Which color to start with? Underpainting Tips for Realistic Watercolor

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[@justtubingby129]

It's like listening to a sweet bedtime story with the illustrations slowly coming to life. The way that bird came together felt intimidating. Thank you, again, for this Sunday ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Awww that makes me happy 😊 I often paint / record after doing bedtime stories with my kids - maybe it’s coming through! 💜💜💜

[@pamfrench9725]

You definitely have a God given talent for your art….your art work is BEAUTIFUL!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Pam! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@Cherrybomb510]

Strikingly beautiful. The different stages of the ripening pomegranates perfectly frame the blues of the bird. I always love your color choices.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀

[@consueloyoung4484]

Hello Anna, I truly have no words to describe how I feel about this entire presentation. I do know, from having watched you for a long time, that God has greatly favored you. I am aware of that when I hear you say that you are “not a color expert”. I agree that the painting would not be the same if not layered, when I started watching this, my mind immediately went to the yellow bird among lemons, which I have watched several times. I think adding an additional tier to your patron is a great idea. ♥️

[@NinaQueena]

Do you think THIS tutorial will come to patreon with outlines and exact colour explainations and so on like the sunbird Tutorial on patreon? I really hope so cause the sunbird tutorial on patreon was SO GREAT ❤

[@thejournalingbroom]

I can definitely hear you talk and watch you paint all day!! Very beautiful art work ❤ i especially love all your botanical art

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@wendychampness1901]

This topic of under painting would be great for your book😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Definitely including a chapter on this topic 😊

[@alisonhendry2928]

Ahhh peaceful Sunday morning breakfast tutorial. Thank you. Just watching is restful and inspiring. Now I want to run and get my paints! Glazing is my favourite technique. I learned a lot more today from your voice over. Thank you. Painting the highlights as the underpainting…. Definitely adding that to my methods. I also like the idea of your Patreon addition. 🎉

[@kasisatya5448]

Such talent, and an inspiration thank you for sharing your fantastic talents

[@coletteg.4548]

This is BEAUTIFUL ❣️

[@susanjacobs2053]

Patreon Yes!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Already there 😊

[@susanjacobs2053]

@@AnnaBucciarelli so I would like to become your Patreon. How do I go about it?

[@julz63]

Absolute perfection ❤ Those pomegranates are good enough to eat!! Your videos are just so amazing 🤩

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Julie! 😊❤️

[@pokelover02]

Wow! The final piece gave me chills. So beautiful. Definitely gonna become a patron ❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Yay, thank you! 😊❤️

[@amberloveslearning]

I wish we could see the reference photo for this painting!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Glorious work and superb tutorial - thank you, Anna! 🤍

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@chrissyhayes8762]

Your art is beautiful, like a song

[@marcmuller8316]

WOW!!! YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY!! BEAUTIFUL JOB

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you! 😊💙

[@pk3679]

Thank you so much for explaining the benefits of glazing multiple layers versus a more saturated application of color done all at one time. I have been struggling with a sunflower painting. Doing the shadowing has become a nightmare. I am experiencing all of the downsides that you describe from erroneous color placement to colors mixing in unpredictable ways to color running into areas I wish to keep lighter. I think I will start over and use the glazing technique and see if it has a better outcome for me and I can be less frustrated and enjoy my painting process more and ultimately create a beautiful piece of art I can be proud of. A large yellow flower is already a challenge to bring it to life, but the approach I have been using just isn't getting me the look I wanted. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I am happy this example was helpful 💜 every time I make a video I am trying to think of things that made the biggest difference in my practice and layering is definitely one of those things 🩷 for sunflowers: try mixing a bit of violet into yellow shadows in layer 2. it’s complimentary and works so well! I think I showed it on a daffodil tutorial 💛

[@jeffmoodie6144]

Patience is the key. I keep trying to rush and end up not achieving the results I envision… well, patience and some level of managing my own expectations. I watch many videos and many are great some are just ok. Yours are very relaxing and actually help instil a feeling of patience.

[@ramneeksandhu9455]

You have a gift 😃 amazing art work ❤ can't wait to try it 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@madelinegrudens]

Stunning artwork!!! I immediately clicked on this video because your use of colors is phenomenal and you're so easy to listen to!! Thanks for all of your efforts!!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Madeline!!! 😊💙

[@cherylchamlies1695]

Excellent lesson and I thank you. Demystified layering and light.

[@shaheerhusain3455]

😊

[@Hema-Arts]

Lovely,very interesting lesson

[@diannsmith5894]

Another stunning painting! Can’t wait to paint this one!❤ Thank you Anna

[@azadehshalgooni8919]

Very Beautiful Bird, Thanks for a nice Time. Have a beautiful Night day. 🙏🏼🙏🏼👌👌💕💕

[@SharonNolfi]

Lovely demo!

