How to Blend Watercolor Paint. Watercolor Painting Techniques for Beginners

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Blending watercolor paint can be difficult when you first start painting in watercolor. In this video you will find some soft blending techniques that you can practise.
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0:00 Introduction to techniques in video
0:55 Patreon
1:49 Painting demonstration wet on wet
6:50 Painting demonstration; Chicken painting
8:35 Painting demonstration wet on dry paper
12:38 Painting demonstration wet on dry half/half
15:25 Painting demonstration rewet after dry
18:52 Painting demonstration softening edge
20:52 Painting demonstration; lemons
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@GaylePage1 7 месяцев назад

Dear Louise. I have watched this video several times over the last 2 years and at last I have clicked to the importance of cleaning and drying the brush EVERY time, and not adding water onto the paper once it is drying. I guess I wasnt ready to learn this very impotant lesson the first times I watched it. Each time I learn more stuff from your videos. Keep up the most excellent work.

@user-nq1hh7ie8e 11 дней назад

I am a beginner watercolorist so this tutorial was very helpful. Your paintings are stunning! I don’t know what my style will end up being yet so I watch a lot of videos of various styles.

@darlenel6734 3 месяца назад

You are a wonderful teacher! I wish I had found your videos months ago. It's one thing for a teacher to tell you to use a damp brush, but it's such a better thing when the teacher tells you why and shows what she means by that. You have addressed many of my frustrations. Thank you so much!

@meh4168 2 года назад

I love the bloopers - this really humanizes you and so relatable to many of us! LOL Thanks Louise and hello from Toronto, Canada!

@watercolourartincapetown2919 2 года назад

Yes!!! The blooopers are the reward for making it to the end of the video

@sarafeather512 11 месяцев назад

Yes, the bloopers are a stress reliever when I’m feeling helpless. Your instructions are clear so I’m inspired to keep trying.

@dgor.9205 4 месяца назад

They’re a perfect addition to your brilliant tutorials

@bettydorey869 2 года назад

The amount of time planning your tutorials must be extreme! Clearly you love teaching and creating Louise! Thank you for sharing and teaching!

@lfarnham6990 2 года назад

This video is so effective because you keep repeating the information about the amount of water in the brush and on the paper and reminding us not to try to go back into the painting until the paint is completely dry. It is so tempting to just dab here and there and then, as you say, you have a mess! I appreciate your teaching style. Thank you.

@electrichen6243 2 года назад

Best blending video I've seen, and easy to repeat the practice exercises. You are so talented as an artist and teacher. Thank you for sharing.

@angelapierred6461 Год назад

💯 agree

@janemerves7682 Год назад

This is the best channel I’ve seen for watercolor tutorials. Your explanations and demonstrations are clear and concise. Perfect for any skill level and especially for beginners like me. Thanks so much!

@dianehunt822 23 дня назад

Just what I needed today! Great information, simply presented. 🌸

@teresaearly1312 2 года назад

You are the best teacher I have every had. I have painted for at least 40 years.

@DottieStanley 3 месяца назад

Excellent, detailed, instructions. I drew the circles this morning and will draw lemons later today. Looking forward to working through this video later today. Thanks so much for sharing your skills with us! I just joined your site last week! Learning so much! Central Texas here.

@davidbray1343 9 месяцев назад

Louise, I just wanted to say that I am fairly new to watercolor painting and I was looking for clips on blending. I came across your clips and I have to say they taught me everything I needed to know. I’ve looked at other clips and yours comes out on top every time. I love the way you go through the steps methodically and verbally repeat necessary actions that have to be taken at each stage. You are truly an artist and know your craft. Thanks a million, keep up the great work. Best regards, Dave.

@janebridge1325 Год назад

This is by far the best tutorial I have ever seen on blending, Louise - thank you so much for sharing your expertise. Your explanations and demonstrations are super clear and inspired me to to practice! Thank you so much!

@susangrunbaum53 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful explanations, Louise. I'm looking forward to trying them. .......And here I thought you are a very serious person! The outtakes are hilarious! You're a great sport for letting us see the real, [im]perfect you. Wishing you well and many thanks.

@avilonwalston4930 Год назад

You are a great teacher and I love your out takes!

@peacefultahitti379 Год назад

The best tutorial ever on blending!!!! I'm so so thankful!!! Making my journey on watercolor painting a lot easier and enjoyable, Louise!!! 💟💟💟

@brendaditommaso4042 Год назад

You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for the obvious planning and hard work that went into making this video.

