Watercolor "EXTREME BEGINNERS" - Starting the Journey with Chris Petri

[@johnilko2964]

#1 I;m 74 and just thought I'd like to try watercolor painting. I never tried before so I went to Walmart and got paint, brushes and paper for around $15. I'm having so much fun these last 2 weeks.i

[@cpetri766]

Awesome John, keep having fun! 👍😎

[@justme9151]

1 also

[@praticle]

If you are still enjoying it after these last two months go to an art supply store and buy some better paints for $30-50, and a pad of 100% cotton paper. You will be blown away by how much of a difference it makes!

[@ricktuthill5503]

That’s great! Having fun is what it’s all about!

[@criskruz8578]

How to crochet a baby sweater

[@janealan2142]

I'm 73 struggling with motivation post Covid-19. Your extreme beginners videos are absolutely perfect for me. Love the small scale. You make it doable rather than challenging. A sketch with some watercolor is exactly the art that I want to do. Thank you ever so much Chris Petri. You're a true and generous teacher.

[@cpetri766]

Your welcome Jane, I hope you keep feeling better and better! The small comps are great and thanks for your comments of positivity 👍😎

[@phillipstroll7385]

I'm not a beginner. I've been a commissioned artist for over 50 years. I love your videos and find value in them. I hope you continue these types of videos and continue to encourage people to learn new things.

[@cpetri766]

Thanks so much Phillip, we have many more videos on the way 👍😎

[@myjewelry4u]

Same

[@triciacoburn8582]

❤ great beginning #1

[@trehsgirl]

I decided to start painting watercolour rather late in life. I just want to tell Chris Petri how much I appreciate your teaching! I have been very depressed for the last several years and finding watercolour has changed my life! Chris there are no words to tell you how much I appreciate your willingness to teach us! Bless you!

[@cpetri766]

Thanks so much Laurie, that is a great feeling to know I can add some joy and peace into your world with our art here on KZbin! I’m glad we can have a great art community here such as this. We are certainly blessed! 👍😎

[@marylowe1385]

I am a beginner love to paint along with you. This is inspiring. Enjoy your style.

[@suzum.9713]

Ues, painting is very relaxing and pleasant.

[@denisekelley9428]

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[@CassandraParsons-tb7ww]

Chris, Thanks for doing these beginner classes! I am a beginner and am too heavy handed with the colors. Your techniques are very helpful! ❤

[@marlenedelvecchio8074]

I have been struggling with watercolor which caused me to become self defeating for the last few years. My son paid for a beginning watercolor class in Jan for me. This has brought my joy of watercolor back. I came across your beginner watercolor today and I’m so excited to continue painting. You make it quite easy and you explain the process so well. Thank you!!! I’ll be following you!

[@Fonkemman]

Fun tutorials with "actual" scenes and not just coloring boxes! Yey! You are the best!

[@nutstonytiger]

Love watching

[@cpetri766]

Thanks so much Diana, I’m tremendously happy to be here on KZbin as well 👍😎

[@Raminakai]

Not a complete newbie- but self taught and I greatly appreciate professional training and the things I miss studying on my own! Thank- you Sir! 🙏

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I’ve been painting for about two years, but I can watch as many beginner painting tutorials as you can offer. Thank you, Chris, for sharing these lovely paintings. I hope you continue with this very helpful series.

[@maclaird1]

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[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

Same here. I can never have enough foundation material.

[@elaineandrepont]

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[@karing2171]

@@elaineandrepont 1

[@Karen_Marie]

Same. I've been painting on and off for a few years but I love these type of videos, I find I improve so much after this type of practice.

[@salauddeensyed5295]

Hi Chris, I am an absolute beginner and I can't express my gratitude in words..thank you and please keep posting videos for beginners like me...

[@bevcobbett42]

One 1 ❤. I have watched many tutorials but painted very little. I love watercolor. I need to make time for it.

[@shichenzhang5494]

I'm a beginner. I followed this video and painted passionately for a whole evening. It's so helpful and so much fun!

