Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Hey, everyone! Look! It's our first WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL! I'm going to show you how to build layers in watercolor, how to get hard and soft edges, how to lift watercolor, and all while painting our cute bluebird, branches, and simple flowers!

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I’m painting on a 7x10-inch, 140lb coldpress Canson watercolor paper, but you can paint on any size of paper you like.

I used:
• Painter's tape
• A pencil and gum eraser
• #6 & #2 round brushes
• #8 filbert
All brushes available on my website here: paintingwithjane.com/brushes

I’m using Windsor & Newton Cotman watercolors in:
• Payne's Grey
• Ultramarine Blue
• Burnt Umber
• Gamboge
• Cadmium Red Medium
• Alizarin Crimson

I'm also using Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus liquid watercolors in:
• Titanium White
But you can use any colors you like.

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Notice: No part of this video may be reproduced or distributed without written permission from me. The painting demonstrated is owned by the artist and Pandemonium Art Gallery, and may not be reproduced except by individuals for the purpose of learning these techniques. This tutorial and painting presented are not available for commercial purposes and may not be duplicated to be used for classes or commercial sale without written permission from me.

The artwork contained in this video © 2018 by Jane Font All Rights Reserved

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