Top 5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner | Repainting My Old Watercolor Painting Art

[@Makoccino]

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[@desireeespinosa3954]

Thank you for putting your beautiful thoughts out into the world. We need more compasión and understanding in the world for our fellow humans and ourselves. Bonus? What we put into the world comes to us! So you are on the right track

[@anirsarun]

I dunno why I wanna cry. I confessed many times, "that's me" again and again when it comes to comparing my art as a rookie to others'. Sometimes we forget to enjoy the art making process. Glad you talk about we have our own pace. Thanks Mako!

[@psyduck6347]

I always love when big youtubers still reply or interact with its new or old subscribers like Mako (the bob ross of watercolor)😊

[@Makoccino]

Awww ❤

[@iivapollo3245]

This video touched me the most. First because I kept getting frustrated because my mind always thinks that I just make bad paintings. Second, because I was so jealous about my other friends who have better supplies than mine. But as time goes on, I learned how to love my own work and myself. So thank you for being an inspiration

[@norae3892]

Omg i loved your original ones and even painted them following your tutorial. So excited to do it again with your repainted version

[@Makoccino]

Awww thanks! I think it gives you more options to play around with!

[@jaeppa5342]

Johnny is so handsome in ur profile😆

[@norae3892]

@@Makoccino I've been playing with prima watercolors pastle palette but using your designs as inspiration. I love it

[@norae3892]

@@jaeppa5342 thanks lol

[@jaeppa5342]

@@norae3892 ur welcome haha. He's always handsome

[@YousifPhotoshopTutorials]

I really feel happy in this channel ♥

[@Makoccino]

Happy Saturday! It's almost 2020 😱 I decided to see if I improved and what I've learned along the way during the last year! I really hope you find it helpful! Let me know if you've ever recreated some of your old art to see your progress!

[@lemisaahmetovic7707]

I need your help today i wanted to do a painting with the wet on wet technique and i put water on the paper but it soaked it up right away and i coldnt make it work!What have i done wrong?I don't understand..

[@devanshvajpeyee8440]

Just apply water just enough so that the paper becomes 'glossy', just like Mako says... Which means you can see a shiny layer of water on the paper

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

makoccino : Happy Holidays 🧸💞🎄💫

[@lemisaahmetovic7707]

@@devanshvajpeyee8440 that's what i have done but it dries before i even can start applying color

[@sugarcube7]

Makoccino have you ever done glitter art before?

[@arigatoespacialsuperadmiti7316]

What I love of Mako is that she is not only an artist, she is a realized and mind-prepared artists that shares her experience to others, wich helps me a lot to evolve my art, thanks you mako.

[@Makoccino]

Awww❤

[@Myschnikaaa247]

You're an artist and a philosopher who's words hits really hard, because i experience every bit of it

[@far9218]

I am glad that I don’t have a problem comparing myself to specific artists but I do get down on myself when I can’t really do something. I am SOO bad at making anything leafy. So when I was making my Christmas cards I challenged myself to make cards that did have leaves. They weren’t all good so I switched to making things I was comfortable with and even though there was a big difference in quality, I am glad I tried it out. But you are right, I look back at what I am good at now compared to a couple months ago and the difference is crazy! So I know eventually I’ll get better at what I am struggling with now! Thank you so much for your videos! You’re so sweet Mako ☺️

[@saileshramcharan3445]

Dear Makoccino. Probably the simplest and most profound advise offered online on watercolour paintings. Thank you

[@sameerkulkarni8325]

Your content is really beginner friendly, in that you actually explain the basics, like how much water, telling when it is time to let it dry, etc. You make simple but really beautiful scenery, which is very helpful. I’m loving your channel.

[@LuckyLondon62]

I was hasn't having a great day, but this video has helped turn it around and motivated me to paint. I love that this radiates positivity and hope.

[@jengoodwyn2715]

I love going back and looking at my old work. And I love watching your progress, too.

[@jiniakoner1156]

You r not only an artist but also a life guider... Ur thoughts about life is so amazing and true.

[@dianeo]

I'm feeling torn because my husband wants me to go back to my acrylic painting with a more realistic style, but I got bored with that and wanted a more creative style. Does anyone else have family members interfering with their art journey? So frustrating. Anyway, happy holidays and have a wonderful 2020.

[@Makoccino]

Aww I totally get that! I always got asked if I can't just paint something like Bob Ross! Eh no! I want to paint what I like and what brings me joy! You should paint whatever makes you happy! You're the artist! I stopped asking my family anything art related or showing my art to them long time ago because of that 😂

[@MeeshT]

I think that sort of advice tends to come from a good place of encouragement but, if it's not what you want, then you do you. I have been switching among different crafts in between periods of frustration rather than just techniques or mediums and that has helped me feel more accomplished and creative than sticking to a single style ever has. Best wishes!

[@annettefournier9655]

I hate it when that happens. I don't even like doing commission work because it's what someone else wants and not what I want or feel. I discourage them saying ; we can look at the same thing and see it totally different. I am not a camera and my interpretation of a subject may be totally different than what you see, as people even perceive colors differently. People look at me like I'm nuts. I'm too new to try to cater to someone else's vision when I'm just finding my way. Hood luck to you. Do what you feel.😁👍

[@dianeo]

@@Makoccino Ah, yes. I can relate. I stopped showing my art to the husb. but he manages to sneak a peek anyway. I do have to do my own thing.

[@dianeo]

@@annettefournier9655 So true! I had to stop doing commission work for all the reasons you mentioned!

[@cnpf312]

Oh! Mako, you are my favorite YT artist and entertainer! I was a little stressed at work and came for a video during lunch. You are doing very good work! Thank you! 😊

[@alfarinaherdianti]

Hi Mako! Just so you know that the painting, that you're recreating in this video is the reason why I got deeper into watercolor, it was exactly one year ago!!! I was surprised that I can make something decent with watercolor, after years of abandoning drawing and painting which were used to be my hobby back in school years. I was getting back to drawing and painting to heal myself... I am still working on getting better and better within, and I still enjoy watercolor so much, it does teach me that beauty is there when you let go a little bit :') Thank you Mako, for you might have saved my life last year.

[@Makoccino]

Awww I'm so happy that painting helped you so much! ❤

[@alfarinaherdianti]

You're very welcome... Keep up the good work on the art and the channel!

[@archanaashok1980]

wow , there are so many changes that you made from last year and this year ...... and looks out , you have improved a lot this year for your painting skills ........ your paintings are the best mako : )

[@medhasakre]

I came here for some ideas, I got a much-needed confidence boost. Thanks mako, not just for the beauty of your paintings but also for the motivation!

[@dianatorres300]

I came to your channel to learn and am amuse by your comments/reflections of your own processes and progress. Please keep up the good work. Kudos to you.

[@ambds1975]

I just started messing with watercolors, and this video is like a warm hug, thank you. ♪

[@pantalonious3984]

I just adore how kind you are. You really make me feel like my mistakes are learning opportunities and that’s wonderful. I feel much less discouraged following your videos. I’ve learned a LOT from you so far. Your fantastic!!

[@brendanstevenson5848]

Thanks for the supportive words! It makes total sense and I am inspired to pick up watercolor again...

[@joannemiddaugh122]

Your mentioning the quality of the paper is appreciated. I have found that quality paper is key. It's much more important than the paint and even the brushes although the latter is second on my list of the three. I've been using Arches for years--both pads and full sheets that I cut down. Last year, I purchased an Arches 140 lb cold press pad that was faulty which is not my usual experience. The paint didn't act like it usually does (didn't move around at all when painting wet in wet) and when it dried, there were white streaks. I was very frustrated since I thought I was doing something wrong. I hadn't been painting in watercolor for a while so naturally, I thought it was me. Now, I believe there was too much sizing in the paper and I registered a complaint on the store's website. Unfortunately, by that time, I had decided to use the paper for inks and demos with my young nieces. I am only mentioning this in case others experience something similar. Arches has been very reliable for me for years but I'm a bit hesitant to buy another pad. I haven't had the problem with the large sheets so perhaps that was an anomaly. I'm going to try the pads again because they are so portable but will return immediately if the paper does the same thing. Hopefully, it was a quality control issue at the time. I am usually very happy with Arches but I know the company was sold so that might have been the issue. Right now, I'm painting on Stonehenge pads which are also quite good.

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I think this sometimes can happen as the paper is produced in batches and maybe you were just unlucky! I'm sure it happens to other brands as well. In fact one of my friends used some high quality paper that she never had problems with but one of the sheets she used were faulty as well. So I guess it can happen but it shouldn't be normal for sure!

[@irlGlitches]

This girl over here spitting some serious wisdom. Got new palette today :) New paper coming soon!

[@fizzycreates]

I couldn’t tell if this was a tutorial or a cute motivational life speech 🥺❤️ I love hearing your refreshing commentary

[@BriDaPotato]

See this is what dedication does it let's you improve in your art and thanks to Mako she gives us wonderful examples of never giving up Thanks Mako you're the best!!❤️❤️

[@Makoccino]

aww thank you so much for your sweet comment!

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! Another awesome masterpiece. And I’m speechless again while watching your painting. ☺️💕

[@Dao_Tui]

The first thing I made with watercolour paints was almost 2 years ago.. and it was a tutorial you did. 'Easy Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners Step by Step' the middle one. I told myself right from the start: 'Let's make this same one again in about 6 months or 1 year from now and then keep doing that to see how you're doing.' I did and still plan on doing so. It is amazing to see that it gets easier. Not just in knowing what to do, what colours to use and how to mix/blend. But also in brush techniques and how you feel better because you can tell it is easier than last time. Thank you

[@ameliasecrest9846]

This has helped me ALOT! I use to compare myself all the time! But i'm getting better at enjoying my own art! And plus watching this video has helped me learn that no matter what you are always getting batter at art and always do what you enjoy!

[@markrhezketmacalalad9683]

You inspired me You make me paint even more My art has improved because of you. I love your videos🥰🥰 We love you,make more videos that's helpful for us.🥰😚

[@kiwimiwi5452]

In an art store I like I was allowed to pick some art supplies for christmas. I was interested in a cool looking watercolor paper, and there were two sizes. The smaller one, usuall paper size, for 12,99€, 12 sheets, and a large one, double the size, 14,99€, also 12 sheets. I chose the large one, its only 2€ more, but double as much, I can just cut it down

[@Makoccino]

That's smart!

[@anomalousappleberry4214]

You did an excellent job! So proud of you!

[@JanineKearns]

I just love your encouragement to your audience. Thank you! Happy holidays!

[@abrokedrawer3216]

You inspire me so much ! You've changed me as a person. Your words always have an effect on me. Now when I draw something and it doesn't turn out good, I tell myself it's okay at least I did try and it's better than what I was a year ago. Thank you for inspiring me !! loads of love

[@Makoccino]

Awww ❤

[@mxan3190]

Thank you so much. I'm always following other people's works. I always want my paintings to stand out. I'm insecure about how other artists is doing well while I can't even mix right colors. I always think about what others would say. Thank you so much for making me feel better😭❤❤

[@karenteel8347]

You’re so inspiring! I love this reminder that you can’t compare yourself to someone who has years of experience on me. Only compare your own progress🥰

[@haileycarter122]

I struggle with self esteem from time to time and this has truly helped me so much. Been going through a lot lately and needed to hear this. Always love you Mako💕

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Such wonderful vibrant colors.

[@aprilbieber474]

I feel the same exact way. I try not to compare myself to other people but it's so difficult. I have come a long way and am trying to now just paint what makes me happy.i tried realism and found I like painting more simplistic and whimsical things. I am glad into the only one who feels this way.

[@himanikochar967]

This video is so amazingggggggg!!!!!! I love the way you spread positivity and your progress is amazing too!!! I myself feel so frustrated and gloomy when I don't get the desired results and think that watercolours are not my cup of tea.. but your video definitely inspired me!!! thankyou so much for spreading positivity!!!!

[@howlswind]

your first painting, the sunset with the pole (2018 one) i painted as well when i started watercolours, it was actually my first ever watercolour painting and i loved it! that was five or six months ago i think. i kept up painting after that and i felt unhappy with my paintings as well, but i didn't stop, and i like to believe i improved a lot! so thank u for inspiring me to start out because watercolours have been something therapeutic to me this year. ❤

[@ae6888]

As a sporadic beginner artist, I find it both helpful but sometimes discouraging to see my previous works (good or bad). Thanks for all your positivity and inspiration!

[@kiwimiwi5452]

About a year ago I put some of my artworks on my door. I love finishing an artwork and running up to my door to see how much I improved. I also frequently change the artworks (except of my first real portrait) to newer ones, so I'll always see the improvement :)

[@Makoccino]

Awww that's awesome!!

[@jengoodwyn2715]

That's an amazing idea! I don't have any of my art work up and that's makes no sense!!

[@reenapant6430]

I have more of the Doodle and graffiti style, and watercolor's not really my thing, but your videos motivate me to try different styles and forms, and I have improved a little over the year.. Thanks🤩 your videos have helped me alot. Thanks again🤩

[@kittymowmow12]

I have a love hate relationship with water colors. But this time i bit the bullet, watched a few videos of yours about yhe basics, pulled out my watercolors, and just went to town painting these cute gems. They turned out amazing! And i now have door decs for my residents

[@diptiraj24]

I love all your suggestions. ❣️ Sending you love.

[@Makoccino]

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[@julieduncan4075]

Thank you for such great advice! I enjoy your videos and am learning so much! All the best to you!

[@sammyi2505]

Personally I think your art looks great, both old and new. They just show you strengths in different ways ^^

[@Makoccino]

Aww thank you!

[@froytroi_clou]

I can remember a time when I tore up my painting with anger when the wash just overflowed due to the expansion of paper to a level when the paint was on my desk. I was so angry with myself and felt like I am nothing more than a five year old doing some scribbling. Now that I see your video, it really feels better...after giving up for a long time now, I think I will try watercolors again...Thanks :)

[@mhelharvin5948]

Thank you for inspiring me, again. 💖 you are a blessing. Tysm. God bless 🙏

[@digibujo7909]

Thank you so much! I just bought your book for Kindle! It is awesome that you made the digital version so affordable. Amazing work!

[@Makoccino]

Thank you for your support!

[@janemccormick2932]

Thanks for the pep talk! It’s just what I needed👏👍

[@MeeshT]

You're such an inspiration for me when it comes to drawing and painting! Whenever I feel bad about the way something turned out, I go back to your inspiring videos and try to think of it as just a learning experience. That way I don't get hung up on "bad" art and keep trying more things out.

[@Makoccino]

Awww so glad to hear that!

[@MeeshT]

makoccino AAAHHH SENPAI NOTICED ME

[@MyLadyAmalthea]

I didn’t realize I needed to hear this but I did! Thank you!

[@leylayurtsever8127]

I remember following this tutorial (the tutorial where you made the old art) and being so proud of the results! I think I still have it. I love your new perspective and how you approach painting now, though! Both are beautiful pieces.

[@GaPeach2018]

Such helpful insights - and so relaxing!

[@wdashwor]

Thanks for your wonderful encouragement. I found your advice about good paper is definitely true!

[@nanschifris8734]

Great message! It was fun to see this, especially since I’ve followed you for about 18 months. I remember some of these from the 1st time you did them.

[@Gabriel667]

I was thrown into the watercolour art corner when I found 2 watercolour sets from Schmincke and Pelikan at a second hand shop in my town for only 5 Euro in total. Before that I was only painting with acryllics and oil. I was struggling at first with everything, didn't know any techniques or differencies between the brushes and paper. But now I wouldn't want to miss it! ♥

[@Bananaslushies]

Love this idea, I will try painting something I painted last year to see !

[@Makoccino]

Yayyy!

