This is easily the very best explanation of paper wetness and how to paint using that wetness based on the effect you want to achieve. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you so very much. This beginner is so grateful to you!
@nanschifris87344 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this a dozen or more times & every time I have a little more “ah ha!” With respect to the levels of paper wetness. This is the BEST video I’ve seen on the topic. I especially like the video of each of the stages and the ways you show that stage can be used. I’ve haven’t seen another video that makes the topic of paper wetness so clear. Thank you!!
@janismarie3093 жыл бұрын
@Nan Schifris..hi nan..I’ve been struggling with this certain topic for quite awhile! It’s frustrating wasting time watching videos and not learning much. Now I read the reviews before I watch a video so I don’t waste any time. I love this channel, but I never watched this particular video. Your review was the very first one. Love your comment especially the word you used “ah ha”! That caught my eye instantly. You answered my question that allows me to stop look and listen. 🙂 it’s the people who are the ones that will guide us as well as the person who’s teaching us. I thank you for this. You have saved me time but more importantly my sanity. Seriously! I was so ready to throw ALL of my watercolor material right outside the door onto the street. That’s how frustrated I am. I’ve been struggling for about a year. I thought nope can’t do this. You my dear have given me hope. I thank you. I love her videos because she’s very clear on what she teaches. In layman’s terms for beginners. She did teach me an important lesson. Every piece of art that we do, is beautiful. If we despise it stop painting and put it away. Put all your paintings away and in a year look at them again. I did just that. Wow! I was actually amazed. I did that? I asked myself. Not to shabby I’ll say. So I worked on a couple of them and I actually thought hey this doesn’t look to bad at all. I have problems with the 1st layer. To me mine are so ugly and feel there’s no saving them. They’re ruined. I need to learn (working on it) to be very patient. One more thing..I don’t like videos that are teaching us with no sound but have words, as well as how fast they paint. I know they speed it up but that’s not teaching a person. Ever since they started Patreon (sp), that’s all I see now. I’m not learning. I’m not rich either. I feel as if people have gotten greedy or something. Like the saying goes “nothing is free anymore” well that’s clearly a true statement. This lovely woman isn’t like any of that. She teaches. Sorry so long but I was venting and I’m so sorry it was with you lol. I wanted to thank you for your impressive comment and now my comment has turned into a novel 😂 Omgosh I’m sorry. Sequel coming soon😂😂 jk. Blessings from Michigan
@OrionsRoseNC2 жыл бұрын
This is the most important video on watercolor painting I have ever seen. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I just started watercolor 4 months ago. This information really helps me!
@annemac81754 жыл бұрын
You are the perfect teacher, you explain things others don't and your paintings are exquisite. Thank you.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
You're very sweet to say. Thank you Anne. 💕
@bethautrey96344 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner, and this was most helpful. Your paintings are gorgeous, exquisite talent!
@palmirafarkash14924 жыл бұрын
One of the best water control videos I've seen. Most are focus solely on wet on wet/wet on dry, but there is so much more in between that nobody seems to talk about, which is why so many find water control challenging - there's just very little information on that other than the simple wet on wet and wet on dry. I learned that damp paper doesn't work the same as wet paper and that almost dry paper most definitely isn't the same as dry paper the hard way (i.e by trial and error and a lot of frustration), which is why I know that this video will be a valuable resource to many. Great job Louise! Another water control subject no one seems to talk about is how to control the amount of water in your brush, and also the amount of water needed in your brush vs. how much water there already is on the paper. Took me a while to learn on my own and might be worth considering as video subjects and maybe extending this water control video to a mini series 😊
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Palmira. Yes there is a lot to think about when you paint with watercolour. Thank you for your lovely comment and also for the suggestion! 🧡
@janismarie3093 жыл бұрын
@Palmira Farkash…Omgosh thank you for you outstanding review that I desperately needed to read before I dove into another time wasting video! This will NOT be one of them! I’m a beginner I’ve been painting a little over a year. A beginner because of wasted time on videos that were useless. My biggest nemesis water control! Wow! So now I look at reviews before watching. I’ve probably spent ah let’s say 100 hours watching useless videos. So if the commenter is happy and positive.. I trust their judgement so I’ll watch. I believe what happened is when Patreon (sp) started up everyone jumped on the bandwagon (greedy) and all tutorials went down into the swamps of uselessness! Louise teaches in layman terms which in reality is what beginners need. I pray I can get this mastered or supply’s will be in the street free for the taking🙀😂 my patience has run so thin I’m surprised I’m still trudging on. Wish me luck! Thanks for your comment. It has definitely given me some hope. Sorry so long 🤦🏼♀️. Blessings from Michigan janis
@leannecohrs51864 жыл бұрын
You explain everything so perfectly. I love the way you teach. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Paul.
