HOW TO GLAZE WATERCOLOR 🎨 Technique fundamentals

#howtoglaze #watercolortutorial #watercolortechnique
Glazing is one of the best ways to create realism and a sense of depth with watercolors. In this video I will be sharing my favorite tips on how to make the most of this painting technique, we will go over the entire glazing process step by step, using a red rose as an example. We will cover:
1. Glazing technique fundamentals, including sequencing of layers
2. Pigment choices, and important tips for color selection
3. Finally, I will share a useful exercise that will help you plan your glazes
Enjoy!
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[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Let's dive deep into #watercolor #glazing techniques! In this video I will explain for to building transparent layers of pigment to modify values and the color appearance of the final painting, creating deeper tones and sometimes changing the colors completely! Enjoy:)

[@marycatyoung2143]

Anna, your painting is very beautiful and you are a clear, generous teacher. Also, your speaking voice is extraordinary. I wonder if you sing. I detect raw talent there as well.

[@kippertoo]

I want to honor my mothers memory by attempting to paint a peony from her flower garden she planted more than 60 years ago, and with this wonderful video I believe l now have the instruction and confidence to make it a reality...thank you (new subscriber btw). 💙💐

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much ❤️ I hope you enjoy the process and I am glad this was helpful to youo. Most of the flowers I paint are from my Mother's garden :) Have a wonderful day!

[@rhondaporro877]

I am doing a watercolor peony right now too, with memories of my dear mum too! I am sorry for you loss. Stay strong 💪!

[@meridadiane]

OMG ‼️ I have practiced glazing, but not to this degree, but believe me, I'm going to start.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Go for it Diane! Enjoy :)))

[@pamdemonia]

I have no idea why the KZbin algorithm recommended this video, but I am very happy it did! Very interesting, clear, and informative, without being overly long! Subscribed right away. Thank you for this!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the channel:)

[@rhondaporro877]

The algorithm selected ANNA'S CHANNEL- BECAUSE ANNA'S CONTENT IS INCREDIBLE- I GUESS WORD GETS AROUND FAST= LOTS OF LIKES, SUBSCRIBE 100% SHARE IT. KZbin AND ANNA ARE BOTH TWO THUMBS UP IN MY BOOK! THANKS TO YOU ANNA

[@twicen777]

Thank you so much, Anna, for your incredibly clear, beautiful and inspiring videos. What a beautiful, generous soul you are. Your tutorials continue to help me enormously. 🙏

[@dannistor7294]

...a powerful combination of logic, clarity, and artistic sensibility...

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much for your kind words!:)

[@finessence808]

Amazing lesson, glazing looks so beautiful. I can't wait to try this.

[@rhondaporro877]

I can FEEL the harmony between artist and her process here - LOVE IT! My friend, you are gifted!

[@sydneygorelick7484]

I watched you paint that whole flower and I have no idea how you did it. Absolute magic. I am going to experiment and rewatch until I understand

[@jinxieclark884]

I am so happy to have found you. you go into such detail as if you really, really are just sharing your knowledge with us. so many just post a few snips, leaving out all the details such as color, technique, etc so you have to pay for more info. in a pandemic, where money is tight, i truly appreciate you.

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you so much for an awesome video! Hugely informative! There’s so much more to learn about painting than most people think. I am just one year into my journey and almost daily I find new things to learn. Your videos are very professional and I am grateful for them!!💕

[@savithaob]

Thank you for that class.And such a soothing voice!

[@SwiftyJoan]

That practice glazing chart is so helpful, an absolute must , thank you

[@HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial]

Blending so nice. Flowers really glow in its finest color. Thank you for sharing. Full watching. Love your paintings.

[@annewilkie6467]

This is SO good I may have to revisit multiple times to absorb. I thoroughly enjoyed this even as a beginner and Im definitely going to try to incorporate this thinking in my florals going forward. Thank you so much. x

[@mn8304]

Love the vibrant yet delicate color way!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you!:)

[@blackpanda7298]

The best in-depth tutorial I’ve watched in a while. Give me life sis, I’ve added this to my playlist. I’m getting glove 🧤 and that cute brush holder. Keep up the amazing work my fellow Canadian 👏🏾😍🥰

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so so much 🤗 Enjoy :))))))

[@bruceosborne1892]

Fantastic Tutorial Anna! Thank you.

