Easy Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners Step by Step

[@Makoccino]

Want to get started with watercolor painting but don't know where and how? Then join my paint to paper challenge: makoccino.com/painttopaper ✨

[@AlexBosher]

T H I S. I S. S O. H A R D!!! Ps, if this is for beginners then what am I?

[@eltm6146]

@Makoccino you’re so gorgeous with such beautiful hands! I’m in love with you! ❤ PS. I’m a 43 year old man 😊

[@k.b8642]

I participated in an painting competition ,I used your techniques and voilà!!I won the first prize

[@Makoccino]

Wooow! Congratulations!!

[@vixen5789]

congrats xo

[@adriannalee8329]

I could never win anything good job

[@cheese7965]

What you win?

[@minnicute2497]

@@adriannalee8329 me too 😭😂

[@julianat1939]

Hello this is Juliana from Melbourne Australia. I'm 72 just started learning. Thankyou I enjoyed it.

[@frahman8480]

I did this with my older sister who's 21 and I'm 10 I did the field and my sister did the sunset and that was really fun! And me and my sister together having fun it was like a bonding moment 😊😊😊

[@morganmarsh1276]

Awww that's cute! I did this with my little cousins, they are 12 and 10 and I'm 16. They loved it! Her style is so easy and relaxing yet still fun and pretty!

[@boneecharmarajo9908]

Aww i wish i had a sister like that, you both are really sweet💖 ;v;

[@shameemabanu4767]

Aww! Glad to hear that you had a happy time with you sissy♥️😊

[@rachelschreiner6485]

This comment is so wholesome I can't 😍😭

[@barbieblinging4851]

that's so sweet

[@bwetteskind]

Like the german I am, I went out and bought the best supplies and watched about thirty of Mako's videos before even attempting to put brush to paper. Her soothing voice, calming confidence, perfect instructions, and relaxing music finally got me to dip my brush. Seriously, it's got to be so easy, right? I mean, really? The first sunset did not blend at all, even though I followed the instructions to a fault. It was a mess of colors. Now I realize, it's practice, practice, and practice some more. I ordered the book and look forward to failing miserably until I don't.

[@윤서현-d5f]

Head: that looks easy Hand: ???

[@timoteavarga133]

Now you just made me insecure about doing it 😂

[@frederique6218]

Celeana Blaze oof honestly that’s such a mood

[@porcelaineh]

Same except my brain is this to easy arm hmmmm ah okay so u want a catastrophe

[@warnatunggal433]

True😭😭😭

[@kimf1093]

Same here ! lol

[@vlh1255]

My daughter and I did this together and it was a lot of fun. The paper was not for watercolors but they still turned out great. Thank you for the video.

[@sumaiyahaltaf660]

who else loves mako's watercolor style so much?❤️❤️❤️

[@Makoccino]

awww

[@namesake7210]

I love watercolor

[@okikman1005]

Me 😍 love her voice too

[@justabaritone845]

@@okikman1005 Yeah, her voice is so relaxing

[@niallmcnair8963]

@@okikman1005 yeah

[@mohonabajaj1600]

I tried it .it works .Never created such a beautiful painting before

[@somyakhanduri3949]

like seriously, thankyou for waking up the art lover in me.

[@yolosamigos.1503]

if this is for beginners then i dont know what to call myself anymore

[@sabrinsiddiq7477]

😂😂😂😂

[@catrionavu4382]

I know XD Same...I think art I can ACTUALLY do would be called ‘Art For Untalented Losers’

[@galinarkartakusuma3583]

I’ve asked myself the same.

[@h444dan]

righttt

[@kiaru_san]

Then we are Begegeninners

[@Meep.3]

After I use your techniques my paintings turn out to beautiful

[@Makoccino]

Aww that's awesome!

[@sridevigunampally6132]

Same here thank mako

[@vaishukaushik]

Very nice . Aritstic features . Who says that the artist has magic in her hand hit the like button

[@alexoneil594]

These are some of my favourite videos that you do, because you make the paintings seem easy and doable enough that I can usually get over my fear of failure and actually try them. Normally I'm so worried about wasting paint, paper, and creating something ugly that I cant even pick up a brush when I want to paint.

