The Importance of Paint Consistency in Watercolor

Discover the power of paint consistency in painting a tiger in watercolor. In this video, I'll show you how to create a stunning watercolor painting of a tiger while focusing on the importance of paint consistency. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this video will help you improve your watercolor skills and bring your artwork to the next level.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:59 How to use paint consistency
1:24 Using 2 different paint consistencies
2:17 Mixing the black paint
2:35 My Patreon
2:51 Colours and paper used in this painting
3:08 Mixing colour
4:32 Painting Demonstration - wetting the paper
5:10 Starting with orange
8:48 Mixing and using grey
10:37 Mixing black and painting the stripes
14:32 Demonstrating when the paint is too thin
16:05 Adding interest to the painting
16:59 Adding whiskers
17:52 The finished painting and outro
18:23 Bloopers
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[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

Many artist express themselves in many different styles. I have always admired your work. Thank you for sharing with the world your talent.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Ron.

[@northernbirder7351]

A beautiful painting of one of the world’s most beautiful animals.

[@jacqulynhilyard1561]

Your style of painting technique in this one reminds me of ancient Asian art that I studied decades ago and have always admired for it`s elegant simplicity and the way the paint itself and the water flow was used so masterfully that it awed me, as does this. Thank you for teaching us how to take the time to really see and think with care about how to apply each stroke before touching the surface with either water or pigment. Your teaching has brought me a lot of joy.

[@barblallier9413]

I love how you explain before you start,,and your technic for preparing your paints was very helpful! Thank you!

[@ZarpeParadise]

Your tiger is GORGEOUS!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Teri.

[@tatianabusico4553]

Impressive tiger! Greetings from your student from Moldova 🇲🇩 ! Take care of yourself🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! You too Tatiana.

[@joaniedorsey6116]

I look forward to the Patreon tutorial. I do have my own tiger photo I want to paint and I learn so very much with your instructions. I feel I have learned the most from you in my watercolor journey. And your outtakes just plain give me joy.

[@rositsazlatanova1146]

I love the fuzzy stripes!

[@traciesawrey9084]

Love your tutorials thanks for the all the effort that you put into the paintings. P. S the blooper reel is brilliant 😊 Waving from Australia 🇦🇺

[@monalisamackey783]

Yessssss! Tiger tutorial coming!! 😃🙌🏻🙌🏻💕. I can’t wait! I love big cats! This painting is gorgeous, Louise!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much! 🐯💛

[@nancydavidson4899]

Thank you, as always. I’m an avid watcher of your tutorials and look forward to them coming out each week. I find your style really beautiful and I love how you usually focus on one teaching element per painting. So helpful ❤

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

This turned out so nice. You always make it look so easy :)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much Monique. 😊

[@grahamnash9794]

Absolutely stunning. Trying to paint like you is a dream I could never realise. But seeing your paintings come to life, amazes me every time. Thank you Louise.

[@scmarinemom24]

Louise that's gorgeous!

[@mariapla2427]

So grateful for so detailed explanation on paint consistency, always so difficult¡ 🥰🥰🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

There's so much to remember and learn. Thank you Maria.

[@nettiemoss324]

I hope you didn't drink the paint water Louise!!! love the tiger and look forward to the tutorial, just around 50 to catch up! Enjoy your weekend ;-)

[@rupalims1936]

Absolutely stunning🤩 Loved loved loved it!! Thank you for your amazing tutorials💗

[@LouiseDeMasi]

So glad! Thank you.

[@melodiasinger]

Maravilloso maestra!! Siempre sus videos son increíblemente bellos e inspiradores ❤️😊🙏🏻 muchas gracias por compartir!! Adoro sus ilustraciones 😍😍😍

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Muchas gracias!

[@Dibdib35]

Your explanation is so helpful and your tiger is magnificent 😊

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsDominique]

Wonderful painting!! Each time I learn so much from your videos.

[@angiemoore1644]

Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Angie. Thank you!

[@dijosephine9556]

Looks good Louise 👍

[@martinagulan4151]

Endings of all of your videos are the ultimate highlights 😁 As in all comments, fantastic delivery of beauty and technical complexity of aquarelle as a medium. When i started to paint in oil, i painted it as aquarelle, in layers with mixing consistency. To this day. As my professor would say, aquarell doesn't forgive any 'mistake'. Louise 👌🏻🌺💞

[@dorisfisher4595]

Thank you so much, it means a lot

[@johngovus2734]

Beautiful!

[@carolpenn1155]

So interesting. Thank you Louise 😊

[@kileensmith5134]

Magnificent! Bravo Louise❣

[@don9133]

Great hints and information and amazing as always.

[@catherinevangass4927]

Beautiful

[@lufhaz]

I love your work as allways 😍. Is your son spicing up videos? I can see that back light 🙂❤. And contrast between you and background. I think it would be more flattering, if background will be something neutral or warm. To go with your Skin, hair, personality. In old studio you had beautiful warm light, maybe natural afternoon light? And you were so much more glowing. ❤ love you anyways, in any light 🙂💋

[@amandastratton8242]

So beautiful Louise Thank you, such a majestic animal, Its on my list to one day see one in the wild x keeping my fingers crossed it will happen !! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us xx

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Amanda. Thanks so much. ❤️

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Wonderful! Thanks Louise!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're so welcome!n Thank you.

[@inherjyze1ify]

Damn! You are an amazing artist.

[@chiarasola826]

Beautiful 🤩🐯

[@ashleyhawkeswatercolor]

Beautiful! I love the wash variations that add so much interest. I’ve been taking a page from your book and creating blooms in my first wash and it adds so much to the final painting! ❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful! Thank you Ashley. They are a wonderful addition!

[@12MK123]

Very nice

[@fuzzydragons]

great looking big cat 🥰

[@silviateona4388]

Thanks

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Silvia.

[@michelemackie5126]

Love your paintings and tutorials, can I ask what you do with any of the tube paints that you've squeezed out but not used? X

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Michele. That's the wonderful thing about watercolour paint, nothing gets wasted. The paint that dries on the palette can be refreshed with water and re-used. You can also wipe a wet brush over the dried pigment to pick up the paint. I like to use it freshly squeezed because I can mix really dark colours with it when I need to.

[@michelemackie5126]

@@LouiseDeMasi thank you so much for coming back to me, it's much appreciated. Keep doing what you do cos what you do is amazing! 💜

[@MylieWeir]

This is amazing!! How long does it take you to paint your animals?

[@susyaguero8968]

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[@kathieeidem5670]

May I ask …do you use hot press or cold press paper? Thank you

[@maryalgar8779]

Another beautiful painting. I am wondering if Australia's climate means your paper stays moist longer than in Canada where our home heating and dry winters seem to suck the moisture out of the paper quite quickly. To compensate, do we perhaps wet out paper twice before beginning?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Mary. Our hot summers tend to dry it out quickly. A double wetting is always a good idea if you struggle with it drying too quickly. Wet it, wait for it to dull slightly and then wet it again before you start painting.

[@raquelpeiretti3374]

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[@Linda-pg3so]

🥰👍🏻

[@Lorens-art]

Louise where did you buy this palette?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I can't remember Loren, I'm sorry. It was an online purchase. It's a John Pike Big Well palette.

[@michaelbatz1850]

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[@raymondelf7520]

look like the drawing was traced on or projector

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[@jacquelinehewelt7143]

Beautiful!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Jacqueline.