Painting Grass with watercolor - Ultimate Guide. Thirteen watercolour tips and techniques.

This is my ultimate guide to painting grass with watercolor. In it I give 13 tips and techniques for painting grass with watercolour. Though most of the advice applies to all mediums.
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00:00 Intro - Painting grass with watercolors
00:33 Using a round brush to paint grass
01:41 Using a splayed round brush for grass
02:00 Shadows connecting grass to the ground
02:24 Grasses are smaller in the distance
03:10 Using a rigger brush to create grass
03:54 Painting grass with a fan brush
05:22 Using masking to paint grass with watercolors
09:27 Masking after painting the under painting
11:38 Creating grass by scraping
14:45 Grass connects cows, rocks, and fences to the ground
16:58 Grass and composition demonstration
25:06 Painting grass and large shadows
29:50 Grass in water
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[@mongofan1]

Thank you so much for this excellent lesson. I've learned many useful techniques in just one lesson. Alex

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisapolidora4659]

This is by far one of the best KZbin series I have watched on Watercolors. You make it so easy to learn all your wonderful techniques. Thank you!

[@JoeCartwright]

Wow, thank you!

[@lisapolidora4659]

@@JoeCartwright I just purchased your book! I'm excited to get it and get started. I'm brand new at this and it's hard but you make it look so easy.

[@JoeCartwright]

@@lisapolidora4659 Many thanks for purchasing my book Lisa!

[@Edithlagueux]

What an excellent tutorial Joe - I am a beginner experimenting with watercolors and I truly admire your teaching skills !

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful Edith! Thank you for the feedback.

[@davemadill3782]

This is an exceptional video, the most instructive I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Thank you 😊

[@JoeCartwright]

Wow, thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@richardcohen8072]

A superb demonstration of multiple techniques! Well worthwhile !

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimgalea6529]

Thank you again for the wonderful eye opening techniques for grass and shadows on the grass. I am learning so much from you. I look forward to "my time" to be able to watch your videos. I can't wait to try these out. Thank you again ♥️

[@JoeCartwright]

My pleasure, I hope you can find the time to put these techniques into practice. 😊

[@ArtemisSilverBow]

Thank you for this video. I've been struggling with how to do grass in a mountain escape that I started. I really appreciate your thoughtful tutorial here.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful.

[@noelnicholls3622]

A very inspiring tutorial. Thank you Joe. I will be having a grass Painting afternoon!

[@JoeCartwright]

Sounds great! Have fun!

[@mietzeschaetzchen]

Love this, what an insightful and detailed tutorial on the subject. Thanks for your generosity in sharing this!

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@consueloyoung4484]

What a wonderful, educational tutorial. I am a beginner and have painted grass before, but there is so much more that I learned, like painting grass in shadow. Thank you so much, I look forward to learning more from you!. ♥️. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.🦃

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@janiceeasley5898]

19:13 Fascinating video, Joe! I have a much better understanding of the different techniques you use to paint grasses in your artwork. You are an excellent teacher!

[@JoeCartwright]

Many thanks Janice, glad you liked it!

[@celsom5692]

Joe, I'm from Brazil, this video is sensational, your method of explaining step by step is very easy to understand, this is from a true master, congratulations, I learned a lot from this video, Thank you very much JOE.

[@JoeCartwright]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angel.6963]

Hello from Germany and thank you very much for all those wunderfull videos. I love each single one of them because I am a beginner 😬 and exactly this videos are very helpfull. I am 65 and since I retired I have every day a lot of fun with learning painting. (Perhaps I should also refresh again my english vocabulary…..😅) Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@JoeCartwright]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them! I hope you continue to enjoy your watercolor journey. 😊

[@lesleylampasona7950]

An excellent tutorial, what you had just demonstrated made a lot of sense, and I will definitely be giving it a try, thank you Joe

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful Lesley!

[@riesalipschitz3035]

Thanks Joe…so many wonderful lessons presented in a way that is easy to understand.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad to hear Riesa!

[@rubyfisch5077]

What a good video! You've shown things that will help me immensely in my watercolor journey. Thank you so much!

[@JoeCartwright]

You are so welcome!

[@sheilacym]

Thank you, Joe….as always, a very helpful, informative and educational video. All the best to you…🤗🤗

[@JoeCartwright]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it Sheila!

[@carolwilliams3599]

I always look forward to your videos. There's always something new to learn. Thank you so much!

[@JoeCartwright]

You are so welcome!

[@anasel-mahdi7908]

very informative and clearly explained watercolor tutorial.Thanks for great efforts

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sriramanpb2801]

Awesome. A perfect educative lesson and interesting too. I've tried and the result is great. Never seen such a video which gives insight knowledge to drawing May God bless you and your family Sir., 🙏

[@JoeCartwright]

Great to hear!

[@dianemcgregor6171]

I really learned an incredible amount with this. Thank you! I loved one you did ages ago with the boats too. I particularly liked your shadow demonstration. Now please tell us how you get your dirty green colour for the grass.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you found it helpfull. Here is a link to my video on mixing greens, which should help with your request! 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4a6Z3Rqd61qsMk

[@sandraneale128]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so very much.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nanimoroa306]

Thank you for this wonderful class! I have learnt a lot today watching this video. Love the way you teach.

