I Tried Cheap Paint & It Was a DISASTER (How I Rescued This) | Day 23

Описание: Does paint quality REALLY matter? In this video, I found out the hard way. A simple decision to try new, cheap paints turned my watercolor into a complete mess.
This is DAY 23 of my 30-Day Watercolor Challenge, and it became a 2-hour battle to rescue this painting of kangaroos by a waterhole. You'll see the shocking difference between inferior pigments and professional artist-grade paints and, more importantly, the exact steps I took to save the artwork from the brink.

This video is a must-watch if you've ever been frustrated with your materials or wondered if you could save a "failed" painting.
In this dramatic rescue mission, you'll learn:
• The visible signs of low-quality watercolor paint (chalky, no pigment).
• How I used artist-grade tube paints to paint over the disaster.
• Techniques for using white gouache to reclaim highlights on a muddy background.
• How to paint a classic Australian Ghost Gum tree.
• That almost ANY painting can be saved with patience!

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Chapters 📖
(0:00) The Painting That Almost Failed
(1:59) The Disaster Begins: Trying New, Cheap Paints
(3:04) "Absolutely Hopeless": The Shocking Result
(3:50) Rescue Mission: Can This Be Saved with Tube Paints?
(5:41) Rebuilding the Painting: The Ghost Gum Tree Takes Shape
(8:33) Losing Complete Control (And Why That's Okay)
(12:40) Creating Reflections (And Another Near-Mistake)
(15:00) Painting the Background & Distant Trees
(16:10) Bringing the Painting to Life: Adding the Kangaroos
(16:52) The Final Reveal: Was the Battle Worth It?
(17:19) My Final Thoughts & What's Next for the Channel
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