8 Advanced Watercolor Texture Techniques | Adding Texture to your painting

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  • Опубліковано 19 лип 2018
  • Adding texture to watercolor is a great way to add depth and interest in your painting. In this video I show you 8 super easy ways to add texture with just some simple household items and some cheap art supplies.
    Check out also 8 texture techniques for beginners video: • 8 Ways to Add Watercol...
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    ** Supplies I used **
    Gauzing
    + 6-ply gauze www.otokano.com/shop/gauze-fo...
    + Ultramarine Blue (handmade by me)
    Baking sheet
    + Baking sheet amzn.to/2uoTbOG
    + Green Gold (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Phthalo Turquoise (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Prussian Green (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    Salt water
    + 1 cup of water
    + 1/2 tea spoon of table salt amzn.to/2uCYVDw
    + Quinacridone Rose (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Ultramarine Blue (handmade by me)
    + Phthalo Turquoise (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Quinacridone Gold (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    Alcohol
    + 99% Isopropyl alcohol amzn.to/2zIfP9K
    + Pippet www.jacksonsart.com/jas-paint...
    Quit Rose
    Bubbles
    + shallow dishes
    + dish soap
    + tap water
    + Opera (Holbein) www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-w...
    + Indigo (Holbein) www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-w...
    Rice
    + Some dry rice
    + Quinacridone Violet (Holbein) www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-w...
    Masking fluid & pen
    + Pebeo drawing gum www.jacksonsart.com/pebeo-dra...
    + nib & pen www.jacksonsart.com/william-m...
    + Phthalo Blue Yellow Shade (Holbein) www.jacksonsart.com/holbein-w...
    + Phthalo Turquoise (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Maskaway for removing the masking fluid with amzn.to/2LatH13
    Magic eraser
    + Magic eraser www.jacksonsart.com/frisk-mag...
    + Acetate sheet www.jacksonsart.com/grafix-cl...
    + Green Gold (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Phthalo Turquoise (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
    + Prussian Green (Daniel Smith) www.jacksonsart.com/daniel-sm...
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  • @pambrown9523
    @pambrown9523 6 років тому +167

    Hello! Wonderful video as usual. I really enjoy your content. Very informative very inspirational. Just a side note on the Magic Eraser, artists beware of buying Magic Eraser with either detergent or fragrance added. These can potentially alter the composition of your surface sizing and mix with your paints. The original fragrance/detergent-free Magic Eraser can be a painting saver and add some amazing highlights and texture!!! Happy texturizing!!!! And thanks again, Oto, for such amazing videos!!!!🎨🖌️💕💕😄

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  6 років тому +14

      Wow I had no idea you can get scented and detergent included magic erasers! Mind. Blown. Thanks for the heads up Pam, I'm going to pin your comment so everyone can see it.

    • @paulinebausor303
      @paulinebausor303 5 років тому +2

      Pam Brown (

    • @debrapolenz4962
      @debrapolenz4962 4 роки тому +2

      Magic Erasers are abrasive, so avoid using them on delicate countertops such as marble and granite. Not only can you damage the sealant but the eraser may make the countertop appear dull. All of these cleaning products can cause more harm than good.

    • @dianecuthbertson2686
      @dianecuthbertson2686 4 роки тому

      Debra Polenz it’s not a cleaning product, why would you use it on your kitchen tops?

    • @Uglyartworks
      @Uglyartworks 4 роки тому

      @@dianecuthbertson2686 magic eraser is awesome to clean floors.

  • @scottwalker2398
    @scottwalker2398 2 роки тому +13

    You're like the mad scientist of amazing new things to try with watercolors. I'm still marveling at your multi part color theory series. No one's come close to explaining color theory with your depth and clarity. I love your channel, and thanks for taking what must be a lot of time to share your techniques, insights and discoveries.

  • @ruthinman6921
    @ruthinman6921 5 років тому +22

    For Bubble Printing... you might try taking your paper and setting it face down on the bowl you have just blown bubbles into. Easier than trying to put the bubbles onto the paper.

