Easy Watercolor Painting for Beginners (step by step)

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Matthew White - Watercolor Instruction

Matthew White - Watercolor Instruction

Күн бұрын

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When I first picked up watercolor, I thought the best way to learn was to complete a painting each time I sat down to paint. Whether it was stubbornness or a way to prove to myself I was capable, I just felt like I had to render an entire scene.
What I found over time was I grew the most when I painted small and often.
Sometimes I just focused on one particular area I was trying to improve in. By repeatedly taking the time to paint something like a sky, figures, or trees, I began to see improvement in those areas. This, then, was reflected in my finished paintings.
Watercolor requires such a sense of timing. The more time you spend practicing the basics and focusing on specific techniques, the more improvement you will see.
With this in mind, I recorded a simple demo that touches on a few key skills: painting wet-into-wet, positive and negative painting, and finding connections.
I hope you enjoy this tutorial! Keep coming back to the basics. You’ll be a better painter for it.
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Пікірлер: 127
@jingzhao007
@jingzhao007 Жыл бұрын
I am beginner and I followed step by step this video did 3 this painting the same evening, I am sooo happy with the results, you've made it very clear and easy to learn and understand the concept so I can apply them to any other paintings I do. And this gaven me a lot of confidence which is the most valuable take away here, to me! I appreciated it a lot! Thank you 💟 And my friends couldn't believe it was my first boat picture! 😄 I live on an island, sky sea and boats are what I wish to paint more.
@unafemina
@unafemina 2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you teach, so clear instructions! It makes it easy and enjoyable to follow you. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
@bobfotoples6950
@bobfotoples6950 2 жыл бұрын
Long time water color painter here, but away from it for the past 4 years. I enjoy seeing what I've missed. I've gotten away from true watercolor painting, trying to paint EXACTLY what's there, instead of letting the paint show me the way. (former student of Terry Madden)
@andrelloyd4010
@andrelloyd4010 2 жыл бұрын
Turning a photo upside down instantly changes the mind from identifying observed objects to identifying shapes of size - value and placement ! Best wishes and happy painting 🙏
@maryaltabev5275
@maryaltabev5275 2 жыл бұрын
There’s always something new I pick up from your videos. Thank you!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@marjo-riittareinikainen9740
@marjo-riittareinikainen9740 2 жыл бұрын
One of the bests qualities of You Tube is to fine out different perspectives and manners to do different things!
@John-mr8hk
@John-mr8hk Жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy. Thank you Matthew I will keep practicing 👍
@melissc9264
@melissc9264 9 ай бұрын
You are such a calm and reassuring presence while I practice. I just love ya! Thanks Matthew!!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate that
@jarredwebb6638
@jarredwebb6638 Жыл бұрын
Just the video I was looking for. I was thinking of painting a scene like this. Thank you for this clear and easy to follow video. I look forward to trying this out!!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor Жыл бұрын
Great!
@missviola3721
@missviola3721 Жыл бұрын
This is so so so good and BEAUTIFUL. Thank you a lot for this helpful demo .
@marymathis9299
@marymathis9299 6 ай бұрын
That was lovely, Matthew, thank you!!! Will start on that kind of scene, appreciate the help so much! ❤❤❤
@hirenbose8840
@hirenbose8840 2 жыл бұрын
You make it look so simple. Will try them. Thanks.
@bevtay9978
@bevtay9978 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the planning behind the process. Didn't know painting was so demanding. Hope to watch more of your work!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching, Bev!
@shirleykwan5270
@shirleykwan5270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial, love your painting ❤
@teresamitchell-banks2286
@teresamitchell-banks2286 2 жыл бұрын
You are a terrific teacher. Thank you for your clear step by step instructions 🇨🇦
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! That's so kind of you.
@johnmonsterwatercolour
@johnmonsterwatercolour 2 жыл бұрын
And I love the results you get with rough paper. I’ve been using CP and it’s nice but I think I’ll move to rough to get those definitions due to the “valleys and mountains” in the paper
@blu-rae864
@blu-rae864 4 күн бұрын
don’t never abbreviate colored pencils 💀
@jodyhazlett9752
@jodyhazlett9752 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed following along with this one! Thanks!
