Watercolor for Beginners | It’s All About Water Control, and Here’s How To Do It, Step by Step

Welcome to your watercolor journey! This is the 2nd episode in my new Beginner’s Playlist. If you've been wanting to start painting in watercolors, or have just begun — this is for you. 💕 In this lesson, we’ll cover: ✨ How to understand and feel the right amount of water on your brush ✨ What are wet in wet, and wet on dry (and when to use each) ✨ Blending colors so they flow together beautifully ✨ And most importantly… how to apply these techniques in your flowers! Here’s Episode 1:    • Start Watercolor Painting Today! Watercolo...   👇 Comment below and let me know where you’re starting from, or any questions you have. I’m here for you! Happy Painting, and most of all, Enjoy! Deb xo 🎨😄 Join me for more love of watercolors!   / debbiewalkerart   SUPPLIES —-------------- Below are affiliate links to all supplies that I use. I receive a small commission on every purchase (AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU). This helps me keep my channel going. Thank you for your support! BRUSH DWArt angle brush (SOLD OUT TILL SUMMER 2025) recommend: Princeton Velvetouch Round 8: https://amzn.to/3G09VDm Student round brush set Excellent beginner set of 10 https://amzn.to/4jpcFrZ PAPER Artisto pads 5x8.5, 140# Cold Pressed: https://amzn.to/412ghsI Watercolor Pads 9x12 140# Cold Pressed: https://amzn.to/3CIA2x8 Meeden Paper: https://go.meedenart.com/3QsDG1k Order direct from Meeden, with 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING USING MY CODE, worldwide: Use code DEBBIE10 for discount~ https://meedenart.com/debbiewalker PAINTS Paul Rubens Student palette MeiLiang: https://amzn.to/406LJWl Paul Rubens Watercolors 48 Pro set: https://amzn.to/4i4s00l MEEDEN SUPPLIES: Order direct from Meeden, with 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING USING MY CODE, worldwide: Use code DEBBIE10 for discount~ https://meedenart.com/debbiewalker WATERWELL: https://go.meedenart.com/3Qx2DZD PALETTE: https://go.meedenart.com/47mHd8d PAPER: https://go.meedenart.com/3QsDG1k 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING USING MY CODE, worldwide: DEBBIE10 If you love painting florals but struggle with technique, my watercolor course will change everything! Easy, Step-by-step, encouraging and supporting you every step of the way: https://debbie-walker.mykajabi.com/be... Check out my new subscription box! https://craftamo.com/products/debbie-.... Patreon:   / debbiewalkerart   Monthly Subscription Box: https://craftamo.com/products/debbie-... My Beginner’s Watercolor Journey Course: https://debbie-walker.mykajabi.com/be... Merch: https://debbiewalkerart.myspreadshop.com Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DebbieWalke... Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/debbiewalkerart Instagram:   / debbie_walker_art   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieWalker... Pinterest:   / debbiewalkerwatercolors   Community page:    / @debbiewalkerartmadeeasy   Join me for community, confidence and fun! Community: Connect with other artists who share your passion. My channel is all about supporting each other and celebrating our artistic journeys. Confidence: Painting can be a transformative experience. Let’s build our confidence together and remind ourselves that it’s never too late to explore our artistic abilities. 00:00. Introduction 02:45. The technique and the application 03:57. My supplies 07:24. Wet in Wet demo 11:55. Wet on dry demo; color values and how to use them 15:50. Transitioning dark to light 17:02. Apply that technique to petals 18:31. A gradient wash with two colors 20:40. Apply that to painting leaves and flowers 22:48. What if I use too much water? Side by side demos 28.28. My end results 28:46. Brush differences Have fun, Happy Painting, You ARE an Artist! #watercolor #art #artist #DebbieWalkerArt #watercolortutorial #watercolorlesson #watercolorpainting #watercolor_for_beginners #watercolorteacher #watercolordemo #learnwatercolor #beginnerwatercolor