The ONE RULE That Guarantees Stunning Watercolours

The ONE RULE That Guarantees Stunning Watercolours
If you want to paint fantastic watercolour paintings then this video is for you. I have demystified the secret to successful watercolour painting with this one rule to follow for every painting you create!
In this video I show you how to paint perfect oak leaves using a project from my new book A Year of Watercolour (available to buy here dewintonpaperc...)
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Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino
Paint: Winsor and Newton Artist Quality - bit.ly/3dJHarN
Brushes: Pro Arte pointed round size 8,4, 4/0 and Rigger brush size 0 - www.etsy.com/s...
Paper Frisk 100% Cotton cold-pressed paper www.etsy.com/s...
You will also need some kitchen roll and a pencil
Colours we used Permanent Rose
Paynes Grey
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red
Green Gold
Sap Green
Cadmium Orange
Don't worry if you don't have all these colours, you can look at my colour chart episode (bit.ly/30r7stq) to learn how to mix your own shades from a simple 12 pan student range palette.
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[@deWintonPaperCo]

FInd the full oak leave project in my new book A Year of Watercolour available to buy here dewintonpaperco.etsy.com

[@sandranix9615]

Waiting waiting waiting..10/11/23😊

[@김정옥-w5m]

도토리 나무그리기는 언제나오나요?

[@susanwilson1276]

The link doesn't take me to the book 😮

[@northwinterfilms5048]

Me either !!! Help!

[@doumkatekz]

I have an earlier because yours I don't remember the name but it's blue I think. It looks very nice but there are dense blocks of words with a small font it is higher than my eyes. So I'd love to make the suggestion that maybe the Nextbook have a larger format or at least a bigger font. Thank you for posting this

[@sarahmalm9684]

I would add that it makes so much difference what paint and paper you use to be able to handle the water that way. I tried using some old non-cotton paper and old paints the other day and it was such a fail! So it makes a huge difference using quality paint and paper. Thank you so much, as always, for your wonderful tutorials, Harriet!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So true!

[@finlear3320]

This is fantastic, just started to learn the acorn section of your book. 😊 thank you so much. Xx

[@UJB123]

Yes but beginners all can’t afford the ridiculous prices nor should they. They need good products at affordable prices because who practices on Arches? Beginners need a lot of practice … and a lot of paper.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

@@UJB123 that’s exactly why I use an affordable good cotton paper and never use things like arches in my tutorials

[@sarahmalm9684]

@@UJB123 of course. Everyone has to start somewhere. My point was that you won’t be able to get these effects unless you have the better stuff. I didn’t want people to think they were going to be able to sit down with low supplies and get this quality because I’ve tried and it doesn’t work. I finally found I had to have both. Some cheaper stuff to practice on and then some more expensive to then try after I had practiced.

[@secretshaman189]

Great tip, thank-you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellen823ful]

I can remember that.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Good!

[@JennyFaw]

Thank God! I have been searching for left handed tutorials. Yay a southpaw!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad I could help!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Me too, Jenny!!😊

[@yasmingreger6653]

Hello Harriet, I was just looking out for new painting brushes. And saw some from ProArte and I recognise at once your name on it. Then I went over to look at your video and you talk about that. How funny is that then. Thanks alot for this video. It's always nice to learn from you. Have a nice week.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

My pleasure 😊

[@sallyholden1002]

You always make it seem easy. Thank you for your great style!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@kathrynledward2037]

Thank you for this really informative tutorial on brush sizes as I’ve found it a bit daunting when I’m trying to create my own piece. I’ll give this a go after work 👍

[@carolbenson6524]

Really great watching you.... definitely going to try this!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hope you enjoy!

[@SigalsDesigns]

So smart and clear tip 🥰 you made me addicted to watercolor 😇

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DottieStanley]

Thanks so much for this video. It's 5:32 a.m. in Texas and I am getting my paints out and trying these lovely Oak leaves. The explanation of the brush use at the different stages of color was so simple and yet, I had never thought about a painting project this way. I am going to start every painting with those suggestions in mind from now on. Very helpful to us beginners for sure!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@Karen_Tries]

I’d love to see a detailed maple leaf 🍁. I can get the basics down, but dangit the details are killing me. I gotta get my hand on this book ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hopefully this will help

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthedwards9642]

Beautiful!!! You always make me believe I can do what you are doing! Thank you!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You can do it!

