Plein Air Watercolour in Windy Scottish Weather

[@salvadorcamps887]

Thanks to you and your wife for sharing your painting process, I enjoy it a lot. I like your technique very much. Thanks for showing it. I expect to be able to learn something from your teachings and of course to put them into practice. Needles to say I enjoy your adventures in your beautiful Scotland.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Salvador, I’m so pleased you’re enjoying our videos and the painting process, and I hope you can take something from the videos into your own painting. Glad you enjoying the Scottish scenery, we have a new video coming up on Thursday, so hopefully you can see a little bit more of Scotland. Happy painting, Best wishes, James

[@stephenfoster1818]

James that would be great, thanks.

[@isabellepanaget2961]

Merci pour ce partage du temps qu’il fait là et de votre façon de peindre librement, spontanément au dehors de chez vous ! Dès que possible je le ferai aussi. Have a good time, Mr James, with pleasant weather !

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Isabelle, Glad you enjoyed the video. I do enjoy a loose impressionistic style yes I’m so pleased that you’re going to get outside and paint! I’m looking forward to hearing how it went. Have fun! Best wishes, James

[@boataful]

Great inspiration! I'm not as strong at hiking as I used to be but I know some really beautiful places along trails with creeks and giant boulders jutting out and they are nice places to sit and rest. I won't feel so lazy if I take along my paints and give it a try. Thank you for taking us along to these stunning places!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

That’s really great that you’re going to take your paints with you and have a go at painting outdoors, it’s an amazing thing to do and you’ll get a lot of fun out of it,as well as satisfaction. I’m looking forward to hearing how it goes. Best wishes, James

[@susancook1617]

Lovely painting in challenging weather conditions, well done. Bass rock looks great and the rivulets in the sand also. Good filming Tanya 😊

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Susan, Glad you enjoyed the painting. It really was a wonderful experience painting there. Bass Rock is looking different at the moment as it’s usually white as there is normally a huge Gannett colony living on the island. However, bird flu has had a big impact. Tanya says thank you for your appreciation of her photography. Best wishes, James

[@itssoxdelicious]

I’m living for your plein air demos! Thank you, James.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you’re enjoying the demos so much. It’s so nice that the weather is improving now and to be able to get out! Lots more videos to come. Best wishes, James

[@kalaysia77]

I was so excited to see your post! I love watching you paint and always the final result ….. you are inspiring me…. I paint every day and am struggling to be looser! Too bad I am in California ….too far for real lessons

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi, Glad you’re excited to see my programs . It’s wonderful to hear that they are inspiring you to paint. It is a tricky thing to be looser in painting. I think it’s all about simplifying the process and not to overdo it. Let me know How your painting goes in the future? Best wishes, James

[@gwenritch]

Beautiful

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks, Gwen, Glad you enjoyed the painting. Best wishes, James

[@ArmbrusterCompany]

Enjoyable and very informative to watch you painting. Tanya did a great job with the video. My own painting is loosening up thanks to you!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Bob, Tanya is getting much better at the videography. I’m really pleased that your painting is loosening up! It’s not easy thing to do, keep going! Best wishes, James

[@simonneeyckmans8122]

Ik hou van uw buiten schilderen, thans you

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Simonne, Glad you enjoy my paintings. The weather is not too good at the moment so difficult to get out but lots of adventures to come in the spring . I hope you enjoy them Best wishes, James

[@sandycols4870]

I'm also enjoying seeing scenes around Scotland almost as much as seeing you paint! Thank you to both you and your wife for filming these sessions. Scotland is now on my list of places to visit. Sandy,Raleigh NC

[@alfhorlock9307]

Love the enthusiasm you inspire and explanation of your style. Thank you James.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Alf, Glad you’re enjoying my videos. Painting is all about enthusiasm and love of it. Lots more Scottish adventures to come! Hope your painting is going well. Best wishes, James

[@jaclee6]

Love seeing your plein air watercolors process, turn out beautiful!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi, Glad you’re enjoying my videos, it was certainly a lovely place. It’s a bit rainy here at the moment but hopefully next week will be getting out for a little adventure. Best wishes, James

