How to mix watercolor paint 3 ways // Beginner watercolor tips and techniques

[@ashokkelkar272]

Madam you explained very nicely the types of mixing colours with demo.

[@dencraftcreations]

Some people are great watercolor artists. Some are great teachers. But it's rare for someone to be both. You are both. You are more than great, you are wonderful & talented. I'm learning so much from your videos. I don't know that there were such comprehensive videos to help me learn more & improve my watercoloring. Thank you for your time to share your knowledge with us. It's greatly appreciated.

[@connieebinger6343]

No complete beginner but I had never heard about putting water on the pallet before you put color on I always just paint straight on the pallet and then added water. I can see where this would work a lot better! Thank you for the great tips!

[@shric1794]

You are the best teacher for me your technique are so easy to follow. I watch your videos almost and learn so much from them. Watercolour is my favourite medium. Thanks ♥️ again

[@rosebrazel7775]

Thank you for this tutorial. In addition to being a talented artist, you are very good at explaining and demonstrating.

[@macclift9956]

The crows are gorgeous!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Mac! Quite a few of my patrons have asked me to do a tutorial on a crow so I will get one done as soon as I can. 💜

[@pumkang7702]

I'm impressed by your style.

[@dianehill4019]

Thanks for sharing all of your tips and I love the magpie! 😍

[@rachelkelley9675]

I love wildlife and appreciate seeing how to create detail in my paintings.

[@barbaraverser1056]

So agree with others! Your explanations and demonstrations are so clear and understandable! I love that you give examples after your explanations. Thank you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Barbara. ❤️

[@heleng8853]

You are an amazing teacher

[@mikehoskins6933]

I have learned so much watching your videos. I love everything about your teaching method.

[@justsomenobody4892]

You are very talented and your voice is so nice you could talk a person off of a ledge.

[@marcmuller8316]

Thank you so much You always make it look so easy 😊

[@garriaga52]

Beautiful work & hands👏👏

[@sueshanks9447]

How fun to mix the colors in different ways. I like that you can change the color when the painting is wet or dry ! Thank you for this great class !

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much Sue. 😊

[@nydiaroman9714]

Enlightening watercolor method coming from an experienced wonderful painter and teacher ! Thank you Louise, l am so impressed !

[@Growingold62]

Thanks!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Welcome! Thank you very much.

[@denisejg1763]

You are a fabulous artist and teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge!!

[@bhavyajoshi327]

I really like the way you explain things. You speech is so calm and composed. I really like it.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Bhavya. 💕

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

Your videos just came up on my feed. Thank you! Your technique is beautiful!

[@hicklinhh]

This video and Louise's Sept. 25th video (techniques using that beautiful hydrangea painting) are exactly what we struggling watercolorists needed. You need help out there, fellow artists, you refer to these two. They literally ARE the best.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're very kind. Thank you Harry.

[@babs675]

This was very informative. Thank you so much for this great lesson.

[@SpottedOtter7]

And I really liked the blooper at the end. Adorable!

[@KorysArtCafe]

I’m shocked that I haven’t seen your videos before now. This showed up in my feed this morning. Very excited to watch your stuff, so I subbed. 😊🎨

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much! 💜

[@robynhaynes6432]

Louise, I love the way you demonstrate your techniques. I have been trying to achieve luminosity and now you've shown me how. Thank you!

[@jacintaugarte5672]

Very informative. You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Jacinta. 💕

[@robincooper9323]

Thank you for your clear instructions. Very helpful to me.

[@SpottedOtter7]

I am so grateful for this video and your clear explanations. Thanks!!!

[@NAVINARTSTUDIO123]

Very good beautiful information

[@valerieodwyer5403]

YOUR ART IS INCREDIBLE LOUISE. MY WATER COLOURS WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE R.H.A. IN IRELAND, BUT, I WISH I HAD A BEEN ABLE TO STUDY YOUR WORK LOUISE. IT IS EXACTLY 💯 WHAT I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO. I JUST LOVE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF WATERCOLOR AND HOW TO APPLY THE PAINT BEAUTIFUL 😍💥👍🍀

[@0670831]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@101FERNANDES]

Just lovely! Thank you !

[@normadoenges8036]

I enjoy your teaching

[@katak5462]

Thank you for your all tip videos. All are very informative. Please would you do a video about shading? For example do you use complementary colors or glaze layer by more pigment the same color. I wonder also about granulating paints, do you use them in your paintings?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Kata. Thank you for the suggestions. I will do a video on shading. I do use granulating paints as well. They provide lovely texture.

