Thanks Steve! I truly enjoy your teaching videos. God bless you always.
@AlexanderFeoktistov7 ай бұрын
Thank you for detailed explanation of this amazing technique
@barbaralee34259 ай бұрын
What a wonderful series, learning so much!! Thank you, Steve!! And Strathmore!
@oliferous9 ай бұрын
I have watched all of you spontaneous videos and STILL, every time , I learn something new!! You have helped me advance in watercolor SO MUCH over the last 4 years Steve, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Through painting I've been able to get over some very difficult times and you’ve been there at every point, like a guiding light, encouraging and helping me overcome! You’re an amazing person, an inspirational and talented artist, and i hope you know you’re not just helping people paint, you’re doing much more! Thanks and never stop!
@cutechiangels7 ай бұрын
@oliferous It's been extreemly therapeutic and helpful for me too, to do watercolour paintings ! I even sold some, for good prices. 🙏🌟🎶 During extreemly hard times, especially emotionally, it kept me on track, made me grounded and relaxed. Much more than oil or acrylic paintings. It's a world appart. And I love it. I discovered it only because I didn't have the means nor the space to do other type of paintings and art. This was a good option. What a revelation. 🎉🙂 I must take it up again! 🙏 🎨 I just found this channel, only recently. Very good teacher.
@marjoriegarner53695 ай бұрын
Great comment. I AGREE.
@Cyrilmc2220043 ай бұрын
WOW 😮 WOW 😮 WOW 😮 Steve, I really really enjoyed watching and listening to you as you develop your picture. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
@melindaavila49810 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! When you laid down the first wash, I couldn't imagine what would appear as you progressed. This is fantastic! It makes me think of forests, canyons, and water. I realize that it's best to relax, take your time and let it flow!
@marshahostetler8 ай бұрын
I so enjoyed this video! Thank you so much!
@Shilo2020Ай бұрын
Beautiful! I love this colour combo. I love turning paint shapes into things
@glendapaul8040Ай бұрын
Thanks that was great
@susanfield24442 ай бұрын
Excellent content
@christinemorrissey52744 ай бұрын
Hello Steve, My name is Christine I just wanted to introduce myself to you and more than likely write you a short novel.😅 I want to thank you so much for sharing your spontaneous watercolor landscaping artwork with us. I absolutely love watching your videos! I love working with wet on wet or dry paper with wet, wet paint (carefully)😅 I do use Strathmore watercolor paper I would like to start using 100% cotton paper also, I would like to start using the Princeton brushes or whatever good brushes I can afford. I’m 62, I think I can re-up my game with finer paper and brushes. I know I’ll become more free and more creative. A lil info about me🙃😉At one time in my life, at a a very young age, I worked as a baker. I would work overnights at my Dad’s bakery. (A small fun fact.) My father would pick up my brothers and I at 11p.m. after an awesome concert and then go straight to work at the bakery.😎 I also was a graphic designer a screen printer and a phlebotomist. Point being, production is my middle name.😉 So, all of my work had to be fined detailed. I certainly didn’t mind that. Then I discovered abstract 😮 colors too??? The joke that goes around is “What is an abstract?”😂 whatever you want it to be. Just thinking out of the box, being creative and most of all happy. So, I was used to angles and rulers. I also said often “ I feel like I’m cheating .” But soon discovered that my abstract painting was literally detailed 😅 I can be a stickler when it comes to artwork. As some artists are. It took yrs. before I allowed myself some freedom. Watercolor isn’t easy. But I do love painting the feathers on a bird, or paint a rock or brick. I absolutely love trees.I can draw or paint trees in detail or abstracty. Seascapes, birds and so much more - not so much. I’d like to have more freedom. I know that my creativity is within. And so lots of practice is about to happen with me with the help of you and others.😊 I do use acrylics on lrg canvases with lots of water. Hahaha I never squeezed the bottom of the bristle of the brush so the paint can drop paint blobs 😉What a fun idea! I just got back into painting. I am truly looking forward in working with you☀️🎉 I told you this was going to be a short novel😅 God Bless and Thank you Steve My son’s name is Steve-okay! Enough already!😅
@elenakashpersky5658Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@anoos1320 күн бұрын
Thank you in deed.
