12 WATERCOLOR HACKS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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QOTD: Which hack was your favourite?
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Using the watercolor pencil for your drawing, instead of graphite, is genius (and such a "no-brainer"!), I can't believe I've never heard of it, (or thought of it myself--duh!). Thanks so much for that one!
3rd one.. my tapes not gonna rip off the paper anymore 😂👌👌👍
Could you Tell meine a colored pencil Set wich i can U usw dir Portraits and isnt quite expensive? :)
PS: good Video as Always...you inspire me :)
Flattening the paper. I've heard of most of the others but never that one. I'm using it for sure!
I love the stars tip
10:10 “just a quick little doodle”
*draws a better flower than I ever will in my life*
@ Pochi Owl... that's really sad, maybe you should try drawing flies, if you don't already
Lol I tried to draw a flower earlier today and I f a i l e d
Me: *draws for 2 hours*
The drawing: *trash*
Me: *Doodles for 2mins*
The drawing: *the best thing ever made out of my hands*
*Confusion 100*
It isn't THAT hard. Practise makes perfect :P
Jessline Art , nothing is perfect
Outside of the pipette, I find using a dry brush also does a pretty good job absorbing without causing too much damage
Yes that's what my teacher always told me...
I just also want to tell a art hack about that tape
So basically all you have to do is get a blow dryer and blow dry the tape and peel it off slowly. Idk what's the science about that but it does help to make the tape less sticky on the paper.
That’s a great tip, I have heard people mentioned that trick in the past as well. I will have to give it a try 😊
That's a great tip. I will try it.
The heat reactivates the glue and makes it softer/less harsh. And I've tried it and it works :)
I'm glad you mentioned this. As a paper crafter, I often want to remove a layer over the card base that I've glued down with dry adhesive (the kind on a roll...like Score) then decided on a better color/technique without having to ditch the card. In frustration one day, I applied the heat tool on the backside and it peeled layer off smoothly without tearing the paper. Now I can just redo only the substandard layer and keep the base with other layers.
Applying heat works every time.
@@KirstyPartridgeArt It also works to get off sticky price tags on things. ;)
I would recommend using a hairdryer to break the adhesive of the tape. Peel the tape off while still warm.
For people who paint in the middle of the night (like me) a hairdryer can be too loud. Instead I use my heating pad to soften the adhesive. It works like a charm, and is silent!
Shes right tho,
And peel the tape at a 90 degree angle helps too
Oh lord 😂 when you were trying to erase the pencil through the watercolor and had all the eraser bits everywhere, I LITERALLY just blew on my phone to get them to go off the paper 😂😂🤦♀️
Jordan Alexandra, hehe nice!
Sometimes when I try to erase stuff my paper just rips, since I don't use watercolour paper lol
Even i had done that once in other video😂😂
🤣🤣
LOL story of my life... Oh, yeah. 🤦🏻♀️
This is probably one of the best CZcams watercolour videos I’ve watched. You’re very talented and have a superb way of explaining things without the topic seeming so daunting. Thank you
I spent 8 years of school.. 3 as an art major n it's been about 12 years since I touched watercolors. You are the person I learned about the saran wrap hack from. I have always hated water color but ur hacks make me want to go back. I'm an acrylic junkie 🤣. Love ur vids and ideas ❤️ much love from California ❤️
That was such an unexpectedly cool effect!
I honestly need some white gouache! Seems like such a life saver! 💖😍
Linda Thao you should get it! I have it, it’s really worth it! :)
Gouache is a wonderful Medium, try it you will be happy
I've used it before with my own work. It does wonders. In one instance I used it to draw falling snow flakes as they were falling in a winter scene i was working on. It worked very well.
Can white poster color be used as an alternative for gouache??
@@zebaanwar2919 Are you referring to a paint surface or a paint color? I've never heard of White Poster Color before so I don't know. If you're referring to White Poster Board, the result would be the same since it's a surface and not a paint. White Poster Paint is unknown to me, never heard of it.
The thing about Gouache is that it's a paint medium that's in-between Watercolor and Acrylic Paint. It resembles tubed watercolors when applied, yet the colors are a great deal richer than watercolor alone can provide. I was trying an experiment with tubed watercolors once by applying it as if it was pure paint. In the test I tried to see if I could make white clouds and their shadows by brushing the watercolor paint on thick. The end result showed that you can't make a white-wash effect with watercolor, whether thin or thick, because the paint became transparent and blended with the colors under it.
Basically put, if you're trying to create a white-wash effect on a painted undercoat when using watercolors, a set of Gaouche paints would be a great medium to use along with them.
