Wet on wet watercolor principles

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  • čas přidán 26. 11. 2019
  • Unveil the mystery of wet on wet with some simple principles!! Wet on wet is what makes watercolor so unique and beautiful. But it is also what the most beginners struggling with. It seems to be such a mystery for the beginners, but once you learn the property of watercolor, you will start to understand how it works. Let’s talk about it today.
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Komentáře • 570

  • @Cafewatercolor
    @Cafewatercolor  Před 4 lety +65

    Which tip is most useful for you? Any other question? Let me know!

    • @水彩咖啡廳
      @水彩咖啡廳 Před 4 lety

      中文版的這裡
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    • @loretacolantonio7398
      @loretacolantonio7398 Před 4 lety +10

      Great tutorial. I liked the way you explained everything first and then showed us how to put it into practice.

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  Před 4 lety

      Yasmine S. Interesting. I actually never used gouache aside from painting some small highlights and such. :)

    • @espectroarcoiris
      @espectroarcoiris Před 4 lety +3

      I liked that you explained technical stuff for example the 4 stages or levels of wetness and how to deal with it during the painting process :) By the way you can follow my @gatidibujos in Instagram if you like cats and illustration ;)

    • @toequantumspace
      @toequantumspace Před 4 lety +1

      Don't go on autopilot!! Great advice I tend to follow my pencil lines to much :)

  • @barblair
    @barblair Před 4 lety +58

    For me, the most important tip was your warning about re-wetting making it less fresh looking.

  • @pjlewisful
    @pjlewisful Před 4 lety +77

    I like your calming way of speaking...gently guiding us to a better understanding of watercolor characteristics.

  • @belindachipman3125
    @belindachipman3125 Před 4 lety +73

    Great demonstration! When you were painting around the river, I was very tense, almost holding my breath, and then you said it was stressful for you to paint like that and that you get quite tired afterwards. I felt validated, knowing I’m not the only one who experiences that kind of stress while painting. You are a wonderful teacher and artist.

  • @anitkithra
    @anitkithra Před 3 lety +8

    "adding more details breaks the scale"

  • @DennisTysonPleinAir
    @DennisTysonPleinAir Před 4 lety +11

    As an oil painter, watercolor is such a mystery to me! I think it’s the surrender to the medium that’s necessary that I find so difficult. It does what it does and you have to accept the results, or find a way to manipulate it. I really enjoy watching your video and definitely learned something!

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  Před 4 lety +1

      Dennis Tyson Plein Air thank you! I used to paint with oil and acrylic paint and then digital. Now watercolor, does take sometime to get use to, but I am familiar with it, it’s a very freeing experience :)

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 Před 4 lety +1

      @Yasmine S. It seems to me with watercolors you almost need to paint in reverse. Instead of putting the snow on top of a pine tree, you leave the area white where the snow will be later, and paint around it with the darker colors of the tree. Why must I always pick the most difficult way to do things? I don't know, but the idea of my brain trying to figure out how to do this intrigues me.

    • @idkok8897
      @idkok8897 Před 2 lety +1

      Lol I’m a watercolor artist that feels the same way about oils!

  • @troopofechos
    @troopofechos Před 2 lety +4

    I know this is 2 years old already, but the way you explained and showed different wetness stages REALLY helped me understand. I was able to watch your painting and understand why and how you were choosing the paint mixtures, your timing, and the paint consistency! I'm kinda blown away as I've not seen someone explain wet on wet this way, so thank you!

  • @SeyoungYeo
    @SeyoungYeo Před 23 dny

    Trusting the water is SO HARD. Trying not to rework is SO HARD. Thank you for validating how challenging this is and that practice is key. I’m going to challenge myself to practice wet on wet everyday.

  • @bscheafer652
    @bscheafer652 Před 4 lety +2

    Having less water in your mixture than on the paper was a revelation. Thank you so much!

  • @tmhz284
    @tmhz284 Před rokem +1

    Wow, I have been missing this guy my whole life, and found him just now, 3 years later, I am late but very grateful of this amazing lesson

  • @ladyhecate9450
    @ladyhecate9450 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for taking the time to explain things. I am like a sponge just soaking it all in. This landscape gives you a sense of vastness and beauty. You make it look so easy. Thanks once again.

