Learning to Paint With Watercolour - Part 1: SUPPLIES (Everything you need to get started!)

[@DebOlsen-c4j]

I am 85, never had a drop of artistic talent, and I have fallen in love with watercolor and especially your teaching methods. ML

[@bookworm05234]

I agree with you 💯 on paper. When I got my first 100% cotton watercolor paper, even my bad paintings looked a ton better! I was so scared to paint though cuz I didn’t want to waste the paper (aka make mistakes) but I did and it was great and now I’m obsessed. I still use cheaper paper for practice though. When I see people on KZbin using arches to just show color swatches, I’m like dang, they are rich! LOL 🤣

[@oichiana2002]

same hahhaha

[@smellofpaints9219]

Same ❤️ i felt like you were speaking my heart out

[@laralyndy6106]

Good to hear, I'm on the verge of getting good paper even for practice!

[@susanmhorton3865]

I am just now at 60 learning to watercolor and Emma you, make sense. Thank you!

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Thank you! I am retired and trying watercolour for the first time. I appreciate you sharing your talent!

[@lori900]

I've been using watercolors for just a few months now. Not my normal choice of art medium. BUT YOU HAVE BEEN AMAZIING, EMMA, AT TEACHING AND EXPLAINING THINGS I THOUGHT I KNEW!!! Thank you for from the bottom of my heart. Truly appreciate your time and effort!

[@sharoncampbell8291]

Love your very informative tutorials. I think you are a great teacher and make it seem easy. I’m 74 years old and have painting my whole adult life but NOT watercolors. They scared me. So I’m watching tutorials to teach me. I live in Columbus OH.

[@irisnoonan8882]

Hi Emma Jane, I live in Massachusetts. I am so excited to have found your water color videos. I am a 68 yr old grandma and decided it’s never to old to try something new! I wanted to try a new hobby. I tried painting some flowers & instantly fell in love with painting, but I need some proper supplies. ! I find it incredibly peaceful & relaxing and it fills me up with joy! I love your easygoing manner and you explain things in a way that are easy for me to follow & understand! You are a wonderful teacher. I am so happy to have found your “ getting started with watercolor video” today, before I attempt any more painting! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent freely with others! Iris

[@himynameiscarla1870]

Yes!! Getting quality paper made such a difference with my paintings! Thank you for emphasizing this :)

[@pamketron]

Yay! I’m so glad you are doing this series. I have been trying to play with watercolors for a little bit. This series will be so much help to me. Thank You Emma! Happy Day!

[@ramarieb]

I recently got my first pad of Arches paper and it’s like I got gold-amazing to paint on! I’m rationing it

[@waymire01]

Cut each sheet in half and yes, you can paint on both sides. You can get 48 6x9 paintings out of a single 9x12 pad that way. You can also buy a full sheet and cut them down, you can get 16 5x7 sheets from a single full sheet.

[@jenny0529]

Perfect timing! I just got my Winsor & Newtons professional watercolors! I'm new to watercolor and why not start with the best supplies.....😉

[@AlienBunnyRabbit]

Go big or go home!

[@barbaraconnolly9000]

They are somuch more vibrant and lush.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Emma, this is such a fantastic video! 've been following you for a long time now, but I think it's very thoughtful of you to start a beginner series for those who are interested and need to learn the basics. I'm going to watch all of these beginning videos, because I know there's always a lot to learn. You are amazing! Thank you. Carolyn

[@mandomusic1292]

I’ve started recently so I appreciate the tips. Technique is something that I really need.

[@AlishaArlene]

Paper: I own Arches, and yes, it's AWESOME! That said, I rarely use it because of the price. I save it for paintings I have ALREADY done on Canson watercolor paper, but LOVE and want to paint on the "good stuff" (which is what I call my Arches paper, LOL). Just a tip for any beginners out there! 😊

[@ginabadeaux9319]

iv been painting for 26 years and i still love beginner videos thank you

[@andreamcguin2375]

Such a wonderful series and exactly what I need. I've been just jumping in trying to paint right off the bat and I need to slow it down and enjoy the process from A to Z. I appreciate your teaching style and encouragement very much. Thank you!

[@delorissamuelson6988]

"Just use what you have available to you" Bless you!!

