My Top 5 Watercolor Secrets for Creating Everyday

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Today I’m sharing my top 5 watercolor secrets to make creating everyday easier and just more delightful. Let me know your favorite secret in the comments below. Sit back and enjoy, thank you for joining me!
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@maureencepiel959 Месяц назад

I have found a way of starting my paintings. I have a very difficult time with backgrounds, too light, too dark, wrong colors. What i do now is load my brush with a lot of pigment and rinse it off in my water jar. Then i use that water to paint a background adding more pigment to the water as needed. Now I don't have a "scary" white paper, and I can continue painting. Smile on!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Great tip Maureen, thanks for sharing it with this creative audience I really appreciate it!

@elizabeththompson6345 Месяц назад

The handmade graphite paper tip is so valuable! And painting what I love is so important. I read through several daily prompts for painting, and I learned that if I don’t what to draw a car, I don’t draw a car. Thanks for you and your relaxing, yet inspiring videos. I look forward to them.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

The graphite paper alone is a watercolor game changer. Glad you found these tips helpful and hope they provide some ease along your watercolor journey!

@ullawahlstrom837 29 дней назад

Maybe a new tip for you- I saw another RU-vidr use an ordinary sticker roller for clothes to get rid of the unwanted extra graphite you can get on your WC paper when you use this method. I found it useful

@kellyhoernig 29 дней назад

Great tip, thank you for sharing it with me and my viewers, it's much appreciated!

@josyblevins6349 11 дней назад

Is that for store bought, or “homemade”? What a great idea!

@jedpye3696 16 дней назад

You can also colour the back of your image that came out of your printer (printer paper) with a pencil and use that for tracing also. I have been doing that for 40 years

@kellyhoernig 16 дней назад

Great tip, thank you for sharing it with my audience!

@laurahale5774 Месяц назад

Thanks for all the wonderful tips, but especially the reminder that doing what brings us joy is why we paint, draw, or create.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are welcome, thanks for watching and always create what brings you happiness!

@bonnierosendale Месяц назад

Kelly - I use Saral brand gray graphite transfer paper and I never have any problem getting it completely erased on all the surfaces I use, such as watercolor paper, mixed media, bristol, and even in my diary/journal. However, I've never tried any other brand so I'm taking your word for that, for sure, and sticking with Saral brand.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

I'm glad you found a transfer paper that works for you. I never had much luck with Saral and since I always have tracing paper and graphite around, it is so easy to make over and over again when needed.

@caraanderson_za Месяц назад

Love the graphite tip as well as the composition prep. Thanks so much!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are very welcome, I love tracing paper for all the reasons!

@JoanneSharpe1 19 дней назад

Your work is so precious, so joyful! Your color palette is so peaceful. Love the tip about mixing custom colors from the tubes into a pan, GENIUS!! Thanks for sharing.

@kellyhoernig 19 дней назад

Mixing tube colors has become an addiction but it also makes the colors more of me which I love. Thanks for watching!

@polgara28 Месяц назад

All of these are excellent! Thanks for sharing them. To take your mix a step farther, I mix colors of paint in a used, clean sandwich baggie until it's the shade I want it to be, then cut a corner off the bag and squeeze it into an empty new tube (bought mine at Blick) until it's full, then use the tube wringer to seal the end. There's a trick to it, to keep the air bubbles out, but it's difficult to explain. Paint what you love, my new mantra! 🌻

@samantams Месяц назад

Omg aren’t you smart!! Loved it, and thanks for sharing!!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

What a wonderful idea, thank you so much for sharing it with this audience!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

I totally agree, so great!

@carolynl615 Месяц назад

Great ideas and I love your sketchbook!!!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Thank you so much, they are my daily practices and just let me be free!

@user-rr5uz7vr1y 28 дней назад

The joy of painting is doing what you like with what you have. Thanks for your inspiration.

@kellyhoernig 28 дней назад

Yes and YES! No special supplies are ever needed, I always want you to use what you have and let it bring you joy!

@dorothygladsjo3510 14 дней назад

Kelly, I’ll share a tip with ya:) On step 4, use the residual on the palette paper to create a swatch:) A brother label maker using their hi adhesive waterproof labels works great on thise half pans and a magnet (they make them for half pans:) on bottom then use a metal empty colored pencil tin to place them all in. Then you can pluck whatever ones you want in other metal small palettes depending on your subject:)

@kellyhoernig 14 дней назад

What a great tip, thank you for sharing with all of us!

