Lou Davis
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Paint with me | Rainbow Watercolor Abstract
Paint a vibrant abstract watercolour pattern with me. Using simple shapes and rainbow colours, I'm painting intuitively and without any forward planning. I love this method of painting when I want to relax and paint something simple because I just have to focus on one shape and colour at a time.
Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I always appreciate a credit if you post work online that you've made from following a tutorial or using my downloadable line work.
INFORMATION
You'll find lots of extra information about me on my website, including all the supplies I regularly use. You'll find downloadable line art for many projects and reference photos for those projects where I've used one. You can also sign up for my quarterly mailing list for news and exclusive offers.
loudavisart.com/
SUPPLIES
For a general list of the supplies I'm using, check out my webpage: loudavisart.com/tutorials/supplies/
In this video I used:
Paints:
My paints are a mix of Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolours and Daniel Smith Watercolours.
Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolours in Winsor Yellow, Aureolin, Quinacridone Gold, Winsor Orange, Scarlet Lake, Opera Rose, Winsor Violet, Winsor Blue (Red), Winsor Green (blue):
* www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-professional-watercolour?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Daniel Smith Watercolours in Pthalo Turquoise:
* www.jacksonsart.com/colour/watercolour/watercolour-paint/brand/daniel-smith?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Brushes:
Princeton Neptune Brush pointed round brush in size 6.
* www.jacksonsart.com/princeton-neptune-faux-squirrel-brushes-4750?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Paper:
Arches Cold Pressed 300gsm Watercolour Paper 20x20cm Block
* www.jacksonsart.com/arches-aquarelle-sheets-blocks?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
* Use these links for a 10% discount on your first order. These are affiliate links and I'll get a small commission if you use them.
You can find my most frequently used supplies listed on my website at the link above.
SUPPORT
Want to support me to make more art videos? Make a one-time or monthly donation.
ko-fi.com/loudavis
PRINT SHOP
To buy original watercolours, digital prints & hand pulled screen prints, visit my online shop!
loudavis.co.uk
SOCIAL
Instagram: louracheldavis
Website: loudavisart.com
STUFF
The music used in this video is from www.epidemicsound.com/
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Відео

