The Biggest Mistake in Watercolor

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Whats the biggest art mistake I see repeated over and over in watercolor? Watch the video to find out then check out these other channels for their take on the #biggestartmistake and leave a comment about the biggest mistake you see or make and lets discuss!
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@crystalbond9394 5 лет назад

My husband passed away two weeks ago and I really questioned continuing any art. I love that I came across this this morning and your shirt is perfect - he was a huge Star Wars collector. Seems silly, but it was perfect like him saying don’t give up your art ❤️

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Definitely do not!

@celestesatie7382 5 лет назад

When my 31 yo son died I gave up for 6 years and just now started again...the few months starting again have been more healing than the last 6 years. I came across a butterfly that he drew as a child. I felt shattered and rejuvenated...Art is healing on all levels.

@janycegunn9065 5 лет назад

Crystal Bond My sincere sympathy. It takes forever but staying busy helped me a lot.

@MileinaJuarez 5 лет назад

I'm so sorry for your loss. My son was stillborn last month. I wanted to stop art. I wanted to stop living. I normally sculpt and some oil painting. I started watercolor a week ago and it really helps me. A reason to wake up every morning. I wish you all the best.

@manicangel7796 5 лет назад

Can I offer you a hug? I'm not a hugger but what the hell.. ( btw i bet if you let your grief pour into your art it will be amazing... (also later, turn all your good memories into lighter pieces. art may just be your savior.

@emiliemendoza9652 5 лет назад

biggest mistake: leaving my water jars close to my painting then leaving the cats indoors...

@dianeandrews1081 5 лет назад

Émilie Mendoza I understand! All of a sudden your paintings are abstract lol

@angelwings2265 4 года назад

I've done that .....dang cats 😂😂😂

@scarlettorchid3458 3 года назад

Hahaha i always empty the jars because of that

@junepeirce278 3 года назад

🙀💕

@cmwHisArtist 3 года назад

Right. They look different after a catscan.

@wanttolearnreidy4469 5 лет назад

Excellent lesson and advice. You are a born teacher. Wonderful explanation and visuals. So much to take in from this video..Thanks heaps Steve.

@CraftKlatch 5 лет назад

That's a great lesson Steve and great tip to do the value scale! You make it look so effortless!

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Thanks Mona. Had fun doing this collab!

@walterpierluissi1379 5 лет назад

without darkness you will not even notice the light and vice-versa, with out light you will not notice the darkness... one could not exist without the other.... at least in this reality that we exist... I do not know the physical aspects of other dimensions...

@cassiescreations9828 5 лет назад

It was a very cool creative way of putting this, wasn't it? Now everyone, when they paint, will think of Star Wars, light, dark ... good, evil.😊

@walterpierluissi1379 5 лет назад

@@cassiescreations9828 may the force be with you!!!! jeejjejejeej

@InLiquidColor 5 лет назад

Such an important topic, Steve! I generally like to put down a light wash first, but then instead of working strictly light to dark, I love to put in some of my darkest values next to force myself to fill in the values in between. It helps me to be committed to those dark values, and that way I'm not afraid to build up to them.

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Yes, another commenter mention that. Anna Mason uses that approach. I've had trouble with that technique but that's just me and old habits. I think its a good one

@cassiescreations9828 5 лет назад

You two are just awesome!

@cathyquilts2609 5 лет назад

Cassie is correct!

@msellenandrea 5 лет назад

I use that quite often too! :D Its much easier to see the values that way too.

@mishrakeshi 5 лет назад

I'll try this way, who knows, maybe it work for me, thank you!

@normacascelli9811 2 года назад

Genial!y subtitulado en castellano! Muchas gracias!

@ruangthongngamsamai5650 5 лет назад

🙏🙏very nice..Health care and take care.☺( 👀 👉✋✊👊😱😁 👍 )

@Lachri 5 лет назад

What a great tip! Contrast is such a huuuuge deal!!!

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

It is and watercolor, unfortunately has a number of properties that make dealing with it an even bigger problem.

@MariaRevArt 5 лет назад

When I saw his mistake was contrast I so heard your voice in my head saying, "don't be afraid of contrast. Make your darks dark enough and your lights light enough."

@HajraMeeks 5 лет назад

Value and layering with confidence are SO totally the issues I've also seen students struggle with--awesome vid, Steve. I recently read some art blog where someone was telling folks that watercolor can't be layered or glazed, and I was just like, jeeeeez, what super wrong info is this person passing along to hapless newbies...glad you address that here along with value punching! XD (And that SW shirt and mug are EVERYTHING, bro!)

