3 Watercolor Techniques Every Beginner Must Learn!

[@kristilyons8735]

Along with all the folks who said this already, your painting is just gorgeous, and inspiring. But I'd also like to add that your voice is very soothing, and you speak so clearly, with no ums nor errrs. A very refreshing change. I will be checking out more of your videos.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much! 💗 I spend more time writing and editing than painting for this channel and my classes and your feedback means a great deal 😊✨

[@LauraCourtneyette]

The turquoise is exactly what the painting needed. Like everyone else has said it’s stunning! No need for a bee or butterfly 👍🏼

[@loveandlife4222]

This is beautiful! I would not add a bee or butterfly. It would be too much. Right now it’s perfect.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 💛🍋 I’ll leave it as is 😊

[@aubreysun3377]

Agree, keep the bird as the focus!

[@NatHemstreetToo]

I understand the desire for the birds and bees. It would be fun to create new paintings, gallery wall. True love for always.

[@valentinavadillo]

WOW YOU LITERALLY ARE THE BEST TEACHER AT THIS EVER

[@rajajay007]

my son is a fan of your painting and we both regularly learn from this ....thanx for such beautiful sharing

[@sandrahardisty341]

I love this painting as is. Bird is the focal point and there is plenty of textures and details to look at as it stands.

[@StudioXue]

This is stunning! The colors are so pretty together and the overall composition is delightful as is.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊💗

[@bluepumpkinseedco.9051]

I just bought the Kindle addition! I can't wait to dive in. Congratulations on your new book. 🎉 Another gorgeous painting. The painting is perfect. 🎨

[@SharonNolfi]

Yes, add an insect! You always combine elements in a beautiful way.

[@jcepri]

Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautful watercolor paintings I have ever seen. You changed my mind. I have never really liked watercolor until I saw your work. I bought oils and I quickly realized they aren't for me.. I am going to try watercolor now. I have never liked that translucent wishy-washy look, but now I can see how those blooms can work in your factor. Thank you!

[@simonzhang3D]

because when we first used water colors we were dumb ass kids hahaha. I feel you. Lately i was playing with the thought of buying water colors

[@jojo_watercolors]

I love it so much!!! Yellow/green vs perylene violet is such an interesting contrast. And turquoise gave an amazing wow factor. Great painting Anna!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Jo! And also for helping me get through my little “meltdown” last week 😂 I quietly re-released the 1st chapter this morning here on KZbin and will keep it up for a few weeks - the algorithm is ignoring it completely so that’s all good 😊💗💗💗

[@melindarincon7571]

Absolutely beautiful!!! this painting needs nothing more. It's perfect as it is. The colors are wonderful.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Melinda 💗😊

[@trinawilliams1395]

I love this just as it is. I agree that an insect might detract from the beauty of the bird, lemons and gorgeous foliage. BTW, I really really like the addition of the turquoise in the greenery. There is always a lovely, unexpected surprise in your color choices!! I will be watching the full length tutorial on Patreon. Blessings sweet lady!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much - especially letting me know how you felt about the turquoise . Sometimes I add new colors last minute and I am not sure but here it seems to have worked 💗😊

[@debbiehanisch2099]

What a gorgeous painting. I love water colour but it's a tricky medium. I subscribed to pick up what I can. Thank you.

[@jant4741]

Sweet. Learned much. Insect? I think it is perfect. Insect might lead eye off the page and I’d never notice the lemon buds or get to project what the bird is thinking. My eye is captured going round and round noticing more and more beautiful details. I like the late addition blue.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Jan! I am reading the comments and yes… I think it’s ok without the insect 😊 On to the next painting! 💗

[@ashishsoni6962]

Madam, It was on my list. watched today. Very useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@hawkeye9382]

I love the added turquoise! It's gorgeous!! Thank you for your wisdom!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you!!! 😊 turquoise was a last minute decision (and I sometimes regret those because go too wild with too many hues hehe ) but this time it seems to have made everything better - I think it would be too boring without it 🍋💙 have a wonderful day and thank you for your support!

[@SteveL2012]

What a spectacular and vibrant painting. The turquoise made it! ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ATORealty2u]

Anything you wish to add, we would be benefit. Wonderful job, art, technique, explanation. Thank you for your beautiful show, work, art!!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Tatiana! ☀️💗

[@ellielane730]

Wow this was so insightful, I was always so impatient with watercolour in the past but now I'd love to give these techniques a go. This is a wonderful and inspiring video thank you 😊

[@urban_fox4658]

She’s beautiful! The turquoise was a perfect addition and I don’t think it needed anything else. Thank you for the tutorial! It was very understandable and concise. ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

❤️ thank you !!

