How to paint water with watercolor - tips and demo

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Painting water with watercolor sounds natural, but it can be such a headache. Today I want to share with you some tips on painting water with watercolor.
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Timestamps
0:00 - intro
1:03 - 1- Water is a surface
1:34 - 2- What type of water
2:00 - 3- Make your own decision
3:07 - Study from real life
10:03 - Small demo
20:35 - Ocean demo
25:44 - Complete painting demo
26:30 - First Wash
30:10 - Second Wash
32:02 - Second Wash - reflection
35:22 - Rocky shore
40:20 - conclusion

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27 июн 2024

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Комментарии : 543

@patriciarudolph2178 3 года назад

You have the brain of an engineer. Able to breakdown your thought processes but the ability of a true teacher in that you can articulate what you are thinking. Plus the real heart of an artist who can see the parts but realizes the most important part is the whole. Thank you so much for sharing your insights. And thankyou so much to your family for supporting your desire to teach. Blessings from the midwest.

@aniagoczynska 3 года назад

You said exactly what I was thinking about. The lessons are just great. Greetings from Poland ^^

@myrriahosborne 3 года назад

It's amazing how many times I've seen water without actually "seeing" water. Thank you for this great lesson, Eric.

@user-gp2vv8jm6d 5 месяцев назад

Actually finding water colour painting videos are really difficult because using watercolour for painting are very rare and this is really helpful. So please do not stop and do more other videos for students like us,

@espezhang7940 3 года назад

I started to be interested in watercolor about three weeks ago, and I've been browsing all over internet for introductions and tutorials. So far Eric is absolutely the best teacher I've seen. I feel so fortunate to come across this channel. Thank you Eric!

@Cafewatercolor 3 года назад

Espe Zhang aww thanks ☺️

@rosebelliveau4483 3 года назад

@@Cafewatercolor ,

@simbobcrafts4843 3 года назад

Yes he is really good. Another good one is Charles Evans

@user-ts7pr8uh4j 3 года назад

Practice pencil drawing and sketching first!

@adamsaoud7191 3 года назад

indeed that was awesome lesson

@ShaHaynes 4 месяца назад

Im so grateful im getting a real education on water color painting from you. From understanding d subject to understanding d process of color and lights interplaying in d paper. Thank u Eric . U are absoutely awesome teacher . Pls keep on doing ur craft . Ur helping many people here . Godbless u and ur family

@user-sb3wh3dd4v 2 года назад

THANK YOU for these clear explanations! Art teachers tell us to "paint what you see." But that is much easier when you understand what you see. Then you must understand the medium to reproduce what you understand and see.

@dianewoods6747 3 года назад

I am new to this media. I usually work in charcoal. I am really enjoying learn these techniques. You are a amazing teacher. Thank you much. Fresno,CA

@samp4050 3 года назад

And no loud irritating nonsensical background music drowning out your calming voice. Thank you Eric. 😊

@syednusrataziz3380 Год назад

I m an old amateur water colour artist. Have learnt a lot from your lecture and demo. Thank you very much. Stay blessed.

@MUS1CFANTASIA 3 месяца назад

Thank You Very Much Sir. I am an architecture student and I'm struggling with using watercolor that is why I'm looking for tutorials and I found your videos. It's very helpful.

@Drumaier 3 года назад

Softer edges in the bg ripples, sharper in the fg.....how this is not something i really payed attention before? Doesn't matter...since Eric is here for enlightening us all! 👍👍👍

@jonlizsam Год назад

The watercolor mottos, “just a few” and “keep it simple” definitely apply to painting water! Thank you for a very enjoyable video!

@elizabethmadara6817 3 месяца назад

You are an awesome teacher! Thank you!!! I gained so much from watching you and hearing your explanations.

@Annsz135 3 года назад

Wow! Thank you soooo much, Eric! This is the most explicit tutorial I’ve ever seen for painting water in water color. Also I like the way that you structure types of waters into three simple models. I never thought that a artist can analyze nature with a rational mind.

@andylee510 3 года назад

I appreciate how you zoom in to areas of your painting...that's very helpful!

@arunapendse6296 3 года назад

I loved this demo. You explained lucidly and so well! Thank you so much!

@barbaragemin5117 3 года назад

Thank you once more Eric. You have the lightest of touches in your approach to this medium.

