Basic Watercolor Brush Strokes! (How to start Watercolor Painting)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Let me know if you have tried all of these brush strokes! If you enjoyed this video try this one next: How To Start Watercolor Painting (10 Starter Colors!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmiafaZmZct7rbs

[@randywdc1]

Finally, a beginners series that helps teach us the basics thank you. I was also glad to hear you say that “splatters” can be overused. I’ve noticed that in my viewing of videos. They’ll have a perfectly lovely painting and then diminish its impact with splatters. Cheers!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@melodydraves6010]

I've found myself directing the watercolor table at an after-school art workshop for elementary kids. I realized quickly I needed to keep things moving, interesting, and teach fundamentals so I didn't have to watch a bunch of brushes meet a sad, grisly death. Your brushstroke tutorials have given me so much material to introduce! (I admittedly need these as well, refining a lifetime of instinctual habits!) Thank you for your generosity!

[@mycupoftea12]

I have watched many of your videos over a period of time. However, like any other 70 year old, some information I learned earlier fades, so I refresh my mind by re-watching one of your tutorials. I am pleased that I watched it entirely because I saw at the end the technique for pulling paint off with the brush (here it was on a leaf) which looks so much simpler than layering it with different shades. Little things mean a lot. Thank you again.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome :-)

[@SheilaAdrian-f7p]

Love using the toothbrush for controlled spatter😊

[@Tana37t]

You have a great teaching style. Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I appreciate that!

[@dustydesert1674]

I have taken 4 watercolor classes but have learned more - so much more - from your videos than any of those classes! Your way of teaching is so practical and so clear I feel I have finally found out the hidden secrets of watercolor painting. Thank you so much. Now I will check out how Patreon works.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you!

[@carlabumstead9233]

I know right? I keep watching videos over and over and over because there are so packed full of information I want asap!

[@dixieoswald1234]

Love the two color technique

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@emai0625]

Pushing the algorim, more people should find you

[@evanscribe]

Incredibly useful, like all of your videos

[@canon8141]

So helpful

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you think so!

[@michel-carolelavallee7062]

I did some oil painting back in 70s but now that I am in small apart I want a hobby that does not smell nor use much space with added bonus of down-to-earth, easy instructions. I’ve hit the bullseye by learning to dabble in watercolours with you! Gros merci.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@madelinewalker336]

These tips make all the difference!

[@frangrover1668]

What I liked the most was how to remove paint. Very cool.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@twila6999]

I'm new at watercolors, having switched from pastels. I have been watching your videos religiously and find them easy to follow and a wonder of information. Thank you for helping me make this transition fun and far less taxing. Bravo to you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@Pebblesmas]

I've stored your video with practice ideas so i can practise it all

[@michaelpaul1802]

Another very useful and informative video. Keep them coming and thank you!

[@Pebblesmas]

I always try to leave a comment, good of you to keep reminding us how to help your channel, as you help us so tremendously! I lóve your channel and learn so much from you, thx so much!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

So nice of you

[@Havoc5429]

Love your tips and all videos. Thanks Michelle, learning such a lot😊

[@Waif4us]

Love your tips Michelle! I teach basic WC at retirement home and I often refer the residents to your web site. I must remind them to give you a thumbs up!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

How lovely, I have taught in retirement homes. Very rewarding, well done you!

[@Valerieknitterhands]

I’m a beginner learning on KZbin very informative thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!

[@larysacherner312]

It's very helpful, thank you very much! 🌷

[@mountainsno]

You are very organised and generous with the information you teach. Im binge watching some old videos so that I can be a bit practised... Im preparing to buy a course. Very excited. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you!

