Improve Your Watercolor Paintings With This Simple Tip

[@COCOChatnails]

Impressive demonstration. And it's just so effective to have the two examples side by side so we can visualise what you mean so easily. Which doesn't mean I could replicate any of it (yet) haha. Thanks Liron!

[@heliasmith7034]

Explaining while you are actually showing brush strokes has opened my eyes so much to what I always "see" - I always think youtube videos look easy to follow and copy and when I start it is much harder (due to different paint quality, paper and brushes - then I often give up) But I have actually tried what I am learning from you and because I understand better it comes much easier to practice more and more. Thanks a lot!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏼I’m so happy to hear! I find often that a skill gap is also a part of it, as long as the material aren’t completely terrible (: Which is totally fine, I experience this a lot (thinking something is simple because I see it with my own eyes, but when I actually try I completely mess up 😂)

[@KarenDodo9]

Sorry to say, no matter how boring you think the left painting is, it just isn't. Its lovely, you are too good!

[@LironYan]

Haha - thank you ^_^ This probably wasn't the best example of how this enhances a painting. I agree both are quite good (: I want to share another example - hopefully in the near future.

[@salimghanemi3973]

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[@MY-ce2qt]

Love your passion, energy and teaching technique. You are one of the best watercolor instructors on KZbin!

[@emmettbattle5728]

im using a 12 color set and tend to end up mixing the same few colors, this really expands and explores my colors! awesome video

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear! 😊

[@NMranchhand]

It seems to me that your method is better for communicating the feeling one had when viewing the scene, to the brain. After all, we watercolor to tell people what we felt when we saw it, not literally what was there. Great lesson. Thank you.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏼 Happy I can help! And yes - this is one way of communicating how I see colors that aren't as obvious to others. I personally enjoy doing things this way, and everyone should take what suits them from this method 😉 Some create amazing paintings with mostly grays!

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[@davidrobinson7422]

As a beginning painter, I found your use of color fascinating. It is definitely an adventure to look at the depths of differing colors in nature. Thank you!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, happy this was new to you 🙏🏼😊🎨👍🏼 Keep experimenting!

[@lindathaxton1994]

The right side trees really let you see the magic of watercolor!

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you

[@brentfraunfelder892]

Thank you Liron i'm new to watercolors. One thing i'm taking away from this thing is it pays to know and to observe what you're looking at. Painting on the left looks okay. Painting on the right has more realism to it. I see more depths, a more real life application. I'm still new to mixing colors. With the 2 examples that you presented definitely help make things more interesting on the palate and the paper.

[@LironYan]

So happy this could help! 🙏😊 And yes, there's quite a lot of nuance to it, depending on what you personally see and want to express! Both of these processes can be used to wonderful results. I'll sometimes mix on paper, and sometimes on the palette (:

[@m.i.miller8008]

Thank you for making this video.. you have rekindled my love back to water color. I worked in this medium for a few years and got totally frustrated.. my teacher at the timenever showed me how to make my pictures come alive... so I tried other mediums...this demo was amazing for me... you are also a very effective communicator to get your ideas across... I am now a devoted fan and will be looking forward to other videos.

[@LironYan]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words!! 🤩☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@soniazawacki5459]

Thank you Liron, for sharing your talent and insights with us. I'm just getting back into watercolor and appreciate artists like you who take the time to teach others! You have an easy going and friendly way that makes it easy to listen to you! Thank you so much! I love the trees -- even the ones that you didn't like! (I'd be happy if mine turned out that well LOL.)

[@georgethomas2990]

Very informative and enlightening especially to a novice like myself. I love the way the colours stand out on the right example but as you said, there is always a place and time for the example on the left so thank you for presenting this video it was truly helpful.

[@peggymccann4524]

What a wonderful, generous teacher you are - very focused, the perfect amount of explanation and detail. I am a novice - your explanation of how and why to use pure varied colors is so helpful to me.

