Rocks and Surf How to Paint in Watercolour - Beginners Lesson

Planning your painting and preserving the white paper is essential in good watercolour painting. This demonstration shows you how.
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[@mindofwatercolor]

Excellent info Patrick! Good to see you back posting again.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thank you Steve for taking the time to drop by my channel. I genuinely appreciate your comment. Many thanks.

[@capbin146]

The Mind of Watercolor great to see you here Steve.👍

[@zoweegeewhiz]

I enjoy both of your channels.

[@ngrao9739]

I love the way you explain and make it so simple for beginners like me ...I stand inspired by your style of Watercolour painting and hope to delve into it further ... Thank you so much for your videos..

[@stevenhenning9833]

Nice Tutorial Patrick

[@dlillianb1368]

Oh, I’m gonna watch along again and try this with you. Thank you❤

[@nsm5689]

Love the technique. Such a “lightbulb” moment for me. Living by the ocean I’ve struggled with the rocks and the waves. Thank you!! Great video.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

That’s great Nancy I’m pleased it was of some help to you. 😀

[@barbaragemin5117]

That's my practice for tomorrow Patrick. Lovely effect. You say you're laid back about the precision, you don't care, so to speak, but you were so careful about the big rock, very accurate, even the little light patch in front of it. So the expertise is where to be careful and where to relax. Thank you.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

I definitely gave the rock more consideration. But the message I’m trying to convey is relax and don’t worry about the end result just enjoy the moment . When I do that I really do create better paintings. Thanks for commenting 😀

[@MPLangerArt]

I enjoyed your mixes of browns and greys for the rocks as well as the orange/red mix for the sand. You're so good at creating lots of energy in water. Thanks for this one !

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Patricia its a nice simple painting with limited colours. I always enjoy paintings like that you can really relax into them.

[@keithhicks1750]

I’m so glad that I’ve found your channel whilst on holiday. I’m looking forward to watching more videos on our return. A lovely picture, just my sort of art. I’ll be getting my paints out ASAP. Definitely the best watercolour channel. Thanks a lot.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Welcome aboard Keith, thanks for your comment today. Plenty of new videos in the coming weeks. Hope you had a good holiday 😀

[@deborahrech7429]

Another great demo! Love the energy and contrast. Very clear and helpful.

[@marylabrec2728]

I'm a new subscriber. Thank you for talking about your mixes😊

[@carolalexander4933]

Lovely painting! And accent too :) Enjoyed watching this today, and glad I found your channel...

[@jscook54]

Painting beautifully, all the while doling out terrific advice for us. Super job all around. Thank you.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Janet. I actually did the voice over after I’d painted the painting on this one!

[@jojojo8835]

Blimey, genius- first time I’ve seen anyone get a great result with viridian🤣

[@eileenpeat2259]

Nice to see you back on KZbin Patrick 😊

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Eileen 😀

[@oleksandrkozyr2434]

Good video Patrick! You make it look easy. I’m glad you’re back making videos. Years ago I came across one of your videos and that’s basically was my start in watercolors. Lately I had very little time to paint. I always liked your loose style of painting it looks relaxed and easy to look at.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Many thanks for your comment and continued support of my channel. I hope your able to find the time to paint. I know what it’s like to have limited time, it’s very frustrating. Best of luck with your painting.

[@christicovington]

Beautiful! Love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them! Have a great day!

[@granthudson-artist-painter]

Just Great, thourally enjoyed watching, cheers Grant

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Your welcome Grant , I’m pleased you enjoyed it.

[@paulaverger4129]

Thank you. I have been trying and trying to paint splashing waves and becoming frustrated. I will try your technique and hopefully I will be successful

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Your welcome. I hope you have success.

[@deborahm4484]

Hi Patrick love this thank you for all the. tips, l. Love your pain to go, best wishes from Ireland 😃😃

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Deborah. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment 😀

[@MichelleMMears]

How fun is that!!!!!

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Michelle 😀😀

[@Uglyartworks]

Lovely video.❤

[@MichelleMMears]

Patrick, not counting the time it takes to sketch the scene, how long, on average, would you say it takes you to finish a painting? I am so slow, it takes me days, working on it and then stepping away, over and over. I hope to get faster with experience.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Hi thanks for your comment. The seascape was only a small painting and painting time was no more than 45 minutes.

