I love both versions of your work, but I prefer the "overworked" version because it looks rich, velvety and so realistic!
@hoshipan_
Жыл бұрын
I agree I definitely think it's good too! Honestly I think a mishmash of both seems ideal to me, as I really prefer how the background tulip fades and also how the stems fade in the new version. Newer version is much more fresh, old is rich
@SteveL2012
Жыл бұрын
I agree. The newer one is a bit too pale and understated. I might suggest a version between the two. Foliage is too pale in the second.
@donitafichter8298
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the overworking aspect. I do rather love the deep colours of your first painting though. Although both are beautiful, I am one of those who you mentioned might prefer the first one. To me the second one seems washed out and less intense but that’s just a personal preference not a critique! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your gift!
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@elisacavaliere1446
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad I am not the only one feeling like that :) I always felt somehow uncomfortable to say it out loud because it seems like everyone else prefer to stop their artworks at an earlier stage and told me I "put too much". But I always like them more then :) @LouiseDeMasi nevertheless I loved this video, as usual! And it was incredibly helpful in understanding finally what it does mean when someone say "overworked" 😊🙏❤
@parleymanderson7527
Жыл бұрын
@@elisacavaliere1446I like the first one too. Not only it’s more saturated but it’s also more detailed
@parleymanderson7527
Жыл бұрын
Unless you paint to the point the paper start peeling or the paint look muddy, I think it’s just the preference whether you want to put more details or not.
@lisebowles673
Жыл бұрын
Love the after talks too!
@rainbowfox1934
2 ай бұрын
Well expressed ideas. It is a delicate balance to allow the luminous quality and yet be detailed and provide contrast. Providing rich, dark color that is luminous is the trick. This comes with advanced painting.
@susanmiddlebrook5882
Жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions! I loved the first painting but after you spoke of the issues with it, I could see what you meant! Your second painting proves your points quite perfectly, Louise. It is quite amazing and so beautiful! I love it. After your instruction I could enjoy your second painting and all the points you made about it! You are an excellent artist- and my favorite- and you are also an excellent teacher, as well! Blessings, Louise! ♥️🌹
@LoriEdwards10
Жыл бұрын
I love all your videos Louise but you bloopers just make me laugh, i love them. Thanks for including them
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Lori. Thank you!
@cherylmoser993
3 ай бұрын
You definitely hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the pursuit of detail. That’s exactly what I am struggling with and I need to take your advice and not try to capture everything I see. Thank you for another helpful video.
@elizabethmadara6817
Жыл бұрын
Love your explanations about overworking watercolor! I know they will help me in my efforts to progress. Your step by step teaching is great. It helps me to understand the why as well as the how to improve. Your bloopers are pretty funny; thanks for sharing!
@maryldoty2400
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for visually explaining the concept of overworking. I hear that a lot in watercolor but no one explained it as well as you did. Plus the visual example really helped. Thanks again!
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped. Thank you Mary.
@healthyoiling4041
Жыл бұрын
What a transformation from your older painting to your newer one. And I can see all the things you were pointing out. Thank you for this explanation -- I can see the "overworking" in some of my paintings and now know why. I love how you break these lessons down for us. Thanks again Louise! ❤ Bonnie
@Tazm1n
Жыл бұрын
Please don’t ever stop putting your outtakes at the end, they always make me laugh and cheer me up. Your work is amazing, but it’s nice to see what goes into these videos behind the scenes. ❤
@scottsianscottie
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work, Louise. What you say makes so much sense to an intermediate artist like myself who is just starting to 'go it alone' without laboriously following the guidance of more established and experienced artists like yourself. However, I also love the outtakes you include at the end of the video, they really tickled me. Thanks for reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously
@nkguenther1
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Louise. The comparison was very helpful. I have your Patreon tulip tutorial framed on my wall. I love it!
@JanaBailey-ff7uf
Жыл бұрын
Such an important lesson! I am on Patreon with you already, but saw this one KZitem. Thank you.
@annekuin1451
10 ай бұрын
I love the first tulip, but think the information on how to not overwork is very usefull! Thanks, Louise, it really helps.
