4 Essential Watercolor Skills Every Beginner Must Know

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  • In this video, I am going to show you the four essential watercolor skills every beginner must know. Hello there Misfitians! This week is a Watercolor Misfit Tips video. They may seem simple - but just like in well everything - the basics really do set apart the greats from the mediocre. You see, a lot of people starting out with watercolor, ask "where should you start?" or "what beginner watercolor skills should you learn first"? I wish I knew these #watercolor skills before I first started watercolor - and would love to see as many of you succeed. Hope you enjoy this watercolor tutorial :)
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  • @WaterColorMisfit
    @WaterColorMisfit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +271

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    • @kobbi5857
      @kobbi5857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watercolor Misfit your so good at watercolor,when I watch you do it and I stare at my art work "and there's me"

    • @michellemullen388
      @michellemullen388 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watercolor M

    • @laurenspettreats
      @laurenspettreats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watercolor Misfit Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for all the great tips.

    • @carlwalters8784
      @carlwalters8784 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watercolor Misfit of

    • @homesteadinginthecity5481
      @homesteadinginthecity5481 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watercolor Misfit

  • @NancyLynn
    @NancyLynn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +651

    You are such an intelligent young woman, an amazing teacher and a talented artist. Thank you for all your help and I look forward to watching more of your tutorials!

  • @kiwibird6171
    @kiwibird6171 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Honestly, the truest thing on this video is save the white. I'm still learning to save the white and I'm starting to learn that the white is crucial. It's so difficult so I'm glad you mentioned trying to paint in a monochromatic style!

  • @thegrynne
    @thegrynne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I can't believe I've never thought of using my pipette to wet the pan/palette! Great video.

    • @WaterColorMisfit
      @WaterColorMisfit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! And It makes things go so much quicker :D

  • @homeschooledaroundtheworld4660
    @homeschooledaroundtheworld4660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Just one color.” A very clever idea. Thank you🌸

  • @MrsTiffanyGrey
    @MrsTiffanyGrey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Wish I had known these tips as a beginner. I've had to go back and correct many of my mistakes because I didn't know these to start with. Still learning! Thank you for the help! Teddy is so cute!

    • @WaterColorMisfit
      @WaterColorMisfit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Tiffany! :D I wish I had known these too! They would have helped ALOT of my beginner blunders.

    • @michel.b5752
      @michel.b5752 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you need no one to find that adding water make color lighter !

  • @snaps4kappu
    @snaps4kappu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the transparency and monochromatic point. As a beginner with water color I was getting flustered and now I think I'll go back to the basics!

  • @Ginge91
    @Ginge91 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love the idea of working with a transparency chart to practice shading and the idea of trying to work with just the one colour for shading techniques! I will definitely give these a try this week :)

  • @emansalama2769
    @emansalama2769 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just started out water coloring so happy I found your TH-cam page I love it💮

  • @jeanbCA
    @jeanbCA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're a good teacher - thank you for all the knowledge, tips, and inspiration! 🎨💙👏🏻

  • @emilwestgaardhenriksen1715
    @emilwestgaardhenriksen1715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "fill the whole page up with colour" this is exactley what one of my art teachers told me back in school to do when we where trying out watercolours, and this is exactley the reson why I have not touched this medium since. He wasn't a good teacher I know thst now, I have been thinking about giving it a chance again. Thank you for a very informative and great video😁

  • @arandomwoman2310
    @arandomwoman2310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome for beginners! Thank you!

  • @lderusha24
    @lderusha24 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too cute! Love your style. Thanks for teaching me skills!

  • @pshrillart3461
    @pshrillart3461 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is my first time watching your videos. I really love it! It gives me new ideas for practicing my watercolor!! Thank you so much!! I'm eager to watch more of these videos!

  • @Kitchensurprise
    @Kitchensurprise 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip! I am going to practice each color as you suggest.

  • @giannamolina4011
    @giannamolina4011 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no confidence and no clue what to do with water colors but you just allowed me to have some confidence in using water colors! Thanks !!

