Lifting and Removing Watercolor Pigment

Lifting and Removing Watercolor Pigment - Tips and Techniques

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Lifting, removing or picking up watercolor pigment is an essential technique to learn for highlighting, light modeling, tonal adjustments and even corrections. I'll show you several ways to do it while painting wet and after the paint is dry.
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@denisec3131 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful!! I'm a beginner and found this video helpful in attempting to 'save' a project!

@stephaniemitchell8509 4 жыл бұрын

Scraping and sandpapering blew my mind. Never heard of using sandpaper before, and when I heard the term "scraping," I was under the impression it was using a palette knife to scrape wet paint down, not an actual knife to scrape dry paint completely off! I've only ever blotted with paper towels, tissues, or dry brushes. I've always been irritated with how unrefined and large these methods made my finer details. Also, masking fluid ended up making highlights and water spatter look odd and unrealistic, so knowing that scraping and sandpapering is okay on paintings is like heaven to me!

@user-pf2lp4gy8c 8 ай бұрын

This is priceless! This info could have saved me several pieces of artwork that I messed up, so glad I found this page!!!

@ChessGoatSusie Ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you! I'm a beginner and I needed this!

@rebeccagolfs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Wished my college professor showed me what you did in 20 minutes. You're fantastic!

@ginafafard6845 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! It’s been a while since I’ve painted, I tend to be heavy-handed with my pigments. This was super helpful, to know that I can make adjustments later thankfully, the painting I’m working on is with two colors that can lift very easily.

@victoriasnyder5992 8 жыл бұрын

Moving from Acrylic into watercolor...I am binge watching your videos!! Gosh you are very informative and have a lovely sense of humor....Thank you so much for your time and great content!!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Victoria Snyder You're quite welcome, thanks for watching!

@ellainegalima2496 8 жыл бұрын

what kind of paper are you using? it's nice

@sarahconroy3634 5 жыл бұрын

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@lOwlEyesl 7 жыл бұрын

You totally got me out of a jam! I remember watching this video once before. I was doing a painting of my friends dog in very muted colors then bam! right on the nose of the dog, the color dried really intense ...I thought it was ruined until..I remember watching this video once before. Thanks so much Steve!

@emmittjesse7443 2 жыл бұрын

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@archerjesiah6539 2 жыл бұрын

@Emmitt Jesse instablaster :)

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@Archer Jesiah Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@emmittjesse7443 2 жыл бұрын

@Archer Jesiah it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my ass !

@archerjesiah6539 2 жыл бұрын

@Emmitt Jesse glad I could help =)

@luangu 7 жыл бұрын

This was the lesson I was yearning for. THANKS! Good episode.

@lindathaxton1994 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making the basics so clear. Gives me hope

@adelejones1054 4 жыл бұрын

This is so incredibly helpful and I'm going to try a few of these techniques today! Thanks so much for this- 5 years later and this video is still helping people out!

@teresaluna1936 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

@lilycortes5238 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting these videos! They're so super helpful, I've been going through your beginner's playlist and I'm excited to try painting with watercolors using the techniques that you demonstrated.

@krismua1209 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful paintings you have. Thank you so much for sharing your talent & techniques!

@mariwyl 6 жыл бұрын

I SOOOOO needed this remedy today!! Thank you, Steve!!

@iameowyn 7 жыл бұрын

It's such a pleasure to watch and learn from your fantastic videos and skill. Thank you!!!

@bushrarehman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such wealth of information about watercolors in an amazing style.

@labtrainer09 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and comprehensive as to methods. Thank you.

@adamw2621 9 жыл бұрын

Good one Steve. I have about 5 pages worth of tree studies you gave me cause to work on, thanks for that, I found some great color combos I would have never tried if I hadn't been painting in repetition. I don't have any of those scrubbers, but what I did was buy a pack of cheap loew cornell brushes in the craft dept at Walmart. They are bristle brushes, I just trimmed the bristles closer to the ferrule, making it even stiffer.

@artistbrindle 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful and extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing this

@mabelbowen25 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video! I’ve done a lot of trial and error as a newbie to watercolor. Just wish I had seen this and your series on washes sooner. You take a lot of the guesswork out of it. Thanks again!

@katepanthera7265 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I really like the clouds you did, with feathering the paint back in, to make the shapes more cloud like and detailed! Cool trick!

@itsalgud1459 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, easily followed! Thanks!

@annersbanananers 4 жыл бұрын

This just saved a portrait I was working on! Thank you!!!

@phebefriddle9133 5 жыл бұрын

I found that you can use a magic eraser to lift. Great video👍 I am a newby to your videos, I have been binge watching for a few weeks.I never cared much for watercolor until recently. I did oil or acrylic painting, because I liked the detail. Thanks to your videos I'm getting a New perspective on the media. I think I like😍

@danhoward2264 5 жыл бұрын

This is really great. . ..I have some lessons (4) recently described as lessons for beginners, BUT they didn't do what you are doing. I'm learning from you what the others didn't get down to. It all begins to make good sense now, and I'm loving it! Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!