Artist's Studio Tour and Filming Setup
Переглядів 2,3 тис.День тому
I've recently redecorated my art studio and want to invite you to take a look with me! I share my current filming setup, most used supplies and even show you a peek into some untidy cupboards! INFORMATION You'll find lots of extra information about me on my website, including all the supplies I regularly use. You'll find downloadable line art for many projects and reference photos for those pro...
Paint a Watercolor Celtic Knot
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Learn how to draw a celtic knot in a circle, then paint it in beautiful watercolour with gold accents. Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I always appreciate a credit if you post work online that you've made from following a tutorial or using my downloadable line work. MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Downloadable outli...
Paint an Abstract Undersea Scene in Watercolour and Pencil
Переглядів 4,7 тис.21 день тому
Paint a calming abstract scene in a circle using watercolour, coloured pencils and acrylic markers. I love the magical undersea vibes in this painting and in the video, I share my process for creating this flowy, swirly watercolour painting. Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I always appreciate a credit if yo...
Experiments in Watercolour Monoprint
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This is the final video in my series of watercolour experiments and in this video I have a play with monoprint using watercolour on three different surfaces; a Gelli plate, acetate and cling film. I'd love to know if you've used any of these techniques and how you found them if you have! In the video I mention that I discovered the cling film method from another youtube video - here's the link!...
3 Watercolour Exercises for Mindful and Calming Painting
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3 Simple watercolour projects perfect if you're new to watercolour or if you want some ideas for exercises to help you perfect your brush control, water levels and to learn about your paints and how they behave. They're also great mindful and meditative painting projects for calming the mind. Enjoyed this video and want to support me? Make a one-time or monthly donation to help me make more art...
How to Paint a Geometric Pattern in Watercolour
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Join me to paint a geometric pattern of watercolour petals. This pattern is based on the flower of life - a geometric construct of interlinked circles. Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I always appreciate a credit if you post work online that you've made from following a tutorial or using my downloadable lin...
How to apply Gold Leaf to your Paintings
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In this video I apply gold leaf to two projects, one a print of a watercolor painting and the other an acrylic ink painting. One uses imitation gold leaf and the other 23 carat gold. If you'd like to see the process of painting the acrylic ink piece, I'm making that available as a ko-fi exclusive video for my supporters, published on 17th Feb 2024. ko-fi.com/loudavis Projects are posted for per...
Experiments with Acrylic Ink
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This week I'm playing with FW Acrylic Inks and seeing how they react to water, to layering and to mark making with brushes and a dip pen. Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I always appreciate a credit if you post work online that you've made from following a tutorial or using my downloadable line work. INFORM...
Geometric Abstract Watercolour Painting Process
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This week, I've been painting some small experimental watercolours using the texture effects I explored the the last few week's videos to create large washes of watercolour, then painting really detailed stripes and areas of geometric shapes inspired by mid century art - particularly tiles. In this video, I'm sharing the process of painting one of these small works, before applying copper leaf ...
Paint Texture Experiments in a Loose Abstract Watercolor
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Paint a flowing abstract watercolour with me where I put into practice some of the textural effects I tried out in last Friday's watercolour experiments. In this project, I used plastic wrap, stamping, scratching lines and adding salt to create special effects in my painting. Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote....
How to add Texture to your Watercolor Paintings
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Watercolor is a beautiful and versatile medium and there are many ways to add different textures to your artworks. In this video I test molding paste, cling film (plastic wrap), salt, scratching and scraping tools and stamping with both homemade stamps and wodden blocks. Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I al...
Watercolor Experiments | Create Effects with Simple Water Techniques
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A brand new season of watercolour videos is starting this evening! This season’s theme is ‘experiment!’ and in this first video the experiments I do are all about using water in different ways. I try out spraying, dropping, lifting and getting textures with different concentrations of water and paint. You’ll see some of the experiments work better than others! I also share this abstract piece w...
Bold, Joyful Watercolour Painting!
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Join me for my final video of 2023 to create a joyful abstract, watercolour painting, loaded with patterns, doodles and gold! Projects are posted for personal use only. If you'd like to licence my work commercially, please contact me for a quote. I always appreciate a credit if you post work online that you've made from following a tutorial or using my downloadable line work. INFORMATION You'll...
Paint a Gingerbread Cottage with me! Watercolour Christmas Card No. 3
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Join me this festive season to paint some fun and whimsical Christmas themed watercolour projects, perfect for your Christmas cards! In this video I'm painting a gingerbread house decorated with sweets and candy canes. For this December, I've designed six cards that you can paint along with me. You can download the outlines free from my website: loudavisart.com/2023/12/01/joy-to-the-world-chris...
Paint a Cute Snowman! Watercolour Christmas Card No. 2
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Paint a Cute Snowman! Watercolour Christmas Card No. 2
Stack of Presents | Watercolour Christmas Card Idea No. 1
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Stack of Presents | Watercolour Christmas Card Idea No. 1
Metallic and Glitter Handmade Watercolour First Impressions
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Metallic and Glitter Handmade Watercolour First Impressions
Winter Watercolour Florals | Paint a Circle of Leaves and Berries
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Winter Watercolour Florals | Paint a Circle of Leaves and Berries
Does your Paper Choice affect your Watercolor Painting?
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Does your Paper Choice affect your Watercolor Painting?
Paint Joyful Doodled Stripes in Watercolour
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Paint Joyful Doodled Stripes in Watercolour
Intuitive Painting | Paint Abstract Watercolour Patterns with me!
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Intuitive Painting | Paint Abstract Watercolour Patterns with me!
3 Simple Steps to Painting Breaking Waves in Watercolor
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3 Simple Steps to Painting Breaking Waves in Watercolor
Paint a Seashell Composition with me | Simple Watercolour and Pen Doodles!
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Paint a Seashell Composition with me | Simple Watercolour and Pen Doodles!
Sketch with me | Line and Wash Boats at Staithes Harbour
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Sketch with me | Line and Wash Boats at Staithes Harbour
Paint Beach Pebbles in Watercolour
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Paint Beach Pebbles in Watercolour
Paint a Vivid Seaside Sunset in Watercolour
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Paint a Vivid Seaside Sunset in Watercolour
Watercolour Puffin Painting Tutorial
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Watercolour Puffin Painting Tutorial
Super Simple Doodled Sea Painting | A Calming Watercolour Project!
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Super Simple Doodled Sea Painting | A Calming Watercolour Project!
Paint a Seascape using a Limited Palette | A Perfect Colour Mixing Exercise
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Paint a Seascape using a Limited Palette | A Perfect Colour Mixing Exercise

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-lp5lz9xs9y
    @user-lp5lz9xs9y 4 години тому

    No thanks

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 4 години тому

    I LOVE painting patterns like this with watercolour, it's so fun! though can easily make a mess 😂

  • @coloredcarol8074
    @coloredcarol8074 9 годин тому

    Love this idea! Very inspiring, thanks for sharing! 😍

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thanks so much! 😊

  • @LulybelleLullaby
    @LulybelleLullaby 12 годин тому

    I’m giving his a go….

