Watercolor mixing consistency - do THIS practice [Tip Tuesday]

Mixing consistency is something that many students have problems with. And I had that problem when I just started. Now as much as I want to give you a secret ninja trick that will transform your sense of mixing. I need to be real with you, this takes practice. But I do want to offer you a good way to practice your mixing.
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[@Cafewatercolor]

Have you tried value study? ☺️

[@iqbalpreetpadam7521]

Yes Sir

[@watercolornewbies]

I'm just doing a bunch of value studies now. I'm finding it's a great way to concentrate on lights and darks and techniques.

[@tahir4art]

Of course sir, i do

[@weill6872]

You've just made me realize a strange habit by me: when I draw I only use black pencils, so I always have these normal black and white drawings. That's because I don't feel so confident, think that using colors could ruin my drawings. Have to learn more about drawing before using colors, have to do one step at a time, I say to myself. But when I use watercolor, which is a medium harder to master, I use colors. And just make messes. It's so weird by me and now I understand it. It's ok to learn watercolor with colors but should know more how to use water before using colors.. That's why I will try this tomorrow (here where I live it's midnight and I'm almost going to sleep), thank you very much for sharing!

[@anayansi5275]

Every video you post makes an impact on my artwork... as I am sure it does for everyone else. Your tone, your love of the medium and the passion your brush displays speaks to the budding artist I have inside. 100k subscribers only marks the beginning of your journey to being recognized for you talent. I hear you, i feel your passion and know this is the first of many to come. Thank you for being a part of the fabric that makes America WONDER-FULL!

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

Excellent video. So clearly explained, it looks like a great exercise. I am going to practice this. Thank you for your brilliant tutorial.

[@marioalejandro7549]

You are incredible! You are the Bob Ross of watercolor. 🙏🏼👍 I’m subscribing now.

[@anermila6325]

Simple n right! As beginner myself, I’m struggling with the combination of value and colours. This is surely good for me to practice on. Thanks Eric. Always looking forward to TT!

[@melizabethphoto]

Loved this! I appreciate your videos, I learn so much and look forward to practicing!

[@SuperMorula]

It is just such a pleasure to watch you working Eric. It is magic how you so quickly create such a believable copy of that photo in one colour of paint. I wish I could achieve your sensitive and confident touch with a paint brush! Thank you for this video. Very useful indeed.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Thank you, it wasn't that difficult with right value and shape :)

[@SVNopq]

I love Mission Gold watercolor paints. The colors are so vibrant. Well, of course not this color that you're using for the value study, but the other colors are great. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you, Eric!

[@marceloslomka7889]

Thanks Eric! Really good exercise! Please share more of those kind of videos! They make a big difference to grow as an artist! 👌🏻👏🏻🙏🎨👨🏻‍🎨

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

This was a very good and easy to understand tutorial and explanation, so for some time from now on I have to practice this and even painting loose so thank You.

[@BlondeJaneBlonde]

This was very helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@stringz63]

Thanks for the helpful advice; I need to start applying this information!

[@halinaopala7489]

Thank you for share this very good advice. Now I need to practice this.

[@hlk01]

Thanks Eric. Great advice as always.

[@AliceykWong]

Love these little practice exercises to build up our foundation. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@deejcarter2003]

Well done, this is an extremely helpful video 😍 Thank you

[@ImaMes888]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@margretmartin7572]

Thank you! I don't often work with fresh paint - I stuggle with mixing and values so this will be good lession for me to practice!

[@tahir4art]

Thank u so much sir, This video is helping me.

[@iqbalpreetpadam7521]

Thanks sir for lesson & tips

[@ladyhecate9450]

Thank you Eric. I will certainly try this and practice it until I have it down. Your advice is always appreciated.

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

I'm going to try this Eric. I wrote you last week that value is something I struggle with, I think this is a good lesson for me.. Thank you for all that you do..

[@user-vz8pz3jq6y]

You are a very very good teacher , thank you very much !

[@41rgm]

That was an excellent presentation, Eric. I thought I knew value studies but this was an eye opener and an approach I will use. I came away with the concept of consistency. My medium of choice for value studies has always been graphite but watercolor consistency seems easier and faster. Also I like the idea of connecting the same values. Good stuff!

