Watercolor Tutorial: Yosemite Landscape (Watercolor Landscapes for Beginners)

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Think like a landscape artist ! Paint along with me in clear steps and create this watercolor landscape of Yosemite National Park in the autumn.
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Here is what you need!
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Paper - hot pressed 90lbs (200gsm) watercolour paper - preferably 100% cotton
Paint - winsor & newton in Sap green, French ultramarine blue, burnt umber, burnt sienna, raw sienna.
BRUSHES - this nifty little Daler Rowney synthetic watercolour brush set will stand you in good stead for years if you do not have these sizes or are just starting out.
FLAT brushes - you will need a half or a one inch flat synthetic watercolour brush too. (The small one in the set above should do BUT if you want a slightly bigger one then...
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[@lynnkerr668]

This is a fantastic site for us water colourist beginners

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Lynn:)

[@conniegregory5547]

I love your pallette!

[@AlisonFennell]

Hi Connie - thanks so much! thank you! Happy New Year and apols for the delay as I usually reply promptly!

[@mariaroberts3196]

You are a gifted tutor. Thanks so much!

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks a lot for that Maria!

[@sambibear1634]

I'm very interested in water color and oil paint. I love watching you paint because you have a gentle voice and beautiful Technic in painting with explaining how you create it. My favorite oil painter will always be Bob Ross. And you are my favorite water color painter.

[@AlisonFennell]

That's so kind Sambi - thank you! I am delighted that you feel you can learn from me and that my voice helps - that's made my day:) What do you like to paint mostly?

[@sambibear1634]

I'm learning to paint scenery and fantasy landscapes. I also draw mythical creatures and excited to use water paint to add life and color :))

[@AlisonFennell]

Lovely ideas Sambi - enjoy the process:)

[@rebeccalyons1327]

Excellent. I can't wait to try this. Thank you do much for allowing us to gift the painting!

[@AlisonFennell]

My pleasure Rebecca. I am here to help you. Enjoy the process Rebecca and do let me know how you get on. If you want to show me I am at [e-mail] or I can feature it here on my blog (each month I draw a winner to get a 10x8 watercolour print of mine for free! www.thepotteringartist.com/

[@rebeccalyons1327]

I also was going to donate on Etsy, but they were going to charge me tax. Do you have other methods for donation?

[@AlisonFennell]

@@rebeccalyons1327 Ah that is very kind Rebecca - yes - if you email me at [e-mail] I can show you how - you're a star! Thanks

[@15art48]

Have just come across this tutorial, absolutely brilliant Alison...will have to try this one, hope there are more to come.

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Allan - yes there are more coming soon.

[@V1mk215]

Thank you for your lesoon friends it is really help

[@AlisonFennell]

thanks Wulan x

[@ChrisWilliamsRMWpigeon]

beautiful painting and great choice of landscape, would not mind trying this one myself and go straight for the deep end.

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Christopher and I hope you'll try it out - many people have.

[@itsAttiq]

Enjoyed watching it, beautiful art,

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Attiq:)

[@bluend4804]

thank u for this video, now i can paint with watercolor :)))

[@AlisonFennell]

Well that's fabulous to hear - happy painting :)

[@johnplant8294]

A lovely demonstration Alison. I will keep practising and one day I may be half as good as you.

[@AlisonFennell]

Aw thanks so much John - that's very sweet. How long have you been using watercolour? Just be gentle on yourself and know it is THE most difficult medium. It's all about timing and water control.

[@AlisonFennell]

I know - it is hard to carve out time to paint but I would say even 15 minutes doing very small studies of say a cherry or a leaf will add to your painting skills. You don't need to always paint a big full painting. That's how I managed years back when I was teaching full time and was exhausted. I agree with you though as I like watching other artists working - it is relaxing and informative isn't it? :)

[@matfryart]

What a lovely painting! You are very good at explaining how to do it, thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[@AlisonFennell]

That's very kind - thanks Matilda!

