Watercolour Tips and Techniques

This video covers some very useful techniques for painting with watercolours including painting trees, people, animals and skies

[@brianparnell2256]

As a fan of your earlier TV shows I consider you to be a great teacher. I realise you are constantly busy but please don't leave a long time between your educational videos. They are invaluable.

[@charlesevans7706]

Brian Parnell pleased you like them.

[@paulmurphy3770]

Charles I have to say, I have watched many videos on here of art tutorials, probably in the hundreds, but this has to be the best tutorial video I have seen yet, I am so inspired by you. Thank you very much. Paul

[@Chris-kh2fm]

I second that. As a beginner I haven' t found a site that's so helpful. I'm going to buy his book. I love his sense of humour. Digital art and the reference to the red wine had me laughing.

[@cameronscanlan1620]

This is the video every beginning watercolor artist coming to KZbin is looking for.

[@charlesevans7706]

That’s very kind, thank you.

[@ladyshadow79]

I have been watching tutorials for months and was getting quite discouraged.. And then I stumbled across this video.. AMAZING!!!!!! I have learned more in 32 minutes then I have in many, many months. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent and wisdom with us.. I now have hope of actually becoming a watercolor artist after all. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You now have a fan for life in North Carolina.. I am going to purchase your book, and maybe even a piece of artwork. Blessings...

[@sheilanfrankkarpis2339]

this is the best tutorial I have seen yet. I'm brand new at this..and these tips are giving me some confidence that my pics wont come out like a kinder-gardeners painting. Thanx so much

[@veronicagarcia-huidobro3128]

As an oil and acrylics painter I decided (yesterday!) to learn watercolor...and I found YOU!!! How lucky I am!!! You definitely inspired me sooo much!!! I’ll start tomorrow 👍🏻 thanks so much for being such an outstanding teacher 👨‍🏫

[@charlesevans7706]

Veronica García-Huidobro thank you so much. Enjoy your watercolour

[@hongmaile5987]

As a beginner, I feel so grateful for those great tips. All big challenges seem amazingly simple and enjoyable!

[@charlesevans7706]

I’m pleased you’re enjoying them.

[@clairebjelland4668]

I can't believe how much I've learned from this brief video! Thank you! I love watercolor. I've been painting my little heart out, going to a weekly class for the past six months and have not made much progress. After viewing this video, I'm marching right into my little studio and getting to work. You have reinvigorated my efforts with tangible instructions for a beginner. I'm happy! Claire

[@bernardlillis8827]

Hi Charles, I'm a 70 year old expat living in Thailand who plays golf 3 days a week and apart from that, I've been trying to learn to paint for 4 months now. Couldn't paint a stick man...........and then, I found your video's. I'm excited again at the simplicity you bring to everything. Thank you.

[@charlesevans7706]

Bernard Lillis thank you very much. I'm so pleased they are a help to you.

[@haribhat907]

I am a beginner and started water color art very recently. I have seen many tutorial videos but found your video to be the best one. Charles, you have generously given ideas to draw various objects starting from rocks, sky, various types of trees, people and animals. Extremely thankful for your wonderful ideas and time

[@charlesevans7706]

Hari Bhat so pleased you enjoyed them.

[@mins_artnlife]

Oh I could watch this again and again. Thank you Charles. So glad I met you recently and looked for your tutorials! You are a very inspirational Teacher. Thanks again for your time and for sharing your art :)

[@ClariceAust]

What a fabulous painter you are, Charles. 'Love your approach to painting; knocks all the stuffiness out of it. Thanks for showing us novices your advanced painting talent, accompanied by your down to earth style.

[@charlesevans7706]

Clarice Aust thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed it.

[@MicheleAnnTarot]

Your teaching techniques are just genius. Best half hour I’ve spent on KZbin for ages… I’m off to buy your book.!

[@charlesevans7706]

Ahahaha, thank you so much.

[@MicheleAnnTarot]

@@charlesevans7706 It seems the book in this tutorial is out of print so I bought your paint off your website instead 🤩

[@ericmazurek2343]

Thanks Charles for explaining how it is!!! Nothing too fancy. Just pure watercolour painting 🎨. Over the last ten years I have sold many paintings but now with your instructions I am confident I can increase both the quality and quantity. Just love the ease in which you make it look so easy and the speed. Can't wait for any new instructions.

