Watercolor as Fine Art

In this short video, artist Jill Poyerd explains what watercolor is and clarifies some of the common misconceptions people have about the painting medium. She also explains why it is considered a fine art painting medium on par with oils.

*Learn how to paint with watercolors through Jill's online course, The Mechanics of Watercolor Painting, an easy-to-follow, step-by-step online class.

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[paulbaldwin]

Jill, I've watched several of your videos and I have to say that the production quality, the content, and the presentation of each is superb. If there is an Oscar for YouTube videos, you should have it. Thank you for your contribution to the field of watercolor and art.

[sunnycharacter]

I love how you preface this. Because for all the stereotypes you mentioned, it leads to a “but”. But…watercolor being one of the more challenging forms of art expression, you shed a necessary light on the complexity of watercolor art. Every watercolor artist (from beginner to professional) are artists just as much as those dedicated to their mediums of oil, acrylic, gouache, etc. Thank you! By the way, when visiting an art museum, I head right for the watercolor walls!

[MrAdrianaangel]

You whip out a small traveling watercolor set at Panera Bread, no one says anything. You whip out an easel and open the turpenine bottle, somebody's gonna say something to management.

[carlpen]

I keep hearing that watercolors is a beginners medium... it's not... a pencil is a beginners medium but even the common pencil has been taken to a very high degree of art.
Watercolor is really a "masters" medium for many many reasons... but the main reason is that it has so many variables to it... on top of that the ones of us who have spent many a year doing watercolors knows that unlike oils water has a "mind of it's own"... a mind that you will have to learn to understand if you ever want to master this demanding medium.

[kathleengiles]

Jill, I think you have done a great service for all water colorists working today. Your professional and informative video will hopefully educate many people on the permanence of today's watercolor paints. I am honored to be included.

[Kittystar]

I am a 17 year old art student and this has helped me so much, and gives me the inspirations to paint with my current set of watercolors! Thank you so much you are truly inspiring.

[chadfoster]

I've always appreciated the way water colors flows and it's translucent quality

[leninhernandez]

You video is better than my art school classes <3

[michaelparry]

Jill, Another fantastic video. So much information, so special. Thanks for these excellent works of art in themselves.

[thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Jill for all your work- and for the inclusion - much appreciated. Tom

[jug]

One of the very best ....Watercolour....tutorials on must for every art student or new

[aatt]

This video contains an impressive list of modern watercolorists, introducing me the upcoming artists forging this medium to the forefront of fine art appreciation. Thank you for your great work in stewardship over watercolor and showcasing next generation artists.

[mindofwatercolor]

Nicely Done Jill, am sharing this on my Facebook page.

[annasoucek]

Omg, how intimidating these masterpieces are.

[elsie]

Beautiful demonstration and voice. I just love listening to it over and over again while I am doing my art. Thank you so much, for providing us with such a knowledgeable and useful video.

[michaelparry]

Jill, I really enjoy going back over these great videos that you have produced. There is always so much information. Your videos are great, your paintings are great, what can I say ... you are great. Thanks so much.

[DaTJo]

Dear Jill, your painting Solitude is sublime. I love it. You have a place as one of the greats in the art world. 🌺

[yssimon]

This is not a long video but a lot of effort was put into and contains very valuable messages. Great!

[madihunt]

What a joy to have found you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of the painted form. All the very best to you

[MERISI]

been painting all my life and your presentations always offer new information. Excellent and many thanks.