HOW TO USE WATERCOLOR - Guide for Beginners

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Windsor & Newton watercolour paint: geni.us/ProfessionalWatercolor
Cotman Watercolour: geni.us/StarterWatercolorSet
Arches watercolour paper: geni.us/ArchesWatercolorPaper
Cold Pressed Paper: geni.us/Archescoldpressed
Silver Black Velvet Paintbrushes: geni.us/Brushset
Daler Rowney Aquafine paint brushes: geni.us/DalerRowneyBrushes
Water brush pen: geni.us/WaterBrushPen
Daler Rowney Masking Fluid: geni.us/MaskingFluid
Windsor and Newton Gouache Permanent White: geni.us/DesignerWhiteGouache
Sakura White gelly roll gel pen: geni.us/SakuraWhitePen
Black fineliners: geni.us/FaberPITT
Coloured Pencils: geni.us/Polychromos120Set
Pastels: geni.us/StabiloPastels
Plastic Palette: geni.us/PlasticPalette
Scotch Magic Tape: geni.us/ScotchTape
Pentel Water Brush Pen: geni.us/PentelWaterBrush
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[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

QOTD: What is your favourite thing about watercolours?

[@colinmckenzie5829]

I love the way it disperses when adding water its like a raindrop. Looks like the piece is raining with explosive colours. Oh by the way. I really love this video thank you so much I appreciate this so much please marry me 😂 I'm only interested in mutual relationship, and that's watching your videos till the day I die,nothing more nothing less.. Well maybe a kiss on the cheek.. Nothing more. I'm alone my entire life, please ignore me 😫😞😢. I just want to be with someone, I guess the time will come.. I not am not interested in S%&.

[@kirssmith5060]

Kirsty Partridge Art my favourite bit about watercolours is how effortless it looks and worst bit is how hard it is to get that look

[@lecosirasen4392]

Kirsty Partridge Art I love the unpredictability. There's something so magical about having an idea, and it coming out better than I could've ever imagined.

[@larrylujan4063]

The unique color look.

[@owenwilson2981]

Kirsty Partridge Art My favourite thing about watercolours is how beautifully the colours mend together like fireworks in a night sky! That’s just what I think, kinda weird but, eh?

[@TeacherProduced]

In 18 minutes, you covered more techniques and advice then 12 hours of a watercolour course! Multiple mediums, multiple effects, all in one cohesive video. I needed this! Thank you!

[@aquakrysoaquakryso2629]

Thanks Kirsty! That was really educational, interesting and thorough. Well done you've inspired me enormously! BTW beautiful work!,

[@baedb9716]

agreed, think I will unsubscribe to a few others in favour of this channel!

[@amylancaster7239]

What a lovely comment

[@bushrarehman]

True

[@manikandanr5039]

Well said...Exactly

[@BeccaSomething]

My grandma loved painting, especially watercolour. Recently she died, and left all of her craft stuff to me. I last painted 17 years ago, so just trying to remember what I'm doing!

[@maximobenemeritonena4387]

best of luck to you then :>>>

[@huynhgiaop7140]

Good Luck! Also, sorry for your loss.

[@chanmichaellagarto9726]

Good luck 💖💖

[@ZaraApdan]

BeccaSomething me tooo. It’s been years since I last painted

[@mulan5876]

Hey Becca how did you get on with it? Xx

[@tashifsyed8574]

Her : what is your favourite thing about watercolour ? Me : HOW IT TESTS MY PATIENCE *WHICH ACTUALLY NEVER EXISTED*

[@MsNovazz]

Lol you’re too funny for your own good 🤣🤣🤣

[@kooksricebucket]

Lol same

[@IndieHorrorEnthusiast]

Wait a minute? realistic art? USING WATERCOLOR?? *what is this sorcery??*

[@shayon8012]

@Nitzney Mann teach me pls Like how to blend colours, what should be water to paint ratio Maybe make a video about it

[@evelabelle2949]

Nitzney Mann make a video!

