How to Blend Watercolor Paint. Watercolor Painting Techniques for Beginners
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- Blending watercolor paint can be difficult when you first start painting in watercolor. In this video you will find some soft blending techniques that you can practise.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction to techniques in video
0:55 Patreon
1:49 Painting demonstration wet on wet
6:50 Painting demonstration; Chicken painting
8:35 Painting demonstration wet on dry paper
12:38 Painting demonstration wet on dry half/half
15:25 Painting demonstration rewet after dry
18:52 Painting demonstration softening edge
20:52 Painting demonstration; lemons
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Dear Louise. I have watched this video several times over the last 2 years and at last I have clicked to the importance of cleaning and drying the brush EVERY time, and not adding water onto the paper once it is drying. I guess I wasnt ready to learn this very impotant lesson the first times I watched it. Each time I learn more stuff from your videos. Keep up the most excellent work.
I love the bloopers - this really humanizes you and so relatable to many of us! LOL Thanks Louise and hello from Toronto, Canada!
Yes!!! The blooopers are the reward for making it to the end of the video
Yes, the bloopers are a stress reliever when I’m feeling helpless. Your instructions are clear so I’m inspired to keep trying.
They’re a perfect addition to your brilliant tutorials
You are a wonderful teacher! I wish I had found your videos months ago. It's one thing for a teacher to tell you to use a damp brush, but it's such a better thing when the teacher tells you why and shows what she means by that. You have addressed many of my frustrations. Thank you so much!
Best blending video I've seen, and easy to repeat the practice exercises. You are so talented as an artist and teacher. Thank you for sharing.
💯 agree
The amount of time planning your tutorials must be extreme! Clearly you love teaching and creating Louise! Thank you for sharing and teaching!
This video is so effective because you keep repeating the information about the amount of water in the brush and on the paper and reminding us not to try to go back into the painting until the paint is completely dry. It is so tempting to just dab here and there and then, as you say, you have a mess! I appreciate your teaching style. Thank you.
Loved the tutorial, and howled at the comments at the end! "You'll loose it!"
As soon as I saw that lemon throw I knew there would be a blooper; a daring manoeuvre indeed! Rockin' that acid yellow top, Louise!
Me too!
Your instructions are invaluable, Louise.
Thank you, so much for sharing your techniques.
😂 love your bloopers at end of your video 👏
I did the practices! The hardest one was having the two colors blend on dry paper from opposite sides. Maybe it was the pigments I used because they wouldn’t blend. Note to self , use a separate brush for Diox Purple, Winsor Violet . It doesn’t rinse easily from the brush . I learned a lot from this one and will practice often,
There are so many watercolor tutorials out there!! I keep coming back to you because I love your paintings, and I really appreciate being able to see how you blend your colors. I’m not really a beginner, but I sure feel like one some days. I’ve been using a so-called watercolor journal, struggling, and finally realizing the paper is awful for blending. This afternoon I got out some Arches, and just played. I didn’t create anything amazing, but what a difference. Beginners (and everyone) really need to use quality watercolor paper because so much of the frustration comes from paper that is not cotton! (I know 100% is best, but even *some* cotton makes a difference.)
I also buy large sheets, and cut the down. It’s much more economical (as you know)!
Best blending video I’ve found. Thank you!!!
This is the best channel I’ve seen for watercolor tutorials. Your explanations and demonstrations are clear and concise. Perfect for any skill level and especially for beginners like me. Thanks so much!
You are the best teacher I have every had. I have painted for at least 40 years.
Louise, I just wanted to say that I am fairly new to watercolor painting and I was looking for clips on blending. I came across your clips and I have to say they taught me everything I needed to know. I’ve looked at other clips and yours comes out on top every time. I love the way you go through the steps methodically and verbally repeat necessary actions that have to be taken at each stage. You are truly an artist and know your craft. Thanks a million, keep up the great work. Best regards, Dave.
This is by far the best tutorial I have ever seen on blending, Louise - thank you so much for sharing your expertise. Your explanations and demonstrations are super clear and inspired me to to practice! Thank you so much!
Great basic lessons which also serve as a reminder for those of us who are no longer beginners, but far from experts! Thank you, Louise.
