This lady is spreading this precious knowledge for watercolour beginners free of cost. Love her for this. People out there are charging so much just for basic lessons n here she is teaching so many intricacies so honestly without charging a penny. Gratitude is what I have in my heart for her. God bless her n her family
Thank you for addressing these issues. Also, I LOVED your encouragement near the end of the video where you talked about not giving up and learning with each piece. Sometimes I tend to get frustrated with all of my mistakes and walk away from it, only to return feeling defeated and inadequate. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated ❤️
I started painting in watercolor this week and these are the mistakes that I didn't know I was doing 😅 I thought I was doing okay. So glad I stumbled upon this video
I love how you explain this tipe of things that are very common to everybody and at the same time nobody can't find someone so reliable and great at explain it so we can understand, practice and improve our technique. You're the best! I'm learning a lot thanks to you. I send you a big hug from Colombia 🌿❤️🌺
Loved yr tutorial. Am just getting back into watercolours after several years of no painting. Found the water tips really helpful, never watched anything like that before. Thank u for sharing your knowledge 💐
Thanks Emma. I’m a beginner and this has really helped me get the hang of how much water I should use. I couldn’t find a tutorial that actually showed me how to mix the paint from a palette so I’m glad I stumbled across this.
Such a necessary lesson, Emma. You are the only one who taught me how to make a very light wash for florals. It took a couple of months to have it "soak in" (pardon my pun!), but it's astonishing how very little minute amounts of pigment are needed. I would still have a value of 5 for my florals were it not for your important lessons. And I do mean VERY little pigments are needed, even Cotman colors (which I adore!). In the very beginning I used to accidentally use a dry brush technique for my flowers, loading my brush straight out of the tube with my Michael's/Reeves brand wc's. Talk about dry, flat, dead color! LOL Anyway, you taught me all I needed to know about light values and appropriate wet colors. Great lesson. Thanks, Em! :) Frances Turano Denver, CO
I love how you present everything. So easy to follow. I am a total beginner so I really need someone like you to give me ideas etc. Thank you. You are definitely my go to Tutor....
Thanks so much for all your time you spend on teaching us these techniques. I have learned so much from you since I started watercoloring again, you are an inspiration to all of us. ♥️
Thank you so much for this video! I needed it so much. As a beginner and a left hander Ive found it hard to find someone to break it down as much as you do. Also thank you for reminding us we are human....and to have fun
Thankyou for so many great tips. My biggest mistakes are water control. Some times too much and some times not enough. This tutorial is really helpful. Thankyou. I've learnt a lot from you. They say you cant teach an old dog new tricks well I'm trying to prove them wrong. :)
Emma, I found your 3 common mistakes very informative. Made me see how to control the water and paint. I make those mistakes a lot. I feel that I am wasting my paint 😢
One thing I learned is when a paint splatter dries, I can use a small piece of magic eraser and after I wet the magic eraser it will take the paint splatter off.
This was a really great video, thank you! I'd been struggling to find one that was really completely back to basics with things like how to wet the colour in the pan
Also, I have scrubber brushes to scrub out small mistakes. You do have to be careful not to ruin the paper, but it can fix the little splatters. And, also, I usually just go w/ it & splatter the whole painting, especially florals, it can really add to the piece!
Hey Emma. I love your natural and lovely way to talk about this kind of art. You explain it in a very calm and interesting way and the fact, that you explain it to people, who are not able to spend a lot of money in it is really gorgeous. Can not wait to see more of your videos. Remain the way you are! :) All the best and an enjoyable christmas time from vienna, PHILIPP
First time seeing your video love it thanks for the infor I have ran across these problems in watercoloring good to know I am not alone and it is better to know were I went wrong and how to fix it. Really do thank you
susan no, not in my opinion. I mean you don’t want to copy exactly... especially if you’re selling your work. But you can copy if you’re learning and practicing. Taking away inspiration from a piece is fine.