[@Makoccino]

Aww I'm so happy my videos help you overcome your fears!

[@jasonmotsch2947]

I had such a blast painting this. I learned alot and it was so much fun! I'm pretty much a total beginner at watercolors but have been doing art for about 10 years roughly. Thanks for the great video!

[@Makoccino]

You are so welcome!

[@nisa3612]

Her "here and there" : looks artistic and pretty. Mine : looks like oreo's crumbs

[@desmond4912]

i feel ya xD

[@cookieswirl5688]

OUCH SAME IT IS SO UMSATISFIYINGGG

[@areyoukirringmeirriyaa]

LMFAOOO MEE

[@MemoryOfGravy]

I followed along, my very first time trying to do something like this, and although it didn’t come out how I wanted it to, I am still happy to have made a thing! Thank you so much!

[@MB-kn4ty]

I was thinking the same... Result is not as expected, but I learned so many small things and realised that I'm actually capable of doing more than leafs with watercolor haha

[@MemoryOfGravy]

@@MB-kn4ty I’m happy for you, friend! I hope you make things you love in the future!

[@mandiocaaa]

OH MY GOD I just did this tutorial as my first watercolor painting ever AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much for this! Super cool result and I'm actually understanding how much water, pressure and patience it takes!

[@sweetest_tae]

I got watercolors for Christmas, and today my motivation decided to come back (as it was damaged by quarantine) I feel very confident in starting off with this, thank you for the tips and guides !

[@jessicarossman2966]

These are so lovely! My grandfather was a watercolor artists and he used to set us up next to him with our own papers. Learning how to have a much lighter touch was a hard one for us. This takes me back.

[@TheRedKnight0]

For those who feel unsure of there skills. Art takes practice, same with other skills. Dont pull yourselves down, youve got this ❤

[@Makoccino]

Happy Saturday! Time for another painting session! Don't forget to grab my FREE watercolor painting guides! You can find the link in the description box! ❤

[@techwindowtube]

makoccino your videos always makes my day!💖

[@hibasarhan5760]

thanks mako, please keep going and inspire me

[@Rachy-SociallyAwkward]

makoccino awesome video i loved seeing you painting again what I’m wanting to paint but don’t know how is aurora borealis night sky with igloo and snow on the ground I really don’t know how to do it I see it in my head but can’t create it how do I make my Snow White and colours dancing in the sky could you please please please help me Makko. Your amazing I love your video. 🤗♥️💙🧡💚💜💖😘💋

[@chuckaboochuck8678]

Thank you so much mako. BTW you look so beautiful😍

[@sahiru]

The water on the second one was not that good....but i like other two and also...i can't paint as good as u but i understand wut art is and your hardwork on it so...maybe one day i will be making this type of same tuto better than this?maybe?

[@hariommehra2358]

Absolutely wonderful. My God you made such a lovely pic. so simple. No words. True teacher and a fan artist. Thanks. Love you dear.

[@racheloshaksmusic]

The sky in the middle painting is so wholesome to me 😍 I can feel it’s peace. So beautiful

[@K-popFangirl-u5i]

Wow her painting was looking so real.

[@monishka3028]

Yeah hi army 💜

[@emanuel-vw8rg]

My brain: i can do this!!! My hands: "are you sure about that honey?"

[@User-jl9xh]

Lol literally me 🤣🤣

[@achild7235]

Same doe

[@harshkr6988]

😂

[@aishwaryakonwar2853]

Same

[@dwilt.c]

My hands: You're such a freakin' weirdo.

[@krupakester2831]

Woah.. She makes it look really easy

[@ohla4847]

Mako: I finished this in 30 minutes Me being the beginner that I am: *finishes in 2 hours*

[@Elizabeth-lv5dj]

Oh La same omg

[@nusha9370]

Atleast you finished it. Me still thinking.

[@AdelineBrownn]

Same 😂

[@emiliebelyea5402]

It took me 90 minutes to do 2 of the paintings! She's so fast!

[@Onyxrae]

At least you did it

[@manasashankar2023]

This is the best thing I have ever seen using water colors . Your ideas are amazing I give this video a 10/10

[@manasashankar2023]

I love this '

[@arlenebernardino6049]

I feel like I am ready to paint again. 💕

[@rachelparkervarner]

You should - it's so fun to paint! It can be so relaxing if you just do it for fun and don't pressure yourself to make something perfect.