[@essietangle9931]

Good to see the water you do it so well and make it look easy. Watching for me had the big key of the light touch and not overworking, really bad habits of mine. Next time I try this, relaxing and getting in the layers of color, including the darks looks very important. I will have to watch again and do a paint along. Thanks, have a great week.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

That’s the way to do it Essie, watch and rewatch then paint along with it. It will soon stick in your mind what to do. A lot of the techniques will be useful in other paintings you do to so it will be time well spent. 😀

[@josephineherrera8508]

I am hoping that you have a book of instruction somewhere. I have tried Amazon, but there is nothing there.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

No books as of yet Josephine. I have online courses on Skillshare. If your interested the link is in the video in the description.

[@MichelleMMears]

Patrick - do you have any words of advice about signing a painting? Like where to sign it and what to use? Paint and brush? Pen?

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

I generally sign with a small brush with a very good point either in bottom left or right corner. I don’t like my signature to stand out much so I choose a colour that sympathetic to the background. Hope that helps.

[@cocoapey]

I love it, it’s so relaxing...

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Faye 😄

[@paularobinson6722]

Fun video to watch. It comes together beautifully and seemingly with little effort! I'm going to try your color mixes, especially Prussian blue with a touch of Cad red. Makes a lovely sky color!

[@PaintingStepByStep]

Amazing. I liked Rocks especially.

[@clairebradbury11]

Thank you for this demo. I've never dared do a seascape but you make it look very manageable so I'll give it a go.

[@gildejesus3714]

Never understood why chinese white works perfectly as white in chinese strokes and mixed with watercolors don't match the tone. (I never used professional white guache. Maybe be one error mine.) Personally, don't like this idea of use not with. I always try this color for sake of some ideas...

[@deborahrech7429]

I live by the sea and appreciate how to leave white space and paint loosely. Love the impressionistic effect. Great demo.

[@johannamovassat8293]

So impressive! Your explanations are easy to understand. Makes me hope that I can do it too. Thank you so much!

[@margoreilly9881]

A true beginner...I love this...you make it look so easy..will have to try it...one question...when you are putting the 2nd layers on, is the paper completely dry?....thank you again❤️

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Hi Margo. Yes when I’m putting the second wash over the sea the painting is completely dry. Good luck with the painting it’s perfect in my opinion for beginners.

[@ngrao9739]

Can you please specify the details of the paint brushes that you use ,please...thanks

[@helenrichards4667]

Now on second watch, on third I will paint alongside 😃

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Good luck Helen I’m sure it will be beautiful!

[@joansmith5010]

Love it! Could you tell me where to get the list of colours etc.

[@saolyartstudio752]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Addleysmom]

Lovely tutorial and so helpful. Have enjoyed ur Skillshare class on creating greeting cards -almost done with it and I’ve already learned so much!

[@naturesketches126]

Fantastic tutorial!!!! Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@helenrichards4667]

Love this one too, will def give it a go, thanks for sharing, keep them coming 😃😊

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Go for it Helen it’s satisfying painting to paint. Thanks for your comment more videos coming soon !!

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

Great video once again Patrick. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to see what you do next! 👍

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Dave.

[@paulinewilkons4071]

Thank you once again for your wonderful easy to follow tips, I say easy as you make it look so easy when in fact I find it jolly hard to create the effect that you do. My problem is I haven't the time to put in enough practise but I do so enjoy watching your videos. THANK YOU.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Pauline just keep putting in the practice, relax into your painting and you will get the results you want. 😀

[@myutub090571]

Very nice technique... another aspect that could be considered is preserving the whites along the horizon with a bit more dry brush, to capture the highlights. Nevertheless, thanks for the vids, enjoy the paintings👍

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Your welcome Jonathan, I’m pleased you enjoyed it . 😀

[@heatherdoodlebug5254]

Just found you, liked & subscribed!! I loved watching this tutorial, found it very informative, you make it look so easy which I know it's not. I like how you described what your doing and the colors your using. Think I'll set up my area to paint and try this!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Your welcome Heather. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@tucsontom7244]

Patrick, thanks for the tutorial. I was going to show you my painting as you suggested, but can't figure out how to post it here.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Hi feel free to post on my FB page the link is under the video

[@francescobiancardi9922]

Hi, I would like to know if the Skillshare videos have subtitles with automatic translation and after two months free how much it costs. Thanks for the reply.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

I’m sorry my don’t. It’s something I will look into when producing my next course. Thank you for your comment.