There are also many websites like Paint my picture that allow you to use their photos as reference to paint. They have hundreds of photos & you are encouraged to paint them!
Thanks Emma! This was helpful. I've painted with both acrylic and oil. You're right about watercolor being totally different. I'm finding the adjustment to be tricky. 😯 Question: How do you keep Bee watercolor paper from warping or buckling? Is taping it down the answer? I've done that and so far I'm not having much luck. Help!
I seem to have trouble with wet on wet and using different values. I am painting an oblong radish and working down from dark to medium and then at bottom there is no paint. By the time I get to the medium value, the water has dried up and if I add more water, I get that bloom. It is a botanical England radish wherein I am painting carefully on the sides and keeping with a straight line and being careful, in the meantime, the place where medium value goes, it is dried. So frustrating. I like realistic flowers but am having trouble with drying water or too much water and then it dries and it is too weak.
I wanna share a weird hack. I used to breastfeed and when I stopped I had a box of disposable nursing pads that you slip in your brassiere. These have a tape on one side. I use these to blot my brushes so they aren’t too wet. They last longer than kitchen towels do.
You are a great teacher! I am not an artist but I want to do this. I don’t need to be great I just want to create, can you recommend what kind of picture to start with?
Karen Raabis hi! Start with her tutorials on florals. They are so easy the way she teaches them, they look good, and they give you a sense of accomplishment!
This lady is spreading this precious knowledge for watercolour beginners free of cost. Love her for this. People out there are charging so much just for basic lessons n here she is teaching so many intricacies so honestly without charging a penny. Gratitude is what I have in my heart for her. God bless her n her family
Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you for addressing these issues. Also, I LOVED your encouragement near the end of the video where you talked about not giving up and learning with each piece. Sometimes I tend to get frustrated with all of my mistakes and walk away from it, only to return feeling defeated and inadequate. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated ❤️
I started painting in watercolor this week and these are the mistakes that I didn't know I was doing 😅
I thought I was doing okay. So glad I stumbled upon this video
Using a mr clean magic eraser erases most watercolor mistakes!! It’s my favorite hack!!
I had a problem with splatter once and instead of covering it i splattered the whole drawing and it looked pretty cute in the end ^ u ^
I love how you explain this tipe of things that are very common to everybody and at the same time nobody can't find someone so reliable and great at explain it so we can understand, practice and improve our technique. You're the best! I'm learning a lot thanks to you. I send you a big hug from Colombia 🌿❤️🌺
Great advice! I try to have a scrap piece of watercolor paper nearby to test paint before painting on the good paper 👍
I have never seen a more helpful video on watercolor technique than this one! Congrats Emma, and thanks, thanks, thanks a million!!!
Loved yr tutorial. Am just getting back into watercolours after several years of no painting. Found the water tips really helpful, never watched anything like that before. Thank u for sharing your knowledge 💐
Thanks Emma. I’m a beginner and this has really helped me get the hang of how much water I should use. I couldn’t find a tutorial that actually showed me how to mix the paint from a palette so I’m glad I stumbled across this.
Extremely useful. Every video of yours is a learning for the better.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been struggling with the first 2 mistakes and needed detailed explanations and you provided them!
Such a necessary lesson, Emma. You are the only one who taught me how to make a very light wash for florals. It took a couple of months to have it "soak in" (pardon my pun!), but it's astonishing how very little minute amounts of pigment are needed. I would still have a value of 5 for my florals were it not for your important lessons. And I do mean VERY little pigments are needed, even Cotman colors (which I adore!). In the very beginning I used to accidentally use a dry brush technique for my flowers, loading my brush straight out of the tube with my Michael's/Reeves brand wc's. Talk about dry, flat, dead color! LOL Anyway, you taught me all I needed to know about light values and appropriate wet colors. Great lesson. Thanks, Em! :)
Frances Turano
Denver, CO
As someone who just started with watercolor, I very much appreciate this very useful tips! Thank you!!!
I love how you present everything. So easy to follow. I am a total beginner so I really need someone like you to give me ideas etc. Thank you. You are definitely my go to Tutor....
