20 Things You Must Know About Painting with Watercolors

[@mariamorjane]

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[@aksa9993]

thank you.. it was really helpful.. u explained many basic things in just 1 video🙏 now i dont hv to go n search different videos on different topics.. n keep thinking whether i missed something or not

[@dianesmith9898]

As a beginner to watercolor painting, this was one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched! Thank you!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

This is an excellent video! Your tips cover so many areas of watercolor which can save us from making many mistakes! Thank you so very much.

[@mariamorjane]

☺️🌸🥰You are so welcome!

[@artisforusall]

Goodness you are so talented!! And it is so wonderful that you share your gifts freely!!!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Barbara☺️🌹🌹🌹

[@renmuffett]

There is also a fourth type of watercolor paper that is 100% cotton artist grade. Its called "Soft Pressed. Most companies do not make soft pressed but Fabriano Artistico Co still makes it. Jerry's Artarama carries it. I had some once and an artist friend of mine loves using it. PS, Botanical Illustration water-colorist will do a lot of dry brushing only they use the very tip of their brush slightly splayed out using feather like sweeps. Some do the whole painting in dry brush application. Awesome to work this way. Thank you for sharing. Your work just keeps getting more awesome.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Renee! Thank you for sharing. I did hear about "soft press" it's like between Hot Pressed and Cold Pressed but it never appealed to me for some reason to try it.. 🌸

[@renmuffett]

@@mariamorjane I tried it once several years ago and its actually a bit spongy. I guess that's why they call it soft. The paper is not hard surfaced like hot or cold pressed. Color lifts very easily on it so hardly and scrubbing needed. But if you have to scrub, it wouldn't take it very well. You cannot get it in blocks and they don't make it in the tablet pads anymore so I don't buy it.

[@constellations9258]

great summary of some basic watercolor techniques..........when I first started with this medium, and still at times, it can leave so many artifacts, like blooms, etc. and become very frustrating............having a basic knowledge of why these things happen and what to do and not to do helps so much..............I need to practice so much more to hopefully improve my painting...........watching the videos and classes is great, and then you have to do it yourself, to get the feel of things I think.............love your videos!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much and I'm so happy to hear this🤗🌸🌹Yes all in practice!

[@dandansaila6373]

Thank you Maria for sharing the tips on KZbin.You are really talented 😍 and inspire me so much. I have tried painting several pieces of your artworks by following your instruction and will keep on!

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Dandan🤗🌹thank you so much!

[@Lokisartandcraft]

The best tutorial. It has everything that I was searching for..

[@mariamorjane]

awesome 🌸☺️thank you

[@Angel283]

Wow, you are an incredible artist!!!! The paintings in this video really knocked me out!!! Thanks for sharing your talent and instruction with us!!!!!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much for your kind words🌸

[@FannaTurano]

Maria, you are so sweet to share this information with those of us who love and follow you. Especially since your life has gotten so much better with your wee one! Congratulations! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the gifts you give to those of us who follow you. I am forever grateful for what I've learned, and implemented, in my own paintings. I am very new, and realize just how new I am when I view your paintings. You are truly gifted, Maria. Thank you so very much for what you share with those of us who are "budget conscious." Excellent info in these 20 things Fanna Turano Denver, CO

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Frances🌸☺️🌹it's my pleasure to share with you!! if there were only more hours in a day I would post a new video every day lol so many ideas come to my mind especially in the middle of the night when I hold my baby to feed and sleep again... wish I had more time. Thank you for appreciating my work😃🦋🥰

[@mariadowney7661]

Excellent tutorial!! You explained all the basics clearly & made it easy to understand

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Maria ☺️🌺☺️

[@joannabatherson6783]

Maria, another wonderful instructive video. I really like all your work but this wraps up so much for anyone using or beginning watercolors. The tip on gouache was especially helpful and your illustrations really topped the technique! Thanks again, you are my favorite artist in watercolor! 🌸👩🏻‍🎨

[@mariamorjane]

🌸🤗awww thank you Joanna☺️🌹🌹🌹🌹so sweet of you!!! and it's my pleasure!