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

Thank you for including your glazing practice grid. It is a new concept to me and I’m sure will take my practice forward. Thank you

[@sherrywoods4630]

Thank you for such a detailed explanation of your why and how you add glazes. Your style is so beautiful.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Sherry!

[@MohMoh-rr3pt]

Thank you so much, Finally I found a fundamentals watercolor channel and it’s really clear to learn step by step layering❤

[@rafaelagonzales498]

I find practicing glassing by making a chart as you did very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@maribelrios6562]

Beautiful! ❤❤❤❤❤ I will try to do it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@DarylBambic]

That was so helpful. Thank you.

[@Dana-jb6ej]

You are so talented and your voice is so soothing!!! I love it!!! You are very knowledgeable and an amazing teacher, thank you!!🥰💞 Now if I can actually go do this, I have been wanting to do some painting, but it's been over 10 years..I am lazy..but you give me inspiration!! Thank you!!

[@gwenbaby6293]

Your gorgeous voice accent and pacing in how you teach your techniques are so lovely to watch- I’ve learnt so much from just this video- subscribed. Watercolours scare me but the way you teach makes me want to learn how to paint correctly and with control in watercolour. Thank you again beautiful work!

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

Stunning painting and appreciate the time you put into this video. Learned a lot and have a better understanding of developing any watercolour painting making it more dimensional. I've listed your Skillshare classes on my to-do list, you already have some amazing students who painted the rose 💖WOW

[@madelinegrudens]

You're super helpful with so much insight and beyond exquisite artwork 🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍 thanks for sharing, I appreciate the effort it takes to put these tutorials together!

[@michelehenderson4635]

This was an amazing video. Clear, concise instructions! Learned a ton! Thanks

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Michele!

[@cindybtanner3974]

Fabulous glazing lesson. Thank you.

[@annieblooms]

This is fantastic tutorial as it's the first for me to know about glazing chart, different pigmentation to use and the cool & warmth effects. Thank you! I do follow you in SkillShare but glad you have a KZbin channel.

[@simpleartideas]

I can see a bonding between the bird and the flowers, Cool painting of inspiring nature.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you - It's my favorite subject! :)))

[@gwenanderson1914]

That was so helpful - thank you.

[@peterka4680]

Really great lesson, structured and and detailled, every detail explained. Keeps the beginner away from frustration.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

So glad you enjoyed it Peter! Thank you for your feedback!!😀❤

[@jojo_watercolors]

amazing lesson on glazing Anna! I don't think I've ever waited 2h for the first layer to dry properly. Maybe that's the problem I always have with paint lifting from the page XD

[@alisonhendry2928]

I think I have watched this video three times. Learn something each time. Love to layer and glaze and your explanations are clearing a lot of glitches for me. Many thanks. I took many notes. The “ let it dry for two hours” really made me sit up and take notice. It was an aha moment for me… thank you. I have often worried about using a cadmium for base layer, but I think with a long dry time it works! Going to experiment. Those tubes have been left in the bottom of my paint box for years!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Alison - I am glad you are finding them helpful 💜 I too sometimes “rediscover” old pigments and find new uses with a bit of experimentation 😊

[@user-zo2vw2oe9y]

Thank you so much. I am a beginner- beginner. Your voice is so soothing.

[@NilO_D]

Wow! It's a delicate and artistic watercolor. The 21st year is full of happy days! Best wishes for a Happy New Year! In the 21st year, I see you often with a good picture!

[@aneesmohiuddin3918]

Great help always

[@bethw7]

I've never seen a glazing chart done like this - wow!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you! 😊

[@vinsmokey7808]

thank you so much for the video! it helped me so much understand how to really do a flower watercolor. This was my first video regarding this topic and i am more than pleased with what i learned. I’m so happy this video is free and i can go back to it anytime. Your voice, editing and visuals is perfect i really learned a lot❤️ thank you so much! i cannot wait to try and start practicing it

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ enjoy watercolors 😊 happy holidays!

