Watercolor Glazing and Layering Basics

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024

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  • @bethhayden7577
    @bethhayden7577 7 лет назад +106

    Best explanation I've heard about glazing! Needed this....thank you!

  • @GadgetGirlsReviews
    @GadgetGirlsReviews 5 лет назад +113

    I've just started watercolor in my 50s and this was one of the most helpful videos I've watched, thank you.

    • @patsiehopkins7881
      @patsiehopkins7881 5 лет назад +7

      I am with you! I am closer to 60 & just picking up a brush! I learned to much from this video!!

    • @bruceroberts3082
      @bruceroberts3082 4 года назад +6

      @@patsiehopkins7881 How about 72

    • @engleharddinglefester4285
      @engleharddinglefester4285 4 года назад +3

      @@bruceroberts3082 63

    • @freshlumpia8202
      @freshlumpia8202 4 года назад +1

      Its too late ma nigga

    • @dharmaofdog7676
      @dharmaofdog7676 4 года назад +3

      63 & until I started following Steve's Tutorials, I had no idea that I was actually an Artist ! ? Each & every Tutorial has something to learn

  • @christinaremter8082
    @christinaremter8082 7 лет назад +193

    you should publish a book about watercolor!

    • @jobell7356
      @jobell7356 4 года назад +1

      I absolutely

    • @Sumnerstrain
      @Sumnerstrain 3 года назад +5

      *_publish a watercolor about books_*

  • @alexthe1cat
    @alexthe1cat 6 лет назад +49

    Steve, no doubt about it: you are the best watercolor teacher on the net. And thank you for sharing all your efforts and talent with us!

  • @PatrickBoeheim-dy7sb
    @PatrickBoeheim-dy7sb Год назад +7

    Thank you so much for the simplicity and clarity of your presentation and not assuming the listener is at your level. The visuals as you talk were very helpful.

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 3 года назад +8

    Wow Steve! You just answered about a million questions I had on glazing. I’m going to watch this while testing my paints. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to achieve subtle changes in my watercolor. I’ve been doing a lot with colored pencils previously and I knew there had to be techniques that would translate the same way in watercolor, I just didn’t know what they were until this video. Thank you for sharing. Very much appreciated. Blessings to you!

  • @susansacco7583
    @susansacco7583 4 года назад +12

    Ok Steve, I used a new soft brush that holds tons of water and paint. This is one of the reasons I was lifting paint. I’m going to start again, go slower, and only use use thirsty brush for first layer. It wasn’t the paper. Thanks so much for walking me through this.

  • @antoinettel4182
    @antoinettel4182 Год назад +5

    This is the best video I've seen in years on watercolor, no one explains it at all much less as thoroughly as you do. Thank you so much for sharing your hard earned skill in a way that has helped me progress tremendously. You are my go-to artist for learning from this point forward.

  • @dianecisek8268
    @dianecisek8268 3 года назад +11

    Wow it's almost 2021 and I'm just learning about watercolor. Your videos are a must for anyone who is new to the art of watercolor. Thank you and Happy New Year!

  • @alinamartinez4280
    @alinamartinez4280 7 лет назад +7

    im very appreciate of this video as i just started learning watercolors. I been an oil and acrylic painter for 10 years, but was always afraid of watercolors. wish me luck! i;ll be viewing your videos for guidance, thank you !

  • @joannebramley7101
    @joannebramley7101 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much. I'm new to watercolor and this is wonderful information.

  • @diannaa5631
    @diannaa5631 3 года назад +2

    I learn so much from you.
    You make it interesting...chalenging

  • @lindamcclure8037
    @lindamcclure8037 Год назад +2

    I learned a lot from this demonstration. Will definitely try it soon.

  • @josephcollins6033
    @josephcollins6033 2 года назад +4

    You are the king of explaining techniques. I saw this close to two years ago; it still it THE tutorial for glazing. I needed a refresher!

