GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Before I announce the giveaway winners, just know we're all winners because you can all download my FREE watercolor ebook ( bit.ly/floralebook ). Okay, now for our FIVE WINNERS! They are... DRUM ROLL... Brittany Shinehouse, Lucy E, Angela Daly, Frieda Schnell, and Watercolour Art in Cape Town! CONGRATS!! Please email us at hello@jennarainey.com to let us know where to ship the paintings! Happy painting everyone! xoxo
Love your tips, can’t wait to be as good as you. I’m 79, hope I have enough time to practice practice then achieve. My father was a sign painter and he blew neon. As a child it was just what he did for a living. I now realize how creative he was.
One of the things that I have learned from you is after laying down initial pigment color to watercolor paper, while it is wet to add pigment to my brush from the lump of dry pigment without rewetting the brush and dropping the darker color directly to the wet color on the paper. Thank you Jenna for keeping me thinking about how to do watercolor well.
One thing that really stood out to me in this video is how important color theory is. I am fairly new to watercolor. I took some art classes in High School but that was a long time ago. So color theory...didn't even know that was a thing. I will be downloading your Free Watercolor e-book to learn more. Thanks Jenna!
Learning color theory and breaking down everything into basic shapes are tips that will help me not feel so overwhelmed about everything I need to learn about water color. Also the importance of good supplies - 1. paper, 2. brushes, 3. pigments. Embrace the accidents! - that tip is one I plan to write down and post where I can see it when I practice painting!! Being new to watercolor, all the tips are so good. Thank you Jenna!!
Wow don't know where to start! I have learned so much and have seen improvment by using quality products, and watching the tutorials! Paint to water ratio has been challenging but practicing over and over really helped me conquer it! Thanks for investing and sharing!
I recently found your YT channel and I looove it ! thank you for sharing your gift to the watercolor world, The tip I have that improved my watercolor is to experiment with each color you own, mixing it with others, controlling the amount of water that I use on each application, I decided to make it my meditative practice and consequently, very enjoyable.
Can't believe I stumbled across you and your worthy videos. I love the idea of two jugs of water! Simple but smart tip. I love your verbal "flubs" best of all. A real person with ideas to share. Thank you!
I learned that you are a really rad teacher! All ten tips were very handy. I have been learning watercolor for about two years now so I have heard these tips before, but for some reason it’s just more fun coming from you. Thank you for another great video! I am already looking forward to the next one. As Always, Much Love and Respect from North Carolina, Stacy
I bought the Princeton brushes you use and have gotten great results. I have been painting in watercolor for a long time now but have never used W&N paints, after seeing your paints vibrancy I might try a few of those colors! Thanks again for a great video. Keep up the great work.
I just started watching your videos; I've never heard of using two water cups before. I think it will definitely help. Recently after watching your videos and trying to emulate your work, I had some friends visit my apartment. They saw my paintings and asked "do you do art for work?" It was such a nice compliment. Thank you for your content!
I’ve paid a good amount of money for watercolor classes and haven’t had “professional” teachers explain terms the way you do. “Hard Lines”....never heard of it and you made so simple to understand. The basic techniques are critical building blocks for great outcomes. Thank you 🙏. Your supply tips are wonderful, especially the rationale in the 5th tip for Princeton brushes. And lastly, the color theory was just the right tip to help...I got right on it and the knowledge has inspired me.
Hi, I just started watching your videos, following you, I'm bit weak in watercolor, so I thought of good teacher, suddenly I found you, I'm pretty satisfied with your lessons, trying improving... hope your lessons will make my watercolor painting better 😊, so keep painting, and I'll keep watching... Thanks
Thank you for this video!! All tips are so helpful!! I appreciate the comments that us newbies shouldn't get discouraged or give up! I've certainly needed to hear that! Love and blessings!!!
Lovely, Shannon, thanks so much for sharing and for supporting the newbies!! I also enjoy reading how we are just learning as we go, getting better with each piece! xoxo
I struggle with too much water on my brush all the time, but I never even considered switching to a synthetic brush to help! I also use paper towels to get rid if water on my brush, but never considered it a tool for paint lifting. So excited to try these! Tha is for the tips Jenna!
Your down to earth teaching style resonated with me, so much so I subscribed. Can wait to peruse your videos. Very excited you popped up in my feed. 👏🏼
I love watching your videos! 💕 I ordered paper tonight. Lol I am new to water color (last 6 months) and love your videos. Thanks sooo much, I think your tutorials are awesome. I need to trust myself and just do it. I believe I have good paints and have ordered the paper, next will be a good brush (one at a time). The thing I do struggle with the most is the amount of water I use and the ability to draw well enough for this. So, I’m also going to get your book! Practice, your videos, with good supplies and I should be good to go! Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I’ve been researching cotton paper so this was very helpful. My favorite tip was the paper towels. I always forget about using those.
Jenna, I’m somewhat of a newbie with watercolors and I’m regularly looking for ways to improve my painting. I recently discovered your tutorials and find your relaxed and informative presentations very helpful and fun. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Thank YOU, Dave, for taking the time to let me know you are finding these videos helpful! I hope you continue to enjoy the videos we put out. Take care and happy painting!!
Ginger Sparks here I really needed this whole video just as a reminder. Loved the tidbit on removing hard lines. That’s the one thing that gets me every time. So thank you for all the goodies information plus the awesome chance of winning one of your floral paintings would just be icing of my cake. But what wasn’t included in your video that has helped me is slowing down and working in layers of your watercoloring. It’s so much easier to add watercolor to your painting then to take it away.
Yes Ginger, LOVE that! I am actually coming out with a cactus video tomorrow (and a misty forest video soon) that really dive into layers a bit more than I have (a lot more wet-on-dry stuff than I normally do on this channel). Great stuff, thanks Ginger!
