Watercolor Mistakes (10 most common & how to FIX them!)

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Watercolor Mistakes! Here I look at the 10 most common watercolor mistakes I see students make and show you how to fix them, even after the paint has dried!
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0:00 Watercolor Mistakes and how to fix them
2:54 Fix drying lines in watercolor skies
4:56 Remove watercolor paint splatters
6:37 Lighten watercolor that's too dark
8:11 Watercolor too bright, how to neutralise
11:02 Straighten watercolor horizon
14.21 Remove dried watercolor paint
16:25 Brighten dull watercolors
18.38 Soften hard edges in watercolors
21:00 Add waves and sea foam to watercolors
24:12 Remove watercolor paint from white area
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@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 5 жыл бұрын

Have you made any of these mistakes, and are you going to try these solutions?

@monopinion8799 4 жыл бұрын

I tried the masking tape and dulled it on my sweater and taped my watercolour paper. I worked on my painting for three days. Once dried I gently lifted the tape and the tape pape actually lifted the first layer of the painting throughout the full paper. Not a happy time.. I conclude that I definitely didn’t work the tape enough. This is a lesson I won’t forget.!, could you write. Me the white paste or wax you applied to the ocean to block certain area.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I missed your comment initially, thank you for watching. Oil pastel is what I used :-)

@meliartandarchitecture149 4 жыл бұрын

I had a monochrome portrait that I wasn't happy with it! So I removed the whole paint with your technique and painted again with different color and it just saved my painting :))) Also I add some purple to my bright yellow background and it turned way much better 👌

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

@@meliartandarchitecture149 that's brilliant 🙂

@valeriegehling4358 10 ай бұрын

A reminder that as a beginner there are so many help videos to re- visit to brush up & bettermy techniques. Thanks so much for your help.

@rampantgeek 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to watercolor, and this is very helpful! "Fiddle with the paint too long..." Check. "Don't aim for perfection..." Check. "Quit while you're ahead." Exactly what I need to hear! Grand guidance, thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@heleniglar9460 4 жыл бұрын

What useful techniques for fixing common mistakes! I really appreciated your comprehensive instructions. You're a great teacher. Thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen 🙂 Glad it helped you!

@bethroegner9073 2 жыл бұрын

Being able to smooth out a flat sky is incredible! Thanks for sharing these techniques.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@SusanLS08 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your attention to detail is wonderful. I’d like to call this segment, “Help! Save My Painting!” ❤️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Love that!

@margaretohara7872 Жыл бұрын

So many great fixes...thanks so much, Michele!

@maryfeeney5240 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been painting with watercolours for four years, but I’ve just learned lots of helpful tips in this video. Thank you !

@evelyne7071 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting using masking tape along the edges. I had to watch you video again. There is always something I forgot, or did not really “get” at first. The semi-damp cotton wool-lifting and softening-the-edges techniques, are really handy. I’ll remember them this time. Thanks

@4ohgollycats 2 жыл бұрын

Love the breaking waves.

@doreenchart4844 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips. Thank you.

@cathyhaynes2700 2 жыл бұрын

I really, really like this video! Thanks Michele.

@shirleymalar2773 4 жыл бұрын

Great to know that mistakes don't always mean the death of a painting! With each video I feel more confident that I can do this!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can :-)

@marjo-riittareinikainen9740 3 жыл бұрын

I have been learning watercolour painting nearly a year now and now and then I get back to these basics! They are easy to be forgotten.

@jilb1500 3 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC INFORMATIVE VIDEO! Everything I didn't know how to fix was explained. I really like how you list with 1-10 on your videos. I know what to expect by the title, everything explained perfectly (I have rubbed paper and it WAS a disaster after painting for hours, only to ruin it.) Thank you thank you thank you for being YOU. Also, really enjoying communicating on your facebook site, such helpful, kind students of art on there. Jil Venice Beach, Cal.

@annhinson5670 2 жыл бұрын

These are great tips to know. Thank you!

@LilDivette 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! 🙏 I’m still a watercolor novice and have experienced some of these mistakes but didn’t know how to fix them (I would start over). This is exactly what I needed-thank you so much!!! 🎨

@JulietheMakeupartist 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this guide 👏👏👏👏

@michodeb Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks!

