Watercolor Basics (7 Principles Professional Artists live by!)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Do you follow thes principles or do you have some of your own? Improve Drawing Skills (10 Fast Tips!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5mahoppp7Ktr5o

[@TaraSueSalusso]

I was following a different set of principles, however, I find these to be much more accurate. It’s interesting what we learn from different teachers. I have been thinking for sometime now that I would like to create a 3-D model that I could use to define the facial structure when it’s in various positions. I’ve started to do faces more often but my other teachings were not meeting my needs. This class provided a lot more detail regarding the change of the facial perspective. To give you an example of a failure of my other teacher, she created the lines straight across the face including the eyes and the mouth. I’ve found this class of yours to be very enlightening.

[@grannyslick1829]

Yes please to a video showing the same subject painted with two different limited palettes.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Beth I will try 🙂

[@jaynemartlew5762]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Hi Michele, did you ever do this? I searched your videos and couldn't find it. Sounds like an excellent and educational idea...especially for those of us who are newbies and don't understand how it can make that much of a difference. limited palettes and also same scene in cool then warm colours etc. Sorry if I missed it! Love your channel 😊

[@mountainsno]

I got distracted by other mediums. But Im back!!! Always learn heaps and really enjoy your teaching. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Welcome back!

[@brendashields9976]

I really appreciate your advice... the whole pushing through the ugly phase is just such an important thing. Thanks for the reminder!

[@phyllisbrochu7867]

Thank you again Michele. I've never seen an watercolor teacher or instructor as capable as you. I'm so happy I found you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@shaunaguymon2960]

I 2nd this!

[@neenahjohnson7960]

Such wonderful information! Yes, I would love to hear your guidance regarding setting up your workspace. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome Neenah 🙂

[@gaybofill6502]

Would LOVE for you to do a video on how to se up an art space/studio.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's in the planning ☺️

[@monicadewit9766]

I love how you get the info out in a speedy manner with humor and grace

[@bonnieg4076]

So glad to have you here. Trial and error is learning the hard way. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Always enjoy your lessons

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks! 😃

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Another great video filled with lots of interesting details and tidbits of information. YesI would love to see a video of how to setup a workspace & how to paint the same subject with 2 different limited palettes. Thanks for sharing this valuable informational video with us. Continuing to learn so much from your work.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching Colleen 😊

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber You are welcomed.

[@smz5302]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I'd love to see a video on how to setup one's workspace, too. Thanks, Michele!

[@lisariordan2784]

Michele this is great! I like the idea of painting the same subject with different limited pallets. It could be fun!! Also i like the idea of a video showing suggestions for setting up your work space. Of these tips pushing through the‘ugly stage’ was most helpful.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you 🙏

[@nikibee70]

'Stop outlining your work in pen'... *instantly thinks of all my watercolours lined with pen* . I do start with the pen intentionally so the rest of the sentence was a relief lol 😁

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Lol, :-)

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Michele. Oooo same subjects different pallets sounds great!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You got it!

[@jaspermartin7444]

another super helpful video, thanks Michele! 🥰 You are just fabulous!! 😃😻 (yes on the workspace video please if you haven't already) And another request if I may be so grabby paws... I wish you had a list of ALL your videos (not on facebook, some people limit social media), that way I could watch every single video you've made while being able to close about 150 tabs and de-stress my poor computer! You could even make a video about making a video! Just post it for the purpose of including all the links in the description. and of course, disregard if this doesn't sound appealing!! In my sidebar sometimes, there appears "a set" of your videos, and when clicking on that, a whole series opens up. Even just a list of all those would be super helpful!!

[@sineadkellyartist]

Wonderful video! Thanks for all your knowledge sharing:-)

[@linderlindest5373]

Related to taking a break, if you stop working on something, turn it over so it's not visible until you're ready to work on it again. If it becomes just another thing in the room, the mistakes will remain hidden.

