Watercolor painting techniques and tutorial with Maryanne Holmes I Colour In Your Life

[@markdonovan1540]

I totally understand her reason for getting into watercolour painting, because my story is similar. Although, I haven't yet had the benefit of attending any classes or workshops from experts. My teachers are the wonderful artists who I have discovered on KZbin channels, especially this channel "Put some colour in your life". Great work Graeme, I really appreciate the record you are creating of modern watercolour painting artists by doing all these featured interviews with demos. You can see in her painting style that she has a method to her approach. I love the way she uses beautifully intense colours, as many artists of this painting style tend to me more dominant in the use of greys. What I see here is an artist who has taken the discipline and structure from what she has learnt, but then injected her own personality and spirit into the work. The result, for me, is a much more vibrant and interesting painting. The muted background contrasts with the more developed and pigmented areas which creates a mood, depth and atmosphere that draws you in to find the interesting features and focal point of the painting.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

wow Mark you should be an arts writer. Keep up the great comments. where abouts in the world are you from,? Graeme

[@markdonovan1540]

@@ColourinyourlifeAu Hi Graeme, I know very little about art to write about it, but thanks. I just express my opinion based on my own learning path experience and a bit of intuition I suppose. I am from London originally, but now live in Spain (for the second time).

[@annewright8184]

Maryanne, I enjoyed seeing you paint and love your gorgeous paintings! After I have finished quilts for all of my grandchildren, I plan to get back to my watercoloring. Over the last couple of years the grandkids have started their painting journeys. All are good artists and they love being watercolorists! Thanks so much for the video and informative tips! You are truly an inspiration! Thanks to Graeme, too, for the wonderful series!

[@heartfeltgreetingco]

Incredible :) Love the look of light she creates with the white paint. Thank you Maryanne :)

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Renee VanEpps many thanks Renee, most appreciated Happy painting maryanne holmes

[@apollo285]

Hi Maryanne, greetings from Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. Thanks so much for sharing your technique and tips. You are a fine artist. ---- Ray

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Ray Bourquin Many thanks Ray, I appreciate your kind words very much Happy painting maryanne

[@nerueru5756]

Even the details about the tissue! I really feel as if I've been to class. Wonderful!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Kazu Narayan I am FULL of helpful hints...lots of experience in fixing mistakes...have had many and i feel its the way to learn...any questions you have dont feel that yoiu cant approach me..I am always happy to help Hope to have another DVD later in the year...my current dvd can be purchased through "Colour in Your life" Happy painting maryanne

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Kazu Narayan any time i can be of help please contact me of facebook or [e-mail] Will be doing a talk back question and answer 3 way show with Graeme later in the year if you are interested

[@nerueru5756]

WOW!! Darn I need to keep up with things! I should go practice so I can send salient questions! I'm so excited, thanks Maryanne!

[@saileshramcharan3445]

What a brilliant artist Respect from South Africa

[@Cornbag]

Interesting style, very strong and vivid colours.

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Cornbag thank you for your kind comments happy painting Maryanne Holmes

[@OldBuford]

I learned a lot from this episode actually, must have replayed several sections a dozen times while working on a similar painting and it really improved the depth of my cityscape. That being said, i think landscapes and city scenes are great (i primarily focus on them myself in my work) but id like to see some abstract demonstrations and hear the artists take on their abstract work (the thought process between blank canvas and a finished product and hear about the deeper ideas behind their work). Cant wait to see whats coming next, keep up the amazing work guys!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Forest Bum Hi Forest, I am so pleased that I was able to help you in some way with your citiscapes.....I think they are my favourite thing to do as well....Cant help you with abstract work but i truely admire the imagination of artists who paint this way..... Many thanks again maryanne Holmes

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

A spectacular painting! Wonderful colors

[@skysettermobiles]

Excellent - I love cityscapes and you have given me so much inspiration. Your techniques result in beautiful brushwork and washes. Thank you!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Carolyn Weir i am so glad i was able to to help you in some way.. Citiscapes are a favorite of mine as well.....If you want a copy of dvd it can be bought through "Colour in your Life " thank you so much for your lovely comments maryanne

[@efrom8330]

The lesson is awesome, the painting, the colours, and so are the words, the advise, the clues, thank you very much for sharing :)

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Enrique F Romanillos it was really my pleasure...i hope i was able to help you in some way and thankyou for your kind words happy painting maryanne

[@jennettpearson3753]

She offers very good advice. Wonderful video lesson ! Thank you for sharing.