[@gbear768]

thank you, that was a very helpful video

[@townheadbluesboy]

Thanks Eric this is very helpful for a beginner like me.

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Great show thank you 🙏

[@katherinelawrence1608]

I literally found a similar rock photo and have been practicing value studies with it. super fun!

[@lindathaxton1994]

Excellent class

[@bpacarro8419]

Thank you for this value study tip. I’m a beginner and have learned a lot from your videos, enough to jump off into the deep end of the watercolor pool. I appreciate your honesty in another video about mistakes as part of the creative journey. I’ve a bit as a splash around. Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏼 your split screen multi camera format is great and enhances your easy going and comforting teaching style🤙🏼

[@robmcshane6907]

Excellent and timely advice again, Eric! I've messed up a space/cosmic painting today with poor consistencies in the colours... value study was okay (not as good as yours) and the first wash but then...mmm...! :) . Definitely going to practice much more value studies as you suggest. Thank you. Again, your value studies are works of art in their own right 🙌...giving me something to aim for 😊

[@edzejandehaan9265]

This is a great tip. I have been working on valuestudies in black and white mediums ( mainly charcoal and graphite). I want to work with something more colourful, and have been considering WC. This exercise looks like a good way to dip my to toes in.

[@carolmeikleham7608]

Trying to improve my watercolor I hope to incorporate light...I aim to go back to basics thanks for this great Value lesson .... I find value can get lost in colour and details great lessons quick n to the point very helpful thanks for time

[@beckywebster90]

Great video. I have done value studies before, both filling in shapes (circle to sphere), and applying to a quick picture. I like the picture method best (like what you are using here). Yes, more of these short skill clips!

[@Cafewatercolor]

will do :)

[@frenchgrama]

Yes, I’ve been doing value studies for a loooong time now - and they always turn out really well BUT the minute I’d want to paint with colour I’d ruined a perfectly good composition... so I am now going back to basics and only using a triad for colour harmony, once I’ve got a handle on that then I’ll introduce 1 - 2 more colours in my palette. Having too many colours is not a good thing especially if you haven’t really played around with triads to gain enough experience to know which colours compliment them... GREAT TIP Eric, thanks.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Magdalena French yes, start simple ☺️ only add what you need.

[@richardpalmer1967]

Excellent tutorial. Many thanks. I find the video speed with which your brush flits between water, cloth, paint and paper a distinct advantage in demonstrating the technique. Is there any advantage in pre mixing ample pools of paint for the three tonal values?

[@jeffhayes8422]

THANK YOU ERIC. Practice, practice, practice. I have one question. Do you usually or always spray your pallet down before you start painting? Thanks again man I really appreciate that you did this. When I watched it I felt like you were talking directly to me. ;)

[@psoik]

I am really loving your teaching style! Thank you for your videos. Just a question. For learning purposes, is there ever a way that you could include a drawing that people could print off of what you are painting....what do you suggest for someone that cannot really draw? I sometimes hesitate to do a painting because I feel my limited skill at drawing is holding me back. Maybe you have a video on that already...

[@Annsquares]

You can try starting with simple subjects that won't rely too much on the drawing, like nature or simple landscapes! The other tip for getting a more accurate drawing is the grid method.

[@tiagodagostini]

What is your opinion on using indian ink washes to practive value? it is much cheaper than watercolor and it handles better at less good paper s(important for people in countries where watercolor is very very expensive)

[@Cafewatercolor]

I never try it before. =) that's an interesting idea though

[@marioalejandro7549]

I'm a beginner and I find the vocabulary hard to understand. Value, consistency etc. Is there a video you recommend on the painting vocabulary?

[@janenewman6601]

Can you share your colour palette with us?

[@Cafewatercolor]

My PDF guide has the list. My 2020 material list also has it =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqamlIGXqr16oJo

[@janenewman6601]

Café Watercolor - Eric Yi Lin thank you. Love your tutorials.

[@valdaspalkimas]

Are you not same guy from Lemmino youtube chanel, voice sound similar

[@Cafewatercolor]

Valdas Palkimas I only have one KZbin channel right now, and that kept me really busy already 😂