[@shsshshhs1974]

Agreed

[@marinapicard4714]

Your paintings are soooo excellent!!! Thank you for sharing! And you have the most beautiful elegant hands!!

[@mariamorjane]

🌹🌸Thank you so much 😀

[@Mamaosa63]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing. I love all your paintings you are very gifted.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@JFD120563]

self taught "painter" who struggles with anything being good enough. One day bought brushes, paint and paper and gave it a go. Thanks for the tips. I learned some things that might help me be less demanding. You are an amazing talent and I love watching you paint.

[@mariamorjane]

My pleasure 🌹thank you☺️

[@rozinaissak4510]

Thank you Maria!! That was awesome. Great tips and lovely demo's. Wonderful to hear your voice. Xx

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Rosemary ☺️🍁

[@teresinacheung8704]

What a great video! As I am a beginner in watercolour, this is exactly what I need, just can’t tell you how much I appreciate your thorough introduction to this beautiful media. Thank you so much. 👍

[@mariamorjane]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much ☺️🌹🌸

[@uzmaagha4203]

Thank you for making this video. I fell in love with watercolor painting because of you. God bless.

[@mariamorjane]

awww😍Thank you so much 😀

[@ΜΑΡΙΑΝΝΑΜΗΤΣΙΟΥ]

Maria thank you very much for the best so helpful video and tips, it was everything about paper I was searching and it was difficult to learn.

[@mariamorjane]

Glad it was helpful!🌸🌹🌹Thank you and your very welcome☺️

[@shhq2]

It was extremely lovely to hear you explain things.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Julie☺️🌹

[@siroispauline4969]

Loved your video, your art is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much!☀️☺️🌹

[@saadiaahmed3124]

Thank you very much I learned a lot. I love watercolor or painting. And many things I learned from you. Thanks.💐❤️

[@mariamorjane]

My pleasure 😊Thank you so much☺️🌹🌹

[@maryscott1122]

Hello Maria, thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial. You are super talented, love watching you paint. Take care and stay safe. 🥰

[@mariamorjane]

🌹🌹Thanks so much 😊

[@LilDivette]

First off, love your channel and your paintings are STUNNING! Secondly, this was an excellent and informative video. 🎨👍 Some of the tips you mentioned made me finally realize some of the small mistakes I’ve been making resulting in the issues you’ve highlighted-initially, I hadn’t made the connection between the two (that moment when the lightbulb💡 FINALLY goes off! 🤦‍♀️). Thank you sooo much for this video!

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Lil🌸☺️I'm so happy to hear this, glad it was helpful 🌹🧚🏻‍♀️Thank you so much!!

[@claudiswelt.]

Thank you for your demontration your Watercolor Tipps. Have a nice Weekend!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much and have a nice weekend 🌸🤗

[@claudiswelt.]

Maria Raczynska Thank you!😀

[@caroldowns5948]

Thank you, Maria, for the valuable information. It will be very helpful to me in the future!

[@mariamorjane]

My pleasure Carol, thank you 🌹

[@lulup.6486]

Thank you very much for this video, your advices are precious. I am beginner, I live in Canada, province of Quebec, my English is not perfect, but I manage to understand you well, it helps me that your explanations are also written. I love your work, continue, congratulations! :-)

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much Lulu🌸🤗and my pleasure to share with you!

[@kartvyaratate9410]

After a long tiring day, watching you paint is like heaven..What else one can expect more😋🌻And also it was so pleasing to hear your voice after such a long time:))The tips were fantastic and they probably prove how much skilled you are in your work! Keep sharing more such content and good bless🌼🌼

[@mariamorjane]

awww thank you so much for your kind words ☺️🌹your comment made me smile☺️have a nice day!

[@karliepatterson2803]

I love the colors you use. Often the color is faint and unexpected but very beautiful!

