Painting watercolours on canvas - so easy to fix watercolour mistakes!

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Did you know you can use watercolour on canvas and you don't need to just paint watercolours on paper? Perhaps you did know and wondered what the point was - why bother? If paper has been good enough for hundreds of years, why would you want to paint watercolour on canvas? I share a few of the advantages, the main one being how incredibly easy it is to fix mistakes.
Watercolour can be very unforgiving. You can correct some mistakes, but because it is transparent, anything you do wrong will shine through the subsequent layers. On canvas the paint lifts very easily and I will show you how. I'll also mention a few of the other advantages as we go along.
Every like and comment tells RU-vid to show this to more people, so please jump in. If you really, really like this content and want to support me you can donate at Kofi. I have just set it up at: ko-fi.com/lizc...
If you want more top tips for working in watercolour on canvas please check out these films:
Top tips: • How do you paint water...
30 tips: • Can you paint watercol...
If you want a lot more information, please check out my book: Painting Watercolours on Canvas ISBN: 9781785005893. There's a flip through here: • Book flip - Painting w... and you can get it from any book seller worldwide, or Amazon.
I also have an in depth online course www.lizchadert.... This takes you through everything from why bother, to preparing your own canvas, to getting started and finishing...
And there's a Watercolour on Canvas group on Facebook. As it stands there are 7000 members from 18 or so countries, so if you want to join us, please do: / 463275440905151
You've got the questions and hopefully, I have a few answers. With the new watercolour grounds available from QoR, Daniel Smith and Schmincke, you can turn any canvas into a watercolour canvas. Or you can buy ready prepared ones like Yes!, Fredrix and Frisk.
See this video for how to prepare a canvas for watercolour: • How to make a watercol... or this one for how to make your own watercolour ground at home: • How to make your own D...
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@debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357 2 месяца назад

I love painting watercolors on canvas !

@LizChadertonArt 2 месяца назад

Me too!

@pennyvae 10 месяцев назад

This was very informative! And also, thank you so much for not putting any background music in with your speed painting 😊

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

that’s interesting - I sometimes do put music. Do you find it off putting? I kind of feel I need to fill the silence.

@pennyvae 10 месяцев назад

Actually I really enjoy listening to the pencil, or brush on paper without the music. I know everyone is different but I think it's part of why I love art (drawing, painting) it's the tactile nature of the instrument in your hand making marks and mixing the paints. ASMR, I guess. However, you do it however you like, Liz, I love watching and learning from you anyway you do it :)@@LizChadertonArt

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

That’s interesting . I’d never thought about the sound of the brush….@@pennyvae

@keeny73 4 месяца назад

You are so inspiring Liz ❤

@LizChadertonArt 4 месяца назад

oh thank you!

@rubyfisch5077 29 дней назад

Hi Liz, the toucans are fabulous! Thanks for this video. I just got a pack of small canvas boards that said they were 100% cotton, pre-primed, and acid free. I've only tried one simple landscape so far but I can see that there is definitely a learning curve to them because they don't really act like painting on paper. The paint doesn't merge with the other colors much, so it was hard to get those soft transitions. But one thing that was good so far is that it seemed like I could work on it forever without it drying out. The colors didn't seem as vibrant either, but that might just be me. Anyway, it was fun to watch you paint, and you gave a lot of good info, so if I hadn't already gotten these, I'd be running to Amazon to get some. 😃

@LizChadertonArt 29 дней назад

I have written a book on painting watercolour on canvas which you might like…called Painting watercolour on canvas ISBN 9781785005893 😊

@rubyfisch5077 27 дней назад

@@LizChadertonArt I'm going to have to get it next month! I LOVE the cow on the cover, and all of the paintings shown in the sample! I'm wondering if I'm having trouble because the little canvases that I got (with backing attached) aren't the best? More experimenting to be done. 😄

@LizChadertonArt 27 дней назад

@@rubyfisch5077 are they primed for watercolour or for acrylic?

@rubyfisch5077 19 дней назад

@@LizChadertonArt It said it could be used for watercolor, acrylics, markers, etc., and that it was primed. I did try putting a couple of coats of gesso, but that didn't seem to do much good. I've given up on them for the time being and sticking with paper. It likes me better. lol

@sandradeprey 10 месяцев назад

thanks again...perfect timing, starting Monday, I am starting my new journey....watercolor on canvas:) All my canvases have cured and ready to be used!

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

it may Bea wild ride, but I’m sure you will have fun!

@SimoneWhippArtist 10 месяцев назад

Well, I learnt something new! I never knew that watercolour could be painted on canvas! Thank you for sharing this information Liz. 😊

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@SimoneWhippArtist 10 месяцев назад

@@LizChadertonArt ☺

@cindyculbertson5886 8 месяцев назад

Never knew this could be done. Thank you for the instruction.

@LizChadertonArt 8 месяцев назад

Glad to help

@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK 10 месяцев назад

I experimented with WC on canvas & loved it. Even though I didn't know what WC ground was. 🤷I sealed each layer of paint on my butterflies 🦋. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us! Very inspiring!

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

it’s very useful stuff!

