Working From Photo's - Watercolor Painting Tutorial

This video offers an insight into working from photo's by looking at the principles of composition. It also aims to makes a point of how important the three main elements to achieving a pleasing visual balance are when working from photo's. Whilst there are other potential issues encountered when we work from photo's, my intention here is to tackle what I consider to be the three most important.

[@andrelloyd4010]

I always enjoy Howard's demo's - Sitting here viewing the video on my monitor is one might say a lazy man's lecture but its a pleasure - its a buzz & I'm totally in my element. Best wishes Howard - Hope your well and life is spoiling you 🙏

[@howardjones2159]

🙏 Thank you Andre. Same best wishes to you!

[@4zengrl]

End result was unexpected and amazing!

[@sandradonofrio413]

Very interesting demo. The boldness of your decisions, brushwork, are enviable.

[@howardjones2159]

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[@leilaskye8143]

An intelligent and informative way to paint from a photo. Excellent demo

[@howardjones2159]

Cheers Leila!

[@HelmutGeorgWeber]

Very instructive tutorials. I like your approach. GREAT. God bless👌

[@howardjones2159]

Thank you 🙏

[@MarDona-bi8oh]

I love how you paint. I use to paint loose. You have encouraged me to go back to painting loose. Thank you

[@joanneferguson9297]

Thank you for the explanation of the center of interest and showing how you adjusted the photo!

[@rhondacalabro867]

Just discovered you. Love your work and tutorials.

[@paulappswildlifeart]

Hi Howard, I've just come across your channel, and am enjoying your work. best to you Paul

[@howardjones2159]

Hi Paul. Thanks for your comment! I've always kept an eye on your wonderful work too! Did you do a demo for the South Wales Art Society some years ago? Best regards. H

[@paulappswildlifeart]

@@howardjones2159 Hi Howard thanks, for that. No, I've done many demos but not that far west. best wishes Paul

[@trevorowen865]

Helpful since many of us work mainly from photos .. thank you

[@howardjones2159]

Cheers Trevor 👍

[@iranewhitehouse3953]

Very painterly Howard. Love it.

[@reneegardner1742]

Love love line work also so softening them is genius

[@howardjones2159]

👍

[@shaileshbhatt7097]

Brilliant; and very helpful illustration. Quite clear.

[@howardjones2159]

Thank you so much Shailesh.

[@lizelsworth]

Brilliant, throughly enjoyed your demonstration it was just like seeing you at Caerphilly Art Society Demos except I can rewind you to my hearts content hah. Thank you Howard, great information to put into practice in our own art. Liz

[@howardjones2159]

Hi Liz. I'm only just learning how to navigate my KZbin channel. Just found your comment. Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the video. I've been very busy setting up other things but will soon be uploading new demos. Regards Howard

[@Gopimenon123]

i wait eagerly for "Just do it" :) I love your style and the detailed explanation. Thank you. Mr. Jones

[@howardjones2159]

Hi Gopinath. Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it! Please check out my new "JUST DO IT" upload. I hope that you enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmVmIOribKXnbs Keep safe and well!

[@bramleymoore64]

Oh I just love this type of simple but very effective and intelligent artwork Howard. Well done again so glad to have come across this channel. Please keep them coming. I’ve subscribed.

[@howardjones2159]

Glad that you have enjoyed this Peter! More to come very soon. Best regards Howard

[@tripp8833]

So helpful

[@DavidSmith-lx3tz]

What brand is the “light red” that you recommend? Thanks,

[@howardjones2159]

Hi David. I use Winsor & Newton's Light Red. I have used other brands and find that they vary a fair bit. Hope that helps

[@johnbrennan2636]

Really enjoyed that Howard

[@howardjones2159]

Thanks John! easel arrived yet?

[@johnbrennan2636]

@@howardjones2159 Yes Howard, very nice and pick up my Craig Young box this morning

[@conniehenricksen9533]

Excellent demo! It was very clearly presented. Now with cold weather I am relying mostly on photos! Thank you and looking forward to your other demos!

[@howardjones2159]

Thank you Connie!

[@artberries5496]

Nicely explained...

[@howardjones2159]

Thank you ART Berries! I really appreciate your feed-back!