Spontaneous Painting, Ink Line over Wash - InkTober

So how do you paint a spontaneous painting while doing it as a line and wash? Well watch the video and find out.
Colors (used in this painting)
Indian Yellow
Nickel Quinacridone Gold
Azo Orange
Orange Iron Oxide
Quinacridone Rose
Prussian Blue
Azo Green
Also on this palette (not used)
Sepia, Neutral Tint, Paynes Gray, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Sap Green, Olive Green, Azo Yellow, Pyrol Scarlet, Pyrol Red, Quinacridone Violet, Cobalt Violet, Red Iron Oxide
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[@juliehall1082]

Thank you so much for encouraging me with scripture at the end of your videos. You are an awesome w/c teacher and light/salt as well! ✝️💟

[@iartistdotme]

I feel like you are carving out the trees as a sculptor would carve out a figure. Think I learned a lot about your approach to painting these spontaneous works by seeing how the ink was used then refined with a little more color. So appreciate your sharing.

[@lcloveland3606]

I really like that kind of "spontaneous natural creation". Thank you!

[@margaretporzenheim961]

You sure know how to make my day - this is awesome. I'm always afraid to be spontaneous because I don't have the intuitive vision to see what the result presents.

[@MDCampbell]

And this is exactly what led me to your channel, kept me coming back, and continues to inspire and sincerely amaze me. A skill like this takes many years, a lot of practice, and the intuition of a war horse to successfully pull off. I have a different method, which is so rudimentary in comparison, yet still effective for my needs. My mistake, for years, was not painting on an angle to let the water collect. That you mention Bob Ross is kind of funny, as to me, you're the BR of watercolor. lol! Great demonstration and really appreciate the narrative along with it. For new subscribers, this is gold. Pure gold. Thank you, Steve! :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

What a awesomely generous comment Mark! Thanks my friend, made my day! Yes, well rudimentary approaches are often deceiving in their simplicity. Reducing something to its essentials and maintaining strong visual elements is so much tougher than people realize as I communicated in my post on your recent video. Bob Ross is such an interesting icon isn't he? He was loved by so many who weren't even artists but who loved his demeanor. His techniques and style were nothing without that. I always hoped that if nothing else, I could connect, even a fraction as well, with my viewers on a personal level while still being myself. Not being able to do that was my greatest fear going into this KZbin thing. Anyway, thanks for the amazing vote of confidence.

[@MDCampbell]

Just to note, you have succeeded in connecting with viewers on a personal level, and totally managed to still be yourself, in every way. It's what's made, in my opinion, your channel a gem among many, many stones. :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

Means a lot dude, thanks for saying so!

[@donnabirney817]

Wow Steve you are a magician..... Make it look so easy but it is not...... Thanks for your patient teaching.

[@karenowens9717]

I totally enjoyed the process of watching this painting come alive. I’m going to try it.

[@EveBolt]

Beautiful painting Steve! I love this idea of painting a spontaneous wash and then making something out of the shapes :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Eve! Yes fun and often surprising.

[@imogenekluson3186]

This is lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@PamelaGoodman-56]

I absolutely love your spontaneous paintings! Hope you feel better soon!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Pamela Goodman thank you!

[@kathrynholden4223]

What a fun ink and wash idea! Think I'll see what watercolor has in mind for me. Thanks, as always, and feel better soon.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@rosalindduczak2948]

You amaze me, what a great use of a God given talent.!

[@aprildegele1510]

Just so you know, Bob Ross wasn't the first to paint like that. He studied under Bill Alexander, who started on PBS in black and white and I have no idea why he was so popular in B&W. "Fire it in" with the palate knife, just like Bob, but Bob had a different, softer voice, unlike Bill. I used to watch Bill all the time, even in black and white. My favorite memories were of being able to watch Bill in my bed, on two pillows because I was ill. When we were ill, we got the vaporizer and the 13 inch TV to watch. Great memories. We only had 4 channels, so that public broadcasting channel was a god send. Where I learned about opera. In the end, they fell out because Bob was so much more personable and his voice more calm ... even if his hair was a perm that started out of necessity. He hated having to keep that perm in the end. But it was his brand, so he kept it.

[@mindofwatercolor]

True, Bob was more personable, but he was also just a better teacher. He was clearer, presenting the techniques in a more understandable, easy to duplicate way. They fell out because Bill became jealous of Bob's success using some of the techniques he learned from Bill. However, Bob created quite a few of his own techniques and processes that were very successful. Bob tried to help Bill and even promote him on his own show but it didn't work. Sad for Bill.

[@grandma.p]

Thanks for demonstrating this method. I definitely want to try this before the week is over.

