Maria, I never say i am self-taught because i learnt so much just from your videos! Best watercolour paint teacher! I ordered Holbein paints and your brushes, and loving them.
thank you Maria for the very helpful video............I haven't been painting because often there is great sadness here, but someday I hope that perhaps I will be again to regain the enthusiasm for it.............you are always so inspirational...............I have been watching your youtube videos and some teachable classes for years...........they are put together so very well, and a person can learn so much from them............however, a loved one of mine has had many health problems, and I am sometimes too overcome with grief to enjoy painting..............I hope that someday I might be able to get my strength up again...............watercolor paints, papers, etc. are very expensive, and I cannot always splurge on top of the line products, but I do have some Arches paper and Holbein watercolors, in addition to other brands...............when I first started to learn watercolors a bit more than 6 years ago, my teacher at the local library sold kits with series 400 Strathmore 140 lb cold press paper and Grumbacher Academy paints.........also some of my brushes were from Starving Artists, which I think she got from Cheap Joe's.............it is not that these were "terrible" materials, but as you say, if you are going to glaze many layers and lift up for highlights, the paper will make an enormous difference................I thought I was getting a "bargain" once on some watercolor paper at a local art store, but saw that some paper is absolutely terrible............it will start to fray and pill when even the initial layer is applied..........also, some of it will take the "salting technique" extremely poorly and will leave strange artifacts, rendering the entire painting unworkable............I feel that at my stage it is more important to think about quality vs quantity............when not painting something that demands a lot of layers, lifting, etc., ie just a bit of a "doodle" thing to warm off, then some of the less expensive supplies can be okay............have a lovely day Maria!
So good to see you again. Guess what im getting for my Birthday June1? Yup... Hubby ordered Set of holbein 48 set. Im so excited. May come back to you soon. :)
@@mariamorjane it was only the 24. I made it work fo a bit then ordered quin magenta and thalo blue.. Must haves. This set came with cobalt geen. Im impressed. Very clean and bright colors from the tube or after a week in the Meedan palette, also on not so great to arches paper. Yellow/ grey? Ok it makes a great sand color. Or storm clouds. Im still at the end of the pneumonia. It came back 2xs so im building back strength to sit up and paint. Hopes are high. Sometimes it takes new paints! :)
Maria is one of the main reasons why I jumped back into watercolor painting. Been following you for some years now and though I barely comment nowadays *cries forever* it's because am out here creating and i have Maria to thank for that! You made watercolor painting for a colour pencilist at the time very not-scary! #omgmyenglishwhat
I agree 100% on sketching over tracing. I don't count out tracing, if you're working on actual color or brush techniques for example. But drawing in general, practice actually does make perfect when it comes to perspective and realism. Great video!
I'm a graphite/colour pencil artist, but I'm getting into the Watercolor technique and just discovered your channel. Your work is amazing, I just love what you do. Wish I'll be able to draw as half as good as you. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Maria you have helped me thru my watercolour journey for a long time now! And I agree that we should sketch our work, drawing is a fundamental in artwork and it helps because you can tackle anything and not be afraid. Stay safe and happy painting😘
Hi Maria, Thank you so much for sharing a really interesting tutorial I really enjoyed listening to all of your very helpful and very clever tips a lot of good tips I just wouldn't have thought of so thank you Maria, myself personally I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences stay safe stay well to you and your family Lin, 👍♥️🐕
I can't wait for the paintbrushes video! I want to begin painting on my own and now I'm looking for brushes for a begginer. It would be really helpful if you could say a few words which from your brushes you will recommend for a beginner :)
Hi Maria, thanks for sharing. I am planning to pick some individual Holbein colors. It seems your favorite colors are slightly different from the list you recommend for beginners on your website. Do you have an updated list for beginners?
Hi Tina, thank you so much for pointing this out. I haven't updated the list on my website - on my to do list!! but these are the most recommended colors🥰
Your welcome and lol🌹☺️but now you have the paper 😀And yes, that's what Arches brand says that you can paint on both sides. But I tell anyone that doesn't like Arches to try to paint on a smoother side of Cold Pressed 140lb. The rougher side of Arches Cold Pressed 140lb doesn't work for me, the colors get muddy and it's hard to lift up. When you buy Arches Cold Pressed 140lb sheets, there's no problem with the paper, their sheets are different comparing to pads... But I talk more about this in a video 🤗
@@mariamorjane Thank you so much for the information! 😍❤I just know that their sheets are different comparing to pad. I have Arches pad but never use it because it's very expensive so I use cheap cotton paper. 🙈I ever tried Arches sheets cold press and rough and totally different from that cheap one! 🙈
Awww I am sorry Ann-Marie.. I hope soon🌹👩🏻🎨🧚🏻♀️🌸Once things start to open up in the country again I will do a giveaway of Holbein paints, I just don't want to go to the post office right now😭
Hi Maria, I enjoy all of your tutorials! My question is, how do you store your watercolors? My art teacher says to store the tube pallets in the freezer. Is this really necessary? Some of my colors have cracked using this method. 🎨
Hi Linda🌹😀, I am not familiar with this method, I have never heard of freezing paints.. hmmm maybe traditional method? For the most part it depends what watercolors you are using. Holbein's watercolors never crack or mold... The travel palettes I don't use often I just keep in a plastic bag, never had any issues, paint is still the same even after 3 years. Paint in tubes I keep in aluminum containers after cookies 😁
Thanks for sharing. Your colours looks fresh . But not available in Pakistan that's why a year before I requested my sister in law and she send me holbein watercolor from USA.