[@15Montrano]

That is an excellent rule. I saw a watercolor tutorial video once where it said “ it’s not you it’s the paper”. I fixed the paper and things were so much better. Bought Harriets recommended brushes and that was a game changer. Techniques are everything as well and Harriet tells you everything and all you need.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah I'm so glad you found it all helpful. Paper makes such a difference

[@flatlandah52]

This video is presented so clearly! ( as always😉) I’m going to share it with my 9 year old granddaughter who loves to watercolor.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jessicathompson1456]

Love that you share this w her!

[@yaghobshojaei]

Very nice ❤🎉

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@annehebert6959]

I received your book the other day and am having so much fun reading through it before I start painting. I also have your other two books as well. You are very talented and a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful gift.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much!

[@joywright199]

Thanks, a great practical framework.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanwilson1276]

Really helpful video, I haven't heard the process explained so well before, thank you 😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelahubbell-gl7gr]

My order of pro arte brushes arrived, excited to start using them…watched water control video, as I watched the oak leaf painting, I don’t have the hang of how wet the paper is for the first stage.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah enjoy! I love these brushes!

[@SheriMiller-lw9xu]

Now why can't my leaves come out looking like this and not like a squirrel pelt? That's what my husband said it looked like anyways. 😂

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Keep going!

[@eveningskies1954]

My sides are hurting!

[@thetallfairy9422]

love your channel, i ordered the books to improve my painting skills ty so much for the advice

[@kathrynledward2037]

Hi Harriet do you have a lid for your paints or do you just leave them as they are when you not painting?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I just leave them

[@brigittecourtey3364]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo formidable et très intéressante. Votre livre est magnifique. Belle soirée de la France. ❤🍂🍁😻

[@Valerie-ut2dk]

Perfect timing as the fall colours are reaching there peak here in Ottawa. Among my challenges is trying to paint images of the lovely staghorn sumac leaves that are so, so red with bright green/gold veining. ouf!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You can do it!

[@annipetratos9401]

Thanks. I need to practice leaves more...they often look 'clunky' ...followed your advice and bought a tiny brush in Athens

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad I could help!

[@karenmeridew3492]

Can I ask what rigger brush you use?

[@mariannedaily1887]

You are the most enjoyable to watch and listen too!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Marianne!

[@mahirakhan-rea9625]

I love this Harriet!! Im planning on doing all these pieces. what a great book! Loved it at the retreat and am now trying all the pieces!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yes Mahira! It’s funny, this whole rule didn’t actually occur to me until we were in the art room in France and I kept repeating it to everyone’

[@christinemayopowers]

❤ Hi Mahira! Happy painting

[@AliPillette]

Love this. Thank you!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@Carina-2906]

Hi Harriet, Thank you very much for this inspiration video! 🤩 I'm still waiting for my book! 🥰 I really want to enjoy every page of it 😍🥰 Have a great day! Kind regards, Carina 🤗

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@d.martin9400]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial videos! I’m in my 60’s trying to learn to watercolor and I really enjoy your lessons and your accent!😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@christinemayopowers]

Thank you Harriet! ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Christine! This was something I feel like I said a lot in France!

[@sandi5276]

New painter here. thanks so much for this; its so much prettier than other glazing techniques on KZbin. Can you please do a vid using this technique for flowers? The glazing and shading on my work is alittle....sad.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great suggestion!

[@1blondidea]

Oh, I asked for your new book for my birthday, but it wasn't yet available here in the U.S. I sooo hope that I still get it, even if it's a late birthday gift!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I think it’s out tomorrow in the US!

[@carolregister148]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing so much with us. I feel inspired - as I usually do by your videos. 😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'm so glad!

[@meghanpoort5399]

Cannot wait for my book to be delivered next week! And fingers crossed you are announcing another workshop?!?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Keep your eye out for something on Friday 13th Oct!

[@meghanpoort5399]

Ohhhhh that is exciting!!!!!!

[@kelleypaylor8353]

Am soaking up all I can and your videos are amazing….

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you like them!

[@amandastratton8242]

Great tutorial Harriet, thank you Hopefully it will soon be time to try out your new book as the craft room was taken over with painting and decorating the house !! xx

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I hope so too!

[@craftykat]

Thank you so much for this! Your leaves are beautiful.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So nice of you

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

So, so glad that not only are you my favorite artist, but you are a leftie as well!! This makes it so much easier for me to follow along with all of your tutorials! Thank you, Harriet, for so, so many things that you have taught me ever since I first began to follow you. You are an exquisite artist and a phenomenal teacher! 👩‍🦳🖌️🎨

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

PS: Your ONE RULE is simply perfection! Excellent and easy to apply to the basics of anything! 👩‍🦳🖌️🎨

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@janellqueen3376]

Loved this!

