The ONLY RULE of Watercolor Painting

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Hi there, Liron here 🎨
Today we'll discuss the only rule of watercolor painting: Water to paint ratio.
Any other self created rules tend to be more of a hindrance rather than help.
I hope you find this one useful.
Reference photo & sketch:
imgur.com/a/R7neeTS
Navigation:
00:00 - The ONLY RULE in Watercolor Painting
00:59 - Everything Else is a Hindrance
05:33 - Darks & Details
12:43 - Smooth Transitions
16:35 - Darkening the Ground a Bit
18:09 - Final Result
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[@marjoriejohnson6535]

It is Thanksgiving here today. What I am thankful today for is that I get to watch you paint.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

In 1970 my husband had a Triump 650..it even sounded powerful.

[@LironYan]

Nice! And wishing you a happy holiday 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I forgot the h......wouldn't you just know...

[@followyourbrush]

Great to “see” you this morning! ☕️ ❤

[@grandmasparkles58]

I really appreciate your thoughts on the “rules”. I find that there are way too many of them and often times they conflict with each other. This tends to cause confusion and frustration.

[@littlesteve1000]

Hello Liron, so glad to here from you, have all bells, whistles, etc, telling me you have put on another Fantastic WATERCOLOUR TUITION, yet again, just lashed out on a expensive printer, about £700 that can take watercolour paper, as have always hated transferring drawings onto watercolour paper using graphite, arrived 2 days ago, but due to poor health, going to try to sort it out, today, and it better do what it says its supposed to do, or ill health or not will personally tell them to !!!!! It, LOL, also to turn images to B & W, for tonal contrasts, sketches etc, BUT!!! this might be wishful thinking !!!!!, I have pain 24/7 due to over 50 odd years as insulin diabetic, got it aged 9, in 1968, now 64, pain is nerve damage in feet and hands, painting is how I get away from pain, and keeps me alive, all went wrong about 14 years ago, had pancreas transplant, 12 years ago, but anti-rejection drugs are like taking rat poison, now diag. with 2nd stage leukaemia, 3 months ago, me & wife just said add it to list !!!!! LOL Now you'll understand when said DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR painting, takes me away from everything, pain, also STOPS ME, ending up in NUT HOUSE !!!!!! LOL Keep Carrying on, I know it's hard for you out there, me, you and others, have to, has to be some sanity, on this planet. Best wishes, to you and family, Take care STEVE FROM LONDON

[@stampinturtles]

Dear Lord I pray for Steve and all his pain to go away. Renew his body and give him peace. Thank you lord he has found joy in painting. We are grateful for Liron and his videos. 🙏🏻 I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.

[@littlesteve1000]

@@stampinturtles Thank you, so much, I've got to the point now, I just accept it, as been through so many health issues due to this awful disease, didn't expect to last this long !!!!, even consultants are amazed, but gets me down, as worked all my life, and was so active, did windsurfing for 27 years, in winter and summer, etc, but to old and burnt out now, used to be kicked to floor, end up in Hospital, nearly dying each time, I'd get up, dust myself off, and carry on, but now, just get lost in the studying of my Art, and forget everything, fortunately, my wife understands, when disappear upstairs to my art room. Have no defences, so someone sneezes a mile away, I get it, rushed to hospital, with pneumonia, where it trys to kill me, had pneumonia about 17-18 times now, each Autumn/winter, have battle to stay alive, been this way most of life, but older, and had transplant about 12 years ago, so anti-rejection drugs make it worse, and been informed, the Leukemia, is prob. caused by the Anti-Rejection drugs !!!!! so lose if you do, and lose if you don't. !!!! LOL So, hey, Ho !!!!, I've always had my interests, and WATERCOLOUR Painting, and always curious about things, and willing to learn, even at my age!!!! LOL Take Care Steve

[@stampinturtles]

@@littlesteve1000 sounds like you’ve lived life to the fullest. Your attitude sounds great and your wife must be a blessing to you. It’s good to be positive about it. All of us struggle in some way. All of us have trials. It’s important to have hope and for me that’s being in heaven. They say there’s no pain in heaven. 🙏🏻❤️

