13. About painting as a daily job, focus, attention. Sketching in Amsterdam, starting new watercolor

[@VDArtworks]

A wonderful encounter with a talented artist. The unfolding canvas, spoken words, and serene atmosphere created a beautiful discovery. Thank you for sharing your talent and generosity with the public.

[@lisaseckold9296]

Titus, you're pure poetry! These videos are a balm for sensitive souls - and of course, there are those who will envy you, and their comments are obvious in the thread. I hope you don't feel discouraged by them. We need your atmospheric paintings, your depth and sincerity, on youtube - a wonderful change from the noise and ego. Never doubt yourself. Thank you!

[@SourcePhotography]

There is definitely a difference between looking and seeing... I'm a photographer and filmmaker and there is no greater feeling than when an image is revealed to me by taking the time to "see." I just discovered your channel, and look forward to seeing more of your exceptional work. Cheers!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you so much @Domenico A Galloro. You know what I am talking about.

[@karenkaren9526]

Looking or seeing separates sets artists apart

[@SourcePhotography]

Amen

[@carlosfcruz-rr9hp]

Thank you, guys. I believe that has been my problem.i look but I don't see.

[@countessofalava6532]

What's the difference between both?

[@JaredCullum]

Beautifully filmed and I enjoyed your thoughts. Thank you for sharing them.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure Jared

[@abhinavbhardwaj5517]

beautiful filmmaking bro jus beautiful and i also feel the same the moment i pickup a pencil, or brush, or pen i forget about everything

[@Yutob2]

The vibes that the film gives is the best

[@k.c.simonsen2]

This has got to be one of the most relaxing and inspiring videos I've ever seen. You usually don't get bother those feelings in one

[@karenkaren9526]

Amazing work. I am so glad you popped up on my KZbin

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Karen!

[@suze7268]

A real privilege to watch a Master at work. Thank you so much!

[@menoyuno8430]

Holy hell, that first drawing is considered a sketch? Looked perfect on its own.

[@brain1fluff]

I really appreciate you being so candid and sharing that art requires a lot of energy. As a beginner I find myself so drained at times, and I've come to realise that creating art requires such presence both mentally and physically, like no other type of work.

[@colincampbell9825]

Great to have an insight into an art practice without speeded up sequences and dreadful music! Feels real, considered and thoughtful...

[@kimwilderhinson3716]

Titus, I love watching your videos. They are both relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for allowing the actual studio noises to stay rather than filling the footage with annoying repetitive music like so many people do. Thank you for sharing your talent and thoughts with us. Thank you for showing your brushstrokes in real time and for your excellent editing.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Kim!

[@paltrock]

Heel mooi, lekker atelier.

[@richardteale3217]

Beautiful work thank you for sharing.Best wishes from England

[@igr7747]

Great picture. Thank you

[@marildetesilva1410]

Beautiful Art Painter

[@Pich-Pich-Pich]

Beautiful sketches, especially with bicycles, play of light and dark spots

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you

[@jacktaylorphotos]

That was actually nail-biting watching you bring this to life. Loved it.

[@mohammedhisham1103]

Iam also small artist. But its the time were l discovered an unique artist . its really nice see your paintings of city scapes. I really love this

[@chrismitchell6001]

Very much enjoy your videos. Well made nice music awesome painting and a great narration. I do appreciate your efforts they have much helped myself anyway.

[@CallumWarrenArt]

Such an entertaining look into your practise, thanks for sharing.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure

[@mukundalvi9200]

Nice perspective and beautifully rendered ☝️👌👌👌

[@andrew_rogovoy_art]

This is an amazing job! Respect for the master !

[@Flux_One]

It's always fun to watch a pro at work. It looks effortless!

[@danrichardson6108]

Dan B Richardson. This is the Best instructional video and philosophy of art....that I have ever watched on the internet. We can learn from just watching you work. This is a great video, Thank you very very much.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Dan! I am glad you like it so much.

