Hello! I'm from Georgia, and I have two small boys and a full-time job, so I am looking for a habit that will let me make something beautiful while clearing my mind. I really appreciate the projects you post, because they are lovely without being overwhelming. That's a difficult balance. Thank you for your teaching spirit!
@@EmmaLefebvre My phone just told me about this exactly eleven seconds ago! I'm so sorry I missed it, am I too late? Regardless, I am disproportionately excited about this. My husband is side-glancing at me like I lost my mind.
Not too late at all! Please email me at emma_jane232@hotmail.com or hop on over to my instagram @emjlefebve and message me there so I can get shipping details! Congrats!
Agreed 100%. I've been painting for over forty years. I've seen so many of these RU-vidrs whose "art" either resembles a child's or is so so advanced intermediates would feel overwhelmed. Although I don't agree with everything she says, I do think she is a natural teacher whose projects are achievable to all whom have the desire to try it. That which I do agree with are her choice of primaries. After forty plus years of painting I've learned that's all one really needs. The great primaries, for me a great burnt umber is a must, and that's it. Her advice to invest the money in the paper is spot on. It isn't the brush, the skill level, the paint brand that makes it breaks an artist. It's the paper. Bad paper can discourage a beginner more than anything. I don't agree that one could start with cheap paper and then buy better later. The way a paper absorbs or lack thereof, buckles, pills, etc etc etc can frustrate someone so much they just give up. The better your paper, the better your understanding of color theory the better you'll be and the cheaper the ”hobby” will be in the long run. I really like this new format (RU-vid) for informing the community. The give away was a nice touch as well. The best we could offer was half off a seat in the atelier. When we wanted to see what the current fad was we had to get it there and ” pound the pavement" to get a feel for the "beat on the streets". Now one doesn't need to leave the bed to know exactly what's current, how to, what you need, hints, tips, tricks, etc. It's brilliant. One added suggestion, if I may inject here, look to see if your local community has an art league. Most do and they meet weekly. What's great about an art league is: they are inexpensive. I run mine for a yearly subscription fee of $45.00. That includes everything. Each member teaches their own medium and provides the medium for beginners/new members. They are usually full of professional high quality artists not far from kicking the bucket. We know we're old and we want to pass on what we've learned throughout a lifetime of practice. Say someone is a charcoal artist who thinks the sun rise and set on Charles Bargue. Just saying this is what you'll need now draw won't get you very far. In an art league it's very much like an atelier where they show you how to do a Bargue plate. Watercolorists show exactly how to this or that, etc. Best part is, the younger the better. We love the idea that our knowledge can be passed on to generations. Your children are welcome. One of the members each week is delegated to child care. Where else can you learn a skill with people who care so much they see passing those skills down as a way of living forever, your children can learn a skill while being separated by a room off glass walls, so the parents can have a little "me time" while still in visual range of their child, and that money spent on your entrance fee goes to setting your best work in an art show. Every year ever art league that I'm aware of hold an art exhibition where your work is displayed, your name marketed and sold. So now your skills are making you famous within your community, you feel like a fancy so and so, you're a star to your family. You are meeting new people and socializing with humans beyond a screen and your making money. Most works in a library, hospital, local businesses are purchased and provided for by local at leagues. I love in a major city so maybe not all the small town Americans leagues are the same, but it sure doesn't hurt to inquire. For me it was worth joining so many decades ago just for the day care and a little peace. LoL, I didn't mean that as horrible parent as it sounded.. good luck, stick with it. Don't get discouraged. I made my career from oils and charcoals. I was considered one of the finest charcoal artists of my day. I'm not being boastful. I only say that to show I'm no slouch, yet even with technical skill mastered, watercolor was the hardest for me to learn. I still, after all these years have days when it just doesn't work out. Don't give up. There is nothing easy about watercolor, but the results are well worth the effort. Good luck with your choice of hobby.