[@arsonic10]

Its called Motivation ❣️💞

[@prakritikumariviiia3315]

@@arsonic10 army??💜💜

[@anamxx]

This is the art teacher we all would have wanted in school

[@florenceloughlin9410]

I learnt so much from this tutorial! Thank you! I usually get bored when I mess up paintings but I realized from watching your videos that I can just make something better out of my mistakes!

[@daveslater9141]

You are a pleasure to watch and listen to, you simplify things for me, thank you.

[@kanupriyagoel2257]

I tried it, it is my first ever water color experience (after the disastrous way we used it in school as kids) I am glad with the outcome.. I wish I can show it you what I could create

[@suvrasinha5114]

Mako you are awesome painter and a great teacher

[@kaytea5958]

I honestly just watch these videos, because I find the way watercolour moves across the page and dilutes so satisfying/ hypnotising lol. Maybe one day I'll have a go, who knows? lol

[@605111]

U should definitely try it out. It looks way more astonishing when you are the one "messing" with it *-*

[@christopherbroadlayne3290]

Your brilliant you paint as effortlessly as Bob Ross . It flows through you. I learned a lot to! THANK YOU!!

[@kanishkkani1025]

My watercolour art is becoming gradually same like you😊. Thanks for your tips and hacks . My parents always appreciate my art😋☺️🤗😘😃

[@rachelparkervarner]

It is so good that you are starting young. I wish someone would have encouraged me to be an artist when I was younger!

[@chitarthanyrajalingam2025]

Your video are so excellent! My paintings are all learnt from you!!

[@juliakang4117]

Summer makes you wanna do things like this...... Thank you so much for this! It helped me a ton!!!!!

[@bjyx2786]

It looked so easy when you did it! It is very beautiful 😶‍🌫

[@jessyclvn]

This is the most beginner friendly watercolor painting I've ever found and I'm glad that I did! Thank you for this! I just recently bought a new watercolor paint set and watercolor paper and this video's so helpful! Grabbing my materials now to paint while watching this. Subscribed! ❤️

[@rithupillai5741]

YOU DO WATERCOLOR PAINTING VERY WELL! THANK YOU SO MUCH MAKOCCINO!

[@jschaub2011]

Thank you for this! I’ve been an acrylic painter for years and I want to try something new, your videos are very inspiring!

[@jiniakoner1156]

U love watercolors the most right ? Well,........ U made me realize u can even create something as beautiful as the one on canvas(acrylic paint) with watercolors. THANK YOU

[@hibasarhan5760]

makoccino you are very talented thanks for your effort and hope you achieve all your goals

[@artofsuryakantham6208]

Impressed.. Falling in love with watercolours by your tips

[@wolfpaws5564]

I came hear for inspiration and I’m beyond inspired, wow

[@harashish-p]

I saw 3 - 4 of your videos and was immediately hooked. Love the simplistic tutorials, and when you mean easy, you MEAN easy. You earned a new subscriber. Good Luck :)

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

My very first watercolors were from your tutorials. Thank you so much!

[@savvassavva2121]

Simplicity is the key. Thank you

[@parvezmunshi5808]

Now I know why we need watercolour paper for watercolours😅

[@Elizabeth-lv5dj]

Parvez Munshi Lmao! I get that; at least use mixed media paper, because anything thinner than that can’t handle the weight of the different layers. 😄

[@yangzhou07]

I just use cards.

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@Elizabeth-lv5dj my favlborite paper is Arches Cold Press 140 lb

[@rachelparkervarner]

@kitty corn Gotta get the paper right! It has a huge affect on how the painting looks!

