93% of Watercolor Artists Skip this Step - How to MASSIVELY Improve in 2023!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

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[@donnagoode6923]

How is it possible this has hundreds of views and only a small number of likes???? Come on people, don’t forget to push the like button, it’s important to show appreciation for these great KZbinrs. This video is brilliant and very timely, given a new year is beginning. I am definitely going to make this my project for 2023. Thank you for the inspiration Matthew.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thanks Donna!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Because people are forgetting the art of Gratitude

[@svamberiv7999]

I see that it has 1.3k likes. 1.3k is over 1000 likes.😁

[@donnagoode6923]

Yes, doing much better now. When I posted this, it had less than 100. Sometimes people just forget, I’ve been guilty of this myself.

[@polyphant]

Coming back after seeing this when you posted it.. I Spent a week just focusing on one value study, slowing right down, and then did the painting with colour and it's pushed my skill level, ability and sense of 'knowing / seeing' further than any other tip, tutorial or teaching I've ever had... Great start to 2023, thank you so much!!! Can't wait to keep doing more now!

[@ab4690]

Oh Matthew, you are one of the kindest & most generous artist I came across on the tube. Much love and respect for you.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@wrynbest1800]

Matthew…I think you are a kind soul…and a wonderful artist!!! I have watched most of your videos and my goal is to begin in January with your list of suggested supplies and begin my journey in watercolor painting! I thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, talent and gentle spirit with the world. 😊

[@cynthiaseaver1506]

Matthew you are a Master teacher. Your videos are insightful and instructive. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. Love your art.

[@lilyotv9767]

This is a game changer and you explained it so well - thank you! Now I want to get a little watercolor book for value studies and some more black paint...

[@Pattymelt415]

I like your older paintings! There is something very sweet about them!

[@mechadebzilla]

Thank you for showing not only how to paint the value study but also how you use it later. Great vid!

[@lisajensen1843]

Great advice, Mathew! I’m just starting to make this a habit and it’s actually fun and freeing. It’s not the actual painting so not the pressure I put on myself to create a finished product. Super helpful! Thanks you!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

I completely agree! No pressure with these.

[@relaques666]

​@@learntopaintwatercolor which might accidentally make it a better painting than the actual one

[@stephaniethomas7207]

This is great advice! Eons ago when I took art classes in college, I remember that you did not receive a grade for your assignment if you didn't turn in your value study of your final painting. What other good things did they teach me that I've forgotten!

[@erikolufandersen]

You are so right Matthew. For years I thaught that using photoshop for finding values was a good idea, boy was I wrong, as by doing so, you are robbing yourself for so many valuble hours of painting and learning. Your channel made me realise that. Cheers for that mate!

[@justinwr092]

Great stuff. I'm sold. I've tinkered with a few of these studies, but you convinced me to do 2 per week. I'm incorporating that into my routine. Happy painting in 2023 everyone!

[@marionoz9980]

Thank you so much, this makes a lot of sense. One of my previous art teachers told me to squint my eyes which I found really helpful as you end up jist seeing shapes and are not confused by detail at that stage. Cant wait to get back into watercolours.

[@toffylikesgames]

I just picked up my first tube of Payne's Gray today, so I think I know what I'm going to use it for :) Thank you for this insightful advice video. I'm definitely struggling with values.

[@loretacolantonio7398]

Great video! But then, all your videos are. I’m really grateful.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you like them!

[@princesstragedeigh]

Life changing method, thanks for sharing your secrets!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Thank you Matthew 🙏

[@nanabanaful]

Thanks

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So kind of you. Thanks!

[@hannahmasiello6169]

Love your videos so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🎉😊

[@juliegammons7914]

I love all of your videos and have learned so much! Thank you for all you do! I love your paintings, they’re amazing!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Although I’ve heard this before, it’s never too many times! I admit I don’t do value studies as I’ve found they don’t help but they MUST help. Thanks very much Matthew What you said makes sense. The reference photos you used were a good example of complexity. What I would find VERY useful Matthew, is if you could explain to us, perhaps in a demo, what exactly you choose to leave out in a photo eg, the cello player! I would’ve tried to include ALL the pillars behind him.! The street scene - which bits to leave out. I think that is what frustrates me more than anything. You’ve taught me values, layering, washes and I’m fairly competent but a complex scene demotivates me even when I’d love to paint it. Perhaps a short tutorial just on simplifying a street scene? I promise I’ll start values studies again. 😊

[@alinanaeem6003]

I am gonna start doing this practice now !! Thank you

[@mystudio21k]

I will implement this. Thank you

[@francismainieri6784]

Wow such a simple idea but soooo essential. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mariaguillerminaayrolo1480]

You are an amazing artist and your tutorial es fantastic!!!!!!

