Angela Fehr Watercolour
Watercolor Landscape Full Lesson: Sun & Shadows in Spring with Shinhan Giveaway
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Thank you to GoTrax.ca for giving me the CTI 2 Electric Bicycle to try. I've experienced wonderful customer service from them and when the first bicycle I was shipped arrived with some issues (not their fault), they responded quickly and sent a replacement bike that has been a delight to ride. Check out the bicycle on their site here: bit.ly/47Lwbuu
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If you're shopping for an e-bike and you're like me, not really up to the challenge of getting in shape for cycling season, a cruiser style bike is the way to go. The seat is comfortable, the tires offer a pretty smooth ride even on the rough gravel I tested it on, and the speed is just right for enjoying the views while being able to put some pretty good mileage on in an afternoon.
Set up was easier than the booklet included with the bike suggested, with quite a few of the steps outlined already done for you. They send all the tools you'll need to set the bike up, except a pump for the tires. It's useful to have a second person with a little bit of wrenching experience on hand to help with setup. My husband saw me muddling along and sped up the process when he noticed I had the fork turned backward while trying to mount the handlebars to the frame. We got the bike assembled in less than an hour and after charging the bike overnight, I was riding the next day.
Take your first ride in a level place with a long straight stretch so you can get used to the pedal assist and the boost of speed it provides. Make sure you test the brakes first so you can ride confidently!
My additional modification was adding some non-slip matting to the back rack so I can set my paint palette on the rack as a little table while sketching on location. It's a little hack that makes a big difference for an on-the-go painter.
The first time I rode this bike I met a dirt biker on the road who was SO curious about my e-bike. He offered to trade bikes so we could test drive each other's rigs! I'm still chuckling over the idea of jumping on his high-powered dirt bike (I was wearing a skirt at the time!) but I love that my bike turned into a conversation starter between me and someone I would probably never have the opportunity to visit with. It was a fun exchange!
Would you like to experience Greece with me? Using your sketchbook and watercolor to slow down and savor the experience is so powerful! I'll be repeating this trip in May 2025, and adding Italy as a second option. Find out more about my upcoming painting workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
The Blue Walk also curates travel for non-artists, or for your small group. Contact them here: thebluewalk.com
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Supplies Used:
Watercolor is from Rockwellart.ca, I'm using the Angela's Favorite sets: Set 4, Visible Peace and Set 2, Midnight Flower. Use code Angela01 when you order and save 10% off your order (minimum $60): rockwellart.ca/en-ca/collections/angelas-favorite
Lebenzon Brushes are my magic wands of mark making! The brushes I'm using are the 1.5 and 2" large goat/synthetic brushes. You can order them here, using code ANGELA to save 20% off during July for #worldwatercolormonth : bit.ly/3QFA8YU
Neocolor II yellow ochre: bit.ly/3psSPpN
Kuretake Zig white acrylic ink pen: bit.ly/3VGIF0U
don't forget to tag your work #worldwatercolormonth and #angelafehr and share it with the world! I'd love to see it.
You can download the reference photo here: drive.google.com/file/d/1W70bcN2CbPebwcAk-bJsmHn72ixQJV-1/view?usp=sharing
Supplies Used: (please note that I am a Blick Art Materials affiliate and when you order using the links below, I receive a small commission. Thank you!)
My @DANIELSMITHArtistColor dot card on Daniel Smith's site: danielsmith.com/artists/artist-dot-cards/angela-fehrs-dot-card
To order I recommend using this list at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJb
Paper is Arches cold press, 140 lb (300gsm). bit.ly/3G0O2i7
Brushes: Princeton Long Round size 12 bit.ly/princeton12
Lebenzon goat/synthetic handmade brush, I'm linking to the 1" medium but the 1.5 inch medium or large are also very good, depending on how large you paint (use code ANGELA when you order to save 20% off in July 2024) bit.ly/3QFA8YU
18 well Mijello palette with rubber sealing gasket on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/3W59Vq1
Would you like to paint with me in person? I have studio workshops and travel painting adventures open for registration now! Join me in Bar Harbor, Maine, in Tucson, Arizona, in Costa Rica, Greece or Italy! More info here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Supplies used in this video:
Kilimanjaro Bright White Paintbook: Cheap Joe's Art Stuff
12 round Rosemary sable brush
Da Vinci 20 mm Forte Mottler Brush (flat brush): bit.ly/30ZhELm
Lebenzon 1.5 inch large goat/synthetic brush: Use code ANGELA to save! bit.ly/38UanRc
Paint:
Daniel Smith - Zoisite Genuine, Green Gold, Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Sienna, Venetian Red bit.ly/3iZKXJb
Rockwell Lapis Brown, use code Angela01 to save 10% on orders over $60 bit.ly/3RJVfeJ
Music Credits: Clean Soul Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Supplies Used in this Painting Video:
Please note that some links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission when you place an order. Thank you!
