30 FAST Watercolor Techniques (Clever, useful and practical tips!)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I really enjoyed making this video for you all, don't forget to grab your free PDF and do share the video with a friend 🙂

[@suziemizon685]

Thank you as ever Michele - looking forward to having some fun practising these and other techniques and building swatches into a little catalogue for future reference🙏💜

[@lisasternenkind6467]

What a great video again. I had to laugh out loud several times. "Don't google blowing techniques" 😂 I love how you also used the printing techniques for watercolor. I know them from jelly plate printing and now I can make some more use of my waste. I have always tried to minimize my trash, so every funny or awkward formed lid or plastic cup that I have to pay for when buying food, I clean and put in my mark making bin. Some I use as pallet and some I use for mark making when jelly printing - and from now on with watercolors as well. 😁

[@jmsweets2862]

Everyone remember to give a thumbs up 👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes please 🙂

[@natachaumar5052]

I was in stitches, laughing out loud, from the straw blowing to bins🤣🤣🤣

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I can't get over 'put it in the bin' lol

[@torakfett3351]

I can’t thank you enough!!! I love doing “classes” and basically doing what I would do in school but as a disabled parent with only 1 income, my desire for art classes isn’t our highest priority. I’ve been covering coloring book pages in ground and water coloring in my coloring books but… this is wonderful and something my mind will be able to utilize so we’ll. And because my so son’s school still has no art teacher he can at least start learning how to watercolor. ❤❤❤ Really, as a mom and someone who always wanted to do art but was never given the opportunity as a child, thank you. You’ll never know what a difference you’re making in our lives. 🙏🏻 Blessed be.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much for your kind words, so glad I could help you and your son!

[@torakfett3351]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I believe that people should know when they are helpful, useful, loved. Let people know how awesome they are!! 😎 I’m that person who tells you how much she loves your 1) dress, 2) shoes, 3) hair, etc just because you look amazing and I want you to know that. 😂

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@torakfett3351 that's a wonderful way to be. More people should be supportive to others! 🩷

[@nattie_ceee5989]

Thanks for this, Michelle. It’s incredibly generous. I hope that all you’re giving on your channel comes back to you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome, and thank you!

[@doreenhedtke4139]

What a great idea to make a little booklet. I know all these techniques but when I sit down to actually do them my mind always draws a blank. And your dry sense of humor never fails to crack me up!😂

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@vonniebash9509]

Michele you are the absolute Best teacher! You make so many excellent points with clarity and caution covering every detail! You don't miss anything! Thank you for the time and expense for each and every video. I love your humor and little stories about your experiences! You are entertaining and clever as well as being talented and gifted! Thanks for touching so many! I just love you!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you, that's very kind of you, thanks so much for watching the videos!

[@ZenMother1]

Michele, I've learned more from you than any other teacher. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge, experience, skills and talent so generously. I put my pencil and paint brushes down 25 years ago, but have recently picked them back up. Relearning everything has been a bit of a struggle.... Then I found you. Your dry sense of humor gets me to cackling every time. Thank you for being you and nurturing the artist within. I'm glad that you exist.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Such a great video and I love the idea of making a little booklet of brush techniques. 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@delphinewood7519]

A comprehensive and helpful list of interesting techniques. My favorite is using watercolor pencils. Thanks for taking the time to create this tutorial and the extras on your website.

[@jlm9118]

Your videos are so good! You are a great teacher and have such a wonderful sense of humor. Thank you!!!

[@valeriegehling4358]

Thanks for answering, on changing paper again tried all again & they worked even on old colours! The only one although I covered with black! was the sand paper, all others succeeded! Dry grateful for your teaching! Thanks

[@diannezalewski3885]

I learned so much from this lesson. In fact, I watched it twice all the way through. And I very much appreciate all the work you did to create this lesson. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Excellent!

[@carolelavergne-tx9kp]

What a precious tutorial with so many tips new to me and reminders, thank you Michele! Your tuition is so clear and understandable, as usual!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!

[@dianemcgregor6171]

I enjoyed this as it reminded me Of things I had forgotten.. like using the net bags from onions etc and clingfilm.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@patriciasheridan7]

Great tips, thanks!

[@jns0913]

Thank you so much. After your tutorials I always feel inspired to keep at it, although my learning curve seems to be endless 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You can do it!

[@surilon1]

i appreciate the time and effort you put into your tutorials. so helpful. after awhile it’s almost like visiting with a friend

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@lynnpaff1586]

Thanks so much for all your great ideas and your clear and warm way of presenting them. It’s a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@danaashmore2786]

I enjoy your grumpy weirdness and would be delighted to join you in Spain but I don’t have any money either😂. Thanks for your fun videos

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Aw, thanks so much, I appreciate it :-)

[@drclaudette]

Wonderful to have all of these techniques in one place. I appreciate the downloadable pdf.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@georgyevans]

Really informative and enjoyable. Thank you, Michele. Lots of new techniques for me and also a welcome 'permission' to play and have fun!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Go for it!

