown]

Great painting! I ordered some in a Black Friday sale (uk) - not this brand though. Not used them yet. Wishing you all the very best over Christmas and the New Year.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Merry Christmas!

[@Slotzzzz]

Thanks mind that looks great'ate..

[@karenkernell9405]

Do you need to spray varnish it to protect it?

[@laurahale5774]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@craigweir8875]

Nice work Steve, I tried the watercolour canvas a few months back out of curiosity and didn't like the feel or look at all 😖 I won't use it again. I love watercolour paper too much😊 I'm sure some will love the canvas and do amazing artworks on it.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Definitely not for everyone. It favors loose impressionistic techniques.

[@LironYan]

Beautiful painting! I was also curious about WC canvases, but I'm so sold on the grainy cold-press texture that I haven't tried yet. I like how this is a classic mind of watercolor, you literally let the paint do what it wants. Definitely something I'll need to work on (: - Liron

[@Tessanna12]

really loved this demo. love watching you do detail stuff! I've learned so much from you since you started your channel and always look forward to your vids! thank you! great painting. will have to try this canvas. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Merry Christmas!

[@victoriatucker7774]

An absolutely gorgeous painting. I love your style and teaching videos. Sadly, I cannot afford to support you on Patrion but appreciate you still offer free lessons here. Thank you.

[@mindofwatercolor]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@Rebemondo]

I loved your demonstration but since there’s no glass or acrylic to protect the painted canvas, you should really put a coat or two of fixative on it. I painted a watercolor canvas years ago and there must’ve been a suggested product with the canvas because I remember sending for it and applying two coats outside because the fumes were so noxious. No idea what it is because the label and info on the glass bottle are in Chinese but so far the colors are still as vibrant as the day I painted it. Just thought I’d mention that. Really enjoy all of your vids. Thanks!

[@mindofwatercolor]

I use an archival UV sealer.

[@joannekearsley3615]

Just love following you Steve, I'm learning so much. Happy new year to you and yours. Joanne - England

[@mariakapatos9545]

So enjoyed watching you paint this Beautiful thank you

[@kevinheller1145]

...such a talent and inspiration. Thank you so much for allowing us to see the technique with such exquisite explanation. I wish you and yours a most Blessed Christmas Season and a prosperous and healthy 2017. All the Best...

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Kevin. Merry Christmas!

[@paulaibsen6486]

Thank you for such an informative video. Love the painting!

[@amcmadeit9609]

you are amazing!!!!! thank you for sharing

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

Beautiful!

[@bevroberts8440]

Very interesting to see the paint response to the canvas. I find myself wondering what might have happened if you had worked with the canvas on a flat surface. In any case, my curiosity is such that I will have to pick up one of these canvases and give it a whirl.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Washes behave the same and pretty much like paper, they just don't dart down to the bottom.

[@kaykeehner5097]

Thankyou sooooo much I needed to know,and you did it in this video.

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

Great advice

[@brodouglasop]

Whenever I go to KZbin I always check to see if you've posted something new. I love your wit & tips. Here's a tip question: which palette are you using. It looks like it would work great in a travel kit. I'll be traveling soon, so any advice would be very welcome. Please keep the videos coming! Happy Advent & Merry Christmas!

[@mindofwatercolor]

This is a Fusion Palette by Mijello. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@brodouglasop]

Thank you!

[@Robreehl1]

Amazing! Love this one.

[@annewolff1947]

I'm thinking of painting a series of 8 X 10 canvases or panels that be arranged in various configurations on a wall and without frames, which I do with some of my oil paintings. Can watercolors be varnished or protected so they can be hung without frames and glass?

[@kayerobertson5307]

I just picked up some of this. After seeing your video I’m excited to try it. Thank you so much for another great video! Question, will this need to be sealed before abuse of the color sitting on top?

[@karenhoward303]

Hi Steve, what brand of scrubbers do you use? I have some I don't like. Thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

I have a couple different brands. What I used here should be listed in the description.

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

very nice

[@maxineglass2402]

I love everything you do! Just beautiful. Love learning new surfaces to paint on. Looks like fun. Hope you have a beautiful Merry Christmas. Blessings. Xm

[@maryannelooney6214]

what easily are you working with. thankyou . enjoyable tutorial

[@mindofwatercolor]

Its like this one. amzn.to/2mX4avR

[@1mulekicker]

At the 16:30 mark center left side where you laid down some grass, I pictured a subdued elk's head, with antlers and nose, emerging from the bushes.

[@brookemilkis4946]

Awesome video! I have used Daniel smith as well as golden watercolor ground and I never really enjoyed it. It's just not the same as good ol arches watercolor paper!

