How not to overwork your watercolor flower shadows and details

In this video I share how to keep from overworking your shadows and textures in your watercolor florals.
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[@ChantelleArts]

so many fantastic tips, thank you for sharing ☺☺

[@Tammykaye]

Thanks for your appreciation, Chantelle!

[@kathytincler2446]

So oo pretty and as always great tips and encouragement! Tfs

[@Tammykaye]

Thank you so much Kathy!

[@CassandraWood0177]

Hi Tammy. Definitely overworking layers is a big conquest for me to make!

[@Tammykaye]

I hear you on that Cassandra! Such a common thing we do.

[@itsdaksha]

Beautiful painting and tips ❤

[@Tammykaye]

Thank you!

[@dorayakigirl]

Thank you for sharing! 💐

[@Tammykaye]

Of course, you are welcome!

[@l.a.3251]

Great tips! I struggle with leaving white space.

[@Tammykaye]

Yes, that is so hard! Leaving too much or too little is sometimes a bit subjective.

[@piekaboo]

I find myself going to dark on the first layer. I used to paint more in acrylics, so I tend to want to go straight in with my final color instead of building up to the color I want. The transparent layers is what I love about watercolor, but there's such a learning curve.

[@Tammykaye]

It’s definitely challenging! I hope this helps: ruclips.net/user/shortsZei-CoNfUsc?si=wuZuM1qavl7uCHwI

[@cathylathrop8104]

Too many layers. Things get muddy. Then I lose my light.(highlights)

[@Tammykaye]

I get that Cathy! I’m usually fine if I stick to two layers and sometimes I can get away with three but sometimes three become a disaster!

[@Bearwithme560]

Ditto. I did discover that using white waxed-crayon (wax resist?) on the paper before painting, helps to preserve most important highlights. Just need to know how much wax to apply and where you put it.

[@cathylathrop8104]

@@Bearwithme560 I’ve used that technique before but always forget about it lol. Thanks !