An excellent instructional video, explained and demonstrated to perfection. As a long time mud-master who is finally emerging into the light, I can fully appreciate the value of this short and simple masterclass. Thank you, sir.
Thank you Joe, I will admit I am very good at painting "mud" :( I am guilty of all that you talked about in this wonderful video.) Painting over the wet area and trying to "fix holes" and painting too dry are my main mistakes ( I have started using bigger brushes). Looks like I have a lot more practice to get on with, but thanks to this video I will have a better idea of what I'm doing wrong. Thanks again Joe for this very informative video.
That was very clear. I was confused about what people meant by creating mud. I knew it was a “bad” thing but not really what people meant by “mud.” Thanks!
Thank you again so so much. I kept wondering what was going wrong. Just not mixing enough, not using a big enough brush. I spend half my time trying to “fix” everything. By the end it’s always overworked. This has truly helped tremendously! Thank you!
Thank you, Joe! This is the absolute best demonstration of how to paint "mud". It actually took some time as a beginning painter to figure out what the teacher was pointing out as "mud" as she never described the condition and how it happened or avoid it. You've just shown in 12 minutes what it took months to figure out on my own.
Thank you so much. Made me realise the mistakes I was making all these years. I painted the same beach scene which you used in this video, it came out so well!. Have to get your book now
Lol😂 i had to stop right in the middle of watching this and had a good laugh at myself because i was doing all the things joe was describing as creating muddy water colors! Ive just started learning to use watercolors 2 weeks ago. Im having fun learning. Great analogy showing actual water on actual sand sir! Hoping to stay at this medium. Back to the video…
Thanks Joe. Always good to be reminded of the basics. I remember in one of your earlier videos you stressed having a fully loaded brush. So that has become my mantra “use more paint”
Thank you, Teacher. Perceber que ainda não está bom, talvez seja um começo. Mas perceber onde se erra de forma recorrente, e´um grande passo à frente. Tenho muito o que aprender e melhorar. Obrigado.
Thank you, Joe for your clear explanation and demonstration. But I have a silly question to ask. If I am doing wet-in-wet where I need to paint over a wet or damp paint, will I disturb the paint below and cause mud?
If the underpainting is still very wet with a shine on it no, but you will distrub the paint underneath and move it around. If you want to put just a small wet on wet mark, like with a rigger, then you should be ok, as long as the brush has paint in it that is not too watery.
Thanks Joe. I am reading your first book now and I gather you re always painting with your paper at a 15 to 20 degree angle. I have tended to paint with the paper flat. Does that tend to cause mud also? Should I always have my paper at an angle so that the paint is slowly moving down the page? I have resisted this up to now but I think it may be negatively impacting my painting.
Yes, I almost always paint at around 15 degrees. The angle of the board helps the paint to flow and smooth out the wash. In a few rare cases I may paint with the board flat, but with plenty of water and I don't fiddle. Get used to painting at a small angle and I think you will be pleasantly surprised at your result.
An excellent instructional video, explained and demonstrated to perfection. As a long time mud-master who is finally emerging into the light, I can fully appreciate the value of this short and simple masterclass. Thank you, sir.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my goodness, I can’t believe you are the first person to explain mud, thank you
You are so welcome! Glad it was of help.
Thank you Joe, I will admit I am very good at painting "mud" :( I am guilty of all that you talked about in this wonderful video.) Painting over the wet area and trying to "fix holes" and painting too dry are my main mistakes ( I have started using bigger brushes). Looks like I have a lot more practice to get on with, but thanks to this video I will have a better idea of what I'm doing wrong. Thanks again Joe for this very informative video.
You can do it Grant. Practice is the key, along with mixing lots of paint at the start. Glad you found it helpful.
That was very clear. I was confused about what people meant by creating mud. I knew it was a “bad” thing but not really what people meant by “mud.” Thanks!
Glad you found my video helpful. If you have any other watercolor confusions please let me know.
Thanks, Joe that's an excellent explanation. I never understood it before I saw your video!
Glad it was helpful Diana!
