The warm ups help me getting into the right mindset. Since I'm not an experienced painter, seeing things each week/ each tutorial, helps me practice and get warmed up. Just like doing scales before getting into a music practice.
This is amazing!!!!! The best part is when you break down the painting process into small steps, and explain everything while painting. Awesome job !!! 💖💖💖
I like the warm ups. Sarah you always add a bit of wisdom that I don’t even think you’re intending too. Plus the time stamps are great!! For this tutorial, I could have used a warm up on using the bleed proof white and understanding the shapes in the foam. Thanks! I always learn so much from you.
I loved this painting. The layers and the effects are super fun and super easy. I love the warm-up in the tutorial if there are specifics like say trees or value change for a bear face. I think it gets me ready and helps me focus on the areas that I need.
The Midwest has great beaches! Northern IN has Lake Michigan and lots of lakes all over the state. The water and beaches are different, of course, but still beautiful to paint. Love the tutorials, keep up the good work!
Sarah, the Midwest has beautiful beaches. Look up Lake Michigan beaches, Torch Lake, Crystal Lake. You need to bring your family to Northern Michigan! So beautiful 😉. Great tutorial. Love your instruction!
I paint with my 8 year old daughter, and we have watched the tutorials, and they were a great start for me since I am a very new beginner. But we both miss the warm-ups. They are a great review and a way to get started. Please leave them!!!!!!!
Please keep the warm-ups in the beginning!! It's really helpful for those of us who are new to practice the skills we'll be using for each tutorial in particular at the beginning of each tutorial, rather than feeling like we need to go back and learn how to watercolor in order to get started with the tutorial. That's what makes your tutorials so accessible and approachable- I don't feel like I need to already know what I'm doing before I even start. Maybe it's redundant for other people to have to have go over the basics every single time, but for some of us, it's really great! Thanks :)
The shading of the water reminds me of the Emerald Coast along the Florida panhandle...the dark blue occurs where the deep water begins...the only difference is that the beaches are made of white sugar sand...not sure how that would be painted - I always watch the tutorial the night before I paint with it...just to think about it a bit before I begin...I love your classes and your happy, sharing, caring heart....
I watched several of your classes prior to subscribing... You truly are a wonderful teacher and I'm excited about the subscription because of how well you teach.. I've learned so much in just 2 days but have been painting with watercolors for 6 months. I previously used only acrylics and I have found that I'm constantly using acrylic techniques, which doesn't always work. I have watched many tutorials and subscribed to a few instructors and I'm always disappointed. I learn something new with every tutorial I watch from Lets Make Art! Great job!
I think referring people to the beginner series is a good idea. Maybe do a warm up if it is a new technique or something specific to the project. Like the fan brush for the panda fur.
Honestly I am happy to see the warm ups gone - I only appreciate them when they're a new technique or one that we'll be using a LOT of in the particular painting! I am also a HUGE fan of the new sections you have on your videos - makes it easier if you're just skipping through!
like that bleed proof white to add bits of texture!! our children’s art box is on its way! my grandgirls are excited and they will get to take turns unboxing! 🙂 we are moving this weekend so this will be their first art play in the new house! ✌🏼🌸
i love this one! i really like beaches and that kind of stuff so this was fun for me!you guys are always great teachers!btw arlo is soo cute! hes grown so much!
Lol I too blow my painting , but also find I blow on the book I have in my hand. I am 74 , have wanted to paint all my life , so started taking lessons just before covid started ,I love it. Thank you so much for your tutorials.
Love this! My favorite part of the tutorial... I can kick my feet all day long.... for like 12 seconds! But seriously, thank you for the wonderful guidance and the conversation along the way!
You're my favorite! :) By way of feedback in terms of the warm-ups, I appreciate the timesaver, but would love if you could still take 30 seconds just to tell us which warm-ups from your beginner series would be helpful for the particular project we're doing that week. That would be so helpful! (I'm still a newbie--just couple of months in--so warm-up practice really helps if I know what to plan on for that project.) Thank you!!
Mty first viewing of this, and I love you both even more. I grew up on the Jersey Shore, I am a crummy swimmer, who can't tread water, and hates being in water that's really deep. I sink when I try to tread. And as a kid, LOL, the first way I learned to float was 'the dead man's float', face down, and utterly useless if you want to actually swim!
