5 Easy & Essential Watercolor Techniques For Beginners

[@danielavonhieber5168]

I love that you demonstrated these techniques on a flower, an actual object. Not just a square or sphere... I am a bloody beginner and seeing these differences is HUGELY helpful 🙏👍

[@Jellyfamilyfr3648]

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[@Ava-cq1zi]

Literally my thoughts. Yes. Thank you.

[@Anna-yl2lp]

For some reason I can't grasp it enough to apply it unless it's demonstrated with an actual object.

[@sharronwood3639]

This is a great tutorial … I’m a month in on my water colour journey and this is the best illustration of the different techniques by far … I’ve been searching for my next practise piece and this is it! Thank you so much! 👏👏👏

[@robertafierro5592]

Bloody beginner! How funny! I love the English!

[@lowlee78]

This may seem silly, but as someone who hasn’t tried to paint with watercolors since I was 14 in art class in school, this was magical. Such a perfect way to easily showcase simple techniques with such lovely results. I bought my first watercolor set in 31 years after watching this. Thank you for encouraging my inner child to play.

[@TheBookishPainter]

I like that you did the same flower for each example so we can really compare the style of each technique. My favorite is the glazing because it reminds me of stained glass and is the technique that made me fall in love with watercolor in the first place.

[@k8marlowe]

I’ve been working with watercolor for a few years now, but this demonstration has been the most helpful, truly. Somehow, seeing the same flower done differently really helped to clarify how the various methods could be used to one’s advantage. Thank you for sharing your knowledge…and humor. 😉

[@x3AnimeFanXD]

THIS!!!! WHY DID NOBODY EXPLAIN ME ANY OF THIS BEFORE??? This is exactly the reason why i think watercoloring is one of the hardest mediums for art 😭

[@LoquaciouslyDucki]

He’s so relaxing to listen to I could watch this man while trying to sleep. Also the fact that he made a mistake with the dragging technique and kept it in the video, showing that there is no such thing as perfection, and that you can always start again.

[@deliawashington505]

I am rediscovering my inner child artist. I had been dissuaded from pursuing art for so long. I can’t wait to try these techniques this evening. I am so glad I found you! ❤

[@nandini_ag]

Likewise, all the very best!

[@pujabhattacharya2857]

this CHANGGED MY LIFE. your descriptions are so clear. Thank you for sharing this!

[@scribbliedoo]

Thank you for not editing out your mistake! This is great and so easy to understand

[@fernandolim1500]

Equipments A) Watercolour Paper Sheet Cold Pressed 300 gsm / 100% Cotton B) Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Black Box Set C) 2 glassess of Clean Water (1 glass to wash brush, 1 glass for rinsing, avoiding muddy) D) Mop Brush - Large - Large wash E) Mop Brush - Medium - Primary Painting - Hold much water / Good for large area F) Synthetic Round Brush - Small - Not hold very much water -- For Fine Detail works G) Paper Masking Tape H) Small piece of paper for SAMPLE TEST ------------- 5 Techniques 1) Wet-In-Wet- Wet then spread / Wetter the paper the further your paint will spread. The drier paper the less far your paint will spread. 2) Wet-On-Dry 3) Glazing - Adding Lightings / Overlapping & Mixing / Very thin color 4) Charging -- 1. Paint paler colour, 2. Charging with darker colour / richer mixture 5) Dragging --1. Richer Mixture 2. Then, clear water on a certain spot Practice & Intuitive Skill: Wet-In-Wet / Charging / Dragging Easy to Control / More Precise: Wet-On-Dry & Glazing Thank you very much. I am a beginner from Thailand.

[@M.C.P.]

Grazie per questo commento... saluti dall'Italia!

[@nancys.5968]

Perfect beginning tutorial - just what I was looking for. I love that you got right into the demonstration without a lot of irrelevant chatter. Thank you!

[@cocoabean321ify]

The glazing technique on the flower is so beautiful!!

[@PixelTree404]

i love how youre also showing the process of working around and sometimes with your mistakes, learning how to do that is such an undervalued skill in art!!

