Watercolour Sketching || Two techniques, One location

[@josettekennington944]

Both are great but love the paint first sketch later version ❤

[@lynetteclark]

That was my favourite too. Thank you Josette ☺️ I really appreciate your support ❤️

[@robertcook2572]

Great demonstration! I definitely believe paint first is the way to go for anyone who lacks watercolour confidence. I feel that I have spoiled many a satisfactory sketch by my crack-handed application of paint. However, an unpromising melange of watercolours can only be improved by the addition of line work to give it some structure and meaning. Good linework can improve indifferent watercolours, but indifferent watercolours can ruin good linework. That's my experience, anyway!

[@lynetteclark]

I think you might have a very good point there, and put in a way that exceeds my ability to articulate. Thank you Robert ❤️

[@TheDriller05]

Excellent work! I thought I’d enjoy the first painting more, but was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed the second painting more. Both are very good. Cheers!

[@jessking1296]

Both sketches were fantastic. I wouldn't be able to pick which one I prefer

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much for watching Jess, and for your lovely comments ❤️

[@gabischmidt2753]

Hello Lynette, that was a beautiful motif. I liked the second picture a bit better. It is a bit looser. I find it difficult to apply the colour first and then to make the contours with the fineliner. You did a great job and I will try it once. Get out of your comfort zone.😄 Thank you very much for sharing.♥

[@lynetteclark]

Hello Gabi ❤️🥰 I prefer the second one too because of all the colour bleeds that created a much more interesting wash. I think because we're usually taught at school to draw first, it's difficult to get your head around doing it a different way from what you are used to. Thank you so much for watching and for your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinewashington294]

I love elements of both sketches. Cant wait to see what you come up with next.

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you Caroline. I'm really looking forward to sharing the next location 😉❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinewashington294]

@@lynetteclark I'm intrigued and looking forward to it.

[@hansolo4908]

Thumbs Up & Subscribed… 4 me I spent some time with the final results & in the end I went with the one on the right, the one you did second. Why? well the building was more square & balanced. The first suffered from narrowing at the top, such as you might get from taking a photo. Perhaps, put any reference through Photoshop or similar software before using. Loved it, more please!

[@davidbyck]

In their own way, they are both special. Thank you

[@suehickman9038]

Both are amazing but I like how you let the paint naturally bleed into each other on the second painting. Like you said, the colour of the slabs in the second looks better too

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much Sue ☺️❤️ The slabs on the second one were much more colourful and interesting. What I love about the second technique is it encourages doing all the things that I was taught at school to avoid with regards to watercolour. 😆x

[@suehickman9038]

I actually like "cauliflowers" too. I make them on purpose lol

[@lynetteclark]

I'm starting to do the same now thanks to Paul Clark. They look so pretty ❤️

[@dianecharest8365]

They both came out great . But i like the paint first, sketch later.

[@lisaannef]

Love both of them but that painting first, draw later always intrigues me. It looks like more fun, not knowing how it's going to end up.

[@lynetteclark]

I love the unpredictability of the paint first too, and the challenge of pulling it all together with the line work at the end 😊 Thank you so much for watching and for your support. You are very much appreciated ❤️

[@itsmephil2255]

What an amazing talent you have Lynette To be able to create masterpieces like this Absolutely fantastic 👏 ❤

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you Phil 🥰🥰🥰 You're always so lovely to me. I appreciate you so much ❤️

[@itsmephil2255]

@@lynetteclark well it's a skill I will never have, so I can appreciate you and your skill more ❤️

[@lynetteclark]

Honestly Phil you are an absolute 💎 ❤️

[@itsmephil2255]

@@lynetteclark well I'm in awe of how amazing you are ❤️

[@scarletstark5848]

Paint first, sketch after is such a fun technique, I think I'd choose that one though both look great!

[@renigalea767]

Love them both but for urban sketching I prefer the second, paint first one. Something I aspire to. 😊

[@kathyevans9141]

I loved both versions and also really liked your use of the brown fineliner pen, it suited the subject matter so well.

[@joycedimaggio3816]

The different results of techniques adds to variety of finished product

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much for watching Joyce. It's really appreciated ❤️

[@PaulMcKillop]

Your brush control is amazing, Lynette. Another great one. My inner engineer comes out, pen first for me.

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you Paul 😊 See, I was taught at school to draw your subject first and has always stuck with me that it's the logical way to do things but I do find my sketches are looser with the second method. ❤️

[@paulbaldwin6803]

I enjoyed both approaches to sketching. The details in each were amazing. I just "sketched" my way from Amsterdam to Budapest on a Viking river cruise. I didn't capture as many details as you have shown here but had a great time painting/sketching. I was surprised to hear you say that the people in Ryde couldn't afford electricity. Is that really an issue? Thank you for sharing.

[@mariondavis3444]

I enjoyed the paint first sketch later painting it’s more it’s free or to do and it’s wonderful to see how you brought out all the details anyway thank you

[@rebeccabately2719]

I really liked both. You are so talented☺

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much 😊 You are too kind ❤️

[@FranOnTheEdge]

I love your sketching and your watercolour and your voice explaining what you're doing... um, do you have a version without the music? I find it hard to concentrate with music playing. I just wondered.