[@Musthi834]

Such an inspiration; your technical advice and encouragement. Love your colors.

[@maryanneholmes7689]

***** Many thanks Thomas. i am so pleased I have been able to help in some way. Thank you for your kind comments Happy painting Maryanne

[@valeriebreazeale2306]

Thank you for sharing this with the world. Very inspiring!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Valerie Breazeale Hi Valerie, didnt realise i had all these messages to answer until the other day but I do so appreciate your kind words Happy painting to you maryanne holmes

[@emomagica]

Wonderful! Such great words towards the end.

[@maryanneholmes7689]

emomagica thankj you for your kind words...my words were from the heart and I wish you the very best in your future endeavours Maryanne Holmes

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Hi Again,Maryanne, Just to say I'm obsessed with painting now,ha! Loving it,and it's because of you and others I've seen on KZbin,who share such wonderful talent.You're such an inspiration,and it's so refreshing to hear you say,you have good and bad days,and still make mistakes now and then.Marvellous! X x x

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Cathy Serafinowicz Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Cathy Serafinowicz Thanks so much for your lovely comments Cathy....so very much appreciated.........yes we all have THOSE days

[@beece2413]

Color in Your Life is awesome!! I really enjoy watching these!

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Thanks Robin, spread the word for us, Graeme

[@luisbito8391]

i like the technique awesome

[@monicaborzu]

Hi Maryanne. Watching you execute a painting in watercolor seemed so easy. Your hand was dancing all over it~~ Good lesson for a beginner in watercolour, like myself. I use gouache, mainly oils, graphite.... Thank you for the sincere encouragements :) xo.

[@kirbywood8335]

I love the freeflowing techniques. I am inspired by her use of gouache for highlights.

[@dianarimer359]

Wow !!! I'm one of those people starting out in Watercolor (and the rest for that matter !!) Very inspiring, thank you.

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Diana Rimer Diana, so sorry it has taken me so long to reply to you, I didnt realise i had all these messages un til i was taking a look the other day...If you have any queries in the future you can email me [e-mail] I am so happy i gave you inspiration Maryanne Holmes

[@MadhviDhanak]

such a lovely lady...thank you.. appreciate your help...

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Madhvi Dhanak Thank you so much Madhvi, your words are appreciated happy painting to you maryanne Holmes

[@AzRavnGrl]

Thank you, thank you! Great words of encouragement.

[@maryanneholmes7689]

AzRavnGrl i am so pleased, it is so satisfying to me to be able to help Happy painting maryanne

[@alaudinosman7102]

Thank you, your tips are most inspiring. Will view your video again and again....

[@mariateresavarelaagazzi8859]

Thank you so much for this master class!

[@BlackWid0w]

Wow, what amazing work! She seems absolutely lovely too!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Charlotte thank you so much Charlotte. I am very approachable and I appreciate your lovely comments. Happy painting to you maryanne

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Hi Maryanne, Thank you so much,your work is amazing! I have only recently started to paint with watercolour,and I felt as if you were talking to me personally.I am trying to paint every day,and the more I do,the more obsessed I'm getting,ha! If I can produce anything half as good as yours,I'll be ecstatic! Thanks to Graeme too!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Cathy Serafinowicz Sorry i have been so long replying.....Ishall be doing a question and answer show with Graeme in the coming months so keep an eye out. if you have any questions please contact me on facebook or my email [e-mail]

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

hi Maryanne, Thanks so much for your reply. I have just been away on an art course,and told everyone about your superb KZbin videos.I've got so much to learn,but your art has inspired me no end. Keep your videos coming! Very best wishes, Cathy.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Cathy Serafinowicz Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@Lightspacetime]

Wonderful... very well done!

[@timluns]

I'm so glad I found this channel

[@calvancandy8384]

same here got a lot of inspiration from it

[@maryanneholmes7689]

timluns The show is really great and there are so many wonderful artists on board now.. i am so glad you enjoyed the demonstration Maryanne

[@maryanneholmes7689]

calvan candy So very pleased that i have inspired you ...that is very rewarding to me happy painting maryanne

[@calvancandy8384]

Maryanne Holmes good - happy painting!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

calvan candy many thanks

[@LibellulaGlass]

Wonderful thank you. So many useful tips, the tissues,head height in perspective, using gouache etc. thanks for sharing. Have you produced any dvds Maryanne?

