Literally Everything I Know About Watercolors!

[@mohammadsv6102]

Watercolor is probably the scariest medium for me because of its "chaotic" nature, but this video just encouraged me to go for it more often! Thank you Scott!!

[@renslo689]

Same for me. I've dabbled a little with watercolours before. I prefer Copic markers and pencils because I can control the blending, where with watercolours you have to let them be wild haha

[@daisyswonderland8644]

When you know how to used watercolor you will love it like i do.

[@shubham_M7777]

​@@daisyswonderland8644 Need your help, Also which is better than beginners who shifting from pencils to brush paint? Watercolor vs poster colour vs brush pens. Which will be better for realistic drawing also? How much sketching skills required for painting? Do we need to outline with pencil 1st? Because I've seen some artist directly draw or paint outline with brush, not with pencil and they trace their pencil outline. It's necessary to trace pencil outline why directly draw outline on watercolor paper? Should I stick with the pencil drawing 1st? Watercolor painting attracts me because realistic looks

[@daisyswonderland8644]

@@shubham_M7777 I also have poster color and gouache but i used them like watercolor. For realistic you can both used them just practice first on small things like fruits and flower to paint and watch different techniques to used the watercolor. For out line its best using pencil then its also depends on artist whats work for them. For my last painting i sketch with pencil then i used brush to make lineart sometimes i used dip pen gnib. Then painting after that i used brush for final art. For realistic i think brush for line art so you can control how light your lineart. Other only pencil as line art just practice and experiment whats work on your style

[@daisyswonderland8644]

@@shubham_M7777 i think its best to explore many medium so you know what best for you. Or what medium you really love to used the most. Im not so expert and still practice more but i hope I answer your question.

[@Zajko999]

Yo Scott, u should try to make art with highlighters, i tried and it was fun. I think it can go very well with ur style

[@_HarryDoesStuff]

That’s such a cool idea!

[@Zaguzah]

I would love to see Scott apply his style to highlighters!

[@awkwardhomo972]

RIGHT

[@Amber-le2yv]

What about those multicolor pens that we all had and tried to push down all the colors at once?

[@febblepebble]

I do this a lot! I have a set of pastel-coloured highlighters which I use for this. They behave similar to watercolours in terms of wet on wet and wet on dry, so you can kinda blend them if you want. I also will often use paper towel or a tissue or my fingers to dab at the wet spots where the stroke starts so you get less of that initial blob. it's a surprisingly effective medium that is cheap and quick to use, I usually use it to spruce up my (ballpoint pen) sketches a bit

[@sarakatharina2928]

You are great, I love your shorter videos. What I would like to see in a 8-10 mins video is "all you know" about portrait sketching. I see you are drawing an oval shape, draw a line in the middle, then two rounds for eyes. I would love to see and hear more of that easy-looking approach. Thank you so much for all you do and offer. You're a great teacher

[@hallows7568]

I like the contrast between the background and the central focus. Because you used wet on dry, the colors didn't mix as much as the background which was wet on wet. Creates this almost out of focus look to the background that is very pleasing to the eye

[@bluetailedcat8930]

Thank you so much for responding to my questions! I really appreciate it,Scott!

[@mafianote3685]

You are my inspiration, you made me want to try watercolor and gouache for the first time. I've always only used colored pencils, and never felt like I needed to branch out. But about a year ago, I discovered your videos. Your art sparked something in me, something about the way you talked about the medium, the way talked about the struggles as much as the successes, and just the overall pop of your art. It made me want to try. And I did, I went to the art store and got my first ever set of watercolor pans. I was unsure at first, I was not used to the lack of control. The colors smeared, and it looked like shit. But I was determined. From then on I started painting over all of my drawings, my hand got used to the movement of the brush, and my eyes began to notice little hue's I had never noticed beforehand. with watercolor, every stroke count's. Every stroke is permanent. I pulled up photo references and started painting with colors that would seem random and out of place to the regular human eye. I started painting white walls with mixes shades of pinks, yellows and blue's. Every color could be seen somewhere on every object. No longer was I coloring a wall white and shading with blue, no now the wall IS blue. Blue and every color of the rainbow. I find it calming, finding all the different hue's in all of the random things. I've come to have a better understanding of color theory, and how light affects objects, and especially bounce light. I spent 10+ hour per piece and there's nothing I'd rather be doing then listening to music and painting. So thank you Scott. You have truly changed my life for the better. Nothing has ever spoken to me the way watercolor has. Thank you.

[@Dreamaniaconline]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I WAS WAITING FOR!!!

[@cheliceralbane]

I just managed to get a Winsor & Newton set of watercolours for like $20, as well as a couple brush pens, and I’ve been painting SO MUCH with them, the paints are an absolute dream. I’ve painted my two favourite stranger things characters so many times in the past couple days lol. I would never have had the courage to try out watercolour if i hadn’t found your channel, so thank you.

[@StardewMatt]

Perfect timing for this video! I’m going backpacking through the Rockies this summer for college credit, and I decided I’d use the beautiful landscapes to teach myself watercolor (digital artist here). Great to have my biggest watercolor inspiration offer some tips before I go :)

[@jansifae]

I've only been experimenting with water color since February, and have very little experience making art in general.. I've learned a lot from watching your videos and this one was extremely helpful. Thank Scott!

[@TheBisexualCookie]

This is perfect! I have three packs of 12 Windsor and newton cottman watercolours (because they were on sale so i stocked up high since it might be too expensive next time) but I’ve been too scared to experiment with them because im scared of messing up and wasting my supplies but i think this video was what i needed to realise theres no waste of supplies because you either get art or experience from each painting! (Or both) so in the morning im going to try paint something! Thanks scott!

[@JoanieBC]

You either succeed, or you learn. Either way is a win!

[@achen997]

These videos have been so helpful!!

[@kayleighshaw21]

My favourite medium 🥰 I was hoping you would make one of these on watercolour, I love your longer videos & always get excited to watch them. Thank you for making them 💛

[@barbelmeier741]

I'm an chaotic watercolor Artist who likes to control the color and let them be free at the same time...😂 It's fun and most of the time it's frustrating. Your Video helped me to understand that I had the right to control the color and I can give them room to flow. Thank you❤

[@IOSALive]

Scott Christian Sava, This is perfect! I subscribed right away!

[@giannaseye]

This series of videos is so great! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I always learn so much!

[@wiktoriatluvi]

great one :) I think you might want to also add info about lightfastness, as watercolours are particuarly tricky in that matter, with all their translucent layers and if someone doesn't know theirr pigments it can be problematic :'D

[@jesperlivid9184]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE WOOOOOO!!!! 🎉🎊 Just got done moving too, can't wait to be able to practice again!

[@cloudeon3468]

Also even though better paper is very helpful please don't let that price stop you from getting started and practicing. Even the cheaper paper youll find at any art store should do you fine if youre a beginner or practicing things. Just have fun and worry about that high end stuff ehen its really gonna matter. Even Scott doesnt go all out on every piece!

[@keaganthedog]

Thank you Scott. Your work is so beautiful.

[@kiraa__art]

Thank you, Scott! You’ve really inspired me to try watercolours, and with my birthday coming up in a few weeks I now know exactly what to ask for. I can’t wait to start experimenting with it

[@Mrfrog-r6g]

Thank you so much Scott ❤

[@SparklingGlitterCookie]

Wow you posted this just in time. I was needing this since I’m getting back into watercolors again :D

[@dylancastellanos87]

I love these longer, more in-depth videos. I'm getting back into watercolor for the first time in nearly 23 years. Videos like this are super helpful. Thanks.

[@randomkirakira9796]

I usually do wet on wet technique bcs I love how fun and unexpected the colors and textures will have for the art. I rarely do the wet on dry but I would love to revisit it and experiment on it. Again wonderful video and I love your art

[@ralunix4612]

Thank you! It helps very much! I wonder if you can explain backgrounds? And how to simplify things like.... forests or towns?

[@TheRandomDragon-df8gv]

this was so useful! thank you for this video.

[@TheMkropp]

I got this in my inbox just as I got one of your watercolor posters!! Thank you for maming this!

[@ssavaart]

You are so welcome!

[@AnastasiaYGamble]

This was very insightful Scott, thank you so much for sharing all of these wonderful tips with us😀💕! I'll be inking my lines beforehand and purchasing a blow dryer. I need to discipline myself to make accurate sketches, stop overworking my pieces, and I'm often too impatient to let the first layer dry before applying a new one🤦🏾‍♀️😭😂!

[@w1ld.w1nd]

THANK YOU SCOTT, I NEEDED THIS FOR A SCHOOL ART PROJECT

[@יעקבגוטליב-ב2ש]

I am absolutely in love with the watercolor x pencils combo it is the perfect amount of control and chaos👌🏼❤️

[@dorothykern8537]

There is also granulated watercolor, which is really fun to experiment with, but it is rare.

[@SosyalMedyaArge-so5bs]

This channel is one of my most valuable sources of inspiration!

[@mahlioz]

Came here for the watercolor information (and also just because it's Scott

[@avitacat]

Thank you for this Scott :D recently trying to get back into watercolor after giving up on it years ago looking forward too trying these tips.

[@autumnrain1892]

Great work, Scott.. as always. 😊

[@claireevans9647]

You are amazing keep up the good work👍👍

[@rj7397]

Thank you for these in depth videos! I know they take longer to make, but I learn so much extra stuff from the longer videos! 👍

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Great video!! Learned a lot here!!

[@fulviobruno8350]

Hi Scott! Could you do one more helpful video for people on a budget...don't know what to get with the money i saved in these months. Should I get markers, colored pencils, watercolors, gouche...? I simply have NO idea. By the way, i heard prismacolor pencils are toxic...is it true? I really appreciate your work and the help I get from your videos. BYE!! : )

[@recoveringsoul755]

When I wanted to start I didn't know if I would like it and didn't want to spend too much and waste the money I knew I wanted to try watercolor. So I got a set of 8 watercolors from Prang, one step above Crayola. And it came with a brush. And a mixed media sketch book probably 5 x 7 . Less than $20 You might want to decide on which medium you want to try first. You already have pens and pencils and regular paper. You could get a lot at the dollar store.

[@EmilysFineArt]

I've never heard that prismas r toxic?!? I've been using them and I'm still alive so I guess not if so then very slightly I guess

[@JoanieBC]

I have been having fun experimenting with different papers. Sometimes I go crazy and try paper made for entirely different purposes. Each experiment gives me new ideas. I doubt I'd be so willing to try this if not for you. Thank you, Scott. Thank you.

[@tigaliyt]

I grew up with colored pencils and digital art and a little bit of Indian ink, but I saw a video of Bernadette Banner (?) where she did historical costumes with watercolor, and I wanted to try it out. I fell in love with the medium pretty hard and it's been a few years now. I had been given watercolor sets of different grades so I started with that; one of them was an imported set of Gansai Tambi, which become my favorite brand and I'm so happy they are more common in Europe now. I also have a pretty big assortment of Windsor & Newton and others now. I'm also doing a lot of wash, with a bottle of India ink I got from a Chinese shop in Paris ages ago and still serves me today! I supplement it with liners and some white gel pens for highlights usually, plus a white acrylic pen, color pencils... I really love the feel of it, being a fantasy writer, it has that traditional vibe.

[@blitszina2570]

I started with watercolours because of your videos and ik enjoying them so much honestly, theyre great and i cant help but wish i tried them sooner XD

[@AmantesdelDibujo]

This is a great video tutorial my friend. I really love your technique and its very clear explained. Thanks a lot

[@midnightbakura]

I dont know if there is, but i love how you draw hair. Is there a video of how you draw it, sir, or if there isn't, maybe in the future can show us how you do it?

[@ssavaart]

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[@midnightbakura]

@@ssavaart thank you! You are amazing as always!

[@long4jimshort4gabriel]

Hey!! Glad to be back- I haven’t been keeping up with the long form content. I missed you!! :DDD

[@AshRecordReview]

Love ya Scott!

[@asillygoofygoober]

This video helps me really much because soon I'll finish a colour drawing for my future college portfolio, and then I'll make it in watercolour. Thank you for this video.

[@shubham_M7777]

Awesome...👍👍 ,please make video on watercolor A to Z tutorial playlist Also which is better than beginners who shifting from pencils to brush paint? Watercolor vs poster colour vs brush pens. Which will be better for realistic drawing also? How much sketching skills required for painting? Do we need to outline with pencil 1st? Because I've seen some artist directly draw or paint outline with brush, not with pencil and they trace their pencil outline. It's necessary to trace pencil outline why directly draw outline on watercolor paper? Should I stick with the pencil drawing 1st? Watercolor painting attracts me because realistic look So please make video on my questions 🙏🏻

[@sydneywong2067]

Hey Mr Sava, huge fan of your videos. You got me into watercolors a few years ago, and I just painted a blue jay in water color and gouache while watching this video. Amazing work!

[@ssavaart]

That is awesome!

[@ofraar8959]

I love your videos so much! They are so efficient and clear😃

[@lady_debster]

I saw some of this painting in your live!!!! I love when I'm able to make it to them!!!!

[@mikailashkiifirmansyah2591]

because of you this is my favorite medium

[@TheWrongRighter]

I would love to hear you talk a bit about mixing watercolors! I'm just dipping into some ph martins concentrated watercolors and mixing is very intimidating thus far.

[@asillygoofygoober]

1:23 smooth

[@AtheistJr]

I always thought watercolors were not for me, like they were less "serious" art supplies compared to acrylic and especially oil, which I love to paint with. I had only reaally tried Crayola, but yesterday I got a W&N travel pallete/case and I was blown away. I never knew WC could be almost as pigmented/opaque as oil. Plus the clean up is MUCh easier 😂

[@numberfour1234]

I’m sorry scott, but the best pen for lineworks will forever be the bic

[@abdulmohaimen-mu5vv]

havent watch it yet already know every thing hes gonna say but watching him is just soo fun im gonna watch it

[@GH0uste]

Hi Scott! Could you do a video about drawing on unordinary surfaces, like plastic, glass or metal? I hope i doesnt sound rude in this commend, my English isnt very good. I also wanted to say Thank you, you are one of the purpose i trying to learn how to draw. BYE!

[@kingyouki5904]

I've been waiting for this

[@rayvirgoe7231]

You are amazing, Man!

[@daisyswonderland8644]

I really love watercolor its really fun and many technique to play with

[@Oldauntie]

Thank you Scott!! I used H pencil lead on my mechanical pencil wishing they would be more softer on watercolor paper than B lead but it still darker than i expected so i’ll try to find on more harder lead 🙏

[@CalifornianWildfire]

Also one very very important advice is that you dont need expensive supplies to draw a masterpiece.

[@braydencoppin3314]

You should do a video on everything you know about getting the proportions to your subject, or something like that? Also, amazing video!

[@renchyro7062]

I love your videos but can you make a video about acrylic paint

[@EmilysFineArt]

Scott hates acrylics

[@CyborgArt3829]

You are my inspiration and favourite artist

[@Olivia-zl9dv]

YES :D OMG tyyyy im starting watercolor again and i was actually abt to make a painting so this helps so much lol

[@Maybe_rue]

My main medium is acrylics. But I started a new sketchbook a couple months back purely dedicated to watercolors. And I can confirm I've almost had a panic attack during every single project.

