Best Watercolor Tips I Wish I Had Known Two Decades Ago

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I've been asking over and over again, "What are the best watercolor tips that I wish I had known when I started". Hmm, looking back two decades ago, I wished I had learn that watercolor was just like running. Running? Yep. So as requested from all of you - I put together this updated video of my best watercolor tips. Of course while this is an overview, if you'd like to know how to do them in depth - I have more videos on this channel. Enjoy the video and make sure to follow me on instagram this week for some fun for an upcoming video :D Or if you're viewing this later, follow me on Instagram anyways as I'll have more interaction there. You won't want to miss out!
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@Ilovedallthepeople 6 лет назад

Hi! I love your videos so much! They really have helped me to learn and improve my watercolor. I have a question, how do ii recognise the difference between opaque and transparent colors and what is the difference? Thank you!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

It's easy to figure out if you paint is transparent or opaque! Simply paint a permanent black line on your paper - let it dry. Then paint your watercolor on top - the transparent colors will seem to fall below the line and the opaque one's will seem to rest on top :D If you watch my last video - I did this in my watercolor journal :) I'll provide the link here for you :D Hope that helps! MIXING VIDEO ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G-RkPyfiCh4.html

@Ilovedallthepeople 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! :D

@valerieokeefe3331 5 лет назад

wow! Thank you so much for such a clear explanation of this, Alison B

@jackiehazlett7805 5 лет назад

DS it’s marked on the paint tube also

@barbarakrejca8807 6 лет назад

This is possibly the most professional looking You Tube video I've ever seen. The content is also top shelf. You are clear, stick to the point, talk at a good pace, highly edited, pleasing voice as well as personality, and encourage the beginning artist. Well done!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks 😊 That means alot! :D

@fynixflee8137 5 лет назад

One word Makocinno

@KirstyPartridgeArt 5 лет назад

This is such an amazing video, it is so relaxing as well :) I love your editing and the time you took to get all of the different camera shots

@kendraart 2 года назад

Totally agree!

@JosieLewisArt 5 лет назад

Great display of wet on wet, dry brushing and dry over wet!

@amandaarmstrong198 6 лет назад

Pastel colours. I just love the look of them, they’re more relaxed and soothing.

@chantelfigueroa373 6 лет назад

LOVE these tips and your intro ... Love that you speak at a slow, clear and calm pace it makes your videos so relaxing! I would LOVE to see you paint a dog as I am a card maker and a beginning watercolor artist any tips I can get to maximize my education and time getting there is important as I am a SAHM to 4 boys I know my progress might take longer than others but I am trying to enjoy the journey!!! i love both pastel or jewel either one can be stunning!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Chantel Figueroa thanks and thanks for sharing 😄

@claudiagrimm1894 6 лет назад

I love it all, the dog AND the bunny, the transparent AND jewel tones, the tips AND in-depth instruction. It’s all good, and all appreciated. Thank you for sharing your talent, your know how and your soothing voice as you instruct us to become better.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks :D

@vegasrenie 4 года назад

The ethereal transparency of watercolors is why it’s always been my favorite medium to look at even if I struggled to actually paint with it. 😊

@influentialolive 6 лет назад

Dramatic jewel colors... And, I Love THIS painting!

@dragon17j 6 лет назад

Love this video. Love colors that pop. I'm all about bright colors.

@SK-rs3vw 5 лет назад

Your tutorials are the most helpful and interesting to watch and learn from. Thanks for sharing and making it so worthwhile to spend time with you!

@princepeterwolf 5 лет назад

Not only are you a brilliant illustrator, your videos are absolutely on another level. I have watched a few of them, and I am at awe at how beautifully crafted they all are. I truly wish you great success because you so deserve it!

@carolatchley3797 6 лет назад

Fabulous video! Well produced. As for pastel versus vibrant, I respond more to vibrant colors, so I would have to vote that way. But I also really love the pastel effects that watercolor can achieve!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Sweet! :D And thanks :D

@kristal2255 5 лет назад

If you removed the time-sensitive comments out, this video is a gem of a classic Carrie. Love so much about it, including all the editing!

@dmc6210 6 лет назад

I love how adorable your paintings are. I've been postponing starting my new watercolour sketch pad for so long and I feel so inspired by your videos I am going to tonight

@jessicasobel4287 6 лет назад

Just love this painting!! He is so cute and I love how contrasting he is from the background. I like pastels and jewel tones, depending on the painting.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Jessica Sobel 🙏🏻 thank you!

