Top Five Watercolour Mistakes

[@ellenstryker3008]

Paper was my big mistake when starting watercolor. I got a few good brushes and professional pigments and got mediocre paper because I hated wasting expensive paper with practice (or bad Ugh) paintings...in a word, I was cheap and consequently always disappointed with the results. Recently, I have been using Arches pads, blocks and some big sheets and what a difference. I just have to resign myself that good paper is simply going to have to be part of the expenses involved with the hobby I have come to love. I could sit all day and watch (and try to duplicate) your videos. Also, I am left-handed and your videographer (your husband!) is very good!!!! Ellen Stryker Vero Beach, Florida USA

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yes I agree that paper is the most important thing!

[@lizzyj.7893]

Thank you so much for this video! Your tips are really helpful 😊.

[@s.terris9537]

I appreciate your clear teaching style as I am a beginner. Great examples to illustrate your points. Kudos to your photographer to catch the angles correctly. Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks! I’ll pass that on to Ant!

[@yunzers]

You are such a wonderful teacher. Thanks so much.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you!

[@robind.5370]

I started watching your channel because you were a lefty but I subscribed because your videos are spot on. The teaching style is clear and concise. And I’ve learned so much. Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Welcome aboard!

[@robind.5370]

@@deWintonPaperCo thank you!

[@sheilabrownsea4311]

Great tips Harriet thanks. When I do a watercolour I really like I scan it onto my computer. When I need a greeting card, I can print out the picture on lower quality paper, ie 190gsm, which the printer can cope with. I have a print which still looks like the original for my card but I still have my original too.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah that's a great way to do it.

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

I am commenting 12/28/2023 … maybe 5 weeks into my watercolor journey . I’ve been going back and forth between the beginner videos and then trying some of the scenes/objects. This video is particularly timely for me … enough time to have made mistakes 2-5 (I DID go full out on paint and paper from the start! Off to practice 😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You got this!

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

@@deWintonPaperCo And today I received some deWintonPaperCo brushes from your Etsy shop ... YEA!!

[@monabarakatjewellery7579]

There are very helpful tips for beginner....Thank you very much.....wonderful teacher...

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re so welcome!

[@veronicasamantha13]

So beautiful! Thank you very much!🌲

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michellefg5197]

I love that your palette is nice and clean and your tutorials are so clear with lots of advice ❤️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Michelle! I like to clean the palette before each tutorial so the mixing is clear

[@aislingnibhriain8938]

Thank you for this lovely, encouraging and satisfying course. Beautiful!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelaarcos1594]

Thanks teacher Harriet, very useful tips. Have a Greta week 🌹

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! You too!

[@Cherrytune386]

Thank you for your advice Harriet 😍👍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're so welcome!

[@amandastratton8242]

Thank you Harriet for your excellent tips I understand where I am going so wrong now and how i can do better x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@leonora5]

a few useful video for those wanting to buy their first supplies!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ballerina1974]

Thank you very much; very usefull and well demonstrated.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ansiyamundol2075]

Binge watching your videos! 🙌🏻 (Again!)

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you like them!

[@bimmermom]

I’m binge watching for the first time but probably not the last 😄

[@shelleyleonard7650]

Thanks Harriet! Great tips for beginners💕

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're so welcome!

[@tp2387]

Very helpful tips for beginners, especially being open to embracing your "mistakes".

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So glad you found it useful

[@bimmermom]

I too am binge watching 😆. I’m using Strathmore cold press 140 lbs watercolour paper but I’m having an awful time with it warping when I do any kind of wash on it .... very frustrating because I’ve started using it for greeting cards and I really don’t like the way it warps and won’t stick flat on the card front

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Well you can google how to stretch your paper and you go through a process of wetting it and stretching it which will prevent warping. I also saw someone ironing their work on a low heat which I wouldn’t personally recommend but it was an interesting idea

[@sandrapudoff]

Spray thr back with water and place under heavy books overnight.

[@sherrieleslie7478]

Thank you so much. Your tutorials are helping so much. Much appreciated.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Sherrie!

[@cephid1]

Most helpful about the water thanks

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheArtfulAddict]

I use 300 gm/140lb weight watercolor paper. I notice when I go to lay down water it soaks up into the paper before I have a chance to bring in my color, so I end up having to lay water down 2 or 3 times before enough water stays on the paper to do the wet on wet technique. I don't understand why mine does that.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

There can be a number of variables: the temperature and humidity where you are. But also the speed at which you’re painting. Water does seep in so you should experiment with how fast you add paint once you’ve wet the page x

[@sandrapudoff]

Are you using 100% cotton paper?

[@TheArtfulAddict]

@@sandrapudoff no, I don't have any 100% cotton paper.

[@ebolajez]

This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanwright5221]

Some very good tips for beginners . Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ГалинаУсман]

hello, please write the name of the name of the set of brushes, if possible, a link to purchase Спасибо заранее, смотрю с удовольствием, жаль, что английского языка не знаю🙌

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Check the episode notes in my newer videos for links!

[@ГалинаУсман]

@@deWintonPaperCo спасибоооо!!!👌👌👌

[@kynder430]

Very helpful information! Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful

[@kingfisherdesignsmetals]

This is great! Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much

[@sabransuleman4373]

Hi Harriet the palette you are using is from your shop?

[@zuzanapascoe8246]

Hi Harriet, many thanks for all your tips, very helpful. I was wondering if you also use Arches cold press watercolour paper and how does it compare to Langton Prestige you mentioned? Thank you, Zuzana

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Zuzana, I absolutely love both but from a budget perspective I use Langton more.

[@pacrossett]

What is the palette you are using? It looks really good. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

This palette is brilliant, it's a loxley folding palette. I have a whole tutorial on preparing it in the watercolour painting for beginners playlist.

[@treesieallen8824]

All of these are so helpful - thank you! You mentioned gouache paint in your video and said that you would provide a link to recommended gouache paint, but I didn't see it. Did I miss it?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-6gI2hq9urm9U

[@jbzahm22]

Do you sell a beginners kit? I am just starting and have loved your videos so much. For just starting, what paints should I get as well as brushes.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I do! Click the link in the episode notes to my Etsy store

[@susanweller2121]

I laughed a little too hard at you poking the red and blue circles into a purple mess. Have you been spying on me? 🤣

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Haha!

[@celiawelch3653]

Hi, I’m fairly new to your channel and really enjoying your videos. Can I ask a question about the paint in your pallet? When you’ve squeezed it out, I know there is a lid but don’t they just dry out?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

That’s fine if they do. You just add water when you want to use them again!

[@ceciLOVEtaco]

For the sake of you guys because I love you ..... Ha ha ha ha , so funny !

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FuriedHearts]

I always tell beginners.... better quality PAPER is way more important than the quality of the paint. I think it is better to invest in better paper than better paint. 100% cotton is pretty much the only paper (in my opinion) that behaves properly with watercolor and it isn't cheap sadly. I think student paints + 100% cotton is a better duo than professional paint + cheap paper. Just my opinion

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great tip!