12 Worst Mistakes Artists Make | Painters

Art Mistakes! Some silly, some in depth with Color Theory!
1. Bad Drying Locations
2. Using Outlines in Realism
3. Using the Wrong Brush
4. No Reference Images
5. Bad Brush Care
6. Wasting Paint
7. Not Mixing Paint
8. Not Trying
9. Giving Up Too Soon
10. Drinking Paint Water
11. Adding Both Black + White To Tint/Shade a Hue
12. Ignoring Complimentary Colors
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[@Multiple-Sclerosis]

im quite sure shes hiding a Bob Ross afro under this hoodie

[@fairytaleviola]

That comment ahaha

[@myprofilepictureisafish]

😂😂😂 lol haha

[@myprofilepictureisafish]

She's drawing happy little clouds 😭

[@destiny7873]

No she is not.

[@amagicman13]

Xxlucyforever GachaxX r/wooosh

[@zooology8664]

"We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents" -Bob Ross

[@charle3754]

“Just happy little accidents” 😊

[@angiehorta625]

Why is their so many of these bob ross things on art vids not tryna be mean.

[@akaylamolin9154]

Guess that makes me a "happy accident"

[@kahventi]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@higfatforever4503]

I have three bob ross shirts, I am obsessed with me

[@naughtyadventuresofmcbrouh5410]

PEOPLE WITH HOODIES GIVE BETTER ADVICE THAN PEOPLE WITHOUT

[@HoneyQuint]

I was wearing a hoodie 24 hours a day, cause it was my first

[@oceanepetit9009]

Don't forget kwite

[@Rossoinred]

Hoodie keeps big brains warm

[@cnidaria4]

Yay I can be goth *without being useless*

[@swfllpeyton]

No.. I can be an artist and give great advice and not have a hoodie it depends on the person.

[@asdisolafsdottir427]

i have drunk paint water and washed my brushes in my coffee...happens way too often haha

[@magicallydelicious1673]

Ásdís Ólafsdóttir This speaks to me on another personal level.

[@cassandrarawoteea7822]

At this point I’m made up of 70% paint water

[@WuBuzhidao]

Yes Just yes

[@Aqua-wc7lq]

@@ericialogitu4402 Hi! :D This happens to me all the time. I drink a lot of water, so I have my glass with water in the same table I am painting on. So, when I paint, I use a glass with water to dip my brushes with paint, that casually I place close to the glass with clean, drinkable water. Sometimes, I am so concentrated that by accident, I don't notice and instead of taking the glass with clean water, I take the glass with paint water. Kinda gross 😅

[@jolieashlyn]

Ren Helene I win by 3 years

[@aziza6758]

this is one of the best "artist mistakes" videos I've seen.

[@sadiaannona3749]

yes Ikr, she's not ranting like other KZbinrs who say they're trying to 'help' artists.

[@aziza6758]

jikook is my otp ikr

[@vatcalentine9378]

jikook is my otp sorry but what's ranting?

[@sadiaannona3749]

Aly Segura ranting: speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way. some KZbinrs say that they want to help but they just rant and criticize people instead of trying to give helpful tips.

[@luna5838]

jikook is my otp Heyyyooo

[@sarahsscribblings590]

I've never accidentally drunk paint water, but I haaave accidentally washed my brushes in my drink >.>

[@julianorden8108]

I've almost drank my water before.

[@nerdstehword]

me too... I've stuck a brush in my tea more than I"d like to admit

[@sarahsscribblings590]

Ah, tea is my beverage of choice also, there're also the times where I'm not quite sure whether I just washed the brush in the right container, and have to just hope for the best, I don't know if it would be enough paint to affect the taste so I'm not sure if I've ever consumed contaminated tea or not.

[@chaseminick9707]

Sarah's Scribblings i did.

[@jerricho11]

I drank my paint water once. That's the moment I knew I was finally becoming a real artist.