@Hughejazshole
@Hughejazshole 6 ай бұрын
Thank you VERY much for sharing your talent! This is so great!
@dougmoench9233
@dougmoench9233 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! And a beautiful result. TFS!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@aeonsleo2
@aeonsleo2 Жыл бұрын
Simple and effective, perfect for beginners
@Magic65750
@Magic65750 2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing the reference photo.
@VanTran-yp5ek
@VanTran-yp5ek 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the detail tutorial!!!! I really appreciate it.
@Joanna-nr4jt
@Joanna-nr4jt Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I will watch again and try to follow along! I love your artistic style (I’m especially drawn to your green based landscapes) and your nice clearly explained video presentation style (I spent ages looking for artists who fulfilled both) Do you have more beginners lessons? There are so many videos it’s hard to find easier ones to start with. My mum did lots of watercolour painting but she passed away very unexpectedly a couple of years ago. I so wish I had asked her to teach me. I kept her paints, brushes and paper but am finding it very hard to start when I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t think you group your lessons into playlists for level or type unless I’m looking in the wrong place? Thanks again, your pictures soothe me somehow.
@debjanimukherjee6295
@debjanimukherjee6295 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tips it I will try to follow and improve myself
@susankolpack7044
@susankolpack7044 2 жыл бұрын
Very good instruction - thank you 🖌🖼
@valorycanfield2169
@valorycanfield2169 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you teach. I was curious how the raw Siena would work, and it did! Love your angle on this wonderful medium!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that, Valory!
@maryvernau9500
@maryvernau9500 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great demo Mike!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@ingridmatthews6627
@ingridmatthews6627 11 ай бұрын
Just made this one this morning. It came out GREAT. Thanks!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 11 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@MsVivian99
@MsVivian99 6 ай бұрын
Really appreciated this video lesson!
@leonmorgan1158
@leonmorgan1158 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial.. it's a beautiful scene you painted..
@normamiller2316
@normamiller2316 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you 😊
@garystevens9885
@garystevens9885 Жыл бұрын
I just started watercolour painting about 3 weeks ago. This video is very helpful. Thanks Matthew.
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@geetabhattacharya8956
@geetabhattacharya8956 2 жыл бұрын
This lesson is simply mesmerising.. Thanks for teaching the power of less.
@Summer12409
@Summer12409 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this amazing video! I am thrilled with the results. I have always wanted to learn how to paint with watercolour, and I think that this is an excellent first step!
@angs5332
@angs5332 7 ай бұрын
This was fun!
@ABBAnMJ
@ABBAnMJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@user-jw3lx2yk6i
@user-jw3lx2yk6i 3 ай бұрын
Lo ame! Gran video
@mariacollins7648
@mariacollins7648 2 жыл бұрын
Inspiring and easy to follow!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@AGcristal
@AGcristal 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt !
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@Abdullah1999H
@Abdullah1999H Жыл бұрын
Good work, thanx.😊
@Readerrrr95
@Readerrrr95 Жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for your videos🙏
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that!
@Sakura0000001
@Sakura0000001 2 жыл бұрын
You make it look so simple :D
@user-ws3gs3fc6o
@user-ws3gs3fc6o 2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо! I'm trying
@silverajookrishnan8995
@silverajookrishnan8995 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@nancycirelli8799
@nancycirelli8799 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I live near the intercoastal of FL and there are many sailboats. I have been hesitant to paint them but this tutorial helped a lot. I did struggle some with the sail boat details in you painting because it was very difficult to see your drawing.
@sujanmondal7277
@sujanmondal7277 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@paintnknit
@paintnknit 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome painting! Thank you for your help. I ordered the sign painter brush on you link.
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! That brush is great.
@karlalolumna9453
@karlalolumna9453 11 ай бұрын
Now that was a beginner tutorial i need! Thank you very much. Subscribed. Do you habe more of these i wonder? :)
@Ardguezpi
@Ardguezpi Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lessons . I follow you from Spain and I find easy to do. At the moment only On theory, because I am a oil portrait student. But I will start soon with watercolour.
@edelellingsen
@edelellingsen 2 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos. Best whishes from Norway.
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@tariqhasan602
@tariqhasan602 5 ай бұрын
Very helpful
@ga88004
@ga88004 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@eeshaanchintamani9254
@eeshaanchintamani9254 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, three words YOU ARE AMAZING
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that.
@dianatchamitchian8953
@dianatchamitchian8953 Жыл бұрын
i am new to the watercolor world .. I followed the tutorial, and I am happy with my results... Thank you for the very clear instructions. I still need to work on the color mixing till I can reach the correct tones that I want. A recurrent problem is that the middle of the paper always dries faster ... especially if it has lighter colors, like the water around the bout for example. The DAMP phase of the paper is so short that I don't get to take full advantage of it.
@IcaroBenjamin
@IcaroBenjamin 2 жыл бұрын
Muuuito obrigado, aqui no brasil é raro achar videos de técnicas molhado sobre molhado.
@888ssss
@888ssss 2 жыл бұрын
im a chronic overworker. a great lesson today.
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@michaelgillespie1206
@michaelgillespie1206 7 ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel and I subscribed, I want to learn more about watercolor painting, and from scrolling through your videos, this looks like a great place to learn.
@1Skymed
@1Skymed 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HerrSommerjunge
@HerrSommerjunge 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this lesson, I enjoyed it a lot. I even tried to put the main mast into the boat ;-)
@beebee8018
@beebee8018 9 ай бұрын
It is so easy to put your paper upside down… but not until someone points this put! 😅 Sometimes the obvious just does not pop up! Thank you Matthew. Enjoyed this tutorial.
@johnmonsterwatercolour
@johnmonsterwatercolour 2 жыл бұрын
This was so timely, Matt. I’m doing a sailboat painting today but in turquoise/blueish tones today in #the100dayproject. Thank you (again 😊)
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that, John! Best of luck in your painting.
@ArtistHabibPasha
@ArtistHabibPasha Жыл бұрын
Mashaallah ❤ really lovely so beautiful drawing ⚘ like this artwork 👌 big like 👍
@intuitiveartandcooking5481
@intuitiveartandcooking5481 Жыл бұрын
Thank you , this was very insightful. Less is. Ore, you are right. Where do I get the brush?
@ankeshmbbs
@ankeshmbbs 2 жыл бұрын
why i was not here before? i learnt some really amazing tips n techniques ; thanks ; u r a great teacher ❤️
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Welcome!
@markdonovan1540
@markdonovan1540 2 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent demonstration tutorial with your clear and helpful tips and explanations. What was the small signwriters' dagger brush you used for the mast and rigging?
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, Mark! It’s a cheap sign writers brush. I have an Amazon link in the bottom of the description if you want to it.
@DrCarolFrancis
@DrCarolFrancis Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matthew for your example and helpful tips a long the way???
@Countrysidewonderer
@Countrysidewonderer Жыл бұрын
U can also use a black fine line pen for the ropes
@jawaharshetti2369
@jawaharshetti2369 2 жыл бұрын
Good information.
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chrismcmurdo2538
@chrismcmurdo2538 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Matthew! This is a nice scene for beginners. Any chance you could post the original picture for us to download?
@barbaragemin5117
@barbaragemin5117 Жыл бұрын
I’m painting along - so far so good. When you say “ for the most part dry” Matthew, could you be more specific? . I just started the land mass when I realised it wasn’t dry and spreading. Panic. Just in time to stop. Whew, it turned out better than my usual. Thanks Matthew.
@lynnadamson7773
@lynnadamson7773 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Matthew. What consistency paint do you use on the first wash?
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! The first wash was the consistency of strong tea.
@christopher3104
@christopher3104 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch these videos I just feel like I’m not cut out for it. Practice makes perfect, I know but damn…it’s so frustrating. Nice video though, I love watching you paint!
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
I hear you. I've felt that way before too. Hang in there!
@raymondkemp758
@raymondkemp758 2 жыл бұрын
Good video and a good picture but where is the reflection of the bow of the boat ?
@sharmilachakraverty6439
@sharmilachakraverty6439 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial. Do you soak your paper and shrink it before start painting? Does it not warp or buckle while painting a large area?
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
I just dampen it with a sponge on the front and back.
@jubileej1629
@jubileej1629 Жыл бұрын
What do you wet your paper with
@smitag8959
@smitag8959 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@yikes7607
@yikes7607 Жыл бұрын
At 12:55, at that point is it only damp because of the water you carry on the brushes? Is it still wet on wet then? I'm asking because previously you said you let it all dry before continuing the work. And just another newbie question if you don't mind: if you re-wet the paper after it dried, would the colours from that first layer move again as if they were fresh, or would they have settled? I realise these are probably very basic questions x) Anyway thanks for the tutorial!
@freizeitvideos5739
@freizeitvideos5739 2 жыл бұрын
How damp is the sponge, is it dripping, can you wring it out or is it just damp? How long does your paper hold the moisture, what if you have to rewet in between, how can you see that?
@tongpomegatron
@tongpomegatron 2 ай бұрын
Great lesson, some of the lingo can be a bit unsure but still good
@brookies1910
@brookies1910 2 жыл бұрын
Can we follow this tutorial for gouache as well?
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Give it a shot!
@evahagemeyer9142
@evahagemeyer9142 2 жыл бұрын
What paper do you use? The one mentioned in your link?
@learntopaintwatercolor
@learntopaintwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Saunders Waterford 140lb rough.
@romyv6532
@romyv6532 Жыл бұрын
I painted it! I had a hard time with the water, because I don't have Raw Sienna or Lavender, and I couldn't get my brushstrokes like yours no matter how hard I tried. But overall it came out OK, although not as nice as yours of course.
@shannon2659
@shannon2659 4 ай бұрын
Love this but I wish you would tell us what colors you’ll be using up front. As a beginner time is not on our side. Me having my colors ready ahead of time helps me to focus on your tutorial wo feeling pressured to get the colors (I may not even have) ready before the paint dries.
@Emy-mo3ps
@Emy-mo3ps 3 ай бұрын
You don't have to get the same color exactly Or you could buy a pallet with more colors
@amidokathleenm.2772
@amidokathleenm.2772 2 жыл бұрын
I really want to learn and try to paint like yours but I am lack of art materials 😞
@vext01
@vext01 Жыл бұрын
OK. I just tried this and completely failed. Do you use a different brush for each colour so you don't have to keep cleaning and re-loading the brush? Do you worry about cross-contaminating the colours from their pans?
@gloriaderteano9785
@gloriaderteano9785 Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@justherehello
@justherehello Жыл бұрын
1:47 is the paper wet by this time? Or damp?
@beebee8018
@beebee8018 9 ай бұрын
Drawing is the most important. If your drawing is not good, no matter how good your painting it will not look good. OK you can paint your picture without drawing, but you will have to be a good painter.
@catherinele2260
@catherinele2260 Жыл бұрын
*looks at his painting* *looks at my painting* UHHHHHh
@bananapudding5882
@bananapudding5882 2 жыл бұрын
Watercolor: instagram.com/p/CcSrvD3NvD1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
@Skydiva69
@Skydiva69 7 ай бұрын
Well…kinda lost it at my boat. 😂
@ericbroughton8468
@ericbroughton8468 2 жыл бұрын
Go to edge hill university 14th rentation 22nDd July
@abhilashreturns
@abhilashreturns Жыл бұрын
He looks like bald kreek craft
@silvanaguerra4292
@silvanaguerra4292 2 жыл бұрын
Dommage, le bateau et son ombre sont trop foncés et le grain du papier que tu utilises est horrible, mais cela n’engage que moi, c’est mon avis !
@carolynzamora8662
@carolynzamora8662 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@smitag8959
@smitag8959 Жыл бұрын
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