Controlling the Wash

[@yvonnevo5246]

When you show what not to do and what to do in your same demo, it gives us a better understanding of our mistakes. You are an artist and a true teacher! Thank you very much for your generous help!

[@MalgorzataCempel]

Thank you very much,I Love it,❤

[@jillianpayne8710]

Oliver Pyle I find your videos so well presented, you have integrity, we are not paying you for these most instructive and informative lessons, such a refreshing change you are sincerely helping us to learn and not trying to give us half the information then hoping we will pay for the other half. I am 83 love my watercolour and longing to learn but just sadly cannot afford to contribute. Thank you for your integrity. love your just so instructive videos. An enormous thank you.

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

Thanks Jillian. Watercolour tutorials and courses can indeed be rather expensive and many are unable to afford them. Also, unfortunately, I receive many emails from those that have paid for them and found that they have not been worth the expense (of course, that's not always the case as there are many excellent tutors out there.) My father was a maths teacher and always gave his knowledge and time freely - he was kind and generous and I feel that perhaps the best way of honouring his example and memory is to try to do the same. I think that at some stage I will introduce some paid content, but it won't be to replace the content and programs that I am going to be building up on the channel in this or coming years.

[@himanigarg519]

Amazing teacher with politeness, thanks for the lovely video

[@rosannebloompereira536]

I wish that I had discovered your channel when I first started painting with watercolours. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and demonstrate these important concepts.

[@annemorgan2928]

Oh Oliver, that is the best video on washes ever. For a professional watercolourist, you have a great talent to teach watercolour as well. Most professionals can go only so far but you are able to break it down into sections that are discrete and digestible. I am struggling with washes now and trying to glean anything from various videos. You have tackled it straight on and probably prevented a number of people from giving up or becoming very frustrated. Thank you. I look forward to going through all your videos. 🇨🇦

[@philcaffrey]

Definitely not too dry and technical Olly - this was absolutely fabulous. Please keep them coming.

[@2LittleSticks]

Decades ago I saw a snippet of a video on PBS explaining washes. In search of that snippet I’ve taken many classes and never found a teacher that explained washes as clearly and completely as you do. (Not even close.) I’m so relieved to have stumbled on to your channel. I’m also psyched to have found a teacher who explains and demonstrates in real time. It takes a lot of time and effort to record, edit and post videos. Thank you so much!

[@elizabethplotnick6587]

So true!

[@monahli1597]

Yes, exactly!

[@amyguerriero2294]

Thanks girl use it up soon under my j

[@mirelairinapetre6503]

I agree! Oliver is unique in teaching! He has the joy to share his knowledges and this is gold ! ❤❤

[@mikebutterworth73]

Oh my days what a great video explaining why I have been struggling to control paint and water on the page, keep the technical stuff going its fascinating to understand why and when explained its all common sense.

[@1000Zebedee]

Lovely oration and it was very nice to see how you focussed on the 'why' within the context and also showed examples of how it can go pear-shaped. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@heatherivall8763]

Thankyou! I recently returned to watercolour painting and have forgotten so much. It’s frustrating! You just taught me so much! Thank you!!!

[@watercolornewbies]

Thank you! Super helpful video - especially the demonstration of being able to put two colours of the same consistency together.

[@malathayalan6834]

You are a great teacher… thanks for sharing even small details…thank you…

[@lindagarrett973]

your choice of what to teach is excellent!! So very helpful!

[@janetalbot6529]

Your the only artist that inspires me to see the value in doing these exercises. Thank you

[@dora_di]

This is such a great lesson, so clearly explained. Thank you so much for your generosity 🙏🏼

[@wakeupuk3860]

"Hope that was not too dry and technical"... WOW !! LOL, I only wish that the many WC tutorials that I have watched over the last three years were even just 10% 'dry and technical' as yours are. As others have mentioned here and as an ex Teacher (from industry) and even a Teacher Trainer - I just can't fault this tutorial from your inset (ie intro), teaching points clearly explained with detailed examples (nothing, speeded up, no waffle and no annoying background music) to your summary. Have just done these four examples and then laid a wash and did two washes which at 1min and 15 second intervals brushed in some more paint and observed the spreads and cauliflowers. Your example of the blue and pink washes and the effect of having a much stronger concentrated mix was (which I should have known, having taught Science) causing it to spread into the less concentrated one, was one of those "Arrrrrrr, Oh I see now" which all good teachers aim for with students and with your tutorials you have loads of.

[@Tincanart_25]

My mind is blown from this video - not as much from the teaching - but because I think I finally understand British humor. This is it, right? The dry, sardonic delivery, the inability to tell if it’s a joke right away leaving you to wonder if the person is a boring or a comedic genius, the unassuming wit. I’m laughing my little Californian booty off over here. Incidentally, the techniques taught here are fantastic and helpful.

