3 Things I Wish I Had Known (Before Painting Watercolor)

Today, I have 3 things to teach that I wish I had known when I first started painting watercolor.

[ArtistPhil]

Colour gets all the glory but value does all the work.

[janetmcmillion]

You are an excellent teacher; I really appreciate the clarity of your explanations paired with your painting examples

[naheedakhtar]

I love your artwork. Would love a video specifically on values, and how different colours have different value ranges.

[kathyswearingen]

Thank you for showing your earlier work and progress- really helps- keeps me hopeful!

[phipsart]

Very cool to see your old work near your recent one.

[themserratt]

Thank you for the distillation of the true basics of watercolor success! The examples you provide are very helpful. The description of the practice of watercolor and consistency that practice are encouraging and inspiring! Thank you.

[janrpascal]

Sharing your personal path to learning watercolor and your has been so encouraging and helpful. Getting caught up in completion, "success vs failure" and output rather than recapturing the satisfaction of the learning process is something I needed to be reminded of.

[pk]

I heard so many things from you that I had thought myself when I first started painting. Thank you for the reminder. It really helps and encourages me to continue my journey in watercolor.

[mikebarker]

That last point really hit home for me. Thanks

[agbphotographics]

Value Consistency over results! This is what ALL beginners and others need to get in their heads. So many people want results that can only come from brush miles

[joppakat]

Oh my gosh--I FINALLY understand. I can't thank you enough Mathew. I watch your videos and subscribe--I have learned a lot. Thank you again. All the best to you and your family.

[aliciamolloy]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with watercolor, great video.

[janleitch]

Seeing your work over the years is very inspiring.

[eveliendevree]

Very nicely said, especially the first two points to me. Thank you.

[peterjlewis]

Thanks Matthew. I've watched many artists over the years but never quite understood how they achieved such results The first time I heard of the 3 stage method and using tonal sketches was from Andy Evenson, but you picked up on this seemingly simplistic idea and explained it's uses in depth. Your teaching methods are exceptional and so easy to follow. I recently purchased your Essential Watercolour course and find things coming together following this simple plan, which i revise before every session. :)

[napotronix]

Thanks for your videos, they're very informative and inspiring.

[hazelsmith]

I knew this. I have heard it a thousand times, but your presentation FINALLY made it sink in for me. Thank you, Matthew

[jillcherrick]

Thank you for you time and sharring Mr Matthew.
Wish I could go to France for the painting session.
Bet it will be an experience of a life time.
Hope you all have a very safe and fun trip.
Jill C Huachuca Az

[pikepowers]

Sound advice-wish I learned this sequence as well.

[RAS-tvge]

I am trying my best to follow your tips and techniqe, great way of painting so perfect thanks for sharing