Exploring A Unique Watercolor Technique!

[@marynellparker1103]

I took one of your classes at Cheap Joe's in 2010. I'm retired and painting every day. I'm so glad you are making content on the internet. It's good to see you again.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

@@marynellparker1103 hi Mary,,,we're glad to have you with us! Friend Don

[@juliaforshee12]

I'm a 12 year girl who loves to draw and paint. Recently I been working with watercolors a lot. My watercolors are Crayola brand so they are not the best, but I still manage to make masterpieces with them. I try every technique I find on the internet, and I'll try this one too. Also, do you use watercolor pencils? If so, can you make a tutorial with them because I'm not that good with them. Thanks!😀

[@paulah317]

Keep going young lady! Ask your parents for better paints as birthday gifts, etc. As you progress you will see how you improve with better quality art supplies and It's exciting to hear of young people being intentional with their art. I have vintage sets of Crayola paints in tins and use them in sketchbooks for painting fun little paintings. The tins are from the 60's, 70's era and are quite lovely.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Julia,,, I don't use watercolor pencils but if you like them by all means use them! I believe Materials are secondary , the most important thing is to draw and paint as much as possible, go to my website donandrewsstudio.com, there are free videos you can watch on design, color harmony, value etc,,, Friend Don

[@karenfox9982]

A beautiful painter, love your work and learned a lot from it❤ Another great artist...William B Lawrence. Respect to all who take time to show us the way🤗🥰

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Karen,,,thank you and yes, I knew Skip well, he passed away a couple weeks ago but you're right, he was a gifted artist! Friend Don

[@karenfox9982]

So sad to hear Mr Lawrence has passed😢...a great loss to the art world..thank's Don...❤

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Yes,,, Skip was a one of a kind artist and person!

[@karenmorgan4250]

Exceptional! Thank you, I love Nita Engels and iso appreciate the tips on softening an edge!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Karen,,, thank you, we're glad to have you with us! Friend Don

[@pixipatricia4304]

Educational and entertaining. I hope there will be a sequel to show us how you go about completing the artwork. Thanks Don

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Pixipatricia,,,, thank you! Go to my website, donandrewsstudio.com, there's lots of videos to watch,,,,we will be starting a Patreon monthly watercolor class next month,if you'd like to receive a notification please fill out the subscription information there! Friend Don

[@barbarahutchins9267]

Thank you!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Barbara,,,I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@Magic65750]

Beautiful!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Thank you M'Lady!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

@@Magic65750 Hi Magic65750,,,,thank you! Friend Don

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent!!!!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Carolina,,,thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@nancyloomis3046]

I'm def gonna remember your edge softening technique. Thanks!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Nancy,,,,I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@rhondacalabro867]

I love your videos!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Rhonda,,,,thank you, we're glad to have you with us! Friend Don

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Excellent excellent tip about softening edges. This is a game changer!! Super useful. What if the hard edge is on top of a previous wash I don't want to disturb?? Thank you for your advice!

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Chantel,,,,,,thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! If the underlying wash is ABSOLUTELY DRY, you can soften a hard edge over it but tenderly! Friend Don

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

@@DonAndrewsAWS thank you! 😊

[@MHasnaM]

Phenomenal 👏🏾👏🏾🌺 How do we take classes?

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi MHasnaM,,,,thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! To sign up to our new subscription please go to donandrewsstudio.com, we'll be happy to have you join us! Friend Don

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice ❤😍👍 new friend

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi K.ART,,, thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@22GmaRocky]

I have been softening my edges wrong. Thank you

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi Roxann,,,,I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Friend Don

[@sherryfurr9115]

I have a question that has been bugging me. I like Don’s work and have his book. Why does he call these washes “granular”? Doesn’t that mean grainy or rough? Does it have a different meaning in watercolor jargon? Anyone know.

[@jamesmcintyre7789]

Did you ever finish this painting ?

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

Hi James,,,, sorry to say but no, my new subscription class is keeping me busy!!! Friend Don

[@michedaisy]

😂 the ugly phase.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

@@michedaisy Hi michedaisy,,,,,,, 👍!!!!

[@michedaisy]

@@DonAndrewsAWS hey Don!! So excited to have found you. I’m working with a photo of rocks submerged 25’ deep in Lake Tahoe. I find your tips helpful for focal point, light and hard/soft edges. A true challenge for me. Thanks for all your wonderful helps.

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

@@michedaisy Hi michedaisy,,, thank you, I'm glad to be of help! Friend Don