  • @seekeroftheend6914
    @seekeroftheend6914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been adding white paint to my watercolors to lighten it for months... This was really helpful thank you 😊

  • @ignitedmindsind
    @ignitedmindsind 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    saving the white I love that tip

  • @crentist960
    @crentist960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making this. I recently just started using watercolors, and this helped a lot.

  • @humaira7420
    @humaira7420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This tutorial help me so much! Thank you:) especially with the "save the white" one it's so helpfull. I always wonder why my painting often look dull and maybe that's one of the reason

  • @qutub-ul-walikhan2459
    @qutub-ul-walikhan2459 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very simple lecture by an attractive teacher.

  • @PaintAndDrawTogether
    @PaintAndDrawTogether 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool tips Carrie :) I loved the one with the pipette wetting the pan. So simple tricks but can make life so much easier when painting!

  • @Ali-xx4eh
    @Ali-xx4eh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips! These will help me in the future, painting in my sketchbook!

  • @LifeoftheVerdes
    @LifeoftheVerdes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    watching you paint is so therapeutic,thank you for the art inspo^^

  • @marciwelch8520
    @marciwelch8520 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful beginner tips. Thank you for sharing them.

  • @G1manime
    @G1manime 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @debjthomas
    @debjthomas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou so much for bringing these wonderful videos.

  • @christinetempleton7657
    @christinetempleton7657 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    All wise advice. I like how you stick to "artist" language...like value and hue. That's how artists talk and communicate specifics to each other. It's important to learn the language. Great video.

  • @ladywiththepearl
    @ladywiththepearl 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I've been working with watercolors for a while but never searched up the basics this video has great content

  • @tkucey8689
    @tkucey8689 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    love going back to basics, nice vid - thanks!

  • @soychu90
    @soychu90 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your tips

  • @rularue2392
    @rularue2392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy your teaching style, MsFit! Very engaging.

  • @ZombiePyaa
    @ZombiePyaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really the best tips I could have had, I've been watercoloring for some weeks now and I thought something that really off with my paintings, they looked blank ! Now I'll try harder and apply all your tips

  • @happytrouble5561
    @happytrouble5561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just purchased my first porcelain flower palette ;) thank you for sharing your knowledge and your lovely illustrations. I used to do just paintings but have been interested in illustration for a while now, and thinking about switching my works a bit, incorporating more of illustrative pieces so you sharing your opinions and experience in the field is very appreciated. Your chameleon illustrations is my favourite btw but they are all very sweet and beautifully rendered. Thank you once again and have a lovely day. Greetings from England :)

  • @Snowy1028
    @Snowy1028 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been SOOO helpful. Thank you!

  • @MissFunnyBunneh
    @MissFunnyBunneh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your style!!

  • @shaked7062
    @shaked7062 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for the useful tutorial!

  • @timewastinghero
    @timewastinghero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Great video! I’m just learning watercolour on an evening course and you’re helping me loads! Thanks again 🤗

  • @alfienice3636
    @alfienice3636 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is actually a really good tutorial. Great job. 10/10 would recommend lol.

  • @sincerelycinnamonroll5567
    @sincerelycinnamonroll5567 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    We literally did this same process in art class, but with acrylics xD
    This helped me a lot! Thank u!

  • @blackangel418
    @blackangel418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love how you came to us through a closet
    And thank you for the very informative information

  • @lindyloo81
    @lindyloo81 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, please keep them coming! Thank you 🎨

  • @ianhubbard4954
    @ianhubbard4954 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this is really helping me. I only had my first lesson today but don't have any equipment for myself yet but can't wait to start

  • @khushwantsingh8959
    @khushwantsingh8959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such an inspiration to everyone .. God bless

  • @mindykeys206
    @mindykeys206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a beginner any more, but wow! What helpful tips. Thank you for sharing.

