Learn loose watercolor painting techniques: 5 secrets I discovered
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this watercolor tutorial for beginners I will discuss 5 secrets of loose watercolor painting techniques.
Materials used in this video:
Kilimanjaro cold press 300 lb watercolor paper (bright white)
Daniel Smith watercolors: Lemon Yellow, New Gamboge, Ultramarine Purple
Holbein: Scarlet Lake, Crimson Lake, Mineral Violet, Cobalt Green
Winsor & Newton: Winsor Red
M.Graham Artist Gouache - Titanium White
Reference photo that I used - unsplash.com/photos/FZw3FUg1cKs
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As far as painting goes, I am at whatever level is before beginner (!) and have never felt I was “artistic” in any way. But since retiring I have become interested in exploring the possibility that I can learn some artistic skills and have started drawing and doing watercolor painting. I am enjoying it so much! This video was very useful to me and I am going to try these techniques. Thank you.
So excited for you, Mary! Happy painting!
I have been exploring this type of watercolor painting recently. I really love it because I have to move quickly and make decisions on the fly. This has kept me from overworking my paintings. It has also allowed me to let go of the fear of messing up my painting. This style of painting rewards the mess. Loosening up my painting has allowed me to enjoy the process so much more than I did previously. Thank you for the great tips and for showing two examples of the same subject. That really helped me visualize the process. The possibilities are endless.
I agree that not feeling scared and (almost) not caring if the painting turns out or not is very liberating and always gives better results. Thank you so much for watching the video and your comment!
I appreciate seeing the reference photo as you’re painting, it helps a novice understand why you’re placing colors where you do.
Love your loose painting its exactly what i was looking for. I just purchased watercolor supplies so that i could start painting. This is going to be a new hobby for me and loose painting looks easier then everything I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more loose paintings.
You are welcome and hope you have lots of fun with watercolor!!
Thank you for teaching such freedom in watercolor, they both are lovely. Sometimes we get hung up on the rules of the art and forget to paint with the heart, where true beauty comes from.
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and for leaving such a nice comment!
I like the second painting.
This was SO helpful! Thank you for doing two different ways to portray your work!
You're so welcome, Rachelle, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I love the loose style of watercolour, and you have achieved a better result than I've seen most other artists manage. I have returned to watercolours after many years and am now investigating this freeing type of watercolour. But I lean towards much more dream-like work than I've been able to find others doing - except you. Well done.
Thank you so much!
I like the first painting. Colors stronger. Nice job on both. Anxious to try. I think it is more difficult than you make it look.
I hope you give it a go, Peg, it's just paper! :) If you post on social media, please tag @tummyrubbstudio, I'd love to see your interpretation!
The one on the right was my favorite. Id love more videos on loose painting. Maybe even a tutorial on how you approach a reference photo and decide to paint loosely. Such as which elements you fade into the background which ones you accentuate. Im trying to get better at loose painting
I appreciate your comment, Grayson, I did another flower painting in the loose style and was debating whether to post it or not. You gave me a great idea for the main topic for it! It should come out August 28th.
I love loose painting
Love both versions.
Love them both!
I am so happy I've just located you here on TH-cam. I am fairly new to watercolor and I definitely ride the struggle bus when it comes to painting loosely. I will ATTEMPT to try this. Thank you and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
You are so welcome, Deborah! Good luck with your art experiments!
Absolutely Gorgeous! I love loose painting or abstracts. This creation is stunning. Love the vivid colors, techniques, and your generosity in sharing, as well as your expertise.
I love both of your paintings.
😘👍💖🎨🌷
Thank you so much Liz!
Lovely! Both of them.
Great video Ksenia! Thank you. I like the second painting better. I love loose watercolours and think it will take me time to learn and develop my own work this way, but I think it really allows the nature of watercolour paint to be forefronted.
Thank you, Michael, I agree! Watercolor has to flow freely! :)
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing that with us
Wow love both of them.
They’re both very beautiful!
Both are so beautiful !!!
Wow! Thank You!
Amazing! I love it and will try. Thank you .
Both are beautiful!!!!
This is beautiful.
