Improve Your Watercolor Paintings With This Simple Tip

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INTRODUCTION
Hi there, Liron here!
Today I want to talk to you about how you can significantly improve your watercolor paintings by implementing this one simple tip:
Using pure paints and letting them mix on paper.
This is a really easy tip to implement in many cases, and immediately makes your paintings look so much better.
WHY DOES IT WORK?
When we observe objects in the real world, they contain lots (an infinite amount?) of colors.
These all add to the object's realism and create lots of interest.
When taking a pic - it's all gone! Colors and values are flattened.
The abundant fields and crops turn from reds, browns, yellows, blues and greens, into... well greens. And maybe some yellows.
USING PURE PAINTS
This alleviates this issue, and adds A TON of realism and interest to your work.
If you really want to see how that works, check out Patrick's channel, right here:
/ roundisland
His style and work is one of the most colourful and beautiful expressions I've ever seen in watercolor.
TIME STAMPS
00:16 - Intro
02:50 - Mixing greens
07:27 - Trees - first wash
16:05 - Trees - second wash (shading)
22:46 - Conclusion
COLORS I USED HERE (with purchase links)
1. Phthalo Blue - amzn.to/2FfiLcA
2. French Ultramarine - amzn.to/2CVkJS0
3. New Gamboge - amzn.to/2qBaWuu
4. Hansa Yellow Medium - amzn.to/2FgrjQi
CONCLUSION
I hope you enjoyed this vid! Let me know what you think in a comment below.
And I'll talk to your again really soon.
- Liron
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[@COCOChatnails]

Impressive demonstration. And it's just so effective to have the two examples side by side so we can visualise what you mean so easily. Which doesn't mean I could replicate any of it (yet) haha. Thanks Liron!

[@iangallager4091]

The all green trees on the left were winning until the shadow was applied to the multi coloured ones on the right. That made all the difference. Enjoyable lesson.Thank you .

[@heliasmith7034]

Explaining while you are actually showing brush strokes has opened my eyes so much to what I always "see" - I always think youtube videos look easy to follow and copy and when I start it is much harder (due to different paint quality, paper and brushes - then I often give up) But I have actually tried what I am learning from you and because I understand better it comes much easier to practice more and more. Thanks a lot!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏼I’m so happy to hear! I find often that a skill gap is also a part of it, as long as the material aren’t completely terrible (: Which is totally fine, I experience this a lot (thinking something is simple because I see it with my own eyes, but when I actually try I completely mess up 😂)

[@KarenDodo9]

Sorry to say, no matter how boring you think the left painting is, it just isn't. Its lovely, you are too good!

[@LironYan]

Haha - thank you ^_^ This probably wasn't the best example of how this enhances a painting. I agree both are quite good (: I want to share another example - hopefully in the near future.

[@salimghanemi3973]

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[@davidrobinson7422]

As a beginning painter, I found your use of color fascinating. It is definitely an adventure to look at the depths of differing colors in nature. Thank you!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, happy this was new to you 🙏🏼😊🎨👍🏼 Keep experimenting!

[@MY-ce2qt]

Love your passion, energy and teaching technique. You are one of the best watercolor instructors on KZbin!

[@emmettbattle5728]

im using a 12 color set and tend to end up mixing the same few colors, this really expands and explores my colors! awesome video

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear! 😊

[@kerryheller1754]

This was an awesome demo! Makes so much sense. Thank you. Can’t wait to give it a try.

[@NMranchhand]

It seems to me that your method is better for communicating the feeling one had when viewing the scene, to the brain. After all, we watercolor to tell people what we felt when we saw it, not literally what was there. Great lesson. Thank you.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏼 Happy I can help! And yes - this is one way of communicating how I see colors that aren't as obvious to others. I personally enjoy doing things this way, and everyone should take what suits them from this method 😉 Some create amazing paintings with mostly grays!

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[@zahirrussell234]

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[@kingstonarlo7110]

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[@kingstonarlo7110]

@Zahir Russell It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you really help me out !

[@dianemundt8581]

So enjoy your tips, your energy, and generosity. Can’t wait to try this method of painting. I’m learning a lot from you!

[@Rudenbehr]

I thought it looked weird at first, but when the whole thing was completed , I was amazed. I see the difference dude. Almost photo realistic if I use my imagination.

[@shartle10]

Actually, I have found myself drawn to this mixing on the paper, the first artist I had recalled doing this that I saw was in a book by Joseph Stoddard, and he mixes his trees similarly and his colors are very vibrant and powerful also, liked this video.