Paper: Fabriano 100% cotton watercolor block, cold press, 140lb
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Paint: Rockwell Watercolor, Magic Wizard, Morai Witch, Light Turquoise rockwellart.ca
Use code Angela01 when you shop on the Rockwell site and save 10% off your order (minimum order $60)
Brush: Lebenzon Paintbrushes - I love the 1.5 inch large goat/synthetic brush. use code ANGELA to get a special discount! bit.ly/3oXLOsq
General's Sketching Pencil 4B: bit.ly/3PV5EUS
Silicone Stylus: amzn.to/3RI6EeP
Kuretake White Acrylic Brush Pen bit.ly/3VGIF0U
Neocolor II water soluble wax pastel, sepia & light grey: bit.ly/3psSPpN
Van Gogh: The Life biography by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith amzn.to/4eEFEqx
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I'm sharing a look at travel workshops after my recent trip to paint en plein air in Greece, and I'm going to walk you through the differences in the two types of art workshop that I teach and what you can expect to learn in these very different settings.
Additionally, I'm going to share info on my upcoming travel workshops and a bit of a look at what happened when 16 watercolor painters met in Greece to paint, eat and see the sights!
More information on all my upcoming in person workshop can be found here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Bar Harbor, Maine, September 30-October 4 2024: madelineartschool.com/shop/plein-air-painting/angela-fehr/brave-spontaneous-watercolor-landscapes-2
Costa Rica, January 4-18, 2025: artsafari.co.uk/art-holiday/pura-vida-costa-rica-painting-holiday
Tucson, Arizona, January 20-24, 2025: madelineartschool.com/shop/plein-air-painting/angela-fehr/breaking-free-playful-experimental-watercolor
Greece, April 22-May 4, 2025: thebluewalk.com/watercolor-workshop-in-greece-with-angela-fehr
Lake Como, Italy, May 5-11, 2025: thebluewalk.com/watercolor-workshop-in-italy
Currently traveling and working with the following companies to create these art & travel experiences. Contact them directly if you have questions about a particular workshop or want to see what else they have on their calendar:
The Blue Walk: thebluewalk.com
Art Safari: artsafari.co.uk
Madeline Island School of the Arts: madelineartschool.com
I'm teaching in Greece again next year! Join me in Greece, or Lake Como, Italy, spring 2025. More information here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Interested in finding out more about the Blue Walk and the walking vacations hosted by Jeannette & Suzy? Click here: thebluewalk.com
Supplies Needed: (When you purchase using these links, I get a small commission. Thank you!)
Gesso or Primer: I use this super primer amzn.to/3WFywUj
Golden Extra Heavy Gel Medium [Scroll down the list to select the size you want]: http://bit.ly/2ghLfc6
Krylon Kamar Varnish Spray: http://bit.ly/2fS7XqM
Dorland Wax Medium: http://bit.ly/2ghPFje
Wood Panel slightly smaller than your painting
Sharp knife for trimming the edges, sandpaper for smoothing
Brushes for applying the medium
Lint free cloth for applying wax and buffing
I find this method works best on 140 lb paper, as thicker paper might not adhere as evenly to the panel.
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Ian Roberts @IanRobertsMasteringComposition and I talked about some of these ideas in a recent conversation and I wanted to share a piece of that conversation with you. The entirety of the interview is available to members of the Heart-Led Artist Journey, an identity and skill development series for artists available at heartledartist.com
Ian's website: ianroberts.com
Amazon affiliate links:
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The Heart-Led Artist Journey is not about learning to paint like me; it's designed to help you find freedom to paint the way you were uniquely designed to. As I model my own artistic journey and the principles that inform it, and how I teach myself how to grow in skill and expression, you will be shown principles and exercises to apply to your own practice in a way that suits your learning style, interests and approach to art.
