The Hardest Thing in Watercolor

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[@suzgonz88]

My favorite thing about loose watercolor art is its ability to convey the beauty of a subject or scene without the busyness of fine details. As a novice, I do find it hard to remember to keep things simple and stop fussing! Thanks for the tips!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for watching.

[@lanastehle9274]

I think you do so well❤

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thank you so much!!

[@1mulekicker]

Measure twice, cut once and the Kiss method combined. Highly logical, especially if you wanted to do a detail subject in the foreground with supporting scenery.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for watching and leaving feedback

[@belindadavenport1031]

Thank you so much for that lesson, I really needed to hear that!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@judygainer1766]

These tips are wonderful. Anything on how to keep going through the ugly phase? I rip up too many projects when I get to that point because I can not see to an end result. It may be simplifying the composition will work.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I agree with you 100%. The ugly middle stage is such a challenge. A few things that help me. 1) Don't freak out or get frustrated and do something rash. Stay calm. :-) 2) Take a break and come back later with fresh eyes. 3) Hold it up to a mirror to see if you can see something that can be improved. 4) Be bold and add some dark DARKS in a few key areas. I find this contrast can really help a weak painting.

[@lovelylily7418]

thanks for the tips. i'm in that struggle right now.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You got this!

[@KT6392]

I needed this! Thank you!!!🙏🏼

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@marlenaamalfitano2727]

Oh yeah. I want to paint it alllllllllll

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Go for it.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Oh....I see what you are saying. NO. Don't paint it all. SIMPLIFY! Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@aliceaiken3162]

There is one other thing. Just begin.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

So true!! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Lafortuneist]

You are wright...😮

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for watching

[@DanCarollo]

Great ideas here. The mark of success for me is when my paintings looks good after squinting my eyes! The thing I love most about watercolor is that I don't HAVE to be detailed, and I can be "done" whenever I want :)

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for watching and leaving feedback, Dan. :-)

[@derwood206]

thank you for this lesson! much appreciated!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@grigsbydonna331]

Very helpful, good tips. Thank you

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome

[@JorjaZanetta]

Amazing. Thank you!!!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're so welcome!