Advanced watercolor Technique - Underpainting Tips

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11 ай бұрын

One of the key factors for me getting into an international watercolor show - womeninwatercolor.com - was using an effective underpainting. In this video I will talk about what is an underpainting, how to choose colors for an underpainting, underpainting tips for beginners, what is the purpose of an underpainting, and lots more beginner watercolor tips in addition to sharing my advanced experiments and insights about my watercolor underpaintings
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@hollyw7225 9 ай бұрын

Love your enthusiasm & adventurous spirit! That’s how you got to where you are today!! I appreciate you & your beautiful art!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Holly!!

@marceybadillo1618 Ай бұрын

Wow, what a great idea thank you for sharing it with us

@teresajordao6634 10 ай бұрын

Raquel seems to do magic in painting 😍! Thank you so much for this useful vídeo!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Teresa!

@M0odyBlue 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your being juried into such a prestigious show. “Juicy” is a beautiful painting! I also love green gold, especially when paired with Quin Magenta. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@rachelsstudiodotcom 3 ай бұрын

It was so exciting!

@recreepy 10 ай бұрын

Truly amazed by your unique talents

@rachelsstudiodotcom 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@angexchoo1249 7 ай бұрын

Doing a commission of a cardinal and I will do two: one in winter and the other in spring. This really helped me solidify how to make them each glow in a different way. The winter one will not have yellow underneath I want to keep the tone somber and deep but for the spring one the yellow will be perfect especially since I wanted her to have a bright halo! Thank you so much for this tutorial and teaching us how to use these creative watercolor techniques!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!

@AkshayPednekar45 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉🎉

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@joykruczay 11 ай бұрын

I strive to see other than local colors, especially the greens. This was really helpful. We all must experiment more. Fortune favors the brave! In "Building Brilliant Watercolors", by Judy D. Treman, she uses various values of "disappearing" purple as underpaintings, mixing with alizarin crimson and ultramarine. One could use a more permanent red, though. Your technique of using multiple colors for animal underpaintings reminds me of the techniques used in "Painting Wildlife in Watercolor, by Peggy MacNamara. Light washes that are more focused on value rather than color and form the foundation of the paintings. She uses more layers and glazes, which I have a tendency to muddy up, due to my lack of patience. Your work is brighter and bolder.

@rachelsstudiodotcom 10 ай бұрын

I haven't heard of those books but I have seen watercolorists paint a purple or blue underpainting first. I've never tried that but it makes sense why it works! If you let layers dry in between application you're less likely to get mud I've found.

@kimpattison9915 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! great tips for this newbie

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dawnbowie352 10 ай бұрын

Simply stunning... I learn so much and am humbled to have found your work and course list, Rachel. Wil be joining your classes as soon as my finances allow. Bless you, Woman!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and it's always great to hear from you!

@meridadiane 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding as usual. Can't wait to try the under painting idea on my next watercolor.

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

I hope you find it useful!

@hummerlady54 11 ай бұрын

Underpainting scares me but not that I can buy Hippie Craft paper, I won't be so afraid of ruining paper and just enjoy experimenting. I also purchased Artisto watercolor paper which is good for practice too. It's student grade but I was impressed.

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

Yes with watercolor it's so important to paint paint paint and make LOTS of messes and most importantly just play with no pressure!

@sylphofthewildwoods5518 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations! 🥳 Thanks for sharing your journey and great ideas!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

@colleenmcchesney1482 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow I now understand the reason why my colors are looking a bit flat. I am not doing my underpainting layers in the correct color temperatures. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information with us and Congratulations 🎊🎈 again on your paintings in the competitions!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Colleen and I'm glad it was helpful!

@sujanithtottempudi2991 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@brenmatthews8491 11 ай бұрын

Hi Rachel! I love the insight in this video, I have been experimenting with underpaintings recently too so excellent timing 😂. I recently found a super helpful tool to go along with color experimentation and composition! I have been using the red “compose it grid” pretty religiously with all my paintings. When you are pushing the boundaries with color you can still get a realistic effect if you follow the same values as the original. The red film is super helpful to compare your values without getting distracted by the color differences. It is also really nice for grid tracing and composition. One of my favorite recent purchases!

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

Oh interesting Bren! I'll have to check that out : )

@joykruczay 11 ай бұрын

I have used the red cellophane as a value tool for decades. Thanks for the info. My only problem it is it doesn't work as well for warm colors as cool.

@gailcunningham182 11 ай бұрын

oops, I missed it LIVE but lots of good info about underpainting! I can see how scary it is to lay down some of those colors. I guess you have to keep reminding yourself that it dries lighter! I took an online portrait drawing class from Rebecca TY and am starting to use more faces in my work. Thanks for the useful information, Rachel!❤

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure and glad you enjoyed it!

@cswan153 11 ай бұрын

Wow I painted a cardinal about a year ago and it just looked dead! I’m going to try to do it with a yellow underpainting.

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see how it comes out

@donnazwicker2364 9 ай бұрын

Wondering what size you normally paint in for your animal portraits? I’m really enjoying following your tutorials, learning lots from you! Thank you for sharing your processes.

@rachelsstudiodotcom 9 ай бұрын

I usually paint in an 8x10" or 11x14" format - I love to hear you're enjoying the tutorials!

@Coco-ne5ix 11 ай бұрын

Your videos always inspire me. I’m interested in learning a loose style of watercolor. What level of your Patreon should I choose to find tutorials that are loose and expressive?

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

I would probably recommend the $8 tier as it gives you access to most tutorials. Once you learn your way around you can then decide if you want to do higher levels.

@luneleaart 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the entry, love the cardinal painting ❤ may I ask what brand is your red handled quill brush? Anytime I see a brush with a handle that’s not black it makes me happy 😆

@rachelsstudiodotcom 11 ай бұрын

It's an Alvaro Castegnet brush - thanks for watching Lena!