9 Minute Watercolor Tutorial for Absolute Beginners - Start Painting Today!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

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[@cosmicfxx]

BUT ... if you DON'T tape paper down, does it buckle?? And how do you avoid buckle when not taping paper down? You never clarified on that...

[@maremacd]

I followed the link, input my email address, but did not see beginner’s supplies list. Will that be emailed?

[@robinfox4440]

This video isn't "free." You have to enter a name and email, which puts you on an irritating mailing list, so you get advertised more of Matthew's content, all of which uses tons of FOMO to drum up interest and sales. I'm sure he's a very good teacher, but this type of eCommerce was predatory and scummy in the early 2000's and it's predatory and scummy now.

[@angusg220]

@@cosmicfxx If your paper does buckle, it is not a problem and very easily sorted out. I was a picture framer for 20 years and sorting out w/colours was one of the jobs that we did at least every week and more often than not, several times each week.....Once the a/w is dry, wet the BACK of the painting. Tape this side down starting with the shortest edge and work either clockwise or anticlockwise depending on your preference. The first thing that will happen is around the half hour mark is that you might think that you have made matters worse as it will have buckled all over the place. Let it dry overnight and all will be fine in the morning.

[@JohnvanGurp]

Super tutorial, thank you very much! My mother was a professional artist for 70+ years and mastered every medium she tried from oils to clay sculpture, to sketching to watercolors. Here I am retired and in my early 60s and I’m gonna start painting too.

[@guillermomartino4345]

Is there any way to see your mom’s work?

[@AnnapolisGirly]

My mom too. She began painting at 50 but never did much watercolor. Oils for her. I’m 63 and exploring!

[@bettfon3541]

DNA always help!!!

[@NINA10117]

@johnvanGurp Your post here was 11 months ago so how are you doing with your painting? I hope you are well and doing fine paintings. 🙂

[@JohnvanGurp]

@@NINA10117 Hi and wow thanks for checking in. I left my watercolour kit at my cottage and every time I'm there I do a little sketch and paint it in. It's a source of great enjoyment and meditation. Have a great rest of your day :-)

[@jhanvee007]

I absolutely loved to paint as a kid but I left those days behind. I am trying again to reconnect with things I loved previously and your video is a boon to me. Thank you 🥺

[@NINA10117]

@hanvee007 Yay you! Do it! I'm doing the exact same thing. I worked 2 jobs most of my life. Now I'm retired and I dug out all my "Dream Boxes" meaning boxes full of things I bought on sale or clearance over the long years and put away until I found the time somewhere, somehow to get to painting, and writing, and playing music. Here and there along the way I managed enough time to squeeze in a few things but now I'n retired and going full bore. I did discover that picking it all back up from childhood was very different. I had to find a way to bring back that carefree, playful way of a child. In the beginning the adult critic in me was shouting all the time: "Don't make a mistake, that doesn't look right, you're too old for this nonsense, blah, blah, blah. So I broke everything down into bite sized pieces. Literally. I cut my watercolor and drawing papers into two inch by three inch pieces, I set up a little folding table with my watercolors and drawing pencils so that I was looking at it every time I sat down with my coffee. When I finished a little practice painting or drawing I cleaned up, got fresh clean water, washed the brushes, etc so that the next time I sat down it is right there ready to go. I found out later watching a video that those little paintings are actually a thing: they're called artists cards. Similar to baseball trading cards. Lol, who knew?

[@timenow5312]

@@NINA10117 Hi Nina, thank you for your brilliant comment, it has inspired me to have a go. My wife and her elder brother were "born with it", they were never taught and I have yet (at the age of 68) to get my act together and have a go. But the part you mentioned about having much smaller papers to paint on made a real difference. So, thanks again and I will start experimenting from tomorrow, good luck with your venture too.

[@prophet7247]

Informing people to put the lightest values on first is probably one of the most helpful advice I've gotten from a watercolor tutorial. Great video!

[@d.martinez-rodriguez333]

I appreciate these "Cliff Notes" versions of your lessons.🎨🎨🎨

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you like them!

[@KginVT]

Invaluable info in such a short time! I’ve been painting for years but I really needed to see this video because it simplifies everything. I tend to overwork, over think, over analyze, etc. So I will watch this again. THANK YOU! 😊

[@philippbaumann5549]

Same for me, I probably will watch this again so that it will settle in my 50 year old brain!

