Watercolor Fuchsia // Transferring the Drawing and other Watercolor Techniques Explained

[@sculptor210]

Oh Louise, I thoroughly enjoy your channel for so many reasons. Your method of instruction is impeccable and so easy to understand. The calmness in your voice is encouraging and makes me feel confident that I can do this. And...last, but not least...LOVE when you add the outtakes at the end. Nice to have a reminder of how much time and effort goes into this process - makes me appreciate your gift even more. Be well! 🌞

[@RXbee2]

Exactly what I was going to say. Louise is fabulous!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much for your lovely message. I'm glad you are enjoying them. You too. 💕

[@judestf]

Hello louise my name is solomon, I thank you very much for the video was very helpful, I love your personality and you are the best watercolor teacher I have ever had, someday I would like to show you my paintings, I hope you are having a great time and take care ❤️❤️❤️

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome. Thank you Solomon.

[@carynregan8319]

You are so adorable when you do your bloopers at the end it makes me laugh out loud! I’m on Skillshare because of you and am looking forward to taking some of your classes. As always your tutorials are wonderful Louise... thank you for sharing!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure. Thanks so much Caryn. 💕

[@marnierethmeier6538]

I love love love watching you paint

[@dorothyfu7540]

Thank you for going into detail on how you drew the flowers and transfer it to paper.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure. Thank you Dorothy.

[@nanabusterd]

Beautiful! You make it look so easy.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Nana.

[@michellemybelle7768]

You leave me with the wonderment of a child... So amazing to just watch the beauty burst into it's shapes on your page. The colors are so delicious I can faintly smell them! I love it, thank you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

What a lovely message. Thank you Michelle. 💕

[@emilyrln]

I love your paytings! 💕

[@jakea1035]

Thank you for the tutorial and for starting my day with a smile at your "Bloopers".

[@joannekellaway4746]

Your an amazing painter Louise, but I do laugh 😂 at some of the faces you pull with the outtakes. Your real and so funny, thank you 🙏 xx

[@lizinfrance1]

Sculptor210 says it all. Thank you again

[@anithas6320]

I wanted to give more likes to this painting and I happened to be watching your video from my husbands phone 😊 That’s 2 👍 from me. Loved the details and thank you for explaining how you select the pictures and the thumbnail workout.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Anitha.😀

[@janetprimo9514]

I love that you show a human side at the end of your tutorials.I plan to join Patreon at the beginning of the month. Thank you for your wonderful work. And I agree completely with everything the person before me wrote. Thank you.

[@arabesquejacob8176]

I loooooove your channel! You make watercolour look effortless... and you are adorable! Those bloopers give me life ! 😂😘

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'm so glad. Thank you!

[@beverlydevriesburrows3097]

Thank you for explaining your thinking.

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Louise, you do such wonderful justice to the most beautiful and fascinating fuschia. They were one of my mother's very favorite flowers. I so look forward to trying them right along with you on Patreon. 🥰

[@elizabetheliuk9373]

You’re so hilarious Louise. As well as talented. I live your good ups.

[@nans1600]

I was waiting for your new tutorial.Thanks a lot for telling how to transfer the drawing n these beautiful flowers.can'nt resist to paint.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Most welcome 😊. Thank you Nisha.

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Your paintings are so beautiful and delicate. Your voice very soothing. Thanks for the video.

[@dotydiva]

Stunning. I always love watching you paint and how you get the colors/shading and all. Thank you

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful and so life like! ❤

[@sharonpape7144]

Love your work, been practicing a lot with your tutorials! You out takes on the end are just adorable as you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much Sharon. I'm glad! 😊

[@ShanghaiChyna]

Brilliant tutorial....thoroughly enjoy watching you work. Thank you...so helpful for a poor ol' learner like me..

[@sharonsegretto5617]

Love fuchsias! Lovely composition, and the thought process for your choices was clear and concise. Thank you for sharing :D

[@natlisan]

Such a beautiful flower and painting! The colour's are so....vibrant!!!

[@ginabadeaux9319]

i love how you are such a pro and at the end you make me laugh. it makes me wonder how many you tubers i watch flub up its very entertaining please always add bloopers

[@lauraletchemaiteetchemaite1753]

I love it Louise and can't wait for the tutorial on Patreon!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Coming soon - next month I hope. 💕

[@hooratabatabaei2374]

@@LouiseDeMasi I love it and I am waiting for the tutorial on Patreon as well. When do you think it will be upload? I've started but i need more learning to can finish it :) Thank you so much Louise for these amazing teaching

[@marialemesiqueira3859]

You are big artist, and in the most difficult technique. The best I have ever seen. M.Siqueira, SP Brasil.

[@juliehenderson7978]

Very pretty

[@annwhitelock6299]

You are so gorgeous. Love the tutorial but absolutely love the bloopers at the end!

[@Summerbird2024]

I love this, thank you for sharing. I love the size of the flowers. Ive started doing mine bigger since watching you. It give you a lot more scope. I was far too fiddly. X

[@joyslitadsouza8997]

I love the way you simply and explain all topics 😍 thank you so much for these amazing video tutorials ❤️

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad you like them! Thank you Joyslita. 💕

[@scrapbooking100]

I love all the layering, I never knew how much time goes into preparing . Maybe that’s why my art looks like a beginner. I will try it your way. Thanks for your time in explaining I like that.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you.

[@lydiabosley9152]

I adored every moment of that video, and can't wait to try it on Patreon! I've had a fuchsia photo I'd been holding onto to try sometime, but yours is perfect - thank you for reading my mind! Love your bloopers as always...

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful. Thank you Lydia. 💕

[@patti3d]

Love this. Thank you for the cropping techniques. I took lots of photos in my neighbors garden ( she allowed me to ) so I can start painting those.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful! That was nice of her. Have fun Patti. 💕

[@TheBeverleyann]

Absolutely Beautiful ! * and you always leave us with a smile * Wonderful lesson , tips & giggles **

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Beverley! 💕

[@FeathPymArt]

I tell people to put things in, in odd numbers and i get crickets back before they rush to ignore me. One of the very first things I learned from you, was to put the yellow on the first layer and the green on top - it makes such a difference! And I love playing with alternative colors, like blues on the yellows, or red iron oxide, cause not everything is spring green, and I feel that some decay in a picture enhances the beauty. Thanks for another lovely video!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

That's great and yes I agree! Thank you so much. 💕

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Wonderful Louise, thank you 😊 .. I’ve never heard of saral paper before! Have a great weekend! 😊💕

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You’re welcome. Thank you Sarah. It's a bit messy but it comes off ok. I am using the graphite method lately. I want to get a projector next year - I hope. 😊

[@sharonsands708]

You are such a joy to watch, I've learned so much from you. Thank you and be well.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Sharon. 💕

[@patrickscaia9335]

Hello I’ve watched several of your videos to try and get an idea of glazing and find them very helpful.

[@debbiesheridan3334]

Beautiful technique for fuchsias Louise xx thank you❤Debs in Spain

[@rnee1000]

I love your channel and your Patreon tutorials! I learn so much!! This fuchsia is gorgeous and I look forward to painting it along with your tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Renee. I should have it ready by the end of next month 🤞🏻. 💕

[@lauramadeira5680]

Amazing work. I can't wait to get back to watercoloring.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Laura. I hope you can soon.

[@gayatridevi8459]

Yes, you make the painting very cool way❤️ I am learning from you...,..

[@cindybtanner3974]

Thank you Louise. I learn a lot from you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'm so glad! Thank you Cindy.

[@artdhananjay]

Wow! It's beautiful watercolour ❤️👍👌👍❤️👍💜

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much. 😀

[@judihopewell2499]

Ditto thank you

[@pragya360]

Stunning! I've been so dreading painting botanical subjects may be now I'll make an attempt. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Best wishes.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Pragya.

[@pragya360]

@@LouiseDeMasi inspired by your tutorial I painted couple of roses for my bestie and she just loved them. Once more heartfelt thanks to you for the tutorial.

[@ginabadeaux9319]

thank you i love you

[@talkingaboutLily]

That was fantastic! Thank you so much for teaching this. I know it will help me immensely in my future projects.

[@lorijaneiro8999]

I finally did the Galah. I guess the deco d try will give me some softer no as. But the one workshop with you has shown me so much. I'm looking forward to this flower with you. Thanks so much your art is beautiful....

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful! Thanks Lori.

[@letajones8556]

Gorgeous !

[@diannejoyce6068]

You are amazing. Bravo!!

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

Thank you Louise!💙💙

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You’re welcome. Thank you Denise. 😊

[@tanjam.-k.2693]

A stunning work! Wonderful!

[@kevingodding9316]

Great video ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@65sunnyday]

Beautiful, elegant.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! 😊

[@jmoss55ish]

Beautiful Louise as often!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Many thanks Janice.

[@SuzanneLegault]

Beautiful Louise !

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Many thanks Suzanne!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

So precise, I love it!

[@patriciateal2099]

This was a very interesting video. I love how you handle shadows :) I wish I could get your advice on the process before all my paintings... you make it look so easy!! :)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Patricia. 💕

[@janicelancaster3020]

Wow beautiful love watching your videos

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad you like them. Thank you Janice.

[@utshamurmu1401]

Beautifully described. Thank you mam.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much!

[@carolynbarnes5095]

Stunning.... thank you so much for sharing

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are welcome! Thank you Carolyn.

[@leanncunningham7167]

Louise love this cant wait !!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Leann. 💕

[@JackieInMn]

Fabulous, you are an inspiration

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Jacquelyn. 💕

[@Roslyngal]

Have you seen the Etchr Mirror for artists? Aussie company worth supporting. It allows you to draw onto wc paper from a pic on a phone or iPad. So I guess you would take a pic of your sketch, then ‘project’ it onto the paper, skipping the graphite steps. Simple but effective technology. Lovely painting, and fab cast shadows!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Roslyn. I'll have a look for it.

[@lada7539]

Lovely

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Lada.

