Painting Turner's Watercolors in Venice - Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop

[@mbhart]

Beautiful… David has such a rare combination of gifts: knowledge, talent, expression, and articulation. I’m thankful that he’s chosen to share himself with us.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much for watching the program and for writing. We appreciate it so much! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@richardlumpkin4607]

I so wish that you would post more content! I absolutely love watching, listening and learning from you. I wish one of my public tv channels carried your programs. Your knowledge and the gift you have of explaining are exceptional. I hope you read these comments not to feed your ego but to let you know that you are appreciated by many who would learn from you. Many thanks.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

You can buy Mr Dunlop's DVDs.

[@capmericle1931]

I 100% agree

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, Richard - We appreciate your comments so much because we value your thoughts deeply and love being part of this wonderful online community of creative artists. Thank you for reading and for taking the time to comment. From Connie, the producer and editor -That is so wonderful! I think David is such a fantastic artist and teacher and one of the kindest people. we enjoy creating this programs and are so happy that you are enjoying them. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@chrislee-anneminturn5111]

Totally mesmerizing. I enjoy learning from and watching your insightful take on the Masters.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, again, Chrislee-anneinturn5111! Thank you so much for watching and writing to us. We are delighted that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@peterjones4385]

I am sure passers by were thinking, "what the heck! Where is this beautiful blue sky,!" Thank you for unravelling the process of the Masters, David.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, Peterjones4385 - We had many interesting conversations with people passing by! That was actually very fun. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@alansaxon]

I loved the way the form emerged from the paint! Beautiful.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you alansaxon - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@andreaharutunian3838]

You are a most inspiring artist and teacher, thank you for sharing your gift...

[@gumtree7177]

10 mins David that’s fantastic I love your lessons and your teaching skills. Thanks 🙏🏻 for all the posts you do. God bless you with good health and happiness

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear gumtree7177 - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@quietflowstheriver]

Thank you Mr.Dunlop. That was one of the best demonstrations of turners craft.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear quietflowstheriver - - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it! It is amazing that Turner had so many different techniques and effects! There is always new information and then different techniques to try for any painter. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@stopthatluca]

Really fascinating, bringing history to highlight what Dunlop is attempting on the paper.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear stopthatluca - Thank you so muchfor watching our program! We really appreciate hearing from you - it is great to hear your thoughts. We are delighted you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@Ryowazza99]

Brilliant atmosphere! at 20:13 the guy with the trolleys says in dialect : " I have to work and if you put this stuff right in the middle I'll throw it away! It will be your problem"

[@kayebonato7428]

Thanks for that, I did wonder but didn't want to bother my husband to tell me !!

[@JungiOlympia]

Thanks! I was about to ask about that.

[@mcdonalds1499]

sometimes people are jackass

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

I suppose Mr Dunlop used a thick watercolour rag paper (board), of 640 gsm or so, and then double primed it with transparent acrylic sealant. It makes the surface water resistant and suitable for negative painting (lifting the paint off the paper). Same method, but with different means, was used during the Golden Age of the watercolour.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Taught myself to paint by studying Turners work. Interesting video on this master painter.

[@kayleenserene1058]

Spectacular! Dynamite !🍁💕thank you so much

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Kayleen! We are so happy that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@kathsoulsby873]

I am always thrilled to see a new video from you...fantastic. thank you.

[@andrewhulett6397]

Thanks David! Love your approach to painting. 👍

[@elenaborowski2520]

So impressive. Thank you foe sharing your skills and knowledge of Turner.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching! It was wonderful being in Venice and seeing all of the beautiful locations that inspired Turner and that continue to inspire us! Warmly, David

[@tinarobinson3781]

A joy to watch! Thank you!

[@fredlifsitz7411]

Thank you for all of your fabulous sharing!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Fred - Thank you for watching and for writing - we appreciate it so much. Warmly, David and Connie

[@CleanPhilWanted]

I really love the skill and knowledge used and shared every time you teach. You, sir, are a treasure! P.s. the reaction to the suitcase guy was great!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear CleanPhilWanted - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We love creating these programs and it means so much to hear from you - so thank you! We always have very interesting interactions with the people around our locations! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@annebrunner3649]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

[@寅-m2t]

unbeliable, watercolour can do like this.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching! It was exciting to be in Venice and to be able to paint there! Kind regards, David

[@OumiKapilaMusic]

Enjoying your tutorials a lot, learning so much. Thank you David!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, OumiKapilaMusic - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. All the best, Connie and David

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

A real lesson for an advanced approach to sketching and painting. David and team, excellent high quality presentation. Thank you so much.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear fbpliegorriver8869 - Thank you for your lovely comments! We appreciate it so much! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@michelinesantucci4474]

Best teacher. Thank you.....but that water taxi guy at 20:15....you are patient man, David!! LOL

[@alphotheone]

Wow! it is true you never stop learning, thank you!