[@Matvh3011]

Achievement unlocked: *you’ve drank the forbidden soup*

[@jello6916]

y ů m ş ö ø p

[@abandonedaccount_901]

ʏѧʏ! ɨ ʟօʋɛ s̃õũp̃! *SФUP łS ŁłТΞЯΛŁŁЏ MЏ ŁłŦΞ-*

[@bluebiscuit6645]

TIP Use two jars of water one for getting most of the paint off and the other for washing it off The first will get really dirty the other gradually dirty

[@hiasyed7610]

i do that

[@shhhyourtooloud257]

omg this is so smart thx

[@beaniecakes124]

when I first started watching her videos I always thought hoodie was her untalented twin sister oops

[@RobinSealark]

XD that's awesome

[@jill9442]

i wish i had a talented twin so i could be the untalented twin sister and not just untalented

[@snowwonder9814]

No you don't. It's what discouraged me from art for the longest time. It's awful when you draw and people can't tell what yours is supposed be while mistaking your twin brother's stuff for a photo because its so good. Or, they say "oh, you draw like your brother... he's really good!"

[@joonloornz5227]

Chair Nvm

[@annylucia9658]

Chair OMG ITS THE CHAIR

[@karenspooner1492]

And ...if your water looks like black tea .....YOU NEED TO CHANGE IT ..

[@Iamalesbianlmao]

Her: Dont keep your brushes in the water Me: *looks at brushes that have been soaking in water for weeks*

[@sugartea7949]

I feel personally attacked

[@clumsy1421]

@@sugartea7949 same-

[@sviestassviestuotas5081]

Im too lazy too clean up

[@mesir5413]

LMAO UR USER GIT ME

[@jocelyns5331]

வணக்கம்

[@Hatt1er]

What not do to while using white acrylics... *DONT WEAR BLACK*

[@zenoist2399]

Trousers or jeans

[@witchexia]

just wear a shit colored crop and a shit colored skirt and the paint wont be visible lmao

[@taylorcallahan2996]

wear clothes that are old or cheap

[@iamacatt5050]

and vice versa

[@Sarah-cc7cd]

i should be studying but instead im watching this video. im not even an artist

[@hermionegranger4080]

Same lol I had to do literature today

[@analisapena3086]

I hate this type of comments.

[@darlingseven3256]

Sarah lmao same

[@gxbrielle5388]

AwesomeAna smh then why waste your time to reply?

[@octoface4644]

oh shit, I have to study!!

[@greyareaRK1]

I'm a little alarmed at how many of those mistakes I recognise. Mmmm...paint water.

[@greyareaRK1]

Apparently a video has be watched about 1.25 to 1.5 times in order to be "watched." Go KZbin.

[@Squeakwee]

can we just appreciate that she actually had to drink paint water for this vid

[@JustNuggie]

I think it was m I l k and that stuff on the brush was also milk

[@zacharywood9416]

There’s no such thing as pretending so yeah, you’re right

[@Squeakwee]

Ok guys to be frank I was kind of dumb when I wrote this comment pls be nice 😔😔😔

[@tuliptown9058]

@@Squeakwee Its ok, sometimes I'm dumb too

[@Squeakwee]

yes :pensive:

[@akankshaandroid]

This video is probably the best "mistakes" video i've seen- all the colour matching stuff finally makes sense!

[@DuelistRL]

Loving this character you have going on.

[@aisteambra2007]

Pet Shop Me too :D

[@facita8038]

I just discovered your channel, and i love u

[@0bsidi4n42]

FabiFa saaaaame

[@genevievem7192]

lol me too

[@Costas_art]

same!

[@aliya4110]

same

[@AraceliLopez-eq9lp]

FabiFa x

[@pastelieee]

They’re called painters because they go through the Pain.... get it... because they Paint and Pain- t.... I’ll fine my way out now.