  • @LilCraftyNook
    @LilCraftyNook 3 года назад +5

    “Be careful of compliments” Ok. As in “nice glazing you have there”! 😂😂 (I think the spelling you wanted was an e instead of an i.) I got a kick out of it though!! I am restarting using watercolor after 14 years. These have been very helpful. TFS!

    • @marionsutcliffe1119
      @marionsutcliffe1119 3 года назад

      Haha, I was looking for someone to point that out. Watching him write subtle was a bit exciting too.

  • @rhondamagee7459
    @rhondamagee7459 7 лет назад +12

    Your handwriting is fine. Very good instructions, thank you for the explanations

  • @OkieSketcher1949
    @OkieSketcher1949 Год назад +2

    One of the better classes I’ve ever had on this subject. Thank you once again. -OkieSketcher1949😊

  • @PHALOMOON
    @PHALOMOON 7 лет назад +6

    Steve - great video; my previous attempts were always muddy .... I was painting wet into wet and now realize I was dissolving the previous layers. Can't wait for my next practice!

  • @louannbean8155
    @louannbean8155 2 года назад +2

    That was so helpful!!!! Thank you.

  • @josephstanski5180
    @josephstanski5180 6 лет назад +5

    I watch this video a lot - it has so many levels of learning to absorb. Wow! What a art teacher.

  • @andrewzanas9387
    @andrewzanas9387 3 года назад +2

    Steve, you just summarized four weeks of art classes in less than twenty minutes. Dawn breaks on Marblehead.

  • @bardotte5757
    @bardotte5757 4 года назад +3

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you 🎨🌈

  • @MDCampbell
    @MDCampbell 7 лет назад +37

    I've taught students for years, "Better glaze than never!" This is a wonderful tutorial and really reduces the subject down to a simple, understandable form. Nice job, Steve. Even Reese looked impressed. Cheers! :)

  • @patyguerr7458
    @patyguerr7458 3 года назад +1

    I liked your explanation and recommendations 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @JuliannaKahn
    @JuliannaKahn 7 лет назад +5

    Such an immensely helpful tutorial! So much I was seeking to learn and you explained it all so clearly. Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @KarenmitchellANI
    @KarenmitchellANI 3 года назад +1

    No doubt you're using Etchers paper. I only have cheap paper at the moment, watching you work here has made me realise just how crap mine is. I really need to afford to buy myself some good paper. I have paints, JUST NEED PAPER.
    Thank you for this

  • @bozlap
    @bozlap 7 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much for your tutorials I have become a true 'minder'. I am learning so much and it is really helping me to better understand how to use watercolour. Best watercolour tutorials I have come across with clear explanations in a down to earth style.

  • @lubapatitucci5831
    @lubapatitucci5831 7 лет назад +25

    you have beautiful hand writing 😎

  • @dlillianb1368
    @dlillianb1368 Год назад +1

    Thanks….. (being careful with compliments) 😉

  • @appleknocker56
    @appleknocker56 2 года назад +1

    Each time I try to water color I just get it very dark even if use lots of water? Now see choosing the darkest red first & do whole area!
    Then can’t go back as make it to dark! Ty for this video as see need to just practice on paper how my paints act & not use complementary colors! Did a green wash & (kind of let it dry) then went up & did blue over green wash (all semi fine) & then when below went over the green wash with a light purple & turned that (not pretty) muddy color!
    So getting out my watercolor paper & practice, practice until can get a light “even first layer” & like that text of going over one color with others but leaving part of original! Tyvm!!

  • @sharonmaupin5352
    @sharonmaupin5352 7 лет назад +4

    I so appreciate your time and talent. I am just now getting serious about glazing after 4 years of screwing up paintings. You make it easy to understand where I have been going wrong..thank you again.

  • @eveeichner3627
    @eveeichner3627 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much Steve for this video! The toning down , graying, the yellow box! The leaf with complimentary color! And using the Cosmo top spin brush (one of my favorites) instead of my favorite quill mop brush! So helpful!! Priceless! Your great and thanks for all you do for us! Hugs and Blessings!