[@JoeCartwright]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@RomaFlores]

Great grass tips thanks Joe

[@JoeCartwright]

Any time!

[@MB-kf3yx]

Enjoyed this video demonstration and discussion. Hope to keep this in mind when painting grass in the future.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@doreenchristie1260]

Thanking you very much. I learned so much, today, painting grass , & grasses. Haaa. 😅😊

[@JoeCartwright]

Wonderful!

[@user-lc6pn9yy9f]

VERY SIMPLIFIED EXAMPLES..ESPECIALLY SHADOWS..HAD BEEN A MYSTERY. THANK YOU!

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you enjoyed my video.

[@halinateller2665]

Thank you so much for your time spent on teaching us !

[@JoeCartwright]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!

[@lilianrokushima2272]

It’s a great tutorial video. Thanks.

[@JoeCartwright]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alisonruth3947]

Thank you for such a very helpful tutorial 😊

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yolandasilverio1205]

How lovely!

[@JoeCartwright]

Thank you.

[@user-ly6io1kb2b]

Joe, your instructional videos are always first class. Many thanks ❤

[@JoeCartwright]

Wow, thanks!

[@lynneboll4259]

Really enjoyed this and learned a lot!

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simoneschroeder5466]

This was so very helpful, thank you! 👍😊

[@JoeCartwright]

You're so welcome!

[@trishmurchison2738]

Thank you, great video. I have just discovered your work! Happy New Year!

[@JoeCartwright]

Happy new year! Glad you liked my video.

[@kimimel7488]

Wonderful video

[@JoeCartwright]

Thanks for the visit

[@radhanair2388]

Thanks you so much for sharing this, I struggle to bring depth and richness to grass.

[@JoeCartwright]

You are so welcome!

[@jijuka78]

thank you joe. your experience really reflect in your teachings. You are a great teacher.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad you liked it and for the feedback!

[@alexab888]

Amazing, thank you very much!!!

[@JoeCartwright]

You are very welcome!

[@wendybirnie3324]

What a wonderfully informative video. Many thanks.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@svetlanafedak1478]

thank you, very helpful, lots of useful tips.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Excellent, thanks

[@JoeCartwright]

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Thank you

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Thanks

[@JoeCartwright]

You are very welcome Linda, thank you for your support.

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Thankyou

[@JoeCartwright]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mariapazaristeaguirre4491]

Amazing¡¡ Fabulous teacher. Many thanks

[@JoeCartwright]

You're very welcome!

[@amyblackwood-sewell1799]

fantastically straightforward explanations - have subscribed. Thank you.

[@JoeCartwright]

Welcome aboard!

[@Pat206]

Such great info. Thanks Joe.

[@JoeCartwright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janpastor5967]

Thank you..

[@JoeCartwright]

You're welcome

[@simpleartofhealing286]

thanks!

[@JoeCartwright]

Welcome!

[@jaclee6]

thank you for a valuable lesson.

[@JoeCartwright]

You are very welcome. Glad to hear it was of help.

[@ruthward9626]

A great tutorial, thank you.

[@JoeCartwright]

You're very welcome!

[@user-mn2bz7cg9s]

Добрый день! Спасибо за великолепный урок!

[@JoeCartwright]

Thank you.

[@H0tDawgWater911]

Ive painted with oils for almost ten years and watercolors still make my brain hurt

[@JoeCartwright]

I hope my videos can help reduce your watercolor headache. 😊😊

[@anatodorova5087]

Sorry how do you make this beautiful green? That you used for the trees? Thank you!

[@JoeCartwright]

Here his my video on mixing greens. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4a6Z3Rqd61qsMk

[@yguygu99898]

Hello there! I've just found your channel while looking for beginner level watercolor tutorials. I don't have any relevant experience in painting or drawing, so what I wanted to ask is: Should I start with the basic theory like shapes, shading, composition, etc. and stick with a pencil before learning how to paint with watercolor or should I just go for it and learn as I go? It all feels so overwhelming, so I'm not really sure.

[@JoeCartwright]

Just start with simple works first and enjoy the process. Have a look at my beginner course starting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooOpqaqDmM-csKM

[@Balitruther]

Love this demonstration, could you tell me what brand of paints you use, and what brand of palette, I do like the size of the pans in the palette

[@JoeCartwright]

The paints are use are Winsor and Newton tube paints that I squeeze into my palette and let dry for a day. The palette was designed and produced by me on my 3D printer. The price is $60 Australian plus postage.

[@Balitruther]

@@JoeCartwright Thank you Joe, where can I buy your palette?

[@JoeCartwright]

@@BalitrutherThat's great. I can make one for you. Not sure of your location, but if you live in thye USA then postage would be $30 Australian, making the total prices of $90 Australian. Payment can be made through PayPal. My email for PayPal payment is [e-mail]

[@user-te9zq3dm4k]

Hi, a wonderful educational video. Have you considered doing an educational video tutorial on trees, especially eucalypt trees. Thankyou so much for your inspirational paintings.

[@JoeCartwright]

Yes I have. Trees will be done soon!