@laurarowlett9306 5 лет назад

I LOVED this....not a runner but, I fell off my yoga matt 5 years ago and I am getting back to it. And of course, to stay injury free, I have to start right back at the beginner level. SO, this tutorial of yours was just BRILLIANT for me as I have been trying to understand the ins and outs of watercolors for years. An acrylic and mixed media artist for several decades now, I have always tried and failed at watercolors but I am slowly getting there. You are a great instructor, because clearly you know your stuff, and, you speak extremely well (no ums or uhs!!) so, out of more than a dozen channels, I just subscribed to yours! Looking forward to more!

@reenamoo6888 6 лет назад

The best video that expresses watercolors tips in short for me.. love you & keep going..

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks :D

@jhajham0204 6 лет назад

Love love love this tip! Please keep it up. I’m a beginner on watercolor and your videos are very helpful to me.

@Stacy_white 6 лет назад

Wow! I can literally buy your art! I find that you're very talented in blending the colours and I love how you present yourself in a humble way. You really create nice artwork! Good job~

@krisu.3753 6 лет назад

YAAAY YOU UPLOADED 💕💕

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Yep Yep :D

@susankeene3917 2 года назад

Beautiful and inspiring...artist is very skillful... I see how transparence works for shouting out layered look and opaque colors work to show up for accents...great shop!!!

@rakshibala6201 6 лет назад

I wanna know how your videos are so finely done and edited! Love the content!

@kanona0115 6 лет назад

Oh my goodness this owl is flippin Adorable!!!!! I Love the glow of the soft colors. It’s whimsical and other worldly. Theybdef draw me faster than jewel tones any day but esp when they just work. I love your work, Carrie, thanks for sharing.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks :D

@delilahdude3041 6 лет назад

Yet another great video. I’ve told you this before, but I REALLY adore your editing style :)

@ellechristensen5664 6 лет назад

Pastel because the colors look more softer and the paintings look more cuter. And because paintings look more enjoyable to the eye with pastel colors. Also I just found out about you and I’ve already subscribed and followed your insta. Keep up the good work and I’d love to see you maybe do a challenge video or an artsy haul. I love that in the beginning of your vids you make it very artsy because I love it so so so much! Can’t wait to see more from you! 💕

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Elle Christensen thanks 😄

@KonaSitkaRose 5 лет назад

Hi, Misfit. I saved this video months ago and came back to watch again. I am having much trouble getting started as a new watercolorist. I, too, love transparency, the ethereal luminosity of watercolors. However, it feels to me like I am going to take my first bungie jump but I have a dreadful fear of heights at the same time (as well as falling/hitting the bottom). I've had my paints and brushes (new, sparkling new) and paper waiting for me for months. I have jars of water that I change out, in case I feel ready. Literally. Ok, years. It's like I'm standing on that bridge but afraid to look down, let alone jump. Frozen. Yet I sure do hope that there is a possibility I can do this. It was really hard for me to even say this. But your voice and manner is kind, so maybe, maybe, I can do the first part of your recommendation. Thank you. 👀💛 And I will look to see if you did a tutorial on a 🐰

@LadyLeda2 4 года назад

Oh my!!! There are 7 thumbs up on this post. Thats a lot of people having this problem. You need to give yourself permission to just play. Not to worry about the cost of watercolor paper, which was my problem at the beginning. Think of it as, well if I went out to dinner and a few drinks how much would that cost? As a beginner you are not going to have a beautiful watercolor picture your first few times. Accept, you are going to fail, but each failure is a great learning lesson for the next painting. Play around by swirling some colors on your paper. Ask yourself questions. What would this color look like if I add more water, or less water? What do these two colors look like if I mix them together? How thin of a line can I get with this brush? How thick of line? Can I make a circle? A square? A tree? A leaf? Play a lot!!! And find someone here on U-tube that teaches beginning watercolor that you like their style of teaching. In watercolor learning the pigment to water ratio is very important. No one can teach you that. That is something you have to learn by doing.

@cheryl7476 6 лет назад

I enjoyed watching you watercolor and gained a better sense of creating washes. I would love to see more lessons, including your tips.