I searched for watercolour hacks and everything was from 5 minute crafts. This was the only thing that was not. THANK U
A tiny bit of soap also gives a cool frothy watercolour effect! Experiment until u get a consistency that dries normally but still looks frothy
Ooo that’s sounds interesting, I will have to try that out 😊
@@KirstyPartridgeArt Rubbing alcohol in a spritzer also has a similar effect to salt without having to remove the salt later!
Can you explain this back better? Its a pain always have to remove the salt later
Tip to remove the salt that I discovered by chance when I was super annoyed and willing to try anything lol.... when the painting is completely dry, use a ruler to scrape off the salt in once quick motion. Use the edge of the ruler (like you would if you were laminating a book) and scrape the salt off... super quick!
@@alywinter maybe dabbing salt off with tape? But love using rubbing alcohol in spritzer, nice effects for making stars, even.
The method I prefer to help lift tape without tearing the paper is to use a hair dryer to heat the tape slightly as you pull it up. This way you don't lose any of the tack on the tape that is preventing watercolor from seeping under the tape.
Washi tape works better than "watercolor tape".
Using soapy water instead of normal water gives the painting a very nice texture, it can even make bubbles.
Just what I needed, the masking fluid for covering your main subject of the paing and adding the background without damaging it. I am working on art right now that this will come in very handy, thank you Kristy.
I have been watching watercolor youtubes for a while now, looking for someone who can give me tips and tricks, hacks and such, and YOU are the winner! Not only do you have all sorts of great information, you are super easy to listen to!
Wow! Your art and art tips are absolutely amazing! I'm so happy I found your channel. I love art, its one of my hobbies. This will definitely help me improve my skills. Keep up the good work!
Wow, I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m also glad I never gave up painting when I felt I wasn’t good enough. If you’re new to painting and you’re reading this - keep going, you WILL get better. Practice truly makes purpose and continue watching tutorials
"Quick little doodle"
Draws best flower I have ever seen
Thank you so much for these tips! It’s so difficult when you are starting out, every little bit helps. Be safe 💖
Wow! I thought I was going to just see a repeat of all the techniques I've seen ., but at least HALF where very enlightening! Thankyou SO much for making this tutorial. It is an excellent advert for your courses! If/when I finally get around to doing an online course/tutorial you will certainly be at the top of the list! I said my favorites in your little poll you've got going .. but also I never would have thought to mix gouche WITH water colours.. I mean why not!? It's water soluble. Just never would have occurred to me so thanks. All 12 were brilliant examples of what you were sharing. I'm SO inspired!!💥🤓🙌 THANKYOU for your time & effort🙋🎈
The hairdryer is a great idea (esp in art journaling). BUT one of the best, most beautiful parts of watercolor's personality is the "movement" it has-- know that when you hit a painting w/ any sort of heat-- it will stop that movement . The bleeds and mixing of wet into wet painting say in skyskapes-- is what makes them look so luminous and realistic.
Also, I too am a saltaholoic in watercolor-- I have found (over the last 25 years of WC painting) the salt in the packets from McDonalds ( in the US--it may be different in other areas) is the best-- it makes perfect patterns and textures.
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Loooool good to know for my next trip to McDonalds
That's a good idea considering I'm already one of those weirdos who keeps extra sauce n whatnot 😂
This suggests different results from different salts. Think I am about to take a few salts from my pantry into my art room to explore and journal for future reference. 😁
Very informative and some great techniques! I always love it when an artist shows you tips about their medium! Saves you years of learning and throwing lots of attempts out. THANK YOU!!!👏💎💎
I happened to see this video on my way to work and now passed by my favorite art supply store, and bought the masking fluid and an oil based white pencil ♡ thanks for inspiring us!!
Your paintings are beautiful! Thank you for helping us beginners!
When using heavy objects to prevent warping in your watercolor sketchbooks, be aware that if you it to often when your art is especially wet it can start to warp the rest of the pages, use a piece of wax papar or if you dont have that use some thin plastic like a bider sheet (that's what i use) have fun creating!
Paper flattening trick was the best one. Thanks!
WOW!
YOU make that look so easy!
Keep up the good work!
Just saw your vlog for the first-time. I knew many of the hacks but a few were new to me. Your talent shines through all you do. Cheers!
Great to watch, thanks! Had to laugh when I found myself blowing the screen as you were rubbing off the masking fluid 😂😂😂
The one with the two jars is incredible ! I will use it Frome now on every time 😝❤️
I’m just starting! What great ideas! Can’t wait!
Best tips! Thank you for taking the time to share!
