How to Control Water in Watercolor (10 NEED TO KNOW Do's & Don'ts)

[@michelles.5630]

Hello and thank you so much for the tips. Truly helpful when one has just dived into watercolour. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you once again for taking the time to show us "beginners" a few tips that no one else does.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Michelle, thank you. :-)

[@GregJorgo]

Just what I was wanting to learn!

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad my little video has given you some ideas Greg, thank you. 😊

[@kathleenevans5069]

Thankfully the majority of my bad habits are behind me thanks to your excellent tutorials and constant reminders to load it, roll it and dab it! 😀

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad to help Kathleen, keep[ those brushes wet for me please. Paul 🎨

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Love the tips-dip in paint, roll and dab!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you like them Kelly. 🎨

[@helmutdebra5373]

Excellent tips and examples! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks for watching Helmut, I'm glad my video was helpful. Paul 🎨

[@kathleenhankins764]

Thank you for Your Excellent Tips, And Sharing with Us All.

[@TheDevonArtist]

So nice of you, thank you Kathleen. Paul 🎨

[@staciecampbell5078]

That was incredibly helpful for this Newbie. Thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Stacie 😊

[@annp4756]

Another wonderfully helpful video. I love the examples. I know a lot of time goes into making a video like this. Thank you so much and I love the seal painting.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you to say Ann, thank you. Paul 🎨

[@morgenmachen2400]

Oh man..the amount of times I dropped water off my brush onto my painting 😩 something I do to wet my paints or paper, or to ensure clean water with which to mix is to keep a spray/misting bottle at hand. It's also good to have for creating texture in landscapes.

[@TheDevonArtist]

It certainly is Morgen, as you know we very often learn the hard way! Hopefully my tips, will give people a little shortcut here and there. Paul 🎨

[@sueluce4383]

I have been trying to use watercolour paint for a while now without much success but your videos have been a real eye opener

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Sue, I'm glad my videos are helping you learn this wonderful medium. Paul 🎨

[@janettepolt2815]

This was awesome. Your accent reminds me of the greatest band of all time-The Beatles!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Janet, thank you very much. The Beatles were a brilliant group, and thank you as well for the comparision. Paul 🎨

[@KT-wr3cv]

Great information, thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for taking a peek. 😊

[@angelmonroe1750]

Brilliant advice, I have been to 4 different art classes/groups and non mentioned any of this info.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Angel, it's amazing hat information you can find on KZbin. 😀

[@Marifren-zt9wt]

Thank you so much!

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad it has given you some ideas. 😊

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Thanks for the tips! 😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Happy to help Jane :-)

[@punjabpainting2002]

Fantastic work dear

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@punjabpainting2002]

@@TheDevonArtist most welcome dear 🙂

[@charlotte0069]

Thank you for sharing, there are a few elements in this video I struggle with so now I have some answers😀

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Charlotte, it's very kind of you to both watch and of course pop a little comment on here for me to read. Have a lovely weekend ahead, Paul 🎨

[@rosemarygilman8718]

Paul, I've just dicovered your channel and love your teaching style and content! Now I am planning on watching and working through all of your tutorials. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Welcome aboard Rosemary, thank you very much for following my work on here. Paul 🎨

[@darleneplant.6284]

Great tips. Thanks

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks for watching Darlene :-)

[@paulaganyard]

Hello! I just discovered your channel. I enjoyed this tutorial a great deal as it really (eloped me with issues I have been having as a beginner. I look forward to watching others. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Paul 😊

[@jeannegow2144]

Thank you .. enjoyed the video💓

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Jeanne :-)

[@larrygrenier621]

Thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much for your donation Larry, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Paul 🎨

[@robertweinblatt2018]

Helpful❤️‍🔥👍🏻

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you 😀😀

[@susanwilson1276]

Learning so much from your videos Paul...I actually painted a kingfisher today using your techniques and I must say it's the best one I've painted so far 😊😉 so onwards and upwards and thanks for your videos! ⭐

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad my videos are helping you with your passion for watercolour Susan, thank you for watching and staying here with me. Paul 🎨