@smileeveryday421
6 ай бұрын
Yup! Both nice in their own way, but my favourite, is the over worked one! Really appreciate you sharing!❤❤
@neuroticnation144
Жыл бұрын
Personal preference is important to mention, thank you! I think the first may be overdone, but the second looks pales and unfinished. Flowers are bright, beautiful, and lively! Maybe somewhere in the middle?
@pambrown9523
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, the ONE I most needed to see.. I rework EVERYTHING. I knew I needed to loosen up, I was struggling. My paintings lost their watercolor wonder and I had lost the joy that watercolor once brought me. I bought a larger brush, but I had no idea where to go from there. You just told me! For this and soooo many other EXCEPTIONAL videos, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. And my joyful soul is ready to paint again ❤❤❤❤❤
@notclagnew
2 ай бұрын
Really great walkthrough and explanation - thank you. I have really been overworking but really didn’t appreciate how I could address it, I thought it was related to my choice of subject 😅
@andreatorraca8755
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful flower!!!!
@Poppaea13
7 ай бұрын
Your are the most incredible teacher. I've just started my watercolour journey and your channel is a God send.
@julietacabrera6498
Жыл бұрын
Every video that I watched teach me so much!! You are an excellent teacher ❤
@GretchenBender-kw2js
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining overworking! I asked my granddaughter (5) and my honey which one they liked in the end , she picked the newest painting and he picked the overworked painting ! I asked him why, he said it’s more vibrant , but then after I explained it to him how it’s overworked he then agreed the newest painting is much better ! I like your style of painting , I have joined skillshare and your patreon, see you there !
@euniceolson1333
Жыл бұрын
Louise, you are just a gem. Your instructions have helped me improve my painting so much! And the bloopers at the end of the videos make me laugh out loud. Thank you so much for all your work (and your husband and son's as well!)
@shric1794
5 ай бұрын
Hi loviza it's me again. Shri. I like the way you keep the white bits untouched. By the end of the finished painting. The picture looks so fresh. I would love too draw like you. I always watch your videos.have learnt so much. So thank you. Regards. 🎉❤
@eleanorbenner1885
Ай бұрын
I do prefer the second one.
@shellyparker8960
Жыл бұрын
This was a very helpful comparison and your explanation of the difference in process and why helped tremendously. I am an acrylic and oil painter and picked up watercolor more recently and I struggle with overworking the painting. Thank you for this video!
@adriennesaracen6525
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly helpful, thank you.
@debbiebaldwin6658
3 ай бұрын
What beautiful day.
@vickylemerond9685
Жыл бұрын
I so love your videos. Your calm voice makes watching and learning so relaxing and enjoyable. Your tips are so helpful. Thank you for doing them and for helping to make learning so enjoyable.
@jwoodsarts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing these tips. It's very helpful for me. I've been struggling with overdoing and putting to many colors and layers on my painting and also tried to get all the details I saw in the reference picture. I will take your advice and try on my next painting.
@kellybishop7238
Жыл бұрын
That’s just lovely, thank you!
@mape6777
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, explanations, you are so inspiring! And even though you say you don't like your voice, I see your videos not only because of your watercolors but also because listening to you relaxes me. ☺ Thank you for all the effort you put in your work and for sharing it with us.
@renee1292
Жыл бұрын
Louise this is absolutely gorgeous!!! Like you I enjoy painting realistic botanicals but also like the fluid transparency of watercolor. I've learned that by keeping the intricate detail to a minimum I can retain that loose freshness.
@nancydavidson4899
Жыл бұрын
That was great. I’m just at that stage where I’m getting more competent with technique but becoming conscious of my tendency to overwork my paintings so this was really useful. I’m also looking forward to some videos on simplifying. Like many others, I’m sure, when I started, I felt like I had to paint everything. Now I know I don’t have to but I’m not always sure how to simplify for the best result. As always thank you. I look forward to your videos every week ❤
@Anita-jn8bv
Жыл бұрын
I love your work . . . but I especially love the outtakes at the end - very real!
