Watercolor | How to REALLY get an EVEN Wash - The Bead! 🎨

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  • Опубликовано: 13 мар 2017
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    Hi friends!
    In this lesson I'll teach you how to REALLY get an even wash in watercolor.
    This is such an important skill to practice and internalize, because the next time you work on a painting it's just going to be better. Sounds good? (;
    We will make use of the BEAD in this video. We'll talk about how to utilize it to give yourself more time, and have a great result at the end.
    I hope you enjoy this one, and feel free to leave any comment and ask any questions you may have.
    - Liron
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Комментарии • 205

  • @OveRotstedt
    @OveRotstedt 7 лет назад +68

    Best teacher ever!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  7 лет назад +4

      Ove Rotstedt Thank you! 😁 This was really fun to record, I'm happy it helps!

    • @lisacarey618
      @lisacarey618 3 года назад +1

      Im glad I postponed my shower to watch this...... an incredibly simple but oh so important skill to have. Thank you, Liron.

    • @annewatman677
      @annewatman677 3 года назад +3

      I agree! I was looking specifically for wet in wet, and came across Liron. I don’t think I’ve ever found a better instructor for the basics! I’ve been doing a course on Udemy that covers this exact thing, but jumps right in to creating a fairly complex painting for beginners. I completed the first course, which was all wet on dry, and I somehow figured it out. But the wet in wet has been so overwhelming that I’ve gotten frustrated and stopped trying. I’m actually a decent acrylic painter, but watercolor takes practice. Love these videos!

    • @annewatman677
      @annewatman677 3 года назад

      What is Flixzone? I just tried looking, and all I got was “Flexzone.”

    • @brandonpope646
      @brandonpope646 3 года назад +1

      Wow, seriously! I just picked up watercolor and have been so confused and overwhelmed. Not being sure if the issues are my technique, the paint, the brush, etc. Now I finally feel like Im starting to understand. Thank you!

  • @leahf145
    @leahf145 Год назад +8

    I am new to your channel & in my 40s. I would describe myself as a complete novice, with only about a year working with watercolors. Although frustrating in the beginning, I love watercolors (& all types of art modalities). With all your videos, I figure, it will likely take me the rest of my life to go through all your teachings. What a wonderful wealth of knowledge you have. I thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing such helpful information 🙏🏼

  • @alano3834
    @alano3834 5 лет назад +50

    This is the best demonstration with explanation of the bead in painting a wash I have ever seen. The best!

  • @greenwillow5404
    @greenwillow5404 4 года назад +14

    Finally, finally found a teacher who could explain the bead to me!!! Thank you, thank you so much! This was brilliant. So grateful!!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 года назад

      Haha so happy I could help! 😊🙏🏼

  • @d.domenick6702
    @d.domenick6702 5 лет назад +8

    Liron, Thank you very much for this explanation. Artists on youtube, doing portraits seem to just dab color all over, then never explain what the are doing. A little blue here, some sienna here then all of a sudden the wash is smooth and blended and with depth and we have trouble understanding how it was done. This is an excellent video. Thank you.

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 Год назад +5

    I’m so glad I’ve found your channel. As a complete beginner, this is really handy.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  Год назад +1

      Thank you 🙏😊

  • @mushiArt
    @mushiArt Год назад +1

    All these years of watercolor painting...how did I never learn this about the BEAD?! Thank you, Liron!

  • @cesarvides9729
    @cesarvides9729 7 лет назад +18

    Damn right, best teacher. I discovered your channel earlier and I think I'm already hooked.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  7 лет назад +1

      Haha thank you so much! Keep me updated on how it goes (:

  • @ntanasescu76
    @ntanasescu76 2 года назад +6

    The Bead!!!! I've watched and followed many beginner tutorials, and heard about the bead, but I really didn't get it's importance until I saw your video. I think I'm going to binge watch everything you've uploaded :)

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Nadia! 😁😁🙏🏼

  • @rombrana6311
    @rombrana6311 5 лет назад +2

    I'm a beginner in everything in arts .... i'm starting to paint with watercolors. I've seen at least 50 videos, and yours are the most informative, relaxed, giving great advice, practical advice !! mental advice !! and you don't to small talking (which I hate in 15 minutes videos). I'll be watching all of your videos for sure. This is just my #3.