[@debragallardo5754]

I appreciate the easy to follow instruction

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Debra!

[@marachime]

okay :3 cheers

[@ChantelleArts]

This is such a good watch, such useful information 💜

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you think so!

[@elahewison4446]

Fantastic, you make it seem that I have at least a chance of success.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You do!

[@deannamunro8148]

Harriet - I am soooo excited - just ordered your new book - I have your previous books and they never disappoint!!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ooh exciting! I hope you enjoy it

[@deannamunro8148]

I have it, I love ite!!!! ty ty ty @@deWintonPaperCo

[@johnharkness6304]

Very useful, thanks very much.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@editaedita473]

You're so wonderful unpretentious.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks! We cant be anything other than ourselves on here!

[@fashionundressed-exploring1424]

Where can I purchase your book please?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Currently on Amazon… I am sold out in my own shop but ordering more stock!

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@mutzireitz4123]

I enjoy learning watercolor with you. A simple leaf yet the brush selection is so important. Thank you. Keep teaching me.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Genie11000]

I will try this tip tomorrow. Makes sense to use progressively darker color and smaller brushes. Thank you for your specific example.😂

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@claudettecurran6185]

Very good tutorial. My book arrives in about 2 weeks (US). Then I'm getting into the leaves. And every thing else in the book...can't wait. 👍 👍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@miller13ico]

that one rule has alot of rules...

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Haha! Yeah!

[@pamgrover9910]

Great lesson, love your art

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariaalejandracardozo3879]

First I am going to get the detail brushes, didnt know how important those are, then I will watch this video a couple of times more and after that I will practice, thanks for this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@babbieFalk]

Beautiful. Maybe you'll come to US (California) sometime.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Maybe one day!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ratnaroychoudhury1220]

Hav never used Rigour brush very effective for fine lines.Will try if can find them here in the shops Thank you 😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re welcome 😊

[@valbeers6701]

😊

[@kerriw9110]

I absolutely love your new book!!! It's so inspirational.... thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'm so glad!

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Love this! Great tips! I’m looking forward to trying this! Thanks for sharing!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@rosemorales3135]

My book. Ooo where are you 😢😢😢💙💜🩷

[@sharikeener1946]

Ordered your book and it should come today!!! Can’t wait!! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yay! Thank you!

[@littlemoonillustrations4372]

An excellent rule, so simple and soooo effective 👌 thank you so so much🙏⚘💝

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're so welcome!

[@janetjennings7324]

Great lesson, well presented and videoed. Thanks so much!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you liked it!

[@christinegreer6607]

What a great tip!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nell0111]

I couldn’t find the book … Have they all gone ?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

It’s still there!

[@cherylj.harris4967]

Great info re brush size and color intensity. Ty

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@laurahurst1960]

Beautiful ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@consueloyoung4484]

Simple but soooo effective!!, thank you Harriet♥️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're so welcome!

[@dianadagati7146]

Love the lessons. Not sure if you've explained before, but in your books with the circles of color that bleed into each other. I know you called it a centipede: what do the circles represent and how do I use that knowledge to paint the project?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

The circles represent how the colour changes the more diluted it is. This is helpful when you want to create a paler version of a colour. 😊

[@dianadagati7146]

@@deWintonPaperCo thank you

[@candacenagle505]

I am in the states and preordered my book...it is arriving on October 11th and I am really looking forward to it!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

AH have you got it yet?

[@candacenagle505]

@@deWintonPaperCo it is supposed to arrive today!!!!

[@risstastic]

this gives me confidence! thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'm so pleased!

[@letitbee7248]

Only a few more days until your book is available here in the US. Can't wait!!! I love these fall tutorials.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sophiarevel6952]

Thank you, very useful! ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're welcome 😊

[@berylrose3213]

Beautifully done Thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you too!

[@LittleJordanFarm]

❤

[@UJB123]

Most excellent advice. 👍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you think so!

[@patriciaglass5957]

Thanks, you make it look so easy.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You can do it!

[@whichwitchhazel]

Great demo, very informative xx

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@lindakuck5981]

Just beautiful! Thank you Harriet and I look forward to Friday 😊❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome

[@luciaoliveira616]

Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're welcome!

[@annsmith5625]

Very nice ⚾️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!