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

LOL! Thanks. The assumptions people adopt astound me sometimes. Great to have you stop by Hajra.

@patytrico 5 лет назад

Guilty! I fear that it would result overworked and fell short ;/

@JaredCullum 5 лет назад

Well said. Great video and great observation. I completely agree. I can think of a couple mistakes I have seen in my journey and in workshops I teach. One of the biggest I’ve experienced is people not spending enough time focusing on learning to draw.

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Oh man, thats a biggie Jared. I agree, I think that one crosses all mediums. Thanks for stopping by.

@JaredCullum 5 лет назад

@@mindofwatercolor Man! I loved these so much I made a response, tag-along video. Thanks for the awesome idea. Hope I contribute something :) I made sure to link and mention it was your guys' original idea and that I'm just tagging along. :)

@ionaday3340 5 лет назад

So helpful thank you.

@LisaHetrickIndigojadeArt 5 лет назад

Steve! Holy smokes! Great advice as always. Great tip to do a value scale. I think I always mentally do one, but it would be way more valuable to have a reference.

@xTK421x 2 года назад

I mostly paint Star Wars scenes. Tattoine is my fave 7 color horizon w/Luke staring into the sunset, but I put Vader in the upper corner reaching for Luke in the clouds. Darth Maul R2 D2 AA 589 Ryloth Obi wans hut with hoppers flying over, Mara Jade.......the list goes on.....Cad Bane while watching last episode of Book of Boba.

@MDCampbell 5 лет назад

As always, hitting the nail on the head with this one! I need to be more contrast-aware in my work, too. LOVED the intro on this, Steve, and such great advice! Thrilled to be part of this collab with you! Thank you and best wishes! ~ Mark

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Thanks buddy! This was fun!

@simosimo7560 5 лет назад

This should be one of the first classes. 👏👏👏I'm not a beginner, but I'm still struggling with putting on the first wet glaze a color that is too watery...so everything fades away. Because I want to put some contrasts in the first wash, but I want soft edges. Contrasts are the secret for 3D, this thing I've just learnt by myself with practice, above all with botanical painting. There are paintings more perfect than mine for the precision of the technique, but they are FLAT, and...childish. You are a great teacher Steve!

@Adeline9418 2 года назад

I'm a super inexperienced watercolor hobbyist. Mainly use colored pencils. I have a cheapo set of prang watercolors. Anyway I'm going to attempt a lone sunflower. I've painted the blue sky background. Letting it dry overnight then tomorrow paint the sunflower. I might just like watercolor painting!!

@PlacesWeveBeen 5 лет назад

Charging is something I always struggle with, and till now I couldn't figure out why. Now it all makes sense. I wish I could take one of your local classes.

@mariwyl 3 года назад

THANK YOU!!! That was a very helpful video!! I am in the middle of a covered bridge scene and will go back to add more value contrast!!

@brucemckenziefraser139 2 года назад

Another great video with everything explained so well! 👍 Btw, what's the brand and S size of brush that you are using when you're painting the demonstration trees? 🌳 🏡 🌲

@timeenuf4200 2 года назад

Yup, yup, yup. Just got frustrated with this but will be frustrated no more. Thank you. You always seem to know how I can do better. Thank you.

@Bittagrit Месяц назад

Exactly the reminder I needed. I tend to go too light. I came to watercolor from acrylic landscapes with bright colors.

@TheBeverleyann 4 года назад

Thank you so much ! I am a beginner at watercolor . Watched your input on paper & subscribed . Again Thank you !

@MarcellHobbs 3 года назад

Fabulous tips! I truly appreciate scripture sharing! Blessings❣️

@ThisJess 3 года назад

I try not to fear the values...it's a process. And the other "mistake" is I forget to desaturate my colors. My sketch and lineart look awesome and then when I add colors it's loses everything.

@Riham0248 3 года назад

That was very helpful.. thanks much can’t wait for more mistake videos

@Airbrush208 2 года назад

My art just made a gigantic leap,My problem is like in life I hurry to much,let it dry,put down the blow dryer and let the painting take its time,I need to enjoy it and not rush it ,just a awesome video,,,

@celestesource9460 4 года назад

Thank you Steve so much, these advices are so helpful...🕊 😇 🥰

@fetabrown 2 года назад

Always enjoy your videos. You are like my dad, if my dad were a watercolour genius. Thanks again.

