Pottery Textures Watercolor Tutorial

Pottery Textures Watercolor Tutorial full demo to include quick sketch, color mixes, and stencil lifting. All in real time with discussion. Let's explore some watercolor texture techniques, using granulating enviro-friendly iron oxide watercolors, brush techniques, and stencil effects. Painting pottery is the perfect subject for allowing the watercolor to "paint itself" adding dynamic color blends and letting it be/ letting it dry leads to the watercolor illusion of pottery textures.
Special thanks to Pam for sending the reference photo of Denise McQuillan's viral pots for class and telling us about this great Facebook group: "Free Reference Photos For Artists"
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I have included chapters below for your convenience:
00:07 Intro…
00:22 Denise McQuillan Reference Photo discussion
01:10 Colors
01:23 Sketch
03:58 Color Prep
06:38 Background
13:40 Pottery
31:57 Stencil Lifting
34:41 Fine Spray Mister Highlight lift technique
35:31 Final Value Pops
37:34 In closing & Finished Painting
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MATERIALS USED:
PAPER: Winsor and Newton cold press 140# Paper
PAINTS: ‪@DANIELSMITHArtistColor‬ Limitless Palette + Enviro-friendly Yellow, Red, and Brown Iron Oxide
BRUSHES: ‪@KINGARTCompany‬ watercolor brushes
STENCILS: Stencils by Tim Holtz
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CONTACT:
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Southern California, USA
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MUSIC: Timeless by Landon Austin
#watercolorpotterytexturestutorial #watercolorpotteryworkshop
#potterytextureswatercolortutorial

[@KingdomDV]

I really enjoyed watching you paint especially “eavesdropping” on your thought process and choices you made. Your color sense is extraordinary, you are fearless! A great deal of fun to watch. Loved the use of stencils. Can’t wait to try this out.

[@watercolorpour]

You made my day, thank you for this encouragement

[@greenleif]

🚩Amen! What a pleasure to watch this painting come to life! I'm pretty much brand new to watercolor & I feel like I learned more in this single video than I have in hours of researching styles & techniques. Thank You for sharing your talent ~ it's truly a pleasure to witness the colors, the shadows & the light flowing through your hands, out of the brushes & onto the paper~ God Bless You & Yours 🤗💖🙏🏻🕊️🎨🖌️🖼️✨

[@catherinelevison3310]

You’re so decisive and always right with what looks like a risk. Big wow from me. I’m amazed.

[@watercolorpour]

thank you Catherine, those risks do mean a great many of failed paintings but so many times in the failure comes the break thru - growth, new skill or technique discovered... 🙃🙂😉

[@alesha9000]

Wow! I have always loved this photo. Tried it in acrylic...didn't work out so well! Fabulous painting! Thank you for sharing!

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much 😊

[@msand43]

What a wonderful painting , you are so talented 🎉

[@RyanMalmDesign]

Stencil lifting is a new technique for me, I really love the effect you achieved in the background! Thank you for sharing your process with us, this is great!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the video

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Totally love this🥰

[@teresemartinez6215]

Wow, the colors and textures are great! What a fun painting.

[@Grammieshands]

Nicely done Buffy. Your use of stencils adds wonderful textures. I love your use of color .

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

Very nice. I learned more in your demo than I did in my college watercolor class. Professors like to critique but fail to demonstrate most times.

[@watercolorpour]

favorite comment! Thank you for sharing this, keeps me going

[@GingerLeeH]

True. So why critique if not going to give lessons, tips ? I want to learn. I want lessons.

[@petelangforduk]

Wow. What an inspiring video you have there. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@elizabethexley5190]

Love colors and textures

[@mariongowland402]

What great subject to paint. Just love your style of painting and colour palette. Thank you

[@BecomingCreative]

Wow. Just wow.

[@sylwiasmiowska1695]

Fantastic colour's mix, bravo!

[@christinelazarides8916]

Beautiful how you added so much texture and use of stencils was a great addition for the background, I think I’m going to try this, TFS.

[@monicaj3023]

Love this !!!

[@jerrywilliams5963]

Beautiful. I like the textures created by lifting.

[@annsmith4739]

This is beautiful,iv not seen painting this way uk 💕💕🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Ann 🫶

[@martehepburnart]

Beautiful!

[@minettam1]

Love it!

[@dianecharest8365]

Love this.

[@marideelebrun5811]

I loved it! I didn't plan on watching the whole thing but you drew me into it!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@GarVal5]

I really do LOVE the way you share with us your thought process and the ability you have to take risks! It is both helpful and encouraging--thank you.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@jacintheboudreau1091]

Wow, I really love this ceramic pots tutorial. A little bet of magic....an explosion of colours ❤💞🌈. Thank you for blighting up my days.

