Simple Ways How to Use Reference for Your Watercolor Painting

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  • @Makoccino
    @Makoccino  4 роки тому +44

    Happy Saturday! In this video I wanted to give you some simple tips and tricks on how you can use reference pictures and turn it into your painting without copying it 1:1! I really hope you find it helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions!

    • @sugarcube7
      @sugarcube7 4 роки тому +2

      I enjoy watching your videos.

    • @ShanaCali
      @ShanaCali 4 роки тому +2

      I never thought of using photoshop to combine reference photos together, so clever. Also i really get stuck on the details of the entire picture, thank you for your suggestions. I adore your videos and appreciate them so very much.

  • @alariel85
    @alariel85 4 роки тому +29

    It never even occurred to me to search royalty-free images, and there's so many beautiful ones too! Thank you for the advice :)

  • @balthazarina
    @balthazarina 4 роки тому +46

    Dear Mako, I like to paint tiny european houses, really cute and cozy looking with chimneys and pointy rooftops . I live in Pakistan, we dont have those kind of houses. And I always have to use another artist's painting as reference. Also I find trouble with where to paint the shadows with watercolors. Please do make a future video on a tiny house tutorial

  • @kristinflores3561
    @kristinflores3561 3 роки тому

    I can listen to you talk all day long! Your tutorials are so amazingly helpful and your voice is so soothing 😍

  • @epifny9614
    @epifny9614 4 роки тому +12

    I wish gouache was used much more often. it's my fave. would love to see some gouache projects.

  • @chocolatewafflez2454
    @chocolatewafflez2454 4 роки тому +4

    my coloring has improved SOOO MUCH since I started watching you
    I can't thank you enough

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +2

      Awww that's so awesome!!

  • @lalaithan
    @lalaithan 2 роки тому

    Combining references like you did is a really cool idea.

  • @archanaashok1980
    @archanaashok1980 4 роки тому +2

    I like the scenery and nature's painting with water colors , its amazing , actually it is amazing than the web search of royality -free images

  • @Ishika_Verma
    @Ishika_Verma 4 роки тому +10

    The wet on wer technique suits it so much! Love it mako ❤️

  • @josefvalenta415
    @josefvalenta415 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for inspiration! Even noob as me can craft "almost picture" and have a lot of fun doing it. All that thanks to people as You. Have a great day!

  • @psyduck6347
    @psyduck6347 4 роки тому +8

    I love how makos videos are always relaxing

  • @monsterhighstopmotion
    @monsterhighstopmotion 4 роки тому +1

    I just recently started out with watercolors, so I'm still really bad, but your videos are why I wanted to try this magical looking medium!
    As for the reference pictures, I am a photographer, so I just usually paint loosely based on my own photos! Keep up with the BEST watercolor content on youtube!

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому

      Aww thank you so much for your sweet comment!! SO glad you discovered this medium!

    • @monsterhighstopmotion
      @monsterhighstopmotion 4 роки тому

      @@Makoccino no worries! Your channel has provided me with HOURS of amazing content and knowledge, the least I can do is leave a nice comment thanking you hahaha ❤️❤️

  • @SilverSeaOT7
    @SilverSeaOT7 4 роки тому

    As a beginner this is by far the easiest way I found to make clouds. And it looks very natural. Thanks for a very helpful video!

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому

      Aww glad you liked it!

  • @白-t4e
    @白-t4e 4 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful piece! Nowadays, I get so busy with school and my schedule that I even forget I have hobbies, and other things to do! Yesterday, I tried to get back into watercolor, but it seems like I just can't. I'll try again later, this video inspired me, thanks !!! ❤️

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, it definitely helps if you make it a regular activity so you can practice more regularly!

    • @白-t4e
      @白-t4e 4 роки тому

      @@Makoccino thank you! gotta stock up on paper though, only 2 left 😂😬

  • @paramitamaiti1464
    @paramitamaiti1464 4 роки тому

    Thanks sister ... It's an important information for me .. God bless you

  • @nguyenthitamnguyen5040
    @nguyenthitamnguyen5040 4 роки тому

    hello i'm vietnamese i have watched your video and it was very helpful for me

  • @willcollins3513
    @willcollins3513 4 роки тому

    Pretty much everything I know about watercolor is from you !! Thx sm for getting me into watercolor

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      Awww yayy so happy to hear that!

  • @CookieeeKiddo
    @CookieeeKiddo 4 роки тому

    Mackocinno your videos are amazing. You are great at your work.

  • @LoveMuse222
    @LoveMuse222 4 роки тому

    I didn't know about royalty free picture website!! You just gave me a world of endless possibilities! Thank you so much Mako!! 💕💖

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      Yayy! Just make sure to read the disclaimers on the websites just to double check their rules!

  • @Mani-zr4vo
    @Mani-zr4vo 4 роки тому +1

    Why you're always making me satisfying. You're so creative. Way to go mako. When I grow old, I will give you a oscar for the best artist . Love you mako xoxo

  • @jerrychan1471
    @jerrychan1471 4 роки тому

    Very nice, you make it look easy and inviting! I learned some good tips observing your watercolor techniques. Great job, thanks for posting this video!

  • @bismakhawaja6459
    @bismakhawaja6459 4 роки тому

    We must protect this gem all costs

  • @mooonsart8216
    @mooonsart8216 4 роки тому

    Idkw people give thumbs down to these types of videos i mean whats wrong in this video
    This video is great and it only tries to teach us so why people hate it ukw if you can't support, than stop demotivating too ....
    Thank you

  • @lenns_artwork
    @lenns_artwork 4 роки тому

    Lovely painting based on reference photo and nice tips for image drawing 👍👍👍

  • @charlesdpelle
    @charlesdpelle 3 роки тому

    The gridlines technique was surprised me! now,i can sketch someone

  • @diptiraj24
    @diptiraj24 4 роки тому

    Much needed one❤️thank you.

  • @taraschneider6425
    @taraschneider6425 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips. You are so helpful!

  • @Yashqu2u
    @Yashqu2u 4 роки тому +8

    I love dem, my paintings have improved a lot nd i love ur style,pretty

  • @carlottaschmitz3441
    @carlottaschmitz3441 4 роки тому

    Wow, I love your wildflower meadow! 🍀🌷🍃 You did a great job, thanks for your advice :)

  • @yashny
    @yashny 4 роки тому +1

    You make it look so effortless! Thank you for the tutorial!

  • @IGFineArt
    @IGFineArt 4 роки тому

    Gret painting as well as explanation...🙂👏😊🖼👌👌🖌🧑🏻‍🎨🧑🏻‍🎨🧑🏻‍🎨

  • @wingoflife3140
    @wingoflife3140 4 роки тому

    This is exactly what I needed ❤️ love you 💞💞

  • @leppardess
    @leppardess 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great tips! I really like your style of watercolor painting.

  • @PoonamSharma-wr8bj
    @PoonamSharma-wr8bj 4 роки тому +1

    This was a real cozy one
    I would request if u put a tutorial on "how to do watercolour painting on normal paper"
    Looking forward for same........

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I wouldn't recommend using "normal paper" for watercolor painting because the foundation of watercolor painting is good paper! You won't get the same results, the paper will break and the colors will look pale :/

  • @kimberlynewsom9876
    @kimberlynewsom9876 4 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful - thank you!

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @acerituraj4153
    @acerituraj4153 4 роки тому

    Excellent video Mako. Very soothing and full of quality content. Information shared in video was really good. Sky in painting was my favorite part of the painting. It looked very natural and real. I love the subjects section for videos. Love the sunset/sunrise drawings made by you so hopefully we can see more of them in upcoming videos. Eagerly waiting for the next video. Keep up the excellent work Mako :D

  • @lily.khaled.6b.202
    @lily.khaled.6b.202 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the vid . Love from egypt ❤

  • @Glutenfreebreadloaf
    @Glutenfreebreadloaf 4 роки тому

    thanks mako! your channel is so cool, i suscribed last year and made BIG improvement in my art thanks to you

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому

      Aww yayy! So happy to hear that!

  • @barbaraknuth8095
    @barbaraknuth8095 4 роки тому +1

    This was extremely useful!!!

  • @Carol-Bell
    @Carol-Bell 4 роки тому

    Great explanation, demo, and whole video!

  • @jeffm3283
    @jeffm3283 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks that was indeed helpful, I am impressed by the outcome too. Having fun and experimenting is important to enjoy painting and growing as an artist. And maybe you'll surprise yourself with a nice piece.

  • @eixor
    @eixor 4 роки тому

    Hi, thanks for this video. What brush did you use to apply the white gouache?