[@Skipper1609]

It is so lovely how you handled the dried paint. It was great watching this tutorial, how you speak calmly and explain everything, thank you for this.

[@bleakez1544]

Great video, I tried watching other watercolor channels and they just kept preaching about letting the intrinsic beauty take over and that you can't control water color. Obviously it's a hard medium but there are techniques like what you showed that have really helped me understand how to take my painting to the next level. Thanks so much!

[@letshuman8985]

OMG this has got to be the BEST watercolor tutorial EVER! Thank you!

[@FrankdTankytchannel]

This is such good practice: how much water, strokes and patience for it to dry. Charging and glazing are quite a challenge for me. My fave's dragging.

[@imawonder]

So delicate and beautiful! Also, incredibly informative - been binge watching all your videos!

[@Finelinernerd]

Thanks Tina! I’ve been meaning to catch your channel, I’m gunna go do it right this second 🖤

[@amandajstar]

I've never seen half these demos before, and I have a number of books on watercolour.... Well done and thank you!

[@yoohimi]

Wow. now I know what those are called. I usually just go in blind, and learn from the previous mistakes.

[@Valentia51]

My favorite was Glazing :D!

[@thehoodbox3161]

Thank you so much for making this video, I have wanted to practice watercolors so long and all my paints have failed. I blamed myself for many years (I know there are books about it but I find it hard to understand trough just reading text), so it turns out I've not understood the importance of hot & cold pressed papers and importance of different brushes, yet the amount of water needed to reach the wanted result!

[@anniemonroe9285]

I've never seen several of these techniques before. I love all of them. Thank you!

[@katrinerb1231]

Love that you left the mistake in when perfectionism can so often get in the way of a beginner.

[@pseudonamed]

Very useful as a beginner to see the exact same subject done in such different ways.

[@kathyisaacson4645]

Do you let the petals dry on all techniques with the exception of the first two?

[@russellcurtis6334]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I really appreciate this kind of tutorial, which shows the underlying logic of how to understand what’s possible with watercolour. Plus, it’s *practical.* I know exactly what’s being done and why it is or isn’t working. No hand-waving away details we beginners need to know. Thank you!

[@connielester1641]

Absolutely the best comparison video I’ve seen. Thank you!!!!!

[@everydaychick1]

Thank you for saying it takes practice! It was a lot of fun, but my flowers definitely dont look like yours! Ill keep working on it.

[@emmaridley_youtube]

Thank you! I have been trying to understand where im going wrong with wet on wet technique and never thought about time water left on paper effecting this... Also love how u describe things in a clear and calming way. Thanks again ;) -Emma

[@MsBlue-od7rg]

For a beginner this is one of the best videos. Thank You so much.

[@artisticafflair408]

Mess? paint palettes aren't messy their your gateway to creativity. Thank you for this. I prefer the much more precise ways of working. I like having control over my work.

[@kristallklar3687]

Wunderschöne Techniken! Great! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@missparadise879]

Thank you for doing this in this exact fashion! It's a perfect guide when the same image is used for each example. This is exactly what I needed to get started. Tyty

[@aariva]

This is probably the best flower tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing 🤗🙏

[@Krondelo]

THANKS! I just took an interest in WC after many years as an artists and it is probably the most difficult medium I've tried (and I've tried a lot!). I found this informative and really like the "charging" technique look. Gonna give that a shot!

[@teamorn7539]

More tutorials plsssssss for beginners cheers! You’re the best

[@mipooooo]

Yep , I really want to watch his tutorials :(

[@pushpamuljiratna9589]

first time seen this different technique. thanks a lot. I loved the dragging .

[@surpriseart9481]

Thank you! So artistic and clear at the same time!

[@ReptilesGeniales]

Great illustration of the difference between them!!

[@Morganite13]

You have made everything just click for me. I have been struggling with why i can not get what i am trying to achieve but this video helped me so much. 🙏 thank you! Your amazing!

