Top Tips for WATERCOLOUR Painting

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My TOP 10 Tips for watercolour painters.
Everything from materials, to technique to mindset.
There are so many dos and don'ts with any new medium. Or for more experienced painters. Watercolors are no different.
As watercolourists it can be very easy to fall into certain traps, potential pitfalls and focusing too much on the wrong things.
Ultimately painting is really fun, and there is a fine balance between theory and simply just getting down to some painting. As well as the envitable views and opinions of others creeping in and influencing. Sometimes for the good...sometimes not!
I hope these simple watercolour tricks and tips will help any one, of any ability to get back to the heart of watercolour, and painting, and what it's all about!!
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This watercolour painting technique and approach is as accessible for beginners as it is to advanced painters.
If you're looking to advance your watercolor painting; or you find yourself asking the question, "How do I Improve my Watercolors?", my hope is this will really help you out!!:)
And I hope with the whiteboard approach, and examples, that this can be watercolour painting theory made SIMPLE.
This approach is a watercolour technique for beginners, right through to more advanced watercolourists.
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Watercolour Bites is a How to painting series. Designed mostly for watercolorists, with a mixture of theory, as well as some how to painting guides, and practical application. We cover lots of foundational principles to help students progress their painting.

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@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

What would be your TOP watercolour tip for others? Was there on of these that really helped you? ___________________________________________ Previous Watercolour Bites Episodes: 1) Basic Terms - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/as-Te9uoyeC1iYU.html 2) Colour vs Tone - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9SGnbd93c_agX0.html 3) Tonal Values (Part 1) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hatmnNeg2M-WeKs.html 4) Tonal Values (Part 2) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6doppVisbXUpXU.html 5) Tonal Values (Part 3) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5-YZNSJrZmUhqc.html 6) Single Most Important thing in Watercolour - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9mgmdOXzdenpY0.html 7) Simple Watercolour Process - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8imn8iJ0arTcqs.html

@debbied1375 3 жыл бұрын

Bold brushstrokes is a big one that I need to work on. I think using bold brushstrokes is going to be the key for me.

@sarahgranville 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom a few I would add to your list 1) Get your colours ready and your washes ready before you start so that you’re not wasting time getting more out of the tube! 2) if you use watercolours in pans (ones that need to be activated with water) use a spray bottle to spritz them for a few minutes before you start. It will also save your brushes from scrubbing at them to get the colour out! I use a mix of pans and tubes, but invariably I have paint left over that dries, so I just spray it with water! 3) reference colour mixing, I spent time making colour mixing charts, just picking two random colours and mixing them in 25/75 and 50/50 strengths and diluting each mix down to create lighter versions of each. So I get a colour swatch of 12 different colours. I find it incredibly useful. I have them stuck on the wall where I work and I refer to them when I’m trying to find a certain colour and I can’t remember how to mix them. Ok I’ve finished now 🤣

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo yes!!!! All really excellent tip...thank you!!☺️🙌🏼....the colour chart one is super useful...thanks so much Sarah. Great input:)

@VitasArtworks 2 жыл бұрын

the most important tip ist have fun and enjoy it ^_^

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

So true! Completely agree :) T

@lindaloumontana6698 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of loose watercolor paintings because it is opposite of my controlling personality. I have taken some watercolor classes, but none really touched on the advice and the techniques I need. Finding your channel is exactly what I needed to be inspired to do the type of painting I aspire to create. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear you are finding the tutorial useful! Thats great...painting loose is so much fun, and I come from a very, very tight painting background! So learning to loosen up has been quite a journey for me!!:)

@gwenharrison7624 Жыл бұрын

My favourite tip was ....a little and often. And maybe the amount of water and pigment on the brush. It all made sense to me.😊

@sueharper1976 4 ай бұрын

Just watched this today. I wish I’d seen it 18 months ago when I just started, as green as grass. Wish me luck as I try to focus and apply your tips , thanks. Love the sweater by the way.

@susie1216 11 ай бұрын

Great tips! Very helpful. Thank you. I’ll be watching more of your videos!

@along9971 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Tom!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! :)

@akapoetry Жыл бұрын

Escoda brushes are my absolute favorite, and I have brush envy! : ) I spent too much too quickly on too many things, and I think reminding people that less can be more is extremely important.