@loreleibell6287 6 жыл бұрын

I love making water droplets using the scrubbing technique. And clouds using the lifting one. Have never tried sandpaper, and wondering how that would work. Thanks so much!

@karenschreiber9936 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I've recently discovered your channel and am learning so much!

@LilCraftyNook 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I guess Reese told you!!? I hope water is damp! 😂 This was extremely valuable! I’m starting to watercolor after years away (I never was very good) and I’m excited about getting better!! You are such a blessing!! 😊

@hollymottai4004 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your instruction has been very inciteful!

@michelewhite990 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been painting water color just because it’s the only medium that has come naturally to me! You’re video gives helpful technique to my amateur techniques! Thanks!

@SusanCarroll 4 жыл бұрын

It's quite different working with hot press vs. cold press. I'm so glad to see how to use these techniques with hot press.

@luannjohnson9606 7 жыл бұрын

I am loving your videos . I did a lot of acrylic painting just getting into watercolor I am learning a lot from you. I will be looking forward to a lot of your videos.

@cowboyblairehobbsarts5398 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful Steve, thank you

@annechumbley7284 7 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video, thank you x

@terryohehir2241 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks STEVE YOUR ONE GREAT TEACHER HAPPY NEW YEAR TOYOU ALL

@marinadossantos7822 7 жыл бұрын

wow, great one Steve! thanks this one will certainly be extremely useful. :)

@DS40764 5 жыл бұрын

You would make a wonderful Teacher. You helped me to understand the importance of doing studies , trying out techniques-which in themselves can produces instant gratification when practiced; gratification that you can paint something that looks realistic(such as highlighting rocks for example). As a beginner, it's nice to be able to paint something..anthing,lol Thank you.

@myrnalandersartist 10 ай бұрын

What a great video, thank you!

@cathaire 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, thank you! Not only informative, but essentials are covered clearly and succinctly and your demonstrations are simple and effectively powerful imho...in contrast to many others' videos which are clouded with extra and repetitive information and are painful and difficult for me to watch.

@LizatHome 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This is so exciting to learn.

@wanttolearnreidy4469 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, This demonstration was excellent. You take such care with your examples and descriptions. I think that I shall watch this again at another time. These techniques are extremely valuable tools.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to know they're a help.

@claudemaximus9409 5 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher, thx

@cardsbypanda 9 жыл бұрын

Paint lifting - Magic eraser sponges, when wet can be used to remove paint. I tried and it worked just fine. The society for all artists in the UK sells 4 for £6, with Watercolor inserted in the label. You can find them in dollar stores too $1 for 2. Hope the tip helps!

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Andrea Motta Thanks for the input.

@user-goodtherapist 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, your tutorial is a real help for me everyday. :)~~

@starmazaheri7448 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sir, the scrubber is like magic :)

@annachernova1867 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have never used 100% cotton paper before. After your video i bought Arches hot press and it is much more absorbent then cheap paper. This video really helped.

@CoxJoxSox 7 жыл бұрын

You do such a good job - thanks

@scottbryant6220 9 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video is going to be a big help for me. I have been struggling with control, and these lifting techniques will help. Thank you!

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Scott Bryant Glad to hear its a help.

@pommyfairy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video saved one of my pieces😃💜

@andreapomacaja5086 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much, thank u!

@Kalinna 11 ай бұрын

Thank you this is so helpful ♥

@MariuszKuszaj 9 жыл бұрын

Big thanks that you showed us these techniques. Surely they will be very useful.

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Mariusz Kuszaj Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

@MsMonika59 6 жыл бұрын

You are simply fantastic thank - you so much 😊

@dollydollop6249 8 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how much I'm learning from you. I love your lessons

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Dolly Dollop Thanks!

@robertsloan8923 9 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson! For most of my life I treated watercolor as immovable, if it was down then it stayed that light. Your examples are perfect! Got scrubbers as a freebie with an art supply order ages ago and now really see how to use them more carefully.

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Robert Sloan Thanks! My warning in the video, though, cannot be overstated. Its and easy technique to overdo.

@tombryan720 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank You

@havvaalexander9520 3 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you so much!!!

@aboveallco.3966 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! thanks for sharing! Keep up the amazing work!

@michelehinnrichs3067 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will try.

@43110s 8 жыл бұрын

Super great tutorial! Thank you for making this, and for sharing your knowledge! Now I do not have to be sad after all that I cannot attend art courses in the fall. I can learn from your channel! Yay! : )

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@Hollybeth25 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making videos! I really want to illustrate my own children's books and these videos are really helping me a lot! :)

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad to hear it!

@flickaJay Жыл бұрын

The book by Claudia Nice just arrived today in my mailbox and as I flipped through there I saw a painting of the seaside with the foaming waves. She used a razor blade to make tiny marks that indicated the splash drops from the water. There's another way to use 'lifting'.

@KathleenRenninger 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this well-demonstrated, very helpful, video! New subbie!

@tamiii 9 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to learn how to lift watercolor! thank you so much for this!

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

coco You're welcome!

@joannhall9733 2 жыл бұрын

Important! Thank you!

@chipcurry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work!

@Butterinyourear 9 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your lessons, thank you for sharing!

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Butterinyourear You're welcome!

@carlaa.1617 8 жыл бұрын

As you can see from all my comments I am watching all your videos. I can't thank you enough😀 I used to paint with acrylics and now only want to work with coloured pencil and watercolour. Your videos are helping me so much.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Carla A. Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@nanburger1427 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! This was so helpful!!!

@marahindshaw8702 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@nelidafelizia8395 9 жыл бұрын

Muy buenos Tips. Es realmente muy útil ver cómo trabajas. GRACIAS.

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Nélida Felizia You're welcome.

@anmariehendrikse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, I'll definitely give the sandpaper one a try! You can also use a pallet knife or the corner of a credit/bank card

@carolrichmond3212 7 жыл бұрын

SO helpful! Thanks! Hi Reese!

@marjoriescott3157 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I’ve had a terrible time doing this in the past.

@ashleyhoward3280 8 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, it's so helpful. Thank you.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

👍

@johnnyrbattaglio6943 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you 👍

@gillianbc 8 жыл бұрын

Many thanks - just tried it on a leaf I'd painted and now it really does look like highlights.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+gillian bc 👍

@christinebell2294 7 жыл бұрын

Fabulous,thankyou

@kriskrumanaker4315 9 жыл бұрын

Nice scripture--thanks for that!

@rachaels.7769 8 жыл бұрын

I love the silly little intros and your humor. It makes the videos more interesting and fun to watch. Also, thank you for making these instructional videos, I'm a beginner at watercolor painting and these videos are really helping me along the road. :)

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Fluffy Toast 52 So glad, thanks for watching!

@cmeblu75 2 жыл бұрын

This was so needed!!! Thank you so much. I was about ready to throw my Stonehenge Hp out the window!!! I’m still on the fence about this paper… too delicate for many techniques & absolutely unable to deal with masking, lifting is the only way and even that’s proving a tad difficult!

@artzology 9 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration! Thank you!

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

artzology Thanks.

@joseynoyb9467 7 ай бұрын

Fleckled ❤ good word I love all your videos

@dollgonegood 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the sandpaper tip.

@chaex3563 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCHHH, U SAVED MY PAINTING😭😭

@jeanmilhollin7890 8 жыл бұрын

Again thanks for being a very generous and One of not the best teaching artist on the channels.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+jean milhollin aww, thanks!

@peggymadigan8539 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@Ms1lonewolf 5 жыл бұрын

Cool never thought about sandpaper. Thanks

@MaryVivit 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very clear presentation and demonstration! Thanks for the reminder about the staining paints/pigments being a little tougher. I discovered that the hard way: "Why is there a hole in my paper?!" ;) Cheers!

@mindofwatercolor 9 жыл бұрын

Mary Vivit I know right? lifting is one of those techniques that can foster over reliance. Easily over done. Staining paints will definitely frustrate too.

@sarrasaffronpowell6154 3 жыл бұрын

thank you x

@BobbySpiessVienna 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanx

@artKarolina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will be trying to fix a 5head I gave myself in a self-portrait by painting dark hair too big with different brushes now.

@timeenuf4200 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Brilliant as always and so well presented. I only knew one way to lift before this video. Think I'll go make some amorphous blobs and practice lifting. Blob lifting. Sounds fun doesn't it? Thanks again for your great instructional videos.

@1msfit Жыл бұрын

Takes time and patience. Hmm, so that means don’t jump in with a scrubber to start with and scrub right through the finish of the paper and make little paper balls like I did the other day😂 All’s well that ends in a lesson well learned, I guess. Thanks for this video, Steve. I should have watched it last week but better late than never!

@indaybisayanggamaysau.k4296 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that.i am doing water colour painting and just started maybe 2 month ago.i have in my videos few of my first paintings. I hope I can do a masterpiece..

@lwcaexii 6 жыл бұрын

Great, thank you!!

@jenzdelight 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos for your words of wisdom and your incredible personality. Thumbs up Steve ❤

@kataalamon4523 8 жыл бұрын

love your tutorials!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RoryP22 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial. It's great to have clear and precise instructions, thank you for making these videos of the basics for beginners like me. I realize this is an older video, but your Amazon link for scrubber brushes takes us to a page with toilet and floor scrubbing brushes. ☺

@mindofwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын

Oops. Yeah the links will often expire. Thanks for the heads up.

@mindofwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын

In case you're still looking for one. amzn.to/3EbeNzx

@RoryP22 2 жыл бұрын

@@mindofwatercolor Thank you!