@AngelaKent-gj4kk4 ай бұрын
Never seen spontaneous painting I absolutely enjoyed your tutorial and you are an excellent teacher you also make it interesting throughout your class thank you so very much for sharing your expertise ❤️
@stephanieb1209 ай бұрын
Love to see what your mind has created using these beautiful colours! Just awesome ❤
@neail5466Ай бұрын
I rediscovered the meaning of creativity. Thank you sir.
It’s a bit of magic to inspire me on this Sunday morning! Thank you…again..Steve! You are a clear and patient instructor and a wonderful artist.
@cherrylebee422910 ай бұрын
I am a beginner with water colour and I cant wait to try this style!
@mlogsdon1005 ай бұрын
Early on, I was seeing a St. Bernard face. I absolutely love the trees and the contrast and the softness. Nice work, sir.
@cherylstrak595110 ай бұрын
Love this technique! I’m hooked. Gets me going fast with not having to procrastinate with thinking too hard and just letting go of the control!
@saraleegray3 ай бұрын
It's so inspiring! Thank you. I will be practicing these techniques. You make it look easy!
@Soapartisan8757 ай бұрын
This is stunning . I saw a castle on a hill then a thicket of trees in a forest . Your painting is ethereal I love this technique .
@sharonmacmillan22692 ай бұрын
Must try!
@Ladycrafty610 ай бұрын
Thank you for these lessons! They are excellent for helping me as a new watercolorist! I really appreciate the time you are taking to explain in detail each step. ❤
@karensummey73362 ай бұрын
Well, THAT’S amazing!
@PattisArtInnaVan6 ай бұрын
Wow I love this!! Thank you for a lovely Mother’s Day painting ❤. I know this wasn’t put out today but this is when I had a chance to watch and it’s magical❤❤❤. Happy Mother’s Day to your wife!!
@JohnSietsma-tr3wo7 ай бұрын
Just lovely.
@patriciamartin196 ай бұрын
Just wonderful! You are a great teacher- thank you 🎉
@dgor.92059 ай бұрын
Thats beautiful
@janetgoodwin911310 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Jada-vz3ie9 ай бұрын
WONDERFUL!😀
@patriciahubbard58323 ай бұрын
Learned a lot. Thank you.
@mirajankowska731310 ай бұрын
Awersome!
@elinorangelo498210 ай бұрын
That is beautiful.
@gol6228 ай бұрын
Gorgeous 😍
@dnasbirdingadventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Can't wait to try spontaneous. New subscriber here.
@cutechiangels7 ай бұрын
Beautiful Steve! Thanks ! 👍🙂
@DSmith-pc9jn9 ай бұрын
Love it. Thanks.
@susancoleman300810 ай бұрын
awesome
@user-tb1lc3nk5j6 ай бұрын
Steve, you are an excellent teacher! Like your stating that you don’t really know will develop, I have a great imagination so I will put it to work when I try this piece on my own. Thank you.
@omaracosta12647 ай бұрын
Excelente gracias 🙋♂️🇦🇷
@dea906510 ай бұрын
Love it soooo much!!!! ❤ Thanks a lot!
@marylousussmeier585910 ай бұрын
This was awesome! I love doing these!
@rosangelamarques72027 ай бұрын
Beautiful!! Thanks for the class!
@claudettemosier530410 ай бұрын
I was happy when you decided on the waterfall. I love how you detailed it out. I would have struggled with that. Fun to watch and I’d love to try it. I don’t feel like I could muster enough creativity to be able to finish.
@helenduplessis98206 ай бұрын
I'm speechless!!! ❤
@petesuchon734010 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Steve.
@18eleanor10 ай бұрын
I love that so much. I can't wait to experiment.
@glendavis12662 ай бұрын
One thing not mentioned is the paper on a flat surface or slanted? Then in the next movement was the collage dry before you restarted?
@glshowlin9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your skills. I love the way this turned out. It is so nice to learn in a relaxing atmosphere. I'm happy that I found you today.
@susancook161710 ай бұрын
Beautiful painting, thank you 😊
@martinelindemann48110 ай бұрын
❤ beautiful painting and makes us feel to have a try ... thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊
@annette0010 ай бұрын
this is breathtaking as usual. Thank you so much , we are lucky to learn from you✨
@annaherlinger631610 ай бұрын
Steve you are amazing! Absolutely beautiful!
@rainbowfox193410 ай бұрын
I have been wanting to do something like this on a daily basis. Thanks for the video. It gave me a good start. I see a clear path of dark color, a clear path of light color and pattern before you started. Great painting!