[@maryalgar8779]

I don't know how I missed this one two years ago, but glad I found it now. I don't think there's a subject matter you can't do well Alison. What a beautiful and serene painting.

[@AlisonFennell]

Nor do I Mary :)! I am glad you found it now though as it is my most popular video and I hope you gain some insights for your own art from it - have a look at my new blue version of this landscape - uploaded this morning!

[@francoiseparpillon8106]

great painting.! thanks for sharing colours and technics. I had a real great time watching your. video.

[@AlisonFennell]

So glad you enjoyed it Francoise:) Do you prefer landscapes?

[@francoiseparpillon8106]

Alison Fennell yes,I love mountain scape and I love the way you interpreted this one ,not overdoing it with too many details which leaves room for invention when watching it...ìt also brings back to my mind places I have walked to round here in the Alps

[@AlisonFennell]

That's great - I hope you enjoy doing your own interpretation Francoise.

[@horrorfan24]

Bloody hell, how good are you? Crikey! Wonderful demo. Amazing talent. Many thanks

[@AlisonFennell]

Haaa! Thanks so much - you are very kind and I'm chuffed this helps you :)

[@sheenyeewang3805]

Thanks Alison for sharing! I love how you paying attention on the details and using different technics to transfer the beauty from a picture to a paper! You get yourself an HUGE fan now!

[@AlisonFennell]

You are so kind Tiffany - thanks! It is my aim to help as much as I can with watercolour - I am a teacher at heart! Watch out for more videos - I have a brand new camera too which is very clear.

[@JohnCooperWilliam]

Thank you for a wonderful video. So many watercolorists never show the beginning thought process that starts with life or a photo. This is so helpful for those of us who want to go on and paint from our own photos.

[@AlisonFennell]

Brilliant - thanks John - :)

[@vxinos]

IVE been watching a lpt of you tube videos on watercoor over the past year and this is the first one of yours ive seen and this is amazing the way you've explained what you do and why has made this simple and clear on how to paint the whole seen. i cant wait to try my hands on mountain lake scene and will watch more of your demos. you are my new favorite you tube artist

[@AlisonFennell]

Wow Val - thanks a million! That's made my day. I am delighted to hear that you feel you can learn from me:) Good luck - new videos coming every week so have you subscribed? That way you will get them sent to you if you want - Alison. PS - are you a watercolouist or do you paint in other media?

[@vxinos]

yes after watching this one i subacribed to your channel and just finished watching your banana leaf demo

[@AlisonFennell]

Fab - and thank you Val - I hope you will enjoy more as I make them:)

[@angelirreal1752]

Beautiful painting, explained superbly! Thanks.

[@AlisonFennell]

Many thanksAngel

[@nievesfernandez1908]

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[@Lulis56]

Absolutely stunning!!!! I'm going to go back to my old photos and attempt this!!!

[@AlisonFennell]

Well thanks Lulis - I hope this helps you with your old paintings

[@kimgalea6529]

Thank you Alison for sharing your wonderful talent with us. You explained everything thing beautifully! You do make it look very easy though, I am actually glad the tree part repeated itself as I would have had to rewind it again. I so hope you share some more landscape paintings with us soon 😉 Thank you again 🎨

[@AlisonFennell]

Many thanks again Kim - so glad you found this useful. I try to do videos as often as I can but they are very time consuming. More soon!

[@williamhosking4763]

Clever!

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks!

[@lizethpaul6545]

Beautiful!!!!! Thanks for amazing Tutorial :)

[@AlisonFennell]

Are you going to try it ?

[@AlisonFennell]

Liz - I'm now on Instagram with teaching content @thepotteringartist if you'd like to hook up with me there? Alison

[@gautamshakya3015]

thank you very much learned a lot of techniques

[@AlisonFennell]

That's great to hear Gautam - thanks

[@jancarey8978]

One of the most helpful watercolor tutorials I have ever seen. Thanks.

