6 Bad Habits in Watercolor You Should Never Have

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  • @pabloplato
    @pabloplato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    huh, don't think i have ever had a teacher tell me about working soap into the brush bristles before using masking fluid. always had to use an inferior brush just incase i never got it clean afterwards. great tip, thanks!

    • @ciannacoleman5125
      @ciannacoleman5125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please use a cheap or old brush even with the soap method, I ruined my favorite brush because I didn’t resoap it often enough during a project (thankfully it was a cheap brush anyway)

    • @markdonovan1540
      @markdonovan1540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I use rubber tipped brushes to apply the masking fluid. No risk of brush damage and clean easily with water and kitchen towel/clean cloth.

  • @macCALICOmac
    @macCALICOmac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    If you mix soap with your water, the paint spreads differently. It's pretty cool to play with.

    • @fllini99
      @fllini99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pippa oh really?!!!!! Would any soap work? Dish soap? TFS! 😘

    • @rayray8687
      @rayray8687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      fllini99: Dish “soaps” are not soap at all but are detergents that are chemically different from soaps, and that is why they’re no longer called “dish soap”...because they’re not and therefore can’t be sold as such. I imagine they will also have some sort of cool effect on paint spread, but in the video the narrator appears to be using an actual soap. The above commenter might have been using either one, not sure, but without getting too technical, both are emulsifiers which break down grease, dirt, paint, etc into tiny droplets. So who knows, they might both do the same thing. Definitely worth a try!

  • @nikkiswenson54
    @nikkiswenson54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! My calligraphy and flat brush arrived today! I am excited to try watercolor again after 20 years! I am happy for all of your teaching videos and tips and also what not to do!!

  • @cynthiaslater7445
    @cynthiaslater7445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a new watercolorist, these tips are very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Roslyngal
    @Roslyngal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Another common mistake with masking fluid- don’t shake the bottle before using. The bubbles you get make it harder to use, and decrease its lifespan. Stirring gently is fine.

    • @createinspain
      @createinspain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and, for goodness sake, if masking over painted area - MAKE SURE it's DRY!

    • @Pugs25
      @Pugs25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I store the masking fluid bottle upside down. Then you don't get a 'skin' on top.

  • @jackierudd2010
    @jackierudd2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Excellent advice, I'm glad I've seen this video, I've just bought my first supplies but haven't started painting yet , so perfect timing to prevent bad habits and wastage. Thankyou 😊 🌟

    • @YongChen
      @YongChen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun with watercolor.

  • @alext9067
    @alext9067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The wealth of knowledge. Thank you.

  • @Angelwrites
    @Angelwrites 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Gouache CAN be reactivated and reused with water when dried.

    • @hamloaff
      @hamloaff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      depends on the type of guache also :D they have acrylic guache that doesn't reactivate hehe

    • @justacatwhocantype
      @justacatwhocantype 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hamloaff Acrylic gouache is not actual gouache though, it is acrylic paint with a mattifier.

  • @judymills873
    @judymills873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Didn’t know about the soap

  • @thekitowl
    @thekitowl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great tips. I use a rubber tipped brush for masking fluid.

  • @htalif1173
    @htalif1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very important and useful for every watercolour painters......

  • @diannahauf5136
    @diannahauf5136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you SO MUCH!! Incredibly helpful AND useful!!!

  • @saolyartstudio752
    @saolyartstudio752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Water color is hard.. thanks for sharing.❤️ I need to practice my watercolor more.

  • @brightandsunny
    @brightandsunny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Yong!! Quick and clear tips that are so helpful!!!

  • @janc734
    @janc734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks Yong- good tips for sure -especially the soap with masking fluid

  • @misaoce3423
    @misaoce3423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The masking fluid one was very useful, thank you!

  • @lucassilva1706
    @lucassilva1706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Instead of a brush with hair for masking fluid, you can use those brushes made of silicone, because they're very easy to clean.

    • @user-xo4jd4ot8s
      @user-xo4jd4ot8s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But when you need some sophisticated brush control and brush marks only can be achieved by using hair brushes,the silicone one would never do the job for you.

