Why Watercolor Painting is so Hard - Top 5 Myths You Should Stop Believing!

[@Makoccino]

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[@artist_rohit_sharma]

Attendance of *artists* 👇

[@maja2509]

Instead of looking at other talented artists and wishing you could paint that way, instead, I think to myself I can't wait to learn and practice more to be just as good as they are, which I think is a more motivating and positive way to look at things.

[@cucetooo]

I feel like watercolors are a living thing - you never know what they will do. That's what makes it exciting.

[@Makoccino]

Yes, I love how it creates the painting with you!

[@smitachemte8370]

Watercolour make me happy

[@crystaltalia44]

I am studying for a big exam but in summer first thing I am gonna start to do is watercolouring. This motivates me so much. Thank you!

[@sarakhan791]

I'm 22 years old and want to be an artist now. I'm a beginner too and don't know if I'll do it or not but I'm gonna try it anyway

[@mlpfilmstarfun2867]

anyone can start a hobby regardless of age and skills. I have faith in you ❤️✨

[@subies7315]

Aaarmy?

[@sarakhan791]

@@subies7315 yeah 🥳

[@smallcityadventures2300]

Im 36. Go for it.

[@prettybyaccident]

You summed up why I love watercolors so well. It's not about control with watercolors, it's about the freedom and trust in the paint and process 👍🏼

[@Makoccino]

Happy Saturday! In today's video, I wanted to debunk some common watercolor myths and wrong beliefs that might be in the way of you to get started or succeeding with watercolor painting! I really hope you enjoy this video! ❤

[@ArtsyCaboodle]

First reply !!!!!!!!!! love your videos😘😘😘😘

[@subhrajitdasgupta7100]

@@ArtsyCaboodle second replyyyyyyy love you and your art workssssss

[@ArtsyCaboodle]

FunFact : You cant smile when your breathing. jk..you can. I just wanted you to smile 💕 You deserve it. BTW I create vids.

[@rumaisa.aamirrr]

This was a very good video!

[@ShotzBig]

Hi Mako, .. my birthday's coming soon.. I'm still struggling with painting.. but I still don't know what paper should I use.. right now I'm using canson, and it is running out.. It would be great if you could please send me a watercolor paper as a gift.. thankyou for the tips and tricks.. I wish I could see you someday.. so you can teach me face to face. From Philippines, Aleiza Mac Palola.

[@catherinescorner716]

I totally agree with you! I only started drawing/painting this year and I love that watercolor kind of does it’s own thing. I feel like it does most of the work for me, so I don’t need to have every detail of the texture of a leaf or the sky just right. The paint helps me get to where I want to go.

[@Makoccino]

Yes!!

[@Alina-fo7ul]

I am not really good at drawing but when it comes to watercolours ....i am proud what i have learnt from makoccino

[@hridakshipareek1418]

Hey Mako! Just wanted to say that I followed your tutorials for the past few months and I've learnt so much about watercolors and I can finally get hold of my excessive water using habit. Thank you so much.

[@Makoccino]

Aww yayy!

[@elhaelka]

I thought watercolor is difficult all my life. And then I started paint watercolor. And then I realized that collabarotion with paint is the nicest thing I can expirience in traditional art. Thank you for video

[@Makoccino]

Yayyy!

[@naturelovingfroggy6348]

Talent to me is someone who can let go and paint, get a wonderful result and who can get what's in their mind onto paper! The most talented person I have ever met are my daughter and her friends. They have fun, enjoy, don't over analyse and show joy and pride with every finished piece! They don't have to follow the rules that others have taught you as they haven't been told them yet! Love your videos x

[@denzelmartinez1478]

The first medium I tried painting with is watercolor and it's really hard to control everything from color and water. HOWEVER, since I started with the most technique-sensitive medium, other types of painting just came really easy to me. What I'm saying is that, when you learn, at first it will be hard as HHHHEEEEELLLL but after that, it would just be a breeze.

[@chandrapandey1235]

Happy Birthday in advance Mako❤️❤️❤️❤️ You're gonna turn 31 this Monday!!!!❤️❤️😘😘 Keep uploading ❤️❤️❤️

[@Makoccino]

Aww thanks!

