Watercolor as Fine Art

[@paulbaldwin6803]

Jill, I've watched several of your videos and I have to say that the production quality, the content, and the presentation of each is superb. If there is an Oscar for KZbin videos, you should have it. Thank you for your contribution to the field of watercolor and art.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Paul. I'm so glad you've enjoyed them and am honored by your comment.

[@MrAdrianaangel]

You whip out a small traveling watercolor set at Panera Bread, no one says anything. You whip out an easel and open the turpenine bottle, somebody's gonna say something to management.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+adrian wallet True...

[@hardstyle3196]

🤣lol true

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt It's a shame we don't live at a time when that was possible!

[@aaronjpowers]

Preach!

[@justtubingby129]

Aaron Powers, your comment is not necessary.

[@kathleengiles5421]

Jill, I think you have done a great service for all water colorists working today. Your professional and informative video will hopefully educate many people on the permanence of today's watercolor paints. I am honored to be included.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+Kathleen Giles Thank you, Kathleen. It was my privilege to include you.

[@Kittystar1995]

I am a 17 year old art student and this has helped me so much, and gives me the inspirations to paint with my current set of watercolors! Thank you so much you are truly inspiring.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's wonderful, Finny! I'm so pleased to hear that and honored if I could help inspire you.

[@29jug11]

One of the very best ....Watercolour....tutorials on KZbin.....a must for every art student or new practitioner.....

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Toy Maker - that's appreciated

[@michaelparry1383]

Jill, Another fantastic video. So much information, so special. Thanks for these excellent works of art in themselves.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome

[@carlpen850]

I keep hearing that watercolors is a beginners medium... it's not... a pencil is a beginners medium but even the common pencil has been taken to a very high degree of art. Watercolor is really a "masters" medium for many many reasons... but the main reason is that it has so many variables to it... on top of that the ones of us who have spent many a year doing watercolors knows that unlike oils water has a "mind of it's own"... a mind that you will have to learn to understand if you ever want to master this demanding medium.

[@Alinda1308]

Exactly

[@ArchOfficial]

Pencil has just about every type of sensitivity to it including color mixing. It is NOT a beginner's medium whatsoever.

[@aatt3209]

This video contains an impressive list of modern watercolorists, introducing me the upcoming artists forging this medium to the forefront of fine art appreciation. Thank you for your great work in stewardship over watercolor and showcasing next generation artists.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Nicely Done Jill, am sharing this on my Facebook page.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you! The more people that see it, the more the message gets out. Very appreciated.

[@pjlewisful]

A nice surprise to see a comment from one of my other favorite KZbin channels!

[@elsie4801]

Beautiful demonstration and voice. I just love listening to it over and over again while I am doing my art. Thank you so much, for providing us with such a knowledgeable and useful video.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

How rewarding to know how much you enjoy my work!

[@chadfoster2858]

I've always appreciated the way water colors flows and it's translucent quality

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Jill for all your work- and for the inclusion - much appreciated. Tom

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+thomas w schiller You're very welcome, Tom

[@garypuckettmuse]

Wow, Mr. Schaller -- So very beautiful and great example of what watercolor specifically can do!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

He's an amazing artist...

[@1DaTJo]

Jill Poyerd Fine Art So are you!

[@michaelparry1383]

Jill, I really enjoy going back over these great videos that you have produced. There is always so much information. Your videos are great, your paintings are great, what can I say ... you are great. Thanks so much.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you - very humbling

[@1DaTJo]

Dear Jill, your painting Solitude is sublime. I love it. You have a place as one of the greats in the art world. 🌺

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's so kind...what an honor for me to hear that.

[@1DaTJo]

Jill Poyerd Fine Art it’s very true. 💓

[@MERISI001]

Jill......I've been painting all my life and your presentations always offer new information. Excellent and many thanks.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I consider that a high compliment, Mike. Thank you for that.

[@garypuckettmuse]

Ms. Poyerd -- thank you so much for these videos. So intelligently done and very inspiring for artists and viewers of art.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, cck

[@madihunt1277]

What a joy to have found you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of the painted form. All the very best to you

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Welcome to my channel, Madi!

[@yssimon9058]

This is not a long video but a lot of effort was put into and contains very valuable messages. Great!