[@cathyphegley7848]

#1. I also am 74 and just getting back into watercolor so I feel completely new. Your videos are very easy to follow and a lot of fun. Thank you Chris.

[@cpetri766]

Very welcome Cathy, perfect time to get back into the watercolor journey 👍😎🍀

[@josecandelario777]

Not beginner, but many years away from painting and now that I retired my love for art woke up again. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you

[@cpetri766]

Thanks Jose, great to hear your back painting watercolor again 👍😎

[@heatheralchin2870]

1, another 70+ who would love to have a go. So keen to go shopping and get started

[@cpetri766]

Welcome Heather, enjoy the journey 👍😎

[@KudzuKween]

1-wow, I just learned so much. When I was about 10 years old, I was told to stop wasting paint. I'm now 63 and I decided to go for it, and I need to catch up on techniques. This is so helpful, I'm very grateful!

[@cpetri766]

Welcome Louise, I’m Happy you’re here painting with us all 👍😎

[@MMGARC]

I've been looking for someone just like you, Chris. So many Beginner Watercolor tutorials are Not for the Extreme Beginners like me and so many other. So when I happened to just find my way to your page, I got really excited. I'm looking forward to watching and listening to your teaching tutorials. Thank you so much

[@robertwhathisname5676]

Same with me.😀

[@HollyHellraiser]

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[@questioneverything3632]

I’m 54, just bought Gambai Tambi watercolors, I’ve only played around with them so far getting the feel of the brushes, doing swatch sheets etc. Now I can’t decide what I want to paint. I love how many people have KZbin videos that really help us out! Thank you for doing what you do! 😊

[@cpetri766]

Great to know you’re getting started 👍😎🍀 Enjoy the watercolor journey

[@pparnell9683]

1. I'm 79 and just starting to get interested in watercolor.Thank you!

[@cpetri766]

Perfect time to begin, you will have so much fun working with us! 👍😎🍀

[@jacquipollard645]

Love the way you show that you don’t need expensive supplies to get started 😊 There are lots of people who would want to try painting but have no idea what they need to get started thanks

[@cpetri766]

Thanks Jacqui, I appreciate your insightful comments and encouragement! Happy Painting 👍😎

[@siilver1]

Hey, Chris. I am 23. Drew sketches as a kid but grew up and eventually stopped. But 2 weeeks ago I ordered some painting supply and wanted to give it a try while developing a skill set and also have a healthy hobby/past time. Your videos are absolute gem for beginners like me. Love how you’re encouraging while demonstrating. I love you, Chris! Thanks for this! Please keep ‘em coming as long as you could. God bless your heart 🫶🏼🤍

[@cpetri766]

You’re very welcome and I’m glad to hear your excitement about starting up again with watercolors! You will do great at it 👍😎🍀

[@cinhill22]

I've been painting for 30 years and this video is definitely what I need to refresh my style, revamp my memory, and just learn anew....keep them coming,. Loved this!!!

[@cpetri766]

Thanks so much CHill CHill,… I’m on it! 👍😎

[@GeriHaslett]

I am a beginner and have been messing around with watercolors for about a year. Thank you so much for these videos. It helps me so much with technique. Historically my watercolors have been flat and this helps my paintings come alive. I have subscribed.

[@garymarysorrelle5454]

I’m that extreme beginner that you are talking about. Thank you for the beginner videos. Please continue!

[@rhondapennington3444]

I've been painting for 3 years, but would still love for you to do more like these. Thank you.

[@2craftygranny]

1 - starting out

[@jeanoliver4388]

Q

[@sharonpeterson6993]

I’m eager to start. The benefit of being in my 70s is that I finally have time to try new things that I have always wanted to explore.

[@emika_diy2553]

1. Thank you for this lovely tutorial. I really enjoyed it. It is nice that you take time to explain everything. It gives time for my painting to dry.