@josyblevins6349 11 дней назад

I was wondering how to store the half pans.

@kellyhoernig 11 дней назад

@@josyblevins6349 you can add magnet strips to the bottom of half pans and store them in any tin, even the vintage watercolor ones from childhood work great. I prefer to use a 3d half pan holder/palette from www.etsy.com/shop/ArtstoEmbers?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1561865895&from_page=listing I just like the ease of it.

@mamajuliette972 14 дней назад

Love the handmade graphite trick!

@kellyhoernig 14 дней назад

You will love it and I'm happy to share!

@lindamcdermott9980 Месяц назад

You have brought my love of painting to a whole new level. I actually know what graphite paper is, but have not used it. I redraw everything, this is a game changer. Thank you so much for reminding me ways to use this. I’m also going to try the mixing colors into pans. This may be great for greens. I’m sure it will take some experimenting…. Oh what fun!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Ahh Linda, that is the best compliment ever, thank you! So glad my videos are inspiring you in new and exciting ways. A palette of handmixed greens just sounds delightful!

@patvalenzuela5105 15 дней назад

I love your attitude and you did inspire me. I've been looking for some inspiration lately I've lost my feeling for painting. I've been slow stitching which I love but I'll admit I miss painting.

@kellyhoernig 15 дней назад

Thank you and I'm so glad you were inspired! My question for you, how can you combine the stitching and the painting? It would make a beautiful sketchbook.

@robincunningham4306 10 дней назад

I'm a newbie and just soo grateful for your passion and guidance. Thank you for sharing with the public

@kellyhoernig 9 дней назад

Thank you for your very kind words and welcome to In the Studio! Enjoy the beginner of the journey it is such a beautiful thing to play, experiment and find what brings you joy!

@user-ll1ze3zk3l 17 дней назад

I trace my outline straight from my tablet onto printer paper. I hold the image face down against a window and scribble over the outline with an 8B pencil. It then easily transfers to the watercolour paper. Much easier than making graphite paper in my opinion.

@kellyhoernig 17 дней назад

I agree it is easier but with the tracing paper you can put the drawing exactly where you want it and that is really what I use it for with the handmade graphite under it to transfer it. Thanks for the great suggestion!

@Regulus1999 12 дней назад

Thank you Kelly! I just found your channel tonight and I love it. You have such a great way of speaking, showing and explaining things. And your journals are to die for! Just the style and type of inspiration I've been looking for confirming what I knew I already knew, if that makes sense. Off to watch more!

@kellyhoernig 12 дней назад

Thank you for your kind comments and welcome to In the Studio! There are a lot of playlists if you are looking for something specific, enjoy!

@elsamartinez7905 22 дня назад

Such valuable insights! Thank you for making my art experiences fun and easier!❤❤

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

Thank you for your kind comments and I'm thrilled to know these tips are helping you on your art journey, YEAH!

@alisonhendry2928 27 дней назад

Ok so I remade the graphite paper i usually make, the way you do and voilá way better. Thank you! I still have to go over the very faint lines a wee bit to see my crazy details, but I am super happy with the method you showed us. Mixing my own colours in a half pan… there is something new for me. I am going to try that today! I usually use French ultramarine blue and Burnt sienna both by Winsor &Newton to make my greys, browns and black and I mix each and every time…. Now I am going to try the palette knife, fresh paint and make my own black pan. Thank you! Love your inspiration!

@kellyhoernig 27 дней назад

Alison, I'm so happy that your graphite paper came out and that you are going to be mixing your own colors YEAH!

@Flying_Squiryl 13 дней назад

First time watching. Really love your tips and look forward to checking out the rest of your channel ✒🖌

@kellyhoernig 13 дней назад

Thank you so much and welcome to In the Studio!

@simonacockadoodledooo4518 Месяц назад

Kelly you are a genious !

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You made me laugh, thank you!

@teresavanwye669 Месяц назад

Wonderful tips Kelly! You never fail to inspire me 😊

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are too kind Teresa, thank you for that!

@Yaya7773 12 дней назад

Thanks for sharing! Very pretty!

@kellyhoernig 12 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@jennivandermoezel8907 Месяц назад

This was great Thankyou so much!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are very welcome and happy you enjoyed my tips!

@TheShmoo123 22 дня назад

Thank you so much, really useful tips. Iv had tracing paper in my stash for so long and never used it, I will now👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

What? Never used the tracing paper? Once you start using it, you will buy another pad just so you don't run out of it LOL Glad you found my tips helpful, thanks for watching!