[@paigegarrison6721]

Hi Michelle! Thank you very much for the video. I’m fairly new to watercolor and sort of working backwards in learning technique. That’s just how I roll. 😄 Your tutorial helped me with splattering because I usually get it everywhere where I DONT want. The two-toned is very pretty as well.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Yes this was a huge help because now I know what the actual names of the various brush strokes I have been doing all this time. I really didn’t think that you could do what I call the Bob Ross stroke two colors with watercolor paint. I have watched him paint since the 1980s. I am definitely going to have to get your Mini Watercolor Rose tutorial a try now. Can not wait to give it a try during this week! Thanks for sharing your knowledge of watercolor painting with us.

[@jakea1035]

Thank you, Michele.

[@judypearl3516]

wanted to take break from painting...came across this video...found it v useful....I enjoyed the double colour stroke....v useful for leaves with double colour and parallel venation....thanks Michelle...a good video as always

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Most welcome 😊

[@janevincent7103]

Very very useful watercolor instruction. I am a very curious gal, thus I especially appreciate that you thoroughly explain why certain applications will not work well, as well as what will work. I have already learned so much from you and hope to learn lots more. I have used the 2 color on one brush technique with acrylic paints, but now that you have demonstrated this with watercolors, I can't wait to try it. Thank you. XOXOJane

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful Jane, thanks for watching!

[@jerrincurless5249]

I've been at this for less than a year and am finding your videos so clear and helpful! I've subscribed to your channel and will be back again and again, even re-watching your teachings. Thank you! I'm gleaning so much which is so helpful!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sharynjackson8158]

Thank you Michelle

[@kimlewis3157]

Love it.

[@melanieweaver7331]

Thank you...very helpful. I’ve only just discovered your videos, as I just started watercolour painting a few months ago. Its lovely to have a British artist on KZbin! I particularly like how detailed you are, the lifting out for instance i can see will really work so much better now i understand how its done properly!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful Melanie, thanks for watching!

[@ASTROYTGT]

This lesson was really helpful to me. I'm going to watch it a few times. Brand new at watercolor.

[@jeankellner4314]

This was so useful. I went to a local watercolor class at our art gallery. It is a great class, but I realized in attending that there is a lot of knowledge that is assumed that new attendees may have. Brushstrokes are among those things. With a group of adults at various stages, from brand new like me, to people who have been attending for a while or who have dabbled in the hobby before, I am sure it is hard for the instructor to touch on everything. . . I am so glad I came across your videos on KZbin. I plan to watch you weekly and soak in as much as I can. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you, I am doing a series of basic start painting type videos at the moment!

[@poke_n_around]

Some great tips. Always learn something. Merry Christmas Michele 🧑🏻‍🎄🎄❤️🧑🏻‍🎄

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! You too!

[@1msfit]

Thank you so much for doing this. Yours is the only channel I have found that tells me exactly how to get started with the basics that I need to learn before starting to actually make a painting. I like the fact that you not only demonstrate a technique, but also tell us how and why it is used.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@dianarini495]

You have given me some wonderful tips and lessons for watercolor as I'm new to it. Thank you! ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@stephanieh930]

Excellent explanation of how to do paint splatter, thank you! I was getting paint EVERYWHERE after seeing paint splatter shown in a beginner watercolor class and wasn't sure why they thought it a good idea to show beginners this technique. Now with your demo and explanation even beginners (like me) can keep the paint where it is intended it to go!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@patriciahubbard5832]

Good instruction as usual.

[@kathyhall668]

I can only hope I remember everything!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Can always watch again, it's free :-) Good luck with your painting!

[@kathiecranston1577]

Thank you once again Michelle! I always seem to learn from any & all of your videos. I'm having more "couch days" than I'd like lately. Hoping it's due more to the weather than my cancer 😁 The videos & taking notes are helping me to feel somewhat productive though! GOD bless you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

So glad you found it useful. I have had cancer, if your body tells you to rest then it's best to rest X

[@heatherh3457]

Loved this. Thank you❤

[@glorianeiman726]

Thank you for this interesting video. I learned more brush strokes and can't wait to try them out. First I ha e to find an old toothbrush and a wide flat brush.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

Thank you, Michelle, for some very useful tips. Maybe you could also do a video on brush strokes for various leaves, twigs etc.? It would be very helpful. I'm not any good but like painting just for enjoyment and relaxation. 💙💙💙

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Noted!

