How to Paint WATER DROPS in Watercolor

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Hi there, Liron here!
In today's vid I'll show you how I paint water drops in watercolor!
The key thing to remember is the water's reflective, transparent and "reversing" surface.
Reference photos can be found here:
1. pixabay.com/photos/drip-drop-...
2. pixabay.com/photos/water-drop...
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - A - Drawing & Masking
02:56 - A - Painting
11:53 - A - Removing Tape
12:05 - B - Drawing
13:13 - B - Painting
23:22 - Final Results!
24:04 - Conclusion
Enjoy 😊🙏🏼
- Liron
🎨 MATERIALS I OFTEN USE 🎨
Paints (all Daniel Smith)
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) - amzn.to/2FCuEvA
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Quinacridone Rose
Brushes
Escoda BLACK Plein-Air Set:
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Saunders Waterford / Arches, 300gsm, cold-press - amzn.to/2WrdTZU
Palette
Mijello Airtight 18 Wells - amzn.to/2IbhSoa
Plein-Air Easel
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White Pen
Uniball Signo White Gel Pen (easy to find on ebay!)
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[@alphiesnowbear]

Loved what you said about familiarity with the painting can distort the way you see it, and to sleep on it. Someone I used to work with said that the "pixies" fix it while you're sleeping!

[@LironYan]

Haha so true! 😂 And it's even more true with oils, from what I heard. They change a bit as they go through the drying process.

[@paulah317]

I've had that second photo saved on my computer for months and was planning on painting it, now I have a better roadmap of how to do it.

[@LironYan]

Oh so happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you! Let me know how it went (:

[@Occupant]

Painting water with water. Trippy.

[@anupamashah5732]

tried this, and it came out so realistic looking! thanks for the wonderful tutorial!

[@Cre-Art]

Excellent explanation of the light and shadow effect. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@Wal48]

Great demo as ever, there is no-one on KZbin as good as you at these watercolour tutorials. Familiarity blindness, this is a real problem. If I did it, I hardly ever think it’s as good as everyone else’s. There was a painting of an elephant I spent a whole day on, I was so frustrated that I threw it in a cupboard and later just left in a folder for over a year. Then I found it again and was so pleased with it I framed it and still have it on my wall. I have no idea now what I thought the problem was. Weird!

[@LironYan]

Wow thank you so much Alison! 😊🙏🏼 And I'm SO HAPPY to hear this! A very common experience. Even these days when I pull out a painting I disliked 5 YEARS AGO - I STILL find something I love about it (: Keep it up!

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

Maybe you could apply the masking fluid with the tip of a toothpick?

[@michaelterry3958]

Think is an important video. Painting the shadows an reflections to bring the light, and maybe the results don’t fit the expectations and that’s what is great, the process. Thanks L

[@LironYan]

Thank you Michael 😁 That’s indeed how it goes sometimes!

[@bahramsasani1234]

Bravo ❤ 🌹🍀🇩🇪

[@crystalheart9]

Wonderful tutorial on water drops. Thanks so much for painting in real time and having commentary as you paint, I appreciate it. I've worked on a painting and felt it wasn't looking the way I wanted and set it aside over night. The next day when I look at it I usually say, hey it looks pretty good after all, and am happy with it.

[@Shatril1]

Most of my paintings have a remarkable recovery overnight. I blame the fairies for it, well really thank them. It's possible I've lost some eyesight. LOL I love your tutorials.

[@LironYan]

Haha that's the magic of watercolor 😉😁 You have to let it do your thing!

[@crystalheart9]

Mine too! I'll be all distressed working on a painting thinking it isn't turning out and when I look at it the next day I usually feel much better about it. I'm going to start thanking those fairies too! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️💖

[@doreenhedtke4139]

Right!? I say art is like making soup...it's always better the next day!

[@gailcheck8611]

It was so interesting to watch how the shadow, which looked way too dark when wet, lightened up so beautifully when dry. I don’t think I will ever be able to confidently do this technique. I’m always so worried about going too dark to soon. Another great instructional video. Thank you!

[@barbaraverser1056]

Love this one!

[@cherigreen4471]

I love these! Great tutorial!

[@4Misschrissy]

This was really helpful! Thank you for these videos. I'm just starting my watercolor journey and your videos have been very helpful.😊

[@LironYan]

So happy I can help 😊🙏🏼 Thank you for watching

[@margaretmartin6620]

Wow, this was a fantastic lesson. You explained it so well. Something I want to learn and work on more. Thanks, Liron! :)

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Margaret! 😁🙏🏼 I hope to soon cover more topics that you want to focus on!

[@lucywhipple9883]

I also feel better about a painting when I walk away from it for a while and come back to it with a fresh eye.

[@LironYan]

Yes! Part of the magic 😉

[@AnotherMADCreation]

Very cool, thank you for doing this topic! I like seeing different textures/surfaces and how you go about portraying them through watercolors.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Marcia! 😊 So happy this helps, and more on the way!

[@annangel4828]

Hey Liron. I finally got around to attempting these 2 today. The 3 drops were more challenging because I went way dark with the initial wash. The second one looks (how shall I say) not bad. Very happy I tried them both! It's a great exercise! Thanks!!

[@stickerooni]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@shan752]

Than you. This is explained so well! Try a toothpick for very small drops or lines. I saw a guy use it for animal fur and it's amazing.

[@artandtheartist7804]

OMG!! This what i was thinking of making. Really wanna try this out . Amazing artwork 💙

[@LironYan]

Haha so happy to hear! 😁🙏🏼 Can't wait to cover more topics you will enjoy!

[@natachabailly5618]

Beautiful paintings thank you Liron

[@LironYan]

Thank you Natacha! 😊🙏🏼

[@ramblingseth]

Thanks for the demo! If you use pebeo's latex free masking fluid you can put it in a fine tip paint marker, I use a 1mm marker when I'm painting miniatures.

[@bharathwajsrinivasan452]

Very nice

[@iqbalpreetpadam7521]

This is awesome sir

[@SpottedOtter7]

Loved this! Thanks so much Liron!

[@LironYan]

Thank you Valerie! 😊🙏🏼

[@carolynnixon7095]

Nice! Thank you.

[@Angayasse]

How much I am struggling with this lol! Thank you for te helpful tips!

[@LironYan]

Haha so happy I can cover topics you find helpful! Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@Terrelli9]

It’s the same for me when I take a picture of my art. In real life I’ll think it’s awful and then I take a picture of it and decide it’s actually really good. Or when I look at the picture I’ll see that a whole area of my sketch that I thought was good is actually wonky and needs to be redrawn.

[@LironYan]

SO SO true! 😂 That and the reverse happens to me all the time (looks better in the pic, or I can see all the mistakes in the pic!)

[@dimpleksai8585]

Me too!!! Even I've experienced both the situations!! So I have started to click pics n check my sketches n paintings everytym!!!

[@AFAskygoddess]

Use a toothpick or a sewing needle to make a small dot with masking fluid.

[@angiewright-artist8246]

Great video thank you my friend 🙏😘I actually have a tip for you!! That excites me, its a new feeling haha. I use the silicone pastel brushes to apply my masking fluid, I get really great fine tip when needed and the masking fluid doesn't ruin a brush. They also have a tool that works really good but usually I just use a silicone brush, makes my life easier :)

[@LironYan]

Ohhh that's a great idea! Thank you Angie! 😁🙏🏼 I actually have one and was wondering if it will work well. But because it's just one I was afraid to ruin it (it's also not thin enough). I'll get more and give it a go! I think another big plus would be the ease of removing it once it's dry on the brush, as there's no annoying hairs to scratch it out from!

[@angiewright-artist8246]

@@LironYan yes exactly my friend! The mask just peels right off and doesn't stick or ruin it I promise xoxo this made my day that I could help you back after all the wonderful teachings you so my friend. I hope you have the best day Liron Cheers from Canada my friend xo

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Interesting...thank you

[@josephkane1723]

Use architectural pen for tight masking and or straight lines thanks 4 video

[@pattis584]

Nice video, Liron. For applying masking fluid in small quantities, try a Ruling Pen. This works well for me. These are available from most art supply stores and, of course, Amazon.

[@LironYan]

Great idea! Will try and get one 😊🙏🏼 Thank you

[@kirsten5723]

Hey Liron. Glad to see that you're okay. 😊

[@LironYan]

Thank you! I'm doing well 😊🙏🏼 I hope you're doing well too!

[@kirsten5723]

I thought you had those latest videos on delayed release since you weren't responding!! So glad you are really okay!!!

[@lalapop_artlaurad.7439]

If you use a small nib you can get a smaller sized masking fluid area

[@LironYan]

Yes, that's an excellent idea and I have quite a few of them! (: Will give it a go!

[@shnarfinmypants18]

I'm very interested in watching the video you mentioned regarding simplification - have you posted it yet?

[@kanchangupta2038]

V nice

[@123craftygal]

Unfortunately, I can’t post a picture of the brush I used, but these are tiny eyeliner brushes. I think that I got from Amazon. I’ll try to send a link. I will wet the brush then I will run it over a sliver of soap, not too much, and it’s great for making really tiny dabs. Then I will rinse out the brush and I can get probably one or two more uses out of it. These brushes are inexpensive and not so precious that you can’t throw them away.

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

I use a tooth pick for small areas.

[@foodandcolours6064]

What did u use that white gel???

[@iamtheglass3744]

Super cool! 🐬💦

[@Terrelli9]

Do you know if there’s a latex-free alternative to masking fluid? I’m allergic and I haven’t been able to find one yet that has the same effect.

[@BrendasArt]

some people use masking tape. you kinda can cut them in the size and shape you want to cover. gentle with a sharp knife and not too deep else you damage the paper under it but I seen people using it without struggle. maybe you can find video's on KZbin of people using masking tape to mask out area's to get a idea.

[@AnotherMADCreation]

I'm allergic, not terrible though. I just use an applicator and then remove it with tweezers or use a gentle eraser to get the edge peeled up. Also, wearing nitrile gloves when you remove it will help. They do have masking film as well, that might be something to consider.

[@LironYan]

I honestly have no idea, but the solutions by Brenda & Marcia are great! I hope you find a solution, latex allergy sounds very annoying! (: As you know I'm not big on masking fluid anyway 😉

[@Terrelli9]

Brenda's watercolour fantasy art Thanks!

[@Terrelli9]

Marcia D Thanks!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Colour shapers could be used for masking fluid...very small tip

[@amymcillwain1005]

Need specific color detail

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