Rachel Linn I T A, it’s easy to follow, you don’t have to be a full grown artist, or being very rich when You get inspired at this channel. Very good advise too.
Been following you for 2 months and practice like crazy. Of all the artists who post on RU-vid I have found you are the best teacher for me. Please don’t change how you present the information. You break it down into separate videos which is perfect for me.
I know you posted this about a year ago. But I just wanted to say thank you so much for this video it helped me SOOOO much and I could not find another video better for beginners.
I'm from Florida and I have been playing with watercolor for almost a month now. I've always loved art but recently got interested in watercolor because of RU-vid. My family and I have been going threw quite a bit lately. I have become my moms caregiver because of illnesses that have worsen this last year. I had become really stressed because really I'm scared of loosing her. 😢 My body was starting to turn against me because of all the stress. I knew I had to do something to ease my mind. Even tho I hadn't drawn or painted in years I knew being creative was something I loved to do in the past. I honestly don't know why it took me so long to find watercolors. I absolutely love everything about them. I love how the paint can be rejuvenated and isn't nearly as wasteful as some other paints can be. I love mixing the colors. I love how you can get so many values from one color. I love how the paints sit on the paper and how they are translucent. I love all the different techniques. But most of all I love that painting can just empty my mind of everything except what I'm doing at the moment. I'm excited to learn everything I can about watercolor. Your videos have been so helpful and I only hope to be able to paint flowers as beautiful as you do. I so badly wanna try better quality materials. Thank you so much for this opportunity.
Isn't it interesting that a lot of people who "turn to" painting watercolor do it for stress release? That's what got me interested in the first place. Painters always look like they don't have a care in the world and have not one other thing to do than paint. And I love that. I also LOVE color mixing. It fascinates me to no end. It's a thrill when something really beautiful and unique and unexpected happens.
Amber, I hear you and can relate to all you say. I’ve always loved watercolor. My friend’s mom is an amazing watercolor artist and I used to beg her to teach me. She said she didn’t feel confident. But I started about 7 months ago due to another RU-vidr’s inspiration (Sandy Allnock). Then I found Emma and I’ve been in love with her ever since. I’ve been suffering the Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome for 3 years. Watercolor has helped me so much. I get immersed and my anxiety just stops. It rejuvenates me. And I’ve done some pretty decent paintings that people really like. So that’s nice, too. My best to you! ❤️
Hey Amber!! First of all I commend the caring and sensitivity you are displaying right now, you are a beautiful person...may God provide you and your family all the health and happiness. Secondly, I relate where you're coming from, as a fellow novice and a person who loves art I know the release it provides is very valuable and relaxing, we will all get better with practice. Have a nice day :)
Thank you SO much! I'm 68 and my daughter wanted me to start watercolor. I've been pencil stretching for awhile. You are a great teacher. I can't take you how much your videos help! You seem to remember how to teach to someone who knows zero. Xxoo
After using acrylics for 20 years I wanted to explore the freedom of watercolor. The beauty and fluidity have always attracted me. Now I am retired and have the tlme to devote to a new art form. I appreciate so much your tutorial and will continue to watch them. Thank you
I have painted a long time but I had a big chance in my live at 62 an lost all l had to to paint with . I have just been able to get s few things to paint with. An you have made a chance in my life. An you or so good to explain an tell the true about your life of paint when you start. I watch all your posting. Thanks for your time.
