Large Abstract Watercolour Landscape

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This is a free flowing wet in wet painting that evolves over time. It was painted after watching a video of Clive Sinclair a Melbourne based watercolour artist who paints beautiful landscapes. I might darken the grove of trees that are silhouetted against the evening sunset. Good fun! I'm not used to painting at such a steep angle. It is amazing how the water keeps moving for longer than I thought it would.
This was painted on a full sheet (56cm x 76cm of Saunders and Waterford 300gsm)
The colours used were:
Raw Sienna
Winsor Red
Cobalt Blue
Mix of Cobalt Blue and Light Red
Mix of Veridian, French Ultramarine and Raw Umber
French Ultramarine
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber
Mix of Winsor Blue (red shade) and Light Red
The brushes used were almost all hake brushes 1", 2", 3" and 4" Holbeins, Ron Ranson and Atelier. I used a hogs hair mixing brush at one stage to do the trees on the knoll.
Hope this is interesting to see! It was interesting for me to paint!
I think next time I paint I will be painting from one of my reference photos with a plan!
Happy painting everyone!
Cheers
Scott
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I love this paper it is soft and lights are lifted easily from it.
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[@keith4295]

Water is the teacher a we are the students. Thank you for another great lesson in abstract water colour.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Keith! Thanks! Yes you do have to befriend the water! 👍👍

[@karolfrench5816]

Thamkyou. So wonderful to enjoy the progress and skill that connects paint water and paper to our hearts and generates appreciation

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Karol! Thanks! One of my favourites!

[@LisaLisa-fq4th]

I could see how you and the painting were “communicating “. It was mesmerizing. Wonderful painting! And as always, Thank you for sharing your art.

[@ScottSwinson]

HI Lisa Lisa! It was an interesting process. Not very comfortable I have to say using quite a few colours I was not used to and wondering if they were really working well together or not. The raw sienna up in the top right of the sky was too much hence why I sprayed it out. I think it would have been better without that bit of colour in the sky above the trees. Thanks for watching cheers scott

[@goelnarendragoel1057]

having already subscribed 100 plus WC channels, and in a vain process to learn all the available styles and techniques of WC, I must congratulate you for finally mooring/ hooking me for a while on to your channel. Yours is a unique and lucid style and the results are breathtaking. Though of course howsoever simple it seems, it requires lots of experience and practice, to bring upon results as yours. I wish I could bring skies and seas on paper like you do.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Goel, thanks for the message. I would love to spend more time watching other artists as I still have a lot to learn when it comes to watercolour and painting. I am glad to hear that I have grabbed you a bit in the style I tend to paint in. I am sure that you could paint in a similar way to me by following each bit at a time, but there is always a lot not talked about that if you did state out loud would for me stop me painting! I don't even know if I could explain every little bit of process except in retrospect. Maybe I should do a few videos with a voice over explaining everything I do at every step of the way.....I think it would be a bit boring for some! Anyway thanks for watching and I still have a lot of growing to do in watercolour! Hope you join me in that process. Cheers Scott

[@luannrichardson1436]

Gorgeous 😍

[@zinacilinskiene372]

I love the way you paint,i like your devotion to the painting,i enjoy the freedom of your hand...and no place for fear...well done!!!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Zina! Thanks! Yes I just get absorbed in the process! Time disappears! I do love it! 👍👍

[@gerrydixon619]

Stunning! I just love the granulation and backwashes, it just makes it so special and ethereal. Semi-abstract landscapes are just so beautiful and you just kind of get lost in the process! That is such a keeper!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Gerry! Thanks mate! You are very kind! I do love this kind of painting and process! I definitely get lost in that process! Thanks for the message! Much appreciated! Cheers Scott

[@gerrydixon619]

@@ScottSwinson LOL Scott, I am female 🤣but thank you for the lovely reply ☺

[@ScottSwinson]

@@gerrydixon619 Thanks Gerry! Sorry! Not sure what the female equivalent is! lol

[@gerrydixon619]

@@ScottSwinson Me neither! 😁

[@patsymccown2766]

Wow! Wasn’t sure, but you changed my mind…turned out to be really very interesting. One of those paintings you just stare at a bit, because it makes you think and feel creative, sappy as that sounds!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Patsy! I wasn't sure either and still not sure if I should darken the trees.....it's hard to be sure in art! I've don'e my job if it makes you think and feel creative! Like things are possible! I have a dream......

