Watercolour BASICS - The Next Level

In Part Five of his video series aimed at total beginners, Professional Watercolour Artist Peter Woolley demonstrates, with four levels of increasing detail, how a relatively simple subject can be developed and improved. From simple blocking-in with plain washes right the way through to an advanced, full-featured version.
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[@donceltic4631]

This day is starting off great! A fresh cup of coffee and a fresh video from Peter! Life is good!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Sounds like you're living the dream Don... Thank you for a great comment!

[@janettepolt2815]

enjoy the little pleasures.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Fantastic video. You should rename it to - how to paint! I love that you give names to what you do, not just demonstrate. Some people think it all just comes naturally. It comes from practice and work. Thank you for sharing your work. It's a pleasure to watch and listen to you.

[@karenmcelroy9571]

This was very helpful to see you progress thru to the end. I have trouble often because I don't understand layering and blending as you go. Thx so much!

[@rebanelson607]

Peter Wooley, master rock painter, and tree painter and watercolor instructor: I LOVE your new videos!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Awww... thanks Reba - I'm pleased you enjoyed them - thank you for the lovely comment.

[@matias3384]

Nice video!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Thanks for the lovely demo Peter.. Always inspiring😊

[@barbaragilbertson1895]

Thank you, Peter for sharing your knowledge. First time listener and beginning watercolorist. I like your simple explanations and you make it fun!!

[@connietrumpf2037]

Thank you!!!

[@jameshenderson5385]

Well, who knew there was more to watercolour painting than just slapping paint about.Great demo,thank you Peter.

[@sandywood1956]

Thanks for great tuition from Australia

[@janettepolt2815]

I gotta tell ya', this is one of the most helpful vids I've seen. So helpful. Thanks

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Just love your humour and your art goes without saying. Super!

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I REALLY enjoyed this video sooo much!!!! Thank you. 🙂 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤⛰❤🌳❤🍃❤🌿❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Awww!... Thank you Lourdes - so many icons! I'm pleased you liked it!

[@JimJames-d8z]

Thank you from New Zealand 🇳🇿..learning so much from your lessons.

[@meadowmorph3291]

I have found (painfully) that watercolor brush sizes are not standard. I will try to find one that looks like your brush in size. It's sort of a laugh to see the huge variety I have for a size 2 round, until I look at the receipts. I've decided to take a couple down to the local Michael"s or head into Philly to Dick Blick's, that's a real rough hike. I've found a set that I really like.

[@ciceroblackpaw3960]

Thanks so much for another fantastic tutorial; It was an absolute pleasure to watch you paint.

[@colinremmer2417]

That is really useful Peter. This is the first time I've seen an artist actually break down what they do in detail & explain why they do it in order to produce an advanced full featured top level version. Thank you

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Colin - I'm pleased you enjoyed it, and that you found it helpful.

[@colinremmer2417]

@@peterwoolleyartist Very much so. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@mongofan1]

An excellent lesson. Thank you! Alex

[@user-tb1lc3nk5j]

I believe I have a mentor, thanks again. So Good!

[@patriciaweatherley951]

Thanks

[@margaretsmith51]

Marvellous video, thank you for sharing. I definitely have a clearer understanding of watercolour. Love your style of painting.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Margaret - I'm pleased you found the video helpful - thank you for the lovely comment.

[@wendytaylor3714]

You are a wonderful instructor. I attended one of your workshops some time ago and painted on poor quality paper. You gave me a sheet of good paper and my painting was so much better. I have used good quality paped ever since and improved for it. You have a lovely, very engaging teaching style.

[@marywilliamson2559]

You have earned your awesome badge today, sir. I tried doing this little painting and had so much fun. Thx

[@davidivey4004]

Just peeping in, I am just starting to venture into some type of art form. I am amazed by what you do with water color.

[@MB-kf3yx]

Loved the video, narrative, transitions that show what is possible with subsequent washes, blending, and highlights. Very helpful to those of us who are new to watercolor. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome MB - I'm pleased you enjoyed it, and found it helpful - thank you for the lovely comments.

[@errollyn9188]

You are truly an amazing instructor and the way you explain the simplicity of how to approach your painting. I’m highly motivated.

[@dM-ij1we]

I have just started out painting water colour and watched numerous videos on you tube but learnt more in your one video than all of the others Thank you. This will help me tremendously. I am inspired.

[@davidsmith812]

I DID enjoy that and it DID help me...a LOT!!! Great video. Thank you. I take it that you're not worried about the little white spots at the top of the mountain and in the sky (around the 18:00 mark). One of my big problems is exactly as you said...impatience. I want it to be good and I want it to be good NOW! I must learn to take my time and be patient. Thanks so much for a wonderful video. I'm a subscriber and always enjoy your lessons. David, West Virginia, USA

[@peterwoolleyartist]

I'm not worried at all - little white spots happen, and you either stress over them, try to correct them or cover them up, incorporate them into the design of a composition, or just accept them as part of the process, and leave others to interpret them in their own way. I'm not a precision painter. I'm pleased you enjoyed it David, and many thanks for the comment and subscribe.

[@yip6149]

Appreciate the detailed, level-up demonstrations. Great explanation for each technique applied. I am motivated to give it a go 😊

[@pattimintun5984]

Watching the progression was very impactful…thank you!

[@Cloudflip]

Lovely watercolor painting demo..Peter as always it is a pleasure to watch your painting

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Kanan - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@mell5111]

Thank you! Incredibly helpful😊

[@dianerixom4036]

Great video. You explain things so well. Thank you

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Diane - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

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Fantastic pedagogy Brava

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Thanks!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Just spotted this - thank you so much! That's very generous - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@kimallen8521]

Level 4, now that's just showing off 🤣🤣, great painting though 😊

[@lindathaxton1994]

Superb! Thank you 🙏

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Great video. Just found you.