@patriciabroens9792 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@tomshepherdartist 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@elizabethexley5190 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent points

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!:)

@perseuspersikus6830 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom. From the way you talk I can see how sincere you are about loving watercolor. Best kind of teacher! So happy I discovered you a few days ago. More portraits please :)

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, thank you for such a lovely comment. I am so pleased it comes across like that. I do love watercolour and I love sharing it with other people!!!:) More portraits to come!!:)

@lindamarsh6711 10 ай бұрын

Don’t fuss around! My bad habit! Thanks Tom, all good advice! 😊🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@tomshepherdartist 10 ай бұрын

Haha ...mine too! We’re all guilty of it I think..so never hurts to have a reminder! In fact I should have it tattooed on the back of my painting hand ...”stop fussing” 😆

@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown and you're so passionate (as you should be) and articulate! Your explanations are so clear and energizing!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much fir such a lovely comment!! Much appreciated :) T

@cavendish2453 Жыл бұрын

Hello Tom 🐝🐝 Here. What you have taught me is; learning to paint is not about copying the scene in front of me, instead studying what I see then implementing it in paint and most of all ENJOYING It!

@suel4269 3 жыл бұрын

All great tips! I’m glad I discovered you.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much...really appreciate the support!!:) T

@kikifr6026 3 жыл бұрын

Your last tip rang so true to me, don't be timid when painting with watercolor. Just do it. The more you do, the more you learn from your mistakes.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! Easier said than done sometimes. But that attitude and approach is so great for watercolour!!!!

@beedee4427 11 ай бұрын

Great essentials for sure. I think the best tip is try and be prolific as you said. The more you paint, the more you learn. The learning curve is not always going up! It's having the "oomph" to sit at another blank page after you've done (what you consider to be) a crappy painting. Thanks from Australia 😊

@Crap873 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom Just want to thank you for such great info ! Love your clean fresh work and as an Illustrator I love all mediums and will come back to WC because of your great tutoring…. Just Subscribed as I know I will enjoy all your content and insight into art in general.Thanks 🇨🇦

@ratulsarkar8972 3 жыл бұрын

Your vids are so precise and to the point, love them!!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased you like them, thanks so much for the support! T

@thebelyahvlog7059 2 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks Tom. More power and God bless you for all your kind tutorials. Simply beautiful.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Very kind :)

@elizabethbarnes3969 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great hints here. Thank you!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was useful! T

@sheilacym Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel today and as a total ‘Newbie’ to water colour , am enjoying these excellent videos very much indeed ! Honest, inspiring and clear to understand. Thank you ! 🤗🤗

@moonchild845 3 жыл бұрын

This is nice and concise, the precise reminder I needed Simplifying forms is hard for me as I began my artistic bent with drawing, very detailed drawing...must look for tones more as well, that’s for sure! Thanks for your video, Tom! Very helpful!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!...I came from a very detailed, more drawing based background...simplifying forms has taken me a long time 😅 getting there though!!...thanks for your support and comments!!:)

@jeannettemulheisen2567 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Love your tips and reminders!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much:) T

@irenehynes7536 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice…favourite tip use black & white!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you..why limit ourselves hey!? T

@kexinma4326 3 жыл бұрын

Love your brush strokes in your works! Something I have been working on but not quite achieve yet

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

It will come slowly but surely!!! It’s so much fun with watercolour:) T

@elisabethhagendoorn1643 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great advice!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank you! T

@chantelmcskimming6633 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice, thank you for the information!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!☺️😅🙏

@carlphd 16 күн бұрын

Quin Gold. Golden Green. 😅 Nickel Azo Yellow. Haha! I am not even a “yellow” person. Lol.

@arlenemurphy804 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I need to learn to get loose and simplify.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not always easy, but great fun:)

@VEHarris100 3 жыл бұрын

I like the there are no rules tip!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

It’s one I ha e to remind my self of often!!:) T

@paulappswildlifeart 3 жыл бұрын

A well put together video chum, very enjoyable , best to you Paul

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks Paul!! Much appreciated :) T

@colourwithsharmi1995 3 жыл бұрын

Your tips help me lot..

