The Importance of Initial Washes in Watercolor // Avoiding Overworking

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In this video I talk about the importance of initial washes and how I try to not overwork my watercolour paintings anymore - while I paint a Hummingbird. #louisedemasi #watercolor
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@katlynknowlden1969 2 года назад

I enjoy these so much. I am a mom of four without much time to paint. I used to work at a small painting of a leaf for hours...days? For years I didn't paint because of being locked into my own hyper detail standards. But I am beginning to know the freedom and to appreciate beauty of letting watercolor do what it does naturally and not overworking it. I learn so much from these. I hope I can afford a class one day. I have found it therapeutic actually in that it made me realize there is a lot to life and parenting that has to do with deciding about where the hard and soft edges will be and accepting what happens and working it to a beautiful advantage instead of wearing myself out controlling things. I could draw more parallels about initial washes! But for now I thank you and so does my family. Now off to work on a very amateur painting of a bat- but I'm still so excited about it anyway.

@melaniestokes1180 Год назад

Beautifully expressed, your deeper understanding of working with edges.. ❤

@katlynknowlden1969 Год назад

@@melaniestokes1180 Thank you

@happyprat2624 3 года назад

I still can't get over how fantabulous you are at explaining the whats, whys, and hows of what you do. So educational. Your videos are top quality stuff. Thank you!

@mikelkirby2791 2 месяца назад

Ms. De Masi, your earlier hummingbird painting may be too detailed, but it still is beautiful. I do like your evolved technique. Thank you for your tutorials.

@happigalart1689 2 года назад

Beautiful bird, and OMG the last scene at the end was priceless. When I do my videos my neighbor inevitably starts mowing the lawn, the dark barks and my husband’s phone rings! LOL

@thomasstewart1646 Год назад

Hi happy girl

@DarleneFormanek 2 года назад

thank you for talking us through the process, just music and watching someone paint is lost on me. Bless you.

@noates2725 3 года назад

I absolutely love the intensity and vibrancy of the colours of the first 'overworked' drawing. I thought it caught the essence of a hummingbird perfectly as their colouring is so intense and unusual you can't help but do a double-take which is exactly what I did when you showed the first painting. The first painting is why I am learning how to paint using watercolours as it is proof that watercolours do not have to be muted and understated but can pack a punch too. My reaction to the second hummingbird - "nice bird". My reaction to the first hummingbird - "WOW!!!" and I paused the video to study it closer, the detail is exquisite. #watercolourgoals

@eze3572 Год назад

Agree it’s gorgeous

@lennyscastilloart8162 Месяц назад

Same

@sinongmakulet 4 года назад

I love this bird paintings. Snow White will be happy.

@MD-hk8xq 3 года назад

Ok, I’m just going to say this..it would be grand if you did a tutorial showing how to do the much more detailed one since you already have the ones with less detail. I love them both to bits but gosh, the detailed one is almost hypnotic..I just stare at it in amazement. I would also love to know how to achieve that most iridescent look. You are an amazing artist!!

@lorensart2900 4 года назад

Oh Louise...those bloopers were just what I needed today. I have binged watch about 15 of your video's and I have kids "homeschooling" and coming into my room just talking while they are on a break! Like I do nothing all day but sit around waiting for them to speak LOL....I'm an Aussie in Melbourne and I actually do photorealistic colored pencil portraits but for some ungodly reason in the last 18 months watercolor has been trying to get my attention. I don't know why, as I initially hated it, its like my WHOLE art journey from the beginning was never a choice...it just chooses me !! LOOOOOOVE your watercolor art but even more your teaching style. I can tell you've been a teacher, an an excellent one at that. I have watched HUNDREDS of youtube watercolor artists and I have to say Louise, thank you thank you thank you for the way you not only verbally explain something, but you then back EVERYTHING you say with a visual example. We don't all learn anything the same way and I absolutely love how you teach. Nice to know I am doing the techniques all properly. My biggest problem is using too much paint!! As a colored pencil artist I am used to doing layer after layer after layer of color and using a small amount of paint has been a real challenge for me. I was sooo glad I'm in lockdown so I have had the time to watch your amazing videos. Take care of yourself and your family, stay safe and us Aussies are doing a great job of flattening this curve, lets hope we might see the end of lockdown in only a few months Loren :)

