Getting Started: Basic Watercolor Techniques

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Brushes shown, but not in my go-to brush list:
Princeton Select - bit.ly/36megMC
Robert Simmons Sapphire - bit.ly/3sZO0Br
Robert Simmons White Sable (not actually sable) - bit.ly/2Mw1S5y
Raphaël Kaërell Synthetic Sable (not actually sable) bit.ly/3opvuid
Silver Black Velvet - bit.ly/39rnfOr
Davinci Cosmotop - bit.ly/3iU2fmy
Pentel Aqua Brush - bit.ly/3af0Ym6
Bamboo brush roll - bit.ly/2Yr5Uip or DIY bit.ly/2MzIuV8
Brush washer - amzn.to/3agKXMm
As of 2021 I no longer use all the brushes shown - sometimes for masking fluids etc, but not in practice for my regular art. But here's what I recommend:
Synthetic blend watercolor brushes for crafters:
Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #8
• EH - bit.ly/2GFDawQ
• BLICK - bit.ly/3eALGdb
• AMZ - amzn.to/3nkyzQC
Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #12
• EH - bit.ly/33DfAbH
• BLICK - bit.ly/3536bvX
• AMZ - amzn.to/2UwAvJi
Mottler Flat Wash, DaVinci - bit.ly/3ofDUZp
Natural hair watercolor brushes for fine art:
Winsor Newton Kolinsky Sable Series 7 Round #10 - bit.ly/3k6MFTF
Winsor Newton Kolinsky Sable Series 7 Round #8 - amzn.to/2WjFI8e
Da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky Sable Round 14 ​- bit.ly/3r0ql1J
Da Vinci Series 17 Maestro Long Needle, Size 9 - amzn.to/2TZsFYs
Papers:
Arches Pads - bit.ly/36jfqIC
Arches Blocks - bit.ly/3pyDcrW
Arches Bright White Sheets - bit.ly/3oqMRiN
Arches Natural White Sheets - bit.ly/3chybjp
Saunders Waterford Blocks - bit.ly/375cTRM
Saunders Waterford Sheets - bit.ly/3iWpoVr
Pre-poured pan paint sets:
Children's paints:
Crayola - bit.ly/3pujux8
Craft Grade:
Sakura Koi sketchbox sets - bit.ly/39dnf4x
Gansai Tambi sets BLICK: bit.ly/3aAYQoU
Artist grade:
Sennelier sets - bit.ly/36jpMIu
Winsor and Newton Field Box bit.ly/36mkHiz
Holbein Palm Box
Daniel Smith Tube Watercolors - bit.ly/3eHr4jG
Schmincke Palette
• EH - bit.ly/3eyddMm
• BLICK - bit.ly/2GZU7m9
Half pans
• EH - bit.ly/3p48FlK
• BLICK - bit.ly/2T5LZCN
Spray bottle - amzn.to/3p2SZ25
White artist tape, 3/4” - bit.ly/3k5YGbS
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[@yanlengng]

Effective, straight to the point delivery of a few techniques. Especially commendable is the absence of disturbing fillers and giggly chit chats that distract from the subject. Perfect!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you! I work hard at that 😍

[@CubNan]

Best basics class I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@utterlynice1]

Thank you for going slow, explaining what you are doing and the effects you were going after!! Absolutely learned something and loved the time with you! Love watercolors!!

[@maryannelooney6214]

Whete are manners. Sandy your inspirational videos a month ago has guided me to get excited and approach this adventure with God and his word. I enjoy your instructional info and bible presentation of the words. I love this new bible study. Now I will pray . It's ok to make a mistakes. I am not perfect and I will learn . That God is in control, I am free to Express myself is what makes this so exciting.

[@terrymunda5767]

thank you Sandy! I'm a new painter age 62,retired nurse, just love watercolor. your easy to watch and understand.plus I love everything you show me. it's my style and interest. also am a bible studies and Journaling is a passion. I'll be looking into all you offer online. I loved that brush your using wow ! God bless you!

[@kathrynholden4223]

This is the best watercolor video I have ever watched. You are so clear and I feel I just might be able to do this now. Thanks, Sandy!

[@jaymistry779]

One of the best and simple to understand beginners video. Thanks you

[@dawnyoung9231]

Thank you so much. I stopped water coloring as it always was a disaster. Thank you for the tutorial and encouragements

[@kberken]

You have an excellent style and you're a good teacher. You don't waste time just making irrelevant comments like other videos do. I here to learn. Thank you!