[@lindathaxton1994]

The right side trees really let you see the magic of watercolor!

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you

[@georgethomas2990]

Very informative and enlightening especially to a novice like myself. I love the way the colours stand out on the right example but as you said, there is always a place and time for the example on the left so thank you for presenting this video it was truly helpful.

[@margaretvogel9172]

This was so helpful and exciting, thank you, never knew I could do it like that, love your work

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy this helped you!

[@melissalefebvre3476]

Thank you for sharing! I’m new at watercolor and your videos are such a great help. ❤️

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😇 Thank you!

[@soniazawacki5459]

Thank you Liron, for sharing your talent and insights with us. I'm just getting back into watercolor and appreciate artists like you who take the time to teach others! You have an easy going and friendly way that makes it easy to listen to you! Thank you so much! I love the trees -- even the ones that you didn't like! (I'd be happy if mine turned out that well LOL.)

[@candymiller7438]

I love watching your tutorials, Liron!

[@debbietesch9990]

Wonderful difference! Thank you for the in-depth presentation.

[@peggymccann4524]

What a wonderful, generous teacher you are - very focused, the perfect amount of explanation and detail. I am a novice - your explanation of how and why to use pure varied colors is so helpful to me.

[@gailcheck8611]

Very well done. Thank you for this demonstration.

[@diannekrogers]

Another great video, Liron! Thanks again for all your hard work and inspiration!

[@LironYan]

It's my pleasure, thank you for your encouragement (: I really enjoyed making this particular video

[@bikeamer1806]

Many thanks! Your explanation is great - this is the biggest challenge for me. Practice, practice, practice!

[@suemills8834]

Love the demonstration, it really helps to see the difference between the two approaches.

[@MsCuisle]

Brilliant. This is the way I worked with oil painting. I'm only too delighted to try this in watercolours now. Thank you so much

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 I don’t know much about oils, but I did hear that a common mistake is over-blending, so you probably did a great job working that way, and keeping the individual colors’ authenticity 👏🏼👌🏼😁

[@fitknitchick]

Thanks so much for this great lesson. I'm fairly new to watercolour and can see how much more interesting the 'mixing on paper' variety is!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Remember these are all tools for you to figure out how to use in your unique style and approach. Nothing is set in stone with watercolor 😉🎨

[@miss_sunshine]

the best video for a natural result. Helped med a lot. thank you so much.

[@luci2348]

That was amazing to me!i love your style of teaching. Thank you

[@LironYan]

So happy to help! Thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@ligadaiga1497]

Liron, thank you for your concept of mixing paint on the paper. Something to really pay attention to and intigrate into one's work! It really brought it home!

[@LironYan]

Thank you, happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

[@thaliak47]

Thumps Up Liron! You are making some really good points for beginners in your videos!

[@LironYan]

Thank you, I’m really happy I can help! 😊🙏🏼🎨

[@kevinobrien7731]

Great results both ways but I agree, the varied version is beautiful. New to you and your videos -- you are genuinely helpful, thanks!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@melissabridge5687]

Very good lesson. Can't wait to practice this. Thanks for helping me develop my watercolor skills!

[@LironYan]

Happy I can help 😊🙏🏼 You can try this out with many colors in addition to greens!

[@pamellabinder6186]

I just found you and am very impressed with your demos and teaching technique! Love the side by side examples to really show how one technique is superior to the other. Looking forward to learning so much more from your channel !

[@talisman006]

Thanks so much for this video! very valuable information, well presented, as usual :)

[@LironYan]

Thank you (: Happy you enjoyed!

[@helenrichards4667]

What a useful lesson, I’ve never used this but I love the effect so will definitely try it myself, thanks liron 😊

[@LironYan]

Thank you ^_^ Really happy to hear you found it useful!

[@michaelparry1383]

Great Demo, Liron, Thanks for the information

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy to help!

[@bessiesegal5885]

I loved this helpful and for me, important tutorial, thank you very much!

[@elaineneumann7155]

Great demo ! hope to see more of your lessons.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼More coming up soon!

[@m.i.miller8008]

Thank you for making this video.. you have rekindled my love back to water color. I worked in this medium for a few years and got totally frustrated.. my teacher at the timenever showed me how to make my pictures come alive... so I tried other mediums...this demo was amazing for me... you are also a very effective communicator to get your ideas across... I am now a devoted fan and will be looking forward to other videos.