@LouiseDeMasi 4 года назад

Thank you very much Loren. I read an article by a watercolour master once (I can't remember who it was)....he wrote, 'If you need more than two layers of watercolor paint you're doing it wrong.' That's one of the reasons I love painitng in watercolour. It's quick and it can often paint itself. It does some magical things if you let it do its thing. I tend to fuss with it too much. I admire the patience pencil artists have and I love the look of beautiful pencil art. You stay safe too. 💕

@karenjames5063 4 года назад

Dear Louise thank you for sharing your talent. In a watercolor class I took in Santa Fe, New Mexico About 20 years ago I remember our teacher Betty Carr explaining that when you put that tiny bit watercolor paint on your brush it is like a dab of diamonds/paint that you put on a flat surface. If you stroke over the paint once it is on your initial putting down paint on the paper ---- you are starting to COVER your diamonds and jewel tones up. This has always helped me to remember to let my painting shine with diamonds and jewels.

@thomasstewart1646 Год назад

Hi Karen

@ann-marielofberg1159 4 года назад

I love that You show us the bloopers, You are so sweeet

@colleenmcchesney1482 Год назад

😂 Ohhh my word, the look you give him! 💕 I can relate to that every time I get started with my painting with my husband. 😁 Thanks so much for sharing this informational video with us. I love 💕 painting details & copying the reference photographs too. Although I am changing some things or adding some things to my paintings. I am just getting to where I try not to copy everything from the photos. I am just getting started with spontaneous painting & letting the watercolor paint 🎨 do its own thing. I appreciate your explaining about under washes, & using back runs/cauliflowers for textures too. I love your hummingbird collection of art!

@gillisketchi Год назад

Thank you Louise for teaching a simple yet effective watercolor approach, clearly evident that a few decisive initial washes can compensate for a cumbersome detailed painting. The subject's beauty has been captured, nonetheless.

@saundersd1962 4 года назад

I too am a “tight” painter but would prefer to adopt a looser style so often admired in water colour paintings. Thank you Louise this has given me an excellent option to move in that direction and it was so beautifully explained, all I need now is a humming bird ! Cant wait to try it

@carolregister148 11 месяцев назад

Loved the video, but when you picked up your painting and looked under it in the bloopers...I actually "cackled" out loud. I just love everything about your channel. Thank you for sharing with us.

@wlochu93 4 года назад

I love how calm, soft and gentle your voice is, the way you speak is so incredibly soothing and relaxing...

@marit7377 4 года назад

Love it......but loved the more detailed ones too

@mikehilbert9349 4 года назад

I agree both were amazing

@PaulaBean 4 года назад

I prefer the simplified one. The detailed one is too busy for my eyes.

@marinakrauklis5514 4 года назад

I think your earlier style is gorgeous, if it is overworked, its only in meaning that watercolor is not the medium wich purpose is to create such detailed pieces, its easier to make it with acrylics. But your skill, omg!!! If u able to draw so flawless "overworking", u can draw in any style with excellent results.

@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697 4 года назад

I respectfully disagree, I absolutely love your earlier painting but I love the recent one, too. I think it is two different styles, rather then right or wrong. Loved your video, I subscribed and I'll be checking out your Skillshare classes, as well. Best blooper reel I've seen in awhile, lol.

@leahvandoloski8764 4 года назад

I agree. Both styles are beautiful, but the more detailed style draws me in more because that's closer to how I like to paint. I think both styles are great in their own way. :)

@agu3425 4 года назад

Agree, the most detailed ones may be useful for scientific purposes and they are beautiful.

@therestlessknitter4290 3 года назад

Agree. To me overworked is when you work a section to the point of muddiness, not fine detail. This is more a difference in style and neither is overworked.

@creativelife7013 2 года назад

I too agree with this comment. The earlier paintings are gorgeous and so skilful. To me the later ones look underworked, more of a sketch rather than a final painting. They are missing a kind of "pop". But to each their own.

@tinyliny4ever 4 года назад

I love how you explain your actions, brush type and water level.