@JennyLynne77 6 лет назад

I love everything you produce! Keep up the great work ❤

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks Jenny! :D

@liliawebb9377 6 лет назад

So good to see you in your work again. Love you style Carrie, it fits your happy demeanor.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Lilia Webb thanks! I’m glad to be back.

@PaintAndDrawTogether 5 лет назад

I enjoyed your "back to basics" video Carrie. It has a lot of great reminders which we all need such as "learn the basics, focus on luminosity...". I often find myself creating color swatches, experimenting with how paints of different brands mix and behave...Very nice! Thank you!

@niks610 3 года назад

WOW pastels just look amazing!!!!!!

@Kayla-xl8wi 6 лет назад

I love these tips and tricks styled videos! Not only are they calming to watch, I get really inspired and less anxious about painting. Also, your metaphors of painting and running or relationships really resonate with me. I found your channel last night and I can safely say I'm a lifer 😉💕

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Awesome! Welcome to the Misfit Clan! And glad you liked the video! :D

@rhondaraines4550 5 лет назад

I love your channel. Learning so much from your videos. Keep up the great tutorials.

@travellingjojo44bryce41 5 лет назад

New to watercolors - love your tips

@bindumenon9450 5 лет назад

I love this video...Looking forward to many more.

@berryfairy68 5 лет назад

Such good lessons, such beautiful art 😊

@junemaeven 5 лет назад

Great take on tips! I'm returning to wc after 5 years of not doing it and I swear I didn't know how or where to start until your great ideas. Thanks for sharing. (And GORGEOUS painting)!

@jenniferkelly4873 5 лет назад

I can’t wait To get started again just to get my brush tomorrow and water colour Pad. So looking forward To it. You make it look So easy 😁😁😁 I like the pastel

@beckyhumphreys7162 6 лет назад

Awww! Purple stripes! I love it! Gorgeous artwork, as always 👌 Thanks for this! I always enjoy your videos, Carrie. Keep up the good work 😊

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks Becky! :D

@kidneycarecoaching3766 4 года назад

Great video learned a lot...beautiful watercolor I personally like both pastel and jewel tones. I can’t believe u achieve that look...really impressive

@alinamarcinkowska8317 5 лет назад

Your voice is so nice and calm. The advices you gave are great. Good video overall.

@tittisjolund 5 лет назад

Thaaaaaank yyyooouuuu, been looking so long for a video like this

@anupakrishna 3 года назад

This video is gold✨ I find this so useful 💫

@sunnyb70 6 месяцев назад

Love your style. Thanks!

@jaynegarrity8621 6 лет назад

Loved it Carrie. No matter what you do or how you do it.... for me it's just perfect through and through. Your the best and love you loads xxx

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Jayne Kuchcinski thank you so much! Great hearing from you! I need to get back to your email - it’s been crazy here. 😄

@lindasmith8625 6 лет назад

Love the beginning tips and techniques, even if I am more in the middle range with respect to experience. It's amazing how sometimes you just forget the basics as you move along your journey with this amazing medium. As for my color preferences, I primarily do botanicals, so my favorite colors are the pastels, but also do a fair amount of landscape and use a few more jewel tones when painting those. I have to say I love your laid back approach to watercolor and you have a lovely teaching ability! Oh, the animal...a tough one to answer, but if I had to pick one I would say a dog, but for me you can't go wrong. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent!!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Linda Smith thanks for sharing!

@123craftygal 6 лет назад

Your videos/camera work are so well done! I, too, have hit a wall in my painting efforts regressing to a meltdown a couple of weeks ago. I just could not reproduce a photo I saw and that was it! I was done! A few days later I realized I needed to get back to basics. I’m in 3rd grade (painting wise) trying to do high school trigonometry!! Now I’m back on track. Color wise, I choose my paints based on the mood of the piece I’m doing. A landscape can be both light and bright or dark and moody, however flowers for me are nearly always bright. I think choosing colors is a personal choice the artist makes that reflects or compliments her/his style of painting.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

CATHERINE REEVES thanks for sharing!

@shallahharbaugh243 5 лет назад

Love these videos and your style of narration. I'm trying to start watercolors after decades of no success. Thanks for the encouragement.