[@SandyAllnock1]

+kberken thanks! I give credit to Toastmasters 😉

[@ZealousZest]

8 years ago -- but still so awesome techniques! i can't wait to start the W/C class!!!! Lori

[@SandyAllnock1]

Have fun!

[@doloresneilson5349]

Thank you so much! I am a paper crafter and have admired the results I have seen from watercolor artists. Your video thus far is explained THE BEST. When I attempt my first project, if I achieve any success...it will be because of you! For the first time, I "got it" as you demonstrate how the marriage of color and pooling of water works (and how wonderfully flexible it all is!). Thanks very much for sharing your technique AND YOUR TIME.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Awesome! There's also a beginners watercolor class on my blog - you're welcome to check that out too.

[@irenedavo3768]

@@SandyAllnock1 watching November 2022

[@MartinMartin-ho2zi]

Absolutely beautiful Sandy! Thank you for bringing more of your wonderful art lessons to people on KZbin!

[@maryannelooney6214]

Just starting my bible jounaling. Received ESV enterleven Bible. I am so excited. Praying for confidence to put that first drop of paint on this bible. It is a feel good Bible. Sandy having troubling gettinyour bible journaling books

[@lynnb1108]

Thanks for the cloud idea lovely....plus the veins to flower idea..

[@terismith4333]

I do not feel like I have an artistic bone in my body.but started making cards about 3 years ago & would so love to do some water colouring as it is my favourite medium. Your tutorial has inspired me to give it a go. Thanks so very much!!

[@jellypopcorn]

Ive recently peaked a bit of an interest in water-colour painting. always something i've loved but never been game enough to do myself. I always feel like im getting too old to learn things like this but these are super great explanations! keen to watch some more of your tutorials! thanks!

[@JustAnotherNameYo]

This has helped me more than any other watercolor instuction I've seen so far. Thank you.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you. This was an excellent tutorial, and you proved Carson XL can be worked with!!

[@helenlauro115]

Thank you. I am just beginning but am in love with watercolor magic. You have clarified some of my beginners issues.

[@spiffymomma9632]

Sandy, thank you so much for this video and all the testing you did! I'm new to watercolors and would love to see more watercolor tutorials from you! Your commentary is lots of fun too!! Well done!!

[@barbsummersengler5749]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Sandy! I learned so much from just this, first, short video! I am so grateful! ♥

[@askgameramy6357]

Barb Engler I am sure u r but I am too

[@conniec4629]

Sandy you explained this sooo well! Thank you.

[@SandyAllnock1]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 glad it helped!

[@cakeladyAmy]

How helpful this was!!!! I am determined to learn watercolor.

[@nordagonce5595]

I have really enjoyed your tutorial. I am reviving my love for watercolors by learning from you. I am so excited to have stumbled upon your site and lessons. Thank you.

[@jaspermartin7444]

You have a really nice voice, thank you. Plus explain things very easily (and quickly, always a bonus), what a good teacher! WOW. Best demonstration of clouds I've ever seen, thank you!!

[@tammy5590]

Wow thank you Sandy. Very informative. I like when you explain things and why and how. Makes things easier. I appreciate your time and talent.

[@43En]

This is the most useful tutorial so far

[@CouzCat]

GREAT new series. A wonderful help & terrific companion to the water colour flowers series you've been doing. I have the Penny Black stencil you used in one of them so that was a video made in heaven. TSMFS!

[@donnadacy5876]

Great lesson....This has been a very enlightening video. You explain everything so it is easy to understand. Now to get busy. Practice will be in my near future. Thank you so much...you are a great teacher. TFS

[@Rebecca-bp2kk]

You've just saved my life! I'm new to water colour and I've watched so many videos, but your videos I have sat and just said to myself 'yes I get it now' thank you so so much ❤️

[@dorothyrose9262]

I want to learn this! You make it look so easy. Thanks so much!

[@ElizabethCaldwell]

Your voice is so soothing and I love the music in the background. Also you are a wonderful teacher! Great tips - thank you!

[@maungl]

I so agree! Sometimes I turn Sandy on just to listen to her even if I can't watch the video attentively! 😉

[@sabbreenie]

Thank you so much! This video helped me so much. I'll be starting my first watercolor practice tonight and so far, your video had helped the most. Thank you!!

[@cherylscrivens3560]

Totally so helpful, Sandy! I've tried some watercoloring and now want to do more! Thank you!!

[@soniascott9543]

I have just stared painting and your instructions were very good. Thanks so much.

[@lisawarren5431]

Great video! Thank you! I got a BFA in Oil Painting in 2009 and only just today did I try Water Colors. I'm pretty happy with my results but looking for more information and techniques! Thanks again for the great info!!

