Huge Watercolor Q & A~ All Your Questions Answered!

[@hootiew.2522]

I read about and tried a solution for if your paper is curled after it dries. Wet the back side of the dried paper, just like you're preparing to do a wet wash, lay it paint side down, weigh it down with books or something like that, and it will dry flat. Magic! And it only took overnight. A little scary the first time I tried it, but it worked like a charm. Thank you for the videos!

[@CATAZTR0PHE]

1:08 "have you tried the White Nights watercolors? If so, what do you think of it?" 2:52 "what are your favorite watercolor paints to use?" 3:42 "as a beginner in watercolor, what kind of supplies should I start off with? 8:18 "what is your favorite watercolor paper?" 9:11 "if someone has limited money to spend on supplies, which tool or tools are the most important to "splurge" on? 12:48 "what are your favorite watercolor brushes" 15:07 "have you ever used liquid watercolors? If so, what are the advantages of the liquid over cakes and tubes?" 17:27 "what is the difference between tube watercolors and pan watercolors? Do they show visual difference?" 19:33 "what brand of masking fluid do you prefer?" 20:37 do you have any tips for using masking fluid with watercolors? 22:00 how do I choose paint colors to make a basic versatile palette? 24:34 "I know you can't really paint a picture of a metallic object without a metallic paint, but are there ways to give an impression of a small amount, like the bell on a cat's collar?" 27:02 do you do plein aire paintings? If so, could you do a few videos? 27:22 about white watercolor paint 31:43 about glazing 34:18 about paint swatches / sample sheets 36:20 what do you think are good beginner watercolor projects? And tips on how to letter with watercolors? 39:42 watercolor techniques / textures for effects 40:52 good brand of pen to paint over with watercolor? 43:18 how do i keep my paper from buckling 45:23 about paintings fading away because of sunlight 47:25 how to prevent watercolor from curling as it dries 50:33 does size of brushes matter for details

[@eternalfizzer]

Thank you so much! Especially for sharing your first painting! It is nice to go back and look where we started ... and to realize even your early work holds beauty (which is why we paint!)

[@Tana37t]

A good palette I have found are those clear plastic disposable plates. Cheap and they clean off as completely as ceramic.

[@Rosenquist1965]

White nights is beautiful paint- they are preserved with honey.. They are a little sticky but the pigment is fantastic.

[@MICKEYSOCUTE1]

Im super duper happy i found this channel! Im so glad you took the time to answer all the questions Meredith! It has been a great help 😁😊🙏 i wish you the best in your watercolor journey! I for one am just beginning! ☺️🎨

[@vickitate7148]

I Have not yet set brush to paper. I am watching every KZbin I find. Love your direct and simple instruction.

[@ashtonhugh3952]

I realize I'm kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@millerkenzo7581]

@Ashton Hugh try flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@dianecollings2166]

Excellent help for a beginner like me. Thank YOU!

[@Milkchakra]

Each of your videos has given me an aha moment. This was epic! Thank you! You are my watercolor sensei .

[@clairebingham515]

Great video. Just beginning this adventure. Used to painting toll paintings on wood, so this is a brand new medium for me. Have to learn completely new techniques. The paint, the brushes used, and paper are so, so different from wood!. I was getting frustrated until I accidentally ran into your videos. Thanks so much for making this possible for me. I've been in stage 5 isolation in a retirement home for over 2 months, now, due to this covid-19 virus (I'm not sick) and art is one of the tools keeping me sane (love to sketch).