Ouu I'm excited for this one. So you'll see my liking and commenting the next week or so because I promised myself to get down and dirty with my watercolor skills. What better way than to dive into a let's make art marathon. I'm ready! And I'm so excited to learn new things this week. ♡ thanks guys
I find the warm ups helpful even if it's just watching(though I always try to do it along with). It helps me get a feel for what we're doing in the project. I mean obviously I can just watch the video and rewind but I like just seeing the general technique for the specific project before jumping in. If it's too much work or no one else likes that I totally understand but I personally like having that step. I feel like doing the warm up step is important and if it's removed I'll just skip it lol. BUT that's a me problem. I've also watched through the beginner series previously and while it's helpful and a good reference, the quick reminder without having to switch videos, is always nice.
I love the water! I float really easily and always have though I am not the strongest swimmer. My husband swam to keep from drowning and that is just what it looked like! He worked SO hard and made so little progress. I could never teach him to relax or to float. He DID not love the water. The beach is my happy place and I want to decorate my spare room with a beach theme and I think I will be trying this painting in there. Thanks for great tutorial!
I’m so excited for this painting! I’ve been wanting to learn how to paint something beachy! 😸 I’m okay without the warmups but I missed your pledge glint!
I was watching this again and Sarah’s explanation of how to “inform” waves struck me like a lightning bolt and I felt like I finally got it in my head and now it’s just a matter of me painting it. 🤗 to Sarah. Now can you explain clouds ☁️ to me? 😆
So happy this was helpful! Have you had a chance to watch Sarah's latest Dreamy Clouds tutorial that released last week? You can watch it here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/dreamy-clouds-gouache-kit
Related warm ups might be helpful. As a beginner, I get a little lost between wondering if I need to go through all the beginner video's before starting and just jumping right in. I am brand new, and the problem is I don't know what I don't know or need. Thanks for welcoming feedback. Love your laidback style.
You could totally try that. I checked with Sarah and she said it could work but if there is too much it might turn muddy so I would advise mixing small amounts to achieve the color you are looking for.
I feel like it's very helpful to have project-specific warm-ups. You could always link to the tutorials if people feel like they need more practice. You can also put timestamps in the description to skip it. I just think that for the casual watercolor artist, it is still helpful.
I feel like the warmups are helpful . Especially when aimed at something specific - practicing wet on wet, tree lines, etc. I guess I could always do it myself but hard to anticipate exactly what I should warm up with or practice with unless you watch video in advance (which I usually do). Maybe you could just make some suggestions if you wanted to not actually do it to save time?
In my opinion painting with out warm-ups is like singing without warm ups. I know Sarah must feel she has said the same thing over and over again...and she has. It is so important to get ready to paint. I have been following. LMA for a year and a half , painted every thing she has offered from the first one to today... I love warming up. Just a thought.
I like referring to beginner series because a lot of warm up is techniques/concepts but I usually paint it once, practice things like the lines and strokes I know I'll be using rather than the concepts before I start the one I do for a completed project.
I really loved this project and I was so worried this would be one that wouldn't "click" for me - just wanna say I did this once with the size 6 and then did it again with my favorite brush, which is an Aqua Elite Princeton size 8 - holy cow did it go fast.
I have learned so much in short period of time & now watercolors are now my new favorite medium...but I worry about protecting them. Can you use fixative spray or a some sort of other protective spray on your finished project??
Yes, you have a few different choices. You can scan your finished work and save a copy digitally, place under UV protected glass, or use a UV fixative spray. Test the spray on a warm up paper first. Krylon makes a good one.
@@LetsMakeArt Thank you.... I will Try out some sprays on a couple tiny sketches.... Also do you know what type of place I could go to have things scanned digitally, to be printed? this is a part of the business I know nothing about.. That actually would be a really interesting tutorial for anyone who's intrested,maybe??
Wonder how you could make it look like the gulf coast sand. Would be hard since it’s basically white. I bet someone will figure it out. So many great artists.
I like the warmups. You can always put a timestamp in the tutorial so people can just skip them. I don't want to have to find another video to learn a skill that you could review ina few minutes. PLus it really does help loosen up the mind and hands for the project.
You could sure try! You might need to play with the amount of water you mix into your gouache as it can have a bit of a transparent nature when thinned out.
Watching you try to cover large areas with that tiny brush is painful. Try a much bigger brush. You can still leave white areas but will be able to get coverage over the whole area before it dries.
Hi Jackie! Sarah tries hard to use the same two brushes on all of her projects, so our customers do not need to purchase new brushes every single month. Thank you for the feedback we will make sure to take that into consideration.
The warm ups help me getting into the right mindset. Since I'm not an experienced painter, seeing things each week/ each tutorial, helps me practice and get warmed up. Just like doing scales before getting into a music practice.
