Mind blown. I feel like nobody wants to get into the specifics of pigment attributes, and this is invaluable! I would appreciate even more information on this topic. And Lost Edges! I do not think I have heard this discussed at all, and though perhaps not as deep as pigment attributes I think it deserves it’s own video as well. And absolutely you might even do a series of videos about the application of darks and/or intense colors. Clearly this would build upon the first bit about pigment attributes. Often I watch an art video and want to speed it up because it is the 400th one I have seen about painting loose florals… this more technical information is to me like water in the desert. Thank you for so many well thought out videos!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased it is helpful to you and thank you for the suggestions. I think they are great ideas for topics of future videos.
@louiseeckert1574 Жыл бұрын
Agree.
@alanahelen5033 Жыл бұрын
And the bloopers are great, I don’t know how you record this with other people in the room at all, that would increase my blooper rate significantly!
@laschizo Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing those tips, when I click on these kind of videos, it´s always the same tips I´ve heard many times before, but for once, I´ve discovered new things I have never been aware of! 🙏Thank you Louise!
@eiraumanes519 Жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great tips Louise. About the masking tape removal a small additional tip, if you pull the tape outside the paper, perpendicular instead of parallel to the border the tape will not damage the paper. The pulling force always will go from the inner area toward the border. At the borders the fibers easier separate from each other, if the pulling starts there the tape could keep adhered some paper layers and damage the paint. This is worst if wetness is trapped on the back of the paper, no matter how dry the front is. Hope it could help someone.💫❤️
@adriennesaracen6525 Жыл бұрын
One of the best watercolour tips videos I’ve seen and I’ve watched a lot of these 🙂 Thanks so much.
@eks46 Жыл бұрын
Tip #5 - paint your darks in one layer--was incredibly helpful to me. I've been painting in watercolour for 5 years and felt frustrated because I couldn't get my darks dark enough. Now I know why, and how to correct it. Thank you so much, Louise. Love your channel and watch it all the time.
@user-kk8dc1du1z9 ай бұрын
Dom, you are a brave man. I know of no one who would paint on air for the first time. Your painting was beautiful. You must have incredible patience. The metal for valor goes to you this week.
@miahughes1450 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise. I remember the struggle when I first started painting just to recognise and remember the names of the pigments and the panic when I realised that they all had additional three qualities. I would have benefitted from your clear and concise explanation. And I do hope you have reached equilibrium.
@elizabetheliuk9373 Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for your bloopers. I love them.
@janebridge1325 Жыл бұрын
These tips are absolute gold dust Louise, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, expertise, and bloopers!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them. Thank you Jane.
@Angela-jy8um Жыл бұрын
Your cow painting is amazing!
@lynnmccoysloan7705 Жыл бұрын
I learn so much from your tutorials. You are so generous with all your knowledge and explain it so well. The lost edges are the best! Thank you for sharing so freely all the vulnerabilities you have experienced. You won't keep us newbies from experiencing them, but the comraderie is priceless. 😊
@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 Жыл бұрын
I've been painting in all mediums for a very long time, but it's always great to get a refresher on watercolor, because despite what people may think, it's the most difficult to master!
@debscannell7 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE your transparency… (no pun intended)… you are a dream to us learning. I am coming form oil, whew!!! So different and so much more to think about with water color! Thank you for your talent and insight! Keep up the great work!
@dijosephine9556 Жыл бұрын
WOW Louise this is a brilliant video. Sooo much great information. See you soon again on Patreon.😍👍
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you. ❤️
@1949Sunflower Жыл бұрын
Yes, I do wish I knew these 5 things earlier! This video answers why, after years of classes and painting, I often struggle to get the desired results. So helpful! Thank you!!! Love your content and your bloopers ❤ !
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thank you!
@juneeskra1046 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I painted in highschool. Art class. And since I graduated...lol 40 years ago...ive never taken a class. Now I have you! Youre so gentle spoken. You explain things so easy. Ive also had a couple strokes and your vids keep my attention. Love your instructions! Your trials and shares. Love your art. Happy day beautiful lady! Keep em coming!!❤
@marenwilliams278711 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping me make my paintings better!
@rakisk8r Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these valuable tips, Louise! I really appreciate your sharing your wisdom and experience with us!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@normamiller231611 ай бұрын
Wow! Such important information, thank you for this video!!
