WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS
Welcome to my Watercolor Fundamentals video series. Here, I share the essential techniques, tips, and methods every beginner watercolorist should know. These videos cover everything from brush handling and color mixing to layering and washes, helping you build a strong foundation for your watercolor practice. Whether you’re painting birds or landscapes, these fundamentals will give you confidence and skill. Watch the videos below and start exploring the joys of watercolor painting today.
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EPISODE 1 - MAKING A PUDDLE
Quick tutorial on one of the most important steps in the watercolor process. Mixing paint and mixing enough paint!
EPISODE 2 - MAKING A PUDDLE WITH PANS
Essesntially a continuation of Episode 1 but this time using watercolor pans.
EPISODE 3 - HARD EDGES
Continuing on from building our puddle of paint we explore the creation of hard edges on the paper and what conditions allow us to reliably create hard edges.
EPISODE 4 - SOFT EDGES
In this episode, we will explore how to reliably create soft edges in watercolor on both wet and dry paper.
EPISODE 5 - THE FLAT WASH
In this episode, we will explore how to create an even distribution of paint on paper. Otherwise known as the flat wash.
EPISODE 6 - THE GRADED WASH
In this episode, we will explore how to create a graded wash.
EPISODE 7 - MIXING GREYS
In this episode, we will explore how to mix a range of greys using three methods.
EPISODE 8 - BRUSHES
In this episode, we will explore the various types of watercolor brushes and I will speak about the ones that have become regulars in my painting process.
EPISODE 9 - PUDDLE CONSISTENCY
In this episode, we will explore puddle consistency and some of the basic implications of its use in the painting process.
EPISODE 10 - PALETTES
In this episode we will take a look at a wide variety of palette options from portable to studio.
EPISODE 11 - PIGMENT AND PAINT LABELS
In this episode, we will take a look at watercolor labels, how to read them and learn a little about the properties of the pigments.
EPISODE 12 - MIXING COLOR
In this episode, we will take a look at three methods for mixing colors together.
EPISODE 13 - CLOUDS
In this episode, we will bring together some of the techniques covered in earlier videos to paint some simple clouds.
EPISODE 14 - MOISTURE CONTROL
In this episode, we are going to explore some basic aspects of moisture control to help us paint larger areas and get access to that nice pointy brush tip!
EPISODE 15 - WHITES
In this episode, we will take a look at watercolor labels, how to read them and learn a little about the properties of the pigments.