[@malaki35000]

❤️ merci pour tout Scott

[@ScottSwinson]

You are always welcome So Sorka! 🙏😀

[@malaki35000]

@@ScottSwinson thank you, I love your painting, all of them 😉

[@KTL53]

This one's a keeper! Great painting. I really enjoyed watching your decisions as the paper began to dry out. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi KTL53! Thanks! It was into unknown territory for me a bit but it turned into an interesting painting in the end! 👍🙏

[@manuelahallmann5287]

Such a beautiful picture!!

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Manuela! 🙏🙏

[@dawndonly1489]

Thoroughly enjoy watching your technique and appreciate the relaxed vibes of the accompanying music. Those are the emotions and feeling that are evoked when I paint.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Dawn! Painting and emotions just go together along with music for me! It's all about the heart and the gut! Thanks for watching! Cheers Scott

[@Shanafcs]

J adore Je crois que c'est ce que je préfère Un pur moment de bonheur de vous regarder créer Merci :)

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Sylvia! Glad you like it! Cheers Scott

[@letslistentobooks894]

Mezmerising! Thankyou for sharing your process and art :)

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Jacinta! no worries! It's really great these days that you can access and watch so many different artists with different styles and then develop your own from many different people! Thanks for tuning in! Cheers Scott

[@SKY-qf8qq]

I love your work.

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks SK! 🙏

[@socratesthecabdriver]

My kind of bob Ross 😁🙏second time watching this today 😃

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Socrates! Thanks! A bit random! But still interesting! 🙏😀

[@verahuebinger4800]

Hi Scott, what an incredibly beautiful image. Personally, I have done a few paintings in oil. But what you conjure up with watercolours inspires me very much!!! Thank you for these wonderful videos!!!! Best regards Vera 👋

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Vera! I would love to really learn oils and acrylics to the same degree I feel I know watercolours! But yes watercolours are a pretty amazing medium even for working large. Their ability to paint light if you manage them well is just beautiful! You might even take up watercolours hey?

[@verahuebinger4800]

@@ScottSwinson Hi Scott, oh yes definitely, because I love to experiment. There's something magical about oil as well as watercolor. You can dispel the colours in each other wonderfully and during the development of the paintings I see for example with you so many things that change with each application of paint. With oil you need a lot of time. The last painting I did was a portrait in oil. It took three months but it was worth it!!!!!! Just try it out......;-) I wish you much fun and success with your paintings!!!!! Kind regards Vera

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Vera! You too! 👍🙏

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

It’s fantastic and lovely to follow the journey of this painting.

[@ScottSwinson]

HI Ann-Marie! Thanks! Interesting journey! An interesting colour palette for me! Cheer Scott

[@АняЛевошина]

Это шедевр 🔥Вы невероятно талантливы!! Это очень здорово! Вдохновляюсь вашими работами!

[@ScottSwinson]

Спасибо! В итоге получилось хорошо!

[@tanyaharris7514]

Thank You for that amazing demo 💕

[@ScottSwinson]

No worries Tanya! Enjoy that sunny weather! 👍

[@LowKey_izildura]

This worked like a charm! I love your paintings for catching the essence of watercolor

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Low Key! Thanks! Glad you liked it! I was struggling!! 👍

[@LowKey_izildura]

@@ScottSwinson I can relate to that struggle and you succeeded to overcome yours here masterfully! Going with the flow and destroying one beautiful thing to transform it into another, takes bravery. I admire you for that ))

[@JustMeYouSee]

This is gorgeous 😍 a very peaceful video..thanks

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi JustMe, yes painting and soft classical like music for me go together. It was just lovely for me to paint for a while with some music and not talking!

[@barbriley583]

Perfection❤

[@MsJanisCMV]

So beautiful work, love it 😍

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Camilla! Turned out alright in the end! Cheers Scott

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Hello from Minnesota, awesome atmosphere in that painting!!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Barbara, thanks! it turned out well in the end!

[@gicir19]

magnificent!

