Watercolor Painting: Mist Over the Lake - Central Part : Part 2

A start-to-finish lesson on interpreting photographic reference into a communicative watercolor painting. The subject is The Lake in NYC's beautiful Central Park.
The goal of the painting was to show ways in which the painter can design a work based on a combination of physical real-world observation, memory, and pure imagination.
+This painting was done on Baohong Watercolor Paper - rough surface - 300gsm :
+15X22 inches
+Pigments by Daniel Smith
+Brushes by Escoda and Neef
+Palette by House of Hoffman
+Sketch pencils by Blackwing and Faber-Castell
+Sketchbook by Stillman + Birn
Thank you for watching! Tom
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[@shereenzaky4126]

It’s always inspiring to watch and listen as you paint. I learn something new every time. I’ll keep an eye out when I visit the big apple next week, maybe I’ll be lucky and catch a glimpse of you at work!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much - I appreciate it

[@shereenzaky4126]

@@thomaswschaller Are your paintings on display locally? And is there a gallery you’d recommend to view watercolours in Manhattan?

[@thomaswschaller]

@@shereenzaky4126 My work is represented by Gallery 71 here in NYC. There are not too many galleries that I know that show primarily watercolor art. There are the historical collections of course at Brooklyn Mus of Art. The Met, Morgan Library, etc - But they are rarely on display - Gallery 71 974 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10021 [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

[@shereenzaky4126]

👍🏼

[@Terry-xf8uh]

Not only are you an amazing artist, you are a great teacher, Thomas. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be watching your tree section several times as I have struggled with getting the organic shapes you demonstrate.

[@thomaswschaller]

Very kind of you to say - Happy painting

[@garryjennings9369]

I like your brush work on the trees and you color choices. The El Dorado towers create a nice focus and unity to the work. Thanks so much for a thoughtful approach.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@laurentye398]

Wow, thank you so much for this video. I have watched so many watercolor videos and tutorials over the past year or so, as I try and learn. And while many have been really good, I can say that I learned more from watching this than all the others combined. Something about the way you described your process as you painted, really made certain things click in place for me. Your paintings are incredible and you have such a great way of explaining and teaching

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Lauren. That is so good hear! - Very grateful

[@mandysmith2814]

Wow! You are amazing. Thank you for sharing. I love that you explain your thoughts. I have only just found you and will definitely be watching more of your tutorials. One of your books is arriving today, I'm so excited 😊

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much!

[@sophiemessenger5472]

This is an excellent video Mr. Thomas Schaller. I need to do some trees in a painting I’m working on and I’m kind of stuck. I’m definitely going to try your technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks - glad it helped

[@calmilitaru643]

It's always inspiring and a pleasure to watch you paint! Your narration is very insightful!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks very much indeed

[@subhankarmukherjee9855]

Tom! Would be great if you dedicate a session on foliage paintin!

[@khobayashii]

Great demo Thomas I really enjoyed watching you put that together.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much !

[@darinl9405]

Thank you for being the best watercolor artist in the world. And the teacher too. I actually painted this painting, following your instructions..), anyway I didn't even have rose madder (which I have now :)), but I used Quin Rose instead, and just today I added lavender, which I ordered after watching this video. .In the beginning my paper got all swollen :), and I thought none of it would be good..but when the paper dried I continued..I even got these beautiful green colors like you..I'm very very happy with my painting, I can't believe I did it..Best regards from Croatia.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much. Glad you're working through it! Quin Rose - if used lightly - could be as good or better. But to be serious, in my teaching, I urge us all not to use terms like "best" - I do appreciate the compliment but we are all different and it is not a competition in that way - We should mostly be concerned only with competing against ourselves

[@luckyhiker3434]

Thomas- I needed to watch again aimed at absorbed more of your mind and technique. This is a great composition and I am certain I will watch it again. Thank you for the very professional demonstration and commentary! Robt

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks again Robert!

[@dianerose4469]

thank you Tom! This was wonderful to watch and the final painting if fabulous!! Also the police sirens and fire engines bring back fond memories of my many years living in midtown! I still miss it. Diane

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much Diane

[@jaclee6]

I enjoyed watching you paint and hearing your thinking process. How you created your painting by combining personal experience of the place & time, imagination, and reference photos is the essence of art making. Love your work, thanks for sharing.

[@thomaswschaller]

Love hearing that - Thank you

[@Richard-ou6uw]

Great demonstration very informative and wonderful to watch, lovely painting and choice of colours 👍👍👍

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much

[@maryrichinick7287]

Thank you! I live on a lake and often mornings are misty. I want to try to achieve the effect you have created.

