The Biggest Mistake Beginners Make In Watercolour

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@Port712 2 жыл бұрын

Now I found the solution for the problem of the hard edges I always make when painting watercolour. Then, what I tend to do is to add too much water to recover which just lifts off good dark hues and creates even more hard edges. Those hard edges do put me off painting watercolour because I feel so inadequate. Eventually, I paint every surface even just like kids do. Thank you so much, Karen! You taught me not just how to avoid hard edges, but I can have a hope.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased that this has helped and try not to be too hard on yourself. Watercolour is all about the practice, keep at it and try to have as much fun as possible 😀

@katepanthera7265 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep trying - I'm a newbie and that's what I'm doing. It's frustrating but that's how we all learn. The main thing is to try and give as much value to what I did wrong and what not to do next time, as I do to something that turns out good.😃🖌

@shivawatercolor6540 Жыл бұрын

👍👌🏼

@appleknocker56 11 ай бұрын

This helps so much for beginners like myself! Can just watch myself trying to keep “fix” or add more when it’s actually “still wet” but if keep going over it end up with a mess! So tyvm & just switched to 100% cotton & feel having to learn (how to paint) over again as adopted to the cellulose paper! Practice feel is very important!

@ccaa474 Ай бұрын

I am SERIOUSLY in the same boat as you🥹

@MsBlackParadox 2 жыл бұрын

I like both paintings but it's good to know what techniques were used to arrive at the results. The second one is definitely a beautiful starry night, while the first one makes me think of a snowy December night in a smog-filled city.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ChrisR_68 2 жыл бұрын

I agree I like both I'm kind of I don't mind pale colours but I'll probably like to do more colourful. My mam showed me some watercolour paintings which were really colourful and I always thought they had to be pale.

@ChrisR_68 2 жыл бұрын

Also thank you Karen for this tutorial ❤

@Miranda.Powers 2 жыл бұрын

I agree on both having their own beauty! I do like both versions 💜 I'm also a sucker for starry skies 😀💜

@shivawatercolor6540 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@JessicaNiles Жыл бұрын

No one ever tells you what NOT to do and if they do, they don't tell you WHY. I need both of those explanations. This was great!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful🎨

@Kagane1001 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to give my two cents why I think this video is awesome. I love how the mistake you do in the "wrong" picture feels so genuine like someone truly did their best, just... failed. Most "Beginner mistakes" videos I see are good artists pretending to be a grade schooler, deliberatly doing their worst to make a picture look bad. And even though the principles are often sound I don't see how to apply those to my paintings because their their example is *so* bad, even I know not to paint like that. Even I know not to *immediatly* put another layer on absolutely wet paper. Whereas yours, I have definetly been there, panic lifting bleeding colours, trying to safe my picture, never making the conection between that and dull colours. Sorry for the long post

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing and I am so glad you found the tutorial helpful!

@k.b.woodworker3250 2 жыл бұрын

Just to say, I loved your long post. It clarified some things for me, like the bad examples being too bad.

@shivawatercolor6540 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@jbeansky Жыл бұрын

she is really good. We all had to start somewhere. I was right where you are. just keep painting and having fun.

@devinstephans7969 Жыл бұрын

same

@TazArtz 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe how letting it dry can make such a difference, I’m a complete beginner so found this very useful. The second picture is so pretty (but I quite liked the “muddy colours” too). Thank you ☺️

@solveigfrank 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah me too xD

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tracey! The first painting turned out alot better than I expected!!

@HollyOak 2 жыл бұрын

At least now you have a choice and can work deliberately to get the finish you want. Me too.

@shivawatercolor6540 Жыл бұрын

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@mysanalumina 4 ай бұрын

the "wrong" picture looks like it belongs in a manga or comic. I honestly like it a lot.

@Hextopher Жыл бұрын

Despite of the well merged one looking better, I really like the one with hard edges because it gives off those children story book vibes or the Tim Burton art stye vibes, the gothic dreary scenes. This one particularly lit up the scene where the sparrow sees the entire city while travelling in the story 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is so kind of you to say!!

