How To Pick the Right Watercolor Technique to Focus On
I’m a big advocate that learning watercolor should be fun and somewhat easy. Obviously, learning a new skill is hard, but when it comes to watercolor, it can feel overwhelming learning all of the new techniques and which to focus on. Here are some of my tips and tricks to find the perfect way to practice watercolor techniques without feeling overwhelmed.
Focus On the End Outcome
When it comes to the different types of watercolor techniques, it can be overwhelming because there are so many to pick from. Wet on wet, wet on dry, lifting, and so many more. My biggest tip is to think about how you want your piece to look at the end. If you don’t know what you want your piece to look like, then try practicing each technique and painting the same thing over and over. This will help you notice the difference between techniques and find which works best for you.
If you’d like to learn each technique and be guided through each practice, the Watercolors Made Simple course will help you put it in action!
Practice One Technique First
Like I mentioned above, pick one technique to focus on and learn about. I always recommend working in a sketchbook to help you find what works and what doesn’t. I’m also a big advocate for taking notes. Just like in school, we used to take notes during class, your watercolor practice can act the same way. Take notes about what you liked or disliked and what you learned.
Overconsumption Can Lead to Overwhelm
When we consume so many tutorials, tips, books, and lessons from artists online it can cause overwhelm. You want to know a hundred different techniques and practices, but you haven’t mastered one or haven’t put anything into practice. So instead of consuming lets’s create. Especially in this day and age, where we see so much on social media and online, it can be hard not to overconsume.
Want to start practicing and getting comfortable with your watercolor technique? My Watercolor Made Simple book and Watercolors Made Simple class are great places to start.
For more tips on how to pick the right watercolor technique to start with watch the full Youtube video.
