93% of Watercolor Artists Skip this Step - How to MASSIVELY Improve in 2023!

Today I talk about one of the most important keys to improving as a watercolor artist. If you commit yourself to this practice you will see massive growth as a painter!

[donnagoode]

How is it possible this has hundreds of views and only a small number of likes???? Come on people, don’t forget to push the like button, it’s important to show appreciation for these great YouTubers. This video is brilliant and very timely, given a new year is beginning. I am definitely going to make this my project for 2023. Thank you for the inspiration Matthew.

[polyphant]

Coming back after seeing this when you posted it.. I Spent a week just focusing on one value study, slowing right down, and then did the painting with colour and it's pushed my skill level, ability and sense of 'knowing / seeing' further than any other tip, tutorial or teaching I've ever had...
Great start to 2023, thank you so much!!! Can't wait to keep doing more now!

[ab]

Oh Matthew, you are one of the kindest & most generous artist I came across on the tube. Much love and respect for you.

[cynthiaseaver]

Matthew you are a Master teacher. Your videos are insightful and instructive. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. Love your art.

[wrynbest]

Matthew…I think you are a kind soul…and a wonderful artist!!! I have watched most of your videos and my goal is to begin in January with your list of suggested supplies and begin my journey in watercolor painting! I thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, talent and gentle spirit with the world. 😊

[lilyotv]

This is a game changer and you explained it so well - thank you! Now I want to get a little watercolor book for value studies and some more black paint...

[Pattymelt]

I like your older paintings! There is something very sweet about them!

[mechadebzilla]

Thank you for showing not only how to paint the value study but also how you use it later. Great vid!

[hannahmasiello]

Love your videos so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🎉😊

[erikolufandersen]

You are so right Matthew. For years I thaught that using photoshop for finding values was a good idea, boy was I wrong, as by doing so, you are robbing yourself for so many valuble hours of painting and learning. Your channel made me realise that. Cheers for that mate!

[juliegammons]

I love all of your videos and have learned so much! Thank you for all you do! I love your paintings, they’re amazing!

[princesstragedeigh]

Life changing method, thanks for sharing your secrets!

[mariaguillerminaayrolo]

You are an amazing artist and your tutorial es

[stephaniethomas]

This is great advice! Eons ago when I took art classes in college, I remember that you did not receive a grade for your assignment if you didn't turn in your value study of your final painting. What other good things did they teach me that I've forgotten!

[marionoz]

Thank you so much, this makes a lot of sense. One of my previous art teachers told me to squint my eyes which I found really helpful as you end up jist seeing shapes and are not confused by detail at that stage. Cant wait to get back into watercolours.

[francismainieri]

Wow such a simple idea but soooo essential. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[alinanaeem]

I am gonna start doing this practice now !! Thank you

[noelleangelo]

Thank you very much, this was so helpful.

[justinwr]

Great stuff. I'm sold. I've tinkered with a few of these studies, but you convinced me to do 2 per week. I'm incorporating that into my routine. Happy painting in 2023 everyone!

[toffylikesgames]

I just picked up my first tube of Payne's Gray today, so I think I know what I'm going to use it for :) Thank you for this insightful advice video. I'm definitely struggling with values.