@maryannegunter1158 ай бұрын
All your tips are very much appreciated. I've learned much from you, thank you 😊
@sylphofthewildwoods5518 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your wisdom and for sharing what you've learned! It's a huge benefit to us who are starting. I know you put a lot of time into these videos! And your blouse is beautiful! 🌹
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.💚
@barblallier9413 Жыл бұрын
I agree, very helpful,,,love bloopers,,and blouse is lovely!
@walkinginwatercolourswithmicah Жыл бұрын
😅......Oh Louise, your quick side shuffle is so funny. Really enjoy watching you work. Haven't spent much time in Discord yet, but what a nice bunch of folks they are. Looking forward to participating when I can!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you Micah! They are a lovely, friendly, helpful group. 🥰
@urban_fox465811 ай бұрын
You are SO incredibly valuable to me! Your knowledge, your charisma, even your "mistakes" have and are teaching me so much, Louise! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making these videos and helping us to become better watercolor artists than we ever could be on our own! ❤
@edgorochowski9709 Жыл бұрын
Wow. So much great information. Thank you Louise, you are a star.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. Thank you Edgor.
@alanahelen5033 Жыл бұрын
I find these videos so helpful, thank you.
@sherryfurr9115 Жыл бұрын
You are delightful and thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge with us.
@yaghobshojaei Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful my dear friend and artist
@MariaMartinez-jb3zn Жыл бұрын
I love all your advice and wish to do as excellent as I can! 🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
@JC-il4or Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I will watch again, no doubt. Your on-screen composure is so perfect, then seeing the bloopers I am reminded that you work hard at that persona!! Thank you for your vids.❤
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@doloresmanning9619 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip on dark colors lifting. It explains some of the struggles I have had.
@shastavi15 күн бұрын
Hi Louise, I stumbled upon you today and I'm so happy I did. You have wonderful tips, this is my 3rd video, I'll be learning from you for sure. Thank you.
@kimlindseyOH Жыл бұрын
Wonderful tips, as usual! In #1, something you said made me wonder: How effective (or easy) is it to layer a transparent pigment over a more opaque pigment? The reverse wouldn't work, of course, but I don't think I've ever heard any of you watercolor "gurus" talk about layering transparent over opaque. Maybe an experiment? Thanks Louise!
@ae6888 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos! Your bloopers are so endearing. :D. Also, that dress looks great on you! It really makes your blue eyes pop
@cristinatort8280 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Good I found you. I started days ago and have been seeing dozens of beginners videos on watercolor, and by each of them I had many not answered questions...til I find you, girl. And besides, you are mote my stile because I love Flowers and birds. Thank you. Hope to be soon in your patreon courses. Greetings from hot spain😅😊❤
@marlynrichardson8531 Жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy watching your videos and I always wait to get to the end to watch your bloopers!😂
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks so much.
@kerry5586 Жыл бұрын
That last point with dark colours was perfectly on time: I am just painting an apple and the dark colours are lifting as I try to get the shadow area darker! Thank you!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kerry.
@debbiepayne903 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I so need this kind of help. I overwork, over-mix and struggle with everything you mention. And I’m not just starting! 😢
@meetkaur1000 Жыл бұрын
Thank u so much Louise for sharing so much information on watercolor painting. It will be very helpful. I learnt about lost edges tip first time in my life. Great 👍😊 I always love your bloopers. You are very sweet❤❤❤
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful to you. Thank you!
@meetkaur1000 Жыл бұрын
@@LouiseDeMasi ❤😊
@saravasura107611 ай бұрын
You are so helpful and encouraging. Thank you!
@EmillyJuliett Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! You are the Best artist and teacher for me❤
@helgalange6588 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this useful tips...even though I know the most of them I struggle sometimes because I don't have enough patience for planning my work. But what I learned also today: don't use rough and heavy paper (Hahnemühle 600 gram) if you want to paint detailed ...the face of my young Ballerina now has furrrows in her face and the whole picture failed.
@cherylbrewer1218 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise. I didnt know any of these things. Very helpful 🙂
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thank you Cheryl.
@reasonableification Жыл бұрын
Hi Louise, your compositions are so beautiful. Can you do something on composition?
@lada7539 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Louise🌹
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you!
@zenaidamateos937610 ай бұрын
Thank you solo much. So useful!!!!
@chiarasola826 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you! 🥰
@user-sd2jb1gg4w Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. It has taken me some time just to learn enough to even be able to understand your advice. There is so much to adsorb!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Yes- there's lots to learn. Thank you!