[@musfirartistic]

Dragging 2.0 was a good one 😂 Loved the video, pretty precise and crisp. 😍😍😍

[@sallymccornack122]

Found this so, so helpful. Just starting out really and learning every day

[@paula2wetzel]

so glad i found you. your teaching technique is clear very helpful for a complete beginner. i can’t wait to try these this weekend snd watch more of your tutorials. thanks so much for the info snd encouragement.😊

[@RameyRocks]

I love this video. My favorite is the glazing and charging.

[@bellblue5527]

Excellent tutorial! Clear, informative, precise and easy to understand. So glad I found it, thank you 🌸💮🌺

[@nicimarie]

I've been watching dozens of beginners tutorials and this is by far my favorite! Can't wait to check out more! 🙏

[@moiseechen]

as everyone has noted, SUPER HELPFUL. clear, precise, and including what and HOW to avoid. INSPIRED me to advance from watching watercolor vids with longing to actually DOING! just happenstance that yt served it up to me!!!! hope you do more florals!!!! BigTHANKS!!!!

[@HeatherHogue73]

Thank you! Self-taught artist appreciates. I love the dragging especially!

[@gabbycagley365]

Super helpful examples! I had already intuitively figured out charging but to see it demonstrated clearly i feel like unlocked something. Thank you!

[@HeyWatchMeGo]

Excellent video, straight to the point, no annoying irrelevant chatter or Music!! Thank-you. I also appreciated that you showed the Dragging 'mistake' so people know what to watch for. Subscribed.

[@gigih.9254]

This was my first time ever learning these five techniques. Thank you for such great explanations and for illustrating with the same item (petals) to show the differences between each.

[@LaurenInesRuiz]

Wow. Great video! Step by step and beginner friendly with the reassurance that it does take practice.

[@ShawnaTW]

You have made an incredible video! I'm a complete beginner to watercolor. This is going to help me enormously!

[@LipsitaArt]

Gorgeous watercolor flowers. Thanks for sharing

[@Angelrosegirlmx7j]

I like the techniques that you thought and how you did the flowers, they are so perfect!🥰

[@NancyRichmondTarot]

Love this! I was unsure about trying watercolors but this tutorial explains so much in such a short amount of time. Fantastic turorial, thank you so much!

[@mlicj]

Beautiful delivery of your teaching, thank you!

[@theresaavery4670]

Thanks for this! Good to see how the techniques differ all at once. Well done.

[@vivianeb90]

Really well explained! You have a knack for teaching!

[@meganswem1554]

I am new to watercolor, and this is probably the best mini tutorial I’ve seen yet. Succinct and perfect explanations! Thank you!

[@Deedster56]

This is one of the BEST watercolour videos I have ever watched!! I love your style, your sense of humour, your clear instructions, everything!! I have just found you and am really thrilled. I am subscribing and look forward to many more great videos. Many thanks 👏❤️🇨🇦

[@СофияЯценко-е8о]

Thank you so much! That inspired me to learn how to draw using watercolour properly. I've been drawing a lot just having fun, enjoyed the process but was never satisfied with the results. So now I'm gonna try out all these amazing techniques!

[@Finelinernerd]

Hey Sonya! I’m glad it was useful, and keep going having fun with watercolours, a huge part of it is experimenting and enjoying the process 🤗

[@pupawupagus]

edit: 7:22 sorry/not sorry but lmao, your reaction. it’s like you dropped a baby. i would be remiss if i didn’t admit i’ve had many “dropped a baby” reactions over simple mistakes when painting 🤣 i love this so much!! i paint botanicals, and as luck would have it, a sh*t ton of poppies. as a self taught artist, i’ve been doing all these things but never thought of most of them as discrete techniques. this is extremely helpful thank you!

[@ashsar2408]

Thank you. This was a very comprehensive video. I learnt a lot from this video.

[@edeta1201]

Thank you for demostrating it so clearly and beautifully

[@rprice7921]

👏 The BEST beginner watercolor lesson! Thank you!

[@maxineburns3981]

Great tutorial. I’m glad you said they take a lot of practice - onward and upward for me!