[@redbeard365]

I'm just in awe right now. Every one of your videos teaches me something, but there are those moments where I see more than just technique, but true talent and a well honed craft. This is an absolutely stunning example of your talent. Thank you for sharing!

[@heatherrasmussen145]

You definitely are my favorite watercolor channel. Keep this up! Very helpful!

[@josephstanski5180]

That is soooo beautiful Steve.

[@isaiahdelacruz4333]

Loved this

[@ajtommie1]

Great song! And beautiful demonstration, thank you!

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Steve, I was absolutely mesmerized watching you create this sketch. You have inspired me to try spontaneous painting. Thanks so much, I always learn something new every time I watch your videos. Blessings. 💞💫

[@mickeybrittingham3813]

Love your channel always informative

[@paulamingolelli3902]

What a phenomenal technique. I love the spontaneity with Ink !!

[@lindaartressia7146]

I love this.

[@joanporter916]

You are definately the very best watercolor teacher..I haven't found one piece you do that is not beautiful. I love your creative suggestions we can try.

[@ambisubramanian190]

Very inventive!What an imagination.

[@cdsullivan5403]

Wow, this was so amazing to watch this morning after early Spurgeon, it came together beautifully to begin a lovely Thursday morning.

[@sallyyotz3995]

Another magical moment in time watching you work Steve. Thanks.

[@azong98]

I used your method today and all my friends love the painting. Thank you very much.

[@Tessiegimmus1]

I know I've said this b-4 but...WOW ! It never ceases to amaze and delight me to watch you dance with watercolor. Thanks for sharing.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Fun way to put it, thanks!

[@LeighPogue]

These are always my favorite paintings Steve. I love how you get such a pretty landscape from simple blobs of color. Beautiful, thanks

[@seahorse5689]

Love it!

[@dihermes88]

Thank you Steve for these really fabulous videos!

[@TheWoodSpabyPatRios]

I adore this! You’re truly inspiring.

[@maryanharrell5642]

As usual, I have learned a lot from you, Steve. Thanks!

[@samfrei9927]

Wonderful !

[@plekang1]

What FUN ... that is an absolutely fantastic idea! Thanks so much!

[@cynthiam.1368]

Success! Yes, I followed your method and it turned out very cool. Thank you so much for such clear, gentle instruction that leads to a successful project.

[@debradominguez5861]

I really love your style of painting, I've never seen anyone paint like you. I think it really awsome and beautiful.

[@slhelm4098]

Thank you for the great videos you do. Great choice of music too...I couldv'e sworn it was Debby Boone, til I looked. It is a pleasure to watch how you paint & draw.

[@plants53]

I just loved watching this come to life, amazing. As a beginner of about a year I am still finding my way so seeing you create this was awesome. Thank you.

[@Eirenmist]

Fascinating watching your decision making!

[@lindadewolf7645]

Thanks for this.....I love it and it touches my heart! You and Reese rock!!! Love the music!

[@deeholler1]

Brill! Just love your style! Good teaching, too. Thanks much!

[@ingridcoke1360]

I enjoyed watching the phases of transformation. Thanks for sharing.

[@janwhite4243]

Love how this came out. You make it look so easy. You are very talented. Enjoy watching you!

[@raed3063]

What a lovely painting. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 You’ve given me some ideas. I’ll have to try this technique.

[@loricalass4068]

Too cool.

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Steve, I really liked this video. I'm a traditional watercolor artist, you know... transparent pigments , no white , no black, etc. But one day I started playing around with the ink and wash or wash and ink. Loved it, not that I would give up my boooring traditional watercolor, but I'm now doing both.. So thanks for this video, you never disappoint.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Barbra! Yeah for the most part I'm a traditional watercolorist too. I started using line and wash more as an affective sketching technique when I started doing plein air journaling, but I love to do it for bigger works on occasion as a change of pace.

[@pinkypilot]

That is absolutely amazing. Love this technique. Thanks.

[@lindasimmons3167]

Fascinating technique! Also, love your conversations with Reese.

[@richardlumpkin4607]

You continue to wow me. I’m not good with the inking but having that come from organic color. I may have to try it, even though there is potential for death and destruction if I attempt it. Keep up the good work!

[@Vic101able]

Wow Steve this was absolutely awesome to watch as it developed and what you did with it, pure inspirational. Thank you for sharing this video with us, it has given me a lot to think about.

[@christinelewis6557]

Definitely want to try that...so fun and spontaneous! Nice demo 😉

[@nelidafelizia8395]

Sin palabras para expresar lo hermoso que es. FELICITACIONES!!!!!

[@soniabuenoaffonso8144]

Very very good!

[@lisamariebreen]

So helpful. Thanks

[@Russllandia]

I was already planning on painting tomorrow but had no idea what. Thanks Steve, now I Know. I've never done it that way before. Too cool!