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

I'm in. I've been using blue painters tape that I stick to my pants a few times before holding and masking off my watercolor papers. So far it works in making it less sticky and less likely to tear my paper. Thank you, so much for helping us. You are a great teacher. Also a very calming voice. God bless you! ❤

[@cpetri766]

Great tip, thanks! 👍😎

[@jasonballinger3549]

I’m a beginner and TRULY appreciate the care you take to REALLY reach this wonderful skill. Keep it up !

[@cpetri766]

Thanks Jason, will do 👍😎

[@ma1539ry]

I’m not a beginner but enjoy the simplicity of these paintings. Thanks for the reminder to just make it fun.

[@ctmh2007]

Hi Christ, "I am an "Extreme Beginner" in watercolor painting; However, I teach acrylic painting...so, this is a new experience for me. Thank you, thank you...👆👍

[@cpetri766]

Hi, great to work together with you and I’m thankful your finding good value on my channel 👍😎🍀

[@psoik]

Whenever I get "down" about my art progress, I come to your website and following a tutorial (which I'm usually successful at because of your teaching style) and I get my confidence back...so than you Chris.

[@cpetri766]

Thanks so much Patti, I appreciate your encouragement and insightful comments! This is a great thing to hear for all of us here on this channel…. We all have a long way to go! Let’s enjoy the journey 👍😎

[@kathleenmoore9500]

Hi Chris-I am a beginner, but have done close to 100 different tutorials. I find yours to be a great favorite of mine! Love the way you walk us through slowly! I am a huge fan of yours!

[@cpetri766]

Thanks much for watching and posting such positive feedback and comments 👍😎

[@kathleenodorizzi7073]

1 - my daughter, a fine art major gifted me some water colors, brushes and paper while I have been recovering from a devastating shoulder injury (luckily, my left arm). Your samples are beautiful and I am looking forward to your instruction and creating art.

[@ronnihatcher295]

Ahhh. It's rare to find useful videos on KZbin anymore. Refreshing. Subscribed!

[@cpetri766]

Welcome and thanks for watching Ronni 👍😎

[@halinateller2665]

Your Tutorials are wonderful! I am a beginner, learning so much from you! Thank you!

[@QuiltingPJ]

#1…..always wanted to try and with your lessons I won’t be disappointed thanks

[@MultiTrinket]

I have just bought my supplies and looking for tips, I’ve never painted, never really drawn but I’ve always wanted to learn. Would love more tutorials

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Same here just getting started 😀

[@fridapablo199]

Hi Cris Thanks

[@shelleysheets9842]

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[@rachelkrumenauer190]

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[@Karen-pl4oq]

1

[@NancyMolleur]

I'm a total beginner, 64 years old. Thank you for the videos!

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I painted a little about 30 years ago. I have a lot to learn! #1 THANK YOU FOR THIS TUTORIAL! ❤

[@judithlarkin600]

1- I am a beginner but have been learning as I go. I’d love videos for those in their first year or no lessons. Thx for your sharing! I’d love to learn looser painting like the flower without overworking it and making a mess!

[@cherylweatherhead7459]

I just started exploring water colours. I am doing each painting 4 times on each page over a couple of days. It lets me see where I need to improve and what a great comparison between each one!

[@cpetri766]

Great technique, I use that a lot too! 👍😎

[@ClookeyKandola]

I am neither a newbie nor a commissioned artist, however, I cannot help but love your videos and recommend them. Regardless of where you are in your journey with this medium, going back to basics, keeping it simple, gaining confidence, finding joy and happiness, and Having Fun...to me are the recipe for a long reciprocated love affair with watercolor!!!

[@rhondabramlette4831]

Love this video. More helpful than you can imagine. Please continue making this type for all of us who are brand new. Much appreciated.

[@nancyhartlage8626]

Thank you for the baby steps/ fundamentals! My favorites are florals!

[@JustMe-zk2wh]

I appreciate your style! I paid for a class and was taught light colors before dark (not a you must do it this way, but this was the technique taught) - going from acrylic to watercolor, this makes it easier to adjust! thank you

[@istanbulbookshop8327]

having so much fun! I am very decisive to continue! thanks!

[@debramoore3049]

I'm kind of new to watercolor painting, and I love the simplicity of your videos.