  • @jenigardner220
    @jenigardner220 4 года назад +3

    I have just started watercolour painting, haven't done any painting since I was at school probably 13, now 62, you are so good at teaching, the best on you tube, will just stick with you from now on. 🙂

  • @ginistewart9636
    @ginistewart9636 5 лет назад +4

    I thoroughly enjoy your teachings! Thank you, and I also agree with the last person's comment about you writing a book!

  • @rosemarycolyerfineart
    @rosemarycolyerfineart 7 лет назад +4

    As a professional artist, I love to learn and I thank you so much for these wonderful videos, which are so informative! Bless you too for adding the passages from scripture at the end of the videos.

  • @marta1378
    @marta1378 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this quote from the Bible - I need it today ❤

  • @maryanharrell5642
    @maryanharrell5642 7 лет назад +4

    I love this video. I will watch it again, and write all the tips down. I do glazing, but I never really knew how to practice it . I think I will get out some paper and spend a morning testing, testing, testing!! Thanks, Steve!

  • @nancytaplin8026
    @nancytaplin8026 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for this video. Just getting into watercolour and this was really helpful. I just need to practise now :-)

  • @sharonavalos9165
    @sharonavalos9165 7 лет назад +4

    That was the best video I've seen on glazing! Thanks for breaking it down so clearly, super helpful!

  • @isabellebacquet6617
    @isabellebacquet6617 3 года назад +1

    Dommage que ce ne soit pas en français 😫😫😫😫

  • @Annushka_at48
    @Annushka_at48 5 лет назад +5

    Such a great explanation of glazing. Thank you so much!

  • @RM.Malloy
    @RM.Malloy 7 лет назад +13

    While reading and watching everything I can about watercolors (and there's a lot!), I came across your videos and have to agree with everyone's assessment, your explanations and demonstrations are clear and very helpful. Thank you!

  • @leled5128
    @leled5128 7 лет назад +5

    I learn from every one of your videos .. Thanks so much these lessons are invaluable to me.

  • @msmith1821
    @msmith1821 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the videosome helpful tips.

  • @recoveringsoul755
    @recoveringsoul755 4 года назад +1

    You have really nice handwriting. I really like your channel.

  • @boyandbelugee
    @boyandbelugee Год назад +1

    Thank you very much for this tutorial and we love the verse at the end.❤

  • @maximme
    @maximme 5 лет назад +4

    thank you so much.
    you really help me get started on the correct track.
    and THATS so important

  • @AFAskygoddess
    @AFAskygoddess Год назад +2

    I just learned more about watercolor painting in these last eighteen minutes than I learned in the previous eighteen years. Thank you so much 💓

  • @anyariv
    @anyariv 3 года назад +1

    Does glazing only work on permanent colors?

  • @lawrence9217
    @lawrence9217 2 года назад +1

    Excellent thank you for this!

  • @hdhani82
    @hdhani82 2 года назад +1

    Hi Steve, thank you very much for all your videos. I have specific question: how do you glaze/ layer non-staining colors? My senneliers ALWAYS blend into each other even though the base paint has already dried.

    • @mindofwatercolor
      @mindofwatercolor  2 года назад

      When possible always glaze lightest to deepest colors. Keep layers very thin and watery. Don't use heavy amounts of pigment. Use staining colors for your base colors when possible. Paper matters too. Non-cotton papers don't layer well at all. So use 100% cotton paper if possible. Even with cotton, brands different in their ability to glaze. Some lift easier than others. Arches is my favorite brand for glazing.

  • @karenhodges7545
    @karenhodges7545 4 года назад +1

    Thanks. Easy to understand New sub

  • @alaugustine5581
    @alaugustine5581 4 года назад +3

    Looking forward to using watercolor after all this time with oils. I did one watercolor on waterboard other than the watercolor we did as a kid in grade school. I am a proponent of glazing in oils, do it all the time. My new venture is using the technique in watercolor and your video high tights my interest in starting watercolor.....thanks so much. Much appreciated. Oh and my age. Will be 92 in April, if I make it.