@lynnswango8768 3 жыл бұрын

I used the masking tape and cotton to remove an area I had painted the wrong color and it worked wonderfully. So many great tips - saved my painting! Thank you :)

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

That's great!

@ashleywright8686 Жыл бұрын

Never thought to mix pastel with watercolor. Nice. ❤

@bonnielacombe9835 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new at water color painting and have made all of these mistakes. This video has helped me save a couple of projects. Thanks so much for the great tips.❤️

@annavallentin4662 2 жыл бұрын

Such well prepared and clear examples! Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@krisyoungsteadt9139 2 жыл бұрын

Priceless information. Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@terryhunsaker8317 4 жыл бұрын

Thank your for your patience in teaching how to paint not just do my painting. You have a marvelous collection.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem and thanks for watching Terry!

@annechumbley7284 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial Michele. Brilliant x

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you found it helpful Anne ☺️

@carolshappyplace5828 4 жыл бұрын

Such useful techniques to have in ones’ back pocket! And I have to say how much I Love your colorful earrings and how you color coordinate them with your outfits. So fab Michelle! 🤩

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The earrings go through phases, I often like unusual necklaces, but they tend to hit the clip on mic I wear for filming!

@vickigower8125 Жыл бұрын

super useful tips. These will really help me out a lot. Thank you Michele!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lindathaxton1994 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thank you for sharing

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@loreleihopkinsart 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for being an amazing teacher 💛

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@joosvanleen 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Michele, thank you for these wonderful videos!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davescupper5789 2 жыл бұрын

You're so delightful and your advice is so helpful 😘

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JimWisetheGrey3 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for making these Videos, Michelle!! You’re a fantastic teacher!! I hope your Channel is a huge success for you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lissataylor12345 Ай бұрын

Thanks this was fascinating. I’m learning and the demonstrations were excellent.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@rp2736 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing useful tips 👍🏽😃

@wendylinsen3900 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks Michelle

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lakcurious 3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across your channel today and I was very happy and grateful for it! You explain very well and understandably, so learning is fun. As a beginner, I usually want more than I can, which is often frustrating, and your videos help a lot. The videos about the colors and how to use them are also awesome. So thank you again, I'll leave a subscription!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing!

@sandrafunderburg9190 3 жыл бұрын

I am 73 and never tried to use watercolor. Your tutorials are the most helpful to me . I am building up confidence with every time I watch one. Thank you for such precious gifts you give beginners

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ithappens11 8 ай бұрын

Wonder what my oily pencils would do as an under-glaze. Thank you! Such great info.

@audreyferry9013 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this brilliant tutorial, Michele. Some really valuable tips for watercolour novices like me. Your explanations are very clear and I really appreciate being shown how to correct common mistakes or accidents in your step by step guide.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Audrey :-)

@lindalanza6834 3 жыл бұрын

So, so helpful! Thanks 🙂

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jeannegow2144 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will add cotton wool to my tool box!!!!! Bless you💓

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@snuuby5468 3 жыл бұрын

I have learnt so much from this tutorial. Many of your techniques I haven't seen used before on other channels. Thanks for the help !!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@suzeaa 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. That you for being thorough and getting to the point without wasting time.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@serviziolaboratorio7710 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks! Silvia

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@starmazaheri7448 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michele. Your videos are very helpful indeed. May God Bless all your efforts with many folds

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@regera-gb4vd 4 жыл бұрын

thanks forelaborating the mistakes and how to rectify it. very useful

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are not welcome ☺️

@gemznunn 3 жыл бұрын

These tips are really handy! Thanks so much for sharing them!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@belindahall5220 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to know these tips!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Dessperez1 3 жыл бұрын

After watch like 20 videos , finally this one actually help me. Thank you 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

@vlslatha 2 жыл бұрын

So well presented and demonstrated!! So useful and informative! Thanks very much indeed... Regards...

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@creixpatricia593 3 жыл бұрын

So many thanks !!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@janetkuo 4 жыл бұрын

OMG love your videos!!! Learned a lot from this one!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@meliartandarchitecture149 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great ideas!! I used two of them and it was like life changing to me!! 🌺

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Really glad :-)

@MoMaryR 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@juliedennis8733 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thankyou

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Julie!