There is a time for copying other artists; it's a great way to learn techniques. But when you are ready to start stepping into your own identity as an artist, there's no better way than with a strong mentor; one who opens up their practice with humility and generosity, while allowing you to find your own definition of what your art is meant to be.
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It's not better to overpack; while you think you want all those extra supplies, it's going to take you longer to set up and take down your materials, and weigh a lot more, and you'll end up painting less if you bring too much stuff.
This is the kit I bring, the basics fit in a 9x12 inch pouch and I add some extra paper when I plan to paint a lot. I have brought this kit to Italy, England, to Prince Edward Island, Arizona and hiking in my home area as well, and I treasure the memories my watercolour sketchbooks hold.
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Paint and palette: Bring the color palette you are accustomed to. I like this portable palette from Mijello for travel. LINK: amzn.to/3HCWuqc
The paint colors I’ll be using most will likely be these from my Daniel Smith dot card: dickblick.com/myaccount/blicku/hxxdx2g5wmrux
Aussie Red Gold
Carmine
Cobalt Teal Blue
Cobalt Violet Deep
Green Gold
Hematite Burnt Scarlet Genuine
Lavender
Mars Yellow
Moonglow
Nickel Azo Yellow
Opera Pink
Phthalo Turquoise
Quinacridone Sienna
Rose of Ultramarine
Sodalite Genuine
Venetian Red
Verditer Blue
Zoisite Genuine
...and Payne's Grey or Payne's Blue Grey
Manganese Violet from Schmincke: bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
Little extra colours in my palette right now:
Bloodstone by Daniel Smith
Horizon Blue - Holbein
NOTE: If you are filling your palette with paint, please try to do this several days before you plan to travel, so that the paint has time to dry in the palette. And note that honey based paints (Sennelier and M Graham for example) do not set firmly and will often ooze during travel and make a huge mess. Glad Press & Seal wrap can help add another layer of protection to keep wet paint from spilling in your palette.
Brushes: your favorite brushes (I like round natural brushes or soft synthetic with long, flexible bristles, but a variety of brushes is helpful for making different marks.) Travel brushes can be nice although if you have a good brush roll for travel, full size brushes don’t take up much more room than travel brushes. The brushes in this video are made by Rosemary & Co:
rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/travel-brushes
I use the R2 and R9 brushes from this travel line.
My favourite Escoda Versatil #10 rigger: bit.ly/3txbuga
Paper: You can keep it as simple as a sketchbook, but if you paint quickly like me, it's nice to have multiple options that fit in a backpack.
I will be bringing a couple of watercolor sketchbooks:
My favourite Etchr Perfect Sketchbook Limited Edition: etchrlab.com/products/tps-signature-series-2023-cold-press
9x12 Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paintbooks:
cheapjoes.com/kilimanjaro-original-bright-white-watercolor-paintbooks.html
Hahnemühle Watercolor Blocks: bit.ly/444JdAR
or a good supply of artist quality, 100% cotton paper in about 9x12 inches. The main reason for bringing both sketchbooks and paper is that while one painting is drying, I can work on another piece of paper without smearing the first painting.
Arches watercolour paper at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G0O2i7
Water containers: 1-2 water containers or collapsible cups
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Painting board or support to tape or clip your paper to. I use corrugated plastic (cor-plast) cut slightly larger than my paper. I bring two - I can sandwich my paper in between the cor-plast and keep it smooth and clean while it’s in my suitcase.
Cor-plast boards: amzn.to/3TRg0aa
Paper towels
Masking tape
Bulldog clips (to hold down paper when painting outdoors)
Pencils, pens for sketching. I like an assortment of mark-making tools to help me feel playful when I’m sketching in a new place.
Easel: (OPTIONAL) The En Plein Air Pro is my personal favourite for watercolour. Easy to set up and durable. bit.ly/3XxlzdB
If you prefer to sit when you paint, rocks can get uncomfy! Packing a folding stool (some camping stools have a zippered case and strap for carrying) might be a good idea for rural locations (i.e. locations without a cafe on site!).
Want to travel with me? View my current workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Download the evaluation & planner worksheet here: https://angela-fehr-art.ck.page/813dc4cea1
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@opusartsupplies invited me to share a demonstration of my watercolour landscape painting process.