@krithikaakkaraju2974 3 года назад

Such a fabulous tutorial! Thank you for being so generous with your teaching!

@neljansen8275 3 года назад

This was wonderful, thank you! Sooooo much great information, and inspiring to watch the final demo.

@argus1500 3 года назад

Thank you, Eric! This is a very thoughtful and clear tutorial.

@rebeccaburton4122 3 года назад

You are really an amazing teacher, Eric! And all your concepts are consistent, so the teaching is repeated for us! It’s great. I’m so happy I discovered you!

@ernes103 3 года назад

Fantastic! As usual, sooo helpful... thanks so much! Love the colours and effects you managed on the demo, brilliant!

@AlichinaThePinkLady 3 года назад

Your videos are so well constructed! I love the way you analyze reality to translate it into watercolor, it makes things so much clearer. I gained some understanding at how to paint water from this one, so thank you!

@MyrriahJane 3 года назад

This is the most helpful lesson I've seen on painting water. I never really thought about how water is a surface so thank you for pointing that out.

@phyllisappleby6259 3 года назад

Wow! You amaze me again! I've been painting water for years and now with your wonderful tips, I feel I will finally get the results I desire. You always have fresh, new tips that you explain extremely well. I continue to share your videos with friends. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm a huge fan.

@natlisan 3 года назад

Such a beautiful piece Eric! I think this might be my favorite piece of yours yet!!!

@nextspring9916 3 года назад

One of the best painting lessons! Love the explanations using pictures; demo is also fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

@soniazawacki5459 3 года назад

I love watching you paint, and I appreciate your tips and helpful hints. Thank you for sharing your gift with us... I'm a beginner and love watching your paintings evolve!

@tapasghoshdastidar7334 3 года назад

Eric, I have watched few watercolor demonstrations of yours. Your way of analyzing is very clear, step wise,logical. Enough to attract some body in this medium. I love to watch.

@adilsoncosta33 3 года назад

Incredible lesson Eric, thank you for share with us your knowledge. Your lesson about painting water is something impressive... I have no words, I've learned so much with your lessons. Now I will practice...

@RobertHopkinsArt 3 года назад

Great work, Eric! Andy will be proud to see this painting and how you painted it.

@autumnashes92 3 года назад

I love how you give actual informafion instead of just painting it. Thanks so much! Helped me a lot.

@anilvinayakan1701 3 года назад

It is so nice that how you broke it down how water behaves in different scenes. Demonstration is excellent. Thanks Eric. You helped me to learn to see things better.

@paulmorinart 3 года назад

Thank you Eric! Love this!

@natalykenny2069 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing tutorial! You are a great teacher, Eric! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! Beautiful painting!😍❤🙏

@neilmichaeldeasis3433 3 года назад

i learned so much from your tutorials as well i was really entertained with every stroke you make. thank you so much for sharing your skill.

@marybrowne3095 3 года назад

I look forward each week to your well-planned, well-delivered instruction. Thank you!

@ShinyColors 3 года назад

Wonderful share 😊 I loved your videos 😊

@Pansyleia 3 года назад

I've been on and off painting and painting classes all my life, trying most common techniques, reaching all kinds of frustation and getting to a point where I didn't even like painting... until two years ago when I gave watercolors a real try, and fell IN LOVE. Thing is... this must be the best art teacher I've found so far... This is a true master class. Looking forward to some free time to put more of your videos on practice. Thank you @Café Watercolor - Eric Yi Lin

@eneaspicolomini7580 3 года назад

Magnífico tutorial . Gracias por las explicaciones y las magistrales demostraciones. Enhorabuena.

@mikemurray9202 3 года назад

Great help Eric thank you for sharing your experience

@Pamsartplace 2 года назад

Love watching and listening to you!

@pranjalshelar3830 3 года назад

Hey, this is my second comment on this video😅... When the last time i commented i was new to this medium, the techniques and all that stuff.... But really i have to say this... U don't just make videos, you actually teaching us... No show off, no skipped parts, explaining every detail. This shows that you really wants to spread your knowledge... I've also seen that video in which you show us how to simplify details using snapseed.. And following that i really learned how to simplify it in my minds eye.... Thank you teacher 😘🙏🙌👏👍

@robmcshane6907 3 года назад

Once again you hit the button (I'm busy with a still lake piece with sharp reflections) and help me improve my painting enormously. Such well planned and executed videos Eric. Thank you so much 😃.You're the best around RU-vid

@marahtarawneh5762 3 года назад

Amazing tutorial. Never thought I'd understand water like this! Thank you!