I definitely needed all of these tips as I am a beginner with watercolor. I think learning color theory would be a really big start. Thank you for this video!
such great tips! practical and so helpful. I struggle so much with water and your tips are so helpful! Ugh, I can't wait to put all these tips into practice!
Totally agree with all of these tips ! Always rocking it Jenna ! One thing that is also important is paint consistency, sometimes I apply too watery or too thicky which ended up like poster color
I just discovered you by searching for watercolor videos on youtube and I was thinking "wait a minute, this name rings a bell" and yeah I had one of your books, I just bought it last month and I've started doing some of the classes from Everyday Watercolour. So happy you have also lots of tutorials here. I plan to do them all little by little after I get to the end of your book. Like going in order and Im guessing its better to finish the basic book and then go on to more difficult flowers here. Thanks for the tip on the two glasses, I really liked that one. I was already doing the clean and the dirty water glasses but Im going to add yours so I will have 3 glasses: dirty warm, dirty cool and clean.
You're welcome!! I have a video on the paper and brushes I use and love -- make sure to check those out if you want to dig a little deeper! Have a great weekend!
LUV this! I am just beginning watercolor but have to say after watching just a few of your videos my work has already went from looking like a blob to something that I actually recognize - keep up the great work, thank you so much for sharing your talents (both of you)! 💗
Studying colour theory - this is such a game changer! I started doing this when I read your first book and my goodness! Learning about which colours mix well, how they mix and how to compliment colours has really upped my game 🤍
I have such issues with water control! After finding your channel and watching your techniques, I’ve changed the amount of water and also the amount of paint I use and I’ve seen some improvements. I love your style!
Thank you for your quick rapid-fire hints!! I like the to the point approach. "Art is long, Life is short." within the last 2 yrs. I've tried the follow along videos, not for me. I filled a sketchbook with charcoal sketches because I just didn't do so well with the videos. Then I started using my own inspirations from newspaper photos. I bought 93 lb. paper because I new to watercolor (thanks for your advice about buying good quality paper.!). So I have 2 clean notebooks to set aside. It's difficult to think of $$ for good quality but since I don't drink or smoke I've got to spend my $$ on something. I plan to subscribe, & follow you.
Thank you so much for sharing, Yellow Rose, and for following along. I really appreciate it. I do hope these videos are a continued inspiration and help to you in your art journey, I love your approach "art is long, life is short," good line to remember! Take care!
I've watched so many of these 10 tips so it was refreshing to hear a new one. The cool & warm water jars vs. The clean & dirty. I'm definitely going to try it.
I love your style so much. I’m a Happy Gilmore style painter. I recently started learning the rules so I could break them if needed. Your tips are so helpful. Quality supplies to shapes inform. Thank you for being you.
You are such an inspiration and I’ve learned a lot from you. I like all your tips and I own two of your books. I am a beginner but believe I am improving.
i just started watercolor 4 months ago...these suggestions were very useful. The first thing I am going to do is get some better quality paper!!! Thank you for sharing your tips. Love your channel.
I got so many tips from you in last few years and my fav is to use two jars of water it makes it so much easier to get those vibrant colors I love all the other tips here in this video they are all so good!!!! Thanks so much
Thanks Jenna for these very helpful tips! I appreciate your teaching us! I love your Everyday Watercolor book and I am so glad to find you on TH-cam!! Your tips on watercolor paper and brushes are so helpful and needed for me. Big Thank You!
I really liked the tip about controlling the amount of water on my brush. I always wondered why some of the larger shapes I painted with mixed colors would dry so..blotchy? And I'm amazed I never realized why that was happening. Excited to try your tip, I'm sure it'll make a huge difference. Thank you!! Xx
Fantastic video! I went to my first watercolor lesson the other day, but I definitely learned more from this video and Part One of Tips for Beginners than the three hour class I went to! Thanks so much.
It’s been harder recently!! I really tried for a long time to respond to every comment, now it’s getting tough. But I do read most and love getting feedback!! I also focus a lot of my responding to Patreon comments and messages, they have kind of taken top “priority” I guess...
The tips on hardlines and puddling were super helpful! I’ve been struggling with those and didn’t even think about the puddling itself causing those darn hardlines! Thanks for the super informative video. Also gonna bite the bullet and finally invest in some quality supplies.
So glad it was helpful for you, and YES, I know the supplies can be a bit more spendy sometimes, but it makes a huge difference!! Check out my description for links on every supply I use if you are wondering...
I am going to try the Stonehenge paper and also spend more time with color theory. I understand a lot of it, but I think now I need to actually practice it so that I can be more confident in my color choices!
I'm very glad that I found this video today! I was basically on my way to the store considering buying another pack of not the greatest paper for watercolor painting. Now I know a lot more than just a type of paper I need to use for the better results.
Breaking everything down into basic shapes was the biggest thing I learned. I don't normally think about what I'm painting in terms of basic shapes like that, and I think it can cause some over-complication that's unnecessary. Thanks!
Having good paper was a very good point for me. I am new to watercolor, so far I have the recommended brushes and paints but my paper though not a cheap one isn’t what you use. I will check into getting some soon.
Excellent video! My favorite tip was about the paper. Watercolor is all about the paper (well, and paint and brush 😉), but cheap paper will just make it a struggle. Can't wait to try the paper you recommended. 💜
Thank you for this helpful video! I love that you showed how to break down watercolor into shapes!!! Also puddles cause hard lines! Can you tell I’m somewhat new!! 🥴. Thanks again for all your videos!! 💐💐
You're so welcome Ginger, and I hope that these tips help you in your watercolor journey! Enjoy the process as a new watercolorist, because that's the point - have fun!!