[@navalakshman5970]

Great video.. Thanks a lot ..learning Chinese and Japanese ink painting also helped me to improve..

[@kimgalea6529]

I love how much depth you get in your paintings! Thank you for sharing you talent and beautiful art work with us! I have your book by the way😊

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Kim - thank you for the lovely comments - it's very much appreciated

[@brianmiller6899]

That was one of your best videos by far. Thank you!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Oooh - thanks Brian - I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for the comment.

[@rosemariebell614]

I love how you explain things and how to build up a painting. It makes me want to gave a go. I'll definitely try using a bigger brush.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Big Brush is good... thanks for the comment Rosemarie

[@DBS108]

Magical thanks for sharing your skills, Love the video to level 3, level 4 is a PW original as only you can produce.. Perfect and your videos in North Yorkshire and the lakes are inspirational....fabulous thanks👍

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the lovely comments David - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@marysnow4561]

Love his explanation, simply said with great results.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Mary - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@theaweavers8576]

Great explanations ..to enhance our pics xx very helpfull

[@davelawday6609]

That was so inspirational..i feel like the Penney has dropped... I've beed painting for quite a few years....thank you so much Peter for sharing your skills and knowledge with us it has definitely opened up a new way of painting for me... I'm looking forward to the station gallery exhibition..we will vist Friday 24th... kind regards Dave 😊

[@josebueno52]

Thank you for that excellent tutorial. Good teacher

[@gun-marienalsen3097]

Love your class! I hope to see many more!

[@akelley.73]

Wonderful demonstration of the differences and techniques. Thank you!

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

Thank you! So informative

[@terryparker394]

Great video , think I'll just keep painting this scene until I get it looking right. Important to experiment when you are learning I think and not be too precious about your early efforts. thanks Peter 👍

[@Diana-ko5bo]

Wonderful!!! You made me see how to create each step along the way and, like magic, you have plain turned into beautiful. I will follow your steps as I grow as a watercolorist. Thanks.

[@carolpursley2901]

Thanks so much from a beginning painter.

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome Carol - good luck in your watercolour journey!

[@nancydavidson4899]

On my second video of yours now. Fantastic, lovely, clear teaching style. Of course I’ve subscribed 😃

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks for the subscribe Nancy... and - welcome!

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Hi Peter! Thanks so much, loved how you broke down te different stages, clarency! Ivisited Scotland a month ago, lloved the rugged sea and rocks as well as general scenery!❤

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Roslyn - I'm pleased you enjoyed it - and pleased you enjoyed Scotland! Thank you for the lovely comments.

[@apronhugsingreeenbay]

Fabulous lesson! Very helpful. Thank you very much.😊

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

Lovely 🌹 useful painting basics .Thanks.

[@reidpenton7345]

I have been trying to move past the beginner level. This is very helpful!

[@barblallier9413]

In the first wash dry before you add next color beside it?

[@DorothyKiley]

I love your style. It’s pointillism.

[@JoeCHADWICK-p5v]

Excellent demo

[@JaneJerard]

Brilliant! This has been so helpful. Thank you :)

[@zemanyolga]

You give me more inspiration! Thank you! beautiful

[@brianharding5357]

Thank you for this lesson.

[@NMranchhand]

Man, oh man! that was great stuff.

[@karenballard7470]

Like your video, but I think you need to mention where the light is coming from. It can make all the difference in the world where your darks and shadows lie. I also like to add a touch of dioxazine purple to my shadow colors for non-foliage shapes. I do how ever add a touch to tree and bush/brush trunks/sticks & stems. What do you think? Bless you, you've given me some new insights. Thank you.

[@maryearll3359]

You can see exactly the direction of the light.

[@carol9204]

Peter I love your work you really have the master touch thank you for sharing it I have been trying to go to watercolor from doing pastel and oil for many years not been as easy as I thought you are such an inspiration and I hope it may happen for me and so many others that we can express as freely as you do of course in our own styles I have your book and hope to learn. thank you

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Carol - I'm pleased the videos and book are of some help to you. Good luck in your painting journey! (It's a hard leap from oils to watercolour...)

[@MicheleJane]

Do you wait for the wash on the mountain to dry before painting the sky?

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Hi Michele - yes, the mountain needs to be dry before painting the sky, otherwise the two will bleed together and lose their definition.

[@neilcarpenter8457]

Enjoyed your video very much Peter very interesting thanks

[@peterwoolleyartist]

Thanks Neil - I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

Lovely 🌹 touch.

[@martinaakervik]

Great video. I'm a beginner pluss and have a painting I'm going into where I think this video was a good reminder. I seen so many videos and I learned about layers, soft edges and such, but in the moment of heat (action) you easily forget. This time I was thinking of doing a wet in wet background. But after watching this I now wonder if I should only do part of the background like that and some more like the ways you did this. Then again. Sometimes just getting the right amount of pigment/water ratio on the brush is hard enough 😅..anyway thanks for the video

[@ajestik2296]

Thank you so much ❤

[@peterwoolleyartist]

You're very welcome - thank for the comment!

[@davidsmith812]

Would you mind telling me what brand brushes you use? The work so very well!

[@peterwoolleyartist]

They are a Red Sable Blend, handmade by Rosemary & Co. - Best brushes in the world (and Rosemary didn't pay me to say that) For more information: www.peterwoolley.co.uk/shop_BRUSHES.html

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