  • @farahsouab7524
    @farahsouab7524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video🙏🏽 and you're such a lovely person too

  • @valeriamartinez2451
    @valeriamartinez2451 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best video about art that I have ever seen in my hole life. I really love it. Btw, you really helped me a lot!!! Thanks.

  • @patti525
    @patti525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use deviled egg platters for mixing palettes! Abundant choice of them at the thrift stores!

  • @jewelesanmiguel9317
    @jewelesanmiguel9317 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    teddies looks just like my new puppy, clover! i really neeeed this!🐶

  • @juliesheckman3922
    @juliesheckman3922 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awesome! Love this video!

  • @jessala-chu5668
    @jessala-chu5668 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! This is really helpful!

  • @dawudcharlton
    @dawudcharlton 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, I'm use to acrylic,oil. After seeing some amazing watercolor paintings I want to try this medium

  • @jillsloat8694
    @jillsloat8694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this lesson!

  • @LucasAlves-zb2ii
    @LucasAlves-zb2ii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love that template!!! And as always, amazing video!!

  • @sandynashpriester
    @sandynashpriester 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are very informative and fun to watch.

  • @Coratison
    @Coratison 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to really get into water color painting a lot more , this was really helpful

  • @kendraart
    @kendraart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way for film and edit your videos! I’m just learning how to edit the basics and it’s so time consuming so I can imagine all the planning your videos take. *GOALS*

  • @kendraart
    @kendraart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you film and edit your videos! I’m just learning how to edit and it’s so time consuming even with just the basics so I can imagine all the planning and time your videos take. *GOALS*

  • @Sunnygoesbananas
    @Sunnygoesbananas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so helpful. Thanks for posting it 💜

  • @mireillelebeau2513
    @mireillelebeau2513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You get my subscription because you have put the camera on the cabinet shelf and got great editing

  • @minez5628
    @minez5628 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My stepmom gave me my first watercolour! I'm so excited!

  • @emmahayes111
    @emmahayes111 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips! Going to give them a shot soon.

  • @kendraart
    @kendraart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way for film and edit your videos! I’m just learning how to edit the basics and it’s so time consuming so I can imagine all the planning your videis take. *GOALS*

  • @marymathis9299
    @marymathis9299 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful info, thanks so much for the post!!

  • @appleknocker56
    @appleknocker56 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still feel like beginner & some tips may sound simple but now learning more about each color use & you are so correct about one day (color likes me) & next not so much! Ty

  • @mindaekim2041
    @mindaekim2041 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing. Very helpful. Thank you😀😊💖

  • @larryglatt2548
    @larryglatt2548 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, well done!

  • @SheIsTristine
    @SheIsTristine 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. Great production!! Just starting watercolors and learning techniques. It can be a bit overwhelming, so thanks for the tips.

  • @jekster
    @jekster 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying the videos and tutorials!

  • @kagureitsh27
    @kagureitsh27 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i´ll try this. thanks!

  • @ink_stain525
    @ink_stain525 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for thr content and advice. Very rich

  • @ellenkramer1486
    @ellenkramer1486 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thank you!!

  • @brookepage3752
    @brookepage3752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your voice it’s so calming lmao

  • @JennaRaineyChannel
    @JennaRaineyChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool and creative, thanks for sharing your watercolor techniques! Take care. xo

  • @nyoom3974
    @nyoom3974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for this amazing hand helpful video

  • @keniamartinez9103
    @keniamartinez9103 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love ur home decor and this video was very helpful thank you

  • @dbamp
    @dbamp 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    usually videos that tell me what i'm doing wrong or what i should do don't help but this was actually pretty good

