How to paint a variegated wash in watercolor.

In this video I walk you step by step through painting a variegated wash in watercolour. I also demonstrate how I used a variegated wash to paint the background on my Wren painting. #louisedemasi #watercolor
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[@sallysanford8223]

I really like how to give one main lesson in each video and not paint at high speed leaving us to figure out what your are teaching. This is a sign of a great teacher. Thanks for being one!

[@patsyannriendeau5971]

You make all of your steps very clear. Love watching your instruction and listening to you. Lovely.

[@khurshidannazampier3138]

I am just beginning. I love the way you washed the colors. It is going to be my future.

[@jimscanoe]

Thank you again for the instructions and demonstrations of the various washes.

[@donnahenry3772]

I'm just seeing this today! I learned SO much from this tutorial. Now I know why I have trouble with variegated washes. Thank you!!

[@karenfinneganart2480]

I just love watching your bloopers, not just a great artist and teacher but a great sense of humor too.

[@lisagrimes7087]

I so appreciate your tutorials!! And your out takes make me laugh even on a particularly hard day!! Thank you for that!! ❤️

[@triciabennetts6578]

Perfect! 😄 Thankyou for taking the time to show how to apply variegated washes - as a beginner, I’m struggling with amounts of water to lay down and water to paint ratios. As there is a time frame involved, I usually end up panicking and lay too much of everything and end up with the seeming inevitable blooms and puddles.

[@achillelalonde]

Totally blown away by the new dimension you have added to watercolour for me; allowing full range of the natural magic of this medium. Super!

[@beadmomma4]

Love the variegated wash. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrelemoine1815]

Thank you ever so much. Had I seen your tutorials years ago I would have continued to attempt painting. The classes in watercolour and oils that I took were completely useless.😉

[@fanatlarge]

Thank you for the best, very detailed explanation of the process of all kinds of washes. I think I finally got it :-) . Love your outtakes.

[@susanmorris1007]

Thanks for your clear instructions. I’ve been trying to learn this technique. I understand it so much better. I wasn’t getting the water off thoroughly or working quickly enough. Thank you!

[@redheadlady2]

This was an absolutely helpful technique …thank you sooo very much🥰

[@achillelalonde]

Wow! I feel such gratitude for this variegated technique; adding a fabulous new dimension to my work. I also applaud your willingness to share so generously and effectively your technique I can totally relate to your mention of how these very gated additions have contributed to loosening your work. Fabulous!

[@sueshanks9447]

I liked how you used washi tape to mask off the larger portion of the bird and then the white masking fluid for the little details. This saves on the masking fluid and time ! I am learning great tips from you !

[@yvonnewalton6197]

I’ve just finished painting this and loved it. Thank you for all your help learning to paint. I have gone from a very beginner to a intermediate painter thanks to you and your techniques.

[@adunzoroq33]

your explanation and instructions are beyond helpful, thank you so much for your work and for this channel :)

[@litamason9083]

So very helpful and will jump over to your Patreon to watch the rest! Thank you !!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Awesome, thank you!

[@shiannereith8432]

There is no bell to notify for new videos. I’m learning a lot from your videos. Well done.

[@StukaIndo]

I love birds! Lovely channel!

[@janetalbot6529]

Thank you so much for sharing these techniques. Very grateful! 😊

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Jane.

[@arabesquejacob8176]

I wish I could paint like you, I’m a beginner and I feel a little overwhelmed...great video as usual! And love the bloopers !

[@GraciousJodi]

LOVE ❤️ those out-takes at the end!! You are a fabulous teacher. Keep doing what you do best!! Painting and Teaching! And keep those out-takes coming too!!

[@patriciasell]

I love your end of the video bloopers!!! Thank you Louise!!!

[@westboundpony]

The bloopers are fantastic!...of course, so are the instructions!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Celine.

[@crystalheart9]

I used this technique on a bird painting I'm doing and it turned out so pretty! Thanks for the tutorial Louise :)

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Mam you are an excellent teacher.. thank you very much.

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...making my way through your basics playlist .... choo-choo... full steam ahead! I'm still gobsmacked at your talent

[@ashaytikekar6650]

This tutorial solved almost all the queries I had with WOW.... Thanks

[@andrealord6582]

Louise, You are a lovely watercolor artist. You speak to me because I tend to be heavy handed with water and very wet paint! Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I am going to try the frog soon. Your bloopers are cute and anything sounds great with your accent. I am a fairly new watercolor artist and all tips are appreciated.