    • @mindofwatercolor
      @mindofwatercolor  4 года назад

      Never too old for a new venture in my opinion. Thanks!

    • @shilpajain8270
      @shilpajain8270 3 года назад

      Wish you all the best, I'm starting to paint at 45 and thought it was so late

  • @heartchitect1960
    @heartchitect1960 7 лет назад +5

    Just what I needed to get started diving back in to painting and having fun with it. Thanks for demonstrating.

  • @tatt-back
    @tatt-back 2 года назад +1

    Thank you it is really helping me learn.

  • @DrawingWithFire
    @DrawingWithFire 7 лет назад +3

    Great video Steve! 😁 A very detailed & informative video. Wishing you a beautiful day my friend. 🤗

  • @lizstrangesavage7948
    @lizstrangesavage7948 7 лет назад +3

    You've really provided a fabulous service with these videos! Thanks again for your insights! Going back into my art after decades off, so it's great to review all of this.

  • @mins_artnlife
    @mins_artnlife 5 лет назад +3

    You are an amazing presenter/teacher :) learned so much from your channel. Thank you.

  • @cynthiatrombley6378
    @cynthiatrombley6378 2 года назад +2

    This is an awesome explanation and demonstation of glazing! I have struggled with it in the past but did not want the notion of it to defeat me! Thank you

  • @christinecallahan9128
    @christinecallahan9128 2 года назад +1

    11 minuts 10 seconds in you brought up the words "pigment will loosen up and you want to avoid that" Or somethign along those lines. What do you do when this happens then? (i havent finished the video but got excited as this is one of my questions i had while researching. if its already answered i'll delete this comment.

    • @mindofwatercolor
      @mindofwatercolor  2 года назад

      Thin layers. Light colors first progressing to darker again in very thin layers. Cotton paper, very important.

  • @gnostie
    @gnostie 2 года назад +1

    I have a question about your green and orange Mijello 3 room bucket. It being opaque, how do you manage to see when to change the water? In general, would you recommend this bucket?

    • @mindofwatercolor
      @mindofwatercolor  2 года назад

      Yes, I used it for years. I'm using hand-made ceramic bowls now. But the bucket worked great. You can generally tell when the water is dirty.

  • @dlee1363
    @dlee1363 3 года назад +1

    You explained it well thanks Dad

  • @wendywalter8984
    @wendywalter8984 3 года назад +1

    This was very helpful. Thanks

  • @gabrielleannacormierart
    @gabrielleannacormierart 2 года назад +1

    Fun and informative! This would definitely be interesting and enjoyable exercises to repeat as there is lots to learn here. Thank you for sharing! 😊

  • @elissawilliams3493
    @elissawilliams3493 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for clearly explaining glazing...I just became a patron!!!!!

  • @hoganbumper2
    @hoganbumper2 7 лет назад +2

    I finally find someone that teaches in a way I understand.... thank you. Keep the videos coming...

  • @izzikiddo
    @izzikiddo 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the glazing lesson! Found it really helpful 🙂

  • @lukev9965
    @lukev9965 Год назад +1

    Thank you for doing what you do. 🙏

  • @djunaskye6220
    @djunaskye6220 7 лет назад +3

    I've been waiting for this video since I first started watching your channel, and you posted at a great time cause I just got back into watercolor painting yesterday.

  • @leolaynetabuan5247
    @leolaynetabuan5247 5 лет назад +2

    I'm so glad I found your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us! You inspire me so I'll practice some more to be better

  • @nt4835
    @nt4835 3 года назад +1

    Thank you ,for good tips....

  • @e.j.t.4692
    @e.j.t.4692 4 года назад +1

    Thank your so much for this, it is very helpfull👌 and full of good informations🖌...greetings from germany✌

  • @suesanders5017
    @suesanders5017 Год назад +1

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @cjmv1111
    @cjmv1111 3 года назад +1

    Thank you much! Growing up, I shied away from Watercolor. I just could not get it! That is why I stayed with Pastel Oil, Pen & Ink more. During Pandemic, I tried to learn watercolor again. I understand it more now. And your video really helped me.

