Start Your Next Watercolour With This Technique - IT'S A GAMECHANGER !!

Watercolour ghost, or mist wash method.
Very loosely based on a technique I saw the wonderful artist David Curtis use.
Obviously, I don't paint in the style of David Curtis, it was just an interesting technique !!
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[@josephcollins6033]

I am always very impressed when one artist (or actually, any professional) recommends the work of a contemporary. It tells me a lot. Thanks for this lesson.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you. I always give credit where it’s due and David Curtis’ books taught me a huge amount

[@josephcollins6033]

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks!

[@Ashevillein]

You started with pencil?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@Ashevillein Yes, I did a basic outline drawing with a soft pencil.

[@barbpistoia8046]

I enjoy your demos... especially like that your music is not louder than you!... however, your music is a bit morose.... anyway... thanks!

[@TomWoodson31]

This was a great lesson. I really like the ghost wash technique. Thank you

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Tom, glad you liked it

[@allisonjames2923]

It’s amazing that I was so mesmerised by your painting, that I was 12 mins in before I realised you’re painting left-handed lol. Beautifully misty calm scene

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Haha! That’s great. Glad you liked the video

[@ralphherrick596]

Watching you paint seems so natural to me ..I'm left handed also ... different than watching a right hander....looks great!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Ralph. There doesn’t seem to be many of us lefties making videos on KZbin. Glad you like mine !!

[@sadies2820]

My father was an artist and loved painting boats in watercolour. Watching you do this painting was like watching him, you have a very similar style and technique. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

That’s lovely, Sadie. Thank you

[@marybethsinn6792]

Beautiful, simple, captivating

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@susancook1617]

Lovely painting, very atmospheric, thank you 😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Mail2elr]

It gives a great sense of depth. Thanks.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@joannaryan9805]

Beautiful watercolour, I painted a similar one , but with the squiggles for the shadows under the boat I lightly spray after with water

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Sounds good, I’m sure that produces some nicely diffused reflections

[@teacup3133]

Thank you for this, it was lovely watching you paint. Thank you for mentioning Curtis. I looked and he is amazing.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching. David Curtis is one of the best, and although my style is very different from his, I learnt a huge amount from his books.

[@nhungtruong9382]

Thank you Christopher! Really a simple but very impressive painting! Love the wet in wet effects and the color. My favorite loosing style!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@josephcollins6033]

I really, really like that you talk what your brain it telling you, throughout the lovely painting. I subscribed. Thanks!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Many thanks Joseph, glad you like it !!

[@josephcollins6033]

@@ChrisStephenArt 👍😀

[@Arlene.288]

Very beautiful, ty

[@valeriecarpenter3963]

Thank you for such a relaxing and delightful piece of work! I'll be giving it it a spin soon!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you, Valerie

[@margaretsmith51]

Thank you for another inspiring painting

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome, Margaret. Thank you for watching

[@rmuller366]

Beautiful! Thank you for a relaxing painting technique. Blessings to you!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

[@sherylwhittaker6611]

I love this. Definitely a must try for me. Thank-you for sharing your knowledge with us. Love your channel ❤️

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, glad you like my channel 😊

[@mermaid01]

Stunning ❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you ☺️

[@bobbieoshea9516]

Thankyou for your painting. I keep putting off trying because I'm not great at drawing or detail but you've inspired me to have a go.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Great 😊

[@delithnutkins6017]

What a relaxing and beautiful video thank you

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

[@user-jp8ok1vy1w]

Beautiful!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@JaneElspeth]

Such a relaxing pleasure to watch you do this and be so informative at the same time. I will definitely look into the other artists that you recommended but I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for this video

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, Jane. Glad you liked the video

[@jjsands9704]

Wonderful painting! Great video . . . .

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@anick6265]

So beautiful…I am impressed, thank you💕

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you, Anick. Much appreciated

[@user-ub5io8nf4e]

Thank you for this video. 😊❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

[@bmccaffrey66]

Just gorgeous

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you !!