[@StudioArtbyReBa]

I’ve just started trying to use watercolors! This is the kind of video that beginners really need! Thank you for taking the time to teach so many of us that are desperate to start from the beginning!

[@deepdivinity]

This has been a treasure trove of information Chris! Thank you so much. I’ve been painting since the past two years thanks to the COVID emergency etc and painting has kept me sane. But I’ve been winging it! So all information about the basics is definitely welcome and much appreciated. 🙌🏻

[@cpetri766]

Great Deep Divinity, I’m doing it! 👍😎

[@lindsayjenni5032]

1 I definitely need the help beginners need. Looking forward to watching your tutorials. Thank you so much.

[@cpetri766]

Thanks and welcome Lindsay, happy painting 👍😎

[@tershiaclaireraatz9733]

1. I love this video! Thank you Chris for the care taken to teach each step of the way and for simplifying what would otherwise be quite daunting to a beginner!

[@cpetri766]

Welcome and great to have you joining along with us here!

[@nicolefournier4400]

Hi Chris. I’m a newbie and have watched a few videos and just ended up discouraged. I’m so grateful that I discovered you! Your videos are so simple to follow and ending up with a completed piece is so rewarding. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@cpetri766]

Your very welcome Nicole, thanks for joining along with us 👍😎

[@jenniferbearham6278]

1. Two weeks into my journey, I've learnt about loose flowers but it was so easy to see how to do a lot of variety of topics and so easily. Thank you Chris! I'm tackling these 4 today!

[@celiacrescenti2868]

Mr. Petri, my mother-in-law is a very talented painter. So, following your instructions, I painted the boat. It came out awesome and she loved it. Thank you!

[@cpetri766]

You’re very welcome and much more paintings on the way 👍😎

[@jocelynarante7029]

Hi Chris. Thank you so much and yes please keep posting videos for beginners like me.

[@hazeljoynson839]

Yes please. I’d like some more of these. So helpful. Thank you

[@sideways586]

Using a common and inexpensive paint set to demo was incredibly helpful. It was way less intimidating than a palette of expensive or mysterious colors. I've painted with oils and acrylics for many years; I am just now branching into watercolors. I followed along and really enjoyed the painting. Thanks!

[@cpetri766]

Hi Blue, thanks for watching and your insightful comments. Happy Painting 👍😎

[@madjayhawk]

I love that he keeps the pallet in sight in the video and shows mixing the paints. As a beginner I have no idea how to mix the colors. Many videos just show a brush and an the paper.

[@slatie1]

#1. I’m so frustrated after 2 classes at an art center. Your video of the seashore has renewed my spirit. Please keep us newbies in mind.😢

[@loveyart4236]

Hi Chris I am definitely a beginner , and have always loved watercolor.

[@cpetri766]

Thanks Lovey Art, I’m in! 👍😎

[@miquel_matas]

Please, continue this beginners series. Thank you!

[@cpetri766]

You got it Miguel! 👍😎

[@dfblake7]

Thank you Chris...I discovered my love for watercolour about 2 years ago..my early efforts surprised me (favourably) but as time goes on, I'm ' trying' harder and results are less at times less pleasing .. your kind approach , hints and tips are encouraging. Also I appreciate the fact that you are actually using beginner supplies. I'm looking forward to more beginner level videos. Thank you!

[@themarsy469]

1. Thanks Chris. 60 yrs old, from England, UK

[@tonyahowell9366]

1- I am grateful for artists like you willing to teach newbies like me. I am thoroughly enjoying all of your extreme beginner videos as well as being inspired by your. more complex technique videos.

[@cpetri766]

Welcome T, thanks for joining along 👍😎

[@cherylprindle5421]

Absolutely, very good. I do watercolor and working on getting my daughter interested. This is wonderful!!! Please make more!

[@johnanddebbiecotton7036]

Thank you for your instructions, they are so clear. I look forward to getting started with the paints that I got a few months ago and have just had a fear of getting going... You have taken away my fear so I'm going to get started.

