Don't miss my NEW course The Art Within. In it, we cover watercolor fundamentals, drills, and practice. We also discuss finding your own creative style and how to get into "flow state" for optimal creative mindset. Check it out: www.jennarainey.com/the-art-within // If you want more monthly watercolor tutorials, check out my Patreon! I offer ad-free tutorials, Patreon-exclusive tutorials each month, and live art classes. Check it out here: www.jennarainey.com/patreon
Hi Jenna, I am 81 and a beginner. I am all alone now, so have time for a hobby. I really enjoy your tutorials! They are so helpful and I am learning so much from them. Looking forward to your new book in 2023.Thanks so much. Karen
Hi Karen! I’m an empty nester and alone now too. I’m excited to learn and admire you learning something new at 81!! You go girl friend! We got this!!! 🥰
@@christinemcclester2695 Hey ladies, I am not quite an empty nester (he's 18, but I don't see him spreading his wings for a while, lol) but I do get to spend a lot of time working on my watercolors! Jenna is such a good teacher and an amazing artist. We will all learn together! 💖 💖 for you both.
you are a rock star! my grandmother took up painting a few years ago and BOY she was very much not artistic. it was hard for the family, because we wanted to be honest, but also not break her heart, but for a while they were... just really not pleasant to look at. BUT!! she kept at it, and has been painting consistently for a while and nowadays, her paintings are incredible. you would think she has been painting her entire life! she is super inspiring to me, and I just wanted to share because it is true that it's "never too late". I am taking it up now in my 30's, and it's very difficult (currently still struggling with water to paint ratios). please keep going, and if you ever get down, come back to this video for the basics and some inspiring words! ❤
@@johncspine2787 Chickens are amazing. Their personalities begin to bloom at just a week old. It’s fascinating. Mine are pets, so I was broken hearted when a black bear got one.
Never took any classes and don’t have any training. Just saw something I liked and bought some cheap watercolors and started painting. Need to learn so thank you!!
Same here. But I invested in artist grade watercolors, brushes, and 100% cotton paper. It does the magic and improves my skills A LOT because of the quality rather than using the cheap ones (which I used to have too).
Your tutorials are fantastic. I’m accessing them in the north west of England. I’m a complete beginner and as a disabled seventy year old I’m finding your instruction just great. No waffling. Thanks.
Hi Jenna, I ordered your book Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days today and I'm really looking forward to doing the exercises and painting techniques from it. I am so excited! Thank you for helping me get over my fear of watercolour painting. I have everything except confidence, which I hope your 30 day course in the book will help me to gain. Thanks again for all you do. God bless you and your family.
Our handwriting changes every few years, and I wonder if the same thing happens with our painting style . I can definitely notice that your painting “handwriting” has shifted since you started changing up your supplies. Your strokes are more like twigs as you poke at the paper. It looks like you’re re-discovering your love for painting!
@@kathleenlouise783 I broke my wrist and the repair hardware popped finger tendons. Have had a repair but handwriting and painting are needing to be retrained
Just found you. Water colour was never on my radar. I ink sketch but started adding hits of colour with water colour paints. Then, I found this tutorial and, well, simply amazing and inspiring! I will probably do more of your youtube videos as I am a newbie to the art world. Thank you for making these tutorials. Inspired!
Great insight and information. Fun seeing how fast you made the different paintings. I guess PLAY is important when you get into watercolor. It's all a brilliant learning adventure. Such great teaching and insight. Thank you for making us all better at becoming watercolor artists. Your sharing is so appreciated.✨🧡✨
hello . a quick question . as a raw beginner , could you please say" Starting with a wet surface "or starting with a Dry Surface . It was not really clear as I tried to follow this lesson even after I played it many times . Half way through trying to plaint along with you was too late .
I’ve just found your site….quite by accident. I love it. I used to do water/land scapes wet on wet, but haven’t picked up a brush in a loooong time. Your video has wanting to bring out my art stuff and try the geometric abstract style, which I’ve always been afraid to attempt. The bubbles will be a good starting point Thank you so much
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love watercolor so much and used to paint a lot before. I felt stuck because I missed some basics, and now I have a foundation for what to practice exactly.