[@LironYan]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words!! 🤩☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marthaisabelruiz787]

Very important this lesson, it made the difference. Thank you so much!

[@cshula1]

Great lesson. I always learn something with your lessons. You’re a great teacher.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@ellenpham4834]

You make videos that are thoughtful for the learner. I know this is an act of love.. thanks!

[@monopinionestcelle-ci6650]

Hello Liron, I have been looking at this video soo many times over the last two years I believe. It is one of the best ( I have so many of your videos it is not funny) tutorial to clearly demonstrate how much variety of greens you can mix on wet paper and to reach the very effect of colour and look your looking for. I find that solely using directly from the ready prepared dispensed colours are sometimes limiting yourself to have the natural blending effect. I’m not sure if I explain it clearly but it’s what I feel and how to deliver the appearance of effect of mixed coloured paint on wet paper. Thank you so much for being my mentor and librairie/référence go to.

[@maxinebutcher379]

Will definitely do this more in my painting. Great demo. Thanks.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, happy I can help! 😁🙏🏼

[@WatercolorMama2345]

Very helpful! Thank you so much for inspiring me to get out of the palette mixing rut.

[@suemarkwald159]

You are a great teacher. Thank you so much for your clear information. I plan to try this method of bringing more color into my trees!

[@LironYan]

Thank you Sue! Let me know how it went 😊🙏🏼

[@grahamwelsh4258]

Extremely clear and impressive. Thank you.

[@HateKillDestroy87]

the point is that if there is not enough water in the paper the magic doesnt happen. Controlling the water on the paper and in the brush is the thing we should master. Yes using dense/thicc colors or even pure is exciting but at the same time things happen when u let the water and the pigment in it flow to other areas. Be excited if the color flows around ! p.s.: i would also look around for what is the focus of the picture and what is not. If there is a lot of dynamic range in the subject or the focus area you shouldnt use that much water unless u want to use dry edges with the darks later in your work

[@MrFlyinhorse]

Thank you this was a great demo!

[@sambright6856]

This is so helpful and you explain it so well and seem so approachable and kind.

[@LironYan]

I’m happy this helped you 😊 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@frankiereed6942]

I love the mixing on paper method! I never thought of it before! Maybe that is why I never like my watercolor attempts! So, thank you!

[@lindaszmalc4684]

Liron, Thanks for your well explained tutorial. Subscribed!

[@LironYan]

Thank you and welcome aboard! (:

[@marioarango8582]

Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom. his tutorials are quite didactic

[@lindaw9329]

So informative and practical, thank you!

[@rainbowfox1934]

Wonderful demonstration that shows the differences clearly. Thanks.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 really happy this helps!

[@mariakapatos9545]

Thank you for explaining so well this was so interesting I have Subscribed.

[@LironYan]

Thank you and welcome aboard 😊🙏🏼🎨

[@monopinion8799]

your trees are magnificent . I will use the the technique from now on. It seems you need to be a lot more daring with the colours to have an appeal . Love the tutorial. Thank you 🙏.

[@bidishadas9230]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful 😊

[@wulfseig1864]

I really like the tree with mixing colors on the paper. Feels more real to me. However, I do like your idea of using the other more monotone to make the trees sit in the background. Glad I found your channel. Subscribed.

[@LironYan]

Welcome and thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@Jere4319]

Thank you for the great tip. Wonderful presentation.

[@LironYan]

Happy to hear this helps, thank you! ^_^

[@etina17000]

Great exemple! 👍Many many thanks

[@CasparisHelena]

Wow....excellent tutorial ...thank you.

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your videos 👍

[@worstcaseontario6395]

You are an amazing teacher. So many things fell in to place. You are a good man.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much ^_^ I'm happy to hear things clicked for you!

[@genevievesosnowski9015]

Thank you very much Liron , you are terrific. Good lesson.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you for the kind comment ^_^

[@taraconklin6919]

Thanks Liron! So helpful. I’m going to skip work today and play around with this technique today. Mixing different colors on paper baffles me and I want to learn how to do this better.

[@LironYan]

Haha amazing 😁 Let me know how it went! The more you do it the easier it gets. And thank you for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@SilverhairedSketchers]

Great vid, makes me want to use even more colors in my trees.

[@LironYan]

Yes, this should be really fun and free (: Thank you 🙏🏼

[@AllWeNeedIsLove77]

Thank you very much this is a game changer Liron!

[@LironYan]

I'm happy to hear this helps, thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@mjpete27]

Nice video, I have used this method many times over the years, I am not the most consistent in my use of this depending upon how energetic I am feeling and what effect I am trying to convey. Have a great day!