    • @paintspirationsunlimited
      @paintspirationsunlimited 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn't hold as much fluid as it can. Also, the rubber tips can pick up a portion of a drying film on subsequent masking and tearing it off before totally drying ruining the overall mask film. I use to mask as fluid as possible and thin them in right consistency with water and they don't work well with rubber tip silicone brushes. A good cheap alternative is to use goat hair round brushes and use it the same way in the video. Holds lot of fluids and still have that fine precision and throw away when wornt out. Why burden yourself with half effective tools, plus i don't always use masking so it's not a big deal

    • @lucassilva1706
      @lucassilva1706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ones I use work perfectly, and there's alot of different models. But everyone has utensils that work better for them, it's good to know about all of them

  • @moqsudayasmin8307
    @moqsudayasmin8307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful guidelines…Thank you so much

  • @alpinerose9181
    @alpinerose9181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi, thank you. I did not know to apply soap to the brush before using masking fluid, that is helpful.

  • @clairebarnwell5711
    @clairebarnwell5711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent information....thank you!

  • @sybileberhart3439
    @sybileberhart3439 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! Great. Thank you

  • @watercolourkeyes
    @watercolourkeyes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for your time. Very helpful tips.

  • @Coletta123
    @Coletta123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tips. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @Roslyngal
    @Roslyngal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You do more of these- they’re great! Maybe include ‘protecting’ the paper from too much pencil/eraser rubbing, oily fingertips, etc. Also knowing when your painting layer has reached the ‘leave it alone to dry’ moment.

    • @stizelswik3694
      @stizelswik3694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      try putting a scrap piece of paper under the part of your hand that would touch the paper. That way the pencil won't get smeared. :D

  • @artbykcappadona5166
    @artbykcappadona5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I know why I was getting little bumps in my paper and damaging it. I was dragging instead of dabbing. Thank you

  • @missmatch9058
    @missmatch9058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful!

  • @shandsgirl1463
    @shandsgirl1463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for these tips. 😀

  • @sandradelvecchio6894
    @sandradelvecchio6894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Yong!

  • @FrancesMacaulayForde
    @FrancesMacaulayForde 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you from Australia, for your very useful video on bad watercolour painting habits.

  • @dianadevlin3717
    @dianadevlin3717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, very clear and helpful!

  • @malakghaffari3028
    @malakghaffari3028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very useful.
    Thankyou.

  • @atokea77777
    @atokea77777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful and useful too ! 🙏

  • @jane_7193
    @jane_7193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your company and great advice, thank you.

  • @LadyDragoncat
    @LadyDragoncat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video. I shall keep these tips in mind as I experiment with watercolour and ink.

  • @patriciacarter9774
    @patriciacarter9774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.... very helpful

  • @s.mukherjee5613
    @s.mukherjee5613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative! Thanks!

  • @debbiemacrae3609
    @debbiemacrae3609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips - tks!

  • @agnescumin2276
    @agnescumin2276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks !

  • @abrilspinoza
    @abrilspinoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!

  • @eunicenield9631
    @eunicenield9631 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good information. Thank you.

  • @suecook5416
    @suecook5416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your tips.

  • @usharajagopalan351
    @usharajagopalan351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the useful tips

  • @TariHuffaker
    @TariHuffaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really great adivice. thank you so much.

  • @rainbowfox1934
    @rainbowfox1934 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great teacher and a great artist.

  • @ATATKDMama
    @ATATKDMama 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! Thank you!

  • @laurawhigham8492
    @laurawhigham8492 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! So very helpful 😊

  • @user-yt2wl4it8z
    @user-yt2wl4it8z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Thank you. 👍

  • @jessamelfujimoto6213
    @jessamelfujimoto6213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this tutorial,im always doing the bad habits now i know how to take care of my brushes.

  • @sylviahall5667
    @sylviahall5667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Yong Chen

  • @thrdwldgrlcollins8085
    @thrdwldgrlcollins8085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @leslieaharden6183
    @leslieaharden6183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Yong! Great tips. Definitely taking advantage of these tips! Avoiding unnecessary struggle!! Hugs!

