The first time I painted on 100% cotton paper, it was like magic!
@wildflower13973 сағат бұрын
I learn much better when I am feeling inspired. Choosing subjects that tickle my fancy is definitely the best way I grow as an artist.
@maribelteklado74914 сағат бұрын
This vlog is an affirmation! Thank you for all your sharings!!!
@Janka0074 сағат бұрын
Anna, you must have had a bad teacher. A good teacher wouldn't give up on a student. It's their job to make students understand the material, doesn't matter the subject. I love your painting style and thank you so much for your tips. I am just a hobby painter but I agree with your "paint what you like" advice. I don't mind still lives but I also hate landscapes. :D The only thing I have different experience with is to paint the same thing twice to make it better. For me usually the second is worse than the first. :D Must be something wrong with me, but many times a painting turns out better by accident for the first try.
@littletoysmaker4 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. I have a question, could you tell me the purchase link for the paper you use? The thing is that I always end up with the paper completely wrinkled.
@littletoysmaker4 сағат бұрын
I already saw the link in the description hahaha. Thank you so much. 🤣🤣
@queen96054 сағат бұрын
Choice
@originalusernameoftheyear65006 сағат бұрын
At the start of the video I was thinking "how the hell is she applying washes over the top of paint without it lifting and blooming", now I'm thinking it may just be my paper and paints that are confusing me.
@paulinevanderwielen49766 сағат бұрын
Hi Anna, please is there any chance you could show the reference picture or even name the bird - it would help to see the colours you're picking out for the first colours. It looks a little like a tui but without the ruff. Thanks!
@JackieHernandezWatercolor7 сағат бұрын
So well said. All of your advice is so valuable. I think painting the same thing more than once is what helped me grow the most (including several attempts at your Skillshare classes when I was first learning). Arches is my preferred paper, but I also use Baohong and a Bee Paper Sketchbook which is 100% cotton. I use the less expensive paper for studies and experiments, before doing final paintings on Arches.
@THEMAYQUEEN17 сағат бұрын
I love Saunders Waterford paper. I agree about paper for sure. It’s the literal foundation of watercolour.
@changemymind068 сағат бұрын
I agree that paper is the most important, and if you're in a budget, make sure to at least get 100% cotton. Thankfully, there are some cheaper brands online nowadays. I started with Baohong student grade, then their artist grade paper before I took the leap to Arches and now Hahnemuhle paper (it stays wet longer for me than Arches does in my region). I love the idea of planning to paint something at least twice, as I tend to get very down if i make an error, and often get discouraged after. All your tips are super helpful (as always!) and i hope beginners try some! You've helped me so much and i just adore you - would love to see more fish & flowers ❤
@frenchgrama8 сағат бұрын
Yes, watercolour paper is very expensive - especially here in Australia, a single sheet of watercolour paper 56cm x 76cm Arches 300gsm costs around $27 a sheet!!!!! However what a lot of people don’t know is that buying watercolour by the sheet is MUCH cheaper than buying an Arches watercolour pad AND significantly the paper in Arches 100% cotton watercolour pad is NOT the same as the Arches 100% watercolour sheets - yes, they are 100% cotton BUT they are made on different moulds and therefore there can be a lot more variation in the quality of the sizing in the pads than there is on the sheets. Another thing that is very noteworthy is that by using Arches watercolour sheets you are guaranteed to be able to paint on BOTH sides of the sheet, so you are not wasting paper if you ‘ruin’ a painting as you can paint on the back of your sheet as well, it’s just as good on both sides….Watercolour blocks are eyewateringly expensive here in Australia so I don’t think I know of anyone that uses them….
@ladyflimflam5 сағат бұрын
You can also wash off arches and start again. There may be some staining depending on the pigments you use. You can even grab some gelatin powder and re-size it.
@patsymccown27668 сағат бұрын
Wow! I’m a grandmother now, but you and I had the same experience with watercolor. Many years ago, my first watercolor instructor, told a visitor, that everyone was making great progress, but she wasn’t sure about ‘that one’ (me). It destroyed my self-confidence. It also made me determined to prove her wrong! I didn’t quit, but I was still shattered! I started painting what I liked to paint, which, believe it or not, was what I called, ‘fantasy fish’. I also painted flowers. Over the years I’ve painted sporadically. I tried to paint what I thought would please others. Most of the time, I was very bored! This long story is to tell you that I so appreciate this video! I’m anxious to pick up my brush again. Thank you for this great, encouraging tutorial!! All your advice is extremely helpful, and rings very, very true!! ❤
@francineh.78257 сағат бұрын
That's horrible she said that!! Unfortunately it seems to happen so often.
