The Ultimate Wet-on-Wet Guide: 12 Techniques Every Watercolorist Should Know

[@treesapgrl]

This is stellar! Out of all the beginner-technique tutorials I've seen, this is the best. I especially love how you showed the practical uses, too ~ I've never seen someone do that before. Thank you so much!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much!!!! I realize there are many videos on this but I always wanted to make a comprehensive list of my favourites for you all and also honestly for myself 😊 just to “think through” this all at once. I had fun recording it and I am happy to hear you enjoyed it! 💕

[@treesapgrl]

@@AnnaBucciarelli I just love videos like this. While I'm about 2 years in now, I'm still at a beginner level ~ I can't get enough of tutorials like these and I'm *EXTRA* glad you did one, too. For yours to be the best out of all the ones I've watched... I tip my cap, many times!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

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[@rashafaraj8825]

​@@AnnaBucciarelliI just found your channel. Your informative, detailed explanation and calm voice encourage me to watch and practice watercolor painting. It has been a while since I did.❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

@@rashafaraj8825 that’s so good to hear! Enjoy 😊

[@elflordsjourneys]

Even with many years of painting under my belt it's always good to review these kind of great tips.Thanks😊

[@melindaavila498]

You are a wonderful teacher! This exercise is so helpful. I have had problems with ratio of water and paint. I now realize how important a block of good paper makes the difference.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Absolutely!! With watercolor, Paper is more important than other supplies 😊 thank you so much ❤️

[@lizakirby5721]

Thank you! Your guidance on drying times/paper wetness and paint characteristics (transparent/granulating, staining/non-staining) are especially helpful.

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Excellent video. Perfect for any beginner or exprerienced painter :)

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Monique 🩵

[@nilawarriorprincess]

TYSM!!! After 2 years, I'm finally able to create art again. I drew my 1 full scene yesterday & I just sat down to paint It's for Kansas day so I have our native plants, wildlife as well as our other state symbols. I have both a sunrise & a lake, so I have an immediate use for many of these techniques. Thanks again.

[@watercolorwithmanisha]

Thanks Anna for this wonderful summary of techniques! Very helpful!

[@shadowguard3578]

I’m going to rewatch this with my paints and follow along. Love this. Thank you!

[@annenglish2935]

Me, too! 😊

[@shadowguard3578]

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[@shadowguard3578]

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[@SharonNolfi]

Excellent! It's great to see all the techniques summarized side by side.

[@polgara28]

Thank you for this! I love how you showed the techniques in real paintings! That is very helpful.

[@denisemallam2786]

Just another bit of your sparkle on the paper.... beautifully done🙃💜

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

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[@dc-wp8oc]

Fantastic information and demonstration. Appreciate the almost imperceptible soundtrack, clear diction and pace.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🩵🩵🩵

[@danpost4755]

Nice video! Great demonstration of these techniques and pleasant narration. Well done!

[@daphnebenjamins]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

Wonderful video thank you!

[@raylanadamsdiscoverychanne2816]

Hi Anna, Just wanted to let you know that I followed your suggestions and bought the size 4 and 16 Escoda Mimak Synthetic paint brushes and the Arches 💯 percent cotton, hot pressed paper and used them to create my illustrations. They came out soooo NICE. My daughter came in and complimented my images. Thank YOU soooo much 🤗. Keep up your wonderful tutorials.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Aww that’s amazing!!!! I am so glad you are enjoying the new supplies 🩵🩵🩵

[@GregoryLongs]

I can tell this is one of those videos I'll be watching many times. Thanks for putting it together.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

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[@lisapoulin1853]

Thank you. Really enjoyed this tutorial.

[@RebelStarchild777]

Anna Bucciarelli! You are a treasure! THANK YOU for sharing your art wisdom and exceptional techniques with the world. It's truly a pleasure to learn from you! Not only are you a GREAT artist -- you are an exceptional teacher as well. I'm so excited to take ALL of your classes.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Sara! 💜 really appreciate it 😊 have a wonderful day!

[@sandrarowe4664]

This is absolutely thorough and clearly explained. Can't wait to practice these techniques.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Sandra 😊❤️

[@DottieStanley]

Great exercise! I will for sure do this one to get these techniques down and in my bucket! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!

[@sharminahmed3115]

Outstanding! You're an amazing teacher! It’s the best video I've ever watched for the beginners.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Wow, thank you! 💕😊

[@DebbieSarensen]

This is helpful. I have learned that timing is extremely important and many artists don’t share how long to wait before applying the paint. It’s nice to hear how long to actually wait. Thank you!

[@oscarfrangzz641]

Thanks you so much. It´s wonderful to have the general view of the basics!

[@maggiedormer1208]

I love these “skill” tutorials. When it goes up on Patreon I shall have a couple of good practice sessions. I would so love to be able to progress to painting from my own photos but I really struggle with the composition. Maybe a more in depth tutorial on that 🤷‍♀️😊.

[@maithevnesegirl6404]

Great tips! I used to lift the color with my clean brush, but the califlower effect is a good way to lift the highlight.

[@privatename8228]

Fascinating video. I have only been painting for one month so I have lots to learn. Loved this video.

[@michellef1847]

This is so helpful!

[@buschika]

A Video about Timing would be great

[@myrnalandersartist]

Fabulous video, thank you!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lpayne91]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial ❤..I’m so out of practice with my painting as I’ve had a long break due to work being done in the house and my stuff was all packed away..I’m going to practice this today 😊

[@larryhuffine2814]

I truly believe you are the only content creator on KZbin that would never need to ask a single time for even a single person to subscribe! anyone that comes across this content is going to subscribe immediately

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Meanwhile my kids remind me almost daily that “Mr. Beast has like millions of subscribers” 🤣 No, seriously, thank you so much! It means alot 💜🩷💜

[@mariannedanhofbekkers2671]

Useful for everybody. Nice to keep! Like your © 😉

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@-TranMinhBao-A]

this is actually helpful to me as a self-study watercolor painting student:D you really did drop a masterpiece, thank you.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you for your feedback 😊❤️ So glad this was helpful!!!

[@karenmcc2197]

So informative. Excellent teaching. Thank you 🕊

[@MusicSavedAGirl]

From an ADHD'er that can't focus very long, these mini snapshot techniques in each square is insanely perfect for me. Thank you so much - Subscribed (obviously! Lol)

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Steph 😊🩷

[@ariellaabrahams]

I've been watching watercolor tutorials for a couple years and NEVER seen anyone else give as much information about wet on wet

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊 I try to share as much in depth information as possible - glad to hear you found this useful!

[@ariellaabrahams]

@AnnaBucciarelli Can't wait to try what I've learned

[@appa5691]

So wonderful - I just bought some paper and want to experiment this. Thank you for making such a nice video - also your voice is so calming 😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 💖 Enjoy!

[@AndreaPollackHarutunian]

Great tutorial 🎉

[@shellyparker8960]

You are such an amazing instructor. Your explanation and demonstration are so well thought out and informative. Thank you! I find your finished pieces to be absolutely stunning!

[@sonjabeier5575]

Thanks for this beautiful, graceful tutorial! The wet on wet effects are truly magical. One other technique that comes to my mind is to sprinkle colors with a brush on a wet color layer. A little bit like blooming but smaller.

[@vickiblizzard1001]

Thank you so much for this! I need to take photos of some polymer clay projects and wanted a very soft background, but not just one color. I want some texture and depth. Not being a painter, I had no idea where to start, besides buying paper and paints. Now I have direction and inspiration to get my background papers finished in the next day or two!

[@Wolf-6567]

Brilliant, thank you. Have a wonderful day.

[@Jellybellycat]

Supply list says Escoda Chronos. Amazon doesn’t recognize that as a type of Escoda brush.

[@iarascastro9736]

Olá Ana. Adorei as variadas texturas que você demonstrou e a aplicação das mesmas na composição. Sou apaixonada por seus trabalhos , são lindíssimos !! Uma referência de bom gosto e perfeição. Obrigado por disponibilizar estes fundamentos iniciais da aquarela. Um grande abraço 🥰

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

I am so glad you enjoyed this one 💜💜💜

[@sabrinalettuce6927]

Thank you for sharing your expertise 🤩 Fantastic tutorial, I am off to practice 😊

[@Bitternov]

Great demonstration. Thanks. Also, a discussion of papers would be good. My paper was too absorbent and sucked up the color like blotting paper. I'll try again with one of the Fabrianos.

[@flutterbydragonfly]

You are a masterful artist. Beautiful video.

[@Rozzybeads7]

Wow! Excellent tutorial. Thank you Anna!

[@kathleen88863]

As always, a great learning experience. Thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thanks for watching!

[@sonjamills6106]

This was the most helpful video I have seen. Thank you.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Sonja 💕😊

[@lorabelland7507]

Amazing.... new to watercolour and really looking forward to trying this myself. Took a couple of short courses recently and learned more in this videomthan the 20 weeks I wasted. So happy right now. Thanks.❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much for your feedback 💕 I am so glad this was helpful 😊 Enjoy your watercolor journey ☀️

[@olhamcguinness6283]

Super 👍super 👏super🙏 I don’t know if you can still read Ukrainian? I’m retired and live in Florida and have chance to learn some painting.what I like it. В нашій сім’ї всі мають хист до малювання,хоча ніхто ніколи цьому не вчився. Коли моєму внукові було 9 років,він навіть був виграв приз на міській виставці у Нью Йорку і внучка також дуже гарно малює на дозвіллі. I watch and follow the lessons on KZbin and accidentally found you🙏 You amazed me with the highest level of professionalism and very simple and correct explanation .You gave so many very useful advices 👍 Will be very nice to create new lessons for Easter eggs and greeting cards. Я також родом із Києва Бажаю Вам успіхів,великої аудиторії ,здоров’я і щастя 💖