@annemarievanpeer120 2 жыл бұрын

I think something important to note is that if you're a beginner you'll probably be using the cheaper cellulose paper. It's a LOT easier to lift colours and create back runs on this. Switching to cotton is a little pricier, but the paper cooperates a lot more and makes your life much easier ❤️

@andrebartels1690 Жыл бұрын

Long story short: Let your paint dry. Don't let the water control you, control the water. Those examples really highlighted, how this applies. Thank you 👍

@indygo_art 2 жыл бұрын

I usually work on two paintings at them same time, it helps me to get enough time for paint to dry 😅 I'm very impatient, and that method helped me a lot

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Your idea is also a great way of not overworking your paintings!

@T-roccBABY 2 жыл бұрын

When I did a commission I combined both actually. The flatter washed out look I used on the gritty destruction, columns and dirt. The vibrant method I used for all the characters, lighting and magic going on. Pretty nifty!

@JanieAlcove9 Жыл бұрын

That was a brilliant demonstration of what NOT to do and why. The difference was glaringly obvious when you showed them side by side. I also loved your buildings using the card and tip of the paint tube. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

@pocketbread7535 2 жыл бұрын

The first one looks like a city, with dark clouds, while the sun tried its best to shine trough the clouds. And it looks like the first snow starts to fall, i love it absolutely. The second one is nice too, looks a bit like an experience with alkohol makers, but not bad. Maybe i just like the darker stuff a bit more xD

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

@debbieschultz9768 Жыл бұрын

I can see that.

@plazmica0323 Жыл бұрын

Finaly someone that understands what beginners struggle with, thank you every much

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

@eciesz 5 ай бұрын

There is no writer wrong, just levels of acceptance. I found your video incredibly helpful.

@dezirees6840 2 жыл бұрын

No questions, I learned more in this video than a year of working with watercolour. I'm beyond stoked to actually have a clear painting

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful! I am so pleased that this tutorial has helped! Yay!!!

@catherinegill2488 2 жыл бұрын

Guilty as charged! Need to find a way to distract myself from carrying on when the paint isn't yet dry.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

We have all been guilty of it! It is amazing how this one thing can change everything! 😅

@jakeywakeyeggsnbakey 2 жыл бұрын

OMG you're a lifesaver!! I'm in high school and had to teach myself watercolour as my art teachers never really covered it, I've been having this exact issue for so long and now I know how to avoid it!! Thank you!!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased this was helpful! I was not taught this in school either!!

@minetruly Жыл бұрын

I bet your school doesn't provide soft enough brushes. Watch out!

@Hekateras 8 ай бұрын

"Reawaken the paint" is a great expression :D The patience required for watercolour is probably the main reason I was never super into it until I discovered watercolour pencils.

@lindamartin6040 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karen. This is the clearest and most definitive description of what happens when you just can't bring yourself to wait. I finally understood about the stirring up of the first wash and creating mud ........ Followed your instructions and created a painting I was pleased with :)

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful Linda! I am so pleased that this video was helpful!

@Janaely Жыл бұрын

I have this project I've been meaning to start, painting watercolours from photographs of random objects. I haven't started partly because I'm intimidated, but you made it look less complicated. Thank you!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@petvuk 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer left one, ie "wrong" one. Looks more special, unique Unlike those rainbow colors on the right one which is seen too often

@The-Secret-Dragon 2 жыл бұрын

You're missing the point of the video, it's about the technique not the colours.

@ph-vf5hx 2 жыл бұрын

I think the point is that there are no 'wrong' techniques.

@metalchemik 2 жыл бұрын

Well, it is all about mastering the techniques. I had no clue how to rid off this problems shown in the left version of picture, so I've learned by try-and-error how to use them purposefully. And now I've learned how to avoid them, when I don't want them to appear at all. Btw, I like both pictures, each of them has something unique.

@bw3839 2 жыл бұрын

@@ph-vf5hx nope, but nothing wrong in learning the results of different techniques. Stuff like this is great for folk who have been frustrated in the pat because they could get the results they wanted and couldn’t figure out why.

