Crack Watercolour with these Simple Hacks: 15 Minute Tutorial (Beginner and Intermediate friendly)

Hacks to easily understand the WHY behind watercolour and how to use these from a beginner friendly point of view tutorial that will hopefully will be helpful for beginner and intermediate watercolour lovers
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[@judysummers894]

Watching you paint these leaves was so relaxing I had to watch it again!!!

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Oh that’s so kind of you. It helps my channel, also ❤

[@kayemoonflower]

🥰 Everytime! Plus, your music and ambience is peaceful 💖 coming from oil painting, then a long illness/hiatus---now every time, your creative work is uplifting and your tutorials VERY helpful!

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@kayemoonflower thank you! 💓

[@jandurant7502]

Your watercolor paintings are so beautiful that they’re almost daunting. I think most would-be artists struggle with perfectionism, and wouldn’t it be good to remind your students that it’s OK to mess up, and our sketchbooks don’t need to look like yours? Please don’t be offended with what I’m trying to say, but many years ago I tried watercolor and quickly gave it up because I couldn’t make paintings that looked like the ones done by artists whom I admired. So now I’m trying it again, and my expectations are more realistic, and I am feeling the pure joy of the medium, but I wasted many years.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Oh Jan, I used to hate my sketchbooks ( I made a video about it too). Admittedly these recent spreads of mine have become rather detailed. I think my sketchbook is turning into more of a story book or a story about dreams. I do realise there’s not much that’s sketchy about these pages and I had to work a long time to be able to do this. I hope no one thinks their sketchbook should look like mine. PS your art is amazing, Jan 🧡

[@jandurant7502]

@@drawingsinadrawer Thank you very much, Fiona! I just wouldn’t like to see someone make the same mistake that I once did, and give up because their paintings aren’t as good as yours.

[@anjapinkau3737]

I know we all want to be experts at once. But life doesn't work that way. We have to learn and practise, many many hundreds of hours. And we all are at different steps of over development and therefore uncomparable. If a beginner compares himself with a seasoned expert, of course, he is bound to see a difference and to be disappointed, but that is hardly the expert's fault. And I don't think it is the expert's duty to remind the beginner that he is just a beginner. Jan, I'm mostly writing these words not so much for you but for me. I, too, sometimes despair when I realize the discrepancy between a seasoned painter and myself. But I shouldn't. I should embrace the learning process and look back to my beginnings and be happy about the progress I've already made. Therefore: Always keep your botched up pictures! Look at them when you are frustrated with a current project and you'll realize: You have done worse! And you have learned from your mistakes and improved. And that will also happen with the picture one might be struggling with at that moment. There is this wonderful line: Trust the process. Keep going, then it's going to get better.

[@judysummers894]

I like the trick about using the back end of the brush to make the vein lines in the leaves. I think I will have to give this a try! ❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@judysummers894 do! It does make a very nice effect

[@teresemartinez6215]

Playing with the paint on wet paper is one of the most important way to learn what happens with Watercolor. Great suggestion for beginners.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@teresemartinez6215 I agree completely!

[@gitte5281]

Thank you for all the helpful tips, and 2 wonderful paintings for inspiration.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@gitte5281 thank you 💕

[@stapletontable]

What a gorgeous Fall spread! I am learning so much from you, Fiona. I encourage anyone who is not already a Patreon member but enjoys watching your beautiful KZbin videos to check out your amazing tutorials!❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Aw that’s so lovely of you ! ❤️💕💓

[@iloveleannav]

This video was so relaxing. So beautiful your paintings.😍😍😍

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@iloveleannav thank you 😊

[@judysummers894]

This is a beautifully expressive sketchbook spread - gorgeous colors and composition. Love it ❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you so much 🧡

[@BeckyPartridge1]

You show what is exciting about the medium of watercolor ❤ thank you for the tips

[@drawingsinadrawer]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@art-alchemy]

