The BEST Watercolor Practice to Improve Quickly

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • In this watercolor tutorial, I will show you four simple paintings for beginners and teach all the techniques you can learn from this practice. I hope that you find that your watercolor skills improve quickly by practicing these paintings!
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:49 - What to learn from Waves and Landscapes
    06:21 - Learning from a Flower Painting
    11:51 - Techniques from a Bubble Painting
    16:17 - Final thoughts…
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  • @JennaRaineyChannel
    @JennaRaineyChannel  Рік тому +25

    Don't miss my NEW course The Art Within. In it, we cover watercolor fundamentals, drills, and practice. We also discuss finding your own creative style and how to get into "flow state" for optimal creative mindset. Check it out: www.jennarainey.com/the-art-within // If you want more monthly watercolor tutorials, check out my Patreon! I offer ad-free tutorials, Patreon-exclusive tutorials each month, and live art classes. Check it out here: www.jennarainey.com/patreon

  • @karenmclean3694
    @karenmclean3694 Рік тому +293

    Hi Jenna, I am 81 and a beginner. I am all alone now, so have time for a hobby. I really enjoy your tutorials! They are so helpful and I am learning so much from them. Looking forward to your new book in 2023.Thanks so much. Karen

    • @christinemcclester2695
      @christinemcclester2695 Рік тому +31

      Hi Karen! I’m an empty nester and alone now too. I’m excited to learn and admire you learning something new at 81!! You go girl friend! We got this!!! 🥰

    • @WorldOfTess2024
      @WorldOfTess2024 Рік тому +11

      @@christinemcclester2695 Hey ladies, I am not quite an empty nester (he's 18, but I don't see him spreading his wings for a while, lol) but I do get to spend a lot of time working on my watercolors! Jenna is such a good teacher and an amazing artist. We will all learn together! 💖 💖 for you both.

    • @_roshi
      @_roshi Рік тому +28

      you are a rock star! my grandmother took up painting a few years ago and BOY she was very much not artistic. it was hard for the family, because we wanted to be honest, but also not break her heart, but for a while they were... just really not pleasant to look at. BUT!! she kept at it, and has been painting consistently for a while and nowadays, her paintings are incredible. you would think she has been painting her entire life! she is super inspiring to me, and I just wanted to share because it is true that it's "never too late". I am taking it up now in my 30's, and it's very difficult (currently still struggling with water to paint ratios). please keep going, and if you ever get down, come back to this video for the basics and some inspiring words! ❤

    • @johncspine2787
      @johncspine2787 Рік тому +13

      Me too! Same..disabled, 59, have my chickens and new watercolors..

    • @RendaJane
      @RendaJane Рік тому +10

      @@johncspine2787 Chickens are amazing. Their personalities begin to bloom at just a week old. It’s fascinating. Mine are pets, so I was broken hearted when a black bear got one.

  • @janemorris3293
    @janemorris3293 Рік тому +64

    Your tutorials are fantastic. I’m accessing them in the north west of England. I’m a complete beginner and as a disabled seventy year old I’m finding your instruction just great. No waffling. Thanks.

  • @bluetreenook7315
    @bluetreenook7315 3 дні тому

    Thanks Jenna for sharing this informative video. I enjoy painting with watercolor the most ☺️

  • @utterlynice1
    @utterlynice1 Рік тому +25

    Never took any classes and don’t have any training. Just saw something I liked and bought some cheap watercolors and started painting. Need to learn so thank you!!

  • @watercolourartincapetown2919
    @watercolourartincapetown2919 Рік тому +65

    Our handwriting changes every few years, and I wonder if the same thing happens with our painting style . I can definitely notice that your painting “handwriting” has shifted since you started changing up your supplies. Your strokes are more like twigs as you poke at the paper. It looks like you’re re-discovering your love for painting!

    • @kathleenlouise783
      @kathleenlouise783 Рік тому +1

      I broke my hand handwriting is horrible now 😭

    • @cathymartin8778
      @cathymartin8778 Рік тому +1

      @@kathleenlouise783 I broke my wrist and the repair hardware popped finger tendons. Have had a repair but handwriting and painting are needing to be retrained

    • @sirius-ly6326
      @sirius-ly6326 Рік тому +1

      interesting thought

    • @bunny_0288
      @bunny_0288 Рік тому +4

      Really? I feel like mine is pretty much the same as it has always been... Messy hahaha

    • @sannebeer
      @sannebeer Рік тому +5

      My painting style changes every painting 😂

  • @LaymansEpoch
    @LaymansEpoch Місяць тому +1

    New to watercolouring and a New subscriber. Thanks.

  • @sarahcampbell6634
    @sarahcampbell6634 3 місяці тому

    I bombed the ocean waves Lol.