[@katieparker1815]

It’s not too hard

[@nandinigupta2669]

Good one😋

[@vel4541]

It’s TALENT

[@MizLK]

I'm an art teacher and you are my spirit animal. I don't know where you learnt how to use materials (I'm largely self taught regarding most colour media), but somehow you tend to give exactly the same info and advice as I do, which makes your videos brilliant to show my pupils! Thank you so much!

[@maryanncunningham9872]

I love the way u say 'water' !! 'Wota' 😊😊😊

[@berrybeara]

LOL

[@korpsex]

Ęãßy Gãmįñg what she said she likes how she said it.... u are really arrogant

[@Lyre206]

Ęãßy Gãmįñg he or she wasnt making fun of her, read the comment, I don’t even know why u even commented this in the first place. 🙄🙄🙄

[@Lyre206]

Kim Taegucci ikr

[@shamrockwhite]

Loooool

[@mopeaches9289]

table of contents --- 00:40 materials 04:10 techniques 04:36 wet on wet 07:17 salt 08:10 cling film 08:50 lifting paint 09:35 add water drops 10:12 adding gouache 11:20 tissue highlight 11:40 splatter 12:00 transparency 12:20 hairdryer (drying) 12:30 color theory 15:15 other mediums

[@Grace-uj8ue]

thanks :)

[@sewsed]

I don’t understand why people have given this a thumbs down, what a clear, brilliant concise no waffle and informative video, by a fantastic artist!!. Thank you I have just subscribed!

[@ravirajputvlogs203]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooCre2Z7nt-JbM0 water color work for beginner

[@catherineraj1986]

She is truly the best art teacher I know

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Aww thank you Catherine 💕💕

[@catherineraj1986]

Kirsty Partridge Art omg u replied 😱 #HugeFan

[@tambriawheeler9582]

Same

[@lominaavine7062]

I was hating watercolors cuz there was looking hard for me but I love the effect of them in the art and now I love them alllllll cuz I knew the thechniques from this sweet vedio ♥

[@elsimmons7994]

I learned more from this video than the months of art classes I was doing in A-levels... proof that the teachers didn't really care

[@sprockettv]

Supplies needed for Watercolouring: *M* *o* *n* *e* *y* Edit: Wowie, a ton of you are really helpful in the replies down here. Edit number two: Oh gee, don't argue please.

[@SAVAGEGARD3N]

TheIllumaniti'sPixelated SideKickAnimates Not necessarily. They’re some really good quality stuff on Aliexpress, I recommend the Meiliang 36 pan watercolours. I get my brushes and sketchbooks on there too, just remember to read the reviews. I got all my stuff for £50.

[@ratherbfishing455]

I brought Prang to start out. Great for practice.

[@politebadger5049]

All I ever use is a Koh-I-nor round stacking watercolour set and pentel Aquash pens (say $15 max). The paper can be expensive, but depending on what I'm doing, I find computer paper works okay so long as you keep the colour very saturated.

[@jackzhang5595]

TheIllumaniti'sPixelated SideKickAnimates and skills...

[@sprockettv]

@@jackzhang5595 True, true

[@donnawalter3061]

What's wrong with the 6 people who disliked your video, 🤔 your videos are brilliant they are so full of information and great tips, keep up the great work that you do Kirsty 😘

[@vigneshkumar2279]

Donna Walter they are jelousy😤

[@sivaalamgir8922]

Donna Walter I liked this video Its not wrong with 6 people check the dislike section 36 people can you believe it !! . They are probably jealous

[@TheCuriousGreyHare]

I never understand comments like this! It's great that everybody doesn't like the same thing otherwise we'd all still be stuck chalking on cave walls. It has nothing to do with the quality of video it's just their personal preference.

[@emmyblackbloodedqueen4030]

I was thinking they are jealous

[@renzo6490]

Donna Walter ...sometimes, people will dislike a video because they can’t stand the person’s voice or perhaps the person is talking too fast for them. Or maybe some of the information is wrong. Some people are sensitive about music in the background . We can’t know why. But don’t be upset when someone doesn’t agree with your opinions or feelings.