@charlotteh.thorbjornsen Месяц назад

Thank you so much for great secrets, dear Kelly! - so smart ✨

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are very welcome and glad you found them helpful!

@barbarag7831 15 дней назад

These are such fantastic tips! Thank you so much. I just subscribed. I don't want to miss anything from you.

@kellyhoernig 15 дней назад

You are too sweet and welcome to In the Studio! I have a lot of playlists on my channel if you are looking for anything specific, check them out.

@peggymann925 10 дней назад

Thank you for this video. I love the artwork in your journal. I'm new at watercolor, just found you and am looking forward to more of your videos.

@kellyhoernig 9 дней назад

Thank you so much and welcome to In the Studio! I have a lot of playlists on my channel if you are looking for anything specific, enjoy!

@candacenagle505 27 дней назад

I love this...I can use all of the tips that you shared! Thank you!

@kellyhoernig 27 дней назад

So happy to hear that and I'm glad they resonated with you today!

@kkswiss1902 Месяц назад

Thank you for your tips ❤

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed them, thanks for watching!

@maestra730 Месяц назад

GREAT video! thanks for all of the clever ideas!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are very welcome and I hope they let you get to the painting part quicker!

@lynthompson9100 22 дня назад

Thank you for these helpful wonderful tips! I learned lots!

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

I'm so glad this was helpful, thank you for watching!

@margiebowser1397 19 дней назад

Really good ideas!

@kellyhoernig 19 дней назад

Thanks, glad you were inspired!

@jennyjanesbeauty8216 23 дня назад

Thankyou, really helpful xxx

@kellyhoernig 23 дня назад

You are welcome and glad you found it helpful in your watercolor endeavors!

@user-be2yl5uh7g 21 день назад

Great tips thank you and love your sketch book.

@kellyhoernig 21 день назад

Thank you so much for watching!

@barbcairns2408 19 дней назад

First time seeing your work and really learned alot!! Thanks so much❤

@kellyhoernig 19 дней назад

Thank you and I'm glad you found it helpful. Welcome to In the Studio!

@fr7115 Месяц назад

Love, love, love!!!! This tutorial video was so perfect for me because I was just thinking of mixing my own customized colors! : )

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Yeah! I'm so happy to hear this inspired you to try your hand at mixing your own customized palette!

@sylviarago4917 4 дня назад

Thank you for this video. Enlightening and entertaining.

@kellyhoernig 4 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

@lioninwinters День назад

wonderful tips, thank you!

@kellyhoernig День назад

Glad you enjoyed them, thanks for watching!

@susancook1617 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing your tips Kelly 😊

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

@ilgaleja Месяц назад

I absolutely love your channel and appreciate how you share your secrets and tips.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Ahhh, thank you so much, I really appreciate that and welcome to In the Studio!

@flowerlady3150 21 день назад

Great video! Made me see things in a new light and really perked me up! 🌟🌟🌟

@kellyhoernig 21 день назад

Such a great compliment, thank you so much and welcome to In the Studio!

@crystalinedreams6039 25 дней назад

"paint what you like" a new version of my own personal favorite quote. "if you do what you like/want in all things it will never feel like work". i also like "do your best in all things" that way you can always be proud of what you do & it's never a chore. tfs your great tips.

@kellyhoernig 25 дней назад

Yes! Art is a personal journey so let it be unique to you and what you like! Glad my secrets connected to you and thanks for watching!

@janegeorge-john854 Месяц назад

Great tips, thank you. And I am now inspired to try mixing some colors myself!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Yes to mixing your own colors! Have a blast creating, experimenting and trying something new.

@pottedferne 13 дней назад

Verrry cleever!!

@kellyhoernig 13 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@hopeamen8087 Месяц назад

Love all of your tips. Thanks so much for sharing. I am just getting started on my watercolor journey.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are very welcome and what an exciting time, to be at the beginning of your journey! Have fun, enjoy the process and try everything that looks interesting to you. It may not come out exactly how you want it to. But you are a success for trying it anyways! What you learn from the process will help you do a bit better the next time, I promise.

@olgasamchuk4593 14 дней назад

great ideas!!!! thank you so much!

@kellyhoernig 14 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@pottedferne 13 дней назад

Yes ❤

@melindaavila498 21 день назад

Found your channel today, Saturday and subscribed. Great for beginners!

@kellyhoernig 21 день назад

Glad you enjoyed it and welcome to In the Studio!