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Happy painting!

  • @julieb737
    @julieb737 16 годин тому

    Just , WOW ! Stunning piece . Greetings from Newcastle, England .

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thank you - I grew up near Newcastle! Not much of an accent left now though :)

  • @nuriacarrerasegana3314
    @nuriacarrerasegana3314 20 годин тому

    me encanta

  • @polgara28
    @polgara28 20 годин тому

    Lovely! Saved it to my "Lou" playlist. 🙂 Hope you are having a good summer up in Scotland. 🌻 P.S. I stumbled onto something the other day, that I wish I'd known about sooner. It's called a centering ruler, or center-finding ruler. It saves me so much time with the style of art that I do. Hope this helps someone....

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thank you - yes, we're having a good summer though we'd like a little more sun - it's been quite wet! I'll have to look up a centering ruler, sounds like something that could be vey useful!

  • @glshowlin
    @glshowlin 20 годин тому

    Love this! This is going to be fun!

  • @sandycutter2072
    @sandycutter2072 21 годину тому

    Thank you very much, great perspective tutorial.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut 21 годину тому

    Wonderful…so many possibilities to try with this

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thanks - hope you enjoy painting them!

  • @dianehoffman3508
    @dianehoffman3508 21 годину тому

    Very pretty!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thank you! 😊

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut 22 години тому

    Wonderful…love your circle designs..lovely cheerful colours

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @heatherphillips1364
    @heatherphillips1364 22 години тому

    Love this ❤ thank you

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      You're so welcome!

  • @wendydashwood7879
    @wendydashwood7879 22 години тому

    Thank you so much!! Really looking forward to giving this one a try. I so enjoy your videos! 😊

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy painting it!

  • @joantenenbaum1738
    @joantenenbaum1738 22 години тому

    Love this! Perfect for Pride Month and World Watercolor Month!! Thank you!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 22 години тому

      Thanks so much! Perfect :)

  • @chinCHI369
    @chinCHI369 23 години тому

    Magnifique Lou 😍 chiller te réussit si bien 🌹🙏

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 22 години тому

      Merci beaucoup!

  • @Natasha-if7hu
    @Natasha-if7hu 3 дні тому

    Thank you so much for awesome content on watercolor!!!! I have enjoyed your videos for hours and I have learned from you more then from any other watercolor videos so far!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge so freely!!! I sent some super thanks.. I wish it could have been more, for the value you offer is insignificant. Thank you again!!!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 2 дні тому

      Thank you so much, I’m so pleased you’ve found the videos helpful. Thanks for your generosity!

  • @Natasha-if7hu
    @Natasha-if7hu 3 дні тому

    Thanks!

  • @lsottamaxxia5351
    @lsottamaxxia5351 4 дні тому

    Ciao Lou,😊 ho appena finito di vedere qst video e devo dire che hai fatto un ottimo lavoro! Mi è piaciuto tantissimo, complimenti ❤

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 22 години тому

      Grazie mille!

  • @marfossatti
    @marfossatti 4 дні тому

    Congrats for the new studio! I've been enjoining your videos since a couple of months, and I really appreciate your channel among the others. It is a joyful and a calm learning space!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 22 години тому

      Thanks so much, so glad you’ve been enjoying the channel!

  • @standard9741
    @standard9741 6 днів тому

    I really appreciate the tip to try out painting the pattern with your brush to see how it feels!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 22 години тому

      Thanks! Glad it was helpful

  • @christinethornton2717
    @christinethornton2717 6 днів тому

    So beautiful!

  • @bridgetoconnor7229
    @bridgetoconnor7229 6 днів тому

    Hi Lou. I am new to watercolor and I really loved this exercise. So many great ideas. I also like just the idea of trying different techniques on the same page, in the same color so the results can be compared. Thank you!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 6 годин тому

      You're welcome - I wish you well with your painting!

  • @lynxeyes3690
    @lynxeyes3690 7 днів тому

    Beautiful, enjoying these. Have a lovely day!

