Helping YOU With Your Watercolour Struggles!

Artwork in this video is from the following artists on Instagram:
@memelissa2
@heathjulia
@harrietalicecakedesign
@peekgl
@fallingforwatercolour
@mountaingirlash
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[@EmmaLefebvre]

Hey everyone, I am so glad you are enjoying this video and I plan to do more like this in the future! keep an eye out for a KZbin post of when the next round of art submissions will be accepted! I absolutely love helping you guys out with your watercolour skills in anyway way I can! Thank you all so much for the love

[@ladonnarode4234]

I really liked this video. More please!

[@pamlongfellow2687]

Yes, more of these videos!

[@ninaorehek7983]

I loved this video and learned so much. Very much looking forward to more of them!

[@kraftygirl46]

Learning alot from your videos! Tk u

[@carollaporte8353]

Very helpful! More, please.

[@lorihill5372]

Hi Emma ... ironically, this is what you’ve been teaching us along BUT when I watched the comparisons, it hit home even more! Beginners always seem to struggle with the same general things like evenly spacing things and making things in patterns. We need to trick our art brain to work around this. Fantastic idea. You are a wonderful teacher and we really appreciate you.

[@mababesmiller8470]

An excellent and authentic lesson! I love that you care about us fledglings as we embark into watercolors at an early stage. You are a beautiful, talented teacher. Thank you for caring about others and offering this lesson. 🥰

[@beautyforashesisaiah6137]

Yes, please do more of these! It really helps us see better! Thanks Emma!

[@yvonnehusic9879]

This was a great video! Thank you to the artists who submitted their work - all very good art! ❤️

[@redbird2761]

This video was really helpful! Loved how you walked through all the submitted artwork and showed how to make the necessary corrections. I would love to see more videos like this. You are a great teacher, explaining everything so well.

[@dandfawesome3611]

Thank you to all who submitted, and to Emma Jane for clearly addressing these questions. I learned a lot that I can apply to my paintings

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I loved example #2, not as a bouquet, but as an example of an illustrative style. Viewing her painting from that point of view, I think it is gorgeous. Perhaps that is the style that suits her the most.

[@karendirmish2696]

Please more of this type, fast strokes and hopefully learning! The faster the looser I’m learning! I watch you and I think I am learning! Thanks and you are a wonderful teacher!🙋‍♀️🌈Karen Dirmish

[@shanyavirasinghe8591]

Wow! Very useful! A heartfelt thank you to all the artists who submitted their work. Emma you are so generous with your advice. Thank you for investing such effort.

[@dariabuczynski9711]

I am loving your lessons. You can teach an old dog new tricks. I am 69 and just beginning watercolors. I painted with oils for years but I am so excited about this new form. You have been so helpful and you have brought great joy into my life. Thank you. I may even join Instagram just to know more. Now back to what you are teaching. Keep up the great inspirational work.

[@renatecormick7399]

Emma, I can see that teaching is definitely your thing. You have explained all the problems and how to correct them so well. I’ve learnt a lot from this video even though I have been painting for some time now. You never stop learning! Thanks for a great video.

[@mmarks915]

Yes do more of these. I learned more in this video than I have learned from watching many others. Great info. Thanks.

[@mharris7832]

LOVE how you shared other artists struggles!!! great to see how you help us!!! More videos like this!!!

[@scribblemoose]

This was great, I learned so much! Would love to see more of these. And thanks to the artists for sharing their lovely work. 😊

[@melissabrownwalls3438]

Love it! I learned something with each painting you gave us tips on. My painting was the first one and it is so exciting having you use our paintings and give us tips.

[@hey_virginia]

YES this is TREMENDOUSLY helpful!! Like you said there's no such thing as a bad painting, yet part of the reason I subscribe to your channel is because I love your style, and getting specific about how YOU achieve the effects in YOUR artwork is so much more useful because it's much less generic and is immediately applicable

[@beth4079]

Seeing different artists work and how to increase color and space was great! I'd love to see more.

[@wandar472]

Ooo...love this idea! Would love to see more of these tutorials, Emma. 😃

[@amreka3]

Thanks, Emma! This was so helpful. Would love to see more of these!