@melaniecusens49468 сағат бұрын
I have discovered BAOHONG professional paper - 100% cotton. It’s a Chinese brand and can be bought online. Arches is still the best but compared to all the other brands I have tried that are less expensive than Arches this one is REALLY good. I have seen a few KZread artists use it as their main paper, even for originals they sell. It’s really affordable and it feels less daunting knowing it doesn’t cost an absolute fortune like Arches.
@AnnaBucciarelli8 сағат бұрын
Thank you!!!! 😊🩷
@sul57079 сағат бұрын
Beautiful video
@Linda-kh6rl10 сағат бұрын
You have made my life with Arts so HAPPY .AN YOUR VOICE IS SO CLAIMING IT MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOD ❤
@karenirving708811 сағат бұрын
Thank you. I think you are 100% right. I’m working on all 5 tips.
@Vainu11 сағат бұрын
Thank you Anna for your advices! ❤I bought my first 100 % cotton paper this year and my oh my it did help! For practicing, I would consider buying smaller size paper f.ex. a postcard-sized block, so the prize is lower, or cut a big sheet in smaller pieces. Doing some smaller paintings may help to overcome the fear of "ruining" an expensive paper but at the same time explore the possibilities of the cotton paper.
@AnnaBucciarelli11 сағат бұрын
Great idea!!! I Often get these tiny blocks of arches for that precise reason - good enough for 1 flower or a small animal study , and less stressful 😊🩷
@bellblue552711 сағат бұрын
Insanely beautiful.... ❤✌🏻❤
@AnnaBucciarelli11 сағат бұрын
💜💜💜
@connied850711 сағат бұрын
I'll watch this again next time I paint. ( It reminds me of keeping the fun factor) ❤
@Linda-kh6rl12 сағат бұрын
Again iam telling it is a true thing about you. The other artist just have a issue because you or so claiming an you or so outstanding .Anna THANKS FOR ALL DEMOS I HAVE LOVE ALL DEMOS AN I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH. ❤
@AnnaBucciarelli11 сағат бұрын
I appreciate that 😊💜
@Linda-kh6rl12 сағат бұрын
Nobody needs to made a issue about you what you said you or just telling the true because a lot of artist can’t afford all the high cost.AMEN❤
@AnnaBucciarelli11 сағат бұрын
I still request Arches blocks for my birthday in lieu of other presents 💙 it is expensive but so worth it!
@ramonamarie112 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your honesty. I have needed to give myself permission to do what intrigues me. Your suggestions/tips has calmed my anxiety and insecurity. Sketching and painting is what’s getting me through the recent death of my husband of 53 years. Question… not tech savy😏 how do I superimpose the downloads of your fish, flowers etc. Which side of the cold press do you use as I find the rougher side a little intimidating.. used to hot press.
@Linda-kh6rl12 сағат бұрын
Anna this was the issue i had when I started an you have proud the TRUE. AN YOU OR SO KIND AN EXPLAINING. AN YOUR ARTWORK IS BEAUTIFUL.GOD WAS WITH YOU .AMEN IAM FROM SHERMAN TEXAS,IAM 78 an i have painted for all my live.❤
@AnnaBucciarelli11 сағат бұрын
Hello to beautiful Texas! I’ve never been but hope to visit one day 😊 Thank you for watching and supporting my channel 💜
@kathleenstoin67113 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. There is so much helpful information in this video, but more importantly, there is so much encouragement. Self doubt is the enemy of achievement, and this and others of your videos have done so much to help us to overcome it.
@AnnaBucciarelli12 сағат бұрын
Well-said! I think we all tend to be overly critical of ourselves, especially in the early stages :) Thank you for watching and supporting my channel <3
@Babyjohn817014 сағат бұрын
I wish the video wasn't sped up
@AnnaBucciarelli14 сағат бұрын
The 3 hour version is on my PATREON 😊
@shariarnold964914 сағат бұрын
Anna this is byfar the BEST ADVICE EVER!! I wish I had heard this when I first began my watercolor journey in 2019. I love your work…it is so luminous…I love the color combinations that you use in all your paintings. Thank you✨
@susyaguero896814 сағат бұрын
Te felicito por tus logros!!! Algo parecido me ocurrió a mi😊...pero más que nada con el acrílico que gracias a una hermosa pareja que sube sus trabajos así como vos, pude redescubrirlo y fue maravilloso!!! Al final la experiencia nos dice...nunca te des por vencido ❤❤❤❤gracias amiga!!!!
