Watercolor BACKGROUND PAINTING - Do's and Don'ts (Backgrounds #8)

Let me teach you how to avoid some rookie mistakes when applying a watercolor background. In this video, I demonstrate the things that you need to avoid when applying a mottled background. We then look at what you need to change, so that you can create a soft-mottled background instead. One that would set off any wildlife painting perfectly. Sometimes it is knowing 'what not to do', that actually helps you remember what is good to do. If you fancy learning more about mottled backgrounds, this video would be ideal for watching next: https://bit.ly/3HOHJzb SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 Timestamps 🕒 00:00 Watercolor background painting 00:09 Introduction to the use of mottled backgrounds 00:49 Try to avoid using washi-tape for masking off mottled background borders 01:51 Use a tape with good sticking properties to avoid unwanted paint bleeds 02:16 How not to apply the water 02:37 The right way to wet the paper 04:05 Working with the wrong consistency paint 05:37 Adding too many colors to the background can result in 'mud' 06:37 Working with a limited palette of weak watercolor mixes 08:51 The problems that can happen if the paper has dried too much 09:47 Be mindful about paper drying times 10:18 Removing the tape edging ▶️ JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL: Via my Website: https://devonartist.co.uk/memberships/ on Patreon:   / thedevonartist   or through Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DevonArtist ⭐ WEBSITE FREEBIES from my Devon Artist website: https://devonartist.co.uk/ ** Complete real-time video tutorials: https://devonartist.co.uk/free-member... ** PDF Sparrow tutorial & Watercolour Basics Guide - just by signing up to my newsletter 🎨 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... ▶️ SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook:   / thedevonartistpaul   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevona... Twitter:   / thedevonartist   Instagram:   / the_devon_artist   Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DevonArtist 🦊 LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE – why not check out our sister channel:    / 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