Real Secret of a Loose Painting - Visual Language

Today I want to share with you the real secrete of a loose painting. I have searched around the internet and surprisingly, I haven't found it.

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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - What is visual language?
02:15 - 3 steps of visual language
02:26 - Observe
03:01 - Analyze
03:56 - Process/Interpret
05:34 - Painting Demo - Drawing
09:24 - First Wash
10:38 - Second Wash
17:16 - Third Wash
24:07 - Glazing
25:15 - Finishing touches
27:40 - Conclusion

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Materials I use for this painting: (affiliation links)

Paper - Saunders Waterford 12x16 rough

Big wash brushes - Escoda Aquario, Joseph Zbukvic set

Smaller paint brushes - Escoda Perla #8 and #10
(it's cheaper to buy them separately rather than the set with a travel brush that I rarely use)
Escoda Perla #8
Escoda Perla #10

My brush for trees and foliage - Escoda Reserva #10

My painting light - PHIVE LED desk lamp

Background Music by Big Rice Piano

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[Cafewatercolor]

Painting a loose painting is not just a technique or style, it's really about having a good grasp on visual language. Is today's video offers you some clarity? ☺

[tinyspacegerbil]

Being a detail-oriented perfectionist, I always admire people who are able to convey the same scene in way less detail. I've also fallen into the loose = fast trap. This is a great lesson for loosening up my style, can't wait to put it in practise!

[scarz]

Winner winner chicken dinner! Good job! I see the loose painting. I see you painting the loose painting slowly and retaining control.
I Just finished a sunset light house scene from a photo shot in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. Approx two thirds of the painting is loose but I wanted details in the foreground so I tightened up for the lower third of the painting. Without that detail the picture would have been pretty but not what I wanted.

Have you watched Tim Wilmot or Grahame Boothe? If not...you may enjoy them. Especially Boothe.

Some forget that the viewing range of a painting should be from at least six feet. I noticed that again when you shot from farther away. Looks good, bruh! Finest kind.

Great job on the painting. It's

Chuck

[francescobiancardi]

Thanks Eric, you really learn a lot from your videos and your way of explaining complicated things in a simple way.
I'd love to follow your Watercolor Essential course, but I'm Italian and unfortunately I don't know English.

[BarbrajoanOriginals]

Eric, again you point out the importance of connecting the shapes. I find that is one key element of a good painting that I didn’t do, but now will try to remember. Although I’m a longtime watercolor painter I’m self taught, and didn’t know that is important. I’ve missed many of these points. Your street scenes and landscapes are your ‘forte’ . You do them so well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It’s very much appreciated. BarbraJoan, Tallahassee Florida .

[danilodonato]

That's great! Thank you for your videos 🤗

[loudone]

Do you do loose watercolor portraits?

[TheLeejoohong]

I always get confused by trying so much details to draw in everywhere, everything. I still do not have Visual language. As your exression, i'm talking too much.
This video is the hugest, biggest tips I ever heard. Thank you Eric.

[missh_a]

i have recently started watching your channel and it is helping me very much. i really need to work on my visual language.

[lucafoltranarte]

This an amazing point of view about visual language! Thank you for haring it Eric!

[supercool]

🙏Namaste Eric sir please make video about pen and wash(line and wash)

[surinfarmwest]

Eric, a definite case of less is more. Very well delivered tutorial, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[harrietruffy]

Excellent explanation of your thought process both before and during your painting. Thank you so much!

[anne-mariemarshall]

So instructive. Loved the way you told us what you were doing and why. Just brilliant. Thanks

[kennytowns]

I agree my paintings up close are not that much to look at..but when you step back a little you see the painting for what it is and then it's wow..the big picture

[suryaamitrano]

Wow this painting is beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing this video with us! I think your answer about the loose painting makes a lot of sense!

[belindahall]

This was awesome 👍. I learned a lot, and you explained it very well!! Thank you:)

[Pat]

Thank you so Eric. You are very generous sharing your knowledge with us. You're so talented, and willing to explain your 'workings' clearly. I appreciate this very much ♥

[SuperMorula]

And you have such a good eye - noticing subtleties like warm to cool in the buildings. That’s the sort of thing I miss. Thank you Eric. You’re fab!

[SuperMorula]

What I notice as I watch you sketch is you barely lift the pencil so you must be keeping a very close eye on the reference photo at the same time. I could never tackle such a complex image though! But such an important video. Loose is my overriding aim with my painting style