[@AlisonFennell]

Well how lovely is that to hear Jan - thank sso much. Are you a watercolor only lady?

[@jessicawarren1850]

This is absolutely brilliant! You're a wonderfully talented artist and also a very helpful teacher. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I cannot wait to try this painting. I've learned so much by watching this tutorial. I'll probably watch it a dozen more times because I enjoyed it that much. I like to go back paint along with you in the video when I attempt these paintings. Incredibly helpful!!! Thank you, again. Love, Jess xox

[@AlisonFennell]

Jessica - you made my day - thank you! That is so kind. All I want is to share whatever I know. Do let me know how you got on??

[@kayparmee1374]

Really enjoyed your demo. I like that you show the mixing of the colours in your pallet, it really helps to see how fluid the paint needs to be. Thank you

[@AlisonFennell]

My pleasure - I think you have to see the mixing don't you or there is no point to a tutorial! :)))

[@emeraldgypsy1936]

wow!! I don't draw or paint and yet I couldn't stop watching this video...really beautiful!

[@AlisonFennell]

Well I am flattered gypsy - thanks! I hope you'll enjoy more as I add them each week.

[@AlisonFennell]

Many thanks Tilly - amazingly for Mrs Muddlehead here - I managed to get all 6 clips to join together in 1 single video! Took forever to work out as I am not that techy.

[@charleneslawson9447]

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[@HelloWorld-jr3bi]

Alison Fennell is it normal paper ??

[@jennyd9543]

I look forward to watching other videos that you have posted, and learning more about watercolour painting which I have just started trying recently.

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Jenny - I am glad they are helping you.

[@Acuram7]

I just followed your demo, and did a pretty decent job with it for a beginner. Thank you so much for the tutorials, I'm very appreciative!

[@AlisonFennell]

So glad it helped you - also - I have a new magpie demo here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvNh2qHpseWatU

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

I think your tutorials are fantastic, you are a brilliant teacher, thank you so much!

[@AlisonFennell]

Hi Stephanie - that's brilliant and very kind of you - I hope you will enjoy more as they come! Alison

[@trishamckibbon861]

Thank you!!

[@AlisonFennell]

Glad it helped Trisha!

[@juliemorgan9059]

Your technique at using the brushes is fantastic and the step by step account you give all the way through the video make this a great tutorial. A very beautiful painting!

[@AlisonFennell]

That's very kind of you - thanks Claire! Are you a watercolourist through and through!?

[@juliemorgan9059]

To be honest Alison watercolour painting is all I've tried so far - I'd love to paint with oil but with watercolour i find it more of a freer method of painting and there's so much room for error. Any mistakes i make can easily be rectified. Can I just ask you what type of paper do you use?

[@ISmith-nm6ny]

This was so inspirational.

[@AlisonFennell]

That's very kind - thanks

[@winelover215]

Beautifully brilliant step by step demo. Thanks very much!

[@AlisonFennell]

That's made my day winelover - I too love red wine! LOL

[@ronwilliams7645]

I’ve watched a lot of tutorials and experimented with many styles from very loose to very detailed. I love your approach of sketching the outline and then keeping it loose with room for as much detail as you care to add. I also love your explaining every step and color used. I will continue to follow as this is where I hope to be. You are too nice in responding to everyone. it’s ok to make it easier on yourself and know that we appreciate your efforts to bring these and that you read all the comments but we understand if you cannot reply to everyone. Take care and thanks Alison.

[@AlisonFennell]

That's very nice of you Ron - thanks!

[@BilboScotland]

Really wonderful tutorial, explained in detail with a '' say what you are thinking'' type commentary all delivered with a lovely calming inspirational voice---I'm a fan. Well Done .

[@iydik]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I found it really useful when you showed what colours you'll use at the very beginning and also what you did to make the colours go darker.

