19 Finishing large watercolor, value sketching, delivering painting to client, short Q & A

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I got many questions about music. The music in these videos was made by myself. For those who are wondering what I am listening to wearing headphones, I decided to make a playlist on spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/2eS...
I will try to update this playlist once a week, and I hope you like it.
This week I finished the large watercolor of Deventer, I started this one in video 18. Then I made two sketches for houseportraits. One of those is a value sketch. I use these sketches to explain my clients how I would like to paint their house. Wednesday I delivered the large oilpainting I finished in video 10.
I love to read all your lovely comments and questions, so I did a short Q & A in the last minutes of this video.

[@rickdempsey379]

Thank you for your videos. I've been trying to be looser in my watercolors...... I'm retired a few years ago and I picked up my painting again after a career as a Photoshop retoucher.... Your work is excellent. Stunning really subject matter. Choice of colors, atmosphere, and I like your commentary and I like your willingness to share with with the art community online. Many more artists are not as free with their ideas and I think you should be commended for that. Thank you very much

[@dodigregoryhuss7514]

I agree!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Rick, I am grateful we can connect through KZbin and it’s an honor knowing you appreciate the videos! Titus

[@TamboArtwork]

Thank you Titus for your time. Your videos are a refreshing change to the usual KZbin offerings.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure!

[@arielceleda4897]

Absolutely, Titus videos always invite to work and practice, instead of watching a video foolishly until numbness.

[@tomgeorgearts]

What a lifestyle to have. Doing something you love, doing it so well and making a living from it. Watching your videos is so relaxing, your focus and commitment, inspiring.

[@glynstimpson]

Great video very enjoyable thanks very much

[@fbraakman]

Love your work. I grew up in Holland and have never lost my love for the country.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

It is really cool that you are making music to match you art. I have been watching your videos for a couple of months now and love watching you sketch and paint. I'm a retired engineer that loves all forms of art. Some months ago I decided to begin the process of learning the basics of watercolor - maybe one day I will, but for now the watercolor is teaching me that I know nothing. I wish great success and a happy life.

[@TitusMeeuws]

The more we know, the dumber we seem to be

[@arcuda2001]

thank you so much for sharing your insights once again.. always interesting to me..

[@arielceleda4897]

Titus, your videos are such a gem. Thanks for uploading them, the absence of music and the sound of you starting to wash the jars, etc... they makes me think of "what i should be doing". You are a good company to work. I have a hoodie like yours, stained with paint and with frayed sleeves. Some of you are the hidden masters of contemporaneity. Thanks for being an inspiration and not an entertainment.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Ariel!

[@wolkchen3625]

Danke für die interessanten Videos. 😀

[@TheBambie86]

Only lately that I have discovered your web site and your works. You have a wonderful style that impressed me and keep my ears on every thing you talked about. At 87 now, have been painting watercolor for over 30 years and this journey of mine sure fits in my schedule. Yes I have sold a few over the years , yet it has been a blessing for me. The one subject that happened 20 odd years ago when one of my paintings was drastickly changed or ruined from a customer who I discovered that it was exposed to direct sun light. Now I varnish all of them, which now I do not to matt and glass them. Looking forward to your paintings journey.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Varnishing watercolors. I heard someone taking about that a long time ago. I didn’t even know it protects the color. Good to know, thank you!

[@muhlenstedt]

Thank you very much. A joy for the eyes and lots of inspiration. Have a nice week!

[@rikboonen4794]

Tis hard gegaan met de abonnees, leuk voor je!

[@organicpaul]

Beautiful...love your videos and paintings and music!

[@dustingaersmith8999]

Your work has encouraged me to not shy away from the precision in detail whether it’s shadows, color, visions, or my thoughts. It’s allowing me to pour myself more freely into my work…. Which has been a goal of my expression. That is to say there’s a confidence surfacing with more awareness…which is very pleasing late in my career. So I’ve enjoyed watching you work in the studio as well as your traditional environments. There has always been a musical component in my life, because my father was a professional musician, who performed into his 90’s. There was a wide variety of experience in his classical performances as well as his favorite field of traditional jazz. A trumpet player who recorded with Earl ‘fatha’ Hines, and Lil’ Armstrong while touring in Chicago, (1960’s). (Living Legends of Chicago, a series of two albums). My iconic symbols in my deepest meditations were the Harmonica and the paint brush….. I will continue to watch and listen. Thank you. Satchitananda

[@meiredeabreu8665]

Lovely video, thank you so much! I'm glad that someone ask about the music, it is beautiful... not surprised to learn that you make it...

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Meire!

[@liti1554]

The green red and blue nuances works so harmoniously together in this painting. But I thought it was perfect as it was after the dark refill. When he put in the light I was : ' no no o no' still beautiful but I was captured by that mellow feel.

[@tarmavaughan7578]

I use the mirror also. It gives you an extra eye and perspective. Thank you so much for sharing your time, studio and talent.

[@kerriwegner1632]

Really wonderful to watch and listen to ❤ thank you 🙏

[@tjdoran5378]

Very enjoyable . Beautiful paintings

[@hansoletormos]

Love how you both bravely express details and also let go, so paintings breathe life. Thank you for sharing!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Han, that’s nice to read!

[@dodigregoryhuss7514]

I love this, Titus. Wonderful, honest and insightful! Thank you.

[@TitusMeeuws]

My pleasure!

[@isabelpoblete2659]

your inner sharings as well as the technical aspect are very precious to me. At 63 starting to paint and I am learning from you. It is so beatiful that you share even domestic moments of an artist. Very inspired. Many thanks, I hope you do very good with your book.

[@atelierthhun1165]

Hi Titus - the Casaneo brush is probably a series 5599 liner - often called a round liner or a reservoir liner - I own one too and its very useful. Hope this helps. I would love you to give a tour of your palette colours in the next Q&A . Many thanks for your thoughts and painting.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you, I couldn’t find that this week. Thanks for sharing!

[@ninner196]

They really make lovely marks don’t they? I enjoy my brush also.😊

[@SpareTombs]

Your casual documentary style of video is very inspiring and relaxing to watch. The struggle to make the amazing is very real in your works. Fantastic to watch, always. It is helping me too. Thank you.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@mohammadtawfiqlifestylelim7051]

Your studio is a complete inspiration ! Environment is Very attractive, inspiring , feel like anyone need this type of work place.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you. Yes, I love to be there

[@yan-eva56]

Oui. C’est normal il s’investit. ( Tout comme moi.. )

[@jbburton5928]

Feckin amazing luv the story

[@lisajensen1843]

Thank you for sharing, Titus. Loved watching your process of sketching/painting plein air… I struggle with this.

[@andrelloyd4010]

A lovely discussion. I find a mirror very helpful in identifying good or bad placement of major shapes. I also find inverting ones work ie: Placing work upside down also very helpful in defining good compositional placement of major values. Best wishes & Happy painting Titus 🙏

[@lshwadchuck5643]

"There was a lot to draw. I'm a bit afraid it could be too illustrative instead of scenic". Boy, great bit of your thought process to reveal! And so tricky with these big urban blocks. There's no such house here in Canada that anyone would want a portrait of, except maybe in Quebec City...

[@ambient72]

Titus…Q&A was great!! Look forward to more. I have one painting hanging in my house, Vermeer’s View of Delft. Somehow it reminds me of your work, the way you view light, buildings, composition. Did this painting ever inspire you? Thanks again for the videos!! I love when a new one appears and then find a quiet place (and a nice glass of wine!) to enjoy. 😊

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi Robert. Lovely to know you Watch de videos with a glass of wine, very good! This painting if Vermeer is in my town. I studied on it a lot this summer. It is a special painting but personally I prefer Vermeers interiors

[@hans45new]

Hi Titus! I would like you to know that your work inspires me so much. I'm a graphic designer with no jobs in my country and watercolor has always been a passion and because of you I'm wondering about spend my enormous free time to try some. Thank you so much. God bless you and your work.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Andre I love to read that!