@tinak5765
Жыл бұрын
Louise, this video was very helpful! The way you slowly review the errors in overworking was very clear. And while I thought your older painting was very good at first, when you did a side by side comparison, the difference was clear. Now I have to put your teaching into my practice! Thank you.
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful and I'm happy you can see the difference. Thank you Tina.
@maryalgar8779
Жыл бұрын
This was a perfect demonstration. When I saw your original painting, I wondered what could be wrong with it. But it became apparent how much better it could look when not overworked and using a limited palette. Great lesson Louise.
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary. I'm glad you can see the difference.
@staceystoddard6067
Жыл бұрын
Your work is stunning Louise - thank you for taking the time to create such wonderful videos. I struggle with overworking my paintings (all media) and I will be taking your advice to heart!
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thank you Stacey.
@donnalowe5370
Жыл бұрын
A fantastic tutorial. I think just about every one of my watercolour paintings to date has been overworked. Looking forward to getting back into it soon with more knowledge.
@lahaza6515
4 ай бұрын
My face is in the dictionary next to the word "overworking." This video is exactly what I need!
@Nora-jt9zy
3 ай бұрын
I know I have watched this video before, but i decided to watch it again. If you had shown me the first one, and not the second one beside it, I would have never seen anything “wrong” with it. I put “wrong” in quotes, because even if you criticize your painting, Louise, and I can see your points when you tell them to me, I for one would have not seen them on my own, and for two am not skilled enough to paint any of them, so who am I to criticize. I can recognize your points as you address them, and where I initially might have liked the bold colores in the first one, I think I end up prefering the light and airy feeling of the second one. To me they might just express different things, and they belong in different environments if you would hang them on the wall ❤ Thank you for explaining the process of how you work, and how it has changed with time❤
@dijosephine9556
Жыл бұрын
You definitely did make a difference on the second one. It looked so fresh. 👍
@jayrafael4419
Жыл бұрын
I always watch your vids while painting for inspiration. Thank you for your hard work and talent, Louise!
@slowbunny6920
Жыл бұрын
Great comparison and video, thanks!
@debgrove4792
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love both of your versions. Learning so much❤
@cpnoboat7659
Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I'm doing right now with a piece of work :/ and I was so happy with it 😁 I guess I should start it over. Thanks for the clear advice, Louise!
@elizekohler6199
Жыл бұрын
Looks very pretty ❤
@AnnedeParis1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise ! I love your second painting , it's beautiful
@andystacey4760
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial Louise and excellent bloopers as well!
@angiadcock8196
11 ай бұрын
I’ll be honest. I don’t see a thing wrong with the first one. However I do appreciate what you’re saying about your growth as an artist and I will agree. I liked the first painting, but the second one is STUNNING.
@jacqulynhilyard1561
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the guidance and showing the process of your learning the medium of watercolor, but I wish you weren`t so hard on yourself; we are all constantly learning and hopefully improving. I will try the three color palette as I begin my own journey, the simplicity appeals to me. Unfortunately I am on an extremely limited income, but with luck, I will be signing up for your class next year. Thanks also for your inspiring and upbeat presentations. All the best!
@whatever9554
7 ай бұрын
I'm an overworker but I don't mind being one ☺️ I love watercolors but personally I tend to prefer high contrasts and high chroma over softness, luminosity and the paper showing through. Apparently that's highly "unorthodox" and the "wrong way" to paint with watercolors but I disagree. I think watercolor is a very flexible medium, you can do whatever you like with it! There is no "one way", there are just preferences. I enjoy seeing all sorts of styles, and both versions of the painting in this video are lovely to me, for different reasons.
@elkepaull-keller9039
Жыл бұрын
Once again thank you for sharing your learning experiences and this reminds me to stop trying to copy the references photo and try doing my interpretation.
@davidmccullough6600
Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful to me, a beginner. Though I would be thrilled to have produced your first painting, I understand why the second represents a better use of the watercolor medium. I'll take your advice and stop when I find myself laboring too much. As I am trying to find my own style right now, I know this is great advice. You're terrific! 😊
@theresarowe1656
Жыл бұрын
Very nice lesson. Thank you.
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thank you Theresa.