  • @patstokes3615
    @patstokes3615 4 года назад +1

    I hate the work Basic but that is what is really needed. When I see a book that says basics I think of a person that doesn't have a brush or paint. Maybe you should wright a book with the word Fundamental Techniques, then list on cover the Topics Fundamental.

  • @fishisnotfishfish2267
    @fishisnotfishfish2267 4 года назад +1

    Hmmm okay, so there are gradient washes, glazing and layering, and leaving white for your highlights. But big question here? How do you do shading for light falling on forms. Let me be a little more specific wet on dry shading. Only because I feel my drawn to wet on dry and I think it give me more control. Thank you so much for info. I tried your graident wash technique yesterday. I want to set up some exercise for shading basic forms cube, cylinder, and sphere but just dont know how to shade with watercolor :V

  • @amaryheart1722
    @amaryheart1722 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you for giving detailed instructions about glazing. And I appreciate the Scripture that you added at the end - very encouraging.

  • @gloriasebring9944
    @gloriasebring9944 4 года назад +1

    Have you ever used bleach successfully to lift unwanted lines or areas of paint??

  • @mary.reynolds6391
    @mary.reynolds6391 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you VERY much.
    I greatly appreciate your videos.
    Loved the one with your grand daughter.
    You are clear to understand. Also, follow.

  • @HeatherWrightArt
    @HeatherWrightArt 3 года назад +1

    Wow, thank you, all great tips!

  • @EddieBsB
    @EddieBsB 6 лет назад +2

    Steve, thank you once again for these tips.
    Learning so much.
    You must be an awesome person to chat with. Always so funny.
    Greets from Brazil, boss.

  • @tynaheadrick-phipps6768
    @tynaheadrick-phipps6768 4 года назад +1

    Such a clear and informative video. I just subscribed 👍. I have worked in various mediums, but am new to watercolor. Thanks so much for the relevant info.

  • @theklamoris
    @theklamoris 6 лет назад +2

    Love your tutorials. You explained the motivations and results so clearly. I feel so grateful that I could find your channel on RUclips.

  • @Sanctuary740
    @Sanctuary740 4 года назад +2

    You've been such a great resource of knowledge and learning. Thank you.

  • @Punki80
    @Punki80 4 года назад +1

    My god, it seems I made all mistakes a beginner can make XD!
    First, using that ancient Canson Montval pulp paper you informed me about (everytime I try to test glazing, it leaves hard edges right where I stop the glaze, so I guess I have to do the blending over the entire surface of the first wash, beginning with pigments and fading out with clear water, but over the whole colour, otherwise --> hard edges somewhere in the middle where I would actually have liked to stop the glazing), then not having the right brushes, and on top having no idea what kind of watercolours I have (again, ancient set that my uncle gave to me, Schmincke, but no idea if they stain or not or whatever).
    And to top it all off, my first beginner´s sketch is a nightmare... I sketched my profile picture, meaning it consists of two persons with small faces that I don´t want to have edges and blotches on, and a veritable flowery cactus wood in the background. I´m really happy with my sketch, as I said, but ohhh dear XD! I think I better watch all your wonderful videos first, then pray and start colouring around Christmas time :DD!

  • @kareanwilliams
    @kareanwilliams 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you, I would like to see how luminosity works. I can't seem to make my work shine. I really appreciate the love and passion you put into all your videos. You are appreciated more than you can imagine. Thank you.

    • @mindofwatercolor
      @mindofwatercolor  7 лет назад +3

      Thanks Karean. Light transmission is the key to luminosity. It is mostly seen in clean, transparent colors, and in the lighter, brighter ranges. The effect can be enhanced by placing or surrounding those with darker values.

    • @kareanwilliams
      @kareanwilliams 7 лет назад

      Thank you so much for responding, I see that I need to practice more.