[@monopinionestcelle-ci6650]

Hello Liron, I have been looking at this video soo many times over the last two years I believe. It is one of the best ( I have so many of your videos it is not funny) tutorial to clearly demonstrate how much variety of greens you can mix on wet paper and to reach the very effect of colour and look your looking for. I find that solely using directly from the ready prepared dispensed colours are sometimes limiting yourself to have the natural blending effect. I’m not sure if I explain it clearly but it’s what I feel and how to deliver the appearance of effect of mixed coloured paint on wet paper. Thank you so much for being my mentor and librairie/référence go to.

[@shartle10]

Actually, I have found myself drawn to this mixing on the paper, the first artist I had recalled doing this that I saw was in a book by Joseph Stoddard, and he mixes his trees similarly and his colors are very vibrant and powerful also, liked this video.

[@patlatour2465]

Great lesson ❤the one on the right wins 😊looks so full of life

[@shirleysaywood-slayter4389]

Thank you. I will definitely use the mix on paper method, and on location. Great lesson. 😊

[@LironYan]

It's PERFECT for on location!!

[@kerryheller1754]

This was an awesome demo! Makes so much sense. Thank you. Can’t wait to give it a try.

[@bikeamer1806]

Many thanks! Your explanation is great - this is the biggest challenge for me. Practice, practice, practice!

[@rainbowfox1934]

Wonderful demonstration that shows the differences clearly. Thanks.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 really happy this helps!

[@MsCuisle]

Brilliant. This is the way I worked with oil painting. I'm only too delighted to try this in watercolours now. Thank you so much

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 I don’t know much about oils, but I did hear that a common mistake is over-blending, so you probably did a great job working that way, and keeping the individual colors’ authenticity 👏🏼👌🏼😁

[@Rudenbehr]

I thought it looked weird at first, but when the whole thing was completed , I was amazed. I see the difference dude. Almost photo realistic if I use my imagination.

[@candymiller7438]

I love watching your tutorials, Liron!

[@ellenpham4834]

You make videos that are thoughtful for the learner. I know this is an act of love.. thanks!

[@ligadaiga1497]

Liron, thank you for your concept of mixing paint on the paper. Something to really pay attention to and intigrate into one's work! It really brought it home!

[@LironYan]

Thank you, happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

[@pamellabinder6186]

I just found you and am very impressed with your demos and teaching technique! Love the side by side examples to really show how one technique is superior to the other. Looking forward to learning so much more from your channel !

[@taraconklin6919]

Thanks Liron! So helpful. I’m going to skip work today and play around with this technique today. Mixing different colors on paper baffles me and I want to learn how to do this better.

[@LironYan]

Haha amazing 😁 Let me know how it went! The more you do it the easier it gets. And thank you for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@kayrabey1344]

Definitely the right side looks more real. Thanks for the lesson.

[@miss_sunshine]

the best video for a natural result. Helped med a lot. thank you so much.

[@suemills8834]

Love the demonstration, it really helps to see the difference between the two approaches.

[@worstcaseontario6395]

You are an amazing teacher. So many things fell in to place. You are a good man.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much ^_^ I'm happy to hear things clicked for you!

[@thaliak47]

Thumps Up Liron! You are making some really good points for beginners in your videos!

[@LironYan]

Thank you, I’m really happy I can help! 😊🙏🏼🎨

[@suemarkwald159]

You are a great teacher. Thank you so much for your clear information. I plan to try this method of bringing more color into my trees!

[@LironYan]

Thank you Sue! Let me know how it went 😊🙏🏼

[@dianemundt8581]

So enjoy your tips, your energy, and generosity. Can’t wait to try this method of painting. I’m learning a lot from you!

[@bazzinator7477]

Great video and explanation. You made your point about colour variety well. However I'm in Canada and I can tell you pine and spruce do not have yellow in them but your point is valid. Thanks.

[@gillianreid335]

Very good lesson. Simply explained. I can see now why I have been not getting my colours right. I will try immediately. Thank you very much.