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804 Рік тому +6

    Loved the bubbles. Thank you

  • @barbarahenn-pander5872
    @barbarahenn-pander5872 3 місяці тому

    Astonishing: eloquent, organized thoughts, not painfully slow, and the visuals are just do gooood!! Thank you!!

  • @carlycharlesworth1497
    @carlycharlesworth1497 Рік тому +17

    Hi Jenna, I ordered your book Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days today and I'm really looking forward to doing the exercises and painting techniques from it. I am so excited! Thank you for helping me get over my fear of watercolour painting. I have everything except confidence, which I hope your 30 day course in the book will help me to gain. Thanks again for all you do. God bless you and your family.

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe Місяць тому

    So helpful, fun and inspiring! Thank you!

  • @annam.myburgh9515
    @annam.myburgh9515 Рік тому +1

    Love painting bubbles 🥰….also, “felly” should be a term 😂

  • @roberthines1692
    @roberthines1692 Рік тому +1

    I’m primarily an acrylic artist but I like using transparent acrylics very much like watercolor I like your videos

  • @jillanddan9394
    @jillanddan9394 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for these videos! I am a beginner and homeschool mom so I hope to teach my kids what you show me! Blessings

  • @ReadingisMagicTV
    @ReadingisMagicTV Рік тому +1

    Love the blends

  • @chrisrasmussen4612
    @chrisrasmussen4612 Місяць тому

    OMG I had no idea, but I bought your 1st book years ago.

  • @Joan4me
    @Joan4me Рік тому +1

    Love to paint bubbles! Thank you 😊

  • @user-sd1cv7bd9j
    @user-sd1cv7bd9j 4 місяці тому

    9:20PM New to watercolor and have been trying to balance the colors. In an abstract watercolor class now.

  • @tarotbysemaj2424
    @tarotbysemaj2424 Рік тому +4

    Great insight and information. Fun seeing how fast you made the different paintings. I guess PLAY is important when you get into watercolor. It's all a brilliant learning adventure. Such great teaching and insight. Thank you for making us all better at becoming watercolor artists. Your sharing is so appreciated.✨🧡✨

  • @debramccormack9388
    @debramccormack9388 4 місяці тому

    Love your teaching style! Slowly getting back to watercolors, this has really helped.

  • @nishafoerstner1473
    @nishafoerstner1473 Рік тому +4

    Just found you. Water colour was never on my radar. I ink sketch but started adding hits of colour with water colour paints. Then, I found this tutorial and, well, simply amazing and inspiring! I will probably do more of your youtube videos as I am a newbie to the art world. Thank you for making these tutorials. Inspired!

  • @user-hc3zj7wh1o
    @user-hc3zj7wh1o 11 місяців тому

    thanks so much

  • @reneerussell1406
    @reneerussell1406 Рік тому

    Thank you Jenna. Super practical!

  • @jesswoodhere
    @jesswoodhere Рік тому +4

    Love the video! Tons of helpful tips 😍

  • @NanBraun
    @NanBraun Рік тому +1

    The tea to butter video made something click for me, and started me into painting after years of no 2d art. It has become part of my (near) daily practice...like scales for painting. But the last few days, when I say it in my head...I keep going "tea, coffee,milk,cream,sugar..." LOL. We do not even eat sugar. NOT sure why my brain is doing this... maybe it wants cookies???

  • @nikenikkiart
    @nikenikkiart Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this! Exactly what I need!

  • @LipsitaArt
    @LipsitaArt Рік тому

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing

  • @lindacarstens2674
    @lindacarstens2674 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Jenna
    Missed your videos. Love seeing the techniques

  • @sandraneale128
    @sandraneale128 Рік тому

    Love this! Brilliant!🦋

  • @terischiech
    @terischiech Рік тому

    Really enjoyed listening to all the great technical info. Thank you.

  • @verwilliams1
    @verwilliams1 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you ❤

  • @Yorimotashi
    @Yorimotashi Рік тому

    Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to see/hear where I’m at in my watercolors.

  • @davester1432
    @davester1432 Рік тому

    Very helpful! Thanks, Jenna.

  • @annawoods5184
    @annawoods5184 11 місяців тому

    Just an abundance of great info love it all💜🤗

  • @GKganesan
    @GKganesan 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this. Useful.

  • @joycesnodgrass7068
    @joycesnodgrass7068 Рік тому

    Jenna, thank you!

  • @mariemccullough9874
    @mariemccullough9874 Рік тому

    love this good way to test new paints

  • @tracyebrandt3235
    @tracyebrandt3235 Рік тому +5

    Thanks Jenna! I always love the technique reminders and info!

  • @teresaraya3705
    @teresaraya3705 3 місяці тому

    Love your work!!

  • @ml10102
    @ml10102 Рік тому

    So So good. Thank you for sharing!

