Mastering Wet on Wet | How Much Water is TOO MUCH?!

If you're anything like my watercolor students, you might be struggling with your water ratio when it comes to "wet on wet". Wet on wet simply means that you're putting wet paint onto wet paper. Wet onto wet. Pretty straightforward... or is it? Most people either drown their paper in water or don't wet it enough. Neither works. You need that perfect dampness - wet enough to move watercolor paint around, but no puddles. Here's the real problem: Nobody teaches you how to actually recognize when your paper is just right. You're supposed to just... know? That's not helpful. I'm going to show you EXACTLY what to look for so you know when to put the paint on your paper and when you may need more or less water. At the end of the day, the more you practice your watercolor, the more you will understand how all of these things work together. Here's what I'm covering: How to load your brush with water - it may seem straightforward, but so many of my students get this part wrong. How to wet your watercolor paper so it's actually wet on wet (not just damp or patchy) What "just right" looks like and how to recognize when you've hit that sweet spot Also, what too much water looks like and how we can avoid that. Puddles are the enemy! The difference between wet enough and too wet - and why it matters How to practice finding that perfect dampness on your own paper The goal: Your paper should glisten slightly. Think of a semi-gloss rather than a high-gloss look. There shouldn't be standing water or puddles anywhere. Otherwise, your paint will just float around on the surface. You want it to be in that zone where the paint moves and blooms into the fibers of the paper, but it's not floating around in a lake. Plus, we want to think about how long things will take to dry. If you're working with puddles, it will take forever to dry, and ain't nobody got time for that! Once you can feel and see that difference, wet on wet becomes way less mysterious and way more doable. It's honestly just about knowing what you're looking for. Supplies I'm Using: Grab my complete basic supply list here: https://traige.my.canva.site/basic-su... Share Your Artwork on My Channel! I'd love to see what you create! Learn how to share your work in my community section here:    • How to Create a Post in the YouTube Commun...