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Mountain Painting & Misty River | Fast & Loose Watercolours with Big Brush

I don't think I'll ever get bored of painting mountains.  They remain the most dramatic of subjects and sit within many a frame.  I rewet this a couple of times as I sought to loosen it up. Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin and enter my world of watercolour where you’ll see exclusive videos, articles, reference photos and much more!

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River Painting Using Daniel's Reference Photo

Daniel's photo reminded me of similar photos I've took myself in the past so I felt compelled to have a go at it.  It's a busy scene so I had to make a few decisions on what to leave out. Patrons can watch the complete painting demo at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin

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The EASY Way to Paint SEASCAPES in Watercolour

Painting water as a beginner was always a daunting prospect for me.  This fast and loose technique makes it a doodle and with a little practise you can do it too! Join me at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin and become part of my watercolour community.

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FREE Painting Giveaway on my Patreon Page

Join me now on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/posts/paintin... for a chance to get this painting completely FREE of charge.  

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Join me at patreon.com/StevenCronin to see full Loch Leven watercolour demo

Patrons can join me right now at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin to see my new watercolour demo featuring Loch Leven in the Highlands of Scotland.  Join annual membership and get 2 months FREE!

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Painting Reflections in Watercolour

I remember struggling as a beginner when I tried to paint water.  My problem was I would overthink it.  By keeping it simple the painting turns out so much better.  Though easier said than done, with practise, you too can paint water reflections without the fear and anxiety that often accompanies these type of scenes.  Have a go and then join me at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin to see the reference photo I used for this watercolour painting.

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How to Paint A Snowy Winter Landscape | Easy Watercolour Painting for Be...

I think winter scenes make wonderful watercolour paintings.  Here I'll show you the easiest way to paint a snowy winter landscape using just 3 colours and a couple of brushes.  Have a go and then join me for more painting fun at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin

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'Crimson Sky' watercolour winter landscape painting demo

This time I've added alizarin crimson to my typical winter palette of raw sienna, burnt umber and ultramarine.  The big barn / cabin was scraped out using a plastic card.  Have a go, it's easier than you think with a little practise.  Join me at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin for lots more watercolour fun!

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Easy Way to Paint Reflections in Watercolour

Painting water was difficult for me when I first started out in watercolour.  I would get nervous and anxious as I thought I was about to ruin the painting.  My problem was I was overcomplicating it.  Here I show you how easy it is to paint reflections when we don't worry about it.  Have a go and then join me at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin  Happy painting!

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A few ideas for how to start painting more loosely

At https://www.patreon.com/posts/ask-me-... Martin asks "Hi Steven.  I still can’t move from painting a tight painting to loose paintings. Not sure if it’s a confidence issue with loose painting or I’m combining two techniques".

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Easy way to paint rocks

Rocks on the beach can look incredibly complicated to paint but using this method it takes merely seconds.  Simply scrape with the corner of a plastic card.  The secret is to allow the paint to become half dry before starting.  Too soon and it will just fill back in.  Too late and the paint is too dry to remove.  Give it a try.  It only takes a little practise and you'll be painting rocks in no time!  Join me at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin

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Coreley 15x11in watercolour Thanks for looking https://www.instagram.com/p/CpP6zR_taoE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mill Lane 15x11in watercolour Sales at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/original-paintings-by-steven-cronin https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNr-n3tDqm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Start painting with confidence | Use the large hake brush to minimise th...

Painting is all about confidence and the large Ron Ranson hake brush will help you reduce the fussing over detail and allow you to concentrate on just the essential elements of the scene.  I know some of you get a headache worrying over the unnecessary details.  If you follow my lead you'll have so much more fun.  Learn to paint with freedom.  Best of luck and happy painting!

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'Lane in Snow' 15x11in watercolour Video on Youtube Sales at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/original-paintings-by-steven-cronin https://www.instagram.com/p/CpK0Ze2N2YS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Watch now to learn how to paint without fear or fussing over details

There's nothing worse than sitting at the easel worrying over every stroke and whether you are going to ruin your painting with this stroke or that.  It's so much more fun when you can learn to let go of the fear and start painting with freedom.  Watch this and then join me at https://www.patreon.com/StevenCronin for lots more fun!

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Scottish Highlands 15 by 11 in watercolour painting Video on YouTube Sales at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/original-paintings-by-steven-cronin (at Highlands, Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co43YxCNUkf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=