[@mariamorjane]

thank you Karlie🤗

[@dkulikowski]

EXCELLENT video. Thank you so much for your time, knowledge, tips and techniques. Love your style of painting. I am in hope to become satisfied with my own style of painting. With practice and your guidance my journey of growing old gracefully, happy and fulfilled. Namaste

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much for your kind words, my pleasure ☺️🧚🏻‍♀️

[@Merisu_Sheep]

AHH THIS WAS SO COOL THANK YOU VERY MUCH. You talked about subjects I was wondering about that so many others didn't go into

[@mariamorjane]

awesome ☺️🌹Thank you so much!

[@Merisu_Sheep]

Ahh you are so welcome

[@ushasingh5190]

Very good tutorial about watercolor ! Thank you for lessons. !

[@mariamorjane]

🌸Thank you so much 😀

[@mobeenahmad5326]

Thanks very much. Best online tutorial. God bless

[@SaraMakesArt]

I've recently started to paint in watercolor again(I'd done it as a child, but not as an adult) and I've been struggling with blooms and hard edges where I don't want them. It looks like the key to avoiding them is working in layers and wetting my paper down before each layer, or working quickly enough so the paint doesn't dry on me before I have time to finish what I'm doing.

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Sara, you got this! 😃

[@SabrinaHawk]

Cellulose paper also can also contribute to these issues because the water n pigment sits on the surface and causes pooling 100% cotton this happens a lot less. Try experimenting with your paper a lot times that’s the issue - the quality of paper is often more important than the quality of paint

[@vvhar513]

The best watercolor tutorial for beginners! I wish I had watched this when I first started watercolor so that I wouldn't have wasted so much watercolor papers....

[@mariamorjane]

Aww thank you so much and my pleasure!🎨👩🏻‍🎨

[@shajipc2370]

You are such a blessing. Thank you so much for all you share. God Bless you and your family ♥️🎨 love u god bless u

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much and God Bless you and your family 👩🏻🐿☃️

[@cathymikequimbyquimby7315]

This is very helpful. Thank you Maria!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you and your very welcome 😉

[@azalea1404]

Excellent, Maria! Learnt a lot.

[@mariamorjane]

thank you Anna Maria🌸🤗

[@celesteb3380]

Hi Maria, Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, experience & gift with us. I love your channel for decompressing. I always learn something new. Kisses to the the little cutie. 🐞

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Celeste🤗🌸Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I appreciate that a lot👧🏻💐

[@jefffawver3389]

Thank you for this very informative video.I love your incredible talent absolutely Beautiful.

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much Jeff🧚🏻‍♀️

[@janeswalden1]

Thank you so much for the beginner tips. Great explanations 👍🏻😊

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Jane🌸🤗

[@annieblooms]

That was brilliant, Maria, as l gather so many tips, Thank you!

[@mariamorjane]

You are so welcome!😃🌸

[@cassanova9322]

This video has been really helpful.❤️thanks

[@mariamorjane]

aww so happy to hear this☺️

[@ThePaintingStoof]

thank you for the helpful tips! i can always use some improvement with watercolor painting!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you🤗🌸

[@anneadamczewski4187]

Thank you Maria, great demonstration & tips❣️

[@mariamorjane]

Your welcome Anne🌸😃

[@terrilynnstalvey1416]

👋 Maria, great lesson, explains more makes easier. Have missed your videos truly enjoy and get so much out of them. Thank you for sharing your videos great inspiration 👍👏👏😀🌼🌷⚘🌵🌼

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Terri🦋🌹🦋😉🦋

[@terrilynnstalvey1416]

@@mariamorjane you're welcome 🌼⚘🌷😀

[@khatijamaqsood2167]

Hello maria! The video was very informative and helpful I just love your work and the way u explain things I am a beginner in painting and i want to learn everythingf from you so its a hearty request plz make tutorials for beginners and teach me how to become a painter like you one day. Lots of 😍 love 😘😘

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you☺️🌹🌹🤗

[@rosemarylong6922]

Thank you so much Maria.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Rosemary😍

[@businessfiles5497]

very informative. Lovely work. Thank you.

