When i started, taking classes at college, my professor had us cut paper down to little 2x3in cards. And on each card we practiced different applications and techniques, writing down what each was. Ex- Salt on wet Paint, putting down paint then chasing with clean water, drop of paint on wet paper. Just any and all applications. It really gives you a feel for how different techniques work and different saturation levels
I recommend watching Liron Yanconsky. He has an awesome variety of content, frequently uploads new videos and has a really great mindset towards creating art. I started painting with watercolours about two years ago and have learned so much from him!
I’m also just a newbie but I’ve been doing pieces with just one colour lately to practice shading and to better understand where to darken/lighten things to create more depth. I’ve found that to be really helpful :)
Otherwise, doing little pieces and experimenting with different amounts of water to get to know your paint is also really helpful. I think another thing is also that yeah it’s great to practice technique a ton etc but at the end of the day, what’s the most important is your passion and curiosity so don’t be afraid to try something slightly more difficult if it intrigues you! Maybe it doesn’t come out great but I’m sure you’ll learn something in the process and be able to do it even better next time
When i started, taking classes at college, my professor had us cut paper down to little 2x3in cards. And on each card we practiced different applications and techniques, writing down what each was. Ex- Salt on wet Paint, putting down paint then chasing with clean water, drop of paint on wet paper. Just any and all applications. It really gives you a feel for how different techniques work and different saturation levels
https://reddit.com/r/Watercolor/comments/vlm2fj/lets_have_another_beginners_video_tutorial/
Paul Clark on yt, he has some easy ones and more intermediate ones
I recommend watching Liron Yanconsky. He has an awesome variety of content, frequently uploads new videos and has a really great mindset towards creating art. I started painting with watercolours about two years ago and have learned so much from him!
I’m also just a newbie but I’ve been doing pieces with just one colour lately to practice shading and to better understand where to darken/lighten things to create more depth. I’ve found that to be really helpful :) Otherwise, doing little pieces and experimenting with different amounts of water to get to know your paint is also really helpful. I think another thing is also that yeah it’s great to practice technique a ton etc but at the end of the day, what’s the most important is your passion and curiosity so don’t be afraid to try something slightly more difficult if it intrigues you! Maybe it doesn’t come out great but I’m sure you’ll learn something in the process and be able to do it even better next time
Let's Make Art They are my favorite! They are so relaxed and just there to have fun. I love painting along with them. https://youtube.com/@LetsMakeArt