How to Create Stunning Watercolor Textures

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/louisedemasi03231 In this video I share some simple techniques that you can use to add visual texture to your watercolour paintings and I demonstrate how I use some of those techniques on an old castle door painting.
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⏱ TIME STAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:21 Demonstration of texture techniques
8:26 Skillshare sponsorship
10:32 Beginning of Castle Door painting
12:51 Watercolour blooms
14:26 Dry brushing
24:50 Use of ink
32:06 Granulation medium
32:52 Finished painting
32:59 Outro
33:40 Bloopers
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[@LouiseDeMasi]

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/louisedemasi03231

[@Laetitiabd]

Thank you, your technics and your watercolor are beautiful ! ( You are beautiful too ! )

[@saravasura1076]

All of your texture techniques are very helpful.

[@ginettemelody1035]

Wonderful. You really are an outstanding artist and teacher. Blessings. Beautiful couple too!,

[@JoannePereira-yr6wl]

Very good. I always learn so much. Thank you for sharing

[@paulinedavis3660]

Wonderful painting and explanation thankyou 😊 from North Yorkshire 🇬🇧

[@robertlangham9028]

Stumbled across your video today as my daughter and I were looking for inspiration! Then I saw the door and did a double take... I've walked past that door a few times. It's at Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire.

[@julierutherford3150]

I was just thinking the same thing! I live near Knaresborough 😅

[@murielhahariau8907]

Formidable, c est une vidéo à conserver et à regarder de temps en temps pour se souvenir de toutes ces techniques. Merci de partager tout ca

[@csyt4404]

What a brilliant tutorial, definitely having a go of some of these techniques. Thanks!

[@DottieStanley]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing!

[@marylinsmith4290]

LOVED the out take!!!!!....and the info was useful too....ms

[@susanmiddlebrook5882]

Louise, this watercolor is so gorgeous! I love the colors in this and this is one of the reasons I love watercolor art so much! I love what you did with the brick, too. The ink you used with the spray bottle created beautiful textures and made the brick work look quite authentic. The blooms on the door and ground were so pretty and effective. It’s all just so masterfully done. Congratulations on your piece and on how well you taught us about texture! Thank you once again for such amazing art that touches my soul in such a deep and beautiful way! You and Dom are so cute ! It’s wonderful that he helps with your work! It’s obvious how much you love each other. Blessings. Have a great weekend!♥️🌹👏🏻

[@LouiseDeMasi]

What a lovely message. Thank you very much Susan. Dom saw your message too and he was touched. You have a wonderful weekend too. 💕

[@Banniesartistry]

I love listening to you talking, your voice is very calming.

[@scmarinemom24]

Love this one on the different textures. I'm watching at work with ear buds on and at the end I burst out laughing at you and Dom. Everyone turned to look at me. 😂😂

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Lol- glad it made you laugh. Thank you Maria. 😂

[@sherrieleslie7478]

Thank you for the very detail instructions.

[@theresaavery4670]

Gorgeous textures, so life like!

[@rodeastell3615]

Excellent and inspiring video ... within 12 minutes of it starting I had ordered some granulation medium and signed up for Skillshare. Thank you for posting.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful! Thanks so much Rod.

[@mariagullberg-mccadden3811]

I love your videos! I've shared your channel with my AP Art students. I've just shared this one with a student who is exploring watercolor and architecture. I don't have the time to make videos anymore, so I am grateful to excellent teachers like you. Your videos help me to help my young high schoolers build their skills in watercolor. Thanks & many blessings!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful to know. Thank you Maria.

[@user-kl7og9ls7n]

I loved this tutorial!Thank you so much!

[@margbrady]

Louise, I found this video almost magical! Seeing the textures appear under your brush. Loved it. Learnt so much!! Thank you for sharing your talent and helping so many people better understand how to use the characteristics of watercolour to create paintings.

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Thank you so much. Great demonstration.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Best was granulation and ink techniques on paper...superb😊

[@birdwatcher1015]

This was a fabulous tutorial showing not only how to add textures, but also, helpful to me to see how you use different paint consistencies on wet and dry paper. I will watch this a few dozen more times. Thank you! I love watching you transform a simple drawing into a masterpiece!

[@carriannescreations]

Agree with all this!

[@karisteinbacher4535]

Will have to try dry brushing. I am new to watercolor and have learned so much from your videos, especially needed help mixing colors thank-you lovely lady

[@jacqulynhilyard1561]

Pure fun!☺

[@christinechevalier6877]

Vous avez de bonnes réflexions sur le travail aquarelle qui sont excellente tout comme votre gentillesse et merci de nous faire partager votre amour de l’aquarelle vous m’encourager à m entraîner merci Louise

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Merci beaucoup Christine.

[@carmenbuencamino3491]

So beautiful! Thank you.

[@sreihart]

I love your sense of humor! Been binge watching your videos. Thank you for sharing them.

[@lindagreenwood9055]

Thank you so much-really learned a lot from the video

[@jtpaar1732]

You and Dom are hilarious! Lovely painting, too, as always.