@ericakauffman5786 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤ I would NEVER miss the bloopers.
@sylviem.4832 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips. Your rhino is beautiful btw ❤
@antonelagioscio7454 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks a lot!
@monica-NJ-123 Жыл бұрын
Agree about those dark colors , I still struggle to get those darks down in one try , black or red are challenging , love your bloopers ❤
@ennelle202410 ай бұрын
Thank You. Very informative
@lillan19603 ай бұрын
Thank You SO MUCH for these tips. I will help really me with my water coloring 😍
@aliwilson8734 Жыл бұрын
These are great tips thank you Louise! I will watch and rewatch this so the lessons go in😅 Love that you are brave enough to show the bloopers too, you are a wonderful human being!
@suel4269 Жыл бұрын
Cute blouse! I’m going to empty my online shopping cart, now. Good tip with Washi tape under the masking tape.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sue! The top is from Sugarhill Brighton. They gifted it to me. I love it. ...there's a link in the description.🥰
@Gigiridgway Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you.
@annenglish2935 Жыл бұрын
Yes, as a beginner, I bought several of similar paints... not knowing about pigments! Also, the same pigment can look different between 2 brands! I can't remember every variation of paint unless I kept a big chart for reference each time I painted! I suppose the answer to that is choosing colors before you start so you won't experience problems. Thank you! Love the clothes that they have gifted you! Awesome! Of course, I checked out the website!😅 I painted for a year, then as health issues surfaced, I have quit for a year... just beginning to swatch my favorites using different brushes! I will have to begin again! With love from a California Gramma ❤
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ann. I hope your health is improving. ❤️
@CHARICEFAVORITES Жыл бұрын
Louise, you are the first and only person who clearly and visually explained what a lost edge is. I am new to water color and appreciate all of your tips and information. Your work is awesome and I always learn something from your videos. Thank you. Thank you.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I'm glad. Thank you Charice.
@lynhughes363 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise I always enjoy your tips and paintings, I was hoping you might say how you know if a colour is opaque, transparent or granulated before buying
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lyn. Sometimes you can read that on the tubes of paint. The paint manufacturers have a symbol system. There's often a little square on the tube. If it's blackened - it's an opaque colour and if the square is not filled in, it's a transparent colour. Check the paint manufacturer's websites for more details.
@user-vs4hk5kr3f Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise. I get so much from your videos. I love your style and ALWAYS watch your bloopers!! Thanks again
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. Thank you.
@annalisalosacco Жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOU! You are my myth!
@PaulaScardamalia Жыл бұрын
These are so helpful, especially the tip about the dark colors. Thank you.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Paula. Thank you.
@HeaLaiPom Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thank you.
@eternalthoughts-wu5lo Жыл бұрын
In Bhaarat goddess Lakshmi is the symbol of cleanliness, beauty, organization and beauty... for me you are godess mother Maha Lakshmi
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. 🥰
@eternalthoughts-wu5lo Жыл бұрын
Masi ji...Please accept my Namaskaar/Salutations I am from Bhaarat/India... I saw your videos and I can say with total confidence and truthfulness that you are the cleanest,minimal wasting and perfectly well organised painter I have ever seen..yoUr works are fantastic and theraupetic...your lessons are highly relavent and useful for any one on the globe...I want every painter to follow your cleanliness,no wastage and well organied studio maintenance skills I am sure you have mastered these virtues to be a global guru of this art.. .My heartfelt REVERENCE AND APPRECIATION FOR YOUR VIRTUOUS ENDEAVORs I find my place at your feet as a wonderful teacher and peaceful person
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful message. Thank you so much. ❤️
@lindenjenesse5078 Жыл бұрын
So useful!! Thank you so much! These are things that I feel will elevate techniques to a more professional level! I especially enjoy the concept of lost edges! You are so right about a lost edge bringing depth or movement to the subject! The painting of the boy, where you have the lost edge on his shoe, and it blends into the brown, really makes it feel like he's kicking up some dust from the ground! I can almost smell it! Just brilliant! Thanks!
@michaelmartin60407 ай бұрын
Excellent advise. Many Thanks
@LouiseDeMasi7 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@MsMoniqueWilson Жыл бұрын
Great tips. That last one though! Oh my goodness! This has gotten me in trouble more times than I care to say. You'd think I would have figured it out by now. Doh!!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Lol- me too. 11 years of painting before I came to the realisation. Thanks Monique. 🥰
@derrynnan251 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this and your other tutorials just starting out using water colour! You have been very helpful
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I'm very happy to know that. Thank you Derryn.
