REALISTIC Watercolor Rock TUTORIAL (PRO Tips)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Do you have a special brush for creating different textures? *Leave me a comment* , I would be interested to know. And, if you would like to learn more about creating different textures with watercolors, this would be a good video to watch next: *bit.ly/397KBI4*

[@rmuller366]

So glad I watched this one Paul! Beautiful washes and details as usual. Ordered a W&N Cotman 00 brush. I usually use a variety of Princeton brushes preferring the velvettouch series because the finish on the handles feels amazing. Also they’re not expensive either. Was recently watching Steve’s channel The Mind of Watercolor and he said remember shadows sink. It was like a lightbulb went off and I saw loads of you doing this here so reinforced that learning. What a blessing you all are for us out here in KZbin land.

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@rmuller366 Thank you so much for your very kind words, I'm glad my video gives you some good ideas. Paul 🎨

[@ladyhollman9534]

I use a brush purchased in a pack from a local store (Michael’s) It’s blue handled and I’m not sure what size it actually is 😅 … somewhere between a 4 & 6.

[@melissab3038]

I bought some Terry Harrison ProArte Masterstroke brushes years ago that are fun to use for landscape paintings. The dagger striper is great for painting tall grasses and palm trees. The fan brushes and deer foot stipplers make some nice texture too.

[@melissab3038]

The transformation from shapes to realistic rocks was very satisfying to watch. I learned a lot about detail, not to mention how keeping the number of paints to 3-5 helps create color harmony in the overall composition. Great job!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Melissa 😊

[@annsmith5625]

Beautiful ⚾️

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Ann 😀

[@larrygrenier621]

Very nice Paul & thanks. I'm trying to resist saying "you rock" but I failed.

[@TheDevonArtist]

LOL, thank you Larry, 🤣 I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

😂😂

[@sanctityjohnson289]

Great techniques! Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much for your kind donation! What a lovely surprise for me first thing this morning. I'm pleased you enjoyed my video on rocks. Paul 🤗

[@paulac7385]

Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial, it was absolutely great. I have learnt so much and can’t wait to have a go. You are an amazing teacher and explained every step along the way so clearly with some fun comments added in 😀

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome! Thank you for following my work here on KZbin. ☺️

[@inekedusseljee3093]

You are a wizard! 😊 Thank you. I will try that. It looks like fun!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Have fun and see what you can create. 😁

[@redbird8257]

Wow! Just wow! This was an amazing tutorial! Thank you for being such a fantastic teacher!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you, 😊

[@75Butterflyangel]

Really, your attention to detail always sets your work apart!👌

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much, you are very kind. 😊

[@ladyhollman9534]

Wow! I love to put rocks in my paintings … this is going to take them next level. And yeah, I mess up my brushes doing a bit of a light sideways scrub technique. I heart some texture. 😀 Great tutorial, thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much. Yes, rocks are great fun to paint, you can really play with those colours and textures. 😀

[@eddiejohn7744]

This is brilliant , thanks

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome Eddie, thanks for taking a look. 😊

[@carolyncalhoun7555]

Great tutorial Paul. The realism you achieve is remarkable. Thank you so much for all the tips you shared on how to paint rocks. You're a rock star!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are very welcome Carol, thank you for taking a peek. Paul 🎨

[@toni-tz6bt]

That looks amazing Paul, great tutorial, thanks 👍

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking a peek. 😀

[@judymills873]

Love this

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Judy. 😊

[@villaranj]

Excelente tutorial señor Hopkinson, eso es talento puro

[@TheDevonArtist]

Gracias, saludos. You are very kind, thank you. 🙂

[@darrincarter8968]

Thank you Paul i loved this video, some great tips and the painting was amazing well done.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Darrin, thank you for taking a look and i do hope it gives you some ideas for painting rocks, boulders or even pebbles. Paul 🎨

[@barryedgington6812]

Nicely done and so realistic. Thank you. Helene

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Helen. 😊

[@andreaaylward4794]

Wow!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Andrea 🤗

[@brightonfuller5039]

Hey man, Are you using the picture as a reference when you paint? or just when you are drawing? If you are using the picture as a reference when you paint, are you trying to make it look exactly like the picture or are you doing some of your own creative stuff mixed in too?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi, I do use the reference photograph, viewed on a tablet, all the time when I paint wildlife. When it's something like these rocks, I simply make them up as I go along. With wildlife, I do try to paint the subject as close to the photo as possible. Paul 🎨

[@brightonfuller5039]

@@TheDevonArtist Thanks Paul! You're awesome!