Thank you again so so much. I kept wondering what was going wrong. Just not mixing enough, not using a big enough brush. I spend half my time trying to “fix” everything. By the end it’s always overworked. This has truly helped tremendously! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thank you, Joe! This is the absolute best demonstration of how to paint "mud". It actually took some time as a beginning painter to figure out what the teacher was pointing out as "mud" as she never described the condition and how it happened or avoid it. You've just shown in 12 minutes what it took months to figure out on my own.
Glad you enjoyed my video. I have been teaching watercolor for about 20 years and like working out simple ways to explain some of its "mysteries." :-)
A clear explanation of what 'mud' is and how to avoid it. Thank you for sharing, Joe.
Thanks for the feedback Ruth.
Thank you so much. Made me realise the mistakes I was making all these years. I painted the same beach scene which you used in this video, it came out so well!. Have to get your book now
You are so welcome! Thank you for buying my book.
Thanks for this video. I am a beginner and mud seems to be my speciality! This video certainly explains my muddy images. I need to think before I do!
Glad it was helpful!
Lol😂 i had to stop right in the middle of watching this and had a good laugh at myself because i was doing all the things joe was describing as creating muddy water colors! Ive just started learning to use watercolors 2 weeks ago. Im having fun learning. Great analogy showing actual water on actual sand sir! Hoping to stay at this medium. Back to the video…
Glad you enjoyed it! Remember to enjoy the journey.
Thts exactly what I was going wrong!! You are gifted teacher❤. Thankyou!!!!!
You are so welcome
As clear as mud!! Thanks.
LOL! glad ou liked it.
very well explained and demonstrated, a great reminder.
Thank you!
Thanks Joe. Always good to be reminded of the basics. I remember in one of your earlier videos you stressed having a fully loaded brush. So that has become my mantra “use more paint”
Thanks Irma, a good mantra! :-)
Excellent analogy!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent demo. Thx very much. 🥰
Thanks Alicia. Glad it was useful to you. :-)
Wow, thank you. I had no idea my timidity to fill up a thicker brush was causing that!
Glad my video was of help.
Thank you for the comparison
You are very welcome.
This is a very good explanation. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Teacher. Perceber que ainda não está bom, talvez seja um começo. Mas perceber onde se erra de forma recorrente, e´um grande passo à frente. Tenho muito o que aprender e melhorar. Obrigado.
You are welcome. I am very glad my video was helpful to you.
Thank you Joe.
You are very welcome Robyn.
Thank you! 🙏
You're so welcome!
Thank you, Joe for your clear explanation and demonstration. But I have a silly question to ask. If I am doing wet-in-wet where I need to paint over a wet or damp paint, will I disturb the paint below and cause mud?
If the underpainting is still very wet with a shine on it no, but you will distrub the paint underneath and move it around. If you want to put just a small wet on wet mark, like with a rigger, then you should be ok, as long as the brush has paint in it that is not too watery.
@@JoeCartwright Thank you so much for your patient and clear reply. It's very helpful to a beginner like me.
Thanks Joe. I am reading your first book now and I gather you re always painting with your paper at a 15 to 20 degree angle. I have tended to paint with the paper flat. Does that tend to cause mud also? Should I always have my paper at an angle so that the paint is slowly moving down the page? I have resisted this up to now but I think it may be negatively impacting my painting.
Yes, I almost always paint at around 15 degrees. The angle of the board helps the paint to flow and smooth out the wash. In a few rare cases I may paint with the board flat, but with plenty of water and I don't fiddle. Get used to painting at a small angle and I think you will be pleasantly surprised at your result.
thank you
You're welcome
Super
Glad you liked it.
thx for lessons
You are very welcome.
Please subtitles in Portuguese or Spanish... I love your videos...
Gla dyou like my videos. I rely on UA-cam to automatically generate subtitles in another language, but they do not always do it.
have you a lesson for tree?
Just making one now for tree and sunset. Will be uploading it in a day or two.
Yes I'm guilty of the mud😂
You are forgiven! 😄