[@victoriad1127]

I know I’m gonna learn so much with this series!! I bought the snap brushes off Amazon a while back and I love them. I make a lot of greeting cards with my little watercolor paintings and so far my favorite ones to do our your abstract flowers!!! Thank you so much !

[@loririchardson9721]

You are awesome! I only started watercolor a few days ago and your videos are amazing.

[@loririchardson9721]

I love the beginner videos so much knowledge and your a great teacher! Keep those coming. I started the trees using your video and it was awesome!

[@petzl1239]

yes 🥳 looking forward to this series ❤️

[@sherree10]

Excited to begin. Subscribed for a long time but still new with watercolor. Cannot wait to “ begin at the beginning “ Thank you

[@denisewells4617]

I love your channel you are always so friendly and thoughtful. I like the way you encourage people to keep trying and you explain that you weren't good to begin with either it makes me want to keep practicing. I love your style I love that picture of your son where he painted and then you painted a portrait of him that was so adorable it broke my heart it remind me of my boys when they were young. Thank you for everything you give to us!

[@jbonamo]

I found your channel recently and LOVE it! I can't wait to continue watching your previous videos! Thanks for all you do!

[@Love2Create62]

I have just recently decided to begin watercoloring and I can't wait! I've been researching products before investing the money. Your video was a huge help, and you now have a new subscriber! I look forward to the next video! 🎨

[@victhoene]

You've inspired me to pick this back up! I haven't painted in years - so will be anxiously awaiting your next video. Thank you for sharing your tips/tricks!

[@mar002007]

I took water coloring while stuck in strick quarantine in Colombia, South America. We were vacationing and out flight back to the states was canceled. I never had painted in my life. Wow did I enjoy it!

[@marieobrien5628]

What a great video with a lot of great advice! I love your videos, Emma! I watch them all and I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you!!

[@tp2387]

So excited, can't wait to get started. I bought some supplies with money I was given for Christmas. Now I'm going to watch and follow along with you 💖

[@DimpyKansal]

Thanks for sharing your tips. I started out with Canson XL paper and windsor and Newton Cotman colours and was really pleased with the results I achieved; however, I have recently moved to Arches and I see a remarkable difference in my paintings

[@rosannako4694]

I am using Canson XL paper which is quite good because I can amend the painting relatively easily. I may try Arches, which is quite expensive.

[@maryf9822]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I can’t wait for the next one!

[@emanuelacerchie]

Ready to paint with you for another year, a happy new year to you, and to the people in this channel, from Italy!

[@joettasmith4594]

Such great advice! Can’t wait to tag along with you this year.

[@NurseMickiLea]

So looking forward to learning from this series♥️😉

[@karehhartig7287]

I love your vids 😍 ❤ Thank you for sharing such important information. I am making much more informed choices because of your vids. I absolutely love watercolor. It's such a joy.

[@LilCraftyNook]

Nice!! I started in a watercolor class in college 14 years ago (I was in Nursing school but wanted to start a hobby) . Our instructor had us buy THE most expensive paints! (One tube of DaVinci Cad Yellow was $15!!) Anyway, I got a Michael’s gift card for Christmas, so I bought their line. 36 colors of Artists Loft for $7.99! (Same as you did initially?) Anyway, they seem not too different from some of my DaVinci’s. (They ARE old tho) I also have two huge books of Canson XL mixed media paper. I am a papercrafter so plan to use most of my pieces on cards. So looking forward to more of your great tips !! TFS!!🥰

[@michelefaith5557]

I'm 1/2 way through your video and had to stop & post. I'm new to watercolor and after watching zillions of YT videos and not having any "hoarder" control, I SO appreciate you telling people to take it slow on paints. I'm just starting to paint, but have so many paints/brands/palettes, I don't know if I will ever use them all. If paints never go bad, I'm probably set for the remaining 30-40 yrs of my life & hopefully will be able to pass them down when I'm dead.

[@ninaorehek7983]

Tubes do go bad, so if you are not using them quickly pans are better. Tubes are more economical though.