@janewesterlund74994 жыл бұрын
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@guidoampuero18924 жыл бұрын
This has been the best explanation on how to control watercolors, the amount of water needed, soft and sharp edges. Thank you so much!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Guido.
@kanya.art_51624 жыл бұрын
Yes,absolutely
@judithblades55784 жыл бұрын
this particular video is like a dictionary of water and pigment control. Exceptionally well laid out explanation and logical approach.
@huskytail4 жыл бұрын
The BEST watercolor water saturation video on KZbin easily. Thank you vey much!
@cathymikequimbyquimby73154 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful. Especially damp vs. wet and almost dry. Thank you Louise!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you Cathy! 🧡
@kathyt22613 жыл бұрын
I'm new to watercolors and have struggled with various techniques. I am SO happy to have found your channel! You explain things so clearly. Thank you!!
@laurenfox56843 жыл бұрын
this is VERY HELPFUL! your photographer really got the sheen for us, so we can see exactly what you mean, THANK YOU!! I'm a "visual" person, yes, I need the verbal with a lesson, but I learn "better" with a visual. I also really like, how you EXPLAIN all the aspects for us, with an actual painting, for each particular "lesson", that really helps, too. Lauren
@t.pisani82396 ай бұрын
Phenomenal tutorial! Just the order of how you explain things is so much better organized than most tutorials and really helped me understand exactly when, why, and how to use different techniques. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
@LouiseDeMasi6 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@michelleosborne89514 жыл бұрын
I love the way you teach. You say things like on dry paper and on damp paper all throughout your tutorials.
@laurenfox56843 жыл бұрын
excellent! Every beginner should watch this several times, Thank You
@ann-marielofberg11594 жыл бұрын
Finally someone (You) could explain and show how those look like and when to use it, love it!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ann- Marie. 💕
@user-ls7mw8rk3k4 ай бұрын
That explanation was perfect, Louise! It's what I was looking for! Beautiful.
@axon1303 жыл бұрын
You miss are the best teacher I'Ve ever seen. You make everything so clear and easy to understand! The examples are wonderful too, and the video is well produced.
@balqishaida23913 жыл бұрын
I painted my poster before this but never knew about the almost dry part that disturb my paintings. Thank you for teaching me!
@shar33ngrunsin934 жыл бұрын
I am a newbie to wc and I must say u are the best wc teacher! TQ
@suegates65844 жыл бұрын
Your videos just get better and better, this one is excellent.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sue! I'm glad you appreciate them.🧡
@lauracarter3408 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful information on water control on the paper. I appreciate it!
@mickic96824 жыл бұрын
All of the accolades on this page are so richly deserved! I cannot improve on them, but I wholeheartedly agree! You are a wonderful teacher......no one else I have encountered compares. Please take a bow~ :)
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
I'm blushing. Thank you very much for your kind words.
@evwesson57524 жыл бұрын
Louise, I appreciate how you teach and demonstrate about hard vs soft edges so clearly. The tip about holding two brushes at a time is helpful too. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise with others!
@snuuby54684 жыл бұрын
I am new to your channel and a beginner in watercolor painting. Wet on Wet has been my most frustrating technique. Thank you for showing the 4 different wetness of the paper from the side and with a comparison with another type of wetness. It was helpful to see the technique in a painting as well as on scrap paper. This has been the most helpful video and I have watched a number of them.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad it helped.