[@parkercummings1906]

Your a great artist Liron and you made them both look interesting.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼😊

[@cookingdownsouthwithcarol8909]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@seahorse5689]

This video was so incredibly helpful! Thanks!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊 🙏🏼 I’m happy to hear!

[@gillianreid335]

Very good lesson. Simply explained. I can see now why I have been not getting my colours right. I will try immediately. Thank you very much.

[@mwsdesigns]

I enjoyed your demo and explanation very much. Great channel.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼😊 Happy you enjoyed!

[@lornabarrowman5016]

Loved this demo. Thank you!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you! (:

[@patlatour2465]

Great lesson ❤the one on the right wins 😊looks so full of life

[@joyceibenedict2168]

Thank You! As a Beginner I loved this Video. A new way of painting trees and I did like the way you explained the difference! Great teacher! Keep up the good work!

[@LironYan]

So happy you enjoyed this one, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@jameslewis177]

Fantastic video! I'm headed back to the drawing board!

[@LironYan]

Haha happy to hear, thank you 🙏🏼😁

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Very nice demo! Thank you 😊

[@24get24give]

I love your accent, and I can't wait till I have time to try out this technique, it looks fantastic!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I’m happy this encourages you to try it out!

[@Ocxlocxl]

this is just the best channel to learn from, thank you

[@dianeburns3309]

I am a beginner, Excellent tutorial.. looking forward to seeing what other tutorials you have..

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much! ^_^ I hope you find the others helpful as well

[@LooLuisa]

Loved this lesson!!! Thank you!

[@krisellrenick4610]

Once again, you’re a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@bazzinator7477]

Great video and explanation. You made your point about colour variety well. However I'm in Canada and I can tell you pine and spruce do not have yellow in them but your point is valid. Thanks.

[@TheFireBlazen]

This is soooo helpful!!!!

[@megdel8]

Very nice lesson, thank you!

[@dsrstar]

Stymied making cards, inspired, thank You!

[@sopihasmith8104]

Yes,l certainly preferred the right hand tree, l will try it myself next time. Thank you.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, I’m happy this helps 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@Donna_G]

This was interesting. As a person who lives in the Evergreen State in the US, I look at trees in nature. I can see more variance in the leaves of the deciduous trees than I see in the evergreen trees. Even on a sunny day, those trees with leaves seem to change color depending on how much wind there is and the position of the sun. The evergreens are green much like the trees that you did in the first set where you mixed the colors on the palette. It could just be me; but, I see more color variety on the leaves of the deciduous trees than I do on the conifers.

[@LironYan]

This could definitely be the case. I think this can work for some subjects more than others. It's an additional tool to use when appropriate 😊

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Many deciduous trees have different colors on the underside of leaf. In wind these underside are disable. Check them out!

[@deerhaven3350]

Have to agree with Donna....I also live in the Evergreen state in the U.S., my property is actually surrounded by old-growth forest...lots of firs, cedars and alders. The trees you painted on the left resemble our evergreens, but I understand what you're saying because your technique would be good for the deciduous trees.

[@MM-xy5xs]

Thank u for ur content I am learning each time I tune in.

[@LironYan]

Amazing so happy to hear 🙏😊

[@gardener5857]

Thanks so much. This was very helpful.

[@LironYan]

Really happy to hear, thank you (:

[@marylabrec2728]

Thank you for generously sharing this. It made me want to subscribe 😊

[@LironYan]

Thank you Mary (:

[@shericlark2498]

Brilliant!

[@TomvanBodegraven]

Great demo explaining your point well!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I hope this helps (:

[@marijadika6444]

Great demo! Thanks...

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you ^_^

[@craigpotter4056]

Liron, I'm gonna try this because it looks GOOD & fun! mix on ( da paper) dude!

[@LironYan]

Thank you, happy to hear this helped you 😊🙏🏼

[@jeannebrouillette4580]

Thank you this was great! Loved it :)

[@LironYan]

Happy you enjoyed, thank you ^_^

[@suzannelinch9234]

Thank you, looks so much nicer

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy to hear!

[@maryalgar8779]

At first I wasn't convinced, but closer to end of your video I saw what you meant. Good lesson.

[@LironYan]

Happy this helped (: It's a matter of balance. Some parts can be left a little duller, while others could be made to "pop" using this.

[@lalitagonzalez4618]

Thank you so much, it was very helpful for me

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear, thank you 🙏🏼😁