Hi from North Carolina, I am using watercolor as therapy to cope with the loss of my Dad, Mom, grandparents, Mom in law, and just this month my Sister. It’s a lot, I know, and I am so grateful to have painting as a distraction and way to get out of my own head, so to speak. Thanks for a video to help all of us newbies. Much Love and Respect, Stacy
Hi Emma Jane, I live in Massachusetts, originally from Chicago, IL. I am so excited to have found your water color tutorials! I am a 68 yr old grandma and decided it’s never to old to try something new! I have been pretty much homebound for several years . We recently moved to MA from VA to be near family. I wanted to try a new hobby & I bought an inexpensive set of watercolor pens . I tried painting some flowers & instantly fell in love with painting! I find it incredibly peaceful & relaxing and it fills me up with joy! I just tried one of your orchid videos & I can’t wait to get some new supplies to try more paintings. I am hooked! I love your easygoing manner and you explain things in a way that are easy for me to follow & understand! I am so happy to have found your “ getting started with watercolor video” today, before I attempt any more painting! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent freely with others! 💕 Iris
A friend gave me a watercolor picture way back in the 60s and since then I have purchased several other watercolor pictures. During the pandemic I found myself needing a creative outlet; a friend enrolled me in a watercolor class and I found I really liked it. Now I found your tutorials on RU-vid and they are so helpful and easy to understand. I find myself watching some of them over and over again. Thank you!I live in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
I am from Toledo, Ohio. I enjoy water color because I can pick up and paint...clean my brushes...lie them flat to dry...let my painting dry and come back to it any time. I am over 70 and have many allergies...there is no smell to this...I enjoy your channel and your teachings ...so relaxing. Thank you for your ministry and help.
I have painted with acrylics for years. Switching to watercolor is kind of mind blowing. I enjoy the learning process and sometimes I actually connect. Didn't learn acrylics over night so I expect a learning curve. You are a delightful teacher. Thank you for your efforts.
Hi Emma Jane~. I’m Kathy and I’m 70 years young although my body is telling me something different … ha ha … I live near Vancouver Wa…. I have always wanted to learn to do Watercolor Painting, I just have always loved it. I’ve been looking for a hobby to fill in my time, and I stumbled onto your RU-vid Videos…. They are so well done and you are so inspiring… I have bought paint kits in the past, and just kind of fumbled thru on my own, but with your videos, I actually think I can do something. I am going about it methodically and that is helping the frustration level…. Thank you SO MUCH for these Videos… I have shared this with my Sister who lives in the Desert of California this will help us connect and have a shared hobby… Blessings and THANK YOU AGAIN, Sincerely Kathy Fields, Washougal WA
Happy painting!!! I grew up in Seattle and now live in North San Diego County... Emma's the best teacher for watercolor! I watched videos probably a year before slowly acquiring supplies... can't quit now! I'm a beginner also... love watercolor also... 😊 Thanks for sharing, a California Gramma ❤️
I am 65 and retired in Norman OK. Gardening is my first hobby and am pretty darn good at it. I love my cut flowers and thought it would be great to paint them. I loved ❤️ your video and earlier today ordered some starter supplies on amazon. I live next door to my son and his wife and my adorable one year old granddaughter who I watch during the day! With Covid keeping me home a lot, starting a new hobby will be good for my soul. Thanks for the great video.
I've watched my husband watercolor paint for years and always thought it seemed too hard. A couple months ago I decided to give it a try. I love it, even when I make a mess out of what I'm trying to do.
Pedro Chervoni - Same here! In fact, I did a lot of art in my youth, but did not have the resources of RU-vid and a wonderful instructor such as this young lady. I am having a ball and discovered that I did not lose my skills the way I thought I had. This is fun! So is retirement!
Go for it!!! I'm retired too and after trying acrylic painting and mixed media, I am now in LOVE with watercolor. Emma's videos are a great place to begin the journey.
My mentor told me oils are like a dog and watercolors are like a cat. Oil and acrylic sit and stay where you tell them to like a good dog. Watercolors are cats, they will be good for your spirit just don’t expect them to do exactly what you say. And the more you fiddle with them the more annoyed both cats and watercolors get. So be patient, let water and pigment flow and enjoy the ride.