Jenna, I sure did enjoy this tutorial. I miracles with the pot turned out so nicely! And my bubbles weren’t too bad themselves. I mainly enjoyed the very simplistic water in the mountain in the sky in magenta painting. Thank you so much for your time and your generosity.💞🙏🏼💜
Great video -- can't wait to try these. BTW, I think lots of people who like flowers love that green-gold you used for the stems. It's a very realistic color, too.
Love this video! It's perfect to recape if you've had time away from painting with watercolor. I tried other mediums out but im back to watercolor as it feels magical to me. Thank you Jenna for your amazing videos. Your very inspiring and talented.⭐️ Oh and i love how you explain the paint and water consistency. 🥰❤️
I would say a "simple" sky blend from blue to yellow to a reddish, let dry...then a dark for some mountains is a "easy" first painting. Teach you how wet into wet blending works, etc. Then try others like flowers, more detailed land scapes...etc
Best description of why abstract works; or doesn't! It looks like you shopped a bit in France. Or are you just bringing out supplies that seem different than your norm? Great video.❤🎨
I just found your videos. Just what I needed for a kickstart to watercolors from acrylics. Can you tell me where to find the first video on YT in this series so I can further my watercolor practice. Thanks.
The tea to butter video made something click for me, and started me into painting after years of no 2d art. It has become part of my (near) daily practice...like scales for painting. But the last few days, when I say it in my head...I keep going "tea, coffee,milk,cream,sugar..." LOL. We do not even eat sugar. NOT sure why my brain is doing this... maybe it wants cookies???
Your content is really great thanks Jenna. But I think I have some sound issues on my end as the music is louder than your voice. Had to struggle to hear you. I also just purchased your watercolor book and really enjoying learning from it.
Hi Jenna, I was on another site and someone mentioned your site to find a tutorial on watercolour pours. I’ve looked through your videos and can’t seems to find one. I’m specifically looking for one that shows how you make the pour part. TIA.
First of all, the brush tips should not be only thing that mixes the colors on the mixing platform, use the entire brush to properly get it soaked with water and mixing pigment. The paper wasn't wet or mentioned prior to applying the blue pigment. Plus, the brush was too large for small mixing area, and not enough of the premade mixture was made so dipping into pure pigment then applying up higher where the color should be lighter means having to go over the paper more and compromising the paper. If a person tests their paper, they can get anywhere from 5 to 7 strokes then paper will show signs of shredding. Remedy by making more mixture, a larger well for mixing, more water. One can go crom top down method as gravity allows paint to move downwards taking color downward so easier to do that rather than go lighter and upwards. Learned that in college watercolor class. Size of brushes matter too. To cover area faster with open time wet on wet its good to use large brush you did then smaller for after firat glaze then smaller brush for 3rd course of doing details. So brush size here was good, just not mixing technique. Many beginners make mistake of using only tips of brushes to mix then apply. Load the brush not just the tip.
Im a working artist, but im clueless about watercolor...however, i knew in the first 5 min of her video that she has no idea what shes doing. Why create these videos when you obviously know youre clueless...
this was a fascinating video. I'm a complete beginner and I've been looking for starting exercises, so this was perfect for me, thank you! (also, what was the music track between 8:00 and 9:00? it's really nice and atmospheric)
Don't miss my NEW course The Art Within. In it, we cover watercolor fundamentals, drills, and practice. We also discuss finding your own creative style and how to get into "flow state" for optimal creative mindset. Check it out: www.jennarainey.com/the-art-within // If you want more monthly watercolor tutorials, check out my Patreon! I offer ad-free tutorials, Patreon-exclusive tutorials each month, and live art classes. Check it out here: www.jennarainey.com/patreon
Hi Jenna, I am 81 and a beginner. I am all alone now, so have time for a hobby. I really enjoy your tutorials! They are so helpful and I am learning so much from them. Looking forward to your new book in 2023.Thanks so much. Karen
Hi Karen! I’m an empty nester and alone now too. I’m excited to learn and admire you learning something new at 81!! You go girl friend! We got this!!! 🥰
@@christinemcclester2695 Hey ladies, I am not quite an empty nester (he's 18, but I don't see him spreading his wings for a while, lol) but I do get to spend a lot of time working on my watercolors! Jenna is such a good teacher and an amazing artist. We will all learn together! 💖 💖 for you both.