[@mariamorjane]

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much🌹☺️☺️

[@ruthbaker6672]

Amazing tips and explanations! Now I just have to put them to practice! Thanks for sharing 💜

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Karen🤗🌹

[@aviaja2008]

I have followed you for a very long time and love your youtube art channel. It is the first time I hear your voice, You have a very kind voice, Thank you for sharing your expertise with us and thank you for choosing gentle soothing music for your videos, love it. Looking forward to your next art video.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much 🌸🤗

[@kerryhall7506]

OMG Your Work is Absolutely Amazing l love watching your videos and Hi from Australia

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you🥰

[@amrithavarshini1363]

The kittens are soooo cute!!!

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much 🌸🤗

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Thank you for a great tutorial, as a beginner I found it very informative..

[@mariamorjane]

😍You're very welcome!

[@phoenixsky2110]

Thank you Maria You are wonderful 👍❤️🙏

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you 🌸🤗

[@harshalsapre386]

This is the most useful informative video I've ever seen!! May I add this link with my paintings when I share them with someone?

[@mariamorjane]

of course Harshal😉so kind of you😁😁😁

[@sibikurian8885]

Super explanation! !!!!!!!!!thank you

[@mariamorjane]

You are welcome! thank you🌹🌸

[@heidieveliinah]

Thank You Maria again! 💛

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you!!👧🏻

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Thank you Maria x

[@mariamorjane]

My pleasure Geoff🤗

[@cherylj.harris4967]

Excellent info for this novice. Looking forward to more...

[@mariamorjane]

Thanks for watching!🌹☺️

[@shahzadqurashi7728]

Best and complete tutorial

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much🤗🌸🌹

[@kerryhall7506]

I’m Seriously considering joining your Patreon your work is just Amazing

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Kerry, thank you so much🌹 🌸🙋🏻‍♀️if you decide to join here's the link: www.patreon.com/mariamorjane 🌸

[@qudsiatarannum5558]

Thank u so much for such valuable information .it is quite helpful. U r my inspiration

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much🌸😉

[@marshahostetler]

I am in awe and inspired by your talent!! Do you work off of photos or have the subject in front of you?

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Crystal, I use pictures in front of me🌸☺️Thank you so much🌸🌊🤗

[@Perimiav]

Cat painting on 4:20 is very well done, glorious 😎👌

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much☺️🌸

[@nacerber1035]

Thank you so much madam, it was so useful for me since I m a beginner ... trying to make my time profitable these days. Thank you again. ♡♥♡

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you and my pleasure 😉🌸

[@jayadhaker6099]

Thank you for letting us know these tips!! 😊

[@mariamorjane]

Your very welcome and thank you so much🤗🌹

[@claudiacarra4172]

thank you very much Maria!

[@mariamorjane]

My pleasure Claudia🤗🌹

[@ercankumru5054]

Hi Maria, Youre great. You made it very well. Again, I've learned a lot from you . Thank you very much. I wish you and your baby happy and beatiful days.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Ercan, I appreciate that ☺️🌹Have a nice Sunday!

[@michelleefird9024]

This video was so so helpful! Thank you for sharing!,

[@mariamorjane]

🌹☺️You are so welcome!

[@marysiagirl]

Great tutorial, thanks

[@mariamorjane]

Glad it was helpful!☺️🌹

[@MagdalenaADRIAN]

Beautiful work 🖌👍👏🤗

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you 🌸🌹🌹

[@cynthiaachc]

Thanks you maría! 💖

[@mariamorjane]

🤗🌹

[@Bunn4492]

Thank you Maria.. Helpful video.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Sneha🌸🤗

[@mariajosemariajose90]

Thank you, thank you, thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MarieMar83]

Thank u vey much .. it was veeeeeeerrry helpful.. 💐

[@heinhtet2234]

You are one of my art teachers 😍😍😍

[@mariamorjane]

☺️awww thank you 🌸🌸

[@lenns_artwork]

lovely tips Maria👍

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you! 😃🌷🌹

[@margoreilly9881]

Amazing talent and appreciated info

[@mariamorjane]

your welcome and thank you🌸

[@pdjoju]

U r really a good teacher

[@mariamorjane]

It's my pleasure☺️thank you!

