How to Paint in Watercolor: How Much Water to Use

[@rainbowfox1934]

I am an experienced watercolorist and I could watch this video repeatedly. Thank you.

[@arlenetoth608]

I am very new to watercolor painting and am a bit bemused that my tutor has not discussed this with us. He says that you can't have too much water, when you have shown quite clearly that you can. I was googling this dilemma and is how I found your videos. Thank you so much for these. I have learned so much from you and really appreciate how you explain things so clearly. I just have to find time to practice! :)

[@JustOneMoreStamp]

I have enjoyed all your lessons. Please keep them coming. I am recovering from spinal core surgery so I get to see your videos on the tv. Can't wait to start painting. I am a beginner. Thanks, Wanda ;)

[@susanderby8320]

Thanks Angela, I always need reminding on wetness - it's easy to get into trouble part way through a painting and make unfixable mistakes when the paper is at a certain stage of wetness!

[@kristinevo4646]

Omg this is so helpful, I've watched other videos on transparency, but you explain this the best and everything is clear and useful! Thank you!!!

[@jenunger3752]

I think this video, specifically, convinced me of the importance of good paper! It's so hard when you want to do all your beginner goofing around and screwing up on the junky stuff. But I can see, there's just no way you're actually learning your medium accurately on the junky paper. Water and paint do not play like that on the paper I use now! ;) Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials! I will be taking your skillshare class sometime in the near future; I really love how you teach the building blocks for beginners.

[@christinakylecasteel2429]

Excellent explanations. I have been pull g my hair out looking for a simple, to the point, buddy explanation on this but to no avail...until YOU. Also, you were only the 2nd person who explained that you needed to "activate" the pans of paint to get them to behave properly...and I have looked over dozens of "Beginners" sites. You would think it would be the first thing folks would mention.. go figure, 🙄. Thank you for helping me. You bet I subscribed!!💐

[@robot7759]

I like all the effects 😸 think you've just composed the perfect abstract painting with all effects in one 👍

[@corriegrant367]

I just began watercolors. This helped me understand how to control the colors and the effects more consistently. Looking forward to watching some of your other videos. Thanks so much.

[@anyagodwin5197]

Thank you so much for this Angela. I particularly find seeing the amount of water on the different samples helpful. Sometimes the difference seems so small between what is manageable and what isn’t!

[@jenniferrode904]

Angela you’re amazing! You’ve helped me let go of fear!

[@sylamseto]

I am new to water color and struggling with having "correct" amount of water to mix with the pigment for desired effect. And I found your video which is the most helpful one to me. Thank you for the clear explanation and demonstration.

[@nancyrolfe3033]

You are GREAT with explanations for beginners. Finally, someone HELPED me!! 1st--I've been wetting paper and THEN adding paint (& more water, of course).. 2nd--I was adding paint when the paper was too dry.. THANK YOU!

[@AkumaShadowz]

This was super helpful, thanks so much :) My professor told me my watercolor approaches were sloppy, and it was because of the streaks. Oddly enough, my classmate told me to wet the paper first, and as you've said, I couldn't control it as much. I'll definitely try dampening the brush more this time.

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Very very helpful. To be able to see what each type LOOKS like is more helpful than any other, especially the gone too far thanks

[@elisaflower]

Thank you Angela! I just started watercolor painting and this is a very helpful video.

[@dorothyatchison1825]

Another wonderful tutorial Angela ... many thanks for sharing

[@HandmadeByLinanne]

Excellent termination explanation and demonstration! You've made it so much easier to understand. Thank you so much!

[@crafting4421]

Thank you so much, I have have just started with watercolor an this is exactly what I struggle with. Thanks again!

[@meri8746]

Excellent tutorial!

[@lobsterbobable]

Thank you for the clear presentation. What fun!

[@fazilapatel2499]

This is was a very informative and helpful tutorial. Thank you so much!!!! :)

[@sueliberto9101]

Im so happy I found your page!

[@CapucineNighly]

Ouh wow, so that's why some of my painted areas looked like that. Thank you sooo much for clearing that up! I was afraid it was my paint set that was weird.

[@andreasart1417]

Thank you Angela, very informative.

[@susanhepburn6040]

Really helpful - thank you very much.

[@AngelaJonesCreates]

I found this video to be very helpful. thank you for posting

[@juditharowland3461]

Angela......Thank you so much. I really enjoy your loose style and I would love to take your classes on line and in order. I am someone who has played around with watercolor. Got it all wrong and way, way too tight. So, I need to start from the beginning with technique, color mixing and loosening up. Where do I begin? I'm in the PNW too, but, in the states and cannot get to you to take live classes. I imagine that would be a fabulous opportunity.

[@juditharowland3461]

Thank you!

[@mikehanson5828]

Judith A Rowland

[@nanagaga2001]

This is very helpful, thanks. Can you talk about how to get past the fear of the blank white page?

[@kineticpsi]

I met a girl in an online forum that would paint the page with a light wash of a light grey. That way the page had something on it but not enough to limit your next steps. I have used a similar technique with acrylic paint on some pages where watercolor won't be used. You have to be willing to make mistakes and know that if one does happen you can learn from it and get better.

[@Emilyy306]

kineticpsi That sounds like a great idea! I might try that.

[@nanagaga2001]

Thanks for the tips :)

[@bensedin]

Great video, thanks!

[@joannebenedict7033]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@xKoolqdeMinecraftFactions]

How wet should it get.....

[@abbylangdon3317]

I love you

[@min-yh9zu]

😂

[@vidushi82]

😂😂

[@AvaBock]

I work with resins and alcohol ink. The colors move like when you showed the paper being wet beforehand. Do you have any advice on how to gain back some control in that case. With resin, once it's dry I can't paint with it.

[@mchris1020]

Very helpful!

[@gillyslikejillysart7458]

Thanks Angela!

[@tomfellman2509]

Nice tutorial for a beginner--have not touched the paper yet!

[@COLORPAPERPRINCESS]

Angela Fehr your channel is very good and i like your videos too :) i subscribed

[@marylizart]

Good information! Thanks for sharing :)

[@easyreadingforlisteners8757]

So I'm trying this out for the first time. Can I use a mixed media sketchbook for watercolor? And if not what type of paper do you suggest?

[@easyreadingforlisteners8757]

+Angela Fehr Thanks a lot! I'll look into some of those papers and experiment some! 😊

[@easyreadingforlisteners8757]

+Emily kt I've tried a mixed media sketchbook with 138 Ib paper and it wasn't that bad, but I might try some actual watercolor paper.

[@ssagnikdeyy8617]

what do u prefer wet in wet or wet in dry. what is comfortable for beginners

[@kathoffman7072]

I am new to apinting with water color beause i am getting to master acrylic paints and i need to start different things.. i am okay with water color but i dont know the difference to make pale or vibrant.. does more water make it pale or less???

[@ssagnikdeyy8617]

how can I make the best use of the ridges formed when a drop of water trickles on a precolored region

[@aksanunadiya8114]

I want to ask since i'm new to watercolor. I dont know why but my painting tend to dry fast. is it because of the watercolor or the paper? it makes me difficult to apply wet on wet technique right because of it and correcting it.

[@aksanunadiya8114]

Do you have recommendation of what brand of watercolor paper which is good but not so expensive? Is Cotman watercolor paper good?

[@lalaithan]

+Aksanu Nadiya Union Square (Jerry's) and Fabriano Artistico are good inexpensive quality papers.

[@ALvatar3]

how do you prevent it from being to wet in your blue example?

[@hassanjafary8389]

Thanks

[@projectilequestion]

Is there a need to wet the paper beforehand? If so, how much?

[@elainekangmercado1505]

Not really, there's a technique where you paint on a wet paper. It depends on what outcome you want. For me, I find it hard to control painting 'wet on wet'

[@projectilequestion]

Elaine Mercado Me too, thanks for the reply.

[@carolmelancon]

My learning mantra is, "Dry or wet is no sweat, but damp is death". Unless, like you said, one wants blooms and run-backs.

[@xXSweetJehzXx16]

What kind of paper did you use?

[@wendypetersen7529]

How much water do you need on the paper

[@sandybroderick973]

Awesome tips Angela -- thank you so much for sharing!! I have been watching your videos on youtube -- sub'd and now will be asking for one of your online classes for my B-Day :D....( or I will just get it for me...hahahaha)

[@adityajagtap5283]

thank u for tips

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Angela F: WHAT BRAND OF WATERCOLOR BRUSHES DO YOU USE?

[@YurraArts]

thank you for this! :)

[@michaelmorgan2651]

Angela, could you paint a portrait

[@michaelmorgan2651]

true. I myself, doesn't like to paint the human form. proportions and all. :D . But i am sure you could do it, your Angela Fehr

[@michaelmorgan2651]

Sure it does. I learned a lot from the last video on not using too much water. I intend to pant something tomorrow, and I will have it right beside me. :D

[@gundo7617]

***** I'm just starting this was helpful! Thanks

[@nicsluckytw1]

i spend a lot of time getting to know the paint as in different brands being different, pigments, water. paper is another variable! i think water color is difficult to learn. getting kinda frustated. all i do is make a lot of messes.

[@salexander5681]

DON'T UNDERSTAND!

[@Claudiaa.R0se]

The blue square looked 3d

[@kellynguyen6030]

Oooooo

[@kellynguyen6030]

Uh

[@ritadietrich3140]

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[@kellynguyen6030]

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[@kellynguyen6030]

Do you know how to paint

[@anneadamczewski4187]

Thank you Angela, very helpful.