[@teribillingham8974]

Very exciting to learn about these techniques Thank you!!!

[@catherinelarson101]

What an inspiring and helpful tutorial - gotta get my paints out!!!

[@wingoflife3140]

Thank you so much, I love the method you used on crows, amazing, will definitely try it💕✨

[@janicesutton8301]

You are wonderful at teaching, concise instructions that make sense. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Are the fires out that were near you now? I don't know you but I've been worried about you since your last video when smoke could be seen outside your windows! Hope all is well.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Janice. No they are still not out. We need rain desperately. I filmed that stretching watercolour video on Friday. On the Monday after the fire department told us to gather what we could and leave our homes. We left for two nights not knowing what would happen. Thankfully the fire went in a different direction to our home. Others weren't so lucky. My heart goes out to them and all the wildlife that is suffering. Thank you again for thinking of us. ❤️

[@christinebell8980]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@sue6002]

Wonderful lesson Louise. What three colors did you use to make the black? I am struggling with a method. Different teachers teach different ways. I like your mixing on the paper. The colors glow.

[@joanhiltz9437]

I lov.e the way you explain this process so clearly,one can see also see that you are a very talented artist.Thank You.

[@ianpearce447]

I love your tutorial Louise they are very helpful to me

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'm glad. Thank you Ian.

[@nanschifris8734]

This is a great follow-up to your 3 techniques video. I’m really enjoying learning from you. 🤩

[@ARTYCOATY]

Great art! You are full of talent. it's the best!😊👍🌈

[@B1ackDahlia767]

I am curious as to what brushes you are using here & what they are made of, (the holographic pinkish brushes, & your preferences in general.) I've only just found your channel & very much appreciate your videos! I've been teaching myself Watercolor for over a year & admire your way of explaining the techniques you use. I've been finding that beginner watercolor videos are now easier to find, but intermediate/advanced content is more difficult to locate. 💜

[@tammyh8694]

Do you have a tutorial for the crows? On patreon maybe? The pictures are beautiful and I would love to see you paint them. Absolutely loving your tutorials here, very inspiring, and your voice is very calming. So much appreciated.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Tammy. Yes I have a crow tutorial on Patreon.

[@tammyh8694]

Louise De Masi thanks I will check it out

[@don9133]

Always a good day to sit with a cup of tea and learn and be reminded of techniques. Excellent post, Louise

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Don! You would use all three methods no doubt.

[@don9133]

@@LouiseDeMasi The second method of dropping in a second colour, was one I hadn't seen, nor tried before. I saw you doing it on a bird painting you did. You as I remember used salt on it as well.

[@deborahrech7429]

Helpful, clear teaching and your artwork is amazing! Thank you for sharing both.

[@captkristipaints]

Super informative the way that you described things!! Definitely subscribed!! Want to do a few bird paintings and it looks like you have some amazing videos!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Kristi! 💕

[@ayla5094]

Your art is amazing! I’m so glad I found your channel, you inspire me to keep pursuing watercolor! You’re use of technique to allude to texture, like tiny ‘blooms’ for smaller feathers. You are really skilled!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Ayla.

[@AnkisCreation]

I’m love the glazing methode the paint pops out🥰

[@AdrianaCordovez]

Just came across your video.. i really needed to learn this for a while...thank you so very much for taking the time to teach us...really love your art!!!...can"t wait to explore your videos more!...have a great week!

[@mandeemorris2835]

Love your shows so well done. You very much remind me of my favorite art teacher in h/s miss valk a very lovely lady who taught me a lot.

[@halizaharun6022]

Thank you very much. It,s really useful. You’re both talented and brilliant. Your presentation was very precise and concise. I guess being an ex- teacher makes you very professional. Your paintings are so beautiful. It,s make me wanting to cry of the beauty you’ve managed to capture. Well done and may you be blessed and successful in your undertakings. Btw you have a beautiful and sweet voice. Thank you very much again.

[@04Ammy04]

I need help with clouds!!!! Also, love your videos !!!

[@DinahWerf]

You explain the techniques so clearly. Thank you. It really helps me as a beginner to get better. :-)

[@mandyreid8553]

I love you tutorials and learn so much . I have serious pallet envy, the one you used in this tutorial is fabulous,the size and the way it spins foreasy access , can I ask where you found it. Regards Mandy

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Mandy. I have a video here about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6uZfWtra7WhhKM There's a link in the description of that video to Robax Engineering.