@rexwater1 3 года назад

Excellent teacher! My favorite on RU-vid. Thank you Eric!!

@lindacarey6703 Год назад

What a great teacher and painter you are! Thank you so much.

@spacemonkey805 Год назад

Your tutorials are some of the best I've seen in how you break it down, it's so helpful. Thank you for your effort

@LilyFromItaly 3 года назад

How many times have you heard that your voice is incredibly beautiful? I listen to you just like a music🥰🎵

@Cafewatercolor 3 года назад

wow, thank you so much 😊🙈

@samp4050 3 года назад

Beautiful soothing voice, with simple explanations that make absolute sense, thank you. 😃

@kellydoran6003 3 года назад

Thank you Eric. You are a great teacher!

@homeschooledaroundtheworld4660 3 года назад

I absolutely love your instructions and how calm your voice is. Thank you for sharing.

@PureXLR8tion 3 года назад

Love your tutorial with all the explanations you gave us.

@alinashmanova3879 3 года назад

Thank you so much Eric for the great tutorial!

@maineknightlife8408 Год назад

I never watch demo videos this long but I loved this one!!! Everything you said/showed us was so valuable and well constructed. Not all over the place or overly chatty like some other videos. Thank you for this and I loved the touches of the soft music and the ocean sounds while painting the demo pic near the end!!

@Michelle-zw3bb 2 года назад

Thank you Eric. This has been an incredibly helpful video to me. I just recently started painting with watercolor. The picture of the boat on the lake is beautiful!

@theresajones6088 3 года назад

That was so clear and easy to understand, you are a good tutor, very much appreciated.....love your paintings too....

@carincoaching 2 года назад

Eric's lessons are wonderful. No long life stories before each lesson. When you open up the tutorial you get exactly what you asked for. Brilliant teacher thanks.

@KravMagaChennaiTamilNadu 3 года назад

The demo was brilliant! Thank You!

@zhydanovajulia 3 года назад

I adore and afraid of the watercolor at the same time. But you give me confidence that I can actually start painting, thank you!

@leocongiu 3 года назад

Thank you Eric, you have a wonderful way of imparting knowledge, very much appreciated.

@Milan13254 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing and explaining! I found your demos very useful and inspiring! I will watch it over and over again! 🙏🏻

@lolalolalin 3 года назад

YAY!!!! Love seeing so many FANTASTIC comments below AND I love you, Eric!!! Def the best watercolor teacher in the universe!!!

@Cafewatercolor 3 года назад

Lola Lin 海公主蘿菈教練 aww thank you 🥰

@myriammaman5710 3 года назад

@@Cafewatercolor Thank you Eric!

@barbarawilliams7012 3 года назад

Forgot to say - thank you for all the information you give us, especially the reference photo and precise video times. You make it so easy for us to actually DO rather than just watching, so important, especially now when it would be so easy to fall into mindless inactivity.

@alexandrahubner6736 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this high quality demo video. So professional and helpful!

@pamelabozzi239 3 года назад

This is probably the best explanation of painting water I have ever seen. Thank you for the detailed information.

@alishar9109 Год назад

Thanks for the very clear instructions. You ROCK!!!

@lisaedelson9830 2 года назад

You are an incredible artist and teacher. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.

@nim151 Год назад

Thank you Eric. This is such a wonderful demo painting, I like the way you explain every points and show it with your painting.

@bethw7 3 года назад

Excellent breakdown of water types and observing texture and colors - thank you!

@denisecassel3392 3 года назад

thank you Eric I find your demonstrations are so comprehensive and very helpful. thank you so much Eric

@stephaniedodt2389 2 года назад

Your talent is boundless. Your painting is absolutely brilliant!

@barbaralee915 Год назад

Just beautiful. Thank you!

@terrycardinal7911 3 года назад

I just returned firm the coast of Maine and have so many beautiful photos. I also live on a large pond so learning to paint water is something I’ve been working on. This was a great lesson. Thank you.

