Let me know if you have any tips for painting on Aquabord. Thank you!

@barbbarnes469

4 жыл бұрын

My tip: Don't. I can't even finish watching your video. It's too frustrating to even watch and relive the memories and waste of money. Sorry.

@donnastout4111

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe gouache would work better than watercolor. Maybe?

@NannaJoan

4 жыл бұрын

Joan Barnes. I like the way it looks

@annakoch9972

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking... how about using only high staining colours? Like cobalt blue and that orange that sits like glue on the paper just thinking to use it.

@jenlesinski4528

2 жыл бұрын

Ali Cavanaugh is an artist who works exclusively on aquabord with watercolor and her work is amazing. I recently took an online workshop she did on it and she suggests lots of light layers and that the patchiness eventually stops and it becomes velvety smooth.

Meister Eckhart - 'Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.' Do you know what?... I LOVE this video... It shows me that even the very best artists can struggle. We always see the best of the best from artists. All their struggles just are hidden away. This gives one encouragement to keep at it. Dont give up. We all have to find our way, persevere. I know many paintings I've put aside and let sit for months until i give myself the push i need to complete it. And then i look back and think ' WOW, I painted that'. All my struggles, I've learned more.

Haha! I was surprised (and delighted) to see you try this. Believe it or not I just finished shooting a video about Aquabord yesterday. I think you did pretty great with it but you're so right it is a real battle. My video gets edited today. I'll give your video a shout out in my comments once its posted. Like you, I don't think Aquabord is so great for traditional soft watercolor blending techniques. Very frustrating. I want to give it a few looser mixed media tries at some point where lifting is a major technique in the piece. But still, always a pleasure to watch you paint, even when you're frustrated...😂

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, it's good to see you here. Thank you! It sucked the joy out of painting in watercolour for me. I see value in using it for something like fur, when you can lift out highlights easily and for portraits, when you can scrub out your mistakes and start again. Thank you for the shout out......very much appreciated. I look forward to seeing your video.....when my internet comes back on.

“A new struggle” 😂. Your painting is still beautiful! As a fellow artist, I know that if I don’t enjoy what I’m doing, I don’t want to do it, and I have to drag myself kicking and screaming to finish it. It would have been a dream come true for watercolorists if it worked as well as paper!

I really appreciate your constant comparisons between painting on paper vs aquabord. Gave me a good understanding of the differences.

I appreciate your courage to press forward and work through the differences between aquaboard and good paper. Actually the tutorial was excellent for someone who has never painted on that surface. All in all the final painting was beautiful and well worth the struggle to finally get there.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary Ann. 💕

@sherizapara2992

4 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful!!

The brush tip is super helpful and makes total sense, thanks for saving my best brushes!

I think painting is the process of struggling. It is the process of asking questions, finding problems and solving the problems. Never give up until you are satisfied with your work.

what you see as failure many of us would cheer to paint those lilies like that, difficulties aside, they are gorgeous. thank you for sharing, Louise :)

Oh, my, that was quite a battle. It looks like you won in the end, but just barely. I'm so glad to see that you somehow manage to keep your sense of humor through it all. You're amazing.

As much as you struggled through this, you still made it look somewhat effortless and it came out absolutely gorgeous! I am barely a beginner and can only hope to paint something that is at least recognizable some day. Thank you for sharing and I love the outcome.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Eve. 💕

You should win an award for perseverance!!! The painting is beautiful despite all the problems you encountered.

Thank you, Louise, for your battle with aqua board on your students’ behalf! Very informative. 😘

I agree the aquaboard is quite different. I felt the same frustration, as you. Thank you for sharing. I love your lillies.

Despite the struggles, the painting is really lovely!

I found I had these same issues when I tried painting on a canvas I’d primed with watercolour ground.. the lifting of the colour underneath was extremely frustrating!! -Not like watercolour paper at all, so well done for seeing it through to the end! The finished painting still looks gorgeous though! 😊💜

@maryalgar8779

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience with the watercolour ground. Disappointing.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you Sarah! It really made me appreciate my watercolour paper. There was no joy in painting this one. I'll keep trying with it though because I think it would be good for portraits and also fur on animals because of the fact that you can lift the paint off.💕

@pattyscotter2077

Жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi me

I just love your videos, Louise! Thanks for trying a new surface with us!

Ali Cavanaugh makes it look so easy. I know it's all about getting use to the new surface, but it helps us all realize just how frustrating taking up a new thing can be. What helps me immensely in this video is your courage to press on, your calm collected approach, and never giving up! You should charge us therapy rates, since it's so calming!

