Watercolor | How to REALLY get an EVEN Wash - The Bead! 🎨

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Hi friends!
In this lesson I'll teach you how to REALLY get an even wash in watercolor.
This is such an important skill to practice and internalize, because the next time you work on a painting it's just going to be better. Sounds good? (;
We will make use of the BEAD in this video. We'll talk about how to utilize it to give yourself more time, and have a great result at the end.
I hope you enjoy this one, and feel free to leave any comment and ask any questions you may have.
- Liron
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[@OveRotstedt]

Best teacher ever!

[@LironYan]

Ove Rotstedt Thank you! 😁 This was really fun to record, I'm happy it helps!

[@lisacarey618]

Im glad I postponed my shower to watch this...... an incredibly simple but oh so important skill to have. Thank you, Liron.

[@annewatman677]

I agree! I was looking specifically for wet in wet, and came across Liron. I don’t think I’ve ever found a better instructor for the basics! I’ve been doing a course on Udemy that covers this exact thing, but jumps right in to creating a fairly complex painting for beginners. I completed the first course, which was all wet on dry, and I somehow figured it out. But the wet in wet has been so overwhelming that I’ve gotten frustrated and stopped trying. I’m actually a decent acrylic painter, but watercolor takes practice. Love these videos!

[@annewatman677]

What is Flixzone? I just tried looking, and all I got was “Flexzone.”

[@brandonpope646]

Wow, seriously! I just picked up watercolor and have been so confused and overwhelmed. Not being sure if the issues are my technique, the paint, the brush, etc. Now I finally feel like Im starting to understand. Thank you!

[@leahf145]

I am new to your channel & in my 40s. I would describe myself as a complete novice, with only about a year working with watercolors. Although frustrating in the beginning, I love watercolors (& all types of art modalities). With all your videos, I figure, it will likely take me the rest of my life to go through all your teachings. What a wonderful wealth of knowledge you have. I thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing such helpful information 🙏🏼

[@alano3834]

This is the best demonstration with explanation of the bead in painting a wash I have ever seen. The best!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@debbieborden7651]

Yes! It's so helpful to see.

[@greenwillow5404]

Finally, finally found a teacher who could explain the bead to me!!! Thank you, thank you so much! This was brilliant. So grateful!!

[@LironYan]

Haha so happy I could help! 😊🙏🏼

[@d.domenick6702]

Liron, Thank you very much for this explanation. Artists on youtube, doing portraits seem to just dab color all over, then never explain what the are doing. A little blue here, some sienna here then all of a sudden the wash is smooth and blended and with depth and we have trouble understanding how it was done. This is an excellent video. Thank you.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

I’m so glad I’ve found your channel. As a complete beginner, this is really handy.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@ntanasescu76]

The Bead!!!! I've watched and followed many beginner tutorials, and heard about the bead, but I really didn't get it's importance until I saw your video. I think I'm going to binge watch everything you've uploaded :)

[@LironYan]

Thank you Nadia! 😁😁🙏🏼

[@mushiArt]

All these years of watercolor painting...how did I never learn this about the BEAD?! Thank you, Liron!

[@cesarvides9729]

Damn right, best teacher. I discovered your channel earlier and I think I'm already hooked.

[@LironYan]

Haha thank you so much! Keep me updated on how it goes (:

[@louisemckernan4938]

WHAT??!!! “…feeding the bead!!” Why have I never heard anyone else explain this? I live in a very very dry climate and struggle tremendously with the flat wash. I’ve never been able to maintain that elusive bead. I can’t wait to try this “feeding the bead” technique. Thank you so much for all the invaluable content you share, Liron. I have learned more from you than ANY other artist I’ve ever followed. You are my art hero…❤ 💪🏻❤

[@rombrana6311]

I'm a beginner in everything in arts .... i'm starting to paint with watercolors. I've seen at least 50 videos, and yours are the most informative, relaxed, giving great advice, practical advice !! mental advice !! and you don't to small talking (which I hate in 15 minutes videos). I'll be watching all of your videos for sure. This is just my #3.