  • @MC-tg1xk
    @MC-tg1xk Рік тому

    Great techniques! I will practice these for now! Thank you!

  • @sigrunasa
    @sigrunasa Рік тому +1

    Thanks for beiing so generous, your teachings are super good

  • @s.e.hebert7307
    @s.e.hebert7307 Рік тому +1

    Great video -- can't wait to try these. BTW, I think lots of people who like flowers love that green-gold you used for the stems. It's a very realistic color, too.

  • @paulastjames-nv2dz
    @paulastjames-nv2dz Рік тому

    I’m learning so much from you👍🏼

  • @lenastonecipher9146
    @lenastonecipher9146 Рік тому +2

    Jenna, I sure did enjoy this tutorial. I miracles with the pot turned out so nicely! And my bubbles weren’t too bad themselves. I mainly enjoyed the very simplistic water in the mountain in the sky in magenta painting. Thank you so much for your time and your generosity.💞🙏🏼💜

  • @trishmancuso2951
    @trishmancuso2951 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for you tutorial been missing it. Thank you for sharing your gift

  • @59twilli
    @59twilli 6 місяців тому

    Love you work! Found your book on Amazon, and can't wait for it to get here.

  • @jillbooker7970
    @jillbooker7970 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this video Jenna! I’ve missed your awesome UA-cam videos✌🏼

  • @mariettawarkentin2799
    @mariettawarkentin2799 Рік тому

    I really enjoy your teaching style!❤️🎨

  • @terrybabaahmadi9768
    @terrybabaahmadi9768 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this and feel like I learned from you! Thank you!

  • @carinaalanson5200
    @carinaalanson5200 Рік тому

    Thank you, I enjoyed this!

  • @AshRoyse
    @AshRoyse Рік тому

    I've been in a block for a couple weeks - this helped! Thanks Jenna!

  • @Rubygirl60
    @Rubygirl60 Рік тому

    The bubble tutorial was so helpful, I love the way you explain the balance on the page. It clicked. And I really want those paints!

  • @danakolpin1289
    @danakolpin1289 Рік тому

    I learned alot from your bubble painting. This is a good practice piece for a beginner like me.

  • @donaldfernandes7798
    @donaldfernandes7798 Рік тому +1

    I liked it very much. Thank you.

  • @ireneweinberger8449
    @ireneweinberger8449 Рік тому

    Really helpful!

  • @Shrn57
    @Shrn57 Рік тому +1

    I love the bubble exercise!! You’re so smooth in your tutorials. Thank you for your encouragement! 😉

  • @rathernotsay5629
    @rathernotsay5629 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for all your insight. :)

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce4093 Рік тому

    Good advice. Thanks! ❤

  • @LuminousRaw
    @LuminousRaw Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love watercolor so much and used to paint a lot before. I felt stuck because I missed some basics, and now I have a foundation for what to practice exactly.

  • @gloriamitchell3518
    @gloriamitchell3518 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful.

  • @queenziva1716
    @queenziva1716 Рік тому +3

    Love this video! It's perfect to recape if you've had time away from painting with watercolor. I tried other mediums out but im back to watercolor as it feels magical to me. Thank you Jenna for your amazing videos. Your very inspiring and talented.⭐️ Oh and i love how you explain the paint and water consistency. 🥰❤️

  • @sweethomes674
    @sweethomes674 Рік тому

    Thank you🎨🕊

  • @watercolourartincapetown2919
    @watercolourartincapetown2919 Рік тому +4

    This seascape was fun! 🌊 can’t wait fur your watercolour oceans book! 📚 😃

  • @Yzabell0M
    @Yzabell0M Рік тому +1

    Those Sylvanclayworks palettes and cups are the best!
    And the tutorial is awesome, I’m looking forward to trying all of those techniques

  • @cherihermans9118
    @cherihermans9118 Рік тому

    Thank you really good video going to use my water colours more

  • @sirhans15
    @sirhans15 Рік тому +3

    So helpful!!! Loved creating along with you while practicing these techniques! Thanks!!

  • @abmartdrawing5366
    @abmartdrawing5366 Рік тому

    very very beautiful picture

  • @scrapsimone
    @scrapsimone Рік тому +1

    Merci beaucoup 😊

  • @lisapalmese7935
    @lisapalmese7935 11 місяців тому

    Very Interesting Thank You

  • @sayusayme7729
    @sayusayme7729 Рік тому

    Thank you so much ✨✨✨

  • @conniejackson7913
    @conniejackson7913 Рік тому +1

    I’ve just found your site….quite by accident.
    I love it.
    I used to do water/land scapes wet on wet, but haven’t picked up a brush in a loooong time.
    Your video has wanting to bring out my art stuff and try the geometric abstract style, which I’ve always been afraid to attempt. The bubbles will be a good starting point
    Thank you so much

  • @lesliekelly7860
    @lesliekelly7860 Рік тому

    This was wonderful and very informative. I am a beginner with watercolor. Thank you.