[@beverlyportlamoureux8459]

Great video, awesome paintings these brave people have submitted. Helped so much to see what you have been trying to teach all along.

[@jackiefernandez8080]

Yes yes please!!! More! I learned so much by seeing exactly what mine usually looks like and then the RIGHT way to do it. I absolutely LOVED the daisy!

[@catherinescorner716]

This was great! I’d definitely love to see more. And your microphone sounded great - I could barely hear any noise. Just the barest hint of a backup alarm, and your sweet puppy, of course! 😊

[@melindahopper2723]

You are a phenomenal teacher! I learned so much from this. Please do more of these! 😀

[@leannepattullo7187]

This was awesome Emma - I love videos where you get this kind of very helpful instructions- thank you so much

[@stefaniarampini4377]

This tutorial is a MASTERPIECE! you are the best watercolor teacher I've ever seen and love your works 💖💖💖🤗

[@carolynnorton119]

What a great video! You are a great teacher and it felt like we were in the classroom with you. . Thank you to those who submitted their artwork... what a learning experience for us starting out

[@ClarkFineArt]

I love these types of videos! Lots of real issues people run into and great easy to follow resolutions. Hope to see more in the future.

[@chickeyd9579]

You have definitely hit on a great way to teach! When I watch you, I feel like it's just' magic' and I can't see what I'm doing wrong.... but when I see specifically how others struggle, it reall starts to feel 'real'.

[@beverlydavis7613]

That tutorial was sooooo informative and so needed for me. I was not getting the layering and shading concepts. I learned to go from light to dark! This adds the definition and contrast that I was looking for in my work. Thank you EmJ !!! Your teachings are so well worked through and the pieces that your other followers sent in were representative of my exact struggles with Water Color Painting right now!!! Thanks, you helped me out a great deal.

[@trudy3637]

Thanks so much, Emma! This was so helpful, and I’d love to see more.

[@btwilks]

Definitely would like to see of this type of video - it's always a great help when an advanced artist deals with the practical problems that beginners often face in applying (or even understanding) basic techniques.

[@nanak31]

Great !!! So helpful! When we’ve finished a peace we can tell there is something unsatisfying… but it’s hard to identify it. Thanks so much Emma for your approach when teaching watercolor and your obvious kindness :)

[@gailliguori1592]

Yes, would like to see more of these! So helpful to us beginners!

[@ei3577]

Emma, thank you so much! These tricks make water painting more fun. ❤️ this video!

[@harrieth7003]

Emma this sort of 'watercolour clinic' is SO valuable. Most watercolour youtubers don't have that value-add. I am part of a patreon for another watercolour artist and there is nothing this personal and useful on there. Definitely one of your USPs!

[@AnimeBlaze-qi4jx]

Thank u so much! This really helped me out! Everyone's artwork is so beautiful!

[@LisaYoungmpp]

This was so helpful, Emma! I would love to see more of these tips and tricks 👍🏽💙

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Yay, more of this Will be coming. That is fantastic and valuable ‘cause it’s so common struggles and how to do instead. You’re an excellent teacher! 😍👍🏻

[@ThereIsSoulInArt]

Yes, please show more work submissions & struggles. This was so helpful! Thank you so much.

[@yaeledmonds5158]

That was really interesting to watch, Emma. I have a similar problem to the first artist, I space my flowers too much and your video helped me think of how I might do things differently. Thank you!

[@michelleharris4014]

Yes, please do more. Loved seeing how to correct a completed work (like the deer and violets).

[@coloredcarol8074]

This was so helpful! I struggled many times with some of these things, and seeing how to improve it live is a great help. Thanks for sharing!

[@strictlymyopinion8307]

Thank you Emma, I have been wanting this for awhile, I’m so glad you are doing this, I have been struggling with things and need to go back to the basics. 🌷

[@vermelitadelosreyes4989]

she is a good art teacher. Her instructions are very clear and easy to understand.

[@shellyparker8960]

Thank you Emma! This is so helpful. Please, yes, do more of these. We get ourselves into these situations and it's so helpful to know how to correct them and, better yet, to avoid them.

[@notme3252]

20:17 That daisy was AMAZING!