[@AlisonFennell]

Wonderful Helen - I am glad it helped - thanks - here's a magpie demo I just did - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvNh2qHpseWatU

[@ingridk5379]

Wonderful tutorial. Please do more! Thank you very much.

[@AlisonFennell]

I will and thanks Ingrid:)!

[@nicolesinisrael]

Thank you so much! I painted right along with you and it came out amazing! you need to make many more of these videos 💕

[@AlisonFennell]

Well that is the result we want isn't it Nicole! I would love to see a pic of how you did? More are coming! You can email me at [e-mail] if you don't mind showing me your painting:)

[@nicolesinisrael]

Alison Fennell I sent you a mail!:)

[@lindamcneff79]

This is lovely! You captured the mood, the colors and especially the beauty. And more techniques I need to practice that you make look so easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlisonFennell]

Thank you Linda - I thought it was high time I did a landscape for my class - so glad you are getting something from it - A

[@maureencronin1075]

Beautiful...I did great till the reflection!!! Practice.....

[@AlisonFennell]

Ah! yes - just practice reflections on scrap paper first Maureen :)

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

This is marvelous. What a fantastic teacher you are! Thank you so much.

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks so much - I am glad it helps!

[@naomiwitzke]

You are such a natural teacher! Very clear explanations and a beautiful painting to demonstrate with. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@AlisonFennell]

What a fab comment - I appreciate hearing how you feel about this one Naomi - thank you! Are you an art student?

[@naomiwitzke]

Self taught, learning as I go. So many amazing artists and teachers online that I can learn from! I'm a new mama, so I haven't got time to go off to actual in-person classes. I'm taking online classes from various artists and also through Craftsy. Loving every minute of it! It gives me something to stretch my brain in between taking care of my precious baby girl. :)

[@lesleybudgen6069]

Just found your tutorials - thank you. I’ve recently taken up watercolour painting and looked at a lot of artists on KZbin. Your instruction is by far the best I have come across. You explain the technique so well that even I can follow it. I look forward to painting along with more of your tutorials.

[@AlisonFennell]

Wow - that is a lovely compliment Lesley - thank so much. I hope you'll enjoy your watercolour path - it is a beautiful one and please ask if you need the outlines for any of my demos and I'll email them to you - Alison

[@arlenepetranovich4612]

Had a great time painting this one with you today Alison! Thanks so much, and I'll do what I can to help keep you in tea and cakes, sweetie!! ;)

[@AlisonFennell]

That's the spirit Arlene - glad you enjoyed this and I won't say no to tea and cake:) How long have you been painting watercolour?

[@arlenepetranovich4612]

Actually my first was your watercolor landscape (with all the green/yellow) just a couple of weeks ago and this was my second. I actually went to art school for 5 years way back, took watercolor and oils and only learned that I didn't like it. Sadly, I also learned that a great artist doesn't always make a great teacher. Most of my instructors dealt with my confusion or questions by taking the brush out of my hand and finishing the painting themselves. :( So here I am, almost 40 years later and I decided to give it another try. And I'm loving it!! =)

[@AlisonFennell]

Wow - that's a good while to have studied art Arlene - but yes - this is a common cry from adults learning now that any art instruction they had was lacking in basic technique and it was just all about expressing yourself with no guidance on how to do that. I am glad these videos help. I am an ex primary school teacher and I used to teach adults English in Spain soo I am used to preparing lessons that are clear and hopefully engage. I enjoy helping others on their own way with art - more coming soon. Alison

[@DanielL143]

Fan-tastic work; I'm inspired to try this as a project; thanks so much for sharing and teaching!

[@AlisonFennell]

Glad to hear that Daniel - thanks:)

[@candykelly2705]

Very informative tutorial. Than you so much for sharing this.

[@AlisonFennell]

Great to hear you found it useful - thanks Candy

[@gitikaasiwal6746]

I highly appreciate the efforts you have put into making of this Tutorial. A big Thank you. This is very informative. One of the best watercolours tutorial. Thank you. God bless you.