[@natlisan]

Very informative as always Anna! Beautiful piece too!!!😉

[@blissyogi8699]

This is the best guide and demo on glazing techniques I’ve seen. Very clear explanations and great demo. Thankyou. I love it and have learned a lot.

[@kmorgan6890]

Learned so much from this video...thank you😍

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

So glad! :) Thank you!

[@DwayneHamiltonArtist]

really amazing. I learned so much. much appreciated

[@LipsitaArt]

Amazing explanation of the layering and glazing techniques. Very helpful. Thank you very much Anna

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - I appreciate it!!!

[@rupamagdy805]

Such a detailed lesson on glazing. Very useful!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Rupa! Cheers!

[@maribelrios6562]

Anna, that painting is worth a million. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🕊❤

[@ChrissieNicely]

Thank you so much, Anna!

[@terezacristinacascaldi]

Thank you for the excellent explanation! So beautiful work!!! 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Tereza! 😊

[@ulrikematter5587]

This was beyond useful, thank you so much🙏

[@lippostcard]

Thank you! I love this tutorial!

[@kehsiao74]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

I'm so glad! Thank you Katherine!

[@rmuller366]

Brilliant Anna! The detail you provide is incredible. I’m so grateful I found your channel. This has built on what I learned from Steve at The Mind of Watercolor. He did a great beginning video on Glazing. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Rita! Glad it was helpful! Steve is an amazing teacher - I love his channel too:)

[@mjrewerts]

Very useful! Being mindful of color temperature and transparency definitely will elevate the level of your artwork. Color charts are very useful.

[@ksdilli8]

Great video! Love your work! Thank you for the lesson.

[@savyamallick998]

awasome work you have done.

[@srivayu]

es hermoso. Y muy util lo que enseñas. Yo nunca espero que seque completamente y creo que por eso se ven los colores sucios. Gracias!

[@bethw7]

This is wonderful - there's so much information here as always. I also highly recommend your Skillshare classes because you go even deeper into color selection and talk about how different values work together. I almost never used violets, but now I use Winsor Violet in every painting (primarily landscapes). Also, your skinny Colour Shaper (not the wedge or chisel) and Tombow eraser are excellent tools. Thank you for sharing so generously!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Oh thank you so much Beth! I am SOOOO happy to hear you are enjoying the tools and exploring new colors:))))))) And thank you for spreading the word about my classes! Really appreciate it- these days kids are not at school and I can't work much [unless i work nights] so every view helps!

[@oolalacoconut]

Thank you very much, Anna. I really like your teaching style. This is really helpful! It solves a lot of questions that I had in mind while I was following the skill share lessons from yours. Now I have 2.5 pages of notes & tips : ) Can't wait for the next one! PS: This project is amazingly beautiful!

[@cathykirwan2292]

Thank you so much! This tutorial is so full of helpful information!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad it was helpful Cathy! Thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@botticelli728]

A wealth of information; thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

thank you Aldene!

[@barbarac3147]

Anna, thank you for your tutorial. I am learning from you a lot!

[@purity2706]

Excellent lesson, very detailed, so helpful!! Thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Jamie :))

[@ratava6325]

Clear, concise explanation!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you for your feedback!:)

[@user-nw9nq5du4q]

So helpful and cool to watch!

[@evelyne7071]

Thank you. I’ve never understood glazing until you explained it.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Happy to help!

[@sandraolsen2673]

Very informative - thank you. Beautiful work.

[@ankurveer9327]

Thank you so much Anna.. Thanks to your tutorials I'm getting an excellent result on my paintings even though I have a very limited color palette... God bless you!! 🥰

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Wonderful! I am sooo happy to hear this Ankur :) Enjoy!

[@jillbuckingham4160]

So very helpful. Thank you!

[@AdindaQ]

You rock! This is amazingly explained. Visually as well. You're a great teacher and an awesome artist. Thank you for this inspiration. It's very much appreciated 🙏🏻❤️

[@AdindaQ]

I can totally see you creating a booklet. Something that communicates as well on paper as your doing on video. Just using printscreens. A manual for us students to have on your desk or carry along. Or a card set. Anything low threshold and easy and fun to carry around. Not a heavy standard book that ends up on a shelf. But a vivid source. I would definitely buy that!