[@yomamma7982]

Love your style of teaching and your art skills! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your gifts.

[@KousaberryCottage]

Wow! Thank you so much for doing this video. Your comparisons really helped me see the difference and understand how I could make my paintings look better. This is truly the most helpful video on watercolor painting that I've ever seen and I'm so grateful! I hope you continue to do this type of video at least once in a while. 🙏 You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks again ❤

[@staceymccalpin1685]

I like this type of tutorial where you show the struggles and then how to correct them! Very helpful!

[@katewilliams9959]

Emma - This was so helpful! Thank you. What a great idea. Love to see other people having some of the same struggles.

[@kookatsoonjan]

Really sweet of you to do this type of video...first time I ever saw this on youtube....and extremely helpful...We can tell you were a teacher of 'beginners" once upon a time. Thanks for all you do...I have no cell, nor instagram...but this is an awesome teaching idea...kudos to you!...You have just helped a TON of beginner watercolour enthusiasts.!!!!

[@dianesmith1677]

Thank you for doing this....great idea! This was so helpful as I struggle with some of the same issues. I always learn so much from your tutorials! I would really like to see more like this.

[@debbiesmith6027]

Yes, more videos with suggested corrections! Very helpful!!!

[@jaclynmarie79]

Funny thing for me is, I KNOW all these concepts. I studied fine art in high school and college, and am trying to get back into it 20 years later. I never really gravitated toward watercolor back then (I was a pen & ink, pastel type of artist). I recently just took an 8-week watercolor course at a local art gallery. Even though I KNOW these concepts, applying them is easier said than done. And not getting frustrated when you make mistakes over and over!!! Wasting paper and supplies :) I appreciate the time you took in this video. It was interesting to include your Instagram follower's submissions. I just went and followed you on Instagram myself. Looking forward to more videos as I keep on going (frustratingly) with my watercolor. Thanks!!!

[@lindamack925]

It was very helpful to see the "structured" leaves & flowers painted more loosely. Really learned a lot! Thanks.

[@judyquinlan3286]

Loved the video. So helpful! Thanks to the artists who submitted their work. I learned a lot

[@debbieabrahams149]

Emma - you are a wonderful teacher. I love to watch and listen and learn from you. Please keep up the great work. I always look for your videos. I learn so much, so Thank you for all that you do!

[@christinezeiler]

Emma, your blue rose drawing is beautiful! Thank you for your ideas.

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

Enjoyed this! I fell in love in watercolors on instagram too! There are so many great artists there. I love fantasy art and there are not so many fantasy artist as I thought it would be... Love the way you showed your fixing ideas and explanations 💗🎨🖌️ thank you for sharin and have a wonderful day! 🤗🐱💐💮

[@sylviawaibel8534]

This is really a great video Emma, and helped me a lot. Thank you for taking your time for our struggles

[@BuddyLuv]

Completely with you on art critiquing UNLESS you're being asked to comment about intention vs results. Art is such a personal thing - all you can offer is your interpretation of a piece, not whether it's actually good or not.

[@Renee0163]

Just found your channel! And yes! This is great. We can see that we are not the only ones struggling with being beginner and the same mistakes! You're video's are awesome!

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you, Emma, and thank you to the wonderful artists who submitted their work. I too have been having trouble with leaves. Now I know that I need to curve the stems! From reading the comments it seems we all have learned so much. Thank you all.

[@annieb8955]

This is fantastic!! I really really hope you do lots more of these

[@PatDonnellanArt]

I can't believe that I didn't even look for you on IG. I am following you now! I love how you paint and I love how you teach. And your son is a doll!!!

[@carolbrinkman9748]

Thank you Emma. Loved this video! It was very very informative. It helps a lot to see this kind of information. Would love to see more of these. All the artists works were great. Thank you to them as well. Thank you again ! 😊

[@markr6682]

That was terrific, Emma. I particularly liked the way you showed making the picture pop with ‘depth’ darker colour.

[@94VandalFavorites]

Oh my HECK I love love love this video! The examples look so much like my art. Thank you for helping me take it to the next level. I can't wait to re-try the same painting in the new technique.

