The best-ever watercolor exercise?

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Ever wanted an achievable watercolor workout that allows you to practice the following technical skills all in one?.....
Colour mixing
Brushstrokes
Wet-on-dry
Wet-on-wet
Timing
Managing a wash
Well, have a go at this exercise - it's great fun, quick to do, and seems like nothing more than a quick doodle. But in the video I show you the importance of practicing like this, and how it helps you to improve your technique in the areas above. I have done these for years, and continue to do them regularly; I attribute the progression in my technical skills to this, more than anything else. I genuinely believe it is the best-ever watercolor exercise!
This video is the perfect follow-on to my previous video (The Art of Landscape Looking' • The Secret for Landsca... ) which shows you how to become familiar with your subject. This exercise will help you to grow your skills so that you can feel more confident capturing your moments of landscape inspiration.
If you're a beginner and need some guidance on what equipment to use, or a little more detail behind some of these techniques, then please watch the following video series:
1) WHAT IS WATERCOLOR? - • 1. What is Watercolour...
2) WATERCOLOR EQUIPMENT - • 2. Watercolour Equipme...
3) WATERCOLOR WASHES - • 3. Watercolour Washes ...
4) MIXING YOUR WATERCOLORS - • 4. Mixing Your Waterco...
5) BRUSHSTROKES AND THEIR EFFECTS - • Brushstrokes & Their E...
6) CONTROLLING THE WASH - • Controlling the Wash

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@mrtrunin 5 месяцев назад

Oliver is one of those creators whose videos get a like first, then you start watching the content because you know the quality is guaranteed. Thank you for your hard work!

@adunzoroq33 5 месяцев назад

I literally just started the video, took a sip of coffee and instantly hit the like button because I know I will learn a ton in 20 minutes! 😊

@gigibenea3529 5 месяцев назад

😊 exactly..

@tj21bem 5 месяцев назад

I actually subscribed first. Then liked. This is the first time I have heard watched this artist but I already know from the start that he knows how to teach. I’m glad RU-vid recommended this.

@DaisyTea1 4 месяца назад

Exactly! ❤

@Kb1901kb_kris 4 месяца назад

I like every video I watch so that I know Ihave watched it. Some people like Oliver I watch more than once

@susie1216 4 месяца назад

"don't copy, create!" is the best advice for me to hear!

@simongray6452 4 месяца назад

I was given a watercolour paint tin when I was 9 years old, in 1978. I had nobody to teach me, and, after messing around and becoming frustrated I stopped using it. I turned to pencil and then, attending art college began with acrylics - still nobody to teach me any technical skills but I fumbled along. My career was in graphic design, both drawing board and computer-based but certainly no pencil or paints. Now I am retired and determined to crack watercolours once and for all - finding your videos (especially this one) has lifted my spirits and given me the encouragement to 'have a go'. Many thanks for sharing and saying 'just have a go and doodle' - I will 👍

@Mona77401 28 дней назад

I'm 69 years old and I started watercolor painting just this past year. I'm in love with it all. Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial on how to effectively practice. I'm about to begin this exercise immediately! Your time and experience is very very much appreciated!

@attadudepc 2 месяца назад

Oliver is not only an accomplished artist, but an excellent teacher in the true sense.

@annachavez5422 12 дней назад

Awesome exercise thank you so much for sharing, explaining and encouraging, new beginners in watercolor!

@eleanormaclean4004 6 дней назад

I learned more today in this video than in years of structured lessons.

@harryeasterly8925 11 дней назад

As a lefty, it’s inspiring and useful not to have to “transpose.” Thanks.

@christaporche 4 месяца назад

I'm a beginner (at age 80) and this exercise will be good for me break up a bit of "artist's block." It is a perfect for me to just doodle a bit until I inspire myself. I really like it. I have all the supplies and I'm ready to paint. Thank you.

@jzm99 2 месяца назад

I just did it with 5 colors he mentioned. Amazing.