[@JoAnneMOwens]

Amazing! I have added this to my list so that I can watch over and over. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@charlesevans7706]

Jo Anne Owens thank you so much, pleased you enjoyed it.

[@kevin01041961]

Aaaaaah i'm inspired, at 56 my wife bought me my water colour starter kit, fantastic to watch you make it look easy, but have you ever watched anyone who knows his skill it always looks easy ,thank you and keep it up i will be watching and learning hopefully

[@charlesevans7706]

Kevin Rimmington thank you so much. Practice makes perfect.

[@califmike2003]

Why Charles doesnt have 1 million subscribers is beyond me, true master of watercolor.

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you soo much.

[@davidm1149]

Legendarily criminal way of brandishing some very surprisingly simple and effective techniques. I wish I had known about these years ago.

[@charlesevans7706]

Does that mean you enjoyed it??

[@karenruggles6262]

Wow, this was fantastic. I love the people and animals....I never attempted them before but now I will. You are an excellent teacher and thank you for sharing your talent

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you so much.

[@donnabufalieri769]

Thank you for all your tips! Will look forward to getting your book!

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you’re enjoying them.

[@cyndiwatson2825]

This is a great video for a beginner. Very easy to follow. I am very grateful for finding this. Thank you.

[@MegaYosarian]

Fantastic Charles. Thank you for all these invaluable tips. You are now my go to geezer for watercolour.

[@charlesevans7706]

MegaYosarian thank you so much.

[@spoedreeks]

omg, over the last years I maybe watched a 1000 videos about watercolour, but this is definitely the best with tips and tricks!!!! You are an amazing teacher, wish there were more videos on yr channel....love it, love it!!!!

[@charlesevans7706]

iris bouckaert thank you very much, so pleased you enjoyed it. There are a few there, but we will be doing more in November

[@zinacilinskiene372]

I love love love your paintings and the way you teach others giving your knowlege and talent to us for free!Amazing!So helpful and useful!Thank you.

[@charlesevans7706]

Zina Cilinskiene thank you so much.

[@melodygood2380]

HOW THE HECK DO YOU DO THAT AND MAKE IT LOOK SO ELEMENTARY !!!??? YOU'RE AMAZING, CHARLIE...

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you soo much.

[@sommar59]

Wow, I will look at this over and over again. Thank you.

[@charlesevans7706]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it.

[@MzValerie]

What I enjoyed most is your pallet. The love, the life you have given it is most extraordinary. Your techniques are amazing as well.

[@charlesevans7706]

Valerie Good thank you so much

[@MzValerie]

Charles Evans you are more then welcome. I just happened upon your videos about an hour ago. Lol I'm glad I did.

[@TracyIndy]

Wow! Thank you for saving me hours of frustration. Wonderful Tips!!!!!! Thank you for sharing. Very much appreciated.

[@charlesevans7706]

You're welcome, pleased you enjoyed it.

[@sylvianemamayan3613]

I just fond you and you are in my heart !!! You are stronger. Watercolor becomes so easy whith you ...it's a real pleasure....thank you !!!

[@charlesevans7706]

Sylviane Mamayan thank you very much indeed.

[@sweetpea858]

I found this video very helpful thank you. You're a great instructor, I am going to look for more of your videos.

[@brendahicks4701]

Thanks. I love your work

[@joannestupak4749]

Wow, I am so hooked on your videos. Thank you for your down to earth and very informative tutorial. You've taken the scariness out of it and makes me want to try this out.

[@charlesevans7706]

Joanne Stupak so pleased you’re enjoying them.

[@Kathy-bc5yq]

You are so nice to share these things with us! Thank you so much! I was ready to give up on watercolor painting before I found you. Now I have hope that I will be successful at it. I will buy your book today!

[@charlesevans7706]

That’s very kind. Thank you so much.

[@rhondawillington9214]

Thank you Charles for sharing your fantastic tips, so glad I found you! Definitely be buying your book. I love your sense of humour too!😄

[@charlesevans7706]

Rhonda Willington thank you very much

[@silviachang1694]

This is great !!!! Thnx !!!! I began to paint recently and these are the perfect tips! Be happy and stay safe!

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you very much.

[@Shobhna51]

Wow!! Mind blowing techniques! Charles, Just Love your simple techniques and mixing colours....Love the varieties of simple objects you use, to incorporate into your painting. TI like painting trees, you showed easier method to paint TREES. Thank you.

[@charlesevans7706]

Shobhna Purohit thank you very much, pleased you enjoyed it.