@cherylschumaker1366 22 дня назад

These are very great tips, especially for beginners like me. Thank you so much !

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

You are very welcome and so glad you found them helpful on your journey!

@ByGGiPaint Месяц назад

I would have never thought about putting those two colors together...how fun!!! You have encouraged me to do some of my own fun color mixes, thank you! :)

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

I'm so excited about inspiring you to think outside the box and mix your own colors. You are going to love it!

@philnasmith9755 Месяц назад

Thank you, Kelly - you have just blasted through some barriers in my mind that I didn’t even know were there! 💣💥🤯

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Oh wow! What a great compliment, thank you for that!!! Now that your mind is clear, go for it!

@ceciliasawyer2432 Месяц назад

You are soo generous with your techniques. This one was spot on for what I wanted to know. I will go get a Derwent Graphite bar today!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You are going to love making your own transfer paper, let me know how you like it!

@CindyRippe Месяц назад

Nice tips Kelly!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Thanks so much Cindy, really appreciate that coming from you!

@yovamccoy2806 Месяц назад

I haven't seen these tips for. Thanks for sharing and showing how the tip works in practice.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

I'm so happy I shared new tips for you, thank you for watching!

@carolynberlin124 Месяц назад

Love these tips. Thanks for sharing. Off to find a font for my travel pages.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Yes to computer fonts! They are so much fun and with so many to choose from you can always find just the perfect one to fit your needs. Thanks for enjoying my tips today!

@beana666 21 день назад

Graphite paper?? Never heard of it. In the UK we learn to use the tracing paper and pencil method in Primary school. I'm so surprised that you in the US don't do the same. After all, it's what tracing paper is for!!

@kellyhoernig 21 день назад

In the US there is all kinds of graphite paper in a multitude of colors - grey, black, white, red, yellow, blue. So getting back to the basics is what I am reminding everyone of, the simplicity of graphite on tracing paper LOL

@lynnbieniek3305 22 дня назад

Thank you for your inspiring thoughts. You are so right, if it isn't fun then why are you doing it!

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

You are welcome and right? There is only so much time in a day, why waste it if it isn't making you smile.

@lorivliegen4850 Месяц назад

Great video, Kelly! Thanks so much for sharing your creative tips and wisdom (hello, tip #5!). xo

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it and a big YES to no. 5!

@ChantelleArts Месяц назад

Brilliant video, watched an enjoyed till the end ☺☺

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@greggtransky9080 19 дней назад

Thank you, Kelly, for all of your amazing videos. Sondra Borrie

@kellyhoernig 19 дней назад

You are very welcome Sondra, thanks for watching In the Studio!

@goofmeister1949 22 дня назад

Hi Kelly, these tips are so valuable especially paint what you love. I found your page yesterday and subscribed. I remembered you from a session you offered as a part of Lifebook a few years ago. So happy to touch base with you again.

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

I'm so glad these tips spoke to you and that you found me again YEAH! Welcome to In the Studio!

@donnaeiler3179 22 дня назад

Good to know

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

Thanks for watching!

@barbaraambler2482 22 дня назад

Use Bestine rubber cement thinner to dampen tissue when rubbing graphite on tissue paper. It eliminates the dust transfer problem.🎉

@kellyhoernig 22 дня назад

Great tip but it is a chemical and since I don't have it on hand, this way works for me.

@SheilaLandry Месяц назад

Great tips! I have a cretacolor graphite stick that I have been using for a couple of years to make tracing paper. I really dislike all the store brands as they are all so dark and you are correct - they cannot be removed! Thank you for all the tips!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

Graphite sticks are great and a lot easier than a pencil. Handmade transfer paper is a game changer for sure. Thanks for watching Sheila and I'm so excited about the success of your new project!

@awatercolourist 27 дней назад

Hello! Thanks for these tips. I like the graphite paper trick. I tried it before, but I did not use a folded paper, I just put another sheet under my graphite paper when storing it. I love your idea better. I read somewhere that store-bought graphite paper has was with the graphite, that’s why it’s difficult to rub it off.

@kellyhoernig 27 дней назад

Glad my secrets helped and yes, folding it makes it last longer too because everything isn't rubbing against it as you move it in and out of your drawer for using it.

@samantams Месяц назад

Loved the tips! But the little monkey in my head keeps saying I shouldn’t use stencils or anything like that, because it’s cheating. If you’re interested, maybe you could make a video where you tell us (and our monkeys) what you think of this - while painting something, why not! I have already used this trick in my sketchbook after watching other videos from your channel and told the monkey to just go away.