Thank you for the feedback!
I love the warm ups
"And they clapped... So I did a good job" is one of my new favorite Sarah quotes 😃
I really enjoyed watching your process...but...yer killin' me! The drip of blue on your little painting!!! AK!! :)
Sorry!
My two cents, I like the warm ups even though I have watched all of the beginner series. It help get me in the mindset of getting ready to paint.
I went to Panama City in February and took lots of pics. Can’t wait to try this , thank you
I like the warm ups it really reminds me of past techniques
This is amazing!!!!! The best part is when you break down the painting process into small steps, and explain everything while painting. Awesome job !!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for that feedback it really helps!
I like the warm ups. Sarah you always add a bit of wisdom that I don’t even think you’re intending too. Plus the time stamps are great!! For this tutorial, I could have used a warm up on using the bleed proof white and understanding the shapes in the foam. Thanks! I always learn so much from you.
I loved this painting. The layers and the effects are super fun and super easy. I love the warm-up in the tutorial if there are specifics like say trees or value change for a bear face. I think it gets me ready and helps me focus on the areas that I need.
Wow, yours is by far the best water/shore demo and tuition ive seen on you tube. Absolutely fab, you’re a great teacher. Thank you xxx
Thank you so much for the kind compliment!
The Midwest has great beaches! Northern IN has Lake Michigan and lots of lakes all over the state. The water and beaches are different, of course, but still beautiful to paint. Love the tutorials, keep up the good work!
I like the warm ups. You always make them specific to the project. I feel like I am more successful when I do them. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for the feedback!
Sarah, the Midwest has beautiful beaches. Look up Lake Michigan beaches, Torch Lake, Crystal Lake. You need to bring your family to Northern Michigan! So beautiful 😉. Great tutorial. Love your instruction!
Great idea!!
I paint with my 8 year old daughter, and we have watched the tutorials, and they were a great start for me since I am a very new beginner. But we both miss the warm-ups. They are a great review and a way to get started. Please leave them!!!!!!!
Thank you for the feedback!
Please keep the warm-ups in the beginning!! It's really helpful for those of us who are new to practice the skills we'll be using for each tutorial in particular at the beginning of each tutorial, rather than feeling like we need to go back and learn how to watercolor in order to get started with the tutorial. That's what makes your tutorials so accessible and approachable- I don't feel like I need to already know what I'm doing before I even start. Maybe it's redundant for other people to have to have go over the basics every single time, but for some of us, it's really great! Thanks :)
The shading of the water reminds me of the Emerald Coast along the Florida panhandle...the dark blue occurs where the deep water begins...the only difference is that the beaches are made of white sugar sand...not sure how that would be painted - I always watch the tutorial the night before I paint with it...just to think about it a bit before I begin...I love your classes and your happy, sharing, caring heart....
I watched several of your classes prior to subscribing... You truly are a wonderful teacher and I'm excited about the subscription because of how well you teach.. I've learned so much in just 2 days but have been painting with watercolors for 6 months. I previously used only acrylics and I have found that I'm constantly using acrylic techniques, which doesn't always work. I have watched many tutorials and subscribed to a few instructors and I'm always disappointed. I learn something new with every tutorial I watch from Lets Make Art! Great job!
You are so kind Melissa. Thank you for the feedback.
I liked the warm ups
I love warming up with you! I’d love to see that again! Love your channel!
Love watching you….Thank you for the tutorials! I appreciate them so much🤝
Glad you like them!
I think referring people to the beginner series is a good idea. Maybe do a warm up if it is a new technique or something specific to the project. Like the fan brush for the panda fur.
Honestly I am happy to see the warm ups gone - I only appreciate them when they're a new technique or one that we'll be using a LOT of in the particular painting! I am also a HUGE fan of the new sections you have on your videos - makes it easier if you're just skipping through!
like that bleed proof white to add bits of texture!! our children’s art box is on its way! my grandgirls are excited and they will get to take turns unboxing! 🙂 we are moving this weekend so this will be their first art play in the new house! ✌🏼🌸
Haven’t start this video. But you are so fun to watch…. Lol!!
😊 thank you
i love this one! i really like beaches and that kind of stuff so this was fun for me!you guys are always great teachers!btw arlo is soo cute! hes grown so much!
I love the warmups! It's nice to get started a little easy, plus I'm not going to go through the beginner series every time (though I love it!)
I like the warm-ups! And also I love your videos, thank you!