@margaritagallo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Louise, it's a very didactic example of how to avoid overworking a painting :)
@KginVT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your tips! I admit both paintings have a unique beauty. But I do love the fading stem and the extra light in the second one! 😊
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure and thank you!
@jmdenison
Жыл бұрын
Both of them look great.
@linazarg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the beautiful lesson, Louise...I prefer your last painting! Just a style question for you: do you dislike the "splashing" quick style? I like both the detailed, accurate style and the messy one... 🙂
@colleencooke1038
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise this has been very helpful ❤
@MarleneZiemer
Жыл бұрын
Even though you feel the first painting is acrylic it is still mighty beautiful thank you for helping as beginners❤🎉
@Calme1918
Жыл бұрын
Good lesson learned. Excellent video
@cristinatort8280
Жыл бұрын
Hello Louise. I am so happy I found you!!! I have seen already few of your videos and I don't know in which one you suggested to have 3 yellows 3 blues and 3 reds. Would it be to much if I peg you to share with me/us your preferences ? I would be very grateful to have this information. By now I have got the Rubi red, the yellow transparent and the French blue. You keep me very motivated 😊🎉 Greetings from Spain
@pennyupson6000
Жыл бұрын
This was a very informative video. I would like to say that I have struggled with my last painting of a water lily, where I had made the mistake of using juene brilliant as a first wash. It’s a very nice pink but it is not very transparent, it very quickly made my picture overworked. So in addition to the video lesson it is so important to choose your pallet very carefully for the best results.
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you Penny.
@nickstuart200
25 күн бұрын
One of my instructors in art school had a saying: "Don't f**k it up!" One way of avoiding doing that is "quit while you're ahead." Don't second guess yourself. Leave well enough alone. There's always the next painting.
@metralla
Жыл бұрын
Another method I just learn from Tim Wilmot is to paint standing instead of sitting. I'm still experimenting with it but so far it seems to work for me....
@ConniePullella
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Super helpful and your top is lovely on you - not too sparkly at all. 🥰
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@squeezinglimes
Жыл бұрын
beautiful 😍 love a good blooper... 👍 ❤️
@surfit.
Жыл бұрын
Here's a tip I keep forgetting. Like writers, such as Stephen King, he puts down a draft for 6 weeks and comes back with fresh eyes. Like painting, (not as long as 6 weeks) come back with fresh eyes and you may see things in a new light. I've done it and it works. Great video because I overwork my paintings a lot.
@arleenaartvark1141
Жыл бұрын
Hi Louise. Is there a way to make the tulips as intense as your first painting without overworking them? Perhaps by glazing more thin layers? Or not?
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Hi Arlene, Yes, you could try glazing some darker tones.
@ideasareLIMITLESS
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanations and I’m laughing my head off at your bloopers !!!😀😀😀😀😂😂😂
@andreatorraca8755
Жыл бұрын
What is your palette, is it ceramic? Looking for a better palette.
@amandastratton8242
Жыл бұрын
Just what I needed Louise !! Thank you I always overwork my paintings but now I know how to hopefully manage to correct that. It seems that less is more I think. Thank you for sharing this with us x
@AshB_Watercolors
Жыл бұрын
I think overworking a painting can also happen based on what your going for…. As I am one who loves your original, but also loves the repaint. I think sometimes I go out wanting to paint big and bold… and other times I want to paint much more delicate and soft. I have however learned a limited palette will also serve me better!
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
So true Ash! Thank you. 🥰
@lindenjenesse5078
Жыл бұрын
This is the issue I need to overcome, especially for my backgrounds! Would you say that the quality of the paper makes a difference? I just bought my first pad of Arches; it really is lovely to work on! I've been a bit conservative with it, though. I have a few blocks by other good quality brands that are 100% cotton that I've been reaching for, but I wonder if some of my frustrations would be alleviated with even better paper. I guess I won't know until I try, but I would also love to know your thoughts! Thanks for another lovely video!
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Yes, good quality watercolour paper makes a huge difference! 💕
@SusanBurnsridesatrike
Жыл бұрын
Overworking is my specialty. Anything worth doing is worth overdoing!