[@Lindalu0422]

Wow! You covered not only every point a beginning watercolor student would need but also a wonderful refresher for the seasoned painter. I am a retired art teacher, having mastered & taught both watercolor and oils, but you, young man, make me want to teach again. Bravo!

[@mikegaylord9081]

Wonderful. Love the way the presenter breaks down--and then speaks in summary--about the most important components of creating a nice watercolour painting. Inspiring!

[@skee6706]

Absolutely love your teaching style. I have been rather intimidated with watercolr but you have showed me in very easy to understand terms what and how to start. Thank you

[@createwithwatercolor]

I think these 9 mins were very much informative in my day today. Enjoyed this video. This has got everything one need to know about watercolor painting and equally valuable for both beginners and experienced people. Thanks 🙏 for this

[@ReinhildeLenaers]

I feel I can do anything after watching your video's. You are such an inspiration. Thank you, Matt!

[@sudharajesh2749]

Thanks so much for the effort you are taking in making these videos available. Your instructions are so clear and precise and valuable too. Thanks Matt.

[@toffylikesgames]

Great video, all the important info in 9 minutes :) After practicing values, I found that I'm enjoying step 2 the most - adding darker values and establishing shapes. It's SO satisfying and it's really changing the way your art looks!

[@farmershonor]

I just found you. I am waiting for my supplies to be delivered! This is the best tutorial I have watched yet. I will be following you. Not only are you an amazingly talented artist, but also an excellent instructor. Thank you!

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

I quickly learned why going with tube paint is better when I attempted my first painting. I wish I would have watched this video before I bought my palette of Winsor and Newton pan paints. The more color you want, the more water you need to add to get it out of the pan, which just dilutes it. You never win.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So true.

[@judyh3017]

Excellent info for beginners! Your paintings in this video are inspiring, too. Thx, Matthew!

[@nasosvlachos63]

I want to thank you very much for the knowledge you share and, furthermore, to congratulate you for the way you do it. I have watched hundreds of videos of watercolor demos and instructions and I have to say that yours are the most efficient and helpful. You've done great job in listing the essentials and underlining them, making knowledge easier and less time consuming for everyone. You are a brilliant artist and a great teacher, although in every art we are all students and learning never stops, I think you will agree with this...

[@t.s.5206]

Matthew really is exceptional - his tone of voice and pace lets us process information better. So many talk to hear their own voices - Matthew communicates thoroughly and comprehensively without belaboring a subject. His eye contact with the viewer is so important, too, and helps bond with him. In just a handful of his videos I feel like I’ve learned tons of things no other online artist tutor has covered. Immense appreciation to this gifted teacher & watercolorist.

[@nasosvlachos63]

@@t.s.5206 Absolutely gifted teacher and watercolorist!

[@vfxsoup]

I used to paint water color a long time ago... I just wanted to say your work is great and your explanation very good.

[@Andy_S.]

Большое спасибо! Всё ясно и понятно! Я - художник -керамист из Москвы, но хочу вспомнить молодость и вернуться к волшебному миру акварели, в которой я никогда НЕ был большим Мастером. Спасибо за чёткие, ясные инструкции! Ваши работы восхищают своей точной тональностью (tone), композиций и акварельным мастерством! Подписался!

[@tonistrak345]

I started with the "learn as I do, improve with "formal" education, critique, and tutorials. This video has been the most helpful so far!

[@stephanieashworth6317]

White of the clouds 'left behind' is such a revelation!

[@julioginerdivenosa2446]

Wonderful! I am writing a novel in which the female protagonist is a girl who loves to paint, especially watercolours. Although I don't paint, your video has been a great help to me. Congratulations you're a true artist!

[@Nutslayer96]

That sounds so interesting! I’d love to read it

[@kenselayre]

Wonderful tutorial!! Thank you for so clearly explaining values and their importance. I keep hearing this term in tutorials, but the way you explain it just now makes sense to me. Thank you also for the free tutorial. I'm looking forward to following you!

[@rockriff696969]

Your videos are very very good I stopped painting along time ago I now want to get back into it this seems like a great place start thank you 🙏

[@ChantelleArts]

I always choose a palette based on how big the mixing tray is, sometimes they’re tiny! Great tips here 😊

[@warrengarr3709]

Thank you for this valuable lesson that focuses in on each critical aspect of watercolor! Your approach is encouraging and clear.