[@rnee1000]

This was so helpful! When you mix paints and don't rinse your brush between colors doesn't that contaminate the second pigment picked up? Especially light ones like yellow.

[@ginettegingras7081]

Thank you so much for sharing this information with us. You are such a beautiful painter!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Ginette. Thank you very much. 💕

[@maryalgar8779]

Just awesome video. I've been tending to mix on the palette, but now I see how I've missed getting better results, so thank you so much for this video. All your paintings are great, but your birds are exquisite.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Mary. I'm glad it helps. ❤️

[@celestesource9460]

Thank you Louise, I love this video and the 2 lasts technics.... there results are so beautiful ... I learn many since I take yours lessons... 🙏🏻 🕊 😇 💓

[@doraevatt8320]

Thank you so much , I learn by watching and your explanations of what methods you use and why are invaluable.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Dora. Thank you!

[@donnaeturner]

Thank you so much. Extra helpful. Love your bird paintings!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Donna. ❤️

[@mariakapatos9545]

Louise just came across your post, so happy I did love the way you explain your methods and for your generous sharing tips. Thank you so much, you have another subscriber. Have a lovely day.🙂❤️

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Maria. You too! 💕

[@gorillalay]

I'm truly inspired by your work! :-) Can you do a tutorial on how you draw your artwork before applying paint?

[@rebecca2167]

Great explanation, ty

[@wulfseig1864]

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video. I personally like mixing on the paper and glazing unless I need blacks or grays. Then I mix on the palette. Those blackbirds were amazing. Wish I could see them in person.

[@gwenharrison7624]

Great stuff!

[@shirleylester304]

As always, a very calm, controlled presentation filled with tons of great information. Thank you sincerely!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

That's really lovely. Thank you very much Shirley. ❤️

[@meetkaur1000]

Thank u so much for sharing your great tips. Glazing technique is really wonderful👍👍👍. I love those birds sounds in background 🙂I always wait for your videos. Keep posting.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Meet! They were quite happy to sit out on the verandah and sing their little hearts out.

[@meetkaur1000]

So sweet...😌

[@komalpahuja8552]

Very knowledgeable thanks sweetie 🌝👍

[@wulfseig1864]

Hi Louise, I was wondering if you have a tutorial on this bird. Like a longer step by step? I really want to learn how to paint this because I want to paint an abalone shell. I've been looking for the right look and this bird is very close. Thanks in advance for your time. Absolutely love your videos and your beautiful paintings.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Jennifer. I have a crow tutorial on Patreon. It's a different crow but I used the same technique. Thank you!

[@wulfseig1864]

@@LouiseDeMasi Thanks, I'll go look for it over there.

[@CathieDelaveau]

Thaaaannksss Louise!!! I learn a lot with you!!!

[@teribillingham8974]

Your so cute at the end! ha ha dang magpies!

[@lisastinystudio]

I hope you're safe from the fires, I noticed in a previous video you were near one and I see that NSW fires have only worsened. I recently went for two road trips from Vic to NSW along the east coast and I feel very lucky we went when we did and avoided any such danger. Even some of the places we visited have gone up in smoke... wishing you good luck during this time.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you for thinking of us Lisa. It's terrible. We are ok for now but we have constant smoke haze here. Every day through Spring all of the windows of the house were closed tight and it looks like our summer is going to be the same. My heart goes out to all the people who have lost their homes and all of the wildlife that is suffering. It's tragic. We are all longing for weeks of rain. Stay safe yourself.

[@DianeHicks]

So excited to have found your KZbin and Skillshare listings! I'm on the MNC - so lovely to find a local to support, and learn from!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Diane. Thank you! 💜

[@FranEgui]

Thank you for your good teachings. I love your videos. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Fran! 💕

[@paulinehughes7201]

Thank you so much for your great lessons

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Pauline. Thanks very much.

[@nilouferkhan8843]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. I learn a lot by just watching your videos. I mostly do glazing but will surely try wet on wet too. Though I am not too confident of the results. But as they say practice makes you perfect.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Niloufer. Thank you! Let the paint do what it wants to do with wet on wet. The results are almost always pleasing.

[@nilouferkhan8843]

Sure I will. I am really intrigued by the magic that happens.

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Another amazing video Louise, thank you! Love the out take at the end too! 😊💕

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Sarah! There was no way those birds were going to be quiet 😝❤️.