Great comment! On point!
The best tutorial ever on blending!!!! I'm so so thankful!!! Making my journey on watercolor painting a lot easier and enjoyable, Louise!!! 💟💟💟
Oh wow! Off topic, but you look absolutely stunning in bright yellow!
Louise, I am so thankful to have discovered your channel! This is undoubtedly the clearest, most concise, most comprehensive review of watercolor blending techniques I have EVER encountered. I understand, I can practice, and implement your methods immediately. I am forever grateful to you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and TIME! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️
Thankyou for your fabulous and calming tutorial.
I loved the bloopers at the end that you shared. I was in tears of laughter.
Thankyou.
I have been practising watercolor for a little while now, but I have to say that your explanations are absolutely outstanding : the video quality is amazing, seeing how you use and move your brush is very helpful, and everything you say is so clear! When you explained wet on wet by saying that the new color you add must be the same amount of "wetness", something clicked in my head... I have literally done wet on wet mostly wrong for months (if not years...) Thank you so much!
You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for the obvious planning and hard work that went into making this video.
I think this is the issue I've been having...trying to control the water on my brush or the water on the paper. I really enjoyed your tutorial. I think this video will help me out. Thank you Louise!
Love all of your videos Louise, thanks for the laughs with the bloopers!
I love the last part!!! You are simply natural!! And cute funny too 🥰
I haven’t seen anyone leave a gap between the edge and the damp paper before. Such a good idea!
Thank you again for another great tutorial explaining the different methods you can use for painting with watercolour! The outtakes had me LOL 😂
LOVE your videos, so very helpful!
Super helpful. After about 6 months I'm just beginning to understand these concepts.
Thank you so much. This was one of the most excellent instruction videos I have ever seen. I am going to get practicing!
Thank you so much for the brilliant tip about not taking your water all the way to the edge. I’ve had the problem of a ring of color on the edge, but didn’t know why it was happening. Much appreciated. 🥰
My pleasure Alicia. Thank you.
You get right to the heart of the matter - these are the issues that are particularly difficult in the beginning. Thanks so much; I'm improving because of your focus on the fundamentals of watercolor. And your videos are so well made - a pleasure to watch!
So well taught and extremely helpful. Thanks so much, Louise!
Thank you , this is something I struggle with and your examples of painting circles are a great way to practice the blending ❤
Thank you so much for your tutorials. You're an excellent teacher.
An excellent tutorial - thank you Louise!
Thanks you for this and all of your videos! You’re an amazing artist and also a great teacher, as your instructions are clear and thorough. And last but not least, you’re such a generous person to share your expertise with the world. I really appreciate you!!
Sooo helpful. Thank you Louise 👍❤️
Thank you for showing the "bloopers" at the end. 1) It shows that you are human, 2) You're comfortable showing your vulnerabilities, and 3) Second, Third, or Fourth time's the charm. I also benefitted from learning the techniques you demonstrated. Thanks!
I feel very encouraged by your detailed explanations, thank you
I love the lemon colored blouse. This whole video was an inspiration.
You explain so good an you take slow time an I enjoy watching you.😀
Your bloopers were fun!! 😂
I love the way you instruct. I was mesmerized. And the blunders at the end are hilarious 😂.
I am a beginner watercolorist so this tutorial was very helpful. Your paintings are stunning! I don’t know what my style will end up being yet so I watch a lot of videos of various styles.
😊 Thank you! This video is exactly what I was looking for. I'll do this exercise many times.
As a self taught watercolorist who recently picked up my brushes again after a twenty year hiatus, I needed better direction on my shading techniques. I took a local class but the teacher really couldn't teach well. I'll definitely become a patreon. Your gifts for teaching and painting are the best I've found 💕
Im always interested in blending videos. Thanks Louise.
Thank you -- good lesson !!!
Thank you Louise! A wonderful video about blending that I learned from. I really enjoy your bloopers at the end of each video. Thanks again for sharing.
My pleasure. Thank you Carole.
Amazing video! It was very helpfull! At first i tought "Its almost 40 minutes, its gonna be hard to watch", then time flew me by as i got so captured by your explanation. You are an amazing teacher, Louise! Hugs from Brazil and apologies for any miss spellings.