  • @bridgetoconnor7229
    @bridgetoconnor7229 7 днів тому

    Hi Lou. I did the flower petal exercise using jewel tones and it was really enjoyable. Thank you!

  • @christinethornton2717
    @christinethornton2717 8 днів тому

    Beautiful! I love drawing Celtic knots, this hombre painting is stunning!

  • @shaaronhole3111
    @shaaronhole3111 8 днів тому

    Hello from South Africa, came across your videos this week,enjoying your pen & wash paintings

  • @joantenenbaum1738
    @joantenenbaum1738 8 днів тому

    Congratulations on your new studio!! It looks wonderful and very neat and organized. Looking forward to whatever you come up with next.

  • @giudittamilanese5719
    @giudittamilanese5719 10 днів тому

    💐

  • @joanpringle-canning2834
    @joanpringle-canning2834 10 днів тому

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @ann-marielofberg1159
    @ann-marielofberg1159 10 днів тому

    I wanna try it some day close, I guess!!! You got really cool piece there.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thanks! Happy painting!

  • @amydavis4192
    @amydavis4192 10 днів тому

    Loved this tour. You've made a wonderful space

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @AnnaMM-dy1em
    @AnnaMM-dy1em 10 днів тому

    Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @teecee9113
    @teecee9113 10 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this. I am a beginner at mark making, etc. And you have given me some great ideas. I often look at a blank page & find it difficult to think of ideas to fill it. I can follow your ideas & go from there. 🙂👍

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut 10 днів тому

    A wonderful well organized art space…so much light as well…lovely to see you🙂

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thank you - I realised I’d not shown my face in a while and thought it was time I did!

  • @polgara28
    @polgara28 10 днів тому

    What a beautiful space to create in! I especially love seeing your art on the shelf in the cradle frames. They look amazing like that! Thanks for sharing your space with us. ♥

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @heathergregg9975
    @heathergregg9975 10 днів тому

    Social Media is getting to be such a loud dramaticised space, that this is a very welcome peaceful space. Love the storage, you and your husband have made a lovely space, thank you for sharing. Lots of great storage tips here.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thanks, yes I like to create calm spaces both online and at home.

  • @rusukebordones
    @rusukebordones 10 днів тому

    Lovely space!❤

  • @jshaw609
    @jshaw609 10 днів тому

    Looks great.

  • @vasunseeker
    @vasunseeker 10 днів тому

    Awesome space! Love your map cabinet!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @ann-marielofberg1159
    @ann-marielofberg1159 12 днів тому

    So, today I've started my version, exciting to see how it looks when it's dry. After that there will be pens and markers.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      I hope it went well!

  • @Blahblahblahworlds
    @Blahblahblahworlds 12 днів тому

    Hard not see a plant pot with a leafy plant as the main focus.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      That’s probably what I’ll see every time now!

  • @plinkthecat8543
    @plinkthecat8543 14 днів тому

    Brilliant. Cannot wait to try. I'm in a beginning watercolor class, hoping the teacher does not want photo realism because I that will be impossible for me. What you do is much more possible. Thanks again.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy the class!

  • @janetbrown2927
    @janetbrown2927 14 днів тому

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for such a clear and concise explanation.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 9 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @plinkthecat8543
    @plinkthecat8543 15 днів тому

    So happy I found you! Wonderful inspiration

  • @plinkthecat8543
    @plinkthecat8543 15 днів тому

    Thanks!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 15 днів тому

      Thank you so much - very kind!

  • @joantenenbaum1738
    @joantenenbaum1738 15 днів тому

    Love this one and will be trying it! Thanks for the outline pdf!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 15 днів тому

      You’re welcome! Happy painting!

  • @plinkthecat8543
    @plinkthecat8543 15 днів тому

    Looking for inspiration and I found it!!! Merci!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 15 днів тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @senfully
    @senfully 15 днів тому

    I'm so glad to see you back! Have missed you. This is lovely!

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 15 днів тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @mariannehaugaardantonsen7108
    @mariannehaugaardantonsen7108 16 днів тому

    How beautiful, I am so happy I found your channel. You make the most intricate patterns understandable - do-able😊 - and your color schemes are beautiful too. A small tip from my own practice: Using a compass often leaves a little punctured hole. A small wash of clean water will almost always make it close itself when drying. Again: thank you for sharing and inspiring us all.

    • @LouDavis
      @LouDavis 15 днів тому

      Thank you, I’ll definitely be trying that tip!