[@kathleenmallozzi1016]

I loved this lesson! I am was not aware of your request. I usually watch you on KZbin first thing in the morning. When I turned it on this morning and I was so happy to see your subjects. I struggle with leaf leaf placement and water control. I am very much a beginner but truly have learned so much from your videos. I intend to try practicing using your lessons. Thank for teaching me I can draw and paint a little for fun and relaxation.❤️

[@RP-ei5fq]

Thank you so much Emma. It is extremely helpful since I also share the same struggles. You explained it all really well. Definitely need more videos like this!

[@dianeandbrad529]

This was one of your best video ideas 💕💕love this. Like others have said - you point a lot of these things in your video tutorials but seeing the difference and pointing it out in examples really is super helpful!! Thank you to those who submitted work... hopefully I’ll catch the next call for submissions. 🤗

[@whatseriously1]

I will never get tired of watching you paint loose roses in real time!! Great video, Emma. Even though I know I’ve heard you give these pointers before - I feel like a nuance of understanding improves each time. Thank you for your patience 🙏💗💗💗 Oh and I could not hear the tractors at all!!

[@TheSharonBull]

Thank you, this video was so helpful! Yes, please do more like this. I learned so much.

[@sarahwold4350]

You have helped me immensely! I may not be there yet but with your encouragement I'll get there. Thanks so much. Need more of this type of tutorial.

[@tweetlittlebirdie2544]

Thank you so much Emma!!! Yes please more of these videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelschwandt877]

Yes, so helpful..some of the same issues that I struggle with. I agree that you have told us many of these tips before, but it really helps to have examples. I would love another one of these and the first thing I would submit is the issue of pooling when I add a darker value for texture on a leaf. Thank you, thank you for your patience with us newbies!

[@momomarie]

Thank you Emma, that was very helpful! I'm about 6 weeks in to learning watercolor and am having a few struggles! Keep up the good work!

[@TheArtfulAddict]

I agree with an earlier comment, in that even though you already address these issues as you create during your video, this format really does provide a different perspective that drives home how the technique you show us addresses these common issues. Please do more!!

[@judithwolf9547]

This was an extremely helpful video. I appreciate how clear you make your instruction. I would love to see more like this one.

[@cherienebrown8425]

This was wonderful, happy to have more of these, thank you!

[@elainewilliams7184]

this is an amazing video! it answered so many of my questions! Thanks Emma! and thanks to those who submitted their work....

[@mindeebeaver9688]

THANK YOU!!!!!! Since I am new to watercolors, this information was priceless!!

[@mharris7832]

YOU are such a good teacher!!! LOVE YOUR STYLE!!

[@janehayes1357]

Great instructions! Thanks to all the artist who participated and Emma for the critiques

[@leeannesser8858]

Thanks so much Emma! This truly hit home!!!

[@srobs1216]

Yes, please do some more videos like this. Its VERY helpful. Thank you♥️

[@susanprokop7556]

This was very helpful! Please do more! Can't wait!

[@dsmith199]

I really enjoyed this! It was so very helpful with a lot of tips for me as I struggle with many of the same issues. I would love to see more of these. Thanks so much!

[@carylekippen3498]

You’re a great tutor very charming .I have to add your paintings are so free and easy looking , I’m definitely. Going to give it a try 💕

[@breannandrews8608]

Yes, loved this. I'd love to see more!

[@writingraven3314]

I loved this video and I would love to see more videos like this where you show how to help others' paintings.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

This was great! I learned a lot and really appreciate you doing this ❤️🙏 And yes! Please make more videos like this one 🙏🙏

[@ewwwobbie]

This was awesome. Great tips for all my watercolor problems. You are an awesome teacher.

[@lilianshelton4290]

Wow! Gorgeous! I have the same issue with roses/flowers, I’m too structured. This is adorable!

[@LimeadeGal]

This was so helpful, thank you! Would love to see more of these types of videos 🖌

[@angeladelionado1465]

great and thanks to those that had the courage to submit their work

[@EPMunzert]

This was super helpful. I'd absolutely love to see more of this type of video.

[@colleenworth5074]

I would love to see more of these videos this one was very helpful thank you.

[@corasantos4872]

Thank you, such great lessons. Yes, more of this kind of learning.