[@cathydale104]

Thanks for sharing another great demo Scott. I did miss the audio though, as I love to see and hear your process. I will definitely be watching this one over. Thanks again.😊

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Cathy! Yes I understand. I would want audio and commentary too. I painted last night just for me and shared it but I have not done that in ages! I played the music you listened to and really emerged in the process. The next one will be with voice! Promise!! 👍🙏👩‍🎨

[@cathydale104]

Thanks again for sharing.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Cathy! I'm sorry tonights video does not have any commentary! Hopefully still interesting. The next video will definitely have commentary just for you! cheers Scott

[@alvirosy]

I found your technique, colouring, and every stroke is wonderful. This kind of art style always got me mesmerised. 🥺 You got 1 subscription from me!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Parsley Mint! I'm really pleased you liked it. It is always a bit harder to put out there some random painting I was doing for myself than a simple exercise for everyone to follow along to. You never really know how people will respond to it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the subscription. See you in the next video. Cheers Scott

[@alvirosy]

@@ScottSwinson Agreed, it's always full of surprises either negative or positive sometimes we don't know how to react. 😌 Looking forward to next ones!

[@barbaragemin5117]

I was pretty mesmerized by this one Scott, it’s amazing and I'd really like to know something. While throwing paint about willy nilly, did your mind's eye already see something? Did you have a plan? I believe that real artists like you have this inner eye. I'm competent in painting, especially if there’s a reasonable reference photo to start me off, but lack imagination. What was the process here? I’d love to know.

[@suel4269]

Good question!

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Barbara, I painted this after watching a video Sue (commented below) sent me the link to. He was painting on an easel and used a nice warm wash first then moved onto darker ones. I loved the glow he got from that so that is where this painting started. With the intention of putting down those washes and then put in the darks of the sky then after that I just put in what I thought would work in terms of a land mass shape, horizon, water etc. Hope that helps. Most of the time I paint with something in mind. Sometimes I paint with absolutely nothing in mind and start making strokes and see but that is rare and can really end up a mess as well! I most of the time start with something in mind even if it is where the horizon line is and where the light is coming from. Cheers scott

[@barbaragemin5117]

@@ScottSwinson thanks Scott. That helped to understand the process. 👍

[@dianesaulnier9772]

I love these magical watercolors. I notice you have your paint in bowls, not on a palette....not counting your table. Do you always use fresh paint, and how much water do you add to the mixture in your bowls?

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Diane! I don’t always use fresh paint. I just let the bowls dry out then come along an hour before I want to paint and spray in a thin layer of water with the spray bottle.

[@dianesaulnier9772]

@@ScottSwinson Thank you.

[@sergitovalencia17]

Gracias por proporcionar los materiales y marcas de éstos. Existen (desgraciadamenbte) excelentes acuarelistas cuyos tutoriales no entregan estos importantes datos.

[@giulia-12]

I love your art! I wish i could paint as well as you one day.. Greetings from Italy

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Giulia! There is no special skill just an understanding of the medium and many years of painting. Just start small and paint what you love! 👍

[@dustydesert1674]

I like!!!

[@ScottSwinson]

Thanks Charlotte! 🙏

[@Shanie000]

Love this and I love your process. Is this for sale 😆

[@watercolorswithmary5794]

Hi Scott! love this big canvas! enjoyed watching your techniques and I love the abstract part of this - watercolors are in some way ideal for abstract painting, aren't they? :D when they spread on the paper the way they want and not you :D :D love the colors, I would add more pink but that's just me, loving bright colors :D have a wonderful day! Mary 😊😊

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Mary! yes! I have not painted many abstract like landscapes with watercolour but it is pretty interesting and there are so many different processes you could use to produce an end result! I always seem to turn it into a landscape rather than going down a pure abstraction pathway! More pink hey? I'll have to try that some time! I'm more of a sombre colours man! lol

[@watercolorswithmary5794]

I agree, abstract with watercolors is interesting, I tried a watercolor pour and it turned out fun and interesting too :D first, I poured and splashed and all other fun things and when all dried, I sketched with ink over that - it was a little bit reverse process lol but very interesting because I didn't knew how it will turn out

[@ScottSwinson]

Sounds like fun! 👍

[@janetgoldstein7597]

If you are glazing blue over yellow, how do you not create a green sky. I am painting a watercolour for a client and I’m worried I’ll end up with a green sky

[@socratesthecabdriver]

🙏🌊🔱

[@ScottSwinson]

Hope you are good Socrates! Cheers Scott

[@tikaartnomade1615]

Quel dommage d'avoir enlevé le bleu du premier plan c'etait agreable a voir...

[@ScottSwinson]

I just felt it took the eye too much and would be muted in that type of evening light. It was a lovely colour! I agree!