[@JordanHunter333]

First time viewer, new subscriber...what a wonderful video Matthew. I am so new to watercolor that I haven't done it yet! :) I'm at that exciting (for me, at least), research stage to learn as much as I can about all of the supplies before making my first investment. Your video has come near the end of that process and perfectly so. Brought this volume of new information down to essentials, and with it a sense of calm and "I can do this!"

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So glad you enjoyed this! Best of luck in your painting!

[@Baobabaloo]

Very cool tip about watering the front and back! I'm gonna try that sometime! 🙂

[@ulysees08]

Love that Matt. Thanks a bunch. Straight to the point simple points.

[@stevereade4858]

Just starting w watercolor. Nice presentation ... learned a lot! Thanks!

[@Mariaciletti-b1q]

This is a great introduction for beginners. Everything in this video answers the questions in the survey you sent out.

[@marymathis9299]

You are excellent...in your painting and in your instruction! Thank you soooo very much! I am looking forward to following your lesson plan. I am not new to painting...in my mid 70s now but have been painting, crafting, and all sorts of creative things since my early school days. Guess that would make me a very experienced novice! 👍🏻 Appreciate the way you bring all the info down to essentials...lovely!!! Thanks again! Gonna see what else you have for us....❤❤❤

[@Alvichayan]

Thank you for using what you have learned during all these paintings to teach ❤

[@silvawestera]

For me this is definitely the best watercolour tutorial I found! Thank you so much! Excited to watch more of your videos and to become better at watercoloring. Also love your paintings! 😍

[@TheresaClark-w7v]

I love the quality of your voice. Very easy listening. Great info for me as a beginner

[@babsbab5746]

I’m so glad I found this video before starting watercolor-you’re a great instructor-thank you

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

You are so welcome!

[@sanjivanigole9138]

You are generous and thoughtful to give so much valuable information in just nine minutes.. will watch it again and again. The glimpses of some of your paintings is something to look forward too. Thank you very much

[@BruinsVanguard]

I'm trading in my digital tablet for watercolor this year and I'm so excited that I found this channel! I really look forward to watching more of your lessons, thank you! :)

[@velmaelizalde5582]

Unbelievably helpful! I am so excited to have stumbled to your site. You are an exceptional instructor! 🙌

[@petravazanska5707]

Oh what beauty!! Its like photographs, so real.. there s no way i can become as good id like to learn aquarel and try chinese style but this here is so beautiful❤

[@dedekurnia6163]

I m from Indonesia,thank you Matthew for your easycatching tutorial you have given

[@cindywilliams8815]

I have learned so much from your videos. Clear and precise instructions. Thank you 😊!

[@karissahamilton4208]

I'm so thankful that I stumbled upon this tutorial - thank you so much!

[@barandianati4673]

What a tutorial!you didn’t miss one single detail.thanks

[@chloelee9264]

So glad to have found your channel. I are selfless to be sharing all these great advice. I love your style of painting that's realistic and convey moods!

[@justinwr092]

Such a great channel. I'm so glad I found watercolor. The whole community and culture is awesome. Can't wait for Watercolor Live in 2 weeks!

[@nancylim8210]

I just learned so much!!!! Thank you Matthew!!

[@jimaiello750]

Great tutorial. Not too much, not too little, and covers everything.

[@deepakchandratre31]

8:39 Thanks 🎉 Matthew. Very useful knowledge for a beginner like me. Well said that hard work and practise is important

[@corlingrey]

im glad i saw this before i started. this tutorial a game changer

[@nathalieritz2817]

Hi Matthiew. Thank you so much for sharring your skills and technics of watercolor. You are amazing! God bless you

[@tiffanybolton1832]

2nd time watching this and I’m sure I will refer to it again- but this time I am taking notes. It’s been very helpful. Such a great tutorial, thank you!

[@ruthdallas6125]

Good summation of things that even if you know you sometimes forget to use.

[@danielgasser1871]

Thank you, great introduction, just started with water color, and love the medium, but you need a good introduction. This is truly great, love your paintings, and felt inspired and found some new ideas.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mfv2024]

Great presentation. Useful information. Thank you.