[@GKganesan]

Thank you. Useful.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@Richiedei50]

Lovely. Thank you. 🥰

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

[@krissaltlakecity9022]

Beautifully done

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@Baobabaloo]

Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I'm still a beginner at watercolour, but this ghost wash is going to come in handy. 🙂

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

I do this too but I love the term “ghost wash”. Thanks. I will check out David curtis

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks! David Curtis is a genius

[@andreandi24]

Thank you, it's very useful technique, helps me quite a lot! Greetings from Hungary! 🎨

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it

[@jacquelinehewelt7143]

Lovely!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@jaclynrankin4202]

The definition of "trust the process" 😂 Me: IN WHAT WORLD IS THAT A BOA...OHHH 🥰🥰🥰

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks for sticking with it 😊

[@booker0110]

This is so beautiful and clever and helpful. Many thanks, if you could turn down the volume of the Muzak it would be perfect. I’m a person who simply has to pay attention to the music and I can’t concentrate on your tutorial as well as I want to. Incidentally I’m only interested in the painting but the music thing is just the way I’m made.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Glad you found the tutorial helpful. At the moment, the music is there in an attempt to cancel out the background noise in my studio. I’m trying to find a solution to this

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely demo

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@user-if9cm2uh2s]

Awesome!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@along9971]

Great job! My boats always look like a 5yr old drew them, lol

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you!! Try drawing a different boat each day, just a simple pencil sketch. Your boats will improve :)

[@opabinnier]

I find a rigger really helps. Riggers made my railings, masts, scaffolding etc much more convincing. And easier to do.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

I don’t like to mix rounds with riggers in the same painting, I find it achieves a more cohesive final result. But obviously it’s best to use whichever brush you like to use :)

[@elizabethkaspergarrett1806]

Love watching you paint this - I too am left-handed and it helps me (a newbie) to watch a lefthanded painting tutorial. I love the ghost wash (it is something I've been thinking about, but have only been practicing strokes so far as I watch various tutorials). Do you mind sharing which blue and red you used for this painting? thanks

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video. I used ultramarine, cobalt blue and cadmium red.

[@bluewren65]

Basically you build a shadow scaffold on which to build the work. I have always worked across the entire painting at once and it really helps to build a balanced composition. It does my head in when I see people on youtube painting a flower or whatever and they focus in on some small area, work it up completely and then move onto another tiny area and then work that to completion etc. Of course, people work in different ways and whatever gets you there is what you need to do, but I wonder if those who work in that way might find some freedom that they didn't know they were missing if they just tried to work the entire work at the same time. Lovely video.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks very much. I find it fascinating how many different methods there are, and what works for one person may not work for another.

[@nicoleperron3315]

That's how I have always started all my watercolors, I quite like the name ghost wash, I've never heard it before. I am curious if you painted your boats first, how would you get your sky in after? Watercolors is normally done in a certain order because its translucent so it's not really a choice unless you do it with mixed media. Your painting is lovely by the way.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you! There isn’t really any order that has to he followed. I suppose it’s knowing which approach to use for each subject.

[@kimranson4775]

❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@wmbriggz]

You and Thomas Schaller…..it really is all about the drawing…sigh….. taking the time to think about what to draw….and…what one does with the drawing afterwards…is of course…what gives us variety….thank you…

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@user-pk2gq5ty9w]

Отлично!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks !!

[@terrianderson6815]

I am absolutely mesmerized by your videos...thank you I u for your talent and instruction. I hope one day I'll be as confident and accomplished. Lovely work!!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@terrianderson6815 Thank you ☺️

[@ebujvt65]

What would do with a sunny day? A yellow wash to set the mood?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You can use whichever colours you want, or need for the subject

[@ebujvt65]

@@ChrisStephenArt Thank you.

[@communitythriftmarketsuppo889]

... Wet on wet...

[@carolbenson6524]

Beautiful!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Carol