5 Easy & Essential Watercolor Techniques For Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2020
  • This is a video for watercolor beginners or people that are interested in learning these skills. Here I walk you through the wet in wet, wet in dry, glazing, dragging and charging techniques - all require practise but are really easy techniques to start with.
    Give me a shout in the comments if you have any questions about this video, or if you have any suggestions for future videos :)

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  • @danielavonhieber5168
    @danielavonhieber5168 Рік тому +963

    I love that you demonstrated these techniques on a flower, an actual object. Not just a square or sphere... I am a bloody beginner and seeing these differences is HUGELY helpful 🙏👍

    • @Jellyfamilyfr3648
      @Jellyfamilyfr3648 Рік тому +8

      Fr

    • @Ava-cq1zi
      @Ava-cq1zi 11 місяців тому +8

      Literally my thoughts. Yes. Thank you.

    • @Anna-yl2lp
      @Anna-yl2lp 9 місяців тому +6

      For some reason I can't grasp it enough to apply it unless it's demonstrated with an actual object.

    • @sharronwood3639
      @sharronwood3639 8 місяців тому +1

      This is a great tutorial … I’m a month in on my water colour journey and this is the best illustration of the different techniques by far … I’ve been searching for my next practise piece and this is it! Thank you so much! 👏👏👏

    • @robertafierro5592
      @robertafierro5592 7 місяців тому +1

      Bloody beginner! How funny! I love the English!

  • @x3AnimeFanXD
    @x3AnimeFanXD Рік тому +43

    THIS!!!! WHY DID NOBODY EXPLAIN ME ANY OF THIS BEFORE??? This is exactly the reason why i think watercoloring is one of the hardest mediums for art 😭

  • @lowlee78
    @lowlee78 Рік тому +34

    This may seem silly, but as someone who hasn’t tried to paint with watercolors since I was 14 in art class in school, this was magical. Such a perfect way to easily showcase simple techniques with such lovely results. I bought my first watercolor set in 31 years after watching this. Thank you for encouraging my inner child to play.

  • @yoohimi
    @yoohimi Рік тому +10

    Wow. now I know what those are called. I usually just go in blind, and learn from the previous mistakes.

  • @Valentia51
    @Valentia51 Рік тому +11

    My favorite was Glazing :D!

  • @pujabhattacharya2857
    @pujabhattacharya2857 Рік тому +12

    this CHANGGED MY LIFE. your descriptions are so clear. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @deliawashington505
    @deliawashington505 Рік тому +14

    I am rediscovering my inner child artist. I had been dissuaded from pursuing art for so long. I can’t wait to try these techniques this evening. I am so glad I found you! ❤

    • @nandini_ag
      @nandini_ag 11 місяців тому

      Likewise, all the very best!

  • @meganswem1554
    @meganswem1554 Рік тому +15

    I am new to watercolor, and this is probably the best mini tutorial I’ve seen yet. Succinct and perfect explanations! Thank you!

  • @MiotaLee
    @MiotaLee Рік тому +10

    I've been using techniques I didn't know that was a name for.

  • @scribbliedoo
    @scribbliedoo Рік тому +10

    Thank you for not editing out your mistake! This is great and so easy to understand

  • @LoquaciouslyDucki
    @LoquaciouslyDucki 4 місяці тому +7

    He’s so relaxing to listen to I could watch this man while trying to sleep.
    Also the fact that he made a mistake with the dragging technique and kept it in the video, showing that there is no such thing as perfection, and that you can always start again.

  • @everydaychick1
    @everydaychick1 2 місяці тому +11

    Thank you for saying it takes practice! It was a lot of fun, but my flowers definitely dont look like yours! Ill keep working on it.

  • @aariva
    @aariva 12 днів тому +3

    This is probably the best flower tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing 🤗🙏

  • @nancys.5968
    @nancys.5968 Місяць тому +5

    Perfect beginning tutorial - just what I was looking for. I love that you got right into the demonstration without a lot of irrelevant chatter. Thank you!

  • @FrankdTank-oh4ji
    @FrankdTank-oh4ji Місяць тому +3

    This is such good practice: how much water, strokes and patience for it to dry. Charging and glazing are quite a challenge for me. My fave's dragging.

  • @imawonder
    @imawonder 3 роки тому +8

    So delicate and beautiful! Also, incredibly informative - been binge watching all your videos!

    • @Finelinernerd
      @Finelinernerd  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Tina! I’ve been meaning to catch your channel, I’m gunna go do it right this second 🖤

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 2 місяці тому +9

    I’ve been working with watercolor for a few years now, but this demonstration has been the most helpful, truly. Somehow, seeing the same flower done differently really helped to clarify how the various methods could be used to one’s advantage. Thank you for sharing your knowledge…and humor. 😉

  • @cocoabean321ify
    @cocoabean321ify 8 місяців тому +6

    The glazing technique on the flower is so beautiful!!