@christineguimaron9144 3 года назад

Merci beaucoup pour cette leçon, c'est tellement instructif ! J apprends beaucoup en vous regardant, thank you so much !

@kerry4987 Год назад

You are such a good teacher! Thank you!

@krisellrenick4610 3 года назад

You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you so much. A grateful student.

@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 3 года назад

You’re a brilliant artist Eric , stunning work and excellent informative teaching 🙏🏻

@kevinivaska4827 3 года назад

Eric, you are the master. Thanks for sharing your skill!

@teresaleathers6773 3 года назад

Dear Eric, your tutorials have been such a huge help to me learning to paint with watercolors. You are brilliant, an excellent instructor, and your art is extraordinary. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

@doubleknaveryVII 3 года назад

This is my favourite one yet. Bravo.

@lizbryant2594 3 года назад

I really appreciate your lessons and teaching style. Thank you!

@peggywen9643 3 года назад

Thank you for making such a great lesson! This is the clearest explanation of how to approach different types of water with watercolor. I truly enjoyed the video.

@mattzeleznik7466 3 года назад

I've watched so many watercolor videos, I'm not kidding when I say this is the most helpful one out there. Theory mixed with technique, specific honest, unambiguous instruction. This is incredible. Thank you. I'm your newest subscriber.

@jimbarbee4520 3 года назад

This is a great job of demonstrating how you organized your ideas, ordered your steps, and the techniques you used to get specific effects. I've seen a lot of painting 'demos', but they turn out to be skills exhibitions by established artists. Even though they paint well, they don't explain why they made certain decisions to get a desired outcome. It can be frustrating, so I appreciate your very methodical approach. It's helping me a great deal, and I feel like I'm much better prepared to try it own my own after your guidance. Thank you!

@cristinasalesluis3075 3 года назад

Great video lessons you post Eric!! This one was no exception- Just awesome!!! Thank you !

@teacher40s 2 года назад

I absolutely LOVE your teaching style as well as your painting style! I thoroughly appreciated your wonderful and detailed explanations on how to 'see' the water. I've had a lot of watercolor teachers before (in person) and no one has ever explained their technique so well!! Thank you!! I gave the 'thumbs up' and subscribed!!

@julieholst7141 Месяц назад

Your demonstrations in water color is amazing !

@28856 3 года назад

Great video eric, I really like how you breakdown your steps and thought process clearly

@daydellamartineza8570 3 года назад

In love with your work!

@monahli1597 2 года назад

After taking class for class (some $$$) on painting water, all my water looked like soup. Or concrete. Somehow i stumbled on cafe watercolor, not even trying to paint. But suddenly it made sense. The way you explain things is so clear and logical. My brain likes your words, I think. I don’t know what it is, but I know I’m happy now. And grateful that there is such a brilliant and genius teacher here. A huge thank you!

@safeersaadiq6385 3 года назад

Thanks eric. You are the best watercolor teacher out there... God bless u ❤️❤️ ❤️

@uddiptasingha8794 3 года назад

This is one of your finest demos

@karen6530 3 года назад

HI Eric! im a beginner in watercolor and i just want to say thank you and i really like your videos and how you explain the "how to" of watercolor, I learned a lot from you videos. I started my watercolor journey with landscape painting because i really love taking landscape photos - turns out that it made me a frustrated cos in my painting i knew there is "too much' in it but i dont know what it is. By watching your video i finally come up with an answer! keep it up, cheers!

@mhaipen 3 года назад

Hi. I really love all your lessons. I paint using three different mediums - acrylic, gouache and watercolor, and I am able to use the principles you are teaching in all of these mediums. Especially when it comes to color studies etc. It made me do an analysis of what I need to emphasize in a painting. Thank you so much. Kudos to you and your channel!

@justprerna 3 года назад

OMG you are not only a great artist but a great teacher as well ! thanks so much

@cyendsj 3 года назад

Great demo and painting! Congrats Eric and thanks for sharing

@MrJackal43 3 года назад

Wow, when you got serious, the sailboat painting, you really filled in a lot of gaps for me thanks so much.... excellent teacher you are.

@mariatony40 3 года назад

This is really a good tutorial about water surface, just in time. Thank you, Eric.

@miketwist1919 2 года назад

Really find the technical supporting explanations so helpful for my learning style, plus the techniques are accessible for me, a real beginer. Thank you!