The Mistakes I Caught On Camera While painting!🫠

Hey everyone! So, you saw my little blooper reel from my latest watercolor painting session, right? It was a wild ride, and honestly, sometimes it feels like every brushstroke is an adventure waiting to go 'Oops out of the lines!' I wanted to dive a bit deeper into what really goes on when you’re trying to create something beautiful, and how those 'caught on camera' moments actually become part of the art. First off, let's talk about the dreaded 'Where did that green come from?!?' moment. Oh, the joys of color mixing! I swear, sometimes the water on my brush has a mind of its own, or maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention when rinsing. For me, it often happens when I'm trying to blend blues and yellows, and suddenly, a rogue green appears where it absolutely shouldn't be. My go-to fix? If it's still wet, I'll gently lift it with a clean, damp brush or a tissue. If it's dry, sometimes a little opaque white (gouache is great for this!) can cover it, or I try to integrate it into the painting as a shadow or an unexpected highlight. It’s all about turning a 'Wrong' moment into a 'Wait, is that right?' opportunity. Then there’s the classic 'Oops out of the lines!' This one is a constant battle, especially with watercolor's fluid nature. I’ve learned to either embrace it as part of the style – a bit of a loose, expressive edge – or, if it's truly distracting, I try to gently lift the color as mentioned before. Sometimes, if the area is dark enough, I might carefully use a fine-tipped brush with a darker color to redefine the edge. It's a bit like playing 'Fix it girl' with a micro-brush! And let's not forget the existential crisis of 'Okaymixagain' – that feeling when you've mixed a perfect shade, then you need more, and you can't for the life of you replicate it. My tip here is to mix a slightly larger batch than you think you'll need, and keep a swatch paper handy to test your colors before applying them to your main piece. This saves so much frustration! The whole process often feels like '3rd times a charm' or sometimes even more! There are layers, drying times, and unexpected blooms. That’s why I love my Funto travel watercolor paint set and the Funto watercolor postcard paper – they’re forgiving enough for experimentation. The paper holds up well to a few washes, which is essential when you're trying to 'Fix it silly' after a minor mishap. What I've truly learned from catching all these moments on camera is that perfection is overrated. Art is about the journey, the process, and sometimes, the happy accidents. There were times I thought, 'Oh no, I've messed this up completely,' only to step back, look at it later, and realize that particular 'mistake' actually added character. It's about finding the 'Slay' in the struggle. So, next time you're painting and feel a moment of 'Where did that green come from?!?' or 'But also put your fingers right back on the page!' (yes, that happens!), remember you’re not alone. Every artist, from beginner to pro, has these moments. It's part of the creative dance. Just keep going, keep experimenting, and most importantly, keep enjoying the process. Because 'Anyways here is how it turned out!' is always a rewarding feeling, no matter how many bloopers got you there. Do you like it? I certainly do, because it tells a story beyond just the final image.