[@GauriAHulle]

I really love the way she explains everything and she also motivates new artists who are actually going to begin watercolour... I have been motivated to start watercolour because of mako..

[@tusharmehta653]

Thank you!!!! I always get so confused... Now I won't!!!

[@swarali2904]

Didn't know I needed this! Thank you so much Mako.

[@parthasarathigupta2821]

thanks for such wonderful information. You are amazing !

[@tiyasamaiti4770]

I am very thankful to you for your advices .Thank you very much for all this videos .😇😇 They helped me very much.😊😊 And Your voice is as relaxing as watercolors..😘😘

[@keerthanatb1230]

You are awsome....you has all answers for my questions.......😄😄😄

[@wasiullahkhan7413]

Sis Mako, love u from India , obsessed with Ur art and Ur Chanel❤️❤️😍 , thanks u for inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

[@macheriecola]

I’m from India too!

[@AveArtz]

Hello friends.. Can you see my drawing too.😊

[@lalitabaid6277]

@@AveArtz sure

[@thamizhthendral31]

@@AveArtz wow your drawings are awesome!!!! much love!

[@034aashrithavarma6]

I am from India too

[@vikistanton]

You have helped me so much since I began painting. Thank you! Your content is not only helpful but also very calming.

[@Makoccino]

So happy to hear that!

[@LaRaArtUnlimited]

Hey mako! I agree with every word you say 😱, the very first medium that I took serious is watercolors and I even used acrylics as watercolors ( diluted then too much with water)😁.. acrylics dry as I mix them so I don't enjoy it. Watercolors don't allow mistakes though, if an area is dark then there's only little you could do to change it.. and you definitely needn't be good at sketching to try them. Thank you for another wonderful video 😁❤️

[@Nina21_]

Thank you for your beautiful & encouraging words Mako this was so inspiring ❤

[@twinetaniumblackfiber1686]

I miss painting. I was starting to practice with your videos a few months ago but ever since we moved houses I haven't taken out my watercolor supplies from the storage. I should get back to it soon and do it regularly so I'll be more confident and get better. Thank you for this video and please take care!

[@josiahsingh2940]

I have improved in water colors because of your tutorials thanks for explaining it easier

[@doveandolive1153]

Loved this video, I'm drawn to watercolors no idea why, and feel myself intimated. Your video is inspiring to just go for it and not listen to the all the reasons why I shouldn't. Thank you!

[@AymunDraws]

I just came from cramping my hands over a bunch of watercolor illustrations, stressed because they're due tomorrow, and saw this. Needed it. Thanks Mako!

[@jerinamary1896]

I really like how she does beautiful art 😊and also help us out with it😊🥰

[@Makoccino]

🥰

[@SelfMotivationGod]

Hello! I just bought some watercolours and was watching some videos and some tips when I came across your channel. It's amazing! Your so helpful and you literally read my mind and help me get better and improve.Sometimes I feel like a professional even though Im a young teenager lol. Thank you so much for everything and inspiring me!

[@So.um.like.yeh.]

Me: sees title Also me: THIS IS WHAT I NEED My fingers: I AM SPEED

[@rowdy9136]

Are you high on weed

[@hellothere-ms3ob]

i am a tree

[@So.um.like.yeh.]

@@rowdy9136 I think I was at the time of writing this........

[@MildredRides]

I love your analogy with cooking - this spoke to me so much!

[@judiarevalo8580]

About the supplies, I just got my professional brushes and have been using cotton paper even just for practice. It does make a difference ❤️ But I still wish I could get professional pains!! Where I live they only bring student level :(

[@deepikaaggarwal102]

You are such a good teacher. Whenever I stuck in painting or get anger with results 😅 ; I watch your vedios and feels much better and confident to fix my mistake. I am from India

[@guystewart9084]

What can I say? This was a very uplifting and beautiful video! Thank You! From my heart!

[@shrutibhongade8571]

Suggestions: Try making a painting with different mediums or techniques I wonder how it comes out

[@hanaanfathima9618]

I luv mako thisssssssss much ......she has motivated me to do watercolor and I’m improving.......thanks to her ..... love u mako .....