[@jennifernelson6322]

Soo beautiful! The amazing blending technics really make the door seem so realistic! I enjoy your thorough videos and learn so much! Blessings from South Dakota U.S.😊

[@maryhill7999]

You two are such Fun! I’ve now painted for three years and aspire to build the skills you so beautifully share. Your outtakes at the end would qualify you to join my sisters and me as the 4th Poor girl -a member of our family. Relax and enjoy it all. MPH

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Mary!

[@LarsBthun]

👍 Very inspirering! 😊

[@andreandi24]

Thank you, Louise for this video! I'm a beginner and learned quite a lot from it. Have a happy day! Greetings from Miskolc, Hungary! 🎨🌷🥰 Andrea

[@trishagilkinson3769]

Thanks Louise, I have signed up for the free skillshare

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Fantastic! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you Trisha.

[@amykenyon9866]

Always love to see Dom make an appearance, always entertaining😄❤

[@thevyncent5596]

ok, the first time i reeeeaaalllllyyyyy watched it to the end......lmao!!! quite the character, which is refreshing!! dont be self conscious of your voice ever!! seriously, your stunning art is only shadowed by your lovely voice... i really appreciate the time you take to provide these videos to us.. thank you!! edit: The time you BOTH take i should of said! i did notice ol'boy giving his gal a hand..people dont always realize much work goes into doing these videos..

[@nbilbrotn]

Ian, Yes! This was wonderful! Love to see more like this! Thank you, Nancy

[@ericakauffman5786]

Hello, Dom! 👋 Thanks for encouraging Louise and building that wonderful studio.

[@fuzzydragons]

dry brush is my favourite, can create some really lovely textures with it🙂

[@nkguenther1]

I loved this so much, Louise. So many great tips and techniques. I loved spraying the ink. Will this be a Patreon tutorial at some point? Thank you, as always.

[@yellowdotje6278]

Really stunning and very interestingly taught with many techniques. I admire the delicacy of the way you paint. Thank you.

[@celsoteixeira3198]

The result is magical! Great! Very nice tips! Thank you, Louise De Masi!

[@daytonagreg8765]

Brilliant work.

[@maryalgar8779]

Love the subject, the colours, the techniques, so glad you made this video. Bonus seeing Dom looking well.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Mary.

[@handsupgivemeallyourmarshm4949]

Super super useful Louise, thank you so much and that door is amazing! It wouldn't be a Louise tutorial without the funny bloopers! You cracked me up again😆

[@elinacampbell9206]

Thank you very much. A really helpful and enjoyable video 👍

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Elina.

[@avinashgandhe2845]

Excellent work.

[@communistcat3226]

Love this tutorial. Your voice is so soothing and the art is beautiful.

[@tamasurusrex]

Pretty!!! I love your color choices 😻

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Tammy. 😊

[@whatever9554]

Omg. Seeing how you used the granulation medium was so interesting and inspiring. I gasped our loud, what a lovely effect! I definitely know what the next art supply I buy is 😳!

[@jayrobertson5512]

Louise - you are an excellent teacher. Thanks for sharing your secrets 😎.

[@danielquebedeaux1835]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@sarahberry3819]

I just love your work Louise and I’m so thankful for your tutorials. Love from West Australia

[@StJane]

Beautiful! I'm new here, hope to see more of you

[@polgara28]

This is a gorgeous painting! So many techniques, but it's not at all overdone. Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this. ❤

[@jayasreenair]

Wow, Beautiful. It's really stunning. Thanks for the instruction Louise😍

[@Lily-2019]

Hello Louise, I like this painting a lot! I'm very partial to ancient doors and stone work!!! - After looking at the painting, I thought, "Oh... I'm painting that❗" - HOWEVER.... I had no idea of the amount of work you put into that beautiful structure. (That is, until I watched it.) Most definitely beyond my capabilities. 😏 haha 😊 ~~~ INCREDIBLE PAINTING❗

[@dianecharest8365]

Beautiful! As usual. Thank you for sharing all of the techniques.

[@Bindismom]

I’ve been mesmerized by this!! I can’t wait to try some and all of these techniques! You are simply amazing!😍

[@t_j77]

Kedves Luise! Ámulok és bámulok! Egyszerűen hihetetlen gyönyörűségeket készítesz a legrészletesebb magyarázattal amivel valaha találkoztam! Nagyon hálás vagyok Neked, hogy megosztod azt a végtelen tudásod Velünk! Millió köszönet és elismerésem! Gyönyörű munka! 🙏🤩

[@tezoodle]

Thank you Louise - I have watched many of your videos over the past week, and have learned a lot!! I love architecture so this one was really interesting to watch. Your paintings are superb. And I love your out-takes at the end. Thanks again for being so generous in sharing your skills with us all, and to Dom for putting it all together x🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome! Thank you very much Terri.

