Let me know how this video helped you, and if you enjoyed this video try this one next! 20 FAST Tricks to Transform your Drawing Skills! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGqOstNygZenYNI.html

@donnastrohmeier8739

Жыл бұрын

I did this follow up. Equally informative, plenty of information to up my painting journey.🙏🎨

@MaggieValera

Жыл бұрын

...but...but... Michelle, I wallpaper that was made in the French Alps made with spring water transported by unicorns! 😅 I love how you never change the tone of your voice so you can sneak those zingers right in to see if your students are paying attention. ❤ I have made my own watercolor blocks I love the way they work, but what would you recommend doing when working in a watercolor journal for sketching? P.S. I took a watercolor journal and turned it into a Swatch book, so if I need a particular color, I can look through the swatches of all my paints. I then cover them with clear packing tape, so I'm still able to leave blank spaces to be used, but still protecting the swatches I have done from any water..

Many thanks for your videos, Michelle. I agreed animals shouldn't die so we can make a painting, lovely!

Love you, I don't believe animals should die for brushes either !

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love your humor& sarcasm !

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You are hilarious! Loved the unicorn reference...

I never used to stretch my paper and I didn’t think it mattered for what I was painting. Then I decided to try some larger pieces with a lot of water so I stretched several sheets of paper in preparation. Wow! It’s been a complete game-changer for me. I really had no idea how much it was going help. The fact that I can paint large washes that are fairly wet, keep adding water & color, and be working on paper that stays flat… well, you know. I still don’t stretch for smaller, less wet pieces or quick studies, but everything else gets “the treatment.” Thanks for another great free video!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Yes I wouldn't paint on any other surface!

Transported by unicorns...Always a delightful balance of useful information and whimsy/humor.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paula!

I have a tip, I paint in my living area on a tall table, and I put a thick glass slab from an old side table on it. It cleans up easily and it makes a great mixing space too.

You are a great teacher and really funny too. I loved this video thank you for making videos to help us learn. ❤️

Great job Michele, this is awesome for beginners loved to see your sunset painting!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Really solid tips as always Michele. I’ve applied every one of your tips as I’ve been learning to paint and it has made the experience really enjoyable and I’ve been getting results that I’ve been really happy with almost from the very beginning. Watch Michele’s videos guys, there’s an extensive library and all so useful! I’m with you Michele, there’s nothing like watching a demonstration 😃

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! Thanks Michelle. I always learn a lot from your videos. I think most of my best color mixing ideas have come from you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Yes! Yes! Just brilliant, common sense ideas that any beginner can handle and any experienced painter should remember. I so agree with the need for swatching and charting every color in one's collection. I think it's great fun to do that, and learn to experience my paints. Thank you Michelle!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Donna!

Good to see you.... glad you are feeling better.... very informative video .. thanks

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is a fantastic video for beginners to watch before getting started into watercolor painting! 💕🎨 So many great tips for them & they tie in wonderfully for the more in-depth videos you have done already! I wish you had this one when I started out but I enjoyed seeing the last few tips on keeping it clean & the reasons why! 😂I also appreciate & love your ever bubbly personality & humor sprinkled throughout the video. Awesome 👏 fun! Thanks for sharing this!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Colleen! 😊

@colleenmcchesney1482

Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber My pleasure 😉

@ltlove63

Жыл бұрын

I AGREE 👍🏼👍🏼 she’s one of the Best❤ her voice is easy to listen too 👍🏼 does not add a bunch of extra words or Sounds. im so glad i found her videos 🌹

@colleenmcchesney1482

Жыл бұрын

@@ltlove63 Yes, and you will learn quite a lot from her. I know that I have!!

Thank you. Very helpful. ❤

Very informative, thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

🙏 Michele. The oil pastel technique was new to me.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

It's so good! I have other videos about it :-)

As always your videos crack me up!! I was more of a book leaner untill I discovered your channel. Two topics you mention often have really helped me are : improving drawing skills and streching paper. Before I started watercolor I mostly did craft painting, I always assumed my drawing skills weren't good enough and took too long to learn. You are right in that improving your drawing skills helps you with the motion of painting! And watercolors are unforgiving if you don't get the drawing right from beginning. Also paper streching is easy and helps immensely with water control. It took quite awhile for these two ideas to sink in, but you are really good at stressing them often, so even stubborn me listened. Thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kathy!

I absolutely loved this video Michele! I was not feeling all that well today until I watched your video and smiled and laughed so many times at your wonderful sense of humor! So thank so much for turning my almost crap day into a lovely experience! Not to mention that the info you shared was fantastic and very valuable...especially for someone just starting out on their creative journey! ..So thank you again and I wish you an awesome weekend! If we lived closer Id buy you a pint at the pub! God bless...Rus from Pennsylvania ❤️😊🎨🖌🍻

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Feel better Rus ☺️

Well explained and logically laid out as always. Well done and keep them coming!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I love your channel Michelle, useful tips, nicely paced and and sprinkle LFG with humor!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

The idea of swatching secondary colours is one I’m going to start on.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

It's very rewarding!