@VanmeterFL

4 жыл бұрын

I guess my next question is how "permanent" a fresco like this would be without glass on top to protect it. Seems to be very delicate.

@VanmeterFL

4 жыл бұрын

AH, you varnish it to protect it. Your comment about "when I'm in the mood" was understandable. Sometimes your frustration level makes you want to walk away. Frankly, it's a beautiful piece! JUST beautiful, Louise.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Lol.... maybe I could make some meditation tapes. 😝💕

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky. I use Krylon spray on varnish to protect them. Once that goes on you can leave it at that or you can brush over a liquid varnish as well. You need the spray to seal it all first.

@VanmeterFL

4 жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi You already do. At least for me. ;-)

Your voice is so beautiful and soothing, paced perfectly with your art. In addition to your bomb painting skills, I am so deeply thankful for whatever I am learning from these tutorials ! Thank you Louise

Love the painting. Thank you for sharing the struggle. We need to accept that is part of the journey in learning anything new. Thank you for sharing.

I have been wondering about these boards for sooo long... thank you for showing us and persevering through! I think it looks amazing in the end!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia. Perseverence is the key. The paintings go through an ugly duckling stage and for me that stage lasted right up until the end.

I think it’s absolutely beautiful ❤️

I've learned that this "bord" is definitely not conducive to painting with the same joy we normally experience by painting on cotton paper. My thoughts, as you struggled (highly commendable)...I wonder what would happen with gouache? It would probably work best for very sorted, solid colors and perhaps less water? A no going back approach? I don't know...more questions than answers for me. But I'm sure it would not suit my style nor temperament. You are a Saint and though you struggled, you persevered, and still came through with a beautiful piece. You are a blessing, Louise. Thank you.

Glad you stuck with it , in the end you continue and they are beautiful. Thanks for showing that even the great at times struggles

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Dora. Thank you!

Hi! Louise I`m starting water color. I`m precticing flat colors and It`s really hard but I`ll do it intil I get it. I`ve always loved water color painting and when I foun your tutorials helped me loose that fear and nervouness about it thanks a lot. I think it`s the kind of paper i`ve been using but let`s give it a try. thank you for your tutorials. I really love them.

It turned out beautifully

I think this painting is GORGEOUS! I don't see any problem!

Wow, you battled and won, was thinking it would b good to see it on watercolour paper. So informative, Thank you.

I have made a few supply purchases in preparation to begin my journey into watercolor painting. I so appreciate your videos. This one, in particular, on the Aqua Board was eye opening for me. Even though your painting turned out beautifully, your struggle with it convinced me to stay with paper. As a beginner, I don't need to start out on a material that would frustrate me. So, thank you for sharing the previous vids as well as this one. I'll keep watching to gain further insight before preparing for my first piece.👍😁🎨

You are simply a great artist.. I'm loving your all drawings and the way you are doing.. you are my inspiration.. thank you mam. God bless you

😂 priceless. Good for you. The more problems you encounter, the more information we gather. Beautiful!

I'm so happy you made this video, I've wondered about using this surface and what they were like.

Wow ~ you’re a real trouper. That was very informative in so many ways. Thanks much for sharing 💁🏼‍♀️

Beautiful !!!

So glad to see how this aqua board felt for you and experienced professional yourself. I’m so new to watercolour and tried it after it was suggested at the art supply store to me. I did struggle through finally create a little flannel flower watercolour but the lifting off almost best me! I however will remain using the fabulous quality papers available and that I enjoy. Thanks again for all your sharing Louise.

It looks amazing

Thats beautiful.

Looks amazing

I think it's gorgeous.

I think it gorgeous!

Wow..... your experiment s are very interesting and honest....well done....thank you for sharing such valuable experience. God bless you...I'm learning so much from you. I found your lessons when almost I was frustrated with watercolour and about to quit. Now, I m enjoying this medium because of your excellent teaching

C'est magique . So beautiful your painting👍👍. I love your video and your explanation in real time. Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

This is absolutely gorgeous!! I appreciate the running commentary! I mounted a watercolor (on arches) onto a wooden square and got the same end result without the pain!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes I've done that too. It was much more enjoyable to paint on.