Thank you for the encouragement throughout the process..... remember it is only a piece of paper😋
Lol I too blow my painting , but also find I blow on the book I have in my hand.
I am 74 , have wanted to paint all my life , so started taking lessons just before covid started ,I love it. Thank you so much for your tutorials.
So happy that you decided to try something new!
Love this! My favorite part of the tutorial... I can kick my feet all day long.... for like 12 seconds! But seriously, thank you for the wonderful guidance and the conversation along the way!
Actually a "warm-up" is exactly that, a way to prepare your mind and your body for the work ahead. I like them.
You're my favorite! :) By way of feedback in terms of the warm-ups, I appreciate the timesaver, but would love if you could still take 30 seconds just to tell us which warm-ups from your beginner series would be helpful for the particular project we're doing that week. That would be so helpful! (I'm still a newbie--just couple of months in--so warm-up practice really helps if I know what to plan on for that project.) Thank you!!
I like that feedback: "what are the skills we'll be using for this painting?"
Mty first viewing of this, and I love you both even more. I grew up on the Jersey Shore, I am a crummy swimmer, who can't tread water, and hates being in water that's really deep. I sink when I try to tread. And as a kid, LOL, the first way I learned to float was 'the dead man's float', face down, and utterly useless if you want to actually swim!
...Not sure if any swimming method called dead man's float is a good way to learn to swim.
Ouu I'm excited for this one. So you'll see my liking and commenting the next week or so because I promised myself to get down and dirty with my watercolor skills. What better way than to dive into a let's make art marathon. I'm ready! And I'm so excited to learn new things this week. ♡ thanks guys
I love your tutorials and tips in between and the talks specially 😁
I find the warm ups helpful even if it's just watching(though I always try to do it along with). It helps me get a feel for what we're doing in the project. I mean obviously I can just watch the video and rewind but I like just seeing the general technique for the specific project before jumping in. If it's too much work or no one else likes that I totally understand but I personally like having that step. I feel like doing the warm up step is important and if it's removed I'll just skip it lol. BUT that's a me problem. I've also watched through the beginner series previously and while it's helpful and a good reference, the quick reminder without having to switch videos, is always nice.
Thank you for the feedback
I love the water! I float really easily and always have though I am not the strongest swimmer. My husband swam to keep from drowning and that is just what it looked like! He worked SO hard and made so little progress. I could never teach him to relax or to float. He DID not love the water. The beach is my happy place and I want to decorate my spare room with a beach theme and I think I will be trying this painting in there. Thanks for great tutorial!
Directing people to the beginner series is a good idea. I would say to just do a warm up with any surprise items like the fan brush, micron pen, etc.
I’m so excited for this painting! I’ve been wanting to learn how to paint something beachy! 😸 I’m okay without the warmups but I missed your pledge glint!
Thank you for the feedback Chris C!
love this painting!!!!!
EVERYONE SHOULD LEARN TO FLOAT ON THERE BACK .. WHO WOULD WE LEARN WATERCOLOR FROM WITHOUT YOU ;-D
Its amazing!! Astounding!!
Living... on... the... EDGE! Ahhhhh, just like the old days.
Beautiful!!! Thank you for showing me how to make this
I was watching this again and Sarah’s explanation of how to “inform” waves struck me like a lightning bolt and I felt like I finally got it in my head and now it’s just a matter of me painting it. 🤗 to Sarah. Now can you explain clouds ☁️ to me? 😆
So happy this was helpful! Have you had a chance to watch Sarah's latest Dreamy Clouds tutorial that released last week? You can watch it here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/dreamy-clouds-gouache-kit
thank you for the recommendation. I don’t have any gouache but I’ll bet I can do it with watercolors.
Thanks Sarah!
Related warm ups might be helpful. As a beginner, I get a little lost between wondering if I need to go through all the beginner video's before starting and just jumping right in. I am brand new, and the problem is I don't know what I don't know or need. Thanks for welcoming feedback. Love your laidback style.
Great suggestion!
What a fun tutorial. I would like to know how I can mix that beautiful sea blue. I have deep blue. Should I add lemon yellow or deep yellow? Thank you
You could totally try that. I checked with Sarah and she said it could work but if there is too much it might turn muddy so I would advise mixing small amounts to achieve the color you are looking for.
I feel like it's very helpful to have project-specific warm-ups. You could always link to the tutorials if people feel like they need more practice. You can also put timestamps in the description to skip it. I just think that for the casual watercolor artist, it is still helpful.
Noted!
