Top 3 Mistakes We Make With Watercolour And How We Fix Them

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@vrindasharma9471 3 жыл бұрын

This lady is spreading this precious knowledge for watercolour beginners free of cost. Love her for this. People out there are charging so much just for basic lessons n here she is teaching so many intricacies so honestly without charging a penny. Gratitude is what I have in my heart for her. God bless her n her family

@EmmaLefebvre 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@kathylemke7854 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for addressing these issues. Also, I LOVED your encouragement near the end of the video where you talked about not giving up and learning with each piece. Sometimes I tend to get frustrated with all of my mistakes and walk away from it, only to return feeling defeated and inadequate. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated ❤️

@SendInYourSkeletons123 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been struggling with the first 2 mistakes and needed detailed explanations and you provided them!

@ithilien87tsf 4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a more helpful video on watercolor technique than this one! Congrats Emma, and thanks, thanks, thanks a million!!!

@MOSQUIROW3 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain this tipe of things that are very common to everybody and at the same time nobody can't find someone so reliable and great at explain it so we can understand, practice and improve our technique. You're the best! I'm learning a lot thanks to you. I send you a big hug from Colombia 🌿❤️🌺

@communistcat3226 4 жыл бұрын

I started painting in watercolor this week and these are the mistakes that I didn't know I was doing 😅 I thought I was doing okay. So glad I stumbled upon this video

@anujam2310 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma. I’m a beginner and this has really helped me get the hang of how much water I should use. I couldn’t find a tutorial that actually showed me how to mix the paint from a palette so I’m glad I stumbled across this.

@corihederich4817 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I try to have a scrap piece of watercolor paper nearby to test paint before painting on the good paper 👍

@Linda-td5si 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice, Emma! Super excited to continue my journey in watercolour! 😊💚🌿🎨

@freakinkim 2 жыл бұрын

Using a mr clean magic eraser erases most watercolor mistakes!! It’s my favorite hack!!

@itselle570 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really great video, thank you! I'd been struggling to find one that was really completely back to basics with things like how to wet the colour in the pan

@MaryKurosawa 4 жыл бұрын

I had a problem with splatter once and instead of covering it i splattered the whole drawing and it looked pretty cute in the end ^ u ^

@hazelmcaussie8016 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I am new to watercolour painting and this has encouraged me to keep going! Thanks

@robinbohn7478 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I needed it so much. As a beginner and a left hander Ive found it hard to find someone to break it down as much as you do. Also thank you for reminding us we are human....and to have fun

@pantalonious3984 4 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome how encouraging you are!!!

@FannaTurano 4 жыл бұрын

Such a necessary lesson, Emma. You are the only one who taught me how to make a very light wash for florals. It took a couple of months to have it "soak in" (pardon my pun!), but it's astonishing how very little minute amounts of pigment are needed. I would still have a value of 5 for my florals were it not for your important lessons. And I do mean VERY little pigments are needed, even Cotman colors (which I adore!). In the very beginning I used to accidentally use a dry brush technique for my flowers, loading my brush straight out of the tube with my Michael's/Reeves brand wc's. Talk about dry, flat, dead color! LOL Anyway, you taught me all I needed to know about light values and appropriate wet colors. Great lesson. Thanks, Em! :) Frances Turano Denver, CO

@LisaYoungmpp 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these great tips, Emma! ☺️👍🏽

@noellabishop8496 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am just starting with watercolour. I have definitely been 'too dry' so far. Your easy going approach gives confidence.

@kirataylor5504 4 жыл бұрын

The white ink is genius! Thank you so much for the tips!

@mrs8357 4 жыл бұрын

This video is really helpful, thank you for reviewing common mistakes for budding watercolor artists.

@indhumathinagarajan9620 4 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for this video!

@SeeMeAct87 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who just started with watercolor, I very much appreciate this very useful tips! Thank you!!!

@katerinakorvesi180 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emma for the lesson and for encouraging us not to give up you are great

@nkguenther1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This has been so helpful in terms of how much water to use and how to control it! ♥️

@gingerkelly5146 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you from this beginner. This is truly helpful!!!! 💐

@susantpal 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful. Every video of yours is a learning for the better.

@meganesergerie5382 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanations! Thank you! I really appreciate the clarity of the demonstration! I subscribed!