In this demo I'm sharing the open-ended process that I use to create intuitive, abstracted landscape paintings. I'm using a "whole package" reference photo in this session, which creates its own kind of tension and you'll see here just how difficult it can be to let go of expectations and create a painting that carries its own kind of life and expression.
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Supplies:
shop in Canada at opusartsupplies.com
US partner (affiliate link) Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJb
Daniel Smith Watercolours: Aussie Red Gold, Carmine, Cobalt Teal Blue, Cobalt Violet Dee, Green Gold, Hematite Burnt, Scarlet Genuine, Lavender, Mars Yellow, Moonglow, Nickel Azo Yellow, Opera Pink, Phthalo, Turquoise, Quinacridone Sienna, Rose of Ultramarine, Sodalite Genuine, Venetian Red, Verditer, Blue, Zoisite Genuine
Napthamide Maroon
ARCHES Watercolour Paper Cold Press: 100% Cotton, 140 lb, 11” x 15”
Caran d'Ache Neocolour II: Sepia
Watercolour Brush: Princeton Velvet Touch Long Round #12,
Escoda Rigger #10
Pencils
Palette: 66 well, 18” (Robax.com)
You can check out my Daniel Smith profile page here: danielsmith.com/angela-fehr
Affiliate links below:
Order the Angela Fehr sketchbook here: rockwellart.ca/product/angela-artist-sketch-pad-new
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Paint used in this study is also from Rockwell Art.
Mars Brown
Cobalt Blue
Sea Blue Black
Gold Ochre
I'm also a big fan of their Magic & Charm colours, like:
Magic Wizard
Opal Yellow
Onat Diamond Yellow
Lapis Brown
Obsidian Brown
God's Back
Peach Fairy
Amethyst
If you're not having fun with your art, why are you doing it? I'm all about rediscovering the joy (and rejecting perfectionism) of making art. Sign up for weekly artist encouragement to help you feel less alone in your art journey here: signup.angelafehr.com
Am I good enough to be an artist?
How can I paint with confidence and freedom?
Watch your self-talk when you paint! Phrases like "good enough," "perfect," and "failure" can be discouraging and self-limiting when there is so much happening during an artist's process. If you're making mistakes, you are learning. If you're painting, you're building skill in technique. And if you're painting to earn someone else's approval, you're going to struggle to find your own voice and feel confident in your style and practice.
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"What if I fail?" has no power over you if you've already committed fully to something.
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The earlier video that I mentioned is this one: youtu.be/799zGLIZC40?si=WFTOF6Rw7djCNBn4
What if I can never be as good at art as I dream of being?
These two questions were HARD questions to face in my art practice, but they also brought me to a place of freedom and radical self-expression that I couldn't have found with going to that place of rejection and discouragement.
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Leave a comment and let me know what "turning point" realizations you've experienced in your art process!
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I'm also going to share an honest look at what happens on YouTube when a creator goes from posting sporadically to posting daily.
And I'm going to let you know what's next for me in terms of both my own personal art journey and the artist instruction I offer on my website angelafehr.com
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Here's a course to help with healing a Toxic Creative Process (for example, if you find yourself self-critical, procrastinating instead of painting, or feeling like an artistic failure):
Back the the Brush: learn.angelafehr.com/p/start-again1
Leave a comment below and let me know if you ever start a painting without using a reference photo or having a firm idea of where you will end up. It's not a bad strategy and it can teach you a lot!
The color evaluator I use is this one: (Amazon affiliate link) amzn.to/47amu86
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My friends on YouTube are participating in today's #worldwatercolormonth2023 painting prompt as well for the #worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge
Use this link to see what they posted today! youtube.com/hashtag/worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge
Do you invite a lot of flow into your painting process? Taking the time to work with flowing color offers the opportunity to develop your understanding of how paint and water interact, as well as creating an environment of trust between you and your own instincts, what you are able to achieve when you let go of control.
This approach to intuitive painting is the major aspect of my online courses. Each of these courses is available to own, or you can subscribe to my artist's membership and receive access to my course catalogue on a monthly basis.
More information here: learn.angelafehr.com
Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way
Heart-Led Landscapes in Watercolor
Lovely Loose Florals in Watercolor
Supplies Used: (some links are affiliate links and I receive a small commission when you order. Thank you!)