@michaelsigler5820 2 месяца назад

I started at 70 in my rv

@karamyoussef3362 2 месяца назад

❤❤❤

@dianetucker8644 Месяц назад

Well done! Artist's block - amazing how many of us have it. Agree that doodling is a great way for inspiration. Oliver has upped my doodling abilities and removed my second impediment: wasting paper! A productive lesson indeed! Wish you happy days painting or doodling.

@joycezuiderveen3625 26 дней назад

This makes so much sense! Much like practicing music. No performance just practice.

@33Jenesis 5 месяцев назад

This like doodling with watercolor :). I made a resolution to do daily doodle in 2024. My mind is frozen and locked up. I hope doodling can help freeing up my mind to not be afraid or plan too much.

@user-cj6yw5fu4l 26 дней назад

I know the feeling 😵‍💫

@ashleywright8686 19 дней назад

Doodling is so great for that! Aside from Oliver Pyle videos (which are fabulous), YT Diane Anton Studio; she has great doodle video 🎉

@Varsha_896 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson. I’m a retired doctor trying to catch up my childhood hobby and your video was a blessing ❤

@user-ri1oj8dm2k 4 месяца назад

Most often I don't have the space or time to create a finished painting, but I still want to paint! These exercises in doodling give me that spontaneous freedom while learning so much about color mixing, paying attention to the wetness of the paper, brush strokes, all of it!

@cynmalin5728 4 месяца назад

thank you. opened up a box i had in storage for 30 yrs, filled w/ old tubes & pans. in middle school art class, just given 8 colors & a brush. no instruction. ready now at 65yrs old to find someone to explain the skills needed. this is perfect. will watch all your videos. will practice diligently. thank you again.

@sherrypalmer1601 4 месяца назад

64 here, and I am also excited to start painting. This is an excellent lesson and good starting point because it's not at all intimidating❤

@staceybrister1315 4 месяца назад

Well gosh, I'm a young beginner 😊. Thank you for teaching us!

@mjpete27 2 месяца назад

There are so many truly amazing teachers here on RU-vid! Look around and find a few to follow and watch and learn from. Everyone is different and there are people who are happy to show you how to start going in the direction you wish to go! Good Luck!

@mandyhartz64 Месяц назад

Me too...60 and ready to retire...need a hobby now but have never painted or even drawn in my life!

@lindaconover4328 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for not just showing how to do something but demonstrating your thinking behind each action.

@opabinnier 5 месяцев назад

Fantasy doodle landscapes are not only the best fun ever- but you really keep on top of you watercolour management which is always a boost in confidence. Also a relief from the pressure of having to avoid blunders: blunders here are just opportunities to learn. This video tells me I should get back to more FUN and GAMES. Merry Christmas, squire!

@sallyfinch540 5 месяцев назад

These exercises and comments would be so wonderful in a watercolor sketchbook. That would make it easier to build upon and find one’s own language with the brush.

@sharongates4699 2 дня назад

He’s doing what I learned when beginning watercolor painting many years ago from an excellent teacher: warms in your cools, cools in your warms. Never forgot that because it made such a difference in my art. The second thing I was told that made a huge difference? “Just see what happens. There are no mistakes.” Excellent advice. Excellent exercise.

@Anna55onUtube 5 месяцев назад

I'm always doodling with pencils and pens, but I'd never really thought of doodling with brushes and paint. This was so helpful. Thank you!

@kariniwan5653 5 месяцев назад

Yes, it leads to the abstract painting....

@jdane2277 4 месяца назад

My aunt, who was a professional watercolorist and artist taught me to doodle with the brush and do that often. This is a good exercise. You learn what makes glowing color or good shapes.

@peterplantec7911 2 месяца назад

A man after my own heart. I love to doodle with a gel pen. This exercise will help me immensely. Thank you Oliver. I truly appreciate sharing in your wisdom. I’m nearly 82 years old and have discovered that my quest for wisdom continues on RU-vid. I’m loving it.