[@shreyasshankar4109]

When you say "this is one of my favourites" one can truly see your passion breaking through your professional narrative style! Love it Jill.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Shreyas. Sometimes my enthusiasm does seep out - lol.

[@cheerp7313]

Thank you for this video. Not only that it is very informative, but your voice is so clear and soothing.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome, Chie - so glad you enjoyed it

[@pjlewisful]

nice!!!! clear and just well done. Jill's voice is so easy on the ear.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Pj

[@michaelparry1383]

Jill, the second viewing was greater that the first. So much important information. Well done as always.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Michael

[@itsmieke8739]

You really should be making documentaries. Beautifull!!! But much too short! Thank you for sharing.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, its mieke. I do have one longer one called Brushstrokes - a 3-part series. That's about as close to a true documentary as I've come.

[@lawrence9217]

Beautiful video, thanks for this insight. Love watercolor and it’s challenges. (Just started painting about a year ago.)

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so glad, Lawrence. Welcome to the medium! It will certainly offer you challenges, but I agree that it's part of the draw.

[@hamiltonpaul73]

The videos on this channel are stunning & excellent. I do hope you find the time to continue to make them. I am not an artist, but just have a general interest. I have learned a great deal here.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Paul. That's really appreciated. I do have plans for more - aiming for another series in 2019.

[@hamiltonpaul73]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt Ah, wonderful! Yes, I have long loved art, but I have never learned about brush strokes, lighting, and basic technique. This has been a revelation and has increased my appreciation of art. Thank you again for creating these! They look like a great deal of work and effort has gone into them.

[@annasoucek416]

Omg, how intimidating these masterpieces are.

[@sandrah1779]

Amazing video. An art teacher made all this excuses when I said I wanted to learn watercolor. Congratulations to Jill ok such a great documentary!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sandra! It's definitely time for art teachers/professors to embrace watercolor as a formal painting medium.

[@TheFiown]

I have collected watercolours for years, it's a very difficult medium and when done well makes for incredible paintings and often at ridiculously affordable prices.

[@Meisuko]

Wonderfull video, paintings and music. Just beautifull.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Meisuko

[@punnu5997]

Amazing, I love watercolors but not seeing them in many art galleries was pushing me to switch to acrylics. I am now very sure that I will stay. Thanks.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's wonderful to hear, Puneet! I'm so glad my video encouraged you.

[@curtisdunsdon4589]

You nailed it AGAIN - beautifully narrated/chosen music/timed supporting images/education! It was actually emotional to see/hear this video. I had an experience that roughly aligns to this narrative. I was on Kings Parade, Cambridge, UK 3yrs ago for a quick business trip. I decided to pop into Tindalls a local art shop where I happened across a special little set of Sennelier oil pastels/an travel easel & pastel boards. I hastily popped outside to a gorgeous sun setting on the Kings College Church Steeples. With items in place from the 1st stroke of the pastel across the surface I was SHOCKED! Its astonishing how visceral an experience it was! My only pastel use in 40yrs was with the plastic sticks of highschool student days & not these exquisitely smooth perfectly consistent texture masterpieces! - haha. I can not say enough about how fine materials adds to the joy of making. I have strong appreciation for artist grade materials from that point on.

[@christysheeler2348]

I discovered your videos today and enjoyed watching them more than I can describe! So informative and kept my attention with graphics, information shared, and your voice. Sharing to my facebook page. Thank you!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Christy! You're very welcome.

[@aristica3166]

I love the your videos and your voice! Putting your videos in the background while I'm painting is so relaxing

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Aristica. I'm especially honored to know that you paint while listening to it.

[@zenaidamateos9376]

Thank you so much. What a wonderful explanation!!!

[@grahameanderson6913]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and your selection of contemporary masterpieces at the end. I also really liked your piece 'solitude' at 1:00 with the way you captured the light beams. Thanks for sharing.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Grahame

[@polygonalmasonary]

Hi, one small misconception, Artist Quality water colour paints are ‘Not’ more lightfast/permanent than Student quality paint. The opposite is true. Artist Quality cost more because they are made using the ‘original and genuine’ pigments such as ‘Ultramarine Blue’, Cadmium red, Cadmium Yellow, Cobalt Blue etc. Student quality equivalent paint says ‘Hue’ on it. This means it is the colour of Cadmium Yellow but it is made with a modern substitute pigment which is cheaper in cost but ironically, more lightfast than the traditional Cadmium pigments. This is the most repeated misconception I saw whilst working in an Artist materials shop in the late 1990’s. Otherwise a great video 👍

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Paul. I do have to politely disagree about the lightfastness - at least to a degree. There are some student paints made with quality pigments, but they do usually add filler to those which then weakens the strength of the color (less pigment means you'll need more paint, normally). There are many student paints that do replace the quality pigment with inferior pigment and often at the compromise of some level of lightfastness. Not all student paints, of course. You can often tell by browsing the manufacturer's list of color and permanence. But I appreciate the input...

