Understanding Watercolor's Hard Edge Personality

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Why does watercolor have such a hard edge and sometimes an even darker edge than the rest of the color? A frequently asked question that I answer in this video?
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@Tupelo927 5 жыл бұрын

Please don't worry about being elementary or repetitious! As a beginner, watercolors intimidate & even mystify me. Thankfully, you're an excellent teacher- thorough, patient, & kind. I'm grateful to have found your channel.

@PhuongNguyen-wm8wi 6 ай бұрын

I cannot even tell enough how grateful I am to find your series of fundamental techniques in watercolor. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and expertise with the world!

@susanhamilton1822 5 жыл бұрын

Those hard edges were my biggest headache when I first started messing with watercolour and you cured it for me a long time ago. It was such a mystery to me in the beginning and I can imagine the new painters out there just pulling their hairs out. Even though I knew this stuff I still think it is one of your best tutorials ever. Thanks Steve.

@mikedimples 5 жыл бұрын

Using hot water makes the water dry faster, but with less edge. Ice cold water dries slower, but with more edge. Thought that was pretty interesting. Thanks for another top quality video btw.

@fish7719 5 жыл бұрын

Cool tip (lol get it?)

@mindofwatercolor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input mike.

@Toyon95 5 жыл бұрын

I am gonna try that!

@patrickhanley9049 4 жыл бұрын

i want ice water then

@BriggsMullen 3 жыл бұрын

I like how this video explains why edges happen rather than just how to prevent them. I found this video trying to learn more about creating hard edges in a controlled way, and I learned a lot.

@pameladobbins1844 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's okay to let the more experienced watercolorists feel like they are in remedial school because for us newbies your expertise is invaluable!

@Baobabaloo 4 ай бұрын

My go-to watercolor channel! I learn something everytime.

@loricalass4068 5 жыл бұрын

i get a lift from the Scripture verses you sometimes put at the end of your videos. You are a really good teacher, too.

@user-ug1wj5yb7u 3 ай бұрын

I found your name on a FB beginners watercolor group recommending you. I’m 60 and just picked up a brush for the first time. I love your beginner videos. You have such a talent for teaching. I’m so excited to keep watching and learning. Thank you

@jobowers4225 3 жыл бұрын

Just have to say- your videos are the best tonic for when I feel like throwing my paints, brushes, paper, everything at the wall and giving up. Your calm, non judgmental and detailed approach always helps me when I'm feeling overly self critical and negative. I always come back to these lessons because I know they help me get better and give me the confidence to keep going. Thank you for being here! :)

@duke2011ful Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@colleenkleinhans849 3 жыл бұрын

Beginners thank you for what may be obvious to others

@clairetasker9181 5 жыл бұрын

New to this channel and watercolour, can’t tell you how helpful these tutorials are and what a lovely presenting style

@valeriachilders 4 ай бұрын

All your videos are priceless. Thank you so much!

@kathleengarness1660 2 жыл бұрын

Great teaching. Also, I love your gospel witness

@dinky.. Жыл бұрын

This is so so helpful! Thank you! I now understand what I was doing wrong!

@markbranscum9855 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Now I know how to control those edges. Thanks!

@sam11182 5 жыл бұрын

I love it that also helps a ton. Layers. I should stop charging in at full pigmented brushes and start with thin soft layers and THEN do it until its fantastic

@robyncutts628 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!

@maryanharrell5642 5 жыл бұрын

Another video that I needed! Thanks, Steve. You always seem to know just what I need, just when I need it!

@jaspermartin7444 5 жыл бұрын

I need constant reminders, so thank you!

@duke2011ful Жыл бұрын

Love your explanations of whys

@lindaoneill746 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you! Love your videos. Watch one per day with many teachers and you are my fav!

@PHALOMOON 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Steve. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!

@HerradaJulio 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, the litter that I know of water color is thanks to your tutorials and I am grateful for that.

@Fitforthejourney 11 ай бұрын

This explanation was exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you

@MrPuddinhead61 5 жыл бұрын

Steve, this was wonderful and practical advice. You’re a great teacher.

@mschingacor 3 жыл бұрын

such a good lesson ! i appreciate so much

@jessicasandberg5783 4 жыл бұрын

Possibly the most helpful tutorial I've watched. Thank you!

@askialuna7717 5 жыл бұрын

When I started watercolor years ago, I thought for a few years that these edges are special. Because in my watercolor books was nothing about it. I was always happy when I got the edges. Sometimes I need the edges, sometimes not :-)

@UTleochi 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I love them, too! :D

@sherrylee6719 5 жыл бұрын

This is just what I needed to hear. I have been trying to get that look of objects overlapping, but I was outlining. Thank you for sharing this. It really helped.