[@littlesteve1000]

@@stampinturtles I see a comment one time, and they said about hell and heaven, they put " if there is hell & heaven, I hope this is Hell, & not the other way round, otherwise I'm in serious trouble ", I had to laugh, often thought about what or who, I might have been in previous life, to deserve what has happened to me in this life, ( if you believe in that sort of thing ), I think I must have been someone evil, like a guard on a concentration camp or something, because just as I recover from another attempt on my life, through infections etc, I get hit with something else !!!! . SO IF you know of someone, whose a complete hypochondriac, tell them, they can have ALL MY LOT, FOR NOTHING, that way, I can be left in peace, so can do my ART!!!!!!! LOL STEVE FROM LONDON

[@LironYan]

Steve, my guy - you sound like such a badass!! Keep creating with full immersion my friend! ❤️❤️ Art is life. Wishing for you to continue being so awesome, sounds like you’re living life to the fullest despite all the health issue, many of which are quite significant. Can only wish to be as strong as you 💪🎨 I will keep doing my best here on my end

[@lindamarsh6711]

Thank you again. I’m learning thinks I should have learned earlier. I’m new to watercolour at 72. I have a back round in acrylics. 🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LironYan]

Now’s the perfect time to learn all of these things (:

[@brendas8934]

Thankyou Liron 🙏

[@nancypeplau9747]

I was watching the way you use different brushes… I just bought 2 flat brushes and I can’t wait to learn to use them. As always, I’m so pleased to see you. Praying you live in peace and freedom in your own country.

[@LironYan]

🙏🏼❤️😊

[@nancypeplau9747]

🙏🏻💕😊Right back at ya!@@LironYan

[@jojoblablabla]

always appreciate your sharing of insights, i find it very helpful for people (like me) who have a good understanding of fundamental techniques, but needing to "think" watercolour while they paint.

[@rockyhudson3346]

Great technique. Thanks for sharing and tips. Marvelous work !!!!

[@ninner196]

A great lesson Liron!😊

[@tinyfacemcgee9211]

Nice job! Love the melty black tire👍

[@baileythompson7040]

Thank you Liron. I very much appreciate your demonstrations, your advice and painting instruction. Also, this one has very interesting shapes. A very interesting painting. I always look forward to your posts. Please be safe and take care.

[@mikartmilo]

Amazing ❤ it! 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@artieross9537]

It's Thanksgiving Day here in the US, Liron. I have to say I'm thankful for your vlogs.

[@LironYan]

Thank you & happy holiday! 😊🙏🏼

[@janinewilson8647]

I can see your freedom as you paint. Glad you are safe. Enjoy your new home Liron. Many thanks 😊

[@wendychampness1901]

Ohh, you’ve moved?

[@SixToeKitty]

Love this. Watching your tutorials will help me get better. The subject matter here and the spirit of the scene is just really refreshing! I admire how a few strokes morphed into an authentic source of light.

[@jdlang6839]

Perfect discussion and demo. Really working on water to paint ratio with paint consistency, amount of water on the paper and amount of water in the brush when charging paint into wet paint. It just takes practice, observation and time to not just know it, have it be natural without thinking about it. And you make it look so easy. Wishing you well in your new, safe home, Joan❤🙏🎨

[@HBFaulkner]

I'm so happy to see you today, Liron! ❤

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼❤️

[@andrewsart23]

Love your loose style and I wish you the best. You are one of the first watercolor artist I ever watched that inspired me to paint. I think I have gotten better and now maybe take one of your courses!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 🙏😊 Very happy I was able to help

[@magdalenaholt2967]

The colours are seriously beautiful and somehow alive here.

[@LironYan]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@amusingmother]

Laron! I just realized you are in Israel! Be safe! Thinking of you and yours!

[@davevanfunk8917]

Wow! Black and white! You are a rebel! I love it.