[@tombennett8306]

Best video I've found on KZbin for this technique. Thank you so much!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Tom! 😊🙏🏼

[@joycedavidson2142]

Wow, so smooth so even..thank you for this demo.!!

[@marcpearsall4225]

Best wash lesson I have seen so far! Thank you for sharing it!

[@Renee11123]

Thank you! Your technical instruction is just what I needed to make even washes consistently.

[@LironYan]

Perfect! Very happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

[@KDubTwin2]

Thank you for this. I struggle with washes. This is a great lesson, I'm going to give it a try.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you ^_^ With a little practice this will become second nature to you, and 100% intuitive.

[@RunLiveSG]

Extremely good tip!!! I am finally able to do proper gradient!!!

[@michaelklein5242]

Great lesson because what frustrates me is how uneven and blotchy my things look. I really want to learn to paint an object with a very consistent look to the color (say, as I like gouache usually does--even and flat). This tutorial really helps. I like your videos and happy I know of a place online I can visit for expert help. Thank you, Liron!

[@LironYan]

Happy it helps Michael! Takes a bit of practice, but once you get it you’ll be able to easily paint even washes 😁🙏🏼

[@ndoorack]

This is an amazing technique that I can't wait to try! From an architectural watercolorist, thank you for this! I've been searching for a method like this to give me a consistent wash on my structures.

[@LironYan]

So happy to help! 😊🙏🏼 That’s the way to go when it comes to extremely large and complex washes

[@barbiebrowny7003]

Yes very important ☑️

[@ctn2190]

Thank you I always had trouble with washes that dry up quickly. Watercolor definitely has a mind of its own.

[@lindathaxton1994]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for sharing your techniques & skills! I am improving sooo much by practicing the basic techniques - amazing! SKILL=talent= practice=talent=practice=talent=work=practice 😁👍

[@mariannehaugaardantonsen7108]

Hello Liron, and thank you for this video. I have struggled with my washes, but after watching this and following your advice, I begin to get some really good results. It's so motivating, thank you!

[@sandyrohde4176]

Thanks Liron I just took a class online and they started with doing a bead all the way down the page. Now I know what a bead is!

[@Palatinate-o5d]

This looks beautiful, and I will try it😊. And I like your paintings very much! Besides, I love both: traditional painting and painting on the iPad 😊. Greetings from Germany

[@LironYan]

Thank you so so much ☺️🙏🏼

[@JoaoHenrique-xt2zf]

I'm not used to watercolors, but I was looking for a way to tone paper before my colored pencil drawings and I think this technique is perfect. Thank you!

[@alanparker4989]

Thank you so much for your generosity with your time. Great lesson

[@susanhughes559]

Hi Liron, I’ve been painting for a few years now and struggle with flat even washes over large areas. I now have the answer on how to achieve this. Finally, thank you 🙌

[@helanna9843]

Thanks so much for this video, I practiced for an hour and really improved wet on dry washes. As a beginner, it was so helpful.

[@stevesidare2493]

I never learned the bead method. Know I see how. Part of the trick, too, is not over-misting it.

[@karenheal6536]

That was SO helpful Liron!! Such a great explanation of the wash

[@alicefed]

So helpful

[@cindybtanner3974]

I am going back to basics. Thank you Liron.

[@DwayneHamiltonArtist]

amazing technique that I can't wait to try

[@lisastewart4991]

Great demo. Thank you!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Hi Liron, I just watched your video on your Beginner’s Drawing Course. Thank you for making it so affordable (i.e. cheap!) .... so, of course, I signed up. I am really looking forward to many hours of fun! ... so now I should subscribe ... thanks again!

[@LironYan]

Awesome, thank you and welcome aboard! 😊🙏🏼 Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything. And I hope you enjoy the channel too 😉

[@helenmetcalfe774]

Thank you, this was really helpful.