@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849 Жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thank you.
@dorothyfrank3611 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤ As usual, you post exactly what I need, like you've read my mind. I didn't know several of these, and have been working on learning the rest the hard way.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you Dorothy.
@andreatorraca8755 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, has cleared up a few issues,🥰
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I'm glad. Thank you Andrea.
@mishikirita Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video! All of your videos are so helpful! I'm looking forward for more instruction on how to start a project of my own, here or on Patreon. I know you already have some videos on that topic and I watched them all. For me, it has been hard choosing which colors to use. I also would LOVE more portrait videos! I love your teaching style and I know I would learn so much about portraits! That is my favorite subject but I have only done them with graphite. Thank you for all you do!!!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. ❤️
@deniseb2571 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💖
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
A pleasure. Thank you.
@frances7885 Жыл бұрын
These are super helpful tips. I have more awareness as a new watercolorist from your channel and all your tips, thank you. And thank you for the bloopers,😁
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thank you.
@mayuvalladolid5429 Жыл бұрын
Very useful indeed! I so look forward to your videos as they are beautiful, and informative. You are a go to resource always.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🥰
@dianas514 Жыл бұрын
So glad your video popped up in my feed this morning! I had painted with acrylics over the years. Decided to give watercolor a whirl a yr or so ago. Admittedly, I have gotten more than a little frustrated. Thank you for sharing these great tips! Subscribed! P.S. Love the bloopers.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you Diana.
@faiza1276 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful videos, they are always so thoughtful and well made! Wondering if you might be able to make a video on your favourite watercolour brushes?
@jillflorian7806 Жыл бұрын
I’m new to watercolor-very helpful! Such a different animal then acrylic painting…but I love it 💜
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
It sure is. I switched from acrylic to watercolour back in 2011. I am so pleased I did. ❤️
@donnalowe5370 Жыл бұрын
So helpful
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thank you Donna.
@theresaavery467011 ай бұрын
The pigment part really interested me. Does the tube say if it is transparent and also if it is granulating or staining?
@lovelife02 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@sandraschulkers4004 Жыл бұрын
Your paintings are beautiful. Thank you this was very helpful😊
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I'm glad. Thank you!
@pilarmorenogarcia8036 Жыл бұрын
Gracias
@margaretburns6818 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! As soon as I’m home from holiday I will sign up to your Patreon. In the meantime, do you have any instruction that would help me buy the right brushes. Currently I only have Rosemary and Co botanical brushes from 000 up to 5. Thank you. ❤
@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын
I am just finding out that I need to pay attention to the pigments, definitely choose a limited palette set of colors, & apply the darks last & in one layer. Thanks for sharing these tips & the bloopers are funny to watch, when it’s your helpful crew.😁🥺
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you Colleen. The dark colour lifting thing took me years to realise. 🥰
@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын
@@LouiseDeMasi You’re welcome 😉!
@barbdahlen6928 Жыл бұрын
. Love your top.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you Barb. There's a link in the description. It was gifted from Sugarhill Brighton. It's very pretty. I'll get a lot of use out of it.
@teresac6166 Жыл бұрын
Excellent information as usual. I’m really trying to focus on the limited palette. Can you tell us - how many pigments did you use in the poppies painting you showed when talking about transparency? The variety of colours in it is stunning.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Teresa. I'm not sure about the poppy painting. I painted it back in 2015 I think and I wasn't filming myself back then so I didn't take any notes about the colours I was using.
@realtorbobbie6 ай бұрын
What is your favorite brand for watercolor brushes?
@kittyart3437 Жыл бұрын
can you please make a video how did you make your living as artist
@marlynrichardson8531 Жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if you use a projector to trace your subjects. Free hand is a little difficult to do and challenging.
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
I usually use transfer paper to transfer my line drawing onto the watercolour paper. I don't have a projector. I wish I did though.
@theartistlove8113 Жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@hardybeverly Жыл бұрын
Where do I find the description that you usually mention?
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
If you look underneath the video you will see a pale grey panel above all the comments. It says, "I'm sharing 5 more things I wish I had known when I first started painting in watercolour." Click on the word 'more' under that and it will expand for you. That's the description- there's lots of information there. Thanks Beverly.