Why is painting in watercolor so challenging?

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Watercolour can be challenging to use because there’s so much to learn. In this video we’ll take a look at some of the reasons why painting in watercolour can be difficult and I’ll share a few tips that might make it a little easier.
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@hiddenshadow2105 10 ай бұрын

The best advice I've heard about watercolours is to treat them as your creative partner and collaborator instead of obidient servant.

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Great advice! Thank you.

@annewatman677 10 ай бұрын

Louise, you are by far and away the best watercolor instructor. I know there are times when you have self doubts, but believe me, that’s an inspiration for those of us (meaning ALL of us) who feel the same way. I follow a number of watercolor artists, and they are very talented (you are, too), but they aren’t great teachers. They aren’t cohesive, and it can be hard to follow their tutorials. They don’t break things down the way you do, and I often find myself really frustrated. I’ve been seriously following you since March, and even though I’m very critical of my efforts, I’m also very proud of my progress. I share a number of my paintings with my friends on FB, and I always make sure to say that they are from a tutorial by you. People are so enthusiastic, and complimentary. I’ve also put a few on Discord, where you have lots of really talented students. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, and wonder if this is too much for me. Then you post something like this, and it gives me such a boost. Thank you so much!!! ❤️

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind message Anne. 🥰

@AndeeSaraDesigns 10 ай бұрын

THIS, is what so many watercolorists never talk about through their process. This is what needs to be at least somewhat mastered to produce the desired results. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you thank you thank you.

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

A pleasure. Thanks Andrea.

@BluJean55 10 ай бұрын

I’m not a beginner really but I’ve struggled with everything you mentioned. You have helped me tremendously in learning this difficult medium. I still have so much to learn and I still struggle but I love watercolor.

@977400Dana 10 ай бұрын

I am exactly in the same place you are! I am not a beginner but I certainly don’t feel proficient and struggle with so many aspects of watercolor. But the videos have been so instructive, helpful and inspirational!

@Bindismom 10 ай бұрын

I’ll only argue one point with you. Yes Louise, you have INDEED mastered this art. There is always more to learn with any endeavor but you have risen to the ranks of the best!! Don’t argue with me, I’m right!👍👍🤗👏🏻👏🏻

@SheXyShellyMarie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you dear Louise ❤

@Dibdib35 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Louise for your dedication to teaching. I sit and think I’ll never ever get it and it’s only hearing things like this keeps me going on. I love watercolour painting and what you have said is so encouraging. 😊

@sinarankarisma2024 10 ай бұрын

You are an ocean of knowledge. At 66 years, watercolour paintings inspired me. Started learning at nearby art class studio, just a month ago. (Been an Adobe Illustrator user to graphic designer past 15years) lost my touch in manual artistic expression works. You added a new stroke of soul traveling in old age. Though living far far away, we are learning from, it saves us a great deal of money spent for the basics and strenuous activity learning time, your beautiful watercolour paintings. May God Bless You, mam, with more kindness.

@lisadoxey7563 10 ай бұрын

Sharing your mistakes with us is very valuable! Thank you!!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Lisa.

@edgorochowski9709 10 ай бұрын

Probably the best tutorial on water colour painting I have seen to date. Thank you Louise.

@kellybishop7238 10 ай бұрын

Information is wonderful and bloopers are hilarious 😆

@PaulaScardamalia 10 ай бұрын

You crack me up. Those out-takes are priceless. As is the information, ideas, and inspiration you share. Thank you.😆

@DonAndrewsAWS 10 ай бұрын

This is excellent,,,experience,,,well said!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Don.

@leannnewton1 10 ай бұрын

I don’t know why you would say that about mastering watercolor. You already have in my opinion. Your work is amazing and you are one of the best. When I make a negative comment about my work, my best friend always says “you don’t give yourself enough credit”. I think we might be alike in that area. LOL. You just keep sharing and I’ll keep watching and learning.

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Leanne. We are our own worst critics 💕- that's ok because it makes us keep learning and growing.

@rodeastell3615 10 ай бұрын

Great video ... embrace the journey, even the detours and don't worry about the destination.

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Well said! Thank you Rod.

@dianeunderwood3836 10 ай бұрын

Honestly the best watercolour artist out there that I’ve had the pleasure of watching. I’ve learned so much!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you Diane! 🥰

@dianeunderwood3836 10 ай бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi You’re so very welcome Louise!