[@maryanneholmes7689]

I am so glad you enjoyed my demostration...if you are interested in a dvd, it can be purchased through "Colour in your Life" I appreciated your kind thoughts maryanne

[@Janice54]

I love her!!!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Janice Dublanko many thanks Janice I am so pleased you enjoyed my demonstration Happy painting Maryanne holmes

[@wenzbee197]

Wow. Amazing. Just discovered. Can't wait to try.

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

How beautiful, Maryanne!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Lucy Chen Many thanks Lucy, your comments greatly appreciated happy painting maryanne

[@MsMaria990]

Beautiful work of art! Thank you so much. :o) wonderful wonderful

[@chardeplate4652]

this has been delightful to watch and hear your story. Your drawing of building are so good also. Did you learn that in your schooling or was that more natural to you? I have been working on painting for a couple years but have only had the chance to take lessons from youtube

[@maryanneholmes7689]

char deplate Hi Char, thank you so much for sending your lovely message. i am basically self taught. i never had any experience at school but as i was learning , I did weekly classes with local artists and i went to summer schools at Bathurst and Toowoomba Unis. However, you can pick up technique at these but there is nothing like experience and miles on the brush...many mistakes have been made in this process. i wish you well with your painting ...if you wish to puirchase my dvd you can contact "Colour in your life" and I will be producing another lsater in the year with many helpful hints maryanne

[@faruqadila5565]

burn my spirit to paint, inspirational.

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

Beautiful Work

[@diconlon4948]

Thank you for inspiring me.

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Di Conlon Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@jasonsentuf5008]

What a marvelous work!! Just a short question: what kind of watercolor did you use? and what kind of paper did you use?

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Jason Sentuf Sorry about delay replying,,,I use Saunders Waterford 300gm rough My paints are a mixture love W/N Brown Madder and cobolt Turquoise., Quinauedone gold.A/S cad yellow , red and Orange. find them very vibrant I use some Holbein colour, lavender, Opera Rose Horizon Blue and of Course my favourite and basics Cobolt Blue, French Ultra Blue Aliz crimson, Burnt Sienna and Raw sienna large tubes and i find W/n and Rowney very good hope this helps also Viridian....so trial and error to find what you like but use good quality paints and brushes

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Jason Sentuf Hi , yes she is amazing. We will have many more great Artists over time, so I hope you enjoy them all, dont forget to tell other folks about us. This only helps us to keep all of this going for everyone out there, hope all is well, Graeme

[@fanfanarnaud5268]

i am living in France near st paul de vence thank you for your painting i like very much i see all your painting at soon FANFAN

[@arlenemurphy804]

you are very inspiring.

[@sertov-e3k]

Спасибо!!! ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@marjo-riittareinikainen9740]

It is marvelous to see how different artist paint! But I don’t understand why the background music?! It’s disturbing!

[@Useless10000]

Hey there! I've been watching the channels water color videos and most of the artists don't seem to soak the paper for stretching. It looks like the paper is just taped to the board with some common tape. Is it just this? Soaking and stretching with butcher's tape is so messy O.o Wonderful videos!

[@maryanneholmes7689]

Useless10000 Hi, sorry I didnt realise until now that I had all these messages to answer. I NEVER soak my paper. Everyone tells you to because it gives a smoother surface and no folds but no matter what size i am doing i usually just tape it to the board with masking tape. there is a way however to stretch it without too much mess. Just use a spray bottle, get your paper and spray thoroughly on the wrong side, turn over, tape (using masking tape ) to the board and lightly spray the side you are going to paint on...you will find that if you leave it overnight it should be sufficiently stretched to paint on. The tape may need a bit of help but will be OK.., I hate that brown tape used for stretching, cant get it off and the colour disturbs me hope this has been helpful Maryanne Holmes

[@funwithFred]

I went to see the American Watercolor exhibit, and they used white gouache quite a bit in their watercolors: Homer, Sargent, et al.....

[@charliechristianson]

how can I get your patch. I paint an ride. an love to draw an paint

[@ColourinyourlifeAu]

Hi Charlie, there are only a few left. we will be printing more at some stage, but they are $65 dollars each plus $10 shipping. They are really cool all solid embroidery, you can put an order in through [e-mail]. Graeme

[@avrhaah567]

do u know iggy azalia

[@maryanneholmes7689]

avr haah No, i am sorry but i dont......... maryanne

[@PepePlata-z4h]

No entiendo lo quiere decir

[@totallypsp]

She must be very unlucky cos every time she visits somewhere to paint it seems like its always raining lol, nice but a one trick pony, can paint any scene as long as its raining.