@annsowers4591 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my, what a valuable video! Thank you so much.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@meri8746 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent tutorial! 👏🏻👏🏻

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@a.s.3267 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I am glad ☺️

@user-dy6fq5gb5j 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful informations Michele!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@barbaracimini1447 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is so informative and helpful!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@MaryGadsby 4 жыл бұрын

Another beginner here,thank you so much for sharing your expertise!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jeree :-)

@sarahnunns8263 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Sarah 🙂

@nataliedeegan6659 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that you this video has help me so much, I just my first water color set for Christmas and your videos have helped me so much already!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@victoriascully4420 4 жыл бұрын

That was an excellent tutorial. I really appreciate this.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Victoria :-)

@artfulbarb5775 4 жыл бұрын

Great techniques! I've made all of those mistakes at one time or another. Now I know how to fix them!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear - the fixing, not the mistakes! :-)

@maggimarmion3836 3 жыл бұрын

Love the white oil pastel “save” !

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@edwardfarres941 2 жыл бұрын

wow so helpful! thanks

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@gracegrace4116 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@kelseywood1582 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kavitabhandariarts205 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@OneTrueWord1988 4 жыл бұрын

Really excellent fixes! Thank you so much. You gave me a laugh when you called the leaf "insipid." :)

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome ☺️ I am leading the fight against insipid watercolours 😂

@johnnyrbattaglio6943 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you 👍

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@linda9405 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@AbiNomac 3 жыл бұрын

Wry valuable video. Thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@4apca 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle! I’m a beginner and your tips have helped me enormously. Really appreciate the time and knowledge you put into these videos.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Jay, thanks for watching!

@ollygibson8397 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@karengates925 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Thank you for that tutorial. I used your masking tape and it worked great! I also bought those cotton pads and they are awesome. Thank you for giving my confidence a boost in that I can fix things along the way and you gave me the tools to do so. I can relax more with the knowledge you provided!!!! Thank you kindly. Karen

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bethjacobson9579 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy Ms. Webber's tutorials! It's unfortunate I live in the U.S. as I would love her classes and feel confident I'd benefit immensely.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beth! If we get through the pandemic perhaps I will visit the US, I have always wanted to!

@monopinion8799 4 жыл бұрын

From the five greying artists Again thank you for your wonderful and very informative tutorial.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

@Jon-mz2wp 3 жыл бұрын

You can use cue tip to wipe up small mistakes also !

@nattyw495 3 жыл бұрын

😷good information

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@suzancrouse2505 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michele. These correction tips will definitely be things to remember when painting with watercolor. I have just discovered your channel and have been enjoying some of your other videos also. Maybe now I can go back and recover some "ruined" paintings or at least practice some of these tips.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 5 жыл бұрын

No problem Suzan, so glad you found it helpful 🙏

@yazosoyo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! All of these are genius! Would a Q-tip work instead of the cotton pad?

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

For small areas, yes!

@ArtsandPaintingsChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial 👌👌😍😍

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ArtsandPaintingsChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber your welcome friend 😊

@ArtsandPaintingsChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I hope you make me your friend 😊🤗

@myrnalandersartist 11 ай бұрын

This was really great, Michelle. So helpful!! I'm wondering what you do, when you find your colors have mixed on your paper and created mud. Or you're painting a sunset that goes from blue to yellow to orange, and now you have green?

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 11 ай бұрын

Watch some of my sky tutorials, it's about keeping opposite colours apart. If your sky goes green then pink will neutralise it, but it will also make it more grey/neutral. Try my step by step playlist, I think there are some sunsets there. I also have a (paid) landscape course which includes colour mixing for landscapes.

@myrnalandersartist 11 ай бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber wonderful, thank you so much!

@christinecarr4593 4 жыл бұрын

I love so many of these techniques and can’t wait to get some oil pastels to try out some new effects especially on water. I know that I often use washi tape or painters tape to make a white border around a painting and have never had to prepare it like you have suggested with the masking tape and thankfully I have rarely ever had any paint leak under it but I often make sure I have it pressed down really good and ensure when I remove that I slowly pull it away from the watercolor paper and the only time I’ve had issues with it taking up a small top of the paper that was beneath the tape is when I used it on very cheap paper otherwise I’ve never had a problem so would either of these two tapes then also work with the correction techniques you mention? And I know you mentioned being able to use one of those white kitchen type sponges would you also have that slightly damp as you do with the round cotton make up remover? I may have missed you saying that in your video thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine, yes Washi tape should work just like masking tape, it's just not as widely used in the UK, I did have one of those 'magic sponge' art erasers, it worked fine, I just didn't find it any better than the cotton wool, and found there was a tendency for me to use too much water with it. But if it works for you it's all good!