[@carenscherer526]

I love your classes!! Thank you!! 🇧🇷

[@coloringwithd]

Woohoo!! I'm so looking forward to this series. I have Master's Touch that I've been playing with and when it dries in the trays, a day or two later areas where I've mixed the paint it flakes off and I end up having to blow the flakes off so I don't get strange colors. I have a White Knight 12 paint set that I despise because they don't include a violet and you cannot make one with the colors provided. (This was the straw that broke the camel's back and I packed up my painting supplies for 7 years.) After watching a gazillion videos on color theory it was finally revealed that it has to do with the warm/cool palettes. Someone gave me some Arteza 60 paints for my birthday that I've never used except to swatch. Once I start learning something and can paint something ok then I will get into them. I already put them in palettes and they are pretty much solid. Thank you for the new series. ♥♥♥

[@nalcarya]

White Night colors are professional grade quality and you can get them in single pans - so you could just get the magenta or ultramarine color you are missing to make vibrant purples or violets, or use such a color from the Arteza set with them :)

[@donnakennedy87]

Emma, it has been years since I picked up a brush and my watercolors. So glad to get in on your new series. So looking forward to this. TYFS, Donna in California.

[@reshmi_azad]

I am so inspired by your tutorials. They are lucid and just right for beginners. And guess what, I got my first supplies today. It's cool to hear you too... 😁❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Don’t know if anyone has mentioned this but you can always paint on both sides of good quality paper, so you get two bites at the cherry, so to speak. I have even sold paintings where the first side was less than good, painted another one on the other side, and then forgotten I’d done that, and sold the second one. So someone got two for the price of one! You can also often wash the paint off of good paper if you go wrong, especially if you’ve stretched it first.

[@susanbricker7410]

I also find it relaxing and at this time it's much needed.

[@NurseMickiLea]

Awesome I am starting a new hobby for 2021♥️

[@normamiller2316]

Thanks for paper info and links! Appreciating all you do

[@technonarg5978]

Sound advice,I love your insights into tools and materials it saves years of bad choices trying to find out. p.s. your studio is still looking very tidy.

[@emilymazza203]

I’m so glad you’re doing this series! I’m new to watercolor and have been binge watching your videos. Keep it up!

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

What kind of dryer do you use for drying the watercolor paintings??

[@valerieehrman3720]

Wow! I just found you and you are amazing and so inspiring. I am so excited to get started on my watercolor journey! Thank you for sharing your “gift” others.😊

[@LisaYoungmpp]

I need to share this with some friends who are looking to start watercolor. Thank you for this series, Emma!

[@barbb8117]

This was great! I look forward to next week’s! Thank you for sharing!

[@cindybaugh3384]

Learning so much!

[@debmarie55]

Agree 100% on the Arches paper. I also have other paper that I use for practice, but it is of lesser quality: Canson, Strathmore, and Grümbacher. My paint palette is a mixture of paints I have collected over time and I actually have two palettes going, one strictly with pastels or lighter colors and one with more traditional colors. I have favorite colors from Winsor Newton, both Cotman and professional, Daniel Smith, Grümbacher, and a couple others. I have yet to purchase the Snap brushes, but they are on my list, I just have so many other brushes that I enjoy using.

[@jennifergriffin6828]

Wonderful to have this information in a series! Wish I'd known more when I spent so much on paint instead of paper. Love your videos!

[@dorismuller5729]

Hallo Emma, I am from Germany and found you here since 10 days. I am a beginner und love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💖

[@LoriF25403]

Although I've been watching for a while, I feel like I needed to regroup. I also posted in on one of my facebook groups it's watercolor for beginners and beyond. It'll help others. Thank you so much

[@anji3537]

Hi Emma so happy to have found you I have always wanted to have a go at painting and you have really inspired me to have a go, didn't know where to start, your video is so helpful , am ordering supplies now, can't wait to get started. Thank you 💖💖💖💖

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you Emma , I love this and will be watching , glad you said paper is most important , Oh Yes !

[@fionaheale3939]

thanks Emma..very informative and not at all preachy! inspiring....hi from UK

[@susanbricker7410]

Thank you so much for your great video! It was so helpful. I'm a beginner and excited for your upcoming videos!! I really enjoyed this. Great job!

