Wet on wet watercolor principles

Unveil the mystery of wet on wet with some simple principles!! Wet on wet is what makes watercolor so unique and beautiful. But it is also what the most beginners struggling with. It seems to be such a mystery for the beginners, but once you learn the property of watercolor, you will start to understand how it works. Let’s talk about it today.
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Paper - Saunders Waterford 14x20 rough
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Big wash brushes - Escoda Aquario, Joseph Zbukvic set
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Smaller paint brushes - Escoda Perla #8 and #10
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My brush for trees and foliage - Escoda Reserva #10
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Background Music by Big Rice Piano
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• Wet on wet watercolor ...
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[@Cafewatercolor]

Which tip is most useful for you? Any other question? Let me know!

[@水彩咖啡廳]

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[@loretacolantonio7398]

Great tutorial. I liked the way you explained everything first and then showed us how to put it into practice.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Yasmine S. Interesting. I actually never used gouache aside from painting some small highlights and such. :)

[@espectroarcoiris]

I liked that you explained technical stuff for example the 4 stages or levels of wetness and how to deal with it during the painting process :) By the way you can follow my @gatidibujos in Instagram if you like cats and illustration ;)

[@toequantumspace]

Don't go on autopilot!! Great advice I tend to follow my pencil lines to much :)

[@SeyoungYeo]

Trusting the water is SO HARD. Trying not to rework is SO HARD. Thank you for validating how challenging this is and that practice is key. I’m going to challenge myself to practice wet on wet everyday.

[@barblair]

For me, the most important tip was your warning about re-wetting making it less fresh looking.

[@mskhartwatercolourwithmisu8598]

I agree

[@pjlewisful]

I like your calming way of speaking...gently guiding us to a better understanding of watercolor characteristics.

[@bnataliya]

I like it too!! Calming

[@himanshudraws7706]

I agree!

[@anitkithra]

"adding more details breaks the scale"

[@belindachipman3125]

Great demonstration! When you were painting around the river, I was very tense, almost holding my breath, and then you said it was stressful for you to paint like that and that you get quite tired afterwards. I felt validated, knowing I’m not the only one who experiences that kind of stress while painting. You are a wonderful teacher and artist.

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

You are so right. Knowing someone else shares that experience makes us feel less alone.

[@susansinsua5583]

My artist tutor called it 'living dangerously'!

[@radhikasartbeat.learningth9450]

Yes.. You are a Great Artist 🙏

[@veraorlene4483]

Beautiful paint!

[@troopofechos]

I know this is 2 years old already, but the way you explained and showed different wetness stages REALLY helped me understand. I was able to watch your painting and understand why and how you were choosing the paint mixtures, your timing, and the paint consistency! I'm kinda blown away as I've not seen someone explain wet on wet this way, so thank you!

[@tmhz284]

Wow, I have been missing this guy my whole life, and found him just now, 3 years later, I am late but very grateful of this amazing lesson

[@bscheafer652]

Having less water in your mixture than on the paper was a revelation. Thank you so much!

[@XtianApi]

Best feature of this channel is you always paint after teaching.

[@DennisTysonPleinAir]

As an oil painter, watercolor is such a mystery to me! I think it’s the surrender to the medium that’s necessary that I find so difficult. It does what it does and you have to accept the results, or find a way to manipulate it. I really enjoy watching your video and definitely learned something!

[@Cafewatercolor]

Dennis Tyson Plein Air thank you! I used to paint with oil and acrylic paint and then digital. Now watercolor, does take sometime to get use to, but I am familiar with it, it’s a very freeing experience :)

[@recoveringsoul755]

@Yasmine S. It seems to me with watercolors you almost need to paint in reverse. Instead of putting the snow on top of a pine tree, you leave the area white where the snow will be later, and paint around it with the darker colors of the tree. Why must I always pick the most difficult way to do things? I don't know, but the idea of my brain trying to figure out how to do this intrigues me.

[@idkok8897]

Lol I’m a watercolor artist that feels the same way about oils!