You are a great inspiration!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Very useful tips, specially for begginers like me. Thanks for sharing.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Michele this is an excellent video and worthy of an Oscar nomination for comedy. You are so good at explaining techniques and so fun to watch. Thx as always (Alicia Shackley). 😂❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alicia!

"Learn to draw"!!! Wow, what a thought! I've heard youtube instructors who say you (I) don't need to draw to make paintings that sell!!! Thank youuuuu Michele!!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Well as someone who has curated exhibitions and run art fairs, let me tell you that literally anything will sell if you price it low enough and someone happens to like it. Great name btw. Sophisticated, I like it.

@michelemarchesani5139

Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 😆So sophisticated, yours too!

Very helpful, thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I love being able to watch your videos. And it’s always information I can trust, which I deeply appreciate. I’ve watched many of your videos over at least a couple of years and it’s time for me to drop a comment. Thank you. What you do is special, and I have always appreciated it.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad, and thank you for watching!

Fab video again. Love the tips , recapping on a few things whilst learning new ideas.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing Michelle 💖 I think this video is terrific 👍 I will definitely check into your other lessons 🙏🎨🖌️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I watch your videos all the time and this intro was the funniest intro yet and gave a good sense of who you are. You really made me chuckle. I truly enjoyed it along, of course what's the 10 hints

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This information is what I have been looking for! I have been getting confused with the names of colours and how to make them ! Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Decided to test myself on your video to see what I’ve retained tomorrow. I’ve taken ( as you suggested ) a break from my small trial painting, will w@tch more later. Thanks

Taking tips from various artists can deliver, but can also get muddles results when we confuse them. With you, I learn, and employ some of what you show us. But then there are others I love to watch that will forever be beyond my dreams to aspire to. The likes of 'Smoothy 77' and Louise De Masi are great to see, but teach little. And them we have the late great Frank Clarke, and yourself that show the how to with basic and more advanced. That makes it close to impossible to have a favourite. Some have become friends, which is precious, but not even that can constitute being a favourite. But with eyes that are very reluctant to obey, I'm painting less at the moment. My vision clarity fluctuates almost by the hour, as blood sugar levels go up and down. (Silly thing is, when the sugar levels are high, I can see better, and risk doing much more harm at the same time. Tuff choices...). Leaving you in peace, but not before extending gratitude for another informative video. Thank you. Be well. TTFN

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham look after yourself!

Michele,these are some good ideas. A while back, I started using the two water jars after your suggestion. It had not been clear to me how quickly the water can become tainted, especially between colors. Thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative and helpful i will be able to use all these techniques on my painting.watched video 2.5 times..lol needed to try to retain certain info..have a great creative day....👩‍🎨🎨✍🇨🇦🇺🇸💛

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you. I'm learning so much

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Thank you!

So much useful information in a short video THANK you 🙏 Your videos have been so useful & helpful 🌹🙏

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure🙂

I’m glad I found your channel. I know if you can draw you can do anything. I love the sound of your voice and you speech mannerism. When I hear people say you don’t need to have drawing skills I just cringe. I just ruined a very large painting. That’s how I found you. Thanks❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

@ellenlee5012

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the tips for beginners. They're really helpful.

Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate that!

Thank you for this video!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I knew this was the video for me when you said "these tips don't require any talent". 😉

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

😁

If you ever decide to write Art books, I would love to buy them. Everything you teach is brilliant! My memory is weak.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

11 ай бұрын

Maybe one day!

Excellent tutorial - full of useful advice. Thank you so much, Michelle.

LOL, one day I want to try the sheet of spring water paper transported from the Alps by the Unicorns! I did notice that I learn more about what brushes can do if they cost less and I can move them around with varying pressure and/or direction without caring if I destroy the bristles. I'm too gentle with them if they are more expensive. But ... for me it would have to at least be a good brand, student grade brush. The cheap drugstore brushes don't teach me anything but how to combine swear words while I'm trying to use the crappy brush ;)

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

The ones that drop hairs are the worst!

Blimey, I remember you teaching the majority of this video in your classes. It started coming back to me as I watched this. I loved coming to your classes xx

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nichi, lovely to hear from you. I don't teach classes anymore. Pandemic killed everything, but I'm doing ok at this online malarky ;-)

T H A N K Y O U !

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

❤️

I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for making so much valuable information available. I am a raw beginner and am taking your advice to heart. It also validates what I have been doing before seeing this video. When I see something that inspires me or have an idea for something, I spend more than a bit of time looking for instructional videos that are relevant and I practice, first on not-so-great paper then eventually on better paper. I am also getting better at sketching out what I have in mind and I have been practicing sketching (does not come naturally to me). Also, importantly, I am getting better at understanding what is beyond my current skill set and keeping my stretch challenges more attainable so that I don't get frustrated and chuck all brushes, paints and paper out! Thanks again Michele, you are wonderful.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Helped a lot. Thank you for understanding that some of us are just beginning and showing me where I can focus to improve. The tips on the balance of water to paint really help.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

This is a really informative and entertaining video. Great pointers for beginners and reminders for others. Enjoyed it immensely. Thankyou!😃

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks. I have three of your couses

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

That's great Dixie, thank you!