@Linda-kh6rl 2 года назад

You or so kind an good at doing your painting an explaining .An you take time i love watching. You. I have painted for a lot of years . But you can always learn something new.😊

@bbrown8353 7 месяцев назад

I'm so thankful that Lindsey had you on her frugal crafter podcast last week. I watched a few of your videos right away - loved what you do - and subscribed. I last tooka art classes in High school, more than50 yrs ago, But you have sparked something that wants me to LEARN more. I ove watercolor but never really learned the basic techniques. I tend to change the color when what I really want is to change the value. Now I need to do some painting and practice the techniques you have shown. THANK YOU

@mindofwatercolor 7 месяцев назад

Welcome!!

@Emmeefive 4 года назад

Great advice on contrasts! I'm new at watercolor but have been doing oil for several years. Contrast really makes a huge difference.

@StephenMarkTurner 5 лет назад

Thanks. Love the tip about how the darker second colour can get sucked away. Basics.

@lvmylord54 5 лет назад

Some of my favorite You Tube artists. I'll be checking it out. Thanks Steve for pointing out my mistakes! LOL! I make lots of them, but getting better!

@PetaHewitt 5 лет назад

Thank you! This is one of my biggest mistakes. I will take your advice and practice value scales.

@lori7168 2 года назад

Steve, I love this type of video. These are all the mistakes I’ve made LOL!! The wet on wet tree example is one of the mistakes I do … now I know how to correct it!

@helenmarshall5705 5 лет назад

I just wanted to tell you how much I love your channel. I am catching up on all your old videos and look forward to watching a new one everyday. I also appreciate your Bible quotes at the end. I always feel inspired by you and want to run right into my studio and paint. Thank you so much for all you do.

@suewilkinson910 5 лет назад

I love your t-shirt/mug combo. Perfect. You are so right with this. I'm using coloured pencils a lot at the moment and exactly the the same thing applies, and I've not got the hang of it yet. Contrast is everything. Thanks for a very interesting video.

@sandicampbell8626 Месяц назад

Beginner here....sooo guilty of too much water& lack of knowledge of the drying shift!! This is a great valuable video & i really, really appreciate your videos.❣️ Of course i still have to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, I am 82 & new to painting & Watercolor! Wish me luck & the fortitude not to give up please.🙄 Seem's appropriately named! This stuff has a mind of it's own! A big thank you for your videos, they are excellent!

@mindofwatercolor Месяц назад

You are so welcome!

@alphonsodunn 5 лет назад

Wonderful video!

@NotThatBob 5 лет назад

Painting with watercolor is so hard I find. But I think you just covered a few of my problems. Thanks so much for the video.

@linusfondin464 5 лет назад

Thx for the great advice but I have one more problem I often run into too, which is that when I lay in a wet wash the pigment looks really nice, but when it dries it gets this really ugly outline of concentrated pigment.

@cindyhorton6980 5 лет назад

Maybe too much water?

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Too much water left on the paper after applying the wash. Pick up any excess. Pulp paper is also bad about doing this. Make sure you use cotton paper for best results.

@barbaragemin5117 5 лет назад

I totally agree with you -I recognized my failures were when these string value contrasts were lacking in my painting. Thanks.

@abby-fichtner 4 года назад

Super helpful (am I a broken record yet?) thanks again!

@OrionsRoseNC 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. I am a new watercolor artist and this really helps.

@vegasrenie 5 лет назад

Not knowing about/how to layer is the reason I gave up watercolors so many years ago. Now in my dotage, I’ve decided to embrace my old hobby, and this video (and the others, of course!), have given me what I need to enjoy painting again. Thank you!

@clairlucas1306 5 лет назад

Very helpful to this struggling beginner! Thanks!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt 5 лет назад

Another excellent video withrock-solid advice. More paintings go wrong through poor values than any other cause. Loved the demo Steve!!

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Indeed! Thanks for watching Steve!

@shirleyupvall9360 3 года назад

Yep, that's my problem, too much water. Thank you

@kaelenhollyer9880 4 года назад

lol when you said "if you are a musician you know what I am talking about" I was practicing cello and watching your video

@rmmarksman1 3 года назад

You are such a great teacher. You explain the “mind” of watercolor so well. Thank you.

@CarolynsArtAdventures 5 лет назад

I'm definitely guilty of charging too early. Water management is a tricky thing. Thanks for the video!

@tdelphia1 5 лет назад

Great points Steve! I can see the day in my sketchbook when this finally sunk in about contrast. I flip through the book now and it's blah, blah, blah, blah and then POW - contrast and color ;-) I think understanding the color shift when dry was a really big thing for me. I haven't really done any monochromatic studies, but am considering that as one of the things I explore during World of Watercolor month - a good way probably to help improve my contrast awareness.

@thefrugalcrafter 5 лет назад

Nice tip! Thanks for being part of this series Steve!

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

It was fun!

@fy380 2 года назад

I've watched quite a few of your videos and so impressed at your communication skills and how you can clearly convey the lesson. Many people who achieve professional level are not always able to communicate the skills they learned to get there. There are so many great videos that give an overview of painting but lack that basic bit of foundational knowledge that makes the difference that gives the viewer that 'aha' moment. I enjoy watching all of them though as there are always nuggets of knowledge to be had but you definitely have great teaching skills and appreciate all your videos. Thank you so much! PS: I subscribed to all the linked channels.

@suzeaa 3 года назад

I notice contrast too, and it's something I consciously work on with every painting. Overworking is another big one.

@Jules4Hymn 5 лет назад

Another value-able (pun intended) and useful video. 😋 Thank you for breaking it down so simply and bringing us out from the “dark side”. Ha ha!

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

You and my wife would get along great. Her dad was the king of puns. It rubbed off on her and some on me!

@barbaralee3425 Год назад

Thanks so much for this! Really helpful!

@doalma8162 3 года назад

Thank you for your induction, it make sense and help a lot!

@RobertaPhoenix 4 года назад

Thanks your explanation was really helpful!

@candylanes6462 5 лет назад

Wow I was already a sub to you and Lachri Fine Art, I was like hey look they both have the same title lol..... thanks for the video ❤️

@JeanLurssen 5 лет назад

It's also important to have different ratios of each value in your painting.

@cassiescreations9828 5 лет назад

Hi Jean!!!!!😊

@JohnArnoldPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi also Jean.

@remmyv1602 5 лет назад

Very helpful video! Thankyou :)

@carolyounce5810 Год назад

WOW. Thank you, great video!

@goldfishgames 3 года назад

Lol every one of my paintings are the result of fixing mistakes! I can’t remember any painting where it went as I originally foresaw. But I accept it an adventure one I’ve never been on before. Every tip you’ve given I’ve needed to learn, probably haven’t very well. Thank you

@michellet204 5 лет назад

Great basic tip that makes a huge difference. I have a problem with adding too much paint and mixing too many colors so my pieces end up dull. Working to practice patience and restraint!

@angelasmith3986 5 лет назад

Excellent tips! Thank you!

@bertabl 5 лет назад

Thanks for these wonderful advices! I am doing all those mistakes, so I will be more careful next time !

@kenleyojones 5 лет назад

No mistakes, just happy accidents!

@paulchau6967 5 лет назад

Valuable and useful. No bullshit. Many thanks for your lesson. I will follow your videos to go further. Thanks again.

@kevinivaska4827 4 года назад

Excellent tips! Thank you!

@Tuesdaypuddles 5 лет назад

Steve! All this time I feel like I get to the end of the painting and wonder where my light values went and this is precisely the mistake I've been making. Thank you, you always make it "click" for me

@LauradB65 5 лет назад

🙏 thanks, useful and useful and useful and ......

@milfuto420 Год назад

I just happened to watch this video on may 4th 😁

@sovereigns1grace 5 лет назад

Love these collaborative series. Thanks for the tips :D

@katepanthera7265 4 года назад

Oh man - this video was done just for me. How did you know I was messing this part up? Well, from the comments below, I see it's not just me - which makes me feel a bit better. Also I use pan paints, and usually don't wet them until I go to use them - should i pre-wet them with a mister first and let them "rehydrate" a little before I start picking up the paint on the brush? BTW love your videos: straightforward, packed with info without being too 'tech-y', and humorous! Thanks a million!

@mindofwatercolor 4 года назад

Thanks! Yes, pre-wetting is always a good idea.

@jerryaubill163 7 месяцев назад

This is very helpful. Thanks!

@jmnm4894 5 лет назад

STEVE!!!!! Every ONE of the pints you covered in this video are EXACTLY what I struggle with! From being able to produce a value scale to, and especially, be able to REPRODUCE that value on demand so I can go back to it in either the same location in the painting or reproduce it to use in another part of the painting! And, also, the everything you said about charging!! You mentioned you had already done a video on value scale and reproducing values. I can't find it! Can you link it below? Would really like more tuition on each of the topics you hit upon in this video! Thanks for everything you do, Steve!

@deesmily1 5 лет назад

GREAT LESSON!! Thanks so much. You explain things so well. :-)

@drxstudio5812 5 лет назад

I have learned so much form you. Thank you

@dennismajor1 Год назад

Another tool to that can be used to increase contrast is lifting - nice thing about lifting is you can partially correct value mistakes and as well lifting can be done to create light toned areas with soft edges. Lifting done on cold press paper (given the appropriate colour profile- staining, granulating, opaque ) is one way of many to create texture - so put down dark layer and then lift to create a lighter area with texture - needs a good 100% cotton paper that can take lifting in stride. Also, adding in a bit of gum arabic (small bottles can be purchased) will mitigate the removal of the paper's existing gum arabic and somewhat reduce the 'overworked' look that can come from lifting. This takes testing and practice to avoid adding too much gum arabic. And on the same topic there are cases where overworking the paper adds to the artistic effect - an overworked section can have a positive effective when in contrast to the non-overworked portions of the painting - same idea as contrasting values add to the painting's artistic value. Opposites on all levels can be a painters friend.

@mindofwatercolor Год назад

I agree. I talk about and demonstrate lifting in many of my videos.

@estherbrennan5798 5 лет назад

This was incredibly helpful! I always struggle to get contrast and now I can see it’s because I don’t have control of my water. It’s taken me so long to figure that out!! Thank you so much 😁

@painovoimaton 5 лет назад

I'm a beginner watercolourist. Now, in theory, I kind of knew on a surface level that you need to have that kind of contrast and that it is a most important aspect of the medium. This video really just explained it so concisely that what that value and contrast stuff really means is now very clear in my mind. Thank you for the great paintings and lessons!

@anitabhardwaj6647 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. You are amazing teacher and a great artist

@mishrakeshi 5 лет назад

Oh dear! Maybe the biggest mistake is to think I can improve! You are a real good teacher, always starting with humor and then speaking slowly while doing a demo…if I do not understand something I push the subtitle and I’m able to read, hear and look at the same time, that’s because you are calm and really want we do understand… But as a stubborn donkey I keep on and on and on always the same mistakes! It’s incredible! For instance: SAVE THE WHITE FOR THE LIGHT! Oh yes yes sure, the light come from here so…we can start here with this beautiful blue, and just a drop of this…and maybe here some violet and then…Olè!… But, where is the white??? Oh I don’t know, it was here!!! Thank you for everything Steve

@johnnyrbattaglio6943 4 года назад

Thank you the video is very informative 👍

@consbulaquena9497 5 лет назад

Love the scripture at the end. Rejoice! Oh, and your watercolor tip on values is immensely helpful! =)

@Linda-qq5mg 5 лет назад

Your tips are so very helpful! Thank you Steve.

@yvonnejonker3969 2 года назад

That this going to help me more in my flower painting

@HerradaJulio 5 лет назад

Thanks

@dustinarnett4404 5 лет назад

this is a great video for putting this sort of useful concept in perspective! really helped me think about it in a more helpful way. thanks steve!

@maryalgar8779 5 лет назад

Great video, Darth. As you likely know, Anna Mason (botanical painter) seems to follow the process of putting in lightest lights first, then darkest darks, so she can then put in and adjust mid-values as required. Seems to work for her. Will definitely check out the other collaborators' views as well. Well done.

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

Its a good approach. I have trouble with that approach personally but if you can do it, it should work well.

@saravasura1076 3 года назад

Just what I needed to hear. Thanks so much.

@dianeandbrad529 5 лет назад

perfect tips - definitely areas i've been struggling with -- can't wait to try this out! thank you!!

@maryspeidel5258 5 лет назад

My biggest mistake... don’t put your painting on the floor to look at it and then go eat lunch. My dog chewed up the picture while I was gone.after all, everything on the floor belongs to him.

@mindofwatercolor 5 лет назад

😲😩

@AlichinaThePinkLady 5 лет назад

I really needed this video! Thanks a lot!

@shawnabelle2824 4 года назад

Without light there is only darkness

@susanh7938 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! This video is incredibly helpful!!!

@bywayofsalem6231 3 года назад

Yes!!! I've noticed this with me as a new watercolor artist. I look at something the next day, and then add in more contrast as I've noticed lacking. Excellent vid!!!