OMG you are an AMAZING teacher. I wish my art teacher at college had told me all these techniques. THANK you!!!
Thank you for teaching me to control the bleed!!!!!
You just addressed the exact issues I have as an absolute beginner! Thank you!
Thanks so much for all your time you spend on teaching us these techniques. I have learned so much from you since I started watercoloring again, you are an inspiration to all of us. ♥️
Thanks for this video. I am new to watercolour painting and this has encouraged me to keep going! Thanks
Thank you so much for this video! I needed it so much. As a beginner and a left hander Ive found it hard to find someone to break it down as much as you do. Also thank you for reminding us we are human....and to have fun
The white ink is genius! Thank you so much for the tips!
You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for this video!
Thankyou for so many great tips. My biggest mistakes are water control. Some times too much and some times not enough. This tutorial is really helpful. Thankyou. I've learnt a lot from you. They say you cant teach an old dog new tricks well I'm trying to prove them wrong. :)
She has a video all about water control, too! You should check it out! ☺️
@@krystalland1936 Thankyou I will. I love her tutorials.
Thanks sooo much! Since I am hoping to begin to watercolor soon, this is very helpful!!!
I am NEW - like yesterday NEW to watercoloring. This is VERY HELPFUL!! Thanks so much!
Emma, I found your 3 common mistakes very informative. Made me see how to control the water and paint.
I make those mistakes a lot. I feel that I am wasting my paint 😢
This video is really helpful, thank you for reviewing common mistakes for budding watercolor artists.
One thing I learned is when a paint splatter dries, I can use a small piece of magic eraser and after I wet the magic eraser it will take the paint splatter off.
Missy Cox I learned about the magic eraser trick about a year ago!! It works like “magic” 😃❤️
Thank you so much for this! So very informative and helpful!
Make sure you use gloves when you’re using the magic eraser it has formaldehyde in it
This was a really great video, thank you! I'd been struggling to find one that was really completely back to basics with things like how to wet the colour in the pan
These mistakes are like blocks to your patience and eagerness as a beginner..Thanks for removing them..very helpful..Thank you ♥️
Thank you from this beginner. This is truly helpful!!!! 💐
Thank you Emma for the lesson and for encouraging us not to give up you are great
I always use too much water! Thank you for this great tutorial!
Really found your piece very informative. I am fairly new with watercolors and still learning so much. I find your tutorials very helpful. Thank you!
Also, I have scrubber brushes to scrub out small mistakes. You do have to be careful not to ruin the paper, but it can fix the little splatters. And, also, I usually just go w/ it & splatter the whole painting, especially florals, it can really add to the piece!
Thank you, Emma. I have trouble with not enough and too much water. Your explanations were very helpful.
“.... you’re painting this beautiful masterpiece.....” that’s a nice thought 😛
Thank you for the great advice, Emma! Super excited to continue my journey in watercolour! 😊💚🌿🎨
It’s awesome how encouraging you are!!!
Love learning this!
Hey Emma. I love your natural and lovely way to talk about this kind of art. You explain it in a very calm and interesting way and the fact, that you explain it to people, who are not able to spend a lot of money in it is really gorgeous. Can not wait to see more of your videos. Remain the way you are! :)
All the best and an enjoyable christmas time from vienna,
PHILIPP
I was making all these mistakes! lol! Thanks for the lesson. Less water, more water, and most things are fixable! Practice, practice, practice!
I have leaned so much from these videos. Thank you
FINALLY this is everything I need! Now I know what I’m doing!!!
Thank you for this video. I am just starting with watercolour. I have definitely been 'too dry' so far. Your easy going approach gives confidence.
Thank you for sharing these great tips, Emma! ☺️👍🏽
Thank you all your advice 💕 thanks for sharing.
thank you Emma....this tutorial was so encouraging.....just keep going....I love it!
Thank you for those 100 % useful tips.