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

You've got it Kristin!.....it's as subtle as a well painted watercolour!

[@2040nina]

Thank you for your offers in the various Watercolor painting technical skills. I am learning a lot from these series. And practicing as you suggested. In fact, I watched each video several times. Slowly, my painting is improving.

[@lindaspeed7200]

You are just what I've been looking for. I've learned a lot watching you today. Thank you!

[@lizday8140]

Everyone shows us what to do; but not often, what not to do. You are a dear and your paintings are beautiful. Thank you, and thanks to the little spider for making things so quaint. Reminds me of one of my favorite Charlie and Lola cartoons with a wee spider friend taking up residence in their bathroom.

[@lizday8140]

@@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 My daughter and I loved the animated cartoons. You can see one of my favorites, the Picnic one here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV69aKWloraYntk It is a joy to rewatch, even as she is now graduating from High School this year. Takes me back. Thanks, again!

[@carolynchambers8716]

Thank you so much, Oliver. This has helped me a lot. I really appreciate your tutorials

[@xuyang1981]

Thank you so much Olly, really enjoyed your video and very helpful! Have a wonderful day x

[@gamescommutti7256]

Great explanation of the physics of osmosis , I like it and will suggest this video to our students of medicine.😄

[@joddiew]

Thank you for all the videos! I just started watercolour painting and got whelmed with information everywhere but most are not answers to problems I have. I also like the fact that you don't believe the most expensive supplies are the best but what you learn to get used to. I am looking forward to your new videos!!

[@lorraineclark3517]

Excellent demo! It's all about water control whether if it the paper, brush or paint dilution. Giving a more focus of this primary technique has been more helpful than the countless instrumental videos I have purchased and viewed. Thanks!

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

Thanks Lorraine - that's very kind of you.

[@zillahbugeja8973]

No-one else has explained this so well. Thanks Oliver! I now have hope. I won’t give up on watercolour.

[@pamelastroud]

Excellent video! I've seen a few different videos now on washes, but I haven't seen one that demonstrated how paint consistency affects colors running together when you paint them side by side. This helped me understand what's been happening in my own paintings and why I've been getting so frustrated. There's so much to think about when painting and I need to be more mindful of the consistency of paint that I'm putting down and when. Thank you!

[@colleenkleinhans849]

Wow, so much for me to learn! Thank you for helping me understand.

[@susanlynn9285]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, so many times I want to paint freely, which is fun but with disappointment in the end, I’ve been trying to find achievable end results after back surgery with a lap table, thank you, I enjoy your videos ,

[@stelleldir]

Thank you very much! This was very helpful since I always make the mistake you showed at the beginning. I go over damp areas trying to fix a mistake and then I make it 10 times worse. Now I know why and how to avoid it.

[@joegriffin5851]

Another excellent video and really well explained. Imhave too many happy accidents and this will help me exert some control. And I shall endeavour to give my old brushes more days in the sun. ☺

[@elegw5072]

That happens to me, but i m so anxious ...... I can t wait, thank you for this video.

[@WediEre6654]

Where have you been Oliver all this time?I was looking a right teacher on watercolor.

[@susancook1617]

Thank you for this great tutorial, all very well explained.

[@radosawbaabanski9967]

You saved me Mr. Thank you for this magnificent lesson.

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

Clear instruction for an absolute novice as myself is paramount, and your tutorials have exactly that. I first saw your work in Watercolour learn to paint books, and needed to look into your art further. Thankfully you're on KZbin, and a fantastic teacher. I'm from Weston-super-mare in Somerset, lol, maybe I'll invest in some of that brilliant paper!

[@barbaramartin3846]

That is alot to take in, so have to save this to watch again - and again

[@patferguson572]

SUBSCRIBED. I truly think you can help with so many aspects of watercolour. Thank you.

[@baggypants57]

I cannot tell you how helpful this was for me to watch!!! Your way of teaching really strikes a cord, I believe I have been long painting enough (6 mos.) for this to truly resonant and helps so much to be able to understand my own frustration while painting. I look forward to your next tutorial.

[@snjoklukka]

To pracice is needed to learn the technics of watercoloring - and i tried a lot, but it seems to be senseles. Since i see your videos i understand the way to implement technics. Controlling washes is such a difficult thing if you don`t know your Material - but it`s impossible if you don`t know the behavior of water and the pigments in it. Thank you very much for your methodical and didactical demonstration. autumnally greetings from Germany.