you are a rock star! my grandmother took up painting a few years ago and BOY she was very much not artistic. it was hard for the family, because we wanted to be honest, but also not break her heart, but for a while they were... just really not pleasant to look at. BUT!! she kept at it, and has been painting consistently for a while and nowadays, her paintings are incredible. you would think she has been painting her entire life! she is super inspiring to me, and I just wanted to share because it is true that it's "never too late". I am taking it up now in my 30's, and it's very difficult (currently still struggling with water to paint ratios). please keep going, and if you ever get down, come back to this video for the basics and some inspiring words! ❤
Me too! Same..disabled, 59, have my chickens and new watercolors..
@@johncspine2787 Chickens are amazing. Their personalities begin to bloom at just a week old. It’s fascinating. Mine are pets, so I was broken hearted when a black bear got one.
Just watched this video and it was just what I needed this morning. As a beginner I found it very informative and helpful.
Never took any classes and don’t have any training. Just saw something I liked and bought some cheap watercolors and started painting. Need to learn so thank you!!
Same here. But I invested in artist grade watercolors, brushes, and 100% cotton paper. It does the magic and improves my skills A LOT because of the quality rather than using the cheap ones (which I used to have too).
Your tutorials are fantastic. I’m accessing them in the north west of England. I’m a complete beginner and as a disabled seventy year old I’m finding your instruction just great. No waffling. Thanks.
Astonishing: eloquent, organized thoughts, not painfully slow, and the visuals are just do gooood!! Thank you!!
Hi Jenna, I ordered your book Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days today and I'm really looking forward to doing the exercises and painting techniques from it. I am so excited! Thank you for helping me get over my fear of watercolour painting. I have everything except confidence, which I hope your 30 day course in the book will help me to gain. Thanks again for all you do. God bless you and your family.
Our handwriting changes every few years, and I wonder if the same thing happens with our painting style . I can definitely notice that your painting “handwriting” has shifted since you started changing up your supplies. Your strokes are more like twigs as you poke at the paper. It looks like you’re re-discovering your love for painting!
I broke my hand handwriting is horrible now 😭
@@kathleenlouise783 I broke my wrist and the repair hardware popped finger tendons. Have had a repair but handwriting and painting are needing to be retrained
interesting thought
Really? I feel like mine is pretty much the same as it has always been... Messy hahaha
My painting style changes every painting 😂
Loved the bubbles. Thank you
Of course! Glad you loved it.
Thanks for these videos! I am a beginner and homeschool mom so I hope to teach my kids what you show me! Blessings
Just found you. Water colour was never on my radar. I ink sketch but started adding hits of colour with water colour paints. Then, I found this tutorial and, well, simply amazing and inspiring! I will probably do more of your youtube videos as I am a newbie to the art world. Thank you for making these tutorials. Inspired!
I’m primarily an acrylic artist but I like using transparent acrylics very much like watercolor I like your videos
Love painting bubbles 🥰….also, “felly” should be a term 😂
Great insight and information. Fun seeing how fast you made the different paintings. I guess PLAY is important when you get into watercolor. It's all a brilliant learning adventure. Such great teaching and insight. Thank you for making us all better at becoming watercolor artists. Your sharing is so appreciated.✨🧡✨
hello . a quick question . as a raw beginner , could you please say" Starting with a wet surface "or starting with a Dry Surface . It was not really clear as I tried to follow this lesson even after I played it many times . Half way through trying to plaint along with you was too late .