[@charlesjoung4849]

Thank you for your lessons.

[@soniastewart4379]

Thank you Matthew I've usually avoided value studies as I seem to find that quite difficult but this year I will definitely give it a go.

[@Erinba]

Thank you I will try it

[@noelleangelo1679]

Thank you very much, this was so helpful.

[@juliasmaistrla4407]

Thank you..

[@meredithdevoe2266]

Even before this, I had to slow myself down to draw the scene better. I was trying to do a horizon and a few lines and dive in. NO! For me, if I can draw it well with pencil, half the work is already done. I look forward to trying this out to add another layer to my work. Thank you!

[@flowTwin]

Thank you Bro, you helps my a lot,i follow you bro and give you a like 🙏🙌👍

[@bethw7]

This is great! It reminds me of the contour drawings my high school art teacher had us do. Using a large sheet of paper, we used a thin Crayola marker to draw our model without lifting the marker off the paper. It really helped us to isolate shapes and get over the fear of drawing people. It never occurred to me that I could apply it to landscapes! This is really cool - I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!

[@eldoretsykes]

Thanks so much!

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@muraliram8802]

Very valuable information and needed skill DNA of painting .

[@sarahjackson8252]

Thanks, this is very true - I'm going to start a book of my own value studies!

[@olesiatorres8334]

Thank you, it is helpful

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mavisdavidson9814]

Thankyou so much for this informative video. You have inspired me to go out and purchase several journals and start painting using the value technique.

[@gadamis]

Great advice. Thanks Matthew! As a beginner, I've been looking for a practice like this. I'll definitely give it a shot.

[@MB-kf3yx]

Matthew, thanks for posting this video which outlines your process. Good food for thought and action as we start the new year. I particularly found your methodology for capturing your value studies and using that when completing the painting helpful. Have a blessed new year.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@polyphant]

Thank you so much, just the advice I was looking for! Great teacher, thank you :)

[@goskag2196]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. What kind of watercolour sketchbook do you use, I really like it. 😉

[@agold1702]

Great idea. Are you using a sketch pad? Watercolor paper?

[@DavidMiltonJones]

Great video, Matt. Just wish I had the patience to do it and not dive right in! I feel a new year resolution coming on! BTW, on a more mundane note, those notebooks you use. What would you recommend? I imagine they are pretty cheap and cheerful. Happy new year!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Yes, that's my resolution! It is a cheap canson notebook. I think it might be 90lb paper. It's not great but good for a study.

[@farahat80]

Thanks Matthew, i will definitely start following this approach, i have a question if you please could help me with, i always see a lavander color in your palette and was wondering what do you usually use it for, also what brand is this color from since it seems not many brands have this specific tone for some reason.

[@trev1968]

Hi Matthew, I love your videos. What do you do if the middle values do not connect up in your source photo? Would you add something in or not use the image?

[@patriciablue2739]

What type paper is your pad?

[@sirhans15]

Matthew, what watercolor book do you suggest using for these value studies? Thanks so much for your tutorials! I’ve really enjoyed them and learned a lot since I found your channel a few months ago!

[@meesund]

Try this -Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes: Transform ordinary places into extraordinary scenes by Joyce Hicks. She has value studies done for each demo painting in the book they are pencil value studies though but you can use watercolor instead.

[@Shiva-artchannel]

👍👍

[@kerrymeis]

I believe you, but I don't know how to do a value study!

[@pinkfluffyunicornishotaf]

2nd

[@Phandaco]

MUSIC TOO LOUD VERY DISTRACTING

[@juliegammons7914]

I love all of your videos and have learned so much! Thank you for all you do! I love your paintings, they’re amazing!