[@AlisonFennell]

That's made my day Spiritual Seeker - all the best.

[@gitikaasiwal6746]

Thank you. Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.

[@francoisederocher]

Super demo!! The trick of turning the paper at an angle to paint the reflexions is very useful. Mine always look a bit wobbly. I also like the limited palette which makes it very harmonious. Great sense of space. I can breathe the fresh air of the Rockies. Many thanks, and " May we have some more, please"?

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Francoise - I am delighted that you got something from this - more to come soon. Your comments are so positive.

[@hatt5036]

This is absolutely lovely! Thank you for making this, it was very helpful! A very beautiful painting! :)

[@AlisonFennell]

Very kind of you to say - thanks and glad it helped. Are you a watercolourist?

[@hatt5036]

Alison Fennell heheh, I would like to think I am! I am definitely more of a beginner/intermediate though.

[@AlisonFennell]

Well allow yourself the fun of being a beginner - we all start somewhere:))

[@hatt5036]

Alison Fennell Thank you for your kind words! How long have you been painting for?

[@AlisonFennell]

25 years now:))

[@techchamp7930]

Thnks ... For explaining this beautiful scene so easy step by step may God bless u... Hugs..

[@AlisonFennell]

Super Nazia - glad it helps - thanks for your comment

[@emilyzhang9058]

Love, love, love! Thank you so much!

[@AlisonFennell]

Many thanks Emily!

[@SAustin16]

Outstanding tutorial. Your combination of artistic skill and ability to teach are excellent. Thank you very much for taking the time to make the video. Bravo from Texas.

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks SAustin - I am getting more uploaded soon - Alison

[@shenahicks140]

Wonderful tutorial! Your tips were very helpful to me. I will be able to fix a few areas in my next landscape now! Thanks so much!

[@AlisonFennell]

Brilliant Shena - hope it helps

[@Vinaya2211]

thank you so much for sharing this with valuable details....i am yet to start painting landscapes... so this will help me so much.

[@AlisonFennell]

My pleasure Vinaya I am glad to hear that.

[@michaeltalbot8242]

Excellent lesson thanks I'm just learning to paint with acrillics and watercolor as a post stroke cognitive learning kind regards mickmtalbot

[@AlisonFennell]

Hi Mike - I hope your recovery is going well now. Happy New Year and HUGE apologies for the delay as I usually reply promptly!

[@upayogiu6188]

Dear madam , It was wonderful, I request you to always add the colors used and the way,amount etc to people like me to learn more..only rarely I see demonstrators explaining that part..wonderful and thank you very much

[@AlisonFennell]

I always do that Upayogi U as I am a teacher at heart and feel the need to show every step:) Glad you liked this.

[@Pingu3D]

Thank you Alison. Probably the best tutorial demonstration I've watched. Very, very well explained and a great production. You've really thought this one through and got it spot on. I've learned so much and feel much more confident about giving this a go now. Lovely picture btw!

[@AlisonFennell]

Well that's made my day - so kind o you Steve. I teach these lessons to my regular Friday class and so I make sure I have painted them myself beforehand - I am an ex primary school teacher and you had to be prepared! LOL I am pleased you feel armed with knowhow now - would love to see your result.

[@judithp6257]

Wonderful, thank you so much Alison, I learned a lot watching this amazing demo! Diolch!

[@AlisonFennell]

Brilliant Judith - glad it helps:)

[@tillygirl56]

Beautiful! Thank you Alison for this great lesson. I am a big fan. :)

[@AlisonFennell]

That's made my day Tillygirl56 - thanks

[@hyonsukseifert1447]

Thank you for taking the time to explain things. That is a huge help! Lot of other excellent artist are great at demonstrating but they don't do enough explaining so regardless of how many times I watched it, I have hard time remembering what I've watched.