[@rachelparkervarner]

@kitty corn no not really - a lot of the papers for watercolor look the same, but different brands and types have different looks when painted on

[@hadiyafatima3749]

watching your videos ..bought the spirit of art again after years :)

[@Eunporim]

After I spill water all over my table, watercolor made a large blob and accidentally breaking my paint brush I must say this is very relaxing indeed

[@auntieiroh2686]

HAHAHA...😭

[@Beyt_El]

A mood indeed. 😌...🤣🤣

[@smncoolidfk]

I don't know how,but my brush accidentally knocked over a bottle of vinegar,it broke,and now my room smells like it's a trench from WW1

[@MegaPortenio]

Something like that happened to me, I spilled water on the table and the walls came down 😫😬👍

[@buckamoona]

just followed this it came out really well! had to use some thick paper for sure

[@norae3892]

i love following your creations. your techniques and paintings are so gorgeous and so easy to follow. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@Makoccino]

So happy to hear that!

[@shadow-ska3435]

Thank you so much! I found your tutorial so easy to follow. I was about to give up as my art is looking so childish but you encouraged me to keep practising. I will now get onto watching your beginner playlist.

[@englishteacher120]

So proud I felt when at the art store I asked so secure for cool and warm primary watercolors just as you said in your guide. Thank you Mako 😃

[@Makoccino]

Awww this warms my heart ❤❤❤

[@Abigail_Issler]

Oh my goodness!! I took just the middle sunset painting and did it for my friend and SHE LOVED IT!!! I wish I could post photos on here cause it turned out great!!

[@Crimsoncrescent99]

I started water coloring today and your tutorials are all sooo cute and help me a lot! Thank you!

[@Makoccino]

Awww that's awesome!!

[@rajanverma5151]

इतनी अच्छी व सरल तरीके से पेंटिग सीखना अच्छा लगा आपका धन्यवाद्।

[@norae3892]

I do have a video idea. I have a windsor newton water color palette and I am always confused on what colors go together in order to not make the paints appear too muddy and blend naturally. If you could do like a warm colors / cool colors list for the popular palettes that you use that would be sooo helpful. Thank you for all that you do Mako

[@Makoccino]

Have you looked into my watercolor mixing guide? I talk about this topic there and its universal for any watercolor set!

[@noelle16087]

I really enjoyed this, my attempt is not nearly as nice as yours but I learned that I can wipe off some layers if I go wrong and mostly fix them if necessary. I'm looking forward to some more watercolor, I haven't worked with it since high school (many years ago) and then I didn't care for it because I couldn't get the hang of it. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@emmashaw8157]

This is incredible. So relaxing to watch too. You’re very talented! I’m just learning watercolour and this video was super helpful, can’t wait to get started 😊

[@jasmineche8194]

Absolutely loved the simplicity of this!!!

[@anupamsingh5801]

Mako,I've always loved your art and I really find your videos helpful. I have a request, can you make a video on watercolor paintings which are a level up than the beginner level cuz I wanna learn more about them. ❤💗

[@rachelparkervarner]

I do a lot of videos that might be a little beyond beginner level. They're mostly on animals though. I need to do some landscape and diversify I know lol.

[@juliebergin4307]

I love how all these comments are so positive and no hate! 💕🥺

[@valtherockstar]

Amazing! I love the idea of painting another layer at a diagonal, what a great idea!

[@mahrukhhussain8985]

Thank you so much for that such a beautiful drawing.... 😍

[@tedfammail]

Thank you! This is the first video that really was "beginner" and my painting turned out similar to yours!

[@artgeometrix6346]

The step by step process here is so easy to follow. A good place for watercolourists to get started.

[@dr.mariasozopoulou5450]

Hello Mako! Is it possible for your to make a video with the ways of dealing it varnishing water colour art work? Also have you tried to use faux metal gold or silver leaf in a water colour art work?

[@Makoccino]

Hey! I haven't tried out faux metal but I want to do that one day! I've only tested out a spray for watercolor varnishing. It's by the brand called Schmincke and I think it's great! I haven't tested it out for long but it was super easy to use without any streaky results that you would get if you would brush over the varnish. So having a spray instead is awesome!

[@dr.mariasozopoulou5450]

Thank you for the information. I have used twice faux metal leaf with water colour. I will tag you on Instagram to see it!

[@sarasate89]

Just tried this and it was great! Really pleased with how mine turned out, and im a total beginner.

[@pastelliiss2270]

Actually you were the one who taught me, helped me and one if your acrylic tutorial was my first painting ever now here I am again this time with watercolor

[@Makoccino]

Awww ❤❤❤

[@sariuca]

I just painted this. It was my first watercolour painting and I am not experienced at all with any kind of painting. It was so easy to follow and even though it is not perfect I am super happy. Thank you so much!! I cannot wait to follow more of your tutorials.