[@guszorro2009]

If you re wet the paper before glasing, it will not lose the first layer that you just ley dry?

[@ianpearce447]

Hi Louise I use methods 2 I like the mix my colour on the paper I do a lot of experimentation . using wet on wet mostly and I liked it 2 see how the water reacts on paper and I like to leave blotches in my watercolour it makes for interesting interaction with the paper

[@caroled.2080]

Thank you so much for these videos, the explinations are really clear and usefull ; your work is wonderfull, again thank you !

[@kristenarmstrong476]

Thanks for the tip about the yellow under painting on the leaves. I love method two best as well. Your work is stellar. Love your videos and that out-take was cute. ☺️

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Kristen. 💕

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

Another top-notch video, as usual. Thank you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much. 😊

[@Claire-77]

Thanks again for a marvelous video. I do hope you and everyone down there are safe, thinking of you. I see you have found your palette I am behind on your videos so I shall catch up this weekend but that palette is perfect! Take care x

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! You take care too. 😘

[@trulylynn9941]

I very much enjoy your work. It's also a pleasure to listen to your voice thank you dear friend ❤️💛💙.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

That's very kind of you. Thank you Lyn.

[@didierleprince6106]

Merci for these useful tips.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure. Thank you!

[@billmorales6432]

I discovered your videos a couple days ago and they are very helpful in giving me some techniques to try in my paintings. Have you done any videos on using a reference photo and how to use it in deciding what techniques you use in your paintings? I saw one video where you had the reference photo shown in the upper right corner and that was very helpful. Thanks for your videos great job

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Bill. I refer to my reference photos in quite a few of my online classes on Patreon and Skillshare. Thank you for reminding of this. I should do a tutorial dedicated to interpreting reference photos.

[@jennifernewmanart]

This was a great video , awesome tips ,it was really helpful 😊your art work is stunning

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Jen 😘.

[@rolandevans5894]

Thanks Louise, a very helpful and instructive video. I'm a beginner in watercolour painting and so look out for experienced and accomplished artist tutorials like this one. By the way, I love the rotating pallet, what is it?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks John. I have a video about the palette here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6uZfWtra7WhhKM There's a link in the description of that video that takes you to Robax Engineering. Robert from Robax Engineering made it for me.

[@belindahall5220]

Thank you so much! Wonderful techniques and you teach them so well :)

[@misshoneybug]

Great video Louise! 💕 The method I use the most is mixing on the palette, probably because I got used to it. I really love glazing and mixing on paper, but I'm usually scared with this last one unless it is something with little need of control like painting galaxies.

[@soyinkaogunbusola2215]

thanks for sharing great help

[@Elliria_home]

Thank you for another interesting demonstration. I especially liked the glowing feathers and leaves. It's a relief to see you alive and well after seeing the ash coming down on you in the last video. Please stay safe.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Elliria 😘.

[@hordygurdy]

The crows are impressive! I will try that technique soon. I tried to do that effect for a magpie and it didn't turn out even close. haha but now that I am watching ALL your videos, I will try to do it again! By the way, you didn't mention what 3 colours you used for the black. And can I ask why don't you use directly the black colour instead of mixing it?

[@katehobbs2008]

Actual black has a dead quality. When you mix black using colours it somehow does not have that blank flat quality.

[@chantalchambers3166]

Where did you get your mixing palette from ?

[@ScottFree45]

Thank you

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure! Thank you. 😊

[@ionawoodart]

Hi! I just found your channel a few days ago. Very helpful! I'm very much a beginner; I've never held a brush before but I'm learning! I just have one question; My husband gave me his old watercolour paint box, which he bought oh, 20 years ago from Russia. I know nothing about them, and I have trouble mixing simple colors and painting a gradient wash (like from yellow to blue). I think most are opaque (?) cause they quickly get quite muddy when mixing, but they're quite vibrant on their own and obviously good quality! Would you suggest trying to learn to work with them, or would it be better to buy myself a beginner's set of transparent, student grade set to learn? Would that save me a lot of frustration?

[@ionawoodart]

Oh, and I don't know if it's the paper, but I am practising as a beginner, on 300gsm Canson, hot pressed water color paper. (I like hot pressed better cause it's so smooth)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Iona, I started out with Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolour paints. They are student grade. I quickly switched to artist quality paint though. You don't need a lot to start with because you can buy some primary colours and mix a whole heap of colours with them. Paper is important. You'll have the most success if use 100% cotton rag.