[@DaSaddleBikeSeat]

Thank you so much, Michele! My daughter started coming over for me to watch painting projects from videos. She surprised me for my late December birthday with a variety of painting mediums. I didn't know about these techniques but then I've just started up at 69!! I'm watching so many of your videos. I've always turned my sketching mistakes into something delightful, now with the watercolor mistakes, I'll have to figure things out!! Thank you for your encouraging emails with a youtube video!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No Problem Jerri, good luck with your painting progress!

[@aliciashackley5830]

As always Michele this video is very useful. I really like the two colors on the brush at once. Thx again. 🥰. I hope you get to 25000 for Christmas. 🍀🥰🍀

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much! (I just did!)

[@aliciashackley5830]

Woohoo. Let’s go for 30000, 50000 even better. Stay safe and have a happy Christmas and healthy and wonderful new year. 2021 has to be better. 🥰

[@judywaitkus639]

Thank you. Very good

[@IoH_AwoL]

Very useful and I learn something new each time! Merci.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@rianelacretia66]

You’re such an enjoyable teacher. Definitely the next best thing to being in class. Thank you for the effort!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you!

[@jrobbx]

I am new to watercolor so this was very helpful. I will try it out soon.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@annekelly717]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@gillianhowell9934]

Excellent, clearly explained tips for a beginner like me

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful, Gillian!

[@stusasser5947]

Love to see a tutorial on brush pens.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh, I was just thinking about that, it came up a lot in search when I was researching...

[@stusasser5947]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Tombo is a popular brand of Brush pens used by illustrators for their gradiant and blending properties. I use them.

[@delenebartholomew1041]

Thank you for this video!

[@carlabumstead9233]

well, I went ahead and finally did it. I yelled at you as you are providing yet more awesome information about watercolor painting. yell may seem like a harsh word, but I really just meant in terms of raising my voice and having an intense emotion. What I said was “ seriously woman, you have got to stop making these videos so packed full of information because my brain is ready to explode but I’m not gonna stop and write stuff down because I’m learning too much.“ Have you ever considered writing a book? I’m serious. I hope you don’t actually have a book and I just don’t know about it. Lol.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Haha! I don't have a book, my online courses provide the information that a book would hold!

[@carlabumstead9233]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber but my old brain has trouble remembering it all. But you know what? I bet you already know this, but we’d actually probably learn much better if we actually just watched and did it along with you and took the class rather than just reading about it right? Yeah you’re right as usual lol.

[@barriehercock8612]

Thank you michele for sharing your techniques I've only started watercolour painting in the last year or so having suffered a stroke ,your videos have given me loads of inspiration ,take care and thanks againxx

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem Barrie, I hope you are recovering well.

[@bronwynlieshout2591]

Thanks Michele you are very informative & i am learning lots

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@janetsuiter1267]

I worked with you through the first time and I have learned and relearned. I'm so glad that I discovered your channel and you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Janet!

[@bertelrudinger984]

Thanks so much fir your videos. They have been so helpful and have taught me so much

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@loveleeluv7]

Thank you Michelle for your generous teaching heart for these techniques 💗! Your style encourages me to pick my brush up, not just my butt 😂, and paint again! i've been a subscriber while trying to find my focus on having a painting routine - and having your notif bell on somehow helps remind me of my mission 😘!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Fantastic!

[@Ruthie888]

Thank you! I'm relearning!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Michele. Hope you are well.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I am! Thank you :-)

[@rosettamenapace6491]

Michele, thanks so much. I'm new to watercolors and love the way you're teaching strokes. Hopefully you have a video on mixing colors as well.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I do have several colour mixing videos if you explore the tabs on my channel home page :-)

[@GM-yn9nc]

Great summary. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Same to you!