[@gemevans7365]

Eric is not just calm, he is knowledgeable and confident which readily opens his student's mind. Gem Evans

[@streetsingersteve17]

thank you , principles are exactly what i needed. i watched a lot of videos about wet on wet , but you are the only one who gave me any idea of the time frame in which i should be applying the technique. (i had no idea of it ). i also never considered that drying paper was thirstier than wet paper , or the effect of having more water on my brush than on the painting .... i feel like i can now at least start diagnosing my mistakes instead of just staring at them .. thank you again for your calm explanation of things i did not know enough about to even ask

[@edilalewis654]

Goodness water colors are so terminating scary too but finally when we dive into this watercolor your method truly works thank you sir

[@thankourvets3882]

Eric, I really appreciate the patience and kindness that you speak with. You are easy to listen to and I have started putting your videos up while I paint, even if I am not doing the same thing because I always pick something up you said that I can use in whatever I am doing - even though I mostly screw it up! Your slight misuse of the English language is also endearing and makes it like I am listening to a friend. Don't stop your videos..! Question: I seem to be hopping from here to there, with no real plan to teach myself any of this. Can you recommend a set of lessons to follow OR do YOU have a set of videos that I can follow along that is good for a beginner? Tanks (haa haa). Kym

[@th-hannibal]

You talk the talk and paint the paint. Awesome.

[@ladyhecate9450]

Thank you for taking the time to explain things. I am like a sponge just soaking it all in. This landscape gives you a sense of vastness and beauty. You make it look so easy. Thanks once again.

[@katherinelawrence1608]

Love this! Love how you work from top to bottom and no over-working. Freshness is key!

[@brycemjohnson5994]

Excellent work. I sometimes struggle with my wet-on-wet technique, so your commentary is incredibly helpful for me to remember to not overdo things.

[@umairbutt3470]

How simple, clear and extremely helpful. Thanks, Eric.

[@LadyJaneG]

I really love how you speak slowly and clearly ! Great tutorial and amazing artist!

[@karenhoward303]

Hi Eric, huge improvement in your teaching videos from several months ago. I very much enjoyed this! Thanks!

[@tarun_watercolors]

I love it..love the tips and I used one of your tip before ,which actually changed my perspective to paint. That's to connect the shapes together making it a one big shape...very useful haven't heard from anyone before.

[@daverice8304]

I learned so much from your video in just 15 min. Controlling the amount of water in your brush seems obvious but very important!

[@rosiejohnson3330]

I’m very much a beginner. All your videos are very helpful. From this one, I learned about the importance of knowing what you want to show and use darker color to creat shadow and structure. Thanks for doing these technique videos.

[@pdiinhungary]

Another fab demo - I learn so much from these demos because you teach! Thank you

[@messyjessywarren9273]

Thank you so much!!! It’s amazing how you share your talent with us all. Explaining these techniques the way you do helps incredibly. I’m very grateful to you! ❤️

[@cjms_gotnobooks]

Thank you so much for your calm explaination and demonstration! I have never had a real-life art teacher, and drawing along with your videos helps a lot!

[@patticook]

Yes, I agree with the comment about the "re-wetting", that is a common mistake! Thank you for your clear instructions and gifts!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Correct, I fought with this until I realized that it just is not possible.

[@sherryroberts7716]

It was SO relaxing to hear the water flowing while you explained your steps and techniques. Your voice is also soothing. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Sherry Roberts so glad you enjoy it ☺️

[@1Thedairy]

I love the simplicity of this as it makes me realise less is more.

[@milicajanjatovic63]

Izvrsno prikazano teoretski i praktično.Hvala Vam!

[@JayJay-md9nq]

Im a oil and acrylic painter but as I grow older I wanna learn more of watercolour lol. Because I skipped it before. Its intimidating

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

Thank you for the demonstration. I really enjoy watching you paint and seeing how the painting comes together as you progress. It is so helpful.

[@c.caub5315]

Very helpful…enjoy how you talk over so its clear what your deicisions were as you painted

[@dianekowalski1425]

A lot of useful tips...I haven't painted in years but this video brought out the basic principles of watercolor...now, off to practice!

[@brandikelley856]

Thank you for the way in which you taught this video, with practical application, showing, not just telling, including the way you were mixing paints as you were painting, adding detail to the washes as you were painting. I will definitely practice this tutorial. It answered so many questions. I have been using too much water and too much paint. When I mix colors ahead of time they seem to dry by the time I'm ready to use them and I waste more paint by in between rinsing. The way you did this was so real time refreshing and efficient. Subscribed! I look forward to learning more from you.

[@irenemoody4902]

I love watching your demos. You are very knowledgable and bring it across in your soft way of speaking. Thank You! I will paint along with you later.

[@fivosgeorgios5579]

Such an excellent tutorial . Thank you Eric. You are brilliant ☺

[@anilvinayakan7000]

Eric, I really enjoy your video. You are a great teacher. I love the way you present materials in a simple, easy to understand manner. Thanks you so much.

[@annrappaport220]

Thank you very much. I struggle between wet on wet and dry-detail. This video helps. I’m new to wc with a past in acrylic where it’s all painting without any interaction with the paper, water or air (drying).