[@AlisonFennell]

That's great to hear Hyonsuk - I am a teacher and so I can't help but explain everything:) Glad it helps you.

[@AlisonFennell]

I love to explain Hyonsuk - if youtube videos did not take so long to upload I would spend even more time explaining - thanks!

[@vigneshkarthigeyan8730]

thank mom very nice art i learn from you some technics. Thank you so much

[@AlisonFennell]

That's great Vignesh - thanks

[@artfedigan5543]

I learned so much from this tutorial. Thank you, Alison. -Linda

[@AlisonFennell]

So glad to hear that Linda - more on the way

[@patriciaharris2896]

Wonderful, very informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlisonFennell]

Glad to help Patricia

[@Michael-wk5dm]

Thank you for sharing so many techniques. I can't wait to try your tissue dabbing. I'm also really impressed with your camera work. A most excellent tutorial. Thanks again.

[@AlisonFennell]

That is so kind! Thanks Michael - I hope you get what you need from this for your own enjoyment. Where do you hail from?

[@Michael-wk5dm]

Hi Alison. I'm in San Diego, CA. I'm currently working on a landscape using watercolor pencils and acrylics for mistakes.

[@AlisonFennell]

Ha I see - I spent a lovely 3 months in the 4 Corners in 2005 but never got to San Diego on the coast! Good plan. Acrylics are great like that - well - enjoy Michael:)

[@DonMayfield]

I watched the video with interest as a beginner at watercolor and a former resident of N. California. I like it and the real time is better than speeded up. I like the talking and absence of music. Note I did see an editing error as the video seems to revert to a former point before you added in the tree that goes up off the page. Warm Regards, Donald Mayfield,

[@AlisonFennell]

That's very nice to hear Don. So have you been to Yellowstone and what attracted you to watercolour? Thank you. I too dislike distracting music and speeded up tutorials as students cannot learn much. So please feel free to look at other videos and if you need outlines/images just email me at [e-mail]. Also - this spring - I wonder if you may like to see my new art blog and blog? I will encourage you gently on your art path - to see - if you'd like a look here we go - www.thepotteringartist.com/ and magazine - www.blurb.co.uk/b/9377235-issue-2-the-pottering-artist

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Fabulous tutorial & art as always.. thanks again

[@AlisonFennell]

My pleasure Kath!

[@Forouzad]

Awesome...

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Sara

[@artwithdcrockete9909]

I like this. very pretty

[@nofaxgiven]

Thank you for a great tutorial. you are doing a very good job, please don't stop. subscribed :)

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks for that compliment and for subscribing Stanislav - more soon:)

[@SmileyBlue69]

Brilliant. Thank you. I found you as you commented on one of Kirsty Partridges videos and she replied to you. That is so unusual I clicked through to see why ... and quickly realised. That made me smile real hard. I loved this video (including its emphasise on getting the trees right ;-) ... Thank you so much.

[@AlisonFennell]

Ah that is so kind Heather! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Yes - I think Kirsty is a wonderfully engaging and capable artist. I am delighted that you found this helpful to your artistic mind. Are you a landscape fan mostly Heather?

[@williamorrell7974]

thank you, interesting, you make it look so easy.

[@AlisonFennell]

Glad it helps William - a bit of practice helps:)

[@mohamedaql6411]

Thank you so much for the well detailed video . it's amazing

[@AlisonFennell]

My pleasure Mohamed - thanks

[@kashifshaikh7579]

very nice work young lady. it is beautiful painting like.. Hard worker.

[@AlisonFennell]

Very kind Kashif - thanks.

[@AnilKumar-sm3ur]

I like this painting a lot

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Anil

[@CYON4D]

This is beautiful. Nice work.

[@AlisonFennell]

That is so kind - many thanks Arethrid. Are you a watrcolourist?

[@CYON4D]

I have been involved in art since I was very young but it is fair to say that watercolor is a new experience for me. I am getting into it and your video is really inspiring me.

