@@watercolorish I'm an oil painter trying out watercolor. I've never sweat so much in my life over what my next layer should be or how to fix mistakes.
I'm sure you will get more comfortable and confident with experience, though with watercolor it's still always good to have a plan before you start. I hope you will stick with it!
This was very informative, thank you. I seem to spend half of my time making corrections with my watercolour painting so it was reassuring to learn your processes too. You have a very appealing presentation style so more videos please, when you have the time. Thank you again.
Thank you for making such a helpful video. I learned a lot from this. Also, your art is phenomenal. To get such realism with watercolor takes immense talent. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. 😊
Oh, I like you! Wish you were here sharing more of you, your art thoughts and art techniques. (I never go on tiktock and rarely on instagram or twitter so I'm glad when you find the time to post here on youtube.)
Thank you for this and specifying the tape! As I said in other comments, I haven't had any good luck with masking with tape and this is probably why. I've given up on masking with tape, so I don't think I have the kind you recommended, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a try on a piece of scrap paper now would it? Literally no other tutorials on this by other artists specify that the different tapes can matter here. The usually say the equivalent of "use super sticky masking tape and just put it on your clothes to reduce the stickiness" which will dirty the tape and cause leaks or "use the super delicate artist tape" which, as you said, can result in leaks. Also thank you for the sandpaper bit. I have considered this but haven't been brave enough to try it and usually forget to try it on a piece of scrap paper. I do wonder if you can paint the sizing back on or if the fiber damage would mean that you can't. I just feel like there's potential to explore this even further and experiment but maybe not on an actual art piece lol.
Your work is astounding! And that’s a great tip to use drafting tape for protecting the adjacent areas. Have you experimented with a Magic Eraser after the step 1 basic lifting?
Thank you! And yes, a magic eraser works about as well as a nylon bristle brush but over a wider area... not as focused. Both remove paint better with non-staining pigments, but there aren't many of those on my palette.
Hi Brad. I have found that masking fluid is more suitable for irregular shapes and small areas, whereas drafting tape works better for straight edges and smooth curves over larger areas, even with the occasional leakage. Also, I’m less inclined to paint masking fluid over an already painted area out of concern that it might re-wet and muddy the watercolor paint, thanks.
@@watercolorish Thank you for the answer! Makes total sense. Also, thank you for sharing your technique. Seeing the results you get is hugely inspiring.
@@watercolorish Hi Paul, thank you ! I have another question about the papar though...is there any watercolor paper could absorb water fast and allow to glaze the color many times without become muddy? I have tried on hot press and cold press (both 140lb, hot press I bought the plein air board Canson), but I found both can not make very solid strong color, look closely can see the color is on paper surface but not absorbed into paper (I am studying Botanical painting ). If you could give me some ideas would be really helpful, thank you again:D
Hi @@zhongyangliu8896, I have not tried many other papers besides Arches. However, I think perhaps your requirements can be met by using staining pigments, which have smaller pigment particle sizes and penetrate the paper fibers more deeply than granulating pigments, allowing for more glazing without disturbing the previously painted colors... much. (I add that last word because all watercolor paints are water-soluble and will re-dissolve and potentially move and interact with new paint to some degree, but staining pigments do less of this.)
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Don’t worry about the ads. I love your channel and will be watching for anything you post. I really appreciate your sharing. Your work is beautiful.
Thank you!
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Aww, you are very kind, thank you!
@@watercolorish I'm an oil painter trying out watercolor. I've never sweat so much in my life over what my next layer should be or how to fix mistakes.
I'm sure you will get more comfortable and confident with experience, though with watercolor it's still always good to have a plan before you start. I hope you will stick with it!
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This was very informative, thank you. I seem to spend half of my time making corrections with my watercolour painting so it was reassuring to learn your processes too. You have a very appealing presentation style so more videos please, when you have the time. Thank you again.
Nice, easy going style along with great art makes a terrific combination
Thank you for making such a helpful video. I learned a lot from this. Also, your art is phenomenal. To get such realism with watercolor takes immense talent. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. 😊
Thanks so much for your interest and for your kind words! 😌
Oh, I like you! Wish you were here sharing more of you, your art thoughts and art techniques. (I never go on tiktock and rarely on instagram or twitter so I'm glad when you find the time to post here on youtube.)
Thank you! I hope to be posting more here soon 🙂
Thank you I would like to see more 0f your masking with drafting tape
Hi Angelina, I will upload a new video about masking in a week or two, thanks!
Please make more videos! They are so informative.
hi Jane-o... Hopefully I'll have a new one soon, thanks!
Really enjoy & appreciate your videos. I’ve had some success using Daniel Smith white watercolor ground, after scrubbing and sanding too hard 🙈
Excellent! I'm so glad you could save this painting, it's one of my favorites of yours.
Thank you for this and specifying the tape!
As I said in other comments, I haven't had any good luck with masking with tape and this is probably why. I've given up on masking with tape, so I don't think I have the kind you recommended, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a try on a piece of scrap paper now would it?
Literally no other tutorials on this by other artists specify that the different tapes can matter here. The usually say the equivalent of "use super sticky masking tape and just put it on your clothes to reduce the stickiness" which will dirty the tape and cause leaks or "use the super delicate artist tape" which, as you said, can result in leaks.
Also thank you for the sandpaper bit. I have considered this but haven't been brave enough to try it and usually forget to try it on a piece of scrap paper. I do wonder if you can paint the sizing back on or if the fiber damage would mean that you can't. I just feel like there's potential to explore this even further and experiment but maybe not on an actual art piece lol.
Your work is astounding! And that’s a great tip to use drafting tape for protecting the adjacent areas. Have you experimented with a Magic Eraser after the step 1 basic lifting?
Thank you! And yes, a magic eraser works about as well as a nylon bristle brush but over a wider area... not as focused. Both remove paint better with non-staining pigments, but there aren't many of those on my palette.
Why do you not use masking fluid to get a tight edge, and put the drafting tape over that?
Hi Brad. I have found that masking fluid is more suitable for irregular shapes and small areas, whereas drafting tape works better for straight edges and smooth curves over larger areas, even with the occasional leakage. Also, I’m less inclined to paint masking fluid over an already painted area out of concern that it might re-wet and muddy the watercolor paint, thanks.
@@watercolorish Thank you for the answer! Makes total sense. Also, thank you for sharing your technique. Seeing the results you get is hugely inspiring.
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May I ask what is the nice green background color is?
Sure. It's a mix of Winsor green (yellow shade), also known as phthalocyanine green, and Winsor yellow
@@watercolorish Hi Paul, thank you ! I have another question about the papar though...is there any watercolor paper could absorb water fast and allow to glaze the color many times without become muddy? I have tried on hot press and cold press (both 140lb, hot press I bought the plein air board Canson), but I found both can not make very solid strong color, look closely can see the color is on paper surface but not absorbed into paper (I am studying Botanical painting ). If you could give me some ideas would be really helpful, thank you again:D
Hi @@zhongyangliu8896, I have not tried many other papers besides Arches. However, I think perhaps your requirements can be met by using staining pigments, which have smaller pigment particle sizes and penetrate the paper fibers more deeply than granulating pigments, allowing for more glazing without disturbing the previously painted colors... much. (I add that last word because all watercolor paints are water-soluble and will re-dissolve and potentially move and interact with new paint to some degree, but staining pigments do less of this.)