[@thomaswschaller]

Great! Good to hear Mary - Hope it helps

[@NancyTipton-u8e]

Wow! I love this painting! I have watched a few of your DVDs, really learn so much as you talk yhrough your painting process. This painting is so different from the others I have seen done by you…still a cityscape but in such a different style. Thank you so much for sharing.😊

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@dougg1075]

My favorite comic book artist was John Byrne. Someone asked him why he doesn’t do teaching videos and he basically said “ I don’t know how I do it, so I wouldn’t know what to say”. Being able to do what you do ( teach) is a very different skill and you do it super well. It ain’t easy:) Thanks, these videos are a treasure

[@thomaswschaller]

First, John Byrne is a badass! Love his work, too! But more to the point - Thank you so much. That means a lot. "Teaching"... Well, I don't really think that what I do is teaching. I'm just sharing with others what it is that works for me. I don't have answers. I just have questions that - when I asked them to myself - I saw my work improve. And I'd like to help others do the same

[@ellakru3197]

Really wonderful. Thank you very much , wish there were more your tutorials

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you very much

[@neenamalik6303]

U are amazing sir!!

[@watercolorista]

I would like to know what colors are in your palette (like here for example)? Perhaps a good idea for a "Palette video"?🫣 Because you said, for example, that the big yellow area on top right is Naples Yellow, but my Daniel Smith Naples Yellow looks so very different, it has a kind of reddish touch, but your yellow here is very bright "yellow" 🤔 Or I wonder what all these brown colors are or the blues and the 3 darks at the bottom 😅 ... sorry for this probably stupid beginner question 😢

[@marion6223]

Georgeous... thank you for your detailed explanations!!😊

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@suel4269]

Perfect timing for this because I’ve been trying to figure out how to paint Misty pine trees with a river below them. Thank you! Beautiful scene !

[@thomaswschaller]

That's great - Hope it helps

[@jcline147]

Thank you so much for this. Once again, I’m just blown away by your ability to express yourself in watercolor. I remember the last time I watched you ..I bought the paper you’re using. In fact I bought two of them in block form..thinking that at some point in time, I might be able to use them in the same way you have used the paper to bring out beauty in your work. I don’t think you could paint on any kind of paper that would be bad, the painting would be good, no matter what ..in fact it would be excellent. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video series together. I intend to watch it a number of times today Blessings and successes your way!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Judy - I appreciate it very much

[@MyrriahJane]

I'm saving this to rewatch as you've given so much great information on painting trees and water, both of which are challenging to me. Thanks, Tom, for your gracious sharing!

[@thomaswschaller]

Very welcome - Hope it helps !

[@G0Agi]

Thank you for making real speed tutorials! I just finished painting this one and will definitely attempt the other ones you uploaded so far. It really makes a big difference to be able to see how wet your paper is, how you apply paint to achieve the final effects. I could not learn it from a book.

[@anilvinayakan1701]

It is so wonderful to watch you paint. The process of combining several reference photos, editing and adding elements from pure imagination are so valuable. Thank you so much for posting the videos. 🙏

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you Anil - I appreciate it

[@maribi007]

LOVE IT!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you !!

[@heronalvarez3600]

Thanks Master!! Best regards from Spain

[@thomaswschaller]

❤

[@evethompsonart]

SO EXCELLENT!! :)

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you 🙏

[@elizabethvcaffrey6353]

Never tire of watching and learning from you🙏❤️🥰

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@jennymurray2873]

Beautiful. I love the blue reflection of the sky in the foreground

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

So good to see you on YT again after so long....and with a really beautiful painting. Thank you for showing us.

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome. I'll plan to be here more often

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

That is so good to hear, I look forward to seeing you !@@thomaswschaller

[@mromag4773]

Thank you, love your style, hope to see more

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks! And you will!!

[@TheMindfulPainter]

Amazing 😮

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much!

[@gabrieledurrauer7917]

I love your art, Thomas!!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@artistmama7]

This is so beautiful and well done it took my breath away and almost made me cry

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much - you’re very kind to say so

[@laoshiji7384]

如梦如幻。

[@thomaswschaller]

谢谢

[@mysticriver9420]

Magnifique ❤❤❤

[@thomaswschaller]

merci

[@zoltandobany962]

Fantastic artist, very good teacher, wonderful work. Best regards, from Hungary

[@heronalvarez3600]

Gracias Maestro!!

[@teresasawicka5861]

Thank you🐨🙏🦘

[@mchris1020]

Beautiful!

[@pedinurse1]

The Master at it again