This 5-Minute Warm-Up Fixes Frustrating First Brushstrokes

Why You Should Never Jump Straight Into a Watercolour Painting Become a Youtube member! Join my channel to get access to perks:    / @dewintonpaperco   Filmed and edited by Ant https://www.farwoodphotography.com/ Get all your Signed Books, Art Supplies and worksheets here https://www.etsy.com/shop/deWintonPap... Join me at an in-person workshop here! https://dewintonpaperco.com/watercolo... Join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dewintonpaper... Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino #watercolorillustration #easywatercolour #learntopaint #watercolour #watercolorforbeginners #watercolor #dewintonpaperco #harrietdewinton #paintingforbeginners #newbotanicalpainting #ayearofwatercolour #birdsbeesandblossoms #dewintonpapercowatercolour Have you ever sat down to paint, made a few brushstrokes, and immediately felt frustrated? It might not be your technique - it might simply be that you've started too quickly. Just as a musician plays a few scales or an athlete warms up before a race, I always spend a few minutes easing myself into a painting session. These simple transitional exercises help calm a busy mind, loosen my arm and hand, and reconnect me with the feel of the brush before I begin a finished piece. In this video, I'm sharing the warm-up routine I come back to time and time again. They're not exercises to perfect or paintings to keep - they're simply a gentle way to settle into the creative process, build confidence, and take the pressure off that intimidating first brushstroke. If you've ever felt stiff, rusty or disappointed with the start of a painting, I think this simple habit could make a real difference to the way you paint. So grab a spare sheet of paper, a brush and a few colours, and let's warm up together before the real painting begins.