5 Watercolor Mistakes to Avoid!

[@angd4268]

Okay but Ellen even your example of a blob flower looks good.

[@eileencarroll6418]

'Appreciate your generosity sharing your knowledge.

[@ellencrimitrent]

My pleasure!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Thank goodness, finally someone who realises that _Arches_ is a French company! Every time I hear "Archizz" it puts my teeth right on edge. 😖🇫🇷

[@sandiemyers2463]

I think this is one of the best instructional videos you've ever done! This video really sums up how to get started in a watercolor painting and the importance of layering.Thanks a million!

[@Sundies_Art]

Absolutely helpful, slowing down and don't rush the process is the best advise for me.

[@lindaking9222]

Excellent advice/refresher

[@juliennestewart766]

Thank you so very much for these tips. I just got Arches paper, and was not sure why. Now, I get it ! I love what you do !

[@nattyw495]

Great video, easy to follow....

[@nhm9568]

Thank you for the tips! I have seen most of them but it's always good to get a reminder because sometimes I forget then get frustrated.

[@BookandPaperArts]

This is terrific. Thank you for making this all so clear.

[@annenglish2935]

Thanks 😊 again Ellen... I practiced using Fabriano paper... It does everything you describe... I just started to use Arches! I'm a beginner... about 6 months... & it feels like I'm starting over. I love vivid colors... even bought watercolor Dr. Martin's inks in Magenta, Turquoise, Aqua, Purple and Yellow... appreciate all you do, a California Gramma ❤

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you, Ellen, for actually showing us the difference between the right way and the wrong way.Many times when you start this journey of learning to watercolor, you know the "rule," but you really can’t visualize it. This was a great lesson. I am indeed grateful.

[@fannyfroeschl]

thank you Ellen. The paper/colour-ratio is really a problem for me so your vid is highly appreciated

[@PollyRNinTX]

I'm so glad I found you. I've been cruising You Tube and have spent a lot on supplies, but was not happy with results. Showing yourself blotting your brush has helped me so much. That is just one way you've helped me so quickly. Joined you on Patreon. Looking forward to learning more.

[@terrivechery4470]

HI Ellen. I watch all of you watercolor videos over and over and learn something new every time. This one is helpful for carefully starting with a light wash and adding paint after it is dry. I think I have been too heavy handed and my results are wonky!! You are so generous with your art and inspiration. Thank you.

[@dpashaian8272]

Extra note: love to see more like this

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Thank you Ellen. You are wonderful for doing these videos to help us better understand how we SHOULD be using our products instead of them just sitting there staring at us, intimidating and daring us to hate ourselves for not knowing how to use them correctly. LOVE your videos. TYFS.

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you!

[@valeriegold7190]

Realy lovely results

[@aliciadanowski245]

Thank you Ellen, this was very helpful. I always use too much water, I see you use very little. Those final flowers are very pretty.

[@rmartino0913]

I always underestimate how much you have to water down watercolor and I start way too bold and just like you said I get more blobs and lose all my white paper and end up trying to lift color off. I’m going to practice keeping in mind your suggestions. Thank you!!!

[@ΘΕΟΔΩΡΑΓΕΩΡΓΙΑΔΟΥ-υ2ζ]

Thanks a lot for this useful tutorial!

[@marieobrien5628]

Great helpful hints! Love the layering process.

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you Ellen for a very helpful tutorial 😊

[@mayloo2137]

That pink flower looks pretty. From painting with acrylics, I understand why you would want to go in with the lighter colors first.

[@Hmcet]

Perfect show and tell! Beautiful work!

[@phyllisrosen7637]

I really needed this video! I sometimes go in too dark and then I have trouble layering! Thanks a million! I’ve seen the light bulb now!

[@ginashaffer1830]

Thanks for the great tutorial! It’s taking me lots of practice, but this will help turn my blobs into flowers!

[@juliasaunders2165]

Ellen, I have learned so much from you since I re-started painting a couple of years ago - and still learn something every time! I'm sending the link for this to a friend who is just starting with watercolours, she's doing really well and I think this will be really useful for her. Thank you for sharing so much with us and for the constant inspiration!

[@marytibiatowski5936]

20:20 this was soooo helpful. Thank you for the instructions on taking your time and building up the color. I’m finding as a new student that all the “shorts” and reels are so misleading and frankly discouraging. Thanks again 😊

[@asllearner13]

68 y.o., just starting out. This really helps with my practice. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@patgarrow7685]

Thank you Ellen for your videos. You have inspired me to persevere with watercolour painting. I love your relaxed style approach to teaching.

[@foxyworld540]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been having trouble understanding the layering process and reason behind it all. This makes so much more sense! I think the light bulb just can on after months of blobs!!!!!!!💡

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aadyaandridhivlog8964]

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[@sharonwalker6523]

These are some of the most useful tips I’ve received. I am fairly new to watercolor. I haven’t had a chance to take any classes, so everything I’ve learned has come from You-Tube. I really liked the tip regarding layering your colors. I usually “wing it” and my flowers end up looking like your first example. I never have understood that you build your colors. Thank you Ellen. This was all very helpful. Cannot wait to practice all these tips.

[@tracyhelwig7393]

Excellent tutorial! Just found you today and can’t wait to watch your videos and paint with you. I love your encouragement and tone

[@amandastratton8242]

Thank you Ellen for your sound advice and good tips helping me a lot xxx

[@merium401]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@phyllisfrieze6791]

This video was so helpful to me. I learned how to remedy some painting errors I am making.

[@janierimer7371]

Super video! Good reminders.

[@cinaelliott]

Thank you so much! This was a very helpful video! 😊

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Thank you! I wish I could take classes with you! Stay safe.

[@ellencrimitrent]

..... maybe soon stay tuned.......:)

[@charmde2008]

Wow. I needed this tutorial so badly, I was learning Watercolor flowers these days. Thank you so much ❤

[@darlenehartzel1347]

The way you explain is the best that’s why I love your show your a great artist I’ve learned so much from you thank you

[@dorotheaherron5071]

Thank you Ellen, a most informative and helpful lesson. I have made the mistake of going too dark too soon, not waiting for my work to dry and others.....I appreciate you taking the time for this right/wrong tutorial. I am getting the knack of watercolour. ⚘ .

[@havredegracelady]

This was excellent. I see so many small things I can do to improve my own paintings. Learning from videos is a bit challenging. But your videos are excellent! thank you

[@yaeledmonds5158]

This video made a lot of sense to me! I'm saving it for future reference. Thank you, Ellen!

[@anitadavidson1266]

Thank you Ellen, so much of what you said gave me an ‘ahah’ moment, in particular I realise how often I make the mistake of going too dark too soon. Excellent video, many thanks once more. 🎨🖌👩‍🎨😻

[@Artchick1972]

Learned a lot! Thank you! I found both the “what not to do” and “what to do” flowers when showing how to go light then dark pretty 😃

[@annmilleville1983]

Thank you Ellen

[@virginiabaer1110]

👏👏❤️ thank you Ellen, you always make the explanations so I can understand them, so appreciate you!

[@teresaprangley8061]

very helpful, many thanks

[@GriffithsJacqueline]

I often go in too dark too early so this was a brilliant lesson for me. Love planning the colours too. Very helpful. Thank you from UK 🌺

[@mariaescotto7666]

When I first wanted to do watercolors I found your tutorials so helpful. I am a beginner and you inspire me to try out many of your ideas. Thank you again for this tutorial, so helpful! ❤❤

[@silylily1212]

Great tips, this was helpful, I always go in too dark, working on that especially. Thank you

[@patriciafowler9413]

Love this! I think I’ve been trying to use too many colors and starting too dark. Thank you!

[@chrissyc4502]

Ellen thanks for the tips I needed that thanks so much 🙂

[@trishchaney7212]

Thank you for teaching me everyday. From the beautiful Cherokee hills in Oklahoma 🧡🪶🧡

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetcurci2251]

I’d love to see you do some roses with these brushes. Thank you for doing this demonstration, I’ve been wondering about these brushes myself!

[@lenise7726]

Thank you Ellen! Perfect to get me started again after a few flops!

[@Feenix102]

Mmm. As far as the gradient wash goes, I actually like the muddy one of the pink and yellow - ok, its nowhere near as clean but it has interesting tertiary colours in there. My problem is panic, mainly - I tend to plough ahead when I make mistakes then try to fix them when Ive chilled out a bit. I often can't and then it tends to spiral. The planning thing is something I absolutely do - its why it can take weeks for me to get a painting done, lol. Interesting video, thankyou. :o)

[@simpleshoes]

I like it the best too. To me that’s letting the colours mingle and do their own thing. That’s not getting mud.

[@Feenix102]

@@simpleshoes yeah. I guess its the difference between creating an effect on purpose and a mistake - if you wanted a clean gradient and ended up with the mixture then I can see how that might be annoying.

[@cheryl7476]

Thank you, Ellen, for doing this lesson on KZbin. I got so much from it.

[@katherinepatterson6143]

Thank you! This helps soooo much!

[@karinm8398]

Thank you Ellen! :)

[@thissunchild]

Very helpful indeed. Thank you so much for creating this video!