Thank you! This has been so helpful in terms of how much water to use and how to control it! ♥️
Thanks Emma! Have learned so much from you.
Thanks! This was helpful very helpful for me aka a newbie! Trial and error gets frustrating so I am so happy you gave these tips!
you can also lift darker ones off the paper: first blot, then add a little water, blot again and repeat if necessary. this even works w dark colors.
Very helpful for a newbie. Thank you very much!
Thank’s Emma. Good to know and I will practice. Thank’s again. I make these mistakes as I am a beginer
Very helpful thank you. Love your videos!
First time seeing your video love it thanks for the infor I have ran across these problems in watercoloring good to know I am not alone and it is better to know were I went wrong and how to fix it. Really do thank you
You are my new favorite to learn from😊
Perfect tips, I am a new beginner and you have helped me a great deal - thank you!
Brilliant informative video 👏 very useful for a beginner like me!
This is so useful for me. Thank you Emma 😁😇😆
Hey... congrats on getting to 100k! I remember that was one of your goals this year ☺️
Very enjoy. Thank you.
You have inspired me to keep going I love all your videos
Great advice thank you!
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate it…
I use a white gel pen to hide splatter 😊.
Very helpful for a beginner like me 😊
Emma, when looking at reference photography photos for ideas is that an infringement to not necessarily copy but to obtain ideas..
susan no, not in my opinion. I mean you don’t want to copy exactly... especially if you’re selling your work. But you can copy if you’re learning and practicing. Taking away inspiration from a piece is fine.
There are also many websites like Paint my picture that allow you to use their photos as reference to paint. They have hundreds of photos & you are encouraged to paint them!
so helpful! Thank you!
thanx 4 vid im messy and i make mistakes all the time now i got some fixes
Thank you for this video...
Very help full thanks
Thanks Emma! This was helpful. I've painted with both acrylic and oil. You're right about watercolor being totally different. I'm finding the adjustment to be tricky. 😯
Question: How do you keep Bee watercolor paper from warping or buckling? Is taping it down the answer? I've done that and so far I'm not having much luck. Help!
I seem to have trouble with wet on wet and using different values. I am painting an oblong radish and working down from dark to medium and then at bottom there is no paint. By the time I get to the medium value, the water has dried up and if I add more water, I get that bloom. It is a botanical England radish wherein I am painting carefully on the sides and keeping with a straight line and being careful, in the meantime, the place where medium value goes, it is dried. So frustrating. I like realistic flowers but am having trouble with drying water or too much water and then it dries and it is too weak.
Thank you, I learned a lot!
Splendid tips, thank You sooo much.
I always learn something in your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼🌸😊
Really helpful thank you xx
Thank you! You have explained this so well, and the visual examples helped my understanding. 👍🏻💖
Thank you, very helpful!
WoW Thank you, those are my mistakes. Now to practice the right way.
thank you Emma
Thanks so much for this! Very informative and helpful!
Great thank you
I must try these in my paintings..really cool stuff Emma😍👌
Very helpful! Going from oils......!!!
Great video and explanations! Thank you! I really appreciate the clarity of the demonstration!
I subscribed!
Very useful tips. Learned a lot. I really appreciate that 😌👍
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I wanna share a weird hack. I used to breastfeed and when I stopped I had a box of disposable nursing pads that you slip in your brassiere. These have a tape on one side. I use these to blot my brushes so they aren’t too wet. They last longer than kitchen towels do.
You are a great teacher! I am not an artist but I want to do this. I don’t need to be great I just want to create, can you recommend what kind of picture to start with?
Karen Raabis hi! Start with her tutorials on florals. They are so easy the way she teaches them, they look good, and they give you a sense of accomplishment!
Love your videos.
Thanks. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, very helpful
Loved this tutorial ❤...keep making more
Do you know that it is difficult to see what you are doing when you use very light colors on white paper?
Thank you for this. I am the Newby artist which has too much water.
Thank you for the tips! They are very helpfull
Ty.. ur awesome😊