[@GhadaCakeDesign]

Amazing Anna !! Very beautiful. You know how to combine and play with colors very well😍😍😍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@joykruczay]

Flawless, as usual. I don't know if they do this on Patreon, but individual tutorials for purchase would be most welcome.

[@shobhaparashar4233]

Very beautiful painting and nice way of explaining the colour combinations.

[@bizzybee852]

Another beautiful painting Anna. And your instructions and explanations are so helpful.

[@b.comeau2597]

Absolutely stunning painting and video! I have always experienced difficulties with watercolor, yet have just begun painting with gouache which I enjoy. It’s watching how you build up the layers and glazing so carefully which makes your painting so beautiful and ethereal looking! Thank you , Anna!❤

[@dianedavis1833]

You're such an inspiration! Absolutely beautiful watercolors you create! Thank you!

[@carmenschneider1627]

very great Paint and helpful❤

[@zoewhiteart7676]

That painting is beautiful!

[@marywilliamson2559]

I love this, and I aspire to paint like you. The control you have over your watercolors is exceptional. Thanks for sharing🎨

[@larysacherner312]

So beautiful and useful, thank you for this!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad it was helpful!💕

[@larysacherner312]

@@AnnaBucciarelli It was instantl subscription, I absolutely love your art and instruction ❤️🌷

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

@@larysacherner312thank you Larysa!

[@drsk7179]

Another masterclass! Truly beautiful and illustrative of your ability 😍.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊😊😊😊😊

[@lambertfever]

This underpainting method is very interesting to me. It is very complicated in my beginner opinion. I can and have dulled down an area by selecting the wrong base color. I am particularly interested in that inner glow that can be achieved so when I made mud I was pretty bummed. I agree this would be excellent material for a book.

[@cecileneble6351]

Absolument MAGNIFIQUE ! Anna, vous êtes, et de loin, la meilleure aquarelliste que je connaisse, grâce à youtube. C'est fin, délicat, coloré, tout me plaît.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Celile 💜💜💜

[@sherryberryr]

Your paintings are always beautiful!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 😀

[@monalisamackey783]

I really wish this was going to be a tutorial…I love the pomegranates and their colour variations!…plus the bluebird is beautiful!! Could you maybe put pomegranates in another tutorial, please?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

It’s a good idea Monalisa - I do think we need more fruit on PATREON. Let this be our next tutorial after the orange bird 😊 which pomegranates do you think are better? The red on the left or the yellow ones on the right?

[@wendychampness1901]

⁠@@AnnaBucciarelliThe red ones😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

@@wendychampness1901 thank you Wendy! I’ll do another one with the red ones for PATREON ❤️

[@monalisamackey783]

​@@AnnaBucciarelli Hi Anna, I like the red pomegranates, but please put at least one yellow pomegranate as I feel that the colour variation of both types is what make the painting even more beautiful😊.

[@sammiebryant8380]

@@AnnaBucciarelliI wish you would do this whole painting as one big tutorial the way the dragon fly and flowers is one gorgeous painting.

[@kinestet_art]

You're so talented artist❤And I'm impressed by your ability to explain this mesmerizing thing about watercolor drawings❤

[@joanl3115]

Wow‼️. That’s beautiful and your process is well explained. Thank you for sharing 🎥👏💐🖼🖌️🎨

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

Thank you for sharing

[@meeraahuja1594]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@myrnalandersartist]

This is so so pretty! I can't wait to try!

[@tj21bem]

Another beautiful work! Thank you.

[@lisaloveskirby]

Thank you, Anna. This is an area where I have really struggled and this has been extremely informative!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Lisa! 😊❤️

[@golfchicknyc1]

Thank you Anna ❤

[@WhimsicalThoughts]

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so much for sharing the tips!😊

[@MrSanmay]

To good. Excellent painting ❤

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Beautiful painting and great tips as always! Thank you.

[@jlighthouse9458]

Lovely painting!

[@featuresofinterest]

Breathtaking ❤

[@bevc8306]

Oh my goodness! This is amazing ❤

[@zahidabukhari9285]

Amazing Awesome work I love your painting ❤❤❤❤

[@janarlenesogge1729]

Another tier sounds good.

[@sammiebryant8380]

Another great video. I wish this would be a tutorial on Patreon😊

[@BS-detector]

Beautiful 💜💐🦋

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you! 😊

[@holly_kay5570]

How lovely...the painting and you instruction. I was wondering where you get your reference photos and do you do any landscape or archetectural paintings?

[@jtpaar1732]

Thank you, Anna for yet another amazing video! You have a very distinct style of painting that makes your work stand out among other professional artists and I was trying to discern what it was that made your painting so recognizable to me. Two things stood out to me: 1. Your color palette - you frequently use complementary colors & greens aren't generally natural looking 2. Contrast - your darkest colors are generally not that dark and are used sparingly; painting is predominantly mid-tones I may be wrong, but I think most artists strive for their work to be recognizable amongst the sea of artwork out there, but very little is said about this topic as in...how does one develop their unique style. Are there any insights you can offer as to how you developed yours or would you even consider my observances to be part of your style that is deliberate in any way? I'd be interested in what experience and advice you have regarding this topic. Thank you!