[@Malexa32001]

Certainly would love to try it! Thanks

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

You are a fabulous instructor 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sinydedeugd6989]

Thank you very much for your great lessons! I soak them up like a sponge and do all the exercises you give us. Thanks Oliver!😄

[@lindathaxton1994]

Thank you good teacher. You help me understand more & more on my watercolor journal!

[@Barbara-ex3ge]

Thanks for another great tutorial. Now I understand better where I was going wrong - you make it simple ie re not painting on damp etc. Loved the spider commentary too

[@bls924]

Thank you for another informative, and well explained video! You are an excellent instructor,

[@marykendrick4304]

Thanks for the thorough explanation of managing watercolor. Inspires me to do more experimenting.

[@xxwaldi]

this is awesome! it’s something that I had lots of trouble with but didn’t really fully understand. thanks so much

[@Rudimar69]

Oliver, muito obrigado. Você é um excelente professor. O melhor que conheco.

[@orcamum]

A brilliant tutorial! Thank you!

[@SylVie]

Thanks for the detailed information and the demos Oliver, it really helps!

[@eileent8989]

So, Oliver...I already know these dynamics.....but this video settled that information much more firmly into my brain than it had been before because your presentation was so well organized. I felt the click. Your video demonstrates how several problems are related to each other, enabling us to form some general principles about dilution and humidity wrt timing. An important value of showing these relationships is that it is always easier for us to learn something that is related to something else that we already know. It's clear that you've thought about that. It is a curiosity to me how often ....not always, but too often.....painting concepts are taught only situationally, i.e., as they happen to arise in the course of a painting demonstration....what I think of as the "Cheery ' Oops! Watch your water and practice at home!' School of Instruction." I can't think of any other subject that is routinely taught that way. Your clear organization accomplishes at least two things: 1) it makes learning the concepts easier; and, 2) it demonstrates how students can set up the most efficient exercises for practice on their own.. Even better, your videos are themselves organized within your channel. I hope that you will continue in this structured manner. I very much appreciate your effort and I'm willing to watch water dry with you any day. :=) Kind regards, Eileen Tomkins

[@barbaralee3425]

fascinating, so helpful, thanks so much!

[@shaileshbhatt7097]

Superb teacher, and superb series!

[@vee35233]

Thanks very much for this tutorial. Certainly the most helpful and straightforward - and "water wise" - I have come across! I think the fog is lifting at last.... 😊

[@vijay1473]

best watercolor tutorials I have seen :)

[@charlesz8531]

"Don't paint wet into damp". This is most helpful!

[@krismua1209]

Thank you, this was so helpful!

[@rowenacorlett3146]

Really helpful video again - I think this is why watercolour requires practice, practice and more practice! However the theory is very useful and hopefully will speed up learning. I like to paint horses and have quite a difficult time painting the coat and all the different tones of colour on it. I guess blending might work. I have thought about doing it with layers too - starting light and building up in the darker areas gradually - any advice gratefully received! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@paulspilsbury]

Thanks Oliver! This was very helpful indeed.

[@davidrogers3011]

Thankyou. That is very helpful.😄

[@moma-b]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Very useful tutorial.

[@lisaseckold9296]

That's twice now I've seen a spider drop in on you in a video tutorial. I think they approve.

[@mrcohiba1662]

12:00. 👏👏👏 Ok the penny dropped. The paper doesn’t care if Im using blue or pink. The color difference only matter to us. The paper only considers the consistency of the paint. Whether its one color or another is irrelevant! Olly you’re a genius.

[@paulineshelley4421]

Thanks for your excellent instruction! In the last bit about blending, I noticed another factor, the speed of the brush on the paper. Where you started and ended the contact with the paper, you had the thickest line. So I assume that you need to speed up the brush strokes for a more even line?

[@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849]

Thank you for the explanation! Very useful!

[@sandywest4299]

excellent video. you give a veiw of your painting eye very exceptional. btw i like when you smile. thank you again. i have really learned alot on your videos to apply to my creations. be safe and blessed oh yeah please tell me what brand watercolor paper you use please

[@jennyforeman4844]

So its official, Im hooked..binge watching your videos today! Where are you in the UK Oliver? I hope to move there from Australia, when we are allowed to travel., due to Covid We will be living near Southampton, close to our Grandchildren. Love to attend classes!

[@jenniferforeman8007]

I will be living in Hampshire where my Grandchildren are..classes here I come!!

[@davidkemp1585]

Very good

[@barbmummey5467]

Really helpful!

[@shirleykenyon4909]

Hi Oliver I love your videos and wonder if you have any workshops planned.

[@dorotaa7569]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson! My problem is when i’m painting trees or anything on some background color I start to get to white paper, I mean the background paint melts...Wondering if anyone has some advice for that.

