15. First plein air study this year. Sketching birds. Anticipating is stronger than control

[@aeastman59]

the owners dog in that boat painting reallymakes the whole painting I think! amazing how that can happen!

[@liti1554]

someting is really special with this sketch. it seems to reflect the peaceful atmosphere in this session. not at all overworked. for ex the tree to the right is splendid. and the white building is really a main character.

[@themercilessmetalhead]

I like how you picked up the birds shape and tones and added them in. I know that you can add anything you want and make it live right in the artwork. You are a true artist with heart, mind and soul and sight.

[@maridelarenas3429]

i thought of the benches when i saw you tackling with your nice painting...

[@ThePattiw]

The birds are a brilliant edition to the paintings! I actually loved watching you paint the birds over and over again. Very inspirational. I watch your videos to help me get over the times when I feel less motivated to make a painting. Thank you.

[@meredith7236]

Cute birdies makes it look more friendly zone

[@marildetesilva1410]

Art painting beautiful result unique good explanation

[@marildetesilva1410]

Yes , thanksyou Titus Meeuws painter

[@juanluisdelgadodelaflor8810]

Me encantas sus acuarelas maestro.

[@joycedavidson2142]

Mesmerizing, the paintings are marvelous. I am capturing your vibes, so calming 😊. You are a joy.

[@heidilorenz3517]

Thanks for sharing your work, studio and thoughts with us. I love seeing other artist's studios and the process of a day in the life of a fellow artist. I love the choices you made in adding the pigeons to the piece that you felt was disjointed...you pulled it together nicely. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts and going for a car ride to the framers and watching you paint en plein air and engaging with the passers by. I get the output of energy required for that engagement. I'm gearing up to get back out of doors to do plein air as the weather warms here in my part of the world. I had wanted to do some winter out door paintings but it didn't transpire this year...it's easier in the spring, summer and fall. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for sharing. I have made videos of my work and life but haven't shared to youtube yet, ha, ha! I will get there! Your videos are inspiration.

[@aeastman59]

I just love the dog in the painting with the big boat, it makes the whole painting more interesting and more 'friendly" somehow... love the pigeons too, great idea! what a great place to have your studio - is the rest of the building artist studios too? when you have the painting framed Im guessing you just add the price of the framing onto the price of the painting so the buyer pays all? Here in the US framing is very expensive.. its hard to get work framed beautifully without paying a fortune. Adding birds is so right isnt it!! they are there all the time so right!!

[@Loenthall88]

Your watercolors are that wonderful blend of tight and loose. From one fellow artist to another, excellent work.

[@nickrosas8889]

Beautiful art work. Serene watching you.

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Wat enig, die vogels in alle houdingen! En dat met een tamelijk dikke kwast. Veegje hier, veegje daar, en HOP! Bewonderenswaardig. Het schilderij wordt er inderdaad veel levendiger door.

[@balasubramaniam8876]

Hi ! Mr.Titus l love your paintings l recently came to know about ,the painting works of yours the way u narrates & calmness some spiritual touch in your speech l know you are a nature lover & people, this is a true Artist's character that l came to understand , the country u living lot of sunshine & beautiful cityscapes love it . anyway l am still learning watercolour since secondary school days & got credit in art subject by the way l learning from your paintings displays a big Thanks for that ! . & l am cityscape lover always thanks again, awaiting for your upcoming painting's Wish all the Best & God Bless You 🙏 Lot of 💞 from 🇸🇬 👍🆒

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Bala. Nice to recieve this lovely message from... Indonesia?

[@mychelledavis]

I could watch you paint all day long Titus. How did you learn to paint like that?

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

I really enjoyed this video and your insight into letting go and going with the flow. I'm an artist that wants to be in full control always and I find my paintings are too rigid and don't have enough play in them. I'm loving your videos and your thought process, thank you for sharing, and a warm hello from sunny south Florida, USA.

[@saraht4973]

A gorgeous video. Love to hear the sounds and the feel of the open air. Thank you

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Aan het einde weer genoten van jouw afrondende monoloog. We kunnen daar veel van leren.