@murielhahariau8907
Жыл бұрын
Merci de ces précieux conseils que je vais essayer sur mes prochaines réalisations. En regardant vos vidéos, j admire vos pinceaux qui sont souples et fins. Pouvez vous me donner leur marque. Merci
@mariajosegarciabarroso1006
Жыл бұрын
Y ir punta. De pincel. Es una pasada. Me encantaría saber cual es 😅
@jody-annesullivan4547
Жыл бұрын
I understand the difference, but how wold you have brought forward the intensity of colour while keeping the value of the paper?
@jilliancrawford7577
10 ай бұрын
The too many hard edges and nowhere for the eyes to rest thing is something I struggle with and cannot wrap my mind around on how to fix. I don't know why, but my brain things everything needs to be in equally sharp focus or else the eyes will get bored and I am unsure of how to fix this issue. It's easier said than done to just think the opposite because the opposite doesn't seem logical or make sense to me. Is there a way to learn this?
@sabine3999
11 ай бұрын
I love your end 💝😹😅
@preciousangela2651
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Louise. Which one do you prefer? Schmincke or Winsor Newton Pro ?
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Hi Angela, Both are beautiful paints that perform well but Schmincke is less expensive.
@theartistlove8113
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍🏼
@carolpenn1155
Жыл бұрын
I’m learning. I thought the original was excellent until you explained. What do I know?
@robsonhenrique3329
Жыл бұрын
show❤❤❤
@CobraDove1111
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, disagree, the more vibrant painting is MORE ATTRACTIVE. The lighter one doesnt look nuanced with enough blues in the shadows and looks dated like its 80's style. Also, the second one doesnt look good at all, it looks half finished with weird darker bleed lines around the edges of shapes
@sujanithtottempudi2991
Жыл бұрын
Excellent point...many loose watercolour artists...splash paint on paper...although it looks good...i dont really understand such loose style...very difficult to read the painting..
@MsMoniqueWilson
Жыл бұрын
I much prefer the second. So fresh and lovely! Thank you for another great video.
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Me too Monique. The first one looks laboured. Thank you.
@robinfox4440
2 күн бұрын
The overworked one from years ago reminds me of scientific botanical drawing. It's very "factual." I like the softness and deliberateness of choices with the newer one.
@lydiabosley9152
Жыл бұрын
Your sparkly top is beautiful and subtle. Your bloopers on this one were especially fun. The lesson here is really well done and clear, thanks so much for sharing such detail - you are very generous!💜💜💛💛💚💚 hugs
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lydia! 😊 ❤️
@aprildegele1510
2 ай бұрын
I just picked up watercolor again after nearly 20 years. I just couldn't get it right. All of my paintings looked like your old one. So, I put them down and stuck with acrylic and oil. I'm still having the same "overworked" issue, so this has been a very helpful video. Watercolor is, to me, the most difficult of the three mediums. It takes so much technique that you really don't have to have with acrylic or oil. Some would argue about oil, but I'm talking more abstract than Davinci. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! Off to practice more.
@Sam48772
Ай бұрын
Interesting to see your journey Louise. I wonder if in another five or ten years if you might look back on even more refinement and progress? I admire your work and enjoy your videos.
@sujanithtottempudi2991
Жыл бұрын
I didn't see issue with first painting till you mentioned 😅
@LouiseDeMasi
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you can see it now. Thank you!
@Babyjohn8170
Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched several of your videos. You explain things so well. 😊👍 You have a new subscriber. Looking forward to seeing more of these incredible videos. Keep up the good work!
@daanestad
10 ай бұрын
(Question) Were you satisfied with your first painting when you painted it? If yes....what made you change your mind?
@clintondavis3363
Жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from the video (and others of your videos). I think that you somehow overdid your thinking on both paintings. 😊Somewhere in the middle would be perfect for me, … but, then, … there’s no perfect painting. Do what makes you happy! Both are effective in their own way, … to my thinking.
@christinedrake1645
Жыл бұрын
I learned a ton!! I am guilty of overworking and now I get it... I hope I can execute ... will stay in touch.. thank you
@PollyRNinTX
Жыл бұрын
You are the "Watercolor Whisperer". I learn so much from you. Thank you.
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