[@j3anders0n]

I trained as an oil painter and switched to acrylic when I left school and my kitchen sink became my studio sink (acrylic just seemed safer for that). I did maybe one postcard-sized watercolor during art school, and it was just me messing around with someone’s paints while I waited for them to be finished with another project. After a stroke severely limited my dominant hand (I could barely write legibly), I started using watercolors because I NEEDED to paint and had no previous watercolor work to compare with (I used to be able to ______ but now I can only ________), and because I knew if I messed something up I could blame it on the water. I was surprised to discover how easy watercolor is to work with, even erasing it almost back to the white of the page. It’s now my favorite medium.

[@jesuislafilleatomiqu]

I just ordered arches watercolor paper since it’s finally in stock in the local online shop. I had such a frustrating time trying to follow some tutorials for skies and clouds and the paper kept drying though I was trying to work as fast as possible. Looking forward to try the tutorials again on the arches paper. Also ordered a better quality brush, I own about 50 synthetic brush that I was comfortable working with, but they can’t hold too much water. Now All I have to do is wait for your book and get even better. Love what you do!

[@JayshreeBairagi]

Your watercolor techniques really helped me a lot and now my watercolor painting has improved much better.

[@joane7651]

thank you so muuchh! You're really one of inspirations why i really want to learn watercolor painting.

[@kadir4617]

Wowwwwww you come for solutions with every problem love u

[@monikamehra7498]

Mako your painting are so aesthetic and you explain everything smoothly and patiencely.Your advice are always helpful for me 😃

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

Tried watercolor once and don't think I will again. It really was hard to control. Maybe I need more practice but it's hard to practice what you don't enjoy right?

[@Makoccino]

I understand that it's less exciting if you had a not so fun experience! But most of the time is due to the fact that you didn't learn the techniques! You can control watercolors, but you need to learn how! After I learned about this, I got obsessed with watercolor painting! :) So don't hesitate to try it again!

[@JasonLegendaryArt]

@@Makoccino when you put that way it's makes sense. I hated charcoal because, well, 'it was hard to control'. But kept practicing and now it's my favorite. Will try to put more effort into learning and give watercolor a chance again, might even add oil color while I'm at it.

[@geetikanidhi2906]

This video is perfect for me and hoping for a tutorial next week , Have great day ahead of you Mako

[@geetikanidhi2906]

@Santosh Naik That's so sweet of you

[@VeronicaDelViento]

When I started with watercolors months ago, I found it so frustrating. I started with very cheap supplies because my logic those days was "for practice it's better to make mistakes with cheap materials so, I won't lose much money". I was so wrong... My improvements was sometimes so slow and it was like if watercolors and paper were against me all the time. But then I read something you said, that sometimes when our paintings goes so bad, it's not our fault but the supplies, and those words gave me hopes. I started to buy better supplies, and I swear now I regret not having done it from the beginning, in first place because everytime you change someting (brushes, paper, watercolors) it is like if you need to relearn how to adapt to this new materials, second because I could save so much time in my learning process, third because my paintings are now more vibrant, vivid and satisfying to make, the process is not frustrating anymore but relaxing... and finally, because at the end I wasted money! buying materials that honestly are trash in comparition, plus supplies I will not use anymore. So, in my experience, I can say you are totally right, Mako! and I think that even if you are starting, do it with the best supplies you can afford yourself!

[@Makoccino]

Yesss so glad you could experience it!! If you start with good supplies that do what their supposed to do, you learn so much faster and have so much more fun!! So glad you're feeling so much happier now!!

[@rashmijaiswal7616]

Perfectly explained 👍🏻👍🏻 Your videos always motivate me Mako!!!!!

[@adarshmishra2249]

I also think that watercolor is very easy to control compared to other mediums love you mako❤️❤️

[@kailam4421]

I sucked it up and got myself a Winsor & Newton little half-pan set. I really like the colors so far. I swatched them. Ive noticed on the illo sketchbook, if you use too much water, it speckles the paper, but if you dab the brush off, it doesnt.