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

@9:50 mark… 😅😂😮

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

🤷‍♀️

[@madgrammy697]

Michelle, I’ve spent ages making these samples, all but the gum Arabic, which I need to purchase. I thoroughly enjoyed making them. However, it’s given me a fresh appreciation of how much work you put into these videos, which you offer freely. I can’t thank you enough. 😌

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome! Yes, a half hour video on KZbin can take hours, days or even weeks to plan, film and edit!

[@ankejacobs4649]

Thanks Michele, you’re a great teacher!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@lisap5615]

Thank you so much for sharing all of the great watercolor techniques. I found it very helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@meggraham7564]

Excellent! As a beginner I have watched many of your videos on technique. Then I get busy and forget to try it. With the PDF I now have a great reference to refer and making a sample book means I can track what I have tried.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@melissamortimer4457]

Love the straw and the sandpaper effects. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@katm8128]

I just discovered your channel, it’s golden. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you!

[@karencartwright846]

Your drawing tutorials are so helpful!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, I am glad!

[@Valerie-ut2dk]

This is terrific. I can't wait to start my booklet of techniques. It will serve as inspiration when I'm lost about what to try. As usual, you are terrific.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Ah, bless you!

[@robinsams3684]

😄 love your humor😂

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks 🙏

[@ChantelleArts]

you've got lots of interesting techniques here that I never would have thought of, what a fantastic and thorough video ❤❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@Nasauniverse001]

Thank you. I learned something new today.

[@MissIdolize]

Thanks Michele. Loads of inspiration here! The coin impressions technique is really interesting. Didn't know you could do that with watercolour. Cling film is my fave. I use it a lot combined with blotting and splatters to create some gorgeous, almost organic effects. I'm buzzing with ideas now... can't wait to get started!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful, yes I love cling film!

[@jodirankin5901]

thank for sharing basics to get started!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're very welcome!

[@sandyc2468]

Thank you for this Guide!!🎉❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Happy to help!

[@DotyML]

Fun and helpful. I have only used masking fluid with a brush so I really liked how well the embossing tool worked. Thank you so much!

[@3534538]

Thank you so much for all the work you put in to make the pdf and this and all your other videos 💜

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem 😊

[@lynncondello6082]

Great tips. Thanks Michelle

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@SarahNotSara]

Wow thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is very much appreciated. ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

So nice of you

[@pamellabinder6186]

Very helpful video. It is quick and handy!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@madgrammy697]

This a such a good idea! I've watched you demonstrate most of these techniques, but can never remember them. This will help, I'm sure. 😊 I love you humour, too. 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@christimv5]

Thank you!

[@janebridge1325]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video, Michele - so choc a block with fantastic tips and techniques. I really loved the gum arabic reminder - had forgotten all about that one!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lmkstamps]

Yes, nice to have all the tips in one place.

[@RageCraftAU]

haha i love your funny remarks

[@afafyounaki608]

Thank you so much,, I enjoyed your video, you are a great teacher ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! 😃

[@KayeSherry]

Thank you for the longer tutorial. This was a great refresher for your previous videos on these techniques.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melodycrites3145]

Thank you, I quite enjoyed the video and learned things.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad to hear it!

[@ellengeyer5000]

功夫　dedication to spiritual improvement ( especially through Zen meditation)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I know it as Kung Fu but yes, mastery with consistent effort is a rough translation :-)

[@suspage]

Awesome video! I will be viewing it again and recommending it, because it truly is a mini watercolor course. So glad you enjoyed making it, because it obviously took a lot of time and effort.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RawleneAlvigini]

Great idea I will make these soon. Thanks

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@merrilynnowlan8907]

Very enjoyable video

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@snuuby5468]

Here are some terms for common items that are different between N. American and British. I will use B for British and A for American for different words. Bin (B) garbage can (A), Kitchen Towel (B) Paper Towel (A), Rubber (B) Eraser(A) note: In N. American rubber is a condom. I hope you found this helpful. Please let me know if there are any other words you would like to know.

[@lizbamford1037]

I was really intrigued by your use of gum arabic. I'd like to know more about its uses and how to apply it. You mentioned you like to use it for reflections. Tell us more!! Love your videos, Michelle. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great suggestion!

[@tanyaperrin8844]

Good tips, thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@celticpeasant9753]

Best instructions I have heard yet Michele. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@aliciashackley5830]

Very good reminders of some great techniques. Thx as always. ❤

[@impala1022]

Great video, I enjoyed watching it and also downloaded it. Thanks.