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I love your tutorials! The explanations and demonstrations are very clear.

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Very informative, thorough. Easy to listen to and follow. Very grateful.

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Fabulous teacher.

[@kamaljeetchugh]

I was into oils until I saw your channel. And now I paint watercolor with confidence. And it will improve with your videos and practice.

[@mcdermbr1]

You are also my favorite artist, Louise, and I have learned so much from you! I always know that when I follow one of your tutorials my painting will turn out well! Thank you so much for all your tips and hard work!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

So sweet and really good to know. This is a lovely message for me to wake up and read. Thank you Lynne. 💕

[@SatheMilind]

You are the art teacher I wish I had in school. I had never really painted in life. I started painting when the Covid-19 lockdown started. I just learned looking at videos on you tube. I have done Oil and Water. Watercolor is now my favorite. And you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you. I wish I could share some of my initial work with you

[@glacierlily4529]

The outtakes are priceless. :)) Good on ya!

[@marciahansford8039]

What a great tutorial. Thank you

[@melaniepotter3951]

Thankyou so much! Excellent tutorial!

[@MrPatmos]

Thank you very much. I'm learning much much from you. God bless

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'm glad. Thank you!

[@SuperMorula]

In fact one of the best tutorials I’ve found on KZbin for my level. Stunning birds!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Moira. 💕

[@heartforthemanna5927]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@nesibeselmagonen9858]

Your explanations are great🙏🏻

[@LoriDobbins]

I LOVE your work!!!

[@clarebarbat]

Thank you Louise, you are an excellent teacher and I really enjoy your videos.

[@mbeckley08]

Thank you so much!! Your so helpful and I just love all your tutorials!

[@SheridansSojourn]

Thank you! You were born to teach. I eagerly await your Patreon tutorials.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're very kind. Thank you Sheridan 💕.

[@melodymuir891]

Your tutorials are awesome. I love the delivery, and I particularly enjoy the bloopers. I look forward to following you for a long time.

[@maryalgar8779]

Another great video. The big bonus is the out-takes. You are funny and I enjoy the humour :)

[@LadyLeda2]

That was a wonderful lesson Louise. You are by far the best teacher!!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Laurie. 😘

[@river4140]

You have helped me so very much. I was a the point of giving up when I found you. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent. Thank you for showing us baby steps!!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Cyndee. I'm happy to have helped. Don't give up! It's too much fun. 💕

[@juliekreis7]

I really enjoy your gentle style! Thank you!

[@jscook54]

Love the bloopers too.

[@susankeable6201]

Me too

[@michelepatton4013]

Such a great tutorial! Thank you - I'm looking forward to trying these techniques!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Wonderful tutorials, thank you for sharing..

[@path-finder1]

Such an excellent Teacher! Thank you... I've learned more on this one video than in expensive water color classes I've taken in the past! So appreciative.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're very kind. Thank you. 💕

[@jennyc5132]

Personally Louise Im sure your bad habits are 500%better than my best effort....I would be happy to learn your bad habits🤭🤭🤭💜 Im going to try becoming one of your patreons in 2022..with our borders coming down in Feb (WA) I wont be going anywhere 😷

[@artbyjayson7467]

After flat wash and graded wash, I look forward to the variegated wash. And now, here it is. 😍 Thank youu Ms. Louise 💖

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure. Thank you!

[@SuperExadidas]

Very usefu. Thank you Louise

[@christinebarone2151]

Just beautiful...thank you

[@tanjamajerle6404]

Beautiful! Thank you!👍

[@maureenparsons2062]

That was very interesting and informative. Thank you for so clearly explaining and showing how it’s done.👍🏻

[@evamarcum2520]

I watch so many of your videos and love them all. I'm still very bad.

[@carolynzamora8662]

Thank you for the instruction. Just what this beginner needs.

[@714magik]

Love this tutorials you a great teacher. 👏👏👏

[@BarbaraAKing-bq6kw]

I love all your works. always so very beautiful!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Barbara. 💜

[@nanschifris8734]

This series has been fabulous, Louise! As always, your detailed explanations & close-up shots make all the difference in my understanding. Thank you & I look forward to the Patreon post!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Nan! 💕

[@christinebell8980]

Beautiful.