Thank you for the simplest tips, so helpful.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
This turned out beautiful!
Excellent video. Thank you for posting.
Thank you. Really beautiful
This is just so beautiful! I love your vibrant colors.
Thank you so much, Carolyn!
I loved both of the paintings and I love loose watercolor painting too. I'm new to painting, less then 1yr. You're one of the few artist's who can talk and paint! That was great for learning. Thank you I look forward to learning from more of your work
Thank you so much, Diane! I can't talk and paint, I add explanation after the painting is done! :) I know it's very hard to understand what an artist is doing so I feel a certain amount of commentary is necessary for the video to be useful to people. Good luck with your art!
Love it!
Thanks, Irene!
I love both paintings. Thanks for sharing your tips and your style. I enjoy watching your process.
Glad you enjoyed the video, Tuyet!
I like the 2 one❤️🙏🏾👏🏾
I love the loose style of Watercolor painting. I think that each of your paintings have much visual interest. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you so much for watching, Kathy!
Love it!!💕
Glad you like it, Donna!
I love loose painting! Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome, Kat, thank you for watching!
That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent with us 🙏❤❤
You are so welcome, Maria, it's my pleasure! :)
both are beautiful
I learned 5 things today. I have been painting only a few months and have gotten less loose as opposed to more loose so this is very helpful for me. Thank you!
Wonderful, Sue, glad I could help a little! I was very tight painter when I started with watercolor, it takes a bit of adjustment, it's very different from other mediums like oil or acrylics. Good luck!
The second one my fav
Thank you Ksenia. Lots of good tips, what I valued mostly was the one about different softnesses of edges, I had never thought about that. Will try it at my next session. :)
Glad it was helpful!
You are the best watercolor instructor on you tube! I have learned more watching your videos over last few days than any class or other on line instructional content! Thank you
So happy to hear that, Larry! Thank you so much, you made my day!
I love Both!
Beautiful paintings both of them!! 😍😍😍
Thanks for this clear and detailed demo of your loose watercolor painting style. It was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful, Gwen, thank you for watching!
I like the second version best. It had more variety in the brushstrokes and shapes of the whites.
I liked one on left both were great!
Love your style!
Thank you so much!
A good lesson.
Thank you
You are welcome, Fatoom!
The one on the right is my favorite, but they are both beautiful. Thank you so much for your instruction. I enjoyed painting this several times, as I am just learning how to paint loose flowers. I really enjoyed allowing the paint to run and do its own thing. I am usually too controlled in my painting!
It's a struggle for me too, Debbie! I'm glad you are enjoying the video!
I love this example of loose watercolour I especially prefer the first painting but the second was is lovely too. Thankyou
Thank you for watching, Elizabeth!
Awesome! I really enjoyed your process on the first painting
Thank you so much!
I love the top half of the first painting and the bottom half of the second haha . Nice to watch and listen thank you .
I know! I wish I could glue them together! 😁
Both are beautiful
I really enjoyed your demos 🎨🖌️. Beautiful paintings and I love them both 😊. You've given me plenty of inspiration . Thank you so much 💓
I'm so glad! Thank you for watching, Jacqueline!
Love so much the way you explain what you are doing. Thank you so much,
You are so welcome, Annette! Thank you for watching!
Thank you 🙏🏼I prefer the left hand side painting. I like the softness in the background 😌
Thank you, Anya!
Beautiful!!
Thank you, Lou! 😊
Well done…both paintings have their own presence…inspiring…be safe…
Thank you, Norman!
I loved your tutorial thank you . I préférée thé First O’Neil.
This is very nice, I loose watercolor painting , Thank you !
Loved the one on the right. I love the loose style of painting, keeping some features tight. Thanks for the tips, am a beginner in watercolour.
Thank you for watching! Happy painting!
Nice painting, thank you for the demo!
Glad you like it, Carolyn!
I like them both. You are wonderfull
thank you for this video! Helped me learn a lot of things!
You're so welcome, Suryatapa, glad it was helpful!
I love loose watercolors and have been watching many videos in an attempt to learn the style. Your video was very informative and your tips on how to achieve the effect were very helpful.