Great tips Michelle! Thank you! I've implemented most of those tips over the years. I'm still working on the limited palette though. I came up with a solution that may work out. My pans are magnetized, so I pull the ones I want to use into an old lemon drop lid. Occasionally there is a relapse though and other colors suddenly appear there too.🤫 The pains of a watercolor hoarder, I want to use them all 🥴. Also I follow your suggestion about writing down the colors you use for a painting. This is very helpful in the long run. Unfortunately there was an accident the other day & my Phoenix Tail feather brush spontaneously combusted and I don't know why?!? 😱🤯😭🤣😂

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Gremlins. They get everywhere, stay vigilant.

Informative content thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

i love that wooden sword in your background area

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it great!

What are some of the wood pulp paper brands? I generally use Canson brand watercolor paper. I do stretch my paper. Is Canson a good brand for a beginner? Another question(s) I have are about plein air painting. Would blocks of watercolor paper be best for that? It seems rather cumbersome & awkward to haul a board with a stretched piece of paper out to the field. Also what brushes would be best for plein air painting? I see the brushes that come apart and protect the bristles. Is there a recommended brand or would I be better off using my regular brushes from home? If I use my regular brushes, how to I travel with them and protect the bristles? Thanks Michele!

@Carol0831

Жыл бұрын

One more question, if I may. Why are flat wash brushes so expensive? Could I use a similar paint brush from the hardware store?

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

I like Bockingford, although that may not be available everywhere, I have also used SAA practice paper for years, again a British brand. I didn't get on with Canson but it's personal really. Blocks are great for painting outside, I just carry a little plastic 'Tool' case, made for art, and found the brushes were fine in the trays of that. Plus you can rest your feet on the box which elevates your legs to the perfect angle for painting (but I'm very small so perhaps that's just me!) Brush rolls are another possibility, or those trugs made for tradesmen that are open at the top with carry handle and outside pockets, lots of crafters use them, that way the brushes can remain upright.

@Carol0831

Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber It appears that SAA paper is not available in my area of the USA. I can however find Bockingford paper. I would love it if you would do a video about what supplies (ie. the Bockingford blocks, brushes, carrying cases, and which colors) you would recommend for doing plein air painting. I love to go hiking and sometimes I would much rather paint what I see than take a photo. I always feel like each painting has a piece of my soul & how I was feeling that day in it. Photographs are lovely and I do enjoy that hobby too but anyone can take a photo of something. A painting is so much more personal. Thank you!

You’re hilarious. I won’t even buy Dog food from stores that sell mugs and cushions. 🤣

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Dogs deserve better 😄

Hi Michele! I have not had the JOIN button in any of the videos since you announced it. Do you know if there’s some “trick” to seeing it? I’m in the US and have SHARE, THANKS, DOWNLOAD & SAVE.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, google suggests that certain mobile phones may cause it not to appear, and certain countries may block it. Try going into the video description and using the link I have pasted there, apparently that works sometimes to bring up the option.

This is a real helpful video for beginners! I have a question about brushes Michelle. If my round brush has a fine point, but the very tip is curled just slightly, is that the way it should be, or is it time to get another brush? I have several that have little curled tips like that, but I straighten them every time I use them. They are quality brushes. Thank you. 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lori, this is often caused by standing them in the water jar, so make sure you aren't doing that. Or it may be scrubbing at pan paints, or dried paints. I keep old brushes for when something needs a bit of scrubbing or mixing. I have had some success at trimming the ends either with a pair of sharp hairdressing scissors or a razor blade, although you never completely get the sharp point back. You should always keep old brushes, that way the newer ones last longer.

@love2create62

Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber thank you so much for taking the time to reply! 🫶

Can I ask about granulation - is it sometimes desirable and sometimes not? As a beginner, I don't like the look of it, but perhaps there is a place for it? I have inherited some old watercolours and some of them are very 'bitty'

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Granulation is best for textured things, like rocks, brick walls, sandy beaches. It can also make texture techniques such as salt and cling film look much more dramatic. You may want to keep it away from smooth things like petals and skies, but a lot depends on preferences and painting style.

@Bassbarbie

Жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber thank you so much. That’s really helpful 😊

Thank you for believing that humans needn’t contribute to animal suffering. Is there anything I could possibly create that has more value than another living being’s life. You’re not just an informative and wonderful teacher, more importantly, you’re compassionate.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Which is better cotton or cold press paper?

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

These are different things, one is material content and one is surface finish. Therefore cotton is better than woodpulp paper. Cold press is a textured surface, the other two available are hot press (smooth) and rough (rougher than cold press). Cold press is a good medium surface for beginners, hot press can be a little tricky to use. I use cold press for most things.

KUDOS to you for not perpetuating animal abuse for our selfish needs.

Great information, but the term "FAST Actions" is misleading. Just plain Actions is more the reality.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

The word fast is relative, and SEO is necessary...

Your hair is lookingreally nice here.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

Thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!