  • @karenhoward303
    @karenhoward303 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi Eric, huge improvement in your teaching videos from several months ago. I very much enjoyed this! Thanks!

  • @katherinelawrence1608
    @katherinelawrence1608 Před 4 lety

    Love this! Love how you work from top to bottom and no over-working. Freshness is key!

  • @brycemjohnson5994
    @brycemjohnson5994 Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent work. I sometimes struggle with my wet-on-wet technique, so your commentary is incredibly helpful for me to remember to not overdo things.

  • @thankourvets3882
    @thankourvets3882 Před 3 lety +16

    Eric, I really appreciate the patience and kindness that you speak with. You are easy to listen to and I have started putting your videos up while I paint, even if I am not doing the same thing because I always pick something up you said that I can use in whatever I am doing - even though I mostly screw it up! Your slight misuse of the English language is also endearing and makes it like I am listening to a friend. Don't stop your videos..! Question: I seem to be hopping from here to there, with no real plan to teach myself any of this. Can you recommend a set of lessons to follow OR do YOU have a set of videos that I can follow along that is good for a beginner? Tanks (haa haa). Kym

  • @tarun_watercolors
    @tarun_watercolors Před 4 lety +5

    I love it..love the tips and I used one of your tip before ,which actually changed my perspective to paint. That's to connect the shapes together making it a one big shape...very useful haven't heard from anyone before.

  • @simpleshoes
    @simpleshoes Před 4 lety +7

    As always, critical information clearly presented. Great video Eric, and a lovely painting that really demonstrates the principles so well!

  • @rosiejohnson3330
    @rosiejohnson3330 Před 4 lety +4

    I’m very much a beginner. All your videos are very helpful. From this one, I learned about the importance of knowing what you want to show and use darker color to creat shadow and structure. Thanks for doing these technique videos.

  • @LadyJaneG
    @LadyJaneG Před 4 lety +1

    I really love how you speak slowly and clearly ! Great tutorial and amazing artist!

  • @milicajanjatovic63
    @milicajanjatovic63 Před 4 lety +1

    Izvrsno prikazano teoretski i praktično.Hvala Vam!

  • @pdiinhungary
    @pdiinhungary Před 4 lety

    Another fab demo - I learn so much from these demos because you teach! Thank you

  • @umairbutt3470
    @umairbutt3470 Před 4 lety

    How simple, clear and extremely helpful. Thanks, Eric.

  • @messyjessywarren9273
    @messyjessywarren9273 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much!!! It’s amazing how you share your talent with us all. Explaining these techniques the way you do helps incredibly. I’m very grateful to you! ❤️

  • @th-hannibal
    @th-hannibal Před 4 lety

    You talk the talk and paint the paint. Awesome.

  • @patticook
    @patticook Před 3 lety +3

    Yes, I agree with the comment about the "re-wetting", that is a common mistake! Thank you for your clear instructions and gifts!

    • @momijiyamanishi4548
      @momijiyamanishi4548 Před 3 lety

      Correct, I fought with this until I realized that it just is not possible.

  • @heatherrunge1970
    @heatherrunge1970 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Eric, I like your lessons but this one is especially helpful. So many tips that I understand and can practice. I have ordered some new brushes because mine don’t have a fine tip so I am looking forward to them arriving. I am guilty of getting too excited and not giving my paintings time to dry . I love your calming and steady approach. Thank you very much

  • @Zenon-fg4dw
    @Zenon-fg4dw Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the demonstration. I really enjoy watching you paint and seeing how the painting comes together as you progress. It is so helpful.

  • @1Thedairy
    @1Thedairy Před 4 lety +14

    I love the simplicity of this as it makes me realise less is more.

  • @c.caub5315
    @c.caub5315 Před rokem

    Very helpful…enjoy how you talk over so its clear what your deicisions were as you painted

  • @sherryroberts7716
    @sherryroberts7716 Před 4 lety +2

    It was SO relaxing to hear the water flowing while you explained your steps and techniques. Your voice is also soothing. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  • @irenemoody4902
    @irenemoody4902 Před 3 lety

    I love watching your demos. You are very knowledgable and bring it across in your soft way of speaking. Thank You! I will paint along with you later.