Brushes:
#4 Quill Princeton Neptune from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/44nGmCR
#10 Rigger Escoda Versatil - Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3DekEDb
#10 Rosemary & Co Kolinsky Sable - bit.ly/3OsgXTk
Daniel Smith Watercolor: Green Gold, Ultramarine Blue, Opera Pink, Lavender, Wisteria, Perylene Green
Order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
My big, 64 well, 18 inch palette is from Robax: bit.ly/31UmrOu
For the bathroom, he had full design vision for the space and I let him run with it. The gas station theme was a fun outcome! At one point, I had painted the bathroom wall yellow, and tried a "Venetian plaster" effect with terracotta rub-on texture. It wasn't working, and as we both looked at it and thought about what to do instead, we spoke simultaneously, "STRIPES!" It was a great moment of creative synchronicity.
One reason I wanted to share this video was of the way it speaks to caring about craftsmanship, that creativity is really a focus on making beautiful even small, overlooked elements and moments. I thrill with connection to creativity when I see someone who cares enough to invest intention into whatever they are doing, and this kind of caring should be celebrated, called out and honoured.
Supplies:
Palette: My large round palette is the 64 well, 18 inch palette from Robax: bit.ly/31UmrOu
18 well Travel Palette is from Amazon.com: amzn.to/3DcgVsk
There is also a 24 well version: amzn.to/3PSem68
I have both!
Colors are from my Daniel Smith Dot Card. You can see the entire list of colors and order them from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJb
This little clip is taken from a workshop I taught earlier this year on Vancouver Island. Check out my current workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
I'm posting new videos daily in July for #worldwatercolormonth ! Follow along here on my channel.
I'm thankful for the gift art has been in teaching me to be courageous and willing to be vulnerable. It's a growth process that will be continuing, lifelong.
Remember when painting intuitively, you need to start with a sense of trust, presence and permission. Keep your mindset the focus! The goal here is not for you to copy this painting but to work to voice your own style by creating a similar environment that is expansive for your own creative voice.
Supplies I'm using: (some links are sponsored links)
paper: Arches cold press 140 lb approx 22 x 22 inches
Watercolor Sticks from Daniel Smith:
Graphite Grey from Blick Art Materials bit.ly/3XwjQVU
Rockwell Art watercolor paints rockwellart.ca
use code Angela01 to save 10% on your order!
Gold Ochre
Peach Fairy
Lapis Brown
Cobalt Blue
Brushes from Lebenzon Paintbrushes
These brushes are made to order! I'm using the medium and large Lebenzon goat/synthetic wangi brushes: lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/product/medium-wangi-handle-goat-synthetic-blend-brush-with-1-and-a-half-inch-bristle
Use code ANGELA to save 20%
I created 33 Paintings, sketches and studies! My process is all about working out a painting on multiple versions and it offers a good look at the diversity of what can be developed from one reference.
If you'd like to join me for a future workshop, you can catch up with my travel schedule on my website here: Https://AngelaFehr.com/in-person-workshops
Today, when I paint, I rely on all the strategies that have been internalized, a sort of muscle memory for painting that doesn't take logical thought as much as intuitive guidance. The idea of creative flow that is drawn upon to inform the techniques and tools I have at my disposal.
All through #worldwatercolormonth I've been using the same reference photo, adding my knowledge of the scene to my store of creative inspiration, and today I'm carrying on with that pattern, painting the prompt of FRAGMENT as the practice of assembling the pieces of what I've done in the past, what I know how to do, and what I want to learn and do better - all of these things come together and that's what makes every painting unique!
My friends on YouTube are participating in today's #worldwatercolormonth2023 painting prompt as well for the #worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge
Use this link to see what they posted today! youtube.com/hashtag/worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge
The World Watercolor Month shop is open until July 31! All profits go to supporting the International Child Art Foundation: worldwatercolormonth.com/shop
Supplies Used today: (some links below are affiliate links - thank you for supporting my channel!)
Paint - @DANIELSMITHArtistColor Mars Orange Deep, from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
@schmincke_official Transparent Green Gold bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
@Sennelier Turquoise Green bit.ly/3CY5uEj
Paper: @Hahnemuehle The Collection Cold Press block 9x12 in, 300 gsm: bit.ly/444JdAR
Schmincke Liquid Charcoal Cherry Pit Black: bit.ly/3XOhlOY
Lyra Aquacolor Sticks Night Green purchase from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3ONcVW0
Lebenzon Paintbrushes - 1.5 inch medium goat/synthetic wangi brush bit.ly/3oXLOsq (Use code ANGELA and get this month's special offer!)
