Decades ago I saw a snippet of a video on PBS explaining washes. In search of that snippet I’ve taken many classes and never found a teacher that explained washes as clearly and completely as you do. (Not even close.) I’m so relieved to have stumbled on to your channel. I’m also psyched to have found a teacher who explains and demonstrates in real time. It takes a lot of time and effort to record, edit and post videos. Thank you so much!

When you show what not to do and what to do in your same demo, it gives us a better understanding of our mistakes. You are an artist and a true teacher! Thank you very much for your generous help!

Exacley what I needed to know. Three years into watercolor and finally, a sensible and clear explanation for overcoming " the problem with washes." You made it so simple to understand with guidelines for "how" to practice. Much appreciated!

I hope everyone watches until the very end. What Oliver shows and demonstrates are very important, but what he says at the end is also very very valuable to be reminded of, as we can get carried away in attempting to control the wash. Watercolour is such an amazing medium and Oliver is a great teacher to show us how to understand it better. Thanks so much for your work into your videos!

I love the way you want to share the mysteries of watercolour painting in a open, honest way. It is wonderful! Thanks Oliver

My watercolour painting has improved by watching you explain , thank you .

Oh for the love! Finally an excellent wash demonstration! I guess many other artists save their painting secrets, yet you allow your viewers to actually learn and understand the process so well. Thank you, Oliver. I've subscribed and plan to learn everything you're willing to teach.

A really excellent tutorial once again… Oliver, you are by far the best teacher of watercolour I have found on KZfaq… thank you 👌🏻

I’ve been taking watercolor classes off and on for 3 years and no one has explained washes as good as this. Thank you - from one leftie to another.

"Hope that was not too dry and technical"... WOW !! LOL, I only wish that the many WC tutorials that I have watched over the last three years were even just 10% 'dry and technical' as yours are. As others have mentioned here and as an ex Teacher (from industry) and even a Teacher Trainer - I just can't fault this tutorial from your inset (ie intro), teaching points clearly explained with detailed examples (nothing, speeded up, no waffle and no annoying background music) to your summary. Have just done these four examples and then laid a wash and did two washes which at 1min and 15 second intervals brushed in some more paint and observed the spreads and cauliflowers. Your example of the blue and pink washes and the effect of having a much stronger concentrated mix was (which I should have known, having taught Science) causing it to spread into the less concentrated one, was one of those "Arrrrrrr, Oh I see now" which all good teachers aim for with students and with your tutorials you have loads of.

This is so fundamental, yet something I missed along my learning curve. I've seen 3 of your videos and I am soaking up your teaching like a sponge! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!. Genius is taking the complicated and making it seem simple; well-done.

I wish that I had discovered your channel when I first started painting with watercolours. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and demonstrate these important concepts.

Amazing teacher with politeness, thanks for the lovely video

Oh Oliver, that is the best video on washes ever. For a professional watercolourist, you have a great talent to teach watercolour as well. Most professionals can go only so far but you are able to break it down into sections that are discrete and digestible. I am struggling with washes now and trying to glean anything from various videos. You have tackled it straight on and probably prevented a number of people from giving up or becoming very frustrated. Thank you. I look forward to going through all your videos. 🇨🇦

Nice to see the basics explained and demonstrated simply.

At last I have enjoyed a tutorial that very patiently explains the fundamental technique of watercolor. I changed to oil, but now feel I should try watercolor again. You are a great instructor.

You welcoming the spider is the best thing ever!

I've been baffled by washes! Thank you for explaining the factors that influence the outcome; the wetness, the concentration, and the timing! Now I can't wait to get my paints onto the pages I've cut for practice! Well done!

Oliver Pyle I find your videos so well presented, you have integrity, we are not paying you for these most instructive and informative lessons, such a refreshing change you are sincerely helping us to learn and not trying to give us half the information then hoping we will pay for the other half. I am 83 love my watercolour and longing to learn but just sadly cannot afford to contribute. Thank you for your integrity. love your just so instructive videos. An enormous thank you.

Definitely not too dry and technical Olly - this was absolutely fabulous. Please keep them coming.

