Watercolor Value Study. I've been taking the wrong approach with my beginner paintings. Are you?

I’m working on a beginner level art project to better understand value and how it pertains to watercolor painting. Level up your art skills along with me.
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Time stamps:
0:00 - intro to watercolor value study
0:35 - getting reference images from Canva
1:10 - assigning values
1:30 - color swatching
1:45 - paint by numbers
2:10 - lightest values
3:05 - light mid tones
3:30 - my downfall
4:25 - darker mid tones
6:07 - darkest values
6:33 - what is a value study?
7:35 - side by side comparisons

[@MatchesClashes]

Do you ever use Canva’s free image library for reference photos? They have almost anything you could ask for!

[@marymoore1241]

What a great watercolor tutorial on value. I found this so informative in an area I so struggle to overcome using watercolors! I was a previous acrylic painter as well and it’s like unwinding everything you learned now to master this transparent medium. Can’t wait to learn more with your very easy to understand tutorials.

[@MatchesClashes]

Glad it was helpful. Watercolors are a whole new world!

[@angelacaires8772]

Thank you for this! I have been painting images I create in my own head, I can see why paying attention to value is so important!

[@MatchesClashes]

Yes! Reference images are certainly helpful, but nothing beats that feeling of creating from our minds! Thank you for your comment.

[@themaplestreetthings5467]

I kid you not my cat got so relaxed by listening to your voice

[@MatchesClashes]

😂 that comes in handy when the subject you’re painting is your cat!

[@adomania8109]

oh this is such a good idea!! i'm just getting back into watercolours myself, and i wanna get _actually_ good at it - this is literally one of the best methods i've heard of :) definitely writing down!!

[@MatchesClashes]

Thanks! It really did take the complexity out of values. Fingers crossed, hoping the full scene will go as smoothly. Best of luck to you in your watercolor journey!

[@Belcih]

Thank you❤

[@MatchesClashes]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching.

[@Ieat2much]

After numerous videos over the years, colour books, art tips and tricks, and then realized The first thing I need to work on is my own patience (laziness).
I start and then go 'nope too much work' lol.
slap dash, swatch and my own version of 'loose' watercolour (translation - lazy, one shot and done)
And made peace with myself that this is who I will be as a 55 y/o beginner.

[@MatchesClashes]

I know the feeling! I think that’s exactly why I don’t use reference images often and tend to avoid sketching beforehand. Little by little I’m working on patience as well. 😁