  • @lindas.martin2806
    @lindas.martin2806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Taking a slightly different perspective, “Transparency in 2D design is simply the quality of being able to see through (or partially see through) one or more layers in an artwork. Like texture, transparency can be real or it can be implied or suggested. Opacity is a similar term but refers to the inability to see through a layer.”
    When I listened to the beginning of your presentation it seemed that you might be equating the value of light and dark colors with transparency. My thought is that you can have dark colors that are transparent or opaque and light colors that are transparent or opaque, unrelated to value.
    A light color such as say, Hansa Yellow, can be as opaque or transparent as say, Ultramarine Blue, and the transparency of a color may be impacted by the properties of the minerals that make up the color. Some colors simply are more transparent than others regardless of the water added, just as other colors are more granular.
    It is true that when you add water to a color, you can achieve a lighter value of that color. I just think it is good to remember that transparency is about the ability to see through a color, regardless of whether it is light or dark. Value does not, in my mind, equal transparency. Thanks for the opportunity to comment and happy painting!

    • @elcidbob
      @elcidbob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      In a way, you're being just as reductive. With watercolor, most everyone will be painting on a white substrate and the only time that thinning will result in a darker value is if you're painting over something that's already got a darker value, which quite often in this medium is a rare case.
      In a vacuum, yes, thinning only affects opacity and saturation. In practice, it affects saturation, value, and possibly hue because of how it interacts with other layers.

  • @nurfirdaus3263
    @nurfirdaus3263 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i literally love your voice... it's soothing 😍

  • @itsguppy7283
    @itsguppy7283 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing your skills online

  • @jennyguo2801
    @jennyguo2801 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful :) thank you!

  • @barbwired10
    @barbwired10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very inspiring and informative. thank you!

  • @trishpoppins5148
    @trishpoppins5148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you for sharing xxxx

  • @joulessss
    @joulessss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was actually really useful, thank you :)

  • @zoogirlpatti
    @zoogirlpatti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all of your excellent tips and guidance to understand the wonderful world of watercolor!! After taking several watercolor classes at community education, I now know what a really good instructor is! Thanks again...

    • @WaterColorMisfit
      @WaterColorMisfit  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks soooo much! This means alot to me! :D

  • @da-madmodler4692
    @da-madmodler4692 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub here, I’m just getting started with water color. I’m ok behind a pencil so I’m really hoping your video will continue with great tutorials and tips or better yet things to remember. Great video.

  • @foureyedflamingo
    @foureyedflamingo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the monochromatic idea. Gonna do this for sure.

  • @marilynferro9546
    @marilynferro9546 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this video ! Would love the doggie templete. thanks, Marilyn

  • @juliagonzalez1537
    @juliagonzalez1537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the drawing! This video couldn't be timed more perfectly as I just got some new watercolors and I am so excited!!

    • @WaterColorMisfit
      @WaterColorMisfit  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Julia! I love it when timing works out! :D Thanks for commenting. :D

  • @nomotivay
    @nomotivay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO AESTHETIC

  • @markanthonyaranzanso7780
    @markanthonyaranzanso7780 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this vid! I love your voice!!!!! ❤️

  • @familyfoley5271
    @familyfoley5271 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so helpful!

  • @GoldenWisteria
    @GoldenWisteria 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful as always! Such good tips. Thanks for sharing.

  • @milels6917
    @milels6917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live this monochromatic idea it can give you how to think water with one colour thanks for that I'm always trying

    • @grifgoohio4286
      @grifgoohio4286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mil Els
      I agree. Not having to deal with a color palette lets me concentrate on technique.

  • @rubbish9935
    @rubbish9935 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was pretty helpful😊 thank you😁

  • @ayseuzuner8816
    @ayseuzuner8816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am just in LOVE with your works and I wonder if I could get this puppy sketch too! 🙈🙏🏻

  • @joyannebulawan7754
    @joyannebulawan7754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I also would recommend learning the wet on wet technique. Not that I'm a pro. 😅

  • @donnalee62
    @donnalee62 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel and subbed - great tips - I'm afraid of watercolor so hoping to learn, learn, learn! :)

  • @panchoverde5078
    @panchoverde5078 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I watched

  • @larashinnaran3522
    @larashinnaran3522 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you
    This is very helpful