@Abstractaudrey7 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful!! Thank you for being a fantastic teacher!

@claudemaximus9409 5 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher, respecting all level of learning Thx

@jkirklen13 5 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful. Thank you for being such a good teacher.

@hswinehart 5 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful for me as a beginner. Thank you.

@ashleydellinger1506 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most helpful tutorials Ive watched so far from anyone. Really grateful you made this; thank you

@shyamalideb 3 жыл бұрын

I am a new commer. Much needed. Big thankyou.🤗🤗🤗

@DS40764 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful,to say the least. Thank you. Both soft and hard edges are needed depending on what your painting and this helps to control this

@gillyslikejillysart7458 5 жыл бұрын

Always great info Steve! Thanks!

@ennieharrison8177 2 жыл бұрын

Yessss!!! Thanks a LOT, I was really getting frustrated at those edges and backruns happening and you really helped me understand my mistake and how to solve it. Great! :)

@liliawebb9377 5 жыл бұрын

It's always good to have a review and I always manage to learn again what I forgot or something I didn't even consider. I liked the look of the darker behind the lighter at the edge. It was a reverse of how I think in watercolor. It isn't really behind the paint just the allusion that the sphere is behind; something I've never considered in placement. Thanks Steve, just another door opened to explore.

@helenschaefer1167 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. Edges are so important. I did learn about the shading one and I'm glad that you did it the second time. The explanations are very clearly shown. You did keep me on the edge. In the past, I saw the edges forming, but never thought about the reason for the formation, so happy to see the light. Thanks again, now I will watch it again.

@cowboyblairehobbsarts5398 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve very helpful info

@vickiehaushild3824 5 жыл бұрын

I am 100% new at this and love your videos. You give me courage:) Thank you very much.

@bevroberts8440 5 жыл бұрын

Great info and demo! Very helpful and glad I found this video.

@Pyjamas112 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos mate. I appreciate how much detail you provide and they actually take my mind off work and stop me stressing out about crappy things haha Been using this medium for ten years now and I still find these tutorials very helpful and comforting to watch when I can’t sleep. Keep up the good work. Thank you from Australia

@angustimmons729 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... this is hugely helpful! This video and the ones on blending have totally explained most of the problems I've been having. I'm going from oil painting to watercolour and it's a steep learning curve. Thank you !

@abby-fichtner 4 жыл бұрын

Another incredibly helpful video. Thank you so much!

@pjlewisful 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Edges were a pesky problem in my watercolors. Thanks for making this so understandable.

@terrymeechan2998 5 жыл бұрын

TY. Great teaching, keeping it simple.

@mooshibe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson.

@debaccetta3982 5 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video, it was really helpful Steve! Thanks so much😊

@evilcruze 4 жыл бұрын

There is so much I have learnt from your videos. Thank you!

@kenleyojones 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Appreciate you taking the time to explain.

@haticedemir2280 Жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for this video. I was looking for this info everywhere.

@1violin1minor 5 жыл бұрын

After a tiring day of teaching, your video gave me peace of mind and a restful, fulfilled evening of sketching. Love your videos and art on Instagram.

@rainbowfox1934 4 жыл бұрын

These tips are excellent and can make a major difference in how a watercolor looks.

@Tiemi02 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you sou much!

@rhuechantal6316 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking time to share your teaching. It's a pleasure to learn from your clear and concise videos. I also appreciate your suggestions on products, and have purchased through your channel and links. Some items made their way onto my Christmas list for excellent gifts. I took a watercolour course in university, and found most professors just sit back and watch the class paint, offering no demos and little if any instruction. While practice is pivotal, I prefer a variety of approaches to inculcate and inspire. Thank you for the tip about pulling the shadow away from an overlapping object. Shadows provide great exercise in adding depth and expression.

@mearis8133 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so informative. Thanks for the tips on lining up edges. I've had trouble with those and techniques for those weren't covered in the few classes I've had.

@Zoomfreaky 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...ok...watching this again. I know most of this stuff and still mess up often. Gonna practice this tomorrow! Thanks again!

@josephstanski5180 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve - real important - Thanks so much.

@lindathaxton1994 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for patiently & clearly showing us minder principals & techniques that are probably 2nd nature to experienced water colorists. So NICE to be able to learn correct techniques, I’m a happy minder!,

@belindahall5220 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve!!