@Jojo12336 Жыл бұрын

At first I thought it would be more than just "let your paper completely dry," but the proof is in the pure vibrancy of those colors on the right painting. It just looks spectacular. Thank you. This will level up my novice watercolors as I progress.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Great point! Thanks for pointing that out Jordan 😊

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys, thank you for all of your lovely comments. Just to be clear, I agree with all of you that art is personal and there are no mistakes - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This tutorial isn't about that though... it is about watercolour techniques and the importance of letting your painting dry, especially if you are a beginner. I try to demonstrate what can happen if you don't allow your painting to dry. It can cause havoc especially if you are a beginner creating muddy colours and cauliflowers/blooms etc. Many beginners loose heart and give up. This tutorial is to help with that ... Hope that makes sense! Thanks for all of the great comments! Very much appreciated ☺

@louise3953 2 жыл бұрын

I know many people appreciate this video, like me! I would get so frustrated when my florals would be cauliflower-ing out of the places I wanted and making more abstract. Still a nice style but I like to be in control of what my work looks like!

@AlizaBass 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who really likes the first one more? 🙈 I mean they're both beautiful and you're explanation is great! But I honestly like the atmosphere and the effect of the first one more...

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

I am starting to think that way myself! 😊

@littletechn8175 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the first one too, It looks like a snowy, smoggy London or something, ...dark, gray , and probably warm inside ❄

@lakcurious 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Now I understand why my pictures often look like the first example image. I've watched so many tutorials, but you're the first to show so explicitly how it can be done differently. The comparison is very instructive. I would like to see many more videos of this kind! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us so generously!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lak, so pleased you found this tutorial helpful... more like this to follow soon 😊

@sand3882 Жыл бұрын

I understand why you favor the one on the right, but I appreciate them both. Initially, I favored the one on the left because it felt more dramatic. Not certain where I stand now, but I see beauty in each.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@juliewest7719 Жыл бұрын

Love knowing what I shouldn't be doing! Yes! makes sense

@zoebell7601 2 жыл бұрын

I like the 'wrong' one most, and I'll tell you why. Good art doesn't just look pretty, but it tells a story. I asked myself, what stories do each of these paintings tell? The 'correct' painting to me, is a peaceful night sky over what could be a futuristic city. It looks still, the temperature perfect to stroll around and stargaze, maybe a bit romantic. The sky is still and completely beautiful, which sets the scene for the city below. The 'mistake' piece is dreary and haphazard, maybe a more industrial city of a past time, filled with conflict and turmoil. There is a darkness consuming the glimmer of yellow hope in the sky, or yellow hope peaking through the clouds suggesting a better future, but which is true? Are the specks of white stars, or snow, or ash of a great destruction? The 'ugly' blobs in the sky draw your eye and reflect the uneasy, ugliness of the city below. We wonder what might be going on down there. If art sparks curiosity, I believe it can be more powerful than art that's just aesthetically pleasing. Did anyone else see something similar in these pieces or am I totally off the mark? :)

@pumpkingrantaire3861 2 жыл бұрын

wow i love this interpretation! i can totally see it:)

@AlottaBoulchit 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen the "correct" painting finished yet as I'm still watching the video at this time but I definitely agree with your interpretation of the "wrong" one! It gave me similar vibes most definitely!! It felt like a city being almost choked in smoggy pollution like old London. I really liked it!

@kimdavies4542 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I definitely add paint just as the sheen disappears and think I can get away with it. Will be having a go at this and learning 😀

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is ok when the sheen is disappearing as long as it is damper than the surface, not easy to do at that stage! We are all guilty of painting just one last mark!! 😂

@amberwilliams4050 5 ай бұрын

Let the painting dry is subjective and you cleared it up. Thanks!

@KarenRiceArt 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TanitaSama Жыл бұрын

I draw with watercolor for years but I didn't know that. Thank you for this tip! I'll try

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome 😊

@IMMA383 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the result of the second painting, it's stunning (though I find that the first one has its own kind of charm :) . All in all, thank you so much for the tips, Karen!.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Imma! So pleased you found the tips helpful. I was also secretly chuffed with how the WRONG painting turned out! The buildings rescued it! You just never know... 😊

@bethpascarella9940 2 жыл бұрын

Emma, you can’t paint a bad painting even when you try! 😸

@bethpascarella9940 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I meant Karen!