[@sharingArtWmyCat]

I am intrigued by your technique of scraping the watercolor. I have never seen this before and am going to try it. I am more of a splash watercolor painter, letting the water move the color, drip and rest where I want it to. I love these techniques, can't wait to try- thank you!

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you enjoyed it.

[@luciedrouin2876]

Je vous regarderais peindre des jours et des jours j apprends énormément merci Lucie .

[@patrickscaia2931]

I like how you get past the place I usually give up in hopelessness and make a wonderful painting ! Regards, Patrick Scaia.

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you so much.

[@coronan4426]

Wonderful! Really blowed my mind. Thank you for your helpful videos and tips.

[@bardotte5757]

You have made me love watercolour painting, where once I hated it because I feared it, until I watched and listened to you on a Channel 4 programme back in the 1990’s. I bought your beautiful black paint box and the Sapphire Daley-Rowney brushes (that I still love using & in great condition) and have never looked back. Each morning I awake excited to pick up my Evans paintbox & brushes & the colours just roll of the brush but I still can not achieve the Loaves of Bread! just look nothing like! haha. Many thanks Charles, recently became a member on your website so, see lots more of you soon. x 💐🎨🖍📗

[@charlesevans7706]

Bardotte thank you so much. I’m so pleased you like my work and it’s helped you.

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Wonderful tips and tricks, love especially the Y P. 😍

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you enjoyed it.

[@jujackson3306]

You sir are brilliant........ the best tutorial ever 👍🏻

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you so much.

[@umakanthan53]

Simple and very useful tips. Thank you very much Charles!

[@charlesevans7706]

+MANICKAM UMAKANTHAN Glad you found them useful.

[@susanhepburn6040]

What a truly brilliant video! SO informative - thank you so much!

[@charlesevans7706]

Susan Hepburn thank you so much

[@MsSCVB]

You are amazing! Such great and easy tips! Going to go try then right now! Thank you for sharing them all!

[@charlesevans7706]

MsSCVB thank you kindly

[@pjs3514]

Glad I found you. I have been giggling while watching. You make it so much fun. Thank you for the inspiration

[@charlesevans7706]

Pam Spivey I’m so pleased you enjoyed it

[@jeanmarie229]

You are amazing Mr Evans! Why did I discover you only now? Thank God I still did. God bless you for sharing your tips and techniques. These are so helpful. Please do speak a bit louder so we can hear you better. More power to you Mr Evans!

[@mikecooper9507]

Charles, thank you! You are freeing my mind LOL. I've overworked some trees in my life.

[@charlesevans7706]

Mike Cooper pleased it’s useful.

[@mikecooper9507]

@@charlesevans7706 I would suggest your work would be greatly served on an Instagram account.

[@capbin146]

Great Charlie, hope you had a safe journey after all about art, your dry wall looked easy but I shall persevere. Hope they get you next year.

[@charlesevans7706]

Big C Thanks. keep practising.

[@janet9771]

Count me in Charles I love your style! So many things to learn here all packed into one video.

[@charlesevans7706]

Janet W thank you very much

[@suecurtis1496]

That's amazing ... I mess about to much !!! Love what you do,thank you for the tips.

[@charlesevans7706]

sue curtis No problem!

[@renmuffett]

Love your demo's. Thanks so much. I have yet to achieve landscapes in watercolor. I do best with infant portraits and still life. But I am not even fond of still life! LOL. BTW, the sunsets here where I live are extremely intense and vibrant and I have yet to see a painting close to it without looking unreal. Because its so amazing in reality. Some things one tries to paint that is real, just seems unreal.

[@dominicpolack8620]

This could be my go to video for trees , just what I've been looking for 👍🏼

[@charlesevans7706]

Dominic Polack thank you very much, pleased you enjoyed it.

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

Love all your videos and ideas!! Thank you so much!!

[@charlesevans7706]

You’re very kind, thank you.

[@TTomJohn]

🖒Thanks, Charles. Terrific! Your book is my next purchase.

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you so much.

[@madhusudhankonda3969]

Thank you for your lovely videos, you are a unique wonderful teacher. I love the simplicity ..🙏🏼

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you’re enjoying them.

[@lainehadlow7751]

Terrific video thank you for sharing, enjoyed it so much have purchased your book x

[@charlesevans7706]

+Laine Hadlow That's great! Hope you enjoy the book too.