@ziaroart14 сағат бұрын
I love hot press paper (non cotton) but I got cotton ones too for the "good paintings" I will done. Anything I do on cotton turns out wonderful. I use Magnani paper which probably is more expensive but it's easier to get here.
@coconuts236114 сағат бұрын
This is a very beautiful and intricate painting. And a lot of precious advise as well. Thank you. When you are making a painting like this fish do you keep and image in front of you to look at, or it all comes right from your head? Mainly the first wet on wet layer, when timing is crucial, do you already know what your next brush stroke will be? And the next. I find this difficult. I stop to think and then it's too late.
@cindyanndique15814 сағат бұрын
Beautiful ❣️
@artwithcharitha15 сағат бұрын
Awesome work ❤
@rachelperez332915 сағат бұрын
Do you share the drawing of the fish?
@AnnaBucciarelli15 сағат бұрын
Yes on my PATREON 😊
@SuperCutealien15 сағат бұрын
I always tell people the number one thing to spend money on is good 100% cotton paper. It does make the biggest difference. Hands done. Most of my paintings are done with cheap paints. But always good paper.
@AnnaBucciarelli15 сағат бұрын
Absolutely 💯☝️
@Vildmis15 сағат бұрын
Tutorial? 😍
@SuperCutealien15 сағат бұрын
It sounds like we started the same. I gave up too. Not as long. I put my paints away for over 2 years. My paints from 3 years ago were heavy. People say my current paintings glow.
@SuperCutealien15 сағат бұрын
I love painting flowers. Flowers are usually my subject no matter the medium. I love flowers.
@AnnaBucciarelli15 сағат бұрын
That’s fantastic!!! As watercolors should look 💙
@lilyotv976715 сағат бұрын
Thank you this was so helpful your paintings are beautiful!
@devandestudios12815 сағат бұрын
I couldn't agree more, 100% cotton is best.
@prisciladealmeidaleone965416 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing these tips with us. Yes, they make total sense, and I could relate to them as I've had very similar experiences and got discouraged from painting watercolour. Until I found your videos!
@AnnaBucciarelli15 сағат бұрын
🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
@pathmaker117016 сағат бұрын
Right on point
@nancydavidson489916 сағат бұрын
Yes, like a few people here, I agree, 100% cotton is the way to go. It’s worth the extra cost. My favourite is Fabriano Artistico (vegan friendly if that’s a consideration for some viewers)
@AnnaBucciarelli16 сағат бұрын
Thank you Nancy! You hats an excellent recommendation 👌💜
@byfilosofen17 сағат бұрын
Totally agree about paper being the no. 1 important factor! I recently started painting again after a longer break, thinking it would be a good idea to first "practice" on my leftover 25% cotton paper. And felt frustrated ALL the time. After some frustrating paintings, I decided to paint one particular item a second time, this time on relatively affordable 100% cotton paper (Hahnemühle Expression) - instant improvement! And all frustration instantly gone! Water and pigments behave completely differently on cellulosa vs cotton (I personally don't think that 25% cotton makes any difference to no cotton at all). Finally, I painted it again, this time on rather expensive Saunders & Waterford cotton paper. This felt of course best, although I must say that the difference to Hahnemühle wasn't actually that big. So, it seems that the cheapest 100% cotton paper still is WAY better than anything not 100% cotton (haven't tried 50-50, but I will just stick with 100% cotton).
@AnnaBucciarelli16 сағат бұрын
☝️ this is so true - expensive mixed media paper is worse than the cheapest cotton! Every time I pick up non cotton I feel like I “forget” how to paint 😊
@iamjane962817 сағат бұрын
Your artwork is incredibly gorgeous !
@AnnaBucciarelli15 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much!
@inalf849317 сағат бұрын
Thank you for an EXCELLENT video! Such wonderful advice that I really needed to hear. You are a gifted teacher and communicator. ❤🙏🏻❤
@AnnaBucciarelli17 сағат бұрын
Thank you 😊💜
@shirleygreaves965017 сағат бұрын
Your art is outstanding
@cathykaden17 сағат бұрын
Thank you soooooo much for your teaching us. ❤ Cathy from OreMountains 🤩 Germany 🇩🇪
@AnnaBucciarelli11 сағат бұрын
Thank you Cathy!!! 😊
@DottieStanley18 сағат бұрын
Another fantastic video. These tips are very helpful and inspiring. I think they will help me stay focused and put me on the right track for improving my learning process and skillset. Thanks again for sharing your skills with us. I so enjoy your voice and watching you paint. My favorite way to spend my Saturday mornings for sure!
