Watercolor Textures (10 Ways to Paint Realistic Texture)

[@lauragrissommorris6000]

This made me feel wonderful. I love realism and details but it seems most watercolor artist push the idea that “real watercolor artist paint loose”. I’m gonna get busy my way (and your way 🥰) now. You have a new follower!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Laura 😁

[@carlossotoarguello1077]

Muchas gracias

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@carlossotoarguello1077 De nada Carlos 😊

[@pambrown9523]

I feel precisely the same!

[@appleknocker56]

I also like more realism in my paintings. Just doing shapes & then drawing around them can be pretty but texture “those lil details” are what need to learn! Ty

[@3dscribbles]

I'm sorry I'm 52 years old getting back to art, so don't have any connections yet. Your channel deserves to grow BIG. Been browsing watercolor painting technique tutorials and your's are absolutely the best. I do hope your channel picks up more people and you continue making new content.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Wow, thank you very much! You are the same age group as myself, and as I'm sure you know, it doesn't matter when you start with watercolours. I, for one, am still learning, and that's after 40 years of painting! LOL Have fun with those paints, Paul 🎨

[@laurenfox5684]

this is SO GOOD! You are the most patient painter I've seen yet! THANK YOU for sharing your tips!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Lauren, thanks you so much for your very kind comment. Glad you are enjoying my videos. Paul 🎨

[@elizabetheliuk9373]

Wonderful. You’re a terrific teacher. A natural. Thank you 😊😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you Elizabeth, thank you very much. 😊

[@ItsOnlyMeAgain]

I love the colours you’ve used for the rust. Your tutorials are always so easy to follow and you explain things so well. Thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Suzanne, thank you for watching, Paul 🎨

[@kimskitchen123]

Very helpful. Thank you. Would love to see more on fur etc

[@TheDevonArtist]

You got it Kim, in fact I already have a playlist on here for painting fur, here it is for you bit.ly/3eZ0Nxl Paul 🎨

[@robhubert8350]

Wow. It’s amazing that you can achieve such realism with watercolor. Nicely done!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Rob, that's lovely of you to say. 😊

[@annrobinson8758]

Thank you Paul! So inspiring, and so very generous of you to share your incredible knowledge with us

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're more than welcome Ann, thank you for watching my videos here. Paul 🎨

[@Headplantoverheels]

Sometimes even a size 5 brush? Oh Paul, you wild, wild, man, you!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

LOL, yes I do go even bigger sometime! I once used a size 6 brush!! Paul 🎨

[@rzrbrn22]

This is super helpful for me, thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome, thank you very much for watching. Paul 🎨

[@annej710]

Thanks, I really liked the sections about rust and the round pebble. I'd love to see more about texture!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Anne. Paul 🎨

[@rhonda3612]

This specific instruction is what is missing in watercolor tutorials. Thank you 😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Rhonda, thank you for watching. 😁

[@maryalgar8779]

My favourite subjects are old weathered or rusty subjects - - anything with texture. So I'd be all in to more videos on creating texture. Thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Mary, I'm exactly the same, I love to see some sort of texture within a painting. Paul :-)

[@robbinrice6972]

This is one of my biggest questions when I'm doing a painting! Stones and rocks also.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Robin, I'm glad you enjoyed my little video. Paul :-)

[@sandybush1661]

I was really struggling with a smooth haired blue merle great dane dog portrait when I ran across this. Thank you! Scumbling makes all the difference. I think it's going to come together now.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome Sandy, I'm glad my video has given you some ideas. 😊

[@sylviestar8666]

Very useful paint tricks for textured surfaces in watercolor painting! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sanctityjohnson289]

This is great! Your techniques really make paintings jump out and come alive. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome, thank you. 😊

[@simantichaudhuri6053]

Extraordinary! I have never seen such detailed watercolor painting. Just beautiful....... and original.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Simanti, that's very kind of you. 😊

[@ellengreenlund3905]