[@sadiaawanartist]

Informative Video thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@debbieritter1096]

very helpful- thank you

[@lisawaller7620]

Gorgeous

[@heleng8853]

Your painting is beautiful. I will definitely give this a go. Thank you for your expert teaching and knowledge

[@Linda-pg3so]

Such an excellent tutorial. A beautiful painting. Thanks, Louise🤗🇦🇺

[@annakatrina448]

You two are darling! This is one of my favorite tutorials from you Louise! Really well done, and great ideas. I am moving into more mixed-media as well, and straying a bit from being a purist in my watercolors. I've been adding inks, sometimes acrylic inks, to my watercolors with smashing results. I have to tell you, I don't mind tutorials with more mixed media additions to your watercolors! Thanks!

[@cynthiakeith6925]

Greetings Louise! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the application of different types of texture starting with the first layer to completion. Lovely outcome. A great review or new skill training for the experienced as well as beginner painters who follow your channel. I have seen you regularity use different texture creating in your Patreon videos with beautiful outcomes. A compliment to you. Thank you for sharing your talent with us in this you tube channel and in Patreon. Your professional presentation is worth noting.

[@reasonableification]

Wonderful painting. I subscribe to your Patreon so hopefully can check it out over there too. Love your endings. 😊

[@Lachri]

This is stunning! Such a great lesson!!

[@dorisdavidson7849]

A great tutorial Louise, thanks for sharing. I'm enjoying your Skillshare tutorials, thanks. Bloopers are so fun!

[@luminous3087]

Best videos ever! Thank you 🙏🏼 love the bloopers at the end 😂 🤍

[@mridulascreatives]

Beautiful✨❤

[@FelinesxhugsxCa]

You are such a great teacher. This was amazing, thank you. Love the bloopers as well xOx Janet

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Great video, love the paintings and the bloopers at the end 🤣👍🏾❤

[@annenglish2935]

Loved this painting!!! Thank you Louise! I'm a beginner gramma, that's taken over 6 months off... it'll be like starting over, but I am starting with swatching in my new Color Diary ( from Jerry's Arterama or Amazon). With love and gratitude from a California Gramma ❤️

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Great tips and another beautiful painting. And you two are so funny and cute!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Monique! 💕

[@jacquelinehewelt7143]

Great lesson! I can’t wait to try it myself. Thank you!

[@claudiahowell9508]

Excellent.

[@janebridge1325]

Thank you so much for this beautiful tutorial Louise - great texture tips, and gorgeous painting!

[@sandegeorge542]

Thanks, Louise for giving us an overview of how you painted this gorgeous castle door. Are you adding it to the Patreon queue?

[@dianes326]

Thank you, Louise! Your work is amazing and you are a great teacher. You gave so many helpful techniques to help us get the results we’ve tried to hard to achieve. Thank you! Thank you!!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome. Thanks Diane.

[@MichelleLevasseur]

Nice one! Thanks Louse - and of course your fabulous director lol! Always follow the director's advice on emoting, Louise 🤭

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Always! Lol- Thanks Michelle 😂.

[@Linda-pg3so]

Again, this is great timing, Louise. I took a photograph of an old brick wall with an old pumping tap attached to it in a little country town in France a few years ago. I love the photograph and because I am now painting (thanks, Louise🤗) I am going to try and turn it into a painting. This tutorial is 👍🏻.

[@ritumk]

Thanks for this Louise. This is no doubt one of my fav tutorials. There is so much information. And you have explained the process so beautifully. Terrific!!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful. Thank you Ritu.

[@gingerpie1978]

I love watching you paint. So talented. Thanks

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Ginger Pie. ❤️

[@ashleyevans3330]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@karenmenor1771]

This was a great video! I love you work and I learned a lot❤Thank you!

[@evelyne7071]

Why should I not “use texture” when I paint. Great video;going to take notes while I watch it again.Thank you.

[@peggydwyer8187]

thank you for this louise it's gorgeous and you're so funny in the outtakes. hugs from canada

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Peggy. 💕

[@cathyjoly671]

🤩magnifique🙏

[@patti3d]

Thank you Louise! This was a very informative and helpful video. I will revisit this and been wanting to paint a beautiful door and brick work.

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Thank you so much, Louise! Your instructions are fabulous.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome! Thank you. 🥰

[@lesley523]

Great lesson in texture. I'm actually painting a beautiful door on a stucco building, although in acrylic...but I think I'll be able to incorporate some of these into it to highlight the door!

[@kathryncurry8728]

Very helpful techniques, thank you! ❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Kathryn. ❤️

[@shcodry]

Louise, thank you very much for this video. I finished my first real watercolor painting using it. Even though I used a different reference photo and had to adapt things to it I followed the basic process guidelines you show and I really love how it turned out. I really like the way you present things and your sense of aesthetics. Your works are wonderful and inspiring for me. P.S. It would be nice if a photo could be uploaded here so that we could show you our results.

[@franciscowoods8583]

❤ muito bom. Felicitações do Brasil.

[@kathylawrence7276]

I self sabotage too. I compair my work to other artists.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I do that too Kathy but I'm learning not to.

[@kierstynhinkle4792]

Beautiful illustration. You made me laugh at the end. 😅

[@YSL421]

Same here. It frustrating.

[@joannchaloux5169]

Great tips! Your painting looks amazing.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you JoAnn.