Hi Maria.... You are so Beautiful,so fresh....🙋I send to' you a Big Big kiss... I understand now.. You use Holbein colour,porose paper... And all your creativity... Like Always..💝😘🖌️🎨Maria Raczynska The watercolour Queen😉👑
Maria, I never say i am self-taught because i learnt so much just from your videos! Best watercolour paint teacher! I ordered Holbein paints and your brushes, and loving them.
thank you Maria for the very helpful video............I haven't been painting because often there is great sadness here, but someday I hope that perhaps I will be again to regain the enthusiasm for it.............you are always so inspirational...............I have been watching your youtube videos and some teachable classes for years...........they are put together so very well, and a person can learn so much from them............however, a loved one of mine has had many health problems, and I am sometimes too overcome with grief to enjoy painting..............I hope that someday I might be able to get my strength up again...............watercolor paints, papers, etc. are very expensive, and I cannot always splurge on top of the line products, but I do have some Arches paper and Holbein watercolors, in addition to other brands...............when I first started to learn watercolors a bit more than 6 years ago, my teacher at the local library sold kits with series 400 Strathmore 140 lb cold press paper and Grumbacher Academy paints.........also some of my brushes were from Starving Artists, which I think she got from Cheap Joe's.............it is not that these were "terrible" materials, but as you say, if you are going to glaze many layers and lift up for highlights, the paper will make an enormous difference................I thought I was getting a "bargain" once on some watercolor paper at a local art store, but saw that some paper is absolutely terrible............it will start to fray and pill when even the initial layer is applied..........also, some of it will take the "salting technique" extremely poorly and will leave strange artifacts, rendering the entire painting unworkable............I feel that at my stage it is more important to think about quality vs quantity............when not painting something that demands a lot of layers, lifting, etc., ie just a bit of a "doodle" thing to warm off, then some of the less expensive supplies can be okay............have a lovely day Maria!
So good to see you again. Guess what im getting for my Birthday June1? Yup... Hubby ordered Set of holbein 48 set. Im so excited. May come back to you soon. :)
That is awesome Onna☺️🌸🤗Can't wait for you to paint with Holbein 🌸
@@mariamorjane it was only the 24. I made it work fo a bit then ordered quin magenta and thalo blue.. Must haves. This set came with cobalt geen. Im impressed. Very clean and bright colors from the tube or after a week in the Meedan palette, also on not so great to arches paper. Yellow/ grey? Ok it makes a great sand color. Or storm clouds. Im still at the end of the pneumonia. It came back 2xs so im building back strength to sit up and paint. Hopes are high. Sometimes it takes new paints! :)
Maria is one of the main reasons why I jumped back into watercolor painting. Been following you for some years now and though I barely comment nowadays *cries forever* it's because am out here creating and i have Maria to thank for that! You made watercolor painting for a colour pencilist at the time very not-scary! #omgmyenglishwhat
aww how sweet of you to say this🥰😋👩🏻🎨thank you so much!!!!
Dear Maria your work is wonderful I like your all work heartly
Thank you☺️👩🏻🎨
I agree 100% on sketching over tracing. I don't count out tracing, if you're working on actual color or brush techniques for example. But drawing in general, practice actually does make perfect when it comes to perspective and realism. Great video!
Hi Chris, thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment 🤗👩🏻🎨🌸
I'm a graphite/colour pencil artist, but I'm getting into the Watercolor technique and just discovered your channel. Your work is amazing, I just love what you do.
Wish I'll be able to draw as half as good as you. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you so much☺️🌹and it's all about practice, you will get to where you want to be with no time, just make sure you paint every day 👩🏻🎨!
Thank you Maria you have helped me thru my watercolour journey for a long time now! And I agree that we should sketch our work, drawing is a fundamental in artwork and it helps because you can tackle anything and not be afraid. Stay safe and happy painting😘
Thank you so much for your kind words Melita🌹🌸🤗
As always very interesting and informative Maria. Thank you so much.
Thank you Rosemary 😃💕🧚🏻♀️
Hi Maria, Thank you so much for sharing a really interesting tutorial I really enjoyed listening to all of your very helpful and very clever tips a lot of good tips I just wouldn't have thought of so thank you Maria, myself personally I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences stay safe stay well to you and your family Lin, 👍♥️🐕
Hi Lin☺️🌹thank you so much for your kind words 😍it's my pleasure as always!! I hope you and your family are well as well🧚🏻♀️🌸
Great explanations. I went to my art store a few days ago and bought a block arches rough 140lbs but not used it because im afraid to waste it xD
Hi Chris, that's so awesome ☺️and please don't be afraid to use it! 🌸
Gracias Maria, excelente lección.