[@ThatGirlTatianaH]

Thank you so much for very INFORMATIVE and beautiful lesson, your work is absolutely gorgeous 😍♥️

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much!

[@donaschaeffer676]

Beautiful painting and great information.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you enjoyed it Dona ❤😀 Thank you!

[@Umeshukitsune]

Your work is incredibly beautiful and stands out against other watercolour artists!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Anna ❤️

[@preetipanwar12]

I always look forward for your amazing videos ,totally in love with your calming voice with super helpful techniques. Thank you for sharing 💕💕🤗

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Preeti! :) Have a wonderful day:)))

[@ananita6888]

extremely instructive and amazing painting, thank you.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Many thanks!:)

[@claritzairosario68]

This glazing chart is very good idea! Thanks for this tutorial, very rich information! Thanks❤❤❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

🌹😊 I am glad it was helpful!

[@smrutirekha6070]

I love the way you make videos. It's really very educative.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you think so! Thank you:))

[@smrutirekha6070]

@@AnnaBucciarelli 😁

[@BuddyLuv]

Excellent tutorial and it was so pleasant and relaxing to listen to your voice. Thank you for taking your time to be so thorough : )

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Shar 💗😊

[@diannsmith5894]

Wow, what an extraordinary clinic on glazing! ❤ Thank you so much for sharing this incredibly valuable technique!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Diann 😊💕

[@MrSanmay]

I think each and every artist should watch your video. So helpful ❤❤❤ excellent

[@sabinelamer7868]

Thank you for explaining this process so well. I learned a lot!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 🩷

[@AB-vb2mm]

Very compact, nice explanations, well done.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Many thanks!:)

[@artofcinema2920]

Wow you are very talented. This looks fantastic and very informative. Great job and keep up the great work!!

[@lucysweet2640]

Anna, this lesson is very helpful. Thanks very much!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

I'm so glad! Thank you Lucy!

[@valeriegehling4358]

Very interesting exercise, must try! Found the explanation in the 2nd half, & the chart really clear & a great idea. Thanks

[@ibdense]

Wow. I have to compliment you. Not only is the information about painting, etc., great, but the presentation is wonderful, too. It really shows the hard work you have put into your videos. Thank you.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀 These videos take a while to produce and I really appreciate your feedback Dennis! Have a wonderful day!

[@paintingwitharoojtahir6408]

fantastic color combination, love your work.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethexley5190]

Pigment information was just what I wanted at this stage in my journey. Thank you

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Elizabeth ☺️💚

[@herma1504]

Thank you very much!

[@jimcorbett3764]

I had never considered how using a blow dryer affects colors. Also, lightness of strokes never occurred to me, which I guess it should have. This is a lot to digest, but very informative, and seeing the process and the result helps a lot.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

I always suspected the heat affects the pigments and recently saw a demo that proves it seriously affects the blue of all things for some reason. I am not generally in a rush so end up drying 1 half finished painting while working on another so I never feel like I need to use a blow dryer:) Thank you as always for your thoughtful feedback. Have a wonderful week ahead!

[@alexisjordan707]

An excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Alexis!😊💜

[@frank4245]

This is amazing! Very detailed presentation! Great techniques ! What a spectacularly done masterpiece! Awesome display of perfection! Absolutely love it ! Keep up the good work! Thank you for sharing!!!... 👍+🔔

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hafsanahoosain8371]

thanks so much for explaining anna i like your background soundtrack can plz tell what the name of soundtrack thans

[@vijiraja6957]

Beautiful very informative

[@teresaarney7414]

I found this very informative and interesting. Thank you

[@soon_to_emerge]

I always wanted to get into glazing, but I’m so impatient. This video is both helpful and inspirational. P. S. I was thinking during whole video that this technique could be translated into digital painting really well.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you! I am pretty impatient too which is why I always have 2-3 paintings on the go:) And you are absolutely right - I work a lot digitally in my commercial illustrations and use similar approaches to layering :))

[@janerogers5717]

Incredibly informative and put across brilliantly... Thank you Anna

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Jane 💙

[@maryanac397]

Amazing 😻

[@sudhuekhaikhai]

This is a beautiful wild rose