[@astrea88]

hi im a beginner and i just have to thank u for this. all the other tutorials were very vague and just assumes we already know some stuff. and i like how this video was fun and very easy to follow! my art has improved dramatically. you mentioned you're a teacher. I'm guessing you're a good one! thanks! will look forward to more of your tutorials in the future.

[@CynthiaAva]

I love this. Thank you. Been wanting to get more into watercolors and explore with them.

[@PrettyFunStuffbyDiane]

Just starting with watercolor. Great beginner tutorial. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@spokanemom]

Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge!! I have learned so much from you. You have a terrific teaching style.

[@차영미-z5e]

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[@sherlockhoka]

Thank you for breaking down to the basics. Wonderful job.

[@khaza1wolfgurl]

Your concise yet informative style of speaking, combined with the relaxing classical music in the background, makes this video VERY easy to listen to and absorb! ^^- (Almost like watercolor, itself!)

[@melissarodd4518]

I am so excited to do my very first watercolor project. Thank you for the great video!

[@anamsousaa]

This was honestly so clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@JoeSteinerIII]

thank you so much for this in the following watercolour video! You inspired the courage in my girlfriend and I to start getting busy with our own set that we've had sitting around for months. Keep up the amazing work!

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Love this! Thanks so much! Stay well, blessings always!!!

[@suzangh4889]

Thank you Sandy . You are great.

[@terrymonto4801]

You make this look so easy. Awesome!

[@coatsiecoatsie]

An excellent tutorial....simple and straight to the point....thank you...

[@ideenvoll8606]

Perfect- to explain something difficult on a simple way!

[@wendyamigh6917]

Watercolor pencils how yo use

[@askgameramy6357]

Ideenvoll yea I agree

[@thesarahdilemma9752]

Ideenvoll really you mean how to explain something simple In an easy way? (Jk)

[@rebeccafiveash4335]

Ideenvoll I agree. Perfectly clear explanation , in plain English, on how to do these techniques.

[@matriarchfacilitator]

Thank you so very much for an in depth tutorial. Its really appreciated!!❤❤❤

[@simplycraftyfrench5144]

Aww thank you so much Sandy for this helpful video, love it ! As I'm just starting my watercoloring adventure !

[@diyuwho2682]

Heyy! You should me happy, my school shared this video to my class and told to learn from you! Teach nice😉😜

[@SandyAllnock1]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marydiehm9354]

Thank you for these great videos! They have been so helpful and inspiring. I have been on the fence on even trying to water color, mostly because i had no idea where to start. Now I have the information i need to start. i also found that I have a Blick arts store just down the street from me...Hooray!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Mary Diehm Happy shopping! Blick is one of my happy places. LOL (Don't tell my wallet!)

[@meeraahuja1594]

Very easy to follow tutorial. Thank you

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

Great explanation!!! Love all the colors

[@krewzy.]

Hiya Sandy I've been looking for more rips on clouds so was super greatful to see this lobe your work thanks heaps for sharing 😊

[@ralphchristianson]

These are lots of great tips and wonderful results.

[@smoss4847]

Thank you! This series has been so helpful!!

[@2281CozyBrickCape]

TFS. Love the different techniques that you’ve shared!

[@SanjuThokchom]

really amazing...it's MUST for all beginners.....

[@CharleRaeCafe]

Lots of good beginner information but I think the use of a flower for practicing all these different techniques is adorable .^_^.

[@bonniewalter8609]

Sandy, great video! I am trying to pick up watercoloring so I can add this to my card making and this video was a great help. Thank you!

[@NaveedAhmad-HFD]

very nice use of tissu paper. beautifuly you described how to recover if some mistakes happen during watercolore working.

[@glittergrandma]

Great video, your instructions are super. Many thanks.

[@farahrizal2988]

Thank you Sandra! 😊😊

[@queenmab1999]

The Koi paints are excellent for beginners :)

[@bonniemiller1819]

I am in awe worth your talent. I have a very stupid question but I want to learn so I have to ask. I am unclear when to use a dry brush after cleaning the color of and when to keep it wet.

[@SandyAllnock1]

It's too long of an explanation for a comment - but it depends on the effect you want.

[@annielively7040]

Brilliant and easy!

[@lawlj1079]

You're awesome i like how u explain :D your clear and straight forward

[@janets132003]

you make it look so easy...

[@jiaranaiv]

I really love this video. Thank you so much!!