[@hollynoscar3534]

watching you paint is so damn inspiring.... i sometimes have to press pause and run to my paints.. i'm a total amateur, but just putting paint to paper and spreading colour makes my soul happy. your work and your videos are impressive and refreshing to watch. thank you for sharing them with us. ---- Francesca

[@mell5111]

Thank you. I can't wait to explore the music😊 That's so thoughtful

[@jackjarman7242]

I've learnt so much from just watching you paint in real time, even without explanations on exactly what you are doing. Thank you so much.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Jack!

[@amats3]

Very nice as always. I noticed that you used a stationary mirror in the studio and thought it was a great idea. I carry a hand held in the field. The name of the brush is an “inlaid liner”. Impressive that you also make the music. It’s perfect for the atmosphere. Cheers!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@DanWalterTradeview]

I visit with you every day rooting for your success with each painting. Very inspiring. I'm a cartoonist but with a bent for watercolors. They aren't much difference! Thanks, Titus

[@DingleDingleCasil196]

Your hands expresses beautiful paintings. I love music, thanks a lot for sharing much genius works from you.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@CSG22556]

Thank you….especially for the Q&A!

[@ninner196]

Once in awhile I affix my watercolor painting straight to a sanded varnished or painting board with heavy gloss gesso. I carefully use weight and check to make sure that the dampness doesn’t go through and with the extra thick Arches wc paper it never does but more importantly the barrier prevents the acid from affecting the painting. Archival matte spray varnish with quick swipes lets it dry thoroughly. After it is dried I used Dorland’s soft wax and a cotton towel and rub it in the painting after it has been affixed and varnished. The ability to enjoy a watercolor without glass is just beautiful. Besides the new non yellowing archival varnish can be removed but there is no need. I like the matte or mix of mostly matte with a very tiny bit of satin. I have been doing some paintings this way for 9 yrs and mostly use oak. So much can be done with extended edges even scrolling into the wood next to the painting that I have not had the time to fully test designs but I think it would be so gorgeous. What do you think? You are welcome to try the idea by the way.😊

[@markemark11]

Hi from Ireland , your videos are incredible and I’ve learnt a lot… thank you

[@sadiaawanartist]

Great work❤. Thanks for sharing this. I'm also watercolorist.

[@surreaL1tyy]

Your artistic vein is satisfying and it's so unique! As a spectator it is visible that you can let go, not forcing anything and I think that's the key why your artworks are that kind of special. Keep it up, you are a great inspiration for starters! Greetings from germany

[@XperiaLouw]

Anneke Louw. Ongelooflike talent. Pragtige skilderye.

[@Tat2TankT]

Thanks for sharing

[@finneganx2265]

Both your art and videos on KZbin are just wonderful. I really enjoy watching your videos and they make me so relaxed. Thank you for sharing!

[@TitusMeeuws]

I’m glad you enjoy them. Thank you!

[@jamiewashere]

Another great video Titus, I am so glad I found your channel, thanks for making these videos. Here's another question for another time perhaps, I would love to know what kind of paper you use, do you buy it in big sheets and cut it down? Also, what kind of paint do you use? Thanks! :)

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Jamie! I will talk about the paper soon, I promiss

[@ThePhoenixlad]

Lovely video, Titus. Thank you for sharing your answers. I'm new to your channel and I've been enjoying watching your videos from the start. I really enjoy your technique and the finished results. You have inspired me a lot. May I ask you a question? Who or what has been your biggest inspiration and/or influence of your work? And who or what keeps you driving forward? Apart from your wife and your kids of course.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you! We will talk about this in the next Q@A!

[@kimberlyjeffers1623]

Thank you for this video Titus, I can't wait to be in the studio with you next week. You make me feel not alone with your way of thinking about painting. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you, that’s a lovely comment. I am glad you enjoy the videos !