[@mariapop779]

That big surf looks like an angel with the wings spread to me😊 I need to try this.you made it look so easy.I always have issues preserving whites.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

I just looked at the painting again, your absolutely right! Keep practicing and you can preserve those whites it will bring more life to your paintings. 😀

[@gingerkelly5146]

Being a beginner your videos are so helpful! Thank you for this video. It has given me permission to relax!!

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

That’s the secret relax don’t put yourself under pressure just enjoy the process, experiment with colour, brush strokes etc. Most of all have fun.

[@allisondennis8257]

Thank you, Patrick. Another great video. I feel so spoiled these days, what with all you've been posting. 🤗

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Allison it’s good to be painting again. Keep your eye out for more in the future! 😀

[@FranEgui]

Beautiful watercolor. This is a master class! Thank you!

[@rameshbandekar1557]

Very beautiful.You are areal teacher.You have told various details including colours.Thank you.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thank you Ramesh I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@joecrafted]

Thank you Patrick, this was an excellent video. I def struggle with preserving my whites and will be trying this technique this weekend at a local beach. I've fought with frisket (often using a wet-on-wet technique) but I love the look with the edge of the brush with wet-on-dry. Looks so much like how water behaves when crashing against rocks.

[@sooart5333]

Thanks Patrick for always showing a nice painting.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thank you. I’m sorry it’s been a while since I visited your excellent channel. I will be there soon as your colourful,fresh paintings always inspire me.

[@victoriatucker7774]

Oh I have missed your tutorials. So great to see you here. Hope all is well with you. Thank you for sharing your talents and time.

[@francinetjones1814]

Missed your posts. Hope all is well. Glad you're back!

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Francine.

[@libbyfuntera8497]

Wave looks great against dark sea Patrick. I have that Chinese brush now.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

That’s great Libby . I hope it works well for you too. 😀

[@garysams6944]

Lovely fresh beautiful style as usual!! I do like your seascapes

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Many thanks Gary 😀

[@Chaiyotartist]

good

[@purpleplump6650]

Love your loose style.......... pleased to see you posting videos again ! 🤗

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thank you very much. It’s great to be back on KZbin painting again. 😀

[@CarolPan]

Great Video!

[@hlk01]

Thanks Patrick, much appreciated it's just what I needed.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks for commenting. I’m pleased it will be of some help to you.

[@deborahm4484]

Hi l meant to say l love your paintings, sorry for mis spelling,

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

No problem I make many errors :)

[@mikenorton4861]

Outstanding! Just my kind of topic as I struggle with rocks

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thank you Mike. I hope it’s made the process a bit clearer for you.

[@ssadvweld1]

Excellent video! Thank you. Is there a link for the reference photo?

[@lindamullahy5752]

Gald to see you back on you tube and well done Patrick also a great lesson.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Linda it’s good to be back 😆😆

[@MrTenniswest]

love yer werk mate!!

[@annetteprice9947]

Great tips Patrick, love it, will relax into my paintings

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Annette. I would love to see your interpretation of that painting. I’m sure it would lend itself well to your style. 😊

[@antheablackmore5838]

You make it all look so simple!!!.....wish it was !

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Anthea it must look harder than it actually is. I can promise you if you just practice the techniques you can do it if not better than mine. Good luck!

[@pk3679]

Love to see you do such a loose painting and having such a good time doing it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@aprilstark8887]

Thank you!!!!

[@teodygaspar]

Can I do that?...good job Sir

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Yes of course you can , practice the technique and you can do . Good luck😀

[@francoforleo4971]

Great demo ...... 🙏🙏🙏

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Franco!

[@brianparnell2256]

Another nice one Patrick.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Thanks Brian I’m pleased you enjoyed it. Have you got anywhere your showing your current work online?

[@brianparnell2256]

Mostly on painters online although I’m hoping to set up a website soon.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Brian Parnell soon as you set up your website let me have the URL It would be good to see what your doing currently.

[@drdick60]

Hi Patrick, your videos are really helpful and full of useful tips on how to improve our own paintings. I just wanted to ask, you seem keen to maintain white areas in your paintings as opposed to using white gouache. What are your thoughts about using gouache, do you not consider it a pure medium.

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

That’s a good question. White Gouache is unquestionably very useful in watercolour for highlights and small areas of white paper that that get painted over unintentionally. Where I don’t like to see it used is on the sea to much describe waves. I think if you can learn to navigate your sheet of paper and leave the white areas you will get a better result. Just want to mention some artists use white gouache In washes to create effects and this can be beautiful.