[@Swan6370]

I absolutely love these videos. They are so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I hope you make more in the near future!

[@joannethomson3517]

Thank you for this wonderful film. I will certainly share it with my students! Great explanation of the media and the versatility.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+Joanne D Thomson - Thank you so much, Joanne

[@carlpen850]

+Jill Poyerd Fine Art -- 1st off I'd like to say that this video, just like all your others, is very well done, plus you have one of the most pleasant voices to listen to, which is a great asset for anyone who gives lectures or instruction. At first I thought most of this information was 'old hat", but then I had to remind myself that I've been painting in watercolor for a little over 45 years & there's a lot of people out there that this would be a new learning experience for. One thing that I strongly disagree with is that watercolor is a good medium for beginners, absolutely not ! It can be one of the most frustrating mediums to work in & takes an abundance of knowledge just to begin to understand as there are so many variables in it's application. Watercolor painting is a ''Masters" medium, demonstrated by the likes of Turner, Homer & of course Sargent, just to name an important few.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+Carl Pen Thank you for your kind and interesting comments, Carl. I think we actually agree on the basic point. I was trying to communicate that watercolor shouldn’t be seen as “a beginner’s medium”…but at the same time (as with any paint) beginners can certainly learn it. They will simply have to expect a longer learning curve as they try to master it for the reasons you mentioned. Thank you again for commenting.

[@heatherh3457]

Oh so glad you included a piece by Marney Ward. She is an absolute master of florals!!!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Isn't she? Amazing talent...

[@Purplexity-ww8nb]

This video should be required viewing by all beginning art students. Thank you for the wonderful upload.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome - Glad you enjoyed it

[@MAURICZZIO1]

Thank YOU for this great and wonderful video. THANKS

[@gordonstrong5232]

Great video, people really underestimate how difficult watercolor is. John F Carlson CD called it a "master's medium" and reccomended novice painters not even touch it until they first became experienced oil painters.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I hadn't heard that - very interesting.

[@gordonstrong5232]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt Yes, he writes about it at the beginning of the second chapter of his book 'Carlson's Guide to Landscape painting', in a section titled 'watercolor vs oil' Love your videos by the way, they have great production value and instruction, thank you for all that you do

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

@@gordonstrong5232 Gosh, I've read that book and even reference it in my video "Developing an Eye for Landscape Composition." It's been a few years, so I guess I'm excused for not remembering. Great book! I'm glad you enjoyed my videos, Gordon.

[@girlcurious]

Thank you for producing this video! I learned a lot. 😊

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Wonderful!

[@karenowens9717]

That was awesome. The information was very informative and now I know so much more about paints. Thanks!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Karen

[@bobnolin9155]

Great video! I work in both w/c and colored pencil, the other medium which gets a bad rap. Thanks for helping people to understand that these are serious media.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Absolutely - It's so important.

[@stefcrane2182]

Thank you Jill, very interesting.

[@cosmos4040]

what a very well presented video, many thanks for this steve

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Excellent thank you so much for your information and beautiful artworks

[@banisarkar411]

Hi Jill, Yes, you have beautiful voice. Videos are so precious to me. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.I would like to hear more videos.

[@MrCtate0617]

Jill, thanks for the video. Can you answer this question for me concerning protecting your watercolor painting. Does using a UV protection spray fixative a good ideal to use on a watercolor? I have sprayed a few of my paintings that I've painted, but I'm not sure if it should be done. I've heard you should, and I've heard you should not. What is your opinion on spraying to protect watercolor paintings. Thanks!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

This is such a good question, MrCtate0617, and one I've been researching as well. You're right that there are mixed opinions on it. My personal feeling after looking into it is that if the fixative is chosen carefully (archival, UV filtering and non-yellowing) and applied properly there should be no issue with its use. It seems especially suited for w/c canvas or board. There are concerns about its use on w/c paper, but certain brands like Lascaux Fine Art Fixative are designed specifically for works on paper. Important topic - thanks for the question.