[@MrMfaust5]

Hello Titus, thank you so much for your pleasant and interesting videos. Your landscapes are indeed a reflection of you as an artist. God Bless you, and I'll be watching your future videos.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you!

[@mikehagan5973]

Thank you so much for the wide range of your life as an artist that you share with us. Much appreciated. I like your large, thick round brushes and can't find them anywhere. Perhaps you can say in Q/A or write back.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi Mike. Most of the brushes are Casaneo brushes from Da Vinci

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Wat een leuke vondst: die 'stillevens' als begin van je video, met de werkgeluiden en een subtiel muziekje. Met het beantwoorden van de vragen ben je een soort Ilja Gort van de aquarel....Maar de antwoorden zijn duidelijk, en openhartig.

[@meredith7236]

I personally think it's gorgeous and would stare at it indefinitely if I had it

[@yan-eva56]

C’est une belle toile. ( J’aime ) ✨🌝

[@margaritapassmore6623]

How long can you continue working without losing concentration and without rest for more than a few minutes?

[@TitusMeeuws]

I believe we can train this. A long time ago I could paint almost an hour. Then I took a walk. Then I painted half an hour. Took a walk. But nowadays I am fortunate that I can work the whole day through

[@InfinitaGioiaPatCHesall]

Thank you for your sharing 😊 Could you please tell more about the gestures to check the painting you use at about 10.38? 😊

[@barbaraballantine5270]

Hi Tim, I’ve been enjoying very much all of your videos. I paint in watercolor also. I am watching you finish up the marching band and I can’t get the process-technique of how you put down darker values and then lighter values on top. For example in the trousers of the man you do a darker blue color and the paint a light color; maybe orange or yellow over. This mystifies me. If you could elaborate I would appreciate it. Thank you, Barbara

[@Pipermaid]

Do you ship the book to the USA? Thank you very much for your content in videos! I am 70 and have lived in the art world since college. Your videos remind me of a beloved mentor in college. He taught me to think. We keep on learning in this journey. ❤

[@arlenemccarthy4158]

What painte do younuse when adding the bright whites as you finish a watercolour? 6:31 6:33

[@gildaalmeida5589]

❤❤❤❤

[@meredith7236]

So so pretty what town is this?

[@TomWats0n]

Hi Titus, I am learning to paint watercolour and would like to ask you if you wet your paper before beginning a painting? I can sometimes see a small spray bottle nearby but I don't think I have seen you use it. I love your videos and appreciate the work you put into them and your KZbin channel. Thank you 🙏

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi Tom. No, not all the time. Painting on a wet surface is only for soft shapes and hazy contrasts. But for sharp hard outlines you should work on a dry surface

[@JohnWolffPortraits]

When I see a new video out, I know it is time to make a cup of ‘Joe’…(i.e. coffee), eliminate all distractions and sound and enjoy a quite moment with you and your work….

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you, it’s an honor to be part of your special coffee moment!

[@zoyadonovska9233]

Винаги се чудя кой момент на светлината избираш да отразиш. Та това е процес, не е един миг. Дори моят двор е различен всеки ден и час точно заради светлината, сезона, часа, дори настроението ми.🧙

[@psafug01]

Hi Titus what kind of paper are you using for sketches and large watercolor (cold pressed,hot pressed...)? Thanks Paolo

[@dollycatlin5077]

Your paintings are beautiful. Why have you not sold the stack you have in your studio? I’ve just started painting again after a lifetime pause and I want to sell. Makes me wonder you’re fabulous and you have paintings in your studio.

[@TitusMeeuws]

The most paintings under the window are old left overs

[@dollycatlin5077]

What do you mean old leftovers things that didn’t sell or ones you didn’t like when you paint over the canvases or what?