Great tips and reminders! I had not considered dividing rinse water into warm and cool colors. But it totally makes sense to keep colors vibrant! I bought your book on Learn to paint Watercolor in 30 days for a friend. Although I am past beginner, I found it fresh and helpful to me as well to hone skills!
Thanks for this informative video! glad I discovered you, Your tips are spot on , I would only add: Experiment! there are so many fun techniques in watercolor, so play and don't be afraid to try new things!
Thank you for your tips, im working on an old barn right now and I plan on using your paper towel technique I use arches paper, brushes silver black velvet,and paint M. Graham. My biggest problem is blending foilage, it always seems to come out as a big blob. My buildings turn out nicely but my tree lines and bushes not so much. Hopefully I can pick up some good tips from you thanks again.
Thanks for sharing some of your process, Sharon! Enjoy your old barn and all the best with those bushes! If you haven't yet, you may want to check out my leaf series... No, it's not bushes, but there are some techniques you may find useful, especially when it comes to values and hues of leaves, etc. Hope that helps!
I love and use your tip a lot...on how to eliminate a hard line but applying water with a clean brush then soaking it up with a paper towel....for perfect soft edges!!!!...XOXO
Every tip is very useful. No2 and No3 are more interesting to me, I never pay tension on the hard line study, never study the colour chart and theory properly. Now I understand what the reason why I can’t paint better. Thank for very much for the lesson. 🌹👍🧚♂️💐
Thanks, Jenna! I love your books. The tip I found most helpful was the amount of water to use. I think for a beginner, that is the hardest thing to feel and to keep in mind.
I loved the tip of using a q-tip for colour lifting and details! I’m a student and it really helped with my fabric rendering, I was able to get the creases in the fabric without overworking the paint. Some great tips Jenna! Thank you 💕
One of the things I learned is to break down what I’m painting into basic shapes. Loved this video and can’t wait to watch others and learn more from you!
I definitely agree with the color theory tip and have found that experimenting with some color mixing to add more sophisticated colors to my pieces really helps up the quality.
These were all very helpful. I’ve been practice a year now and really wanting to take it to a higher level. Getting very frustrated I have been thinking it’s all about the paper. So I’m taking your recommendation on paper selection. Can’t wait to try it out!!! Glad I found your channel!!
I am so glad you found this channel and I do hope you love the paper as much as I do (I am confident you will - I'm also confident better paper will ease some of the frustration you've been experiencing). Happy painting!
I thank you for this info. I have been disappointed in the fading of my watercolors. I’ll try the better paper and upgrade my paints as I’m able. I like your style .
Thanks Jenna for such a detailed video on watercolor tips.:) For me tip no 3 & 10 are something i have never done, and will surely try to implement in my next artwork. Thanks again!
Hi Jenna! Thanks so much for these great tips!! They are all golden nuggets! As a beginner I can definitely say that the right supplies (especially paper) make already a huuuge difference (especially because we don't have great control yet!) and the color theory is a very big topic and I totally agree with you that it can really boost the results of our paintings! What I would add - and this is just an integration to your tip about supplies/paper that could still help some beginners - is to really try to explore and practice with good paper without worrying too much of its price because THERE ARE ALSO WAYS TO REUSE OUR SCRAP PAINTINGS (there are plenty of videos and ideas on how to do it nice in the web)! This awareness personally helped me sensibly to release the pressure and enjoy fully the process! As beginners, the price of good material is sometimes higher than the budget and it's human to feel the pressure to have to perform like a Pro on a 100% cotton paper (and not just putting there our experiments and blobs:)) because it costs more, but the truth is that only through the experience, experiments (and the blobs yeah:) ) we can improve, and the idea that not all of those blobs and tests despite not so good will have a second value is helpful, creative, fun and environment friendly too!
I know it, with the prices of high quality supplies! That definitely freaked me out at first, but once I got the good supplies, that was a game changer and I never looked back! Glad to hear it's been helpful for you too!! Happy painting!
Practice practice practice. This advice never gets old. Haha. I think most of us needs some reminder that it will never be an instant success in watercolor painting. Along with your tips, continuous practice is needed to see results. 😊
Thank you so much Jenna for your awesome tips and information. I just purchased your new book and I love it!! Love the tip on the type of watercolor paper to use.
Lovely watercolor tips ,and yes, first thing is the paper ,I love the thick one 300gsm at least good for wet wet tehnic and give better result,less wrinkles after it dry.Nice tips ,Jenna💙💙💙
Thanks for watching!! Controlling water can be really tricky, but just keep up that practice and you'll get it eventually. Like I said, unless you're doing a big wash, you really don't need that much water... Happy painting!
Very, very informative. Thank you for the very incredible tips. I am new to Painting is new to me and I like what you said about the paper the ink and what to when you make a mistake. Thanks Jo LZ
Excellent tips! Paper paper paper. You're so right. I'm going to try the one you use. How to avoid hard edges. I always have problems with that. Thank you so much for this and all your videos!
Hi Jenna! My favorite tip from the video is studying color theory. I am an illustrator that works mainly digitally for a publishing company. I miss using traditional mediums, such as watercolor because I started off with a background in scientific illustration. Recently, I am starting to get back into using watercolor for outside projects. In doing so, I am struggling when it comes to compositing a painting because I have no clue where to start when it comes to finding the right colors that compliment or harmonize with each other. I believe your tip on studying color theory will be a big step for me to get back in the groove and be more confident in the choices I make when designing pieces for myself and others ☺️
Jenna, I’ve been having a problem with water control I have just started trying to watercolor weekly I love your tutorials and tips! Thank you! And I also love your humor you are very relatable and that is very refreshing!
