In this beginners watercolor tutorial I show you basic techniques and the easy way to apply paint and avoid backruns, cauliflowers and blooms. If you can master painting an area without mistakes then all other watercolor techniques will become easier to achieve.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
2:13 Why it's so hard to apply the paint evenly, a story
7:04 Mistake 1 - Not mixing enough paint
9:22 Mistake 2 - Not preparing your paper properly
12:27 Mistake 3 - Using the wrong brush
14:06 Mistake 4 - Painting too slowly
15:08 Mistake 5 - Leaving puddles
18:08 Mistake 6 - Not considering granulation
20:22 Mistake 7 - Not stirring granulating pigments
21:50 Mistake 8 - Not dividing your paper into managable sections
23:46 Mistake 9 - Not accepting minor imperfections
26:10 Mistake 10 - Taking your brush back into damp areas
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