[@TitusMeeuws]

There is a couple waiting for the next exhibition and some that are old/leftovers. They’re not bad but they show a spot people don’t recognize

[@dollycatlin5077]

@@TitusMeeuws I was at an extremely large art show yesterday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It’s a warehouse District that has been turned into art studios. There are 10 to 15 buildings open to the public for art tour on a weekend. There were an extreme amount of accomplished artist. I just wonder how, or if society will absorb all this original work.

[@Iwona-gb6hj]

Zo prachtig wat jij maakt! Betoverend... mag ik vragen wat voor merk watercolor verf jij gebruikt/aanraadt? Is het ook inkt wat hier gebruikt wordt? een beetje leek vragen...sorry... ;) ... met bewondering, Iwona

[@user-hd8tg9lf6b]

BEDANK! Would You like to tell about lesser known watercolour painers esspecialy dutch and what visual miracles You see in them. Maybe a video in museum? It would definetaly attract new visitors for them if you with your insight would tell the world about those works. Love fom Latvia!

[@TitusMeeuws]

I will do that. Thank you Betija

[@yan-eva56]

Est-ce de l’aquarel. Je suis plus ( proche ) de la peinture à l’huile.

[@MarkNiceyard]

Mirror: I tried to flip the pictures I do digitally, but it didn't work out for me. I lose contact to my subject when mirroring and it doesn't help to see more. But I'm not a good artist, only a graphic designer.

[@em945]

Just my thoughts from what I have been taught... It can be great to 'lose contact with the subject'. This is so you can see it more as shapes and colours and really 'see' what is in front of you rather than what your brain is constructing inside as a 'thing'. If you see a dog, you may want to paint a dog, rather than the shapes and understructure of the dog. We had an excellent drawing, watercolour teacher in the Graphic design course I did, and he worked hard on teaching us to relearn the way we see. But Titus is so far above any thing I have ever seen being done In action! Good luck Hope things go well for you.

[@fortheloveofart82]

Could you please tell me what water colour paper you use thank you.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Sure Pamela. I will talk about this in the next Q & A ok?

[@zoyadonovska9233]

Усмивка‼️💜🧙

[@carinajohansson2832]

Thanks for all Answer i have a question do you have any days that you dont feel to paint or do you have so much disciplin that you keep going on (your sallery must coming in).

[@TitusMeeuws]

Good question! The answer is quite long. I will talk about that soon, ok?

[@yan-eva56]

Dois-je utiliser ( mes mains )

[@Belugia]

How old are you ? :)

[@Fabio_Costa_Music]

I believe by high-school you mean college, right?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Oh, yes maybe. It was the school before the academy

[@Fabio_Costa_Music]

@@TitusMeeuws sorry, then you are right. Enjoying your videos a lot!

[@yan-eva56]

Comment veux-tu que je transpose par écrit. ( ton visage ) Pour me fondre dans cette ambiance artistique.

[@yan-eva56]

« N’est-ce pas. »

[@LordCurmudgeon]

Does ever bother you to have people looking over your shoulder while you're working?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi, sometimes. When I am figuring out something on the paper I sometimes put the camara off.

[@MoMaryR]

But when painting in plein air ... does it annoy you when strangers want to watch over your shoulder and even try to talk to you while you are painting? p.s. Where I live in France, there are often artists paintig outside in summer. I would so love to stand behind and watch, but, I don't want to disturb.@@TitusMeeuws

[@zoyadonovska9233]

Ти и мисли ли четеш?

[@zoyadonovska9233]

Задавах си въпроси именно за светлината, как избираш в кой момент да я изобразиш, щом тя постоянно се мени. Но докато изпратя коментара плейлистът ме пренесе в друго твое видео. Трудно е да гледаш, слушаш на чужд език разяснения и да се бориш с клавиатурата. Поне за мен🙂🙃

[@danielmayorga4812]

giving brush strokes to an upside down water color? I never see something like this. I cannot even imagine seeing someone playing a guitar in the same way .. weird

[@raycarter4030]

Muddy. Lacking crispness and life.

[@fortheloveofart82]

Jealous

[@grahamwelsh4258]

Thanks heaps!!!