[@manonguinchard5829]

I'm just starting out with watercolor and found your channel ! I looooooove love love your art, ultimate goal haha. Thank you for all your great videos, i feel like it's gonna help me a lot.

[@werenphan]

Wonderful, thank you

[@michelegirard]

I love the outtakes! LOL thanks for the tutorial and the laughs :)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Michele. 💕

[@Mchelle021]

Great help, thank you!

[@kimthoatran9148]

Thank you so much for your instruction, it is very helpful to me. And your paintings are also lovely, I love it.

[@sheilapayne9065]

Love the tutorials and the bloopers at the end are great 😍

[@celestekat-hy6101]

As always, thank you Louise, I keep following all... 🕊 😇 💕

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Celeste. Thank you!

[@SuperMorula]

Beautifully clear video thank you so much. Your drawings are exquisite And the soft wet washes really lovely. Thank you for sharing and giving so much detail

[@strictlymyopinion8307]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful in my hope is that you continue to do this because it helps us tremendously. Absolutely beautiful. 🌹

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much. I'm glad it was helpful. 💕

[@laolaya7338]

Thank you Louise that was very helpful. Can't wait to try it.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Pleasure Lyne. Thank you!

[@kreativia]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulavonbestenbostel7645]

Thank you, just what I needed in the painting/tutorial/Patreon of yours I'm about to attempt for the 2nd time. I kind of messed up on the wash on the first one.

[@taunusspatz]

Perfect demonstration of how easy it is to do variegated washes if.... you get rid off your puddles of water ;-) Love your cut out scenes at the end as well :-)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Tanus. 💕

[@satishpandurangan2803]

Superb Thank you for such wonderful tutorials and look forward for more.

[@gladysalvarez6741]

Beautiful😊😊❤

[@aditir7196]

U r marvelous!!

[@karenlusby6230]

Appreciate the outtakes. The finished video flows so smoothly that it is easy to overlook the great job done in editing. Was also good to get a peek at the end of your filming station. Am a novice watercolorist so thank you for explaining whys as well as the how-tos.

[@sharonsands708]

Oh thank you so much for this great, much needed tutorial. I really like the back ground on your finished painting. I've quite often left the back ground white, afraid to mess up the painting. But now I know how to do it properly I will do it your way my next painting. Thank you so much, I admire you and your talent so much.

[@ChantelleVenter]

Beautiful Wren. Looking forward to seeing it on Patreon. Your videos are so amazing. I've recommended you to a few people 😊 Love your bloopers at the end 😂

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Chantelle! I appreciate that. 💕

[@sherryburnett6088]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@dianetenbrink4954]

Very helpful

[@erikabalazs]

Hi Louise! Unfortunately I do not speak English but I am happy to listen to your kind voice. I still learn a lot from the videos, if English subtitles were below it, it would help even more. Thank you for posting these wonderful pictures. Best regards, Erika from Hungary

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Erika. I think you can click the sub titles on yourself. There's a little 'cc' button at the bottom of the video.

[@erikabalazs]

@@LouiseDeMasi Dear Louise ! Thank you very much for this opportunity!

[@pamestes2119]

Thanks for wonderful examples! The outtakes are great too😊👍🏼😂🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Pam. 🥰

[@martimalaspina6385]

Love your lessons and your outtakes....LOL....🙃

[@celiavictoriaarteyblog6833]

Execelent thankyou

[@lucev7497]

Could you have done the background after the bird? Love you tutorials

[@beatricepineda5923]

I learned so much!! Backgrounds have been frustrating me.

[@bruceosborne1892]

Great series. Thank you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Bruce.

[@margotv.i.8546]

Hola Louis, eres una extraordinaria maestra, estoy aprendiendo mucho y me da mucha alegría ver tus totorales, Gracias por compartir tu gran talento. Saludos desde Mexico, Leon Guanajuato.

[@jennybyhand]

Oh I just received my 3rd journal. I am painting one watercolor everyday we are home and I’ve filled up the 1st two books. Thank you for your help on this journey of mine ❤️

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Thank you, brilliant...