Thank you very much for your suggestion on the paper. Arches is quite expensive to use for practice. I have your book already and am really enjoying it so far. Also need to take heart to stop judging my work so harshly 🤗
Thanks for sharing and for supporting, I truly appreciate you Carla! And YES -- please stop judging your work so harshly!! Getting better is a process, and it's so much better if we enjoy it. :) Take care!
Loved this entire video! I love arches paper, so hearing that there’s an equal in quality but more affordable is a huge help! I also love what you said about brushes- this is something I’m learning, that it isn’t always about what others recommend but what works for me! Thanks for sharing these tips, Jenna!
Thanks for the tips! I’ve been painting in watercolor for about 10 months. It’s a fun medium. I love it! I have faced the challenges of too much water on the paper and hard edges. I can definitely use the tip on the damp brush over hard edges. I still struggle with too much water on my brush when something is drying. I’ve been keeping a dry paper towel in my hand (or on my table) to blot it off before putting the brush on the paper. Every painting I do teaches me something. My biggest challenge is knowing when to leave the painting alone and call it done.
I love that, that you said every painting teaches you something! That's awesome and a great perspective to have! Keep up the practice, keep learning and growing, and enjoy the process! Happy painting!
GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Before I announce the giveaway winners, just know we're all winners because you can all download my FREE watercolor ebook ( bit.ly/floralebook ). Okay, now for our FIVE WINNERS! They are... DRUM ROLL... Brittany Shinehouse, Lucy E, Angela Daly, Frieda Schnell, and Watercolour Art in Cape Town! CONGRATS!! Please email us at hello@jennarainey.com to let us know where to ship the paintings! Happy painting everyone! xoxo
Jenna Rainey thanks 😊
Great tutorial and I love the color swatches and brush tips. You reminded me of things I learned a long time ago and had forgotten!
Jenna Rainey! Love this! I was trying to figure out how to fix all the hard edges from the puddles!
i have a really hard time to break everything in shapes. I KNOW it's gonna improve me, but my brain just doesn't let me do it :[
Ahh! I just found your channel (super stoked!) and I've never heard of Stonehenge paper! Can't wait to give it a try. 😊
Watching your videos has indeed given me confidence to paint with water colours thanks a lot
Yesss dry paper towels!! Those are your best friend in watercolor. I use them a lot with oil painting too to quickly “clean” my brush.
YESSS!!
To use a paper towel to create textures is my favourite tip. I learn a lot with your videos! 😉
Hope you like the results!
Love your tips, can’t wait to be as good as you. I’m 79, hope I have enough time to practice practice then achieve. My father was a sign painter and he blew neon. As a child it was just what he did for a living. I now realize how creative he was.
You'll get there, Shirley, I totally believe in you! Enjoy your painting!
The comments on hard lines and puddles of water was eye opening for me. Thanks
Glad that was helpful for you, Kathy!
One of the things that I have learned from you is after laying down initial pigment color to watercolor paper, while it is wet to add pigment to my brush from the lump of dry pigment without rewetting the brush and dropping the darker color directly to the wet color on the paper. Thank you Jenna for keeping me thinking about how to do watercolor well.
Thanks for sharing Cindy and for your continued support!! Take care! xoxo
One thing that really stood out to me in this video is how important color theory is. I am fairly new to watercolor. I took some art classes in High School but that was a long time ago. So color theory...didn't even know that was a thing. I will be downloading your Free Watercolor e-book to learn more. Thanks Jenna!
Thanks for sharing, Leah. If you haven't, definitely watch and work through the color chart video I put out -- it's a great exercise!!
Learning color theory and breaking down everything into basic shapes are tips that will help me not feel so overwhelmed about everything I need to learn about water color. Also the importance of good supplies - 1. paper, 2. brushes, 3. pigments. Embrace the accidents! - that tip is one I plan to write down and post where I can see it when I practice painting!! Being new to watercolor, all the tips are so good. Thank you Jenna!!
I am SO glad these were helpful for you, Raye!! You are very welcome, thank you for watching. Happy painting! xoxo
Wow don't know where to start! I have learned so much and have seen improvment by using quality products, and watching the tutorials! Paint to water ratio has been challenging but practicing over and over really helped me conquer it! Thanks for investing and sharing!
Thank YOU for sharing, Karen! I am so glad this has been helpful for you!
I recently found your YT channel and I looove it ! thank you for sharing your gift to the watercolor world, The tip I have that improved my watercolor is to experiment with each color you own, mixing it with others, controlling the amount of water that I use on each application, I decided to make it my meditative practice and consequently, very enjoyable.
Hey Angela! I’m so glad you found my channel too!! I’m glad to hear Watercolor is your meditative practice, it’s so peaceful.
ANGELA! I have great news... YOU are one of our five winners! Please email hello@jennarainey.com to let us know where to ship the painting!
Can't believe I stumbled across you and your worthy videos. I love the idea of two jugs of water! Simple but smart tip. I love your verbal "flubs" best of all. A real person with ideas to share. Thank you!
Susan, you’re too kind! Haha, thank you! I’m so glad you love the videos, thank you!
Breaking things into shapes is such a great tip! Subjects are so much simpler when viewed that way!
SO much simpler, thinking through things in basic shapes. Makes a big difference in how I paint!
Thanks for all Jenna. My fav tips are: good paper, and the paper towel.
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!
Thank you! I loved your explanation of your favorite brushes,paper and using high quality pigments!
Appreciated breaking things down to basic shapes...applied immediately to my Monstera deliciosa painting and I am soooo pleased with the results.
Oh so good, Jennifer! Thanks for sharing!
I learned that you are a really rad teacher! All ten tips were very handy. I have been learning watercolor for about two years now so I have heard these tips before, but for some reason it’s just more fun coming from you. Thank you for another great video! I am already looking forward to the next one. As Always, Much Love and Respect from North Carolina, Stacy
Thanks Stacy for your love and support!! I am glad the ten tips were handy for you!
