Just away to start teaching watercolours again and love your videos. I will use the steps you have shown and send the links to my new students. Excellent. Thanks.
Thank you so very much for doing these videos!! I love EVERYTHING about them and I'm only through the first 6 lessons. I can honestly say that your style of teaching is for me!! I watch a LOT of CZcams tutorials and yours is by far the best for my learning style and personality in the area of watercolor. I am planning to take my materials with me on an upcoming vacation and will be so grateful for the solid foundation you have taught!! I can now spend time practicing and growing!! Sending you a great BIG HUG of gratitude!! 🙂
I am just starting in water colour, and am so enjoying your tutorials. Have just bought your book and am very much looking forward to using it. Thank you very much, I really like your style of painting
I watch through ahead of time to get myself set up and then a second time as I paint along. You are correct with how relaxing and satisfying it is to see the colors blend. I truly enjoy the joy in your voice as you celebrate color and color blending. You are a natural at teaching and exploring.
These introductory tutorials have been so complete and so helpful. I particularly loved the layering and blending exercises (both what works well and what doesn't!), as I'm in awe of the variety of leaves in your book and can't wait to see how these techniques are executed in real time!
Thanks Harriet, that's a lovely clear lesson and the exercises really do look interesting and fun. Just shows that going back to basics doesn't have to be boring!
Thank you Harriet! Your watercolour exercises are very helpful. Also a wonderful mindful activity for when you feel a bit stressed! There are so many variations in technique and materials, that it’s very mind blowing for a beginner. Your videos really help me to simplify and understand what is happening on the paper.
Hi Harriet, I have been loving your tutorials, thank you for doing these. They are a lovely pace and perfect to paint along with you. Also, great length of time as well, completely achievable and it feels good to actually finish a lesson with a result at the end. The colour charts were fab, and I am so pleased I have these as references now. I really look forward to the next ones. Chloe X
Thank you Harriet for sharing your knowledge and talent with us! I absolutely love all of your work and I hope to one day be an accomplished watercolorist like you! Thank you again!😁
Ah thank you so much Kathy. To be honest I've only been specialising in watercolour for a mere 6 years so you will be able to achieve anything you wish with a bit of time.
Really enjoying watching your tutorials. I could just sit and watch, its so relaxing but I'm inspired to go and get the materials now and get started. Thankyou 🙂
Hi Harriet, I have just started following your tutorials I've watched 1-6 now and what you taught me was great fun, also the colour charts were amazing to see, I can't wait to try the blending technique, keep up the good work and thank you 😊 Lynne x
I bought your book from Amazon today before I arrived here. I'm concentrating my arty efforts on botanicals now as botany is right up my street in real life too. I have really loved these videos so far so thought I would say hello :-)
Another excellent addition to the course you've laid for us. Thank you so much for going over these fundamentals. They strike me as important and not simply a once-and-done proposition, but something that should be perfected over time and for more than simply a perfect circle. I'm a bagpiper and we often go on about practicing fundamentals, basic movements, and embellishments. What's interesting is that while muscle memory eventually does its job and exercises become second nature, the ear never ceases to listen and analyze, never stops feeding the brain potentials, possibilities, or making new connections with other pieces of music. The smooth circles which you make look so effortless due, I'm sure, to countless hours invested, remind me of practicing fundamentals. The parallel was further deepened by your delight at the color reactions. Your eye, like my ear, never ceases watching, analyzing and feeding your brain appreciations, inspirations and connections. Though you maybe able, I suspect, to paint circles in your sleep, its the results that your eye records and your brain plays with that matters so much. An argument I suppose for practicing fundamentals and often filling pages of circles, blending, and layering.
Another great tutorial thank you! Pink and green are my favourite colours (do I sound like a five year old?) Really excited too to see what the next video will be! Jo x
Thank you so much! I have just bought your book and it is great. I can't wait to work with it. I am a metalsmith (I do botanical chasing and repousse'). But I am loving watercolor for its spontaneity and fluid quality. At least as difficult, but not as stubborn as metals.
Love this tutorial but my efforts look nothing like yours! Trying to do the blend down the page was difficult for me, it wasn't just a nice smooth gradient like yours. Anymore tips on how to get a better wash? Practice, practice, practice I'm guessing .....
Hi, I have done a colour wheel tutorial for my patreons over on my patreon home page (just search for de Winton Paper co on patreon) but I will consider doing something about colour theory on here. So glad you are enjoying the tutorials, thanks so much for watching!