  • @Lazyladh
    @Lazyladh Рік тому

    Thank you di....the technique is very simple and easy.you also explain the colours you have used .it becomes easy to understand.

  • @mariamusicful
    @mariamusicful 2 місяці тому

    Your content is really great thanks Jenna. But I think I have some sound issues on my end as the music is louder than your voice. Had to struggle to hear you. I also just purchased your watercolor book and really enjoying learning from it.

  • @watercolourartincapetown2919

    Jenna, your hair looks really pretty ☺️ 💇🏻‍♀️

  • @zemanyolga
    @zemanyolga Рік тому +1

    Hi I am new to water color!/ love all your videos they are very well done!. You are amazing explain and teaching. Thanks

  • @theambitiousduck
    @theambitiousduck Рік тому

    since i didnt learn much about watercolor in basic art classes, im just binging the basics playlist

  • @koskey06
    @koskey06 Рік тому

    I would say a "simple" sky blend from blue to yellow to a reddish, let dry...then a dark for some mountains is a "easy" first painting. Teach you how wet into wet blending works, etc. Then try others like flowers, more detailed land scapes...etc

  • @Aoibhes.Adventures
    @Aoibhes.Adventures Рік тому +1

    I love Maimeri Blu watercolours! I always enjoy your video & look forward to trying out these techniques

  • @user-zn4oh6vc8q
    @user-zn4oh6vc8q 4 місяці тому +1

    hello . a quick question . as a raw beginner , could you please say" Starting with a wet surface "or starting with a Dry Surface . It was not really clear as I tried to follow this lesson even after I played it many times . Half way through trying to plaint along with you was too late .

  • @wendychampness1901
    @wendychampness1901 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this UA-cam 🥰

  • @dieuhienvidam874
    @dieuhienvidam874 Рік тому

    Thật tuyệt vời khi được xem vidieo của bạn. Tuyệt lắm luôn bạn yêu. 🌷🌷❤️

  • @dianehafen2783
    @dianehafen2783 Рік тому +2

    What brush did you use for the bubbles?

  • @teresaraya3705
    @teresaraya3705 3 місяці тому

    Sea I want to learn more☺

  • @ts-eu6mp
    @ts-eu6mp Рік тому

    Thank so much, Jenna. Am looking into the Italian watercolors-Manaime(?)-I'll figure it out. Good teaching:! Gratefully, Terri S.

  • @alleynanci
    @alleynanci Рік тому +1

    Never heard a painter be so articulate!

  • @bobbiegraham7729
    @bobbiegraham7729 Рік тому

    Best description of why abstract works; or doesn't! It looks like you shopped a bit in France. Or are you just bringing out supplies that seem different than your norm? Great video.❤🎨

  • @CutestHeidi
    @CutestHeidi Рік тому +1

    Funny thing is, I used full thickness when I began watercolor, I love it rich

  • @elizabethschroeter2664
    @elizabethschroeter2664 Рік тому +1

    Hi Jenna love your mini workshops. I’ve always loved colour, painting, drawing, texture etc and you so clearly describe and show what yo do. I e picked up some great techniques just watching for last 15 mins. Inspiration to have a go at these over weekend ❤❤❤

  • @studylovecommafeelit
    @studylovecommafeelit Рік тому

    Be impressed

  • @jlougraf86
    @jlougraf86 Рік тому

    I really appreciate your videos! what colors did you use in your bubbles practice?

  • @kristinecallahan6116
    @kristinecallahan6116 Рік тому

    Great video ! I love your brush holder. Do you have a link for it?

  • @Frostyrat78
    @Frostyrat78 Рік тому

    Love your videos!! Could you tell me where you got your moon pallet for mixing! Thanks

  • @susieford3954
    @susieford3954 Рік тому

    Are you using a 16 brush for the bubble painting? Love, Love Love these pieces!!!

  • @veritocarbullanca
    @veritocarbullanca Рік тому +1

    No entiendonada de lo que dices pero igual estoy suscrita.

  • @AlexNik
    @AlexNik Рік тому

    Hello Jenna. Do you know if your ocean book is going to be sold in Europe? I love your everyday watercolour book! Thank you!

  • @heroicwatercoloring
    @heroicwatercoloring Рік тому

    Could you do a video about watercolor pencils? if you don't have it already, I'm first timer on your videos

  • @barb5393
    @barb5393 Рік тому

    Hi Jenna, I was on another site and someone mentioned your site to find a tutorial on watercolour pours. I’ve looked through your videos and can’t seems to find one. I’m specifically looking for one that shows how you make the pour part. TIA.