Emma, I am 81 years young and I love to pain. Acrylic, oil a little but have just started trying to watercolor. I have all the supplies but just didn’t know how to apply it. THEN!!! I ran across your sight and wow there it was, all the things I have been doing wrong. My husband bought me the ink water color in bottles, still not sure about it. I also have the little cakes too. This week I ordered Daniel Smith water color paints. Hope they are good paints. I had the ones from Micheals but wasn’t sure if they were good enough. Am looking forward to your lessons. Thank you so much, plus you are just so cute.
Hi. I have recently retired and have always been "crafty". I also took art in school and college and loved it ❤️. I even had items I did in an exhibit at school. I started watching these videos on you tube and love them. You explain things well and I love that. I have everything I need to start except a halfway decent brush. These don't have nice points and seem too large n the bristles keep coming out. I'll keep using them with my 7 yr old grandniece for our crafting. I've just been practicing brush strokes, blending wet to wet, playing with colors. But here it is 3am I think I'm getting addicted to playing. Love the creativity. Thank you for waking it up in me again, it just makes me happy. Diana from Ohio.👍🎨
I am so very pleased with your teaching of watercolor painting. I have not done it but as I have watched your channel I am now wanting to learn more. I am 79 years old and I have always done hand work “crafts” to calm my mind and give myself the time to think. I am looking forward to learning more and feeding my soul with your help. Blessing be with you always.
I love how much you share on your videos. Thank you ! I was getting a little overwelmed today. And decided to get help on youtube. Found your channel. Now i can’t wait to start trying again. I just started with watercolors, my favorite thing is flowers and birds. So glad i found you ! Thank you again :)
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺. I really want to start watercolouring because I love the look of it. It’s so soothing. I need to stop watching and start doing!!! Take care 😊 The video was great. Thank you.
So, did you ever start? I am the same but now I have had the supplies I need for 3 weeks but still have yet to put on paper yet. I’m kinda scared. It’s strange. I’m also in Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you so very much for showing me how to get started with watercolor . I am a beginner and taking my first set of classes in Jan.2022. I have started to do some painting and have been watching you dot your Art on Yutub that I enjoy very much and have learned so much. I live in Vancouver BC and today is Christmas day and I am by myself so I thought I would watch you do some painting. I did buy the wrong paper I bought 130 and from the list, for the class, I am taking I did not know the difference in paper. So I will go out and get some 140 cold press paper and am looking forward to seeing the difference. I would be very grateful to receive the paper, paint, and brushes from you. Thank you I wish you the Very Best in the coming New Year. May it be filled with Joy, Happiness, Laughter, Good Health. and Much Love. Marcella Zimmer
hi,i am a full house wife with 2kids from Malaysia. painting watercolor made me released stress sometimes. its like a therapy for me. im glad to stumble upon your channel. thanks for sharing tips.
As into model railroading moved to a smaller place with my wife. I built a 8x4 layout and did all the artwork myself. My dad was a bird carver world class and now I’m looking to continue the art work in the family. I came across your videos and I’m getting excited to start in painting
So I am an old lady with too much time on my hands. I decided to try painting. Well I am finally getting around to giving it a try after accumulating some supplies. I am really enjoying your videos because they explain so much! Thank you!!
Because of a major health crisis I turned back to art as a way to cope. I've dabbled in a few mediums but have always loved and been drawn to the look of watercolor yet it seemed too mysterious to figure out. I am so happy to have found your channel! I'm healthy now but I'm still exploring my art journey (now into watercolor).❤🎨
So glad you regained your health and I hope you're still doing well. 🙂 I had to quit working several years ago due to a sudden severe respiratory condition and eventually turned to crochet and beadwork. Hubby wanted a hobby we could do together and suggested painting. Oil paints and media aren't very respiratory friendly, so we decided to try watercolor but it's a bit overwhelming compared to the oil & acrylic painting we did as kids. Thankfully, videos like this are so helpful for getting started! 😀
Recently retired after 40 years of teaching. I’ve wanted to learn how to watercolor paint for quite awhile and now I have the time! I watched this video and was pleased to see the various options you suggest for supplies. I also appreciate the links you’ve listed for your various tutorials. My goal for 2022 is to learn/practice enough that I’ll be able to send small paintings as Christmas cards next Christmas. Wish me luck!