[@noooo0ooo0o]

Beautiful sketches 🖌

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you my lovely ❤️❤️❤️

[@Blick_Art]

This completely captured our attention! We werer thinking that the second approach- paint 1st/draw 2nd- would be great for artists wanting to use a non-waterproof ink, or maybe a fountain pen. Recently, another artist shared with us that she makes heavy use of tracing paper to develop line art before incorporating it into a finished piece. That might not be sufficiently improvisational for every artist, but we think it might help artists who are afraid to just dive into a painting. Thanks again for another great video- we always look forward to new uploads here!

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time out of your day to leave a comment. I've not heard of the technique that you mentioned with tracing paper but it sounds interesting. I do feel that the second approach is more liberating. Instantly that expectation to create something hyper realistic is taken away and you're left with being able to be spontaneous and rolling with whatever ends up on the paper. ☺️

[@Blick_Art]

@@lynetteclark Interacting with artists is the best part of our day, we just wish we could devote more time! Thanks for welcoming us on your channel!

[@lynetteclark]

It's lovely to meet you ☺️❤️

[@lynetteclark]

... and I have just subbed to your channel ❤️

[@Blick_Art]

@@lynetteclark We subscribed to yours too!

[@JohnnyB-art]

Hi Lynette, what a great idea doing the 2 techniques,, both turned out really lovely but I have to say the second one the way the paint worked so freely really did it for me.. great video and brilliant subject! … another super video. 😊x

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you 😊 You are too kind ❤️ I thought it would be interesting to see I would yield very different results but was very surprised how similar they were. I agree with the paint mixes on the second though. X

[@robertr6675]

You have resolved a great confusion for me. I now feel like I have more of a plan for both techniques! Thank you!!!

[@HollyHasselbom]

You are an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471]

oh youre brilliant...hoping to be half as good as you one day... i actually like the 1st one best 😘

[@barbwired10]

Both looked great. Second one felt more natural and liberating to not contain paint within the fine lines of ur drawing. You inspired me to do the same next time. Thank u

[@gemmajournals8434]

Both were amazing. I think it more entertaining watching the second because its interesting seeing it all come together

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you Gemma. I'm pleased that you liked both and grateful for your feedback ❤️

[@DavidSamuelBl10]

Dynamic, Mrs. Lynette Clark, madam.☺️ My birthday is on May 26, madam.😌

[@lynetteclark]

Hello David. Happy birthday for the 26th. I hope you have a fantastic day 😊

[@ChericeByler]

They’re both fantastic but I think I prefer the paint first version as I like the color bleeds and loose feel of the final piece

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you Cherice 😊 I prefer the second one for the same reason. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤️

[@patmillgate7193]

Brilliant…..many thanks!!

[@mrs.z605]

They are both amazing, can't decide which is my favorite. New subscriber here, and so glad I found your channel. I Enjoyed watching both, but something fun and exciting about the paint, lines later that makes me want to try it. Thank you for your insights and inspiration. ❤️✝️🌹✝️❤️

[@lynetteclark]

Hello Mrs Z ☺️ Thank you so much for watching, your kind words and for subscribing ❤️ I recommend giving it a go, it's a really fun technique ☺️

[@RuthellenHerzberg]

Found your channel via Jenna Rainey recommendation

[@lynetteclark]

Hello there 😊 My channel was recommended?? 😃 Oh wow. That's wonderful. Welcome to my channel and thank you so much for letting me know ❤️❤️

[@mulle3574]

So did I. Really love your style. I would try the first one with a sketch first, the second one seem way to scary, but yet really intriguing at the same time, funny how that works 😅

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much Mulle 😊❤️ a big warm welcome to my channel ❤️ Jenna is an absolute star and I am still in shock that she would do such a lovely thing for her fellow artists. 🥰 I don't know about you, but at school it was drummed into me that you always sketch/draw your image before painting, so flipping that around can seem really illogical and scary. It's fun though, because it takes away that element that it's got to be perfect, so you can relax, have fun with it and roll with the results. It also helps you look at things with a different perspective. I'm still however, more comfortable sketching first.

[@christinemayopowers]

Lovely. Both are amazing. As someone who is just learning to draw, the paint first draw later is very helpful to watch. Thank you very much for the videos

[@lynetteclark]

Awww thank you so much Christine 🥰 your kind words and support are very much appreciated ❤️

[@sebclarkmusic]

Gotta love a two for one ❤

[@lynetteclark]

It's never a bad thing. ❤️

[@sallysanderson7261]

Both are awesome

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@samantharobinson4902]

Really enjoyed both your paintings, thank you for sharing, im currently trying to learn this process, not being great at drawing the paint first idea works for me, makes it less daunting 😊, thanks again looking forward to your next masterclass 🙌🏼

[@lynetteclark]

Awww thank you so much Samantha 😊❤️ Your kindness and support is very much appreciated ❤️ I do feel like the 2nd one is a lot more fun and you have so much more freedom to experiment as you're not aiming for something hyper realistic, so less pressure. 😊

[@danid.496]

I like the 2 style 😉

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you Dani. ☺️❤️

[@thomashensley5756]

I really like both.

[@lynetteclark]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SketchingRocks]

This is a great lesson. One thing, I wear hearing aids and the music overrides your voice at times. Maybe turn it down a tad for us old guys. Did you turn off the CC?

[@1Thedairy]

Love the demonstration but I found the music too loud and distracting when you were talking. Not really necessary

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