@AnnaBucciarelli17 сағат бұрын
Thank you Dottie! Have a wonderful weekend 😊
@bellabaker494318 сағат бұрын
You are my FAVORITE water colorist by far! And I agree with ALL of your tips. I began learning with Joe Fettingus at bi annual workshops and he was a spokesperson for Arches, I’ve kept all their magazine adds with his paintings to remind me that there is no replacement for 100% cotton paper. My style is different from yours but I’m going to try the Chinese Zodiac signs as a series and apply your tips and examples. I’m 80 years old and didn’t do any art until I retired from medicine but that’s not stopping my learning every day. One more tip that I think is critical for me. Keep all your supplies organized, clean and easy to set up. Early on, by the time I had amassed everything to paint I was over it already. So I created a dedicated storage area in my home and everything is organized in old wooden wine carriers with handles that I have painted with acrylics so set up is quick, easy and inspiring. God Bless.
@suewegert232318 сағат бұрын
Unbelievably beautiful. I’ve admired your work for some time now and hope someday to at least get near your quality.
@carrollwilson516918 сағат бұрын
Great advice, as always a lovely painting Thank you
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The first time I painted on 100% cotton paper, it was like magic!
I learn much better when I am feeling inspired. Choosing subjects that tickle my fancy is definitely the best way I grow as an artist.
This vlog is an affirmation! Thank you for all your sharings!!!
Anna, you must have had a bad teacher. A good teacher wouldn't give up on a student. It's their job to make students understand the material, doesn't matter the subject. I love your painting style and thank you so much for your tips. I am just a hobby painter but I agree with your "paint what you like" advice. I don't mind still lives but I also hate landscapes. :D The only thing I have different experience with is to paint the same thing twice to make it better. For me usually the second is worse than the first. :D Must be something wrong with me, but many times a painting turns out better by accident for the first try.
Thank you very much for the video. I have a question, could you tell me the purchase link for the paper you use? The thing is that I always end up with the paper completely wrinkled.
I already saw the link in the description hahaha. Thank you so much. 🤣🤣
Choice
At the start of the video I was thinking "how the hell is she applying washes over the top of paint without it lifting and blooming", now I'm thinking it may just be my paper and paints that are confusing me.
Hi Anna, please is there any chance you could show the reference picture or even name the bird - it would help to see the colours you're picking out for the first colours. It looks a little like a tui but without the ruff. Thanks!
So well said. All of your advice is so valuable. I think painting the same thing more than once is what helped me grow the most (including several attempts at your Skillshare classes when I was first learning). Arches is my preferred paper, but I also use Baohong and a Bee Paper Sketchbook which is 100% cotton. I use the less expensive paper for studies and experiments, before doing final paintings on Arches.
I love Saunders Waterford paper. I agree about paper for sure. It’s the literal foundation of watercolour.
I agree that paper is the most important, and if you're in a budget, make sure to at least get 100% cotton. Thankfully, there are some cheaper brands online nowadays. I started with Baohong student grade, then their artist grade paper before I took the leap to Arches and now Hahnemuhle paper (it stays wet longer for me than Arches does in my region). I love the idea of planning to paint something at least twice, as I tend to get very down if i make an error, and often get discouraged after. All your tips are super helpful (as always!) and i hope beginners try some! You've helped me so much and i just adore you - would love to see more fish & flowers ❤
Yes, watercolour paper is very expensive - especially here in Australia, a single sheet of watercolour paper 56cm x 76cm Arches 300gsm costs around $27 a sheet!!!!! However what a lot of people don’t know is that buying watercolour by the sheet is MUCH cheaper than buying an Arches watercolour pad AND significantly the paper in Arches 100% cotton watercolour pad is NOT the same as the Arches 100% watercolour sheets - yes, they are 100% cotton BUT they are made on different moulds and therefore there can be a lot more variation in the quality of the sizing in the pads than there is on the sheets. Another thing that is very noteworthy is that by using Arches watercolour sheets you are guaranteed to be able to paint on BOTH sides of the sheet, so you are not wasting paper if you ‘ruin’ a painting as you can paint on the back of your sheet as well, it’s just as good on both sides….Watercolour blocks are eyewateringly expensive here in Australia so I don’t think I know of anyone that uses them….
