EASY WATERCOLOR: Create a Soft Background for Your Squirrel

Today we are starting a new project here on YouTube. This will be split into 4 parts, the last of which will be out in just 5 weeks time. So get your brushes ready, and we will paint this cute little Red Squirrel together. We start today by applying the background, and getting some life into the painting by working on the eye. If you can't wait 5 weeks, I have released all the parts early on Patreon, where there are over 190 video tutorials which I hope you will join us in painting. They vary in length, but can be up to 6 hours of tuition. I don't use jargon, and I don't hide anything either, you see the entire process. *https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist* If you would like another mini project to work on, this has been popular: *https://tinyurl.com/5cxtrbtc* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDevonArtist 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 Easy watercolor - create a soft background 00:14 Drawing the squirrel 00:40 How to apply masking fluid 02:57 Mixing the background colours 03:32 How to wet a watercolour background 04:11 How to apply a soft watercolour background 05:46 How to remove masking fluid without tearing the paper 06:10 How to draw the squirrel 06:40 Mixing the colours for the eye 07:39 Painting the squirrel's eye 🛍️ *BUY AN ORIGINAL PAINTING* I sell all my original paintings 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 to Ian MacFarlane from Flickr 🎵 With grateful thanks: Wayne Jones - Mr Sunny Face #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour