In this beginners' watercolor painting tutorial I show you how to avoid overworking by concentrating on basics like tone, color mixing, avoidance of mistakes and more. Use these 10 tips and additional tricks and techniques to improve your paintings.
Did you miss my 20 Fast Drawing Tricks Video and free download?
Grab your illustrated PDF Guide HERE: https://mailchi.mp/7c9fed6c0009/20-fast-drawing-tips
Watch the associated video here: https://youtu.be/Z6ZPq9Q4A0o
• To see ALL my online COURSES including my most popular Basic Watercolor Techniques for Beginners course go here: https://bit.ly/2zn2ALP
• Take a FREE online Mini COURSE! Some of my online courses are free. From full paintings to techniques guides, see all my free and paid courses here; you will need to create a free account when you have chosen your course: https://in-the-studio-with-michele.thinkific.com/collections
• GRAB More Free PDF downloads:
20 Watercolor Pencils Tips https://mailchi.mp/67fa80517e6e/watercolor-pencils-pdf
50 Watercolor Tips for Beginners https://bit.ly/37PnQpt
50 things Amateurs do that Professionals never would https://bit.ly/2NulViB
• Join my FACEBOOK GROUP https://bit.ly/3atdAUG
• SUBSCRIBE on YouTube – it’s Free! https://bit.ly/2W9dSuh
• Check out my Etsy SHOP for original art https://etsy.me/2VnESpq
If you would like a discount off of your first order of my branded paints or brushes at Jackman’s Art Materials please use my code MICHELE10 at the checkout: www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk Worldwide Shipping, all products hand-made and vegan!
PATREON Notice: I am no longer using the Patreon platform, as I wasn’t happy that the site functionality was allowing me to give the excellent tuition I pride myself on. To see my current (if any) membership programs please visit my website.
RELATED VIDEOS TO EXPLORE:
How to darken Watercolors https://youtu.be/CdUJg45msyI
Tonal contrast https://youtu.be/qAvSkJ0IJjU
Back runs, Cauliflowers and blooms https://youtu.be/Fa3j1gcpvgc
Gum Arabic tricks https://youtu.be/ZJu0BD0Mm0k
Watercolor shadows https://youtu.be/Qz75ZTrJ9Gc
Fix 10 Watercolor mistakes (including how to scrub out) https://youtu.be/qoyh9A3CQnE
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:32 100k my subscribers plaque!
1:27 What is overworking, and what isn't it?
4:50 Tip 1 Don't draw too much at the start
7:10 Tip 2 Get elements correct before starting
8:40 Tip 3 Work with a limited palette
15:20 Tip 4 Create interesting darks
16:52 Tip 5 Get your values right first time
20:13 Tip 6 If you are getting lots of drying lines take a step back
21:50 Tip 7 For cleaner adjustments let things dry
24:46 Tip 8 Take regular breaks to assess
26:22 Tip 9 Don't put strong shadows in until the end
29:21 Tip 10 Adjust only tonal contrast at the end
Disclaimer: Some of the website links above may be affiliate links which pay this channel a small commission (at no extra cost to the buyer) which enables me to make more free videos for you to enjoy. Thanks for your support!
www.michelewebber.com
https://youtu.be/7BD974ZS3CA