Lovely painting! Thanks for sharing! :)

Louise I could feel your pain and struggle with this painting. Well done for seeing it through as it really did turn out to be very beautiful! I am very grateful to see how you struggled with the Aquaboard as it appears to be very similar to watercolour ground which I do not like. It would be very interesting to see how you feel about painting those lilies on paper and the results you get. Thank you for this excellent tutorial!🙏💚

Omg! That looks sooo good though!! Just want you to know, your my FAVORITE watercolor guide! I found you on skillshare and followed you over to KZread, and I'm so sorry this caused you such a struggle, but it really does look great! love your work! Thanks!

Thank you so very much for sharing your struggle with this aquabord! I've actually just gotten a big one to try out and, had I not seen your video, I'm sure I would have been so frustrated I'd have pulled all of my hair out. I've only used these with graphites, conté, and charcoal thus far. I would have done exactly what you were trying to do, as if it were paper. Thank you for the warning. Knowing I'll want to treat it more like water soaking into a clay pot rather than cotton paper will go a long way. I'll do my highlights last, once everything is dry... Maybe try varying amounts of water I'd never try with less than 300 lb. paper, maybe I'll try working "backward" & experiment...And yes, I concur with the others. You've still done a beautiful job of it. 💜

This is a wonderful study for my needs and I indeed did learn so much from your efforts here. While I will not be using Aqua Board after seeing your struggle I did as a beginner in water colors learn technical skills for water colors and also to recover a painting when I feel unhappy with a mistake. Please keep posting your lovely studies and thank you.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lindsay. I'm glad it was useful. I'll use it again and hopefully I'll understand it better next time.

I’m a rookie at watercolor.....I honestly don’t know how you got through this..... what I have learned is that patience is essential if I am going to continue to water paint. I think it is beautiful. Thank you so much for these helpful tutorials, they are much needed. Have a blessed day 🙂

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! You too. I was stubborn. I wasn't going to let it defeat me. 💕

@strictlymyopinion8307

4 жыл бұрын

Louise De Masi I don’t give up to easy either, especially when I have someone like you to teach me 😉

Yours Lilies are gorgeous, I admire your persevered. Thank you very much for this precious lesson... Yes if you make them once on the paper. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo 💕 🕊 😇

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Celeste. 💕

This is a great video. So heartening to see it's a struggle for everyone sometimes and not just me. I have the same issues with the paint lifting even when I use watercolour paper and it's so frustrating. I'm still trying to work out whether it's the paint...the paper...or just bad technique on my part! Thanks so much for your hard work Louise!

Wow. I really felt the frustration you were having, but you pulled it off beautifully!

You are so brave!.

And I thought I had a hard day at the office! As always a pleasure to watch even if sometimes I was wishing I could go over and serve you a glass of wine :)

Thank you for the information, you’re great ❤️

I would love tk see the same painting on paper, so we can see a really direct comparison:)

I hate when something like that happens. You paint such lovely works of art, and I could feel your distress. Wonderful end result though so I really have to hand it to you that you persevered and pulled out a lovely painting through it all!!!

This turned out beautifully. I subscribed.

Hi Louise, I painted on the same board years ago, it was a full size board. I had the same problems. I couldn't get the background paint to stay down when I added a second wash. I got so frustrated I stopped and went to bed, I painted a lot at night. I woke up in the night with the idea of dropping layers of paint and lifted the board moving it up and down then side to side letting the paint move in a way it painted it's self. I paid a lot for the board and didn't want to throw it away, so I struggled on. I hated the board and never bought it again. My favorite paper is Arches cold press. Good for you to complete the painting, it is beautiful. I love your videos and have learned a lot from you. We never stop learning. Thank you 😊

I think it's beautiful

Absolutely beautiful, it was worth your struggle! Don’t think I will be trying it any time soon though 😂 Louise please can you how us how to paint skies and clouds? Do you ever paint backgrounds? Love, love, love your tutorials, thank you for sharing x

I think you did a beautiful job. I'd buy that painting. You are so gifted. Never doubt yourself again, okay?

“And I make an awful mess” ah welcome to my world and thank you for the laugh :) I’ve painted a 4 pannel abstract series on this Aquabord. I enjoyed the forgiving nature which allowed me to remove (lift) paint which I didn’t want to leave. I’ll try it again now and see how I do as my skills with watercolor are much improved.

Thank you for your wonderfull videos💐, greetings from Hamburg🇩🇪

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Benny! 😀

So nice work my friend..🙂👌👨🏻‍🎨👍🖌😊👏

Lovely colour and composition despite the battle . Thanks for the information regarding aqua board. Your opinion and struggles mean a lot

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Silvia. 💕

Nice study material .

Thank you so much for sharing! I felt your frustration, but the end result is just gorgeous! I love it and would hang it over my fireplace in place of honor...💚💚💚💚💚

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you. Thank you Paula.

I acknowledge your misgivings and doubts about the Aquabord substrate, but the bottom line (in my opinion) is that you created a really beautiful work of art. No apologies necessary!

Looks good to me

ha I just asked you yesterday in a different video to show us one where you struggle. It still turned out pretty nice looking!

I bought some canson watercolor board. It did the exact same thing for me. I got so frustrated. Now I understand why the paint kept lifting off every time I tried to rewet a section. Thank you Louise

In the kindest and most gentle ways what I better understand from observing the "battle" is, for me, that though there be some application for the clay board it certainly is nothing like that for which I am working toward. Thank you for the admirable example of taking up a challenge and, to the end, being willing to learn the ways it commands. As I am engaged in learning how to best translate what I see in the watercolour medium I am going to accept that riding two horses in one ride is beyond the scope of my capabilities (and my level of patience). So it is that IF and WHEN I reach the point of it being worth the while to pursue I shall opt for adhering fine cotton watercolour paper to board. That point is so far in the distance that I cannot see it for the horizon line. It is here I find the encouragement and support to keep my eye on that horizon line and to begin to stop thwarting my learning curve by judging my inch by inch progress when I am a remedial level (at best) student. Brava dear maestra!

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeanne. Go slow and enjoy the journey. It's a long one but it's fun. I don't think I'll ever truly master it but I'll have a great time trying. 💕

The result was incredible though. I have never tried on aqua board. It looks very difficult in your video, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing! Well, I've painted on watercolor ground surface that has to be like paper, but turn out not! I had the same problems you faced on this "battle" 😂😂 and I was painting a portrait. I've learned along the way, that if you want a clear and not patchy result, less in more... that means less brushe strokes you use less you disturbe the paint and more likely you'll have the result you're aiming for. I've changed my watercolour technique on that surface and borrowed an oil painting patchwork technique alla prima style, because I paint with oils too, and it worked. The colours were vibrant even they were less pigmented on the first look and I used almost a little amount of water on my brushes. To smooth the harsh edges I simply used a dotwork technique with a very small brushes. I like the realism on portraits and I work with smooth watercolor papers but this kind of surface do not fit well. I've created other few boards with watercolour ground and I'll try other techniques on them to help me to understand better the use of it in my style of painting. I've started a new subject but doesn't looked like I wanted, so I layered a thin coat of acrylic transparent gesso and painted it with watercolor style but with acrylics paint. They look plastic but turned out nice. The lifting problem is not new for me, I've experienced gouache watercolour like, painting style and it was fun, the portrait turned out fantastic! Sorry for the little poem of mine...thanks again for sharing you experience and knowledge in every video you upload🖖🏻🤗🖖🏻

I think it’s stunning! Your struggles with this board are my daily struggles painting..😂 Your worst is my dream!

I have some lifting preparation from w+n I must try it to see if it does the same,I have glued watercolor on a board ,I felt it did the same ,but not to that extent the aqua board may be treated in the same way with a lifting preparation.

For watercolor I use Crescent Premium Watercolor board, #5115, hot press, 30" x 40". I cut it to whatever size I need. They make cold press also. I live in the US and deal mostly with Dick Blick for my art supplies. These people have it all. Like yourself, I tried to find a replacement for Arches watercolor board, and this is what I found. Wet the back when your painting, to help with buckling. Enjoy your show.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

After all the hassle it still looks beautiful! Would like to see the paper one also..

You’re a trooper that’s for sure. I’d have quit by the second flower. Pigment moving sideways and behaving according to its weight and dryness is a huge part of the happy interaction between the watercolour pigments we choose and our beloved pure cotton papers. I didn’t think clay could act as cotton and I have a bit of aqua board still stored unopened in a drawer somewhere because of this. Your painting is lovely despite the surface because you’re a talented watercolour artist. It hurt to watch you struggle so hard through it, though. I’d say the board is ok for a paint-by-numbers style maybe, or I don’t know, but it’s not cotton and I wouldn’t take on an assignment to try and make it so, or to spend effort to learn about or teach it. That’s my view anyways. Art is for joy. Period. That’s a lesson in itself. New sub here btw. Cheers.🇨🇦🤗

You.... are amazing.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn. 😘

Louise... Your pressing on is inspiring! You didn't quit... And the results are stunning! Love how your "out of the box" thinking brought you to using an eraser...! Any way, what a great lesson on learning how to use a different surface then what your comfortable with... yet still making a beautiful outcome... Be encouraged... You worked masterfully! Also... Qq Could this type of board use more of a " flushing" or "rinsing" of water before you begin? Like placing it under the faucet for a good bit, then letting it dry, before painting...? Or would it not make a difference on this surface...?