Your a natural at teaching. Well done. No instruction is too basic for a beginner. I love your easy nature of explaining things. Thanks for making it easy.
I just started watercolor. I’m retired and needed something to keep my mind sharp. I really like your videos and the way you make it easy to understand. Thanks. I plan on watching them all!!
I’m a newly retired reading specialist from Fredericksburg VA. I studied art history and 2-D art in college but left it behind when I took jobs in education. Now I’m returning to my artistic roots!
Hello Emma! I am a retired elementary school teacher living in Bluffton, SC USA. I have always painted - mostly in pastel but NEVER WC!! I have always been intimidated by the control issues - water taking the color where I didn't want it to go! After watching several of your videos, I am now convinced that I can do this! Your videos are just so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your tips and techniques. You are an excellent teacher, Emma. I can't wait to get started!
I’m from extreme Northern California. I painted some many years ago and quit because I had chronic writers cramp. I had to do SOMETHING during quarantine so I picked up some very cheap supplies and am practicing florals. I am enjoying it in spite of the cramping. Love your videos!
I am brand new to watercolor having worked before in oils. Your lessons are very good especially your advice on practicing with the materials before attempting a painting. I started to just paint and got overwhelmed and discouraged so now will backtrack and get used to the tools first. I,m from NYC and am a retired Nutritionist. Painted years ago and picked it up through an online class where there are few beginners so I am using your lessons as a supplement, so thank you.
I am new to watercolour as a way to wind down after my little one goes down for a nap or to bed. I used to colour the unfinished pages of my toddlers colouring pages but wanted something with more of a challenge that was also therapeutic. It’s so relaxing but also can be very intimidating if you are unsure what you are doing which is why I am here! I’ve been watching your videos to learn what I can and they have been so helpful. Also seeing that you have a little one too gives me inspiration to do something like this. Thank you so much and for all the inspiration!
This was SO helpful! I’ve watched a bunch of vids on products, but this was the most succinct and to-the-point of any I’ve seen. Thank you! I had years of lessons when I was a kid and know the techniques, but have been flummoxed on the best way to take it up again (nearly 65 years later!) without wasting money on the wrong tools. There are a LOT more products available these days and the choices are a bit overwhelming. I don’t think I ever brought anything to my lessons besides a paper notebook. Everything else was selected by the artist with whom I studied and I don’t remember any brand names except Windsor Newton. I must have been about 10 when I started attending lessons given every Saturday morning by a local professional artist, a wonderfully eccentric woman whom I thought of as ancient. I doubt she was as old as I am now-73. Her studio was the largest room in a big Victorian era house, with high ceilings and big windows for the northern light. As a kid I found it fascinating because the studio was jam packed with all kinds of things. I remember that there were jars of brushes all over the place and that I once asked her how many brushes she had. She said she had no idea. But I remember her explaining why: an artist is always on a quest for the perfect brush. Many years later I ran into her at an art fair and she told me she’d finally counted her brushes. She said there were 473 and that she herself was surprised she had so many. That’s a number I’ll never forget. Now as a very frugal senior on a small fixed income, I’d be very appreciative of anything useful that came my way. I’m retired from a long career in graphics both in Chicago and New York, and now live in south central Wisconsin. Cheers, and thanks again for the help. I look forward to watching more....
Thank you for you video. I have taken classes before but not taught the basic’s. All I did was a lot of guess work. I appreciate that you are taking watercolor in’s all simple steps. Sister Bernard Joseph
I love watercolor and am just starting this new adventure in my retirement from 37 years of teaching special ed. I love your painting style and your teaching! I just moved from Boston to Harbor Springs, Michigan. I have a lovely view of Lake Michigan and sandy beaches and beautiful woods and I can't wait to get started painting these amazing scenes.