    • @wendyklein356
      @wendyklein356 Місяць тому

      Thankyou and yes it would be easier!

  • @FuriedHearts
    @FuriedHearts 4 роки тому +24

    The magic eraser thing is crazy. Did you hear about that somewhere or did you just discover that? Because that's a super effective way of lifting. I bet you could attach a tiny piece of the eraser to the end of a brush for fine details.

  • @DadBodDrumming
    @DadBodDrumming 3 роки тому +20

    The magic eraser seems like a great way to add in light rays.

  • @nickyd41
    @nickyd41 5 років тому +28

    Using a teflon “bone” folder to burnish the paper after using the magic eraser usually gets a paintable surface again. This works even for removing staining colors such as reds from the paper

  • @grittykitty50
    @grittykitty50 4 роки тому +1

    What fun! I liked them all, but the gauze, the rice, and the making fluid were my favorites. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rossorwhatever
    @rossorwhatever Рік тому

    I'm so excited to try the bubble one!

  • @tuyetcong-ton-nu1388
    @tuyetcong-ton-nu1388 2 роки тому

    Wonderful tips! I will try them. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SuperMorula
    @SuperMorula 4 роки тому

    Bubbles!!!!! Thank you that was great fun and can’;t wait to try them out.

  • @krisbarber6208
    @krisbarber6208 5 років тому

    I’m excited to try the bubbles and the baking sheet. I have already tried the others. I’m also glad for the reminder to use these techniques.

  • @rebeccamccaslin7258
    @rebeccamccaslin7258 4 роки тому +10

    I taught art in middle school for a lifetime and WISH now I had known these techniques then, so I could have shared. Next lifetime. Thanks, it was an engaging and enjoyable demonstration.

    • @RangShalaFineArts
      @RangShalaFineArts 4 роки тому

      please like, comment, and subscribe to this channel. watch this video till the end.
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  • @rebeccaparmeley7829
    @rebeccaparmeley7829 2 роки тому

    Wonderful, rather, wonder full! What fun!

  • @millydaisy29
    @millydaisy29 2 місяці тому

    You demonstrated some terrific ideas to make textures. Thank you so much for sharing with us 🌸

  • @kathykaura7219
    @kathykaura7219 4 роки тому +1

    Bubbles! Just what I needed for fish paintings! Thanks so much!

  • @MagdaPeggy
    @MagdaPeggy 4 роки тому

    Fabulous ideas. Love the bubbles best

  • @lauramarchesani6017
    @lauramarchesani6017 3 роки тому

    Thank you for a great video. I am definitely trying these techniques.

  • @joefauth1348
    @joefauth1348 4 роки тому

    Fun to watch.Opens the mind that anything just might work to make your work more creative.

  • @glendapaul8040
    @glendapaul8040 4 роки тому

    Wow great tips love the bubble one! Thanks

  • @gailseery2171
    @gailseery2171 Рік тому

    This was really exciting. Can’t wait to try some of these. The comments are very interesting also. Thank you.

  • @antiquemacabre
    @antiquemacabre 4 роки тому +2

    Oh, these are such fun and creative ideas! I have to say that the bubble technique is my favourite. Thank you for the great inspiration.

  • @thetenderheartedjournaler7438
    @thetenderheartedjournaler7438 4 роки тому

    I looove the bubbles and they will be the next thing I'll try! Thank you for sharing!

  • @kathryncurry2662
    @kathryncurry2662 2 роки тому

    Cool textures, thanks for sharing!

  • @MissDaisyParsley
    @MissDaisyParsley 4 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to experimenting with these techniques for myself! Thanks for sharing!

  • @denisebrazell1912
    @denisebrazell1912 4 роки тому +1

    I used the gauze technique to simulate newspaper print and I was very satisfied with how it looked...thank you!

  • @vickyyu7414
    @vickyyu7414 3 роки тому

    I like the bubbles the most! Thanks for sharing and illustrating!!!

  • @INVICTUS9100
    @INVICTUS9100 2 роки тому

    What a great video! Thank you for sharing your skills!

