Stephen Quiller | Runtime (40 min)
Join Stephen Quiller on location in New Mexico for an exciting new plein air painting demonstration! You’ll follow along with Stephen to render the fleeting beauty of an early spring snow on fresh blossoms in a loose, expressive style. Along the way, Stephen shares invaluable tips such as how to keep your water from freezing on cold days, various splattering techniques, ways to expand your subject beyond the picture plane, and much more. Don’t let the snow stop you: capture a unique day with a one-of-a-kind painting experience!
In this watercolor painting tutorial, you’ll:
- Paint a changing subject
- Draw branches with a palette knife
- Work with several neutrals
- Use gouache to create highlights
- Create spontaneous marks
- Get tips for adding the perfect finishing touches
Painting en Plein Air:Â Spring Snow & Crabapple Blossoms
MATERIALS: Surface
- 300-lb. rough watercolor paper
Watercolor Paints
- Viridian
- Manganese Violet
- Yellow Green
- Naples Yellow
- White
- Permanent Green Light
- Cobalt Violet
- Ultramarine Violet
- Cadmium Red Orange
- Quinacridone Rose
- Phthalo Blue
- Cadmium Red Medium
- Emerald Green
Gouache
- White
- Cadmium Red Light
- Magenta
- Ivory Black
- Ultramarine Blue
Brushes
- Synthetic flats and rounds in a variety of sizes
Other
- Rubbing alcohol
- Palette
- Easel
- Drawing board
- Water container
- Palette knife
- Paper towels
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Markus 2/20/2019
Vickey 2/10/2019
Barbara 12/14/2018
Emily 9/6/2018
Sandra 8/18/2018
Lucy 7/2/2018
Watching Stephen Quiller paint this crab apple tree is watching a master at work. He is really an expert colorist too. He makes it look so effortless all the while he explains what he is thinking. I loved that he did this without a single sketch.
Kenneth 3/12/2018
Jill 3/12/2018
Janet 3/11/2018
Love the process outlined and the running commentary. So helpful and such a beautiful end picture!
Ella 3/11/2018
Christine 3/11/2018
Judith 3/10/2018
Loved this. So many painting elements covered and he dances with it. I may have completed it but I’ll view it again.s
Sheila 3/8/2018
Jo Ann 3/7/2018
It's a joy & inspiration to watch S. Quiller paint. Appreciated seeing how gouache can work with watercolor
Jacqueline 3/4/2018
Steve 3/3/2018
Carolyn 3/3/2018
Donald 3/2/2018
Stephen Quiller is a great instructor!
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Video Includes
- 1 Lesson
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