General Sketching pencil 4B bit.ly/3PV5EUS
12 round kolinsky sable brush, @RosemaryCoArtistBrushes
Today we're going behind the scenes to tackle the problem of framing finished watercolor paintings. Because watercolor is painted on paper, it needs protection, and this is why most watercolor paintings are framed under glass, with a mat and backing board.
I also enjoy a more contemporary look and method of mounting watercolor paper on a wood panel, sealing with a wax & resin compound. This makes it easier to hang the painting alongside paintings on canvas or panel and removes the glare of glass. My video showing how I mount a painting on a wood panel is here: youtube.com/watch?v=XHeDltkj9_M
My video on cutting matboard is here: youtube.com/watch?v=59DR9KtDxbU
The bulk frames I mention in this video are from @opusartsupplies - bit.ly/3ObbW16
Do you struggle with overworking your watercolor paintings? In this video, I'm going to talk about what I've learned about overworking, what it means, why it happens and how to prevent it.
You can have more fun with watercolor when you make your learning playful! That's the goal of my course, "Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way" - choosing intuitive, self-guided strategies to help you develop the watercolor skills that will pair well with your innate personal style. More information on the online course here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-beginner
Today I want to share a clip from a recent workshop, where I tell the story of how a well-intentioned taxi driver caused a disaster...that then led to my favourite painting of the year!
The lesson here is that there is always an opportunity to see from a new perspective, and when you're in the middle of a disaster, taking a risk is a better response than giving up, panicking or losing it!
Want to learn with me in person? Take a look at my current workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
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Thanks to Paul Wang for his inspiring Instagram account!
@paulwangsg on YouTube. The post I'm referring to in this video was from July 11, 2022 on Instagram. instagram.com/paulwang_sg
This video was originally created for students in my online watercolor course: Heart-Led Landscapes in Watercolor. This course is available for enrollment and includes 12 bonus lessons in addition to the content-packed course that will help you create more expression in your watercolor landscape paintings. Enroll here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-landscapes
Supplies Mentioned in this Video: (some links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission when you purchase. Thank you!)
@DANIELSMITHArtistColor Watercolors: Moonglow, Indanthrone Blue, Quinacridone Sienna, Phthalo Turquoise, Cobalt Teal Blue, Phthalo Yellow Green, Ultramarine - shop at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
Sennelier: Neutral Tint - bit.ly/3CY5uEj
Schmincke Manganese Violet - bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
Paper: @Hahnemuehle The Collection Cold Press 300 gsm
bit.ly/444JdAR
Brush: Lebenzon Paintbrushes, 1.5 inch medium Goat/Synthetic wangi brush, use code ANGELA to get this month's discount! bit.ly/3oXLOsq
I was given a BenQ IdeaCam to review in today's video. I'm a fan of how easy it is to hold and bring close to the painting for detail shots.
The opinions and experience shared are all my own!
Find out more about the BenQ IdeaCam here: https://benqurl.biz/3ND64fF
And shop on Amazon.com here (affiliate link): amzn.to/3D3B6bP
The light over my workstation is beautifully made by Canvas.co - shopcanvas.co
and the software that I use to record and stream is called OBS Studio, and is free to download. obsproject.com
I have to thank my friend Joanie Simon from @TheBiteShot for her video on how to set up an overhead camera using a C stand. She just uploaded an update to the original video which you can watch here: youtu.be/PRJsLQuqouE
The rest of the gear in this video can be found in my Amazon.com storefront; I receive an affiliate commission when you order using these links. Thank you!
Shop here: amzn.to/3NUhQDD
#BenQ #ideaCam #WFH #MultiModeWebcam #MagnifyingMacroLens
How are you making room to express yourself without worrying about the rules?
Supplies used (affiliate links help support my channel. Thank you!)