What a beautiful Giraffe! Nice tutorial, too.
Thank you for the good tips. I love the bloopers at the end. I needed a good chuckle.
Firstly thank you Louise for sharing this. I am a beginner and was really intrigued by these methods. You're instructions were easy to follow and explained really well. You are my favourite teacher I have come across so far :)
I watched it right through, really relevant and informative. Full marks
Thankyou very much Louise on helping others with techniques in water colour painting. It's one of the hardest mediums to master. very much appreciated 👍
A 100 percent i leaned a lot from your video s you have a a magic and a Amazing method to teach i I love you ❤️
Great tutorial. Glad to see your studio nearing completion. Best wishes😍
Thank you Louise for a really really helpful video 😊
I love your lemony shirt :))
Great video! Thank you!
Fantastic video 👏👏👏 - thank you !!!!
You are a great teacher and I love your out takes!
Such a brilliant teacher, clear and easy to follow lessons on an essential technique
Excellent exercise!! Thank you!
Fabulous instructions! Thank you and I do hope that itchy nose stopped. 😊
Thank You for your tutorial, very much appreciated 🌹🌹🌹
Dear Louise, I am so glad that I found you! You are a wonderful teacher. Everything you say is so informative, and you say it all so that I feel like you are teaching me intuitively! Thank you so much! 💖
Excellent video. Your teaching style and your art are outstanding. Thanks so much for sharing.
Louise, heartfelt thanks to you. It's all I can say from viewing this video.
Beautiful lemons! I paint with acrylics and am just getting into watercolor and watercolor pencils. Your tutorials are so helpful, and I love how watercolor is so magical and almost paints itself. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial and the outtakes were a good chuckle, reminding us all how much actually goes into putting a video together. Thank you!
Thank you great tutorial 🙌
Thank you for these tips. Helpful for beginners.
Perfect! Exactly what I've been looking for, now feeling hopeful. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Glad it helped! Thanks Rod.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just prepped 5 of these exercises so that I can have them ready to go.
Practice, practice, practice! ❤
Just what I needed! Thank you so much! US
Muchas gracias desde Sevilla (España). Thank you so much from Seville (Spain).
Brilliant, thank you!
Great demonstration.
Just what I needed today! Great information, simply presented. 🌸
Wonderful!!!
Thus may be the most important, informative tutorial on blending watercolor ever! Thank you. And I always look forward to the funny bloopers. 😆
Thanks very much Tess. I'm glad it was helpful.
I love your outtakes, you are charming! And, of course, a terrific teacher😎
Thankyou! After 4 years I still haven’t mastered this. Off to practice! Thankyou !
Excellent, detailed, instructions. I drew the circles this morning and will draw lemons later today. Looking forward to working through this video later today. Thanks so much for sharing your skills with us! I just joined your site last week! Learning so much! Central Texas here.
Wonderful explanations, Louise. I'm looking forward to trying them. .......And here I thought you are a very serious person! The outtakes are hilarious! You're a great sport for letting us see the real, [im]perfect you. Wishing you well and many thanks.
Great tips and video is very well done! Thank you!
So very helpful
Thank you so much
Nice to be reminded of the basics now and then. Thanks for a bright and cheery morning. Now I need to go get lemons!
Lol- Thanks Alison. 💚
This is one of the best tutorials I have watched as a beginner. Thank so much for sharing your expertise and experience with us.❤
Louise, You're the best teacher I'm e ever known. Thank you for all your content. I've learned everything I know about painting from you. Thank you so very much!
Wow, thank you Susan.
Excellent as always. Thank you.
Wonderful tutorial.
I made a paper lemon cutout, traced it many times, and painted enough lemons to make lemonade for the world 😂
Thank you!
Thank you for this gift.
Wonderful video. Thank you! ❤
Very helpful. Thank you!
I’ve just signed up for your lessons on Patreon. I’m so glad I found you, you are such a great teacher!
Bonjour Diane, une question ….. sur patreon il n’y a pas de traduction en français je suppose !! 😢
So great thank you!
Great information and your explaintion is super. Love all your videos!
Thanks Sue.