[@aishacantu8850]

T pain

[@ple8379]

Imagine having her as your teacher. Everyone will be going on her lessons in a DANCE MODE. Like, there won't be any absences at all during her classes XD. Like, if I was sick and I wouldn't go to school that day, I would come only for this one hour with her and then come back to bed XD. My day would be a whole lot better

[@doctordino9150]

Hoodie is the sister of pink guy

[@jucebox_fox8075]

Jimmy Sauce boy FNAF fan? I am

[@cheekypastama4799]

Hey b0ss

[@chaoscookie390]

@kawaii bubbles 2 pink lasanga 💎

[@cryinqsxftly]

@@chaoscookie390 that's blue

[@catnycat145]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME

[@shagirma]

vote hoodie for next president xD

[@amphibiland7315]

Ye

[@myprofilepictureisafish]

Already did

[@hellothere3270]

The thumbnail almost scared me away

[@kamikazedollxo]

The thumbnail dragged me here

[@hellothere3270]

@@kamikazedollxo we must think differently, at least i know we all watched bob ross the same, you know, for the ASMR of him hitting the paintbruch against the canvas. We all know that is the only reason we watch it

[@kamikazedollxo]

art stuff sHhHhHhh *don’t expose me*

[@hellothere3270]

@@kamikazedollxo I'm afraid you can't tell me what to do child

[@kamikazedollxo]

art stuff well i guess secrets out now

[@teamkabab2770]

At first I was confused when you said “Don’t take it straight from the tube” and I was like where else would you get paint! Lol 😂

[@justinealice6817]

ahh yes good old hoodie is back. gotta love that slighty creepy, but funny old hoodie

[@jubey4900]

Hoodie is so cute. I'm obsessed with him/her/it

[@mooncloud1410]

This is teaching me more helpful stuff than what teach me in art class

[@depa0714]

My black hoodie turned into my canvas LMAO

[@dainah105]

You were a teacher? Oh damn id love to have you as a teacher XD

[@allerqy]

Hi

[@saimahramen]

SunsetTei Hello! I hope your having a nice day. :)

[@sunlitkay]

Maikkai Mii me to

[@sunlitkay]

Mona Liset Piile she would probably make class more fun

[@theyellowbird8420]

Blessed kids

[@KatieJobling]

Thanks for cheering my day up ☺️🌟

[@RobinSealark]

X) Thanks Katie!

[@aylanunez3650]

💙💚💜😵

[@scarlethathaway2713]

Thank you! I love painting, and these videos actually helped. It's hard to find someone who's actually really good at art AND who's also funny. Also, the "don't drink paint water' was very helpful. edit: I forgot your advice completely and drank paint coffee. Just wanted to say that.

[@mezza8825]

2:14 Hoodie just drew my school logo And yes, my school logo is a sun wearing sunglasses

[@RukonTheCreator]

I shall adopt Hoodie to be my new spirit animal. Edit: Holy crap, people are liking this. Why are people liking this? This joke is trash.

[@phoconti6715]

Riku-The-Thief Same

[@clappedjavi1422]

PleaseDont'StealJoshHe'sTylersBestFrand |-/

[@cokonutwolf4396]

PleaseDont'StealJoshHe'sTylersBestFrand Dude im gonna subscribe to you for liking TØP

[@phoconti6715]

MysticMoon WolfXD Omg thank you so much

[@elviradistress]

Riku-The-Thief the clique is EVERYWHERE |-/

[@whisk2062]

wait you were a teacher? I thought you were a teenager lol

[@fractionpassion]

Whisk SAME

[@mrworldwide7491]

Shes 25 lol

[@artmania5441]

but she looks like 17😕

[@infinitypancakes1040]

hey whisk

[@tilxfy3478]

art mania good genes I guess

[@JuanEgea12]

I absolutely love the hoodie character, so hilarious

[@F27_2]

“We Don’t Make Mistakes, Just happy Accident” Bob Ross I wonder if he was talking about the art or something else

[@tanerstone698]

That hoodie guy is really chill lol

[@deletedjkcndsnsdnkcj]

guess who's making some faux peanut butter to bamboozle someone tonight

[@kalirose9126]

noot gnr me?

[@Evelyn_Noname]

Is that normal food in america

[@cokonutwolf4396]

Evelyn Noname you like TØP? Me too!

[@almatapia4533]

Clique!! |-/

[@faithfehr6711]

yaay|-/

[@angeliqueroux3017]

Gentle entertainment + anxiety-soothing + learning something new. I'm addicted to your channel. Thank you for being so weird and awesome!