[@theselkie9]

Kristy, I can’t tell you how much you have helped me get involved with art. I started out so green, but with your help and lots of practice, I was able to excel my drawing and confidence in a short while. I started with the basics of graphite and charcoal and now have moved to watercolors. I tried color pencils, but found difficulties with finding the right type of media for them. Watercolor is where I want to be first because the ultimate goal is to get to oils. Thank you so much for all these videos, you not only make it fun to learn, but your positive and confidence building attitude is always wonderful to hear. Keep making the world a better place. Kevin

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Awww wow thank you Kevin for such a kind and supportive comment! I wish you all the luck on your artistic journey 💕😊💕

[@megapowerman2]

I'm a DM for a Dungeons & Dragons group and I use your water color tips to paint my maps. Inexpensive and it works like a charm. Thank you!

[@mermaidarts9736]

Her: “I use jelly roll pen fo-“ Me: “OMG OMG I HAVE THAT OMGGGG YAYAYAY I CAN BE JUST LIKE HERRRRRR!!!!!”

[@sophiecarr8803]

MermaidArts AHAHHA this was me

[@lxvelyd3m0n_]

I'dont have it i use a pen corrector 😅😅

[@morganick]

I have the uni ball gell pen or something, it was like 8 dollars 😂😂😭

[@sjami738]

I legit thought the same thing too😂

[@december_2478]

@@lxvelyd3m0n_ that works too!!!

[@loverboydaydreams]

This help me so much I got a $50 art haul recently, all watercolour equipment This improve my watercolour art so much Thank you!

[@stefaniaperin7272]

I'm a colored pencils person, but your videos make me want to explore watercolors. You're a great teacher and your paintings are lovely. Thank you!

[@iliketea4649]

Her: “we’re gonna use some wate-“ Me: “OH MA JESUS. I HAVE THAT, NOW I CAN BE LIKE HER!”

[@jenniferscraftiworksart4283]

I learned from DrawingWiffWaffles that you can roll the kneaded eraser into a sausage shape and roll it over the pencil sketch to pick up excess graphite quickly without having to drag it (while preserving the important bits). It’s very helpful for an impatient person like myself that wats to sketch it out and start coloring. Thank you for this brief and helpful tutorial!

[@JosieLewisArt]

Ah I like the idea of two jars, brilliant and simple!

[@staceface1]

I will be using water color for the first time since childhood. Painting in general scare me. I feel I have less control. This video really helped eased my mind.

[@uniblues]

QOTD:what do you like about watercolours? A:how it tests my nonexistence patience

[@teacuptea9155]

unicorn blues5566 lol

[@ranjitray1392]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄 you win the heart of water color victims...

[@winterbear1842]

😹

[@jem1539]

LMAO FR

[@julief2737]

I was always told to stay away from water colors as they are the most unforgiving medium. However after watching this simple tutorial I feel like if I can draw, which I can, I can paint with water colors! There are so many things you can do thank you so much I'm so excited to start this journey

[@oliviabowles2150]

I just found your channel and I've only watched a few of your videos so far and I'm so inspired by you. I'm a very young artist hoping one day to have a career in art, and you are such an amazing artist, and you are so so so inspiring and I aspire to be like you one day. ❤❤

[@MrsRemi]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever watched on watercolours, honestly! And I've seen so many. Clear, to the point, extra tips, visual examples, covers materials and other possibilities, it's all in there. Combined with your beautiful artstyle, I can only say that I'm very hyped to do more watercolour art now after seeing this. Thank you!!

[@nicolevincent9181]

This is a fantastic watercolour resource! So informative and aesthetically pleasing!

[@harshithas5498]

Wow, this was really helpful. I love the way you take time to explain the little things that many people don't talk about. Thank you Kirsty!

[@yayyo402]

This is literally the best art tip video ive ever seen in my entire life thank you so much

[@emiliaheslerosztafi6568]

Complementary colours are great to use together in the same area in my opinion! You can create really deep neutral greys and browns which are perfect substitutes for harsh black when doing shadows etc...

