Simple WATERCOLOR Blending Techniques for BEGINNERS

We're going back to basics with this watercolor blending video. The techniques are all simple, and ideal for beginners to use for practise. They will give you a good grounding in the use of blending, and how to use it in different circumstances. Use the skills you will gain with this video as you work on your own paintings. If you would like to learn more simple watercolor techniques, this would be a good video to watch next: *https://bit.ly/46zv7sb* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 Simple watercolor blending techniques for beginners 00:11 Applying a flat watercolor wash 00:55 A graduated watercolor wash 02:13 How to paint a tube shape 03:50 Simple watercolor branch 05:27 Fine-tuning the branch 06:14 Adding fine watercolor detail to the branch 06:57 Blending watercolor edges 08:44 Blending two watercolors together 10:34 Watercolor glazing technique 12:30 Blending two colors wet-in-wet ▶️ *JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL:* on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist or through Etsy: https://devonartist.etsy.com/ 🧑🏻‍🎨 *RENT A SINGLE LESSON* https://devonartist.co.uk/video-shop/ ⭐ *FREEBIE CLUB Our *Freebie Club* gives you access to several full-length tutorials and a regular newsletter, alongside tips and tricks videos too: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🎨 *MATERIALS I USE* I am often asked about my painting materials. Everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine: https://devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/ ▶️ *SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevonartistpaul Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevonartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevonartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_devon_artist 🦊 *LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE* – why not check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredbyWildlife ©️ COPYRIGHTS My videos are copy protected and are fully owned by myself. They are for your use and enjoyment on YouTube, I hope you like them. 🎵 With grateful thanks: Wayne Jones - Mr Sunny Face #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour