Stop Overpainting & Overworking Your Paper with These Pro Tips!

#advancedwatercolor #annabucciarelli
Overpainting results in muddy watercolors, overworked areas or even damaged paper. I created this winter composition to share my favourite tips and help you prevent prevent overpainting and overworking your paper. Enjoy!
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[@manomoneysubramaniam254]

I love you painting n learning how to paint at 73 ! I never hold a brush before n thro your videos hv learnt a lot! I really appreciate what u are sharing with us n may u bless with good health and happiness! Tk u again n keep up your good work n happy thanksgivings 🎉❤

[@rissaarei5336]

Thank you so much for admitting that even accomplished profesional artist still get the urges to "fix" things or go faster than the medium of watercolor allowes! The difference, from what I've seen is, that a good watercolor artist knows when to overrule those urges and stop. It's something I'm struggling a lot with as a beginner and it can be quite disheartening. Knowing, that this is an "this artistic medium" problem more than "I'm a bad artist" problem, helps a grat deal to let go of my perfectionism and focus on the overall progress I'm making, instead of all the mistakes that slip into the individual paintings. And that the painting not being saturated/detailed/sharp enough is a step in the process that NEEDS to happen and I have to LET it happen and go away, so I can add it all later and not make a mess.

[@rainbowfox1934]

I am learning from you how to use such a range of color. Myself, I have about 65 paints. But, over time, I find myself using repeatedly about 35 of them. I say, "Try them all. You will find the essential ones through use."

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

It’s true - I have about 15-20 pigments in heavy rotation, and -~50 tubes to test from time to time + dot charts to discover new favourites 😊 our palette evolves over time!

[@SixthSun]

You are a tranquil delight to watch & listen to your silky, healing voice. You taught me so much here. Love birds. Being a cherry lover also, I LOVE your light-filled spheres. When you said they are "secondary objects," I had an epiphany, so to speak! (11:40) Thank you--you're gifted in many ways. 🦋 🦚 🦋

[@justtubingby8342]

I have never seen pencil shading used as underpainting before. Nice surprise (like a Sunday on a Friday)❤

[@alisonhendry2928]

Thank you for this tutorial. I laughed so many times with many of the tips and admissions of your own whoops did it again mistakes. As someone who has been learning watercolour for ten years now I still need to remind myself of these tips as my enthusiasm for the application of paint often takes over and I get a mess! Thank you for the gentle reminder to NOT let what I have learned be forgotten. I do horrify some folks who ask how I make some of my fur in my paintings looks so real when my answer is “ I over work it”, but it is the answer for me. So sometimes the “ mess” can be used, but it depends on what you are painting. I love to paint birds and try NOT to make feathers look like fur.😂😂. Letting a layer dry overnight is going to be the test for me. Eeek! Lovely lovely work as always and I really enjoy just listening. Thank you for sharing.

[@Bees123Knees]

Anna, your work is truly stunning, often breathtaking. Your style is similar to the one I was finding years ago, as a graphic designer. I was nowhere near your talent when I graduated, but my work was compared to Heather Cooper's (I bet you know that name :-) even though my media was markers or gouache. That was so long ago and life took me down different paths. Now that I have more time, I'm learning about watercolours and I'm obsessed. I just can't stop painting. It is literally the only thing I want to do, lol. Somehow, finally, my own style is slowly surfacing. Your work continues to inspire me and I want to say thank you a hundred times for the watercolour tips you so generously share.

[@simonettahelena986]

Hi Anna! Thank you so much for allowing us to vicariously come along on your watercolor journey! I wanted to, in turn, offer you a humble little tip that I use that I’m hoping will help YOU for a change! 😄You mentioned that you strive not to erase on fine wc paper, so my tip Is simply this: instead of graphite to draft out your painting, you may want to try watercolor pencil instead?? I used to draw using gray watercolor pencil, but now I draft out my outline of the image I’d like to paint in watercolor pencils that resemble the chosen appropriate palette. For example, in order to paint a red rose, I’d choose a light green gold pencil to lightly sketch the outlines of leaves and stems, and a wc pencil from the red or pink family to sketch the petals of a rose. When you sketch out a painting’s outline with watercolor pencil, there is no erasing necessary. A moistened brush will” erase” a delicately drafted line, provided you don’t use a staining color or ink based pencils. Moreover, the color of the watercolor pencil is easier for me to see when trying to paint. The only down side may be when parts are sectioned off for wet on wet: it can erase your line for another section if you’re not careful. But if you get used to leaving a little buffer zone between the lines and the border of your plain water painted area, this shouldn’t be a problem.

[@adriennesaracen6525]

This is so helpful, thank you. Do you ever find that the wc pencil does not completely dissolve, and leaves a ‘tidematk’?

[@simonettahelena986]

@@adriennesaracen6525 Hi there, I don’t know about in every case, but in my own experience, which is by no means vast when it comes to watercolor painting, I haven’t noticed this being an issue, unless I misjudge the color and things are a little mismatched. I only lightly sketch the outline, and strive to go one or two values lighter if possible ,in a slightly more desaturated hue with my watercolor pencils than what I’d choose to follow up with ( with pan paints, etc).The inexpensive watercolor pencils don’t tend to be high chroma, anyway; ;just don’t press down too hard to make any kind of “embossed” type of “watermark”…and this can also happen with graphite, too, if you’re too heavy handed.My suggestion would be to test things out for yourself during your daily drawing/ painting practice before moving on to works that you have more at stake with. Hope I’m articulating this correctly. Hope it’s ok that I posted this, if not, then my apologies.

[@adriennesaracen6525]

@@simonettahelena986 Thanks so much. I’m going to try this for my next painting. Great tips.

[@SixthSun]

Insightful tips & beautifully articulated. Thank YOU! 💗🦋💗

[@lidiamarina]

Not only like, it is a delight to watch this lovely bird painting, also your soothing voice make this video a work of art, thanks so much for sharing; may The Creator continues to bless you with health, joy inspiration and success!!!! 🙏

[@mandycleezehappyhour4238]

That was extraordinary, watching you build such a beautiful and delicate composition with watercolors. Just amazing!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hawkeye9382]

So gorgeous!!

[@user-ty9uw6pe3c]

Your light pencil outlines are so well done! And your attention to detail is perfect! Great job! 😁😁😁

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Kathleen 💕💕💕

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Beautiful painting and great tips!

[@angelalowe5747]

So beautiful, your an amazing artist

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊💜

[@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934]

LOVE!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@jayjohnson3724]

Love your approach. Thank you.

[@DrCarolFrancis]

Always so helpful and beautiful

[@DianeFroggett]

Beautiful painting.

[@Ktpstudio]

This is beautiful ❤

[@jbonamo]

I love your birds! They are gorgeous!

[@lesleyking2815]

Brilliant Anna, so useful 😊

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Your teaching is excellent ! Thank you so much!

[@MrSanmay]

Yes this is very important topic. Thank you so much ❤

[@bushrarehman]

Thank you. Brilliant tips and amazing work❤

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Love your work❤. Thank your info is so helpful 🥰

[@beverlylumley4150]

Beautiful informative video

[@maggiedormer1208]

This is so me! I start out lovely and light then suddenly everything us so much darker than it should be! All part of the learning curve. I just wish I could create my own original compositions. Would love more detailed info on how you do this (step by step) 😊

[@imccaskie]

Looking forward to the Patreon tutorial. I have learned so much from you. Thanks.

[@ankaolekha865]

Wonderful

[@SteveL2012]

Stunning. Loving your bird studies. They are so vibrant, yet realistic, with clean colors.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊

[@johnsalamone3152]

Love this. Beautiful painting and clear directions. Thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you!!! 💕

[@NicoleAlmendrada]

You are very generous to share all the information

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MunniAkter-mk7ix]

Your voice is relaxing ✨

[@bizzybee852]

You are such a great instructor and generous in sharing the outlines of your sketches, thank you Anna. You definitely understand the principle of giving, and it shows and is reflected in your artwork and your level of success in the field of art. Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Many people do not understand this Biblical principle of giving. All Biblical principles are universal, they apply to everyone, and they work whether you believe in them or not, just like the law of gravity works for everyone whether they believe in it or not.

[@BS-detector]

As always...Beautiful 💜🦋💐

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊🦋

[@watercolor_wings]

Thank you Anna for this wonderful composition and useful tips! I really appreciate your creations...

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

My pleasure 🩷

[@tasticola]

Thank you Anna. Your hand is so steady making your beautiful work so neat! Watercolour goals! x Nell.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much! ❤️😊 have a great weekend!!

[@davidbrunetta3826]

You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much! ❄️🩷😊

[@pupawupagus]

😰😰 i never can get myself to stop! i’m in the middle of an entire second painting because my hands wouldn’t stop painting the original. lololol i thought adding watercolor ground would give me another chance but… no. don’t try that, y’all

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Lovely painting. I enjoyed it very much. Anna, your tips and wisdom regarding watercolors are invaluable. I appreciate you so much. Thank you! 🌹

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

My pleasure 😊 thank you your continuous support 💕

[@elizabethbarsanti4297]

Lovely light hand, clear interesting commentary, you are a wonderful painter and a generous teacher.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Elizabeth ❤️

[@rupamagdy805]

Beautiful ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you! 😊

[@IlovecoffeandArt71]

your water color is awesome subbed

[@juliecameronandrews9837]

Thank you for your tips. So helpful. Wish I had found you sooner. It would have definitely helped to know to let the layers dry. I’m just starting watercoloring so I have a lot to learn. ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Welcome to the channel 😊💕 Enjoy!

WOW

[@lizmchenry3049]

Beautifully done ❤. So happy to have found your channel! New subscriber 😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Welcome to the channel Liz 🩷😊

[@user-cw7bk8wv2y]

Thank you!!! M from Finland.

[@user-dp4bv3gl4c]

Ура!!! Анна, спасибо большое за этот урок! Я его так хотела увидеть, это просто подарок получился на мой день рождения!

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

С днём рождения 🥳 🥂💐🎂🍰🎉🎊🛍🎈🎁

[@user-dp4bv3gl4c]

@@ligaskirbauska8652 Спасибо!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

С Днем Рождения 🎉😀❤️

[@user-dp4bv3gl4c]

@@AnnaBucciarelli Спасибо!

[@barryedgington6812]

Anna, the information you shared on this painting is so valuable. As a very beginner it will help me so much. Your painting,as usual is perfectly beautiful! ❤ Thank you. Helene

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Helene! I am glad this was enjoyable and helpful in terms of the tips 😊 have a wonderful weekend!!!

[@alexwesterhof793]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing this video. Two questions however: - I noticed you shaped the beak differently. It's this on purpose and if so, why? -Also the color, though i like yours, are not like the colors of the bull finch. Why did you choose these colors over the original more orange? Tia

[@jolantabieganska732]

Dziękuję za tą lekcję. Bardzo dobrze wytłumaczona technika malowania akwarelą krok po kroku. Piękna, subtelna praca. 😍❤️

[@jojo_watercolors]

Zgadzam sie w 100% 😊

[@wendychampness1901]

Looking forward to painting w your Patreon video😊

[@XenaArt]

👏👏👏 Дивовижно! Надзвичайно красива робота 👍❤💙💚

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Дякую 💙🧡

[@zahidabukhari9285]

Oh my god so beautiful Amazing beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Zahida ❤️❤️❤️

[@ninner196]

I do use a very fresh Faber Castell gummy eraser because I softly blot areas instead of scrubbing. I just make sure that I don’t grab one used for other mediums. But I totally agree that using a common eraser ruins the surface especially of the 140lb cp or hp. Maybe I have gotten away with somethings in other types of painting but in detailed painting I try to do my best to use just a HB pencil.😊

[@yaghobshojaei]

Very beautiful my dear friend and artist

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Many many thanks 🙏 😊

[@wendysparks2820]

❤️😊

[@charmainecarr1816]

❤

[@aj.creativelyyours]

Overworking is one of my biggest problems!!

[@ceruleanblue7]

Lovely! Do you think it is okay to use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process?

[@pjprimadonna]

Hi Jenna sent me 👋👋👋

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Welcome to the channel ❤️😊

[@v.schanel1357]

What color are you using for this? which brand

[@sarahjane9571]

Do you think drawing with watercolour pencils would wok better as they dissolve with water and don’t need rubbing out

[@AndiNewtonian]

Do you have a recommendation for pencils to use so that I don't need to erase? It seems like no matter what hardness I use, it's always way too dark, so I have to go over it with a kneaded eraser to lighten the sketch before I start painting.

[@amozinshade484]

I think maybe keeping the tip of the pencil blunt or rounded could help.

[@krististandley1602]

If I trace how do I get it onto the watercolor paper? Tracing paper to watercolor paper

[@pennyclark9079]

Hi Anna could you give an opinion on the different types of bleed proof white????

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Do you mean white marker/ white paint? Or white paper?

[@pennyclark9079]

@@AnnaBucciarelli Hi Anna Thanks for your rapid reply. No it’s Ink some artists use it for highlights and white fur/hair. It’s totally opaque unlike gauche I gather. There are several makes seems the most widely used is Dr PH Martin’s. Windsor & Newton and Daler Rowney also.

[@elizabethbarsanti4297]

I just subscribed. How can I download the drawing?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

If you subscribed to PATREON, all references and outlines are in the class description. If you mean KZbin subscription, the photo is available in the description via link 😊

[@kathyhall668]

What are u wearing on your hand? Is it to helping you not to smudge

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Anti smudge guard 😊

[@mudrarakshasa]

Overworking and not knowing where to stop can spoil any art work

[@jojo_watercolors]

I overwork my paintings every time 🫣

[@hawkeye9382]

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