[@joanlhubsch]

I agree wholeheartedly. So honest and highly informative and a joy to watch such a beautiful artist. Thank you

[@joanlhubsch]

Ppl

[@k.c.simonsen2]

What a pleasing style, everything ends up looking perfect and the colors are fantastic.

[@itsamystery1648]

I love the silence in which you painted this. Beautiful amazing work!

[@dccopa13]

God bless the algorthim, this channel is pure gold. A new follower here

[@oneitalia2312]

!!!WOW!!! ~ To watch a shadowed street come to life was majestic. I'm more familiar with oils and acrylics - but to see a watercolor being born, I could not take my eyes off of its (your) creativity. Turning the piece upside down to control the drips of color to contain it was brilliant. Seeing what I considered a finished building, then you washed it in dark - certainly the solution to the perfect shadow. Amazing. The perfect galloping horse and horseman - but you blew me away with the dabs of gold/yellow where the sun kissed its parts . . . the touch of the vertical ruler along the arm of the horseman, the way the yellow 'broke' on its swift stroke on the way down the ruler's edge could not have been more perfect. You can't plan that, it was as if the yellow said to you, "This line must be broken" - and with that, the brush hairs separated from the paint to make its own glow. I mean, so perfect. There was an old German artist on public television who did half hours of "The Joy of Painting" with Bill Alexander (you can still see him on KZbin) I found myself hypnotized after school with his work. Something that stuck with me some 40 years later is he would say, "You have to show dark in order to show light." Must be a painter's 'thing' because you are familiar with that rule. I could go on . . . but at the end of your video you displayed the finished painting (?) with the addition of some people on the street - a very sweet and personal touch. I subscribed to your relaxing and personal channel. The quiet of your workplace is the only way to work. I so enjoyed watching you. The recipient will fall in love with your finished scene . . . so did I.Thank you for your precious time ❤

[@TitusMeeuws]

What a lovely and gorgeous comment, thank you so much. You should write books about painting, I enjoyed reading this. Thank you 🙏

[@oneitalia2312]

@@TitusMeeuws It was easy to write about what you were painting there because I was captured by your every brush stroke. The magic here - (or in any successful watercolor) - is to pencil it out first. The color never hides the sketch allowing the painter to add, or subtract, whatever color he wants to enhance. Really was interesting to watch a true artist within his craft in real time. (Gotta love KZbin!) I never take it for granted, I'm a true YT fan. . . and Thank You for your kind words. ((Have you ever read The Book of Titus in The Bible? In it, Paul instructs Titus on his work in Crete. It's not very long, only 3 pages in my Bible. [online too] It's one of my favorite stories in The Bible. If you haven't ever read it, take a look, it's an uplifting inspiring read.) 🌹

[@TitusMeeuws]

@@oneitalia2312 I want to read it!

[@oneitalia2312]

@@TitusMeeuws 👍

[@dianiskandar1270]

Nice studio we love that 😊👍

[@frenchgrama]

I’m enjoying your videos very much, it’s nice to see a day in the life of an artist - especially a watercolour artist (after my family, watercolour painting is the love of my life❤❤❤). I live in Brisbane, Australia which physically and visually is the exact opposite of The Netherlands and to me your country looks soooo beautiful. Every morning when I go for my early walk I’m always looking to ‘see’ my local landscape and imagine how I would paint it and I’m seeing different things in the same landscape every day… Cheers!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you @Magdalena French. I'm glad we understand each other.

[@joachimklee6433]

Ich male selber in der Freizeit. Die Lichtstimmung ist Ihnen in Ihrer Kunst sehr wichtig. In einem Malkurs habe ich sehr früh Licht und Schatten kennengelernt. Gelernt habe ich sehr viel von Van Gogh und den Impressionisten des 19. Jh. Mir gefallen Ihre Aquarelle. Sehr schön.

[@michaelhaasjes8066]

A brush is such a simple tool but it is amazing how many different marks can be made with it.