@evanherk 3 жыл бұрын

I have found that for small spots, a slightly damp cotton bud /swab works very well.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Yes I have done it too ☺️

@moi5219 4 жыл бұрын

I learned so very much! Thank you for making your videos!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome ☺️

@ingridsaab5413 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks, that's a beautiful tutorial. I have a question regarding the colors for the water and the ski? What blues did you use ?

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ingrid, sorry without watching it again, and I have over a hundred videos on this channel, I can't remember. I usually favour cerulean, phthalo and prussian for skies

@carmencampeau9099 4 жыл бұрын

Merci, j ai appris beacoup.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Vous êtes les bienvenus

@rawjokes2239 4 жыл бұрын

I am using masking tape strait to the watercolor paper and lifting it with a little blow of a hair drier ... so in that way I have a lesser chance for the paint to go under the tape .. :)

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea, what ever works best for you!

@mariapazaristeaguirre4491 4 жыл бұрын

hi, thanks. Can you teach how to paint stones under water and fish. Thans again.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@karenohlsen2128 2 жыл бұрын

what is the name of the stick you used to make waves? it sounds like "oil pastel". Thank you for your wonderful work!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, correct. Oil pastels are more like an artist's version of wax crayons whereas soft pastels are closer to chalks. You can buy oil pastels singly or in a set.

@4ohgollycats 2 жыл бұрын

Saw a video where they used Mr. Clean sponges? I wondered if it would leave a problem

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Always worth experimenting on a scrap!

@beebee4095 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Michele. A question please. ‘In mistake 9, is it ok to use the little wax sticks that are available in art shops to achieve the same results?’ Excellent tutorials. Thank you 🌹

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that should work but always best to try on scrap paper first. Thanks for watching ☺️

@pattydriscoll7124 2 жыл бұрын

I am wondering what you do with the white oil pastel afterwards - just leave it?

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. If you get too much on the paper you can try ironing with an absobent cloth, but it's unlikely to come completely off the paper.

@CastleMc 2 жыл бұрын

re: the "patchy" background sky: I have found that failed washes are not always caused by painting too slowly and/or over-working...it is almost impossible to create a smooth wash on some mid-range "watercolor paper"

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Yes paper can make a big difference!

@crystalheart9 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips and techniques. Thank you for such an informative video. I have a problem on a painting I am working on where I had a couple of pencil marks I wanted to get rid of. I erased them as well as I could and when I painted the wash over the area it left faint white lines where the pencil marks had been erased. I let it dry and went over it again with another wash thinking it would cover but the lines show up even lighter and more obvious. It's like the paper where I erased the lines is repelling the paint. I thought I could put some pastel over the white marks and blend it in with the background but when I tried to smudge the pastel to make it all blend the white marks didn't stay covered. I have some Daniel Smith Watercolor ground and am thinking of painting the area with that and then paint over it to try to get it to blend with the surrounding background but I'm afraid I am going to spoil my painting. Before I do anything that drastic do you have any thoughts on how to repair an erased area the doesn't want to accept the watercolor? thank you for all your great videos.💙

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I would say you need something stronger. Yes DS watercolor ground will work, but the edge of where you put it may show, so if you can finish the application of it along a painted line or such or fill in a whole area it will work better. There's always gouache, acrylic or even collage. But if you use these do it intentionally, don't just put it on one small patch, you want it to look like you did it on purpose :-)

@crystalheart9 Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Thanks so kindly for your suggestions. I think I will give gouache a try. Thankfully it's in a small lower corner of the painting. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I enjoy all your videos.💖💖💖

@crystalheart9 Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Thanks so much for your suggestions. I decided not to go back over the area with DS watercolor ground but used my verithin colored pencils and carefully hatched color into the white areas and faded it out into the background colors. Thankfully it worked pretty well and the offending area is in the lower right corner under a flower bloom so it doesn't show. I can still see some very faint marks but I don't think anyone will notice especially when the painting is matted as it will cover some of the corner. Thanks for your wonderful videos I learn so much watching them.💙💖🤎