[@jadedenthusiasms]

Ok...I know this is an older video...but I was given a gift card for Amazon for art supplies...but had to buy a little gift for my husband and son, couldn't help it. But then was agonizing over which brush and if I could afford nice paper...gosh its expensive 😥 I've seriously been agonizing for a week or more. Feeling crazy guilty to use it on something like this for myself. I really really wanted to try the Princeton Heritage #12 or #16 because I think I'll like something a tiny bit softer but with snap..but...couldn't afford it. So, I literally just now bit the bullet and clicked the place order button for a pad of Arches cold press (I've been slowly teaching myself in my 40's and just using canson paper, which I'll still use for practice) and the #12 snap brush. One day I'll hopefully be able to try the Heritage...its so hard because normal people can't just buy one of all the types to see what we like...but...I'm excited to try this. I'm also now feeling my heart pound and a bit nauseous with anxiety over spending that on myself....🤦🏼‍♀️ well....its done. So...hopefully the anxiety will go away so I can sleep😬😁 I thought I saw different brushes in another video...hopefully you still think this is a good brush 😲 I guess I'll see :) Great video as always. And its why I bought the cheaper brush so that I could get the paper since its the important part. But I'm very thankful for all my canson paper because even getting that was a struggle financially sadly, and if I had thought I had to have expensive paper I'd not have even been able to try watercolor and fall in love with it :) art is a absolute life saver!! Thanks again!! :)

[@matriarchfacilitator]

Hello and thank you! I appreciate your tutorials and the host of information!❤❤❤

[@jeff0566jsm]

Emma YOU ARE A FANTASTIC SPEAKER AND TEACHER! and your CUTE To boot!!! Wow! The best ! Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too! Great teaching! Respectfully Yours, Jeffery Mentor Ohio

[@carolpickering7657]

Thrilled to have found you!! 💗

[@YYWildlifeArt]

Happy to find your channel Emma... thanks for sharing 😍🌌🔔✨

[@linnettegarrido8231]

Thank you Emma, Your video is very complete! 🙂

[@Curlygirlys3]

Great post very informative looking forward to more!

[@yaninahahn7148]

Great advices Emma. Thank you!!!

[@ritahayes6407]

Great video. Good information. Easy to understand.

[@monashamdasani3728]

Emma, what a great intro to watercolor supplies, love the way you explain! The links for purchasing them has made things so easy! Question: Due to my budget, I want to try out the Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Cold Press, 9x12. What is the difference between the pad and the block? Your link goes to the block...

[@nancycastaneda235]

Emma, I write from Guatemala and here is so difficult to buy that paper. I buy Canson XL in Amazon but Arches is so big the price. I hope I can buy that paper one day. _:) Thanks for all your videos. I love so much and you inspire to me.

[@mesiidesk2394]

Emma: “if you’re new here, that’s great...-“ Me: “i mean i’ve been here for years but MORE THE MERRIERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR”

[@lindresano]

great video! looking forward to getting started with you!

[@FlorescernoSenhor]

Thank God I found you 🙏🏻

[@jeff0566jsm]

Experience =Outcome

[@susanbeckett9347]

Great advice! I used your link to buy some supplies. Thanks.

[@jessw6617]

This is awesome Emma, thank you 🌼

[@Miastrong930]

I watched part 3 first and am happy I did. It does a great job of demonstrating why paper is so important. I started with Canson and also bought Fabriano. Looking forward to trying Arches. My guess is that i will need to learn how to use it. I have developed habits to compensate for how water behaves with Canson. The most difficult being how paint lifts when you try to layer. I have learned that different brands and colors react differently to layers.

[@tayagraham6713]

This was great 👍🏻 except I have and use completely different product for everything lol. The only thing I have that was mentioned was the Canson paper lol, it was given to me. I’ve been doing water colour since spring of 2020, and self taught my self. I’m tossing around the idea of selling my work going into this year, any advice? Other then paper lol (I don’t use the canson paper a lot right now at this moment it’s all I have lol, and I’d like to “practice” more before I feel more confident about selling my work) any advice in that area you could give would be so great, I really enjoy your videos and found you a few months ago, since watching my work improved a ton!

[@lindah3983]

Your an awesome teacher

[@bobbyc926]

Yes always like to watch your videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks Emma. How long have u been painting? Have you to art college before?