[@ToddAndelin]

Im a new subscriber from Utah, USA. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@DingleDingleCasil196]

Beautiful paintings, I love paintings it’s like a music of the brain,,it eases the disturbance of the brain positively. Thanks for sharing your Artistic works. God bless.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you! That’s lovely

[@DannySabraArt]

Wow. I love the sense of light and emotion you captured. Lovely.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Danny!

[@desireeostermanmakeup]

Beautiful film. Completely enjoyed watching you create 💐

[@trustmendoza1928]

damn, ur work is so damn clean so pleasant to watch a fresh breath of inspo for me

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@moscowcowboy_13]

Dude, you are so cool. I found you after work and your video is just the right kind of escape that I needed. You are so talented, I am inspired to pick up my brushes. I love Amsterdam as well, such history, architecture and interesting people.

[@ziggyustar3137]

Pretty soft on the eyes as well

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you so much. I am really glad this is making you feel good

[@ZenMountain]

Great video, I enjoyed it very much. Thank you!!

[@anjou6497]

..the music is lovely, not too intrusive at all. Thank you Titus ...🌱🎶🌱

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Anjou!

[@sabihashaikh6180]

Thanks for sharing the drift of your thoughts besides the painting.was a real treat.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure!

[@KingFishStudios]

Titus, I’m speechless. Simply amazing. You inspire the fire 🔥. Thank you so much 🙏

[@lievenvanloven4622]

Mooi werk en een mooie attitude

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Just found your channel and it looks really nice. I like your calmness as well as your painting. Good luck.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you C!

[@mvagiano]

Beautiful work, Titus! Thank you also for sharing your daily job as an artist. It is an inspiration for fellow artists who would like to make this a new vocation. 🙏

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure Maria!

[@nickrosas8889]

Beautiful, and the thoughts you have shared.

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

I just came across your channel and took the time to watch. I love your painting process and for allowing us to see it and to listen to your thought process. I appreciate the way you opened up yourself and expressed it so well. It was truly worth the time to watch. Looking forward to watching more on your channel. From an over 60 who wants to learn…😊

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Katerina! Never stop learning!!

[@thousandaireradio3199]

It really pops at the end there. Beautiful

[@nancysmitherman9970]

Just found your channel and loved watching you paint! Looking forward to seeing more and learning. Beautiful work! Such a pleasant video!!!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Nancy!

[@ambient72]

This is a real treasure. Thank you for sharing your work and thoughts. You remind me of that famous quote from Monet, “To see, we must forget the name of the thing we are looking at.”

[@TitusMeeuws]

Yes that’s a good one. And so was Monet

[@paulinehughes5325]

Hello I am enjoying all of your videos, and beautiful work Tank you so much

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure Pauline! I am glad you enjoy these video's!

[@thusspokezarathustra]

Magical to watch this process. Bravo Titus!!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@youtousim]

Thanks for sharing your experience, thoughts and state of mind as an artist! I wish they taught me how to use watercolors properly in school, now. Seems like an awesome medium to catch light and create ambience.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure Yoni!

[@dogma_Jo]

Great video, really makes you think, looking forward to more. Subscribed 🎨🖌

[@ziggyustar3137]

I started with puzzles using colors and color placement before I was 10 never knowing what to call it by grade 3 someone said that's art/ I have never looked back recognizing this was part of Me// at 5 I was sketching the only thing I could see; while laying in a bed holding me in place with sandbags(ancient practice traction) for three months/ now as an adult, I sketch the same thumb. I have a bunches of paintings, drawings of nothing but my right hand the instrument was taken away from me for 3 long months & then the rehabilitation too. Since then I paint & sketch with both hands each hand has it's own unique gifts / thank You for sharing your live painting and technique

[@TitusMeeuws]

Wow that’s a special story Ziggy!

[@robthejones]

I’ve recently started watching posts on art for inspiration as I’m getting prepared to begin my painting again. This has helped. Thanks

[@TitusMeeuws]

That's great. Enjoy your painting journey Rob!