What a lovely illustration. I would never would have thought to put an eye and a bunny with fall leaves. Its super mesmerizing. I am working on a similar piece in oil paint on a huge canvas. So much fall inspiration this year! Thanks. Maria

[@drawingsinadrawer]

You’re welcome! Have fun painting ❤️

[@Deborahavery-s6k]

I absolutely love your paintings!! It was so insightful to watch your techniques as you create. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Oh thank you ❤️⭐️

[@debrawalters9746]

Thank you Fiona, this is exactly what I needed to hear today. Absolutely love your artwork every week ❤❤❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you so much 💕💓

[@louisea966]

beautiful paintings and great tips, thanks Fiona

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you, Louise ⭐️

[@CelticPurl]

Thank you for sharing. I love your watercolor work.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@CelticPurl thank you 🌈❤️

[@seanoralopes4917]

Your artwork is so lovely. Thank you so much for these helpful tips. This video is what I needed.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

I’m so happy to hear that!

[@Jewelslovespaintandyarn]

Another wonderful video full of invaluable tips. Love the idea of using the end of the brush for veins. And that mint colour! I will rewatch this one again, as I do with all your videos. Inspirational ❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you so much for your words ❤️

[@anjapinkau3737]

Thank you for these useful tips and sharing your beautiful art. Most helpful pieces of advice for me: 1. Start faces with mud! 2. Use something "sharp" for the veins of the leaves. 3. Know your brushes. 4. Never lose the joy! :-D Thank you.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Aw thank you so much! You’ve made my day ❤️⭐️

[@carolward3105]

Good knowledge on the brushes. I do know they have personalities and tend to go to my favorites. Also using something to crease the leaves as your painting so the paint will run down through there to make veins. I did not know that. my favorite time of the year, fall. you paint fall very beautifully!

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you so much, Carol 🍃

[@carolward3105]

@@drawingsinadrawer absolutely! And thank you for liking my last portrait!

[@seemakapoor4894]

Beautiful! Love it🎉

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you 🙏

[@Heart___lais]

LOVE this!!!❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@Heart___lais thank you so much 😊

[@jackygann594]

That's such a good idea about laying out your first colour in a portrait. I'm looking at so many colour mixing hints at the moment and like you it is not what I want or it doesn't turn out like the artist I'm watching. I find my faces looking pale.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@jackygann594 I’m happy you related to this 💓

[@kerrimckenzie4594]

Always love your work, and the info you share with us x ❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you ❤️💓

[@emanuelagiorgini4451]

Guardarti lavorare è un piacere. Grazie per i consigli preziosi, sono molto utili! 😊👍❤

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@emanuelagiorgini4451 grazie di cuore a te 💕

[@tammylanglois2602]

Toothpicks are good gor scoring lines gor leaf veins and branches too

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Thank you! I will try it! X

[@kerrimckenzie4594]

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[@drawingsinadrawer]

❤️⭐️🌈

[@by.stevenson]

So beautiful! Can I Ask what brand and name is that light turqoise colour you use?

[@drawingsinadrawer]

@@by.stevenson I think you mean Mint by White Nights. Love it!

[@by.stevenson]

It is very beautiful! I am looking for a color like that. Do you know if either Winsor and newton or Daniel Smith has a similar color? It really pops of the page! ​@@drawingsinadrawer

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I'm struggling to get the right sketch book for watercolor. Which can you recommend, keeping in mind that it's not too expensive?

[@drawingsinadrawer]

Baohong ( this one you see is 100% cotton 300 gsm hot pressed (thickness) or get Potentate also cotton 300 gsm hot pressed. Good luck ❤️

[@judysummers894]

Fiona, what brushes and sizes were you using in this video? They look like they are very thirsty brushes, which is great for this style of painting.

[@drawingsinadrawer]

One was Lighwish ( it came with the palette) silver black velvet round and Trekell round and a brand I am testing I think called Mandrian

[@ginajennings1664]

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[@drawingsinadrawer]

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