How to use "Wet-in-wet" to add blush [Watercolor Anime Tutorial]

In this video I want to show you how to use the basic "wet-in-wet" technique to add blush to your anime character. I'll explain the technique, how to control the shape while keeping the soft edge, so the blush is in the right place with a soft look. I'll also show you how to add blush in a actual painting of Yor and share with you tips. If you're a beginner for watercolor painting, or having trouble controlling water when adding blush, I'm sure you'll find some useful information from this video. As usual, if you have any questions, let me know in the comment!
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:22 What is "wet-in-wet" technique in watercolor?
00:44 Demo of "wet-in-wet" technique
01:45 Why "wet-in-wet" is not controllable
02:04 How to control "wet-in-wet" to create a perfect blush in size and shape
02:29 My favorite colors for blush for anime characters
03:05 Tip: control the amount of water/paint on your brush for blush application
04:35 Tip: timing is the key. How wet/dry should the paper be?
05:00 Hard edge vs Soft edge and how they're created in wet-in-wet
05:50 Hard edge vs soft edge on anime face for blush area06
06:48 Tip: start painting from the top of the blush area
07:16 Adding blush on Yor
07:33 When to add blush; how to keep the painting clean
08:11 Tip: use India ink for line art to keep the painting clean
08:51 Use reference phot to locate the area for painting
10:05 Tip: use clean damp brush to fix messy edges
10:39 adding blush to the left cheek with a stronger color
11:00 apply a glazing layer if the blush is too light
12:08 when to fix the blush shape to make the two blush symmetrical
12:42 how to add "blush lines"
13:08 what color to use to add blush lines
14:00 ideal brush to use for adding blush lines

[@ChantelleArts]

fantastic tutorial, such a cute effect ❤❤❤

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

This was sooo informative!! Great vid, I learned a lot from this!

[@ShuziArt]

Thanks my friend!! I'm glad to hear that! :D

[@Sakiya876]

“Yor is the perfect character for blushing.”
Yes indeed she is 😂

[@austa3460]

This is so helpful. Thank you!!!

[@datafogao]

🎉

[@vineetnishad8296]

Master😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mashunring_shimray]

Very helpfull 😊

[@billpual4336]

Won't the water reactivate the color in the face when you wet the area ?
Amazing tutorial btw!

[@ShuziArt]

good question! watercolor by nature works in a "layered" way. Putting the blush on top of the skin color is the "glazing" technique. The key is to make sure the base layer (skin) is completely dry and use watercolor paper. Most of the time the base layer will not be reactivated, unless you rub really hard and rub away the paper, or the base layer is really thick with visible paints at the surface of the paper.

[@billpual4336]

@@ShuziArt Thank you for the explanation!! I did two paintings after this video and one of the blush came out really good!! Need some more practice I guess!

[@lizzicusmotion587]

What kind of brush is this?

[@ShuziArt]

This is a Da Vinci maestro series 35