The MOST Important Watercolor Technique (Mistakes Everyone Makes!)

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In this beginners watercolor tutorial I show you basic techniques and the easy way to apply paint and avoid backruns, cauliflowers and blooms. If you can master painting an area without mistakes then all other watercolor techniques will become easier to achieve.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
2:13 Why it's so hard to apply the paint evenly, a story
7:04 Mistake 1 - Not mixing enough paint
9:22 Mistake 2 - Not preparing your paper properly
12:27 Mistake 3 - Using the wrong brush
14:06 Mistake 4 - Painting too slowly
15:08 Mistake 5 - Leaving puddles
18:08 Mistake 6 - Not considering granulation
20:22 Mistake 7 - Not stirring granulating pigments
21:50 Mistake 8 - Not dividing your paper into managable sections
23:46 Mistake 9 - Not accepting minor imperfections
26:10 Mistake 10 - Taking your brush back into damp areas
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@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Let me know which of these tips you found most useful, and try this video next: Watercolor Pencils Tutorial (7 Mistakes Beginners Make!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bq-ajcRn1ZfJqH0.html

@edwinscheibner7941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@cimmoneschmahlschmahl8912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful lessons. You explain things so well and you also give confidence to beginners like myself.

@gaemlinsidoharthi Жыл бұрын

A lot of artistry type channels show us the awesome skills of the channel’s creator, with time lapses of stunning artworks being created in what seems to be an effortless way, while a pleasant monologue gently tells us about the artist and their work. These channels are wonderfully entertaining but are a little like magic shows that seem to tell you how the magic is done but still leave you astounded at the magic and none the wiser. This channel is also entertaining and enjoyable but it also actually teaches us how to paint.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is what I want, to pass on useful skills!

@dianarowny9192 Жыл бұрын

Michele, I think you’re absolutely brilliant!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks!

@smz5302 Жыл бұрын

Famous last words, "Oh, I'll just touch that bit there," lol. You struck MANY chords. Thank you for your vids. They've been and continue to be incredibly helpful.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome 🙂

@verwilliams1 Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher. Your teachings often align exactly with questions or next steps for me. I am determined to keep painting despite not feeling like I am making leaps of progress. You tutorials always make a positive difference in my painting skills

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Progress is not a straight path, stick with it :-)

@suspage Жыл бұрын

I think this is one of your most helpful videos for a beginner. It's great to have all of the flat wash tips together in one place. One thing that has really helped me is your recommendation to use a much larger brush. Before I found your channel, I had been trying to use a #6 round for everything, because some other KZfaqr had said, "That's really all you need."

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Well you can get by with one brush... I would personally choose a size 10/12 if stuck on a desert island. And if you only painted small florals a size 6 might do. I don't think you need 50 different brushes, but a couple of large and small round and a big flat is a good start :-)

@stevelarden223 Жыл бұрын

Lots of "Aha!" moments, Michele, for me. So many problems resolved simply from watching this excellent video. Many thanks. Please continue your first-class teaching!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Then I shall continue ;-)

@aliciashackley5830 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video Michele. Thx as always. 🥰

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@jlm4881 Жыл бұрын

I especially benifited from your information regarding granulating colors. Thank you for talking about them and explaining the differences. Very helpful!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No problem 🙂

@slcrooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear explanation of making a flat wash!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@marilynbeeby6435 Жыл бұрын

Good viewing again Michele, ( I thought it would be) I now see I'm guilty of ' I'll just...' 😆 Thank you for sharing 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Everyone is at some point!

@catherinebrader2225 Жыл бұрын

So funny! I wish someone had taught me this for my first lesson. I learned the hard way.

@donnatdeal Жыл бұрын

Again I thank you for a brilliant teaching video! No matter what our painting level, your videos offer gentle correction and straight-forward technique. I always learn something new! I appreciate being reminded to stretch/tape paper, and use the proper brush for the task at hand!

@annettefournier9655 Жыл бұрын

I've gotten the most wonderful white ceramic ramekins at the charity shops to use for custards and just the right amount of French oinion soup. Just 25 to 50 cents each. But then I used them to mix up large flat washes. So I won't use them for cooking now.😂

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I love a good look round a charity shop 😊

@michaelhealey590 Жыл бұрын

Hi Michele, You are a fantastic teacher. You have helped me so much with all your advice. Thank you from this Aussie 🫶🏻 All the techniques you showed have been very helpful on my return to watercolour painting 🎨 Regards Glenda.