@las17410 ай бұрын
Excellent! I have watched you some time back for awhile. You are such a good teacher.
@karenturner-cf7vq10 ай бұрын
That's OK. I will try it. Thankyou
@22GmaRocky10 ай бұрын
I love your spontaneous paintings. I’m so happy you saw a waterfall too and how you brought it together. Thank you ♥️
@annevickers330710 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@editorblip96585 ай бұрын
I really loved the outcome. It's amazing how a few marks can show a whole new light to an area. I was thinking where would I mark - I had the waterfall and a mountain behind those fir trees. Can't wait to play and see if I can get something on my paper
@janicecheney466010 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your finished painting, simply beautiful. Painted along and loved every second of it! Thank you.
@jeanp539510 ай бұрын
The white space in the very middle looks like a small waterfall to me.😊Edit…..Just read earlier comments……others see it too!
@effy284810 ай бұрын
100%
@marypartridge515410 ай бұрын
Turner here we come. Looks soft and interesting so thanx for sharing with others.
@sheilasessions54464 ай бұрын
Yes!
@muserwood10 ай бұрын
Im new to watercolor. Your works wows and inspires me. I even tried a couple spontaneous paintings. I don't know if I can post them here. Fun though. And I'll be doing more for sure. Thanks for you guidance.
@sukumac90137 ай бұрын
Such an opportunity to see this. I wish you had shared just which colors were mixed to do the trees that were added on after you did the initial ‘free’ background.
@sandrasinks87767 ай бұрын
I like your subscribe pillow its effective but not agressive
@BStarfireMcquinn8 ай бұрын
I'm really enjoying this series. Watercolor is so intimidating for me, but this style seems to be much less so. I've got to give this technique a try. Thank you for sharing your time and talent! :)
@bow24534 ай бұрын
Would love to see what you didn’t think turned out.
@RuthCaldwell-p6t8 ай бұрын
I have been thinking painting for many years and lost my Inspiration. No matter what I did I couldn’t produce a good painting. I caught your video of n Pinterest and found new stuff inspiration. Thank you!
@annepercival7814Ай бұрын
Steve… who does Dragons Blood and Permanent Blu Violet?
@chipsutcliffe711010 ай бұрын
Seems like the first method (wet-on-wet) can end up being lighter because it uses more water and would be good as a first layer. The second method can be more intense because it can use less water and could also work as a second layer.
@mjpete279 ай бұрын
Hullo Steve I do enjoy watching you do this creation of this spontaneous paintings. Now I have tried this a time or six, buy I just never get as good of results as you get time after time! Now I suppose that you would not post results that are a total flop, would you? Now I do not have MaimeriBlu paints, but I have QoR to DaVinci paints and even a few oddball brands in between! So I do not believe it is my paint choices. Yes my paper is 100% cotton and I even purchased a few sheets of Strathmore just in case that was my problem. I just need to relax and accept what comes. I hope I will get a few better results as I go forward and I have tried this technique several times over the last 10 years, so it is not something I have tried once and given up on, :::::sigh:::: Thanks Steve I will try to relax and just watch you work and try another attempt maybe later this month! Thanks. Please keep them coming, well I guess we got 2 more in this series coming, right? Right! See ya down the line.
@adelheidbekaert5972Ай бұрын
Well, I don't want to pretend I have all the knowledge, but I'm pretty sure it is important that you can paint a picture like this on purpose. I mean, you have to know how you paint a landscape, or a face or whatever your spontaneous painting will lead you to. Of course when you are used to watercolor and used to painting all kinds of things it is much easier to get to a great spontaneous painting too. Nevertheless in the end of the video he mentions that not all spontaneous paintings work out. Sometimes you must just see it as a practice piece instead of a masterpiece. Keep trying, I would say. I'll have a go at it too!
@sarajohnvideo10 ай бұрын
Hi, I just tried working the spontaneous painting, i was hoping to be able to send you the photo of my spontaneous painting, but I can’t figure it out. Sorry! But I want to Thank you so much for your teachings 💝🎨
@zoomerellazoomerella294710 ай бұрын
Before you started the dark area looked like a castle.
@manondesrochers57299 ай бұрын
That is so vool
@rogerboucher191310 ай бұрын
Beautiful first layer. I would have messed up the rest…
@katalinas92645 ай бұрын
Watercolor painting and "spontaneous" painting has shown me how anal I really am. Lol