Basic Watercolor Techniques - Are YOU Making These 5 Mistakes?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

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[@Petra0612]

Let's post nice comments and like so Michele reaches 150,000 soon 👍👍👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're the best!

[@SophieBird07]

Yay! I just logged on after a slight hiatus from brush to paper, and the subscriber total is 160, 000 as of July 2024! Yay Michelle! I learned so much from you since starting back in those days of Covid.

[@eschmitt5672]

Congratulations 🎉 on your ever growing channel. I came in somewhere around 30K. I’m so glad you have continued to share through KZbin. I learn from you every time I watch or rewatch and enjoy the way you present your invaluable information to us. Thank you Michelle.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!!

[@aliciashackley5830]

I really love how you teach Michele. The graduated wash technic is fab. Thx as always. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you Alicia X

[@eepsers1]

Always encouraging and full of helpful instruction!

[@annieh6021]

Once again a smashing video, reminding us all how to avoid the worst mistakes we probably all made in the beginning. Thank you. 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TamsMarie]

I’ve recently retired and have been looking for a watercolour class that starts with the basics. I’m dead chuffed to find the class and plan to begin the lessons tomorrow! Thank you, Michele!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome :-)

[@kimlong692]

Thank You, I've certainly made these mistakes many times so this will help tremendously

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@LoriDonohue]

Mistakes? Never! Michele , absolutely love your quick but thorough videos. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@delphinewood7519]

Always helpful to hear your advice. Hoping you get to 150K subs soon.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@katladragen7435]

*Smashing the like-button*

[@annenglish2935]

These were all good reminders of things I should have remembered!!! 😅 Always enjoy your teaching... hooray to 150k subscribers... let's see it happen!!! A California Gramma ❤

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! 😃

[@mikedimples]

This was great! More videos where you solve common mistakes with visual demonstration! You are such a skilled teacher and artist. Thanks for taking the time to contribute these to the artists community

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you 🙏

[@JLB0880]

That gradient is beautiful 😻

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

🙏 thanks 😊

[@ConnieWoodworth]

Another great video from Michelle! She is the best, generous with sharing her skills and knowledge, and her videos are relevant and easy to follow.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you!

[@BrianandSusanBentley]

Thankyou for your channel. I've watched you for some years now and always get something from you. I hope you get to your goal of 150,000 subscribers soon. Good luck. Susan.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I hope so too! Thanks Susan ☺️

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Long time viewer, but I try never to miss a video of yours. Always grateful for your generous gift of your time, and talent for teaching. I am hoping you might have time to teach us how to paint falling water; particularly as from a fountain. Thanks so much, and bless you on the success and growth of your channel! ❤💐♥️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Aw thanks! Falling water, noted!

[@sabineseufert1154]

I am watching your videos from germany and am very delighted by them. Your sessions are such a gain for me. Many thanks for now. Your a wonderful teacher.😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much, my great grand-parents were German :-)

[@LCLand]

I have been at this for decades and learned so much more since the lockdown. I was certain I would know everything you would teach. Turns out I can use every tip. Lol. Every. Single. One. 😂 Excellent video thank you 😊

[@CarolineDcruz-f8e]

You are a perfect teacher. I have learnt a lot by watching your videos. Thank you Michelle ❤ please continue to make such wonderful videos. You are helping so many of us beginners.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!

[@StarFish-g6c]

I'm enjoying her instructions!

[@tamraalden6488]

All your tutorials are wonderfully valuable, but mainly I just want to say that I love “visiting” with you in your videos. You start my day with a smile. I love your attitude. Thank you for your giving spirit.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you, I'm glad you like them!

[@AlliListArt]

Morning Michele x My last 2 paintings I have stretched, as u have taught us...there was no cockling-buckling at all and made it so much easier to paint and get a flat even result every time. Thank u so much for all your tips....I had worked out most of these mistakes myself but I wouldn't have been able to explain to anyone how I did it correctly. Enjoy your day, its a chilly one here in Stowmarket today and probably with u as u r not far away from me x Hi and cuddles to Gimlet, I think thats how u spell your kittykats name x love Alli and Bella XXXX

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Alli and Bella, yes I notice how cold it was, I'm becoming a big fan of hats lately! Glad the paper stretching worked for you, Gimlet says hi back! X

[@conneyh8874]

So much helpful info (audibly & visually) in all your videos. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Your videos are so helpful and gives us the confidence to grow as artists…even people like me who can’t draw or paint but I just enjoy what I do. 😅😅 this video was so so helpful as I couldn’t understand why I was struggling now I know how to control my painting.👏🏼👏🏼❤️💕🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm glad the video was useful for you!

[@cindyben22]

Such a great teacher! Thank you for all your prep!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@esmed779]

Truely enjoying your channel

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@AJM-pq4od]

Thank you for your great tips 💕

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Really good information Michelle. X

[@shaneaudette6763]

Thank you very much. I am a beginner and everything on this video applied to me. I watched intently

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're very welcome!

[@cindycrank8971]

Excellent video. It fixed many of my mistakes

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great to hear!

[@cousinjesse4450]

Perfect end to the work week! Great video.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! 👍

[@marilynbeeby6435]

Some great tips, Michele. I learned so much from your courses recently, including using deeper dishes, but the tip that really made a massive difference early on in my journey was to stretch my paper. I'm hoping to do another course soon, they are such fun to do. Thank you 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@joanneyoung1081]

Nicely done, Michele. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Thanks Michele 👍🏾😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem 😊

[@scoutscott1]

Thank you! I am leaning so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Thanks a lot Michelle

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Any time!

[@colleencc7]

My two cats are also watching with me now, and indeed they too approve. Avery in particular has been working on learning watercolour as she watches me paint.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Haha!

