Very nice. Your video has helped me to resolve my dilemma of painting a blurry, flowery background around a hummingbird and flowers. I can't wait to start over.
Thanks for this video. I always find backgrounds to be the most difficult thing to get right or even marginally adequate. Seeing the process carried out and explained in such detail was very helpful.
Thank you for the great background information. There are times when I get in a hurry and dont pay enough attention to what is going on. This will be a good reference video. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! I’m new to watercolour and have been searching high and low for instructions on how to create this type of background -I didn’t know it was called ‘soft focus background’. So glad I found your channel x
I learned a few new things! Thank you for this. I wish you had done a video on how you actually did the “tape” thing. That’s impressive. I also wonder why your paper is buckling so much? I use Arches also, 140# and never have an issue with buckling especially after stretching. In any case, wonderful demonstration. Thanks again for the real time video. Super helpful.
Hi Monica, If you are using 300 lb paper, it doesn't need to be stretched because it is heavy enough not to buckle a lot when using a lot of water. However, lighter paper like 140lb. will often buckle if you are using a lot of water on it. So, I stretch my paper to keep it from buckling, the water from stretching will set my pencil line a little, and I also feel the paint looks a little smoother on the stretched paper.
I would really like to see how you tape the flower. I am a professional wildlife art and this technique would really help me Have a more vibrant and controlled background.. Di you have a video showing how you cut the tape but not the paper Kathryn
Thank you! I absolutely love your technique. One question -- How do you remove the masking tape without damaging the paper? I have been trying many different tapes and can't work out how to remove it cleanly. Thanks!
Hi Anna, I use Arches 140 cold press watercolor paper for most of my paintings. I have not had a problem removing the tape from this paper. If you are using a student grade paper (Canson, some Strathmore for example) it is highly likely that the paper will tear. I have also tried the tape on Fabriano paper with success. I did have some students that were using Arches watercolor blocks and when they used the tape it tore their paper. So, I would test whatever paper you are thinking of using before using it on a painting. Also, when you remove the tape, you should pull slowly and at an angle, not straight down. I hope this helps.
I have also had that problem on good paper & applying tape to fabric several times before adding to my paper. I finally found that if I heat it with my heat gun on low or a hair dryer it loosens the adhesive & whatever is left on the paper roll off when you rub it.
Each time there are the little bits - in addition to the main theme - that finally gets through to an "ohhh now I get it ..." I heard it the first couple of times, and then, then, there is an "ah-ha!"
Hi Christina, I just like Aureolin better, partly because it is more transparent and it is a little less vibrant. If I had used Lemon, it might have mixed with the sap green and made lime greens in the background, which I didn't want.
Lorraine Watry Thank you. I have Azo yellow by M Graham but they also call it aureolin. It's actually PY 141 Benzimidazolone yellow. I wonder if it has the same working properties as your PY 40 from Daniel Smith?
I am so excited that I found your youtube channel. This is great stuff! I would be so frustrated with that palette where the paint doesnt want to adhere to it. Is it new? I hear you can scruff it up with elmers glue or soap? What do you think?
Hi Kathy, thanks for the feedback. I haven't heard of using elmers or soap. But, you can use a Mister Clean Magic Eraser or a fine grit piece of sand paper. However, if you rough it up a lot, the surface will stain more easily. I find some colors will bead up more than others. If you really don't like it, you might try a porcelain palette. I have heard they don't do this, but are more expensive and heavier. Good luck.
Hi Amanda, that is a basic dish sponge that I cut the corners on to fit in the green antique ashtray. I will sometimes use the sponge to clean my brush on instead of a towel. The ashtray makes a good place to rest my brushes because they don't roll.
What size of silver brush do you use? Is “ normal” round or jumbo round? Thank you for this tutorial! I have to try your method! Mine so far always looked like very muddy swamp!😂
Hi,
I saw you on Yvon Thrifty Rich's youtube channel.
We all treasure hunt for our work it seems.
You do amazing work!
Sincerely, Di.
Hi Di, Thank you for checking out my channel! It is amazing what people do with their treasures. Take care, Lorraine
@@lorrainewatry_watercolors You are very welcome.
Have a freat weekend.
Great...lol
Excellent demonstration and explanation of wet on wet background! Thank you
Glad it was helpful! You are welcome.
Very nice. Your video has helped me to resolve my dilemma of painting a blurry, flowery background around a hummingbird and flowers. I can't wait to start over.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your painting.
Thanks for this video. I always find backgrounds to be the most difficult thing to get right or even marginally adequate. Seeing the process carried out and explained in such detail was very helpful.
You are very welcome Goldie. I am glad the video was helpful. Good luck with your painting!
Great explanation of the wetness of your paper and brush and how to avoid blooms! Thanks
You're very welcome Carol! Thanks for the feedback. Happy painting!
Love watching you paint. Very helpful tips
I'm so glad! Thanks.
So many great explanations of why you are doing this. Perfect timing because my art class project is going to do this background technique. Thank you.
I am glad it will be helpful for your class! Happy painting.
Very nice background
Thank you! Cheers!
Brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
That was a great tutorial, cos I never know how to do a back ground, now subscribed and following you :)
Awesome! Thank you!
Very helpful; thank you so much!!
You're welcome 😊
This was amazing to watch. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome. Thanks for the feedback!
This is such a wonderful and helpful tutorial! Thank you so much.
You are very welcome. Thanks for the feedback.
Very useful, thank you. Blessings
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the great background information. There are times when I get in a hurry and dont pay enough attention to what is going on. This will be a good reference video. Thank you.