[@dianemannion2724]

Fabulous video, David! Thank you so much.

[@RobertF-]

Your watercolor painting turned out great. I never really looked at Turner's work before, thanks for mentioning him.

[@paulalovesart4545]

Thank you so much for this, I learned so much. It makes me want to learn more about JMW Turner, as well. I feel so inspired by both Turner and you, David, as well. Very exciting to see you painting live in Italy! Paula

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Paulalovesart - What lovely comments - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts! Turner is an inspiration to both of us as well and it was fantastic to be in Venice! Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@paulalovesart4545]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt Thank you so much, David and Connie! I so appreciate your kindness and all you share. It is a true joy. Paula

[@andreabush673]

Love your videos. Interesting. Informative and inspirational.

[@annbornstein45]

Thank you!

[@vitaLiakh]

Amazing video, thank you David, it was a treat to see you doing watercolor.

[@massimochiappina5833]

Fantastic explanation... amazing

[@kayebonato7428]

Thank you........I learned a lot about Turner in this

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

thank you Kaye. come visit my website at daviddunlop.com I have blogposts talking more about Turner and others. David

[@garygreen1782]

Very interesting. I didn't know that was method Turner used to create these paintings! Thank you 👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear garygreen1782 - Thank you for watching and for writing to us. One of the joys of Turner's paintings is that he used so many different techniques to create his effects and paintings in watercolor and oil. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@geraldbalciarjr651]

Thank You.

[@herenow2895]

I didnt like what you were doing, until you started "finding the light". That was very good, I'm impressed. Thanks for showing us this technique.

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

Beautiful and inspiring - a painting method worth trying!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear TheLeahsKitchen - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@flintgahan4815]

Thank you this was really good

[@louisemissouri4410]

Thank you so much... Doing this for a while may help me. To loosen up my style. Turner and Monet are my go to artists to study.

[@NijilAcharya]

great video sir, thankyou for the information, would like to see more works on turner. keep up the good work.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Nijilacharya - Thank you for your lovely comments! We appreciate it so much! We do keep trying to add new programs because we love sharing these with you and there will be several more about Turner's work and how it continues to inspire us! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@barrylang7362]

The best I seen yet going to have a go

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear barrylang7362 - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you enjoyed this program! We really are so inspired by so many past masters and learn so much about current practices as well. Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@stefanstern3542]

Genius!... Like watching a magician!...

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, stefanstern3542, for your lovely comment! We appreciate your watching and writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@annekelleher4584]

Excellent

[@hillarebelloc6014]

Really good, sir!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you kindly! David

[@valh3656]

What kind of paper did you use, David? I love how you make it look so easy. =)

[@augustweil2389]

Great!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

thank you August. best, David

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

Love the teaching. I cannot figure out how your paper didn’t dry out when you lifted color out?

[@deecharming]

I love your TV show. Can you do a show focusing on Painters from the all 50 states and US territories?

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, deecharming - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. What a great idea about the variety of US painters! All the best, Connie and David

[@johncrow2457]

Interesting video, thanks for posting. I rarely comment on you tube but Turner didn't paint watercolours like this?, I'd like to know where you got your information? I'm sorry to say, you seem to be making most of this up. He didn't paint watercolours using acrylic primer on paper and then lifting out, which is what you seem to be doing? he would layer watercolour washes on the paper first then paint detail on top. scrubbing out was with small brushes, a small natural sponge, sometimes a cloth, his nails and a blade. He would use gum arabic and some body colour where he required it. he also used coloured cards and then chalk for his Venice work. you mention tube paints, he also didn't use tubes on his travels as I understand. he visited Venice in 1819,1833 and 1840. tube paints were invented and released in 1841.

[@pattyschwarz1]

Very interesting video. Did you coat your paper with matte medium so it would be easier to lift the paint?