  • @vickihosman2929
    @vickihosman2929 Před 4 lety +1

    I could watch you paint for hours. Your work is beautiful. Thank you.

  • @brandikelley856
    @brandikelley856 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the way in which you taught this video, with practical application, showing, not just telling, including the way you were mixing paints as you were painting, adding detail to the washes as you were painting. I will definitely practice this tutorial. It answered so many questions. I have been using too much water and too much paint. When I mix colors ahead of time they seem to dry by the time I'm ready to use them and I waste more paint by in between rinsing. The way you did this was so real time refreshing and efficient. Subscribed! I look forward to learning more from you.

  • @Spolom
    @Spolom Před 4 lety +5

    This is the best watercolor channel. You are a great teacher. Thank you!!!!!

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! ☺️

    • @joelevangelio4074
      @joelevangelio4074 Před 3 lety +1

      yes, its great,,but you should see some great artist as well,,you should watch Yong Chen.

  • @streetsingersteve17
    @streetsingersteve17 Před měsícem

    thank you , principles are exactly what i needed. i watched a lot of videos about wet on wet , but you are the only one who gave me any idea of the time frame in which i should be applying the technique. (i had no idea of it ). i also never considered that drying paper was thirstier than wet paper , or the effect of having more water on my brush than on the painting .... i feel like i can now at least start diagnosing my mistakes instead of just staring at them .. thank you again for your calm explanation of things i did not know enough about to even ask

  • @allthumbs3792
    @allthumbs3792 Před 4 lety

    So helpful!! Such basics are really essential to understand.

  • @dianekowalski1425
    @dianekowalski1425 Před 3 lety

    A lot of useful tips...I haven't painted in years but this video brought out the basic principles of watercolor...now, off to practice!

  • @mariegamber
    @mariegamber Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your amazing tutorial. I learned so much!

  • @anilvinayakan7000
    @anilvinayakan7000 Před 4 lety

    Eric, I really enjoy your video. You are a great teacher. I love the way you present materials in a simple, easy to understand manner. Thanks you so much.

  • @dorothyminor7581
    @dorothyminor7581 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Eric! Your tips are so valuable and help so much. I’ve started watching your videos from start to the latest and practice the techniques. Thank you!

  • @XtianApi
    @XtianApi Před 3 lety

    Best feature of this channel is you always paint after teaching.

  • @esling77
    @esling77 Před 4 lety +2

    Great job. Not only are you a skilled Artist but a competent Teacher as Well. TY.

    • @esling77
      @esling77 Před 4 lety

      Eric are you planning on modifying your Subscription plan on your Lessons? Reason I ask is I know myself I learn in Small Steps and it would be more affordable for me. The Price is More than fair in my Opinion. Thanks.

  • @behzad1239
    @behzad1239 Před 4 lety +3

    very informative. Thanks for sharing your valuable and generous experience,

  • @debralarive
    @debralarive Před rokem

    You are a great teacher! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @gemevans7365
    @gemevans7365 Před 3 lety

    Eric is not just calm, he is knowledgeable and confident which readily opens his student's mind. Gem Evans

  • @fivosgeorgios5579
    @fivosgeorgios5579 Před 4 lety +2

    Such an excellent tutorial . Thank you Eric. You are brilliant ☺

  • @sandraflieger6001
    @sandraflieger6001 Před 4 lety +1

    What a beautiful painting!

  • @SB-qs9zu
    @SB-qs9zu Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant! This is one of the best videos on this topic! I like the teaching techniques, very organized and explicitly explained. The demonstration is also captivating. Thank you so much!

  • @andreabatten9124
    @andreabatten9124 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent demo, thank you 😊

  • @Geiger1983
    @Geiger1983 Před 4 lety

    Wow! Thank you so much! You are a great painter and I am so thankful for you sharing your experience!

  • @barrypitts6091
    @barrypitts6091 Před 4 lety +9

    I had never heard it called cauliflower effect, but certainly know what you're talking about. i've gotten it too many times. Good info, thanks.

    • @colleenohara5743
      @colleenohara5743 Před 4 lety

      I never heard of it either, but since Eric Yi Lin has mentioned it, now I have seen it on several other professional artists' paintings.

