In this watercolor beginners' tutorial I will give you 10 amazing tips and strategies that will lead to more control, more consistent results and less abandoned and failed paintings. Learn about the water control, the planning and the professional secrets that avoid common mistakes and consistently give better results.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Why controlling your watercolors leads to better results
2:00 Tip 1 - Work flat most of the time
4:33 Tip 2 - Always work on stretched paper or a watercolor block
8:39 Tip 3 - Use a large pointed brush for the majority of your work
10:57 Tip 4 - Paint along edges not towards them, with your brush tip visible
12:54 Tip 5 - Follow the rule of light to dark
15:26 Tip 6 - Allow layers to dry and take regular 'thinking' breaks
18:35 Tip 7 - Get to know your colors, label and swatch
22:27 Tip 8 - Use your brush and a cloth to control puddles
24:52 Tip 9 - Always try out colors and techniqes on scrap paper
26:31 Tip 10 - Don't start painting until your under-drawing is correct
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