[@cgo225]

I'm a beginner watercolourist, and love your videos.... I'm struggling with my paper drying during wet-on-wet and never thought to use your "rolling wash" method (as I call it), as you demonstrate here..... I'll try it tomorrow.... Thank you 😊

[@heatherrunge1970]

Hi Eric, I like your lessons but this one is especially helpful. So many tips that I understand and can practice. I have ordered some new brushes because mine don’t have a fine tip so I am looking forward to them arriving. I am guilty of getting too excited and not giving my paintings time to dry . I love your calming and steady approach. Thank you very much

[@dorothyminor7581]

Thank you Eric! Your tips are so valuable and help so much. I’ve started watching your videos from start to the latest and practice the techniques. Thank you!

[@Geiger1983]

Wow! Thank you so much! You are a great painter and I am so thankful for you sharing your experience!

[@vickihosman2929]

I could watch you paint for hours. Your work is beautiful. Thank you.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Thank you so much =)

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Really informative and very, very helpful Eric. I shall try something similar and if it doesn't work out first time, I'll keep trying! Many thanks for sharing your skill, observations and painting experiences :-)

[@Cafewatercolor]

Thank you for watching =)

[@allthumbs3792]

So helpful!! Such basics are really essential to understand.

[@karensheehan4885]

I keep coming back to this video again and again! When I have been away from wc for a while I use it as a primer to get ready. Thank you for this :)

[@simpleshoes]

As always, critical information clearly presented. Great video Eric, and a lovely painting that really demonstrates the principles so well!

[@Cafewatercolor]

simpleshoes thank you Karen as always! 🤗

[@mariegamber]

Thank you for your amazing tutorial. I learned so much!

[@barbaracamelford3612]

Lovely tutorial. I really enjoyed it. I have always been afraid of loose work and this has given me confidence to have a go. Thank you.

[@peggymann925]

This was fabulous, thank you! I am brand new to watercolor and the most helpful tip to me was to PRACTICE!

[@johnoswald9143]

Looks like Scotland. Beautiful painting and amazing information, thank you.

[@rexwater1]

So helpful ...and....great soothing voice!😊 thank you Eric!

[@smoothsailingmp]

Thank you. Painted in watercolour before but haven't really done that much wet into wet. This was helpful. One thing I very much like is not painting everything I see....but so tempted to do so. Have a nice day!

[@susannahlynch1482]

You are an excellent instructor. I am getting back into watercolor and have been mucking around; very frustrating. But your courses are helping me get some focus and teaching and reminding me of helpful techniques. Thank you!

[@0206ritesh]

Thank you for explaining the technique with such clarity and giving such useful tips essential for improving watercolor skills. An excellent tutorial which beginners like me will find beneficial in improving our painting skills.

[@maryhelengarvin3528]

I just found your videos, Erik, and they are just what I needed today. Thank-you!

[@alinarachal9768]

Beautiful intro and music! Within the first few seconds I knew this would be quality material! Thank you so much!

[@Cafewatercolor]

Alina Rachal thank you ☺️

[@rosannebloompereira536]

Eric that was an excellent lesson in wet on wet principles and in perspective as well.Thank you very much!

[@jasminhembrow9400]

You give a very clear directions with a relaxed manner. You are my new water colour teacher. Cheers 🥂

[@warriorsoftruth9451]

The steps you ask to follow a water colour artist....a beginner.....are sincerely put! 👍👍👍👌👌👌😊😊😊 And I sincerly like your attitude or rather your approach!!!😊😊😊

[@Spolom]

This is the best watercolor channel. You are a great teacher. Thank you!!!!!

[@Cafewatercolor]

Thank you! ☺️

[@joelevangelio4074]

yes, its great,,but you should see some great artist as well,,you should watch Yong Chen.

[@margaretporzenheim961]

Thank you - your finished piece is beautiful.

[@SB-qs9zu]

Brilliant! This is one of the best videos on this topic! I like the teaching techniques, very organized and explicitly explained. The demonstration is also captivating. Thank you so much!

[@legartjgart9604]

All the tip are helpful. They show your mastery of your medium. And your demo is genius. Thank you so much

[@JK-yy9vw]

Your explanations and tips are very logical, easy to comprehend and worth listening. Thanks.

[@MsMonika59]

Beautiful. I love the word “Mushi” so cute. You have a lovely voice and teaching style

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

That was great!

[@8733max]

A very helpful lesson from a very experienced and talented teacher.