@user-tv3zs9zw2c 11 месяцев назад

I love your outtakes, you are charming! And, of course, a terrific teacher😎

@erinjoy377 3 месяца назад

First time viewer here. Thanks so much for this awesome video! You’re so talented! Your voice is so calming & your explanation/teaching skills are excellent ! I absolutely LOVE the bloopers!! IMO: So often, viewers are exposed to “perfection” on the internet which I believe perpetuates the false narrative that we need be perfect 100% of the time; it’s unrealistic, and most importantly: unnatural… Thank-you for disrupting this narrative by showing the bloopers and for exposing your humanity & humor! You’re most appreciated!

@Brat_Ohm 4 месяца назад

Thank You, Louise for this video. As a beginner it helped me SO MUCH to blend my watercolors better. Everything was described in really clear and detailed manner which was perfect for watercolors newbie, me. Subscribed without a doubt, will be following more of Your advices, tips and guides ❤

@sylphofthewildwoods5518 2 года назад

Your instructions are invaluable, Louise. Thank you, so much for sharing your techniques.

@jtpaar1732 2 года назад

Great basic lessons which also serve as a reminder for those of us who are no longer beginners, but far from experts! Thank you, Louise.

@BluJean55 2 года назад

Great comment! On point!

@beadmomma4 10 месяцев назад

This video was incredibly helpful. Thanks Louise!

@kevinnoel9024 Год назад

Louise, heartfelt thanks to you. It's all I can say from viewing this video.

@pambrown9523 2 года назад

Louise, I am so thankful to have discovered your channel! This is undoubtedly the clearest, most concise, most comprehensive review of watercolor blending techniques I have EVER encountered. I understand, I can practice, and implement your methods immediately. I am forever grateful to you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and TIME! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️

@ameldada9448 2 года назад

A 100 percent i leaned a lot from your video s you have a a magic and a Amazing method to teach i I love you ❤️

@Liz.4485 11 месяцев назад

Louise, this helped me a lot and I practiced and practiced!

@bluewren65 2 года назад

As soon as I saw that lemon throw I knew there would be a blooper; a daring manoeuvre indeed! Rockin' that acid yellow top, Louise!

@suel4269 2 года назад

Me too!

@payang3635 4 месяца назад

I am new to watercolor and the is an outstanding video. I learned so much and see where I went all wrong. Thank you so much❤.

@lindstevens2919 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, this was so very helpful! You are such a great instructor.

@jimbuchanan9045 7 месяцев назад

This is the best blending video I have ever seen. Your detailed descriptions are so very helpful. It’s worth the watch. Thank you for sharing this. By the way, I’m a fan of yours also on Skillshare. 🌺

@suel4269 2 года назад

I did the practices! The hardest one was having the two colors blend on dry paper from opposite sides. Maybe it was the pigments I used because they wouldn’t blend. Note to self , use a separate brush for Diox Purple, Winsor Violet . It doesn’t rinse easily from the brush . I learned a lot from this one and will practice often,

@trinaroche5045 2 года назад

Thankyou for your fabulous and calming tutorial. I loved the bloopers at the end that you shared. I was in tears of laughter. Thankyou.

@peacefultahitti379 Год назад

I love the last part!!! You are simply natural!! And cute funny too 🥰

@Anna44201 2 года назад

I have been practising watercolor for a little while now, but I have to say that your explanations are absolutely outstanding : the video quality is amazing, seeing how you use and move your brush is very helpful, and everything you say is so clear! When you explained wet on wet by saying that the new color you add must be the same amount of "wetness", something clicked in my head... I have literally done wet on wet mostly wrong for months (if not years...) Thank you so much!

@santisanti8386 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos, very helpful, fun, and soothing... I think I can do this.

@annewatman677 Год назад

There are so many watercolor tutorials out there!! I keep coming back to you because I love your paintings, and I really appreciate being able to see how you blend your colors. I’m not really a beginner, but I sure feel like one some days. I’ve been using a so-called watercolor journal, struggling, and finally realizing the paper is awful for blending. This afternoon I got out some Arches, and just played. I didn’t create anything amazing, but what a difference. Beginners (and everyone) really need to use quality watercolor paper because so much of the frustration comes from paper that is not cotton! (I know 100% is best, but even *some* cotton makes a difference.) I also buy large sheets, and cut the down. It’s much more economical (as you know)!