@OneTrueWord1988 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction Michele! Thanks so much. ♥️💐♥️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@delphinewood7519 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Love hearing the basics. I forget lol. Dividing larger areas was helpful to watch today. I always look forward to your tutorials ❤🌵

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@annettesilveira4374 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to have found you. Your explanations are easy to understand and make me excited to paint!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Annette!

@TheArghnono Жыл бұрын

I've seen nobody teach these important basics as well as you do. Great video!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@softlanding138 Жыл бұрын

Love the poppy painting!

@patwessels2322 Жыл бұрын

Another helpful video from an excellent teacher!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@melindaavila498 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! This is invaluable information! So helpful, thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ☺️

@jerrincurless5249 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully no more streaky or unwanted cauliflower effects!! Such great videos!! thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ☺️

@pattyolson5947 Жыл бұрын

A joy to watch these techniques!

@KizetteandTotoro Жыл бұрын

This was so funny (the beginner flat wash demo) Great tutorial. I love your poppy field painting. It’s beautiful. Such vibrant colours .

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lindabullock6159 Жыл бұрын

I am a beginner and I'm so glad I found your channel. Love your tips videos and listen to them over and over. Mixing colors and painting backgrounds were most helpful this time. Thank you for explaining the difference between granulating and staining colors. I have so much to learn and I'm having so much fun.❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

That's great Linda, thanks for watching!

@zlee11 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video. I not only look forward to your new videos, but I also look forward to seeing what new creation your manicurist comes up with. 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

She's a great artist!

@mikejustice1196 11 ай бұрын

Love the frog ring…having one made for my daughter ❤️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful

@janebridge1325 Жыл бұрын

Such great, clear instructions Michele - thank you so much. No matter how many times I hear these tips, I still need to be reminded constantly! 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

We all do 🙂

@terizaccaro9838 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such useful info, i can't wait to try everything. God Bless.

@Ncstefanie Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle!!! I think I heard angels singing as you went thru these mistakes! I am brand new to this and was confused as to what was happening; now I know!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@lmkstamps Жыл бұрын

I appreciated the technique for picking up puddles with the dry brush

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brightonrosie Жыл бұрын

Such a useful tutorial. The two things that I found most useful were using the leading edge for large areas and the fine dabbing of excess puddles. I have just tried the latter and it worked really well My biggest nemesis still is not making a large enough mix. I need to get my tubes out to do this rather than rely on my filled half pans ❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

It's really hard to mix a large wash from pans, the good news is they are totally interchangeable :-)

@harsadhanjee3665 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Showed me where I was going wrong. Many thanks. Have been watching your videos for the last couple of weeks and have found them very helpful.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@rosemarymoore3142 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video,theres always something I've forgotten about x the information is so useful.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 🙂

@katemccarthy2463 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this much clearer.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

@KathrynGoldman Жыл бұрын

The leading edge technique is one I like using. I often lift and tip the board to help me move the paint in the right direction. Also, I am a lover of granulating colors and the texture they deliver. Another great video Michele, thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@kathystaudenmayer2277 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! The tip I found most useful was how to make sure you mix enough color in a small dish where you can start with water. Most pallettes don't have large enough wells and when I work on larger paintings with strong colors I have struggled with this.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😊

@evelyne7071 5 ай бұрын

Great tip on how to soak up puddles.

@christinebravomom5711 Жыл бұрын

The demo comparing transparent to granulating was very helpful. Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@annettesilveira4374 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, very kind, thank you!

@karenensemble7899 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video - great information and demonstration! And as always, such a pleasure to listen to.

@loishancock9996 Жыл бұрын

That hairstyle is very flattering to your face.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@annenglish2935 Жыл бұрын

Another great lesson Michelle!!! I'm such a beginner and having taken some time off, it's like starting over!!! I needed to hear this... such good advice! Liked the last part also about background painting... also using the largest brush... yesterday I saw an 8 year old video about using the largest brush... I'm glad 😊 you bring so many things to light!!! Lovely nails!!! Thank you Michelle from a grateful California Gramma ❤️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@barbarag7831 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele! This was very helpful.

@katemccarthy2463 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this has helped a lot. I have been struggling with water to paint mix This has made it much clearer.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

That's great 😊

@luckydog3213 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is so helpful.

@leslie-annepepin8927 Жыл бұрын

That was excellent! I am a beginner and can’t take classes so this information is so helpful. Thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BrazenSpirituality Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle! 🎨🖼️🥰

@debhalld9794 Жыл бұрын

Soooo good, especially for a newbie like me! Thank you!

@emongoogle2517 Ай бұрын

Great tips, thank you. I would have loved to see though how you join up the last bit of flat wash with the first bit, in your last tip (at the top left hand corner).

