How to paint a Woodpecker in Watercolor & Fix Mistakes

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How to paint a Woodpecker in Watercolor & Fix Mistakes

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Louise De Masi

Күн бұрын

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@ReiKennex Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not hiding this gorgeous woodpecker from us! A master of your level can turn a mistake (you're right, I'd never know those were mistakes) into something unexpectedly beautiful nevertheless, and there's a lesson in that alone.

@renee1292 Жыл бұрын

Mistakes are just new learning opportunities. It's encouraging for newer artists to see experts making mistakes. Otherwise we end up believing their paintings come out perfect the first time around. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Well said! Thank you Renee.

@bv9292 Жыл бұрын

Now I really want to see all the paintings in your cupboard you consider failed. I bet they're still a thousand times better and nicer than mine 🥰 I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to see a "full length failed paintings video" now...!

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Lol- thanks BV. I usually use the back of them to try out colours or sometimes I'll even do a quick study on the back and then I throw them when I've use both sides of the paper.

@bv9292 Жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi How about the compromise of just shortly showing us these paintings before cutting them up/using the back? Maybe a whole video on all the "failures" would be too big of a challenge, but I could also spontaneously envision just 1-2 minutes of footage included in your normal videos like once a month or so that give a short rundown on what exactly you think you failed in the specific painting(s). I really don't want to overly challenge any anxiety or shame, but we all know you're a gorgeous painter (and teacher), and (*I* think) it's really encouraging for us learners to be regularly reminded of and see how a good artist "fails" too, and being made aware of errors/bad choices really teaches so much too (maybe even things that wouldn't be very obvious/mentioned in a "successful" painting/lesson). Maybe you're up for considering it to become a more regular thing - it's great to have you as a teacher either way of course 🙂

@lufhaz Жыл бұрын

Yes! I want a tour of cupboard! ❤

@maryalgar8779 Жыл бұрын

Adorable woodpecker. It is comforting to know that every painting you do doesn't always work out, however, like the blind hanger, I thought it was beautiful and wouldn't have thought there were "mistakes". "I'll do better next time" is a great way to deal with disappointment.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Mary.

@Galbereth Жыл бұрын

"...do better next time".... Good grief Louise - that painting is completely Gorgeous! You painted the little woodpecker Beautifully! Thank you for sharing. Mel in Devon, UK 🍰🌻

@janicepeach5493 Жыл бұрын

As mentioned by several, we are our own worst critics. I would like to think it’s because we’re always striving to improve and to learn more. I feel very fortunate to have found you on patreon, I have learned so much, you are a ….beyond….fantastic teacher and artist!! Your passion and love for watercolor painting has become mine as well….a wonderfully contagious and most enjoyable passion. Thank you Louise, you are just the sweetest lady and your bloopers are the best! I always get a chuckle.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Janice for your lovely message. 🥰

@alisonhendry2928 Жыл бұрын

My mistakes and failures are definitely worse and now I say “ oh what lovely bookmarks….” As I cut them up or of course use the back for tests. Steve Mitchell once quoted something like “ Be ready to be a beginner everyday” ( can’t remember the original author)and I repeat that quite often. Watercolors are addicting and challenging, maybe that’s why they are so much fun.. thank you for sharing and reminding us not to be so hard on ourselves.

@karinkuster3817 4 ай бұрын

I’m so grateful to have you as a teacher. ❤

@debbiepayne903 Жыл бұрын

I would be overjoyed if I could paint that! I beat myself up on every painting and see nothing but my mistakes. Thanks for the video

@joankiely3614 Жыл бұрын

You were quite right in the comment that you made stating if you hadn’t pointed the mistakes out to us, that we wouldn’t have known. I thought the bird was amazing & after your documentary had finished, I thought that you had fixed all your mistakes & that was the lesson here. I love how you tell us exactly when you wet the paper & paint,or paint on dry paper. Also why you are doing wet on wet, or wet on dry & the results thereof & sometime the results you would get if you did it differently. I hang on your every word & your tutorials are incredible, packed with information & the final result outstanding. I am binge watching all of your work & loving every minute. Cheers 😊😘💕❤️🥰😍

@cindybehr5283 3 ай бұрын

Happy accidents! I love the reflected/Incorporated color in the branch. It helps bring light and life. Love this painting. 😊

@GYP5YQU33N Жыл бұрын

You art my favorite KZfaq artist! You have taught me so much!