  • @janbeane8330
    @janbeane8330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video. I am new to watercolor and the hint about masking fluid was so helpful. I already ruined one brush trying to clean it!

  • @relevant_nebula
    @relevant_nebula 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for these great tips

  • @nicolafortune587
    @nicolafortune587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing...

  • @newus0042
    @newus0042 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks heaps very helpful.

  • @dianemosher3213
    @dianemosher3213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips thank you

  • @deniseewert6372
    @deniseewert6372 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tanks mr.Chen!

  • @manepetersdrouilly
    @manepetersdrouilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spektakulär! Ich habe Ihr Tutorial geliebt. Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihr Wissen geteilt haben ❤️

  • @marjo-riittareinikainen9740
    @marjo-riittareinikainen9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good advices!

  • @vishalbhaskar8554
    @vishalbhaskar8554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u very much Yong Sir for immensely valuable and helpful tips.

  • @ljbj4
    @ljbj4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just found your channel and am a beginner. This was very helpful and I do very much appreciate these tips! Tfs!

  • @richardsilva-spokane3436
    @richardsilva-spokane3436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @smrutirekha6070
    @smrutirekha6070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really very knowledgeable.

  • @htalif1173
    @htalif1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sir Yong Chen

  • @Janartable
    @Janartable 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You!!

  • @patriziapacetti6365
    @patriziapacetti6365 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u for these news

  • @jorgeoyuela9531
    @jorgeoyuela9531 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Sir so much!!!

  • @gloriazambrano5674
    @gloriazambrano5674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you Yong youare the best teacher for me I love the way you teach God bless you

  • @elenicefarias
    @elenicefarias 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @vedantvinayakmane9406
    @vedantvinayakmane9406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanku very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @carolinafernandezoro733
    @carolinafernandezoro733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !!!!!!!

  • @markdonovan1540
    @markdonovan1540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tips:
    1. Pallet cleaning - no need to wash away reusable paint. I tend to wash mixing areas with a damp kitchen tissue only when I need to mix a new colour that might be made muddy by existing mix residue. I don't wash paints that are in the slots - I want to use them again!
    2. Caps to go back on tubes immediately - common sense really.
    3. Leaving brushes in the water container will damage fine hairs of watercolour brushes. So rinse out the pigmented water by stirring in the dirty water container and then the clean water container, gently dab off excess water or any residues of pigment with a clean cloth ready and lay flat on a dry cloth.
    4. Masking fluid is not water soluble, so if it gets trapped in brush hairs it will most likely ruin the brush. I have used old cheap brushes and cut down the hairs to leave a short stubby toe on the brush. Then I saw a video recommending the use of rubber tipped "brushes", they are very cheap and allow fine control as well as covering larger patches. They are very easy to clean and don't get damaged by the masking fluid.
    5. Good quality paper and the correct type of paper is essential for a good painting experience and good quality finish.
    6. Lifting techniques need practice, but just gentle touches will save damage and disappointment.

  • @Nurse3811
    @Nurse3811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Subscribed.

  • @DrawWithSingh
    @DrawWithSingh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its really helpful

  • @stardoogalaxie9314
    @stardoogalaxie9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I havent thought about the cup one! :O great tips!

  • @adrianagarcia8426
    @adrianagarcia8426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muchas gracias por sus consejos,,,!!!

  • @justasmallartist2981
    @justasmallartist2981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was helpful^^

  • @AlessandroZir
    @AlessandroZir 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    verry useful, thank you so much!!! 💋💋💋

  • @joannekillian2889
    @joannekillian2889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful

  • @fullofgracefullofgrace6883
    @fullofgracefullofgrace6883 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @irinakrasovskaya5224
    @irinakrasovskaya5224 ปีที่แล้ว

    Полезные советы, спасибо !