@suel4269 Жыл бұрын

Great tips ! I recently started to stretch my paper.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@ginette2100 Жыл бұрын

This video explains the problems I had trying to fix unevenness . Thanks I love your mise en situations.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@sherylpiche9878 Жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks again!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🙂

@paulinesmit8364 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 this was a brilliant and super useful tutorial 👏🏻

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@mickeykyker4837 Жыл бұрын

Im so thankful i watched this video. Thank you.

@debh3404 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@BrazenSpirituality Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🎨🧑🏻‍🎨🥰

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@angelacaires8772 Жыл бұрын

These techniques are all very helpful, thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@dianakoeppel3492 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful.😁

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@susancook1617 Жыл бұрын

A great tutorial Michele, thank you for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ellenlee5012 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this very useful information.

@stephanieh930 Жыл бұрын

pick up puddles by dotting it with clean, semi-dry brush - excellent tip, thank you! I've been leaving strange marks when trying to remove them; I'll do it this way now :)

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you 🙂

@drewgrant3128 Жыл бұрын

This is a very informative and helpful video Michele. Thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sandraneale128 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you so much ❤️🦋

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

@JC-xx6rr Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle, just what I needed!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chrishayman1747 Жыл бұрын

Another great one !

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@valasafantastic1055 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@carollinneborn7150 Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@SpotterSky Жыл бұрын

Really valuable video! Thanks MW Love all your awesome videos!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@gailsimmons456 Жыл бұрын

Loved this.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@maryciantarciantar9309 Жыл бұрын

So helpful , thank you Michelle

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@noni7796 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! :)

@Zar2244 Жыл бұрын

I have made that mistake quite a few times, but not anymore, it's a big learning curve, thankyou for your very helpful advice with using watercolour. Love your channel.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue!

@blendartstudio3786 Жыл бұрын

Thank you madam for sharing. I will definitely try ♥️

@PaulaScardamalia Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michele. This was great and so helpful. Wow!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@SnowS162 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 for the tips. It's very helpful. I clicked the like button.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@grannyslick1829 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@oldepersonne Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. TY.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@ashishsoni6962 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video....

@susanbuckley1964 Жыл бұрын

This is hugely helpful once again. Thank you so much for sharing and reminding.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@stormy439 Жыл бұрын

This was VERY helpful! Knowing the little things, like stirring the wash paint & chasing errant little pools of water, sure do make a difference in enjoying the process of painting, not fighting it. 😊

@TheScreamingFrog916 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@carollegros8671 Жыл бұрын

Great advise. Thanks

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@debh3404 Жыл бұрын

I’m laughing at you trying to mess up the first one 😂 FINALLY something that I can outdo you on 🎉

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Lol!

@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын

Granulation colors use to give me tons of problems before I realized that it was the granulation and my not constantly stirring up the paint before applying it. I have been improving greatly with your help & explaining how to fix this issue. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video! Have a great weekend!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Oh goodness, so you were doing the exact opposite. I can see your thought process though, understandable!

@lindakuck5981 Жыл бұрын

Very informative tutorial. Thank you! 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@wendyleader8905 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No worries!

@deniseracine6788 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information! Thank you for the great explanations!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@3534538 Жыл бұрын

The most helpful info for me was the last one about the leading edge. I never heard of this before and I made exactly the mistake you mentioned 🙂 Emphasis on "made" because now I learned how to avoid it. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge 🥰

@melissamortimer3094 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips, liked the difference between the granulating and staining colours and how to put a background wash in around something already painted. Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@reasonableification Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@teresawilson9530 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@susanvanschuyver7900 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I'm glad 😊

@marykendrick4304 Жыл бұрын

My biggest failure is returning to the painted area to fix it.Thanks for these tips. I can’t wait to experiment

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

No worries 🙂

@eileencollins3126 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Each tip was valuable information, especially how to get rid of puddles of paint. Thanks for taking the time to make this more clear!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Witchlinblue Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@marnsimpson8718 10 ай бұрын

@toxic515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! *I never seem to mix enough paint, somehow thinking to be efficient... and I'll be using markedly larger brushes going forward.

@valeriegehling4358 11 ай бұрын

I’ve watched this( 4 months ago ), still find it useful! Am now doing your course & you’ve helped me loads with my practices. Am enjoying this lesson & your helpful explanations as much now as I did first time around! Did you also make mistakes & forget pieces of information at the beginning of your career? I seem to need to repeat & re visit your videos frequently & find new things in them. Thanks

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 11 ай бұрын

Everybody makes mistakes, even when they have years of experience. I hope the course is going well!