I love watercolours because compared to the other art, the result of the watercolour piece is very peaceful and i really love the style. i’m a student in Malaysia 🇲🇾 so bringing canvas, paint or many types of brush to school is really hard. Watercolours help me to practice, and paint wherever i am. 😊
Your videos are excellent. Easy to hear (no background music), see (no fast forward) and great explanations. Keep the videos coming, I've got a lot to learn. Thank you!
Hi. I’m from Hamilton ON, and also recently retired. I worked in a scientific field so now it is time to be creative and use the other side of my brain. Emma you’re the first and my favourite RU-vid instructor. You explain everything so well for the beginner. Thanks for sharing.
I am so happy I found your channel. I am 59 and have always enjoyed art and crafts of all types. I want to learn watercolor now as therapy because I care for my 95 year old mom who now has dementia and I believe watercolor would be so relaxing. I’m super excited to see where this takes me and so happy to have found you. I am from Rowlett Texas.
I have been doing calligraphy for many years and would now like to branch out to make my own greeting cards. I've never thought of trying watercolor, but now I'm inspired. Thanks!
I'm 77, retired and have no artistic talents but when I realized you don't have to be good(there are lots of good paintings already) I got some watercolors and began a month or so ago. I'm learning, growing and enjoying my paintings...the good, the bad and even the ugly. I also have essential tremor and it's still enjoyable. Thank you Emma for your help in this new endeavor!
Unlike most other teachers you make it simple rather than difficult so that it is easy to focus on what you are saying rather than trying to work out what you are saying. You make it about painting and enjoying it, not about you. Every step follows the one before. I'm glad I found your videos on Y-tube. I've been working with colored crayons for years and I am really enjoying the fluidity of watercolrs.
I get so much out of you explaining an you or great to watch you work .An you help me to relax an enjoy the painting that you do. You have a great personality. I live in Sherman,Texas
I'm from North Carolina, USA, and I have waited until my children were more independent to get started in watercolor. I love your videos as you make it look doable and beautiful at the same time. Thanks for sharing your talent. I love it when you have your son with you! Mine just turned 21!
I am from Minnesota and have always liked watercolor paintings. I am retired and thought this would be a nice thing to learn to do when I am not quilting. I watched your video for the first time and am intrigued with learning. Thank you for your willingness to teach.
Hello from a native Canadian, originally from London, Ontario & now living in New Jersey! I’ve always loved watercolor & am excited to have found your channel. Looking forward to learning all about it. Thank you!
Hello from California! I love painting with watercolor because the colors are amazing and I love the watery quality of them. You can get very saturated rich colors as well as making something look very dreamy or ethereal, soft or vibrant. I absolutely love color!!! I could work with color all day, everyday if I could! I'd love to win the free gifts because I am just getting back into watercolor painting. I started when my daughter was very young because the paint dried quickly unlike oil paints. It worked when I was a busy Mom. Now I'm just looking to express myself and have created some really interesting abstract paintings - mostly landscapes, but I'm really wanting to develop my ability to paint flowers!!! I love flowers so much and have always loved Georgia O'Keefe for her abstract flower paintings! I'd love to get really confident in my abilities of painting flowers and I love your tutorials which are wonderful instruction. Also your frequent reminders that you really have to practice a lot to feel confident with what you're doing. Thank you, Emma, you make it so much fun!! 💗🌷
I am in love with your work and techniques! I am a newbie and have learned so much from you. I especially love that you started from the very beginning with the puddles and right brushes. No one - and I mean no one - has done this in the beginner tutorials. It is easy for those who know what they are doing to overlook this simple step but for a person just starting out it is super important - almost the thing that determines if you like it to continue or not. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!!! Thanks a bunch!
I have always been fascinated but intimidated by watercoloring....until I came across your helpful videos. I haven't started yet, but now I know what to look for in supplies and need to find your what to practice video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity ☺ I am from Washington State
I am just starting out in this world of watercolor. I used to tole paint umpteen years ago, but always wanted to try this medium. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent! You are fun to watch and easy to follow. I am an Idaho native, living in Utah.