  • @connielester1641
    @connielester1641 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely the best comparison video I’ve seen. Thank you!!!!!

  • @letshuman8985
    @letshuman8985 9 місяців тому +8

    OMG this has got to be the BEST watercolor tutorial EVER! Thank you!

  • @kopahnoja
    @kopahnoja 3 роки тому +5

    I love your work. It is soo beautiful and inspiring! This video was very helpful. Even advanced artists can learn here some new things. It is always great to see this kind of videos on youtube, especially from you. Thank you!
    Sending love from Slovakia!

    • @Finelinernerd
      @Finelinernerd  3 роки тому +1

      That’s so nice of you! Thank you for watching, and I’m so glad you found it useful 🖤🖤

  • @musfirartistic
    @musfirartistic 9 місяців тому +11

    Dragging 2.0 was a good one 😂
    Loved the video, pretty precise and crisp. 😍😍😍

  • @bleakez1544
    @bleakez1544 23 дні тому +5

    Great video, I tried watching other watercolor channels and they just kept preaching about letting the intrinsic beauty take over and that you can't control water color. Obviously it's a hard medium but there are techniques like what you showed that have really helped me understand how to take my painting to the next level. Thanks so much!

  • @teamorn7539
    @teamorn7539 2 роки тому +7

    More tutorials plsssssss for beginners cheers! You’re the best

    • @mipooooo
      @mipooooo 2 роки тому

      Yep , I really want to watch his tutorials :(

  • @pseudonamed
    @pseudonamed 3 місяці тому +12

    Very useful as a beginner to see the exact same subject done in such different ways.

    • @kathyisaacson4645
      @kathyisaacson4645 3 місяці тому

      Do you let the petals dry on all techniques with the exception of the first two?

  • @c8Lorraine1
    @c8Lorraine1 9 днів тому +3

    I’ve just subscribed to your UA-cam channel for more videos like this one.

  • @kristallklar3687
    @kristallklar3687 9 місяців тому +5

    Wunderschöne Techniken! Great! Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @artisticafflair408
    @artisticafflair408 11 місяців тому +5

    Mess? paint palettes aren't messy their your gateway to creativity. Thank you for this. I prefer the much more precise ways of working. I like having control over my work.

  • @HeatherHogue73
    @HeatherHogue73 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! Self-taught artist appreciates. I love the dragging especially!

  • @anniemonroe9285
    @anniemonroe9285 9 місяців тому +6

    I've never seen several of these techniques before. I love all of them. Thank you!

  • @surpriseart9481
    @surpriseart9481 Рік тому +5

    Thank you! So artistic and clear at the same time!

  • @rprice7921
    @rprice7921 7 місяців тому +1

    👏 The BEST beginner watercolor lesson! Thank you!

  • @paula2wetzel
    @paula2wetzel Рік тому +7

    so glad i found you. your teaching technique is clear very helpful for a complete beginner. i can’t wait to try these this weekend snd watch more of your tutorials. thanks so much for the info snd encouragement.😊

  • @CornerSoapShop
    @CornerSoapShop 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for this video...going to try this. Just starting out and love learning these techniques. WIll be checking your library for more!

  • @lorelladepieri
    @lorelladepieri 5 місяців тому +1

    Best technique demonstration I’ve seen. Thank you

  • @PixelTree404
    @PixelTree404 8 місяців тому +5

    i love how youre also showing the process of working around and sometimes with your mistakes, learning how to do that is such an undervalued skill in art!!

  • @nicimarie
    @nicimarie 10 місяців тому +2

    I've been watching dozens of beginners tutorials and this is by far my favorite! Can't wait to check out more! 🙏

  • @theresaavery4670
    @theresaavery4670 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this! Good to see how the techniques differ all at once. Well done.

  • @NancyRichmondTarot
    @NancyRichmondTarot 11 місяців тому +4

    Love this! I was unsure about trying watercolors but this tutorial explains so much in such a short amount of time. Fantastic turorial, thank you so much!

  • @Angelrosegirlmx7j
    @Angelrosegirlmx7j 2 місяці тому +3

    I like the techniques that you thought and how you did the flowers, they are so perfect!🥰

  • @sallymccornack122
    @sallymccornack122 Рік тому +8

    Found this so, so helpful. Just starting out really and learning every day

  • @russellcurtis6334
    @russellcurtis6334 Рік тому +4

    This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I really appreciate this kind of tutorial, which shows the underlying logic of how to understand what’s possible with watercolour. Plus, it’s *practical.* I know exactly what’s being done and why it is or isn’t working. No hand-waving away details we beginners need to know. Thank you!

  • @missparadise879
    @missparadise879 8 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for doing this in this exact fashion! It's a perfect guide when the same image is used for each example. This is exactly what I needed to get started. Tyty

  • @MsBlue-od7rg
    @MsBlue-od7rg Рік тому +5

    For a beginner this is one of the best videos. Thank You so much.

  • @Yaratoma
    @Yaratoma 5 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for demonstrating. It got a lot easier to understand

  • @JeanBenefield
    @JeanBenefield Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing these tips with us beginners. It was very helpful. Now to practice!!

  • @LaurenInesRuiz
    @LaurenInesRuiz Рік тому +3

    Wow. Great video! Step by step and beginner friendly with the reassurance that it does take practice.

  • @edeta1201
    @edeta1201 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for demostrating it so clearly and beautifully

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee 8 місяців тому +1

    thank you so much. beautiful bit of teaching watercolor. i never really knew any of these techniques except the dry paper one. i’m not an artist,but love to paint anyway. so well done. and have a great day! :) 🌷🪻🌱

  • @close-upwithkamalika1461
    @close-upwithkamalika1461 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for explaining so well. Really appreciate your help.

  • @peggydavis9475
    @peggydavis9475 Рік тому +4

    Loved watching this!❤❤❤

  • @mirabelapip
    @mirabelapip 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks--I'm so excited to begin!

  • @BuddyLuv
    @BuddyLuv Рік тому

    My fave techniques video by far. Thank you for putting this together : )

  • @RameyRocks
    @RameyRocks Рік тому +1

    I love this video. My favorite is the glazing and charging.

  • @pupawupagus
    @pupawupagus 9 місяців тому +8

    edit: 7:22 sorry/not sorry but lmao, your reaction. it’s like you dropped a baby. i would be remiss if i didn’t admit i’ve had many “dropped a baby” reactions over simple mistakes when painting 🤣
    i love this so much!! i paint botanicals, and as luck would have it, a sh*t ton of poppies. as a self taught artist, i’ve been doing all these things but never thought of most of them as discrete techniques. this is extremely helpful
    thank you!

  • @MaeS68
    @MaeS68 Рік тому

    Thank you for a fabulous demonstration! 💗💗

  • @user-dm1ps4ri1s
    @user-dm1ps4ri1s Рік тому +2

    That was a great demonstration ! Thanks

  • @amandajstar
    @amandajstar 10 місяців тому +3

    I've never seen half these demos before, and I have a number of books on watercolour.... Well done and thank you!

  • @tracythomas8127
    @tracythomas8127 10 місяців тому +1

    I just discovered your videos and had to comment. I love how well your teaching style mixes with your lovely accent and your honesty! It quite literally engaged me to where I shut off my audiobook to listen.... and here I thought I was just gonna "glance" at some new techniques.
    Well Done!

  • @vivianeb90
    @vivianeb90 3 роки тому +4

    Really well explained! You have a knack for teaching!

  • @LipsitaArt
    @LipsitaArt 8 місяців тому +3

    Gorgeous watercolor flowers. Thanks for sharing

  • @gigih.9254
    @gigih.9254 10 місяців тому +1

    This was my first time ever learning these five techniques. Thank you for such great explanations and for illustrating with the same item (petals) to show the differences between each.

  • @santisanti8386
    @santisanti8386 4 місяці тому +2

    Lovely tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @Skipper1609
    @Skipper1609 4 дні тому

    It is so lovely how you handled the dried paint.
    It was great watching this tutorial, how you speak calmly and explain everything, thank you for this.

  • @ShawnaTW
    @ShawnaTW Рік тому +4

    You have made an incredible video!
    I'm a complete beginner to watercolor. This is going to help me enormously!

  • @veratanger7034
    @veratanger7034 7 місяців тому +1

    Easy and clear explanation. Will follow your steps and practice. Thanks

  • @plainsailingmotivation7864
    @plainsailingmotivation7864 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much. I’m rediscovering my inner artist and this is so useful

  • @dianemcdonald3900
    @dianemcdonald3900 14 днів тому +1

    Such cool ways to paint a poppie! Thank you!

  • @alinagumenuk6949
    @alinagumenuk6949 2 місяці тому +2

    Simply amazing tutorial! learning it while drawing something beautiful yet simple was very instructive. Thank you

  • @bellblue5527
    @bellblue5527 Рік тому +3

    Excellent tutorial! Clear, informative, precise and easy to understand. So glad I found it, thank you 🌸💮🌺

  • @gilashroot8697
    @gilashroot8697 Рік тому

    Thank you. I learned a lot! Well explained. Seriously beautiful flowers.