[@shitalchaudhari3165]

Experimenting is the key to keep the stress of being perfect all the time away😇

[@aakriti4101]

Thanks for encouraging us

[@amnatsoonthorncharoennont838]

Thank you! I don’t only mean for your beautiful art, but thank you for those encouraging words. I always compare myself to other people, and I’ve realized I’m never really satisfied. I always say I’m not good enough and that if I can’t reach those people’s place I’ll count myself trash. Sometimes I even just draw what I don’t want to in order to create a piece of work that might looks beautiful in other people’s eyes. Thank you so much, I’ll try painting something I love from now on and try to stop being so scared and pressured when I can’t create something beautiful like other people. Thank you again💜💕

[@Makoccino]

Yesss! Create art for YOU and paint something YOU enjoy!

[@hibasarhan5760]

Amazing mako, it is the perfect opening for the new year , thank you , you really encouraged me to do my best at this new year.

[@jajanow4238]

loved this ! very helpful and look forward to learning about colors and color mixing- upgrading my water color paper now!

[@purplenebula6277]

Amazing advice - our key to doing anything is practice and motivation thanks alot makoccino

[@simplycooked8854]

Never stop what you are doing

[@flynn7402]

Makkocino: the creator of the next Bob Ross movement. You are so inspirational and an awesome artist! I love your artwork, and thanks to you, my art improved so much, you really changed my life and mad me love drawing, so thank you and I can't wait for another year of your videos!

[@Makoccino]

Aww so happy to hear that!! ❤

[@hmusicvisions6554]

Its been a year since I started following you, I started practicing real water color skills because of you and now I am considerably better with better stuff cause what I learned from you!

[@Makoccino]

Aww that's so awesome!!

[@galaxycleric]

I totally understand getting an idea out of the way before having fun! I get so many elaborate ideas that I think of nothing but that but they end up not working out how I planned. But now that I see that, I relax a bit more and either simplify my idea (less is more) or just paint for fun! Thank you for this lovely video! 💙💙

[@Makoccino]

I'm glad you can relate! I think it's like writing an essay or something similar. You put a draft onto paper and then you refine it! You might have a bestseller in your head but when you type it down it's not that great. But it's a foundation you can work with! The same goes for your art. In your head it might look amazing but you still need to translate it onto paper, and it not always works. But then you can just experiment and have fun while developing an even better version!

[@ms.alaa-3714]

The old one had its own style and I like it the most🥰🥰 .. and the new one had its own style too and it's so simple 😊😊 but in general both are amazing ❤❤

[@vckermvn]

This is so motivating! I love drawing and passion is always there💕drawing is just like being creative and free :) I love yojr channel and I definitely learned something. Thank you💝

[@aasyaceagain]

Omg its been a whole year since that painting?! That was my first video i got inspired from and have been watching u ever since ♡ It just feels like yesterday!~ You have improved so much mako be proud of urself ♥️ #Makoficationsquad #Alwaysbyurside

[@Makoccino]

Awww ❤

[@bia_tastic]

Sameeee💖💖

[@shivangishivi9088]

This video is so inspiring not only for artists but for others too. Things that we have heard so many times but here heard it with a new perspective. I have been following Mako's tutorials for more then a year but this video is going to be number one in the list of my favourites❤❤❤

[@siatan7335]

Hello! I'm watching from the Philippines, and you're really good at paintings💖 and I admire you

[@Ishika_Verma]

When you opened that art journal I remembered your art journal Thursdays! I love them❤️ also I think I'm going to redraw/paint some of my older paintings just to see how much I've improved 😊

[@Makoccino]

Yayy go for it!

[@Ishika_Verma]

@@Makoccino 😄 I'm excited!

[@bia_tastic]

Me too!

[@aerronwell8786]

You're always be my motivation in art

[@devanshvajpeyee8440]

Really beautiful.... I always come to your channel for some inspiration...and I always get it !

[@Makoccino]

Awww ❤

[@atifanawar8474]

And from now i will try to be myself everytime i paint or draw...and be proud of myself..you are really inspiring!❤ And for this video though!

[@flowersinmyhair55]

Wow this resonates with me SO much. Thank you.