[@53justjude]

Amazing, you have made all these points sooooo much more simplified......thank you so much ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@charlesevans7706]

I’m pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@mariaxose2884]

Gracias, muy bien explicado...me gustó mucho, muy interesante...

[@charlesevans7706]

Maria Xose thank you very much

[@carogray1]

what a fabulous instructor you are.. I am a photographer, English but living in California.. but getting more and more into painting.. watercolors and now acrylic.. have not yet seen your acrylic videos..(cant wait) but your watercolor videos are amazing.. you are a fabulous teacher.. you are very clear in your teachings and you are an amazing painter.. !! and I have just ordered a couple of your 'sand' paints.. cant wait to try them.. thank you so much!!

[@charlesevans7706]

Caroline Gray you’re very kind, thank you

[@deeparao1800]

Hi ! Charles your tips and tricks are worthy and amazing,thank you for sharing ,going ahead to buy your book.

[@charlesevans7706]

Deepa Rao thank you very much.

[@lovetopaintanne149]

Great tips!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful expertise, Charles Evans:)

[@charlesevans7706]

+lovetopaintanne Pleased you enjoy the videos.

[@garnetmclearyprice8896]

Its great to have found your art shows

[@angelamackie2928]

Great tips, cant wait to try them, thanks for taking the time to share.

[@charlesevans7706]

+Angela Mackie Thank you!

[@shaileshvengurlekar9105]

Best tutorial amongst all that i have watched so far.

[@charlesevans7706]

Shailesh Vengurlekar thank you so much.

[@johnclark2774]

Thank you. Most enjoyable and somehow you have the ability to make painting techniques easy. Beryl

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you too.

[@suejarrad1770]

hi Charles, greetings from Australia, love your videos. ive just started teaching myself to watercolor and have learnt heaps from you. so easy to follow and understand. Cheers

[@charlesevans7706]

Sue Jarrad thank you very much. Pleased they've been useful to you.

[@guitar5lave]

Hi Charles I am a beginner and i have learnt so much from your videos. Great stuff. Thank you very much for your tuition. Already i have had some good results.

[@charlesevans7706]

guitar5lave thank you very much. Pleased they've been a help.

[@mart6612]

Mr Evans, Your trees (and art) are amazing/stunning and fabolous. I recently came across your channel and going over your videos. I love it how you keep it simple and creative, and one can tell you love what you are doing, no matter if it is a pile of rock or a full big board of painting you are doing at the moment. Your enthusiasm and passion comes through. Thank you for sharing your techniques, valuable thoughts and your own style and ways. This kind of art what makes my heart jump! Your creativity and experience combined with your talent, what a perfect combination. I always wanted to try painting landscapes (Do or do not, but don't try, as Yoda said, haha). Talent is something you either have or you don't. It can be that easy ;) otherwise, it would be never ever be the same if the two of us would paint the same thing, with same movements, brunshes, paints, etc. standing next to each other in the same room. Because you have it in you, and you know how and where to place the colours cos you know what you are doing and what you would like to achieve n the paper, and I might not, but just dreaming about it. Unfortunately (or fortunately, because I love my profession too) I work in finance/economic field but painting became my (expensive) hobby under covid in 2020. And I love it. I've learnt a lot since, but I guess you'd have good laughs if you'd see my "art" :D :D (sometimes I laugh hard too) but I do it for fun and it makes me feel wonderful, and a strict guide or limiting my options would kill the game for me. I like to find my own ways too, and through experience and practice. I learn a lot from your videos - thank you, I truly appreciate it! I absorb it as a sponge can absorb water. I cannot wait to finally use my A3 size cotton paper which I did not dare to use yet. Greetings from Hungary and happy new year for 2024! edit: I just found out about your books and ordered 2. 🥳

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you so much. I’m pleased you’re enjoying them. Always remember, you paint for yourself and not other people. So paint what you want in a style that suits you.

[@kimhenybox]

Bob Ross in watercolor:))) TFS, you are awesome!!!

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you so much.

[@marlenkal9876]

Thank you for all the experience you share with us!

[@charlesevans7706]

You’re very welcome.

[@lynnrushton7458]

You’re a bloomin genius ‼️👌

[@tamzcanete1688]

Thanks for sharing your technique charles!

[@charlesevans7706]

Tamz Canete you’re most welcome

[@paulsheldon9510]

Amazing skill, so natural and relaxed. So many tips and advice in this short video. Charlie, you really are a star!