It looks like when painting on ordinary drawing paper, but still awesome result . Thanks

It has been very interesting for me. Bécquer I'm focused in portraits

Louise, I recently had the same experience with applying a special gesso to stretched canvas so that it would act like paper. Paint lifts right up, wetting the surface was worse. The piece was to be a practice for a commission. Thank goodness I had sense enough to try it before hand.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ivy. It's good to experiment. It made me appreciate my paper more.

@ivybailie7248

4 жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi same here!

I have had the same issue with watercolor ground on canvas. Have you ever tried ox gall on Aquaboard? I think I may try it to see if it helps. But, all in all your painting turned out beautiful. i love it!

I just watched this because I'm in the middle of a large board myself and having the same issues! I even tried painting clear ground over areas to keep the layer from coming up. Unfortunately, this only works to a point. Also, Primatek & granulating colors leave a dirty mess (if you don't just leave them alone) after first layer, and salt doesn't do much either. Very frustrating!! The only successful board I've done in the past was using watercolor pencils with a touch of water. Your piece still looks lovely, despite the struggles! :)

Thank you, I was uninspired. Love your tutorials !

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rosana.

I understand how you must feel it is a failure, but oh so many would give their eye teeth to have their work be as good as your failures 🤣🤣. It is a fantastic composition and wonderful use of light and colour. It is truly a really lovely piece. You just have that frustration layer of icing on it. Check out Daniela Werneck. She paints almost exclusively on aqua board. Her work is Jaw dropping and oh so full of heart wrenching and heart warming story. Having her be a part of our water colour society in Houston is an honour. And she is SO nice! You have inspired me to give this aqua board a try. I like a good fight. Scottish blood in my veins never dies. Thanks for posting.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Alison. I will look for Daniela's work. Have fun if you try using it. Someone just suggested using less watery paint so next time I might try that.

I’m so sorry you felt such a struggle with this surface, but I absolutely adore the finished piece. Calla lillies are my very favorite! I’m curious, did you repaint this on paper?

Wow Louise, you are insuperabile (i don't know how to say it in english😊)

Good morning Louise, I would love to paint these lilies. Could I use the technique shown in this tutorial on either Hot pressed or cold pressed paper. Which one would you suggest? 🙏

When and how do choose the colours you will use? Do you use only transparent watercolours?

One thought... would a couple of coats of Gesso help to prepare the board better? and i wonder if the first layer of water should not have been done as a whole, but as you painted each part, wet it then and get the colour on while the board is wet.

Hi Louise... I could feel the texture of the Aquaboard as you painted...funny that.. I see what you were saying...but just loved watching you paint...and that you show that even you as a fabulous artist ...have small issues when you paint...does make me feel a smidge better..lol but still it turned out as a gorgeous piece... may try the lillies for my bedroom.. can I ask what paper you normally use ...thanks for sharing...much appreciated... x

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robyn. I use Arches paper both hot and cold pressed.

Is aqua board and illustration board the same? If they are you might think of shifting your ratio of paint to water, making your paint thicker and using a dryer technique I not sure this will help it just a thought. When I have used illustration board I am using an airbrush, where the paint is a little thicker.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Steve. Maybe that's what I shoud do- use less water in the paint....good thinking. Aquabord is different to illustration board. It's a masonite board with a clay surface on it.

Would you say that it might be a good surface for a beginner

I was feeling your pain 5 minutes into the video. I think I would have enjoyed the uncensored version, which I'm sure contained a few expletives! Despite the obvious frustration, the end result is still a lovely painting.

@susanjerrell9220

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, would have loved to have been a fly on the wall with this one. Turned out gorgeous, though. I like the bloopers Louise usually has almost as much as the painting. 🤣

@maryalgar8779

4 жыл бұрын

@@susanjerrell9220 Hi Susan. Louise is such a gifted artist with a great sense of humour as well. What a sweetheart - so glad found her channel.

@LouiseDeMasi

4 жыл бұрын

Lol.....There were probably a few. Relaxation music helped in the end 😝. Thank you Mary. 💕

Beautiful painting as always. But they are kalla lilies, not irises. This one (I believe) is called zantedeschia aethiopica. ☺️🙈❤️ thank you for your great videos!