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

Everything turned out awesome. You did a really good job creating this, I love seeing the step by step process through this awesome tutorial.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a wonderful location, one of my favourites lots more videos to come which I hope you enjoy as much Best wishes, James

[@noelnicholls3622]

A gorgeous painting and a very inspiring demo of plein air. Could smell the salty air. Thankyou James and patient Tanya.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Noel, Glad that the videos inspires you. It’s definitely what’s so amazing about painting outdoors. You are in the landscape which adds to the whole experience. Lots more to come over the spring , summer. Hopefully you’ll be joining us on those adventures. Best wishes, James

[@stargazerlulu]

I love the way you move your brush. Great paining. Ty!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Laura, Glad you enjoyed the video. I was in a really big rush that day, because of the upcoming weather, which made me rush a bit. Thanks for watching. Best wishes, James

[@roberthoward3723]

Loved your use of colour and putting light in the picture - thank you James.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

My pleasure, Robert. How’s your painting going?

[@roberthoward3723]

@@JamesPotterAboutArt I went out some days ago to the Cliff tops with a view across the Trent Valley and did a watercolour of a village nestling in the bottom and funnily enough I wa s quite surprised with the result

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

@@roberthoward3723 That’s really great Robert. Doing the first planner painting is the most difficult. It does get easier after that. Well done !!!

[@TomTremayne]

11:58 to 12:03 - nice edit James.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!! James

[@betheball1]

Simply brilliant and inspirational!Thank you.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos, and I hope it helps your own work! Best wishes, James

[@martyncozens5654]

For the first 12mins I'm thinking how's James going to pull this one together, but from that point onwards the painting came to life, I could then see how important that first wash is. It takes alot of skill to lay the first wash and then build the rest of the painting on top. Amazing thanks.

[@acertiger591]

2nd. that same exact notion ☑

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Martyn , Glad you enjoyed the whole process of painting. It is very intense but very satisfying at the end of it. I think planning is a really important part of Watercolour, working out the order of things and holding that in your head. I hope your painting is going well. Best wishes, James

[@victoriaharris6091]

What no pencil outlines? Love your narrative while painting. Thank you

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Victoria, I did do a pencil drawing, but I don’t think the camera managed to pick it up. Glad you enjoyed the narrative. I hope your painting is going well. Best wishes, James

[@ebiker72]

Knowing that coast from old, I would have recognised it without being told. Amazing loose painting . Keep them coming 👍👍👌

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Gordon It’s always fun to see places you know, and what an amazing place it is I hope your painting is going well Lots more to come in the summer! Best wishes, James

[@garygreen1782]

Definitely inspired to get outside. Love the enthusiasm that you have for painting.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Gary, That’s really great that you’re thinking about getting outside to paint. Just do it in small steps at first. start in the garden and go from there. Once you got the first few out the way you’re on the homerun. Best wishes James

[@WimVeen]

That's a wonderful piece of work. It's nice to see how you build it all up. Starting with first layer of light wash. That already sets the mood so nicely. The elements really make the picture. Thanks for another great video James, learned quite some of it.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Wim, Glad you like the painting. The buildup is an interesting process. There’s lots of planning ahead needed so holding a lot in your mind at the same time. Hope your painting is going well. Best wishes, James

[@garyleadmon5489]

James, I enjoy the travel segment almost as well and the demos. Wonderful rendition and the higher water level depicted is a good decision.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Gary Glad you’re enjoying both types of my videos. It’s going to be so interesting going around Scotland and spending time in each place painting, rather than just rushing through. Glad you like the higher Water. Best wishes, James

[@zipsterone]

Great narration and excitiment of painting in the elements! Well done once again James. Thanks for the excellent channel.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Zip, Glad you enjoyed the demonstration. I do get carried away when I’m painting. I’m very excited for the prospects of summer coming, so lots more adventure videos to come ! Best wishes, James

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Thanks James. Looks beautiful but the wind! And changing light! Challenging. I’ve only gone out in my yard on a clear and calm day when it’s warm. It is a challenge…. Beautiful painting!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Joanne, Fighting the elements is part of the fun about painting outdoors, you certainly feel you’re alive! I’m so pleased you’ve managed to get out, if only in your yard, but little steps lead to big things! Best wishes, James

[@jimsmith3653]

fantastic once again James, I’m just loving been on your journey around Scotland and of corse your recent more exotic destination. Thanks to you and Tanya for braving what the weather has in store for you. Looking forward to the next one.