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you soo much.

[@suecurtis1496]

I love watching you paint !!!!

[@charlesevans7706]

sue curtis thank you very much, pleased you enjoy them.

[@MrPuddinhead61]

So helpful! Great teaching style. Thanks!

[@charlesevans7706]

Kim Blunt thank you very much

[@ritazulmagarciaacosta2084]

Excelente Maestro Charles Evans por su demostración felicitaciones éxitos

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you very much.

[@CraftyDawn]

Wow that was fantastic. I’ve been painting with watercolour pencils for over twenty years and wanted to have a go at traditional watercolour. Your fabulous tips make it easy and fun. Thank you. I wish I’d found your videos earlier. I’ll definitely be looking out for more.

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you enjoyed it. There’s about 50 to be going on with.

[@jacquelinebrown4152]

I really should buy this book. Great demo 🎨🖌️ thank you 😊

[@charlesevans7706]

You’re very welcome.

[@ruudratajczak2240]

THANKS GOD that i find you and thank you very very much for sharing your beautiful paintings and tips. YOU are AMAZING man

[@charlesevans7706]

Ruud Ratajczak thank you so very much

[@davidinger961]

Your experience shines out ,thank you for these amazing tips I've just started painting at seventy five I need these quick tips to save messing about! I will buy your books I like both acrylic and water colour

[@charlesevans7706]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you very much.

[@jeanmilhollin7890]

Wow that's is great. Going too buy your books

[@charlesevans7706]

+jean milhollin I hope they inspire you!

[@hughmcnicol9606]

Hi Charles you've inspired me to pick up the brush and give it another try

[@charlesevans7706]

Go for it!

[@tanyaharris7514]

Fantastic demo..I'll be looking for that book...thanks Charles 👏👏💕

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you enjoyed it.

[@jojoshane]

Charles! Just found you in 2020 ... you inspire me to pick up a paint brush every day! I was suffering a bit of 'lack-lustre lockdown'.Thank you so much .

[@charlesevans7706]

So pleased they’re helping you.

[@nelidafelizia8395]

Maravillosas tus técnicas... Es increíble como trabajas... Realmente agradecida de haber encontrado tu página. FELICITACIONES.

[@snoopycrc]

waow... clear and simple, thank you so much

[@charlesevans7706]

You’re very welcome

[@kirankhurram4655]

This call b a real Artist hats off👏👏👏

[@charlesevans7706]

Thank you.

[@manishakhuraswar9221]

🙏Very nice sir......👌

[@charlesevans7706]

Manisha Khuraswar thank you

[@shonaguthrie848]

Think you so much for this video! I’m going to try all of these! ❤️

[@charlesevans7706]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it.

[@whitemale4031]

I'm sold!!! Just subscribed to your channel and your book is definitely the next one I'm getting. Thanks a lot for the effort to share your knowledge with everyone, it's really appreciated.

[@charlesevans7706]

Fernando Sanz thank you so much

[@PhilPage227]

Amazing tips, thank you Charles.

[@charlesevans7706]

Pleased you enjoyed it.

[@grahamheywood4426]

Very helpful and great fun. Thanks

[@charlesevans7706]

Graham Heywood Pleased you enjoyed it.

[@nuckkingfuts]

Omg Charles , this is awesome stuff here... Love the way you instruct .... You make it look so easy.... Love a video on street scenes with people in them. People are difficult for this beginner... Again I love your videos I couldn't watch all of this one yet on account of timing. But I can assure you it'll be watched in full this evening. Cheers!

[@charlesevans7706]

Tmakmak Hope you enjoyed it.

[@kathleenwicks8046]

Excellent...and so easy, for you. I think we all needed to see how easy watercolor can be! 🍀

[@charlesevans7706]

Kathleen Wicks thank you very much

[@GiuseppeTresTRIK]

Grazie dei consigli ... quello con la carta rigida non lo sapevo. texture spettacolari!

[@sandraflieger6001]

Thank you! I’ve been watching a lot of watercolor tutorials, this is the most helpful!

[@charlesevans7706]

Sandra Flieger thank you very much.

[@javajoe668]

Wonderful video. Thank You!

[@charlesevans7706]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it.

[@schnukele]

Oh! This was fun! I can't wait to try out your marvelous tips. Wish me luck!

[@charlesevans7706]

Klara Hufnagel go for it, good luck!