Explore Your Creativity: Paint Wild Lupines in Watercolor | Inspired by Van Gough's Letter to Theo

Описание: Dear friends,

Let's explore the vibrant world of watercolor with this inspiring video. In it, we observe the stunning beauty of wild lupines and draw wisdom from Vincent Van Gogh's timeless letters. Join me as we free ourselves, unleash our creativity and embrace the freedom to experiment with colors and techniques.

In this session, we focus on the wild lupines that grace the California landscape, using a palette rich in depth and vibrancy. Key colors include Alizarin Crimson, Phthalo Turquoise and a mix of other greens to capture the hues of the meadows in May. I also demonstrate how a mix of Alizarin Crimson and Phthalo Turquoise can create deep, luminous darks, offering an alternative to traditional black.

Materials used:

Cadmium-Free Yellow By Winsor and Newton (WN)
New Gamboge by WN
Permanent Olive Green by Schmincke
Green Apatite Genuine by Daniel Smith (DS)
Phthalo Turquoise by DS
Manganese Blue Hue by WN
Ultramarine Finest by Schmincke
Cobalt Violet by WN
Rose Madder Genuine by WN
Magenta by WN
Alizarin Crimson by DS

There are various brushes, including a mop brush for broad strokes, an all-purpose calligraphy brush, a sword brush, a small round brush, a simple comb, and a feather for sgraffito effects.

Paper: 140 lbs rough watercolor paper by Arches,
Two jars of water, a spray bottle,
Paper tissues,
3B pencil and kneaded eraser.

From Vincent Van Gogh's inspirational words to our playful exploration of color and form, this video is not just a painting tutorial but a journey into the heart of artistic expression.
Please join me and play along with me.

Thank you for all your love and support! Please check out my other videos on my YouTube channel.

May this video inspire wellness, joy, and unlimited creative expression in your creative lives!

Sending you Love and Peace,

Elnura

Reference:
Van Gogh, V. (1998). The Letters of Vincent van Gogh (A. J. Pomerans, Trans.; R. de Leeuw, Ed.). Penguin Classics.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Sketching
02:05 First wash, colors overview
05:01 Watercolor tip
05:13 Guided painting
06:37 Vincent Van Gough
08:12 Cycle of plant life
08:50 My story
09:25 Healing through nature and art
10:23 Play and discoveries
11:39 Thank you!
11:55 Links
12:38 Creating darks
13:39 My discoveries
14:11 Sgraffito
14:34 My wishes for you
15:51 Goof Eddie :)