[@sophiesong3068]

HAPPY SATURDAYY

[@artisticme184]

Hi Mako! I really love the way you explain things. And that smile on your face gives the whole video a finishing touch 😍🥰😍

[@mahaswetaful]

Hi Makoccino.....Just wanted to say "Thank you so much"......Your points and drawings has inspired me really very much......God bless you!!

[@shashikeshari7839]

Omg, I m soo early!!!! Soo amazing and useful video mako❤️❤️ thank u so much💖 lots of love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@aayushigupta_]

I am from India too

[@s0ur-pineapplez]

thanks for the vid. i get so overwhelmed when doing watercolor because i’m also rlly impatient :(

[@vanessaguerrero3478]

I started painting for 2 years and started with oil pastel because I loved to use my fingers with the pastel but I started almost at the same time with watercolours. When people tell me it is the most dificult medium, I don‘t understand because for me, as not a professional or artist student, is easier than oil or acrylic, what I am starting to learn but find it more difficult. So I agree with you! 😊

[@reellifetalk]

Wow, your videos got me back into watercolors and I just want to say thank you for that :)

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Ordered the book! Looking forward to seeing it. Thank you for your encouragement 😊

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much for your support!!

[@beenayadav7892]

I m 12 really want to paint with watercolors and I did with your tutorials and that was not that good like yours but tried my drawing is good But I do not want to become an artist It is my favorite hobby I like to draw eyes like you thank you for your videos and tutorials

[@tahairakhan5669]

Hi mako, I had to ask if you can please please make a tutorial on supplies that are made in India as I don't live in America or so, btw ...I love ur tutorials u make hard things easy ...ily keep going...u inspire me !!! Would love it if you make a video on what Indian watercolor supplies to use🥰🥰😍😍 loads of love❤❤❤

[@Makoccino]

It's difficult to get indian art supplies from where I live. Last time I purchased some supplies from India, it was 30x more expensive :/

[@aayushigupta_]

@@Makoccino oh sad but please try once or I have a weird idea that some one of us can evn like mail u the Indian watercolor . Ig just a suggestion . But actually it is really cheap actually if u buy from here . Like a $ is 70 rs ( our currency)

[@tahairakhan5669]

@@Makoccino ohhh my bad😐😥👉👈

[@sairaattique6808]

I guess this is the best video i have ever watched, plus her accent is so good and calm

[@Weissguys6]

Thank you for this. I do needed to hear it today ❤️

[@bangtantanies4407]

When you say "YOU CAN FIND THE LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION BOX DOWN BELOW" you look so cute, and one thing more you are from which country , which country is your favorite and which is your favorite food

[@sallymacmillan]

I think she’s from Germany.

[@vijayalaxamishelke381]

Thank you very much for the video! You're the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PLANTSWORLD-wv1pr]

Thanks Mako ! As always , this video was just amazing and really helpful ! You’re the best ! ( sorry got late cause I was revising some notes..😅 )

[@manjukochhar4810]

Hey Mako!! I'm Aaradhya from India...I love all your videos!! 😊😊

[@tenshiangelina]

My art teacher's biggest mistake was to oostpone the watercolor teaching class until very late (it was an optative course I took during high school and university for about 5 years). She always said watercolor was very difficult, so we learned acrylics most of the time, some sculptures, oils, and once single class of watercolor.

[@brushedfantasies386]

"Watercolor is a collaboration between you and the paint" I love this

[@angelinej9409]

Hey Mako! I just finished a course in oil pastels in my art class and now I have to decide on a medium to study in! I was leaning back and fourth between watercolor and sketching but I was really tired up as I know the basics of watercolor so I want to continue but I'm also interested in drawing but you're video made me finally decide that I want to do watercolor! So thank you for involuntarily helping me decide

[@Makoccino]

Awww yayy!

[@crafts65]

Omg u talk soo well itsinspiring.i am already trying ur paintings. I am from India.

