HOW TO PAINT WATERCOLOR BACKGROUNDS 🎨 3 Tips + 3 Exercises

#watercolortechniques #watercolortips #watercolorbackground

You voted for a video on watercolor backgrounds - and here it is! I will share 3 of my favorite tips for creating watercolor backgrounds and answer some of your questions, including:
- how I choose my background colors,
- where to use negative painting technique, and
- what techniques to use in order to make your background more interesting.
We will go through an exercise together - creating 3 watercolor backgrounds - from the most basic through more complex and textured, and all the way to multi-layered multi-coloured painting. Enjoy!

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🎨 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES I USED:
BRUSHES: Several different brushes, including Escoda Perla and Escoda Reserva

🎨 WATERCOLOR PIGMENTS:
- QOR Indanthrone Blue
- Daniel Smith Phthalo Yellow Green
- Daniel Smith Perylene Maroon
- Winsor & Newton Aqua Green

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[AnnaBucciarelli]

Most of you voted for a video on watercolor backgrounds - and here it is! 💥 Thank you for voting & Enjoy! ❤

[alicechampagne]

I’ve been painting for many years, and this is the first time I’ve seen instruction on the theory behind choosing background colors. You’ve also given a detailed method of creating backgrounds, as opposed to just throwing color on the paper wet on wet. I’m no longer afraid of backgrounds!

[marisawu]

Watching even JUST ONE of your videos beats watching 20 videos on the same matter honestly

[justtubingby]

The most eloquent, generous, and helpful "how to" watercolour video. Thank you

[juliearanha]

I've always struggled with painting backgrounds and ended up messing my paintings, however after watching this video I'm happy to give it another go. Indeed very helpful. Thank you❤️

[sashishah]

Your video is amazing. You have a very pleasant "teaching" voice that encourages and teaches. And your painting.... simply beautiful ! Thank you for this valuable session.

[queens_chamberssales]

Thank you SO MUCH for breaking down how to do watercolor background for beginners and beginner/intermediate. Everyone seems to jump straight to the most complicated things and this is really going to help me up my game as a beginner. Fabulous detailed tutorial

[lisbethjohannsen]

What an excellent tutorial! You don't just show what you do, but also explain why. Your art is amazing and so inspiring. Thank you so much ❤️

[susangustafson]

Wo! I just had a total “aha” moment. Can’t wait to try this! Thank you!!

[reinhildvenzke]

Ich werde es versuchen.
Dein Video hat mich sehr begeistert.
Sicherlich werde ich mich nun verbessern

[jjartoart]

Wow..such a wonderful and detailed tutorial.. Thanks a lot...

[deirdrehalstead]

You are an amazing talent!!! Thank you for sharing these background tips, they are so helpful to a beginner. Your art work is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. 🙏😍🎨

[ss-xejn]

Being a beginner this had been quite challenging for me.Workshops never helped me in learning the background creation.Your video has motivated me much..thanks much .

[saraholmes]

I enjoyed that video, your voice is very soothing and explanation clear….can t wait to try. Thank you. Have a lovely day

[krismua]

Thank you so much! So many helpful tips. ☺

[lindas.martin]

Your videos are marvelous. I am a watercolor teacher and always learn, more than the techniques themselves, better ways to communicate color theory and how present tips and ideas more clearly and more geared to the level of the student. Thank you.

[rupamagdy]

Most helpful. The demo of the three versions really helped to understand how to apply and maybe even how to choose a background based on need and level of expertise. Thank you!

[annelirani]

Excellent tutorial! I like that you speak in a mildly soft voice and all the attention is on the painting and colours and details. That is how it should be, the attention on the watercolour, not the teacher. Watched several more tutorials you have made and they are all superb. Thank you for the great work done.
Best wishes from Estonia.

[vision]

Thanks fr the elaborate video.very helpful and interesting. 🙏

[migdaliarodriguez]

Saludos la verdad es que son extraordinarios .Siempre pensé que los fondos se pintan primeroEsta clase es para verla varias veces son maravillosas