Using Hard and Soft Edges to Paint a Sheep in Watercolor
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Paint edges are an important element of your watercolor paintings. They can indicate the different surfaces of whatever it is you're painting. They can be used to show distance and they can also be used to direct the viewer's eye to a certain area of your painting. In this video I demonstrate how I made use of different paint edges to paint a sheep in watercolor.
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@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
The first 1000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/louisedemasi02221
@hugoarraes99 2 жыл бұрын
I have no words to describe how I'm learning so much with you. Thank u. I'm feeling connect with the animals subjects due to you. I've been trying painting landscape, architecture, plants, never felt really happy painting them, but you did open my eyes to paint animals, a life changer. Lol. Painting animals it's so good and colorful. And in this video you have an amazing way to teach, as always. thank u.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased. Thank you Hugo.
@amandasymon4363 2 жыл бұрын
I Soft, hard or broken - You make it easy to learn how to create different moods - thank you 🙏
@lauriebanerjee3971 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is so helpful. Your explanation of what you are doing is good but when combined with they why, it promotes powerful learning.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Thank you Laurie.
@sharonsegretto5617 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us how you persevere & your thought process with the 3 iterations of the sheep -- both interesting and instructive! Wonderful tutorial, Louise, thank you again :D
@annsmith4739 2 жыл бұрын
You are clever ,I love how you paint lv Ann uk 🧸❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
@carvinmom Жыл бұрын
U are such a sooper dooper art teacher….i appreciate ur artistic gift
@cherylthomas2459 2 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly beautiful. Well done, and great demonstration. Thank you
@a.l.duncan6201 2 жыл бұрын
It's so wonderful to see how your followers have increased, Louise. You are a superb instructor. I, myself, have always found solutions to questions or conundrums when it comes to watercolors. Kudos to your continuous ventures, and thank you so much for your time and visual joy in your own projects. When painting is no longer enjoyable, it's time to walk away for a while.
@LoriF25403 2 жыл бұрын
I love Skillshare. Thank you so much for linking them for others.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lori.
@barbarastephens2890 2 жыл бұрын
That sheep is exquisite!!!!
@carolstefan7662 2 жыл бұрын
You have wonderful videos and are a great teacher!
@renemorales3238 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so looking forward to diving into this tutorial on Patreon. This is going to be so wonderful to work on! 🐏🐑🐏
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! I'm working on it for March. Thanks Rene.
@ashleigh833100 2 жыл бұрын
Your a legend thankyou so much helping lots to improve my skills!!! Currently I'm working on some dogs 😍
@justcarrol6579 2 жыл бұрын
Bloopers are my favorite!
@berylrose3213 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sheep Thank you
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you too Beryl.
@cynthiakeith6925 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Louise! Great instruction.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Cynthia. 😊
@karenharrison9786 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the fantastic video and the free one month trial for skillshare! Looking forward to trying some of your full length classes. Also, love the blooper outtakes! They have me laughing out loud every time. A fun way to end your videos.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Karen. 🥰
@Nancy-ii5yo 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad your channel showed up on my feed today. I enjoyed your video and of course subscribed.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you Nancy.
@895kimE 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you!
@BarenakedCanadian 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, and I LOVE the bloopers at the end
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks Melanie.
@rondaalbers9324 2 жыл бұрын
I love when you show the bloopers. Cracks me up
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Lol- thanks Ronda. 😝
4 ай бұрын
You have amazing control over paint flow, it”s wonderful to watch!
@ruthjosephson3102 2 жыл бұрын
I was so happy to hear this will be added to the Patreon site. It is undoubtedly beyond my skill level, but I want to give it a go!!
@leanncunningham7167 2 жыл бұрын
Love the sheep Louise !! So glad your doing better♥️♥️can hear your voice again !!
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
It's slowly coming back. Thank you Leann. 💕
@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful painting Louise! Thank you for sharing your process. I love how you’ve got just enough detail to suggest the wool texture but it still looks fresh and interesting! ..I would be be inclined to overwork it I fear!! Take care 😊💕
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sarah. That's something I have to stop myself from doing as well. It's not easy deciding how much detail to put in and what to leave out.
@liliawebb9377 2 жыл бұрын
That third effort is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Lilia.
@chiarasola826 2 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful video, I love how the wool turned out. Thank you for explaining the techniques you used so well :)
@Magic65750 2 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful!
@Marisa51651 2 жыл бұрын
Muuuuuy buena clase ❤😊
@ElisaExplores Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video! Thank you!