[@pamelarickbeil1183]

This is such a helpful video - thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@janiceisenberg499]

Thank you so much for this video. I just became interested in watercolor last January when I came across a box set of water color tubes, half pans and pencils on sale at my local Michaels. I’ve been watching many videos and trying my hand at painting ever since then. As I was trying to paint Christmas cards it became very apparent that the paper made all the difference. I painted your angel with the trumpet and was upset hat the blues in my background didn’t blend together like yours. I figured it was just me. Next I tried a starry sky and it looked terrible. The paint bled into areas where it shouldn’t have and the colors didn’t blend together. I de😊cided to break out the pad of Arches paper I had bought a while back and cut it to card size. What a difference! I plan on trying your angel again on Arches paper. I’m going to try and paint some cards and gift tags now so I am ready for next year. I am so appreciative of the videos you and other professionals put out on KZbin. You’re making dreams attainable!

[@joycemarcus3430]

Best lesson I’ve had so far!

[@lindaruss3772]

Love this video. I have often had issues with my painting ending up looking too heavy-handed! I will practice light to dark painting. I think that could be the issue!! Thx!!

[@jcl435]

Thank you, Ellen! This helps a lot. I tend to have trouble with painting flowers. Not my favorite but worth learning how to paint them.

[@natalietarrant6268]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I love your channel and learn so much from you.

[@helencampbell5182]

I’m just starting & this sure made a lot of sense.Thank you

[@sarahgold8223]

These are great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thanks for watching!

[@kristenlapham2368]

Total game changer! Thank you Ellen!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

so glad!

[@barbarasmith73]

Thanks Ellen, so helpful

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LaurenJuarez]

Okay. This was one of the most helpful watercolor dos and don’ts video I have ever seen. Thank you so so much. 😍🤍

[@grandmary42]

Ellen, this was very helpful! Thanks.

[@ellencha5975]

Thanks I needed the reminder on several of these things.

[@joaniegreen2184]

Excellent!🥰♥️

[@mariaestelaleduc9418]

Thanks for your tips! I'm a fairly new learner. I've been trying to paint the tutorial you have on the loose orchids and could not get anywhere (pages and pages of practice) until I saw the tips. The answer was the paper. It was not 100% cotton. I, fortunately, had a block of Stonehenge paper and it worked! I'll keep on practicing, though. LOL

[@MsVivian99]

Really helpful and very pretty! Thankyou

[@dsimms561]

As a brand new 71 yr old beginner, I have found your videos to be greatly helpful. The fact that you want it to be fun, is what grabbed me. I want it to be fun, too. I anticipate a significant investment of time and money,,,, it better be fun. It is a lot of fun so far. Thanks

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Useful tips for sure! It really is interesting how much of a difference the paper makes :) Thanks for sharing!

[@karing2171]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks.

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Thanks for the solid advise, really appreciate and needed it ❤️

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancyconlin9567]

Very helpful tips. Thank you very much

[@jocelyneturcotte3419]

Love it it help me a lot

[@karenallen7104]

Great video. Really learnt a lot. Thank you!

[@kathytincler2446]

Thank you so much for this AND for going the extra mile of putting those helpful techniques together for us in a little painting tutorial....it is very pretty. I'm aiming for this to come to pass one day :D

[@dorothyatchison1825]

What a great video …. Thank you Ellen❤️

[@dhags5]

Ellen - As always great technique advice!! Love it!! :0)

[@ambikaupadhya431]

Thank you. Tips were of great value.

[@ninaanns7226]

Hi, am new to your channel. Love how u built up the flowers and showed any level of beginner can do it. Definitely subscribing 💕

[@kathleenmagois7904]

So helpful, thanks so much !

[@dpashaian8272]

Very helpful as this is where I get stuck, thx

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it helped!

[@jessjaffe3427]

This was awesome! Thanks so much!

[@karenloftus6637]

Awesome, great tips!

[@judyluce936]

Love the tutorial! Thank you for doing this. It's almost impossible to find a painting teacher that teaches. I have to practice to get it right.

[@valeriazarkova9653]

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️ .🇪🇪🥰😍👋✌️👌🤘👍🏿.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you too

[@queennutts2305]

Thanks

[@ellencrimitrent]

No problem

[@saftah0305]

Hi Ellen, love your videos and your style and enjoy painting with you! I'm a beginner here. Can you explain the differences between cold and hot press papers? When I first started I was told to buy Strathmore paper and now I'm listening to your advice and have ordered cold press Arches but see that they have different types of paper. Thank you for any insight.

[@flyinggoatboyandjan6488]

Like all of the. Effects thanks

[@karenvincent1699]

Awesome demo of "mistakes"! One question: Why all the tapping of brush on paper towel between brush strokes on lighter value flower? Yes I am a beginner... :)