[@sudhirmn453]

A nice teacher who teaches her works clearly and effectively .

[@AzninTaridi]

I'm a beginner, and this is the most informative video I've ever found online. It answered all of my beginner questions! Thank you.

[@joiedefi]

This is really useful; I don't paint standalone pictures but I do create art and junk journals. I also use paint in my handmade planners, as well as other doodles and ephemera. Thanks for putting all of this video together. Joie de fi ❣️😁👍

[@bjornpersson1172]

Absolutely brilliant! Apart from creating masterful art, you really know how to share your knowledge with others. Thank you!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

As a beginner, I can't thank you enough for your informative tutorials.

[@Atomsk484]

I honestly learned so much from this video. I watched an hour and a half long video on the subject right before this and didn't learn 10% of what I learned here. Thank you!

[@hdjaxon2]

also i love those water brushes too. i saw one of my classmates making an art piece in class with those brushes, i thought it was amazing

[@vishnudevvinci2042]

Nice work Kirsty, the first channel I come across when I search art related stuff is yours. Great work and keep making amazing content.

[@Amanda.0317]

The salt effect really is something ive never seen before and is super cool! So is the cling film. I love how the salt gives a snowy effect and the cling gives like a leavy, veined effect. So cool! Thank you 😊

[@gummywormz7732]

i am in LOVE with that red panda painting in the begening. looks sooo good.

[@yusra2216]

OMFG I FREAKING LIKE LOVE HER AND HER ART SO MUCH AND HER VOICE OML

[@BlindIllusionist]

I discovered your channel yesterday and since them I watched a lot of your videos and I am totally amazed with your wonderful artworks and videos. Thank you!

[@Adrikasha-zq6rb]

I really like that you give lots of examples with how you actually apply the techniques!

[@guliglom1113]

Great source for self taught artists ! I learned a lot and shopped for right materials without wasting money thanks to you ! Sincerely thanks a lot !

[@sjami738]

This actually helped me more than I thought it would

[@Julia-hb7bm]

Even Her Water Jar Looks Magical 😭😰😅 1:50

[@noremac4807]

Love the pace of your videos!!! Jam packed, easy to understand, no time wasted…. Just perfect!!

[@jose.jessy.justin]

This is just great. I been through so many watercolour tutorials recently and this one had techniques likes salt, plastic wrap and colour descriptions. Thank you so much for sharing. Appreciate it very much.

[@ivyellesmere8444]

Thanks....I finally got perfect tutorial for water colours

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

I’m glad you found it useful 😄

[@ivyellesmere8444]

Kirsty Partridge Art thanks once again 😃😄

[@charishyase6140]

Samr here

[@-ak0-324]

My favourite thing is mixing watercolours and colour pencils. This video was amazing and inspirational!!😍👌

[@gamzeozdemirci]

One of the greatest videos about watercoloring. Thanks! 🌸

[@prulinesale8829]

I absolutely adore your style! It inspires me to venture into these techniques that I haven’t known about in the 2 years I’ve been playing with watercolors. Thank you so much for this video!💗

[@ornellaorigami]

Love your presentation! Watercolors are easy and fast to work with. ✨ 🎨

[@smackroscoe]

I knew nothing about using WC before this video. My interest just jumped through the roof because of you. Thank for dropping some serious knowledge.

[@brenda000maciel6]

I love how objective and assertive you are!

[@Eiznek05designs]

Holy crap, I just learned so much techniques with watercolor. 😯 Thank you for posting! I want to try all of those techniques. 😊

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

I learned a TON from this video. This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing all the different tips and techniques. I've always been annoyed by watercolours because they don't stay in the lines, but you are so outside the box with other mediums and all these techniques, it's like you just opened the window and let fresh air into my brain. It's OKAY to go outside the lines. I have to remember that! Just wonderful. I love your style of presenting all this information, too. Your videos are always so helpful and entertaining and full of eye candy of your artwork. I just love this channel. Thank you!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Wow thank you so much! Thank you for always supporting the channel, I love reading your comments! I’m glad you learnt a lot from the video, this video definitely took the longest to make so I am glad people are finding it helpful! Good luck with you watercolour paintings! 💕

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Thank you so much, Kirsty!

