Easy Watercolour Gradients 4 Different Ways!

I don't know about you but watercolour gradients always caused me so much frustration whilst going through a LOT of experimentation to get any kind of results, so here I give you some tips and tricks to get through the learning curve.

As always, I'd love to here from you about any content requests you might have, so drop a comment below and I'll add it to my list!

ART SUPPLIES:
Daler Rowney Aquafine round brush
Arteza's 300gsm cold press watercolour paper (wood pulp)
Winsor and Newton Cotman watercolour paints (Payne's Grey & Cadmium Deep Red Hue)
Masking tape
A mini hair dryer

MUSIC:
"Mindfulness" - free in the iPhone app 'Splice' which I use to do all of my editing.

[unusualsponge]

I’ve just started watching your videos and they are great. You made a mistake in this video and said it was embarrassing but I think it’s great. You also did a do-over in your techniques with poppies video and for a beginner like me who gets frustrated and disillusioned it’s brilliant to watch someone with your experience be honest about the fact that it goes wrong!

[andresbey]

Thanks a lot from Spain! I am the director of an institute, in this sad year, it is very important to do things that make you feel good. You have helped me a lot with your videos to have less stress and more happiness. Thanks again!

[leoniejonk]

Gotta love that you kept the example that went wrong too. Painting is all about failing upwards/experimentation after all 😁
I also love the effect of that last gradient, the way it's darker along the edges in the middle section gives it an incredible effect. I may have to try that myself one day!

[annewatman]

I’ve watched a lot of tutorials on gradients, and I’ve never seen this method. Also, none of them were as good! Now I want to try it your way.

[RushedaSavage]

thank you. as a newcomer to watercolours I find your instruction fantastic

[JonaC-rxul]

Thank you for breaking down these watercolor techniques. As someone new to watercolor painting it is helpful to understand how different watercolor effects that I have admired in paintings are achieved and to be able to practice them.

[momma]

You had me giggling. You are so real. I love that you show your mistakes (happy accidents whatever). This video was very helpful. I can do difficult techniques but sometimes the more simpler ones stump me!

[shiii_yuuhhht]

Thank God you've got a YT channel now! I hope that you and your channel grows in the most positive way 🤗♥️
Your talent deserves it!

[marellibelli]

I'd love to see some of your concept/sketching process :)

[deniselarrybekkedahl]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your insights.

[TegsMom]

Some really useful tips! I’ll try to use them in my next paintings!!

[LoveeAsHell]

Honestly, I'm super thankful to have discovered you on IG with your amazing DTIYS lately, and now you have this channel all you do is give us such quality content with great advice and helpful tips... So yeah, thank you!

[sweetea]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped a lot! You showing your process as well as mistakes you made really encouraged me since a lot of people give the impression it's super easy the first try. I would love to see tips on how to work around details you want left in a seperate color or working smaller scale with gradients. Reguardless, you're amazing and I hope you have a great day!

[mayloo]

I've been working with watercolor paints and pencils for several years. I sat down to create an ombre effect, and it was bad. I badly need to learn this basic skill, so thank you.
This is the first time I've watched your channel. Hello from 🇨🇦

[ruthmoore]

I'd like to see you try using Cad yellow light & Ultramarine blue and gradient them with out making green show up!

[BRENDAESQUIVELF]

Thank you so much. I've been struggling with gradients so badly, but your technique is perfect. I'll apply it as soon as possible!

[elderberry]

I already love this channel! Awesome tutorial, easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much for doing this!

[EricaJoyArts]

Peeling off the tape is my favorite part too! Just found your channel today! You have been very helpful to me! Thank you!😁✌

[helmet]

Excellent explanation. Can you do a gradient wash in circular strokes? More like a vignette, red in the centre and dark on the edges blending nicely towards the centre.

[erikav.]

i would like to see some tips how to draw/paint hair. :) i am very happy that you decided to make youtube videos because i love your artworks and would like to learn some tips from you. <3