Simple BEGINNER'S Loose RED SKY AT NIGHT Watercolour Landscape, watercolor painting tutorial demo

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Today I'm painting a beginner friendly loose landscape using a limited palette, indigo, burnt sienna, alizarin crimson and yellow ochre. The idea is to try to let go and paint a wet in wet sky as loosely as possible, aiming for plenty of subtle drama, with a hanging wood on a hillside, gate and fence, loosely painted and kept really simple. It looks challenging, but it is a simple and exciting process that will probably take a bit of practice, but is really useful for getting beginners used to the way water and paint can flow on the page, and using rich paint to obtain balanced tonal values with plenty of darks, while keeping things fresh and light.
I'm using Saunders Waterford 100% cotton cold pressed 140lb/300g weight paper, 11" x 15"/28cms x 38cms, my paper is taped to my board with ordinary decorators masking tape and is at an angle of about 45 degrees so gravity will help me paint. I use various brushes as demonstrated in the video, but use whichever brushes you have.

[@janicetio1219]

Wonderfully atmospheric.

[@fscolza]

finally i “got it” ! a loose wet wash & i couldnt be happier!! TY SO MUCH for sharing your talent!

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ Hi Lois, you are my favourite watercolour artist on U-tube! I love your style and the different flavours that you do! You are an awesome teacher…step by step! Thankyou for sharing your incredible gift with us… ❤

[@caroleblaney3157]

Ooh, that's lovely! Thank you...

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🎨💐

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if you heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk

[@karendirmish2696]

Wonderful piece, the red brings a wonderful illusion of evening warmth and adding the fence rails really put it together for me! I am very privileged to be able to do this in “my Kitchen”! Thank you, Karen Dirmish

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Karen! 💐🎨

[@rebuseg]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@kileensmith5134]

Well, this is certainly my cup of tea!!! Magnificent!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Killeen ☕️☕️

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

I've always shied away from alizarin crimson because it's not colorfast but the beauty of the color is saying to break down and get it anyway. Love how it interacts with the indigo and yellow ochre!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

However these days most Alizarin reds are substitutes, you need to look at the pigment number and avoid genuine alizarin reds if the lightfast issue concerns you. My Cotman AC is PR 206, a fully lightfast quinacridone red pigment synthesised to imitate AC

[@tonydinicola3893]

Really like the simplicity of this one. Love those “happy accidents.” Thanks for sharing.

[@mettenna2635]

Brilliant use of the drip! Didn't see it as a fence post until you transformed it. Embrace the unpredictable! Very thoughtfully depicted birds, too.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@helenduplessis9820]

I just fell in love with your painting! Many thanks Lois! 🥰🥰🥰

[@marshallart100]

so much beauty in your work all of your picture show your affinity with landscapes ...thank you keep them coming ...please

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if y ou heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk

[@dianas514]

Stunning!!!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! 😍🎨

[@susanritchie9456]

How beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!

[@colleensmith2038]

This is certainly my cup of tea. I'm so desperate to develop a loose painting style. I watch a lot of your videos, but for some reason, I'm too afraid to actually try. You do make it look so easy.

[@delphinewood7519]

You’re magical! And inspiring. Looking forward to trying this several times.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Delphine! 😊

[@mysticriver9420]

❤️❤️❤️

[@eleniphotos]

Another fabulous one!

[@pamelaknott6707]

Lovely!!!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Pamela! 😊

[@NYtalk60]

Lois. Thank you. That was fantastic. I'm going to try this! You paint with "no" judgement! It frees the painter from being intimated and to enjoy the process. Especially for a beginner like me!🥰

[@suel4269]

Your paintings are magical. I look away for a second and suddenly a scene appears. I’ll try my sword liner for birds. Haven’t figured out the right brush yet.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Sue, birds are trickier than they look! 😊

[@suel4269]

@@LoisDavidsonArt what size is your painting table? I’m finally graduating from the kitchen table to a bedroom studio.

[@cindysouza5017]

This is incredibly beautiful.

[@moochymooo]

Oh wow - breathtakingly beautiful😳😍😃 Thank you so much for so generously sharing your talent & processes with us❤️

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Midge! 😊

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Wonderful work, Lois! Winter landscapes are right around the corner again.

[@annikaglavstedt5588]

So beautiful and inspiring! Thank you so much!

[@donna5659]

It makes me be way more free with my paintings! Thank you! ❤️

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Donna! 😊

[@LipsitaArt]

Gorgeous night sky painting. Thanks for sharing

[@jocelyneturcotte3419]

Absolutely stunning thank you

[@poppins4540]

Beautiful sky

[@susanback9127]

Thank you. This has helped me so much. 🇨🇦

[@claudeschmit3855]

Bonjour Lois merci pour ce beau tuto il est superbe

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Merci beaucoup Claude 🎨💐

[@lovelifedrawing]

Fantastic demo and explanation thank you Lois!