@Lenupet Жыл бұрын

Drinking game: take a shot every time Karen says "deceptively dry" :D It's fun!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Love that!!!!

@etheriusmoon1809 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best demos out there. The hand trick really helps like ALOT. Thanks

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@razrv3lc 5 ай бұрын

I’m realizing how little the watercolor classes I’ve taken emphasized drying. I’ve had so many paintings like the one of the left and had no clue why but between this video and a vide PearFleur did about working with water (which included her mentioning allowing adequate drying between layers and even using a hair dryer if you’re impatient), I realized I never really even took it into account lol

@KarenRiceArt 5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased you found this helpful. It’s so important to allow the painting to completely dry. It makes so much difference. I hope this helps you in your Watercolour journey. Thank you so much for sharing.

@masaakishimizu4558 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out to be a very much fun exercise, as I painted an imaginary NY Manhattan sky. I added now-gone Twin Towers to a skyline, memorializing them for world peace. You share with us lots of interesting and helpful hints, which I appreciate a lot. Thank you, Karen

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love your idea of adding the Twin Towers memorialising them for world peace!

@annareichelt5997 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I really like hard edges in watercolor lol That probably just comes down to personal preference. Thank you for the tips, I will definitly use them all :)

@charlesmangum2100 Жыл бұрын

Take it soft and slow. Let each layer dry as thoroughly as feasible as possible, and plan, plan, plan. Understand better what I was doing wrong on this style of painting. Thank you very much for this tutorial.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@uschigrumann3664 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this very helpfull video! Greetings from Germany 🙋🏼‍♀️😁

@sharonmcmann-morelli4896 2 жыл бұрын

i must say i am guilty of thinking paper is dry when it’s not, thanks so much for this great tutorial!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Sharon :)

@psychicmd Жыл бұрын

This is where I learned water colors are deceptive and I need to check with the back of my hand for truthfulness. Thank you! I literally grabbed my paints and am waiting for them to properly dry:)

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Yay! So pleased you found this helpful 😊

@lobo1368 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. One of the best demonstrations I've seen to explain this basic rule of watercolor painting. I am green as grass.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@connieblankley3268 Жыл бұрын

I watched your video mainly because I am NOT experienced in any type of painting with water or oil or acrylic. I will begin with water because I love the Softness in the results. In watching you, I don’t believe I have to be one who draws first because I cannot draw a stick so have held off trying. I will pick up supplies this week and begin my new journey. Thank you for your great instruction.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Good luck I hope you enjoy your watercolour journey 😊

@ritaharker8792 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, the difference when it’s done wrong or when it’s done right is so startling! Thank you so much for showing us the right way x

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita! It really is amazing! So pleased you found this helpful 😀

@muses18 2 жыл бұрын

I've had such problems with muddiness, I almost gave up all together. Thank you so much for this!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@debrarozin9940 Жыл бұрын

REally enjoy your demo of what not to do. I think this is very instructive! Thanks!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chermckittrick2216 2 жыл бұрын

The composition, with teeny tiny buildings against the enormous sky, is just brilliant!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@craftycrandall 2 жыл бұрын

This is such an incredible tutorial that really illustrates the beginner mistakes so well. I’m definitely guilty of being impatient, and have learned the hard way to wait and use my hair dryer when necessary. I love the result you got with the correct piece, and love seeing such an accurate and detailed mistaken piece. Thank you so much!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So pleased you found this helpful 😀

@kimmiesrhythms 2 жыл бұрын

Today I ventured into watercolor for the first time as an adult. I loved this tutorial it all made so much sense!!! Thank you so much!!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane, so pleased it was helpful!

@namitaroy5460 Күн бұрын

I loved this vid soo much😅 unlike other artists who always make the wrong side as bad as possible, thank u very much now I realized my mistakes I always did while watercolor I now practice a lot and follow ur tutorials it also gives me motivation when I am about to give up and now my art have improved alottt ❤❤❤

@KarenRiceArt 9 сағат бұрын

So glad this has helped. 😊

@lajvkatt84 5 ай бұрын

Yes this helped a lot! I'm the left painting, I'm looking forward to try to become a better artist, I like watercolor a lot.