[@coolgirlfrozenfeet]

In art school I didn’t learn a whole lot about watercolor use. (Partly because I was in a graphic design course, so most of the work I did was on the computer, but also because I was unable to finish the course and get my degree.). Thank you for posting this. It is very helpful to me.

[@stephw1363]

I just love the way you combine media....for some reason i always think if i get out pastels i should just use pastel....its the way i was taught but the idea of pastel and color pencil and ink and watercolor on one page is making my heart happy!

[@rajeshprasad8671]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHy1Y6GpZ9d6ps0🙏🙏

[@123nyanna]

This is the Best Watercolor Introduction that I have seen by far. Thank you :*

[@joeblankenship377]

I'm nervous. I got my paper taped down, finished my sketch, and all that's left is to start painting.

[@reddestcherry]

what did u sketch with

[@stephw1363]

Go Joe! You can do it. Im right behind you. Well a year later anyway. Divin in too

[@thomasseillan8017]

Best trick I've heard: make multiple little sketches to compose, sketch fast and simple for your final work - you can mess it up, you will be prepared and not discouraged to draw it again.

[@stephw1363]

Thats a great idea....but i cannot bring myself to practice on the gooood paper....its so nice! But i must or i will never understand what it can do.....courage required

[@thomasseillan8017]

@@stephw1363 I feel that pain!! Think of it that way: prepare the composition on lesser paper, try colours on a good papers you grid and duplicate the chosen composition as a sketch, that way you get multiple attempt on the same page, less waste! Ultimately go for the real deal on the most sacred good paper 😎

[@kimberlydianelucas2591]

Great stuff! Who needs a class there’s so much right here. Thank you babe of the watercolor world!!

[@selomaru]

Omg thank you so much! Finally I find a beginners guide to water coloring! And actually giving the brand, and how it is instead of just saying how to do the strokes and etc!

[@HollyIrene]

This was so unbelievably helpful 💕 thank you! And your artwork is just stunning 👏🏻

[@pinksoapbubble613]

just a quick tip: if you want to paint realistic with a photo reference, just pin the photo over your paper and draw the outlines. You will see the outlines on the paper you're painting on, but once the paint is on you can't see it anymore. This is a great technique for beginners who don't want to draw the thing and just want to paint. It really helps me a lot.

[@jonathan1636]

Wow! What a talented artist and teacher!

[@3082frank]

One of the best tutorials ever on water coloring. Thank you. I am gonna get myself a kit and start water coloring.

[@MistedForest]

You just taught me more in 18 minutes than my teacher did in 2 hours.

[@marablack1233]

You’ve Loaded this with Sooo Much Info! Thank You!😁👍😉

[@mydyisgod]

Love you video Kristy. I’ve watched numerous videos re: water coloring and by far, this is the best.

[@romeysiamese6662]

Love your style, colors, and subjects!

[@tsakouannam3826]

Please do a tutorial for how to draw realistic face in different angles🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏of course not all in a video..But when you can do this please because you are my fav artist to learn new things😊😘 Sorry for my bad English lol

[@amira2809]

yay, another moonwalker here :)

[@bleepblob6029]

IM A MOONWALKER

[@korax5397]

ALLWAAAYS Look at references and draw what you see not what u think there is

[@sharminsadique906]

The lip was most beatyfull

[@nahidaakter8192]

Sharmin Sadique true but just spelling mistake it’s beautiful

[@_eyedex_3563]

Sharmin Sadique in my opinion the pig was

[@valkaria5741]

WOW. That jar tip seriously saved my life. You just cured my biggest art pet peeve. Holy crap.

[@lenavdakes5306]

Fantastic! You answered all my questions and didn’t over-explain! Well worth my time watching, thank you.

[@alinazogel1883]

Its so satisfying to watch ypu painting😍 hope one day I can paint as good as you. Thanks for this helpful tutorial!

