Watercolor Techniques for Beginners part 1 of 3

[zyxel9000]

great video, really helped me get to grips with some new techniques. Thank you :)

[watercolors11]

Hi methvinx, Thanks for the comment. I am not sure which technique you are referring to, possibly the second one, graded wash? I do mention at the beginning that I dry my brush on my towel, but not after that. It's hard to remember everything. If my paper was tilted then I would probably not dry my brush after dipping in the water because gravity would help keep the flow of the paint moving downward. If this is not where you noticed this, please tell me which technique & I will explain. Thanks

[methvinx]

Don't mean to criticize, may have come off that way.

[methvinx]

This is great except what you aren't telling us and what so many other videos don't explain is that you are dabbing your brush to the rag twice before you go back to the paper. Those specific things seem very important.

[watercolors11]

Three paper surfaces - hot press, cold press, & rough. Hot press - smoothest, cold press - some texture, and rough - most texture. The hard sizing & smooth surface of hot press paper make it the least absorbent & it is difficult to get soft edges. Cold press lends itself to the most techniques & is the easiest to control. It has external sizing, is easily altered, the paint distributes evenly, and the Arches cold press can take substantial abuse. Rough suited for detail, scrubbing & scrapping.

[sabrinagrlx09]

what is the difference between cold and hot press paper?

[watercolors11]

Hi I use Arches 140 lb. cold press paper. I usually paint on this paper, but every now and then I will paint on Yupo, watercolor canvas, or clayboard. The cold press paper has a little texture and I like this surface better than the smooth surface of hot press or the really textured surface of rough paper. You can't see it in this video, but I stretch my paper to keep it flat, if you use 200 lb. or 300 lb. paper you don't need to stretch it.

[babadeedee214]

What paper are you using? Cold or hot press

[JaCkMiChEaLs0n]

seriously though, different techniques- this is going to help immensely

[JaCkMiChEaLs0n]

240p... we meet again.

[zentenc]

You answer my previous question in Part 2 -- Golde Fleece Brush #38. Thanks again.

[zentenc]

Thanks for the tutorial, great stuff!!

What brush are you using at the beginning?

I like it it is big and seems to carry a lot of water/paint!

[roadtripjunky]

This is a fantastic resource for a beginner like me. Thank you!

[AmandaLC2011]

Thank you so much. It's really useful.

[Donamaria22]

That was so helpful, a very great tutorial! thanks!

[watercolors11]

I use a mix of professional watercolor paints. I say professional because the student grade paints will not give you the same vibrancy as professional, they have chalky fillers in them. Also, you will use more paint with the student grade paints to get the same look as a juicy wash with professional paints. That said, I use a mix of Holbein, Daniel Smith, Windsor Newton, and Daler Rowney. I find all of these brands to be good.

[lovesjuicycouture]

what watercolor paints do you use :)

[mary12rose]

Wonderful! Thanks