[@willowhilldesigns7]

I was fascinated watching the paint be applied to the canvas. It carried me off to such a serene place. Though I love to dabble in painting a bit, I love to create with fabric. I could understand and appreciate your thought processes. TFS

[@kolcava1]

Such a great video, I find watercolour one of the most difficult techniques... you can capture the mood of the places so well. Good luck with your next projects!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Markéta

[@heidiirenenyhammer7890]

I liked to see this video. Unike way to paint. Amazing!👍

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Heidi!

[@renegmw]

This is the first video I watch from you and loved it. I like to hear the brush strokes, I don’t know if was rain outside at some point too…sometimes the music in some videos I see of people while painting is a bit distracting and also reminds you that we are watching a youtube video. Here it was like I’m there watching you at work and learning. I enjoyed it very much.

[@TitusMeeuws]

I am glad you like it, thank you

[@anupamm06]

your paintings are like breath of fresh air, absolutely beautiful! I am also a hobby watercolor painter, based out of the Netherlands and am inspired by your art and your mental thought process.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you so much anupamm!

[@junkyjunco]

Thanks so much for sharing your thought process behind your work. It very super insightful.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure!

[@onzkicg]

This is so interesting, looks awesome 👏 Subscribed!

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Dude! I didn't know you had a YT channel! I've been following your work on IG for a while, aboslutely love it despite being a different medium than I use myself. The 'overpeinzingen' were killer. Subscribed for more!

[@TitusMeeuws]

How nice! Thank you!

[@FishingtonBurpPuzzle]

Since an art college trip which introduced me to your country I have always admired the way you treasure your cities.

[@tlabuscagne]

Wow! Really enjoyed this, the highlights on the statue really made it stand out. New subscriber here!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you, that's nice

[@ИльяЛебедев-х7р]

Master! Thank you!

[@ryngdaze]

lovely video:)

[@irenakaczmar6770]

Danke danke 🎂🌷🌷🍓🍇♥️♥️🎻☕Irena

[@anick6265]

Quel merveilleux moments pour mon âme cette rencontre avec un si talentueux artiste. J ai apprécié la toile qui se définissait sous mes yeux, les paroles dites, le calme, les silences…quel belle découverte! Merci de partager avec le public, vous êtes talentueux mais aussi généreux. Je suis une nouvelle admiratrice. Quebec, Canada

[@manuelgutierrez6367]

Enhorabuena Tito, magnifico vídeo. Me gusta mucho tu forma de trabajar. Saludos.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Gracias @Manuel Gutierrez

[@hawkeye9382]

Just found you. Love your work. Very calming voice also!

[@GarnetLynne]

So glad your channel popped up on my youtube. Lovely work and it's so nice to listen to your voice while I paint and watch your technique. When I first saw you you reminded me of Phillip on the Chateau Diaries, then I realize you too are Dutch. I was in Amsterdam in the mid 80's and loved it. I was sad to leave but I went north to Norway, that was the best trip of my life. I always wanted to go back to the Netherlands, now I can watching your channel.

[@judithmalan1502]

Outstanding. So refreshing to to watch the development of the harmonies of your composition.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Judith!

[@solomonbakker-reynolds6705]

Great video, thank you for the incredible advice on working outside/working in the studio. Very Insightful for me!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@itsme9645]

Enjoyed watching the video. A statue of a horse facing a palace is not usual, but since this statue was placed in relation to the old palace on the opposite of the street it does face palace Noordeinde nowadays. In case you didn't know ;)

Des très belles réalisations sur votre chaîne 👌,un grand talent dans votre travail.

[@TitusMeeuws]

merci beaucoup Jean-Luc!

[@jillianburley3588]

Perfection contemporary loose water colour you with sketch book with real passion, watercolor is controlled but the art is to make all the colours Flow together and lyour structured detailed just enough, also drawing is so important with water colour l find , your client should adore and treasure it your natural talent focus with art occasionally use the internet

[@Tat2TankT]

Amazing work found me a new channel to watch thanks for sharing 😊

[@meiredeabreu8665]

Your art is beautiful!!!! Thanks!!!