[@LironYan]

Haha 😁 I don't rebel against anything per-se, but I am doing what I want. Perhaps the two are the same? 🙃

[@amberdreams_0]

I love how round about the 3:30 mark it looks like an octopus. Or Cthulhu. 😄

[@maryjohnson8424]

I have been watching your videos for a while, your confidence has grown and motivates me to practice.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊 Very happy to hear

[@btwilks]

Another superb demo, Liron. Thanks for taking the time to create, edit and upload the video for us all to enjoy (and to be inspired by) - hope the allergies soon ease for you. I like your comment that there is really only one 'rule' in watercolour - i.e. the water to paint ratio and how it affects the behaviour of the paint - and the rest is really just preference and personal style. Remain safe, friend - best wishes, Brian.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Brian! 😊🙏🏼 Happy you found it helpful. Allergies are much better now that we got the chance to clean and get rid of more dust haha

[@magdalenaholt2967]

So happy to be seeing this🤍best wishes from Sardinia

[@wendychampness1901]

Yes, WATERcolor😂. Still working on that ratio , been painting 3 yrs and I have learned so much from you 😊 Take care, I am remembering the wonderful several months that I lived in Tel Aviv😊

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊 Tel Aviv is fantastic, so happy you got to experience it!

[@jessieg4901]

I’m very thankful to learn from you Liron. I love that I get to support you and I love the Jewish people ❤️❤️❤️ you have my complete support!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Jessie 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@DazzlingAction]

I like painting darker to lighter from time to time because it grounds values.

[@LironYan]

Same!

[@user-xt4ot5hb5s]

Hi, Liron, good to see you. It's sunny & quite mild here in the UK. What would your advice be to keeping colours fresh & not muddying them? Always impressed by the way you simplify the background in your paintings, which can seem so daunting-- it shows your immense skill. Thank you for sharing.

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊 I think what you describe lies in how it all connects together. There isn’t really a formula for vibrant colors, because the context of them all together is what leads to what you describe. I also think it’s a matter of personal taste and what you like. A bit of a cop out answer but hoping it makes sense 🙏🏼

[@ratulsarkar8972]

What’s that green you are using bro? Looks absolute fantastic

[@user-nb5yc3zw7d]

Hey liron. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. What travel brush do you use? I can only find escoda up to size 12.

[@LironYan]

I’ve been mostly using the Versatil (size 8 I believe), and Barroco (16). The Barroco is a huge favorite of mine, I’ve really gotten used to it

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

God bless you and family...Wish...best peaceful times shead...not only you but whole world...i wish everyday in my meditation

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much my friend 😊🙏🏼 War is happening because humans have not found peace within themselves

[@stampinturtles]

I love the green! Your photo is intriguing and I love how you paint vehicles. Your style is beautiful and recognizable right away. You’re such a blessing to us KZbinrs that want to learn to paint. I hope someday to visit your country. Praying for peace. 🙏🏻

[@LironYan]

Thank you ☺️ Always makes me happy to hear it’s recognizable 🙏🏼

[@stampinturtles]

🍁🥧🦃Happy Thanksgiving from the USA! 🦃🥧🙏🏻🍗🎨🖼️🖌️

[@nafowler]

Well I wouldn’t break rule of going over something again and again. Put the wash down once and let it go until next layer. Unless you are in a wet area of course.

[@LironYan]

Sometimes it dries just enough for me to paint over "immediately" (: But I would agree sometimes it's a no no haha!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Is that a Vespa Liron?

[@MaxfieldMini]

I love all things Automotive that you paint! That being said. . . Have you published the 100 Cars Book yet? I'm really eager too buy some for myself & Christmas gifts. Can't wait 😂 Gail, Purple MINI COOPER #9 thnx 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much!! 😊 I took a serious pause on that project unfortunately 😅 I’m pretty sure it’ll be done eventually, but hard to tell at the moment when. My apologies 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MaxfieldMini]

No worries, I'll be here when its ready. We are Christians & stand with Isreal. We belive what God said in Genesis 12:3 and our family will continually pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, and your family. LoveU ❤

[@karendirmish2696]

Thank you for this, I have always been a Rule Breaker! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Karen Dirmish, learner 3:57

[@LironYan]

🙏🏼😁

[@sylviastoler6598]

❤😅😊

[@binomesprite7829]

It's yellow