9 Minute Watercolor Tutorial for Absolute Beginners - Start Painting Today!
Published 2023-01-11
When you start a new hobby or commit to taking a creative endeavor more seriously, you often experience some level of stress. There is so much to learn, so many choices to make, and sometimes other artists are hesitant to share their process. It can feel overwhelming.
In today’s video, I cover the basics of watercolor painting, including:
Information about supplies
Common watercolor processes
Pros and cons of taping your paper
Prioritizing value over color
The power of painting in large shapes
Until next time!
If you would like to purchase some of the brushes I feature in this video you can follow my Amazon Affiliate link: www.amazon.com/shop/m.white.art
All Comments (21)
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Super tutorial, thank you very much! My mother was a professional artist for 70+ years and mastered every medium she tried from oils to clay sculpture, to sketching to watercolors. Here I am retired and in my early 60s and I’m gonna start painting too.
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White of the clouds 'left behind' is such a revelation!
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Wow! You covered not only every point a beginning watercolor student would need but also a wonderful refresher for the seasoned painter. I am a retired art teacher, having mastered & taught both watercolor and oils, but you, young man, make me want to teach again. Bravo!
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I appreciate these "Cliff Notes" versions of your lessons.🎨🎨🎨
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I absolutely loved to paint as a kid but I left those days behind. I am trying again to reconnect with things I loved previously and your video is a boon to me. Thank you 🥺
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Informing people to put the lightest values on first is probably one of the most helpful advice I've gotten from a watercolor tutorial. Great video!
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Thank you for beginning at the beginning!
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Invaluable info in such a short time! I’ve been painting for years but I really needed to see this video because it simplifies everything. I tend to overwork, over think, over analyze, etc. So I will watch this again. THANK YOU! 😊
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Wonderful! I am writing a novel in which the female protagonist is a girl who loves to paint, especially watercolours. Although I don't paint, your video has been a great help to me. Congratulations you're a true artist!
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Great video, all the important info in 9 minutes :) After practicing values, I found that I'm enjoying step 2 the most - adding darker values and establishing shapes. It's SO satisfying and it's really changing the way your art looks!
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I think these 9 mins were very much informative in my day today. Enjoyed this video. This has got everything one need to know about watercolor painting and equally valuable for both beginners and experienced people. Thanks 🙏 for this
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Большое спасибо! Всё ясно и понятно! Я — художник -керамист из Москвы, но хочу вспомнить молодость и вернуться к волшебному миру акварели, в которой я никогда НЕ был большим Мастером. Спасибо за чёткие, ясные инструкции! Ваши работы восхищают своей точной тональностью (tone), композиций и акварельным мастерством! Подписался!
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I feel I can do anything after watching your video's. You are such an inspiration. Thank you, Matt!
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Thanks so much for the effort you are taking in making these videos available. Your instructions are so clear and precise and valuable too. Thanks Matt.
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What a tutorial!you didn’t miss one single detail.thanks
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I started with the "learn as I do, improve with "formal" education, critique, and tutorials. This video has been the most helpful so far!
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Love that Matt. Thanks a bunch. Straight to the point simple points.
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So glad to have found your channel. I are selfless to be sharing all these great advice. I love your style of painting that's realistic and convey moods!
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Thank you! I agree with almost everything you said! Great info for everyone!!
