Transform Your Art with the Charging Technique

In this video I take a closer look at the technique of ‘Charging’ while I paint a Frog in watercolor. #louisedemasi #watercolor
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[@Nora-jt9zy]

I love watching you paint your beautiful paintings, and I love that you let us in on your little bloopers at the end 😊 Thank you for letting us see that you are human too, just like us, and show us your amazing sense of humor! That certainly puts a smile on my face and I hope you know that a simple thing like that actually makes a difference 😊

[@monica-NJ-123]

Love how you say “ I’ll drop in some color and let it do what it wants to do “ , I need to practice that , wonderful painting TY xoxo

[@willingvessel1069]

You are currently my favorite watercolor teacher! I love how you make techniques simple. My confidence is building! Thank you!

[@RafiIsmail-hl8tf]

Amazing frog

[@mariaprins1794]

Loving the bloopers! 😂

[@jennyc5132]

There were bloopers? Missed them! Too busy watching the tutorial 😊

[@jennyc5132]

Oops sorry Maria just found them, I was too busy commenting to watch the end. Cheers from Western Australia 🦘🦘

[@saraooi6254]

I love all the detailed explanations on how you painted each step of the way. Your channel is definitely a go-to for tutorials . Thank you for sharing.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

That's very kind of you. Thank you Sara.

[@shirleymccamlie5088]

Shirley McCamlie......really lovely, I will try this. I have not painted for 7years. Thank you.

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

USA 🇺🇸here💜...I'm into abstract, ya know tape, rattle can n gum wrappers, lol..but you are amazingly creative n naturally talented at your watercolor technique💯..I'm totally hooked..ring that bell, people👍omg, I'll show up just for the bloopers at the end...you're awesome..thx for sharing🙂

[@lynnealbert7792]

Il love frogs. A painting of a frog will be my next painting.

[@angelaa2664]

What a great teacher..open and sharing with a fun sense of humour …delightful thanks so much

[@anthonyf3130]

Excellent lesson on the most difficult aspect of water colour painting. That is to allow the paint to do its job. I've been dabbling with watercolor for sometime. But though this is very clear in wet-on-wet, there is a temptation to aid the paint to move. One touch and its a disaster.
This comes thru clearly in you video. Thanks.
I found the last 1 minute hilarious too. This is exactly a problem all of us face when speaking into a video camera. Very enjoyable!

[@richardcohen8072]

Unquestionably the best watercolor tutorials on You Tube ! Simply brilliant !

[@TmarkN]

Lovely Frog! Awesome Technique. 🐸💜

[@suel4269]

Let it paint itself! I need to remember that!

[@GG-od2tr]

There truly is something about watching an artist that is mesmerizing.

[@jennifermceachern7424]

Thanks for being such a wonderful teacher!

[@don9133]

If it's Friday it's learn something new day. Louise knows how to put a collar on the colour! ;-)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Lol....Oh yes she does! Thank you Don. Have a great weekend.

[@gilliangardaner5987]

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[@tracycooke8706]

OMG I love your bloopers. Video is very informative. Bloopers are very entertaining. Well rounded video lol Thanks

[@jacquiebgood]

love love love the bloopers at the end....you make me smile lol

[@vda_lin2463]

Lol, the end of your video, the bloopers makes me feel like I wanna hang out with yewwwwww... too cute. You seem like such a lovable person 😂🎉😍

[@carolatchley229]

Thanks for the outtakes at the end. As you teach, you appear so "perfect" so it's nice to see that you stumble occasionally too! :)

[@kimhallson9579]

I am so glad I found your podcast

[@jeanburgin160]

lol you bloopers were so cute! All the best to you.

[@jeanflores2242]

LOL... You need to do the outtakes more often! LOVED it and I just finished painting the FFRRROG and posted in on the Facebook page. Thank you for great tutorials.

[@Jen-GP]

First time watching your videos and the best part? Your outtakes! 😂

[@elizabethkoeman1149]

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for showing your technique! It is lovely and I learned something new!