  • @louisemckernan4938
    @louisemckernan4938 Год назад

    WHAT??!!! “…feeding the bead!!” Why have I never heard anyone else explain this? I live in a very very dry climate and struggle tremendously with the flat wash. I’ve never been able to maintain that elusive bead. I can’t wait to try this “feeding the bead” technique. Thank you so much for all the invaluable content you share, Liron. I have learned more from you than ANY other artist I’ve ever followed. You are my art hero…❤ 💪🏻❤

  • @KDubTwin2
    @KDubTwin2 7 лет назад +15

    Thank you for this. I struggle with washes. This is a great lesson, I'm going to give it a try.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  7 лет назад

      My pleasure, thank you ^_^
      With a little practice this will become second nature to you, and 100% intuitive.

  • @ndoorack
    @ndoorack 5 лет назад +17

    This is an amazing technique that I can't wait to try! From an architectural watercolorist, thank you for this! I've been searching for a method like this to give me a consistent wash on my structures.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      So happy to help! 😊🙏🏼 That’s the way to go when it comes to extremely large and complex washes

    • @barbiebrowny7003
      @barbiebrowny7003 Год назад

      Yes very important ☑️

  • @tombennett8306
    @tombennett8306 3 года назад +3

    Best video I've found on RUclips for this technique. Thank you so much!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Tom! 😊🙏🏼

  • @marcpearsall4225
    @marcpearsall4225 Год назад

    Best wash lesson I have seen so far! Thank you for sharing it!

  • @joycedavidson2142
    @joycedavidson2142 Год назад +1

    Wow, so smooth so even..thank you for this demo.!!

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 3 года назад +3

    Thank you! Your technical instruction is just what I needed to make even washes consistently.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  3 года назад

      Perfect! Very happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

  • @RunLiveSG
    @RunLiveSG 2 года назад +1

    Extremely good tip!!! I am finally able to do proper gradient!!!

  • @ctn2190
    @ctn2190 4 года назад +1

    Thank you I always had trouble with washes that dry up quickly. Watercolor definitely has a mind of its own.

  • @michaelklein5242
    @michaelklein5242 Год назад +1

    Great lesson because what frustrates me is how uneven and blotchy my things look. I really want to learn to paint an object with a very consistent look to the color (say, as I like gouache usually does--even and flat). This tutorial really helps. I like your videos and happy I know of a place online I can visit for expert help. Thank you, Liron!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  Год назад

      Happy it helps Michael! Takes a bit of practice, but once you get it you’ll be able to easily paint even washes 😁🙏🏼

  • @mariannehaugaardantonsen7108
    @mariannehaugaardantonsen7108 4 года назад +3

    Hello Liron, and thank you for this video. I have struggled with my washes, but after watching this and following your advice, I begin to get some really good results. It's so motivating, thank you!

  • @sandyrohde4176
    @sandyrohde4176 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Liron I just took a class online and they started with doing a bead all the way down the page. Now I know what a bead is!

  • @JoaoHenrique-xt2zf
    @JoaoHenrique-xt2zf 2 года назад +1

    I'm not used to watercolors, but I was looking for a way to tone paper before my colored pencil drawings and I think this technique is perfect. Thank you!

  • @lindathaxton1994
    @lindathaxton1994 3 года назад +1

    You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for sharing your techniques & skills! I am improving sooo much by practicing the basic techniques - amazing! SKILL=talent= practice=talent=practice=talent=work=practice 😁👍

  • @helanna9843
    @helanna9843 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks so much for this video, I practiced for an hour and really improved wet on dry washes. As a beginner, it was so helpful.

  • @alanparker4989
    @alanparker4989 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your generosity with your time. Great lesson

  • @helenmetcalfe774
    @helenmetcalfe774 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, this was really helpful.

  • @susanhughes559
    @susanhughes559 Год назад

    Hi Liron, I’ve been painting for a few years now and struggle with flat even washes over large areas. I now have the answer on how to achieve this. Finally, thank you 🙌

  • @orgoldvasser1653
    @orgoldvasser1653 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much!! I was having a big trouble with washes, and it saved my life!! You are a really good teacher.😊

  • @DwayneHamiltonArtist
    @DwayneHamiltonArtist 2 года назад

    amazing technique that I can't wait to try

  • @sebastianerhardt8867
    @sebastianerhardt8867 Год назад

    These tutorials are KEY❤

  • @maris2sanae
    @maris2sanae Год назад

    This was great!!!! Thank you for the tips! I love that you added the “roof tops” and showed us how to guide paint that is “stuck”. Your tips are amazing and the issues you address are so real!