@plips717553 жыл бұрын
It was so much nicer when you gave us the colors you used and the brushes. It really helped. Not all of us can afford classes. Etc. Please consider adding this back to your information on your YT channel.
@janenewman66014 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant! You have such a gift for teaching. Thank you❤️
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Jane. 😘
@homeandalone16409 ай бұрын
As a beginner, this is such a useful video. Thank you for sharing❤
@Klecksfabrik2 жыл бұрын
Highly informative, video! Excellent explanations! I'm sure I will re-watch this again and again! Thank you.
@BettyHodges4 жыл бұрын
Thank you - that was very informative! Now I’m off to the ‘practice makes perfect’ stage with new understanding.
@BelindaPort8 ай бұрын
Amazing! So logical and such a precise explanation. Makes a lot of sense.
@diannequill24123 жыл бұрын
I love your manner and light humour Louise. I learn so much from you. I watch you on Skillshare and here. The more presentations you do, the more we see your personality and it feels like i am actually in your classroom. And what an artist you are. Well done to you!!!
@LouiseDeMasi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Dianne. 💕
@barbaraverser10564 жыл бұрын
You are new to me, and I just LOVE your instructional videos! Everything is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much. P.S. Your paintings are beautiful!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you Barbara.
@kayeashton28184 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your clear and generous instruction 🙏
@masterjedi30983 жыл бұрын
Your videos have many details, so easy to understand, thanks so much, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
@carolz64634 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me to give watercolor painting a try. You make it seem so soothing and almost magical! Thank you for sharing your talent.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Carol. 💕
@susanhepburn60403 жыл бұрын
This is SO clear - I wish someone had explained and demonstrated all this when I first began! Thank you very much indeed!
@crystalheart94 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. I love how you explain exactly what you are doing and tell what colors you are using as you go. I've said this already but you have the best teaching style on youtube. I have learned so much from your videos.
@ettykanger27664 жыл бұрын
a great tutorial Louise! Thankk you for explaining so well how blooms occur and how to turn them into something positive. you are amazing!!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Etty!
@ravenfox134 жыл бұрын
I love how you explain and paint, very relaxing and informative. Beautifully painted masterpieces 💜💜💜💜💜💜
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely compliment. It's very much appreciated.
@elideelilley50644 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! You are so generous with your time and knowledge. I'm sure I will be coming back to this one again.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elidee. ❤️
@VanmeterFL4 жыл бұрын
Though years ago, this process was explained at university. Your explanation of watercolor paper wetness was so.... well, illuminating! MUCH clearer than I've ever had it explained before. I love the soft, calming, confident, patient, measured, systematic, knowledgeable way you provide information! I'll connect with you on Patreon!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Becky! I'm glad to help and I'm happy we connected. ❤️😘
@sarahpuebla45024 жыл бұрын
You're such an amazing teacher ! Best watercolor tutorials I've watched so far !! And I love your soft voice and gentle tone. Looking forward to more videos !
@jackierudd20104 жыл бұрын
Lovely demonstration, I like your precise work. Thankyou for sharing your inspirational talent 😊 💖 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jackie.
@melodiasinger4 жыл бұрын
Si a todo lo que dices😁😊💖 cuanta generosidad por compartir tus tutoriales♥️♥️♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍😍😍Muchas gracias!!!
@MySelfMyCeliumMyCell2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise, seriously. Great teaching.
@capajensen56892 жыл бұрын
Your videos are easily the best that I have found on watercolor painting -- they're concise yet absolutely crammed with information and happy visuals. I love how you combine techniques to get some amazing results! Thank you for sharing these!! I hope that one day I can paint as well as you do :)
@LouiseDeMasi2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you very much for your kind and generous message Capa. 💕
@lindabaker60344 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained. Thank you so much. You are a wonderful teacher.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda.