[@lailarajab2225]

Thank you- that was very helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You could try, it may not adhere as cleanly is the only problem. You might need something to 'stick' it, like a little gum arabic.

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Thank you for the tips. Always enjoy your videos and your dry sense of humour. I guess it’s experience that tells you when dry is dry enough. Right?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You bet!

[@debhalld9794]

Great tips!

[@gosiak3267]

Great tips. I've been struggling with these issues.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Congratulations 🎊🎈 on getting closer to the 150,000 mark!!! This is definitely a wonderful video!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!!

[@nancydavidson4899]

Yes, I’ve made all of those mistakes 😂 and as a varifocal wearer myself can often be seen at the art class I attend with my specs perched on my head and my face two inches from my paper. Ah! The joys of ageing and short sightedness 😁

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's funny, however they try with the glasses, nothing is clearer than face on paper!

[@nancydavidson4899]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber you’re so right!

[@gailgreenberg-7099]

Super helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you think so!

[@Susan-xs5nx]

Great information. Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@Deedster56]

I’m so happy to be here, Michele! Congrats on the ‘almost’ 150K 👏❤️💫

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much, exciting stuff!

[@ChantelleArts]

fantastic tips ☺☺☺

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks lots 👍

[@patsymccown2766]

Very nice…great tutorial

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Many thanks :-)

[@patkillebrew4110]

Great information 🎉

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@tassi8925]

Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much I appreciate it!

[@agatagoss6444]

Thank you💕

[@vindictivetiger]

Off topic: love your lip color!!!! On topic: I'd like to see tutorials on how to achieve translucence in various skin tones, plus how to achieve believable shadows on the face, on various skin tones. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! And noted :-)

[@janettepolt2815]

You're a ROCK STAR!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I suspected as much 🤣🎸

[@nancydavidson4899]

And I hope you reach 150k soon!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks very much!

[@sheilasessions5446]

I’m sure I’ve made all those mistakes. Blending seems to be hardest for me. Great tips, thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriekeddie2980]

Thank you for all the tips! So helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem ☺️

[@tassi8925]

Love your videos, I always learn something new, thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@valeriegehling4358]

Like the trellis/ lattice tip about watercolour. All are useful. You always paint so neatly does that come with practice? Thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes it does, to an extent, some people are naturally more precise than others in all respects I think. I'm a neat freak which isn't always a good thing 😅

[@valeriegehling4358]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I‘m fairly neat but, find your triangle shapes between e.g. petal’s astonishingly precise! Although the brush isn’t slim!

[@ralphherrick596]

Very good information 😃 thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@dianebaresich1580]

Comment if I have made any of these mistakes? I have made ALL of them! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Ah, so glad it helped!

[@phylstamp]

Love this video! Just wonderiing about the first part. Once you're done painting with that very large amount of mixed color, what do you do with the large amount left over.? I do not have room to store those very large coontaner- each with a different color.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I get rid of it, but over time you will get better at mixing the right amount with less waste :-)

[@phylstamp]

thanks so uch!@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

[@lmbrockman264]

I love your videos! I'd love to see some watercolor and ink drawings if you'd be interested in making those.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes I definitely have plans, any subjects you would prefer?

[@lmbrockman264]

Anything your wonderful creative mind wants to make is fine with me!

[@lmbrockman264]

Maybe florals?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@lmbrockman264 my favourite!

[@lmbrockman264]

Mine too!

[@poppyhali3648]

Have you done a video on layering? I have a problem, for instance, on a flower when you want to have layers light to dark. I've been told to let the layers dry in between, but then I'm getting the hard edge I don't want. If you've done a video on this, if you could point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have a video on Glazing, I can't put links here but the search video will find it for you. Some of the step by step playlist videos may help too. Yes you should let the layers dry, but the trick is to wet the whole area/petal. If you only put the second layer on part then you get a hard edge. So if for example you wanted to put a second colour on half of a large petal you wet the whole petal with clean water, then only put the colour on half.

[@poppyhali3648]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber that's very helpful, Michelle. Thank you. That was my mistake, not rewetting the whole area

[@nicoleperron3315]

I'm curious, I recently had the misfortune of buying Canson XL paper and discovering blooms and blotches and backwashes like I have never seen!😮 Is there a trick to working on paper that isn't cotton? So then I bought Baohung artists grade, fine paper 100 percent cotton, it works better but it's very rough and thirsty, I put water 💦 and water 💦 I've never seen anything like this, any suggestions for that also? 😂 The Arches paper is over a hundred for like 15 sheets, so I'm looking for something I can afford, I've already gone smaller and smaller which feels constricting, at this rate I'll soon be painting on a postage stamp.😂 I prefer 16 by 20 or 11 by 14, now I'm down to 5 by 7.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I find Arches takes too much water for my liking. I have a background of demonstrating for manufacturers and often use woodpulp paper on youtube. Two things will make cheap paper easier to use. 1. Stretch it. 2. Don't scrub things out or use too many layers, it generally behaves if you don't 'work' it too much. My favourite papers are Saunders Waterford and Fabriano Artistico. In the UK it's cheaper to buy full sheets and cut it down, rather than a pad, but I'm told it's not the case in all countries.

[@nicoleperron3315]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber thank you I'll experiment with the Canson XL I banished to the back of the closet! If not I'll try markers and maybe ink 🤔

[@worldofbread6010]

How to paint fur!? PLEASE?🎉

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Already made that video, I can't put links here but put it in the search bar with my name and it should appear!

[@bonniewagg5711]

Oh I’ve made all of these mistakes!😢

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Never mind, onwards and upwards!

[@nattyw495]

💙🇺🇲🇨🇦🎨👩‍🎨✍💙

[@sheilasessions5446]

Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much Sheila, so kind!

[@camolineowens1359]

Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much! :-)