This was fun, but my W&N Sap green (cake) looks nothing like yours from the tube - it was impossible to get it opaque. Is this common between Tube and Pans? Just wondering
It might be a little bit to do with the light in the video and the edit or a different pigment level. Don’t be disheartened, you can always collect more green tones as you go and mix new ones too
Hi, I started by using Daler Rowney Aquafine for the smaller sheets. and the larger spiral bound pad was an old one I had from Bockingford www.tindalls.co.uk/watercolour-paper-pads/20162-25400-bockingford-spiral-watercolour-pad.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxRSr2EiNj8IEpFjMDfWK-ijb8KFLcxV_72xB5ZxbsUy0QIyRcDYJ4hoCHN0QAvD_BwE#/size-26cm_x_36cm_10_x_14
Just away to start teaching watercolours again and love your videos. I will use the steps you have shown and send the links to my new students. Excellent. Thanks.
Thank you Harriet binge watching your videos before bed
AH I hope they're relaxing and send you off to sleep!
You are a delight ♡ Thank you for being helpful, insightful, and also entertaining!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so very much for doing these videos!! I love EVERYTHING about them and I'm only through the first 6 lessons. I can honestly say that your style of teaching is for me!! I watch a LOT of CZcams tutorials and yours is by far the best for my learning style and personality in the area of watercolor. I am planning to take my materials with me on an upcoming vacation and will be so grateful for the solid foundation you have taught!! I can now spend time practicing and growing!! Sending you a great BIG HUG of gratitude!! 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! 😊
I’m so thankful you made these beginners videos. Your the best water color teacher I have found on the internet.
Wow, thank you!
Honestly......all beginners need to find your channel first....
I agree!
I am just starting in water colour, and am so enjoying your tutorials. Have just bought your book and am very much looking forward to using it. Thank you very much, I really like your style of painting
Wonderful!
What a comprehensive water colour set of videos. Thank you Harriet.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I watch through ahead of time to get myself set up and then a second time as I paint along. You are correct with how relaxing and satisfying it is to see the colors blend. I truly enjoy the joy in your voice as you celebrate color and color blending. You are a natural at teaching and exploring.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Catching up on some of your older videos - great for going back to and reminding myself of the basics. They are super-helpful. Thank you so much
Wonderful!
These introductory tutorials have been so complete and so helpful. I particularly loved the layering and blending exercises (both what works well and what doesn't!), as I'm in awe of the variety of leaves in your book and can't wait to see how these techniques are executed in real time!
Ah thank you Kim, yes I cant wait to get started on some actual projects!
Thanks Harriet, that's a lovely clear lesson and the exercises really do look interesting and fun. Just shows that going back to basics doesn't have to be boring!
Thanks so much Ruth, yes I try to find ways to get the basics a bit more appealing!
Thank you Harriet! Your watercolour exercises are very helpful. Also a wonderful mindful activity for when you feel a bit stressed! There are so many variations in technique and materials, that it’s very mind blowing for a beginner. Your videos really help me to simplify and understand what is happening on the paper.
You are so welcome!
Hi Harriet, I have been loving your tutorials, thank you for doing these. They are a lovely pace and perfect to paint along with you. Also, great length of time as well, completely achievable and it feels good to actually finish a lesson with a result at the end. The colour charts were fab, and I am so pleased I have these as references now. I really look forward to the next ones. Chloe X
Ah Chloe thank you so much. It's great to hear that we are judging the tone right. I'm really looking forward to filming the next one.
Fascinating exercise. I’ve been painting for years and have never seen anything like it!
That's great. We should always remain curious, however experienced we are.
Thank you Harriet for sharing your knowledge and talent with us! I absolutely love all of your work and I hope to one day be an accomplished watercolorist like you!
Thank you again!😁
Ah thank you so much Kathy. To be honest I've only been specialising in watercolour for a mere 6 years so you will be able to achieve anything you wish with a bit of time.
Very helpful tips
Thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Really enjoying watching your tutorials. I could just sit and watch, its so relaxing but I'm inspired to go and get the materials now and get started. Thankyou 🙂
Thanks!
Well done 👍
Thank you 👍
Thank you for your beginner tutorials, I've learned more and improved so much. Love your videos 😊
I’m so pleased Marilyn!
Very good tutorial!
I can't stop watching your videos!