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

There is no such thing as cheating in art, especially if you are creating for yourself. Now selling something with stencils in it is a no-no due to copyrights but using them to enhance your journal or personal artwork, go for it. As for those naughty monkeys, they get in the way of practice, send them to their cages and lock them up. Trust me, after a couple of times, they will no longer bother you!

@Ncstefanie 16 дней назад

Hi Kelly! I love this video! Do you use a certain color palette? You mentioned that you mix your own colors; would love to see more on the details of the colors in your journal. They are gorgeous.!

@kellyhoernig 16 дней назад

Thank you so much! I have shown several of my studio palettes and color charts here on the channel. Search for "studio palette" on my channel and you will see them all. Enjoy the color changes as I develop my art, there is a big difference in where I started to where I am today.

@Ncstefanie 16 дней назад

@@kellyhoernig Will do!! Thanks!

@kellyhoernig 15 дней назад

@@Ncstefanie you are welcome!

@marjoriebader5754 29 дней назад

I have so enjoyed your 100 days compositions. There's a lightness and surprise to the first ones that I think comes from your simple lines (graphite) that your objects respond to. Since the lines are absent from the later compositions, I'm wondering if that was a decision that you could share.

@kellyhoernig 29 дней назад

On my smaller concertina, 100 days projects, there aren't any graphite lines visible. On the larger concertina, where I show adding elements on tracing paper to try them out, I come back and add graphite and colored pencil lines to add a looseness to the paintings. This is intentionally added at the end so I can give a more messy, uncontrolled look to the pages. Hope this explanation answers your questions, thanks for asking!

@diannaa5631 19 дней назад

I do the same thing with a #8 graphite pencil.

@kellyhoernig 19 дней назад

An 8B is perfect for that!

@mardijames518 Месяц назад

Kelly have you tried Saral wax free transfer paper? It works great!

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

I tried Saral a long time ago and was not a fan. This graphite paper works for my needs at this point. Thanks for letting us know it is great though!

@petragunther4439 11 часов назад

No. I führt agree about the graphite paper. I'm using "Saral" without any issues. Can be erased easily and completely

@kellyhoernig 2 часа назад

Thank you for letting me know, I appreciate you sharing with the audience!

@ashleywright8686 21 день назад

What is the sketchbook you’re using here? TYSM in advance ❤🎉

@kellyhoernig 21 день назад

I use several concertina sketchbooks or a handmade sketchbook most often. You can find the links for each in the video description box, I just added them for you. Thanks for watching!

@ashleywright8686 21 день назад

@@kellyhoernigTYSM! New subscriber. ❤️ your tutorials. 🎉🌷

@awatercolourist 27 дней назад

18:36 I know what you mean: I always feel that the palette knife will scratch the porcelain. I’ll try mixing on tracing paper next time. What palette knife is that? What’s it called?

@kellyhoernig 27 дней назад

It won't scratch it but I can't stand the noise it makes LOL It is a discontinued palette knife from Liquitex.

@awatercolourist 26 дней назад

@@kellyhoernig Thanks!

@ralphanderson2604 12 дней назад

I simply DRAW

@kellyhoernig 12 дней назад

Drawing is great but not everyone is able to or do it correctly the first time and some papers do not like to be erased over and over. Just offering an alternative to drawing.

@ralphherrick596 Месяц назад

When you make your own color...do you use any water?

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

I do not use water or any other medium because the paints I'm mixing already have moisture in them. They are ready to go in the tubes so I just mix from there.

@rachelhambone1159 15 дней назад

The dust and wiping of it when creating graphite paper can be completely avoided by using an HB lead. LOL

@kellyhoernig 14 дней назад

Of course it can, but what would be the fun of that LOL

@vikkigrenier2978 27 дней назад

Oh my... the best video ... learned alot!.. 😊mahalo!...🤎🤍🤎

@kellyhoernig 27 дней назад

Thank you so much and I'm so happy to hear that, welcome to In the Studio!

@umaravi560 Месяц назад

Your tips are very spot on for me. I struggle with cleaning my tracing. You inspire me and give me the courage to keep painting with watercolour. I am on day 78 on the 100 day. Thanks for being so generous. :)

@kellyhoernig Месяц назад

You've got this my friend! And on day 78 of the 100 day project, what a great accomplishment and right on track. Glad these tips inspired you to keep on painting, being creative is a gift that you truly give yourself when you let it happen. Happy painting and I'll see you at the 100 day finish line!