My Watercolour Diary
By Steven Cronin
Watercolour artist Steven Cronin answers your questions in his brand new podcast 'My Watercolour Diary'
My Watercolour DiaryMar 17, 2024
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EP.23 - SUNDAY MORNING
The rain has stopped and it's just me and the wildlife on my early morning walk.
Mar 17, 202404:17
EP.22 - NEW BOOK PROJECT
I have been thinking recently about a new book project
Nov 19, 202204:27
EP.21 - GETTING USED TO THE SMALL RON RANSON HAKE BRUSH
I have started painting in the smaller format this week using the small Ron Ranson hake brush which I am trying to get used to.
Aug 13, 202210:33
EP.20 - LIVING WITH ANXIETY
There's an anxiety now to fill every space in your life. Remember to set aside protected time where you can chill out and relax.
Aug 05, 202208:33
EP.19 - IS IT ART IF MY 5 YEAR OLD DID IT?
I believe that any creation that comes from within is art regardless of age or talent. I had an interesting question from a listener who asked whether it was still art if their 5-year old kid did it?
Aug 04, 202204:16
EP.18 - ETHICAL ART SUPPLIES
A viewers comment about synthetic brush hairs got me thinking into how ethical our art supplies are?
Feb 15, 202211:34
EP.17 - NEW BOOK PROJECT
I've started working on a new book project. My new book will be called 'Painting Loose Landscapes in Watercolour'.
Feb 05, 202205:16
EP.16 - LOOKING AFTER YOUR BRUSHES
We all have our favourite brushes but it's important to give them a little TLC
Sep 19, 202109:59
EP.15 - FINDING INSPIRATION
We all have trouble at times finding inspiration so today I talk about what I do personally when I feel short of creativity. Join me at www.patreon.com/stevencronin
Aug 20, 202107:59
EP.14 - USING REFERENCE PHOTOS FOR PAINTINGS
How do you approach simplifying and improving on photos when painting your watercolours? How do you choose what to keep, what to lose and how to alter colours?
Jul 28, 202111:23
EP.13 - PATREON POLLS
Polls are a great way of gauging viewers thoughts and ideas. In this episode I discuss the results of recent polls on my patreon page.
May 05, 202110:55
EP.12 - BARR BEACON
It's Saturday morning and I'm exploring Barr Beacon nature reserve seeking inspiration for my watercolours.
Nov 14, 202010:36
EP.11 - ABSTRACT PAINTING
I have always wanted my painting to evolve into a loose semi-abstract style and it has certainly proved to be a challenge.
Nov 13, 202010:46
EP.10 - DULL PAINTINGS
Following a critical comment from a YouTube viewer I talk about how I've focussed more on tonal values in recent years to improve my watercolours.
Nov 04, 202011:03
EP.9 - MY PALETTE
Using paint fresh from the tube had a negative effect on the way I paint. Today I discuss the pros and cons of using paint freshly squeezed or whether to let it dry on the palette before use.
Nov 03, 202009:56
EP.8 - BEING MORE ADVENTUROUS
Joe feels a bit stuck at the moment with his watercolours and wants to be more adventurous but it often ends in a mess. How can he loosen up?
Sep 28, 202011:05
EP.7 - DISCIPLINE & MOTIVATION
Steven talks about how he stays disciplined and motivated in his art world. He also remembers his early experiences with other styles and techniques and why he has never used expensive paints though hasn't ruled it out in the future.
Sep 20, 202011:21
EP.6 - DEALING WITH CRITICISM
Steven talks about dealing with critical comments on social media as well as trying to gain recognition in the world of art.
Sep 19, 202012:29
EP.5 - DECIDING WHAT TO PAINT
Questions answered in Episode 5
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Rosa Rebada - Did you try any other medium? How long did you paint before starting YouTube? How do you decide what to paint?
Thanks Rosa for your questions.
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Rosa Rebada - Did you try any other medium? How long did you paint before starting YouTube? How do you decide what to paint?
Thanks Rosa for your questions.
Sep 05, 202011:52
EP.4 - PAINTING LOOSELY
In this episode I discuss how I begin each painting in a loose and free manner, my recent dabble with acrylics and talk about my first experiences of art and what brought me to the style and technique that I use today. Thanks for listening and happy painting.
Aug 29, 202014:16
EP.3 - THE LARGE HAKE BRUSH
In episode 3 I discuss the pros and cons of bolder colours. Of the four available Ron Ranson hake brushes I give you my reason for choosing the large. I'll talk about other styles of painting besides landscapes. There's an update on my two new books. Finally I'll discuss the benefits of trying something different.
Jul 29, 202021:48
EP.2 - STARTING OUT
Watercolour artist Steven Cronin answers more of your questions including how he first started out in the world of art.
Jun 18, 202018:51
EP.1 - WELCOME TO MY WATERCOLOUR DIARY PODCAST
Watercolour artist Steven Cronin launches the first episode of his brand new podcast 'My Watercolour Diary'
Jun 06, 202012:14