@kimberleyjackson-brown8037 4 жыл бұрын

I am NEW - like yesterday NEW to watercoloring. This is VERY HELPFUL!! Thanks so much!

@junequiroga9478 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you present everything. So easy to follow. I am a total beginner so I really need someone like you to give me ideas etc. Thank you. You are definitely my go to Tutor....

@debbiepayne6899 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for all your time you spend on teaching us these techniques. I have learned so much from you since I started watercoloring again, you are an inspiration to all of us. ♥️

@pamelaarcos1594 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you all your advice 💕 thanks for sharing.

@ninaanns7226 2 жыл бұрын

Loved yr tutorial. Am just getting back into watercolours after several years of no painting. Found the water tips really helpful, never watched anything like that before. Thank u for sharing your knowledge 💐

@eileenschroeder5352 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma! Have learned so much from you.

@jaribelmercado-alvarez9700 4 жыл бұрын

Really found your piece very informative. I am fairly new with watercolors and still learning so much. I find your tutorials very helpful. Thank you!

@MarySmith-pp5cq 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Emma. I have trouble with not enough and too much water. Your explanations were very helpful.

@jooglerman 4 жыл бұрын

Hey... congrats on getting to 100k! I remember that was one of your goals this year ☺️

@juliebergacker5680 4 жыл бұрын

Thank’s Emma. Good to know and I will practice. Thank’s again. I make these mistakes as I am a beginer

@lauraenuco7219 3 жыл бұрын

thank you Emma....this tutorial was so encouraging.....just keep going....I love it!

@stampedinhisimage1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sooo much! Since I am hoping to begin to watercolor soon, this is very helpful!!!

@susanspeier5643 Жыл бұрын

You just addressed the exact issues I have as an absolute beginner! Thank you!

@ann-marielofberg1159 4 жыл бұрын

Splendid tips, thank You sooo much.

@marieanderson6311 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching me to control the bleed!!!!!

@earlinekeepingitreal 3 жыл бұрын

First time seeing your video love it thanks for the infor I have ran across these problems in watercoloring good to know I am not alone and it is better to know were I went wrong and how to fix it. Really do thank you

@Exercises10 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect tips, I am a new beginner and you have helped me a great deal - thank you!

@sharonlieding7048 3 жыл бұрын

Love learning this!

@Eyes2C. 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for a newbie. Thank you very much!

@noellesmith256 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Very informative and helpful!

@yolandehombroukx9813 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for those 100 % useful tips.

@tinkabell39 4 жыл бұрын

These mistakes are like blocks to your patience and eagerness as a beginner..Thanks for removing them..very helpful..Thank you ♥️

@glendagribble2669 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you. Love your videos!

@MsHazza73 4 жыл бұрын

I always learn something in your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼🌸😊

@arelidelong1188 3 жыл бұрын

OMG you are an AMAZING teacher. I wish my art teacher at college had told me all these techniques. THANK you!!!

@klb430 4 жыл бұрын

so helpful! Thank you!

@emmacook3065 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY this is everything I need! Now I know what I’m doing!!!

@gailliguori1592 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I learned a lot!

@MrsMomNextDoor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was helpful very helpful for me aka a newbie! Trial and error gets frustrating so I am so happy you gave these tips!

@uzmaagha4203 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this tutorial ❤...keep making more

@pdelrey93 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Emma. I love your natural and lovely way to talk about this kind of art. You explain it in a very calm and interesting way and the fact, that you explain it to people, who are not able to spend a lot of money in it is really gorgeous. Can not wait to see more of your videos. Remain the way you are! :) All the best and an enjoyable christmas time from vienna, PHILIPP

@ritahayes6407 3 жыл бұрын

I have leaned so much from these videos. Thank you

@Sam-rt6kn 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! They are very helpfull

@tammyste1 3 жыл бұрын

Emma, I found your 3 common mistakes very informative. Made me see how to control the water and paint. I make those mistakes a lot. I feel that I am wasting my paint 😢

@geraldinekreppel2076 4 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to keep going I love all your videos

@9liveslisa 3 жыл бұрын

I was making all these mistakes! lol! Thanks for the lesson. Less water, more water, and most things are fixable! Practice, practice, practice!

@PeacockPigment 4 жыл бұрын

I always use too much water! Thank you for this great tutorial!

