Your GREENS are BORING! Watercolor Lesson 🎨

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Hi there, Liron here! In today's vid we'll learn how to paint a scene that's full of GREEN, in a way that keeps them interesting & beautiful!
You may recognize this painting process from a recent livestream I did.
I cut out all the fluff and it's just the drawing & painting process.
Reference Photo:
• Watercolor Painting - ...
Time-Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Drawing
01:32 - MOST IMPORTANT - First Wash!
09:09 - Adding the river
10:44 - Darker BIG Wash
13:06 - Water Ripples & Details
17:25 - Background Foliage
19:36 - Adding the Ducks & Birds
21:23 - Finished Result & Conclusion
Enjoy 😊🙏🏼
- Liron
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Paints (all Daniel Smith)
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Palette
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White Pen
Uniball Signo White Gel Pen (easy to find on ebay!)
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[@borleyboo5613]

I think this is the only watercolour channel where a tutorial is actually a tutorial. One is being taught and not waffled at with unimportant details.

[@alisonhendry2928]

This is a great idea. I always seem to miss the live stuff. I like how you add little snippets of composition and techniques rolled together and I especially liked what you said about THIS painting is not the only one. You can do it again. Sometimes that is a difficult concept to get past. Thanks again Liron! Great hat too in the silent face insert.

[@rosepace2134]

Love that you have painting, reference photo and pallette all on the screen.

[@LironYan]

Haha trying to have the best educational value 😊🙏🏼 Thank you fir watching!

[@mycreativeescape]

Yes!

[@inezwitkowski8309]

Love how you explain things, without over complicating it. You are a grat teacher 🙌

[@JudiOsburn]

I take notes of every detail that you talk about and paint and then put it in a notebook that’s yours. Thank you for showing us these great paintings

[@robinhere4230]

I like this approach. It's like you are looking over your shoulder noticing things you wish you had thought of or said. Thank you.

[@marymaisch4225]

I hope you are safe with your family!!

[@glendapowers28]

Please continue this process of shorting the live paintings. Helpful to have both!!

[@nadinearave]

I enjoyed this shorter version very much. I also like your long lived ones also. I'll take you in any format you will do. 😄

[@tulipacjrocha]

I like your tutorials, they are always interesting, stimulating, and never dull, and you are cute.

[@lindamacewen4084]

Very helpful to see the original version and now the edited version is a good chance to hear the details again. Thank you - enjoy your vacation!!

[@artonthecreek]

I am a fan of live demos but can’t seem to schedule time to participate in them as they are happening. For me, this “synopsis” format is absolutely perfect. Excellent tips on creating that much needed quality first wash. Thanks! Going to paint this today. Out of my comfort zone-I typically paint animals. This will be a good challenge for me. Thanks Liron!

[@johnswatercolours7436]

Love this format & breakdown of the livestream painting & process 👍 I would love to see 'Polish Cityscape' & 'Netherlands Dock' & 'Santorini' & 'Paris' OMG! there are so many! 77 Livestream vids so far lol 🤣

[@user-kk7zf6pt4c]

These snippet videos from lives are awesome! You should make more hopefully

[@LironYan]

Will do, promise! 😊🙏🏼

[@pattimintun5984]

I really like this format and of course your commentary…thanks a lot!

[@mycreativeescape]

Ahhh! I love this! I am so glad I found your channel. I feel like my watercolor is going to improve so much with all your tips and tricks and information. Thank you!

[@kaileilani22]

I love how funny you are! Talented but hilarious. Thanx 4 Makin me laugh a lot Leeeeeron!

[@LironYan]

Haha thanks 😂😁🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@virginianapier3955]

I keep trying to paint evergreen forests and have a lot of trouble with painting so many trees plus having lots of detail in the foreground. I really enjoy your demonstrations. Thank you.