@grantharper6033 5 месяцев назад

Out of the hundreds, maybe thousands of videos I have watched over the last four years, this is without doubt the most honest, useful and instructive one I have seen. Cant wait to get cracking on this and see just how in control I’m not lol. Thank you Oliver and merry Christmas to you and your family.

@valsearle3702 21 день назад

At 66 a beginner and so happy to have found your channel, can't wait to learn🙂

@susanmerila4958 5 месяцев назад

I like to do something of this sort when I'm deciding which blue, which red and which yellow I aim to use on the limited palette I will use to get the hues I want in a particular painting. It's a great way to make those pigment choices.

@CazMet-ss3ek Месяц назад

Miss your new videos you’re such a great teacher, hope all is well and you’re just super busy….

@judyvla День назад

Utterly brilliant! I feel I’ve learned more about the interaction of thick/thin/wet/dry in this one video than in all my (admittedly limited) study. And, I had no idea about holding the brush vertically to get a thin line. Bravo! I’ll be watching all your videos.

@ritaobrien9093 4 месяца назад

"Create, don't copy!" That phrase is just what I need in my journey! I'll be doing these exercises and look forward to the observations. Thank you, Oliver! Happy New Year!

@threehorsez 5 месяцев назад

That was one of the most helpful painting videos if not the most helpful one I have ever watched. Thank you so very much!

@Bluessongstress1963 4 месяца назад

it’s hard not to be inspired when you tell us from the beginning it doesn’t have to be this and it doesn’t have to be that just let your brush flow and then you look back and you see how beautiful it all looks even though it’s not supposed to be anything at all other than practice… That is inspiring in itself.

@hfarms5779 5 месяцев назад

Been dabbling in watercolor for years. Remains a mystery but these exercises will help tame the forces of water and color.

@karatehamstermami 5 месяцев назад

This is so playful. What a fun way to practice without any pressure. Thank you for sharing.

@dianneleon2522 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the great advice and tutorial. I’m just getting started with watercolor painting and very excited to start doodling. I appreciate that you also experience panic while working on a painting. So happy it’s not just me!

@robc9706 5 месяцев назад

I’ve learned a tremendous amount from watching your videos this past year Oliver and my paintings are showing the improvement … Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.

@Sherlock2022 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. The best learning comes from experiencing things for yourself. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.

@jubobokk 3 месяца назад

This is the best watercolor tutorial I’ve seen. Very detailed, clear and helpful. THANK YOU!

@seamus9305 4 месяца назад

Exercises like these give me such a sense of competition and enjoyment. They seem quite meditative. When I go hiking I always carry a portable pallet and will sit at a picnic table and experiment painting color chords. They take the frustration out of painting and replace it with enjoyment.

@fernandsavoie6641 11 дней назад

Thank you for showing up on my YT. At 70, I am a newbie at watercolouring. I subscribed to your vids and know I will be learning a heap. Greetings from Atlantic Canada.

@tezoodle 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Olly for reminding me to do this! I have got out of the habit, and you are right, you learn a lot from it and it helps to exercise your creative muscles. It's also a useful exercise if you hit a creative block, and you really really want to paint, but the subject matter eludes you. Please can you add a Buy Me a Coffee or Donations cup to your videos, I would happily drop in some pennies! Wishing you and yours joyful and festive Contrafibularities 💖💚🥂

@beckyhofer4328 5 месяцев назад

A valuable lesson! Thank you for mentioning creating versus copying. Your teaching style is clear and understandable.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@BoutiqueSheShe 5 месяцев назад

Create, don't copy! So glad to hear someone take that approach. Thanks for this video, it was just what I needed to get unstuck!