[@mickeykyker4837]

Oh my goodness this video was so helpful, especially getting through that ugly stage. I dont know how many times i have just given up. Also i need to watch your video on contrast, thats something i struggle with. Thank you

[@verwilliams1]

I would love to hear how to set up work space.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Okay! 🙂

[@nattyw495]

I still practice drawing/ sjetching atleast once a day even if its just 15 mintues of doodling....these are great reminders of sticking and reinforcing the basic foundations of a painting...its always good to remind yourself to remember the basic building blocks of drawing painting.. yes two different design with palette, also how to set up drawing area i enjoy learning how different artists set up their areas so i could or might glean a idea on how to make my area move cohesive....mikelle art mom🎨👩‍🎨✍ lol i love the when u wake how did i get that old but i think how the heck did covid stress make me so ugly old...lol

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Age creeps up on us, Covid stress too!!

[@aliciashackley5830]

Really good points made Michele. Thx as always. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

💓👍😊

[@carolshappyplace5828]

Great video - very good set of rules. I would definitely like a video on the subject of organizing your materials while painting as I struggle at times with paint, water, brushes, etc. and getting too many items on my work surface which can lead to frustration.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Coming soon!

[@janemorris3293]

Thanks for your video. Al the information is great for a beginner. I would be interested in hearing more about preparations needed before you start painting. Many thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Noted!

[@monicadewit9766]

work space video would be great; you always have great ideas

[@scoiataeli]

Wonderful tips! I think choosing the right size of the brush is so important yet so underrated 🤯 When I finally listened to Michele and get size 12 😁 it made all the difference 😍 that thick skull of mine... 🙈

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindarushford1613]

Another great video. Thank you

[@CFord-wu3in]

Great points, Michele! Thanks!

[@petragunther4439]

Very helpful, Thank you, Michele

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@lydiabond5393]

Really loved the idea for one subject handled in different. Thanks again Michele for another great video!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome 🙂

[@jakea1035]

So much information. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melindaavila498]

You are clearly an expert! Thank you for all your tutorials. So helpful, and I love to see the wide range of topics for beginners.

[@wendychampness1901]

Fantastic info! I will be listening to this quite a few times🙏

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Wendy!

[@kimbaird5041]

Thank you once again for an informative video! The timing couldn't have been more on point for me. I'm at the "push through the ugly stage" on a painting that I have been working on for way too long. I needed this push! I would love to see a same subject with different palettes video as well. Interesting topic! Thanks for all you do to guide us in the right direction Michele! :-)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome ☺️

[@nancydavidson4899]

Looking forward to a video on how to set up your workspace. I’d also love to see a video on which colours are staining colours, which are granulating and which are transparent and opaque and what are the best ones to have in a beginners palette. I’d also be keen to find out what are the merits of using/combining them when mixing. Great video as always 👌💕

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Noted!Thanks for watching!

[@marymccaslin1690]

Very inspiring!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@lizhamilton1492]

I am an intermediate watercolor painter and I learned so much from this video. You communicate the issues and solutions so clearly.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@joykruczay]

What I like best about your instruction is that you explain so well the reason behind the "rule". A video on setting up your space would be most welcome! I often watch/read about beginning painting tips, as one can always pick up extra bits of wisdom, especially from you! So much of what you stressed was also noted in a workshop I took 20 years ago by Tony Couch. He was quite intent on value and design, and felt color had a lesser importance. I can still hear his admonishments to those (mea culpa) producing muddy, overworked results in darker areas. "Just paint it dark enough the first time!" With regard to the ugly stage, I feel one just has to "trust the process". You likely have mentioned this in other videos, but with glazing it is "easier to cool a warm than warm a cool". This is my observance, anyway, as I start with the warmer colors, since I find I cannot paint over the cooler colors with a warmer, without a muddy result.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Very true and so interesting about Tony!

[@jaspermartin7444]

"it is "easier to cool a warm than warm a cool". Never heard that before, thank you Joy!!