[@michigandave9680]

Using humor to make your point can be difficult. You have aced it. Thanks for the sharing.

[@CordeliaW]

Hoodie for pres 2020

[@betulcimenay7408]

i dont even paint,but your videos cheer me up !

[@jeaninejacildone8752]

I just discovered your videos. Love them!! I'm pretty sure I will be watching every single one. Today I'm starting with the skin tones. Very informative and well done, thank you.

[@marysullivan2507]

Loved your simple explanation of complimentary colors to change the hue! Your quirkiness makes me feel right at home. Soldier on!!

[@dot7735]

I actually love Hoodie. 😂

[@RobinSealark]

haha X)

[@Mimi127]

I love hoodie. One day I will paint hoodie and put it on my bedroom wall to stare at before I sleep

[@young_txtnatasha7020]

Make the painting symmetrical.

[@Mimi127]

ItzNatashaa I was like wait wut? Then I looked at my profile picture- death the kid...oh I get it.

[@Maria_Lourdes]

Thanks Robin! Your tip about complementary colors helps a lot to achieve realistic hues.

[@algerianrose7650]

You're my discovery of the year!!!!!! thank u for all those awesome tips, keep up good luck

[@ianjackson5834]

go for it ( part 2) thanks

[@RobinSealark]

wooooo

[@333Vampirewillrule33]

yay hoodie is back

[@kestrel114]

Making a reference photo album and getting rid of bad brushes..simple practical tips that i plan to use. This is such a good video. Thanks!

[@Dragon__Fox]

6:33 why would i need peanut butter color when i can use actually peanut butter

[@user-ke4er3mx5i]

yeah this is big brain time

[@moonsi_skywalkin]

Yeah

[@Joliada87]

I always like your videos but I love this one! You do a great job being both fun and informative. I would love to see a second part! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-md9jo1yz5q]

Liked before watching this is gunna bee awsomeee! xD

[@user-md9jo1yz5q]

Ooh im first :3 First time writing this xD

[@RobinSealark]

haha thank you!!! hope i don't disappoint haha

[@icmimarced4y]

ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ me too lol (ı liked before watching)

[@user-md9jo1yz5q]

Robin Clonts didn't get disappointed :D thx for making my day robin and thx for responding!! :3

[@yuniichan97]

Loool I liked it too before watching :)

[@richardsummers8805]

I love watching your videos. You have a wonderfully unique way of getting important points across, in a highly entertaining manner.

[@kassietowle]

YES!!!! finally an art Chanel that's not boring!!

[@MyCatEatsPlastic]

hoodie is beautiful and makes beautiful art

[@MM-bz3ty]

Still my favorite channel on KZbin 😂

[@emi1492]

The way you make the video just makes it so fun and interesting to watch, luv it!

[@miahopping7244]

I think your awesome! ive just started and i am truly a beginner! i didnt realise i was good at drawing or any art for that matter until now and im 35! but its never too late! and thanks to your ease at getting the techniques across to painting dummies like me, it doesnt seem so daunting and i wont be giving up too soon! i promise i searched through many videos your the only one that wasnt boring lol YOU MAKE WATCHING YOU TUBE VIDEOS SO ENTERTAINING I CANT BELIEVE YOUR NOT ON TV! keep them up ill b watching! THANKS CHIC

[@isabelllewis9676]

Things I've come close to drinking/eating because I though it was something it wasn't: 1. Paint- it looked like my tea 2. Candle wax - The candle was the same colour as my mug 3. Moisturiser- Same colour as my ice-cream and sitting in an opened tub This is between the period of 4 days....

[@myrainbowhoneycom]

I like that proud duck-face with no eye pupils at 3:28 ... Made me laugh :D

[@prestongarvey7203]

only art channel i could find that makes tutorials/how to's entertaining !!! i love you hoodie !