I just turned 69 yrs old this month. I have always wanted to paint but I was scared to try. I love flowers and color and I wanted a relaxing hobby to express myself through painting flowers and making cards to give away...
I turned 40 this year and am home all the time because of pain. Learning a new skill like this helps me to focus on other things. Thanks for another great video x
Now that I'm retired I'm finally free to paint to my heart's content. I've always loved oils but in the last two years I have come to want to master other mediums due to the effect of watching so many excellent youtube video tutorials. Watercolors are up next and I really appreciate your very concise instructions for beginners. I am currently getting myself psyched up to give it a try and can't wait to see the results.
Hello Emma, thank you so much for sharing your gift! I have just started water color painting. I am following a few lessons. I find yours are best for very beginners. I'm from Santa Maria California and am 71 years old. this old dog is learning new tricks. Thanks for making my life better.
Great advice, however here's an addendum. There is a better choice for practice than the Canson XL Watercolor pad. The Canson XL Mix Media pad! Same color blue cover, sold side by side, but I find a hugh difference in performance.
For the holiday I bought myself a small set of Koi watercolors. I'm experimenting now and I love it! Really enjoy your videos! Thanks for all the tips.
Wow! You are the ONLY person I have found that actually EXPLAINS the very beginning of trying watercolors! I thought you took the paint right out of the tubes and painted with that! Embarrassing! This is wonderful. Thank you SO MUCH! I now have the courage to give this a try. 😍
I am from Nova Scotia and I just love the look of watercolor paintings. Trying to learn to do them justice. Knowing what and how to practice helps. And the Bee paper I found is 100% cotton and makes a world of difference in how the paint moves. Would love to get some more.
If you paint landscapes, animals or people you might need some earth tones too. They are difficult to mix from basic colors. Burnt umber, siena and sepia are great for toning down bright colors and mixing neutrals when you need them. A better alternative than black even for the darkest darks.
For people in humid climates who are concerned about humidity and keeping paints in a palette, I advise saving the little desiccant packets you sometimes get in things, it helps me keep my palette regulated somewhat in humid Houston, Texas!
Greetings, I am from New Jersey. I have always admired watercolour paintings. I have zero artistic ability and have never painted or drawn anything. However today I watched one of your videos Holiday Cards and for the first time painted pinecones, and mistletoe. I am astonished I was able to paint. Of course my painting doesn't look quite like yours but I believe I have potential, practice makes perfect. Thank you Emma for your video instruction.
Hi Mary, I love you trying out this wonderful painting “thing” but remember, “comparison is the thief of joy”. Emma could have a group of 10 people she’s teaching a tutorial to and every single one will turn put differently. That’s ART and why it’s so much fun. Enjoy the process and never worry about the outcome. You can always get another sheet of paper. ❤❤❤
Ok I am starting do watercolor I did play with it. But of course I need to learn so Help I want to make a picture book for my grandson. Plus my Dad was a watercolor painter. So I was to do it too. I am going to your next video now and continue on to learn so excited. Thank you for sharing all your advice and knowledge
Hi Emma. I'm Parineeta from India and you are the reason the I started painting with confidence. I was searching videos regarding watercolour painting on RU-vid and I was lucky enough to find your video. You explain each step of painting so detailed and so well that I feel I have become an artist. Thankyou for sharing your skills with us. You are very sweet😘😊
I love your videos they are so helpful I am recovering from lung cancer and have a lot of down time so I feel this is a productive way to use my time and have something to show for time spent
I’ve always wanted to learn to paint but didn’t think I could do it. Well here we are social distancing with lots of time to fill. I stumbled across your RU-vid videos and feel confident and excited to get started. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a friendly and relaxed way!