Gracias☺️🌹🌹
I can't wait for the paintbrushes video! I want to begin painting on my own and now I'm looking for brushes for a begginer. It would be really helpful if you could say a few words which from your brushes you will recommend for a beginner :)
Thank you so much 🥰and the video is coming up in a week or so👩🏻🎨☀️
Thank you so much for this Maria x
You are so welcome!thank you Geoff☺️☀️
Hi Maria, thanks for sharing. I am planning to pick some individual Holbein colors. It seems your favorite colors are slightly different from the list you recommend for beginners on your website. Do you have an updated list for beginners?
Hi Tina, thank you so much for pointing this out. I haven't updated the list on my website - on my to do list!! but these are the most recommended colors🥰
Thanks, Maria! I wonder if Amazon could apply a search to your bookstore. It would make finding things much easier
That's a great idea! I do have an associate account with amazon, I will try to add these items under the video within the next couple of hours 😃☀️
Thank you for sharing! ❤❤ I upgraded my brush first and paper last. 🙈 Someone told me that Arches can be painted on both side.
Your welcome and lol🌹☺️but now you have the paper 😀And yes, that's what Arches brand says that you can paint on both sides. But I tell anyone that doesn't like Arches to try to paint on a smoother side of Cold Pressed 140lb. The rougher side of Arches Cold Pressed 140lb doesn't work for me, the colors get muddy and it's hard to lift up. When you buy Arches Cold Pressed 140lb sheets, there's no problem with the paper, their sheets are different comparing to pads... But I talk more about this in a video 🤗
@@mariamorjane Thank you so much for the information! 😍❤I just know that their sheets are different comparing to pad. I have Arches pad but never use it because it's very expensive so I use cheap cotton paper. 🙈I ever tried Arches sheets cold press and rough and totally different from that cheap one! 🙈
awww 🥰I hope you get to paint on Arches only soon... what a difference 💕
@@mariamorjane I think I will do that if I already become a professional since I still do many mistakes in painting! 🙈
Hi, is this cobalt blue or cobalt blue hue?
Cobalt Blue by Holbein☃️
@@mariamorjane thankyou and happy holiday☃️
Maria thank you!
Your welcome Eva☺️👩🏻🎨
The thing is that even if it last longer, I don’t have the money to use Holbein at the moment.
Awww I am sorry Ann-Marie.. I hope soon🌹👩🏻🎨🧚🏻♀️🌸Once things start to open up in the country again I will do a giveaway of Holbein paints, I just don't want to go to the post office right now😭
Maria Raczynska Then I’ll have to be alert on Your posts’
Ann-Marie Löfberg I hope you have a lot of money someday❤️
thank you very much Maria!
You are so welcome!😀🌹
Thank You! I was wondering about the pallet, so, thanks!
Your welcome☺️🌸
can’t believe i hadn’t found you sooner :’)
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Can you make a 2022 favorites? :)
☺️💐Great idea!
Maam ,this video is very helpful for me
Glad to hear that😃🧚🏻♀️thank you for watching!
Hi Maria, I enjoy all of your tutorials! My question is, how do you store your watercolors? My art teacher says to store the tube pallets in the freezer. Is this really necessary? Some of my colors have cracked using this method. 🎨
Hi Linda🌹😀, I am not familiar with this method, I have never heard of freezing paints.. hmmm maybe traditional method? For the most part it depends what watercolors you are using. Holbein's watercolors never crack or mold... The travel palettes I don't use often I just keep in a plastic bag, never had any issues, paint is still the same even after 3 years. Paint in tubes I keep in aluminum containers after cookies 😁
Thanks a lot Mam for this informative Video.
Most welcome 😊☺️🌹
Where do you get the 15ml tubes of Holbein watercolors? I can only find the 5ml tubes around me.
Hi Rose, have you tried Dickblick.com 🌸
@@mariamorjane I have not, and it seems like their website isn't working at the moment, but I'll try again later! Thanks!
oh no... I'm gonna check not out too cause I need to order couple things😆
@@mariamorjane looks like it's working now, so I think you'll be just fine!
nice vid maria
Thank you Carl☺️☀️
Thanks for sharing.
Your colours looks fresh . But not available in Pakistan that's why a year before I requested my sister in law and she send me holbein watercolor from USA.
☺️🌹Your welcome
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Hi Maria.... You are so Beautiful,so fresh....🙋I send to' you a Big Big kiss... I understand now.. You use Holbein colour,porose paper... And all your creativity... Like Always..💝😘🖌️🎨Maria Raczynska The watercolour Queen😉👑
Veronica🤗🥰How sweet of you! thank you so much 💕👩🏻🎨🌸😀
This is very informative tutorial mam..🤗🤗🤗 I m @artbyguri...u r amazing mam😍😍😘😘
hi Guri😃My pleasure 😊and thank you so much 💕😍
Ur Welcome mam ...excited for brush video🤗🤗🤗
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