Paint:
Sennelier Cinereous Blue from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3CY5uEj
Schmincke Manganese Violet and Transparent Green Gold - bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
Daniel Smith: aussie red gold
Paint from Rockwell Art: rockwellart.ca
Onat Diamond Yellow
Use code Angela01 when you order and save 10%
I'm also using Lyra Aquacolor water-soluble crayons: order from Blick Art Materials - bit.ly/3ONcVW0
My brushes today:
1.5 inch flat watercolor wash brush (mine is very soft like this squirrel wash brush from Isabey) - bit.ly/3pAJg8s
#10 round synthetic brush from Rosemary & Co
My 64 well, 18 inch palette is made by Robax: bit.ly/31UmrOu
Mixing complementary colors to get "mud" is a wonderful way of bringing some quiet, complex neutrals to your painting. They will make the pure colors look more vibrant and create lovely transitions between more saturated hues. Mixed neutrals can also help unify your color palette and make your painting more harmonious, but there is a little bit of finesse that can help you create lovely neutrals that don't look flat.
If you're learning watercolor technique, don't lose sight of your inner artistic style! It's easy to get so focused on painting correctly that you forget to invite your inner voice to express itself in your art. My online watercolor course for beginners, Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way, is designed to put your artistic voice first, while also helping you learn watercolor techniques that will make your paintings sing. Find out more here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-beginner
Thanks to BenQ for the IdeaCam I'm using to get up close and personal with my painting. Watch for a detailed use video coming July 15!
BenQ ideaCam product page:https://benqurl.biz/3ND64fF
#BenQ #ideaCam #WFH #MultiModeWebcam #MagnifyingMacroLens
Buy on Amazon.com (affiliate link): amzn.to/3O1uP6E
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When it comes to loose watercolor, opinions are going to be all over the place as to whether a painting is successful or not. Some artists will insist that good design or composition is the number one thing you should look for when you are evaluating a painting's success. I disagree. You have only to look at contemporary art for the last hundred years to know that there are many paintings that were created with different goals than merely good design. You are free to make decisions about the success of your work based on more intuitive criteria - on your own reaction to the work and whether it satisfies your desire for self-expression.
This is a hard subject to talk about because people will read that last paragraph and think I am advocating for an "anything goes" kind of ethic that casts aside ALL standards of excellence in art. I'm not. But I would argue that an educated artist - one who spends time viewing a diverse range of art, who thinks deeply about what emotion they want to convey in their work and commits to pursuing that - is an artist who will hold high standards for their work, even if composition isn't the first priority. While I don't prioritize composition in my work, I am always thinking about how a viewer will experience my painting (that includes composition) and I am unwilling to settle for less than a strong emotional response when I view my own paintings. This is my first criteria for whether I have created something of value to my body of work or not.
Visit my web site for a download that will help guide you in your own creative success and a link to my current workshop schedule: angelafehr.com
Visit worldwatercolormonth.com to participate in this celebration of watercolor!
This video talk was a moment shared with my students in a workshop earlier this year.
I hope it encourages you to trust your innate taste as you pursue your own style of watercolor!
Want to paint in person with me? Workshop schedule is here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
One thing I thought was interesting was that the marks I describe in this video as "amateurish" (I actually prefer the term "unsophisticated") are actually my favourite marks in the entire painting. Even though they aren't marks that look skilled and nuanced, they have an energy and strength that adds a lot to the painting. So I try to have a mindset of welcoming even the marks that initially look "ugly" to me. You never know how your opinion will change!
Supplies in this video (some links are sponsored links, thank you for supporting my channel!)
From Daniel Smith - Watercolor Sticks - order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3XwjQVU
- Opera Pink
- Cobalt Teal Blue
- New Gamboge
Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
- Opera Pink
- Cobalt Blue
- Benzimidazalone Yellow
Sennelier Turquoise Green: order on Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/2DOmNem
Brushes: SO MANY!
Escoda #10 Rigger - my favourite supplier is Jackson's Art bit.ly/3txbuga
Also available from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/Rigger10
#4 Quill brush from Princeton: bit.ly/44nGmCR
Cheap Joe's #1 Loose Goose Dagger Striper: bit.ly/2ls9rZm
20 mm flat brush - Da Vinci Forte Mottler - bit.ly/30ZhELm
And finally, my beautiful handmade brush from Lebenzon. Depending on your preferences you might want to order the 1.5" medium brush although I think mine is a large: bit.ly/3oXLOsq
Use code ANGELA to save 20% off your order (time sensitive promotion)
My 18 inch, 64 well palette is from Robax.com - bit.ly/31UmrOu
Today I'm sharing a demonstration I did following an autumn outing in the mountains. You can download the reference photo here: bit.ly/438oE53
Supplies Used: (affiliate links. Thank you for supporting my channel!)