I bought the Princeton brushes you use and have gotten great results. I have been painting in watercolor for a long time now but have never used W&N paints, after seeing your paints vibrancy I might try a few of those colors! Thanks again for a great video. Keep up the great work.
I am SO happy to hear you love the brushes!! Thanks for sharing and for watching! Happy painting, Erin!
I just started watching your videos; I've never heard of using two water cups before. I think it will definitely help. Recently after watching your videos and trying to emulate your work, I had some friends visit my apartment. They saw my paintings and asked "do you do art for work?" It was such a nice compliment. Thank you for your content!
That’s awesome Rachel!! Thanks for sharing! Sounds like there may be a creative business in the works???
Jenna Rainey I think my strengths lie elsewhere but I will continue to learn!
I just started watching your videos after a friend gave me your book. I enjoy your down to earth approach and easy to follow instructions. Thank you!!
I’ve paid a good amount of money for watercolor classes and haven’t had “professional” teachers explain terms the way you do. “Hard Lines”....never heard of it and you made so simple to understand. The basic techniques are critical building blocks for great outcomes. Thank you 🙏. Your supply tips are wonderful, especially the rationale in the 5th tip for Princeton brushes. And lastly, the color theory was just the right tip to help...I got right on it and the knowledge has inspired me.
Thanks so much Suzanne for your lovely compliments! I am so glad this was helpful for you!!
I totally agree with using the best paint and paper. Game changer for sure.
Game changer! YES!
Hi, I just started watching your videos, following you, I'm bit weak in watercolor, so I thought of good teacher, suddenly I found you, I'm pretty satisfied with your lessons, trying improving... hope your lessons will make my watercolor painting better 😊, so keep painting, and I'll keep watching... Thanks
I'll keep on painting for you! I'm glad you found my channel as well, I hope you continue to enjoy the videos. Take care!
@@JennaRaineyChannel thanks a ton for your reply
Thank you for this video!! All tips are so helpful!! I appreciate the comments that us newbies shouldn't get discouraged or give up! I've certainly needed to hear that! Love and blessings!!!
Lovely, Shannon, thanks so much for sharing and for supporting the newbies!! I also enjoy reading how we are just learning as we go, getting better with each piece! xoxo
I struggle with too much water on my brush all the time, but I never even considered switching to a synthetic brush to help! I also use paper towels to get rid if water on my brush, but never considered it a tool for paint lifting. So excited to try these! Tha is for the tips Jenna!
I'm glad you got some new tips, Maria! I hope it helps! xoxo
Your down to earth teaching style resonated with me, so much so I subscribed. Can wait to peruse your videos. Very excited you popped up in my feed. 👏🏼
Thank you so much, Christie! I appreciate the love and engagement!! xoxo
One thing I learned is to sketch in watercolor pencil so I don’t worry about erasing or seeing the sketch in my art
Very nice, Belinda! Thanks for sharing!
That is ingenious.
That is a really nice tip. Thank you.
Belinda West brilliant tip Belinda ✏️
yeah i also do this, it totally changed the game :D
I love watching your videos! 💕 I ordered paper tonight. Lol I am new to water color (last 6 months) and love your videos. Thanks sooo much, I think your tutorials are awesome. I need to trust myself and just do it. I believe I have good paints and have ordered the paper, next will be a good brush (one at a time). The thing I do struggle with the most is the amount of water I use and the ability to draw well enough for this. So, I’m also going to get your book! Practice, your videos, with good supplies and I should be good to go! Thank you!
I hope you love that paper! I am confident you will!! Thanks for your support and love, Yvonne, I truly appreciate it. xoxo
I like the control your water section! That’s the skill I’m working on most right now!
Thanks for sharing, Alyssa!
Thanks for this video. I’ve been researching cotton paper so this was very helpful. My favorite tip was the paper towels. I always forget about using those.
Easy to forget but super important!!
Jenna, I’m somewhat of a newbie with watercolors and I’m regularly looking for ways to improve my painting. I recently discovered your tutorials and find your relaxed and informative presentations very helpful and fun. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Thank YOU, Dave, for taking the time to let me know you are finding these videos helpful! I hope you continue to enjoy the videos we put out. Take care and happy painting!!
I love that you shared the tip to pick pigments that inspire you! That was hard for me to learn and now that I have, it’s so much more fun!
SO much more fun, Valeria, I agree!!
Helpful reminders! Love the paper suggestion. I always use Arches and will definitely try the Stonehenge paper!
I am sure you will LOVE the paper when you try it! Happy painting, Ann!
Ginger Sparks here I really needed this whole video just as a reminder. Loved the tidbit on removing hard lines. That’s the one thing that gets me every time. So thank you for all the goodies information plus the awesome chance of winning one of your floral paintings would just be icing of my cake. But what wasn’t included in your video that has helped me is slowing down and working in layers of your watercoloring. It’s so much easier to add watercolor to your painting then to take it away.
Yes Ginger, LOVE that! I am actually coming out with a cactus video tomorrow (and a misty forest video soon) that really dive into layers a bit more than I have (a lot more wet-on-dry stuff than I normally do on this channel). Great stuff, thanks Ginger!
Your video made me excited about getting QUALITY supplies, even if this will be my first time trying watercolor painting. Thanks much for the tips!
It’s such a game changer, Timea!
I definitely needed all of these tips as I am a beginner with watercolor. I think learning color theory would be a really big start. Thank you for this video!
My Color Chart video will be a huge help for you if you haven't seen it yet!
such great tips! practical and so helpful. I struggle so much with water and your tips are so helpful! Ugh, I can't wait to put all these tips into practice!
I’m so glad it’s helpful for you! xoxo
Totally agree with all of these tips ! Always rocking it Jenna ! One thing that is also important is paint consistency, sometimes I apply too watery or too thicky which ended up like poster color
Thanks so much, Jeremy!!
