I've been diving into watercolor painting for months, and the number of tutorials that gloss over key techniques is maddening. They'll show a beautiful gradient but not mention the paper weight or brush type, which completely changes the outcome. Why do creators assume we all have professional-grade materials? I spent hours trying to replicate a sky wash only to find out the tutorial used a different pigment brand that behaves uniquely. It feels like they're more interested in aesthetics than actual teaching. How are we supposed to learn if the basics are treated as common knowledge? This approach just leads to wasted paint and frustration.