8 Things That Will Transform Your Watercolor Paintings

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[drawinglikeasir]

*Laovaan reviewing more Art supplies*
My Bank Account: 'I'm not prepared for this..'

[Toderra]

You drew it several times?? The mad lad! All for a proper demonstration! Deserves a bit more than just a like

[blueserenity]

A cool tip I picked up from a fellow watercolor artist: using a rubber/silicone-tipped color shaper tool for masking fluid is super helpful! They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and the masking fluid can be wiped clean or peeled right off! No need for designating an old brush and having the bristles clump on you.

[GreenMagicMachine]

Everytime you draw something its like a humble brag, youre *that* skilled

[sherrycous]

I see the amount of work you have put into this video and one like seems not enough.

[Melancholic_Seraph]

Wait, he actually drew each picture separately?? Jeez, I can't even think about how long that would've taken...

[SunnySplosion]

Me: cannot paint, not an artist
Also me: (intently watching this video) Mhm... Oh! I see... Ohh...

[xuexueyanyan]

oh god i can’t imagine drawing the same thing four times-
like the level of commitment is insane and deserves so much more than just a like-

[jiniahaldar]

Quick tip for those who _really_ want a glossy finish but don't think the AquaGloss is for them: Try India inks! They're a lot like watercolours, except they dry waterproof (makes glazing a lot easier, imo) and naturally dry shiny, even with thin coats.

Anyway, lovely video as always! Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into these videos ❤

[IshikaShanai]

@12:41 - A tip for getting a lot of colour from your pans: use an eye dropper and drop 1-2 drops of water about 2-3 mins before dipping your brush into the pan, it softens up the paint to an almost buttery consistency.

Sometimes I need to be careful doing this because almost too much pigment gets loaded on my brush if its professional grade watercolour paint like Daniel Smith which are already buttery to begin with. However for my student grade watercolour paint such as my Sakura Koi watercolours, it helps get the right amount of paint loaded onto my brush as it's harder in consistency due to the binders used.

[BrendaFOBRocks]

for the masking fluid: dip your brush in soapy water before dipping it onto the masking fluid. i'd suggest putting some masking fluid on a separate container, the soapy water will also help thin the masking fluid which makes it easier to spread

[tonesilver]

Let me just comment real quick so that the algorithm favorrs Lao more. Because he deserves it.

[ivynight]

sir your voice needs to stop being so soothing!! >:< i swear i could listen to it for HOURS XD

[loserinlove]

Ich liebe die Vogelbilder!!! Und Hut ab für die Geduld, immer wieder das gleiche Bild zu malen!

[prosperosmoon]

Omg the one with the bronze and shine looks amazing!

[pacibenmark]

Laovaan can you make a tutorial about background painting digital cause many of us really wants to learn how to make amazing backgrounds for our characters or just hang it on the wall

[lizday]

I use a pointed nib in a nib holder to apply masking fluid. Very fine lines are achieved, and the masking fluid comes right off the nib, wet or dry!

[Ash-hlmr]

I always see laovaans face in his characters and even his watercolor girls.

[vahlhallan]

Not sure if i will ever use any of these things aside from the masking fluid, but im here for the amazing art and your relaxing voice :)

[tamama]

“And maybe you can give the video a like after you’ve watched it?”

I... liked it before hitting play. They’re just always quality and informative?? I even throw the livestream recordings up on the side when I’m drawing.