@prachigoyal668 4 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for your videos. Water colours would confuse me so much because I did not know how to manipulate the components. You are a wonderful teacher. Lots of love, and stay safe!

@cjgreen2198 5 жыл бұрын

You are awesome -- thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@feverheat 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome skills and demo

@maryb.9546 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner. I watched this video a few days ago and I had the biggest breakthrough in my watercolor journey ever. I painted a robin and was able to blend several colors without a hard edge. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!!

@Michelle-hg3sv 5 жыл бұрын

OMG, my shading mistakes solved! Thank you so much, Steve!!

@LoriJMarshall 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was very helpful

@nancypalmer6729 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the solid advice!

@violinzeta 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

@mindykeys206 5 жыл бұрын

You have the best tutorials I have found anywhere. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, and doing so in such a great way. I have taken classes (many) which gave me nowhere near this much usable, understandable info. Thank you so much!! You are the best.

@mindofwatercolor 5 жыл бұрын

So kind and encouraging, thanks!

@Frieda_Kamstra 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏🏼

@endingit12 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently attempted to get into water colour and your channel has helped me a lot

@deelarsen5 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.... I will look at your videos

@anamarf 5 жыл бұрын

I actually like those edges, and try to make them in a 'controlled' way when I paint. But it was good to understand why they happen. Thank you!!

@TheGaia2012 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This tutorial was really important to me that I am just a beginner.

@stephw1363 3 жыл бұрын

Wish i had your tshirt collection to go with the watercolor tips!

@sachihonjothornley9366 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@patrickhanley9049 4 жыл бұрын

hard edge looks great. that's what i want :)

@ennelle2024 Жыл бұрын

I love hard edges in their place

@birgitblume4980 5 жыл бұрын

I am a relative beginner and really thankful for your videos!!

@darlenevandyk7390 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!!

@robertweinblatt2018 Жыл бұрын

Repetition is what jams that stuff into my mind🤪

@catherinelevison3310 5 жыл бұрын

That was really helpful. At first, when I was newer to watercolor, I liked those edges and thought they were a built in watercolor feature that you had to live with. Somehow over months of experience I did get rid of them but this video taught me exactly HOW to get rid of them. Watercolors are so multi-faceted that no one really knows what all they need to learn at the beginning. As they always say...practice, practice, practice and learn from this KZfaq channel to save yourself years of wasted time. MY NEW PROBLEM is I can’t keep my paper wet for very long. It seems to dry out as fast as I can wet it. Some Arches is on the way. I’ve been using Strathmore as an affordable way to learn.

@sltravis66 5 жыл бұрын

I ran across this because i’m trying to learn to do loose painting, i still am a beginner because most of what i have done are with tutorials or online classes. Hard edges are a problem, i get very frustrated. Have tossed a lot of paintings for that very reason. I’ll try your tips, thanks😊

@jillwiswall5386 5 жыл бұрын

As a newbie, this was really helpful, thank you!

@nancyleigh-smith2796 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the information

@greje656 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video. Im a water color noob and this clarified so much for me. Thanks!

@spud357c 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, very informative and agree a video on shading and shading placement would be really helpful to us beginners.

@gracegrace4116 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@essietangle9931 5 жыл бұрын

Your into to me to the phrase Hang 10. I looked it up the other day. They explained that the surfers on the long board and while they are a top the wave they stand at the very front of the board and have to have all ten toes hanging over the edge of the board. I watched a few videos and I was amazed. Okay what does this have to do with your video, you give us amazing clear details to watercolor insight. Thanks see ya Edgeman, it is so important.

@haybee1148 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to watercolour and this makes such sense now to what I'm doing wrong.

@brenttaylordotus 5 жыл бұрын

I just tried my first watercolor ... thing... and saw some weird edges. This is so helpful! Thanks

@sarahnorthrop9823 Жыл бұрын

very helpful thanks 😊

@eepaulsen 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best ever. I’m grateful for your effort. FYI beginner artist 1 year in

@reaperish Жыл бұрын

I have been searching for a proper explanation for those hard edges with the darker outline! I actually really like the darker lines on the edge because I think it gives a unique look to a piece, especially when you overlap 2 different colors with the hard lines at the edge. However, I never understood how to make them consistently until your video! Thank you so so so so much!

@BIGPROWLER 5 ай бұрын

Agreed, if your not already familiar check out Ali Cavanaugh she has an approach almost antithetical to traditional methods.

@SilvrSunRays 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@joshuamichael2421 5 жыл бұрын

He must have kids because his dad jokes are ON POINTE! Thank you for your informative videos, I've learned so much I didnt think I even needed to know