You can also wash off arches and start again. There may be some staining depending on the pigments you use. You can even grab some gelatin powder and re-size it.
Wow! I’m a grandmother now, but you and I had the same experience with watercolor. Many years ago, my first watercolor instructor, told a visitor, that everyone was making great progress, but she wasn’t sure about ‘that one’ (me). It destroyed my self-confidence. It also made me determined to prove her wrong! I didn’t quit, but I was still shattered! I started painting what I liked to paint, which, believe it or not, was what I called, ‘fantasy fish’. I also painted flowers. Over the years I’ve painted sporadically. I tried to paint what I thought would please others. Most of the time, I was very bored! This long story is to tell you that I so appreciate this video! I’m anxious to pick up my brush again. Thank you for this great, encouraging tutorial!! All your advice is extremely helpful, and rings very, very true!! ❤
That's horrible she said that!! Unfortunately it seems to happen so often.
I have discovered BAOHONG professional paper - 100% cotton. It’s a Chinese brand and can be bought online. Arches is still the best but compared to all the other brands I have tried that are less expensive than Arches this one is REALLY good. I have seen a few KZread artists use it as their main paper, even for originals they sell. It’s really affordable and it feels less daunting knowing it doesn’t cost an absolute fortune like Arches.
Thank you!!!! 😊🩷
Beautiful video
You have made my life with Arts so HAPPY .AN YOUR VOICE IS SO CLAIMING IT MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOD ❤
Thank you. I think you are 100% right. I’m working on all 5 tips.
Thank you Anna for your advices! ❤I bought my first 100 % cotton paper this year and my oh my it did help! For practicing, I would consider buying smaller size paper f.ex. a postcard-sized block, so the prize is lower, or cut a big sheet in smaller pieces. Doing some smaller paintings may help to overcome the fear of "ruining" an expensive paper but at the same time explore the possibilities of the cotton paper.
Great idea!!! I Often get these tiny blocks of arches for that precise reason - good enough for 1 flower or a small animal study , and less stressful 😊🩷
Insanely beautiful.... ❤✌🏻❤
💜💜💜
I'll watch this again next time I paint. ( It reminds me of keeping the fun factor) ❤
Again iam telling it is a true thing about you. The other artist just have a issue because you or so claiming an you or so outstanding .Anna THANKS FOR ALL DEMOS I HAVE LOVE ALL DEMOS AN I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH. ❤
I appreciate that 😊💜
Nobody needs to made a issue about you what you said you or just telling the true because a lot of artist can’t afford all the high cost.AMEN❤
I still request Arches blocks for my birthday in lieu of other presents 💙 it is expensive but so worth it!
Thank you for your honesty. I have needed to give myself permission to do what intrigues me. Your suggestions/tips has calmed my anxiety and insecurity. Sketching and painting is what’s getting me through the recent death of my husband of 53 years. Question… not tech savy😏 how do I superimpose the downloads of your fish, flowers etc. Which side of the cold press do you use as I find the rougher side a little intimidating.. used to hot press.
Anna this was the issue i had when I started an you have proud the TRUE. AN YOU OR SO KIND AN EXPLAINING. AN YOUR ARTWORK IS BEAUTIFUL.GOD WAS WITH YOU .AMEN IAM FROM SHERMAN TEXAS,IAM 78 an i have painted for all my live.❤
Hello to beautiful Texas! I’ve never been but hope to visit one day 😊 Thank you for watching and supporting my channel 💜
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. There is so much helpful information in this video, but more importantly, there is so much encouragement. Self doubt is the enemy of achievement, and this and others of your videos have done so much to help us to overcome it.
Well-said! I think we all tend to be overly critical of ourselves, especially in the early stages :) Thank you for watching and supporting my channel <3
I wish the video wasn't sped up
The 3 hour version is on my PATREON 😊
Anna this is byfar the BEST ADVICE EVER!! I wish I had heard this when I first began my watercolor journey in 2019. I love your work…it is so luminous…I love the color combinations that you use in all your paintings. Thank you✨
Te felicito por tus logros!!! Algo parecido me ocurrió a mi😊...pero más que nada con el acrílico que gracias a una hermosa pareja que sube sus trabajos así como vos, pude redescubrirlo y fue maravilloso!!! Al final la experiencia nos dice...nunca te des por vencido ❤❤❤❤gracias amiga!!!!