[@kristihelmersen4945]

Thank you! I am going to try all of these techniques! I have done some watercolor, but I am never happy with the outcome. I decided to start over since I haven't really had much in the way of instruction. This seems like a good start! Thanks again.

[@alinagumenuk6949]

Simply amazing tutorial! learning it while drawing something beautiful yet simple was very instructive. Thank you

[@nokchilton1562]

Thank you very much for your content. I'm a real beginner and good to learn all techniques!!

[@c8Lorraine1]

I’ve just subscribed to your KZbin channel for more videos like this one.

[@aggien3107]

Oh my! Thank you so very much! This tutorial is so clear and so good!!!

[@lorelladepieri]

Best technique demonstration I’ve seen. Thank you

[@captainsquiggles5958]

He is so wholesome!! Makes me more excited for trying out my watercolours than i waa before

[@Yaratoma]

Thanks for demonstrating. It got a lot easier to understand

[@tracythomas8127]

I just discovered your videos and had to comment. I love how well your teaching style mixes with your lovely accent and your honesty! It quite literally engaged me to where I shut off my audiobook to listen.... and here I thought I was just gonna "glance" at some new techniques. Well Done!

[@CornerSoapShop]

Thanks for this video...going to try this. Just starting out and love learning these techniques. WIll be checking your library for more!

[@cycledelic7066]

This is beautiful I'm going to get into watercolor.

[@dianemcdonald3900]

Such cool ways to paint a poppie! Thank you!

[@peggydavis9475]

Loved watching this!❤❤❤

[@mirabelapip]

Thanks--I'm so excited to begin!

[@MiotaLee]

I've been using techniques I didn't know that was a name for.

[@BridgetONeill]

This is very helpful, thank you! 🙏

[@ruxijubleanu]

I've been using watercolors for some time, but I did everything from instinct, going through trials and errors, because tutorials never really helped me. I knew the techniques, but never really understood what to use them for. This is the first time I understand.

[@Finelinernerd]

I really appreciate that so much, I felt the same as you for a long time and so I wanted to make a tutorial that put the techniques into context. I’m really happy to hear that it helped 🖤

[@Rosepe-b6f]

That was a great demonstration ! Thanks

[@JeanBenefield]

Thank you for sharing these tips with us beginners. It was very helpful. Now to practice!!

[@RushedaSavage]

great techniques, as a beginner. Thanks!

[@bereniceseydoux3096]

Thank you for this tutorial ! I love watercolor but I didn't know how to use it properly :)

[@elemonade8830]

I think my favorite method for painting flowers is the charging. ❤

[@sandhyagupta5038]

thank you so much!. you teaching style is really very good.

[@fecirsengoz]

One the most usefull videos I' ve ever seen

[@gabrielblack5805]

It's so funny. I use these techniques all the time. And, spare the first three, I never knew the names. "Charging" and "Dragging" are two if my most essential watercolor techniques, but I never actually knew what they were called.😂

[@Finelinernerd]

That’s cool! Did you figure out the techniques through trial and error?

[@gabrielblack5805]

@@Finelinernerd Yeah, basically! I knew that other people used similare techniques, and I learned from their methods as well. But I never knew that actually had proper terminology!

[@artStuHuerta]

you slayed this! thank you :,)

[@marinaneary7502]

Thank you so much for putting names to the techniques. I used to use them haphazardly.

[@rajanisartworld1684]

Thanks.. Enjoyed watercolor techniques with flower

[@pinkbirock343]

Followed you, because I start watercolours in art school next year and even tough I've painted with them before, they're really not my favourite, because its hard to paint with them, but maybe I'm just not doing it right!

[@butchjohnson9736]

Great video, I would probably add lifting as a technique

[@loviesamortin6866]

Wpw now i learn a lot about water color painting.. you explained it so well step by step…

[@melbabowen4389]

❤❤❤SUCH A GREAT TUTORIAL!!!! ❤THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@gailgray6600]

Thank you so much - this was really helpful . Can’t wait to give it a go. :)