  • @anneadamczewski4187
    @anneadamczewski4187 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Liron, I’m very grateful this gem of a video appeared. I’ve been taught differently but now I can see why your washes are so successful. I’m keen to try this technique for myself....Thank you!

  • @karenheal6536
    @karenheal6536 3 года назад +3

    That was SO helpful Liron!! Such a great explanation of the wash

  • @TheJudeJane
    @TheJudeJane 5 лет назад +2

    Another great lesson that is very helpful to me. Thank you, Liron, for this fantastic instruction. As always, much appreciated, my friend.😊👏🏽💕You are extremely talented and have God-given gifts.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      So happy you found this helpful! 😊🙏🏼
      Thank you so much 🎨

  • @marcynewman3863
    @marcynewman3863 Год назад

    Thank you so much! You are great at the basics! Just what I need. You're a find!

  • @anujagautam5291
    @anujagautam5291 2 года назад

    I’m learning the exact technique of doing the water color . Thank you, you are a very good teacher 👍

  • @sharonsands708
    @sharonsands708 4 года назад +1

    That was an amazing lesson. I truly respect you and your work. Thank you so much for explaining as you go, it was a great help to me.

  • @stevesidare2493
    @stevesidare2493 Год назад

    I never learned the bead method. Know I see how. Part of the trick, too, is not over-misting it.

  • @saysolinka109
    @saysolinka109 3 года назад +1

    I should have known this trick before doing the assignment!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  3 года назад +1

      Haha, happy you know it now! (:

  • @dreamcatcher2175
    @dreamcatcher2175 4 года назад +1

    Wow thank you so much. First time I managed to paint a clean wash right after watching this. I’ve been looking for a tutorial like this💕

  • @mmmmlllljohn
    @mmmmlllljohn 5 лет назад +7

    Hi Liron, I just watched your video on your Beginner’s Drawing Course. Thank you for making it so affordable (i.e. cheap!) .... so, of course, I signed up. I am really looking forward to many hours of fun! ... so now I should subscribe ... thanks again!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      Awesome, thank you and welcome aboard! 😊🙏🏼 Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything. And I hope you enjoy the channel too 😉

  • @cindybtanner3974
    @cindybtanner3974 3 года назад +1

    I am going back to basics. Thank you Liron.

  • @darkorchids1
    @darkorchids1 Год назад +1

    Thank you! This was tremendously helpful!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  Год назад

      Thank you Nancy 😊🙏🏼 So happy to hear!

  • @kathleenm3443
    @kathleenm3443 5 лет назад

    Awesome. Never seen anyone describe The Bead before. Can’t wait to tryout. Thank You

  • @lkcrump9503
    @lkcrump9503 Год назад

    Thank you , this is a good demonstration, can't wait to try it.

  • @dkmoriel
    @dkmoriel 3 года назад +2

    Excellent tutorial, thank you!

  • @dominiquefargues6020
    @dominiquefargues6020 2 года назад

    Wonderful!!!! Super!!!! It really helps me ... I understand now my mistakes THANKS TO YOU !!! Merci merci!!!!

  • @uzmaagha4203
    @uzmaagha4203 4 года назад

    You are officially my watercolor teacher! God bless 🙏

  • @vespa4jen
    @vespa4jen 4 года назад +1

    I’m a subscriber and I LOVE your tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @pamelakananack6031
    @pamelakananack6031 2 года назад

    Really explicit. Thanks.

  • @woodywood1951
    @woodywood1951 4 года назад

    one of the bestvideo about even wash. Pretty good!