@beachingmermaid 2 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy, you explain everything so well. I do know I need to practice more, I find very dificult to decide where to use soft edges or hard edges, when I'm not following a tutorial, so this video has helped me a lot, can't wait to put it into practice , thank you so much
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Maria.
@rl4424 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work ❤
@lynnhuddleston3199 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤.
@kimskitchen123 2 жыл бұрын
Learned so much from watching this video! He’s beautiful! Love to watch you paint. Thank you! 😊 Can you paint a large mouth bass.?
@phyllisosborne787 Ай бұрын
Wonderful
@suel4269 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@jacqulynhilyard1561 8 ай бұрын
This painting is so awesome, thank you for sharing your awe inspiring skills with us so generously.
@silverlandylady 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another fantastic tutorial Louise, I'm learning so much...and I love the outtakes! 😀
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
So glad! Thanks Tamara.
@sonyaoart 2 жыл бұрын
Before I came across you, on Skillshare first actually, I never thought about my edges. It's just one of the many things I have learnt from you. Thank you for helping me become a better watercolour painter!
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks so much Sonya.
@debmarie55 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 💕.
@leuvaart4982 2 жыл бұрын
beautiful drawing!
@ShaqKoyokArt 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely painting. What a great technique. Thanks for sharing this painting tutorial.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you. 😊
@ranjanachand9306 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely
@susanfogg2730 9 ай бұрын
Love it !
@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane 2 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing the process.
@gabrieljoseramirezvergara4985 2 жыл бұрын
Nice effect edges in water color painting. Thank you Louise.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊. Thanks Gabriel.
@janevincent7103 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this tutorial, Louise. Very specific and detailed on hard and soft edges. Sheep seem to be a terrific choice to demo those techniques. My question is what do you think about using the two different edges on something typically thought of as a hard edged object? Thank you so much for this wonderful video and for teaching it so well. I find watching you paint to be a soothing pastime for me. XOXOJANE
@denavess7469 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome job. I love the sheep.. great job on hard and soft edges ❤️ love to watch videos.
@susancook1617 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise, a fabulous painting
@bruceosborne1892 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tutorial, Louise! Thank you so much.
@pattycyr8662 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Good timing because I was just thinking about hard vs. soft edges yesterday and how best to handle that. Thanks for sharing!
@carollegros8671 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@michellestuart644 2 жыл бұрын
I love your art!! I'm very much a beginner and find these very informative and inspiring....... and I do get a giggle from your bloopers😉
@itschelli983 2 жыл бұрын
You are so talented! Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@56janjan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, it has really helped me to understand about wet and dry and how to use the edges to create attention or distance...Also is such a nice subject...I Love the outtakes at the end 👍
@krismua1209 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I always love your backgrounds.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kris.
@beverlydevriesburrows3097 Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely loveable!
@LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын
Thank you Beverly- blushing. ☺️💕
@nataschavandun4276 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely painting and video again but those bloopers are hilarious, you got me laughing today 🥰
@monica-NJ-123 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial , I tried it and it came out ok ❤️
@carronmackinnon1030 Жыл бұрын
Excellent ❤
@amandastratton8242 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting Louise Thank you for sharing your insight with us x
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊. Thanks Amanda.
@annamortimer 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video! I’m especially happy to see you looking so well. I hope you feel yourself again.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Anna.
@kristinalea6607 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I came across your channel!! I’ve been struggling with this medium. Can’t wait to take another crack at it using your guidance. You’re paintings are so beautiful..just mesmerizing!!!
@kristinalea6607 2 жыл бұрын
“Your”..sorry
@SheXyShellyMarie 2 жыл бұрын
I really need to get back to painting. I’ve just been so darn busy. Glad to see you are better. Have a great weekend.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Shelly. I hope you are well. 🥰
@ThomC 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely painting Louise, thank you for sharing :)
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you! 😊
@maryalgar8779 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanations Louise. I'm going to try and think more about edges when I paint. Hope you are feeling better and looking after yourself.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Mary. I'm well and truly on the mend now. 💕
@memyselfi5077 2 жыл бұрын
What an excellent lesson. Thank you!
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thank you.
@renee1292 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting. I look forward to painting from your Patreon tutorial. Thank you for mentioning the colored pencil class. I've been looking for a good beginner class as I have a large collection of colored pencils that I used for adult coloring books, but now I'd like to learn to create colored pencil botanicals.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Renee. I don't use them often myself but I'd like to include more watercolour pencil tutorials.