@Lucindanne3 10 месяцев назад

Dear Louise, I am so glad that I found you! You are a wonderful teacher. Everything you say is so informative, and you say it all so that I feel like you are teaching me intuitively! Thank you so much! 💖

@msl9927 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful tutorial. I made a paper lemon cutout, traced it many times, and painted enough lemons to make lemonade for the world 😂 Thank you!

@pamelarivers3924 Год назад

So many helpful tips in this video!! Thank you!!!

@sisterkerry Год назад

Thank you so much. This was one of the most excellent instruction videos I have ever seen. I am going to get practicing!

@Jenny-yl2hw 9 месяцев назад

Love all of your videos Louise, thanks for the laughs with the bloopers!

@Magic65750 Год назад

Loved the tutorial, and howled at the comments at the end! "You'll loose it!"

@salishacorbie6612 Год назад

Thank you for these tips Instantly improved my experience ❤

@annascott5020 Год назад

😂 love your bloopers at end of your video 👏

@galemckiddy5120 Год назад

So well taught and extremely helpful. Thanks so much, Louise!

@nancylemieux8058 Год назад

Your bloopers were fun!! 😂

@neilexploreology Год назад

Watching from the Philippines. As always thank you for sharing.

@BelindaPort 5 месяцев назад

Excellent as always. Thank you.

@bookworm2398 2 года назад

You get right to the heart of the matter - these are the issues that are particularly difficult in the beginning. Thanks so much; I'm improving because of your focus on the fundamentals of watercolor. And your videos are so well made - a pleasure to watch!

@elconsultoriodecandida7304 Год назад

Extremeño useful video.I Will practice the exercises. Thanks from Spain.😊

@amypanddirtytoo1926 2 года назад

Oh wow! Off topic, but you look absolutely stunning in bright yellow!

@jay-el-bee 4 месяца назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just prepped 5 of these exercises so that I can have them ready to go. Practice, practice, practice! ❤

@kathryns3715 10 месяцев назад

Such a brilliant teacher, clear and easy to follow lessons on an essential technique

@ludakrivo6199 Год назад

You are very good and generous teaand person! I wish all the best to you!

@irelmanansala 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your tutorials. You're an excellent teacher.

@najataouad8847 2 года назад

You are the best teacher Thank you very much 😘😘

@alisonduval9156 2 года назад

I think this is the issue I've been having...trying to control the water on my brush or the water on the paper. I really enjoyed your tutorial. I think this video will help me out. Thank you Louise!

@420longleaf 2 года назад

Thank you for showing the "bloopers" at the end. 1) It shows that you are human, 2) You're comfortable showing your vulnerabilities, and 3) Second, Third, or Fourth time's the charm. I also benefitted from learning the techniques you demonstrated. Thanks!

@leojablonski2309 Год назад

Thank you for this gift.

@aliciashackley5830 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the brilliant tip about not taking your water all the way to the edge. I’ve had the problem of a ring of color on the edge, but didn’t know why it was happening. Much appreciated. 🥰

@LouiseDeMasi 2 года назад

My pleasure Alicia. Thank you.

@debgrove4792 9 месяцев назад

This is one of the best tutorials I have watched as a beginner. Thank so much for sharing your expertise and experience with us.❤

@teresaearly1312 2 года назад

You explain so good an you take slow time an I enjoy watching you.😀

@mishikirita Год назад

Thanks you for this and all of your videos! You’re an amazing artist and also a great teacher, as your instructions are clear and thorough. And last but not least, you’re such a generous person to share your expertise with the world. I really appreciate you!!

@melodiechristensen2266 2 года назад

Super helpful. After about 6 months I'm just beginning to understand these concepts.

@benfazio3233 10 месяцев назад

Nice tutorial, you repeat the steps with the same important message each time and I think it will blend into my memory. Excellent video.

@BVeronica100 Год назад

I love the way you instruct. I was mesmerized. And the blunders at the end are hilarious 😂.

@phyllisperrigoue8874 9 месяцев назад

HI, LOUIS~ I HAVE ALWAYS JUST LOVED YOUR ACCENT, AND YOUR TUTORIALS~ NOW I JUST FOUND OUR YOU ARE FROM AUSTRALIA!!! HOW NEAT!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR DOUBLE GIRAFFE PAINTING BEHIND YOU~ I'M SURE YOU PAINTED THAT ONE, YOURSELF~ I HAVE BEEN WONDERING IF YOU HAVE A REFERENCE PAINTING OF THAT ONE, AND/OR A RUTORIAL OF IT!??? I JUST LOVE IT~

@agatagoss6444 3 месяца назад

Love your end end of your video 😂❤

@2lipToo Год назад

Excellent tutorial and the outtakes were a good chuckle, reminding us all how much actually goes into putting a video together. Thank you!

