Watercolor for Beginners: Tips and Useful Exercises for Water Control

Hey there, fellow artists! Today's video is all about water control when painting with watercolor. I'll be sharing a few fundamental things to understand for anyone just starting out with this painting medium, as well as essential tips and exercises to try. In time and with practice, you'll soon be mastering water control! Skip to tips specific to water control: 8:43 Watercolor Supplies for Beginners Video:    • Watercolor Supplies for Beginners + Essent...   ► Join my Patreon community to get immediate access to: -Real-time tutorials with full commentary walkthrough (each tutorial contains downloadable pdfs including an outline drawing of the drawing or painting on hand, a supply list including specific paint colors/pencil grades and a high-resolution reference picture) -Weekly sketchbook prompts designed to help you stay consistent and progressing your drawing/painting skills -How to Discover Your Artistic Voice downloadable workbook -Direct feedback from me -Live classes on Art Fundamentals -Monthly Creative Assignments +MUCH more! Join here:   / erika_lancaster_artist   ► Become an art-insider to get access to my Facebook group, as well as the latest news from me straight to your inbox here: http://eepurl.com/dfBTBr ► Supplies- Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Studio Set, 45 Half Pans https://amzn.to/2EgM93n Royal & Langnickel Zen Brushes http://shrsl.com/1lzhg Arches Hot Press 140 lb Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/2W9ldN8 Strathmore Cold Press 140 lb Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/2JNp2kD Absorbent Blue Scott Shop Towels https://amzn.to/2HoAn8V ► Original decorative paintings Etsy shop (More artwork available for international shipping!) https://www.etsy.com/shop/erikalancas... ► Accessible art prints and unique merch: Society6 https://society6.com/erika-lancaster Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/erik... ► Follow me on social media for helpful art resources, inspiration, and news about what I'm up to: Instagram:   / erika_lancaster_art   Facebook:   / byerikalancaster   Pinterest:   / erika_lancaster   Twitter:   / erika_lancaster   Camera: Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera https://amzn.to/2Xt69HY *Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies. #watercolorforbeginners #watercolorhowto