[@Joe-peace]

You’re hilarious! I saw this video to be 3 years old…how did I miss this?!?

[@elizabetheliuk9373]

Love your bloopers. Hilarious.

[@Calibizaro]

That frog is adorable!

[@donnaleiber6214]

This is one of the nicest watercolor frogs I've ever seen!

[@barblair]

I love your technique, and your way of mixing colours. And your out-takes are wonderful! They reassure me that there may be hope for us mortals!

[@thomasstewart1646]

Hi Barbara

[@joycohen938]

I loved this - thank you :) Gotta love ‘happy surprises’

[@cindybohl9593]

Wow! I have never used this technique! I am definitely gonna try it! Thank you for demonstrating. Love your art work💕

[@psyflyhunter8543]

Bloopers are hilarious. Excellent humour.

[@user-ge1gu9zq4w]

There truly is something about watching an artist that is mesmerizing.. Thanks for being such a wonderful teacher!.

[@davidmcdonald7775]

This is my first video. At first I thought you were going to burst out crying. But then I came to realise it's just your lovely gentle demeanor. Your artwork is so beautiful. I've subscribed 👍

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much!!

[@davidmcdonald7775]

@@LouiseDeMasi no problem, love. I've watched more of your videos and they're so good. I love your art and you explain it all so well ❤️

[@PiggieMafia]

“I let it do what it wants to do,” re: color mixing on the paper. Again, YES YES YES, it’s so organic and…ok…I’ll say it…soul-satisfying, to see what the water, pigment and paper want to do on their own. That makes it all so organic and unique and original, which is why I picked watercolor as my medium to begin with. Later, I want to try alcohol ink on yupo paper. 😊 You’re going to eventually help me make that transition, though you don’t know it yet. ❤

[@xydia713]

I'm so glad that the algorithm put this Video in my recommendations. I've learned a lot with this Video and your Artworks are stunning! 😊

[@earthingearthling2976]

Ur bloopers at the end always crack me up. Thank u for ur knowledge

[@imrobie5758]

Fffrrrrooogg 🐸 😄. Very cool thanks for sharing!

[@apianarosa]

Finally, watercolor well explained, thanks!

[@suedufon9379]

I love your voice. It is so calming. 🥰

[@zinfollinigrazia1459]

Louise, you are unique! 💐

[@cynthialoza6295]

You and your works are such a joy to watch. Thank you for allowing us into your painting room and learn from you!

[@CherzArts]

I’ve just completed 30 direct watercolors in 30 days, and I wish I had seen this before I started! 😂 Thank you!

[@redinabloogs8477]

MY FAV part is still the bloopers at the end LOL ..u are so smart to put those in

[@debil.5910]

The bloopers cracked me up!!!! Ok, seriously, I love how you show the viewer how you mix the paint on the pallet, and the amount you're using of each collar to achieve the right mix. Thanks!!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Debi.

[@tanyatinker-scholz496]

I had no clue that watercolor could be so intricate‼️ Thank you sOoOo much for your tutorial, but, I’m continuing to watch and learn🙃

[@jdpearce9506]

Thanks for the tips! I enjoyed the bloopers too!!

[@rebanelson607]

Yes, let the water do the work! Excellent tutorial- thanks!

[@MsGnocchi]

Ah-feck-ett! That's what I say when I screw up my painting 😂 thank you for the wonderful video. Such a joy to watch you paint. Amazing techniques

[@user-fc8xl7fn7z]

I absolutely love your paintings and your tutorials! They are most informative and easy to follow along. I think my favorite part though is your bloopers in the end. You are very proper and professional in your videos and then during the bloopers you flip your finger at the camera and I immediately know I would enjoy having coffee with you. Thank you for the giggles😂❤

[@elliria_home]

That's a beautiful little frog and, as always, you give such clear instructions on how you do what you do. And, of course, you're my favorite person to be flipped off by.