@elinacampbell9206 2 года назад

Thankyou very much Louise on helping others with techniques in water colour painting. It's one of the hardest mediums to master. very much appreciated 👍

@dalemoyer 2 года назад

Thank you for the good tips. I love the bloopers at the end. I needed a good chuckle.

@dianneminton7131 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful lemons! I paint with acrylics and am just getting into watercolor and watercolor pencils. Your tutorials are so helpful, and I love how watercolor is so magical and almost paints itself. Thank you!

@scottenosh4548 6 месяцев назад

I still love the bloopers.

@litamason9083 Год назад

Best blending video I’ve found. Thank you!!!

@ohbli_oh 2 года назад

I haven’t seen anyone leave a gap between the edge and the damp paper before. Such a good idea!

@susanroll7297 2 года назад

Louise, You're the best teacher I'm e ever known. Thank you for all your content. I've learned everything I know about painting from you. Thank you so very much!

@LouiseDeMasi 2 года назад

Wow, thank you Susan.

@annevickers3307 2 года назад

I love the lemon colored blouse. This whole video was an inspiration.

@phyllisperrigoue8874 9 месяцев назад

AND I DO AGREE WITH THE PATRON BELOW MY LAST COMMENT~ THIS IS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO, AS THE CAMERA IS RIGHT UP CLOSE, AND YOU HAVE TAKEN YOUR TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING YOU ARE SHOWING AND EXPLAINING THROUGHOUT~ THANK YOU SOOOO VERY MUCH~ INCIDENTALLY I AM FROM WASHINGTON STATE JUST A BIT NORTH OF SEATTLE

@RicheUK 2 года назад

brilliant, very helpful, many thanks

@monica-NJ-123 2 года назад

Thank you , this is something I struggle with and your examples of painting circles are a great way to practice the blending ❤

@LeahElisheva Год назад

Wonderful video. Thank you! ❤

@alisonhendry2928 2 года назад

Nice to be reminded of the basics now and then. Thanks for a bright and cheery morning. Now I need to go get lemons!

@LouiseDeMasi 2 года назад

Lol- Thanks Alison. 💚

@julierichmond31 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant, thank you!

@jo-annejacques5400 2 года назад

Very helpful. Thank you!

@sissiebuteux332 3 месяца назад

Great instruction!

@bonnieg4076 2 года назад

Another great subject.

@ReinaShebba 2 года назад

Great tutorial. Thanks 😊

@AFAskygoddess Год назад

😊 Thank you! This video is exactly what I was looking for. I'll do this exercise many times. As a self taught watercolorist who recently picked up my brushes again after a twenty year hiatus, I needed better direction on my shading techniques. I took a local class but the teacher really couldn't teach well. I'll definitely become a patreon. Your gifts for teaching and painting are the best I've found 💕

@patriciasheridan7 2 года назад

You are great! Best ever.

@shahzadqurashi7728 2 года назад

Amazing tutorial

@jonkmale1 Год назад

This is one of the most useful videos I have seen on watercolour blending. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills.

@LouiseDeMasi Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks Jonathon.

@glendasill4827 2 года назад

LOVE your videos, so very helpful!

@pinkruchi 2 года назад

Very helpful video. Thank you

@anshimabhatt3010 Год назад

Thanks a ton for so informative videos.. U r the best on youtube 🙏🙏

@LouiseDeMasi Год назад

Thanks very much Anshima.

@suel4269 2 года назад

Thankyou! After 4 years I still haven’t mastered this. Off to practice! Thankyou !

@musicalprasad7314 Год назад

Thank you great tutorial 🙌

@maryalgar8779 2 года назад

Fantastic video. Congratulations on achieving 100K subscribers - well deserved.

@ericakauffman5786 2 года назад

Fabulous instructions! Thank you and I do hope that itchy nose stopped. 😊

@MilesPony 2 года назад

Firstly thank you Louise for sharing this. I am a beginner and was really intrigued by these methods. You're instructions were easy to follow and explained really well. You are my favourite teacher I have come across so far :)