  • @sathyalakshmi7052
    @sathyalakshmi7052 4 роки тому

    Very nice idea mako

  • @manisha21075
    @manisha21075 4 роки тому

    Wow, awosome tecnique

  • @vanshikathakur4050
    @vanshikathakur4050 4 роки тому

    Thank you for all your amazing videos.😀😀😀
    Please share about warm and cool colours also please.🙏🙏🙏

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      So glad to hear that! I have a video on how to avoid muddy colors where I explain all that :)

  • @MsMaker
    @MsMaker 4 роки тому

    I am going to make such painting 😲👌 love you Mako💖

  • @balthazarina
    @balthazarina 4 роки тому

    Really great tips Mako!

  • @corihederich4817
    @corihederich4817 4 роки тому +1

    I like the painting better!! Great video and great advice! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @heenachimnani
    @heenachimnani 4 роки тому

    It's really looks gorgeous

  • @delyta.
    @delyta. 4 роки тому

    VERY helpful! Thank you!

  • @anitadavidson1266
    @anitadavidson1266 4 роки тому

    Thank you Mako. Lovely painting and great tips! 🖌🎨👍🏻❤️

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      So happy you liked it!

  • @toddlisasmith9512
    @toddlisasmith9512 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful, thanks! I’d be interested in another video where you show the reference picture side by side.

  • @pratibhagupta3863
    @pratibhagupta3863 4 роки тому +1

    Love u and ur paintings🥰🥰

  • @haneenabid4078
    @haneenabid4078 4 роки тому

    🤗 I liked it so much I loved it 🎑

  • @wandrews4123
    @wandrews4123 4 роки тому

    Hi Great tips!!! Can you tell me where I can buy this metal ruler with handle from? I checked it under your description but no information. Thanks very much.

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому

      Oh, this shot was from an older video and I just bought it somewhere in a local store!

  • @jengoodwyn2715
    @jengoodwyn2715 4 роки тому

    This is such a helpful video!!!

  • @mikrosmos4228
    @mikrosmos4228 4 роки тому

    Your videos are always helpful 💜

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Glad to hear that!

  • @almutairifares1042
    @almutairifares1042 4 роки тому

    That’s a very beautiful painting 💘

  • @MaryKurosawa
    @MaryKurosawa 4 роки тому

    Thank you for these amazing videos! Could you make one about mixing skin colors one day? Ive seen some tips online but the way you explain stuff is much easier to understand ~

  • @RiddhiKandharkar
    @RiddhiKandharkar 4 роки тому +1

    Hii mako!! Thanks for sharing one more amazing video!!❤

  • @tajrinrahman5453
    @tajrinrahman5453 4 роки тому

    This is so helpful thank you so much mako 😀😀😀😀💖

  • @sid_gm1949
    @sid_gm1949 4 роки тому

    Yes !
    I needed this video so bad 😢
    Thanks

  • @jiniakoner1156
    @jiniakoner1156 4 роки тому

    Hey mako, which brands brush do u use?

  • @sheetalbisht8242
    @sheetalbisht8242 4 роки тому

    Wonderful lovely

  • @rahasartbook5042
    @rahasartbook5042 4 роки тому

    Its amazing

  • @healingcanvas8600
    @healingcanvas8600 4 роки тому +2

    When I try to use reference pictures, it's always so hard to find the right color. Seems like that never bother MAKO's. 😘😍🥰💓💕💗

  • @marinawade9225
    @marinawade9225 4 роки тому

    Great!

  • @MusingsFromTheDen
    @MusingsFromTheDen 4 роки тому

    That's gorgeous! 😁 ❤️

  • @dixitkoteshwar_arts
    @dixitkoteshwar_arts 4 роки тому

    Just awesome

  • @bennn8716
    @bennn8716 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @Aka-wy7iw
    @Aka-wy7iw 4 роки тому

    Thank u for the tips! I for sure will check their pages! I love the expressiveness of this painting...lose and and expressive!!! Can we sell our work if we use a royalty free image(that part was kinda unclear to me😅)?

  • @drewgarcia9823
    @drewgarcia9823 3 роки тому

    Hi ..it is necessary to copy all of features when painting portrait?

  • @volcanowb
    @volcanowb 4 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @ihavespoken164
    @ihavespoken164 4 роки тому

    This is supes helpful ✨

  • @MYST51762
    @MYST51762 4 роки тому

    I love your channel

  • @ArtbyChristine14
    @ArtbyChristine14 4 роки тому +1

    Always has a good tip❤️

  • @JasonsWeirdReads
    @JasonsWeirdReads 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing these websites. Just doing a casual browse and I have a few great quality pictures I want to paint. I was wondering what is the best varnish to use for watercolour paintings?

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      I don't usually use any varnish for my watercolor paintings, but there is a varnish spray by the brand schmincke that you can use to seal the painting!

    • @JasonsWeirdReads
      @JasonsWeirdReads 4 роки тому

      makoccino Thank you! 😊

  • @shyamalimundari8236
    @shyamalimundari8236 4 роки тому +1

    I love tour paintings

  • @queenydelrosario9955
    @queenydelrosario9955 4 роки тому

    Lovely ☺️

  • @jiya8335
    @jiya8335 4 роки тому +1

    Love you so much 🌈🤘🏻

  • @PranayBhanushali
    @PranayBhanushali 4 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @artracheli2211
    @artracheli2211 4 роки тому

    very nice, I liked it

  • @rebbecahisrael2631
    @rebbecahisrael2631 4 роки тому

    Amazing video 💜 You

  • @warrenrodriguesmm2606
    @warrenrodriguesmm2606 4 роки тому

    What brush do you use?

  • @ichnuhalt
    @ichnuhalt 4 роки тому

    I love your videos sooo.
    And yesterday I found out you live like 20 minutes away from me xD

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      Aww thanks! If you mean the address on my website, it's just my office address 🙈

  • @unatpannu
    @unatpannu 4 роки тому

    Do you know who Anja is? She’s also an Art UA-camr, who’s currently in Germany as an exchange student, and it would be amazing if you two collaborated. I would love to see you two work together and create something. I freaked out on just imagining seeing you two together! Please please please make it happen. You two are such great inspirations to me and you might even end up making a really good friend.

  • @user-eo6lu5yd9j
    @user-eo6lu5yd9j 4 роки тому

    Oh my God you are so talented

  • @chitranshitiwari8213
    @chitranshitiwari8213 4 роки тому

    what type of brushes i can use regarding acrylic paintings?? can i use simple watercolor brushes

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +1

      I would use synthetic watercolor brush for acrylic. Watercolor brushes are usually a lot softer and it's harder to move acrylic paint with them

    • @chitranshitiwari8213
      @chitranshitiwari8213 4 роки тому

      @@Makoccino thank you😍😍

  • @sibyldias9730
    @sibyldias9730 4 роки тому

    Your the best

  • @fousiyap518
    @fousiyap518 4 роки тому

    Plzz do an art with glass colours

  • @fousiyap518
    @fousiyap518 4 роки тому

    Plzz do a studio setup of your's

  • @snow_flake655
    @snow_flake655 4 роки тому

    Love you Mako.... #makoficationsquad

  • @huzairalization6739
    @huzairalization6739 4 роки тому

    Can ou please show us how to paint realistic looking tree bark using watercolors? It'd be reallllllly helpful Mako for this I trust you only.

  • @gajalakshmisbaskar719
    @gajalakshmisbaskar719 4 роки тому

    Hey makoccino, I love your videos .You help me in improving my painting skills thank you so much😄😊

  • @nancy222in47
    @nancy222in47 4 роки тому

    Hello Mako, This was a great video on references. I find it difficult to find a source of reference for portrait painting. In all sites it mentions a model release might be needed. I only plan to include the painting in my portfolio. Please suggest a site with reference photos of high quality possibly, just for portfolio use..

  • @mariaflorenciafernandez692
    @mariaflorenciafernandez692 4 роки тому

    i liked

  • @aasyaceagain
    @aasyaceagain 4 роки тому +3

    Mako, Please inform me when u get ur letter! Cant wait for ur reply!! ♥️🌌

    • @Makoccino
      @Makoccino  4 роки тому +2

      Will do!

    • @aasyaceagain
      @aasyaceagain 4 роки тому +1

      @@Makoccino ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • @Yashqu2u
      @Yashqu2u 4 роки тому

      Even i wanna write a letter 😊😊

  • @dhimansingha3679
    @dhimansingha3679 4 роки тому +1

    Yay! I am early

  • @rako7169
    @rako7169 4 роки тому

    i'd really love to see her paint a kimi no nawa fanart

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 4 роки тому

    😃