[@JyotsnasWatercolorArt]

Excellent. Wet on wet is my fav and sometimes we get magical outcome however majority of the times it didn't work for me but who cares as far as I am having fun 🤩. Your video is very inspiring and loved the red color used boldly

[@helengill5481]

Wow I love you tutorials, your a fantastic artist :)

[@brucewagner4394]

That's awesome 👌, I love it.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Bruce 🎨💐

[@meeraahuja1594]

Wow! Thank you for the video

[@ShanaCali]

This is my cup of tea! Heartfelt joy through the entire process and finish of your work. Stunning and encouraging. Thank you for the lovely tutorial. !*Shana

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Shana! 😊

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

Stunning work, Lois 👌👌👌 Though you call it semi-abstract, it is not difficult to imagine a real world scenery like this. The red hue in an otherwise cloudy/misty atmosphere adds a sense of eerie excitement. And what can I say about the education that you impart in each video🙏

[@marjo-riittareinikainen9740]

Lovely!

[@LauraS13]

❤

[@susanjohnson8986]

Stunning Lois. Must give this a go.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Susan 😊

[@patsyeckert9822]

Very nice suggested detail was helpful!

[@artworld9799]

Love your amazing work🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨

[@AmitPortraits]

❤❤

[@cherylj.harris4967]

Thank you! Love this.

[@danielakinart9238]

Lovely, thank you for sharing.

[@menaakslifeartcrafts9925]

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@joannewson9580]

Love it.

[@boondoggle6]

incredible art - I feel I can walk into your painting and experience an other worldly moment! The trouble is I wouldn't want to return to the real world with all its woes....

[@anamariamartijena2248]

Beautiful

[@carolpenn1155]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Carol 😊

[@carolpenn1155]

@@LoisDavidsonArt Lois I love your work. I live in your neck of the woods and wonder if you ever show your paintings?

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Thank you for an excellent video. Lovely!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Maggie 😊

[@margaretbutcher]

Fabulous

[@kazziemaccie]

Beautiful ❤️

[@carolekratzke9500]

Really lovely.

[@monicalind3498]

Beautiful!

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Love this thank you

[@dianesmith9898]

Such a helpful video Lois! I’m brand new to watercolor painting and I really like your style. I have subscribed to your channel and will research and watch more of your tutorials. Thank you ☺️

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks for your lovely feedback Diane! 😊

[@dplouff0820]

Love this 💗

[@vikrantmodak6634]

Beautiful!!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Vikrant 😊

[@GKganesan]

Lovely: thank you.

[@pennyclark9079]

Brilliant

[@mama--rua]

So clever🙂

[@vickiweiss311]

Those look like URART brushes....I just ordered some! 😉 Beautiful results 😍

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Hopefully they’ll be good! I’ve never heard of them! 🎨💐

[@vickiweiss311]

@@LoisDavidsonArt he's an acrylic painter.. But gets amazing effects with these pointed brushes 😉

[@clancyseven]

Wonderful

[@Pyroific]

beautiful

[@pauline3379]

Very effective Lois 😍

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Pauline! 😊

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Thank you

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Ralph! 😊

[@lisawaller7620]

Love it

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Lisa! 😊

[@lisawaller7620]

Did you add the yellow ochre at the bottom?

[@eduardoblanco6481]

Me gusta mucho. saludos

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Eduardo! 😊

[@johnevans5561]

helped me a lot..I need 300 gsm paper I now understand why my paper is soaked

[@nattyw495]

Enjoyed video thank you for showing this video...mikelle art mom 🎨✍👩‍🎨

[@LigiaArroyoNunez]

Soñado

[@LavishHim]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🎨💕

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Danielle! 😊

[@elizabethmorgan2513]

Another beautiful painting and excellent instruction. Can you tell me what material your board is? I want to get one but dont know what to get. Thank you .

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I’m afraid my boards aren’t ideal for painting but they work for filming. I use cheap A3 canvas covered cardboard sheets designed for acrylic and oil painting. The warp a bit when wet but as I said, work well for filming

[@yvetteafrangui518]

Beautiful painting what kind paper are you using I use arches cold press300mg 140lb

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! I used Saunders Waterford cold pressed paper 😊

[@rentedtux1883]

Great painting Lois. Where may I ask, did you get your brush?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks RT, I found it on Ebay a couple of years ago 😊

[@jamesgreer3953]

Did you say calligraphy brush? I don't understand. Caroline from NC

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I did say calligraphy brush!

[@jamesgreer3953]

@@LoisDavidsonArt ok thanks I'll look it up.

[@donna5659]

Where can you find that 3” brush? I’ve not found one so big like the one your using.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Donna, I purchased mine from Ebay a couple of years ago, so no idea where to get one these days, however, you can use any large wash brush

[@carolekratzke9500]

I got a big goathair from Frank Clarke,the Irish watercolourist.

[@user-ei2mi2wx9z]

Please tell me the paper and colours name

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if you heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk

[@ERH-ph5gb]

Thanks for that tip, appreciated.

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if y ou heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk

[@maryforrester2241]

Beautiful

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if you heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if you heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk

[@fdej51289]

A handy tip...use heat of hair dryer to heat the tape and it will not rip the paper even if it is not cotton ..the heat softens the glue in the tsape if you heat the tape as you remove it. Thanks for your nk