[@lamureon]

thank you so much :) unexspected wisdom and life tips in this video

[@acerituraj4153]

Another excellent video with excellent content. I loved the old paintings as well as the ones that were made in the video. Apart from all the valuable information shared in video the best part for me was seeing the paintings. I would specially like to mention the middle one as it was something like where a wizard would place their wand here and there and all the colors would burst out from nowhere and make a beautiful piece of art. Watching those paintings getting developed was really pleasant experience especially after a long rough week of work. I'm trying to incorporate some of the other techniques you have shared in previous videos in my current portrait drawing so that's going to be a fun experience. So far this is the best KZbin channel for art as per my experience and one that I can refer to anyone who wants to get started with art without worrying about them not being able to grasp anything or missing out on something which is vital. You're doing an excellent work Mako keep it up. I wish we had art teachers like you. :D

[@Makoccino]

Awww thank you so so much for your sweet comment and your support! It means a lot!

[@ArtScapeFromNorah]

Oh Wow!! Was this the big thing!! Well I absolutely loved it 🤗💜

[@bunnyflick4387]

I love watercolours and your videos have helped me improve so much. I don't really think I have any "talent", but my Husband framed one of the pictures I made and put it on our living room wall. There's another one in our bedroom. I don't know why he likes them, but he put them up as a surprise and said he's proud. Honestly, the sweetest thing ever.

[@Makoccino]

Omg that's the sweetest thing ever!! I think we're sometimes simply not aware of things while others can totally see it! Maybe you're just too hard on yourself! After all the art you put onto the paper is part of you and is something personal! As long as you enjoyed creating it and it makes you and your husband happy, it's all that matters! 💖

[@shekinah7567]

I just started water colours again and the first page I turned to was when I followed this tutorial. Can’t wait to do it again!

[@malihashah8362]

You are Amazing ❣️❤️❣️ I love the way you explain everything .. it was like You just spoke my heart out with solutions that frustrate me alot. ❤

[@angelalobo6145]

My husband and I are beginning working with watercolors, and we are sometimes frustrated with our finished paintings.You said the first ones had clumsy mistakes but we think they are great. We wish we could paint so beautifully!

[@m.e.langieri4957]

I did a different tutorial with you today and learned the value of at least Cotman quality watercolors…tried practicing with cheap watercolor palette and could not get big value differences…when I wanted deep deep colors the cheap palette just didn’t have the pigment…I switched to my good palette and was able to rescue all four value studies…and this video is beautiful…I will be sharing it with all my piano students and their parents ♥️ thank you for all the help and good advice

[@lc237]

Excellent advice and beautiful paintings.

[@Makoccino]

Thank you!

[@deepjyotichoudhary7344]

Your videos are really interesting and informative. I would recommend everyone to see your channel for painting information. Your videos are the best. I love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ester8879]

את מדהימה! באיזו קלות ורוגע את מלמדת, ישר כח! חבל שלא ראיתי את הסרטונים שלך לפני, זה היה מקל עלי ולא היה נותן לי להתיאש. מקווה ליישם את התרגילים שלך ולהמשיך ליצור. מאד אהבתי את הלימוד שלך!

[@niladri709]

Thank you..you have been such an inspiring help on my art journey.🥰

[@JemimaDominiqueMiranda]

Appreciated your kind words and your art🥰

[@Makoccino]

So glad to hear that ❤

[@muhsinamuneer5621]

Thank you soo much mako!!! You teach me more than any art teacher can ever teach me..🎈🎈🎈

[@sumaiyahaltaf660]

I get so excited when I see your uploads! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Makoccino]

Awww ❤

[@shabnahaseen8184]

Wow your arts changed my life and you have such a sweet voice 😍

[@ShelahirKrynn]

For me it was really fun to see myself improve while working on the same painting. I was following your tutorial about doing tree reflections on water and I painted four trees, and the difference between tree 1 and tree 4 amazes me. I can clearly see that as, I was working, I realized what I was doing wrong and fixed it in a sort of step-by-step process. As part of my journey so far, I think I'll keep messy trees 1 and 2 as they are, as a reminder of where I started and what I can achieve with practice :D

[@Makoccino]

awww yayy!