[@silvanocece1365]

Beautiful and informative- thanks for sharing ✏️✍️🎨👌

[@leninhernandez9703]

You video is better than my art school classes

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's a high compliment, Lenin - Thank you!

[@srdahl]

Excellent, informative, concise!

[@bombshellbeth1]

This was a wonderful production!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you!

[@soppdrake]

Amazing vid with great art on show. Just drips of quality. Very inspiring indeed.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Mark - very kind

[@rafatjack3599]

jill what amazing person you are .. please more videos.. thnaksssssssssss

[@indianahoosier5794]

No other medium gives you the spontaneity and energy that watercolor provides... the techniques, the unpredictable nature of colors mixing on paper, the portability... I love painting in watercolor. Unfortunately it isn't valued as much an oil painting or even acrylic painting on a canvas or board. My opinion of course... It all comes down to the buyer and from what I am told by galleries... it is much harder to sell a watercolor to a collector. Hopefully others are having more success with watercolor. Anymore I paint in watercolor just for the shear joy of the medium...

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm truly hoping this will change in our lifetime as more and more people learn to work in and then appreciate the medium. We can hope.

[@StartArtSmart]

Wow... Thanks ...I'm really learning a lot today, about water-coloring... I didn't even know about most of the stuff you were talking about ...I'm Surprised you don't have one million views by now! :)

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's wonderful to hear, SmartArtSmart. And thank you for the compliment!

[@normanstratford9329]

Watercolours can be used in various ways and with different materials, however once on the paper as a mistake, then I tend to use a knife to scape away the unwanted Mark or brushstroke. Very good range of possibilities within the medium and can be spontaneous.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's one way to handle it, Normal. Scraping can actually be quite useful. Watercolor really is an amazing, diverse painting medium - one that deserves much recognition.

[@sharonslayton3826]

Great Video Jill

[@landonhagan450]

My God, _Grand Central Light_ and _Even the Angels Cried_ are utterly breathtaking.

[@cesantaguport]

I so enjoyed this video! Please keep uploading more like this!

[@dougeike]

This is a nicely done video. Thank you.

[@carmenMgardner]

Great job on this video!!! Thank you, I will share it with mu students!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+C Gardner Thank you!

[@bonniegarson80]

Your videos are very informative. Thanks

[@jinyoungpark2341]

How well made this video. thank you so much

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're welcome, Jinyoung

[@FrankdTankytchannel]

I like watercolor more --just like what the video says, it's very accessible. Imagine carrying a canvas on a trip?! :) I just think that art world should give more exposure to watercolor artist.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I agree. Many art schools don't even teach watercolor - unless they've started to in more recent times. Hopefully, that will change. I think it will.

[@vinodrawat6160]

Great video thank Jill .

[@cosmiclichens]

Thank you, I will share this on my Facebook Artist Page.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

How nice! Thank you, Marge - glad you enjoyed it.

[@StrawberryLegacy]

I started with watercolors and when I first tried oil colors I was surprised at how... easy it is? Of course that is a relative term, and mastering and medium will take years, but still, comparatively... it's just so much easier to control. More predictable. A LOT more forgiving.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Very much so. I find that oil painting works more like the way my brain thinks.

[@sunnycharacter]

Some of those museum and gallery rooms look like Crystal Bridges in Arkansas!

[@benjamingarcia8130]

thank you so much your such a wonderful teacher...

[@SuperExadidas]

Very informative and useful. Do you have a sample of products using egg? Thanks.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Do you mean egg tempera? If so, no, I haven't tested egg tempera paints. I think if I were painting in that medium, I would make my own as it's quite an enjoyable process.

[@SuperExadidas]

Jill Poyerd Fine Art Thanks for your prompt reply. I have shared this video to some of my friends.

[@christinerydholm-bennett7015]

Wonderful informative video .

[@ellenarussu7316]

Thanks a lot for your video, all the best

[@amindavarpanah2362]

May I share the video on my own channel and website? Regards

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Absolutely, Amin! I'm happy if it can spread so that the public can improve their impression of the medium. All you need to do is click SHARE and then copy the link. Very kind of you to ask...