    • @JosefinaH33
      @JosefinaH33 3 года назад

      @@mindofwatercolor I am revisiting this video after creating a glazing mess , ignoring or forgetting all your glazing advices and tips , you are the best !!! Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏼

  • @katherinesimonds622
    @katherinesimonds622 7 лет назад +2

    SO very useful. Wish I had understood this technique better a couple days ago! lol. ty again :)

  • @jeannetteantry1086
    @jeannetteantry1086 2 года назад +1

    Very good demonstration for this technique. You make it look easy. Your ideas will help me a lot. I am still waiting for my Silver Black Brushes. Thanks for all your great information. For sure just trying things and spending the time to learn how the paints mix, go on, and how brushes make it all work, is so necessary and worth it, when eventually it all starts to make sense. You are very inspiring and informative.

  • @2lmdi
    @2lmdi 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this... especially showing it on Arches. I'm an x-oil painter who used glazing extensively and expects luminosity with my transparent pigments. New to watercolor, I kept hearing about the wonders of Arches so I bought a block. Wow, I was sooo disappointed. My pigments that glowed on cellulose, with a percentage of cotton thus not soaking in so much, turned dull and almost chalky looking in comparison to me when dried glazing on the block. I was not happy with the cream white paper either. Researching this problem off youtube, I found others experiencing the same thing. I read there seems to be a difference in Arches pads, sheets and blocks and, for glazing, pads/sheets act better for this style so am glad to see you showing it. Thanks again for an excellent instruction... you're my fav. :-)

  • @WapajeaWalksOnWater
    @WapajeaWalksOnWater 5 лет назад +1

    Your handwriting is beautiful, thanks so much for this video. This information is invaluable to me, because my attempts at glazing was lifting to much color. Im excited to try again.

  • @lylewyant3356
    @lylewyant3356 7 лет назад +1

    For a while now, I have been thinking about getting back into water color. I decided I would look for some tutorials and there you were. I studied water color 30+ years ago but my main focus over the past few has been acrylic land scape painting. My weapon of choice for spattering is a tooth brush and have used a hair dryer to speed things up. I am really enjoying your work and the walk down memory lane. Thanks!

  • @allarahmcmullin3917
    @allarahmcmullin3917 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you Steve, for all your videos!

  • @debracollis6047
    @debracollis6047 4 года назад +1

    Lovely, enjoyable, useful ! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!

  • @Tessietots
    @Tessietots 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much. You are the best!

  • @MoMaryR
    @MoMaryR 4 года назад +1

    Very helpful, thanks

  • @scottglasgow1752
    @scottglasgow1752 6 лет назад +1

    Love the video, and I can read your penmanship just fine, but in this usage, it's "complement" (to complete, make whole), not "compliment" (give praise, express admiration). Just sayin'... ;-)
    Great job, Steve. This prompted me to make a "worksheet" of glazes and charges of my palette colors, and I learned a lot about the processes. Thank you.

    • @mindofwatercolor
      @mindofwatercolor  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks Scott. Yes, I know that with my head but sometimes my hand takes over, I get in a hurry and ignore proper proofreading. Glad the video was helpful!

  • @patriciakrank3758
    @patriciakrank3758 4 года назад +1

    Great instruction for a beginner to watercolor. I think you have saved me from a lot of frustration. Thank you! New follower🙋‍♀️

  • @fdabill1
    @fdabill1 5 лет назад +1

    WOW!!! I’m new to watercolor & this was so informative. I see so many things I’ve been doing wrong. Can’t wait to paint with this new information. Thanks so much your videos are so helpful.

  • @cynthiatrombley6378
    @cynthiatrombley6378 2 года назад +1

    Your hints on paper dryness, looseness of red pigments and deep colours, best choice of brushes are right on the money. I will take your advice and teachings to my easel. I have looked for glazing info but have found very little. This demo was by far the very best resource I've found so far. Thank you very much!

  • @annethomas5727
    @annethomas5727 5 лет назад +2

    I find your episodes so clear and helpful, many thanks.