[@AlisonFennell]

Well good for you - art takes time - like anything - to do well doesn't it? I am still learning...

[@jendesign5537]

Wow, beautiful and thank you! I learned a lot!

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Jen

[@marky711]

So informative thank's so much big help to me..

[@AlisonFennell]

Many thanks again.

[@manoranjankumar9423]

Heart touching

[@AlisonFennell]

Thank you Manoranjan:)

[@michaelpaul9236]

Very nice. I tried this, first on cheap paper, and if you don't look too closely, it's rather nice. I am doing a second one now on Arches 140# cold press. Inspires me to go see this park some day. Thanks!

[@AlisonFennell]

I am sure you will see a difference in overall beauty when you use the Arches paper - good luck:) And yes - do you live close to Yosemite?

[@michaelpaul9236]

I live in the US, but 3,000 miles from Yosemite.

[@AlisonFennell]

Crikey - that's a fair trek! :) I was in the four corner states in 2005 on a trip from Wales and should have really tried to go there - but at least IU saw the Grand Canyon twice then and once at sunrise - I should paint those images I took! LOL

[@TheLballou]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Lyn!

[@55sarajevo]

VERY NICE ...

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks so much:)

[@jalopy2222]

Wonderful painting Alison! I loved your commentary and found it very easy to follow. I also really appreciate that you did it in real time. Gives me a real feel for how the painting develops. I have a quick question though: how did you decide which colors you would use for the various elements in your painting? Was it intuition or is there more of a theory you had in mind? Thank you! Love the painting. :-)

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Jalopy - I don't see the point of doing speeded up demos - waste of time for people trying to learn! I basically chose colours similar to the natural ones - as long as they were in keeping and made the whole harmonious I used them. Enjoy!

[@hdwalters65]

I just discovered your art when your video above was "pushed" for my viewing. You are presenting a wonderful lesson. It really stands out among this crowded space. My observations: I am surprised to see that you have used 90 lb hot press paper. Many artists seem to use only 300 lb and some no less than 140 lb cotton papers. Do you often use this 90 lb weight for your watercolor art? You have taped the paper to your board, but my guess is that you may not have soaked the paper and stretched it by taping it down while wet. Is that so? You have also given some unique tips such as your flat brush to make ripples in your lake water reflections. I have never seen that before. Also your voice and pace in your lesson is very easy to follow. I really appreciate that in today's hurry, hurry world. With your voice you present a very calm and reassuring presence. I would bet you have many repeating students. I definitely will search and watch more of your art and lessons. I suspect your blog will contain many more treasures. You have my very best wishes, personally and professionally. You have created a beautiful painting and presented a wonderful lesson. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@AlisonFennell]

Hi Howard - what a lovely encouraging message - thank you! I m am delighted that you find my teaching style suiting you. It makes me smile to hear how you find my voice. A few people have said that - so I am glad it gives a calm feel as watercolour is stressful enough on its own isn't it? Are you mostly into landscapes? Yes - I mostly use lightweight paper - and I stretch it the night before using the soaking method so that when it's dry it will not buckle as I paint on it - I have a KZbin video about how I stretch paper. People tend to use heavier paper to avoid having to stretch it as heavier paper tends not to buckles so much when wetted - but it still can a bit and so I do not want that risk. I hope you enjoy looking at my other tutorials and my blog which I write to inspire art and creativity in whoever wishes to read. I find it hard to follow videos myself if they are too noisy or busy or jumpy so I shall carry on this way.

[@hdwalters65]

My landscape paintings generally have not been very good. I find that I concentrate more with my portrait paintings. I have done better with those. I first started drawing portraits and I assume that is why my portraits have been better. I have given your demonstration of Yosemite Valley a try. I believe my attempt of it has been a good go. I will study your methods more and I am sure that will help me a lot. I am glad that I found your instructions.