Thank you so much for the tutorial on several different textures. I’d love to see a tutorial on painting feathers and fur! 👍🏻😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Ellen, not a problem at all, I do have a few playlists on here for painting fur and feathers, here are a few to get you started. Fur: kzbin.info/aero/PLKn1cBFaLRADXadjn6OcBzA2JCrzhPQ3N Fur: kzbin.info/aero/PLKn1cBFaLRAD5G-NZnlO7J4CLI7xtgiMz Feathers: kzbin.info/aero/PLKn1cBFaLRADeHo-yOkRF9MoN1AurnXRv Paul 🎨

[@cathyscaife9640]

I am so grateful to have found you... I can see there is so much I can learn from you. these are amazing tutorials... fun as well. thank you. !!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Cathy, thank you very much for following me work on here. 😊

[@sanctityjohnson289]

Thank you for this compilation. Very useful reference. Love your videos. Thank you for putting so much effort into teaching us

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you for watching. 😊

[@stonydena]

bro u are so under appreciated on youtube. watercolor is such an unforgiving medium for those who are not patient...ahem(most of us) but u make it look easy. congrats on mastering a truly beautiful skill -- that is not easy.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you to say Anthony, thank you so much. 😊

[@cherylchamberlain838]

These tips are very helpful, Paul. I love the "one-stop shop" video's that I can come back and reference. Thanks so much ❤

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad my videos are helpful Cheryl, thanks for taking a peek. 😀

[@ladypatty1]

it just blows me away to watch you create all these textures. Learning them is really hard

[@TheDevonArtist]

It can be tricky to get right, but the good thing is that it doesn't have to be the same as the reference photo, just similar. So you can let that brush wander! 😀

[@grannygooch706]

So so Kool! Thank you so much.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Granny Gooch. :-)

[@attadudepc]

You are an absolute genius

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Paul, that's very kind of you. 😀

[@lydia3365]

Thank you so much for this video! It'll definitely help me paint wood more realistically!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Lydia 😊

[@tammyh.8454]

love the detail and realism in your video’s, just what I was looking for, good job😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks so much Tammy 😊

[@krisellrenick4610]

Thank you. You are an amazing talent and generous teacher. I shall keep tuning in!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Krisell, that's very kind of you to say. Paul 🎨

[@eliagron8750]

Amazing!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome Eli, thank you for watching. Paul :-)

[@jennifernicholson2841]

Thank you Paul this was fascinating and so helpful. I especially like the one on tree bark and stones. Please do more, you are a true talent and have so much to teach. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for your lovely comment, much appreciated! BTW, I do have a playlist on tree bark if it's of any interest to you, here it is, Paul 🎨 bit.ly/35z8Spe

[@ruthstevenson7169]

I love your masking fluid tips they're wonderful they have really enhanced my painting I want to include one thing that I have found a small jar of water with a couple drops of dawn dish soap if you dip your dry brush in that 1st dab it off just a little and then start using your masking fluid it comes out of the brush much easier, then rinse it out in the soapy water once again and then rinse in cool clear water

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's a great idea Ruth, I may just use that one! Paul 🎨

[@FlidaisPeridotEyes]

The best artist and art tutor on youtube!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so, so much Lina! Paul 🎨

[@joyreardon3420]

I love detail. Your videos are very inspirational. Thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Joy. 😊

[@Marifren-zt9wt]

I would like to see more videos like this:) Thank you! This is great.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I will add them to my list of possibilities Marifren, thank you. 😊

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks for this Paul. I’m more of a coloured pencil person, but do a lot of pets ( dogs) so the chrome on collars is really helpful. Been thinking if trying watercolour as under colours for mixed media 🤔 watching you bring your paintings come to life always amazes me 👌❤️

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome Lynn, I've not used CP's for quite a few years but thinking about digging out my Prismacolors maybe soon for a bit of fun. :-)

[@nanetteatienza4297]

Really a great tutorial, Paul. You are very good as an artist. Admired your work. Got the tiger cub done. It’s truly amazing. Thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Nanette, that very kind of you to say, and well done on painting the Tiger Cub! Paul 🎨

[@TheDevonArtist]

What other textures would you like to see me paint and which ones would you like more detail on? Leave me a comment below and I'll see what I can do. Meanwhile, don't forget to take a closer look at the old wooden gate study and see if you can spot some of the techniques we've been talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gF6maWRtrMycbMU

[@melodiasinger]

Genteeeee denle like a esta maravilla!!! No sean agoistas con el maestro!! Este tutorial es oro puro!!! Merece muchos likes!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️ Muchas gracias, y disculpe a los egoístas que no dejan ni un like 😡😡😡

[@TheDevonArtist]

Es muy amable de su parte decir, gracias por su apoyo y por ver mi pequeño video aquí en KZbin. Paul 🎨

[@normaspande3141]

That was quite amazing, you have enormous Patience. Thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@valerielindenskov7136]

Loved this video and would love to learn how to paint animal fur. Thankyou so much

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Valerie thank you so much for your comment. I do have a playlist on painting animal fur, it should help you see the way I do this. bit.ly/3mGifZK Paul 🎨

[@valerielindenskov7136]

Thankyou!

[@sandragiles1028]

Thank you Paul...love your tutorials you have taught me a lot in the couple of years that I've got more serious about it, although I started rather late in life it has given me a very enjoyable pastime...I much admire the way you work I too love to do detailed work , but I must work harder at achieving the level of patience that you have. I follow you here and on Instagram.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Sandra, that's very kind of you to say. As you know, it doesn't matter when in life we take up art, it's the enjoyment that matters, not so much the ability. But the more we do, the more we learn, and I'm still learning after over 40+ years of painting, something we will never stop doing. Paul 🎨

[@callycatus]

Oh My how wonderful and inspiring ..I was just trying to create a leather look and your video came up ..These are a fabulous help Thankyou so much !

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks so much 😊

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Oh wow at the details & depth of the various textures & how to achieve them! I definitely have learned a lot more about how to paint all these. Very interesting, informative, & inspirational video. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video with us.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Colleen, thank you. 😀

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

@@TheDevonArtist You’re welcome 😉!

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@colleenmcchesney1482 🤗

[@chantalnugues-perrin3631]

Exactly what I was looking for !!! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🤗❤️

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad my little video was of help to you Chantal. 🙂

[@Amy-um2lk]

Wow! So many great tips in this video. I can't wait to check out your other videos, too!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Amybeth, enjoy my videos, but most of all enjoy the watercolours. 😀

[@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Vólia for watching. Paul :-)

[@ceciliapavao3080]

I love this video. I am interested in texture with paper. Thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Cecilia, I'm glad it was helpful to you. 😀

[@kdallen1234]

I love you videos. I would love to learn more about textures.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Kim, there are many ways to create textures using watercolour. 😀

[@christopherazzopardi2062]

Thanks for this excellent tutorial

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Christopher, thank you. 😊

[@alexwaterville8074]

Thank you Paul, that was fascinating 👍 👏 xx

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Alex, I really enjoyed working on these paintings. :-)

[@lisashafer346]

This video is AMAZING! Thank you for making this! Just found it. Checking out your other videos so I don’t ask for something you’ve already covered. Love this! So helpful. Anything to help my work look more detailed without looking overdone is wonderful. Thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Lisa, thank you very much for your kind words, Paul 🎨

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Oh my goodness!! Thanks a bunch!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@pamcausey8633]

Paul this will be nice to keep as a quick reference too for us wonderful thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Pam, now with you being one of my website members, you can use these ideas with our video tutorials there. Paul 🎨 devonartist.co.uk/

[@beaulieuc8910]

This is a great video, I really love the techniques particularly the rust and stone ones. I definitely want to learn about textures in detail. I would like to know how to do pathways, black weatherboarding, fabrics, sea sparkle, foam on water (I am in river water pollution environmental work), mirages if that is a texture, chalk cliffs/chalk/fossil textures, rain on pavements at night and day.

[@TheDevonArtist]

What lovely suggestions Bealieu, I like those and will write them down for possible filming studies as well. Thank you for that. Paul 🎨

[@ClariceAust]

The chalk cliffs of Dover are just so beautiful, I wouldn't know where to start to paint those.

[@75Butterflyangel]

It's incredible👏 You are the Master!! Although I can see you used it a tad in your Mouse scene, really would like to see the drystone wall texturing! Thank you so much for sharing all your skills🙏🙏

[@TheDevonArtist]

Great suggestion regarding the drystone wall idea, I will see what I can do and add it to my list of possible videos. Paul 🎨

[@alkagarg2555]

Simply great video explained so beautifully tnx Paul

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you for watching Alka 😃

[@carolharper268]

Your tutorials are really good, thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you like them Carol, thank you for watching :-)

[@wandamartins1160]

I’m in love, with your art🥰

[@TheDevonArtist]

What a lovely thing to say, thank you very much Wanda. 🤗

[@KhanBusby]

great video -thanks for sharing. looking forward to trying these textures out

[@TheDevonArtist]

Have fun Khan, remember to keep thinking about those light, mid-tones and dark areas. 😃

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Thank you so much Paul! This is very helpful.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome. 😀

[@shaileshsaxena]

Thank you. Very useful techniques indeed.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Shallesh 😀

[@susanwilson1276]

You must have been painting for a long time I think to get this kind of detail, just amazing. I'm a beginner really, and find your video very inspiring....I'd love to learn more about painting fur and feathers...thanks so much 👍

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Susan, thank you very much. I do have a couple of playlists on both subjects is it helps. This one is for feathers: bit.ly/3qvkG3D This one for black and white fur: bit.ly/3qPGc3G And finally this playlist for painting fur: bit.ly/3mGifZK I hop this helps, have fun! Paul 🎨

[@susanreastman]

LOVE THESE DETAIL VIDEOS!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Susan, thank you very much, Paul 🎨

[@juliettedelides9400]

Hello. I found you by accident and am very grateful indeed

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Juliette, thank you very much, I'm glad I've been helpful to you. Paul 🎨

[@MsJMac72]

Hi Paul, I happened across your channel whilst looking for tips on introducing texture & I must say what a delight you are to find!! Your delivery style is wonderful. When I get back in from gardening I'm going to make a brew & take you with me to the easel whilst I work. You are such a talent Paul, it's a pleasure to be a new subscriber. x

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Jo, thank your very much for your kind words. I hope the gardening has went well, but even more, have fun playing with those paints. Paul 🎨 .

[@linpetite777]

Thank you for your generous sharing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are very welcome Linda. 😀

[@artistbypassion]

WOW YOU ARE DOING GREAT JOB SIR THIS IS FIRST TIME I SEE YOUR CHANNEL, YOUR PAINTING VIDEO ARE SO BEAUTIFUL STAY SAFE STAY BLESSED #ARTIST BY PASSION

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much for your very kind words, Paul 😀

[@chiarasola826]

What a nice and useful video! I loved it! What I find difficult is the shiny metal... I cannot see all the colors and the reflections I should put in the painting. A more detailed video on that would be great but, to be honest, any other video would be very helpful, I am sure!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Chiara, that's a good idea for the metalwork. The main video on my website is much more involved as these are snippets from that particular video my members watch. devonartist.co.uk/memberships/ Just remember to really zoom into a photo and try to isolate the area you are working on by using a piece of card with a hole cut out of it, then lightly taping it over the top of the photograph. This will help you concentrate on just that one area and fingers crossed to see more of the colours and details. Paul 🎨

[@chiarasola826]

@@TheDevonArtist Thank you for your answer :) Have a lovely day

[@havvaalexander9520]

This was excellent. Thank you so much!!! 👍

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome 😊

[@joycewickman3249]

Such a helpful lesson! Thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome Joyce 😀

[@jeannegow2144]

Textures!!!! Love your channel... I've subscribed💓

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks for subbing Jeanne! I'm glad you like my videos here. Paul :-)

[@sharonsunshine2532]

I just found your channel. Your work is beautiful.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks and welcome Sharon. 😀

[@noirellee]

You're a great painter. You have a wonderful voice. You could read us stories as well.