[@janetcatmull268]

I've been watching your vids for a couple years. I've been busy, so I haven't posted in a while, but I still watch a couple times a month. You are doing so well, always improving when one might think that was no longer possible. This painting is beautiful and well done, Liron! I am so glad you continue to post your process and explain how you work!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Janet! Much appreciate you being here for this long 😊🙏🏼

[@tinyfacemcgee9211]

I like it when you just show the painting process with a voice over. I like livestreams but this format is great for focused learning! How can we paint shingles on a building? A large wash, then darken glaze, then details?

[@teresaowens1879]

You are amazing! I love that you always emphasize that you may paint something over and over and over. Also, if something doesn’t turn out exactly as planned, you can still make it work. I like your joyful way of teaching and always learn a lot of practical information in your videos!

[@karenbenson1537]

I love these shorter versions of the live stream! I learn so much

[@user-hq7lh8wq9z]

Liron, Thank you for teaching “watercolor thinking” , your channel is thebest! explaining not only techniques and tips, but also planning steps when painting is what i was looking for

[@kathleenbowen154]

love your live stream learn so much

[@danaaala2741]

Great video! Just drying my picture. Little messy but looks ok.

[@alexisjordan707]

Its a good idea to condense your live stream content. Making it shorter and more to the point makes it more clickable after the event itself. 👍😀👍

[@LW-xm5pr]

Another great piece! Wonderful video, everything was explained clearly and precisely. Thanks!

[@SylvieKaosArt]

Thank you. I love this video format. Love your work.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊😊

[@pb4life597]

I liked this format, found it very informative. Live streams are fun, too, but I often can't make them. Turning the reference photo upside down was a real eye-opener. Made the contrasts "pop".

[@wendycarter5203]

I think you were born with a paintbrush in your hand. I am knocking on a bit, but enjoy taking in all that you teach. You are so natural and say "I should have" and show that even professional painters don't get it right first time, which makes us feel better. Thank you. I do like the live stream but you can't please everyone and being encouraging, saying hello to everyone, does take the edge off it, but still well worthwhile. You really are an amazing inspiration.

[@LironYan]

Thank you Wendy haha 😊🙏🏼 My first paintings were terrible so don’t know if I was born with a brush in hand 😂 But much appreciated

[@malakghaffari3028]

Hello. Very very good. Thank you.

[@katygardner2741]

I learnt a lot from your talk about perspective in this video. I'm glad you added that in! Thank you

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 It's often overlooked in landscapes!

[@corylouwho]

Your explanation of the methods behind the wash layers was so helpful. I really enjoyed this format, your painting is beautiful!

[@Arm_Bears]

I hope you're having a wonderful vacation! Your livestreams are great, but I like this format, too. During the livestream, you explain what you're thinking as we go along, and in the recap, you explain even more and mention what you would do differently. And your reminders not to stress over it are really helpful to me. Thanks! p.s. your pallet cracks me up - I don't know how you tell one color from another 😉

[@evelyne7071]

I have “fear of the dark”. But, seeing you do it with abandon, makes me realize it’s importance (You can’t have light without the dark) and that I just don’t need to fear anything when painting. Not much is lost, and much is gained from making errors. You learn for the next time. Plus, it’s really humbling to have a picture come out differently than in your mind’s eye or your inspirational piece. By that I mean, it keeps you trying to realize the idealized picture in your mind. That idea of turning the picture upside down and starting with the dark, is a gem of an idea. Practice, practice, practice. The act of painting helps you release any anxiety or depression you may be feeling. Not doing it may create anxiety. Thank you for your help. I also liked your video on establishing a palette.As a result of your video, I have gone out to buy all the Windsor Newton paints that I can find locally. Luckily this week, they are having a 40% off sale at Hobby Lobby. Will watch your video again, So I can complete the selections with your list. Thank you.

[@GrammyAllen]

I like this style over a live chat. I get too frustrated by people asking questions where that information was already given.

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you Sỉr ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sebas888888]

Great idea to repurpose videos as you call it, and while I'll watch videos of you which take wat longer because they're live, the shorter, explained version is also very helpful. Thanks and may the paint be with you

[@DwayneHamiltonArtist]

Awesome. Great tip. Man you watercolors always looks amazing

[@56sleepy]

I really enjoyed your video. I am sufficiently beginner that I very much appreciate how you executed and described the initial wash. I would not have thought of your color choice for the sky but it works so well. And turning the painting upside down for the weight of the colors was downright magical when placed right side up. Thank you. I will enjoy watching more.

[@LironYan]

Thank you Susan! So happy you found it helpful 😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@randyebastian8186]

Thank you for sharing your special tips. I have learned so much from your tutorials.

[@clarissadm1]

I love this format of video. Thanks for the tips and inspiration!

[@juliansw239]

I love this short process video. Thnk you!

[@patlatour2465]

❤beautiful thanks for the easy explanations.😊

[@ivypoh893]

Lovely.

[@lindacoffey6108]

Love this tutorial video. I am going to try it!!!

[@pradipbanerjee3936]

Beautiful and educative

[@karyngarland9414]

Learn so much from you…thanks!

[@negareliinart5200]

So nice👌

[@alinafridberg657]

This is a great video, thank you! Really appreciate you talking about how to think through the process. Perfect length too :)

[@berolinastrassmann]

Great video, I also have truble with values and greens. This was very useful. I liked the shorter, edited version. I never seem to catch the live stream. I find the salutations to viewers and a bit distracting...and it is a lot of work for you, as you have to paint and trawl through the comments. One quick suggestion would be for viewers to proceed their questions with the word QUESTION in capital letters, to help you find them. Lindsay the Frugal crafter does this, with good results. I woulda definitely watch the shorter versions, and you can even skip the filming of yourself, so attention focuses on the painting (and makes repurposing/editing easier). I offer these comments as constructive suggestions - I have a lot of respect for your skills and teaching abilities. Just one more viewer's perspective. Enjoy your well deserved vacation!

[@patio87]

Very helpful video, I watched the live stream as well but this could be very easy to follow along with and paint And I might just do that. Thanks.

[@ScottFree45]

Good format yep.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Looks like PG 36 and PY 3 ..phthalo green ( yellow shade) and Hansa yellow light...in otherwords hookers green ( a handy green to use in a spring in upstate n.y) . And rich green gold PY129...which I drop a 1/4 pan in field journal palette.....should add used to....those were the days my friend..

[@LironYan]

Are you able to create in a different way, Marjorie? Perhaps pencil / pen and paper? 😊 These do sound like fantastic color choices 🤩

[@bethjames1088]

I appreciate your input detail explanation. Thank you! Maybe you could emphasize values and hue. Have a nice vacay!

[@Patrickkind78]

I love these shorter videos . Maybe you could do a longer recording with no Livestream , just you. Also, I think those two groupings of trees were too big. They didn't match the image, unless that's what you were going for . I love your teaching 😊

[@perfume-tengoku2455]

awesome

[@Diego_SanCA]

I like this so much better than your live stream. I get very bored with your greetings of everybody and the time that it takes. I am watching your content to learn things and if I can get it in 22 minutes instead of an hour with a lot of chat, I'll watch the shorter more robust content every time.

[@tulipacjrocha]

I paint this twice. First time the water stripes of the river turn out ugly. Second try ok. Thank you Liron

[@nihaltimuroglu4696]

👌

[@jeannes]

👍

[@JudiOsburn]

How much every detail and take notes and keep a folder for you

[@sunlightempress]

I've tried this tutorial three times and I am getting cauliflowers by the time I add in the sides of the river bank, no idea how to stop that 😢

[@lmeow1569]

wait, you have visited Viet Nam!? That's where i came from :3 hope you had good times there

[@LironYan]

We were supposed to go back in 2019! Then covid hit... 😅 Since then we've postponed it every year haha. Hoping to go this year!

[@lmeow1569]

@@LironYan awwm hope you will be able to visit Viet Nam someday ^^

[@shirleyupvall9360]

The only color i see on your palette is black

[@LironYan]

😂 Bad livestream quality

[@omarman6207]

Hermosa eleccion 6😍 X18TINDER.Uno de mejor siempre en mi corazónn mañas no se la.🌹🤩💜 Son unos de los mejores conciertos.