@drwhoscumrag 6 лет назад

This video couldn’t have come at a better time. Totally lost heart and stopped painting, time to get back at it I think. Thanks!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Yeah! Love to see others catching the excitement of watercolor! :D

@Mai18Che26 3 года назад

Awesome job..love it!!

@ilinzrh 6 лет назад

Your videos are always so high quality! And very helpful. Thank you!! ✨

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks so much! I really try to put out content I would like to see :D Glad you like :)

@CoxJoxSox 4 года назад

I love your color sensibility

@colorful_christine 5 лет назад

Dramatic Jewel tones are awesome 🥰

@SammiJarrad 6 лет назад

I know that the beginners watercolor info is really popular. But I would love some tips on going into an intermediate level of watercolor. I always love your content regardless & can’t wait for your next painting. I saw a post requesting a landscape & I would love to follow along & paint a mountain landscape with you. That would be sooo fun!!. 😉👍🏻💜🎨

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

:D Noted!

@sandra4803 6 лет назад

I would also love a landscape painting!! Trees are special to me! Thank you so much, this video was so helpful, as I have not water colored in a long time but want to get back to it!

@walker449d 6 лет назад

Like the bunny. I love your pastel colors because they make me happy!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

:D Awesome :D

@alinemiranda6998 5 лет назад

Beautiful work!

@renegarofalo1569 6 лет назад

I love jewel tones, they seem fresh and alive☺️

@ritashumeiko6814 5 лет назад

Wow! I really like how you explain and speak, it's really relax me and make a joy. Thank you!

@plasticbile8617 6 лет назад

This was a great video, very calming. I think bunny! Bunnies are cute.

@deborahamaral8470 4 года назад

Very beautiful!! Loved it!! ❤️❤️❤️

@daniavamante777 6 лет назад

Your videos gave me a bunch of inspiration to take up watercoloring and I cant wait to buy all the supplies!!! Thank you so much!!!👌💓

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

You are welcome :D

@campbellg2145 5 лет назад

You are such an amazing artist this inspires me to go and paint keep doing what you are doing

@jimschneider4134 5 лет назад

Love your show thanks for your teachings

@Canadianrobin27 6 лет назад

I love the way you use pastels. Being able to water down the colours to achieve vibrant pastel tones is not an easy thing to learn. And your video editing skills are off the chart. I am a firm believer in painting what feels right for you. And teaching what you are good at and what you enjoy. I would watch whatever you choose.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Robin Craig thanks!

@celestialjunipers6829 6 лет назад

So pretty!

@VisualMind 6 лет назад

Yet another breathtakingly filmed, animated and edited video. It's incredibly inspiring. I also really love the piece with the owl! Honestly I'm so glad that I found your channel, I can't tell you enough how much I enjoy watching those videos!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks so much :D I'm glad you found my channel too! :D

@VisualMind 6 лет назад

I'm gonna try to up my editing game one step at a time, but now I've got the goal to become as great as you :D

@agikaKL 6 лет назад

I vote for a Bunny this time, and the bright jewel coloures, just because they cheer me up! I liked this owl painting a lot, thanks for sharing it!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Noted and thanks for commenting! :D

@tremmacy 6 лет назад

Your videos are so beautiful and peaceful Carrie. I always feel like getting all my paints out and organising my art materials when i watch them. I am not sure which category my preferred colours of watercolour would fall into. Living in Australia, I love the earthy colours of our native flora and fauna such as the blueish green gum leaves; the rich browns of the gumnuts or the dusky pinks of the galahs. Keep up the good work!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Tracy Bayley thank you! I love Australia, visited there a few years ago.

@Pegt70 5 лет назад

Hi & a fun demo video so thanks, I have left the watercolor media because I have to take the time to plan it out. With acrylic it's more forgiving -dries quickly so I can paint over. Plus I can vary when I look to use the translucent acrylics at times. You pointed out about the sheerness of watercolor and you do a fine job with good examples & practices to do. By the way I'm a cat lover if I had that choice.

@lonironi3754 4 года назад

Fantastic video. Love your style.

@trinidivasd2829 6 лет назад

This has been most informative. I'm a learning watercolor artist so this is magnificent...

@corvuscorone7735 6 лет назад

So, while this video content was not exactly of too much interest to me, I absolutely love the way you filmed it, the aesthetics. Just beautiful! Makes me want to view more.

@juliannazito7053 6 лет назад

Can’t get enough of your tips videos!