[@WatercolourMentor]

Nice tutorial Eric, I've been following your channel for awhile now. Appreciate your detailed explanations and patience. I try to drop in some of the darker colours in the first wash, especially when the paper is damp to indicate shrubs and shadows.

[@esling77]

Great job. Not only are you a skilled Artist but a competent Teacher as Well. TY.

[@esling77]

Eric are you planning on modifying your Subscription plan on your Lessons? Reason I ask is I know myself I learn in Small Steps and it would be more affordable for me. The Price is More than fair in my Opinion. Thanks.

[@natalieangelheart2483]

You are a great teacher! 👏 You have such a beautiful, relaxing voice! 😁🤗

[@behzad1239]

very informative. Thanks for sharing your valuable and generous experience,

[@sandraflieger6001]

What a beautiful painting!

[@debralarive]

You are a great teacher! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ikaftaab7440]

I am a beginner with WP and this is a wonderful training session. thank you so much Eric

[@kaygeenair]

You are a good artist as well as a good teacher, thank God since I have happened to watch your videos.

[@gerriblundell5641]

Have always avoided watercolour as too difficult to make a good painting. So interesting to learn the insider principles and then see you using a real painting to illustrate that principle ... I feel encouraged to have a try now..Thank you

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

putting your knowledge aside, I love your approach. I also like your soft and direct voice.

[@merrylcool7269]

This video was very helpful. I'm just learning watercolor. The review of the concepts and principles were so concise and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@andreabatten9124]

Excellent demo, thank you 😊

[@pammcardle40]

Oh, I am so glad I finally found your channel!!! I struggle so much with the water to paint ratio and you explain it so well! I love your work, it's beautiful and I am learning so much from you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ❤️

[@Cafewatercolor]

Pam McArdle thank you so much, so glad it is helpful for you ☺️

[@yanmeileong6131]

i'm really new to watercolor. i like watching people do watercolor paintings and i decided to try myself. However, it's really frustrating to begin with. thank you so much for the detailed explanation. its so helpful to know that there's different drying stages, the different factors that may contribute to the drying stages. i hope that i will grow to enjoy watercolor painting soon. Thank you =)

[@asamandhiry8648]

Thank you so much Eric. I love your videos very clear and understanding elaboration. It was very helpful.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Thank you! Glad you find it helpful ☺️

[@weill6872]

Loved all of it, subbed (and downloaded your fast track watercolor ebook)! PS: you are very clear but I really appreciated the perfect subtitles too!

[@petewatson4353]

Nicely done and a great mini tutorial, I have subscribed and look forward to more to come in the future, thank you very much.

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

A Beautiful painting from start to finish.

[@pauwerwoman1247]

Many thanks. You have a calm way of talking and explaining 🤗🙏🏻🖌🎨💕

[@Cafewatercolor]

Pauwer Woman thank you! I was never really comfortable with my voice and the way I talk until doing these videos and get some great feedback from people ☺️

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Suggesting our practice, gives us permission to make mistakes from a very knowledgeable person. You are super duper thank you very much.

[@maryvanassche8882]

Wonderful useful tips. The painting example used illustrated your points. Very nice painting! Thank you!!

[@nadadellore865]

Simple and beautiful! Thanks!

[@lindachengartstudio]

Love your painting! Learned a lot!

[@jayarishi9248]

thank you! your explanations are wonserful. I am just starting with painting in this medium, and I am just dedicatedly follwing your advice and teachings, and i dont feel like i am missing out on anything.

[@felicitycrowe6971]

A truly beautiful finished result and a truly informative and helpful video about the process! Thank you for sharing!

[@mins_artnlife]

Thank you Eric. Very informative. Really enjoyed listening and watching you paint. :)

[@ingridcoke1360]

Great instructions. Thank you for sharing. 💖

[@annepercival7814]

Loved your calm thorough approach....and loved,too, the ambient sound of the river in the background

[@Cafewatercolor]

anne percival thank you ☺️

[@henningandersen9027]

As well the muzak in the beginning as the running water later are disturbing.

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Eric thank you so much. Your thorough explanations are so welcome. I’m watching a video of yours every day, but as you say it’s the ‘doing’ that’s important. I’m self taught. There were no videos, no Utube, no classes available to me 35 years ago. The only way for me was books. That was good, but I could read from cover to cover and unless I put it into practice it was useless. 👩🏻‍🎨 I’m still “doing”.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Barbra Joan thank you 😊 yes there are resources everywhere now. Aside from attending 1 physical workshop... I learn most of my watercolor online. We are in a good time to learn new skill!