@barbaraonisko7441 Жыл бұрын

Lov your teaching about your mistakes along the way… it was extremely helpful to learn how to fix areas & how u did it… also how you “turn a failed painting over & use the back.” Brilliant as Arches paper is expensive & love to get a better result on same paper… excellent lesson. Oh & lov your bloopers at the end… the best part of your lessons… 😋

@sonyaoart Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your mistakes. I think the woodpecker looks fantastic myself, but then we're all our worst critics a lot of the time.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Very true! Thank you Sonya.

@sue6002 Жыл бұрын

Louise, thanks for sharing this with us. It’s helpful to see how you went through the process, and that watercolor painting is not perfect. Watercolor is so alive. You helped me see; there are solutions, to not give up, and that paintings can turn out well even if they aren’t the exact way I intended. Beautiful painting. 🥰

@lufhaz Жыл бұрын

I love him! I am so grateful for that man, it is a beautiful painting. If you didnt do those "mistakes" and "fussing", it will be looking different. ❤ its really beautiful

@amandasymon4363 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise for your honesty. I can be so hard on myself when I do not come up to my own high standards. You reminded me to cut myself some slack. 👊

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Amanda. Thank you.

@chrisgregore359 Жыл бұрын

Louise, you are the most inspiring artist ... your art is beautiful and your spirit and positivity are even more beautiful. Thank you for the videos you share with us. ❤

@suewarren7738 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have literally cried at some of my mistakes that hardly seemed to matter later. It’s wonderful to know that we are never alone. ❤

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Don't worry I have too. A failed painting will leave me feeling disappointed for a day or two. We all have failures - more often than not.

@alisonduval9156 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciated how to make changes after the fact when thing don't go according to plan. This will really help me how to tackle changes!

@donnagoode6923 Жыл бұрын

I watched your video on blending recently and this video really shows your blending techniques in action. A really good takeaway was not to bring paint out to the edge of a wetted area to avoid accumulation of paint on the edge. Thank you

@emotionalautoimmunity7986 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see some of your “failed” paintings Louise. That would be very encouraging

@patti3d Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I think we all need reminders to enjoy the process , wins and not so much wins. 🥰.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

So true! Thanks Patti.

@tynaheadrick-phipps6768 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. Good to know, as you are a fabulous artist. Wonderful to hear that the maintenance guy expressed his delight in your painting, sometimes we do need encouragement when we have been too hard on ourselves.

@sandyhough3901 Жыл бұрын

This video was just what I needed today. I was about to ditch my 5th attempt at a painting because it's still not perfect. Now I'll just go ahead and finish it. Thanks for letting us know even professionals sometimes have problems.

@mishikirita Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I learned a lot by you explaining the mistakes. I also learned that I don’t have to be perfect every time and that, we learn by making mistakes!!!

@chiarasola826 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us your "mistakes". I wish those were my mistakes... 😅

@UrsulaJGebert Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Your Woodpecker Painting ! ❤️

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ursula. 💕

@neilexploreology Жыл бұрын

Greetings from the Philippines! Thank you so much for showing your mistakes in this video. Makes me feel better to know that it is ok if things don't go your way.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It's not often they do go exactly how I had planned it.

@suel4269 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting! I like the idea of having a plate with a black mixture.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue.

@theresenelson4281 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise for your honesty and inspiration! I also think the woodpecker turned out well 🙂

@izabelacichanska5781 Жыл бұрын

That's invaluable that you share with us experiencing mistakes❤ How many people drop painting because it seems that they'll never achieve what they think will look perfect or they won't see on paper what they had in their mind? I would start and drop watercolor many times because of this reason. It has only been few months since I've realized that the best way to learn is to accept your mistakes and treat them as a chance to develop my skills. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

@jackieharries9219 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing what you consider to be mistakes and how to fix them. I think your woodpecker is absolutely beautiful 😍

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie.

@colleencooke1038 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise, it’s so refreshing to see that things don’t always go to plan for others. When you’re trying to learn and you make lots of mistakes you think your the only one and it can give you confidence quiet a beating. Your Woodpecker is lovely. ❤️

@trulylynn9941 Жыл бұрын

Good morning beautiful. I have woodpeckers here in Florida but not today. We were crushed by the manipulated hurricane. I love to see and hear you as it gives me good vibrations. You are the sweetest lady.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry Lynn. I hope you are ok. 💕

@amandastratton8242 Жыл бұрын

Lovely painting Louise Thank you Beautiful Woodpecker x

@lisavanalen2581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I always look forward to seeing you in my inbox. I love your style and I have learned a lot from you. ♥️

@haleymcfarlane930 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for publishing this video. It’s disappointing to have a failed painting and good to know I’m not alone. Seeing creative ways to fix something is really helpful too and just as valuable as the original painting lesson. Love the painting and love how the branch turned out. Thank you for this.

@cindybtanner3974 Жыл бұрын

Dear Louise, Gorgeous top. Thank goodness for the blinds installer. Suggestion: Raise the camera to your eye level to deemphasize your chin / neck area. Thank you for your videos ❤

@SuzanneLegault Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you and thanks to Mister Blinds :) As always such a generous video full of valuable information and tips.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much Suzanne.

@gingerpie1978 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I love this. You are very talented! ❤your style!

@pamgibbons2043 Жыл бұрын

❤.Thank you Louise for all advice

@glendaconvery6832 Жыл бұрын

Thanks once again, Louise. Your videos are always so educational and I love your easy speaking style. I looks forward every week to your next installment

@jandaniel9133 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise very encouraging. I thought this philosophy could transfer to the mistakes we make in life. We don't get things right all the time but with a little care and patients not to mention not beating up on ourselves mistakes can be amended with good results not mention our development in such learning curves x

@cockatielnation5425 Жыл бұрын

Still brilliant! Your mistakes are nothing compared to mine!

@pattycyr8662 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video - I learn so much from them.

@deborahthomas1617 Жыл бұрын

I am just learning watercolor so when I follow a tutorial I have frequent mistakes but I strive to make something of it. I get lots of experience this say. And i do appreciate your encouragement

@Mary-sl1lj Жыл бұрын

I anxiously await each new video that you post. I find them to be a remarkable resource and inspiration for my own watercolor explorations. You are a fantastic teacher!!

@natalierice6528 Жыл бұрын

Your paintings are always stunning. I learn so much from every video. Thanks for sharing you talents.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

That makes me very happy. Thank you Natalie.

@nkguenther1 Жыл бұрын

This is very encouraging especially for beginners and those of us (who, me?) who are too hard on ourselves. I have learned that mistakes are learning opportunities and it’s interesting to try and figure out how to fix them. And oftentimes, I end up loving the painting if I go back later to have another go at it. Thank you, Louise!

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy, that's the best way to deal with them. It can be disheartening when a painting doesn't turn out but I try to learn from it every time.

@celirondoni7717 Жыл бұрын

Beautifull painting, Louise and very inspiring to learn you made mistakes and fixes them as well! thanks for sharing 👏 I also have to tell you those colours in your blouse make you glow and I like to see people I admire looking good! colours are really your thing 🤩

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Celi. 🥰 😊

@bookworm2398 Жыл бұрын

A great lesson for all of us; thanks Louise. With almost every painting I do, I'm saying to myself: I've ruined it already, this will never work...Sometimes they end up looking pretty good. In the beginning, I ruefully referred to French Ultramarine as "forget about it blue." But as you say, I realize that I always learn something, mostly from the failures.

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

That's the best way to deal with the mistakes. Use them to your advantage. Thank you! 💕

@teresemartinez6215 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@jayasreenair Жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting ❤

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jayasree.

@dijosephine9556 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Louise as a beginner in watercolour I have thought of giving up often because of making a mistake and not being happy with my painting,, but now I know that it is just a learning experience and as you said you love this medium and would keep going. Your paintings are lovely . Looking forward to seeing it on Patreon. I have just painted your grapes and apple blossoms so now I will have to share them mistakes and all 😀❤️

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Persistence is key. Thanks Di. 😊

@horsefanDunn Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You are a wonderful artist AND teacher ❤

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😘

@saulsoto3298 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us !!! You have inspired me a lot !!!

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

I'm glad. Thank you Saul.

@joywright199 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise for sharing - the woodpecker still looked amazing. What would you have done if you did it “correctly” the first time?

@jeangursoy9876 Жыл бұрын

I cannot see what was wrong with it Louise. Going to watch it now

@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean.

@myriamelvirapaezpabon849 Жыл бұрын

Hermosooo.

@riosperezluisar Жыл бұрын

Sra Louise por favor habilite subtítulos en español. Admiro mucho su trabajo, me Ayudaría mucho la traducción al español. Gracias. Abrazos. MAGDA

@robynbeltrametti1748 Жыл бұрын

hello Louise, can't find the link for those brushes you used? I enjoyed watching your "mistakes"😀Greetings from cold Switzerland!

@juul7737 Жыл бұрын

Dear Louise, I so glad you make mistakes too hahha…just like a normal person 😂…I have a question, what transferpaper do you use? Do you print it out on the transferpaper? Can you tell a little bit more about the absolute beginning before painting please?