I’m finding this interesting 🤔 and scary at the same time; controlling the wash, timing and allowing the paint to do what it wants to do. So tricky, thanks for taking the time to explain this 😆 😅

Thanks for breaking this frustrating basic element down and making it so much clearer! So much to consider. I will plan to.watch this a couple more times. Love how you welcomed the spider😊

Brilliant! I wish that I had discovered Oliver’s lessons years ago. It would have prevented so many cauliflowers and weird puddles! Thank you so much. ❤

Lovely oration and it was very nice to see how you focussed on the 'why' within the context and also showed examples of how it can go pear-shaped. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

Great explanation of the physics of osmosis , I like it and will suggest this video to our students of medicine.😄

Brilliant demo and video on washes. Such an important topic. Thank you for sharing, Oliver. ☺

Thank you Olly for such an enlightening tutorial. It really is the first time I've come across someone who explains "why" rather than just "how". Once you understand why, you can replicate it for yourself. Simply following along with a tutorial which demonstrates just the "how", you'll never get success with your own work. That is why is I have always struggled to end up with a composition of my own which I am satisfied with. Until now! So thank you very much! If you ever consider holding a work shop (whenever that may be possible), please count me in!

Thank you Oliver for your wonderful explanation of the wetness of water. All jokes aside I think your video was the best explanation of the control of water and paint concentration I have seen. Also love your calm speaking tone. It seems like you are patiently taking to a class of novices, but without any hint of condescension. This is one time I can actually thank youtube for a suggestion. Looking forward to your next video and will definitely look at the earlier videos too.

Hands down the best video on water control. Excellent.

Great exercises. Thank you. Just wonderful.

I am so thrilled to have found your videos! No-one that I have seen has taught anything about washes and how to do them. I watched your video on using more paint and again, have not had anyone explain how to do this. I was painting scrubby. Thank you for all you are teaching. I can't wait to try my next painting.

I cannot tell you how helpful this was for me to watch!!! Your way of teaching really strikes a cord, I believe I have been long painting enough (6 mos.) for this to truly resonant and helps so much to be able to understand my own frustration while painting. I look forward to your next tutorial.

So helpful. I sort of knew what you explained but didn't really know the nuances and techniques to get the effects I want. Ready to practice more with this info. 😊

Thankyou! I recently returned to watercolour painting and have forgotten so much. It’s frustrating! You just taught me so much! Thank you!!!

Love your channel, look forward to more videos, your paintings are beautiful. And you just cant beat you lovely English accent! Easy on the ears.

I’m falling in love with your tutorials. Thank you for sharing your expertise

Oliver I love your teaching and your paintings and please do more full demo paintings for us so we can really learn how to pre plan and segment out the parts so we don’t have to paint it all at once. I can do the little demos but then have problems combining them all into one!

Well that's taught me quite a lot, so thank you and looking forward to seeing some more videos 😁

Absolutely brilliant Olly, thank you so much. You have connected a few more dots in my understanding of watercolours and washes, pigment v water. I am inhaling your videos - you are an excellent tutor. Thank you 👏😃

Thank you ever so much for making these videos available. I am learning so much more than my art teachers in school were ever able to impart.

This is awesome, thank you sir very much for detail explanation and demonstration, for not ruining the video with "background" music keeping it distraction free, and for your pleasant voice. The combination is remarkably rare and very precious to me.

Genius!!! OMG! Thank you so much for your explanation. Yes, it is fundamental, but I now understand what my problem is! May the Universe bless you! I’ve taken many classes and never had this explained so well, so completely!

My heart felt the truth of this during the entire instruction!! I pray for the understanding as I practice with this knowledge. Thank you so much!! What beauty!! I love the technical details and your example with the exercises is phenomenal 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿💜 timing is everything in life your explanation and wisdom so fruitful for all aspects of life

Thanks for showing in such detail how paint 'acts', I've made this mistake many times, placing wet paint onto damp paper and ruined everything! Learning all of the time from your videos...😊

You are a wonderful teacher, thank you so much!

Loving your videos!! Very helpful

This was wonderful and makes so much sense! You’re a marvelous instructor and very kind to make sure the little spider was allowed to participate. I think I’m beginning to better understand the relationship between paper, water, paint, and the brush. Just need to practice as you suggest. I’m eager to see the next video you describe here! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent with us.

Wonderful tutorial. It will help me remember that I have to be patient - I have tendency to rush right in before my water /paper/ paint is ready. Thank you. 💁🏻‍♀️

You saved me Mr. Thank you for this magnificent lesson.

Wow, so much for me to learn! Thank you for helping me understand.

Masterful and brilliant! Thank you for sharing your painting experience with us.

Another excellent exposition and demonstration. So glad to have discovered your channel. Thank you.

Beginnerr watercolor artists will experience nothing but terrible frustration and bitter disappointments if they do not understand the concepts so beautifully discussed in this video by Oliver Pyle. There are many wonderful watercolor artists and teachers on KZfaq and on various websites, but no one comes close the him when it comes to teaching watercolor painting on line. Thank you Mr.Pyle, for being so generous with your time and for sharing your wonderful talent with the rest of us.