[@TheDevonArtist]

What a lovely, kind thing to say, thank you very much. Paul 😊

[@4seasons546]

Wow really helpful & fascinating ❤ thank you 🙏

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you 😊

[@mariakellner5429]

Very informative, tfs your technique.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Maria, I'm glad it is helpful to you. Paul 🎨

[@honeybunchhoneybunch9954]

Excellent tutorial and many thanks indeed for sharing.

[@TheDevonArtist]

My pleasure honeybunch, I'm glad it was of help to you, Paul :-)

[@MissKats13]

Beautiful and so realistic! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@persefoneatelier]

Just what i need, thank you so much. More vids please😃👍🏻

[@TheDevonArtist]

More to come Gabriel, we try and get ready for every Friday, so I hope you have subscribed so you don't miss it. Paul 😉

[@persefoneatelier]

@@TheDevonArtist Subscribed for sure👍🏻

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@persefoneatelier Thank you very much :-)

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you for watching 🎨

[@Merryknees1]

Thank you for such a useful video and for your generosity in sharing your techniques.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Merryknees1 thank you for watching. Paul 🎨

[@ginadelcarmensaavedrafarfa3211]

Gracias maestro!, tiene una suscriptora mas, muy didáctico, espléndida clase.

[@TheDevonArtist]

De nada Gina, me alegra que te guste mi vídeo y que lo encuentres útil. Paul (en Español es Pablo!) :-)

[@debbielowrey]

Brilliant thankyou!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Debbie :-)

[@FarmerC.J.]

This is great! Thank you! !

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad it helps, thanks for watching. 😃

[@kathrynoreilly6064]

beautiful work

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@paulinedrechsel7040]

So informative! I appreciate you sharing your talent.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Pauline, thank you for commenting and of course for watching, Paul 🎨

[@user-jh9on3pe9j]

I love your style

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you, thank you. 😊

[@paintingalways]

fantastic input, thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you 😁

[@sigurrosg.6021]

Love rhese tips

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you :-)

[@rezajamshidi8685]

Great tips❤

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you 😊

[@Knorrette]

Very helpful - thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Cleopatra, thank you for watching and of course popping a comment on here for me. Paul 🎨

[@pragya1833]

Thank you so much for sharing this video, you've created some of the loveliest textures. Sending love and gratitude your way. ❤️

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome and thank you so much Pragya. :-)

[@janeallen5969]

I like water. But something I wasn't actively thinking about is the reflection from the sky. 13:35 14:43 Great hint about putting paper around the tree, etc to confine the spater technique. First time I've listened/watched your video. I've already subscribed. How about doing a background for a couple of blooms & leaves? 13:40

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you, a lovely idea about the backgrounds, I will certainly add it to my list for you. 😀

[@appleknocker56]

Thank you for sharing your talent & knowledge! Doing texture is harder for me (just beginning) & can do first washes but get stuck on exactly where to put them!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome! Remember to zoom into a reference photograph and look deep behind those details for the background colours. 😉

[@appleknocker56]

@@TheDevonArtist I made two papers w the square cut out in middle & is amazing how then (on reference photo) can see smaller places & the colors!

[@cmeblu75]

This is too amazing for words!!!! I so badly wish you had full length tutorial on creating texture. Once I started feeling good about my watercolor I started wanting to add texture and it’s a completely new and different skill… how did miss how important this is? Are you working on hot press paper? I have a terrible time trying to create texture on cold press. I can’t get those fine lines

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad my video was helpful Katherine. I use cold pressed 140lb Bockingford paper, which I've used for many years. I do have a couple of playlists on painting texture is it helps. bit.ly/3IksjmU bit.ly/35z8Spe Thank you, Paul 🎨

[@vidaassadi3874]

Great video. Thank you Paul for sharing! BTW, I love love the tape with the feathers you are using on the borders. So pretty!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks Visa, yes there are many designs for the washi tape out there. Have a look on some of the shopping sites and see the mass of choices. Paul 🎨

[@DP-im8qp]

Amazing!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you :-)

[@nicnocb6677]

Wow. Thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Not a problem at all, thank you for watching. 😀

[@marciamcmahon53]

Good video, thanks.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you too!

[@paintingalways]

very interesting!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks for watching 🤓