[@pattiepan]

Thanks Sandy...I learned a thing or two...love that. pat

[@askgameramy6357]

Pat Posk I agree soo agree with u

[@Mali6na]

Its just what I looking for. Thank you!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Great techniques! I'm not good at watercoloring but this may help. Thank you

[@aaryamore7933]

its awesome d helpful for the growing artists...............................

[@shelby5577]

Love your video's Sandy!!!

[@igortikho]

Thank you Sandy, great video!

[@homenparentingchannel5771]

I liked your nail color.

[@birjushani8557]

at work

[@elizabethgould327]

Birju Shani Iuyy

[@elizabethgould327]

Bea utilize

[@granny-kg2qp]

Thank you, very much! I was just wondering why you didn't compare the koi paints in your video of paint comparisons? Was it because you knew you'd be using them here? Thanks again for your time and effort you put into these tutorials!

[@SandyAllnock1]

I had to pick something---I didn't want to compare everything and be even more overwhelming. so I shared the wealth by using the Koi here. :)

[@granny-kg2qp]

Sandy Allnock Thank you for your response! I thought that might be your plan. I just can't decide between the koi and gansai, because I'm torn because of the ease of travel with the koi.

[@christinesmith989]

Really helpful and informative video - thank you so much! xxx

[@dimpleasha245]

Really nice and helpful video!!

[@ash.mystic]

Very helpful video, thank you! What do you use for black ink for the flower outline to prevent it running when you apply the color?

[@SandyAllnock1]

A waterproof ink - Versafine onyx black, Lawn Fawn jet black, or Ranger archival jet black.

[@meowool]

Thanks for the video - I didn't know you could paint wet on wet! :)

[@lindamcneely]

I loveeeee this video you make it so simple to understand! tell me" will this work with my bible too. do I need to gesso the pages first? and what kind of brush are you using.? can you recommend a brush from michaels that would work as well?

[@SandyAllnock1]

Watch this video for more on Bible journaling: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWazgpJ6fqZ3hrc

[@corinnespartz176]

I like your nail polish what color is that? Haha I like how you had a lot of different techniques all in one video quickly and easily. Thank you for being to the point instead of having a lengthy intro I find often in tutorials!

[@SandyAllnock1]

I don't have time to waste either---too much art to be made😍

[@michelenunyabiz7776]

Hi Sandy! I am very new to all this! I am not an artist by any means......I can't even draw a stick man......but I've gotten into the adult coloring and I'm REALLY interested in learning how to use wet media. I was wondering if you could tell me what brush/s I need to get and also where can I find that little pallet that you are using in the video? I just haven't had any luck with this type of media and I REALLY think that part of it may be the brushes that I'm using. Thank you for any advice you can give me. Subscribed!!💖

[@SandyAllnock1]

I just updated links in the description :)

[@michelletan4899]

Amazing vid! and I have the exact same brand watercolour as yours except yours are 24 and mine are 18 😄

[@christinawilliams4556]

hello this is a wonderful video my only question is what do you use for outlining before coloring it in?

[@claims44]

Thank you so much!! Wonderful series!

[@askgameramy6357]

jeannie m AGREE OK IT SO NICE RIGHT

[@FatemasArtShow]

Hi Sandy! Love the Art channel! am guessing you drew the flowers with markers to begin with.? right? beautiful step by step . love from Fatema's Art Show.

[@SandyAllnock1]

+Fatema's Art Show used a rubber stamp but drawing it would work too.

[@EpicGamerTales101]

I love your video Sandy and also the website! I am a new in this things...and I found your video was so amazing! I am also teaching my students in art class but i have no idea what goal I should teach them...any advice? anyway, can you put information in your description abt all stuff tht you use? thank you !

[@SandyAllnock1]

You can see my fave supplies on my blog in the "fave products" page....

[@EpicGamerTales101]

thanks Sandy! (^0^)/

[@brandybobo2980]

You are a Gem thank you for this video. I am new to watercolor I have no formal training. Loving it, but omg do I know nothing. ;~)

[@yrodriguez3256]

This video was extremely helpful! Im glad i stumbled upon it... Thank you for posting. Side note... Or more like question... Did you use a stamp for the flowers.. And of so where can i get it?

[@sTarRyNiiTeX]

very nice effects!

[@krismua1209]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@happylittleflower7335]

This is so great! Thank you!

[@MarionMayRabl]

That's a really nice and well explained tutorial! :)

[@shelsalz01]

Which brand of,paper did you use for this wonderful tutorial ?Thank you.

[@gillyslikejillysart7458]

Awesome! Explained so well!