I just discovered you by searching for watercolor videos on youtube and I was thinking "wait a minute, this name rings a bell" and yeah I had one of your books, I just bought it last month and I've started doing some of the classes from Everyday Watercolour. So happy you have also lots of tutorials here. I plan to do them all little by little after I get to the end of your book. Like going in order and Im guessing its better to finish the basic book and then go on to more difficult flowers here. Thanks for the tip on the two glasses, I really liked that one. I was already doing the clean and the dirty water glasses but Im going to add yours so I will have 3 glasses: dirty warm, dirty cool and clean.
Haha that's awesome, thanks so much for sharing Kialaya. Thank you so much for the support, I really appreciate it! Take care and happy painting! xoxo
No 1. good quality paper! And painting every single day. I'm so glad that I found you. Love your videos, going to watch more
Thanks Moonika, I am so glad you found me too and that you're loving the videos!! Happy painting! xoxo
Thanks for all the tips. Especially interested in the info about the paper and brushes..
You're welcome!! I have a video on the paper and brushes I use and love -- make sure to check those out if you want to dig a little deeper! Have a great weekend!
LUV this! I am just beginning watercolor but have to say after watching just a few of your videos my work has already went from looking like a blob to something that I actually recognize - keep up the great work, thank you so much for sharing your talents (both of you)! 💗
Thanks so much for watching and supporting, Sheri!
Your videos are the very best!!.. thank you SO much for putting it all in beginners terms!
Studying colour theory - this is such a game changer! I started doing this when I read your first book and my goodness! Learning about which colours mix well, how they mix and how to compliment colours has really upped my game 🤍
Thanks for sharing and thank you, Megan, for your support! Happy painting!
I have such issues with water control! After finding your channel and watching your techniques, I’ve changed the amount of water and also the amount of paint I use and I’ve seen some improvements. I love your style!
That's great!! Thanks for sharing! I'm glad my videos have been a help for you!
Thank you for your quick rapid-fire hints!! I like the to the point approach. "Art is long, Life is short." within the last 2 yrs. I've tried the follow along videos, not for me. I filled a sketchbook with charcoal sketches because I just didn't do so well with the videos. Then I started using my own inspirations from newspaper photos. I bought 93 lb. paper because I new to watercolor (thanks for your advice about buying good quality paper.!). So I have 2 clean notebooks to set aside. It's difficult to think of $$ for good quality but since I don't drink or smoke I've got to spend my $$ on something. I plan to subscribe, & follow you.
Thank you so much for sharing, Yellow Rose, and for following along. I really appreciate it. I do hope these videos are a continued inspiration and help to you in your art journey, I love your approach "art is long, life is short," good line to remember! Take care!
I've watched so many of these 10 tips so it was refreshing to hear a new one. The cool & warm water jars vs. The clean & dirty. I'm definitely going to try it.
Glad I could provide something new! Thanks for sharing, Kristina!
I love your style so much. I’m a Happy Gilmore style painter. I recently started learning the rules so I could break them if needed. Your tips are so helpful. Quality supplies to shapes inform. Thank you for being you.
You are such an inspiration and I’ve learned a lot from you. I like all your tips and I own two of your books. I am a beginner but believe I am improving.
Thanks for the great tip about your favourite brushes! I’m going to check them out.
I hope you love them!
i just started watercolor 4 months ago...these suggestions were very useful. The first thing I am going to do is get some better quality paper!!! Thank you for sharing your tips. Love your channel.
That's great, Shari, thanks for sharing! I hope these videos continue to help you in your watercolor journey. Enjoy the process!!
Your watercolor kit and books are so informative! I’ve learned so much from them!
That's great, I'm so glad to hear that Alexa!
I got so many tips from you in last few years and my fav is to use two jars of water it makes it so much easier to get those vibrant colors
I love all the other tips here in this video they are all so good!!!!
Thanks so much
Thanks for sharing, Elena!! I’m glad the two cups tip has helped in your painting!
Thanks Jenna for these very helpful tips! I appreciate your teaching us!
I love your Everyday Watercolor book and I am so glad to find you on TH-cam!!
Your tips on watercolor paper and brushes are so helpful and needed for me.
Big Thank You!
Thanks so much, Sharon! I really appreciate all the love and support!! Take care!
I really liked the tip about controlling the amount of water on my brush. I always wondered why some of the larger shapes I painted with mixed colors would dry so..blotchy? And I'm amazed I never realized why that was happening. Excited to try your tip, I'm sure it'll make a huge difference. Thank you!! Xx
Thanks for sharing, Tayaba! I hope the tip helps you!!
Fantastic video! I went to my first watercolor lesson the other day, but I definitely learned more from this video and Part One of Tips for Beginners than the three hour class I went to! Thanks so much.
Aw what a compliment, Stephen, thank you! I am glad this was helpful!
I really love how you respond to most of the comments!! btw this really helped me a lot, thanks a bunch
It’s been harder recently!! I really tried for a long time to respond to every comment, now it’s getting tough. But I do read most and love getting feedback!! I also focus a lot of my responding to Patreon comments and messages, they have kind of taken top “priority” I guess...
The tips on hardlines and puddling were super helpful! I’ve been struggling with those and didn’t even think about the puddling itself causing those darn hardlines! Thanks for the super informative video. Also gonna bite the bullet and finally invest in some quality supplies.
So glad it was helpful for you, and YES, I know the supplies can be a bit more spendy sometimes, but it makes a huge difference!! Check out my description for links on every supply I use if you are wondering...
I am going to try the Stonehenge paper and also spend more time with color theory. I understand a lot of it, but I think now I need to actually practice it so that I can be more confident in my color choices!