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, pattyschwarz! Thank you for writing and for your question. David painted this on acrylic varnished watercolor paper - the smoother the surface the better. He varnished the 140 lb. Arches hot pressed watercolor paper with Golden’s Polymer Gloss Varnish and then attached the dried paper to the board with tape. He also like to use Bristol Plate paper.Warm regards, David and Connie

[@countgismond]

Same question. What paper were you using. Did you prepare it so you could scrub and pull off? Any how, wonderful demo.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, counrgismond - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! David used a 140 lb. Arches hot pressed watercolor paper with a layer of Golden's Polymer Varnish (gloss) on top which had been attached with tape. All the best, Connie and David

[@mbhart]

Beautiful! But that porter dragging suitcases nearly hit your easel, what an oaf. :)

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Oh yes! there is always confusion when on the location. thanks, David

[@jenskreibach9424]

This was a gouache painting. Nicely done but not a watercolor. Btw. When he was travelling Turner used Watercolor boxes with small pans. He surely didn‘t mix pigments and gum arabic when on the road.

[@kuribosh9595]

Hey this is kind of random but do you know why Turner visited Venice so often? What was he escaping from back in Britain? Any help would be nice!

[@richarddewitt3457]

I’ve never seen watercolors done this way…. Or was it oil?

[@DanBuell]

What is with the gloves?

[@luisbito8391]

what paper usable tuner en so time

[@marjoriepark1198]

Very interesting historical and instruction video. By the way I was able to locate Ruskin’s “ Elements of drawing in Apple Books as a free download if anyone is interested. Thanks.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, marjoriepark - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you watched the program and then wrote to us. Thank you for sharing the John Ruskin information - I am sure that will be helpful to others. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@kevinmanning3753]

Seems very thick paint for watercolour

[@oliverferns8600]

I noticed that too. He paints thickly as if going from very dark to light. The medium almost behaves like acrylic. Not very Turner-esque.

[@thatswhatshesaid.literally737]

🙆🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️ That's watercolor, not oil paint! Eesh 😖

[@TheColtssb41]

You needed a pencil sketch for this? Exactly what was "watercolor" about this technique? Only the paints used, that's all. You can use any type of paint with this technique. Which is why in my opinion Turner should not be included in great watercolorist list! And why this "sketch" as well, is not good watercolor...

[@danthomas6587]

Your opinion

[@josemiguelgonzaez7923]

Eso no es acuarela

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Jose Miguel, for writing. This actually is painted with tube watercolors and we had a great time in Venice looking at Santa Maria della Salute. Thank you for watching the program. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@geoffivory]

This sets a bad example for those aspiring to paint good traditional watercolours. It is using watercolours as gouache. Turner did not paint watercolours like this. The beautiful luminous quality of translucent watercolours is entirely lost. Totally misleading.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear geoffivory - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to you. It is not possible, of course, in a short response to your comment, to delve into the many experimental styles of the many artists, including Turner, who painted during what some people refer to as the Golden Age for British Watercolor, from around 1750-1850 - and today’s artists as well. Many artists, such as Turner and John Sell Cotman, for example, used both heavy and translucent watercolor paint, gouache, watercolor and ink washes, scratching and scraping of the pigment on their paper, and different brushes and cloths to create different marks, and reed pens to draw precise lines in watercolor - many different techniques. As you mention, Turner also created so many beautiful translucent watercolors - we love those as well! We have also enjoyed the many sketchbooks at Tate Museum to experience the many different types of watercolors created by Turner (www.tate.org.uk/art/research-publications/jmw-turner/essays-g2010028). Again, in our series Landscapes Through Time, we have attempted to capture something of the spirit and philosophy of the artist and have discussed different techniques of the artists, not an exact copy of a painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dariuslyon]

Sorry mate you paint this as way you paint oil . This have nothing to do with watercolors, 😢 don't teach people if you have no idea how to!

[@janicewagoner5982]

Tubes of watercolor ARE that vibrant and workable.

[@pauloisidoro2]

I can translate what the luggage man said, 👨 he said, if you can getta hell out of there because he has to work and you are blocking way ,I come from Padova "same dialect "

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Paul! We did know that and were really sorry that we were located where we were. That is part of location production - so we decided to leave it in! Thank you for watching! Kindly, David and Connie

[@danthomas6587]

It's funny, I don't speak the language at all but I could tell he was whining about something. Thanks for the translation.