I Critiqued a Beginner’s Watercolor Painting (What I’d Fix as a Pro)

What actually makes a watercolor painting work? In this video, I walk through a beginner watercolor piece and share exactly what I love, what’s working, and what I would improve—based on 14 years of experience as a professional artist. If you’ve ever wondered why your paintings don’t quite look the way you want them to, this kind of breakdown will help you see your work with a more trained eye. We cover: What the artist did really well (and should keep doing) The biggest areas for improvement Simple adjustments that would instantly elevate the piece How to think like a professional watercolor artist Whether you're just starting out or trying to refine your style, this will help you move from guessing → understanding. — ✨ Want to go deeper? Get personalized feedback on your own artwork inside my Patreon members in the $10 and $20 tiers can submit pieces for critique each month! If you’re ready to grow faster and see your work through a professional lens, join us here: https://jennarainey.com/join-community 🎨 Want a list of my favorite painting supplies? Check it here: https://amzn.to/3IQZ3sP 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures and real talk on creativity, watercolor tips and big life moves. 🧳 Follow me on Instagram for some updates on our move-abroad life: [@jennarainey] _______________________________________ 🎨 Unlock Your Inner Artist! • Take Watercolor to the Next Level with the Everyday Watercolor Companion Course: https://jennarainey.com/everyday-watercolor-companion-course • Master the Fundamentals with The Art Within – your go-to course for sketching, watercolor basics, and discovering your artistic style: https://jennarainey.com/the-art-within • Join My Inner Circle on Patreon for exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more: https://jennarainey.com/patreon • Grab Your FREE Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor E-Book and start painting today: https://jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook 🖌️ Dive into Watercolor Tutorials! • Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor: https://youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y • Quick Practice Tips to Improve Fast: https://youtu.be/kqxb6GgzhvM • How to Paint Anything with Watercolor: https://youtu.be/9e2wy7ktKA0 • Paint and Water Ratio - Tea to Butter Exercise: https://youtu.be/MG7WfJ4vsoY?si=QXprsYj0pXEc7_mM • Easiest Way to Paint TEN Flowers With Watercolor: https://youtu.be/NcRLrNVrfMM?si=gwQFJo1-M-YSgwvN ✏️Supplies I Swear By Brushes: Princeton Heritage 4050 Round • Size 2: https://amzn.to/2IWtSvu • Size 6: https://amzn.to/2VpcA0y • Size 16: https://amzn.to/2XFfNXe Paints: • Maimeri Blu Watercolor (the exact colors I use available/linked in my Amazon shop: https://jennarainey.com/amazon or my Blick shop: http://jennarainey.com/blick ) • Paper & Accessories: • St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford Coldpress Watercolor Paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01601FCP0?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzjennarai-20&creativeASIN=B01601FCP0&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.U81HES0ZJGW3&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin • Watercolor Palette: https://amzn.to/3lFMuBa • Blackwing Matte Pencils: https://amzn.to/3vFruyN • Pantone Formula Guide: https://amzn.to/2VWHc9Y • Scanner Epson V600: https://amzn.to/2Z8ozzS 🌟 Who Doesn’t Love Freebies? • FREE 40-page Watercolor E-book: https://jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook • FREE Masterclass – Digitize Your Artwork: https://jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork 💌 Stay Inspired and Connected • Exclusive Content and Art Critiques on Patreon: https://jennarainey.com/patreon • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennarainey/ • Pinterest: https://jennarainey.com/pinterest • Website: https://jennarainey.com 🛒 Shop My Favorite Art Supplies and Gear • Amazon Storefront: https://jennarainey.com/amazon • Blick (different availability, pricing, shipping options): http://jennarainey.com/blick 📚 Don’t Miss My Best-Selling Watercolor Books: • Everyday Watercolor: https://amzn.to/2XJkWNU • Everyday Watercolor Flowers: https://amzn.to/2ZyIN4P • Everyday Watercolor Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/3OJWPZH ✨ Want to Stay in the Loop? • Sign Up for Updates: https://jennarainey.com/jr-insider 📢 Disclosure Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep the content flowing—thank you! MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist.