How to soften paint edges in watercolor for beginners.

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This is a watercolour tutorial for beginners that focusses on soft paint edges and how to achieve them.
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@laurenfox5684 3 жыл бұрын

I believe I've watched this video, 3-4 times, it SO helps me... and I think I've said this before, but it's worth saying again, you are a VERY GOOD teacher! Thank you!

@unrulymuse764 3 жыл бұрын

Clearest explanation of achieving soft edges that I have seen anywhere ... and I have looked far and wide! The bloopers are a delight - and a gift that teaching is not as easy as your finished videos make it look.

@cherylgall5125 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say I’m a fan you’ve taught me a lot. I’ve noticed your lovely giraffes picture in the background .With all the beautiful paintings you’ve done I’m surprised you don’t change them up and show them off. Your bloopers are super cute. You’re super talented hopefully I’ll be at least half as talented as you thanks for your video’s

@polygimik 3 жыл бұрын

It's really great to see the bloopers after a very very good teaching session, it reminds us that even teachers are humans 😂😂😂. I've been binge-watching your videos since day one I discovered your channel.

@karenmorgan4250 8 ай бұрын

You quite an extraordinary artist and teacher. I am so glad I found your videos. I am a timid painter and you have given me more confidence. Thank you!

@carmie2431 8 ай бұрын

thank you for explaining removal of hard edges. very helpful use of hard brush.

@claudetteobrien1086 3 ай бұрын

Your work is so beautiful so perfect I cannot imagine that you would paint loose.

@DianeHicks 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, THANK YOU! One of the things that is so frustrating about learning in isolation, away from your teacher, is the outcomes that don't go to plan...and then trying to figure out what has gone wrong. It's so demotivating when you're not really sure what has gone wrong. Not many teachers share practical examples of what can happen, if you don't do the technique quite right...this is one of the best videos I've ever seen for this, so thanks Louise, it's so, so helpful to see visual examples of what I might be doing wrong :-)

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks so much Diane.

@lir3379 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to the THANK YOU. I was further frustrated when I finally got to an instructor. Based on my work she placed me in the third class up, class one (beginner at 64 yrs) being the class for which I applied. OK so some of my stuff looked fairly good but it was just luck, or a knack or my sense of color that I found out other people can't see - but I still didn't know a friggin' thing! No basics.

@2010ymg 3 жыл бұрын

You’re such a great teacher. This subject is so difficult for us, distance learners, but your explanation is straightforward and easy to understand. Thank you very much! (And the bloopers are adorable).

@gingerkelly5146 3 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy your videos. I have my coffee and I just smile as I learn. You relax me and make me want to try all your lessons. Thank you for being a teacher and a friend! 💐💐. And I love your “bloopers”! So adorable!!!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks so much Ginger.

@esling77 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Birds little face !

@theresaposey 2 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful teacher. I am loving your videos.

@DeanMarsh1962 Жыл бұрын

One of the best Watercolor teaching videos I’ve seen! Thank you, you really explained with detail how to handle the different situations. I liked and subscribed! 😊

@kimotten9885 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful -- especially the "What not to do" sections. Having a real-time demonstration of what can go wrong and how to fix it is really appreciated.

@tanyaostanina677 3 жыл бұрын

This is GOLD. Thank you. P.S. I adore your giraffe painting on the background. It is truely wonderful.

@simpleartideas 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this video is very much helpful to me, for any artist with interest in watercolors, The pink flowers looks beautiful. Your videos are always detailed and useful.

@juneservant34 3 жыл бұрын

Love your t-shirt and really enjoy your videos right to the end. Lol

@LifenaDay525 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ this tutorial the most! Very helpful. “So when I paint” I make sure no one see’s it. 😬😉

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Lol- thank you!

@schoonergirl2658 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so enjoyable, informative and amusing! Not many people would include their bloopers but it adds such a nice, warm, human touch. Thank you Louise for sharing so much of your delightful humor!😊

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀

@lindacmiller948 Ай бұрын

A brilliant tutorial! Thank you for sharing your talent!

@fanatlarge 3 жыл бұрын

This was an eyeopener for me. Very helpful, thank you!

@Gopimenon123 2 жыл бұрын

These tips are a treasure for me 😃 that you.

@joddiew 2 жыл бұрын

I love your bloopers! Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes and thank you so much for creating all the videos. It helped me a lot as I only just started watercolour.

@rowenacorlett3146 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial again Louise - I think you have also shown how tricky this can be!

@patriciamcpherson4667 2 жыл бұрын

This video has helped me a lot. You are a great teacher thank you for sharing this.

@angiewinchell446 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you for your excellent instructions! 😊

@SalmaK.Shamshad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for this video. I always look forward to the bloopers. Makes me laugh. 😁💕

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you Salma.

@jlu3ai 2 жыл бұрын

This video deserves a subscription. I like that you give done examples and then show in process that example. I have a feeling I will return to this channel often. Thank you.

@barbarabackley2187 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner at watercolor and have struggled with understanding how artists get soft edges. This is the clearest explanation I have heard and gives me drills to do to help me apply what you have explained. Thank you.

@AtomsInWar 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It is so helpful to see not only how to do it right but also how you do it wrong

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@pattycyr8662 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - incredible. You are a fantastic teacher.

@federicocastro2869 2 жыл бұрын

What a video! Many thanks I've been struggling with the softness technic and this video has been very, very useful!

@charlescallery4420 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. Lots of good information about soft edges clearly presented! Thank you!!!

@debbiebruce6920 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all of your tips on how to soften edges. I learned so much watching this video. Your paintings are amazing!

@palashsdeliciousfood 3 жыл бұрын

👍💕wowww too good & helpful video my friend thanks for beautiful sharing 🥰🙋‍♀️💖💓

@anonymousefitz8736 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I love the last part, pretty unexpected n get me laughing

@bridgettecomellas91 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredibly gifted teacher you are Louise! Thank you for the lessons

@AlpayBeler 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best, Louise.❤️ Great tutorial! Thank you!

@DarylBambic 3 жыл бұрын

Love the t-shirt!

@shereehanna6230 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such helpful tips, and I love that you share your outtakes too! You have such a beautiful gift....thanks for sharing it with us!

@yapwaimei 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your sharing and tips of creating soft and hard edge. It’s a very detailed video! Thank you so much!

@VictorSeremet 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Very well explained when to use and how to achieve soften paint edges.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Victor.

@sponce500 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise for yours videos

@michellewainer7419 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, thank you so much. You explain things so well. Love to see the examples. Several “aha” moments for me!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thanks Michelle.

@coloringwithd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You cleared up quite a bit for this true beginner. One question that I wasn't sure that I heard an answer for or if it was even addressed or relevant for this video is, can you fix a a water bloom? If so how? I painted something and I somehow got two blooms. I didn't see it until it dried. I tried to fix it and it is a sore thumb. Thank you again for this video. It shed light on areas I'm having issues with. ♥♥♥

@dianneleon2522 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍 thank you! This is very helpful 💗

@patriciaespinozarodriguez2403 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed your personalized T-Shirt....I really like it 👍...your name is already a well known international brand Louise!!! 😉

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Lol- thank you Patricia.

@Jeanine6520 3 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful !!!!💖💖💖

@kellypreviti6963 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! Great new details I've picked up. And of course, keep those out-takes coming. Love them!!!

@nkguenther1 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, Louise. Thank you! I like your t-shirt, too!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad. Thank you Nancy! 😃

@mollypenwhistle7918 2 жыл бұрын

Tea shirts are fab in case you forget who you are Louise 😂, I love your videos, Thank you x

@sherrieleslie7478 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. So helpful.

@zeldathomas2226 3 жыл бұрын

So patient !! Great advice

@irmareitz701 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a really helpful tutorial.

@setasworld 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial!

@fergiemax1829 3 жыл бұрын

Love your bloopers!

@pamelarivers3924 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thank you!!!

@Silpart 3 жыл бұрын

I always wait to see your painting ☺️❤️

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@brandikellerscraftcorner2325 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos💙

@jaapongeveer6203 3 жыл бұрын

Great techniques!

@tombryan720 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!

@diannaa5631 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you

@jennyforeman4844 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice Louise, thankyou!

@varshakoli8706 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tee!! Thank you for sharing different techniques with us..

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks very much Varsha.

@joansmith5010 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, Thankyou so much.

@lydiabosley9152 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise! Excellent tutorial, very helpful and complete, thanks. Love the bloopers as always, and the new T-shirt looks great, I am going to see what I might like to order (maybe a PURPLE hoodie!) 💜💛💚

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lydia! 😊🥰

@onamissionjpg1658 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@citizenoftheworldsz9 2 жыл бұрын

this was excellent! so many different scenarios explained, so clearly, loved it! thank you so much!

@tynaheadrick-phipps6768 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I appreciate the time you take to explain the techniques so clearly.

@anissasaadi3041 3 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial. Thanks a lot for your tips.

@don9133 3 жыл бұрын

Tea- check, WIP check - listening to Louise and learning check!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Lol- you're a tea drinker - same as me.

@rmuller366 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this thorough tutorial on softening, Louise. You’ve answered about a million questions I’ve had on this subject. I’m especially grateful for the teaching on how to soften a hard edge. I keep getting this technique either too early, or too late. As you said, PRACTICE. I’m getting there. So happy I found your channel. New subscriber, and a big fan. Blessings to you!

@watercoloracademy1083 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh you deserve 10m subscribers

@SharonH11100 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, as always ~ thank you!🙋🏼‍♀️

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure. So glad! Thank you Sharon.

@jasperlotushawkins7607 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise! I absolutely love your spirit and deeply appreciate your generous sharing. You’re a fantastic painter and teacher. Your t-shirts are cool and you’re recent livestream with your guy was fun! All best, your fan Jasper Lotus. 🙂🙏🏽⭐️

@Marilynnr53 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. This has been very helpful.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks Marilynn.

@yvettebonilla8739 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. So well explained

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Yvette.

@ShahanoorMamun 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Watercolor !! Good tutorials ❤️👍👍

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@henriquejanuario881 3 жыл бұрын

Great class and vídeo! Thanks for sharing!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Henrique.

@laurenfox5684 3 жыл бұрын

this was very very EXCELLENT! Thank you for taking your time, to teach us, your sample paint examples really helped me, as Hard edges "intimidate" me, so then I get mud, a lot.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Lauren.

@loriannferraioli2698 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great tutorial. Learned so much. Thank you.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

I always get really excited every time you upload a new video Louise and I love the t-shirt! Still need to get an eradicate brush though! Have a lovely weekend 😊💜

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sarah! A lovely weekend for you too 😘.

@Aydeet2 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Louise...thanks so much!!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Edie.

@kimh5768 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tutorial. Thank you! 😊

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks Kim.

@donnafriend153 3 жыл бұрын

Another informative video. Thank you, nice t-shirt also!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donna!

@barryedgington6812 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Louise, thank you so much for this vide. It’s so important and useful, especially for a beginner with watercolour. I realize how practice and practice and patience is the key to succeeding I can’t wait to join you on Parteon in the beginning of June. It’s too bad that we live so far from each other. I live in Ottawa, Ontario. Canada. I enjoy your videos so so much. Thanks again. Helene Edgington

@danielsutton2290 3 жыл бұрын

A very important video. Catches the vast majority of edge building in watercolor. I’m going to try these with gouache.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Daniel.

@SuzanneLegault 3 жыл бұрын

Nice t-shirt Louise! As always entertaining and immensely informative 👍

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks Suzanne.

@awatercolourist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@gigi5450 3 жыл бұрын

I have you on Patreon, but come here for the out takes, I just love them ...lol thank you for the laughs xx

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks Gigi.

@nanschifris8734 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and the shirt is 🤩

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nan! 😁

@jakea1035 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@vickiestewart7394 3 жыл бұрын

As always, wonderful and helpful tips for all watercolorists, and thank you SO much for your extremely useful insights here and on your even more thorough, exciting and hysterical :) PATREON site!!

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Vickie! Thank you. Enjoy your weekend. 😘

@gratefulperson6 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent video. The subject of course is very helpful. Your language concise and clear and the editing to bring in examples from previous videos is timely and crisp. Do you have a production team or is video production also a still you’ve mastered?

@bruceosborne1892 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Like your T-Shirt, too. :)

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bruce! 😃

@scarz1951 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Chock full of useful info and tips. I always like shots of paintings you have done that you use to demonstrate the techniques. I crack up at the bloopers and out takes. You're almost as good as Mr. Bean. Yup. Rowan better watch out or you may have his spot on the telly.

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! Lol.... Mr Bean hey? 😝

@izzitme2707 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Friday! Thank you for another wonderful tutorial. Your patient explanations are always so useful and easy to remember. And your birds! They are so, so beautiful. will the bird you are painting in the demo be on Patreon soon?

@LouiseDeMasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy Friday to you too. No they were paintings I did a while ago and I don't have all of the footage for them. I'd have to paint new ones.

@gordscraig 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise I am one of your Patreon subscribers. Thank you for your amazing videos and tutorials. I would like to put in a request if possible for a full Patreon tutorial for the two giraffe painting that is against the wall behind you in your video. Thank you again for your help and advice.

@angelawakeham8869 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this great tutorial. Which Watercolour paper would you recommend? There are so many to choose from, I don't know where to start x