[@teresawebster3498]

Thank you!

[@robertabearce9941]

Steve I enjoy your videos this was magic happening in front of your eyes thank you

[@FrancesMarionz]

Thank you once again. You are certainly my new favorite channel. I particularly love your quotes at the end of each video. I have learned so much already. It's the combination of your voice and ease of being that is so very appealing second to your giant gift and talent. 💫

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks! BTW, you have a very historic name for us South Carolinians.

[@FrancesMarionz]

Are you referring to the "Swamp Fox"

[@mindofwatercolor]

Frances Marion yes, though I realize your first name is spelled differently.

[@MsBonsai2010]

You always have the best music in your videos 💗

[@Emil_M92]

awesome.wanna try this method

[@JaneArtsyOtternutKirkwood]

Really beautiful Steve. It's so amazing to watch how you bring it to life.

[@wiedesignarch]

Mostly I do line and wash. But this is stunning. And such an inspiration of my other aim on inking. Thanks a lot. For breaking my stuck on ink fun.

[@suzannw9098]

This is a fun process to do and nice to watch how you pull the shapes out. Thanks for this, I really love watching your channel, it's so helpful and inspiring for me.

[@JulieBarneson]

So captivating watching you do this! I love how it turned out too. Thank you!

[@tamaras.8734]

Very cool. 👍👍👍👍

[@libbyfuntera8497]

I’m definitely going to give this a try Steve-your painting is beautiful.

[@montebleu1351]

I am totally inspired by this process. Thanks for sharing your talent and skills.

[@azbz1z2z75]

When I watched this I got very excited. I will definitely try this. That was beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@TylDestoop]

Great tutorial as always 👍🏻! I really love the vibrant colours!

[@RaineyDayReads]

Oh I might try this! It looks fun!

[@katherinesimonds622]

Really stunning. Adding to my favorites!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

The painting is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing. I so enjoyed your process of doing this!

[@melikenurlu589]

Spontan suluboyayı çok beğendim.Teşekkürler.

[@samiakhan961]

Gorgeous, simply amazing demonstration.

[@ajtommie1]

Love this! I tried one tonight, but the first thing I need to do is practice laying down paint with a one inch brush!

[@kathycampbell4095]

Absolutely lovely! Your enthusiasm and finished spontaneous piece are truly remarkable, particularly when considering you must have been feeling a bit under the weather with your cold. Also compliments to video and music editor(s). Thanks for the inspiration over a coffee break. :)

[@b.emmert2129]

This is inspiring I want to play with this approach. Thank you,Steve, God Bless

[@mariasusanafernandez7483]

Fabuloso trabajo. Me encanta tu estilo.

[@pate8250]

Fantastic, Steve.

[@Belkysao]

Great!

[@wizkidsvideos]

So beautifully done.

[@azong98]

Wow. Thanks.

[@greenfoxart676]

I just loove the colors you use! Always so vibrant and beautiful. Don't know how many times I have had your videos rollin in the background while painting. You're videos are perfect company and motivation whilst creating :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@Sunandshine1234]

Fantastic ! Really enjoyed this , thanks !

[@gerardg1950]

Enjoyed watching this. Greeting from the Netherlands

[@feabeslagic6051]

Awesome! Great foliage too.

[@kathyn3978]

Is it Christmas Day? Nooooo but MofW has a new video to watch! ❤️ watching you paint and this one was amazing. Thanks again, Steve!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Kathy Neinas 😁

[@delila351]

TOTALLY amazing.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Thank You Tony...west hills,ca. usa

[@barbarawinkle8024]

As always, love your work. Re-inspired once again.

[@Jacklynofalltrades]

Very nice!!!

[@rlross49]

I love this! I’m going to try this soon.

[@weishaark]

OK, I realize I'm late to the pahdee, but I'm eating up every slurping up every juicy moment of every MoWC video I can find & almost every one leaves my heart palpitating & my senses reeling... This one resonated soooo much with me! I envisioned doing something like this when I first considered putting my foot in the watercolor pool... somehow finding a bridge between my background & training as a professional interior designer (renderings in well-behaved colored pencil & markers) & the unpredictable, mysterious, murky depths of this new-to-me medium... & here you've tacitly & stupendously given me permission to pursue my whim! Can't wait to try it out! Thank you, thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

So kind Kathleen and so happy you're enjoying the channel!

[@HerradaJulio]

Excellent my friend, very inspirational. Thanks

[@jmeyer3rn]

Loved it. So inspirational. Take care.

[@judithmarsh188]

Loved this video. Can't wait to have a go!

[@lubapatitucci5831]

That is so cool! It's beautiful! 😘

[@groyal6963]

I am going to give this a try

[@Artchick1972]

I can't wait to try this