@californiagirl5702 4 года назад

Your tutorials are structured, detailed, to the point and well done. Love your comments about the way you used to paint and what you see now with your current work. Excellent. I always want to go further with other people's ideas on how to paint and give it a try.

@pattycyr8662 3 года назад

I love this painting, and I like that you did not add more detail so as not to cover the initial wash too much. The painting is light and free, and has a carefree feel. I love hummingbirds. We have a lot of them here in Arizona. Thanks!

@karent.8245 4 года назад

Now that was funny! Your original paintings are beautiful, but us beginners will be more attracted to your channel when you paint loosely. Thank you!

@hummerklein2567 3 года назад

The eye you painted is so real Thank you for sharing this God bless

@moodybash7334 3 года назад

I see why you preferred to paint less details in this painting, because the detailed ones, as you said, disturbs the eyes of the viewer. You don't know where to focus on. But then I like both paintings the same. 😍

@wearesatellites91 3 года назад

My personal preference is for more detail! I think they’re both great, neither is better than the other, it’s just 2 different styles.

@andrealord6582 3 года назад

I understand how you have evolved from trying to do every detail to letting the watercolor do it for you. I am a beginner, but tried for so much detail in my attempts. I appreciate your transition to looser and letting watercolor do what it will. Now to put it into practice. Thank you for the tutorials and outtakes!

@deecozy 4 года назад

Lovely hummingbird!! Your bloopers make my day! Stay safe.

@LouiseDeMasi 4 года назад

Thanks Donna.....I'm glad. If we don't laugh we cry. 💕

@MsS1lverdragon 4 года назад

Me too, love them!! 💚

@elizabethkoeman1149 11 месяцев назад

You are a great painter and teacher. I love your technique and your style. So happy I found you. Thank you so much. You are an inspiration and a gentle spirit. Love you.

@babyruth225 Год назад

I love the out takes. I'm finding they are re-inforcing the lesson!! So they are hilarious...and helpful!! Ty ☺❤❤

@eze3572 Год назад

Beautiful! But I also very much love the old detailed hummy. I’m obsessed with your art room!

@julieduncan1996 11 месяцев назад

There is much to be appreciated in all the paintings you showed us in this video! It's interesting to see one's style evolve and change over time, but I enjoyed your "older" hummingbirds just as much as the newer ones. Just a different style is all. You are growing in your own way, and that's great! Love your channel, Louise! Thank you!

@damealeta3541 11 месяцев назад

I'm tardy to the party but you have given me hope that someday I will be able to accomplish something presentable in watercolor. You voice and style of presentation is wonderful. Thank you for making your knowledge available. 💚

@jeanieshafer9714 2 года назад

LOVE the bloopers!🥰😆👍

@kimconley3782 4 года назад

Wish I could “over work” like you!!!

@deawallace3584 11 месяцев назад

Love the outtakes! Leave some in and just repeat your word(s.) Things do not have to be so formal. That is not how we are in real life. The little boo-boos were so sweet and made me smile!

@jaapongeveer6203 4 года назад

Love it!

@pearlgipson6761 3 года назад

I love this. I am so guilty of being so detailed and overworking. But I am starting to understand less is actually more.

@thomasstewart1646 Год назад

Hi Pearl

@patriziacathey605 4 года назад

Love everything about this video!!! You have a wonderfully expressive face during the bloopers that is so fun to see!Please keep them in.

@LouiseDeMasi 4 года назад

Thank you Patrizia. 💕

@katjasclassroom1056 4 года назад

@@LouiseDeMasi I loved those bloopers as well. We have to continue making fun of ourselves, right? You made me smile. Lovely!

@SusanJones 4 года назад

Bloopers were the best!

@1755ma 2 года назад

Your bloopers are very cute! It's fun to be human!

@marisagchapa197 4 года назад

I love it!!!👏👏

@nehamalik09 4 года назад

beautiful!

@priscillakrause6383 2 года назад

Beautiful!

@seahorse5689 4 года назад

Gorgeous!

@Mrunal369 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@maddiec5341 4 года назад

Gorgeous! X

@YenneY01 2 года назад

Respectfully I love and admire all the details of birds. And nature in General.