@WistfulCreative 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!

@sm-kt9ho 4 жыл бұрын

you can also lift darker ones off the paper: first blot, then add a little water, blot again and repeat if necessary. this even works w dark colors.

@yelsyels 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you

@tombryan720 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice thank you!

@dubi_wolf 4 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot. Thank you ❤️

@friedaschnell6887 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma! This was helpful. I've painted with both acrylic and oil. You're right about watercolor being totally different. I'm finding the adjustment to be tricky. 😯 Question: How do you keep Bee watercolor paper from warping or buckling? Is taping it down the answer? I've done that and so far I'm not having much luck. Help!

@mlhdstgr5901 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips. Learned a lot. I really appreciate that 😌👍

@TheKnackeredCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thank you xx

@soulsisterssurvivorssister8463 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video...

@bethmarchildon7127 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for so many great tips. My biggest mistakes are water control. Some times too much and some times not enough. This tutorial is really helpful. Thankyou. I've learnt a lot from you. They say you cant teach an old dog new tricks well I'm trying to prove them wrong. :)

@krystalland1936 4 жыл бұрын

She has a video all about water control, too! You should check it out! ☺️

@bethmarchildon7127 4 жыл бұрын

@@krystalland1936 Thankyou I will. I love her tutorials.

@moneypowerphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very helpful

@elenadiruocco4595 4 жыл бұрын

You're so lovely and helpful, thank you :)

@ngocdo4536 2 жыл бұрын

This is so useful for me. Thank you Emma 😁😇😆

@niazhannanwatercolors 4 жыл бұрын

I must try these in my paintings..really cool stuff Emma😍👌

@dianwallis1979 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Going from oils......!!!

@conniebentley8967 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful! thanks!

@Dedaskitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Also, I have scrubber brushes to scrub out small mistakes. You do have to be careful not to ruin the paper, but it can fix the little splatters. And, also, I usually just go w/ it & splatter the whole painting, especially florals, it can really add to the piece!

@Jewel0195 3 жыл бұрын

You are my new favorite to learn from😊

@kimberleynicholas9450 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@supershaz42 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant informative video 👏 very useful for a beginner like me!

@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia 4 жыл бұрын

I mainly make Junk Journals, but love so many crafts, that in between my journals I am working on mixed media, and painting. Was looking for some painting inspiration with painting either water and or acrylic. Found your channel. I love this video. I am a new subbie now, and have hit the bell. Would love to be crafty KZfaq friends! Tfs

@aimo6118 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Emma

@xiaoneewoo1780 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoy. Thank you.

@mikehardy6210 4 жыл бұрын

thanx 4 vid im messy and i make mistakes all the time now i got some fixes

@Smla19 4 жыл бұрын

“.... you’re painting this beautiful masterpiece.....” that’s a nice thought 😛

@missycox4028 4 жыл бұрын

One thing I learned is when a paint splatter dries, I can use a small piece of magic eraser and after I wet the magic eraser it will take the paint splatter off.

@corihederich4817 4 жыл бұрын

Missy Cox I learned about the magic eraser trick about a year ago!! It works like “magic” 😃❤️

@noellesmith256 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! So very informative and helpful!

@Kristie-ws9uu 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you use gloves when you’re using the magic eraser it has formaldehyde in it

@joshuaandsharon5905 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful ❣

@maud2rolland348 2 жыл бұрын

Very help full thanks

@deeanngrenier6604 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos.

@karolecole5686 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dotimbro553 3 жыл бұрын

WoW Thank you, those are my mistakes. Now to practice the right way.

@az10821 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 👍

@SnakeBitesTattoo 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Ty

@2ndskinmineral 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@carried9130 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You have explained this so well, and the visual examples helped my understanding. 👍🏻💖

@ladyhecate9450 4 жыл бұрын

I seem to have trouble with wet on wet and using different values. I am painting an oblong radish and working down from dark to medium and then at bottom there is no paint. By the time I get to the medium value, the water has dried up and if I add more water, I get that bloom. It is a botanical England radish wherein I am painting carefully on the sides and keeping with a straight line and being careful, in the meantime, the place where medium value goes, it is dried. So frustrating. I like realistic flowers but am having trouble with drying water or too much water and then it dries and it is too weak.