[@CasparisHelena]

What a great class. Thank you.🤙

[@anujagautam5291]

I’m learning the exact technique of doing the water color . Thank you, you are a very good teacher 👍

[@saysolinka109]

I should have known this trick before doing the assignment!

[@LironYan]

Haha, happy you know it now! (:

[@lindame4834]

This helped me so much. Thank you.

[@dkmoriel]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@TheJudeJane]

Another great lesson that is very helpful to me. Thank you, Liron, for this fantastic instruction. As always, much appreciated, my friend.😊👏🏽💕You are extremely talented and have God-given gifts.

[@LironYan]

So happy you found this helpful! 😊🙏🏼 Thank you so much 🎨

[@michaelgervais2901]

I needed to see this video. Subscribed!!

[@vespa4jen]

I’m a subscriber and I LOVE your tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing

[@natachabailly5618]

Just great!

[@sebastianerhardt8867]

These tutorials are KEY❤

[@karenwhite8969]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@juliehigh8743]

This was incredibly helpful information, thank you so much! Can’t wait to practice.

[@maris2sanae]

This was great!!!! Thank you for the tips! I love that you added the “roof tops” and showed us how to guide paint that is “stuck”. Your tips are amazing and the issues you address are so real!

[@anneadamczewski4187]

Hi Liron, I’m very grateful this gem of a video appeared. I’ve been taught differently but now I can see why your washes are so successful. I’m keen to try this technique for myself....Thank you!

[@rowenakelly2324]

This is such a good lesson!

[@lanahmt7950]

Thank you Liron! Your awesome videos are always right in time for me, I get a problem with enough water in my paintings). By the way, your speed of speaking increased incredibly for today but I still understand you well, it's amazing and cute!

[@woodywood1951]

one of the bestvideo about even wash. Pretty good!

[@Sick1982]

Very valuable information!! Thanks!!

[@irinilutai5648]

great best leson on beading

[@lkcrump9503]

Thank you , this is a good demonstration, can't wait to try it.

[@salilna9051]

Thanks for the teaching 🙂

[@uzmaagha4203]

You are officially my watercolor teacher! God bless 🙏

[@felipecoelho1936]

Very clarifying! thanks!

[@caire5641]

Thanks for the explanation really helped 👍

[@donnaramdin1454]

Great demo ...this is really going to help ...thanks for showing us

[@kathleenm3443]

Awesome. Never seen anyone describe The Bead before. Can’t wait to tryout. Thank You

[@sharonsands708]

That was an amazing lesson. I truly respect you and your work. Thank you so much for explaining as you go, it was a great help to me.

[@pamelakananack6031]

Really explicit. Thanks.

[@dreamcatcher2175]

Wow thank you so much. First time I managed to paint a clean wash right after watching this. I’ve been looking for a tutorial like this💕

[@orgoldvasser1653]

Thank you so much!! I was having a big trouble with washes, and it saved my life!! You are a really good teacher.😊

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear! ^_^ Thank you so much

[@orgoldvasser1653]

בכיף😃

[@monopinion8799]

Very good explanation for even wash. Darn goor tutorial and tutor. Great Liron. Take care.

[@lturner7159]

This is great 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raulbudusan]

These are such great videos, thank you for sharing

[@LironYan]

So happy I can help with the vids 😊🙏🏼 Let me know if you ever need more help

[@saimakhalid8156]

thanks alot sir...u techniques are so good.

[@mrspock2al]

Very clear explanation and demonstration. I've always struggled with producing a smooth wash, but looking back it was due to too little paint. My puddles were too small. I'm going to try this exercise. Practice is a bit like shampoo - rinse and repeat :-)

[@LironYan]

+Alan Snider Haha that's true 😁 More water is usually the solution for uneven washes 👌🏼😊

[@darkorchids1]

Thank you! This was tremendously helpful!

[@LironYan]

Thank you Nancy 😊🙏🏼 So happy to hear!