[@juneendersen5219]

Hi Very helpful video for this newbie! Question on paper tho, why is most paper cream colored and not white? Is this a dumb question🤓

[@cristinawu6572]

Canadian residents: Opus Art Store (or online) sells Arches pads a third cheaper than most of other retailers and Amazon.

[@suzannestack7784]

Check out Delta Art in Edmonton. $19.95 for the Arches. They do ship.

[@meganrasila2236]

Wanted to share something I tried with my cheap student tube set. The first time I tried leaving the paint in the palette to dry it cracked horribly and fell apart. This time I tried mixing in a couple of drops of glycerin (from the pharmacy) with the paint and it's much better! Still a tiny bit of cracking, but that could be just needing more experimenting with the ratios.

[@deniseb2571]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💖

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks for this video! Super helpful. Fyi i just saw the bee paper on amazon ( us) 50 sheets for i think $26. Maybe a bit less. I believe that I saw them on eother cheap joes or jerrys artarama. Anywho have a great day!

[@nystrompalannetmaria594]

love this!

[@nancyterry3096]

Hi Emma! Always love your videos and learn so much!! I recently discovered water soluble graphite pencils to draw or trace what I want to paint. I was wondering if you have tried them. I find that they work, but you still have to erase much of the graphite or it will alter the color of paint you're using, particularly if it's a light color. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@martihurford]

Thanks for this video. ♥️

[@Beruthiel45]

So helpful to know, thank you. 😊

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Hi Emma I have a question ⁉️ Have you ever tried a watercolor paper called Stonehenge made by Legion? It's 💯 percent 140 LB cotton coldpress? I paid 16.00 at amazon 9in x 12in, 15 sheets. It's on a block and the paper is really good. Oh and it's 🤍 white. I guess it is a little bit more money than the bee paper and by the way I love that paper, but it's worth the money if you can't find any reasonable priced paper for a time. I like the block idea because I don't have to tape it down, it doesn't buckle when wet, and you section it off with tape then cut it when done. Thought I'd let you know. 😊🌞🌴🇺🇸 FLORIDA.

[@maneeshgoswami-edm]

Any workshops planned in Canada this year ?

[@phyllisrosen7637]

Love all the videos! I ordered a watercolor pan set and it came with a watercolor brush that is plastic?? How do I use that? Help please

[@martehepburnart]

Emma...thank you for all of the information. Have you ever used Arteza 100% cotton watercolor paper? Would be interested in your opinion of it as a reasonably priced option.

[@halouzejosiane7298]

Bonjour Emma, j’ai découvert votre chaîne fin 2020 et je l apprécie beaucoup. J habite le sud de la France et bien que je ne comprenne qu un mot sur dix d anglais, les vidéos sont si bien filmées que je parviens à vous suivre et c’est un vrai plaisir ! Malgré tout étant canadienne, peut-être parlez-vous français et peut-être y a t il des vidéos en français ? J’ai cru comprendre que vous allez entamer une série d aquarelles pour débutants ? Il me tarde et merci pour la sympathie que vous dégagez 😀

[@ninaorehek7983]

Cindy Barillet a des magnifiques videos en francais, aussi un cours sur aquarelle.

[@maryannhydinger8961]

I love your videos. Where can I find the links you talk about?

[@idk1863]

I’m always wondering if I need to wash the palette mixing wells? If I don’t, wouldn’t my colors get contaminated later??? I’m so confused

[@bethjacobson9579]

I have a question and am unsure where to go for a credible answer, so Im hoping you'll see my post and am kind enough to respond. Well, here goes: I'm in my fifties and am trying watercolor as a hobby since I have a bit more free time. I'm not aspiring to becoming a master, but I'd like to be the best I can ametuer-wise if that makes sense. So, my question is this; where do I begin? Should I learn to draw first? Do I need a knowledgable grasp on the fundamentals like proportion and perspective, etc? Or shading...? Would I limit my potential without a solid art foundation? I hope I haven't just rambled on too much and that I was clear. And thank you even if you can't respond if you just read this post. Beth

[@writingraven3314]

Have you tried Khadi Paper Pads/Sketchbooks. It's 100% recycled cotton and it's such a juicy paper. It's almost too juicy. I'd be interested to see what you think if you do try it. I get them from London Gifties.

[@Petra-1000]

See you next week 🤩🎨