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

Very lovely. Love the texture and the colors.

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much 😊

[@annelouise4639]

This is gorgeous! The colours and textures are wonderful. So inspiring, thanks!😊

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you! These enviro-friendly colors do a lot of the work 😍😍😍

[@kathryncurry8728]

Love all your unique techniques! 😮

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@texastamme8209]

Love this!! Perfect color selection!!!

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much!

[@emilbilcik2900]

Bea-beau- beautiful Buffy. Thanks maestro. ❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you kindly

[@roshanthsharma2341]

Express in single word - EPIC😍😍😍😍😍

[@avanellehansen4525]

I like granulation watercolors. cool top on lifting through stencil.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@teresablower8747]

OMG, love, love, love your painting videos. Please do many more. 🎨💞

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you! Will do!

[@carolbicknell9603]

Beautiful!! Love the colors and the stencil lifting highlights.❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@karendurston2528]

What fun! Enjoyed this so much

[@watercolorpour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Doggymomma52]

Love your style of painting. This is totally new to me ❤️

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you! 😍😍😍

[@kathywaldo9451]

Wow. So wonderful! Great job. Nice touches to make things pop.

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@stas61690]

Very cool! I really found this interesting and I want to try it. The colors and the method were really inspiring! Thanks for showing us!

[@watercolorpour]

You are so welcome! So happy you liked it

[@Banniesartistry]

Such an amazing artist. I love the techniques you use!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@mwsugg]

These are beautiful! I’ve used this reference photo and done a few different paintings. I love the use of stencils for variety of textures. Can’t wait to try that technique. Thank you!

[@watercolorpour]

You are so welcome! It was such a beautiful reference photo

[@micheleleech8128]

Great idea to place the watercolour paper in a plastic tray. I love your texture effects and colour palette.

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much 😊 It really helps for watercolor pouring, splatters, and all the messiness of watercolors

[@amandavdbergh2210]

I am só happy that I found you on youtube! Your artworks are beyond beautiful!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@susanh9113]

Loved all the different ways you painted these pots and the demo was fab. Thank you :)

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much 😊

[@suzannekrueger2438]

I learned SO much from this video! Can’t wait to try some of these techniques…especially the backgrounds.

[@watercolorpour]

so happy to hear this!

[@GrandJan46]

Amazing I’m in love with this technique. Thank you so much. 👍🏻🎨❤️

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much - so happy to hear! 😀

[@rmuller366]

Oh Buffy, this is beautiful. A subject after my own heart! I used to make hand thrown pottery decades ago, and find I love painting it far more. Clay is a difficult medium requiring lots of steps to get to the end. I have a couple of pieces in my IG pile inspired by the Japanese concept of Kintsugi. Just bookmarks, but plan to do some bigger pieces in future. This video has inspired me to do just that, thank you. Blessings to you and everyone!

[@watercolorpour]

so thankful this has inspired creativity - happy day!

[@stampinturtles]

I have a lot of stencils and now I’m feeling so inspire to use them!

[@watercolorpour]

careful, it is slightly addicting 😂

[@juliapace2845]

Appreciated this so much. Pottery was my first love. Please do more.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Julia

[@nancyhantelman-yp8dm]

Had so much fun painting this!! Thank you!

[@watercolorpour]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylbutcher7182]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@laurienye7514]

I loved it. I think the artwork and the colors were stunning. I totally enjoyed watching you paint, you are very good.

[@ChasingTadpoles]

That is so beautiful! I love the colors. Great job❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciaosuch]

Great tutorial thanks

[@sdc9572]

Your painting is so fun and I enjoy the way you paint. I would have never thought of stencils. Happy Painting!!

[@watercolorpour]

The stencils can be a little addicting 🤣 love using them

[@kerrieb7473]

Beautiful subject and painting. ❤

[@watercolorpour]

Many many thanks 😍

[@sherizapara2992]

Beautiful!!!! ❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you!!

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Thank you for this video! I saw that photo on Facebook several months ago and downloaded it!

[@watercolorpour]

It really is a great capture, and so fun to see all the different paintings done with it!