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Julianna Conners thanks 😄

@noemirios7902 6 лет назад

Both jewel and pastel tones have their place and use, I find it pleasing to see a mixture of both.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

@judibrayman2162 5 лет назад

thank you! I found this interesting and will look for more from your videos.

@2annawen 5 лет назад

I love this picture you made here..A lot of my own mistakes are thinking that I have to put a lot of color to make the picture bright but but no! You really got my brain working in layers..I can do a backdrop but when it comes time to come forward I freeze in my tracks..So now im thinking in layers and and luminosity..I hope i made since? Ive benn in the dark ages and mud for a while..Thanks lol..lol.

@ang.giselle2024 5 лет назад

So nice and soothing.

@Angela10277088 6 лет назад

Wonderful tips! Thank you! Bunnies all the way and dramatic jewels !

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Angela10277088 thanks!

@mjpete27 3 года назад

Hello, newer sub and I am just going through your videos, I do enjoy watching an artists older videos and just see how they approach teaching and how they have improved or how they are working currently! You presented some very good basic concepts and ideas. Oh I know that your question is old yet I never tire of paintings of dogs or puppies! You can show expertise by painting white or black fur/hair with your watercolor paintings. Thank you for sharing your art journey with us.

@MandaPanda254 6 лет назад

The painting oh my 😍😍😍

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

THanks :D

@MandaPanda254 6 лет назад

Your paintings are always soo magical, so amazing :) Carrie would you ever do a real time or even a sped up version of you doing one of your paintings? It would be wonderful to see the whole process of how you create your magic :)

@KimzCraftz 6 лет назад

Great video, I loved how the pieces all came together. Would love to see more like this, with some tuition/tips too as I'm a complete novie but fascinated with watercolour. Thanks :-)

@kimkennedy531 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this video and the unique point of views you used.

@azzuparis 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tips! I really love the owl, it's so cute! 😍

@nicoleelise4519 5 лет назад

This was very helpful! I would love more in depth videos like this as I am just beginning

@wendietresik6425 6 лет назад

This is beautiful! Your color choices are perfect! I definitely want to try this technique

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

thanks :)

@ArtyCat 6 лет назад

Your videos are so high quality thank you

@antonea808 6 лет назад

Love your paintings! In watercolor, I love both styles. But I think pastel is particularly beautiful in transparent watercolor because there is still so much light to the page.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Antonea Payan thank you!

@CKayk2000 6 лет назад

Beautiful as always! Love the colors you used.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks so much :D

@tanjasouter6982 5 лет назад

lovely video as always. Thank you so much!

@24get24give 5 лет назад

i'd love to see you paint flowers next!

@doomster2914 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tips! You can never forget the basics. That goes for anything in life. You have really nice cursive btw!

@janevincent7103 5 лет назад

Thank you! I loved hearing your tips (I wrote them all down) and your final painting of the owl in nature is terrific. I love the luminosity of this piece and the gorgeous colors shown. JaneXOXO ps-more more more beginner and otherwise love it all

@abbigailclark1156 6 лет назад

I like the editing well done. Nice shots

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Thanks! 😄

@JenniferFortner76 6 лет назад

Jewel tones, because they are so rich and ethereal 😊

@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 6 лет назад

I loved this video. More like it would be helpful. I would be happy to see either the dog or bunny painting, so I’m telling you here since I assume there wasn’t an option for either! Glad to see your dog is up for jogging with you now. I hope she is 100% well and stays that way for a long long time.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Noted :D And yeah! She's doing better :)

@loisstoneking8709 6 лет назад

Loved this beginner tip video!! I love your illustrations and love watching you paint!!,

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Lois Stoneking thanks 😄

@thedrawingvlog1874 6 лет назад

great tips! lovely drawing.

@sugafr.3e 6 лет назад

Oooh! I love this! Thanks for tips!! 😁 Edit: Also love that title.

@Crowely 6 лет назад

I definitely prefer the pastel tones over the more saturated jewel tones! I prefer the images to be a little more subtle in color and I tend to find that more aesthetically pleasing. I absolutely love how well produced your videos are! It never ceases to amaze me and you create wonderful pieces with incredibly useful information delivered in such a calm, soothing manner.

@WaterColorMisfit 6 лет назад

Muushake thank you!