10 Watercolor Struggles Every Beginner Has (And How to Fix Them)

10 Watercolor Struggles Every Beginner Has (And How to Fix Them) Have you ever sat down to paint with watercolors… and somehow everything just goes wrong? Your colors turn muddy, the water runs everywhere, the paper buckles, and the painting doesn’t look anything like what you imagined. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Almost every watercolor artist runs into these same challenges while learning. In this video, I’m sharing 10 common watercolor struggles and simple tips that can help you improve your paintings. From muddy colors and water control to overworking your painting, these small adjustments can make a big difference. While we talk through these tips, I’ll also be painting a small watercolor so you can watch the process and see how these ideas work in practice. Watercolor can feel unpredictable at times, but once you understand a few key concepts, it becomes a lot more enjoyable. If you enjoy painting along and want to see full real-time tutorials, I also share the longer step-by-step lesson for my YouTube and Patreon Members. Thanks so much for watching and happy painting! 🦋 Kellie #watercolor #paintingwarmup #artpractice #5minutewatercolor #patreonart Join my 7 day FREE Trial on Patreon for the full version and bonus: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/KellieChasse If you found this helpful, feel free to like, comment, or share your experience with us! My favorite Brush: Lebenzon goat hair brush! 20% off use coupon code KELLIE now till the end of the month: https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/product/small-goat-synthetic-blend-brush-with-1-inch-bristle/ Gold used in Demo that I love: https://amzn.to/4lqgzDM _____________________________________________ ✨ A huge thank you to my Patreon members. Your support truly makes this channel possible. Because of you, I’m able to share free watercolor tutorials and tips here on YouTube. I’m so grateful for each of you. 🛒 Shop My Favorite Products https://www.amazon.com/shop/kelliechasse Mode mic: https://amzn.to/3OOJTrm FREE WATERCOLOR GUIDE: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/products/digital_downloads/watercolor-guide _____________________________________________ 💌 Join or GIFT my creative community on [Patreon]: https://www.patreon.com/KellieChasse/gift 🖌️☕ Every little bit means so much: https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/KellieChasse Links & Resources: 🎨 Learn more techniques in my online watercolor courses: https://www.kelliechassefineart.com/collections/courses 🖼️ Browse my artwork and shop originals on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KellieLynnArt Let's connect on Social! ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelliechasse_fineart ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelliechassefineart ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelliechasse_fineart This channel accepts sponsorships, advertising, and other forms of compensation.