[@davidbenavides1735]

Excellent! Great teacher and fantastic artist.

[@helenrichards4667]

What a useful lesson, I’ve never used this but I love the effect so will definitely try it myself, thanks liron 😊

[@LironYan]

Thank you ^_^ Really happy to hear you found it useful!

[@2lmdi]

Excellent! Yes,,, critical to keep pigments pure/uncontaminated. Mixing on pallete tends to encourage stirring and stirring which flattens the molecules and they no longer reflect light as they do when left sperical (not flattened out) by letting them mix on paper. If I do any pallete mixing, I don't stir... ie: I just drop pigment into another on the pallete and let it migrate on its own dipping into the mix I want gently. Note: where you used purple/rose mix, I use pure PB60. I agree with you on Patrick's skill. I do wish he would talk more when painting or type what pigments he's using on the screen. I know its a drag to do but it really helps. Thank you for doing that on your videos. I find that most of the youtube creators who might describe their style as "impressionistic" don't do pallete mixing... or at least not much reserving it for areas they intend to be dull.

[@LironYan]

That's another great reason not to mix on the palette. Thank you for explaining in detail 🙏🏼😊 I will try to apply this (letting them gently mix on palette, as opposed to stirring).

[@gavinjenkins899]

The pigments already went through heavy industrial rollers (or if by hand, a glass muller, grinding/mixing them with like 20 lbs of force for 10-20 minutes straight), I find it hard to believe that a flimsy brush is doing anything new to the particles mechanically

[@2lmdi]

@@gavinjenkins899 Live and learn huh... or paint and learn lol time to break out the brush and do your own test.

[@gavinjenkins899]

@@2lmdi There may be a difference, but it's not going to be from "particles flattening" since they've already been through much worse. It could be something like, for example, the binder used being a little bit hydrophobic so when diluted a lot, particles clump up more, or something like that. The distinction would be important for pinpointing what options there are to do something about it.

[@2lmdi]

@@gavinjenkins899 I notice you've been focusing on a number of my very old replies on various threads. Don't expend your energy on me Gavin. Look this issue up among the experts.. probably best to start among renowned oil painters where its most obvious. Or, alternatively, the top line paint producers proud of their grinds. A word of caution though.. its a very deep subject if you take the plunge.

[@sambright6856]

This is so helpful and you explain it so well and seem so approachable and kind.

[@LironYan]

I’m happy this helped you 😊 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MM-xy5xs]

Thank u for ur content I am learning each time I tune in.

[@LironYan]

Amazing so happy to hear 🙏😊

[@cshula1]

Great lesson. I always learn something with your lessons. You’re a great teacher.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@elaineneumann7155]

Great demo ! hope to see more of your lessons.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼More coming up soon!

[@fitknitchick]

Thanks so much for this great lesson. I'm fairly new to watercolour and can see how much more interesting the 'mixing on paper' variety is!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Remember these are all tools for you to figure out how to use in your unique style and approach. Nothing is set in stone with watercolor 😉🎨

[@coldmountainpix]

You are quickly becoming my favorite channel on you tube- You are an excellent teacher and resource- I have learned so much from you! Thank you!!!!! maria

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 This is really the best I can ask for!!

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[@Donna_G]

This was interesting. As a person who lives in the Evergreen State in the US, I look at trees in nature. I can see more variance in the leaves of the deciduous trees than I see in the evergreen trees. Even on a sunny day, those trees with leaves seem to change color depending on how much wind there is and the position of the sun. The evergreens are green much like the trees that you did in the first set where you mixed the colors on the palette. It could just be me; but, I see more color variety on the leaves of the deciduous trees than I do on the conifers.

[@LironYan]

This could definitely be the case. I think this can work for some subjects more than others. It's an additional tool to use when appropriate 😊

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Many deciduous trees have different colors on the underside of leaf. In wind these underside are disable. Check them out!

[@deerhaven3350]

Have to agree with Donna....I also live in the Evergreen state in the U.S., my property is actually surrounded by old-growth forest...lots of firs, cedars and alders. The trees you painted on the left resemble our evergreens, but I understand what you're saying because your technique would be good for the deciduous trees.

[@maxinebutcher379]

Will definitely do this more in my painting. Great demo. Thanks.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, happy I can help! 😁🙏🏼

[@wulfseig1864]

I really like the tree with mixing colors on the paper. Feels more real to me. However, I do like your idea of using the other more monotone to make the trees sit in the background. Glad I found your channel. Subscribed.

[@LironYan]

Welcome and thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@kevinobrien7731]

Great results both ways but I agree, the varied version is beautiful. New to you and your videos -- you are genuinely helpful, thanks!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@debbietesch9990]

Wonderful difference! Thank you for the in-depth presentation.

[@michaelparry1383]

Great Demo, Liron, Thanks for the information

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy to help!

[@mindynewman1051]

I just learned of your wonderful website today. One of my students is meeting you in Columbus on Monday and I'll be there. I will be telling some fellow watercolorist. I hope you don't mind.

[@LironYan]

It ended up being a great meet-up (: I hope you will be able to join next time!

[@lindathaxton1994]

You continue to inspire me to be better - thank you -

[@sopihasmith8104]

Yes,l certainly preferred the right hand tree, l will try it myself next time. Thank you.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, I’m happy this helps 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@marthaisabelruiz787]

Very important this lesson, it made the difference. Thank you so much!

[@gailcheck8611]

Very well done. Thank you for this demonstration.

[@krisellrenick4610]

Once again, you’re a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@Ocxlocxl]

this is just the best channel to learn from, thank you

[@grahamwelsh4258]

Extremely clear and impressive. Thank you.

[@margaretvogel9172]

This was so helpful and exciting, thank you, never knew I could do it like that, love your work

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy this helped you!

[@frankiereed6942]

I love the mixing on paper method! I never thought of it before! Maybe that is why I never like my watercolor attempts! So, thank you!

[@dianeburns3309]

I am a beginner, Excellent tutorial.. looking forward to seeing what other tutorials you have..

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much! ^_^ I hope you find the others helpful as well

[@melissabridge5687]

Very good lesson. Can't wait to practice this. Thanks for helping me develop my watercolor skills!

[@LironYan]

Happy I can help 😊🙏🏼 You can try this out with many colors in addition to greens!

[@WatercolorMama2345]

Very helpful! Thank you so much for inspiring me to get out of the palette mixing rut.

[@melissalefebvre3476]

Thank you for sharing! I’m new at watercolor and your videos are such a great help. ❤️

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😇 Thank you!

[@mjpete27]

Nice video, I have used this method many times over the years, I am not the most consistent in my use of this depending upon how energetic I am feeling and what effect I am trying to convey. Have a great day!

[@diannekrogers]

Another great video, Liron! Thanks again for all your hard work and inspiration!

[@LironYan]

It's my pleasure, thank you for your encouragement (: I really enjoyed making this particular video

[@jngc8836]

Nice demo and clearly made

[@LironYan]

Thank you, happy this helps 😊🙏🏼

[@chrissie-2355]

such a helpful tip. as a beginner i always tend to paint like the example on the left and the results are frustrating. looking forward to trying this out :D

[@luci2348]

That was amazing to me!i love your style of teaching. Thank you

[@LironYan]

So happy to help! Thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@superchingling6618]

I had no idea this was a thing and it's amazing!! 🤯

[@LironYan]

Haha thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy you like this approach!

[@parulnarang9198]

amazing class....😊☺sir earlier i hate water colours..but practice made me to overcome my problems...today i love to do paintings with water colours...☺☺

[@LironYan]

So hoppy to hear (: Once you learn to work with them and not against them, it becomes much more fun 🙏🏼😊

[@MrFlyinhorse]

Thank you this was a great demo!

[@bessiesegal5885]

I loved this helpful and for me, important tutorial, thank you very much!

[@illuminatedrose]

Good video The evergreens on the left look healthy and the ones on the right look like they are dying,as they don't usually get yellow, so maybe less yellow would be better, but I did like the idea of mixing on the paper. Both results look good.

[@LironYan]

Great observation. I would probably get a different effect by mixing different colors. Also, the context in which you'll see these trees (aka the rest of the painting) will also have some influence on how they are perceived. I'm happy this helps ^_^

[@parkercummings1906]

Your a great artist Liron and you made them both look interesting.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼😊

[@genevievesosnowski9015]

Thank you very much Liron , you are terrific. Good lesson.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you for the kind comment ^_^

[@etina17000]

Great exemple! 👍Many many thanks

[@mwsdesigns]

I enjoyed your demo and explanation very much. Great channel.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼😊 Happy you enjoyed!

[@jameslewis177]

Fantastic video! I'm headed back to the drawing board!

[@LironYan]

Haha happy to hear, thank you 🙏🏼😁

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Very nice demo! Thank you 😊

[@seahorse5689]

This video was so incredibly helpful! Thanks!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊 🙏🏼 I’m happy to hear!

[@joyceibenedict2168]

Thank You! As a Beginner I loved this Video. A new way of painting trees and I did like the way you explained the difference! Great teacher! Keep up the good work!

[@LironYan]

So happy you enjoyed this one, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@lindathaxton1994]

Variety is the spice of life 👍👌😁

[@24get24give]

I love your accent, and I can't wait till I have time to try out this technique, it looks fantastic!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I’m happy this encourages you to try it out!

[@marylabrec2728]

Thank you for generously sharing this. It made me want to subscribe 😊

[@LironYan]

Thank you Mary (:

[@2beorenot2be]

Thank you for showing the difference between the pictures. If you look at the work of Van Gogh, although in oilpaint, you can see the same interesting combinations. And indeed, it gives the painting more movement and makes it more interesting.👍👋

[@katrinagerdes3119]

The best demonstration of trees I've seen so far. Thanks a whole lot!

[@LironYan]

Thank you! 🙏🏼😊

[@CasparisHelena]

Wow....excellent tutorial ...thank you.

[@lindaszmalc4684]

Liron, Thanks for your well explained tutorial. Subscribed!

[@LironYan]

Thank you and welcome aboard! (:

[@Jere4319]

Thank you for the great tip. Wonderful presentation.

[@LironYan]

Happy to hear this helps, thank you! ^_^

[@AllWeNeedIsLove77]

Thank you very much this is a game changer Liron!

[@LironYan]

I'm happy to hear this helps, thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@Gwantsa368]

I just purchased your course and I’m already learning so much!

[@chinthakafernando4611]

Good luck

[@iangallager4091]

The all green trees on the left were winning until the shadow was applied to the multi coloured ones on the right. That made all the difference. Enjoyable lesson.Thank you .

[@judithridley1444]

Hi Liron I am new to watercolour and am loving your tutorials 😊 Have you done a video about leaving white space for accent or highlights?

[@TomvanBodegraven]

Great demo explaining your point well!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I hope this helps (:

[@skfhdsjknldgfv]

Could you do this over several layers of a single green to fix it?

[@LironYan]

Yes! This should work, as long as you didn't go too dark on the layer underneath (: But glazing in general is tricky, it really depends on what you glaze and with what. So blue over red over yellow, for example, will end up quite neutral. You'll have to be very careful about what individual paint you use, and where 🎨😁

[@maryalgar8779]

At first I wasn't convinced, but closer to end of your video I saw what you meant. Good lesson.

[@LironYan]

Happy this helped (: It's a matter of balance. Some parts can be left a little duller, while others could be made to "pop" using this.

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your videos 👍

[@suzannelinch9234]

Thank you, looks so much nicer

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy to hear!