  • @ACrookstudio
    @ACrookstudio 4 роки тому +1

    I like the gauze effect, baking sheet and the alcohol. There’s no excuse for boring backgrounds any more!

  • @carolynsteele1027
    @carolynsteele1027 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much; this is exciting. I can't wait to try the bubbles and the magic eraser!

  • @sharonandersen3669
    @sharonandersen3669 5 років тому +5

    What a fantastic instruction! Looking forward to trying the techniques, especially the one with bubbles! Thank you for getting right to the point and not wasting time with babble that fills so many instructive videos - wonderful instruction!

  • @Mrunal369
    @Mrunal369 4 роки тому

    Superb ! Excited to try it!!

  • @andreagooglification
    @andreagooglification 4 роки тому

    Texture is so much fun! Thank you for all your creative ideas...many are new to me!!!

  • @healthgoth1114
    @healthgoth1114 4 роки тому +3

    This was great. I love the texture of the gauze and the bubbles and I'm totally going to go get some magic erasers!

  • @lauramartin1557
    @lauramartin1557 2 роки тому

    I want to try the bubbles. This was great. Thanks so much for the insights.

  • @rock_lover
    @rock_lover 3 роки тому

    I love the bubbles!!!

  • @venkataramanamedisetti4594
    @venkataramanamedisetti4594 5 років тому

    Bubbles and banking sheet techniques are awesome...thanq Oto

  • @jillwiswall5386
    @jillwiswall5386 6 років тому +26

    I’m super intrigued by both bubbles and baking sheet! Can’t wait to try them! Thanks for another great video!

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  6 років тому

      You're so welcome Jill, thanks for watching the video!

    • @ruthwalton3457
      @ruthwalton3457 4 роки тому +1

      Also try plastic food wrap that is lovely and scrunchy

  • @giselecormier5428
    @giselecormier5428 4 роки тому

    What a super great video.....love love it

  • @francou.aquarelle
    @francou.aquarelle 5 років тому +1

    Lovely, lovely, lovely. So creative and beautiful. and listening to your voice, your accent and your commentaries is just as pleasant.

  • @ackc263
    @ackc263 6 місяців тому

    Love the bubbles!! Definitely going to try that one.

  • @nibbleniks2320
    @nibbleniks2320 4 роки тому +3

    Loved the effect of the bubbles in particular. :)

  • @ruthannmolyneaux478
    @ruthannmolyneaux478 5 років тому

    Lovely! Thanks Dr. Oto Kano!

  • @izzy8949
    @izzy8949 2 роки тому

    WOW! Thank you for this amazing video. I can’t believe the effects that different surfaces and techniques make. I can’t wait to give it a go. Thank you and best wishes.xx

  • @rebekahcrossman4690
    @rebekahcrossman4690 Рік тому +5

    Fun video, clear and concise - thank you. I think the results from the baking sheet surprised me the most - it’s stunning! I can’t wait to try out some swampy water looks❤️

  • @loondabo9207
    @loondabo9207 3 роки тому

    That baking sheet and alcohol painting textures are so lovely, I'll definitely use them!!!

  • @patriciagould6194
    @patriciagould6194 3 роки тому

    Wonderful ideas! Thank you!

  • @mystichris1543
    @mystichris1543 4 роки тому

    You have opened my eyes to the possibilities - thank you!!

  • @DSmith-pc9jn
    @DSmith-pc9jn 4 роки тому +3

    Loved the video. I was a sculptor but now mostly paint. When I sculpted I used texture all the time and it really excited me. I'm enjoying texturing in watercolor as I love special effects. They offer many opportunities for happy accidents and for a fresh look.

  • @madelinegrudens
    @madelinegrudens Рік тому +1

    Fantastic techniques!!! I love them all and can totally find a use for each.... But I'm going to have fun painting the bubbles with my niece for sure 😊

  • @rosiepaschall6760
    @rosiepaschall6760 Рік тому +1

    This was wonderful, so many different textures and so much fun. Lovely clear voice and commentary, I will definitely be watching more from Dr. Kano, thank you.