[@juul7737]

Thia is a great lesson! Thank you so much. Are you going to a video of how to make human portraits please

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Julia, I am thinking about it😅🦋🌸

[@belindahall5220]

Thank you! Great video 👍

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Belinda☺️

[@StudioNicoline]

What's the difference between your Teachable platform and your Patreon? Love your ocean work!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Nicoline🌸Teachable you have real online classes, full teaching with voiceovers, Patreon - real time videos (no voiceovers), pencil sketches, tips, giveaways etc

[@connieferguson9068]

This was an awesome tutorial! Thank you. I have seen many of your tutorials. I see Neutral Tint often. Is that like Gouache? I use mostly Windsor and Newton paints. Would I be able to find "neural tint" with that brand? You used it in your "Painting a Forest in Watercolor". I don't exactly understand why and what it does. And another question: Do you hate blooms? Seems pretty at times! Again. I am very grateful for your tutorials.

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Connie, thank you so much 🤗Neutral Tint is just another shade of great, another watercolor, if you don't have it you can just use Payne's Gray by WN for example, although most companies do have this watercolor pigment as well. I love blooms ☺️🌹It just depends on what I am painting. Blooms are beautiful.

[@lindawestly4185]

Thank you Maria...I learned special ideas and am even more inspired to use watercolor-what happens if I join or subscribe ? Thank you

[@mariamorjane]

Wonderful!Thank you Linda. Subscribing to my KZbin channel is a great way of getting notified of my new videos each week 🥰If you would like to follow along tutorials with Voiceovers please join Patreon www.patreon.com/mariamorjane 🌹

[@krisbarber6208]

Thank you for this lesson.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Kris🙃

[@sarojkumaridrawingclasses4019]

Nice painting 👍👍👍

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you☺️🌸

[@christinamayart9630]

I was waiting for your paint to be rebellious like mine is and bloom where you told it not to 🤣🤣

[@mariamorjane]

☺️🌹🌹

[@oujdenelatreche1559]

Tysm cause l learn from this video many new things that u sharing with us ❤

[@carlossotoarguello1077]

GRACIAS MARIA EXCELENTE

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you, gracias Carlos🤗🌸

[@lonironi3754]

Great, informative video.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Ilona☺️🌹

[@punkybauer1]

I Loved this video! Thank you! I was thinking Water color was too hard for me but after this video I must not give up...lolI do not understand patreon.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Lennda🌸☺️Patreon is a subscription based platform where you support your creators, in my case you pay $6 per month and you have access to real time videos, pencil sketches and more☀️🌹

[@duckpond7856]

Excellent video!

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much ☺️🌸

[@mousumimajumdervlog5941]

You are a Awesome lady

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you ☺️

[@nanetteatienza4297]

Best tutorial I have ever watched. Very informative. Exactly what I am looking for as a beginner. However, does the BRAND of watercolor you use matters? Does it make a difference esp on wet on wet technique? Or it’s just about paint:water ratio to have that great water flow? Appreciate a response. Thank you.

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Nanette, thank you☺️🌹Paints do matter but it depends what techniques you will be using, if a lot of wet on wet then Holbein are great because they are easier to control (Holbein doesn't add oxgall, brands that do use it make their paints spread much faster). The ratio is also important ☺️🌹

[@nanetteatienza4297]

Maria Raczynska thank you.

[@mariemhussien5719]

You are my fav artist 😍😍😍😍❤❤

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much🌸🤗

[@espurr1838]

Thank you for this vid, very helpful!!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much☺️🌹

[@thetripuriguy1899]

Thank you Dear Sis this video is much helpful and it clears up all my doubts but I don't know what kind of paper we use because even the sellers doesn't know that , it's just a normal art paper , I think it is hot pressed there is not much texture . Will I get washing tape and masking fluid in online shopping website ????

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much and my pleasure Amit😃🌸👩🏻‍🎨I get my art supplies from dickblick.com cheapjoes.com sometimes Amazon but Amazon often overprices simple things like washi tape so it's not always a good idea to shop there.

[@danielleguy78]

Thank you so much!

[@mariamorjane]

🌸🤗Your very welcome Danielle, thank you!