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great...so pleased! Thank you :) T

@petragunther4439 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very wise words 🙏 I really need more confidence - and have to remind me - no success without try, no success without fail and - its just water, paper and paint (and YES, I'm worth it not only to buy good paper, but also to USE it), 😉

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Oo yes, I like those....just water and paint is a great one!! And yes, you are worth it!!!☺️🙌🏼...confidence is the key to it all. But that too takes practice and time :)

@omarims 3 жыл бұрын

awesome as usual 👍

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!☺️🙌🏼🙏

@lynnrushton7458 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom.....I’m a coloured pencil gal, but now & again ‘dabble’ in watercolour, which to be honest terrifies me! 😂 just found your channel, & seen you do a lot of animals ( my passion) so you’ve inspired me to get my pallet & brushes out & give it another go ... Thanks for the tips🙏🎨🖌

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi lynn...so pleased to hear this!!! Haha I’d be terrified trying coloured pencils ;)....good luck and have fun with it!! T

@rebeccawong1 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

😀

@JayKay0245 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! My tip would be make time to practise........ I should then follow my own advice.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Yes...I’m a fine one for not following my own advice too...absolutely right though!!:)

@jillmorris1473 3 жыл бұрын

You are so good at tutoring, just when my Pilates class changes it’s day and I can get to you Thursday class you move- boooo.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no...sorry Jill!!! We’re moving but I will be back teaching workshops in the area fairly regularly!!!:)

@jillmorris1473 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomshepherdartist How far away are you going, I’m in Henley in Arden, would I be able to get to you for your tutorials, haven’t painted for ages ☹️

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

@@jillmorris1473 We're moving to West Wales..but i Will be teaching a few days every couple of months in in Alcester/Snitterfield area :)

@jillmorris1473 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomshepherdartist West Wales, was it something we said? Seriously I hope you are very happy there. Keep us in the loop, I’m sure Jacky would like to see you again too. Jillxx

@sjommillera2109 2 жыл бұрын

Top tips- don't fuss and little and often. I have painted almost daily for about 3-4 years. I have fussed and not fussed and finally, decided the less I fuss, the more I like the work. Slow learner? Maybe....

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I hear you on that...the less I do in painting, generally the more I like it...slowly starting to understand that, and even more slowly trying to implement it! T

@MegaRaindrops1 3 жыл бұрын

hi Tom, what brushes would you recommend as a must have? I want to get myself decent quality brushes but I do need expert opinion as some can be so expensive, thank you for advise :)

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Renata, good question...there’s such an array out there. It wasn’t long ago that to get the best for water colour you would be looking at natural hair but these come with a price tag...nowadays the synthetic versions are unbelievably good, I only use synthetic ones these days and they are much cheaper, but very good quality. I would say a medium round mop, say a size 14 or 16 would be good. These can be lovely and soft and I have a Faux Squirrel Hair, Neptune by a Princeton brushes (really lovely brushes) and also an Escoda Ultimo... For finer details I then have a size 10 synthetic, that’s a little stiffer and springier. It’s just a Pro-Arte round. I honestly only use those brushes for 90% of my painting. You could go up a few sizes into a nice size 20mop for bigger work and also go down to a size 8 or 6 round for even finer detail... So in summary you could get away with a size 14 or 16 mop, and a size 10 round. But to expand a little maybe consider a size 6 or 8 and a size 20 or 22....great place to start then you can experiment and expand from there. Depending on how you like to work you may start to look at square brushes and riggers too. But the brushes above will so pretty much anything. I personally love Escoda Ultimo, Neptune by Princeton, and Pro-Arte. Just personal preference as there’s plenty of great brushes out there!! You can get a good range at affordable prices. Rosemary and Co have just released a synthetic series, I’ve not tried them but have heard good things:) Very generally, softer brushes are good for washes and calligraphy type marks. The stiffer springier brushes are easier for detail and a little more control. I hope that helps:) please feel free to ask more questions :) T

@MegaRaindrops1 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomshepherdartist amazing reply! Thanks a lot. I have just started watching your videos and I absolutely love your technic. It will be probably a while before I could do anything near as good as yours but we all have to start somewhere 😉 I am looking forward to more of your lessons! Have a great New Year and all the best.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helps!!:) of course, we all have to start somewhere...keep it fun and simple and you’ll love it!!!!☺️