[@shandap3696]

The outtakes crack me up !
Super demonstration for charging. Thank you for both

[@janeharrell9032]

Love the frog

[@lindasabic4208]

Loved watching your video and the bloopers, in the end, reminded me so much of my stumblings that I feel right at home with you. You are just too cute!!!

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

I love frogs❣️Your painting is so beautiful…thanks for technique 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽M

[@RGJubilee]

I love frogs you did a grate job.

[@sandyhascall1853]

🤣 your bloopers kill me! Love the frog too.

[@simonetyson4160]

I So love it when you show us your errors in the commentary.
It always makes me smile!

[@user-hf6tz7gn6t]

gorgeous

[@Max2U]

This is lovely.🐸

[@lulireis]

Louise you are absolutely adorable and skilled! I love your videos, and I LIVE FOR the bloopers at the end! XX

[@Mimi-Photography]

😂 I love the end of this video
But all your video's are amazing!

[@nyakonakar4316]

Thank you Louise

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Loved the out takes!

[@chodge57]

Thank for your tips! I love the bloopers at the end! I almost missed it!!

[@-klashs]

Your voice is so soothing

[@gorway7]

Just loved your out-takes, so funny... keeping it real!

[@pdatnc]

I love that technique!

[@TPOOK01]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@debram3098]

Thank you for all the wonderful tips and I LOVED the outtakes at the end. They are adorable!

[@VARseeartdesign]

Amazing work!

[@dorisdavidson7849]

Loved this and the outtakes are a riot. Great sense of humour Louise.

[@floracheng2324]

wow, I love what you did with the branch. It's so effortless and fresh.

[@vincentcasados146]

FANTASTIC ! I CAN DO IT !!!

[@kouten07]

Beautiful

[@frana6121]

Love your tutorials...love the bloopers at the end even more...makes you soooo human ...

[@gaspazha7045]

Love the Effekets! Great video and instructions.

[@deborahbloom4624]

Thank you, Louise! Very helpful. If I could JUST learn to leave it be instead of trying to impose my will on the paint!

[@susannechueng9095]

Thank you Louise, I will keep praticing!

[@christelledomercq7582]

Thank you Louise you are a great teacher and artist :)

[@ceramicsky14]

This really helped me step up my watercolor. I’m still a beginner but I definitely noticed a huge increase in realism when using charging. Thank you!!!

[@beatricepineda5923]

I find your channel such an inspiration! I am subscribing for sure!

[@bethbrightman1326]

That was great! I very much enjoyed your lovely frog and I learned what charging meant. Your bloopers at the end just topped it all off! Love that so much!

[@maureenparsons2062]

Another great tutorial,thank you.

[@WhiteLotusOm]

Great tutorial and your bloopers were hysterical, thank you! 👍🏼🥰🎨

[@devikagill6443]

First time I'm viewing your video .....just LOVE YOU.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! 💕

[@SpottedOtter7]

i love your tutorials and especially just how you paint. Thank you so much for sharing these.

[@debrawalters9746]

I’ve just begun watching your beautiful artwork! I loved the out takes. Reminds me of myself.

[@debbieeverts3332]

I love your painting style as well as your painting. Thanks for the outtakes. Levity brings so much joy.

[@mandyrobins6063]

I love watching your tutorials Louise. You have such an amazing calm approach. It has inspired me to join you on Patreon. Thanks again

[@donnawest866]

You are an excellent teacher! So cute that you added bloopers at the end! 🐸🐸🐸

[@createinspain]

Lol, who knew a frog could be so cute!

[@HealingthruAIArt]

Thank you so much for these tutorials! I always find a new tip I've forgotten or never knew! 🌻

[@judithchadwick3217]

I love your style and your clear way of showing and describing.

[@hannahcrumley3103]

🐸Thank you! You are a great teacher!

[@joannekellaway4746]

I absolutely love your style of painting,thankyou.xx

[@tracythomas8127]

You are so darn likeable!!

[@MrsCthulhuFuck]

I just discovered your videos and I am learning so much with each one! Thank you!

[@MSangramhere]

Lovely technique, Thank you