    • @vinaypai7532
      @vinaypai7532 Před 3 lety

      It's really useful when you want to paint cauliflowers, which is the only thing I can paint as of now.

  • @annepercival7814
    @annepercival7814 Před 4 lety +1

    Loved your calm thorough approach....and loved,too, the ambient sound of the river in the background

  • @PathLessPedaledTV
    @PathLessPedaledTV Před 4 lety

    That was great!

  • @0206ritesh
    @0206ritesh Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for explaining the technique with such clarity and giving such useful tips essential for improving watercolor skills. An excellent tutorial which beginners like me will find beneficial in improving our painting skills.

  • @cjms_gotnobooks
    @cjms_gotnobooks Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for your calm explaination and demonstration! I have never had a real-life art teacher, and drawing along with your videos helps a lot!

  • @alinarachal9768
    @alinarachal9768 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful intro and music! Within the first few seconds I knew this would be quality material! Thank you so much!

  • @pammcardle40
    @pammcardle40 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh, I am so glad I finally found your channel!!! I struggle so much with the water to paint ratio and you explain it so well! I love your work, it's beautiful and I am learning so much from you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ❤️

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  Před 4 lety

      Pam McArdle thank you so much, so glad it is helpful for you ☺️

  • @barbaracamelford3612
    @barbaracamelford3612 Před 4 lety

    Lovely tutorial. I really enjoyed it. I have always been afraid of loose work and this has given me confidence to have a go. Thank you.

  • @johnoswald9143
    @johnoswald9143 Před 4 lety

    Looks like Scotland. Beautiful painting and amazing information, thank you.

  • @rexwater1
    @rexwater1 Před 4 lety

    So helpful ...and....great soothing voice!😊 thank you Eric!

  • @margaretporzenheim961
    @margaretporzenheim961 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you - your finished piece is beautiful.

  • @WatercolourMentor
    @WatercolourMentor Před 4 lety +1

    Nice tutorial Eric, I've been following your channel for awhile now. Appreciate your detailed explanations and patience. I try to drop in some of the darker colours in the first wash, especially when the paper is damp to indicate shrubs and shadows.

  • @petewatson4353
    @petewatson4353 Před 4 lety +1

    Nicely done and a great mini tutorial, I have subscribed and look forward to more to come in the future, thank you very much.

  • @maryhelengarvin3528
    @maryhelengarvin3528 Před 4 lety +1

    I just found your videos, Erik, and they are just what I needed today. Thank-you!

  • @karensheehan4885
    @karensheehan4885 Před 3 lety

    I keep coming back to this video again and again! When I have been away from wc for a while I use it as a primer to get ready. Thank you for this :)

  • @rosannebloompereira536

    Eric that was an excellent lesson in wet on wet principles and in perspective as well.Thank you very much!

  • @ingridcoke1360
    @ingridcoke1360 Před 4 lety

    Great instructions. Thank you for sharing. 💖

  • @natalieangelheart2483
    @natalieangelheart2483 Před 3 lety +1

    You are a great teacher! 👏
    You have such a beautiful, relaxing voice! 😁🤗

  • @annrappaport220
    @annrappaport220 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you very much. I struggle between wet on wet and dry-detail. This video helps. I’m new to wc with a past in acrylic where it’s all painting without any interaction with the paper, water or air (drying).

  • @peacefultahitti379
    @peacefultahitti379 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks a lot, Eric!!! ♥️

  • @fatoomgierdien2181
    @fatoomgierdien2181 Před 2 lety

    A Beautiful painting from start to finish.

  • @JK-yy9vw
    @JK-yy9vw Před 2 lety

    Your explanations and tips are very logical, easy to comprehend and worth listening. Thanks.

  • @vizarts267
    @vizarts267 Před 4 lety +1

    a neat demonstration of the principles.

  • @LoisDavidsonArt
    @LoisDavidsonArt Před 4 lety +2

    Really informative and very, very helpful Eric. I shall try something similar and if it doesn't work out first time, I'll keep trying! Many thanks for sharing your skill, observations and painting experiences :-)

  • @8733max
    @8733max Před 3 lety

    A very helpful lesson from a very experienced and talented teacher.