[@joanneclabelle4232]

Hello 🙋🏻‍♀️ I want to add to Clover and Dot’s Micron issues. Heretofore I’ve never heard of anyone experiencing any problems and was perplexed why this was occurring. I listened to your troubleshooting -I thought the same thing, however the materials I use with Micron are: Daniel Smith Watercolours; Arches 300g/140lbs watercolour paper & both natural and synthetic brushes. I have used both wet/wet & dry/wet techniques and still have the same issues as Clover and Dot. Maybe it is from an old batch. I thought it was important to add my problems because maybe it’s not an old batch causing these problems, maybe it’s something more serious. Thank you. Excellent video,

[@MissSoCal28]

So happy to see you answer answer my question with examples & in such depth.. Your effort to pass on quality information really shined in this video. Thank you so much, so useful! 😊

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+Ash Lauren You're welcome, I'm so glad you liked it! Go check your KZbin private Messages for a special surprise! ;) Best, Meredith

[@SewLambitious]

That is a Super Great Idea using the tracing paper over the paint swatch references! (Q&A starting at the 34:07 timestamp) I think that is a valuable tool to take the time to do! Thank you for showing that idea! I think using the slim strip sticky notes placed on the tracing paper would be an added tool to remind you which colors you are getting low on and need to re-order. Another thought about the sticky notes: Adding a 2nd piece of tracing paper noting the purchase date, supplier purchased from, and price might be useful? Your sticky notes could be placed on that layer. Q&A timestamp starring at 48:18. Watermarks (pigment load issues) - that was a good sample to show how that issue can be solved. I've not done very much watercolor since my two classes in 1994-95 - just a little bit for the next 5 years when dabbling with art while my kids were still very young. I hope to start again Spring 2018. I remember having those issues and now I know what to watch for. My memory from those classes --- well, I've slept a lot since then! LOL. Your videos are EXTREMELY helpful and chocked full of great tips! I appreciate ALL the time it takes to put into all of the videos, not to mention all the preparation for making samples, finding archived paintings to refer to, and research when needed! Kelly Lamb

[@staceybrister]

Hello Kelly Lamb, Thank you for taking the time to write this comment! It's very helpful! I wish you all the best! I wonder if you have started your painting yet...it's springtime in some areas. Happy Painting, and Keep your Brush Wet

[@bbtista]

I've already gone through so many videos by you in one day. Way more informed about watercolor now, thank you!!

[@suzannemartinez8147]

I would like to comment on the Micron archival ink pens.. When I first started out making cards, I was using these pens and I still am. I like them a lot. I really did not pay too much attention as to why the ink smeared occasionally. I thought it was strange because they were not supposed to do that. Now that this question was brought up in your Q & A video I decided to experiment to see what I was using that caused that reaction. Well, I put a mark using the micron pen down the length of a piece of watercolor paper and began placing a strip of color across the line using different mediums. I found that the Micron archival ink pen smeared with the Spectrum Noir, Spectrum Noir Colorista and with the Bic permanent marker. There was no reaction with plain rubbing alcohol and the reason I decided to test the alcohol was because I read that the Spectrum Noir was alcohol based. I wish I could post a picture of my experiment but can’t figure out how to do that. In addition, the other mediums I used were Windsor & Newton water color, Arteza water color brush pen with water, & Distress ink with water. None of these caused a reaction.

[@Deorys]

Your videos/explanations are incredible. I'm learning so much it's amazing. thank you for your time :)

[@rpederse]

So much helpful information here. You had a great answer to my question on painting metal, and I loved your take on the "white" thing.

[@caseydeloach5262]

Hello Meredith, My name is Casey. I wanted to take the time to let you know how much I LOVE and have LEARNED from your videos!!! I LOVE and have always LOVED art, and always will! Art is a very, very broad term. It is also VERY expensive. I also believe that knowledge is priceless! I believe what draws me to your videos is your enthusiastic and passionate way you spread the knowledge and love of art!! I think art is very therapeutic in many ways. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!!❤️I would love to try out watercolor card making (by far Dr. PH Martin's liquid watercolor and card making) but both are so expensive. I think that the vivid and bright colors would make great cards for sick children and the elderly. Lately, I've been doing some soul searching ( trying to find ways to help my Mom realize that she can spread her artistic self of joy to others without even leaving our house. We lost my Dad last year and I do really worry about her!! She doesn't have good health, live on limited means and she is extremely all to herself...only leaves our house when it's necessary...she has been like that my whole life so nothing new there but I believe in my heart that she could benefit in so many different ways seeing her love art help others...even something as simple as a smile. She has always really enjoyed going to art stores. Daily I tell her that we need to harness how artistic she is and give it to the world. Even better figure out a way to make money doing what she loves! I know my Mother (she's a humble artistic person) my daughter, and I could truly benefit from making things for others who need to see ALL the love that is still in this crazy world. The holidays are very lonely for many...including myself. So, I guess what I'm trying to say/ask...do you know where or how to find inspiration that could send me in the right direction??? Very vivid, bright cheery colors...and any places to find cheaper card making supplies?? Especially this time of the year. Once again, I TRULY do appreciate the knowledge, time, and passion you put into your artistic journey in life! 🙂 Also, I love the way you swatch colors! And was wandering if you could make a tutorial video on making a color chart. I absolutely love how you used the tracing paper to keep all the colors identified. I've seen many charts but yours is by far the best one yet!!!! Thanks for your time, Casey

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

Hi there, Casey! Thank you so very much for your lovely and thoughtful comment! It makes me so happy to know that others are finding comfort with me in their artistic journey!! :) As far as supplies goes, I would recommend looking this week on sites like www.dickblick.com and www.jerrysarterama.com for awesome black Friday deals on card making supplies. You can also check for specific supplies on amazon, they often beat out everybody else's price on specialty items. Art supplies are never cheap but I've tried to build up a nice little collection of them over time, and that has allowed me to always have a sort of backlog of them to use. If you really need something super inexpensive, you can pick up some paints at your local dollar store and pop them out of their container. If you dissolve them in just a little cup of water, you can get them to be nice and thick, and more vibrant than they would be otherwise. I would also recommend googling art contests (either in your area or nationally) that you could enter a piece of artwork in. Oftentimes, the prizes are more art supplies or money. I know that DickBlick's site hosts a lot of these types of contests. You could also try garage sales or thrift stores but that's more hit or miss. Inks can be great substitutes for vibrant watercolors so you may want to consider those as an alternate option. They are often less expensive as well. And for finding inspiration, I recommend the KZbinr Lindsay Weirich, otherwise known as The Frugal Crafter. She has TONS of videos about card-making and she uploads new, creative videos every single day. You can also look out on my channel, as I am planning to have an awesome giveaway in the near future, so perhaps you could win some supplies from that! :) Hope some of this helps you and thank you so very much for watching!! I hope you have a lovely day! :) Best, Meredith

[@cindydecker57]

Correction for Jerry’s site link: www.jerrysartarama.com

[@michaelann4445]

You are a great teacher, I just found you on youtube and I found a treasure box, thank you!!!

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Hi Meredith, your diagrams are such a visual aid with your explanations of the various subjects. Your videos are so informative and you do such a good job explaining everything. Take Care. ~Barbara

[@BetsyCruz]

Wonderful video! I am hooked on your channel so very detailed and informative

[@rmjames83]

The first watercolour u did is awesome!!

[@lisarosenthal3855]

I really enjoyed listening to your entire video. Thank you for sharing!! Lisa

[@YevgeniyaAndryeyeva]

You are awesome!!Thank you very much for your videos. they are so helpful for beginners.

[@aquartzy5418]

Great video! If this is too boring for you, listen to it while you draw! It's nice to learn new things and make progress at the same time! :)💕

[@cardsbypanda]

Very good Q&A. My toddler got me a set of White Night WC for my BD. I guess daddy was listening after all. Shame I don't know enough in order to judge if it is as good as I heard. Thanks for answering my question though.

[@pattydevoux1143]

Such a great video! I learned so much. Just subscribed this morning and am so glad I did! You are just delightful! I felt as if I was just listening to a friend. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@cynthiaingram3577]

what greens do you suggest to have in your collection for flowers, trees and landscapes in general. I use Winsor and Newton

[@eclecticark2651]

I really appreciate this video. Thanks for clarifying so many concepts, very helpful for a complete beginner like me!

[@fereshteh8628]

hi,thank you for all of useful informations. Iwant to ask that you said begginers can only have 2 brushes, but you didn't mention the number or size of those two brushes..what brush sizes begginers use most?

[@peculiarArt]

I have really enjoyed your vids hun, SUPER information...Ty

[@MelissaNoelleAnderson]

for the micron pens, they smudge with me when I don't let them dry fully. so just make sure the inking dries before painting on it. it might also be a watercolor problem, reacting badly.

[@MorgansFanciesStudios]

Windsor and Newton also makes a watercolor iridescent medium . It is an option if you wish to have a metallic sheen

[@MorgansFanciesStudios]

for a ceramic pallet a suggestion is to look at a thrift store for older pickle trays. I got a set of 4 round pickle trays with with 6 sections each. I love them !

[@staceybrister]

Thank you, Kathleen, that's a great idea! I'm super glad for you that you were able to get them! Can you imagine if you had found them and honestly had no way of paying for them at the moment, oh, that would have been awful...haha! I'm going to keep an eye out at my local thrift stores, plus it'll help me get out of the house more. Maybe I'll find some actual art supplies as well :-) Thank you so much for sharing

[@staceybrister]

oh, also...I have been wondering how we can tell if something is ceramic or another material...? Anyone?

[@AnnyBun]

Thank you for the video, you can try schmincke masking its odorles heaven!

[@Simorilka]

Oh, it was very helpful!! Thank you!!

[@ilustralilian_]

Great video. Thank you!

[@texan4ever62]

Thanks for all the great info.

[@rabthecab]

Hi, great video with lots of useful information :) Wrt the masking tape, doesn't the high adhesive tape rip the paper? I've watched several videos where the artist makes the tape less sticky by picking up lint from their clothes.

[@jillf24]

agree- I was told to buy frog tape.

[@24get24give]

this was fantastic! the most helpful yet!!

[@nafordebi]

hi can u possibly resend me that website for the st Petersburg white knights watercolors that link goes nowhere thx and this video was very informative thx

[@24get24give]

jerry's site seems to be having issues recently, I've been having getting there for a few days, it is worth it to keep trying, their price& selection are fantastic!

[@aib_]

I can not find the paper you said was your favorite from Fabrizio, 300 pound cold press?

[@SherlynTalactac]

I love your videos!!! Thank you!

[@alleeum]

About MICRONS and PAPER BUCKLING: I've always had trouble with MICRONS bleeding in watercolor, too. I hesitate to say it's a bad batch of pens, as my two sets were purchased at different times from different places. And I'm certain it doesn't have anything to do with the paint, as I just tested them with clear water and had the same problem. (I drew lines with a Micron, waited about ten minutes, dropped some water on top, let it sit for a few seconds, and then rubbed the brush over the ink a few times. The lines faded, and the puddle of water turned gray.) Assuming we're all using regular, drinkable tap water, the only remaining variable is the paper. I'd be interested to know if the person who asked the question ( Was it "Clover and Dot"? I can't remember now.) has been using Strathmore 400, too. As far as PAPER BUCKLING goes, I was taught that all watercolor paper is *supposed* to be stretched (submerged in water for five or ten minutes, smoothed onto a board, held fast with gummed paper all the way around, and left to dry overnight before you start to paint), unless you want to pay the extra money to buy it in block form (in which case it's already held down on all four sides). It sounds like a pain in the neck, I know--and the truth is, you won't want (or need) to do it all the time--but do yourself a favor and try it just once. It really does make painting easier. Barry Toshio Shiraishi has a great (and funny) video called "Why & How to Stretch Watercolor Paper" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKxnWZ5abqhmJo) that shows the difference between painting on stretched and unstretched paper, demonstrates exactly how to do it, and even proves that you can watercolor on computer paper if you stretch it properly!

[@SunnysEyes]

ten minutes may not be long enough drying time for microns, especially if you are in a humid enviroment. I usually ink my drawing and then paint the next day. I have never had a problem with them bleeding once they are dry. areas of ink that are saturated or have heavy lines will take a little longer to dry.

[@alleeum]

+SunnysEyes I appreciate the advice. If it works for you, I'm sure it'll work for me. Thanks again.

[@susanstenning9776]

I've just watched your fantastic video on the Q&A. When my watercolour paper is more buckled than I need for a card or small project I iron it between a few layers of card stock with a hot dry iron, or run it through my embossing machine also between card stock. Would you recommend this? thanks again for your time and videos. x

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+Susan Stenning Hi there! That's a great idea for flattening out your projects. I don't personally have an embossing machine but I've found that iron trick works like a charm. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! Happy painting! :) Best, Meredith

[@katodc7436]

Your videos are so inspiring and motivating that I bought a watercolor set! I'm so glad I found your channel! But I have one question: do you need to use a lot of water or not? Because whenever I paint in watercolor I get really transparent colors... Maybe it's because I continuously dip my paint brush in water? I get frustrated because I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.. I hope you can give me some tips or advice? :) thanks in advance!

[@ChiRhoStudio]

Simply Simmons is a great brand and they don't cost much at all!

[@kaysmith7766]

This video was so informative. I am just beginning and I'm glad I found you!

[@DonnaScharff]

I just finished watching your video and really enjoyed it. Early on you answer the question about what is the best watercolor paper. I'm not sure if I heard the answer right but you said, Fabriano 300lb. I have Fabriano, 300 gram/140lb paper and haven't tried it yet. I just ordered better quality watercolor and will try it then. Did you mean to say 300lb? If so, where can I find it?

[@josykeully637]

Super useful Q&A 👍🏼

[@cherylynn927]

Great video, thanks so much for all the info! I do have a question regarding supplies. What do you tape your water color paper to? I know it would be difficult if taped to an immoveable object, I wouldn't be able to to lift and tilt the paper to control paint flow. I was curious if you had any good ideas? Thanks!

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+cherylynn927 Hi there! This is a great question! If you watch the first couple minutes of my travel painting kit video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4StYWagjKyaoa8 you can see how I tape my paper to a plastic, corrugated board (like the type election signs are made of.) I would also suggest a lap desk or possibly a tv tray, depending on what you have access to. Honestly though, the yard/election sign material is my favorite and you can often find if very cheaply or for free. Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching! Have a lovely day! :) Best, Meredith

[@P1DiscoGina]

TheWittyGrittyPaperCo. HAHA! Found it!

[@2simi]

Thanks a lot! I loved it!

[@SpaceFarmGirl]

Hi, I enjoyed the video, great info I`m sure I can use. I am thinking of getting a better water colour paint set than the one I have...what are your views on the Gansai Tambi water colour paints?

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+SpaceFarmGirl Hi there! I'm so glad you liked the video and that the info was useful to you! The Gansai Tambi have been very popular recently, particularly with calligraphers and rubber stampers. I'll just give you a quick overview on them: PROS: They are highly pigmented like artist grade colors but cost about the same as student grade paints. The big pans they come in allow you to use bigger brushes for mixing. Some of their sets have neons & metallics! :) CONS: They tend to be more opaque than traditional watercolors (something I have found to be true with almost all asian manufactured watercolor brands,) which makes them turn to mud faster when mixed with one another. They organize their colors by number, rather than name, which can be a nuisance if you're trying to match a supply list for a specific class or tutorial. All in all, they're great watercolors for a few specific types of painting styles. Wether or not they're the right option for you really just depends on what you plan to paint. Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching!! :) Best, Meredith

[@margoreilly9881]

I never know how to add the right amount of water. Do you have any hints?

[@alondraheredia4942]

I don't know if someone asked you before but what do you think about the Koi Watercolor Pocket Field Sketch Box? are they good for beginners?

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+Wild Types Hi there! I actually haven't tried the Koi watercolors personally, but an art teacher friend of mine recommends them for her beginner students, so try to get them with a coupon and I think you'd be good to go. However, another option for you might be the Winsor & Newton Cotman compact box set, which I have used and which I like very much. Here is a link to it: www.dickblick.com/items/00325-1029/ Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching! :) Best, Meredith

[@piscesknowing]

What is masking fluid used for?

[@rosavaldes2599]

What brands of brushes you recommend

[@KaroSadowska]

Very nice video!

[@autisticburrito1056]

Wts the brushes name i couldnt get it

[@danielleauer8402]

how do you mix the paint when you bring it over to the pan, I do not mean mixing different colors together, I mean the ratio of water and paint, how do you get the consistency, color and tone.how do you control it to look like it should. I am having a lot of trouble as a beginner.

[@MoMaryR]

Me too. Would love to know when mixing - how to get the paint off my brush to the mixing palette before making my second mixing puddle?

[@christianmccann7884]

White nights are a great artist water colour paints they are honey based like mgraham paints the reason they are so cheap is because they source all there own pigments in Russia .. Anyone starting out should try white nights

[@rosavaldes2599]

Does the contractor tape peel off without ripping the paper??

[@P1DiscoGina]

Such excellent, thorough information, Meredith! Thank you so much. Question: what do you back, and tape your watercolor paper to? I'm going to browse through your videos to see if I can find the answer in the meantime. Thanks again, doll. You are so appreciated!

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

Hi there! Sorry for the delay in my response! I tape my watercolor paper down to a piece of corrugated plastic. I ordered mine custom at a sign shop to get just the sizes I was looking for but you can just use the back of election signs or yard signs or if you go to the hardware store, most of the for sale signs and beware of dog signs are made of the exact same material. I've also used plexiglass and a lapdesk in the past to tape my paper down to. Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching! I hope you have a lovely day. :) Best, Meredith

[@editaedita473]

@wittygrittystudio It would be helpful if you'd listed what you use/recommended under the video.

[@diylifewithashleymcdole5727]

Good video

[@VinodhiniMurali]

Could I use small glass dipping bowls as palletes?

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+Vinodhini Murali Hi there! You could absolutely use any glass or ceramic bowls as palettes, but I would recommend you try using a plate instead if you have one, as I think it would be difficult to mix multiple colors in a bowl without them blending together, but if you only had one per bowl, you'd be fine. When I do particularly big paintings, I use bowls to mix large quantities of the colors I'm using. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching!! :) Best, Meredith

[@VinodhiniMurali]

+TheWittyGrittyPaperCo. Thanks! And yeah id probably use one bowl per colour

[@ThePastelKat]

If this has been answered somewhere before, I apologize as I am new to this channel and did not see. I wanted to know what you thought of water-brushes (water chamber)? I have picked up a couple, and so far I am having great luck and it works beautifully. I wanted to know the differences and the pros and cons. I am a beginner and want to know what you think. =) Tfs!

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

Hi there! I'm so sorry for the delay in my response; sometimes comments get lost in the shuffle and I didn't see yours until just now! Water brushes are definitely a great tool in the watercolorists arsenal. They're obviously great for painting on the go but I also love that even if they are empty you can still just use them like a regular brush. The only real cons I've noticed personally with water brushes is that the bristles seem to wear out faster on me. They also don't hold their shape as stubbornly as my beloved regular synthetic squirrel brushes. But I think there's also a lot of differences in quality between water brush brands, so they're a great thing to have on hand but I personally wouldn't choose them over my regular brushes. It's totally an individual preference thing, though. :) Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching! Have a lovely day! :) Best, Meredith

[@nazila1915]

Cool

[@howdygirl1395]

So I live in Sweden, and I'm 15 years old I've been drawing for 5 years. But I haven't started doing watercolors until recently so whenever I draw with my watercolor (I'm not sure which brand it just says watercolor) But it gets like very spread if I don't use a lot of water. Even if it's a dark color and I want that dark color it still gets really messy, is it the watercolor or pencils ? Or me? I've used a lot of water and that works but the color gets pretty faded and it still gets a little messy

[@howdygirl1395]

I would like to draw my lineart with brush so yeah

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+Howdy Girl Hi there! If you're trying to use your watercolors for lineart than I have a couple things you could try to keep it less messy: #1~ Try using watercolor pencils. I use mine as almost exclusively a drawing medium and just wet certain areas of my finished drawing lightly with a damp brush to activate the paint and get subtle washes. #2 ~ Don't actually draw with it. Try putting down a pen ink drawing first and use the lines as guide to fill in with watercolor. You could also put the watercolor down first and draw with pen ink over the top of it when completely dry. Either way, just make sure your pen has waterproof ink. #3 ~ Use a tiny brush. This will help you better control the flow of any color paint. The smaller the brush tip, the more it will feel like a pencil or a pen. You will have to reload more often but you will have control throughout the process. And for all three methods, try to make sure you're using paper that's designed for watercolors, 140lb hot press would be best for drawing, but the same weight in cold press would certainly work too. Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching!! :) Best, Meredith

[@howdygirl1395]

TheWittyGrittyPaperCo. thank for answering :O i dont have any watercolor pencils but i maay get some i can try , thanks ^^

[@Lusithane]

+Howdy Girl Pencil lead is made by mixing graphite and clay. If you're usign regular art pencils it is likely that the amount of clay in them is more and it will separate far easier from the paper when you put in the watercolor, 'smudging' your piece. Another possibility is that you're using way too much pencil on your watercolor, it is best to make your draft first in a separate paper and then pass it over to your watercolor paper with the less amount of lines possible. I also recommend you to try a harder lead pencil (H, 2H), it has less clay and therefore will spread less.

[@Lusithane]

Oh I'm sorry, it's the other way around: harder leads contain more clay, therefore the pigment stays more; softer leads have more graphite, which is looser and 'smudges' your work.

[@jennifergarnica3117]

What camera do you use?

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+jennifer garnica Hi There! I use a Nikon D3300 DSLR camera to shoot my videos. Thank you so much for watching and have a lovely day! :) Best, Meredith

[@jennifergarnica3117]

TheWittyGrittyPaperCo. thank you so much

[@nazila1915]

😎

[@christierella]

Just wonder why you only show your hands?

[@fionabromby4546]

You do not answer the question why use watercolour white. It is to change the hue to creamier shade. It makes it opaque

[@glenice1000]

Haha u should show your face instead of just your hands... Hehe

[@natford8271]

You need to let micron pens dry fully before you use watercolour.

[@omnesilere]

the bad micron pens are fake! buy from reputable sources

[@carmentrueheart3687]

Too much video of your hands, why?

[@TheWittyGrittyPaperCo]

+Carmen Trueheart Hi there, I'm not sure I understand your question. If you could please be more specific I'll try my best to give you an answer. Thanks for watching and have a lovely day! :) Best, Meredith

[@SunnysEyes]

swtching camera views every time she shows an example reqires a lot of editing and changing the camera around. especially if she has only one camera. this video probably required very little editing, just adding text. if she skipped the text she could upload straight to youtube. its a difference hours in the editing process.

[@fionabromby4546]

Why do you think Windsor and newton are best. ?

[@desertbreeze69]

Why don’t you show your face when you’re not demonstrating paints? Watching you wave your hands around is annoying.