[@tamtasticart5475]

Great video Robin! I especially appreciate what you said about some artists giving up and "settling" with their work rather than pushing themselves to improve. I have certainly been guilty of that in the past but I'm finally at a place where I want to push myself to improve. ^_^

[@katerinahealy8039]

Yay the amazing hoodie friend!!!! I loved this video and I learned alot😀

[@beccapartin1038]

subscribed. I love your personality and have already learned a great deal from you off only 2 videos so far. Thank you for all the tricks/hacks

[@He-ps3yi]

Please never stop making videos! Your content is great

[@artlife1625]

Bob Ross : *"We don't make mistakes just happy accidents"* Me: I don't know about that

[@grimmcorvid5713]

Thanks! This is the best art school ever :') Anddd I found how to drink water while painting and NOT THE COLOUR ONE! Use bottle.

[@jamesbuntain4772]

I absolutely love this channel, it's super helpful and entertaining

[@nothere_cora]

Thank you so much for the time you take to do this

[@naturerin8816]

Woah! Super helpful. Thanks for the help Robin!

[@hiatusabsent]

Omg haha thanks! :D for a great video and making my day brighter while being sick haha

[@RobinSealark]

ah get well soon!!

[@bl0ss0mshum4n]

I was just about to give up on an art piece. Then I came across this. I learned alot and feel alot better about progressing now. Thank you!

[@melissablaiklock8959]

Love your videos! Entertaining, yet also super educational. Thank you!! :-D

[@jordanharris4513]

Hoodie is so cute

[@heydiddlediddlegal9001]

"Don't call it stylized and stop pushing yourself" I DIDNT EXPECTED TO BE ATTACKED LIKE THIS 😂😂

[@Lifeholder]

A delight to watch. Thanks a lot for this.

[@emmajean3797]

I love how you said "unintentionally" leave white spaces because I LOVE the look of bits of white spaces on certain pieces of art. Thanks!!

[@biippuu]

Is chicken still there? :3 I watched you in 2015

[@RobinSealark]

I wan't here in 2015! haha chicken's still here! I started May 2016 X)

[@biippuu]

Robin Clonts x3 oops got my years wrong

[@warmth9202]

I recognize that "danger" music from the start of the video. Where is it from may I ask? Princess Nightmare?

[@monke9469]

You just earned urself a new sub :P that was funny and informative at the same time XD gg

[@sudeshnasen2731]

this video is one of the best paint advice videos i've come across! Also hoodie rocks!

[@csrichardson7973]

This was great! Amusing and infirmative!! Good job!!

[@anonymalias]

5:39 The more often you draw pictures on which a farmer's wife milks a cow, the higher the danger that someone will think your painting water is milk and drink it.

[@bkepicnesss4923]

The best painting ever was created in this video. It’s the sunshine with lil sunglasses by the ocean

[@fluffythepuppy08]

omg this was so helpful, especially the color wheel thing, omg

[@isabelagatewood8032]

I truly do love that hoodie can dance, not just that, but she can dance amazingly.

[@whocare9942]

The paint water. Every artist ever.

[@followingjohn1761]

A reference photo, sketch, drawing, even if it is horrible so you can improve.

[@atarislothdoopledong8227]

Robin, you're officially my all-time favorite KZbinr! I love you just so much. Also Hoodie dude is life. 🐼

[@rurusiddi]

You have no idea how much this helped me! I've always thought that one day when I figure it out that I'll make videos or be a teacher like this. Thanks for posting.

[@coffeepot3123]

"Hoodie" reminds me of the players in the game "Rust", i can't stop smirking.

[@phineasfromtheshow]

You just gained a subscriber❤

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

These are excellent tips, great video!

[@sophiestrano]

I'm taking ap art next year and I've been looking in ways to improve before I start my portfolio, and I find these videos so helpful :)

[@tofire2261]

You are one interesting fella.

[@hellolala]

I'ma send this to my sister. cause she's learning to paint after 10 years of art retirement 🎉

[@lilyinferno4157]

I don't know how I got here, but now I love and I'm obsessed with your channel!

[@emiliew5553]

I love your videos and creative way of presenting them. You've earned a subscriber

[@katiedvideos1140]

can you do a video on how to paint raindrops?