[@pranabchatterjee5435]

Thank you for the tutorial.👍

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Not to technical at all...I really appreciate this kind of instruction!

[@janpryor3816]

Hi Oliver I have just discovered your videos and plan to watch them all! Can you tell me please what angle you recommend for the painting board?

[@Ilbbrief]

❤❤❤

[@elegw5072]

This is payne grey or you mix ?

[@BoutiqueSheShe]

Exacley what I needed to know. Three years into watercolor and finally, a sensible and clear explanation for overcoming " the problem with washes." You made it so simple to understand with guidelines for "how" to practice. Much appreciated!

[@tradingpostfarms]

Spot on! I've been incorporating these naturally developed techniques for a while, but I've never come across a tutorial with these incredibly useful intermediate technical applications, and practice drills.

[@dereknordstrom1128]

Excellent

[@jennifersullivan2718]

Oh for the love! Finally an excellent wash demonstration! I guess many other artists save their painting secrets, yet you allow your viewers to actually learn and understand the process so well. Thank you, Oliver. I've subscribed and plan to learn everything you're willing to teach.

[@hashsand]

Same, me, too!

[@beckyhofer4328]

This is so fundamental, yet something I missed along my learning curve. I've seen 3 of your videos and I am soaking up your teaching like a sponge! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!. Genius is taking the complicated and making it seem simple; well-done.

[@susanbroy2267]

Thanks!

[@clareclemens4849]

I love the way you want to share the mysteries of watercolour painting in a open, honest way. It is wonderful! Thanks Oliver

[@mikedevlin2048]

A really excellent tutorial once again… Oliver, you are by far the best teacher of watercolour I have found on KZbin… thank you 👌🏻

[@Lilac128]

I hope everyone watches until the very end. What Oliver shows and demonstrates are very important, but what he says at the end is also very very valuable to be reminded of, as we can get carried away in attempting to control the wash. Watercolour is such an amazing medium and Oliver is a great teacher to show us how to understand it better. Thanks so much for your work into your videos!

[@JamieRhodes77]

I’ve been taking watercolor classes off and on for 3 years and no one has explained washes as good as this. Thank you - from one leftie to another.

[@susanlynn9285]

Lefties are the smartest painters

[@passinthru4328]

@@susanlynn9285 You're right, of course.

[@brianparnell2256]

Nice to see the basics explained and demonstrated simply.

[@donaldcoder4510]

At last I have enjoyed a tutorial that very patiently explains the fundamental technique of watercolor. I changed to oil, but now feel I should try watercolor again. You are a great instructor.

[@Clauds71]

I’m finding this interesting 🤔 and scary at the same time; controlling the wash, timing and allowing the paint to do what it wants to do. So tricky, thanks for taking the time to explain this 😆 😅

[@kerriclarke9366]

So helpful. I sort of knew what you explained but didn't really know the nuances and techniques to get the effects I want. Ready to practice more with this info. 😊

[@trinidiana]

Love your channel, look forward to more videos, your paintings are beautiful. And you just cant beat you lovely English accent! Easy on the ears.

[@johnloveys6855]

My watercolour painting has improved by watching you explain , thank you .

[@poppyburns3807]

Great exercises. Thank you. Just wonderful.

[@daviddressel4189]

Thanks for demonstrating as a beginner ive enjoyed all the weird stuff looks like much more fun practising on the way

[@nadiazigiotto2809]

thank you for your fondamental explainations; a rel support to improve my watercolor techinc; greetings from Paris

[@lynnemartin2291]

Wonderful tutorial. It will help me remember that I have to be patient - I have tendency to rush right in before my water /paper/ paint is ready. Thank you. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@PaulDavis-ul5js]

Another great and really interesting video. Thank you Oliver

[@rosaarmengol7835]

Hola Oliver. M’encanten les teves lliçons. Mai et disculpis per ser esquerrà. Son els demès que van al revès. Una abraçada

[@jopitt609]

😂 - CHAOS ! That's exactly how it feels.

[@mandyrobins6063]

Thank you Olly for such an enlightening tutorial. It really is the first time I've come across someone who explains "why" rather than just "how". Once you understand why, you can replicate it for yourself. Simply following along with a tutorial which demonstrates just the "how", you'll never get success with your own work. That is why is I have always struggled to end up with a composition of my own which I am satisfied with. Until now! So thank you very much! If you ever consider holding a work shop (whenever that may be possible), please count me in!

[@theresaavery4670]

Thanks for breaking this frustrating basic element down and making it so much clearer! So much to consider. I will plan to.watch this a couple more times. Love how you welcomed the spider😊

[@JustMeYouSee]

First time on your chanel..Chanel.. stunning 😍