@mbaeza2626 10 ай бұрын

Louise, you are a masterful artist and teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@patricianadarajah6833 10 ай бұрын

I have so much respect for watercolourists! I am trying it but as Louise mentioned it has a mind of its own. I am used to putting pastel down and it stays there , 😂 not watercolour

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Patricia. It has a mind of its own but once you get to know it- it's so much fun to use.

@sujanithtottempudi2991 10 ай бұрын

Louise, your style of wet on wet or damp...should be named after...I had never heard of seen your style with anyone...I keep saying LDM or Louise De masi style in all my discord or chat groups...I always quote you everywhere,. You said " sadly I can't be like the master artists!" But you don't know you are Master with your own style! For me definitely

@murielhahariau8907 10 ай бұрын

Merci pour cette vidéo. Je débute et je galère. Ca me rassure que même une professionnelle comme vous soit passée par là.

@valeriecoopet9897 2 ай бұрын

One teacher I know refers to “the watercolor gods”. He enjoys the surprises the medium holds….most of the time!

@karencartwright846 9 ай бұрын

This was helpful and encouraging. Started watercolour during covid as a retiree and sometimes feel I should "pick" a style. ..this helps me relax a bit!!

@nadeanecurnuck2080 10 ай бұрын

I don’t know what I love more, your content or your out-takes 😂❤

@eileenburnus1692 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Always informative and enjoyable 😊

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Eileen.

@amandastratton8242 10 ай бұрын

Thank you once again Louise for your tips on water colouring It has been very helpful. I have much to learn and will start a journal to help me x

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Amanda. I'm making some journal practice tutorials for Patreon. The first one is about softening edges and blending colours.

@carolribchester5066 10 ай бұрын

I just love your instructions. I have seen some wet both side of the paper. Your thoughts on this. Thanking you in advance

@shahzadqurashi7728 10 ай бұрын

Very useful information,many thanks 👍

@cristinatort8280 10 ай бұрын

That video arrived in the right moment. It has been very useful to keep me going... I felt so frustrated moments ago. Thank you very much. Take care 😊

@HelenRaftery 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Louise for colouring my life. I amasixty nine year old ad who after watching one of your videos have taken up watercolour paintins

@wendyspeaks5503 6 ай бұрын

Louise I always learn from you but the outtakes are my very favorite They make me laugh out loud and some days that's a real gift if you had a tough day.. Thanks!!!

@jacquesa8923 10 ай бұрын

I have already learned so much from you. Thank you. ❤

@lauralarosa. 10 ай бұрын

This was brilliant Louise, thank you.

@sylphofthewildwoods5518 10 ай бұрын

Louise, you're a fantastic teacher and an incredible watercolor artist! I used to do oils and have been away from art for a long time but you really inspire, with every video! Awww love that precious Leo! He's gotten so big and gorgeous! Looking forward to a watercolor of him someday. 😍

@SteSeed 2 ай бұрын

Watercolour like art in general is a pure natural talent. That is why we can't all be artists, or singers, or athletes, or leaders etc. It is simply a gift, simple as. I have learnt this and excepted it.

@auntiecshangout6800 9 ай бұрын

Just learning about watercolor - very frustrating but the more I learn, the more I understand and the better I get. Thanks for your informative videos.

@lindenjenesse5078 10 ай бұрын

Ilysm! Your message in this is very inspiring. I think the area I need most to work on is patience. I'm actually very patient in most other areas of my life, but with watercolor, I get so caught up in wanting to apply the details that layering washes and waiting for dry times starts to frustrate me! I end up overworking areas. Thanks for the encouragement!!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure Linden. Thank you!

@charlottesmom 2 ай бұрын

I’m going to make single swatch cards (1”x 2” tall) divided in half by a single black line (waterproof ink), my plan is to apply a single swatch of whatever color I want to check, wet on wet (or wet on dry even). Let the color dry completely then apply fresh wet paint of that color (and form: wet on wet/wet on dry) and take a picture immediately so I have a record of the wet color and dry color in picture form for reference. 👍🏻

@colleenmcchesney1482 10 ай бұрын

Lots of valuable information with this video. I am definitely enjoying learning about the fluidity of watercolors more. I am just getting started with learning about the different types of edges, hard, soft, lost. Still learning about the wettest of the paper too. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information with us! It is much appreciated 💕!

@debbiepayne903 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. All the things I still struggle with!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks Debbie.

@hollyboysonboyson960 5 ай бұрын

Louise, I have learned so much from you, I appreciate every teaching and you're absolutely brilliant and your paintings are nothing short of exquisite. Period. Thank-you. From America. ❤

@GlancyScott 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful videos! I’ve just recently discovered watercolors and I absolutely love them and the challenges they bring! Your videos are the best around. Your explanations are clear and intuitive and entertaining. Thank you!😊

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you. Thanks so much.