Wow, this is probably the best watercolour tutorial I have come across! You explain art techniques really well and don't sound pretentious about teaching beginners. This will be so much help when making my art and design assignments. Thank you!
I watched your video about colored pencils and thought "This girl really is great with this medium" and then I watched this one about watercolors. You are insanely skilled in both techniques. Just wow. 👍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO’S KIRSTY I LEARN ALOT FROM THEM AND I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR A NEW VIDEO❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘
Loved your hack for warped paper! So simple yet genius🤗 They're all excellent tips
It never occurred to me to wet the backside to counteract the original warping, lol 🤦
The pipette one is definitely my favourite, I use it to drop water on the pans that have dried out but I've never tried to pick it back up, so thank you for the hack! :D
Karijn's Watercolors putting it back on the palette is genius! Thanks
@@Mimi-ln6ci Where are they sold? Do you know? I want one. Thanks
OH, I found some on Amazon. Wonder what size to get. What does Kirsty use, anyone know? Thanks again.
your watercolour videos are honestly the best👏🏼
Thank you so much 😊
Amirah Hussain I know right ☆*:.｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡.:*☆
I have only recently gotten back into my art and along with that I got into watercolor; a medium I never had interest in before. Now I can hardly understand why I shied away from it so much. I love it! I have also found so many of your videos to be super helpful to me as I explore and experiment with watercolors and how they behave and function. Thank you very much for these helpful videos. You have a wonderful balance to your videos too. Not too much talking and explaining what you're going to show in the video, you just jump right in and keep the audience engaged and tuned in. (Plus your accent is really delightful to listen to haha) I have learned so much and I am eager to learn more as I develop my own style while increasing my technical skill in watercolor.
OMG, the salt and the cling wrap-BRILLIANT!
I adore the detail in your work...the definition of true art. I get so sick of the current trend for sloppy and drippy stuff that requires no talent whatsoever. Your work is absolutely beautiful!
I've been painting many years, and the "draw with a watercolor pencil" instead of graphite is GENIUS! Thanks! I'm not a fan of graphite lines in the painting. 'Preciate ya! 🙏
Thank you Kirsty, these were all very valuable tips, my favourite being the watercolour pencil for outlines. I love your art, thank you for the glimpses of your serious work - fabulous!!!!!!!!!!
Great & helpful ideas! Thank you so much! I love the cling wrap and the effect it makes.
Wooow just amazing! Love your videos!
I'm starting to use watercolour in my junk and art journals. So thanks for the techniques. Joie ❣️😁
watercolor is so great for art journals
@@OanaIllustrations totally agree 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The use of gouache and your masking fluid techniques are really terrific!!! Thanks for sharing these hacks!!!!
Really good explained. Thank you so much! Love watching your videos. Keep them coming.
Hi Kirsty I enjoyed ALL your hacks, great video once again 😍😘
Your efforts are truly inspirational. Absolutely fantastic👍😊
Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing the wonderful hints for watercolour. Very informative video.excellent tutorial.
Thanks again for sharing. Very explicit. Love your teaching.
Beautiful art, really great hacks. Thanks much.
Hlo Kirsty! charcoal is my most favourite medium and I watched all of your videos and started with portraits. My first portrait came out so good and I want to give its credit to you because you inspire me everyday. Your videos are so helpful and motivating. Thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks. The words I say for you are not enough because I can't write my feelings. Thank you so much once again.
It is my dream not be like you but to be better than you. I love you so much!
First time doing watercolour today and I used your hacks and it looks like I have been doing watercolour for weeks 🤪
Watercolour is so easy and creative
That graphite pencil>watercolour pencil trick has basically saved my life! Thank u sooooo much!
I love your tutorials really a perfect youtuber in Art ever i saw thanks for that alot😍😍😍😍
About hack #5 - I prefer not to use two separate water cups, as this promotes dumping excess paint down a drain where it can potentially be harmful to aquatic wildlife (such as the common Phthalo blue and greens have a copper molecule which is toxic to fish, and other watercolors like cobalts and cadmiums that are toxic to everything else too). Instead I use a paper towel to wipe off excess paint before rinsing my brush in a single cup between color changes. In addition to using a paper towel, you can also work on a watercolor background for another painting by wiping the brush on a scrap piece of watercolor paper. You may end up with a rainbow streaked background for making a bookmark or greeting card with if nothing else. I find I go through very little water per painting session this way.
You can also keep a bucket of sand outside to collect dirty paint water. One that has no holes in the bottom so all the harmful pigments stay trapped in the sand.
That is such a great idea! Thank you @@David_blank00
I never knew that it was so harmful, but I never used two cups anyway because I don't like to use that much water. But in the video, she also used way more water than she should have.