[@amandatempleman1160]

This is seriously SO beautiful! What a talent.. my favorite watercolor tutorial to date. 🥰🥰

[@m.s.252]

I just bought some cold pressed paper with pretty heavy texture. I might try this tutorial on it. You just made me itch to paint ❤❤❤ ps I really appreciate that you brought back the 1 hr long version on youtube.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 💗 yes! I made a mistake initially by mixing up the files for upload 🫣 but brought it back since so many people started watching before I realized an error - I will post about it tomorrow 😊 thank you for your support! Ps: heavy cold pressed is my jam 👌🥰 enjoy!

[@sherryb1997]

Best watercolor instructions I've seen so far. Thank you.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Sherry! 💗💗💗

[@dneel468]

Love this painting Anna it’s beautiful. Just this morning I started a lesson of yours on Skillshare, the leaves using negative painting technique. I’m really enjoying it you’re such a good teacher. I would love to follow you in painting a bee but I feel it might steal the show of your beautiful bird. Thank you for the video, always inspiring.

[@faranak888]

Your works of art are very beautiful, congratulations, you have a good talent.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jacob-kq6wb]

Wowww , YOU ARE THE BEST ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💗💗💗

[@Your.loving.universe]

It is absolutely gorgeous and I feel like a bee would be the perfect way to get more interest and to move the eye 🐝

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 🧡

[@Kawaii1912]

I am so thankful for this tutorial. ❤❤it's very grateful of you to put so much of effort in teaching us. Your voice is very calming.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you!!! 😊💜

[@alisonhendry2928]

Aha it is back! I foolishly did not finish watching it the first time you “accidentally “ posted it and when I went back to finish it was gone… but it did make we want to sign up for some weeks of patreon! 😂 I love how you glaze and get so much depth and then brighten at the end for balance. This statement really hit home for me. Thank you! I am not sure how another creature added would benefit… I like this the way it is, but I liked one viewer’s suggestion of a lady bug. Tiny little pop of red would be fun.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Alison and I am sorry for the confusion - I will have to explain it in a separate post but I basically had to take the video down because I published the wrong file and then left for March break with kids (and without my laptop 🫠) I couldn’t fix it while away but now it’s all good 😊💗

[@sperk7777]

Wonderful video! Your voice is so soothing and instruction so clear it's like watercolor meditation. Your piece is beautiful, I would not add a bee or butterfly. Such a lovely bird!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you for Your feedback Sandra! I am super conscious about my voice as English is not my first language - I really appreciate it :)

[@marielucier7982]

The painting is beautiful as you have it. I love the use of colors. No bugs. It is best as it is now.

[@recreepy]

I’m in love with your art. I think you’re the best.

[@diannecoil7284]

Absolutely lovely and very helpful. Your voice is enjoyable to listen to, no annoying music.

[@brasilecoms6297]

Perfect! Just! Nothing to add is needed.

[@sparrowschmidt818]

I scrolled upon this and it captivated me with the subject and colors Beautiful and completely it is!! Thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

😊🍋💗

[@painter662]

I just stumbled into your channel. Thank you for sharing. I picked up more fresh ideas in about 15 minutes of watching you, than I have in years of observation elsewhere. 3 vidros in and you are in my top 3 Artist channels. Thank you sincerely.

[@PaintAndDrawTogether]

Beautiful painting and great tips Anna. Light brings to life a watercolor and I love how you explain cast shadow and attached shadow differences. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sophiasartstudio]

Your watercolors are stunning, I can’t help but keep looking at them

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much!🧡

[@joeyjoe7930]

This is awesome and beautiful! I’m going to try these techniques in my next painting!

[@yourowntutor8370]

It's perfect as is...I wouldn't add anything more to it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💙😊

[@jillellen2631]

Wow! Loved this!! And your color palette has such beautiful harmony! I think I'm hooked!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊💕

[@michellehall8734]

Your work is absolutely beautiful. God surely has blessed you.

[@bredapower8849]

I have no words to describe the beauty of this painting

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 💗🍋☀️

[@nicolem376]

Never have I seen a painting video that made me want to follow on patreon as fast as this one! When my budget allows I will keep you at the top of my list. Edited to add: I would love to see you paint a bee but I don’t think this painting needs it. ❤

[@michaelklein5242]

Absolutely! I'm about to look into Anna's Patron page myself!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Nicole! 💗 I really appreciate your comment because I take my time with my videos and reinvest a large portion of whatever I make online into better gear and video editing classes for myself - my goal is to be able to provide the most fun, inspiring visually captivating and accessible art education 😊 reading your feedback really made my day! ☀️💛🍋

[@kbplatinum]

Thanks!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you SO MUCH Katina ❤️ Happy New Year! 😊🎄❄️

[@romypie3725]

Thanks a lot for the demonstration on your technique, it’s really helpful. Your painting is just gorgeous!❤

[@deejaytori]

The turquoise at the end is brilliant!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊💙

[@abnologanslogan7355]

Oh my gosh!!!!! Painting melts my heart!!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💛😊☀️

[@ΔιονυσίαΖερβού]

Stunning coroul palette! I would add a bee or two, they would add to the painting's context.