[@BluJean55]

Those dried up leaves. How did you achieve that main color? They look so realistic. It’s a very beautiful painting, I love it! ❤😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

It’s yellow ochre in the first layer and then sap green + whatever muddy brown I had on my palette in the second layer, using negative painting technique around the veins 😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Oh I think I also added some blue glazes - thank you!

[@beverlydevriesburrows3097]

New to you. Thank you!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Welcome!

[@debcarroll8055]

❤❤❤Oh! I’m so happy to see something new from you today! This is so beautiful! It’s not a can of sardines, lol.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

😊 sardines??? What’s happening with sardines? (Sorry English is not my first language and I am always afraid I am missing a reference or a metaphor 🤦🏻‍♀️) thank you!! ❤️

[@debcarroll8055]

@@AnnaBucciarelli oh, you and I had a Instagram chat because I posted my version of your cup of coffee. You liked my table cloth. You mentioned that you were trying to think of your next project. You said you were thinking of maybe a can of sardines. We discussed the beauty of a fancy wrapped can of sardines. I remember conversations that were special to me.

[@maitri1203]

I am also an artist. I belong to Indian 🇮🇳 When I see your pictures ,it always give me a silent pleasant in my mind 😊😇❤

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

😊💕

[@saral.1933]

A gorgeous painting, Anna! I did love your first bird with lemons also. I was thrilled by the Beautiful color scheme, great composition. This Blue bird painting has some of the same; enthralling colors, the bird richly painted & gorgeous layers of color on the pomegranates. it might benefit with an element to pull it all together- either a background color or more of the pomegranates behind the bluebird with a little more unfocused to them. Just a thought. I always learn a lot from your examples! I hope to see more birds and botanicals in the future… Thank you for a professional quality channel! SARA

[@deirdredcoutho2247]

Annna your art is so beautiful and i love your teaching. Could you pls edit the music ?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you. Do you mean remove the music?

[@michaelstamboly1304]

Wonderful, as always. Curious, Anna, how do you come up with your composition?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you - I have a full video on my composition building approach. It’s the one with 2 doves on the cover 😊

[@tristankienle4461]

MUY HERMOSO...e impresiona pensar en quién ha concebido y traído a la existencia a tan hermosa ave, la cual es una OBRA de ingeniería fascinante. Con DIOS... GRACIAS por compartir esa preciosa representación en acuarela

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@tristankienle4461]

@@AnnaBucciarelli ANNA...sus técnicas y composiciones son realmente hermosas. Además, a diferencia de la tendencia tan actual a dejar muchos detalles indefinidos al retratar una imagen, usted lo que hace es trabajar aún más en aquellos Rasgos que enfocan el protagonismo en la figura central de su Obra artística. GRACIAS por esa Perfección artística tan valiosa y casi inusual en las temáticas de pintura con acuarelas. Animarla a Usted a experimentar su ARTE con otras temáticas de tinte folclórico y PLASMAR esos pequeños detalles de cada villa, paisaje y vestigio que hacen de Italia un mosaico irrepetible de colores, tradiciones y legados de La Historia. UN SALUDO para Usted y sus seres Amados

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you again for your kind words! I wish I could respond in your beautiful language (I am using Google translate 😊) really appreciate your feedback - it makes me happy you enjoy the videos ❤️ I will definitely be posting more decorative folk art this year 😉

[@nelireingold870]

❤🎉❤

[@user-ln9jj1kd3n]

Do you sell prints or original paintings?

[@MrHiArt]

Beauty! I like your creativity! Catch my big like for promoting your creative channel! With all my heart I wish you creative success in creating new beauty! With a friendly smile, Mr. Hi! :)

[@maureencepiel959]

How would you underpaint a subject with multiple colors, for example, a Toucan?

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Never painted a toucan. Depend on the light. Probably mostly the same colors as here + some warmer oranges for highlighted parts :)

[@maureencepiel959]

@@AnnaBucciarelli Thank you Anna. I'm actually looking at doing a Painted Bunting which will match the ROYGBIV color swatches I painted. This is my challenge. 🤪

[@lindatabler]

Is there an outline for this one??

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

On my PATREON 😊

[@patriciajung9157]

I would join if there is a lower tier

[@Psalms20A21]

🧠

[@user-un1rx3ey1i]

Анна но как же красиво , одна работа лучше другой ,вы не исчерпаемы. !!!Я не устаю восхищаться вашими творениями !!!!Жалко я вас не понимаю . Нельзя записать видео на русском или на украинском языке.

[@rainstorm_jo]

У вас должна быть возможность использовать функцию автоматического перевода в настройках и субтитрах. (Я использовал переводчик гугл.)

[@user-un1rx3ey1i]

@@rainstorm_jo спасибо огромное 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

It would help if you shared your reference photo.