Thank you very much!
Thank so much for watching!
Hi Harriet, I have just started following your tutorials I've watched 1-6 now and what you taught me was great fun, also the colour charts were amazing to see, I can't wait to try the blending technique, keep up the good work and thank you 😊 Lynne x
Ah thanks so much Lynne, I'm really pleased you're enjoying them.
Lookig forward to the next video! These are brilliant 💕
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you
You're welcome
I bought your book from Amazon today before I arrived here. I'm concentrating my arty efforts on botanicals now as botany is right up my street in real life too. I have really loved these videos so far so thought I would say hello :-)
Thanks so much Autumn, I'm excited for you to start your watercolour botanical journey!
In order to peel off the washitape without tearing the paper appart you culd use hot air of a hair dryer to make it easier to get off. 🙋🏻♀️
Great idea!
Another excellent addition to the course you've laid for us. Thank you so much for going over these fundamentals. They strike me as important and not simply a once-and-done proposition, but something that should be perfected over time and for more than simply a perfect circle. I'm a bagpiper and we often go on about practicing fundamentals, basic movements, and embellishments. What's interesting is that while muscle memory eventually does its job and exercises become second nature, the ear never ceases to listen and analyze, never stops feeding the brain potentials, possibilities, or making new connections with other pieces of music. The smooth circles which you make look so effortless due, I'm sure, to countless hours invested, remind me of practicing fundamentals. The parallel was further deepened by your delight at the color reactions. Your eye, like my ear, never ceases watching, analyzing and feeding your brain appreciations, inspirations and connections. Though you maybe able, I suspect, to paint circles in your sleep, its the results that your eye records and your brain plays with that matters so much. An argument I suppose for practicing fundamentals and often filling pages of circles, blending, and layering.
Thanks so much!
Another great tutorial thank you! Pink and green are my favourite colours (do I sound like a five year old?) Really excited too to see what the next video will be! Jo x
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much! I have just bought your book and it is great. I can't wait to work with it. I am a metalsmith (I do botanical chasing and repousse'). But I am loving watercolor for its spontaneity and fluid quality. At least as difficult, but not as stubborn as metals.
Thank you so much!
Loving it.....thank you x
You’re welcome 😊
Absolutely love this ... really helpful 🤗
Thanks so much Ali, glad it's helpful
Loved every bit of it. You're amazing.
can you teach blending 4-5 colors?
Great suggestion!
Love this tutorial but my efforts look nothing like yours! Trying to do the blend down the page was difficult for me, it wasn't just a nice smooth gradient like yours. Anymore tips on how to get a better wash? Practice, practice, practice I'm guessing .....
Glad it was helpful but yes the more you practice the easier it will become, I promise!
Enjoy your tutorials. Would you consider doing a lesson on your watercolour wheel?
Hi, I have done a colour wheel tutorial for my patreons over on my patreon home page (just search for de Winton Paper co on patreon) but I will consider doing something about colour theory on here. So glad you are enjoying the tutorials, thanks so much for watching!
Bottom Left Green Spot, what happened that there is a line of green pigment near edge of spot? I am enjoying your videos! Thanks!
Which part?
Just started watching all ur videos and just getting what I want....... But my family thinks that art is trash.. What should I do?? Any advice?
I think you just need to focus on what makes you happy.
@@deWintonPaperCo Thanks.... But who'll tell this to my family 😚
Go ahead for what u want 😉
This was fun, but my W&N Sap green (cake) looks nothing like yours from the tube - it was impossible to get it opaque. Is this common between Tube and Pans? Just wondering
It might be a little bit to do with the light in the video and the edit or a different pigment level. Don’t be disheartened, you can always collect more green tones as you go and mix new ones too
I think it might be the pigment level causing the problem. You want to get artist or professional quality
Could I ask what brand is your spiral watercolour pad please? I've never seen any that are spiral bound.
Hi, I started by using Daler Rowney Aquafine for the smaller sheets. and the larger spiral bound pad was an old one I had from Bockingford www.tindalls.co.uk/watercolour-paper-pads/20162-25400-bockingford-spiral-watercolour-pad.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxRSr2EiNj8IEpFjMDfWK-ijb8KFLcxV_72xB5ZxbsUy0QIyRcDYJ4hoCHN0QAvD_BwE#/size-26cm_x_36cm_10_x_14
@@deWintonPaperCo Thanks very much for that info