Beginner Watercolour Techniques Part 1 - Gradients, Backgrounds & The Wet On Wet Technique

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[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

The artistry comes about when you add those beautiful brush strokes, and when you know when to start and stop (as shown by you!). What looks to be a simple landscape is not as easy as it looks. Good practice for improving your brushstrokes, that is what I am going to do , great examples in this video to use to practice several times.

[@jessietunnicliffe9860]

Absolutely loving these mini series in a week. Great beginner video.

[@consueloyoung4484]

Very well done Emma. I was able to follow your instructions with no problems because of how well you did your presentation. Thank you and look forward to your next presentation!!. ♥️

[@jeannieluchini2567]

I also have watched Andrea Nelson. You both are amazing teachers.

[@leesapj]

Thank you for not forgetting about beginners! 😊

[@asmamabrouk81]

This is the most beautiful vidéo paint 🤩

[@OldTess]

I love how you painting Emma, thank you from Sweden

[@kyliescolouringindownunder3098]

Hi Emma thank you I’m a newbie and this is helping me a lot I really appreciate u taking your time showing us and giving tips plus this was so relaxing to watch ❤❤❤😊😊😊xxxx

[@wanderingcreativity]

Your art is beautiful! 🖌

[@jennifers5778]

Thank you so much!

[@manondesrochers8989]

I love your techniques. You explained it so well. I'm always struggling with the gradient. I think I got it now.

[@christabelhong1327]

Thanks! I'm a complete beginner. And this is super helpful!!!😊

[@frankcarter1985]

Thank you Emma. I appreciate you.

[@kathiehayes865]

This was so fun! Thanks Em. Your teaching is great. I should know… I taught 14 yr olds for over 30 years. You’re super…don’t forget that. ❤

[@dianemontgomery2087]

Excellent explanation! Thank you Emma. I appreciate your sharing your skills.

[@paulbryer9819]

This was so hands on packed.........great instruction............

[@bethjordan8758]

This is a first for me. I turned ON notifications so I wouldn’t miss the next one. I really appreciate your teaching style. Thank you!

[@c.corcoran4066]

Excellent video, these are wonderful examples of different brushstrokes.

[@TesannaAlexander-wd4cu]

Oh my God, I enjoy watching this. Thank you so much, Emma 😊

[@jannissen8146]

Great tutorial. I’m excited for what’s next! Thank you!

[@leighthomp]

Yes, this is exactly what I've been needing! Will save this for later. Thank you for all you do 😊

[@tinahogg20]

This is so useful - thank you so much!

[@leetau8429]

awesome! Am looking forward to the next tutorial, still have to paint these yet though. The second sky will be taking me out of my comfort zone which I need to improve. ty

[@Barefootinthedharma]

I love these videos the best…

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Thank you! I found all of that so useful 😊

[@mrsangie2510]

I'm going to try to make the field one today 😊

[@lauriegentry246]

Love this tutorial!!

[@lmbrockman264]

Thank you for this great video! I can't wait to try this!

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Great tutorial! I'm really bad at judging the amount of water on brush. I'm working on it 😊 ty

[@marthamakulski2357]

Geweldig.

[@TwinkleBelle27]

I have been enjoying your videos forever. This particular series really resonated with me. I would love to see more.

[@torry24k24]

Thank you❤

[@joannabecker123]

Thank you so beautiful

[@kathydinkel8718]

Looking good Emma!

[@lenatim4421]

The best❤

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

Thanks a bunch. Looking forward to the next video.😊

[@tamilayman3836]

Love this! Looking forward to the next phase ❤

[@coletteg.4548]

You explain so well . Thank you !

[@rhondaverma6358]

Thanks!

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Wow, thank you so much!!!!

[@amominak2]

Thank you for this lesson👍❣️. I watched once and now I am going to follow along and try painting with you😉. Feel like I can do it!

[@ChantelleArts]

This looks great, what fun techniques ☺☺☺

[@RoseKeesing-tw3cm]

Thankyou Emma, this is so informative, love the results!

[@nahipadee8229]

Love the video and your teaching style. It would be very helpful if you can you please comment on what primary colors to mix to come up with new colors (such as olive green).

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Hi there! Take a look through my playlists! I have tons of colour mixing videos!

[@marybethbrudnak2597]

HI. This was great. I’m new to watercolor. Can you reference which video you are talking about at the beginning of this video ? Thanks

[@michaelsigler5820]

I was told horizon lines need to be either above or below the half way mark to be more pleasing??

[@stefmunro9111]

I was hoping you'd do a video for the background! Was uploading part 2 before part 1 an accident?

[@margaretlococo4636]

I am new at this. Where can I find list of supplies and paint colors used in this video