ESSENTIAL Watercolor Techniques for Beginners

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Today's video is the perfect primer if you're starting out with watercolors and want to learn some of the most essential watercolor techniques. We'll cover all of the bases from wet on wet painting to wet on dry, drybrush, pushing, pulling and how to fix mistakes if you've slipped up. All that PLUS an actual demonstration of each of these on one of my commercial illustration projects. So what are you waiting for? Level up your watercolor and have some fun in the process!
Xo,
Margot
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Getting Started
01:37 Wet on Water
03:51 Wet on Wet Technique
05:50 Wet on Damp Technique
07:59 Wet on Dry Technique
09:06 Drybrush Technique
11:21 Pulling
13:17 Pushing
14:14 Lifting
17:04 Closing Thoughts
17:56 Outro
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VIDEOS TO GET STARTED
Getting Started with Watercolors : • How to paint with WATE...
How to find Inspiration : • 5 TIPS for finding Art...
Color Theory for Beginners : • A crash course in Colo...
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PLACES TO FIND ME
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Website : pointebrushnyc.com/
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Contact me : pointebrushnyc.com/pages/contact
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ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you’ll join me in this KZfaq journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I’ve gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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@patdarlington3297 2 ай бұрын

As a beginner, I must say, this is one of the most helpful videos on the practical use/application of watercolor that I’ve come across. Thank you for keeping it simple (and, thus, more readily learnable) in both areas of comprehension and illustration. Made my day…

@leeannsolice7473 Ай бұрын

I watched this video twice! First about six months ago when I had just been using watercolors for a few weeks, and again today. Both were so helpful; first as an intro and again to literally "brush up" on the details! Love your charts of techniques and then the immediate application to a real painting.

@clairemurray3202 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely episode, teaching and storytelling. You are very lovely and I enjoy watching you. Thank you so much.

@mscileppi1788 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I'm learning so much from you! I've been a watercolor hobbiest for years but you are sharing concepts I didn't understand. The most beneficial understanding is not to overwork the paint and let techniques like pushing and pulling do it for you. I also just finished making my color swatch cards from your other video. Thanks for helping me enjoy my watercolors in a deeper way!

@Pointebrush Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you’re enjoying the channel and that it’s helping you achieve your goals! That makes me so happy to hear. ❤️❤️❤️

@karendirmish2696 3 ай бұрын

I watch this video at times when I need a refresher with skills! Thank you for always sharing your talents!🌈🙋‍♀️Karen Dirmish, learner

@lizford2498 2 ай бұрын

This has been helpful to me. I am currently taking a beginner H2O class and the prof did not really explain these techniques to class. I did sign up after the first two classes so perhaps I just missed these lessons.🤣 I am learning a lot watching you and I find your videos fun and helpful and you have the same sense of humor as I. 😃 Thanks!

@solangeleblanc2833 7 ай бұрын

I want to know why every artist have tube paint and we use blocks .There is a big difference . Love you explaining.

@polgara28 Жыл бұрын

Great techniques! Thank you for sharing them. I love the way you explained them. 🩰

@JulesTools23 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this here! I’m just beginning my watercolor journey and cannot ty enough for showing these techniques and moreover just how they apply to the art you are using them in! It’s a game changer, and all the light’s are burning bright now 🙏 I was suggested to view your video regarding cross pollination ;), which was the first massive change in my understanding of the medium and painting in general. I wanted to watch another of your video’s, and so I chose this. Just these two alone will make a difference in my painting’s going forward! Never have had a class in any of the medium’s/type’s of materials I’ve used to create with over the year’s, but feel that inspiration and the basics will help me to achieve a greater sense of accomplishment in watercolor as I go forward in my journey. I subbed, I look forward to many more happy moment’s watching your content, and in turn upping my skill’s!✨🌻

@aussiesunset 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Its helped me a lot. Not only did you show techniques but also where they can be used and how. Not many tutorials like this that explains it in easy terms. I love your way of tutorials as they help me feel more relaxed about my painting. Thank you 🌻🦋🙏🇦🇺

@miyeipark4032 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try these! The pulling technique was especially fascinating. :)

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it so much fun? Hope you try them and that they're helpful!

@deeanncross7674 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, especially demonstrating each technique in order of dampness and implementing it in an actual painting. (Would like to see the end product!) Although familiar with most of the techniques, this was still very helpful.

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much DeeAnn! Glad it could be a good refresher!

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

and ps. I'm working on another video with the full Wizard of Oz painting from beginning to end so that'll be coming soon!

@blackbird7373 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this knowledge and showing us your amazing art! I love to watch your videos e listen to your teachings. Hope your channel get bigger and bigger!

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John. That means a lot and I am SO happy and grateful that you’ve come along for the ride! 🙏❤️

@janesimpson3462 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough and sharing your expertise!

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it! 😘

@carolstefan7662 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos! I had to watch this a couple times then put to practice. It was a great exercise for me. I found I was putting too much water on y paper and getting blooms. Now to put to practice! Thank you for posting!

@MirandaWatsonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Really lovely video, Margot. I'll send the link for this one to my students.

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it and I hope it helps your student!

@shirleywolf6739 5 ай бұрын

I love the way you teach, thank you 🎨🖌️

@ginabadeaux9319 2 жыл бұрын

hello im not a beginner artist but i feel like im new .ive been painting 27 years mostly acrylics one stroke roses ,i want to do more realitic roses and landscapes and portraits .i just found you today and ordered that 32,00 pallette on amazon ,i have many pallettes this one will be for my high end ones ,thank you

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you Gina! I hope you love this palette as much as I do, it really is my absolute favorite. Let me know how it goes and what you think of it! And good luck on your roses and portraits! ❤️

@christinaczarnecki625 3 ай бұрын

this video is priceless ! thank you !!!

@sandraneale128 10 ай бұрын

This is just what I needed. Thank you ❤️🦋

@boyandbelugee Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely tutorial.❤

@Pointebrush Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@nairaginwalla 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all your videos and get so excited to see it in my notifications! This video helped me so much

@Pointebrush 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! I’m so excited to hear that it’s helping you! That’s my dream with this channel! ❤️

@tayloehales435 Жыл бұрын

I have been enjoying your videos so much!!

@Pointebrush Жыл бұрын

Aww that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!!

@shirleygreaves9650 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. X

@elizabethparker848 10 ай бұрын

You are such a good teacher. I have learnt so much from your channel, thank you

@zdoriksandorik 11 ай бұрын

Hi Margot! I've just discovered your channel, and I couldn't help but notice that you have a FORMIDABLE collection of red lipsticks! I absolutely love the color on you in this video, would you mind sharing what it is? Thanks!