@kymanderson3582 3 года назад

Can’t help myself I do love the detailed birds but I do get the important point you make about detail. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@marymccaslin1690 4 года назад

I learned so much!

@dawnfisher8130 4 года назад

Thank you, this was really helpful.

@angelaguichardo 4 года назад

So beautiful!👏👏

@betsamay6213 2 года назад

Beautiful

@rosemarycarter-molnar3939 2 года назад

Absolutely love the out takes!!! And of course your work. Thanks for the much needed laughs at the end.

@thomasstewart1646 Год назад

Hi Rosemary

@luisamartinromera6240 4 года назад

Precioso!!!

@rlarrozaberrett 4 года назад

I adoreeeeee you both !

@kathleengodfrey1660 3 года назад

Beautiful💞

@pennybordelon707 3 года назад

Outstanding as always!

@sivaart 3 года назад

It’s so Beautiful! Thank you!!!

@suzannemarieclinton1635 Год назад

Love love this channel. 😊

@writeruthterry 4 года назад

Very helpful! Thank you.

@gayle_75 3 года назад

Love your videos!! So talented!;

@norsedragon 4 года назад

Thank you for your insight. That is brilliant!

@rebeccafiveash4335 4 года назад

Beautiful bird. Love how you paint.

@patgentry7268 4 года назад

Love the Outtakes! You’re great!

@lesliethompson4588 4 года назад

Absolutely beautiful

@AurorasArtWorld 4 года назад

I can't stop laughing at your out takes! Thank you for the link to your class! I can't wait to take it! 💖 Beautiful hummingbird too, Louise!

@teribillingham8974 4 года назад

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing

@pamelalarson3427 4 года назад

Loved the bloopers at the end. Made me laugh. Thank you, Great painting and good technique information after the "trial run".

@victorialoftis8246 4 года назад

I absolutely love your video.

@elisiataylor Год назад

This was SO helpful! Thank you 💛

@jandmhampton2006 4 года назад

Just beautiful!! Enjoyed this video!

@sarahnunns8263 4 года назад

Very beautiful.Thank you.

@coralokelly1957 4 месяца назад

Fabulous video

@micheleleech8128 Год назад

Great instructive video.

@lilysaxhull6095 2 года назад

Simply stunning 🎨

@saraht4973 4 года назад

This is such a great tip. Thank you so much

@petermcglone6866 4 года назад

Very good tuition

@jimmatthews1930 Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Your work is superb!

@cherienicholas5649 4 года назад

Wow! Those are just wonderful. Just found your tutorial today! Love these!

@Uglyartworks 2 года назад

beautiful designs.

@pamcausey8633 4 года назад

This was so much fun to watch can't wait to see it on Patreon and I so love your funny endings really cute! Stay safe

@gingerpie1978 3 года назад

Beautiful! I love your work! Thanks for sharing

@JacquelinePJames 2 года назад

You are amazing. LOVE your work

@lydiabosley9152 4 года назад

What a lovely image! ... and your outtakes are adorable and such fun to see, too!

@bruceosborne1892 4 года назад

Love it.

@LouiseDeMasi 4 года назад

Thanks Bruce.

@hemamotwani7472 3 года назад

Love your tutorials..thank you so much..!

@theresarubletz8801 Год назад

I love it! And very good instructions.

@ruwsha5822 4 года назад

I love the detailed one

@sigridzanders57 10 месяцев назад

Thank you❤

@conniemesce4093 11 месяцев назад

Great information! Love your hummingbirds! ❤

@sallykang7418 3 года назад

I love it too..thank you very much

@rodrickdubose659 4 года назад

Thank you! Fantastic tutorial and great artwork.

@jomc20 4 года назад

You are so right about not painting too much detail. It makes a painting flat and uninteresting somehow. Our brains liked something to work on and also we don't need every detail in order to recognise the object or person we see. Beginners often copy a photograph slavishly and what is the point of a painting that looks like a photo? It is the interpretation, experimentation and imagination of the artist that makes the finished painting an artwork rather than a copy of the original.

@LouiseDeMasi 4 года назад

Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.💕