[@vickilawhorn8284]

I learned SO much watching you create this composition! What an excellent instructor you are! Beautiful painting!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@cyndih4720]

This is one of my top faves. I think a small insect would be a nice touch! 💞

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Cyndi 💗🍋🌟

[@tnperdigao]

OMG! This colors.. this saturation ❤ I'm so excited with this painting 😊😊😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

😊💙🍋

[@christicovington]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and sweet voice with all of us again. I always love the colors you choose, beautiful. ❤

[@wheelchair_charlie]

Stunning painting Anna and thank you for the tips! I love the colors and I'd like to see either the butterfly or bumble bee added. The bumble bee's colors match perfectly with the painting but the butterfly would let you get creative with colors if you so desire!? :)

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Charlie! 💗😊 I read through the comments tonight and I am leaning towards just leaving the bird looking up - but I do also want to paint an insect so will incorporate it into the next painting from the beginning 😊 maybe another dragonfly 💗 have a wonderful week ahead!

[@michaelklein5242]

Dragonflies are so stunning, with that incredible neon green they reflect, but I rather like your gorgeous painting as is, Anna!

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Gorgeous painting! Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@tabbi888]

Personally I think a bee would be perfect to balance the empty white space above the beak. Also I think the yellow of the bee would compliment the existing colour palette and unlike a butterfly which I think would take the focus away as it would be too large. The bee would be petite enough to serve the purpose without being too distracting. Whatever you do it's always beautiful anyway, I absolutely love your style and use of colour, it's magnificent. Thank you for sharing your stunning work with us ❤️ 😊.

[@AmericanPatriot447]

This is very, very beautiful. I wouldn’t change a thing or add anything else. It might take away from the bird and the way she shines its magnificent..

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Anayawqr-or7py]

How did you make the sketch I want to make it but I don't now how you did the sketch .

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

I like the idea of the bloom..I like that it is unpredictable but your work is beautiful ❣️I hope to do watercolor soon and will be thinking of your tutorial 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽

[@connieebinger6343]

Anna, your work is absolutely stunning! I feel like I need a lot of work in order to even attempt following a tutorial. I’m not sure how to judge things or see if the composition makes sense or the values makes sense, so I’m pretty lost. But I absolutely adore your work. It is beautiful! if you add a bee or a butterfly, it’ll be that much more stunning.❤

[@radharcanna]

That’s a beautiful piece of work. It’s perfect as it is.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thanks! I left if without adding the insects after reading everyone’s comments 💕💕💕

[@Nathalieroy2624]

That last glazing was just fabulous 🎉

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Nathalie 😊💕

[@Lulis56]

Absolutely marvelous! No bee or butterfly!

[@aliciashackley5830]

Thank you for this beautiful painting. 🥰

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you for your support Alicia! 😊🍋💗

[@debasmitanag1536]

Your talent is really appreciable ....your effort deserves more than a mere comment...please help us to learn more unknown techniques of painting like this. Waiting for your extraordinary art works to be uploaded in this channel.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gauribhatt9603]

Very very useful information n loved the techniques…. Beautiful color understanding … thank you very much

[@TheKevphil]

Beautiful! "Bloom"! That's the word I was looking for. I really enjoyed that approach, back when I worked traditionally. Although I have found some pretty good digital approximations of most WC techniques, *bloom* has eluded me.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Kevin! I mostly work digitally in my "professional" capacity as an illustrator and I find thus this type of effect is not quite reproducible with Photoshop, Adobe Fresco or Procreate - by design it's meant to be somewhat unpredictable. I think the essence of this way of painting is enjoying the process and unpredictable nature of water vs looking for any sort of specific result. Which is why watercolor in general is my way to decompress after hours of ipad drawing:)

[@NayadaraT]

So beautiful and insightful ! Thank you so much!