Love to paint bubbles! Thank you 😊
9:20PM New to watercolor and have been trying to balance the colors. In an abstract watercolor class now.
I’ve just found your site….quite by accident.
I love it.
I used to do water/land scapes wet on wet, but haven’t picked up a brush in a loooong time.
Your video has wanting to bring out my art stuff and try the geometric abstract style, which I’ve always been afraid to attempt. The bubbles will be a good starting point
Thank you so much
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love watercolor so much and used to paint a lot before. I felt stuck because I missed some basics, and now I have a foundation for what to practice exactly.
Jenna, I sure did enjoy this tutorial. I miracles with the pot turned out so nicely! And my bubbles weren’t too bad themselves. I mainly enjoyed the very simplistic water in the mountain in the sky in magenta painting. Thank you so much for your time and your generosity.💞🙏🏼💜
Love the blends
The bubble tutorial was so helpful, I love the way you explain the balance on the page. It clicked. And I really want those paints!
Love your teaching style! Slowly getting back to watercolors, this has really helped.
Great video -- can't wait to try these. BTW, I think lots of people who like flowers love that green-gold you used for the stems. It's a very realistic color, too.
Love this video! It's perfect to recape if you've had time away from painting with watercolor. I tried other mediums out but im back to watercolor as it feels magical to me. Thank you Jenna for your amazing videos. Your very inspiring and talented.⭐️ Oh and i love how you explain the paint and water consistency. 🥰❤️
So helpful!!! Loved creating along with you while practicing these techniques! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! 💕
Thank you di....the technique is very simple and easy.you also explain the colours you have used .it becomes easy to understand.
Those Sylvanclayworks palettes and cups are the best!
And the tutorial is awesome, I’m looking forward to trying all of those techniques
They are so stinking cute, I LOVE them.
Thanks for beiing so generous, your teachings are super good
This seascape was fun! 🌊 can’t wait fur your watercolour oceans book! 📚 😃
Thank you for a good time and wonderful lesson’s
I would say a "simple" sky blend from blue to yellow to a reddish, let dry...then a dark for some mountains is a "easy" first painting. Teach you how wet into wet blending works, etc. Then try others like flowers, more detailed land scapes...etc
Never heard a painter be so articulate!
Thanks Jenna for sharing this informative video. I enjoy painting with watercolor the most ☺️
since i didnt learn much about watercolor in basic art classes, im just binging the basics playlist
I love the bubble exercise!! You’re so smooth in your tutorials. Thank you for your encouragement! 😉
This was wonderful and very informative. I am a beginner with watercolor. Thank you.
I learned alot from your bubble painting. This is a good practice piece for a beginner like me.
Best description of why abstract works; or doesn't! It looks like you shopped a bit in France. Or are you just bringing out supplies that seem different than your norm? Great video.❤🎨
Thanks Jenna
Missed your videos. Love seeing the techniques
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to see/hear where I’m at in my watercolors.
Hi I am new to water color!/ love all your videos they are very well done!. You are amazing explain and teaching. Thanks
Thanks Olga! Welcome to the world of watercolor! 💕
Thank you really good video going to use my water colours more
Love you work! Found your book on Amazon, and can't wait for it to get here.
Jenna, your hair looks really pretty ☺️ 💇🏻♀️
I love Maimeri Blu watercolours! I always enjoy your video & look forward to trying out these techniques
Glad you like them!
Great techniques! I will practice these for now! Thank you!
I just found your videos. Just what I needed for a kickstart to watercolors from acrylics. Can you tell me where to find the first video on YT in this series so I can further my watercolor practice. Thanks.
love this good way to test new paints
Just an abundance of great info love it all💜🤗
thanks, Jenna for the really informative and interesting videos. Just curious , since you didn't attend art school how did you learn all this?
So helpful, fun and inspiring! Thank you!
OMG I had no idea, but I bought your 1st book years ago.
New to watercolouring and a New subscriber. Thanks.
Thank so much, Jenna. Am looking into the Italian watercolors-Manaime(?)-I'll figure it out. Good teaching:! Gratefully, Terri S.