Love it, thanks for sharing!
I'm very glad that I found this video today! I was basically on my way to the store considering buying another pack of not the greatest paper for watercolor painting. Now I know a lot more than just a type of paper I need to use for the better results.
I'm so glad you found the video too, Veronika! I'm glad it was helpful for you!
Breaking everything down into basic shapes was the biggest thing I learned. I don't normally think about what I'm painting in terms of basic shapes like that, and I think it can cause some over-complication that's unnecessary. Thanks!
It's so helpful!
Having good paper was a very good point for me. I am new to watercolor, so far I have the recommended brushes and paints but my paper though not a cheap one isn’t what you use. I will check into getting some soon.
Excellent video! My favorite tip was about the paper. Watercolor is all about the paper (well, and paint and brush 😉), but cheap paper will just make it a struggle. Can't wait to try the paper you recommended. 💜
Thanks so much for sharing, I know you'll love the paper!
Thank you for this helpful video! I love that you showed how to break down watercolor into shapes!!! Also puddles cause hard lines! Can you tell I’m somewhat new!! 🥴. Thanks again for all your videos!! 💐💐
You're so welcome Ginger, and I hope that these tips help you in your watercolor journey! Enjoy the process as a new watercolorist, because that's the point - have fun!!
Great tips and reminders! I had not considered dividing rinse water into warm and cool colors. But it totally makes sense to keep colors vibrant! I bought your book on Learn to paint Watercolor in 30 days for a friend. Although I am past beginner, I found it fresh and helpful to me as well to hone skills!
Thanks so much for the support, Debrah! I really appreciate you and I am glad these resources are helping you in your watercolor journey! xoxo
Thanks for this informative video! glad I discovered you, Your tips are spot on , I would only add: Experiment! there are so many fun techniques in watercolor, so play and don't be afraid to try new things!
YES! Don't be afraid to try new things, I fully support this! So glad you found my channel as well!!
Thank you for your tips, im working on an old barn right now and I plan on using your paper towel technique I use arches paper, brushes silver black velvet,and paint M. Graham. My biggest problem is blending foilage, it always seems to come out as a big blob. My buildings turn out nicely but my tree lines and bushes not so much. Hopefully I can pick up some good tips from you thanks again.
Thanks for sharing some of your process, Sharon! Enjoy your old barn and all the best with those bushes! If you haven't yet, you may want to check out my leaf series... No, it's not bushes, but there are some techniques you may find useful, especially when it comes to values and hues of leaves, etc. Hope that helps!
I love and use your tip a lot...on how to eliminate a hard line but applying water with a clean brush then soaking it up with a paper towel....for perfect soft edges!!!!...XOXO
Ya! Thanks for sharing, Nicole! xoxo
Every tip is very useful. No2 and No3 are more interesting to me, I never pay tension on the hard line study, never study the colour chart and theory properly. Now I understand what the reason why I can’t paint better. Thank for very much for the lesson. 🌹👍🧚♂️💐
You'll get there, Tong!! I totally believe in you. Just keep up the practice and enjoy the process! Happy painting!
Super pretty flowers and thanks for all of these tips! I totally struggle with the watercolor control part since acrylic is so different.
Thank you for watching and for your compliments! xoxo
Jenna Rainey ☺️ I love your thorough videos, they’re awesome. 💜
Thanks, Jenna! I love your books. The tip I found most helpful was the amount of water to use. I think for a beginner, that is the hardest thing to feel and to keep in mind.
Thank you Honey for all the support! I appreciate you!
Puddles = hard lines, great tip! I’ve been seeing this but didn’t put it together. Just got your book ; I can’t wait to work my way through it!
Thanks for the support Ruth! Glad you liked the video!
I loved the tip of using a q-tip for colour lifting and details! I’m a student and it really helped with my fabric rendering, I was able to get the creases in the fabric without overworking the paint. Some great tips Jenna! Thank you 💕
That's awesome, thanks so much for sharing Jasmine! xoxo
Thank you so much for your informative videos! The tip I liked the most was about hard lines. I’ll be sure to try your brushing teeth technique.
Thanks for sharing Laurie!
I learn so much from you. I liked the avoiding hard lines tip, breaking down everything into simple shapes and watercolor theory.
Thanks for sharing, Magda!!
One of the things I learned is to break down what I’m painting into basic shapes. Loved this video and can’t wait to watch others and learn more from you!
I'm so glad you loved the video, Emily, thanks for sharing! And yes! Basic shapes is such a helpful way to approach your paintings!
I definitely agree with the color theory tip and have found that experimenting with some color mixing to add more sophisticated colors to my pieces really helps up the quality.
It helps SO MUCH, understanding the wide range of colors and how to use them!
It's nice to move along with your ten best tips while reading your book! Thanks for all this valuable info :)
Thanks for sharing and thanks for your support!! Thank YOU!
These were all very helpful. I’ve been practice a year now and really wanting to take it to a higher level. Getting very frustrated I have been thinking it’s all about the paper. So I’m taking your recommendation on paper selection. Can’t wait to try it out!!! Glad I found your channel!!
I am so glad you found this channel and I do hope you love the paper as much as I do (I am confident you will - I'm also confident better paper will ease some of the frustration you've been experiencing). Happy painting!
I thank you for this info. I have been disappointed in the fading of my watercolors. I’ll try the better paper and upgrade my paints as I’m able. I like your style .
Thanks Linda! ❤️ I know you will get it, I believe in you! Happy painting!
Thanks Jenna for such a detailed video on watercolor tips.:) For me tip no 3 & 10 are something i have never done, and will surely try to implement in my next artwork.
Thanks again!
I hope 3 & 10 help you in your watercolor journey! Thanks for watching!