[@karenkuske5567]

It's absolutely beautiful! The turquoise was an excellent choice😊 it gave it a little burst! Thank you also add I did learn something new😊 the water bursts!!! I've painted with oils prior to watercolors and got some reason I'm really loving watercolors. Maybe it's part the little girl in me that liked to play with water😊 thank you for a new technique to try❤

[@samknott]

Beautifully done video, helpful and love your voice and no music.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much! 😊☀️

[@bellac8049]

Your work is so beautiful, I hope I can one day be half as good. Thank you for this beautiful painting

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Bella 💕😊

[@benjaminw.3198]

Absolutely beautiful painting. Thanks for this video :)

[@keariewashburn4680]

I have always loved turquoise or teal in my leaves. This is a beautiful painting! Very talented you are ! Love your videos. Thank you 😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💕😊

[@judimckinney4923]

Excellent instructional video. Love the turqoise. Beautiful work!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Judy 💗☀️🍋

[@MariaReyes-xy6hj]

Lovely! I really need to work on light and shadows! Perfect the way it is

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💛🍋

[@TrekellArtSupplies]

Beautiful yellow and green tones! Your art work is incredible!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you for watching 💗

[@user-gg6jk6oq4n]

Soo beautiful Anna,😍 I'm glad I've stumbled upon your channel, thanks for the tips! KZbin algorithm suddenly show me your tutorial and I immediately SUBSCRIBED!...Cheers!💯

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Welcome to the channel 💗😊

[@vasilena8284]

My son loved this tutorial, and he said he would love to see a butterfly in the upper left hand corner :)

[@hershey79880]

Your paintings are always stunning anna, I’m trying my best to learn from your tutorials. Also can you tell me where I can find that half glove that you wear to protect paintings

[@madhaviadam2861]

So much beautiful, beautiful demo in water colour medium, very good easy method of explanation,so cute art work mam 🎉❤

[@BarefootPottery-e1q]

You & your glove inspired me to create a project, I'll keep you posted once I finish it I'd love to send you one

[@christinebethencourt6197]

I am an Artist myself, at drawing and painting. Bravo for your work !! I adorable, same for your voice 👌💖

[@HappyGnoux]

This is gorgeous! And a bee would be great!

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

Wow! Just beautiful. My goal or ambition is to be able to paint similar to you. Wow, I watch your vlogs often for inspiration and techniques. Thank you. :)

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 🩵🩵🩵

[@MarkNiceyard]

Thanks for the hints. It's a great painting! The only thing I would do differently is the cast shadow on the second lemon. I'd give it some slight ripples at the rim of the shadow as well.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Mark, I think I understand what you mean!... and totally agree - thing is I tried that lemon twice [for this study and the tutorial} both times as I was getting to that shadow, it was starting to look "overpained" in that area. Not sure what I was wrong :S I suspect I could have started with more saturated yellow right away which would leave more room for ripples and texture later on :) I will never be fully comfortable with the yellows hehe Next painting - all pink and purple!:)

[@MarkNiceyard]

@@AnnaBucciarelliPainting yellow is always a bit difficult and I think you did an excellent job with it here. And btw, I would add no butterfly or bee but a crab spider that has nearly the same colour as one of the leaves, so you can see it only if you look very closely.

[@mama--rua]

Blooms are also created by dropping colour on wet paper. Beautiful painting.

[@lorrainethomas4736]

Another new subscriber…thank you…. Anna…for your beautiful work! Also your voice is so easy to listen to…and instructions are excellent!❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Lorraine 💗 Welcome to the channel! ☀️

[@marcopaganelli6059]

Che meraviglia Anna io direi che è perfetto così come l hai concepito

[@mirabelapip]

So very lovely--thank you...I'm looking forward to beginning my watercolor medium paintings!

[@sayusayme7729]

Beautiful work, thank you. Can’t wait to take some courses to learn as I’m self taught. Grateful for these amazing opportunities. Thank you

[@watercolorpaintingintheaft9142]

It's going to be beautiful no matter what you add. Thank you. It's hard to find more advanced tutorials on youtube.

[@kristinekessler7894]

Lovely Art and Precise Demo -- Thank You!

[@bnhietala]

This is wonderful! I don't think it needs anything, per se, but I don't think the addition of a small pollinator would hurt it either.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

🍋😊💗

[@leelanandaihalagamage8005]

Excellent..very beautiful...I also tried this today ..thank you

[@carolbenson6524]

Learning a lot! Thanks so much 😅

[@creativewah]

Sooooo Beautiful! I love the touch of turquoise! Thank you for sharing! 💛💛💛

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you for watching 💕😊

[@tirupativenkatesha5107]

Anna your art work is fabulous so is your illustration.. I always search for your kind of channel and videos. Thank you for sharing your works.

[@zeynepyakupoglu5786]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful water-color painting techniques❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

My pleasure 😊