Thanks for this video Jenna! I’ve missed your awesome TH-cam videos✌🏼
Thank you so much for you tutorial been missing it. Thank you for sharing your gift
I've been in a block for a couple weeks - this helped! Thanks Jenna!
The tea to butter video made something click for me, and started me into painting after years of no 2d art. It has become part of my (near) daily practice...like scales for painting. But the last few days, when I say it in my head...I keep going "tea, coffee,milk,cream,sugar..." LOL. We do not even eat sugar. NOT sure why my brain is doing this... maybe it wants cookies???
Really enjoyed listening to all the great technical info. Thank you.
I really enjoy your teaching style!❤️🎨
Thanks Jenna! I always love the technique reminders and info!
Love the video! Tons of helpful tips 😍
Your content is really great thanks Jenna. But I think I have some sound issues on my end as the music is louder than your voice. Had to struggle to hear you. I also just purchased your watercolor book and really enjoying learning from it.
Jenna, thank you!
I liked it very much. Thank you.
Thans Donald!
Love your work!!
I’m learning so much from you👍🏼
Love your videos!! Could you tell me where you got your moon pallet for mixing! Thanks
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you ❤
Hi Jenna, I was on another site and someone mentioned your site to find a tutorial on watercolour pours. I’ve looked through your videos and can’t seems to find one. I’m specifically looking for one that shows how you make the pour part. TIA.
Thank you for this. Useful.
So So good. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for all your insight. :)
Thanks ! Excellent
very very beautiful picture
What are the ridgey things to hold brushes called so I can get some?
Thank you, I enjoyed this!
Thank you Jenna. Super practical!
Love this! Brilliant!🦋
Are you using a 16 brush for the bubble painting? Love, Love Love these pieces!!!
Do you use a standing desk?
I really enjoyed this and feel like I learned from you! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this! Exactly what I need!
Hello Jenna. Do you know if your ocean book is going to be sold in Europe? I love your everyday watercolour book! Thank you!
Very helpful.
💕💕
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing
Very helpful! Thanks, Jenna.
Good advice. Thanks! ❤
What brush are you using for the bubbles?
Thank you🎨🕊
Thật tuyệt vời khi được xem vidieo của bạn. Tuyệt lắm luôn bạn yêu. 🌷🌷❤️
Very Interesting Thank You
I really appreciate your videos! what colors did you use in your bubbles practice?
Thank you so much ✨✨✨
Thank you!
First of all, the brush tips should not be only thing that mixes the colors on the mixing platform, use the entire brush to properly get it soaked with water and mixing pigment. The paper wasn't wet or mentioned prior to applying the blue pigment. Plus, the brush was too large for small mixing area, and not enough of the premade mixture was made so dipping into pure pigment then applying up higher where the color should be lighter means having to go over the paper more and compromising the paper. If a person tests their paper, they can get anywhere from 5 to 7 strokes then paper will show signs of shredding. Remedy by making more mixture, a larger well for mixing, more water. One can go crom top down method as gravity allows paint to move downwards taking color downward so easier to do that rather than go lighter and upwards. Learned that in college watercolor class. Size of brushes matter too. To cover area faster with open time wet on wet its good to use large brush you did then smaller for after firat glaze then smaller brush for 3rd course of doing details. So brush size here was good, just not mixing technique. Many beginners make mistake of using only tips of brushes to mix then apply. Load the brush not just the tip.
Im a working artist, but im clueless about watercolor...however, i knew in the first 5 min of her video that she has no idea what shes doing. Why create these videos when you obviously know youre clueless...
Could you do a video about watercolor pencils? if you don't have it already, I'm first timer on your videos
Merci beaucoup 😊
this was a fascinating video. I'm a complete beginner and I've been looking for starting exercises, so this was perfect for me, thank you!
(also, what was the music track between 8:00 and 9:00? it's really nice and atmospheric)
Funny thing is, I used full thickness when I began watercolor, I love it rich