  • @SIRKISSHY
    @SIRKISSHY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for the tips!! your voice is very nice too. you just gained a new subscriber! 🐣

  • @abbujaan
    @abbujaan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Basics
    Very good advice

  • @shaileshsaxena
    @shaileshsaxena ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the excellent tips. It will be also helpful if you include colour mixing mistakes resulting in dull brown or grey colours, opaque vs transparent colours, colours that leave grains vs. those that don't. Thank you ❤️

  • @Engelhafen
    @Engelhafen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good tips

  • @paullarnce2167
    @paullarnce2167 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    TX- good tips!

  • @renatecormick7399
    @renatecormick7399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great points, wish I had known these when I first started out., but these fabulous types of videos didn’t exist back then (or I didn’t know about them) I don’t think you can ever get enough tips that help along the way. Thanks

  • @annajabonska2716
    @annajabonska2716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dziękuję za bardzo cenne rady, pozdrawiam serdecznie💕💕💕

  • @michaelparry1383
    @michaelparry1383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information. I was pleased that I was aware of all of these "Don'ts". You are an excellent artist and an excellent presenter. Thanks for all you do. I see that you do most of your work with the three primary colors from W&N Professional watercolor paints. You have great porcelain triple container and the mixing plate. Where can these be purchased? I have the link to your brushes and other supplies. I like having only the choice of three colors, then you need to learn how to mix.

  • @NMranchhand
    @NMranchhand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great idea! Negative teaching! You should keep reminder notes of these “DONTS” when you work with your students and then make a video from time to time.

  • @awendaawenda8011
    @awendaawenda8011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Paul Rubens anything!!!

  • @eugeniabotezatu2423
    @eugeniabotezatu2423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grazie eeeeeh 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Lucy586
    @Lucy586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderfullllllll

  • @kiddiehauler
    @kiddiehauler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an acrylic painter, I am learning how to use watercolor. I have to tell you that I am guilty of 4 of those things you told us not to do. Thank you so very much. Best wishes to you.

  • @pittkatt
    @pittkatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I heard an artist saying you should never touch the brush with your hands because you will get the natural oil from your fingers into the brush. This will cause it to hold less water. Dont know how much impact it has though..

  • @Vgladstone1
    @Vgladstone1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always clean my palette between paintings. Especially yellow i hate dirty yellow! I start fresh,

    • @elsagrace3893
      @elsagrace3893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used to do that to but now I realize that I rarely ever need to use a pure color for landscape or portrait. Muted colors are more natural for these.

    • @Vgladstone1
      @Vgladstone1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elsagrace3893 For me, there comes a point were everything is mud.

    • @macCALICOmac
      @macCALICOmac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I do the same but it's because I love mixing my own colors from scratch. I enjoy the process.

  • @lisafred1362
    @lisafred1362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful. Just curious.. if you have some really bad cheap watercolor paper to use up, will gesso on top make it better? Thank you for all your posts.

  • @ireneroess8782
    @ireneroess8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @Vixnart
    @Vixnart ปีที่แล้ว

    One problem with leaving any brush, watercolor or acrylic, in water, is that the water gets into the wood of the handle and causes it to swell. When it dries it shrinks back and the bristles fall out.

  • @vulnerablerummy
    @vulnerablerummy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the masking fluid with soap is news to me, nice to hear that. on the case of watercolor paper, maybe you could suggest your take on painting tips on low quality paper for another video? in Indonesia some merchant sold admittedly 100% cotton paper for cheap, but the quality's still inferior compared to professional ones (btw the brand is arto). arches is just too expensive for college studemt especially in developing countries :(

    • @YongChen
      @YongChen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very good suggestions. I will plan on that.

    • @TheLightFantasticArt
      @TheLightFantasticArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Goman I get small blocks of Arches from Jackson’s Art in the UK. Their shipping prices are pretty low.

    • @vulnerablerummy
      @vulnerablerummy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLightFantasticArt you from Indonesia too? how long does delivery time take?

    • @geslinam9703
      @geslinam9703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arches sells pad paper that is fairly inexpensive, maybe $15 USD for a 11x14” size.

    • @Mrs.Sukesi
      @Mrs.Sukesi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever try baohong sheet?