[@reinvanuden]

Prachtig Titus om te zien hoe met het toevoegen van de schaduwpartij links ineens de zon gaat schijnen en je aquarel gaat leven. Ik bewonder je werk enorm!! Bedankt!! Met groet, Rein

[@TitusMeeuws]

Dankjewel Rein. Ja, vanuit het donker ontstaat het licht. Ze kunnen niet zonder elkaar!

[@mickricereto8012]

Brilliant, very meditative videos. I had splash marks once and had to do birds 😺 I forget that birds are always around. We don’t have seagulls here in Philadelphia but we have lots of pigeons. You have so many varied birds in Den Haag, I’m jealous. I had a teacher say not to put so many details in the shadows but wow, your shadows are really everything in your watercolors. They really come to life. I’m loving your channel.

[@elasen3087]

Titus I absolutely love your paintings ❤️

[@marildetesilva1410]

🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@arcuda2001]

i agree with you so much, about the experience of painting en plein air ... how we aren't in control , out in the natural world , and I think it's just wonderful !! I paint plein air quite a bit , with watercolors and also with gouache and casein, and every day is an adventure , to be sure!!! I love it , and think I learn sooo much more from doing it .. thank you .. norakag

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Doodeng, dat vernissen... ik zou vrezen dat de verf ongewild wordt meegenomen. Maar mooi hoe je ons meeneemt in alle onderdelen van je dagelijks werk!

[@gearhar1]

Zo mooi en rustgevend..

[@tanyatodorova2505]

Hi Titus, thanks again for your videos! They are all wonderful! Could you please tell me what brand of watercolor paper and brushes you use?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you Tanya. I’m using Daniel Smith and Q’or watercolor and Arches paper

[@tanyatodorova2505]

Thank you!

[@forkrunner2313]

I’d cut off the top ½ or at least top ⅓ of the watercolour 5:09 before I cut off the bottom. I find the shadows more interesting than the architecture or even the figure. Thx for the vid.

[@seinundzeiten]

incredibly skilled

[@kovacovaart]

If it's not a secret, what varnish do you use? I did not know that it is also used for watercolor.... Good to know... :) Thank you.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi, I don't use varnish for watercolor, only for oil. But I know a watercolorvarnish exists as well

[@marildetesilva1410]

Rello!!How are you thanks Very Good Art🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉My God Beautiful Art😊 --Brazil🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@grahamwelsh4258]

Thanks again. Very informative

[@themusicman-ij7op]

What is “ Plein air study” plein in Dutch = square, open area..?

[@MarkNiceyard]

Oh man, that biscuit from last year can't be bad, can it? :D

[@meredith7236]

That building is so white it looks like marble

[@WildWolfArt]

zo mooi!

[@eveliendevree3318]

Can I ask whether you offer watercolor workshop?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi Evelien. No I'm sorry. But hopefully these videos will help!

[@meredith7236]

Such a pretty language

[@Alicja1Fenigsen]

the tree shadows are the most beautiful part... do not cut!!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Haha! Thank you. I did not cut, I am glad you’re seeing that

[@ivodassen87]

Heerlijk rond 17 minuten, vraagje beantwoorden en casual die eerste penceelstrook zetten. Dat is flow

[@TitusMeeuws]

Ja het lekkerste is om zelf veel te praten, want luisteren vraagt meer concentratie en die heb je voor het werk nodig!

[@ninner196]

@@TitusMeeuwsYou could have some shirts made that say “When I am talking to myself I am just consulting an expert.”😅

[@tomhighsmith]

See you

[@888ssss]

plein aire menas plan air in french.

[@meredith7236]

Lol biscuit lol

[@elasen3087]

It's entirely your channel where you can do anything you please. Your art works are astonishing and I personally appreciate them a lot. But your content is a bit too personal with all the incoming phone calls, binding concerns, thoughts. It's real, lifelike, but like life and reality it also distracts from the main purpose. I don't know if this sounds bitter. I didn't mean to convey any of that sense. Happy to see you paint brilliantly like a master anyway ❤️