[@SuperExadidas]

Less is more! Beautiful

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Willie. I agree. 💕

[@rnee1000]

Such a lovely painting and your guidance is so helpful. I am following your tutorial now in sketchbook and will do a full painting afterward. I have a problem when picking up paint directly from the pigment, it doesn't seem to flow from the brush.

[@don9133]

I am leaning towards doing some botanical paintings. This will be a very helpful reference, as are all your tutorials.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wonderful! I look forward to seeing them. Thank you Don.

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Love. You. The end.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Debbie! Me too. Right back at ya! 💕

[@nans1600]

Saral paper is also available in yellow color.we can use it for coping the drawing.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Nisha. I think you can get it in red too.

[@SuzanneLegault]

Forgot to mention, I love your top, (sounds creepy doesn't it, sorry... but it is a compliment) the color, the pattern and the neckline suit you perfectly.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Suzanne- not creepy at all. 😘

[@ChristianeFortin]

❤️❤️👍

[@elliomoon]

Love your work wondering what is the difference between your patron site and the skill share site. Thank you

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Fiona, Thank you! I have written about the differences here on my website: www.louisedemasi.com/new-index-2 Let me know if you still have questions after reading that. 💕

[@triciashaw1973]

Superb painting Louise! How do you cut away the outside tape to get straight even edges? Do you use a ruler?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Tricia. I use a sharp knife to cut it from the board. I pry the staples out of the board with a letter opener. I pull the staples out of the paper and then I trim the gummed tape off the paper with my paper cutter. It gives me a nice straight edge.

[@katantonini]

I love fuchsia plants! How come you don’t use the Saral yellow paper? I use that whenever I am transferring a picture and there is no smudging at all. Also, because it transfers yellow, I never have any lines showing up after painting. No need to erase your lines to a saint tracing. I don’t know if you have tried that yet but you might want to try the yellow paper because it works beautifully.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'll have to get some to try. Thanks for the tips Katherine.

[@hafsa26]

I transfer my image on a tracing paper, by using a pen. I make my own 'graphite' paper using pencil that is scribbled on plain paper, which I place down on the watercolour paper. The tracing paper is placed on top of the 'graphite' paper & then I re-draw the image. Here is video showing more soft edges in a loose, floral painting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJiQqoGDjbGKfNE

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much for the tips and the link.

[@Mr.S65]

Hi, did you use 300gsm watercolor paper? I know you prefer 640gsm. Do you recommend 640gsm paper for beginners ? Thank you. Lovely process and flowers

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Here I used 300gsm paper. 640gsm is good because you don't really need to stretch it unless you are going to work super wet. It's more expensive than 300gsm though. Thank you!

[@juul7737]

I used 500 grams cold pressed watercolor paper, after a while it seemed as if the paper no longer gripped or damaged ... this could be due to the quality because the paper is thick enough. What did I do wrong?

[@robind.5370]

When you use your own photos is there a photo editing program you use to get the picture to scale to transfer to paper. A friend sent me the most gorgeous woodpecker but the file size when I print from my phone is just too big and I don’t know how to scale it down. I don’t draw so I like to trace my pictures to the watercolor paper. Thank you for any guidance you can provide.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I use Photoshop to resize images but there are free image resize websites you can use. Type in 'free image resizer' into Google to find some.

[@robind.5370]

@@LouiseDeMasi thank you. I will try that. You’ve very much inspired me to attempt this.

[@vivinicolajsen1752]

@@LouiseDeMasi Hi Louise. Do you print the photo, when you have resized it?

[@jerlinpv5370]

Still learning from ur paintings..By the way could you paint a Victoria crowned pigeon..🥰🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Jerlin. I'll have to look that one up! 💕

[@nickr4224]

Beautiful! What brushes are you using?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Cathi. My Da VInci Maestros series 35.

[@nancyrousseau9714]

Why didn't you show us how you painted the stems?

[@jeanetterogerson352]

where do i get the drawing

[@LouiseDeMasi]

The full length tutorial including all the files to paint it are on Patreon Jeanette: www.patreon.com/louisedemasi

[@UriValdez]

I tried painting a fuchsia and it went horribly wrong

[@donaldquarles8364]

You made statements at the beginning of the video that make it seem you are limiting your art, in order to make KZbin tutorials. This is the main reason I avoid becoming a KZbin artist. Art comes first for me, so it’s a decision I’ve made. I do appreciate however if being a teacher is of higher importance to you. Your service is also valuable.

[@Rita123xyz]

Thanks Louise for the tutorial and thanks for teaching us. Donald thanks for nothing lol! You do you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Donald. I meant for my Patreon tutorials rather than my KZbin tutorials. When I make my Patreon tutorials I don't skip over anything. Here on KZbin my tutorials are 15 to 20 minutes long whereas my Patreon tutorials are between 1 and 2 hours long. They take many days to complete and the more involved the painting is the longer the tutorial will be. I prefer to keep some of them a bit simpler so I can produce them quicker and so my patrons don't become overwhelmed. When I paint for myself I take my time and put lots more detail in. I try to paint for myself as often as I can because I enjoy it so much more when I'm not inhibited by the camera so I understand what you mentioned.

[@bruceosborne1892]

Perfect! You are the best.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Bruce.