Introduction 00:00 What is masking fluid? Is it necessary to create great watercolor paintings? 0:48 Common reasons why beginners don't like using masking fluid 3:03 10 Best masking fluid tips 6:09 ► Other helpful watercolor tutorials for beginners: Pink Doughnut With Sprinkles Watercolor Tutorial *Masking fluid is used for the sprinkles in this one! • Watercolor Tutorial Bright And Fun Doughnu... 6 Fun Must-Know Techniques to Add Falling Snow to Watercolor Paintings • Six Easy Watercolor Techniques to Paint Fa... Watercolor Coffee Cup Step-by-Step Tutorial • Beginner Friendly Realistic Watercolor Cof... Shading with Watercolor: My Fave Techniques, Light Behavior and Great Exercises • My Favorite Ways to Shade With Watercolor ... Masking fluid is such a great tool to learn about and begin exploring when we're getting started with watercolor. Not only does it help us protect our highlight areas so that we're able to work more freely during the painting process, but it also helps us very easily create interesting textures and effects. 👩🎨 This said, there are definitely a few key things that we should be aware of when using this powerful tool in order to avoid unnecessary frustration during the art-making process, and to arrive at the best results possible. In this video, I explain all the things I wish I had known about using masking fluid with watercolor, including: what it is, why it's such a powerful tool for watercolor artists, common reasons why beginners don't like using masking fluid, and my best 10 tips. Hope you enjoy and get a lot from this one! 💙 ► Access my full art courses over on Skillshare and get 1 FREE month to enjoy all sorts of amazing creative classes https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/... ► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, direct feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: / erika_lancaster_artist ► Become an art email insider to get immediate and free access to my Drawing/Watercolor Mini-Courses for the Total Beginner https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.pa... ► Follow me on Instagram for the latest news and more of these motivational bite-sized podcasts for artists and creatives: / erika_lancaster_art ► Supplies used + Recommended masking fluids -Strathmore 140-208 Ready Cut Watercolor, Cold Press, 8" x 10", White, 10 Sheets https://amzn.to/3BXbJat -Princeton Aqua Elite Watercolor Brushes (Set of 4) *10 and 3 Rounds are used https://amzn.to/3qIJx6p -1" Flat Brush Royal & Langnickel Zen Brush https://shrsl.com/33l48 -Princeton Neptune Mop Brush (6) https://amzn.to/3csaz9l -Daniel Smith Watercolors https://shrsl.com/359ux *Colors used: Hansa Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Pyrrol Red, Ultramarine Blue, Undersea Green, Burnt Umber, Neutral Tint -Faber-Castell Drawing Pencils https://amzn.to/3urlP1f -Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) https://amzn.to/3zwpDyZ -Faber-Castell Soft Dust Free Erasers https://amzn.to/3QfbqhR -Blue Scott shop towels https://amzn.to/2LUITNI -Closable 18-Well Plastic Palette with Clear Tray https://bit.ly/3F6jnzJ -Winsor and Newton Masking Fluid (Bottle) https://shrsl.com/3q4fr -Fineline Masquepen https://shrsl.com/3q4fo -Grafix Rubber Cement Pick-Up https://shrsl.com/3q4fu ► Artist Merch Studio Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/artistmerch... ► Camera: -Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera https://amzn.to/2Xt69HY -Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) https://amzn.to/2l7HJ8j *Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies. #howtousemaskingfluid #watercolourmaskingfluidtutorial