[@nicoleperales1260]

I also think, people doesn't try watercolors is because outside USA or others countries, watercolors are so so so expensive :(

[@kalpananegi7811]

Actually it is ...the watercolour papers are hard to find in my country and are expensive :(

[@Manojkumar-tm9nh]

@@kalpananegi7811 same..in india

[@nicolecampos4153]

Same here. They're easy to find, but of low quality

[@bobbyberry1783]

Aw that sucks maybe try amazon? Somd might be on sale because of black Friday

[@nicolecampos4153]

@@bobbyberry1783 nop :c shipment's expensive here too, and also the dollar, a bit. I manage with what I have anyway!

[@shalinib9670]

Debunking videos on watercolor 😃 nice.

[@bean_draws]

Not art related, but: I really love your hair. The red is so pretty 😍

[@Makoccino]

Thank you!

[@anaghaaaa9002]

I dont know why l love youre video I think its because of youre positivity and cool vibes

[@gopiseth4523]

Thank you so much for this motivated video 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I like watercolor so much and thank you so much for your kind words

[@dizonkclynn]

I was about to sleep .... But whatever I don't have classes tomorrow anyway 🥴 I love this ❤❤

[@eduardamarcelino3805]

Hey Mako, I love your videos, it helps me a lot! I’m starting with watercolor and loving the experience. From Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Karlena_Lewin_Studio]

Great vid I agree with you 100% I am a watercolourist and started with watercolour and now it is so easy and I can’t draw at all but have grown a following of 30k on TikTok..buy all the things and practice practice and practice

[@cliverng4336]

Watercolour lon is the best medium art to work with😊 I enjoy much

[@picklepicklepickle3097]

Omg literally first! Loved the vid!

[@ArtsyCaboodle]

FunFact : You cant smile when your breathing. jk..you can. I just wanted you to smile 💕 You deserve it. BTW I create vids..

[@srishtiagrawal6942]

Hi mako sis I am from India.. And I love your videos.. 😍😍😍😍❤❤❤just wows❤❤

[@peeraatifa]

I love ur channel...so inspiring 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@mohitjain8660]

Your videos are amazing and they are very informative love your videos😍😍😘.......

[@takeoutbrushes167]

Thanks for this love ur videos💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕have a good day💗💗

[@davidjackson7974]

Sorry If I am sounding negative but you say about the best watercolours I use professional winsor and newton watercolours and I use quite decent watercolour paper yet my paintings still don't look right and I practice everyday well apart from weekends

[@stazch5137]

This thumbnail is soo dramatic, I love it

[@iniyaselvi6368]

It is really inspiring mako.

[@ArtAngelMouse]

"They put hours and hours" Well yes, but I think also years and years xD

[@TheArtofKAS]

Well....This is going to help...A lot. Thank you

[@tajinderkaursekhon6280]

I love your art 🥰

[@MadeByShae]

I struggle with which side of the paper to paint on.. I'm usually halfway when I realize that I have been painting on the wrong side of the paper. It's so frustrating.

[@romitadutta6197]

Always draw opposite to that of oily side

[@MadeByShae]

@@romitadutta6197 oily side?

[@romitadutta6197]

@@MadeByShae no opposite to oily side

[@ST4rG1rL.]

try to take paper that isn't double sided?

[@anermila6325]

Great advices. Wanna buy your book!

[@ANikitaAsokraja]

Lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@charithrah8a518]

🤩 superb explanation

[@ShelahirKrynn]

For any beginners out there: please, please, please, for the love of anything holy to you, DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON PAPER. I made the mistake of getting a cheap sketchbook with paper and it only amounted to frustration and disappointment in myself.

[@VitasArtworks]

I think all technique is difficult if you have no plan 😅 it's normal. I also don't know why many people are afraid of watercolor. I start it (also when I have no plan) and try it and love it now❤️ it's a practice thing I think.

[@Makoccino]

Yes!! Everything is equally hard/easy!

[@kutekilala]

85th comment! Hi mako 😊 I loved this video! I started watercoloring as a means to destress and relax and so happy you came out with this book! Can’t wait to read it 💕

[@Makoccino]

Aww thank you!!

[@yumikasworld3346]

omg, I never knew that!!!! thank u

[@smallcityadventures2300]

I think i need to get some better supplies. Thanks. Really enjoying your videos while i learn.