[@user-zy6ru6vi2s]

Впечатляет!!!

[@AlisonFennell]

Thank you

[@ShahbazAli-qb9ng]

very beautiful

[@pakkapop]

Great tutorial.

[@AlisonFennell]

Very kind - thanks Pakkapop - are you a watercolourist?

[@pakkapop]

like the color of water but do not study. I just started practicing basic watercolor of video clips on KZbin. Thanks for the advice. I wish you good health

[@StartArtSmart]

Thanks for sharing this. As I was doing my first water color painting, today. While watching your video! Also, it's a shame how I stay near, The Real Yosemite Park. Yet I've never been there, yet. :P

[@AlisonFennell]

Hi there - I am glad this helped you and yes - we live close to famous places and never go! Just for info I have a new magazine for beginners! www.blurb.co.uk/b/9377235-issue-2-the-pottering-artist

[@franciscaviani786]

Nice job, I did a similar scene in acrylics. Turned out ok. If is very small. I wish I could show you.

[@AlisonFennell]

Well thanks Francis - if you email it to me I could see it - [e-mail]

[@ChrisWilliamsRMWpigeon]

that masking fluid would be good for winter landscapes, it would stop trees and bushes bleeding into the white areas, unless there is a method for doing that without masking, because a snow landscape might require a lot of masking.

[@AlisonFennell]

Absolutely - it would save a lot of white paper and look very bright when rubbed away. Another method is to use wax (like a wax candle and scrub that into areas you want white - I don't like it as wax gets in my brushes and I am sure makes them less absorbant to water over time. Another technique is to paint on gum arabic. That you cannot rub off but it just preserves white. Here is a brill video on masking and gum arabic - uk.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=winsor+%26+newton+gum+arabic+v+masking+fluid+masterclass+video#id=2&vid=e09557c054ecd1b73ac3c8e4168fb72f&action=click

[@sdbsmith]

Thanks. I really enjoyed your tutorial. Looking forward to do it again! Thanks for your help!

[@AlisonFennell]

Great Sue - glad it helps - you may like my blog here aswell if you are into art www.thepotteringartist.com/

[@renmuffett]

I love watching you paint landscape. I always flop at landscapes yet seem to do my infant portraits,(as in left icon) flowers and still life OK. But I just LOVE landscape paintings and really struggle with them. Watching you puts a whole new twist on how to go about it. Thanks so much for sharing. What paper are you using?

[@AlisonFennell]

That portrait looks brilliant Renee - I am glad this helped you. I am using hot pressed 90lbs (200gsm) paper by Arches. Also - today I just did a new magpie demo - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvNh2qHpseWatU

[@renmuffett]

Alison Fennell Thanks so much!

[@JamesGoodchapArt]

Lovely, cheers!

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks James!

[@cathytoot5408]

Hope all is well....miss you.....these videos are fantastic

[@AlisonFennell]

Hi Cathy! Yes - all good here. Am doing so much moer work and feeling much less distracted now I'm off Facebook LOL I bet winter is in in Montana?

[@cathytoot5408]

Just now starting to get some snow. Yes I agree FB can be a very big life sucker......LOL......Gallery is going great. Miss chatting.

[@AlisonFennell]

Cathy Toot I do too Cathy - but I am on email every day if you want to chat there ? [e-mail] xxx

[@hyperrealismart6960]

Assalamualaikum, wow.. beautiful and amazing..👍👍👍

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks Ijo

[@healthportal8538]

very nice

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks - so kind Gamze

[@grunherzjg-5443]

😍👍

[@AlisonFennell]

Thanks! I wonder if you may like to see my new art blog and blog? I will encourage you gently on your art path - to see - if you'd like a look here we go - www.thepotteringartist.com/ and magazine - www.blurb.co.uk/b/9377235-issue-2-the-pottering-artist

[@alihu28]

Bello!

[@AlisonFennell]

Grazie mille Monica