@jasminv8653 2 жыл бұрын

It's been years since I last got to take any actual lessons in watercolours, and I've developed a bit of a dread for them even though I love the technique, so finding your channel was a great refresher! Thank you so much for the video.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jasmin, so pleased this video has helped you!

@nadaartisan8447 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a complete begginer with watercolors despite being a 4th year art major in college.. I do know about this but I'm often too short on time to wait until it's completely dry (I don't have a blow dryer) and due to my inexperience with watercolors, I didn't know how much of a difference it really makes and this was extremely helpful and eye-opening to me so I can try harder to manage letting it dry despite being short on time since I now know how it makes a world of difference! Absloutly Loved your painting btw!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Really pleased you liked this tutorial and found it helpful!

@WatercolorArteest Жыл бұрын

I made my first night sky today using the techniques you outlined in this video. Great video! I made my night sky over an active volcanic caldera instead of a city skyline.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Really pleased you found this helpful! Love the sound of the volcanic caldera!

@ST-uh5yj Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why i liked the first one more! Those muted colours seem so soothing:)

@Joanna-nr4jt Жыл бұрын

Just started trying to learn from KZfaq, using some of my lovely late mum’s supplies (and wishing so much that I had asked her to teach me when I had the chance 😢) Thank you so much for this, it has explained a great deal as I keep failing with soft blending, and often getting those unwanted hard edges, or lifting off when I don’t want to. I also didn’t know that once dried it was safe to re-wet! So helpful thanks, especially seeing how easily it went wrong and exactly why. I’m going to save this to my library! Also I think you’re using much softer brushes than I am…

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad this was helpful. I hope you enjoy using your mum’s materials.

@Britenus 2 жыл бұрын

Your such a good painter that even the wrong painting still looks great.

@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic Жыл бұрын

Honestly I like the what not to do painting better. Those splotch marks look really good, and add a lotta nice contrast.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So many people have said the same! I must say it is growing on me!

@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic Жыл бұрын

@@KarenRiceArt same, with the "right" painting - the colors are much more vibrant, and really pretty ♡

@LindaNowlin Жыл бұрын

Linda, Thank you for the tips in your tutorial. These were very helpful for a beginner.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@croenan Жыл бұрын

I struggle with painting nebulas, and as an astronomer, I really want to paint some! Going to retry this technique, now that I am more seasoned as an artist, many thanks to you for improving my skills. I would love to see you do this again using salt or other texture techniques. Maybe paint Orion or the rosette nebula!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your suggestion 😊

@karinkersteter6708 2 жыл бұрын

Karen, I adore your flowers and landscapes, but the second painting on here may be one of my favorites of yours. Those colors in that sky are stunning, and you make that cityscape look so easy! I will be trying this one!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karin! So pleased you liked this one! Loved your painting as well!!

@itsyaboinadia 8 ай бұрын

wow i always had problems with this, you've just inspired me to pick watercolor back up

@Animeman36 10 ай бұрын

Why is it ladies with English accents always have some of the best art tutorials

@mistyw4512 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you! I tried following several tutorials and mine would never come out anything like the ones in the videos. I couldn't figure out why, but now I know! I also really appreciate that you actually showed the process of what not to do. It's so much easier for me to understand and remember when I actually see it as opposed to having someone say "don't do that" without much explanation.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful! Thank you so much for sharing 😀

@lisathomas1622 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for verbalizing this along with awesome close ups. You’re instructions are so helpful to me as I haven’t had an art class in person since middle school (years 6-8 in the US) . All my art skills are being picked up from awesome artists like you, however you are super descriptive compared to most and it really really helps me.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! So glad this was helpful Lisa

@webtron44 15 күн бұрын

I'm watching this video and as you demonstrate what NOT to do, I couldn't keep from being amazed. I did ALL of those. You've educated me today. Thank you.

@KarenRiceArt 14 күн бұрын

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@user__214 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I didn't realize how big the difference between the paintings would be until I saw them side by side! Amazing. Thanks for the lesson!

