6 Things I Wish I'd Known When I First Tried to Watercolor Paint

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I hope you find an answer to something that is holding you back in this video.

[@juneyourbothamazingauger8348]

Thank you for the very good information, I use my hubby for my constructive criticism, but have learnt something new , after reading your things you didn't know . x

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Yay. We’re always learning aren’t we! I have a son who has a good eye and notices things I seem to miss! My husband tends to mostly encourage which is nice too. 😁

[@Kandicookheller]

I am so glad I subscribed. Your words hit home with me. I have painted quite a bit since I started about 6 years ago at age 60 after never had any interest in art whatsoever. Now painting is all I want to do but I am embarrassed by my artwork and think few are good enough. I will take your advice. By the way, I know people with art degrees that are not working as artists, and I'm a retired RN and flower gardener aspiring artist. Go figure. I think you are brilliant. It is quite obvious. Best wishes always.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I wish you the best success in your painting!

[@rchines1975]

Becky this video is very informative, thank you. Your work is beautiful! I subscribed.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much.

[@khrisabuid4315]

Well, I learnt something. I did know of the rule of thirds BUT what I have never heard about was using the diagonal for a secondary focal point :)

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Yay!

[@ambikaupadhya431]

Thank you. I felt good listening to your words. I am a newbie and have a long way to go . Fingers crossed 🤞 Each time when I start a new painting I have a fear of failure when I still know it's a learning journey.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

It’s good to remember that everyone started at the beginning. I’m so glad you have begun!

[@cynthiamarston2208]

If you can develop a fear of giving up that would help. There is a saying. If you don’t give up you cannot fail. It helped me after a year long avoidance of the whole yet another series of “failures”. I believe its said the greats see a failing in everything they produce anyway so it just kinda comes with the territory doesnt it. I daily say the fear doesn’t belong front and center. Yes its there but the trying is the star. I applaud the artists just doing it even if I don’t care for their style or while I’m green with envy because they are simply doing it.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@cynthiamarston2208 Thank you! I agree that fear and anxiety terrible masters. Every single painting has mistakes (failure) in it, and every completed painting is too, even after fixes. When I was starting I prayed a lot about what to do next!

[@trinidiana]

This was truly useful. Thankyou

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@joanl3115]

Started watercolor painting a few years ago so rather new…your videos are so helpful! Thx for sharing. Taking lessons now. Composition is imperative ‼️🖼🎨🖌️🧑‍🎨

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m so glad you’re taking lessons now!!

[@texas1949]

Even the masters took classes.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Yes, they did.

[@michelehenderson4635]

Well said! Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. I hope it is helpful to other painters!

[@beejayem42]

Just found you and really like your candle. It’s beautiful. Thankyou for your clear explanations. 🐨👍

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful.

[@GeologyDude]

Good remarks. I'm trying to develop artistic skill with photogrammetry--as a trained scientist. I'm in the gray area between art and science, and the purists don't seem to like what I'm doing (Dave--VRA FAM)

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I never heard of photogrammetry. Art of art though and the new will come. I know AI is really hard on a lot of artists including and maybe especially writers.

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Well copying for two years and someone telling me I have to sounds like hell! A couple copy this and that here and there is definitely great learning and it makes it seem more easy too! I do portraiture mostly and I don’t even like checking color of the subject so long as I have likeness. I actually don’t like the color nude

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

It does sound terribly boring to me too. I guess it did instill some self discipline, needed if painting is your only way of putting bread on the table.

[@cynthiamarston2208]

@@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040 ahh yes. Putting bread on the table. A very small percentage of artists manage that. I applaud you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@cynthiamarston2208 It’s difficult for sure.

[@artconspiracy]

Hmmm. As a lifelong artist and teacher, I don’t think I ever heard anyone say it’s better to be self taught.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Wow! I haven’t heard it from people in my classes, but I’ve heard it in art groups that I’m a member of , and online a lot. I’m glad to hear it’s not universal!