  • @legartjgart9604
    @legartjgart9604 Před 3 lety

    All the tip are helpful. They show your mastery of your medium. And your demo is genius. Thank you so much

  • @warriorsoftruth9451
    @warriorsoftruth9451 Před 4 lety

    The steps you ask to follow a water colour artist....a beginner.....are sincerely put! 👍👍👍👌👌👌😊😊😊 And I sincerly like your attitude or rather your approach!!!😊😊😊

  • @ikaftaab7440
    @ikaftaab7440 Před 4 lety

    I am a beginner with WP and this is a wonderful training session. thank you so much Eric

  • @adielyyari
    @adielyyari Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing! it was very helpful.

  • @susannahlynch1482
    @susannahlynch1482 Před 3 lety

    You are an excellent instructor. I am getting back into watercolor and have been mucking around; very frustrating. But your courses are helping me get some focus and teaching and reminding me of helpful techniques. Thank you!

  • @MsMonika59
    @MsMonika59 Před 4 lety +17

    Beautiful. I love the word “Mushi” so cute. You have a lovely voice and teaching style

  • @peggymann925
    @peggymann925 Před 2 lety

    This was fabulous, thank you! I am brand new to watercolor and the most helpful tip to me was to PRACTICE!

  • @pauwerwoman1247
    @pauwerwoman1247 Před 4 lety +1

    Many thanks. You have a calm way of talking and explaining 🤗🙏🏻🖌🎨💕

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  Před 4 lety +1

      Pauwer Woman thank you! I was never really comfortable with my voice and the way I talk until doing these videos and get some great feedback from people ☺️

  • @nadadellore865
    @nadadellore865 Před 4 lety

    Simple and beautiful! Thanks!

  • @asamandhiry8648
    @asamandhiry8648 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you so much Eric. I love your videos very clear and understanding elaboration. It was very helpful.

  • @merrylcool7269
    @merrylcool7269 Před 4 lety

    This video was very helpful. I'm just learning watercolor. The review of the concepts and principles were so concise and easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @lindachengartstudio
    @lindachengartstudio Před 4 lety +1

    Love your painting! Learned a lot!

  • @jasminhembrow9400
    @jasminhembrow9400 Před 3 lety

    You give a very clear directions with a relaxed manner. You are my new water colour teacher. Cheers 🥂

  • @ShirleiBarnes
    @ShirleiBarnes Před rokem

    As always, wonderful! Thank you 😊

  • @weill6872
    @weill6872 Před 4 lety +1

    Loved all of it, subbed (and downloaded your fast track watercolor ebook)!
    PS: you are very clear but I really appreciated the perfect subtitles too!

  • @jentakahama6017
    @jentakahama6017 Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much. You are great!!

  • @smoothsailingmp
    @smoothsailingmp Před 4 lety

    Thank you. Painted in watercolour before but haven't really done that much wet into wet. This was helpful. One thing I very much like is not painting everything I see....but so tempted to do so. Have a nice day!

  • @kaygeenair
    @kaygeenair Před 3 lety

    You are a good artist as well as a good teacher, thank God since I have happened to watch your videos.

  • @asobeLive
    @asobeLive Před 4 lety

    Thank you Eric.

  • @momijiyamanishi4548
    @momijiyamanishi4548 Před 3 lety

    putting your knowledge aside, I love your approach. I also like your soft and direct voice.

  • @maryvanassche8882
    @maryvanassche8882 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful useful tips. The painting example used illustrated your points. Very nice painting! Thank you!!

  • @recoveringsoul755
    @recoveringsoul755 Před 4 lety +1

    Perfect. I just tried to swatch a new inexpensive set tonight. Really surprised how far a little bit of paint went. I didn't try wet on wet yet.

  • @daverice8304
    @daverice8304 Před 3 lety

    I learned so much from your video in just 15 min. Controlling the amount of water in your brush seems obvious but very important!

  • @misscharlotte160
    @misscharlotte160 Před 2 lety

    Wow thank you for your guidance… and your art!

  • @drawingclasswithkalyan394

    Your advice and painting both are fantastic, thankyou for sharing