[@isna734]

Greetings from Indonesia! Im so interesting to practice your many kind of water color paint technic, i can be learn anymore as beginner.. thank you

[@finawatsonart]

I love using a combination of fineliner and the Windsor & Newton ink in my celtic art. Your video has inspired me to get my watercolours out again and add them in.

[@CoastalCrafterUK]

You are a godsend. I've just bought some watercolours so I can start an art journal. I'm not very arty but I've been in lockdown for 11 weeks (vulnerable) and I need something new to do! I love this video...I'm going to have so much fun tomorrow!

[@mitsume10]

Really helpful, thank you so much! I just started using watercolor

[@lemonymelon6846]

This was really useful, thank you so much 💙

[@neumoi3324]

Wow! It was a whirlwind tour of painting techniques. You are a very accomplished and clever artist as well. Lots of love 💕💕

[@elincroz]

This is SO helpful! Why have I not watched this sooner?! Thanks, I appreciate all the work put into this video and your artwork is amazing!

[@carolinemk8]

Just one bit of information at 14:14 - using complementary colors together is actually a good way to make shadows, or areas with less intensity. It's best to pre-mix them on your palette, so you don't have the same grayish-brown, but using complimentary colors in the same area isn't something that's wrong. It can be a stylized addition to your piece, or used to dilute color and make it less intense, or desaturated. It's sometimes interesting to use in the form of a glaze, once the first layer has dried up. Just my two cents on it, but saying that "you don't want to do this" is not the best bit of information since I've seen many people use this as a technique for their 2-4 color pieces.

[@a.007]

That's great tips... Learned a lot

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

That’s great to hear! 💕

[@saragsamain3990]

Thank you for this video! I have just started with watercolours and I love how much it covers in less than 20 mins :) (and also great editing, feels really dynamic and easy to watch!) Really helpful!!

[@loriwalker-brandon9163]

your demos on the gouache were the first I've seen; most videos I've watched use it after the paint has dried - thank you for your video and for these tips!

[@nishat.x1882]

I wish I had this video when I first started out 😣 you’re very talented 😍

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@Dea-tk8gz]

I am learning a lot with you. Thank you so much! Kisses from Brasil!

[@AshaJacobb]

Dėa ,nice DP😊

[@lisasantagiuliana9533]

Such a brilliant video, clear, complete and full of tips! Exactly what I was looking for to break the ice and get a bit of information on how to get started with watercolours. Thanks!

[@killersocks2642]

Honestly I just came across this video and I’m overwhelmed. I’m really just going to watch every single video cause your videos are really elaborate and perfect! I could say a lot more but lemme just say you’re amazing!❤️

[@oliviasgarden9376]

Hack: some water bottles have ridges at the bottom if you empty and cut it, and use it as a watercolor cup the texture at the bottom, really help thoroughly clean the brush💜

[@awkwardintensifies9599]

thxxx, ima do ittttt!!!

[@vaishnaviawasthi6804]

Thank you sooo so much for making this video ,all the things are so helpful and great .I am a beginner and and all of these tips and tricks were so helpful Again thanks aton ❤

[@And1Aza]

Probably the best educational art video I've ever seen. Great job. Subscribed.

[@Mistressoftheredrose1066]

i always had a fascination with water colours but was very shy to use it due to lack of knowledge but now that i watched this video, it was so easy to understand and fun to watch! i cant wait to start doing water colour art! thank you so much!

[@hdjaxon2]

you are so. freaking. good. i get inspired by you very easily :P

[@willowhispp6056]

Very Helpful !!! Thanks

[@debbiedickerson3578]

I love your art and demos. You are my favorite. I love the colors, unpredictability, imagination and a relaxed feeling while I’m doing it. I also feel some pride when I’m done. I would like to see one thing if possible, that’s a finished painting in the demo. Keep giving us your talent please. I appreciate all you do. Happy days to you and yours.

[@Barbarawr]

Wie kann sie nur soooooo begabt sein?!!? Outstanding!