  • @leslietempleton9422
    @leslietempleton9422 7 місяців тому +3

    Very nice :) This is very helpful. I am just starting out with watercolors so now I know a little more about it. Thanks so much!

  • @sandhyagupta5038
    @sandhyagupta5038 8 місяців тому +3

    thank you so much!. you teaching style is really very good.

  • @ashsar2408
    @ashsar2408 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you. This was a very comprehensive video. I learnt a lot from this video.

  • @moiseechen
    @moiseechen 6 місяців тому +3

    as everyone has noted, SUPER HELPFUL. clear, precise, and including what and HOW to avoid. INSPIRED me to advance from watching watercolor vids with longing to actually DOING! just happenstance that yt served it up to me!!!! hope you do more florals!!!! BigTHANKS!!!!

  • @kristihelmersen4945
    @kristihelmersen4945 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! I am going to try all of these techniques! I have done some watercolor, but I am never happy with the outcome. I decided to start over since I haven't really had much in the way of instruction. This seems like a good start! Thanks again.

  • @user-er9kl9nn5y
    @user-er9kl9nn5y 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this tutorial; this is exactly what I needed and will try it now. Thx

  • @kellikuhn9758
    @kellikuhn9758 5 днів тому

    This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this. It is hugely helpful.

  • @amelierosales1154
    @amelierosales1154 6 місяців тому +2

    this was really great and concise!!! Thank you

  • @Morganite13
    @Morganite13 6 місяців тому +4

    You have made everything just click for me. I have been struggling with why i can not get what i am trying to achieve but this video helped me so much. 🙏 thank you! Your amazing!

  • @Krondelo
    @Krondelo 8 місяців тому +3

    THANKS! I just took an interest in WC after many years as an artists and it is probably the most difficult medium I've tried (and I've tried a lot!). I found this informative and really like the "charging" technique look. Gonna give that a shot!

  • @lydiegpe
    @lydiegpe Рік тому +3

    Ive recently been doing more traditional arter spending most of my life doing digital, this seema like a fun exercise to try out 😍

  • @user-xk7pb7ev9p
    @user-xk7pb7ev9p 10 місяців тому +1

    Great for for me with very basic stuff since I'm just starting out. Thanks!

  • @RushedaSavage
    @RushedaSavage 9 місяців тому +3

    great techniques, as a beginner. Thanks!

  • @cycledelic7066
    @cycledelic7066 Рік тому +6

    This is beautiful I'm going to get into watercolor.

  • @didiirwin
    @didiirwin Рік тому +6

    This is one of the BEST watercolour videos I have ever watched!! I love your style, your sense of humour, your clear instructions, everything!! I have just found you and am really thrilled. I am subscribing and look forward to many more great videos. Many thanks 👏❤️🇨🇦

  • @cathyphegley7848
    @cathyphegley7848 Рік тому

    I found this tutorial very helpful! Thank you!

  • @nesmam.9386
    @nesmam.9386 5 місяців тому

    Best watercolor video! It's informative ..short and professional ❤

  • @artStuHuerta
    @artStuHuerta Рік тому +6

    you slayed this! thank you :,)

  • @tekieko
    @tekieko Рік тому

    The best tutorial I have never seen. Than you! Hugs from Spain 🤗.

  • @rajanisartworld1684
    @rajanisartworld1684 Рік тому +2

    Thanks.. Enjoyed watercolor techniques with flower

  • @gandalfthegrey370
    @gandalfthegrey370 10 місяців тому

    Ive been trying to improve in different mediums and watercolor was next and your tips are very helpful. I will definitely watch your videos for more tips.

  • @loviesamortin6866
    @loviesamortin6866 9 місяців тому +2

    Wpw now i learn a lot about water color painting.. you explained it so well step by step…

  • @ollebo
    @ollebo Місяць тому +1

    Loved it. Thank you!

  • @blessednatsarim4181
    @blessednatsarim4181 Рік тому +2

    Awesome demonstration & demonstrator 😮😊

  • @annettedonohue1295
    @annettedonohue1295 11 місяців тому +2

    You are the best seriously! Thankyou🙏🏼

  • @ifatflower
    @ifatflower Рік тому +8

    Thank you🙏🌸. A great video! I wish there was a clear video like this one, when I started painting with watercolors.

  • @marinaneary7502
    @marinaneary7502 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for putting names to the techniques. I used to use them haphazardly.

  • @cathrynclark5287
    @cathrynclark5287 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video......I learned so much. Thanks

  • @LadyJP6969
    @LadyJP6969 10 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing!!!