@pratimapatel73004 жыл бұрын
OMG! You have so beautifully explained and demonstrated how moisture levels are so important and how to exploit them for various different desired results! I have not seen this kind of tutorial before. I love watercolor, but rarely attempt and very rarely complete. I create mess and leave. I kind of feel hopefull today if I understand as you have explained how 'water /moisture ' works in 'watercolor' probably some day I will improve after some trials and practice with your tutorials.
@lesley5232 жыл бұрын
Hey Louise, I know this is an older video, but I've been watching it over a few times, as I'm prepping for teaching my first watercolor class! You're so clear and easy to listen to. Thanks for this important basic lesson, it will really help me know where to start my class 😊
@SarahNewburyArt4 жыл бұрын
Such an amazingly comprehensive and thorough tutorial Louise! Thank you! It’s so nice to see how the different techniques are used in your paintings too- you are an inspiration 😊💕
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
You're very sweet. Thank you Sarah. 💕
@ashrefalmoosa24424 жыл бұрын
I rarely comment on videos but I must agree with some of the other people on here. You have some of the best videos on watercolors that I have seen on KZbin. Thank you very much for your time and effort. I love your paintings 💐
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@carolynbailey88544 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher 😊
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carolyn. 💕
@carlaa.16174 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Louise:) It is always such a pleasure to watch and listen to your excellent and extremely well taught videos. You are such a gifted artist and teacher:)
@carlosn52854 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this magnificent video! Very specific. It's very important that advanced artist can explain this things to the ones with less experience. It's very kind from you
@eiraumanes5193 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on this subject I have seen in years. In these pandemic times, with difficulties to have presencial classes it is a jewel. Thanks. If you can address also the issue rate water/pigment in the brush, it will be invaluable for us. Thanks again 🙏🏻
@patricialehrke76883 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I came across your videos.Your explanations are easy to understand and relaxing to watch.Thank you for this,looking forward to more.
@ladyhecate94504 жыл бұрын
This was fabulous. You helped me to understand more about watercolor than anyone else has done. I had these questions in my head and confused with all these "what ifs" but never knowing the answer, and you answered them for me. This helped me tremendously. Thank you for explaining it so well. I will go and check your tutorial pages out.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Delores. That makes me very happy to know. I'm glad I could help. 🧡
@mariateresarezett73634 жыл бұрын
No puedo encontrar las palabras precisas para agradecer tan maravilloso vídeo.!!!!!!! Mil gracias por tantas claridad y precisión.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Gracias! El gusto es mio.
@mariateresarezett73634 жыл бұрын
@@LouiseDeMasi Louise,you are so fine.....!!!!! Una verdadera maestra!!!!!!!!
@debjanimukherjee629511 ай бұрын
I always inspired and loved all your paintings, thanks for your tips a nd teachings
@onnaaddis79834 жыл бұрын
Very clear desriptions.. Water amounts are impotant even in abstract! Great job.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Onna.
@bluewren653 жыл бұрын
Louise, you have, hands down, the best instructional watercolour channel on youtube. What state do you live in and do you teach in person?
@jacqulynhilyard15619 ай бұрын
Excellent teaching! Thank you.
@wendyizod9233 жыл бұрын
Very useful information and so clear to understand, many thanks.
@patriziacathey6054 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise,I can't add anything that everyone else hasn't already said accept my personal gratitude!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you. Thank you Patrizia.
@CathieDelaveau4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Louise to share with us!!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you.
@nildheg.41414 жыл бұрын
Grazie davvero. Vedere le tue lezioni di acquerello è un piacere. Bravissima!!! :)
@normamiller23162 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanations! Thank you for this video.
@trulylynn99414 жыл бұрын
I Love this video!!!!! You are appreciated by us all. Thank you lovely lady.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lyn. 🧡
@Waif4us4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this really informative video! I have been painting for years and learned so much
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
That's great Jane. Thank you very much.
@angeladelionado1465 Жыл бұрын
Excellent demo/ explanation!!!
@lydiabosley91524 жыл бұрын
Very useful information, presented so pleasantly - thanks very much!