@sherond51 4 месяца назад

LOVE that you are left-handed...very rare!! ; )

@janeleverett3128 Месяц назад

We lefties make up about 10% of the population 😊

@poneyfeathersart1442 День назад

I do this now. Just thought I was too scared to commit to a big piece. Thanks for the tips!

@tabea258 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. ✨🌨️🎄❄️🌠☃️✨

@fen8992 Месяц назад

Really enjoyed this. Great fun way to practice!

@illustration_helgaspb 5 месяцев назад

What a great workout! A chance to feel the paper and the brush and the colors! Thank you so much for your interesting lessons. I always watch them with great interest . Merry Christmas to you and your family dear Oliver! Have a warm and blessed Christmas weekend!🌲☃🎀

@debhalld9794 5 месяцев назад

😮What? Play? LOVE IT! I totally take myself, my art, so seriously. As a novice, this video is very much appreciated.

@debhalld9794 Месяц назад

I'm a novice, also. Rewatching after 9 months of watercolor painting. Makes a LOT more sense now. And, yes, I need to "play" more, too👍

@ninner196 4 месяца назад

Wet on almost dry is a very underrated technique used by watercolorists such as myself especially for botanicals so that the edges if blossom veins aren’t so harsh. Overall when one understands water control and color theory or effect of certain pigments on each other then it is just pure brush mileage that will train one despite all the tutorials. Another huge whole in RU-vid tutorials is for advanced and intermediate wcists sharing of ideas. So sorry to say, there are so many just newbie tutorials when there are so many of us that would love to collaborate with advanced techniques. Thank you!😊

@traveler2370 4 месяца назад

No need to put a question mark on the title " Best watercolor exercise?" No question about it. This is by fat the best watercolor exercise I have ever found. After 1 week i am seeing improvements in the quality of my work. Thanks Oliver.

@paul-oram 5 месяцев назад

Great video. I tend myself to just treat every painting as a chance to practice, if i mess up then just use the other side of the paper. I spent yesterday evening outside watching and painting the sun go down. I made four paintings on the spot documenting the various stages of the setting sun, it was incredible to really observe it and see how it changes from lemon and indian yellow, to warm red, rose madder, purple then cerulean. I now have a clearer idea of the colour mixes. At home I practice further with this outside experience in my mind using the red hues as a buffer between the yellows and the blues.

@dianekey4780 5 месяцев назад

I can see this will help a lot!

@pegsmith8401 5 месяцев назад

This is the first time that I have seen one of your videos and I have already clicked on to receive further videos. Thank you for a very informative tutorial and I will certainly be practicing over this festive season. I look forward to your next video. I hope that you and your family have a great Xmas and that 2024 is excellent year for you all. 🎄☃️🎁

@patriciaramsey6185 Месяц назад

Thank you, Oliver!

@richardpaulazimmerman5018 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Oliver, for posting this! I’m inspired and can’t wait to doodle in watercolor. I doodle in pen all the time, but I’ve always loved the look of watercolor and wanted to be able to create beautiful watercolors myself. I’ve already got my art table set up, but have felt blocked. I appreciate your view that all four table legs can be taught at once, instead of having to be linear. That frees me up. Now I just need to ignore chores and doodle.

@blanejnasveschuk6351 5 месяцев назад

TY, Oliver! Beautiful reminder that PLAY and exploration are necessary for understanding, learning and growth!

@johnmonsterwatercolour 5 месяцев назад

This was excellent, Oly. I always struggled with “what” to practice and this now gives me a plan. 🙏🏻 thanks

@CJBradley 5 месяцев назад

I have always struggled with waterclour but you Sir are the best tutor. Thank you very much and Merry Chritmas.!

@pammcreynolds 2 месяца назад

I know what I'm going to do tomorrow, and every chance I get.