[@rebel5140]

Thank you Paul! You're do's and don'ts are an inspiration to achieve mastery much quicker in my work. I particularly liked your instruction of making snow in background of your wolf with a round stiffer acrylic brush as opposed to a regular watercolor round brush. Still working on when to know timing of when to apply the paint to wet surface.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are very welcome Rebel. You know it's all down to timing and believe it or not how warm the room is in which you are painting. Test on some scrap watercolour paper first though. Paul 🎨

[@SherryHill-k5y]

Just saw this and what incredible tips! I never knew the three main things to do before painting with watercolors. Mega thanks Paul!❤

[@ironail4982]

got an example of the "cauliflower effect" ? I have a feeling that's what I struggle with thanks for taking the time to make this video for us beginners!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Ironail, yes I do have a playlist on blooms and cauliflower marks if it helps? Here it is for you. bit.ly/3xY6xAm

[@patlatour2465]

Hello and thank you for the advice.😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are welcome Pat 😃

[@rebeccawong1]

U r a gem ❤️

[@TheDevonArtist]

Awhh, thank you Rebecca. :-)

[@scarz1951]

Love this un. I've made all these mistakes and learned the hard way. Still get "reminded" now and then. I'm getting better. Thanks Paul. I'd much rather be reminded this way.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're so welcome! Anything I can do to help people find a little shortcut to the most common mistakes we all make, the easier it will be for them. Paul 🎨

[@RuthFlecknell]

Useful. And timely. Away at a holiday cottage with only one water pot. Might have to find a glass in the cupboard for the rest of my painting!! Useful to have all the water tips in one place.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Ruth, knowing you I'm sure you will soon have another water-pot at hand. I have a habit of saving jam, pickle jars with a wide base to prevent them tipping over too easily. Have a good time! Paul 🎨

[@henryindiah]

I enjoyed your video :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Henry :-)

[@carolharper268]

I’ve always used old flannels instead of paper towels. Washable and reusable. Love your videos by the way, do you ever give lessons in person? 😀

[@TheDevonArtist]

Yes, I have given personal lessons in the past but not currently. Most of my time is spent painting, videoing and conversing with my website members. Thank you Carol. Paul 🎨

[@Leearna_Art]

Ugh the amount of times water has dropped on my painting after a couple of minutes 🙈 Also the amount of bleeding from too much water. I’m still learning as my main medium is acrylic

[@TheDevonArtist]

Yes, spot on, and as you know it's happened t me many times, even after 40+ years of painting I still do it. LOL Paul 🎨

[@daniellecross1928]

Can you tell us what paper and paint you use? Sometimes I watch these videos and just think I don't feel like my paper and paint work that way/flow like that. It could be climate (Australia) or materials or maybe it's just my technique but I'd be interested to compare. I love your artwork and your videos, thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Danielle, yes different paper can react in different ways with the paint, plus as you said, temperature can also play a part in the way the paint dries, too warm, and it will dry very quickly. Ice blocks in a thin, flat container underneath the painting board can help. As for the paper I use, check out my personal website on the materials I prefer, you will see the paper, paints, brushes and everything else there, and it may give you some ideas. Paul 🎨 devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/

[@daniellecross1928]

@@TheDevonArtist thank you, I'll check out the website. Interesting tip about the iceblocks, I might have to try that out!

[@kellytaylor5626]

Hello

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hello back Kelly. 😁

[@TheDevonArtist]

What are your struggles with water and watercolors? *Leave me a comment* and maybe I can help. Don't forget if you want more help with watercolors, check out this video which goes into the techniques in more detail: bit.ly/2OdLxUg

[@fargosgirl]

I have trouble with keeping my paper and my paint just the right wetness. Does climate effect water control? I live in the desert and I feel like my paint and paper dry extremely quickly and I have a very limited window where everything is the right dampness. Any tips for painting in a dry climate?

[@betsyfochtman9055]

My main problem is painting water as a background. It always comes out muddy or too light :(

[@katbeaulieu6391]

Thanks for the tips 😀

[@TheDevonArtist]

Not a problem, thank you Kat. :-)