[@marlabaum3127]

This is beautiful, unique. It was so fun to watch you paint and use the stencils and let the different colors blend together. It's like you put the paint on the paper and let it do it's own thing. The paint loves you for doing this!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much Marla! I will add an automated response with more info on the stencils if you want to learn more

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for your interest in the stencils. I design and hand cut my own stencils with small scissors or use a Cricut Machine to cut out the more intricate designs. Here is a one minute video sharing how I use the Cricut to cut them. kzbin.infofXr3RB6odWI Many of the products I use to make my own stencils as well as some favorite pre made stencils are listed for your shopping convenience on my Amazon Affiliate Art Page, by purchasing through this link I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. : www.amazon.com/shop/watercolorpour/list/SSEMGEBCOJUL Due to the large number of questions regarding my stencils this is an automated response, if you have additional questions please do not hesitate to ask. Lastly, here is a playlist of videos that share techniques used with stencils: kzbin.info/aero/PLWuS2JKtoVgdZ-FJ2HK5PnQ2qnx2qOa9k

[@penniecampbell1182]

Just love the gorgeous colours ☺️

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much 😊

[@andrearobla1896]

HERMOSO!!!!!

[@careymilne9501]

Really excited I found your channel today!

[@watercolorpour]

Welcome!! Thank you for watching

[@mariaeadie9861]

I'm glad I found your channel. I like how you use the stinsel on the painting, that is new to me.

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks for watching!

[@karinlease3544]

Thank you for some great techniques and some wonderful new ideas! Beautiful result.

[@watercolorpour]

So glad that you enjoyed this video, here is a playlist I created sharing more watercolor techniques: kzbin.info/aero/PLWuS2JKtoVgdpxfGSmJ7YIKZph7ncb9LT

[@marymccaslin1690]

Thank you for the mention of this great Facebook group! I love it!

[@watercolorpour]

Really big community of artists on there too, very cool group

[@mell3749]

so glad i found you. 💜

[@watercolorpour]

Me too!! Thank you for watching

[@angeliquedolle8581]

I have never seen this way of painting before. No muddy colours at all. I'm going to watch this tutorial again and maybe again until I get these feelings in my eyes and fingers. Thanks so much!!

[@watercolorpour]

You’re welcome 😊 Hope you feel better soon

[@marymccaslin1690]

This is fabulous! My favorite in the many years I've been getting inspiration on youtube!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Mary! You just made my day!

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Wow …love this great job ..great technique 👏👏

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks so much 😊

[@vikibanaszak4881]

amazing! I love the textures you added with the stencils.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@audreecameron]

Gorgeous work. You are wonderful to watch! Thank you.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you very much!

[@keariewashburn4680]

I am speechless ! So beautiful ❤ thank you for sharing your video

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@VanessaHape]

Beautiful, and very inspiring. Love all the texture, and harmonious colours. Thanks.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@paulagrootelaar9005]

Love this! Really beautiful and gorgeous texture you created. Love the use of stencil and toothbrush, have never seen, so wonderful new tool for my arsenal. Thank you!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@nataleekelly2496]

Just came across you and this is the first video I've seen of yours. WOW!! Beautiful work! Instantly subscribed. I look forward to watching and trying more! Thank you! 😍

[@watercolorpour]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@janewineinger1569]

SOME NEW TECHNIQUES! Wow! Love the stencil work to enliven the subject. Most of all, your use of color is astounding....love it!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@keariewashburn4680]

I love this 😀 ❤️ Thank you 😊

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for watching!

[@bo131]

soooooooo coooooool!!!!thanks so sharing!!!

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosieslade8227]

Love this ! Thank you …

[@watercolorpour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marlabaum3127]

Awesomely beautiful. Loved watching the creative process. Thank you!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@BlueLotusLife]

Wowsa! Inspiring!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you!

[@aleidadiaz2261]

That stencil trick is phenomenal

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for watching!

[@terayahm6873]

I found this tutorial by accident and so glad I did. You are amazing. The colors and textures are beautiful.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you!

[@viviennemagee617]

Beautifully done

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much!

[@littlepacificstudios]

Great job! Wife and myself are building a room on our home in 2024. Starting to submit plans to the county and soon we will have a room totally dedicated to just art. Hope to be able to do what you are gifted to do some day. Thank you for sharing.

[@watercolorpour]

I love this, to have a passion to share with your spouse, how wonderful!

[@sholiCrafts]

I just found your channel, and I really enjoyed watching you bring those pots to life. When you used the stencils at the end, it really went over to Wow, thank you

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the video

[@maryanngonnella4200]

I just learned so much from you, I hope I can apply it. I’ve subscribed!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for subscribing! By subscribing KZbin recognizes this channel and will share it with more artists.