@pamelaburns1081 5 месяцев назад

Great idea. I was looking for a warmup exercise to do before painting. Not only can I practice paint consistency( problematic), but color mixing, brush handling etc but I can work out palette choices for my work. Thanks so very much. Happy holidays🎄

@dees3179 4 месяца назад

I’ve avoided a few potential non lifting pigment issues by doing this sort of thing ahead of time. Thoroughly recommend. I do a lot of leaves and lifting veins is common. It’s easy to forget that I’m going to need to lift when I’m deciding on how to get the colours I want, but of course not everything lifts equally and doesn’t lift as well on the different papers. I’ve been known to go in afterwards with gold calligraphy pens for a n extra doodle on top of the dry paint and turn the test paper into things that can be cut up for greetings cards or bookmarks where I don’t want to keep them for reference.

@user-yd3dm4dy7z 5 месяцев назад

Добрый вечер! Ваши видео-уроки отличный релакс и польза для любителей акварели. Всегда с нетерпеньем жду Ваших уроков, пересмотрел по несколько раз. Поздравляю с Новым Годом и Рождеством! Желаю Удачи и творческих успехов!

@user-ri1oj8dm2k 4 месяца назад

I don't often have space and time to paint, but I did this afternoon and just doodled. First, it is SO relaxing playing with the paints, mixing, picking up beads, and, of course, messing up! Loved every minute of it. Ollie, you are an inspiration. Thank you!!

@sally4102 20 дней назад

Exactly what I've been looking for. So tired of copying. Started painting only 6.months ago

@Sharpened_Spoon 4 месяца назад

Love the concept driven ideas as they relate to the end goal. I think you’re very right in what you say about the YT tutorial space, this is far more valuable than a paint-with-me video. It’s sometimes difficult to know and understand these crucial techniques, AND be able to express them in a digestible way for others. You manage it without confusing or contradicting, which speaks much of your mastery of them and how they relate to each other.

@janeosborne165 Месяц назад

Very, very helpful. Many thanks.

@stevec-b6214 5 месяцев назад

Pure gold! I started out just copying tutorial videos, and though satisfying to produce a decent looking painting without too much effort, your videos explain (with great clarity) the skills I need to truly `create`.

@alanbond7691 3 месяца назад

Oliver, watching this tutorial as given me the kick start to open my paints and get painting thank you ,

@FavinolaBas 4 месяца назад

indeed, the best-ever watercolor exercise ! From the beginning till the remark at the end : start creating instead of copying. Thank you for sharing.

@pen-N-ink 5 месяцев назад

believe it or not for last one year i have been searching/looking for an ideal "exercise" for water color during my idle days. here i ended my search. Thank You

@ingerwebrell4090 5 месяцев назад

Tack för alla fina målningar du visat!! God Jul 🎅🎄🌺

@blankyboi1040 5 месяцев назад

Och ha ett gott nytt år

@jeancollier2930 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for this, Olly! I'm off to pick up my paintbrush.... 😊

@user-kc1bg9gn5p 28 дней назад

Excellent teaching, thank you❤

@agsypants5556 3 месяца назад

Doodling with watercolour is a brilliant idea. Thank you

@valeriegehling4358 5 месяцев назад

Hope after Christmas to do this important exercise as I need more control over paints & brushes. Thanks

@hanssing1 5 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas and a productive, healthy New Year to you and your family 🙏

@juliandrozd11 5 месяцев назад

Wesołych Świąt, Mistrzu!

@sallykirkstephens8415 5 месяцев назад

Lovely to see another lefthander

@iwqmaster 4 месяца назад

i like the fact that is instruction is challenging and not the typical beginner stuff found elsewhere.

@mikeburton1955 5 месяцев назад

A very well explained exercise, many thanks for all your sharing, your experience and practical tuition

@PatriciaGodboutArt 5 месяцев назад

I see so much in this practice !!painting : lobsters shellfish, figures , portraits, superhero’s you name it. Very valuable!