[@disha19848]

wonderful explanation thank u soo much

[@dominiquefargues6020]

Wonderful!!!! Super!!!! It really helps me ... I understand now my mistakes THANKS TO YOU !!! Merci merci!!!!

[@nikkihuang7635]

Fantastic, thanks for your awesome videos!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 🙏🏼😊 Thank you!

[@barbiebrowny7003]

This is absolutely fantastic love your explanations on each video Exclusive ❤️ You definitely give us more courage to make an even wash of course we must all practice daily to achieve the perfection 👍 🇨🇦 Thanks

[@ktl4539]

Good vid. Mixing areas need to be lightly sanded with 1000 sandpaper to eliminate the beading.

[@LironYan]

Yes, that can help the palette indeed. Though recently I stopped doing it for new ones, and it kind of works out with time haha (:

[@PaigeKeaton]

Very good teacher.

[@DavidMiltonJones]

Great tutorial. Thanks!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, happy you liked it (:

[@sandrajohnson2489]

I'm glad you did this tutorial. I have issues with not getting washes even. It's okay when it's the sky and even water but with other things it isn't. Thanks!!!

[@watercolorhomie146]

Super Dope and helpful thank you brother

[@aaronruff8197]

Great video; thanks

[@pjlewisful]

I always enjoy your videos.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you

[@HeidHorch]

Thanks for adding the info about Sepia being part Ivory black - I didn't know that. Also a great tip to go back to basics whenever you're feeling stuck.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear this was helpful 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@denniscaeton9577]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. WONDERFUL, RELAXING PRESENTATION

[@mmmmlllljohn]

This was a great tutorial on washes - the best I have seen. Your commentary was very helpful and encouraging too. TFS!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Happy you found this helpful!

[@scarz1951]

I don't have sepia on my palette. When I want or need it I just mix a touch of ultramarine with raw umber. When painting with browns I usually mix three puddles... a sepia for one puddle then my ersatz sepia plus a little burnt sienna for a van dyke brown for the second puddle and burnt sienna plus raw umber for burnt umber. Raw umber is for me a far more useful color than sepia. For each his own. That's one of the great things about being different people and the existence of so many colors. There's something for everyone. Right? Riiiight! The tough thing about getting a large even wash is when the wash is interrupted by or has to be painted around objects...i.e..roofs, chimneys or smoke stacks, girders, cranes or other equipment etc. Not as easy then. Got any suggestions Liron? I'm trying to work my way through your vids. Oy! So many! You are one prolific dude. ✒✏📘🎨🎤🎧

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

Thank You so much I really got a lot out of this video 😃

[@robertemond8838]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. I just didn’t know what question to ask.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 😁🙏🏼 Thank you for watching

[@judithridley1444]

Thank you so much

[@vj7077]

Enjoyed this! Thankyou

[@LironYan]

Happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

[@veratek1]

Excellent explanation and tutorial

[@LironYan]

Thank you, so happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

[@notme-xz4yz]

Love the music introo😼🔥

[@LironYan]

Haha thank you 😁🙏🏼

[@rupalishankerarthub]

Great Video on how to get an even wash!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@ruthbowe9295]

Merry Christmas Liron

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Wishing you a lovely 2019!

[@fluffyrawan7656]

Today I learned. Thank you so much :D

[@LironYan]

It's my pleasure, happy this helps!

[@fluffyrawan7656]

Liron Yanconsky you replied the moment I am watercoloring, lol

[@LironYan]

Haha good job! Hope you have a great session :D

[@ShamilaArt]

thank you that was very helpful!!

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear, thank you ^_^

[@sweatpantgardener]

great video thanks

[@bravesoul1558]

Thank you, I always struggled with a perfect flat wash.

[@LironYan]

Happy I could help (:

[@amandasmith5600]

This works great - even on my sketchpad Canson paper (which is not good). Thank you!

[@LironYan]

Happy to hear 😁

[@saffroncairns49]

brilliant!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