@KarenRiceArt 2 ай бұрын

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@TheRealArkness 2 жыл бұрын

i need to say that in art, there are no mistakes. if there's something in a painting that you (i don't mean you, i mean in general) happen to not like, then that doesn't make it a mistake. it just means it's your opinion. there's also a lot of "mistakes" that have turned into something really good, whether it was by a new artist or an older more experienced artist. if that makes sense at all.

@michael7482 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. All mine are masterpieces, that is if I was a master. I get what you mean. I’m past the stage of being too critical. The whole idea is fun and creating something that one is satisfied with.

@HollyOak 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm doing the painting and I intend to do one thing, but because of my lack of knowledge/experience, it turns into something else, that is a mistake. Doesn't mean I can't appreciate the 'happy accident' or that I won't like it. Just means I didn't intend it for 'this' painting. The whole 'there are no mistakes in art' is a bit of a cop out, probably coined by people who didn't want to take the time to learn the skills involved properly.

@miruarmiel1361 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, everything ideas are subjective and each peace of art creates its one unique impression. The first one is definitely more moody, doesn’t make it worse. Many people enjoy post apocalyptic concepts and atmosphere. But if u want to make colorful picture with epic transitions, that’s impressive too. Just in different way.

@monoverantus 2 жыл бұрын

I understand where you're coming from, but remember that the reason she made the video wasn't to tell her students "you're not allowed to do that", she made it to address a common problem they had, that made them "panic". If you're trying to teach a certain technique, and your students fail in their pursuit to learn it, it's entirely proper to say there is a "right" and a "wrong" way, no matter what your personal opinion are.

@brackcarmony6385 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no. Mistakes are not somehow mystically not in artistic processes. That's called delusion. Can mistakes lead to interesting outcomes, sure, but that is not to say that you cannot make a mistake. Only if you have no intention can you not make a mistake. But if you have no intention, can one be said to be making art?

@k.b.woodworker3250 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration of how this works. The concept of moving paint around the paper (or avoiding doing that) is something to think about, for sure. Tt was remarkable how well you salvaged the first painting. I would have tried to make those round blooms into clouds. It may have made matters worse, though. Have to try the credit card for painting buildings, very cool.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@fuchsmadchen Жыл бұрын

I think the explanation of "wrong" is soo pretty. 🌌

@Honojane12 7 ай бұрын

I love the colors on the "bad" painting.

@Spooktastic1816 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you. And using the card at the end - never thought of that! I'm going to try that soon, as well. Awesome.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Have fun using the card technique!

@dorothyhagler5759 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Karen, for this most enlightening demonstration and explanation of how to achieve desired results when painting watercolor. Watercolor has a life of its own and it is so easy to get unwanted results when you are not aware of how you may be unintentionally causing them. I am so grateful for your expertise and knowledgeable tutorials which have helped me ever so much. Can hardly wait to try using my paint tube to put light in windows. Love it! You are a terrific teacher!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dorothy! So pleased you like my teaching and my tutorials. Have fun using tube paint 😀

@user-dw5or6zl4e 7 ай бұрын

Both paintings are nice with me. The first one is like a smoky night at a city and the second one is a night at a mountain. Nice, good job I love it❤

@KennyGsca 2 жыл бұрын

oh wow you have clearly explained more in under 2 mins than the 100s of watercolor tutorials I've seen out there..."you getta sub instantly"

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So pleased you found this helpful 😊

@cerendemir9977 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a good video! I agree, sometimes we need to see how the mistakes are made. Thank you for this!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

@watercolorswithmary5794 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Karen! I think that all is in practice and more experience gives better results ;) :D thank you for sharing this beautiful tecniques for a night sky and city silhouette :) have a wonderful day! Mary ❤️❤️

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@doctordashiell Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very informative. This happened to me just yesterday. It will not happen to me again. Best regards, Nancy

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@jessiemontgomery5838 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I watched the video twice before I tried it. It was challenging; increased my skill level.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! Thanks Jessie 😊

@NaomiCoutureArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial and tips. I love doing galaxy and night skies like this because you get to practice your water control and just have fun with colors :)