[@joannehinchcliffe5077]

I really enjoy your videos and as a beginner I find them very helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@philipdown3147]

Thanks Michele greatly for sharing your informative video on brush strokes, as always I can see things that help me to achieve greater detail in my paintings. Thanks greatly appreciated stay safe

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You too Philip!

[@ladyhecate9450]

Great demonstrations. I use to paint on oils and acrylic for decorative painting. I will have to try this with watercolor.

[@ladyhecate9450]

P.S. Is that a bristle brush you are using for dry brushing?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's an old Acrylic brush, not sure of the composition, I would suspect synthetic as it has degraded. I do not buy animal hair brushes, but it's possible I have some as I have aquired many that were gifted to me.

[@mafish7962]

Really helpful! Tfs, Laura

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliepay1004]

very helpful ...will give them all a try. Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You’re welcome 😊

[@stellablue47]

Thank you for this demonstration, Michele. All of these techniques are new to me, as I am new to watercolor. I am currently painting a picture that includes a wooden bench, and I’m especially excited to try the dry brush technique to give the wood a more textured and rustic appearance. Very helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Sounds perfect!

[@estudiodavi5041]

Great video, I love watercolor

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Me too!

[@mongedagain]

Thank you for a brilliant video. I used to o ain't years ago as a hobby and your videos have made me want to go back to it. Keep safe

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@sandhyagupta4920]

Thanks a lot for teaching

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

So nice of you

[@peggydamato6504]

Thank you,had given up and your lesson has encouraged me to try again. 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@lccsd2392]

thanks Michele

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Any time!

[@beaulieuonnp593]

This was very useful thanks. Also good to see the comparisons of the splattering technique, I do like the toothbrush version and I really liked the dried brush sparkle technique.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ranron65]

Thank you 💓very helpful

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You’re welcome 😊

[@maggimarmion3836]

Just what I need to watch ! Real Beginner and struggling 😊😩 Your videos are so inspiring 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@abassage655]

This is a great video! Thank you!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellenstowell9437]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@evajadeling5962]

Great tutorial, thank you from Sweden! ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@ReinaShebba]

thanks

[@roxannenichols1866]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

So glad!

[@marie-andreedelisle3390]

Merci

[@patriciasheridan7]

Great!

[@IGFineArt]

Thank you,very useful video👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

This was a fabulous tutorial. So helpful! Really appreciate your clear and precise directions and demonstrations. I knew a little about some of these strokes, but i did not know about three or four of them. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@jocelyneprovost295]

Very useful! Thank you Michelle 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judifoster8]

Very helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@elainethompson3845]

So helpful.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nikkiwells1688]

Very useful thankyou

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Welcome 😊

[@ewacollier4760]

Thank you Michele a useful revision video, I’ll give the splattering a try and your version of a dry brush stroke.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Good luck with your painting Ewa!

[@janierimer7371]

Thanks for this. Helped me perfect these, esp lifting. Love all of your tutorials and have made so much progress over the past year with your help!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@maestra730]

I learn so much from your videos! Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you 🙏

[@tonyfowler7938]

Thanks for all your vids this year , happy christmas ,, and have a really good new year x lots of love xxx

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Happy Christmas!

[@richardlevasseur6771]

Yes, the technique of picking off the color. I had struggled with this and now realize you have to do this before it dries. I know you mentioned for the "highlight" effect. Could it also be used to render a 3d effect as well? Thank you as always!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Absolutely, highlights can mould objects too!

[@judyluchies2492]

Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Welcome!

[@debsals8917]

Very useful

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you think so!

[@mariajarvis1433]

Thanks for these informative videos , I learn a lot from you. I especially enjoy colour mixing videos as I’m trying to use as few colours as I can but create a whole range. Merry Christmas 😀

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@rhondakelley5026]

This was helpful. Now I see why the 2 colors on one brush didn't work for me... paint too wet. I'm very new so still very awkward with controlling the amount of water on my paper, etc. Your videos help a lot.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!