@mjpete27 10 месяцев назад

Hullo Liz, Thanks for another wonderful video showing the true versatility of Watercolor Paints! Lovely Tucan painting too!

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@juliehopkins5784 10 месяцев назад

Another fantastic painting Liz. Thank you so much for all these videos you share with us, it is so appreciated!❤

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@helgaleifsdottir5191 9 месяцев назад

Amazing art work. Thank you so much for your teaching.

@LizChadertonArt 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@ashleyhawkeswatercolor 9 месяцев назад

I love how your toucans turned out! I also love the look of the float frame with the canvas!

@LizChadertonArt 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@nancybrace1233 8 месяцев назад

I love the picture behind you in blues with birds. Maybe cranes…..would love to have a print of it

@LizChadertonArt 8 месяцев назад

Thank you. They are gannets. Sadly I don’t do prints - the original is £495 and I ship 😁 www.lizchaderton.co.uk

@colleenmcchesney1482 10 месяцев назад

Oh wow that’s great 😃 & yes it has. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video of tips on painting watercolors on canvas!

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@blueviolets2022 10 месяцев назад

You are an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing with us.

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@monicaelias4513 10 месяцев назад

Wow 😍 I learn something new today, I never try to paint with my watercolor on canvas 😮 You are so kind to share your knowledge with us 😊

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊 it’s lots of fun!

@FizzyStarArt 10 месяцев назад

What an amazing image and such helpful advice.

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@user-wh1zp7bn1r 10 месяцев назад

I love your instructional videos! You are so good!

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@teraperry1008 10 месяцев назад

Amazing art as usual! I'm going to send this to my friend. It's such a wonderful thing to be able to paint on canvas.😊🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Please do!

@highseasailing8624 8 месяцев назад

Wow that’s amazing! Just checking you use water colour pencil for your sketch? Also do you dampen the canvas at all prior to doing a wash? Thanks again from Australia!

@LizChadertonArt 8 месяцев назад

This time last year I was getting excited about coming to Australia…. yes, a watercolour pencil and only wet the canvas if you want wet in wet blending. This one sold just before Christmas. hurrah!

@lynnesmith6493 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this demonstration. I t’s interesting to know that one can paint watercolour on canvas. Did you prime the canvas with anything beforehand to enable it to accept watercolour?

@LizChadertonArt 9 месяцев назад

Yes I did. There are films about prepping canvases for watercolour and how to make your own watercolour ground, but this one might get you going: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xLAMi9mNf1U.html

@helenvanpoorten4262 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Liz. Question. You always mix puddles of paint in wells. Do you squeeze out fresh paint for this? Is there a reason for this?

@LizChadertonArt 8 месяцев назад

I do. I like fresh paint as it is juicy and mixes to Rich washes. I like planning and limiting my palette to keep everything coherent. The problem is if you have 24 or 48 colours in your palette you end up using too many and it doesn’t make for a good painting

@judyrogers8184 10 месяцев назад

Love this! Did you apply watercolor ground to the canvass before beginning painting? Thanks

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Yes I did. three thin coats to give it some absorbency

@CCClearn 10 месяцев назад

You have been so helpful and inspiring! I’ve started a watercolor class and I mention you to my students almost every class. I loved the tissue paper video, the watercolor technique book, and so many more of your uploads. May God bless you for sharing.

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

It’s my pleasure. If more people painted the world would be happier, so sharing is my effort for world peace! If that’s not getting too grand….@@CCClearn

@elizabethhumphrey9055 6 месяцев назад

What works best for you to apply the watercolor ground? My paint brush leaves lines

@RaeGalloway 10 месяцев назад

Do you remember which ground you used for this piece? Was it just your personal recipe?

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

yes, it was my homemade ground - 3 thin layers

@CC-ho5lw 4 месяца назад

Where would one buy the frame to match the size of the canvas? Any suggestions for your USA viewers? Thank you Liz!

@LizChadertonArt 4 месяца назад

Sorry, as I’m not in the US I cannot suggest anywhere. Why not join the Watercolour on Canvas group on Facebook and ask there? lots of American member!

@LizChadertonArt 4 месяца назад

facebook.com/groups/watercolouroncanvas

@CC-ho5lw 4 месяца назад

@@LizChadertonArt So kind of you! Thank you and for the link too. ☺️

@lynnettebass2451 7 месяцев назад

Do you add aqua fix to your paints?

@LizChadertonArt 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes - depends on whether I plan to do a lot of layers or not

@atelierthhun1165 10 месяцев назад

Hi Liz Was that on your own home made watercolour ground or a commercial ground ? And do you find any difference in erasing between the two kinds of ground ? (I've got your book but haven't used your recipe yet.) I like the toucans. Thank you for the video.

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

It was the homemade, and though they do behave a little differently the ease of erasing is similar

@jrm2716 10 месяцев назад

@@LizChadertonArt When was watercolor ground mentioned?

@LizChadertonArt 10 месяцев назад

Watercolour ground is mentioned in the question above @@jrm2716 The film was about erasing so did not go into the preparation of the canvas. I have lots of other films about watercolour ground if you are interested for example ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WNIDkxsY3Q0.html