[@PaperPearls24]

I've been using Leyton blocks as my paper recently and really like it.

[@ChantelleArts]

such a wonderful video Scott ☺☺

[@So_salty]

Oh you make drawing humans look so easy!

[@AnnabelEziolise]

This was really helpful !!thanks😊

[@proudy-JR]

The cartoon Scot makes him look like he's from a Disney movie

[@oasis9293]

This really helps me a lot after not using watercolors since I was in, probably, 3rd grade art class!!! I'm in the middle of Highschool now, and things with watercolor can be really confusing. The only thing I don't understand from this video? Where do I put the lose watercolor paper after it comes out of the book that isn't on a spiral ring 😅

[@luckycharm1411]

This series is AMAZING! Love your art! Sending Hugs TO the Hobbit Hole! :)

[@janetbronner6403]

Interesting! Thanks for the tips!

[@kafkaesquephoenix]

literally just got my first good watercolor set (i have had watercolors before but like they were the crayola ones for kids) and this popped up

[@ourartandcraft1M]

❤❤❤thanks for giving us such a wonderful information

[@PickleTheGhost]

This was super helpful! My only follow up question is, how do you know/choose what colors to use and where? You used green for some shadows and blue lower on the face, but why? Thanks Sava!

[@saanvi3399]

I've been waiting for this.

[@Ramonesaehs]

You answered so many of my questions

[@lillyfoot19]

Could you highlight how much heavy lifting expensive paper does for water color? Like can you do a watercolor painting in crayola watercolors and other cheap alternatives?

[@Arnav_200]

some watercolor exercises pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Jette-et4yq]

thank you for making videos

[@Aceofstarss]

early! thank you for all of the amazing content:)

[@Nate_meister]

To solidify your answer, Scott, yes "Aquarelle" is french for "Watercolor" and you prononced it right.

[@himmo5]

Thanks for your info and your explanation is like a teacher. Do you teach classes too? How many years have you been painting/drawing?

[@Meditroit]

In my opinion, canson papper worcks well for me

[@justsomebody1171]

Have you ever made a guide on how to use a palette? When I paint the colours end up all over the place and I end up running out of space for other colours. Also I hate having to waste watercolours when I clean my palette for the next project.

[@animae008]

Personally I like to use two palettes for watercolors and gouache. One for clean "straight from tube" paints and second for mixing. While you mix your watercolors try to prepare just enough so you can use up this specific color. And do not clean your palette after you are done with the painting, save it. Maybe your next one would use some older colors

[@SoniaBelcadi-iq7tk]

thank you soo much. This help a lot.

[@Jay-us8ko]

Looks like captain hook from the show from when I was a kid from the early nineties

[@Aurorium_]

not really related to the video but you should add a page or something about digital art in your website like what you reccomend for that

[@iamasmokedchicken]

Thanks for the info!! Also my mom asked if that was Jesus 💀

[@ObiMomKenobi13]

Thank you! ❤

[@-by-Sam-Y.-Yt]

Can you do one about fine liners or ink pens?

[@starshifter4]

Watercolors are cool but I'm obsessed with saturation. The stronger the collor the happier i am. So painting with watercolor would make me more and more sad the more it dried. 😅

[@Durvasule]

Same!

[@SkylarMixtape]

Does the zebra brush pen need time.. to becomr waterproof? Like.. an hour? 5 hours? A day?

[@ssavaart]

No. If you watch me during my lives you'll see I can go over them immediately

[@benny6359]

hey Scot , i am drawing my first bigger drawing with pencil (A4) but i dont know what to draw in And how to draw background ... could you make video how to Draw backgrounds?

[@anixxfanxx6120]

Hey Scott, can do a video trying charcoal