Then what do you do with the paper towel? It goes into the water systems as it sits in the water in the waste land that runs into the main water eventually!? Nothing disappears!
@@gomezaddams6470 that's what I was thinking.
Thank you Kristy, so useful these tips !
Loved everyone of your hacks new to water coloring so every little bit helps.
I don’t acually do water colour Art because I think I’m more of a drawing person
But I think I’ll try it out and use your tips😊
Very helpful thanks, I didnt know you could also erase the was pencil once everything has dried. Pretty cool
omg!!! this is soo cool!! thank you so much for filming this video
I love you! I was literally trying to figure out how to make a beach scene and here you go with your awesomeness and giving the exact example I need!
I just Love the way you draw.. thank you again☺️
Finally an art hack video that actualy works!
Btw amazing video!!
LOVE your work! Very helpful hacks- Thank YOUUUU! So far your my favorite art channel : )
These are super helpful tips! Some of the best I've seen on CZcams
*That is some pretty tape you got there*
my art teacher showed us all of these tricks and our last project of that rotation and it was cool.
Awesome tips! So generous of you to share.
Thank You Kristy, I really love your videos.
Plz give graphite and charcoal tips
I will do more graphite and charcoal tutorials in the near future 😊
Hope they will be out soon.
Akanksha Vashist I hope 🤞
Hi! For the salt technique, do you remove the salt when it's dry?
To answer your question, you do remove the salt after the painting is dry!
My goodness you’re an amazing artist. Wow. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Great video!! My favorite?? The masking media!!
These are great ideas but I have one more for fixing warped paper.... a iron haha. I don't have clothing that needs ironing but it works great on paper, just be sure to iron the back side not the painted side :) also you could use white acrylic paint in place of gouache, dilute it as you would with the gouache and you're good to go.you can also water down any acrylic paint to use like water color, now you have a lot more colors to work with. You can get a 2 oz bottle of paint for 50 cents and go crazy on the cheap 😉
Love your acrylic paint recommendation.
Who else wanted to see her rip off the tape and show the final 'piece'? 😔✋🏾
I saw it
Thank you for the tips! I've used most before, but adding some of yours makes painting more enjoyable. I especially like your hack of watercolor pencils to draw the design instead of grafite paper. 👍
The hack of using masking pen is really amazing.Thanks a lot Kristy 💕
I use paper washi tape to make borders. The gum is quite weak and they're fairly inexpensive. Put a layer of cello tape over the washi if it's too absorbent
Wow you are best at Art I love Art so much I love all
I always enjoy every part of the drawing .
Amazing! I love your art work.
Your voice has a melody that repeats over and over, it made me fall asleep.
Hahaha. Me too. I find I have to come back and watch the video again in the morning to get the info I missed.
Hack 5: I use an ice cube tray for extra rinse for brushes. I’ll clean in one jar, rinse in second jar, and then rinse brush in 2-4 cubes of clean water in ice tray. I makes keeping palettes clean a lot easier too.
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Amazing video!!! Love the galaxy one the best!! 🌌
Salt and gouache paint very pretty. Been painting a lot and needed some new techniques. Thank you am really excited to get started.
I love hacks three and eight Thank you again for such a wonderful video! You always do such quality work, amazing technique! We can really tell that you work hard on your paintings and your videos! Your patron channel is perfect too! I encourage anyone with the means to subscribe to your patron channel right away! Money well well spent!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words and support, I really appreciate it 😊💕 I’m glad you find my videos and patreon valuable!
I love your ,,,,,,, every thing
Enjoyed all of your demonstrations,learned a lot thank you.
Wow! Great hacks. Really enjoyed learning these techniques!
6:00 LOL I was blowing to remove that eraser dust left on the paper with my mouth open.😂
If you want to make sure that the tape doesn’t rip your paper, just heat it up with a hairdryer or heat tool, it’ll make the glue on the tape kind of melt and you can take it off without worrying about taking paper with it :)
Very challenging brush selection and its effect of the general images ,thank you that was quite helping .
Oooooh Hack #6 is the coolest out of the 12 for me. And that mini painting of sea is really beautiful 💜
Não entendi tudo o que ela falou, mas são boas dicas :3
Pon los subtitulos para que le entiendas xd
I tried salt on DS Payne's Gray. The paint was still moist. I let it dry, wiped the salt off and it had done nothing. I was perplexed!
Thank you, Kristy! Using a pipette was my fav.👍🏻🌟🙂
Thanks for the hacks and your watercolor painting looks amazing!!! Love it :)