So glad to hear that, Kimberley, thank you!
Beautiful paintings!
Thank you, Carolyn!
Thank you - that's a really helpful explanation!
You're very welcome, Catherine!
I like the painting on the right. I am glad I found you on TH-cam. I was struggling with staying in the lines! I love your loose watercolor examples.
Thank you so much, Mary! Welcome to the channel! :)
Thank you for your talent and showing us how you work. Beautiful! I like the 1st. One the best. Next time I do watercolor I will try your way
Thank you so much for watching! Good luck with your artwork!
I love both equally 😊
Number 2, but I loved both. Thanks for the tips. I'm saving this so I can refer back to it.
So glad you found this helpful! I’ll be publishing another one in a couple of weeks - sunflower in the loose style. :)
I have a hard time painting loosely -- your video was very helpful! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful, Margo, thank you for watching!
Awesome
Thanks for sharing .....Have learned a lot
Glad to hear that, Cathy!
Your explanations are very clear. Like the freshness of the work.
Glad you think so, Gautam, thank you!
Thank you! I think I will give it a try 😊
Chantel, please tag @tummyrubbstudio if you post your painting on social media, I’d love to see it!
Loved it thanks
Glad you enjoyed it, Debra!
Wow... beautiful painting and a great tutorial
Thank you so much, Masayo!
Both paintings are beautiful
Thank you so much 😀
I’m new to your page, beautiful, love them both! Thank you!
My pleasure! Welcome to the channel! ❤
Lovely painting. I prefer the one you painted.
Thank you! I painted both of them though...😊
I love this style of painting and am happy to have subscribed to learn more. You asked which one we like better of the 2 and I like the first one. Not to to say the second one isn't beautiful. Looking forward to explore more loose painting. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you, Jane!
awesome ...!
I love it! It's very inspiring. Loose watercolor paintings have me looking at the art much longer than I do with defined detail art. I find that quite enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. :)
Thank you so much! And thank you for that interesting observation!
Very good
I like the second one. But truly like both. I'm trying to keep practicing and get better at this. Thank you💗😊
I know you will, Kearie, practice is all it is! :)
Really beautiful. I can't pick a favorite. What I think about loose watercolor is that it ain't easy being easy! Loose, for me, is much harder than detailed. You really have to have a good grasp of techniques and color theory and what looks good where. Like you said, hard edges with soft edges and 'lost and found' edges, etc. Beautiful style!
Thank you so much for your comment!
Awesome! Thank you. the one on the right .. I think.. ok both!
Lol! Thank you!
I like this style, with many impulsive decisions to create something so beautiful, which comes from pure spontaneity. When I paint, I prefer not to overthink and let my intuition dominate. Thank you for sharing! ❤🙏
Well said, Erik, thank you!
I like both 😄🤙🏽
Thank you for watching, Gerard!
Really enjoyed your video. I look forward to more.🔥
Glad you enjoyed it! One more loose watercolor video is coming out August 28, hope you check it out!
Both r lovely. Vry informative. Thanks
You are welcome, Parminder, my pleasure!
I prefer the first one more, but both are good and interesting.
I normally do not paint in a loose style, but this video may just get me to try it out. I still somewhat of a control freak so going loose will take some mental effort on my part. I did like both paintings, but the first one is my favorite. Thanks for the demonstration.
You are welcome, Robert, I'm glad you found this technique intriguing. I think also combining a loose approach with more controlled areas can be very successful.
Really beautiful! I love both versions, but the right one might slightly be a fave :)
Thank you, Shelley! Glad you enjoyed the paintings!
I am so glad I came across your tutorials. My favorite technique is loose style and I’m anxious to learn lots more. I have macular degeneration so it’s difficult to paint in small areas or in between lines. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to following you. Thank you so much.
Welcome to the channel, Laura! And thank you so much for your nice comments, I really appreciate your support!
Prefer the second one, and I really learned a lot from this demo, thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Nice technique 👌. I like the one on the right. I would like to give this a try. You're narration and demonstration was easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Awesome! Thank you so much, Sher!
Lovely
Thank you!!