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure Meire!

[@robbiej2070]

Thanks for the great video and commentary 👍

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you for watching Robin

[@Marcus-sx1bj]

Loved it! Long periods without any background music at all. And when music plays, it's very gentle and fitting the mood. It is well conveyed the feeling of taking your time. Much needed in stressful times ;)

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Marcus!

[@romar6370]

Wow, what an amazing video. Tranquility from start to end. Thank you so much. By the way, I really enjoy the closing piano, could you give me the name of the track? Nogmaals bedankt!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you, that’s lovely! All the music in the video’s is made and recorderd by myself so you won’t find it on the web, sorry…

[@romar6370]

​@@TitusMeeuws Mooi gedaan, erg fijn om naar te luisteren

[@mariamassey5468]

BEAUTIFUL❤❤❤

[@Motherkuen]

Love to watch the colors blend across the paper. The beauty of the mixture is magical. I love to play with different types of art from photography to painting, oil pastels, ect.... Have you ever used watercolor pencils? If you have what are your thoughts on them. Thank you for sharing your time and work with us. One of my favorite things to do is look at someone's artwork and wonder what they were thinking in the moment.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you! No, I never tried any watercolor pencils. I use a lot of water and let it do some work. I am not sure if that’s possible with watercolor pencils ?

[@elasen3087]

কী আঁকলে গুরু। প্রথমে ভাবলাম এত সুন্দর স্কেচ করা ছবিটার বারোটা বাজাচ্ছ। পরে দেখলাম ফুল ফোটালে। জিওহ্।❤️

[@theboredtrucker3898]

"How should i start this video?" I know i'll smell my fingers!

[@jamesmurrell]

Thank you sharing your process and thinking about how you approach your work. Very personal and intimate, and for a learning artist it is so inspirational and helpful. There are a lot of videos about techniques, but very few about the experience as an artist of seeing and working. Beautiful work too.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you James!

[@MythbustersMaster]

this ones incredible

[@ShakilaTaranumMaan]

Fabulous work

[@booousername]

I’m 27 and I have thoroughly convinced myself I am too old to learn how to paint now 😂 whilst I get over this, how should I start learning how to paint, especially painting oils which I loved as as kid? How do I even begin to think about painting?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Never think. Just do it!

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Wat een genot, deze video. Uniek vind ik de filosofische monoloog halverwege de video. Daar lust ik meer van!

[@christopherpeterson4224]

Thank you❤️

[@bodawei425]

As an artist myself, I can totally relate to the deep concentration you mention while working, and the impression that time stops. It's a great feeling that is so liberating. Your watercolors are lovely, I like very much the light and the peaceful atmosphere out of them.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Bodawei!

[@AFGautonompunk]

as i was wandering amidst a bright spring day in Amsterdam, i was wondering what the immersive guitar music was, playing along my ever so vivid day dream ? ..

[@mohamadjefry9412]

I was 14 and still in highschool when i start my painting until now

[@heidilorenz3517]

Ah that was nice to watch I got right into a flow state just watching you paint, especially while you did those final highlights at the end!

[@TNT-km2eg]

Yet another genius cultivating his own competition

[@brianrogersart]

How do you make your paint colors? In real life or even a photograph I will see the sun reflecting on a building or I’ll see the darkness of the shadows cast upon the backside of an object. But I’m not able yet to mix the colors to show the sun light or color of a shadow that looks right. I started watercolor only a few years ago so I have a long way to go. But this one thing, appropriately making colors that are close to realistic will freeze me in front of my watercolor paper. I’m continuing to love your art and videos!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Good question Brian. Actually I don’t think in color. I think (and watch) in warm and cold, bright and dark, hard and soft. I started watercolor with two colors. That was enough for years and later I bought a thirth color