[@cpetri766]

Thanks John, many more videos on the way 👍😎

[@Pamela-fx6cj]

Me too! Love watercolor paintings but am not sure where to begin and now I do.

[@MSScout86]

1. Thank you for taking time to teach. Truly appreciate this.

[@watercolorlessons5304]

I just found you Chris. I love your loose style, I struggle with that. And I’ve never done a street scene! I can’t wait to try the boat. I particularly love that you show you can produce beautiful art without breaking the bank…Prang!

[@9159bsbs]

hi Chris, I’m a novice but would appreciate more videos. Thanks again for sharing your talent and art.

[@cpetri766]

Hi Barbara, your welcome and many more videos on the way!👍😎

[@deesmily1]

Have had my supplies forever, but I'm no further ahead now than I was a year ago. Your video was brilliant! More, more!

[@alishar9109]

#1, I'm 60, and just learning this fine art. It's been nice watching this. Thank you!

[@cpetri766]

Welcome Alisha, I’m happy you are painting with us 👍😎

[@assteijger]

1! Definitely extreme beginner! I so enjoy your tutorials, they make me feel more confident, thank you Chris! Love to see more!

[@cpetri766]

You got it As, thanks for watching!

[@silvievartan3733]

I loved this tutorial. I’ve only been painting watercolors since May. Thank you for taking your time with us beginners. I look forward to more from you.

[@cpetri766]

Not a problem Silvie, more tutorials on the way 👍😎

[@farreille6098]

Thank you Chris for your instructions! They are so easy, clear and calming :) I just started with watercolour and you are such a big help :)

[@cpetri766]

Awesome Farreille, glad your joining along with us all 👍😎

[@NaturesPottery1]

I’m an extreme beginner. Your watercolor teaching method is excellent. You make the learning experience enjoyable, carefree and satisfying. Thank you!

[@cpetri766]

Thanks so much and I really appreciate the positivity and sharing your experiences with us! Happy Painting 👍😎🍀

[@loyalistrose5727]

1. Thank you so much Chris for this. What really helped me was seeing which colours you combine to achieve so many different shades. I hope you continue with this type of video. I have a few different paints, and the one you used here is one of them. Just the simple act of removing them, and placing them in the proper order of hues makes such a difference. I did take your advice and buy Princeton brushes and am very happy with them. Thanks again! A Canadian fan!

[@notme3252]

I had a GREAT TIME painting the boat and the flower! My boat turned out fantastic and I purposely used the mega cheap paper. You’ve just proven that it’s the artist that makes the art beautiful, not the art supplies.

[@virginiashirlry]

#1. Just beginning at age 77. Thanks for being here for the young at heart.

[@prettypapercrafts6794]

I have just found your channel !! Thank you so much for your easy to follow tutorial .. I have dabbled in many arts and crafts over the years, but have always struggled with watercolours. Today I painted my 1st watercolour ever :) Thank you .. I look forward to spending many hours with you :)

[@connielester1641]

I’m 71 years young and really need beginner videos. Thank for your time and knowledge.

[@cpetri766]

Your welcome and more videos on the way! 👍😎

[@TheNaiif]

Hi Chris! You can't imagine how glad I am now that I found your channel on KZbin and particularly these videos from "Extreme Beginners". Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge like this! I really enjoyed watching: congratulations for your talent and for your way of teaching watercolor painting. I've been searching for videos of the subject because I would really like to learn how to paint with watercolor. Actually, I've been delaying to give it a try for too long, mostly because I'm usually afraid of not being able to paint the right way, of failing. And that's why I was so moved by your advices along this first video I watched: thank you for helping me to put things in a simpler perspective, thank you so much for that! I'm going to follow your advices and try. I hope you continue with your videos! :) Thank you again, I'll be listening to you! With kind regards, Andreia

[@katel9378]

Hi Chris! I am not a beginner, but I'd still be interested in a beginner series. I've only been painting in watercolor for about 3 years. I can always learn something!