[@joykruczay]

@@jaspermartin7444 Wow, I commented months ago and it "found" 😁its way to you! That is the beauty of the internet. In my experience, I have found that artists (and cruisers, if you have ever cruised) are so very helpful and supportive.

[@libbydearing2374]

As usual, another great video! Thanks.

[@susiemejia7917]

I would love a how to set up work space.

[@susanbuckley1964]

Great hints and tips! Would definitely like a video with suggestions about setting up a workspace. Thank you !

[@user-jh9on3pe9j]

You are great!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Your watercolor tips are wonderful! Thank you Michele.

[@TaraSueSalusso]

Great video. I look forward to watching the others in the description box. You always bring so much competent to each video.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!

[@valeriegehling4358]

So much useful information again, things I’d not thought of, thanks.What are “staining” colours? Thanks to the next tutorial I watched you mentioned staining colours & name some so you answered my question. Thanks

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have a video about it, pop it in the YT search bar with my name and it should come up :-)

[@valeriegehling4358]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Thanks have re watched! It helped! Thanks

[@julieholman10]

Great advice, as always. Thank you❤️❤️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@debh3404]

Thank you! Extremely helpful tips!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@debh3404]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I watch, like, and comment on every one that I watch. Trying to help out the little bit that I can.

[@smz5302]

Michele - RE: Tonal contrast...I know that I can use an opposite color to darken a color. But what if that color is not dark enough? Then what do I add? Paynes Gray? Could you do a video on this? Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Some colors can't be darkened that much such as yellows and weak colors like Cerulean. If you add too much opposite color then you push into a neutral and change the color entirely. Other options are using the pigment itself stronger with less water or adding a similar staining color. For example Cerulean can be made to look stronger by adding Phthalo blue. Yes, I have been thinking of doing a video like this... adding it to my list!

[@smz5302]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Oh, yes, please - a video on this! I know you've told us...but I'm also seeing/learning...that value is SO important. From what you've stated, I'm particularly interested in learning what staining colors are similar to non-staining colors - so that I can increase tonal contrast. Please consider doing, perhaps, a two- or three-part video on how to increase tonal contrast--particularly, how to go darker. Thanks, Michele!

[@agold1702]

Great content!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@goldfishinabag5559]

I would love to see how you set up your soace

[@goldfishinabag5559]

*workspace

[@goldfishinabag5559]

Also (and this isn’t news to you I’m sure) but I’m a novice, not new to WC but not an expert either. I’ve watched hours of KZbin as well as taking in person and online classes) Short story long - your teaching has been a quantum leap in knowing my watercolors. I have taken color theory - but watercolors are their own “animals.” I like to copy your searching of mixtures to see how mine react. I get bored swatching my art supplies on their own but swatching mixes is amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work. Ps your mixing greens video solve a problem I was having in my current painting!💞💞

[@goldfishinabag5559]

* swatching (man I can’t type!)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad my videos are helpful, and really, you type very well for a goldfish ;-)

[@goldfishinabag5559]

😁 😁😁😁😁

[@kendralipscomb747]

I'm watching videos with the intent to start watercolor soon. I've never heard of stretching paper! What is this? How do I do this?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have a video, but youtube doesn't allow me to put links here. Put my name and paper stretching in the youtube search bar and you should find a tutorial :-)

[@kendralipscomb747]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber found it, thank you!

[@barbararivera2380]

😍

[@rosemorales3135]

Do you teach oils?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I do not. I recommend Marion Dutton :-)

[@rosemorales3135]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber she is amazing! Thank you for all you do 🤘🤘🤘

[@mountainsno]

I have a feeling this might sound like a silly question. BUT if I wet and tape down my paper, how long have I got to use it? Im thinking I could stretch a couple on boards and then Im ready to go. But perhaps they dry out and you should just use it freshly done. Thanks Michele.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Nope, it needs to be dry before you use it. You can literally keep them for months, I stretch about 10 at a time!