Your very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you, thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! I’m new to watercolour and have been searching high and low for instructions on how to create this type of background -I didn’t know it was called ‘soft focus background’. So glad I found your channel x
Glad it was helpful Elie! Have fun painting!
Thank you so much! I love your work!
You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words about my paintings.
I learned a few new things! Thank you for this. I wish you had done a video on how you actually did the “tape” thing. That’s impressive. I also wonder why your paper is buckling so much? I use Arches also, 140# and never have an issue with buckling especially after stretching. In any case, wonderful demonstration. Thanks again for the real time video. Super helpful.
Glad it was helpful! I do have videos on using masking tape to mask your painting. Here is a link to one: th-cam.com/video/4A6Qr1rTQDA/w-d-xo.html
Amazing tutorial! Where can I buy the watercolour palette u r using
I love your work, what Kind of brushes do you use ?
Thank you! I use Silver brand, Black Velvet brushes.
💖❤️💖❤️💖Omg, this is just the video I was looking for, thank youu! 😍😍😍💖❤️💖❤️💖
You're welcome 😊 Good luck with your project!
what are the benefits of stretching the paper ? Thank you for all of your wonderful knowledge and sharing your beautiful work.
Hi Monica, If you are using 300 lb paper, it doesn't need to be stretched because it is heavy enough not to buckle a lot when using a lot of water. However, lighter paper like 140lb. will often buckle if you are using a lot of water on it. So, I stretch my paper to keep it from buckling, the water from stretching will set my pencil line a little, and I also feel the paint looks a little smoother on the stretched paper.
@@lorrainewatry_watercolors Thank you for your answer. I m just now listening to Tip 22 which you say this. Your'e a very patient teacher!
I would really like to see how you tape the flower. I am a professional wildlife art and this technique would really help me Have a more vibrant and controlled background.. Di you have a video showing how you cut the tape but not the paper Kathryn
Thank you! I absolutely love your technique. One question -- How do you remove the masking tape without damaging the paper? I have been trying many different tapes and can't work out how to remove it cleanly. Thanks!
Hi Anna, I use Arches 140 cold press watercolor paper for most of my paintings. I have not had a problem removing the tape from this paper. If you are using a student grade paper (Canson, some Strathmore for example) it is highly likely that the paper will tear. I have also tried the tape on Fabriano paper with success. I did have some students that were using Arches watercolor blocks and when they used the tape it tore their paper. So, I would test whatever paper you are thinking of using before using it on a painting. Also, when you remove the tape, you should pull slowly and at an angle, not straight down. I hope this helps.
I have also had that problem on good paper & applying tape to fabric several times before adding to my paper. I finally found that if I heat it with my heat gun on low or a hair dryer it loosens the adhesive & whatever is left on the paper roll off when you rub it.
Ceramic pallets are holding the paint so good , and plastic hold water in drops.
Yes they do hold the paint in place better. I don't like ceramic palettes weight when I go to teach a class, though.
Each time there are the little bits - in addition to the main theme - that finally gets through to an "ohhh now I get it ..." I heard it the first couple of times, and then, then, there is an "ah-ha!"
Yay, thanks!
Thanks for the video! I have a question , why choose aureolin and not lemon? Because of the transparency?
Hi Christina, I just like Aureolin better, partly because it is more transparent and it is a little less vibrant. If I had used Lemon, it might have mixed with the sap green and made lime greens in the background, which I didn't want.
Lorraine Watry Thank you. I have Azo yellow by M Graham but they also call it aureolin. It's actually PY 141 Benzimidazolone yellow. I wonder if it has the same working properties as your PY 40 from Daniel Smith?
@@ChristinaTodd1970 hmm, I don't know. With the honey binder in M. Graham paint, it may have different look.
I am so excited that I found your youtube channel. This is great stuff! I would be so frustrated with that palette where the paint doesnt want to adhere to it. Is it new? I hear you can scruff it up with elmers glue or soap? What do you think?
Hi Kathy, thanks for the feedback. I haven't heard of using elmers or soap. But, you can use a Mister Clean Magic Eraser or a fine grit piece of sand paper. However, if you rough it up a lot, the surface will stain more easily. I find some colors will bead up more than others. If you really don't like it, you might try a porcelain palette. I have heard they don't do this, but are more expensive and heavier. Good luck.
Can you tell me which company paint brush it is?:)
Hi, yes that is a Black Velvet Brush by Silver.
Ok... thank you so much:)
What is that dark rectangle in the green glass on the left?
Hi Amanda, that is a basic dish sponge that I cut the corners on to fit in the green antique ashtray. I will sometimes use the sponge to clean my brush on instead of a towel. The ashtray makes a good place to rest my brushes because they don't roll.
@@lorrainewatry_watercolors Thanks for taking the time to reply! What a good idea. ☺️
What size of silver brush do you use? Is “ normal” round or jumbo round?
Thank you for this tutorial! I have to try your method! Mine so far always looked like very muddy swamp!😂
I use a variety of Silver Brushes. My biggest is the #20 round. I also have a #16, #10, and #6. Good luck!
Lorraine Watry thank you so much!
Hi, what brand and type and size of masking tape do you use, please?
Hi Linda, I use the Scotch brand #2020 masking tape. It comes in the 1 inch, 1.5 inch, and 2 inch. I use the 1 and 2 inch the most.
Paint won't adhere to plastic palette , use porcelain
Yes, I have heard this. Thanks.
What? I watched this and you did not paint the FLOWER...
Yes, the title says "How to Paint a Wet-on-Wet Background". I did not say it was a complete demo of this painting.