  • @judithridley1444
    @judithridley1444 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much

  • @Palatinate-o5d
    @Palatinate-o5d 2 года назад +2

    This looks beautiful, and I will try it😊. And I like your paintings very much!
    Besides, I love both: traditional painting and painting on the iPad 😊. Greetings from Germany

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 года назад

      Thank you so so much ☺️🙏🏼

  • @mrspock2al
    @mrspock2al 7 лет назад +2

    Very clear explanation and demonstration. I've always struggled with producing a smooth wash, but looking back it was due to too little paint. My puddles were too small. I'm going to try this exercise. Practice is a bit like shampoo - rinse and repeat :-)

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  7 лет назад

      +Alan Snider Haha that's true 😁 More water is usually the solution for uneven washes 👌🏼😊

  • @donnaramdin1454
    @donnaramdin1454 2 года назад

    Great demo ...this is really going to help ...thanks for showing us

  • @sandrajohnson2489
    @sandrajohnson2489 4 года назад

    I'm glad you did this tutorial. I have issues with not getting washes even. It's okay when it's the sky and even water but with other things it isn't. Thanks!!!

  • @monopinion8799
    @monopinion8799 4 года назад

    Very good explanation for even wash. Darn goor tutorial and tutor. Great Liron. Take care.

  • @lisastewart4991
    @lisastewart4991 3 года назад +1

    Great demo. Thank you!

  • @lindame4834
    @lindame4834 2 года назад

    This helped me so much. Thank you.

  • @lanahmt7950
    @lanahmt7950 2 года назад

    Thank you Liron! Your awesome videos are always right in time for me, I get a problem with enough water in my paintings). By the way, your speed of speaking increased incredibly for today but I still understand you well, it's amazing and cute!

  • @CasparisHelena
    @CasparisHelena 3 года назад +1

    What a great class. Thank you.🤙

  • @mmmmlllljohn
    @mmmmlllljohn 5 лет назад +2

    This was a great tutorial on washes - the best I have seen. Your commentary was very helpful and encouraging too. TFS!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Happy you found this helpful!

  • @Observer511
    @Observer511 Год назад +1

    Thanks

  • @karenwhite8969
    @karenwhite8969 Год назад

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @natachabailly5618
    @natachabailly5618 4 года назад

    Just great!

  • @Sick1982
    @Sick1982 2 года назад

    Very valuable information!! Thanks!!

  • @irinilutai5648
    @irinilutai5648 3 года назад

    great best leson on beading

  • @salilna9051
    @salilna9051 Год назад

    Thanks for the teaching 🙂

  • @rowenakelly2324
    @rowenakelly2324 3 года назад

    This is such a good lesson!

  • @michaelgervais2901
    @michaelgervais2901 3 года назад

    I needed to see this video.
    Subscribed!!

  • @PaigeKeaton
    @PaigeKeaton 3 года назад

    Very good teacher.

  • @felipecoelho1936
    @felipecoelho1936 4 года назад

    Very clarifying! thanks!

  • @scarz1951
    @scarz1951 3 года назад +1

    I don't have sepia on my palette. When I want or need it I just mix a touch of ultramarine with raw umber. When painting with browns I usually mix three puddles... a sepia for one puddle then my ersatz sepia plus a little burnt sienna for a van dyke brown for the second puddle and burnt sienna plus raw umber for burnt umber. Raw umber is for me a far more useful color than sepia. For each his own. That's one of the great things about being different people and the existence of so many colors. There's something for everyone. Right? Riiiight!
    The tough thing about getting a large even wash is when the wash is interrupted by or has to be painted around objects...i.e..roofs, chimneys or smoke stacks, girders, cranes or other equipment etc. Not as easy then. Got any suggestions Liron?
    I'm trying to work my way through your vids. Oy! So many! You are one prolific dude. ✒✏📘🎨🎤🎧

  • @barbiebrowny7003
    @barbiebrowny7003 Год назад

    This is absolutely fantastic love your explanations on each video Exclusive ❤️ You definitely give us more courage to make an even wash of course we must all practice daily to achieve the perfection 👍 🇨🇦 Thanks

  • @caire5641
    @caire5641 2 года назад

    Thanks for the explanation really helped 👍

  • @HeidHorch
    @HeidHorch 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for adding the info about Sepia being part Ivory black - I didn't know that. Also a great tip to go back to basics whenever you're feeling stuck.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      So happy to hear this was helpful 😊🙏🏼
      Thank you!

  • @disha19848
    @disha19848 Год назад

    wonderful explanation
    thank u soo much

  • @saimakhalid8156
    @saimakhalid8156 4 года назад

    thanks alot sir...u techniques are so good.