@marypartridge5154 Месяц назад

Thanking you so much I never dreamed I would be one of those elderly folk but I am

@hauprich13 8 дней назад

haha! Me too! :)

@rosinelenoane779 5 месяцев назад

Thank you dear Olly for this beautiful rainbow free exercise during Christmas time ! Your sensitivity is always a precious gift. Have a good holiday :)

@lindaruss3772 4 месяца назад

Just found you! I can’t wait to use this tute! I so often want to paint, but don’t have an “idea”. This seems like a wonderful way to awaken my imagination! As an “artist block” survivor, I’m always looking for ways to keep at it! Thx so much!!

@andystacey4760 5 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Oliver.

@maryarzate1725 5 месяцев назад

This is the most useful watercolor video I have seen. I started learning watercolors during the pandemic, but this was so helpful! I wish I would have had these ideas and techniques when I started. I will definitely try practicing these ideas and seeing just how the paints and water and brushes react differently. And my paintings are sure to get much better. Thank you!

@lhidalgo8487 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, great fun!

@wendytaylor3714 3 месяца назад

Thank you once again for a thoughtful and exremely helpful video. So much appreciated.

@bweaver760 5 месяцев назад

I have found that ultramarine blue is a more graying blue when mixed with the other primary colors to create greens or violets/purples! Whereas pthalo blues are more vibrant for tropical greens! The study of mixing the 3 different primary hues will build your knowledge of each hues of the 3 primaries!

@mostho 19 дней назад

in one word: fantastic. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

@aureliafox2924 4 месяца назад

At about the 17:00 mark I learned something brand new!!! 👏👏👏 i’m not sure no one‘s ever said it before but for sure I’ve never heard it before! Oliver says that when painting wet into dry with plenty of water the result will be vibrant and WON’T look muddy… no matter how many pigments you use! It’s when you start painting into damp paper with slightly heavier mixes that you start seeing muddy effects. I think I stumbled across this plenty of times as I paint but since I did not know why the muddiness happens “randomly” I couldn’t use this information! So when he said it I could intuitively confirm it. I love these aha moments!

@bernardlillis8827 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful video and such a great idea which I will try. I'm living in Hong Kong and only started playing with watercolour a few years ago aged 73 and really enjoy it. You're the best teacher I have seen on You Tube and when I am able to find the link I will subscribe to Patreon.

@duncanking4474 5 месяцев назад

This looks like lots of fun as well Ollie, thank you for taking the time to explaining colour mixing. I will be trying this. Could I ask maybe in the new year could you explain colour mutting

@binxiao6175 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for uploading a Christmas treat! Merry Christmas and a happy healthy colorful 2024🥳

@nikkic4385 3 месяца назад

I'm so happy to have found your video. It's just what I needed to get me painting again after a difficult 2 years in my life. Thank you.

@createmycomic 3 месяца назад

That was great. Just having fun and learning. Great exercise! There really are a lot of tutorials which make you just copy stuff instead of creating! Thank you!

@ChantelleArts 5 месяцев назад

gorgeous work, merry christmas 😊😊

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art 5 месяцев назад

I watch this later for sure!

@wayne1243 5 месяцев назад

Great video 👍👍

@cecileegeorgeson_artist 5 месяцев назад

Helpful!!!! OMG I have never thought of this type of exercise… loads of loose washes etc but this is fantastic… so glad I found you

@philnasmith9755 5 месяцев назад

Great exercise - thank you!

@user-bv3hy7tl6p 4 месяца назад

I love the end results too. 😊

@karenharmer519 18 дней назад

Yes I did like this, I'm still discovering what paper I like, so this is very helpful to know which one to focus on. ❤❤❤❤❤

@petelangforduk 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Oliver. Great lesson. I will certainly work on this. Merry Christmas.

@cjbakaluk 23 дня назад

This is wild! I was messing around in this exact type of way just last night! Just a couple colours, a brush and absolutely no idea what I was doing, but I learned so much about the medium (oil is mostly what I've used previously) Fantastic!