How to simplify a complex woodland scene in watercolour

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This video, filmed in real-time on a hot day aims to demonstrate how to paint a complicated woodland scene. I concentrate on painting masses, rather than detail, capturing the rich colour and tones of the dappled light and long shadows.

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If there's a particular topic or subject you'd be interested in hearing more about or seeing me paint, please do drop a comment below.

[muireannin]

Love your use of the word indicate across all your tutorials because that is how I desire to paint. Not realistically but just to “indicate” the object or idea.

[gingerbuchanan]

Deep violet, snappy orange, sunlit yellow...all framed in a variety of earthy sienna and muted blues. I adore your vision and technique. You've shared really great instruction through quite an intimidating subject. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[charlesvanhorn]

Another great video Andrew. Simplify the complex is an important lesson for all of us that practice painting outdoors.

[brianthorley]

Its a joy to watch and listen to someone who's obviously enjoying himself

[TT-fnxb]

I knew this was going to be good and it really was. Thank you Andrew. The light and shadow on the foreground tree is beautiful. I love how you simplified the scene but still stayed true to it.

[Bubleone]

So nice to see the build-up of this scene, and I loved the sound of the singing birds and water stream !! Thank you so much!

[BB-wnwr]

Thanks so much! I think I understand “painting colour/light” now. Your commentary is really helpful in connecting what’s happening on the paper and the end goal. Brilliant! 🇨🇦

[ottie]

As soon as I discovered this channel, I already learned 1. wet on wet is not compulsory 2. scratching old colors is not good for the freshness of much more....thanks a lot! 🌹🍀🌲

[donnaweintraub]

Nice to see you. Loved the introduction. The music was beautiful.
Your subject is a good choice and extremely helpful.
Thank you Mr. Pitt and family

[LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Andrew, I really enjoyed watching you build up the tones to show off the dappled sunlight and shadow, and beautifully filmed too. A real treat 😊

[berniehayes]

Thanks for your tutorials Andrew, love these colours and the effect they create.

[peterpearce]

A brilliant demonstration of painting quite a complex scene Andrew. Thank you so much for the pleasure I recieved just watching you at work.

[jonathancoller]

Excellent! Thank you for the instruction, Mr. Pitt.

[HappyVacationer]

Have watched this same video several times. Actually, I have watched all your videos over and over to get all the knowledge I can from them!!! This one really helps me remember to think how to simplify a scene. Still learning to loosen up. Not paint an exact copy. Thank you!!!

[caseystorm]

A wonderful demonstration out in the landscape and in this lovely woodland. I really enjoy when we are taken out on location. Thank you as always Andrew.

[joycegilley]

So beautiful and so colorful! Beautiful scene! Great talent! Thank you

[HappyVacationer]

I learn so much from your books and videos! I continue to watch picking up more each time! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I loved you latest book. It’s nice to have truly talented artist to learn from when attending art school isn’t a possibility. God bless you and your family!

[dhags]

Thank you for your time and teaching! The painted picture is beautiful and great advice again! You did succeed in capturing that light! I love the looseness of it, and the strokes of paint capturing was is important!

[Rachel-art-and-design]

Beautiful. I love your style. Enjoy your warm weather if you can. It will be 38 here today in Oregon USA. We are high desert so this is about normal for us. Soon winter will be here.

[bbgeeby]

Brilliant. Fresh and clean. I’m surrounded by beautiful woods that have always stymied me. Well no more! Thank you once again for invaluable advice. I’ll be off to the woods this week.