URBAN SKETCHING: A Provence scene in ink and watercolour

[@dianedebonville1472]

What a beautiful scene and how wonderful seeing you bringing it to life. Thank you Shari for giving us this opportunity to watch you draw and paint.

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@@dianedebonville1472 Diane, it is one of my favourite places in France. So happy you enjoyed watching it!

[@DanitaReynolds]

Fabulous! What a lovely serene scene. Thank you for sharing your process of capturing this moment in time. 💕

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Thanks so much for watching, Danita.

[@barbaralibner176]

Shari, thank you so much for sharing this! It’s like bonus material for your course. I had planned to be at that exact spot this fall until plans fell through, so this gives me a little taste until I can finally get there, sketchbook in hand.

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Barbara, I hope you get to plan the trip again!

[@Fuumuui0426]

Your painting skills are really superb, the details are handled so delicately, and every stroke is full of artistic sense.🥰

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Thank you so much!!

[@christinerenaud2869]

Hi Shari, I always love to watch you paint, you seem to make it so easy. Thank you so much for sharing 💕💕

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@@christinerenaud2869 Christine, thank you for watching!!

[@donnaskelcy]

I loved your use of white even before you used the gel pen. A fabulous picture Shari!

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Thanks Donna!!

[@jasonmullins6638]

Great composition, you chose Shari! Really love the colors of that water and the architecture. Thanks for the video 😊

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Jason, thanks so much for watching!

[@jenniferpeters3702]

Wow! I got your great book from the library and thoroughly enjoyed it. And here you are live! Thank you for sharing this video. ❤

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Jennifer, thanks for reading the book and for watching this!

[@peggye3562]

Loved hearing the water, too.

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Thanks Peggy. It's a gorgeous spot!

[@Barbararba]

Beautiful scene. I also liked your music it was very appt for the scene. A happy painting. 🥰

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Barbara, I guess my sentiment comes across well. I loved painting there.

[@marymarple3537]

Fantastic- you sure know how to draw - all that drawing pays off and you do such a good job explaining your process - thanks for all your. Efforts! 22:57

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Thanks so much for watching Mary!

[@Barbarasternwald]

Thank you so much! Your Video will help me, when I travel to France in september to sketch such scenes. I like the way you did it! Have a good time!

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Have a great trip, Barbara!

[@andreanagel522]

More please! Thank you for sharing this! ❤

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Thanks so much Andrea!

[@mabrannen]

Love this and remember the spot so well! Thanks for sharing your technique for this painting - wonderful video and it brings back such a wonderful trip with you!

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Marlene, I'm glad you watched. Wasn't it a wonderful spot!!

[@mabrannen]

@@shariblaukopf9677 it was!!!

[@elainekeilloh1186]

I was so happy to see you painting Isle de Sorgue,one of my favorate villages,?as I live in the south of france,I am happy now to follow your excellent work,Thank you for sharing

[@paulroy2339]

Again, good seeing you at work in superb form!😊

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Paul, thanks so much!

[@MistyPursel]

What a beautiful painting! Thank you for sharing your process with us!

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Thanks so much for watching Misty!

[@maureenmeehan6708]

Thank you Shari for sharing this and bringing this beautiful scene to life!

[@antoniogilart]

So beautiful and inspiring artwork.

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Thanks so much for watching Antonio!

[@vivianturner751]

Oh Shari, What an amazing scene you created!! I am always delighted to see your water images. Thanks so much and Congratulations on your most recent Award! Well-deserved!

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Vivian, thank you so much!

[@sallyjohnson1566]

Beautiful!

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Thank you Sally!

[@janethofstetter3093]

Like being there again. Lovely to hear the water as you painted.

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Hi Janet! Yes, that water. I miss it!

[@marya.mh90]

Great❤🎉🎉

[@TracyChalk]

You have such a lovely descriptive style. Easy to follow and beautiful to watch.

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Tracy, thank you. That is so nice to read.

[@spbv1961]

Love it ❤

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Thanks so much!

[@monicatregan2546]

merci Shari pour cette demo.j'adore vous regarder peindre!!! C'est très instructif.

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Merci Monica!

[@AGsBlog_]

great sketch and great video!

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Many thanks!

[@mariechristinebrocart7926]

❤🙏❤merci infiniment belle âme pour ce beau partage ! Magnifique aquarelle . À bientôt !

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Merci beaucoup Marie-Christine!

[@davidheidary7124]

Thanks 🙏 great 👏👏🌹

[@helhely1294]

Beautiful

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@tonialu8681]

Love your videos! If would be very helpful if we can get a close up shot of the whole finished painting. Thank you

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I will remember that for next time!

[@mariabergman3813]

What a joy to watch your process! So generously to share! So much to learn! Thank you, Shari! (Is your Platinum pen a fine nib?)

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HI Maria, Thanks for watching! My platinum is an EF Extra Fine.

[@peacockalleyent]

I just realized that I own your book l!

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Nice!

[@ChrisHobelArt]

Beautiful ille de sorgue , thanks for the memory and great sketch

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It really is a gorgeous place. Thanks for watching, Chris!

[@atheransari8038]

Good

[@Diane_McDon]

Can’t wait to try it thanks!

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Enjoy!

[@danielste-marie779]

Shari, WOW!WOW!WOW!. Loved the video and piece you did. Nice Platinum fountain pen. What ib were you using? Do you find that sometimes fibres from the paper gets stuck between the tynes? What ink do you use? Do you use a converter or cartridges? Thank you so much for sharing.

[@shariblaukopf9677]

HI Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it!! My Platinum pens are all EF. As for fibres from the paper, not at all. The Saunders paper in this book is really great. I was worried about that too but no problem at all. As for ink, I use the Platinum ink cartridges. I travel a lot and these are ideal. I never carry ink bottles when I travel. And the pen never clogs. Hope that helps!

[@danielste-marie779]

Wow Shari thank you so much for replying so quickly.. Is the Platinum ink a waterproof (permanent)ink. I have a few Platinum cartridges that i will try when i can get rid of the cast on my right hand. I agree that cartridges are much more convenient when traveling. I recently used Noodlers Borealis Black and it seems to be waterproof. I am very new to pen and watercolour sketching. I have been using a vintage Conway Stewart with a 14 K gold nib because I can get some line variation. look forward to going back and viewing all your other content as I can not do any sketching for an other 4-5 weeks dur to the cast.

[@efvp1969]

Hi, lovely video. What tips can you give someone starting with watercolors (but with a drafting/architectural background) to do more loose sketches and stay away from being too linear? I’m having some difficulty with curves, I find myself going towards my rulers most of the time even when I attempt a loose sketch.

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@efvp1969 Hi, I would say that the best way to loosen up is: use a bigger brush than you think you need AND don't colour in the lines. Try to offset your line and your wash. As for drawing curves, I think that just takes a lot of practice. I DO practice that whenever I can!

[@BelindaRamscar]

Hello Shari. I enjoy your videos. I noticed you are using a fountain pen. How to you transport your ink? Thank you.

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HI Belinda, I use Platinum Ink cartridges. Perfect for travel!

[@annepercival7814]

What mix did you use for the brighter green on the water?

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HI Anne. That bright green is probably Hansa Yellow and Hooker's Green.

[@suzettesaunders8409]

Interesting and beautiful. What palette are you using

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Hi @suzettesaunders8409 I am using an Alvin Heritage Palette. thanks for watching.

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@@shariblaukopf9677 Thank You!

[@organicpaul]

Excellent!

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Glad you liked it!!