The Very FIRST Watercolor Lesson for Beginners | Watercolor Painting for Beginners - Lesson 1

You got your watercolor supplies, and you're asking yourself...now what?

In this beginner watercolor tutorial, we'll get started with watercolor! I'll go over the things I did once I got my watercolor supplies. We'll be getting to know our supplies - brushes, paints, and paper.

This is a laid back, super easy tutorial to get you started and warmed up with watercolor.

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Lesson 1: Getting to Know Your Supplies ► this tutorial

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[barblaflin]

Thank you so very much for posting a basic beginning tutorial that is thorough. I'm a REAL beginner, so I needed to be told how to wet my brush and how to make swatches. Thank you!

[linshannon]

In contrast to other tutorials I've watched, you don't condescend to your audience as you illustrate the very first baby steps to those of us learning the fundamentals. I appreciate that. As I find my way in this new medium of expression, I'll remember your very helpful advice. Thank you.

[mrsfruity]

I've never used watercolors and don't have an "artsy" bone in my body when it comes to visual arts. But, watching this video was so incredibly calming, that I'm very tempted to see what I can do. I'll never know if I don't try, right?!😊

[francescablacknell]

It’s so nice to have a beginners video that says ‘play around with it, it’s supposed to be fun’ because yes it is and it’s nice to be validated in making swatches and just playing around with the brushes and colours with no real aim other than to see what they do

[HoneySparkles]

I am a grandma, never painted..found a kindergarten Crayola watercolor paint palette. And found a small brush in the box..gonna try! 😊

[Fluffymonkeyem]

This is absolutely awesome, thank you so much. I'm an absolute beginner. I have my brush, a midrange pad of paper and a small set of paints and this is a really good beginner lesson!

[dragonfruit]

im so broke and i love art say congrat to me i just bought watercolor palet that kids use so im so happy

[hannahcrumley]

My biggest struggle when I first started was starting too dark - most of my first watercolor paintings had big dark blobs because I would try to fix the dark areas and add detail and it would just get overworked and awful!😂 I had to forget how I painted with oils & acrylics and truly be a beginner! I think this series you are doing will tremendously help watercolor beginners!😉👍🏼it’s a lot of work, you are sweet & generous to do it!
I pray your efforts are blessed!

[maaax]

I love how you just played around with the paints and the brushes and didnt worry about making something that had to look good but you just wanted to make it fun. I think that's the most important thing. I can be a little hard on myself sometimes with things that are supposed to be fun so seeing this felt really refreshing

[TracyW-mebr]

I bought water color supplies 22 years ago. I know because I dated a few doodles. Life got so busy with teaching, working, getting married, having 3 sons, 3 big moves around the country. And this is the first time I decided to dig them back out. Some things need replacing but not everything. I feel like I have my new summer project now that the boys are teens (19-13). It almost means more to do this a second time. So much life and experience between my first interest and second. Can’t wait!

[lizap]

I’ve been making my way through your videos, I love how detailed and patient they are.
I’ve never done anything remotely artistic in my 33 years of life, but for some reason decided to buy myself some really basic watercolors in Hobby Lobby the other day. I’ve been too afraid to use them 🙈 I’m so afraid of “messing up.” Considering I’ve never used them before and I’m probably not some secret watercolor prodigy, I’m sure I’ll mess up a ton. But the thought of making mistakes with the new pretty paint & paper is so intimidating!

[WatName]

Thank you so much for this! I was actually inspired by Beatrix Potter's work with Peter Rabbit that's why I took up to learn watercolor. I must say, I was very puzzled at first with all the other videos on youtube. But this video helped me to relax and just play around with the colors and brushes. I love how basic this video is; just literally someone from scratch could follow. I mean when I very first discovered watercolors, I didn't even know I needed 2 jars! 😂😅

Anyway, thanks again and sending lots of love. Keep safe~ 😊💕

[ceooflonelinessinc.]

Thank you Allison. I am an art-dummie. So all classes online have just been overwhelming. But this very easy tut helped me a lot.

[whitemike]

My grandpa is really good at water painting and stuff and I know nothing about it, he bought me a set and I kinda wanna get into it, it’s hard for me not to quit because I get bored because of how bad I am at artistic stuff.

[andreafruggiero]

I've always wanted to water color. My husband (sweetest in the world) surprised me (NO occasion) with all the supplies I could possibly use. NO idea how to use them. This tutorial is wonderful. You've given me a beginning. I do have a question. I have a pallet and tube paints. How do I know which paints to put into the pallet and which wells do I use for mixing? Is there an 'order' to the paints? And how much do I put into each well? Your explanations are wonderful Allison. I'm hopeful!

[stewartraesidem]

Finally a teacher who sees it from a beginners point of view. I intend to stay with you for a long time.

[ladyhollman]

Nice tutorial … can’t see what you are doing to clean the brush, it’s completely out of the frame

[PaintAndDrawTogether]

It is very well composed and presented. Not too many artists have ability to understand the struggle of absolute beginners and get to their level and generously help. You certainly can. Thank you.

[missy]

Thank u for the video it was truly basic and exactly what I needed!

[tommyvanpelt]

Thank you for starting at the very basic. I've seen some videos where they started with landscapes and I was so frustrated. I chose this because I wanted a release with minimal costs involved on the beginning. So, thank you so much.