Watercolor Painting : Mist Over the Lake - Central Park : Part 1

A start-to-finish lesson on interpreting photographic reference into a communicative watercolor painting. The subject is The Lake in NYC's beautiful Central Park.
The goal of the painting was to show ways in which the painter can design a work based on a combination of physical real-world observation, memory, and pure imagination.
+This painting was done on Baohong Watercolor Paper - rough surface - 300gsm :
+15X22 inches
+Pigments by Daniel Smith
+Brushes by Escoda and Neef
+Palette by House of Hoffman
+Sketch pencils by Blackwing and Faber-Castell
+Sketchbook by Stillman + Birn
Thank you for watching! Tom
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[@bobbylibertini]

Mr. Schaller, you are truly the best teacher, in that you actually teach one to THINK as an artist should. While technique is also half of the equation, the thought processes and learning "how to see" are foundational and what ultimately control our art. Anyone can learn technique- but it is what goes on in our mind which ultimately determine how we use marks on a piece of paper to establish a cliche to represent the vision we are trying to convey. This is invaluable! Thank you! Bob Ross could teach anyone to paint...like Bob Ross; but a good teacher enables 'you' to paint like...'you'!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so very much. That is precisely my goal and all I try to do . You make my day

[@debolliff5720]

Hey, Tom! Thank you for doing this. I think of you often because I learned so much in your workshop in Fallbrook way back in 2014. And I love that you still use the lavender splatters. That pigment is always on my palette! You have just energized me to get painting again after a couple of years hiatus. Thank you! Take care! Deb

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Deb

[@malaliyanage2665]

I too love Baohong Masters- the only paper that works for me, in this very wet, humid climate I live in. Baohong behaves as if it can read my mind. The Chinese have been making paper for a thousand years. It shows.

[@thomaswschaller]

yes they have! so they. understand

[@neenamalik6303]

Thanks for yr generosity Thanx for all the right advice .. I came across yr lessons at the point in my life I needed a real push to Paint yr own !! Thank u

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[@holly_kay5570]

I am just so appreciative of your teaching and that you make it available here ❤

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Thanks so much Holly

[@suel4269]

You are so inspiring. I learn so much just from listening, since I’ve already watched this.

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Thank you so much

[@Kandicookheller]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I'm so glad I found you and subscribed. I can learn so much for you. I'm an old dog learning new tricks at 66 years old. I would love to do nothing but paint if I could. Thank you so much.

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Thanks for watching

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Tout simplement magnifique ❤

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So glad I found you. I love your work and it reminds me of art school (BFA-MFA Pratt).

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Thank you for watching Pamela

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What a beautiful beginning! Thank you for sharing with us.

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[@MyrriahJane]

Tom, so happy to see you back on KZbin, where I originally found you!

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Same here… been waiting for more!

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[@audreysenior5117]

Thank you so much Tom for this unexpected video tutorial. You go the extra mile dear tutor, and it means more than you can know 💙

[@thomaswschaller]

@@audreysenior5117 very welcome

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Thank you for this tutorial Mr. Schaller.

[@thomaswschaller]

you're very welcome

[@adriennesaracen6525]

Thrilled to see another tutorial from you. Your paintings, surrounding narrative and generosity of spirit are a great source of inspiration for me.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks! Hope it helps

[@adriennesaracen6525]

@@thomaswschallerVery much so, thank you.

[@alphiesnowbear]

I like how you calmly react to the "halo" effect. My first reaction would be "I've ruined it!" My second reaction would be throwing water and paint at it, then running for the magic eraser (this generally happens several times within one painting). It's nice to see you don't always get what you intended on first try, generally you seem so controlled and perfect. I like to see how other watercolorists deal with problems - good way to learn.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks and yes! Don't think I've ever done a painting where some things don't go "wrong". But it's all part of the fun. You get better at deciding quickly if it's really bad, or just a good surprise.

[@judypedersen3697]

So fun to see you back on KZbin! Love this!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Judy 💙

[@robyncutts628]

Thanks very much for your generosity in sharing both your techniques and thought processes. I really appreciate it and find you very inspiring. ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

That's so good to hear! Thank you

[@prinslooirma]

This is amazing Tom, thank you for taking the time and effort to do this. You are such an inspiration. I am a forever fan.

[@thomaswschaller]

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Thank you so much! It’s a delight!

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[@cranfordrd]

Fabulous, thank you!

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Thanks

[@Sueevans152326]

I am so excited to see you on you tube. I always watch your demonstrations on CWA and other venues. I have attended other artists workshops, but I am truly inspired every time I watch your demonstrations. Do you offer virtual workshops?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Sue. Great to hear. Yes - I have online classes as well as live classes. Just check my website for undated details. www.thomaswschaller.com

[@trivenipraveen2339]

Thanks so much... This is going to be so helpful.. ❤

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Thanks!

[@user-di8eg6ql1o]

Happy New Year Tom ! Jennie L

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Happy New Year!

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[@debbiehellyer517]

Do you soak your paper at all before taping it to your board and let it dry before painting on it?

[@thomaswschaller]

for large paintings, yes i do - but for this size - usually not