[@tuma0000]

Amusing vedio thanks❤

[@dianepatalano5]

Fantastic video. Grazie.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+Diane Patalano Thank you, Diane

[@Drumaier]

For me, when it comes to artistic/technique skills, nothing shows more mastery than a properly watercolor painting with minimum amount washes. You know what i mean? Those paintings that are almost done alla prima, with both control and also the controlled chaos of the colors mixing in the paper. Is kinda easy to go over and over with acrylics and oils until you have what you want. That being said, this guy Sargent and others did have a very fresh and perfect "first intention stroke" even with oils. But watercolor is just more difficult to control... And at the same time it is what looks better than anything, to my personal taste of course. And as a note, i do realize that watercolor might not be the best medium for certain subjects or pictorial styles.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I enjoyed reading your comments, Dumaier. One of the things I love about them medium is that it can be used in so many different ways resulting in such variety of expression.

[@bachaplegic]

I love your channel...wow!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Bassau. I'm so glad you've been enjoying my videos.

[@TheBlazegt]

Wait what? Sargent also did watercolour? I'm not an art student, just hobbyist digital artist. But his work really great.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Yes, he is just an amazing artist no matter the medium, it seems. At least, that's my opinion. What talent!

[@garybemis7177]

Beautiful!!

[@victorpierrey4028]

You should consider including Anders Zorn which was a master in watercolors but great video

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Oh, he's so amazing. I actually start my video "The Evolution of Watercolor" with a piece by Zorn... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvMaY2QhM-Zjrs

[@TheChiliLime]

When I've just started trying watercolor I spent some time searching for a top notch watercolor masters. Something to behold, to understand the limits of a medium, to find out what is possible but will take me a million years to reach. I found Zorn. And my mind still blown away!

[@uncoveringthelost]

Great video!

[@nancyo5648]

I enjoyed the vedio but the music could be a little lower. I was more interested in what she was saying then the background sound. But it was very very helpful for a beginner in watercolors like myself.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Sorry it was loud enough to be distracting, Nancy. Music is always a tough thing to balance when working with the general public.

[@acwatercolors]

Your videos are so great.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you!

[@zaboueccrochetybreizh481]

Merci infiniment, Madame.

[@chemarsala2136]

"Solitude" made me cry

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's so sweet - I'm honored..

[@stephhrabe6971]

Fantastic! Thank you

[@spinogeno8206]

hi, I am new at you channel and I like it, can you do a video on Bob Ross and his style and what he did ?

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Welcome to my channel, Spino Geno! Bob Ross? He was an amazing talent, but I would have to see how much is already out there on him. Also, as a recent artist, often there are often copyright issues that can get cumbersome.

[@frugalmum7943]

Thankyou for this :)

[@hasmukhpatel4085]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome, Hasmukh

[@szahir2010]

According to my opinion water color on paper is a better medium than oil on canvas because watercolor paint does not crack. It only deoends on the pigment and paper quality used.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

It's so interesting, Zahir. I love oils, but there are a number of condition issues that people don't think about or know about, such as colors changing over time and if left in a dark room, the colors darkening (although they can often be restored over time in that last case). It has it's pluses as well, but watercolor should be on equal standing in my personal opinion.

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Thank you!

[@sarahokoon1374]

Great job on this video!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

+sarah okoon Thank you, Sarah

[@strongernation256]

Informative.

[@bluesonicstreak7317]

What is the background music? It's very pretty.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Sure - There are three pieces. Here are the songs in the order they play in the video: Ambient Piano by PianoRock Wedding By PianoRock Inspirational Piano by PianoRock

[@cosmosart-brushandpaint4650]

Hi.. your painting named Solitude is really beautiful. I was inspired and has painted the scene in my style. (its entirely different and not even half as good as your painting). I have shared that in my channel.. Is it okay for you? I have also given the name "Solitude" for the painting. I have mentioned your name and ownership in the title and description. If you have any problem with that, please let me know. I will do the needful. Thanks.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That is perfectly fine with me, as long as you put your own style/perspective into it. It's rather flattering, actually! Thank you for letting me know and I'm glad the piece was inspiring.

[@andrecardon2141]

Thanks

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

amazing!