@dorisswackhamer3983 2 жыл бұрын
Love your painting and your explanations. I’m. Beginner and love learning from you
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Doris. I'm glad. 😊
@fuzzydragons 2 жыл бұрын
looks very very fluffy 😀
@nayhp8503 2 жыл бұрын
Thak you for sharing. As allways a masterpiece.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Nay.
@marylinsmith4290 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise, greetings from Qld..... thanks so much for this...and btw I love your haircut - it's gorgeous! Marylin Smith
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you Marylin! 💕
@sujanithtottempudi2991 2 жыл бұрын
I subscribed for skillshare ...thank you
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@tasneemart2424 2 жыл бұрын
Great work and tutorial ❤👏
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. 😊
@lilaplays6210 2 жыл бұрын
Sheep! :)
@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta 2 жыл бұрын
Love your insights on how to use the disappearing and soft edges! But wow, I've been looking for a filbert and the soft but spring-back-to-shape of your filbert at 4:53? That is what I've been looking for and it's not in your description. Lovely sheep! 🤗
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's a Da Vinci Casaneo series 898.
@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta 2 жыл бұрын
@@LouiseDeMasi Thank you so much! I'll definitely be checking it out! 😊🎨
@raju.paintings 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice... 👌👌👌👌
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕
@sujanithtottempudi2991 2 жыл бұрын
Please do one landscape 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@jendustyboo 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your page, thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I got into watercolor a while ago, but your techniques are eye openers. I painted a sheep before, but now I know why it didn't turn out to my liking, no soft edges. Before I start your tutorial, what brand is the red masking tape? I purchased a white one but it won't come off without damaging the paper.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you. I use Washi tape around the edge. It's low tack so it doesn't damage the paper. I use Otto washi tape.
@rajendrashirsath7740 2 жыл бұрын
👍
@rainkatt 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell us what brushes you like to use the most?
@kerryhall5621 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise l Absolutely Love Your Art My Dream, My Goal and my Ambition is to paint like you and G'Day from Australia Cheers Kerry 😊☺️💞
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Kerry. 💕
@sheenar4928 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Curious - I have bean an acrylic artist for at least 40 years. Just seriously delving into the watercolour world the last few months. I am wondering which of your extra sites would be something I would benefit mostly from. Skillshare or your Patreon site. Enjoying your videos and your teaching style so much. Thank you so very much.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sheena. Most of my content and focus is on Patreon but on Skillshare you have the choice of hundreds of classes from others- not just mine. I've written about the differences on my website on this page: www.louisedemasi.com/online-classes and on this page you'll see all of the content I have on Patreon www.louisedemasi.com/new-index
@sheenar4928 2 жыл бұрын
@@LouiseDeMasi thank you very much.
@01fatina 2 жыл бұрын
😻🥰🤗❤️💕
@sujanithtottempudi2991 2 жыл бұрын
How to decide where to do soft or hard edge?
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
I mention that in the video a few times. Hard edges are best where I want to draw the viewer's eye. Soft edges where I want to convey soft or round objects and where I want to make things look like they are further away - like the back of the sheep.
@MelanCholy2001 2 жыл бұрын
🤗 you seem to be recovering from the -man-made evil- virus! Hope you're well. My eye is swollen this morning from the post-virus sinus infection; antibiotics helping. So what's the 00 brush you're using? I'm so frustrated with mine because it holds no paint/water, but I can see the hairs on your brush are clearly longer (and more hair, too). My riggers are too long, though. I love Love LOVE your soft edge vs hard edge videos! I'm adding more W&N to my collection, but I don't have that red-shade blue yet. It's on the list now! Blessed day for ya! Thanks for a lovely video.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you got it too. It's awful. I've got a sore swollen lymph node now which I'm putting down to after effects of the virus.....so over it. The 00 brush is a Da Vinci Maestro series 35. My favourite brushes. Thank you! 💕
@sujanithtottempudi2991 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise...I am into watercolours only because of very very few watercolorists...you are one of them....I like watercolours only if it's SLOW...but 99% of watercolours artist do it fast. Unlike you. I'm here mainly because of your slow style. But...I want to do landscape and cityscape SLOWLY..which I had never ever seen anywhere...I'm would be indebted if you could show how to do a landscape SLOWLY! Please comment. If it's not slow...I m planning to quit this medium..and go into pastels or oils.
@suel4269 2 жыл бұрын
You should check out Frank Halliday’s channel for landscapes.
@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын
I have been painting a few seascapes lately. I haven't tried landscapes yet- if I do I'll make sure they are nice and slow.
@sujanithtottempudi2991 2 жыл бұрын
@@suel4269 hi ...thank you..saw his channel but its quite amateur...for me atleast
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