I love hot press paper (non cotton) but I got cotton ones too for the "good paintings" I will done. Anything I do on cotton turns out wonderful. I use Magnani paper which probably is more expensive but it's easier to get here.
This is a very beautiful and intricate painting. And a lot of precious advise as well. Thank you. When you are making a painting like this fish do you keep and image in front of you to look at, or it all comes right from your head? Mainly the first wet on wet layer, when timing is crucial, do you already know what your next brush stroke will be? And the next. I find this difficult. I stop to think and then it's too late.
Beautiful ❣️
Awesome work ❤
Do you share the drawing of the fish?
Yes on my PATREON 😊
I always tell people the number one thing to spend money on is good 100% cotton paper. It does make the biggest difference. Hands done. Most of my paintings are done with cheap paints. But always good paper.
Absolutely 💯☝️
Tutorial? 😍
It sounds like we started the same. I gave up too. Not as long. I put my paints away for over 2 years. My paints from 3 years ago were heavy. People say my current paintings glow.
I love painting flowers. Flowers are usually my subject no matter the medium. I love flowers.
That’s fantastic!!! As watercolors should look 💙
Thank you this was so helpful your paintings are beautiful!
I couldn't agree more, 100% cotton is best.
Thank you so much for sharing these tips with us. Yes, they make total sense, and I could relate to them as I've had very similar experiences and got discouraged from painting watercolour. Until I found your videos!
🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
Right on point
Yes, like a few people here, I agree, 100% cotton is the way to go. It’s worth the extra cost. My favourite is Fabriano Artistico (vegan friendly if that’s a consideration for some viewers)
Thank you Nancy! You hats an excellent recommendation 👌💜
Totally agree about paper being the no. 1 important factor! I recently started painting again after a longer break, thinking it would be a good idea to first "practice" on my leftover 25% cotton paper. And felt frustrated ALL the time. After some frustrating paintings, I decided to paint one particular item a second time, this time on relatively affordable 100% cotton paper (Hahnemühle Expression) - instant improvement! And all frustration instantly gone! Water and pigments behave completely differently on cellulosa vs cotton (I personally don't think that 25% cotton makes any difference to no cotton at all). Finally, I painted it again, this time on rather expensive Saunders & Waterford cotton paper. This felt of course best, although I must say that the difference to Hahnemühle wasn't actually that big. So, it seems that the cheapest 100% cotton paper still is WAY better than anything not 100% cotton (haven't tried 50-50, but I will just stick with 100% cotton).
☝️ this is so true - expensive mixed media paper is worse than the cheapest cotton! Every time I pick up non cotton I feel like I “forget” how to paint 😊
Your artwork is incredibly gorgeous !
Thank you so much!
Thank you for an EXCELLENT video! Such wonderful advice that I really needed to hear. You are a gifted teacher and communicator. ❤🙏🏻❤
Thank you 😊💜
Your art is outstanding
Thank you soooooo much for your teaching us. ❤ Cathy from OreMountains 🤩 Germany 🇩🇪
Thank you Cathy!!! 😊
Another fantastic video. These tips are very helpful and inspiring. I think they will help me stay focused and put me on the right track for improving my learning process and skillset. Thanks again for sharing your skills with us. I so enjoy your voice and watching you paint. My favorite way to spend my Saturday mornings for sure!
Thank you Dottie! Have a wonderful weekend 😊
You are my FAVORITE water colorist by far! And I agree with ALL of your tips. I began learning with Joe Fettingus at bi annual workshops and he was a spokesperson for Arches, I’ve kept all their magazine adds with his paintings to remind me that there is no replacement for 100% cotton paper. My style is different from yours but I’m going to try the Chinese Zodiac signs as a series and apply your tips and examples. I’m 80 years old and didn’t do any art until I retired from medicine but that’s not stopping my learning every day. One more tip that I think is critical for me. Keep all your supplies organized, clean and easy to set up. Early on, by the time I had amassed everything to paint I was over it already. So I created a dedicated storage area in my home and everything is organized in old wooden wine carriers with handles that I have painted with acrylics so set up is quick, easy and inspiring. God Bless.
Unbelievably beautiful. I’ve admired your work for some time now and hope someday to at least get near your quality.
Great advice, as always a lovely painting Thank you
My pleasure 😊