@user-ni4dl5vl7f 10 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@user-sl5wb8wd5b 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-fc8xl7fn7z 4 ай бұрын

This was so informative and helped me with my struggles. The two tips to test the paper wetness and to make sure that your washes are dark enough were just what I needed to hear. BTW, I laughed out loud at the coughing exchange between you and your son. The coughing bit you did at the end had me in tears😂…enjoyable from start to finish🌟

@WojtekKogut 10 ай бұрын

Another amazing piece of content. ❤ thank you

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

So kind of you. Thank you Wojtek.

@ohthattony 10 ай бұрын

❤ Thanks for being so transparent by letting us know that not everything is successful.. these are great tips! I was a fan to start with... am even more so now!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you.

@rettain 10 ай бұрын

You help me feel better about making mistakes. After learning in oil first and painting for many years, retraining my brain has been some what frustrating. Thank you for speaking freely!

@lafortunato2894 10 ай бұрын

Besides all your wonderful advice, I always look forward to the end, the outtakes, and leave with a big smile on my face!

@cynthiakeith6925 10 ай бұрын

❤. Very informative Louise. Thank you for your very helpful instruction. I have been on Patreon as one of your students for several years now and I have never regretted it. I wish more of your You tube followers were able to register and follow your step by step painting instruction.

@eternalthoughts-wu5lo 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful lesson in watercolour painting...backed by real-life experience..

@laurap7436 10 ай бұрын

Louise, I so appreciate this video. I have been painting with oils for eight years, and the transition to watercolor made me doubt my ability to paint at all. Your words are so reassuring. I love your work and am very thankful for your wonderfully instruction. I will persist.

@normamiller2316 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for expertly summarizing these important aspects! You’re an amazing teacher and beautiful artist.

@user-sd2jb1gg4w 10 ай бұрын

What a great video! All the things you struggle with in watercolor. I have also found that as I get a little better with watercolor I have gotten better with my pastels. All that practice really helps you improve in other medias. Thank you so much! Your teaching style really works for me. ❤

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad. Thank you!

@janejetson2978 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! You are my one and only watercolor artist that I follow. I do your Patreon tutorials everyday. I love the outtakes. So funny!

@LouiseDeMasi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jane.

@Figgatella 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you Tamara. 😊

@robinhall3347 10 ай бұрын

Plenty of information to learn. Well presented, thanks.

@RogerEbert-vy5pv 10 ай бұрын

True Words 🇺🇸

@dannown 10 ай бұрын

This one really hit home.

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@paulabrown6840 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I get frustrated and stop ...so persistence is key. I loved the end 😂!

@brendagraham8611 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I have learned a lot from you!

@user-cf3ss5pd4i 9 ай бұрын

So true what you say about learning from your mistakes and I for one have certainly made some howlers in the early days. Thank you for putting my mind at rest. I also very much enjoy your relaxed way of teaching. I must also add how lovely your cat is, very similar to ours, furry and cuddly :-) Gerald UK

@katemccarthy2463 10 ай бұрын

These tips are so helpful. I get frustrated with watercolour too, and what you explained made such sense. Thank you

@MsMoniqueWilson 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Louise! Always so helpful :)

@appleknocker56 10 ай бұрын

You are so correct on first using other mediums! Started with acrylics (dark to light and can re-cover) & then doing watercolor & ty as can’t “control” water but try and work with it is my challenges (just a few) but your videos help! Also so far can’t just know at beginning where each tonal value should go (curled leaves & petals) never sure & sun direction makes big difference. So must do it in light glazes or get to dark to fast. Ty!!

@janettemiller3687 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. All of the points you addressed, I can attest to! I started painting in watercolor and have no experience with other mediums. Sometimes I think I am going backwards, but still am persisting. Just had a failed painting and it is frustrating when mistakes are made that can't be fixed. But, just hearing you talk about all of the issues I have faced has helped a lot. I'm going to do the 10 minute paper wetness study. I think that will be very instructive. I love watching you paint and have learned a lot from you. Thank you!

@candacesinclair6178 10 ай бұрын

Very wonderful tutorial esp. for beginners like me. And I LOVED the BLOOPERS at the end!! Priceless! Candace - Eugene, OR

@erdolfin 10 ай бұрын

I love the outtakes!

@tessellatiaartilery8197 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise so generously. What beautiful artwork, wonderful channel with such a kind friendly teacher.

@Jenny-yl2hw 10 ай бұрын

Priceless!!!

@margaretderen2082 10 ай бұрын

I love the outtakes! 😂

@carolh8611 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your talent ✨️

@rebeccac2032 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Louise, for such a heartwarming, heartfelt video - it was exactly what I needed to hear and you delivered the message so eloquently. I absolutely love your videos and the outtakes - you and Dom make a great comedic team lol! *Cough* 😂

@marynelson1349 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very helpful.

@sowmyakarthik817 2 ай бұрын

Very useful and best video mam ❤❤❤

@lesley523 9 ай бұрын

Hi Louise, Lovely video & lesson...

@annevickers3307 10 ай бұрын

I love your story.

@ernehe 10 ай бұрын

Love this video!

@AGzz505 10 ай бұрын

I subscribed fully because your voice is such a joy to listen to 💜

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@mayuvalladolid5429 10 ай бұрын

I look forward to Fridays because of your videos - these watercolour “classes” are effective in conveying valuable information and help me so much. Thank you once again ❤

@MsMerlin333 10 ай бұрын

You have mastered it 😊💛🎨

@cindygarrison6338 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff here! Thank you!

@snoopycrc 10 ай бұрын

looooovely video, really well done, thank you

@cindygeorge9679 10 ай бұрын

Superb!

@user-rh7jo6ky4d 10 ай бұрын

I'm waiting your beautiful flowers tutorial with your immaculate works .

@LadyJP6969 9 ай бұрын

Very informative, Thanks for sharing!!!

@honeybunchhoneybunch9954 10 ай бұрын

Great video and very encouraging

@GlancyScott 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@anndehaes6914 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting and encouraging for a beginner like me. Greetings from Belgium 🙂

@jacanalesm9958 10 ай бұрын

Excelete!

@yvonnewalton2888 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Louise I really enjoyed this but I love your cat. Can we see a bit more of him/her ? Have you every thought about painting your kitty.

@fuzzydragons 10 ай бұрын

I love how watercolour looks, but I am def starting to think i dont have the patience for it 😝

@Patricia-it7uu 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Louise, it's so interesting lurning with you. Please excuse my english...

@cheryltotty804 9 ай бұрын

Love your channel and your way of teaching/showing. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. I have a question. At the 7:00 minute mark, you show a hawk (?) that is almost fully drawn in graphite. Do you leave all of the graphite down as you start to paint over it? If not, what's your process for working with graphite and watercolor?

@LouiseDeMasi 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Cheryl. The hawk won't be a watercolour painting. It's just a drawing I'm doing.

@ann-marielofberg1159 10 ай бұрын

When You did the fartig sound, my dog put her head on the side and looking the screen wondering what that was 😂❤ Just love Your videos, so much good information and tips! The dog (Izzy) wanted to do a high five to You! ❤

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

😂💕

@Zar2244 10 ай бұрын

Lol,,the ending 😂

@sujanithtottempudi2991 10 ай бұрын

How about spraying water to prolong the dampness of paper to get more time for weton wet?

@sandraopenshaw668 7 ай бұрын

Hi Louise. i just love watching and listening toyou, you have taught me so much and i am going to join your patreon. can you let me know do watercolour journals buckel under the water?

@LouiseDeMasi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sandra. Yes they do. I have a journal with paper that is 300gsm in weight (140lb) and the paper buckles and puckers when I work on it.

@sandraopenshaw668 7 ай бұрын

Thnk you so much for replying and the help. I love watching you and the bloopers lol x @@LouiseDeMasi

@sujanithtottempudi2991 10 ай бұрын

Im following your wet on wet ( LDM style) ..doing small section by section in a painting..little by little everyday only 20 min. Is that ok? Will it break the continuity of painting?

@caroles5258 10 ай бұрын

I take your classes on Skillshare and enjoy them greatly. I just wanted to ask why your video here is blurry?

@LouiseDeMasi 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's not blurry - you probably need to adjust the settings on your computer. Go to the little gear icon at the bottom right of the video screen and select 'quality' and then 1080p and that will fix it for you.

@mishikirita 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all your advice! I have a few questions… How many layers would you consider to be too many before the painting is judged as overworked? I started doing paintings of my own and I struggle with: 1-trying to get the desired values while not overworking the painting 2-choosing colors, trying to focus on getting only a minimal number of colors and mixing them to get more colors I have sooooo many more questions! But these are the ones I struggled with in my last painting. Thanks for all you do!!! 💐