3 Things I Wish I Had Known (Before Painting Watercolor)

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[@ArtistPhil58]

Colour gets all the glory but value does all the work.

[@naheedakhtar9754]

I love your artwork. Would love a video specifically on values, and how different colours have different value ranges.

[@janetmcmillion3388]

You are an excellent teacher; I really appreciate the clarity of your explanations paired with your painting examples

[@janrpascal]

Sharing your personal path to learning watercolor and your has been so encouraging and helpful. Getting caught up in completion, "success vs failure" and output rather than recapturing the satisfaction of the learning process is something I needed to be reminded of.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So glad to hear that Jan!

[@kathyswearingen1509]

Thank you for showing your earlier work and progress- really helps- keeps me hopeful!

[@pk3679]

I heard so many things from you that I had thought myself when I first started painting. Thank you for the reminder. It really helps and encourages me to continue my journey in watercolor.

[@phipsart6424]

Very cool to see your old work near your recent one.

[@themserratt]

Thank you for the distillation of the true basics of watercolor success! The examples you provide are very helpful. The description of the practice of watercolor and consistency that practice are encouraging and inspiring! Thank you.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So glad to hear that Marcy! Thanks

[@hazelsmith9198]

I knew this. I have heard it a thousand times, but your presentation FINALLY made it sink in for me. Thank you, Matthew

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad to hear that!

[@janleitch]

Seeing your work over the years is very inspiring.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@mikebarkerstudio]

That last point really hit home for me. Thanks

[@joppakat]

Oh my gosh--I FINALLY understand. I can't thank you enough Mathew. I watch your videos and subscribe--I have learned a lot. Thank you again. All the best to you and your family.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Wonderful! So glad!

[@peterjlewis9497]

Thanks Matthew. I've watched many artists over the years but never quite understood how they achieved such results The first time I heard of the 3 stage method and using tonal sketches was from Andy Evenson, but you picked up on this seemingly simplistic idea and explained it's uses in depth. Your teaching methods are exceptional and so easy to follow. I recently purchased your Essential Watercolour course and find things coming together following this simple plan, which i revise before every session. :)

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with watercolor, great video.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@agbphotographics]

Value Consistency over results! This is what ALL beginners and others need to get in their heads. So many people want results that can only come from brush miles

[@eveliendevree3318]

Very nicely said, especially the first two points to me. Thank you.

[@jillcherrick3113]

Thank you for you time and sharring Mr Matthew. Wish I could go to France for the painting session. Bet it will be an experience of a life time. Hope you all have a very safe and fun trip. Jill C Huachuca Az

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you! Yes, it should be a great experience. Maybe you can join me another time.

[@napotronix]

Thanks for your videos, they're very informative and inspiring.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you like them!

[@RAS2-tv2ge]

I am trying my best to follow your tips and techniqe, great way of painting so perfect thanks for sharing

[@kimlindseyOH]

Thanks for posting, Matthew! Just this evening, I ordered the "Painting Light & Shadow" book you recommended. Looking forward to learning more about value studies and adding them to my practice sessions!

[@pikepowers5287]

Sound advice-wish I learned this sequence as well.

[@lindakuck5981]

Thanks for sharing very helpful 😊

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So glad to hear that!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

wonderful sharing

[@triciac.5078]

On YT, I think value is not talked about enough. And how it’s way more important than color. It’s not snazzy or pretty, but I’m learning that understanding value is the “secret ingredient” that I’ve been missing in my practice.

[@cjl8501]

I love your advice here! How long have you been painting watercolors? I want to progress like you did!😊

[@corallall]

do you delete comments?

[@corallall]

May I know For what reason?

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Hi Adrian, I don’t. Maybe if someone was being overly rude or verbally abusive. Thankfully, everyone on my channel seems pretty friendly. Also, I’m not sure why you wouldn’t be able to view my video lesson. I’ve never had that issue before. I’ll see what I can find out for you.

[@corallall]

@@learntopaintwatercolor thks a lot for the reply. It's ok, some browser mistakes probably... I myself also frindly on your channel, so there's no need to block me 😄

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