[@cpetri766]

Awesome Kate, thanks for your feedback 👍😎

[@candywilliams6020]

I really enjoyed this video. I've been painting with watercolour for a couple of years now, but I am very detailed and so I really like to watch how you paint and get tips to add to my options and maybe paint in a little different style.

[@Linda-kh6rl]

Thanks again for your time . An i hope you can do more Paintings.Even if i have painted for 55 years i love to watch your paintings for beginners.

[@cpetri766]

Hi, much more on the way 👍😎🍀

[@SusanSmith-ir4qk]

I love watching your videos! The only thing is I can’t really see when you are drawing. Is there any way that you would consider maybe using a sharpie and scrap piece of paper to show the drawings first? Thanks Chris. Hope you are having a great day! 😊

[@DebBoisvert]

I'm a beginner who is trying to teach herself. This is very helpful. It would be great if you indexed this so I could jump to the part I wanted to re-watch. Thanks for doing this

[@recoveringsoul755]

you can make your own index in your comment with time stamps. Like Intro 0:00 Supplies x:xx boat etc

[@DebBoisvert]

@@recoveringsoul755 great idea. Didn't think about that

[@firechick561]

@@recoveringsoul755 GREAT IDEA!!! TY!

[@dawnthierry9838]

1. Extreme beginner here. Excited to learn but not sure where to begin. Your video looks exactly like the beginner instruction I need.

[@cpetri766]

Hi Dawn, welcome 👍😎

[@Stacey-yq9wf]

Love you watercolor teaching especially how loose you make the colors.

[@joesr31]

Been painting on and off for about 2 years but I'm definitely still considered an extreme beginner for your standard haha, loved this video

[@henrietta9206]

me too, according to Chris I must be at Level -5 but ive been painting for years.

[@davidsalas2942]

I have started to paint watercolor and I so enjoy Chris Petri and your extreme beginner videos! Please keep them coming!

[@pamelastewart604]

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[@christophermartin7973]

1 Thank you for this video I'm starting my journey and having fun. Love the line and wash style and I'm super interested in learning. Also I love trees and I want to paint them in many shapes and styles.

[@pamelahubbell-gl7gr]

Please more. I am still learning. Like your relaxed teaching

[@dalecatteau]

Appreciate your guidance. A suggestion-if you could do a close up on the single tutorial that you are working it would help immensely for those of us who are viewing it from our phones.

[@cynthiatrombley6378]

I would like some beginner watercolour tutorials. Thank you.

[@cpetri766]

Welcome, I’m doing it!👍😎

[@alliehartom5978]

I just found you, subscribed, and you're going on my watercolor playlist. I've done two little so-called paintings, and I'm just terrified because it seems like everything has to be perfect even though I know there are years of practice ahead of me. Thank you so much for doing this video, I'm saving it to watch again and again!

[@helenfokszanskyj-conti1445]

Hi Chris, I’m just getting back to watercolor at 74 years old after last class in high school and I am really enjoying it. Thank you.

[@margohill3149]

1 !!! Chris, I’ve watched several of your tutorials, painted along with a few, and loved the results. My fave was the loose flowers in a vase. Keep doing these, and maybe something we could use as a holiday or happy new year card?

[@cpetri766]

Yes Margo, I will do a few Holiday Card videos 👍😎

[@margohill3149]

@@cpetri766 Yay! Thank you. Just something simple, but colorful maybe.

[@lindapfeifer4886]

Would you do some water color themes with techniques on painting ocean waves pounding at the shoreline and stormy waters with ships at sea in your tutorials. Like the four subject paintings you did today. I learned so much!!

[@rochellewelch3989]

I have been exploring watercolours on my own for a few years but I thoroughly enjoyed painting along with you. I learned a lot and would love to see more of these types of videos. They are really helpful and fun!!!!!

[@AmericanPatriot447]

Thanks Chris you have really helped me in your beginner tutorials. I have dabbled with oils, acrylics and pastels but I truly enjoy watercolor the best. Challenging but rewarding. And your videos help immensely.

[@cpetri766]

Your very welcome 👍😎