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Дуже дякую Ольга! Delighted to hear you are enjoying the videos. So nice your grandkids are pursuing creative hobbies - it’s so important regardless of whether it becomes their profession or remains a hobbie. I worked a corporate job for 15+ years until stumbling on KZbin and illustration work. All the Ukrainian folk art training I received in Kiev as a child has given me a new career 😊 слава Україні 🩵🧡

[@suneethaudayakumar8789]

wow very nice and ur explanation was very easy to learn. all the best for more videos.

[@vanajak.sarts5707]

Very usefull techniques, thank you for sharing 😊

[@Mackat3652]

Great ty

[@farnazjafarzadeh7157]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@8forhim]

Thank you for this tutorial! Have you used salt in a humid climate and if so, do you have any suggestions?

[@aleksandermici4315]

WoW Thank you❤

[@AlphagirlMae]

Learned alot and your details are wonderful.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@rashafaraj8825]

Great video! I'll try it. Thank you!❤

[@laurafox916]

Thank you for this awesome video. Just to be clear, in the final row, did you wet the paper first before applying your paint?

[@nattyh.8049]

Wow This is outstanding Thank you so much

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊🩷

[@sihamk8625]

Great content! Thank you so much!

[@Mary-sl1lj]

What size Chronos rigger did you use?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

This was size 2 😊

[@julianamaiaterapeuta]

Please, post vídeos with celulose paper 🙏🏽 100 cotton paper is rare and expensive here in Brazil. I love your videos!

[@marcyneumaier1994]

This is amazing tutorial love them

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you like them!

[@ericashmusic8889]

Quite wonderful Anna. Thankyou...!

[@ericashmusic8889]

I thought afterwards Anna, as I am only just re- starting watercolour after 50 yrs, I forgot that there is an old, odd example of wet-on wet, or wet on dry that is real cool. In my old photographic bag I have a little puffer ball with a tiny nozzle. ( used on lenses to remove dust). I recall that way back, on plain or wet surface one can drop a watery blob,( brush or syringe), then quickly use a tiny soft blower to spread the drop in many directions, creating spidery patterns, although not exactly repeatable, skill develops & interesting variants can be found to create a background or unusual underpainting. Hope that's of use. Kind regards.

[@craiggross9629]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@marya.mh90]

Tnx a lot❤😊

[@dijosephine9556]

Thanks Anna very helpful 👍

[@poppyevergreen7962]

Hi Anna,would you like to tell me from which label your colors are,they are having a wonderful bright shining and from which label is the wide brown paint brush?You are making me interested in trying this technics!!!!They are great!Thank you for showing!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Colors are mostly QOR, some Daniel Smith and W&N. all brushes are Escoda Chronos or Escoda Reserva 😊

[@ColorfulData]

Amazing,thanks

[@moniquesmith5501]

Very helpful thanks

[@denider]

otimo video.Muito obrigada.

[@debdennis7853]

Very helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@jonathanhmcauley]

Thank You!

[@sagepremoe1565]

i didn't get the same results you did for.the 1st, 2nd, 4th, the salt application and the last demo didn't look the same as yours. I used Koi Water Colors on Canson 140 lb cold press paper, would that had made the difference? For even the 3rd sample I had to switch to a small flat brush to get the same effect.

[@upendranpm5647]

തീർച്ചയായും നല്ല ക്ലാസ്

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

Thank you

[@sunitamenon-kf3ro]

Sometimes while painting roses, a thin white line magically appears..looks wonderful in emphasising a petal. But I don't know how that happened. What was it I did? Would be grateful if u could explain how to create this.

[@lynkotz2399]

What is the tape that I always see artists use to make blocks? Every tape I've tried seem to damage my paper?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

It’s called art masking tape - comes off without damaging the paper 😊

[@rayne6737]

I’m sorry but did I miss something? I can’t find the video on Wet on dry techniques.

[@jaimalashetye1222]

Which paper is it

[@colorfulcanvases]

I allways see draw vidio.❤❤

[@Cheabea.01]

Do you use paper or canvas

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Paper

[@diannaantes5262]

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[@User_and_atmohd]

My school actually watched this!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

That’s amazing! Which school? An art school I am guessing? 💜😊

[@sandrapalomaaldunatepage9797]

Ass always, thank you!!! ❤

[@angela14962002]

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[@HumanGoodOne]

👍👏👏👏

[@AVYANARORA-h5d]

Nice pic

[@altego8001]

How did you become so amazingly beautiful Anna?