[@marialouise3450]

I managed to find some windsor and newton van gogh colletion at the thrift store. Pens,mink brushes, pigments etc. Everything was in it for like 20€ lol. I still use my cheap watercolour if I want more texture/muted colours tho! oh, and also! For mixing, I have been using a glass sheet from an old picture frame and it's worked great against a white surface

[@ziaw4217]

One of the best tutorials❤

[@Jmansano_illustrations]

I usually paint dark to light. , I’ll try this way 💯🎨 great video

[@joeromo8303]

Thank you so much for the advise your sharing. I'm newbe to Art world trying charcol, paint, and now trying watercolors. your video made it so easy to understand the process. TY and plz keep upnthe great video's for us.

[@tom_crookes]

I’m not even a painter and i just subscribed! Incredible

[@ArasLazgeen_Art]

So nice and clear explain about all the process of Watercolor technique 🎨

[@vkmalini1]

You explained everything so well I such a short time! Thank you so much!

[@lisanelson7394]

Excellent, concise recommendations - really appreciate your insights! You've provided essential concepts so clearly - really enjoy your channel.

[@michaelfritschi3663]

Love all the positive comments!

[@michaela4245]

This is absolutely helpful. Thankyou for this!

[@donnagoode6923]

Nice summary. I haven’t seen this type of video before. You are priceless.

[@annagray4208]

Great video again. Its so easy to forget these basics and very important stages. Your teaching is always so very easy to listen to and learn from. Thanks heaps.

[@avikr9006]

This my friend was bloody awesome. Thank you!

[@marianoavilagray9705]

Concise, straight to the point and great tips. New subscriber

[@mattanderson6556]

You really made a great video and covered a lot of material.

[@tedfammail]

Hello, thanks for all the tutorials and shorts! Where may I find more information on your course on value painting, please?

[@ОляВласенко-м5я]

Your paintings is so beautiful

[@stevendavis2122]

Great tutorial, thoroughly enjoyed watching 👍🏼

[@TrangHoang-tu7xq]

Thank you for very professional explanation

[@stephanieashworth6317]

Thank you for beginning at the beginning!

[@johnjunji8443]

very informative video! short but full of values there! very appreciate your help

[@anitaellison5658]

Wow! Wonderful video. Love your work too.😊

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@CINDYYEEAH]

Can’t believe this is free… thank you for this! It was so helpful ❤

[@iwonawleklinska2017]

Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge as well as expirence in such simple and helpful way.

[@barbarawinkle1042]

So glad that I found your channel. Excellent instruction! New subscriber.

[@asyastefanova655]

Thank you for the clear tutorial. 🤗

[@WatDoino]

Thanks for sharing those beginners tips!

[@thecandyunicorn7728]

Thank you thank youu for this video. I won’t elaborate because I have to finish 15 watercolor paintings haha. But going back to basics is a vital part of learning ❤

[@penhaus]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@Gashinshoutan2009]

Great tips for water colours. Thank you for sharing.

[@ALAllisonVortexman]

When I started to paint in Water color I mostly focused on the COLOR I wanted to use, also in what combination. I really appreciate your 3-way approach, it really makes sense to me.But is it actually wrong to be focusing on the COLOR as well? Thank you for a answer, Matthew

[@EstherGordoCaligrafia]

Wow. Going to essentials. Simplifying everything. Great advices. Thank you so much!

[@sushmita5902]

I learn from your painting sir. Thank you so much . Mind blowing art

[@danskehans]

I love your easy going style and good advice. One question for you: I have been painting with acrylics for quite some time. Can I use those paints in a deluded form for water coloring?

[@melindarobino2930]

I watched this with the sound off (everyone was sleeping), and I could still follow this well-presented tutorial).

[@DNortRyan]

That was very easy to follow, thanks.

[@jeanburgin160]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing. All the best to you.

[@maisycakes1125]

Thankyou - that was brilliant for me 😊

[@SheilaghRiordan]

Wonderful! Thank you. Music was fantastic, by the way.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you liked it!

[@carlitosangulo]

Thank you for this video!

[@danbeaulieu]

Great video!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you! I agree with almost everything you said! Great info for everyone!!

[@marthareynoso990]

Thank you so much for all the information 🤗♥️

[@stefaniecolonius4780]

"The light that you need to leave behind" ❤

[@romcallis]

Do you use the tube paint directly out of the tube or do you mix it with water?