99% of watercolor tutorials don’t teach this

This will change everything about how you paint. If you've ever wanted to know the secret to water control and understanding how to control your watercolors like a Jedi, here's the video chock full of tips for you. Hope you enjoy!

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Margot

Special Thanks to Leonel Montero for video game graphics

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Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this YouTube journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!

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[stroodledoodles]

As someone who always struggles with water control, this was such a big help! I got a question, does the type of paper (e.g. cold/hot press) make a difference at all?

[Lyrhia]

Years of watching watercolour YT tutorials... you’re hands down one of the best teacher out there, and you might have unlocked a new path in my watercolour journey!

[CHCHNZ]

This video is the best water management explanation for watercolours I have seen. Your analogies are great. Margot, you did a fantastic job, and I admire the hard work and dedication you put into your video content.

[JenniferMillerTucson]

I love this intro 😂 You’re the Alton Brown of watercolor!!

[Bearwithme]

*Most important point that cannot be stressed enough*: let your paper dry. After two years of progressing fairly well, my impulsive nature still compels me to begin tinkering before the paper is completely dry. It HAS forced me to become quite good at repairs. A dab hand, you might say. Patience is the key.

[kathleenlivingston]

You are a delight to watch! Clear, illustrated principles delivered with. A sense of humor + personal vulnerability. One of the best approaches I have experienced! Thank you!

[jeannes]

I literally poured myself a cup of tea to watch this because I look forward to each of your videos

[PaulaScardamalia]

Sometimes, it's the images that stick with you when you learn something new...and those little boats on the water? Brilliant! Not to mention the arcade game. Kids and their lives are great inspiration, aren't they.

[Mirrigold]

Once again, a tricky concept made simple to understand in a hugely entertaining fashion and always demonstrated with kindness and the delighted air of "passing over" knowledge.
You're a real gem Margot.

[vadal]

Gosh, this is such a fundamental NO DUH makes-sense explanation, I am so glad I just subscribed to your channel last week. I cannot tell you how many watercolor classes I've taken and YT videos I've watched over the years and finally gave up on watercolor painting, as I could never control the medium. Not once did I ever hear anyone offer these "why it acts that way" explanations, else maybe I'd have had a completely different experience. What a great teacher you are, I look forward to watching your channel as I try getting back into art-making this year! Thanks for the "why it works, " now I kinda get it. DUH.

[lisaharner]

I’ve never heard water management explained this way. It was eye opening! Thank you. I really enjoy your vlogs! ❤

[tiffanylong]

I loved this video!
I would love a similar one about loading the brush.

The unsaid things in beginner videos are very frustrating, but more importantly the super simple art these tutorials use make it had for my neurospicy brain to tune in when the explanations are also bland and nonspecific.

[TheMessyDeskxyz]

The production on this video… incredible!

[Loveleighf]

Thank you Margot, you are a star ⭐️ I think you are the best teacher I have come across I appreciate your time so much ❤

[ellencha]

I love that you actually teach. I saw a video about flowers centers and it solved a huge problem for me. I can draw a flower now.

[ThatPaintingLass]

This was such a great way to explain this! I had the hardest time getting this when I started painting.
I love your blend of story telling with instructional video. It’s so engaging and easy to follow. You’re such s great teacher!

[rana]

Girl… professional, funny, but the best part is excellent teaching. You are awesome!!

[shaunafischhaber]

This made so much sense! Water Shepherding should be on your resume!

[lissagarren]

I love your work and creativity! This video is so informative and fun and I can’t wait to apply your information when I’m painting. The references while demonstrating helped make more sense - I appreciate you! PS. Enjoyed watching your adult ballerina videos - they inspired me to use the 13 year parental investment in dance classes to go back into the studio at 53 to teach Jazz at our local community theatre. Thank you 💜

[lauriebanerjee]

This is fantastic. You managed to create another video about watercolor that isn’t just another video about watercolor. I have not heard it explained. People tell you what to do, but not really the why of how to manage the water. And the style of this video is very engaging.