[@nighatkhan1318]

Really 👍 Great

[@lainareeves3755]

Wow Buffy! This is gorgeous! I'm so glad I happened upon your channel! I've subscribed! 😊I live in NM so this is perfect for my wall. I'm going to give it a try. And if it doesn’t come out very good I'll try it again. I love the textures you got with the stencils. What great fun this will be to try something different! Thanks for sharing your talent and skills with us! 💕

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you! Hope it comes out well, and you paint a few, I liked all that I learned during this study by doing the subject more than once

[@kikifr6026]

Buffy, I'm so happy that I found you accidentally on you tube. I learned so much watching your video and appreciated your demonstrating your entire process from start to finish. I will now attempt to use my angled brush and try to be as daring as you are when applying watercolor and letting it do its thing. Loved the use of the stencils which I had never before seen used in a watercolor painting.

[@watercolorpour]

You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts! 😍

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

GENIAL...!!! 👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🖌️🎨

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you

[@gwinterfeld]

I’m so sad to have missed this class. I loved the gold at the end.

[@watercolorpour]

The pottery is such a fun challenge, I'm sure we will have similar studies in the future, looking forward to painting together again soon 😀

[@watercolorpour]

Ps. The gold at the end was from Debi in class, she brought in Daniel Smith Gold ground and added it all over her paper before painting, it came out soooo cool, tons of texture. Then on my in class demo, I used it at the end on my finished dry painting and wow o wow it gave a cool effect. Love how creative our group of artists are! We all learn so much from each other each week, can’t wait till you can join us again 😀

[@peckerdecker]

great photograph as a refrence. i enjoyed the STENCIL being sed for the background and dabbing the watercolour over the stencil

[@watercolorpour]

yes this photo by Denise McQuillan's is a viral sensation for painters! So glad you enjoyed my interpretation

[@lisajensen1843]

KZbin suggested you and I’m so glad! I love everything about this painting! New sub here😊

[@watercolorpour]

thank you for subscribing and supporting this channel with your comment, I look forward to reading them 😍

[@chriskilue]

I just found your channel, I struggle with certain techniques in watercolor, like wet & wet timing. Then your channel appeared recommended, and I loved how you use watercolors for flowers ( I am not good at flowers in any media), that video was inspiring . Greetings from Mexico!

[@watercolorpour]

hello and so nice to meet you, greetings from Southern California! Thank you for stopping in and saying hello! 😉

[@HelloSaraVictoria]

Yes, wet and wet timing is difficult because humidity in the air y is high, and some kind of paper does not behave well. Greetings from cdmx 😊

[@chriskilue]

@@HelloSaraVictoria thank you! I’m in Querétaro btw.

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Gorgeous, going to have to get some stencils now!

[@watercolorpour]

sorry in advance they can be a bit addictive 😍

[@watercolorpour]

Here is a link to my Amazon Influencer Art Page of some favorite stencils and stencil supplies :: www.amazon.com/shop/watercolorpour/list/SSEMGEBCOJUL

[@marciamcgrath4953]

@@watercolorpour 😄

[@marciamcgrath4953]

@@watercolorpour thank you!

[@chantalnugues-perrin3631]

Beautiful 🤩🤗 I still have a long way to go … 🙏🏻❤️

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Chantal

[@nadiaberrehili9843]

Merci pour le partage ❤

[@watercolorpour]

🎈 thank you

[@watercolorpour]

Merci d'avoir regardé🎈

[@theresaavery4670]

Love these effects! I didn't know you could finish with the watercolor ground, I thought it was just a base.

[@watercolorpour]

Yes you can! I love the GOLD especially for this technique

[@vickythreadgill9156]

Amazing demo I really liked it. Hope you left a link for those plastic sheets you used at the end.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for your interest in the stencils. I design and hand cut my own stencils with small scissors or use a Cricut Machine to cut out the more intricate designs. Here is a one minute video sharing how I use the Cricut to cut them. kzbin.infofXr3RB6odWI Many of the products I use to make my own stencils as well as some favorite pre made stencils are listed for your shopping convenience on my Amazon Affiliate Art Page, by purchasing through this link I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. : www.amazon.com/shop/watercolorpour/list/SSEMGEBCOJUL Due to the large number of questions regarding my stencils this is an automated response, if you have additional questions please do not hesitate to ask. Lastly, here is a playlist of videos that share techniques used with stencils: kzbin.info/aero/PLWuS2JKtoVgdZ-FJ2HK5PnQ2qnx2qOa9k

[@mtortx]

Could you please reference the exact stencils that you used? I didn't find them in your shop. Thank you so much! Absolutely love everything.

[@watercolorpour]

Sorry for the delay! I was able to add the wall stencil to my shop but I cant find the other on Amazon, here it is at another shop: www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-Layering-Stencil-STRING-THS103-ths103th?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITXZqhcLk3_KAwP6tBsNJvTs9JxFX1GAEUUot7ghzn0oP1qG2BuLRZIaAnJEEALw_wcB - Happy Stenciling!

[@pearlosmond9996]

❤❤❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you