12 Watercolor Mistakes (and how to fix them!) ✿ Watercolor Painting for Beginners

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12 Watercolor Mistakes (and how to fix them!) ✿ Watercolor Painting for Beginners

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12 Watercolor Mistakes ✿ How to Fix Them ~ 10 Day Watercolor Woodland Animal Challenge ► allisonlyonart...
In this video, I’ll share with you the top 12 mistakes or struggles any level of watercolor artists go through and how to fix them.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Warping Paper
2:06 Painting Drying Too Fast
3:04 Paint isn't Vibrant
3:29 Cauliflower Effect
4:16 First Layer Too Dark
4:50 Harsh Edges
5:39 Paint Drying Too Fast
6:16 Colors Bleeding Together
6:54 Pencil Lines Showing Underneath
8:07 Colors are too saturated
9:20 Colors not going well together
10:54 Preserving White of Paper

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@narutogoldylocks 2 жыл бұрын

Omg this was the most helpful watercolor mistakes-related video I have ever seen. I didn't even know that the "cauliflower" texture was caused by adding wet paint into areas that have already begun to dry. In some paintings I have done I really liked the effect, but in other ones I didn't like it but had NO idea how to fix it. Thank you for these amazing tips!!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisette! This makes me so happy that you found this video helpful, I definitely put a lot of work and research into this one!! I'm glad you learned a lot from it!

@NaomiCoutureArt 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you, the most important things when starting out is your paper! Great tips :)

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

YESS! 🙂

@racheldonner324 2 жыл бұрын

You're voice overs are becoming more natural feeling and less rehearsed as you grow. 🙂 Great tips and well-delivered!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you, I'm getting used to filming and speaking the more I make videos. Thanks for watching and commenting Rachel!

@pallabidhar4638 2 жыл бұрын

This was a very informative video. My tip is to keep a paper towel and use a porcelain pallate for color mixing.

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Those are good tips! Thanks for sharing them 😃

@gabrielleayala4276 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! My biggest struggle is knowing how much water to use. It’s hard to find the right balance. I either have too much water and the color is too light and watery, or too little and it’s dry and hard to paint. The struggle is real!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're not alone Gabrielle! It takes a lot of practice and time to get used to knowing how much water/paint. Maybe you'll find this video helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mKyGd9ec2Z2Rg6s.html I also recommend testing your paint on scrap watercolor paper to see if you need more water or paint!

@stephanierodriguez7170 2 жыл бұрын

I've just gotten into Watercolor painting again. It's been a while. I mean like using the crayola watercolor pallette we all used in elementary/middle school while😅 But I would love to see your "lesson 3 for beginners" How to blend watercolors🤔 Hope to see that soon🙏❤💧🖌🎨

@darbydupree4056 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Thank you!

@Cchouette Жыл бұрын

Altruistic and very useful tips 👍🏻 Thanks 🇫🇷😊

@raewynduffy4183 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful collection of watercolour artwork .you are an inspiration for an older lady beginner love to you

@morgannwilliams967 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and I meant to add WOWWWW!!! Your art is absolutely amazing!!! I wish o could do that already!

@elisabetolmedo4066 Жыл бұрын

Thanks🙏🏼💜

@momtomaryjean Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I make all these mistakes. I only started watercolour this month and this helped me so much.

@AllisonLyonArt Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful!

@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

Any experienced artist knows that the ONLY way to get rid of warping paper is to not only use high quality paper, but also stretch your paper. Even blocks of paper warp if you are painting very wet.

@chantalmassin1756 2 жыл бұрын

You are always a pleasure to watch learn from. Thank you

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chantal 💗

@chantalmassin1756 2 жыл бұрын

Increditable work you do. So perfect. Your very inspiring and thank you for sharing. I hope I can get to do better soon.

@hannahcrumley3103 2 жыл бұрын

Always a good idea to share mistake fixes- one I heard recently just….🤯!!!! Here it is, maybe you knew…. Use watercolor ground to fix an unrepairable mistake ! And it works like a charm! I pulled out an old painting that I never finished because I had ruined it, I loved the parts that weren’t damaged and didn’t have the heart to throw it away….. after hearing this I painted the ground on - one thick coat- let it sit for 2 days and it’s like it was never painted on. Amazing!!!!

@myeung530 2 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming you are using the watercolor ground on cold press paper? I'm wondering if it would have the same effect on hot press paper with a smooth surface.

@hannahcrumley3103 2 жыл бұрын

@M Yeung I think the watercolor ground would work on hot press paper, it just might be more obvious. I’d probably test it out on a small area or small project first. Although many have applied it to glass and stone and it’s lauded flat and looks great- so maybe it won’t be noticeable…. I’m not much help am I?!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

WHAAAT I didn't know about the watercolor ground fix!! That is a good one, thank you for sharing it Hannah. I need to try that!

@hannahcrumley3103 2 жыл бұрын

@Allison Lyon Art🤯 I know ,Right!!!!

@citizenoftheworldsz9 2 жыл бұрын

these tips were so super helpful! Wish i watched it sooner, some of the things i had to figure out by myself :D My biggest struggle is paint drying too quick because of not enough water :)

@QAWAZAKI 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Your videos are art itself ! Thanks for the advices ~

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! :)

@DaveQuail 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, Allison. Thanks a bunch! 😊

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@dshanley4226 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, these tips are really helpful.

@morgannwilliams967 2 жыл бұрын

I’m barely trying to learn watercolors and have done other mediums such as charcoal, oil pastels, graphite, and a bit of acrylic work, but haven’t tried oil painting yet either.

@loveandlife4222 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips Allison. One of the tips I have and need to use is to check my paints before I begin painting and try to avoid staining colors. That way when I want to lift an edge or a highlight I can. With staining paint that is difficult to do. I totally agree with you about the paper. I recently bought some sketchbooks that are new and highly praised with 100% cotton paper and I have been very disappointed. I will stick with the papers you recommended from now on. I just wish they made sketchbooks. I also recommend and love Daniel Smith. Thank you for sharing all of your expertise! 🙂

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the added advice and tips! I'm sorry to hear about the sketchbook disappointment. It took me awhile to find a sketchbook for watercolor that I love to paint in. I've tried a few before finding the perfect one for me (Etchr). I hope you'll be able to try more..have you tried the Etchr sketchbook? I agree with you about DS! I LOVE DS paints. Thanks for commenting!

@reedhah2410 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Your channel is a godsend!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you, I'm glad you like my videos!

@AliseIam 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips… did you ever run into grainy watercolors when using wet on wet techniques?

@suzanneboily5224 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Excellent information.🖌🎨

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Suzanne! :)

@racheldonner324 2 жыл бұрын

Using a kneaded eraser lifts graphite without roughing up the paper like regular erasers. I've also found some tapes don't pull off the paper cleanly. I will tape the pieces to my jeans or t-shirt before I put it on the paper. It still sticks (better than some washi tapes) to the paper but isn't so sticky it causes damage.

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel for your tips!

@toobatahira282 2 жыл бұрын

This video is soo informative and helpful for me.....I love your videos

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm happy you found it helpful!

@ClaudioAlessandri 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful works and you are very beautiful! Congratulations! God bless you!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@freakinkim 2 жыл бұрын

Using a mr clean magic eraser erases most watercolor mistakes!! It’s my favorite hack!!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

I love that hack! It’s so convenient 😆

@Leanna_Weber_Art 2 жыл бұрын

Great advise!! Great video by a great artist ❤️❤️

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leanna! :)

@leslie-annepepin8927 11 ай бұрын

I am a beginner, and only ‘learning’ from KZfaq (I am 68). I am too heavy handed with my paints! Always to dark.

@justkenzie 2 жыл бұрын

You're so talented!!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks!

@HimynameisNikkiii 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thanks for the tips! ☺️

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! :)

@jtru0 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful tips! Thank you!

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joyce I'm glad you found them helpful!!

@InkRebellion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@moma-b 2 жыл бұрын

Imo, Daniel Smith watercolor for beginners is basically a waste of your money. Why? Because when you start learning you don't know things and you naturally take too much pigments and rinse your brush too often, so you waste a lot of good quality pigment. That's why there are tons of student grade watercolors on more affordable price. So you can learn. And once you know better what you are doing, you can use professional watercolors like Rembrandt or Daniel Smith. Van Gogh watercolors are quite good student quality for trying out techniques and learning the basics. Winsor & Newton Cotman is also student grade, designed for students to learn. Plus, if you don't do art for sale or for hanging on the wall, but you only paint in sketchbooks and bujos, Daniel Smith is a total waste of money.

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You have a good point, thanks for sharing!

@dreamchairmusic Жыл бұрын

Is there a lesson 5?

@denises9455 Жыл бұрын

❤

@marylouwilhelm9144 2 жыл бұрын

Painting portrait of a dog in watercolor

@NorseButterfly 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest struggle so far, has been knowing when our how to finish my painting. I started a scene painting, it was a water scene with 2 cliffs, a sun in the sky, and trees and brush on the cliffs...but it's not finished. It doesn't look finished, and I don't know how to finish it. It's just sitting in the block, waiting..and I'm stuck.

@AllisonLyonArt 2 жыл бұрын

That's a hard one! Many struggle with this too, I used to a lot when I was starting out. If you feel in your heart it's not finished, then it's not. At least that's my opinion :) Take breaks from it, don't look at it for a few days. Then go back to it and ask yourself how you can make it better? What is missing? It's okay to sit on a painting for awhile. I've found that with my paintings half finished, they mostly need more color, detail, and depth/contrast. Do you need to push the shadows and colors? Do you need to add more detail? Hope that helps!