I enjoyed the video. Just starting to do water coloring painting to pass the days in COVID-19!. I am retired and have never done any painting. Should be interesting! Laughing out loud!
Don't know if you're still doing the giveaway but I want to say that you have given me the confidence to try watercolor. I am a retired Veteran on disability and thus have a lot of time on my hands. In the summer months I garden but in the cold months I've decided to focus on my art (which I've neglected since primary school). I have been studying Acrylic Painting up to now but, for some reason, I find myself more and more interested in the subtle beauty of watercolors. I will watch your other videos and hope to learn what I need to begin. God bless and keep up the good work!
Well Hi, I'm 74 and live in Idaho. I used to hand carve walking sticks, but I just had carpal tunnel surgery and may have to give up carving and I thought watercolor would be a great change of hobbies. Looking forward to more of your videos.
I'm new to watercolor painting & wish I saw this video before I bought paper. Paper REALLY has a lot to do w/the finished painting.I have next weekend off and I'll be binge watching your videos i like your style of teaching . You make me want to learn the basics of watercolor painting. I'm sure I'll figure it out thank you for your videos kiddo
I have been watching your videos and following along while you paint. I live in a small town in Kentucky and we don't have big art stores, but I have been to Michael's, Hobby Lobby, searched Amazon and several other art sites but the variety can be overwhelming so this was a good video to watch. I've searched You Tube and other sites and find that there are so many opinions out there about supplies. But I keep going back to your videos because I can follow along with your pretty paintings and I feel I'm really learning something. I'm not great but sometimes I'm able to be proud of something I've done and that keeps me going. It's so relaxing after working so much and gives me a great outlet. I started by using Reeves pan paints that were 6.95. Then I bought some Daler Rowney Aquafine paints. Now I bought a couple of Cotman tubes. Your suggestions will make it easier to make choices and buy more, little by little, like you said. I want to paint things I can actually hang on my walls. LOL Thank you for all of your video content-we appreciate it!
I've been watching people paint on you tube for years but lacked the courage to actually start painting. I have been watching you paint for some time now and with this current video, I believe you actually gave the courage to put brush to paper. I am retired and a cancer patient so I spend a lot of time at home. Don Szlezyngier, Clinton TWP.,MI, USA
I’m 71 retired and live in Decatur/Atlanta Ga. for a few years I played around with acrylics and pours but it just cost so much I sold all my supplies I missed art and decided to try watercolors It’s a totally new medium so not sure where to start. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now. You’re a great teacher and even though I know there’s only a slim chance to win. I will stay with your channel and invest just enough to get started Thank you
Just starting out. Retired and always wanted to try my hand at painting. Water paint seems very relaxing and have learned allot from your videos. Now just need to buy some paint, paper, brushes and get started.
The overwhelm can be a barrier to beginning a pactice. After years of putting by my painting aaside because life became too hectic, I'm ready to flex my creative muscle once again. I'm a communicator with words. but want to develop expression through art and love the way watercolours convey so much feeling to me. I live in Kitchener, Ontario and I hope to be a lucky winner in your Newbie Give-away! Thank you so much Emma Jane for your very practical and detailed instructions to get ready and be ready to paint when the spirit moves me!
I have been taking care of my mother and I’ve been thinking of trying out watercolor, as a stress relief. I have been following your videos, as I find them relaxing. Your explanation,are great and detailed ,Thank you, for an awesome channel.
Hi Emma...Bharti here from India.. I just discovered that am good with art during this lockdown and started exploring with painting..post 3 months of this lockdown I realised I in love with watercolor painting...and exploring the net I discovered you😇am so happy for this..you r so cool, simple with your explanations and practical too..hope this startup takes me long and I stay connected with you..love and good luck for the fantastic job you are into..
I am a kindergarten teacher in Tucson, Arizona. I want to learn more about painting for my pleasure and to share the joy with my class. Trial and error has been my method of learning and I appreciate your lessons. Thank you, Elvia