Hi Jenna! Thanks so much for these great tips!! They are all golden nuggets! As a beginner I can definitely say that the right supplies (especially paper) make already a huuuge difference (especially because we don't have great control yet!) and the color theory is a very big topic and I totally agree with you that it can really boost the results of our paintings! What I would add - and this is just an integration to your tip about supplies/paper that could still help some beginners - is to really try to explore and practice with good paper without worrying too much of its price because THERE ARE ALSO WAYS TO REUSE OUR SCRAP PAINTINGS (there are plenty of videos and ideas on how to do it nice in the web)! This awareness personally helped me sensibly to release the pressure and enjoy fully the process! As beginners, the price of good material is sometimes higher than the budget and it's human to feel the pressure to have to perform like a Pro on a 100% cotton paper (and not just putting there our experiments and blobs:)) because it costs more, but the truth is that only through the experience, experiments (and the blobs yeah:) ) we can improve, and the idea that not all of those blobs and tests despite not so good will have a second value is helpful, creative, fun and environment friendly too!
I know it, with the prices of high quality supplies! That definitely freaked me out at first, but once I got the good supplies, that was a game changer and I never looked back! Glad to hear it's been helpful for you too!! Happy painting!
Practice practice practice. This advice never gets old. Haha. I think most of us needs some reminder that it will never be an instant success in watercolor painting. Along with your tips, continuous practice is needed to see results. 😊
Such an important reminder -- even for me!! Keep up that practice and keep getting better!
Thank you! 😍😍😍
I follow all your tips😃going to buy your book
Trying to learn loose flowers. Roses are my favorite!!
Thank you so much, Leann! I appreciate you! Take care. xoxo
Thank you so much Jenna for your awesome tips and information. I just purchased your new book and I love it!! Love the tip on the type of watercolor paper to use.
Thank you for your kindness and support!! I truly appreciate you and I am very happy to hear you're loving the book! xoxo
Great advice! I’m a beginner. I use to draw in my younger days but now I’m into water coloring,thank you🤗
So glad to hear you getting into watercolor! I hope these videos help you out! Take care, Sandee!
Lovely watercolor tips ,and yes, first thing is the paper ,I love the thick one 300gsm at least good for wet wet tehnic and give better result,less wrinkles after it dry.Nice tips ,Jenna💙💙💙
Yes, Lenny! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this video! Controlling your water is SO tough for me so I love that tip!!!
Thanks for watching!! Controlling water can be really tricky, but just keep up that practice and you'll get it eventually. Like I said, unless you're doing a big wash, you really don't need that much water... Happy painting!
Very, very informative. Thank you for the very incredible tips. I am new to
Painting is new to me and I like what you said about the paper the ink and what to when you make a mistake. Thanks Jo LZ
I'm very glad this has helped you and happy to hear you dive into watercolor! Have fun learning and enjoy the process!!
Thanks for the tips. I’m a new painter and this helped.
So glad this was helpful for you Laura!!
Excellent tips!
Paper paper paper. You're so right. I'm going to try the one you use.
How to avoid hard edges. I always have problems with that.
Thank you so much for this and all your videos!
Glad this was helpful, take care Karina!
Hi Jenna! My favorite tip from the video is studying color theory. I am an illustrator that works mainly digitally for a publishing company. I miss using traditional mediums, such as watercolor because I started off with a background in scientific illustration. Recently, I am starting to get back into using watercolor for outside projects. In doing so, I am struggling when it comes to compositing a painting because I have no clue where to start when it comes to finding the right colors that compliment or harmonize with each other. I believe your tip on studying color theory will be a big step for me to get back in the groove and be more confident in the choices I make when designing pieces for myself and others ☺️
Thanks so much for sharing! I hope the color study tips continues to help!
So excited....I just ordered samples of Stonehenge paper. Haven’t used it yet. I just tried Fabriano and loved it.
I hope you love it, Barbara!
Loved your tip about using colours that inspire you! Thought this is really relevant to not just watercolour painting but life in general!
Aw, love that, thanks for sharing Sarah!
Using a paper towel to create texture and also to move the pigment and water around is a pretty good tip thank you
Thanks for sharing!
Jenna, I’ve been having a problem with water control I have just started trying to watercolor weekly I love your tutorials and tips! Thank you! And I also love your humor you are very relatable and that is very refreshing!
Thanks for sharing Annie!! I am so glad you are loving the videos! xoxo
Thank you very much for your suggestion on the paper. Arches is quite expensive to use for practice. I have your book already and am really enjoying it so far. Also need to take heart to stop judging my work so harshly 🤗
Thanks for sharing and for supporting, I truly appreciate you Carla! And YES -- please stop judging your work so harshly!! Getting better is a process, and it's so much better if we enjoy it. :) Take care!
Thank you for sharing. All the tips were useful for me!
I’m so glad it was helpful for you, Martha!
Loved this entire video! I love arches paper, so hearing that there’s an equal in quality but more affordable is a huge help! I also love what you said about brushes- this is something I’m learning, that it isn’t always about what others recommend but what works for me! Thanks for sharing these tips, Jenna!
Thanks SO much for sharing Brittany, I'm glad you loved it. If you end up using Legion, I do hope that you love it as much as I do! xoxo
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Thanks for the tips! I’ve been painting in watercolor for about 10 months. It’s a fun medium. I love it! I have faced the challenges of too much water on the paper and hard edges. I can definitely use the tip on the damp brush over hard edges. I still struggle with too much water on my brush when something is drying. I’ve been keeping a dry paper towel in my hand (or on my table) to blot it off before putting the brush on the paper. Every painting I do teaches me something. My biggest challenge is knowing when to leave the painting alone and call it done.
I love that, that you said every painting teaches you something! That's awesome and a great perspective to have! Keep up the practice, keep learning and growing, and enjoy the process! Happy painting!