  • @lainieholland
    @lainieholland 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant, I love the way you demo them. I have used many of these textural techniques over the years but always good for a refresher and for new artists to see the wonder of texture in water colour. You are an inspiration. Particularly like the way you did the bubbles by dragging them off with a straw, much better than taking individual bubbles at the end of the straw!!!! You are very generous, thank you.

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  5 років тому

      Oh gosh, yes I agree with you, doing individual bubbles would take ages!

  • @dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315
    @dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315 4 роки тому +1

    Phenomenal tutorial. I want to try everyone of these techniques soon!

  • @theonlycontessa8771
    @theonlycontessa8771 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Great techniques.

  • @judymccarthy9423
    @judymccarthy9423 4 роки тому

    How fabulous.Thank you SO MUCH!! Now I am off to play! xx

  • @nielartscrafts974
    @nielartscrafts974 2 роки тому

    Awesome technique. Thanks for sharing such valuable information

  • @lesleyhughes9461
    @lesleyhughes9461 4 роки тому

    Bubbles!! Magical texture!

  • @LorraineTapper
    @LorraineTapper Рік тому

    Love this video! It has given me so many ideas!

  • @tonicat5068
    @tonicat5068 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!

  • @sfdreams
    @sfdreams 4 роки тому

    I'm intrigued by the gauze and bubbles, and using the nib pen for masking fluid. Thanks!💕

  • @TyTLZacharie
    @TyTLZacharie 4 роки тому +1

    I really like how the gauze, baking sheet, alcohol & bubbles turned out.

  • @kayerobertson2847
    @kayerobertson2847 4 роки тому

    I’ll certainly be trying some of these! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lyndamitton4496
    @lyndamitton4496 Рік тому

    I really like the gauze, bubbles and pen nib demos…can’t wait to give it a go! Thanks!

  • @MrGabriele2007
    @MrGabriele2007 4 роки тому

    amazin im trying it ALL tonight !!!

  • @Leonardo.de.A
    @Leonardo.de.A 3 роки тому

    Nice and easy techniques! I've come across this video just in the right time!

  • @sbartcolors
    @sbartcolors 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing these techniques!

  • @JennaRaineyChannel
    @JennaRaineyChannel 5 років тому

    How fun! Love the texture techniques! Thanks for sharing!

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  5 років тому

      You're so welcome Jenna, thanks for watching :)

  • @sarahstevenson2384
    @sarahstevenson2384 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this video, I found it really useful. I loved the baking sheet and the bubbles especially. One texture technique I use a lot is cling film and i use it especially for distant hills, or rocks.

  • @peteralexanderromero8809
    @peteralexanderromero8809 4 роки тому

    A great reminder of some techniques that I have used in the past. Long time ago. Thank you!

  • @twicen777
    @twicen777 3 роки тому

    Brilliant. Thankyou so much for sharing these techniques. And your tutorial is so clear and beautifully done.

  • @elaine54321creations
    @elaine54321creations 5 років тому

    The baking sheet and bubbles techniques are interesting...excellent video.

  • @sallyburke4018
    @sallyburke4018 5 років тому

    Thank you for these hints, certainly something to take onboard

  • @gingerbuchanan4311
    @gingerbuchanan4311 5 років тому +2

    Love this! Bubbles are a favorite. Thank you for sharing!

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  5 років тому

      I hope you give it a go :D

  • @artKarolina
    @artKarolina 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for these experiments!

  • @Khrisita00
    @Khrisita00 5 років тому

    wow!! it looks Fun!!

  • @lorijones9579
    @lorijones9579 5 років тому +81

    For the salt water, I have a lot of success using a lot more salt, dissolved into hot water that is allowed to cool, and painting with it instead of regular water. I don't use my best brushes and I use dabs of paint on a white ceramic plate instead of my regular palette, but it can produce some wonderful textures.