@crazymomcraftsalot63514 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this tut 1 year ago! It's brilliant VERY well explained and your video angles are fantastic! Thank you for a wonderful tutorial 👏🏼
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Chantel. Thank you!
@christinemorrison4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Louise for your wonderful tips and tricks.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Christine. 💜
@maxinepowers36874 жыл бұрын
I love your tutorials- both the actual painting and the technique demonstrations! I find getting just the right about of water so challenging. I’ll watch this one over several times. I would love to try something on my own- not just follow paint along tutorials (which is what I do now), but I have no idea where to start. Perhaps in a future video you wouldn’t mind discussing the first steps after selecting a subject, whether real or photo? So many flowers die before I even figure out how to go about painting them. 🙁
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maxine and thank you for the suggestion. That happens to me too (with the flowers). That's why I work from photos as much as I can. It's not the same as working from real life but at least I'm not worried about the flower changing and the light changing.
@maxinepowers36874 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m very relieved to know that you prefer to work with photos. Whew! I thought it was somewhat “required” to have real life models. You’ve made my day! ☀️ I’m still a bit hesitant to start a project all on my own, but I won’t be killing any more flowers!! 🌺
@sarahkang19504 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so sweet and soothing.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sarah. 💜
@skillsunlimitedbyprescyg.t75034 жыл бұрын
Awesome paintings! The product of creativity and patience endurance(hahaha) of having to pay attention to the details to make it realistic. I salute you woman! You are a teacher worth emulating. God bless and thanks as usual--direct frm the Philippines. I just research thru internet to hone and improve my talent.
@hannamelba3754 жыл бұрын
Best video ever! Thank you!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Aaaw. Thank you Hanna! 💕
@damodaranvadakkayil31924 жыл бұрын
You are honest innesent teacher I love you
@azbz1z2z754 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your teaching. I have learned a lot and you have inspired me to get back to painting.
@PEMcoast4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this excellent instruction! I'm fairly new to watercolor and have really been struggling with water control. I really appreciate the detail you’ve given - both verbally & visually. I’m also a new subscriber to your channel and look forward to following your content!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. It's appreciated. 🧡
@katak54624 жыл бұрын
Im so impressed by your tip series it is so helpful :)
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kata.
@jfbouverat4 жыл бұрын
Very useful. As usual. Thank you so much.
@garriaga524 жыл бұрын
Love your voice... soft & mellow
@juliekraut72184 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from you. Thank you.
@craz23114 жыл бұрын
You are so good at teaching, thanks for your time 😘
@ushaanand49402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tutorials and Happy New Year !
@lyndamcculloch89434 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise I love the ending of some of your videos, you give me an out loud laugh! I look forward to your cute mistakes, especially the one where your husband walks in with a bag of chips. I have given my husband many of "the look". Thank you for the giggles ❤️
@janemerves76822 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial!
@AmyLouiseArt4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video Louise! I'm always getting the wrong amount of water on my paper! 😊
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amy! I still do. You're not alone 😝.
@lindaedwards59983 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this amazing video! It is enormously helpful. I will rewatch this several times! I look forward to more of your videos!
@AasiaAbdali2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This was really helpful
@whackp2642 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! I am new at this!
@maureenmadden4 жыл бұрын
I love listening to you. You have great tips and i appreciate it.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Maureen. ❤️
@janiceshepherd48734 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction, presentation, and examples! I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Janice. Thank you.
@terryscott94984 жыл бұрын
love your voice,great teacher
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry.
@shish393 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. Love your art. ❤️
@stickerooni4 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!
@LouiseDeMasi4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you Daniel.
@boredgrass4 жыл бұрын
A question to an *eye opening KZbinr: Which vital ■clack■ didactic ■clack■ or aesthetic ■clack■ contribution, would be lost, without ■...you know...♡ * Your explanations of the role and applications of paper wetting, turn watercolour painting, from a technical hail Mary pass, into a pleasure! It also liberates the mind in it's visual thought process, if not initiating one. Keep up the excellent work:-)