Glad to see you again!!!!!!. Great work!!! Thanks

Thank you so much Olly, really enjoyed your video and very helpful! Have a wonderful day x

So helpful! I've only recently found your channel. Thank you for making this content for us to learn!

Great lesson thanks Oliver. Really appreciate your time and patience as you share your knowledge.

Every time I watch one of your vids, I learn something - thank you.

Fantastic. I am so grateful. So glad I found you!

I've watched hundreds of hours of video, yes people talk and show cauliflowers, but this is the best video of explaining watercolour, thank you

Thank you so much for this tutorial! This was SOOO helpful! Every single time I paint, I have this problem

You’re a wonderful teacher. I’m excited to start experimenting! Thank you so much.

Thank you! Super helpful video - especially the demonstration of being able to put two colours of the same consistency together.

Please keep posting...You are a wonderful artist and art teacher :-)

Again, a very helpful video. Clearly explained and can't wait to try out.

Very helpful! I learned so much. Thank you!

Your videos are such a gift. Thanks for sharing, it has helped me immensely

Thank you so much, Oliver. This has helped me a lot. I really appreciate your tutorials

Thanks for demonstrating as a beginner ive enjoyed all the weird stuff looks like much more fun practising on the way

Another great and really interesting video. Thank you Oliver

Incredibly helpful and such a generous sharing of knowledge and experience. Thanks Oliver!

Thank you for your offers in the various Watercolor painting technical skills. I am learning a lot from these series. And practicing as you suggested. In fact, I watched each video several times. Slowly, my painting is improving.

Just came across your videos and they are exactly what I have been looking for…good tutorials and many useful tips. Thanks..

This is such a great lesson, so clearly explained. Thank you so much for your generosity 🙏🏼

I really appreciated, you made this easy to understand, and especially the ripples, the "do's and don'ts", you SHOWED us, thank you!!

Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge with those of us just starting out with watercolour. Your love of what you do, is clear.

Thank you so much, Oliver, for your wonderful tutorials which are so detailed and clear and provided in real time 😊. I appreciate them so much because I know it must take you a lot of time to make them and I can see that you enjoy sharing your knowledge and teaching aspiring watercolorists. Wishing you a safe and wonderful day and I look forward to more video tutorials as and when you have time.

THANK YOU for putting the fun and possibility back into watercolor!

You are just what I've been looking for. I've learned a lot watching you today. Thank you!

That was a brilliant demonstration. So, so helpful and so clearly explained. Thank you for publishing.

TY Oliver. As always Smashing display of knowledge and teaching skills. Cheers.

You are an amazing teacher. Thankyou so much for sharing your incredible talent.😊

Great tutorial ! Watching and doing the exercises was very interesting and will be a great help for painting better tree raws.

Fantastic video with examples! I've definitely saved this for reference later and, of course, subscribed 😊

Every time I watch one of your videos my there is improvement in my understanding of medium and technique.and of course improvement in my paintings. Thank you Oliver

This is the best explanation of why these things have been happening to me!! Thank you!

Thank you for this clear and concise lesson!

Thanks so much. I so struggle with watercolour work and your very clear demonstrations verbally and practically will help enormously - can’t wait to try those exercises. Thank you

Oh my days what a great video explaining why I have been struggling to control paint and water on the page, keep the technical stuff going its fascinating to understand why and when explained its all common sense.

First time viewing your amazing tutorial. It has been very helpful learning all those techniques. Thank you. Marie

That was super useful. A very accessible style, and demonstrating the error alongside the correct technique gave me a better insight. Thank you.

Thank you for such an informative video I’ve learnt so much about the technical way in which water and paint react. I love your teaching style as you make it so clear. Now for plenty of practice

Great info in all the videos I have watched! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

This video is extremely helpful with information and instructions. Thanks for clearing up the mystery of the wash. Well presented. Aloha from Hawaii

Mystery. Solved! I was on the edge of understanding what I was doing wrong but you have described it so well! Thank you so much! I have been struggling to understand paint consistency, paper wetness and what happens with both! I will definitely be practicing these exercises! What a relief to finally understand! Many, many thanks!

Excellent video. One of the best.

Thank you so much for your lessons and knowledge! They are priceless. Very clear! Thank you very much! I'm a fan of yours.

No-one else has explained this so well. Thanks Oliver! I now have hope. I won’t give up on watercolour.

I appreciated seeing the cottage example! The concentration is probably the thing that gets me every time!

Excellent video! I've had many chaotic nightmare landscapes! This was a great help, especially understanding how important paint concentration is.