[@jaspermartin7444]

lol After my last comment on another video where I was once again whining about being afraid of wasting the good paper, what should appear in my sidebar but your world famous showdown video on cheap vs. expensive! I am actually going to start using the good stuff very soon, really! :D As for the absorbent ground, you can make your own (and reconstitute when it goes bad). I have several different recipes but haven't tried them all yet so can't say for sure which ingredients are actually better. I'm guessing none of them beat the better papers though, which is why I keep putting off doing more tests. Oh and the wc ground I bought for comparison purposes was Daniel Smith. Golden uses an acrylic plasticizer binder, which is why it goes bad. Thanks for demo-ing the canvass, if my painting skills ever improve I'd like to try that sometime!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Absorbent ground doesn't compare to good paper. I mean in the sense that they paint totally differently. Apples to Oranges.

[@richardfuchs5131]

Try this again with less of an angle. I’ve painted on canvas on the flat or a slight tilt. It does take a bit longer to dry. But I’ve have done a couple of times.

[@gayscholes9800]

Do you need to use spray fixative or some sort of sealer when your painting is finished??

[@mindofwatercolor]

Its a good idea if it doesn't go under glass. I like Krylon's UV archival sealer. amzn.to/2lJnnT5

[@carolrichmond3212]

Thanks for this. Very interesting although a bit over my head. My teacher has us working on a canvas. Just as I was beginning to get better with my washes on paper, the canvas reacts so differently when I try to do a wash. Also, you mentioned I think that you were using paint called, sounded like "core." What paint is that? My local art store carries Windsor Newton, Da Vinci & M. Graham-I don't think they have "core." I have trouble using the aforementioned paints on the canvas-so hard to get a deep color. Everything is light even though I go back & try to apply the same color to get darker.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Qor watercolors by Golden. Here's a link if you want to look at some. amzn.to/2n8x0aB

[@social3ngin33rin]

I've had house paint in a can for like 5 years, I just mixed it extra long and it worked fine lol

[@delila351]

Have you tried the "ground" you can put on canvas to turn it into a watercolor canvas? I guess it is the same as buying the watercolor canvas, but may be cheaper. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@delila351]

LOL ok, never mind You discussed it :).

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yes, check my comments at 3:02 in the video.

[@shenahicks140]

I did know there was such a thing! I'm thinking these may make a good plien air option, as most pochade boxes are set up for canvas anyway. Saving for the Alla Prima now! Merry Christmas!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yeah thats true they might. Different animal though. Canvas doesn't act just like paper.

[@TheCombatartist]

Solid review. Appreciated - your opinion is respected.

[@tzipporahbragg9798]

Thank you for this demonstration. It helps to see how it works on canvas with all the differences noted about the watercolor acts on canvas. That looks like a nice table easel. What kind of table easel is that and do you recommend it?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yes, its a pretty nice easel. I actually have a couple table easels but this is the one in this video.

[@janhudson55]

Just love your videos and the looseness. One question when you have finished a painting on canvas how do you seal it?

[@mindofwatercolor]

A clear sealer like Krylon UV Archival. A heavier varnish can be added on top of that if you wish.

[@river4140]

Thank you Steve. You are a great help to me! Who makes that itty bitty fan brush you are using? Thanks

[@mindofwatercolor]

It was a Master's Touch brush I got at Hobby Lobby.

[@river4140]

Thank you

[@caroltribou3408]

How do you seal this type of painting so it doesn't have to be under glass?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Any good art quality acrylic sealer should work.

[@caroltribou3408]

The Mind of Watercolor thank you

[@littlehenrytrewhitt8875]

That's awesome!

[@grandma.p]

I like the way your painting came out. I think I'd like to work with this surface. It seems you would eliminate the cost of a frame, but have to get it hooked and wired on the back. I know you said you got the canvasses on sale. Do you think it would be costly to work with this method often?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Probably no more costly that artist's grade paper.

[@1961MCW]

What did you think of the Rosemary brushes? I know these are the brushes (or at least a line within Rosemary) that Anna Mason likes. I did not think their prices were bad as brushes go.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Love them. I also have a couple of the Rosemary travel brushes. Great brushes. I only wish they were available on Amazon. Since I'm a Prime member I get free shipping. Have to pay for shipping from the UK.

[@Polisciandfries]

Omg what a delightful channel 💗

[@karenturner-cf7vq]

Never worked watercolour on canvas. So this was interesting for me.

[@azure4real]

Artist Loft Canvas can be painted on with Watercolor.I tried it and it works.