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  5 років тому +4

      wooo that sounds interesting, thank you for your tip Lori :)

    • @fbpliegorrivero8869
      @fbpliegorrivero8869 5 років тому +4

      tRY HIGHLY CONCENTRATED SUGAR AND LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. CHEERS

    • @ruthwalton3457
      @ruthwalton3457 4 роки тому +3

      Not tried that but will. I have only chucked dry salt crystals into my work and let them dry so I will be trying a salt solution next 😍

  • @haylee1716
    @haylee1716 3 роки тому

    I like the bubbles and the alcohol...I used to use a lot of cheesecloth in my past pieces...very inspiring...thanks for sharing!

  • @susanmorgan953
    @susanmorgan953 4 роки тому

    You are delightful to listen to! Everything is well explained and demonstrated - I can't wait to try these techniques! Thank you!

    • @OtoKano
      @OtoKano  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much Susan!

  • @khaileongho5334
    @khaileongho5334 4 роки тому

    Wonderful video! Thank you!

  • @nadezhdabarylskaya9367
    @nadezhdabarylskaya9367 5 років тому

    Absolutely amazing and applicable !

  • @susanmckay6312
    @susanmckay6312 4 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks for the tips. Intrigued by the bubbles... will try them today.

  • @beedee4427
    @beedee4427 Рік тому

    LOVE LOVE LOVE. Thank you. I mainly do portraits but I'm always stuck for background ideas. With thanks x

  • @claudemariechampagne1349
    @claudemariechampagne1349 5 років тому

    Great techniques, thanks! I'm going to try the gauze technique.

  • @monikita62
    @monikita62 4 роки тому

    Very very interesting and useful indeed. Thanks a lot

  • @wahwideaccesshumanity5525
    @wahwideaccesshumanity5525 2 роки тому

    Thank you so Much for those tips ❤️

  • @ABirdWoman
    @ABirdWoman 4 роки тому

    I think the bubble technique interested me the most; I will try it soon. Thank you!!

  • @vonster53
    @vonster53 4 роки тому +3

    As a pretty new art student using water colours I found your information amazing. I love different techniques and will be trying all of these ideas. Very helpful in explanations as well, thank you.

  • @solmassages9732
    @solmassages9732 4 роки тому

    These are excellent!

  • @helendroitsch1832
    @helendroitsch1832 Рік тому

    I am delighted to see the different techniques...more interesting than one’s i have used in the past.

  • @spiroch2187
    @spiroch2187 4 роки тому

    The bubble technic looks like when pouring acryl! Looks really awesome and even more just so easy to archive😁

  • @bellebenson205
    @bellebenson205 4 роки тому

    Brilliant tutorial! A thousand Thank you's for sharing your time, effort and artistic wisdom. I'm excited to experiment and use many of these great techniques xXx

  • @albertkline1731
    @albertkline1731 4 роки тому +2

    Glad to have found you, always looking for ways to texture my work! Thank you for this wonderful advice!

  • @mandalouw5307
    @mandalouw5307 3 роки тому

    Excellent!!! Thanks!

  • @PoM-MoM
    @PoM-MoM 4 роки тому +4

    Very cool thank you for broadening our minds using textured techniques. I have also used rubber stamps, coarse sand, leaves, palm fronds, BB's, etc.

  • @monopinion8799
    @monopinion8799 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. Thank you for your wonderful ideas and sharing them with us.

  • @esmeraldac.9989
    @esmeraldac.9989 5 років тому +1

    Gracias por el video, si bien había técnicas que conocía hay otras que descubrí gracias a tu tutoríal. Además está muy bien explicado.. Gracias.

  • @jinxmas
    @jinxmas 4 роки тому

    I love the bubbles!! Thank you!

  • @Pichoncitta
    @Pichoncitta 4 роки тому

    Genia💕

  • @marilynthomas5935
    @marilynthomas5935 2 роки тому

    That's fantastic, thank you for being able to achieve results that I had imagined.

  • @prayalways-
    @prayalways- 5 років тому

    Really very nice video full of great tips!

  • @belajadevotchka2
    @belajadevotchka2 5 років тому

    I absolutely LOVE your watch!