Oooo makes me want to go lie on that beach 👙🩲🐙🦑🦐🦞🦀🐳🐬🐟🐠🐡🐋🦈🌴🌴🌴🌴
I feel like the warmups are helpful . Especially when aimed at something specific - practicing wet on wet, tree lines, etc. I guess I could always do it myself but hard to anticipate exactly what I should warm up with or practice with unless you watch video in advance (which I usually do). Maybe you could just make some suggestions if you wanted to not actually do it to save time?
That is a good idea! We always worry about making our tutorials too long but you have a very valid point.
Awww- Hi, Arlo! Good job, Keenan. :)
That's great!
In my opinion painting with out warm-ups is like singing without warm ups. I know Sarah must feel she has said the same thing over and over again...and she has. It is so important to get ready to paint. I have been following. LMA for a year and a half , painted every thing she has offered from the first one to today... I love warming up. Just a thought.
Sarah, are you letting the paint to dry between layers?
I love the tutorials and cannot wait is try it 👍💕
I like referring to beginner series because a lot of warm up is techniques/concepts but I usually paint it once, practice things like the lines and strokes I know I'll be using rather than the concepts before I start the one I do for a completed project.
Thanks. I don't need the usual warm ups...unless there is a new technique.
Wow your so good at artXxxx that's beautifulXx
I really loved this project and I was so worried this would be one that wouldn't "click" for me - just wanna say I did this once with the size 6 and then did it again with my favorite brush, which is an Aqua Elite Princeton size 8 - holy cow did it go fast.
That's so good that you found something that helped make this work for you!
Amazing!
The bugs are bioluminescence algae 😍
I have learned so much in short period of time & now watercolors are now my new favorite medium...but I worry about protecting them. Can you use fixative spray or a some sort of other protective spray on your finished project??
Yes, you have a few different choices. You can scan your finished work and save a copy digitally, place under UV protected glass, or use a UV fixative spray. Test the spray on a warm up paper first. Krylon makes a good one.
@@LetsMakeArt Thank you.... I will Try out some sprays on a couple tiny sketches.... Also do you know what type of place I could go to have things scanned digitally, to be printed? this is a part of the business I know nothing about.. That actually would be a really interesting tutorial for anyone who's intrested,maybe??
thank you, LMA team!
Our pleasure!
Where do you get the board used to tape the paper to?
Could you put a link to the practice steps? I have kits from 2019 and need all the instructions I can get. Thanks
i love your videos.... its late but congratulations for the newborn.
You are so kind
It's phosphorescence that are in the sand
Wonder how you could make it look like the gulf coast sand. Would be hard since it’s basically white. I bet someone will figure it out. So many great artists.
That could be a fun challenge.
Did you give dimensions of what size we are supposed to tape off? Or if it doesn't matter, why do we need to tape off the section to be painted?
It's phosphorus
Great Lakes = Midwest beaches. And they are amazing. And depending on where you are can be tropical blue.
That is so cool to know! Thanks for sharing the info.
I like the warmups. You can always put a timestamp in the tutorial so people can just skip them. I don't want to have to find another video to learn a skill that you could review ina few minutes. PLus it really does help loosen up the mind and hands for the project.
That's a great idea!
❤❤
Definitely gonna try this
We would love to see your painting when you finish!
Let's Make Art sure i will tag you♥️❤️
Can I use white gouache instead of bleed proof white paint?
You could sure try! You might need to play with the amount of water you mix into your gouache as it can have a bit of a transparent nature when thinned out.
can I use acrylic white instead of what you use?
It can never hurt to try!
What paper are you using Sarah?
This is Canson 140lb coldpress watercolor paper.
Thanks 😀
What is the white stuff you are using????
This is Bleed Proof White. You can find it here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/bleed-proof-white-watercolor-paint
I think that bugs are called "fireflies"
Aquabord!
im good with no warm ups unless its something new:)
Oh...denied the satisfaction of the tape removal!🤣
Isn't that just a canvas board. I use them to tape my watercolors to.😊
This is a tick poster board. Canvas would work just as well!
Either way it works great. I like it better than cardboard!😊
That is called a foam board.
That looks like a piece of foam board.
Yes, it is just a thick piece of poster board.
Watching you try to cover large areas with that tiny brush is painful. Try a much bigger brush. You can still leave white areas but will be able to get coverage over the whole area before it dries.
Hi Jackie! Sarah tries hard to use the same two brushes on all of her projects, so our customers do not need to purchase new brushes every single month. Thank you for the feedback we will make sure to take that into consideration.
Can I use white gouache in place of bleed proof paint.
Yes, it can work both ways.