Paper: Hahnemühle The Collection 300 lb cold press block
order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3rOJN24
Brush:
#12 round sable brush from Rosemary & Co @RosemaryCoArtistBrushes
20 mm mottler brush Da Vinci Forte (flat brush) bit.ly/30ZhELm
Paint:
Sennelier Cinereous Blue on Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3CY5uEj
Daniel Smith: Verditer Blue, Zoisite Genuine, Moonglow, Aussie Red Gold, Raw Sienna, Quinacridone Sienna: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
Schmincke Manganese Violet: bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
My 64 well, 18 inch palette is from Robax.com: bit.ly/31UmrOu
It has a direct result that is easy to see and work with.
It is scalable and personal at the same time.
It's my email list.
If you have an email list but aren't doing as much with it as you want, here's a tip that took my mailing list from stagnant to thriving, that helped me get consistent on my marketing and branding, that taught me how to actually LOVE marketing and make it work for me.
In this video I'm taking the time to talk about what I changed to make my emails more consistent, more impactful and how I think about marketing to create a business that really reflects who I am and what my values are. My hope is that it encourages you to look for ways to share your own heart and market more authentically, with hope and excitement for how this can direct your art to the people who are meant to see it, love it and buy it.
I'm not an affiliate for the company, but I have been using ConvertKit for my marketing for the last six or seven years and really value the features they provide. convertkit.com
Their training materials offer guidance to help you grow your mailing list and write more compelling emails: learn.convertkit.com/courses
Questions? Leave a comment below!
Watch the video and then click this link to see what other watercolor artists are doing with this prompt! youtube.com/hashtag/worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge
For this prompt of MECHANISM, I started thinking about how we use mechanisms to paint: tools that help us mediate between our minds and the paper we are touching. In a sense, we are working with an intermediary to make our imaginations reality, and that can be a very freeing thing!
Supplies Used (some links below are sponsored links - thank you for supporting my channel!)
Paper: Hahnemühle The Collection block in Rough, order from your favourite art supply store or from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/444JdAR
Colors used: Rockwell Art bit.ly/3NX9TMk
Use code Angela01 when you order and save 10%
Onat Diamond Yellow
Mars Brown
Gold Ochre
Rose Red
Cobalt Blue
Cleopatra Green
watersoluble crayon, Neocolour II Aqua in Sepia,
order from Blick Art Materials bit.ly/3psSPpN
Brushes:
#4 Quill Princeton Neptune bit.ly/44nGmCR
#10 round synthetic, Rosemary & Co
Palette is this one from Amazon.com: amzn.to/443vHx7
Assorted:
Little pipettes for dripping paint: amzn.to/448TGes
Similar to the little bowls I use for mixing fluid paint: amzn.to/3Xw7htU
Palette Knives from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/44cp4Je
Grab one of my limited edition World Watercolor Month watercolor pouches - the large size is perfect for an on-the-go plein air painting kit! 100% of the profits support the International Child Art Foundation, the official charity of World Watercolor Month. Available only until July 31 2023. worldwatercolormonth.com/shop
My travel workshop schedule offers workshops in beautiful locations!
July 17-21, 2023, Madeline Island Wisconsin USA
September 17-24, 2023, Cornwall, UK
April 7-13 2024, Santa Fe, New Mexico USA
May 14-26, 2024, Greece SOLD OUT
More info here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Supplies Used: (some links below are sponsored links, when you order I receive a small commission. Thanks for supporting my channel!)
Rockwell Art watercolor paint: bit.ly/39F5gHp
Peach Fairy
Magic Wizard
Gold Ochre
Cobalt Blue
Mars Brown
Save 10% using the code Angela01 when you order!
Palette is this one from Amazon.com - amzn.to/443vHx7
Are you working to master the techniques of watercolor? Don't lose sight of your own instincts in this process - it's so important that you learn to balance your skill and your inner voice through the entire learning process. My course, Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way is designed to help you do just that, enroll here! bit.ly/3NyuzL9
Use code WWM2023 and save 20% if you enroll before August 30, 2023