  • @pjlewisful
    @pjlewisful 3 года назад +1

    I always enjoy your videos.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  3 года назад

      So happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you

  • @ktl4539
    @ktl4539 2 года назад +1

    Good vid. Mixing areas need to be lightly sanded with 1000 sandpaper to eliminate the beading.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 года назад

      Yes, that can help the palette indeed. Though recently I stopped doing it for new ones, and it kind of works out with time haha (:

  • @raulbudusan
    @raulbudusan 4 года назад +1

    These are such great videos, thank you for sharing

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 года назад +1

      So happy I can help with the vids 😊🙏🏼 Let me know if you ever need more help

  • @denniscaeton9577
    @denniscaeton9577 3 года назад

    THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. WONDERFUL, RELAXING PRESENTATION

  • @lturner7159
    @lturner7159 2 года назад

    This is great 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @aaronruff8197
    @aaronruff8197 3 года назад

    Great video; thanks

  • @nikkihuang7635
    @nikkihuang7635 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic, thanks for your awesome videos!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  6 лет назад

      My pleasure 🙏🏼😊 Thank you!

  • @notme-xz4yz
    @notme-xz4yz 2 года назад +1

    Love the music introo😼🔥

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 года назад +1

      Haha thank you 😁🙏🏼

  • @DavidMiltonJones
    @DavidMiltonJones 6 лет назад +2

    Great tutorial. Thanks!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  6 лет назад

      My pleasure, happy you liked it (:

  • @watercolorhomie146
    @watercolorhomie146 4 года назад

    Super Dope and helpful thank you brother

  • @lizpryz
    @lizpryz 7 лет назад +10

    Hi Liron! When you paint do you always keep your sketchbook or paper at an angle? That seems to be the only way I can get this to work. Makes sense if you are at home or using an easel, but when you are out doing urban sketching do you also make sure to keep it propped up? And how vertical do you position it?

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  7 лет назад +12

      That's a great observation (:
      It's always easier to produce an even wash with the paper at an angle, as it helps the water bead.
      When painting outside I have the sketchbook on my lap, and it does have an angle.
      Sometimes you have to kind of cross your legs to get it to work.
      The real challenge is when sitting at a cafe or something similar, and having the sketchbook on the table. In that case I'll usually put something under it, to create a small angle. It's better than nothing (:
      EDIT: for me around 20 degrees works best, but it's really a personal choice.

  • @ShamilaArt
    @ShamilaArt 6 лет назад +1

    thank you that was very helpful!!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  6 лет назад

      So happy to hear, thank you ^_^

  • @johnnyrbattaglio6943
    @johnnyrbattaglio6943 3 года назад

    Thank You so much I really got a lot out of this video 😃

  • @vj7077
    @vj7077 5 лет назад +1

    Enjoyed this! Thankyou

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      Happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

  • @veratranslationandwriting5690
    @veratranslationandwriting5690 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent explanation and tutorial

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      Thank you, so happy to hear 😊🙏🏼

  • @ruthbowe9295
    @ruthbowe9295 5 лет назад +1

    Merry Christmas Liron

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад

      Thank you 😊🙏🏼
      Wishing you a lovely 2019!

  • @robertemond8838
    @robertemond8838 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. I just didn’t know what question to ask.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 года назад

      So happy to hear 😁🙏🏼 Thank you for watching

  • @sweatpantgardener
    @sweatpantgardener 10 месяцев назад

    great video thanks

  • @rupalishankerarthub
    @rupalishankerarthub 6 лет назад +1

    Great Video on how to get an even wash!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  6 лет назад

      Thank you 😊🙏🏼

  • @fluffyrawan7656
    @fluffyrawan7656 5 лет назад +3

    Today I learned. Thank you so much :D

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад +1

      It's my pleasure, happy this helps!

    • @fluffyrawan7656
      @fluffyrawan7656 5 лет назад +1

      Liron Yanconsky you replied the moment I am watercoloring, lol

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад +1

      Haha good job! Hope you have a great session :D

  • @ruthbowe9295
    @ruthbowe9295 5 лет назад +3

    (ATC)-Artist Trading Card, the same size as baseball card 2 1/2 x 3 1/2

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  5 лет назад +1

      Haha - ohhh now I see!
      We never had them here in Israel, that's fascinating! 🎨😮
      Had no idea these existed.