[@malihakhan7353]

You deserve so many more views

[@milaronyartgallery4667]

This painting is absolutely beautiful. You are great. Good job....... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eelyouseewhy]

Hello. Im trying to copy what you did since we are at the home quarantine and i dont have school anymore. What other papers can i use except for watercolor paper?

[@terror562]

Lucy Marie Torres same! Sadly

[@pavonated]

You can technically use any paper for watercolors, and common printer paper works fine for wet on dry! but watercolor paper holds up best when you want to repeatedly get the paper wet (wet on wet), like this tutorial calls for. Maybe look at kelogsloops channel for his tutorials too, his videos focus more on practicing specific techniques (which doesn't necessarily require tough paper)!

[@colleensmith2038]

I am a beginner and a new subscriber. I can't wait for my online order to arrive so I can try this exercise. Thank you!

[@tinkletighe]

I love this video! So simple and easy to follow, and so much valuable information! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@kidletshull5340]

I just did this project and it turned out great! Thanks, @makoccino !!

[@gautamipandit1499]

Hey Mako! Can you make more videos like these?? I could actually paint the middle one out of these and I loved this step by step method! Thank you so much! 💜

[@dishayadav6129]

beatuful bro

[@ishanakirat869]

Thank you sister you make my painting skills more better by this video

[@sorapark9525]

i'm just starting to do some arts pianting and i think i already have an idol :>

[@Makoccino]

awww

[@Aainaisweird]

I really love art so much and plus people tell me I draw like a printer so I'm looking forward to become an artist and I'm really good at watercolors its like a dream and you all should follow your dreams too based on what you like to do everyone thinks its normal to them but for you it's like a treasure. So follow your dreams and don't give up. im a 12year old girl myself I am grateful for what I'm doing and i ,all be grateful for you of what your doing😊😊😊😊😊

[@YousifPhotoshopTutorials]

I learned so much happy new things here ♥ Thank You

[@memyselfyouandbts5279]

ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@mimonaakznay8833]

That is a very cute comment 😊😊😊

[@gurvirsingh9790]

@@memyselfyouandbts5279 p

[@krishnamurthysundareswaran9026]

Me toooo But it is not as beautiful as you have done madam

[@sreejitachatterjee765]

Thank you maam for teaching us, easy ways in water colour.

[@Punchmysock]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was relaxing and very easy to follow ❤️

[@juveriakhanshoukath6003]

I am really very thankful for the free guides you provided it will help me a lot

[@arabesquejacob8176]

You’re amazing! Thank you for teaching the basics, I never know how and where to start! 😍

[@ssayapp]

Just followed this video to practice watercolors. Thank you so much :)

[@goutamroy7211]

Aww... Needed this becoz I was off from art from a long time and wanted to do smthg simple and elegant!!!

[@lcc710]

Love your tutorials! Make everything easier

[@adityad100]

Its so much therapeutic to see you paint :D

[@JaydeTaulien]

Thank you so much for a simple project to work on. Granted it definitely didn't take me 30 minutes, but I did really enjoy it.

[@kreativstation2563]

wow!!! your paintings turn out so beautiful!!! 😍😀

[@SHAIVYAE]

Thank you so much for this! I had a lot of fun.. i used your techniques to make Mother's Day cards for my grandmothers and mother!!

[@infinitedrawings7851]

Everything went perfect before my water colour brush hit the paper Edit: umm *scratches head* how did I get so many likes??

[@ahmedmohammad7300]

Same 🙂🙂🙂

[@noman9320]

Hahha

[@healthforever5421]

😂😂😂

[@hyungiverse1733]

Oof lol.

[@infinitedrawings7851]

@Noah Lawrence lol 😆

[@liviemillie6455]

I swear I hated and never had interest in watercolor before this (or painting at all; I draw). You make me want to paint. You make it look so fun. Thank you so much for such an amazing video, and your paintings were very beautiful, too! It's insane ... 30 minutes!!

[@deepanita800]

How do I avoid marks of my brush strokes? Yours look so even. Mine always turns out with weird lines in the middle