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@theresaklausner2871 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a good tutorial for me! I'm a beginner and need all the direction I can get! You are so good at explaining things and give a list of materials too! I love the way you mix your colors so naturally too. I would like to get better at learning how to make better color combinations.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😀

@hangingbyathread6981 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that demonstration of what not to do. So helpful!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Cakeripps1031 2 жыл бұрын

The Gordon Ramsay of Watercolor! Brilliant instructions, thank you! ☺️

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love that!! 😊

@deeharper2482 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful and logical tutorial. I'm a newbie to watercolour and gouache. Now I want to try more work. The muddy colours of your first image were so easy to understand and it was very difficult not to look at those two great splodges after you made it clear why they had occurred. Thank you so very much. I have subscribed and will definitely be back to view your previous tutorials as well.😍

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dee, really pleased you found this tutorial helpful! Thank you for subscribing. I hope you enjoy the future tutorials :)

@slister45 Жыл бұрын

There are no mistakes in painting, but only happy accidents. - Bob Ross (paraphrased)

@emilyd4707 Жыл бұрын

This was a lot more helpful than I thought it would be! Thanks!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@neverbored 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I've found this channel!

@eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen, I found that incredibly helpful. So good of you to take the time and effort to put these videos out. Peter

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Peter!

@strictlymyopinion8307 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen, I struggle with this…I have been practicing scenes to stop hard edges, your channel helps so much!🌹

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I am so pleased the tutorials are helping you with your watercolours 😀

@strictlymyopinion8307 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenRiceArt Karen you are absolutely a big help during this pandemic, you are very dependable and I love how you switch things up. Thank you again Karen, you a life saver 😁

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@strictlymyopinion8307 Thank you so much! I am so glad that you think so!! It has helped me too, through all of this!

@BilliesCraftRoom Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this. As you say it really helps to see it happen as you explain why. Brilliant 👍☕🌼

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

@donnastrohmeier8739 9 ай бұрын

As someone who has had too many unsuccessful dark skies, this lesson was very helpful. 🙏 Thanks

@KarenRiceArt 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AniMoted Жыл бұрын

Love both paintings, but it's great to know the rules so you can then break them whenever you feel like it :)

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So true!

@evvunja 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video. But frankly, I prefer muuuch more the first version. It's good tho to know what to avoid not to have the second one. I mean, it's great to have different perspectives on the creation, different styles etc ;) So, again, video is great, I appreciate it a lot. Thanks ;)

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think you are right!

@hannastocksick7395 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration! It’s a great idea to show the wrong one for comparison. Thx so much

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

@lyndseywinnington9056 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have always worked with the assumption that any water on top will dissolve the paint below, no matter how dry - I'm going to have to try your method!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful!

@janerogers5717 2 жыл бұрын

SO USEFUL, thank you. I'm still new to all this and it's tricky to allow time for paint to dry during my art group meetings...I must try to have two things on the go at once and/or take a hairdryer!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane, so pleased you found this useful. I always have hairdryers for my students. But many of them take their own. Make sure you blow dry when the sheen has left the paper, so you don't risk moving the paint, while it is wet :)

@ConfucianScholar Жыл бұрын

I like the wrong way better.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Lots of people think the same!

@Congiary 2 ай бұрын

A lot of people do, but to add value to your comment, why don't you tell us why you prefer it?

@JelloFacedDragon 16 күн бұрын

Oh my god. I’d watched so many tutorials and my watercolors would always look super dull and I couldn’t understand why. I bought some pretty nice quality watercolors and watercolor sketchbooks with different cotton percentages, and had even started questioning whether I just sucked at choosing my supplies. Now I realize I always went with the deceptively dry thing! Thank you so much!!

@KarenRiceArt 14 күн бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@mickey5779 8 ай бұрын

I'm a pencil artist and remember being very frustrated with watercolors, how unforgiving they can be. Took me some practice to figure out techinique and what I was doing wrong with the washes. That being said, the painting on the left is reminiscent of a storm brewing or city smog. The right painting is the urban starry night. Thanks for the tutorial.