[@BrazenSpirituality]

This was a great video with some really useful tips {especially love the Gum Arabic to slow down drying for detailed water reflections} 🥰🖼️🎨💞

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tabassumiman5531]

Thank you Michele! You are the best teacher. May I ask if there are techniques for making a waterfall and a rainbow in watercolour that look very realistic?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

For a waterfall I would use a combination of candle wax with a little splattering of masking fluid, for a rainbow... really painting on a wet surface but you need to fade out any background colour, hard to explain, perhaps I will do a video...

[@kathystaudenmayer2277]

Thank you, great video and idea to make a book of techniques! I recently got some gum arabic and look forward to trying that. As always I get a chuckle watching your videos, thanks for the Google tip. 😂

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

;-)

[@myrajoyce3494]

Thank you! Love the tips all in one place. ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@janetturner3497]

Lovely recap. I bought your essential watercolours from Jackmans when we went 😮ro patchings last month. Since then i have unfortunately broken my right arm in a fall,and of course i am right handed . In plaster for another 6 weeks .😮😮😮

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh no, it will go fast. Expect your arm to misbehave when it comes off for a little while though, as you will get some muscle wasting. Making samples will be perfect to get you back in the swing of things. Wishing you healing!

[@janetturner3497]

Thank you

[@juditszepessy8936]

Thank you, great tips!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandrafenton1207]

Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome

[@LucySandy2]

Brilliant, thank you ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@mar_gheri_ta]

Loved this ❤❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@piyaliray7972]

i am ten years old .thanks mam very much .your students are soo much lucky that they have a teacher like you .actually i am just start water colour from one month . thanks so madam can u make a part 2 of it . actually i need it please make it .if you can make pls reply my comment pls .i will like it very much iam from india ?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hello in India, thanks for watching and good luck with your paintings!

[@piyaliray7972]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber thanks madam. can you tell me a more tips to water colour? pls

[@Carol0831]

I love this idea of having a technique booklet! The idea of using sandpaper on my watercolor paper is terrifying. You must be using a finer grit of sandpaper for this technique? Also in regards to the Scotch tape, did you treat it the same way you treated the masking tape (pressing it against your clothing first)? What were the green strings with the metal ends called again? The ones you used to put together the booklet. I loved having a longer video again. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem Carol, actually the sand paper was very rough! As with all things try it out on a scrap first. The scotch tape is designed to come off, so no I didn't bother to press it on my clothes, but all papers are different so test test. Treasury tags are the little green things :-)

[@diannezalewski3885]

What an amazing learning technique. I will probably make a simple book for my under-five grandchildren. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn]

oh i laughed sooo hard at that one comment with the blowing technique LOL 🤣🤣

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I try to behave. Sometimes I fall short ;-)

[@valeriegehling4358]

As you’ve suggested done your 30 techniques, and have done some twice as thought my paper was faulty but, on 2 nd time again bad results! Especially with graduated wash, sand paper, lifting out & Bokeh techniques. The sand paper didn’t look any different, & both lifting out & Bokeh lifted paper with the paint so the line was very rough, & the circles just rubbed paper! Help! I need your super help & advice. I did the 2 nd samples on rough cold pressed, was that perhaps the mistake?! Hope you can help me. Liked the video tremendously & found all the other methods really good & interesting! Thanks a lot I’m sure this will help later on.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

If the paper is lifting, it's paper quality. That doesn't mean you can't make decent paintings on it, just don't try any lifting out techniques. If the sand paper isn't showing, either you aren't rubbing enough, try a coarser paper, or you aren't adding dark enough paint (or possibly paint so dark it covers everything. More layers can be added, both of paint and of sanding, just try again once it's dry.

[@valeriegehling4358]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Am trying that out now! Thanks

[@BrazenHearted]

@intheStudiowithMichelleWebber Do you have plans for another retreat? The spring time is when some maybe even most Americans have a bit of extra spending money when we file our tax returns. Back in the fall when you had this retreat being booked, money is more tight as folks are looking towards winter bills and holiday spending. I am not trying to speak for everyone, but for me this is exactly the case and I am hoping maybe next spring you will have a retreat being booked at a more opportune time and I might be able to participate, and maybe others in my situation as well. 🤞

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Never say never, but unfortunately if you don't meet minimum bookings the art travel companies drop you or at least delay asking you again for a couple of years. I did have enough bookings but then a couple of people dropped out last minute, making it not viable. And there's significant time investment promoting and selling spaces only to find it can't go ahead. Air fares are an issue, most people follow me from the US. It's cheap for me to pop to Italy or Spain, but if you are in US or AUS it's a big deal. There will be something in the future, but at the moment I can't be certain of when or where.

[@BIGPROWLER]

The pencil shavings look exactly like terrazzo

[@yelenanemch3375]

😊❤🎉

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

[@michaelpaul1802]

Thank you for this fantastic video! Very informative, educational and enjoyable to view! Incredible amount of useful information. Now its time for me to try a few of these techniques! Got my PDF. Merci Michele!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!