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Jim, It’s great that you’re enjoying Scottish touring videos. It’s an amazing place and there’s lots more to come. I hope you enjoy them as much. Best wishes, James

[@jimsmith3653]

James we love the touring videos. Many years ago we had a van similar to your, talbot Express hi top, that like yours the max speed was 50 mph but we had some fantastic tours both at home and Abroard. We just returned from a holiday in Scotland by coach were we visited Edinburgh, walking up Carlton hill then down to Hollywood, up the mile and of corse finished in the booking office on Waverley station. 🍺looking forward to more of your trips.

[@davidgow986]

brilliant - isn't it sad that you don't need so much white paint to depict the Bass Rock - due to the decline in gannets - best wishes Janet and David

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

It is a pity, I’m sure it will return in a few years. I do really enjoy going to North Berwick it’s great place. Best wishes, James

[@Michal_Kuras]

not bad :D

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Thanks, Michal, Glad you enjoyed it. How’s your painting going?

[@Michal_Kuras]

@@JamesPotterAboutArthey, its been ok :) i had a short break from plein airs, i did one piece of a lime quarry during sunrise in January but didnt record becuase my camera broke. It was a first painting i did on an old canvas iwth a bad/unfinished painting and it was a nice experience. Since then i didnt have time (lots of work, unfortunately painting is just my hobby) and i was thinking about painting indoors, slower style with glazeing and so on. Hopefully soon :) i have one piece with clouds that i did on last pleinair that i want to try finish and polish at home.. b the way i saw that you are in Scoltland. I found amazing video featuring beautiful scottish forests and i thought it would be amazing place to paint one day. Maybe u can visit it sooner then me :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqmQiIiBiZqbi9E

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

@@Michal_Kuras Hi Michal, Worker sometimes get in the way of painting. As long as you can keep it going, that’s the most important thing and then hopefully you’ll be able to devote more more time to it. Thanks for sending the link of Scottish Forest. I really enjoyed that. I’ll have to go and see them and maybe paint them. Best wishes, James

[@stephenfoster1818]

Hi James, thanks for your reply and the information on brushes, what general number size would suggest ? I never realised how quick you paint! Turbo charged when the dark clouds are looming. I like your final painting by the way, I'm slowly absorbing your style and advice. I also realise how brave you need to be whilst painting outside. Cheers Steve Ps thank your wife for her excellent camera work!

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Steve, It’s difficult to give a brush Number as each company that make brushes Number them differently. You probably need about five or six sable type brushes, ranging from the biggest to a small one, but not too small. I also use a couple of mop brushes as well. What I’ll do soon, is a little video on it and explain the brushes I use. Keep going!!!! Best wishes, James

[@stephenfoster1818]

Hi James ,I enjoyed your video, love watching how you compile the colours etc. Like the way you add your verbal bits in there too. Any tips on which brushes a beginner should have? Steve

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Hi Steve, It was a very windy outdoor painting, glad you enjoyed it. In terms of brushes, I use sable brushes, but my recent acquisition is a synthetic mop, which is fine. Ideally, if money isn’t a problem sable is best however the synthetic brushes are very good now. If I were to use synthetic brushes all the time I don’t think you’ll see much of a difference in my painting. Understanding and practice is probably the biggest improvement you can make in your painting. Hope that helps. Best wishes, James

[@acertiger591]

Aloha=❤BigIsleHawaii 🌊

[@JamesPotterAboutArt]

Glad you enjoyed it. The best of weather seems just round the corner now, so hopefully lots more to come. Thanks for watching. Best wishes, James