Watercolor tutorial 🎨 Negative painting technique ☘️

Third video in Negative painting technique series in Watercolors and this time I'm painting some green leaves, flowers and foliage. I'll walk you through the whole process, from working with reference photo, sketching and painting. What makes this video from the others is that this time I'm using masking fluid for some parts and will share tips and trick for working with this medium.
Please give it a 👍 if you enjoyed watching to support my channel.
Materials:
Paper:
100% cotton paper, cold pressed, fine grain, 300 gsm thick (recommend using a cotton paper since this technique requires multiple layers of paint and cotton paper)
Brushes:
- Flat brush: Winsor & Newton, Cotman, One stroke 25 mm/1 (large brush for covering the page with clean water)
- Round brush: LaVanche 3325 series, size 16,
- Round brush: Da Vinci (Petit gris mix) size 6 and 4
- Rigger brush: Da Vinci (Cosmotop spin) size 1
- A small craft brush (I'm using a local brand size 5) for masking fluid. OBS! Don't use a fancy brush for masking fluid, it's easy to damage it.
Maskin fluid from Winsor & Newton
Terpentine from Winsor & Newton for cleaning the brush after using masking fluid
Paint:
- Gold paint from Rosa (800 Gold)
- Lemon yellow from Schmincke
- May green from Schmicke
- Spring green from Daniel Smith
- Prussian green from Daniel smith
- Prussian blue from Daniel smith
- Indigo from Rosa
OBS! You don't need to use these specific brands. Also different brands name their colors differently.
Pinterest board for reference images:
www.pinterest.se/neginz_art/
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[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Gorgeous. Such depth. I think negative painting probably helps with drawing skills, too, by learning to see the spaces between objects.

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you 😊 Think so too. It sort of makes you focus on layers and contrast which adds depth

[@da1681]

Thanks for the inspiration. You are a wonderful artist. And also a great teacher. Thank you

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you so much! 🥹♥️

[@PinkWytchBytch]

This painterly style is so lovely! It just gives off that same comforting, nostalgic-happy vibes you get from a Ghibli scene!

[@Neginz-Art]

🥰 Oh I loooove Studio Ghibli animations Thanks🙏

[@lowlee78]

Thank you for including the part where you had to experiment to get the right technique for the leaves. It’s encouraging to see.

[@Neginz-Art]

Sure 🥰💚🙌 It’s always part of the art process, no matter how skilled one are

[@Angela-jb8ge]

I've been following you for awhile now... Thank you for making watercolor less depressing 😂 I enjoy all your video and your voice!! I'm a big fan! ✨

[@Neginz-Art]

Awww 😍😍 My pleasure 💕 thanks for your kind words and positive energy

[@heysweetie615]

Your tutorial feels like therapy to me ❤

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@ericaparker4518]

It’s a pleasure to watch you paint as well as listen to your soothing voice and music. It’s about time for me to actually attempt negative painting too. Just love your painting of the leaves and flowers 😀😘🙏

[@Neginz-Art]

Awww 🙈 Thank you ♥️ I’ve always been so insecure about my own voice, so it means a lot to hear this 🙏
Please do 👩🏻‍🎨🙌

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@maggiefreeman6513]

Very lovely! I love negative painting too!

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@GeneArts]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@LipsitaArt]

Beautiful watercolor negative painting. thanks for sharing

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@chisn]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@s.courtneywalton1737]

I love your color scheme palettes.

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@dangerjezz110]

Watching this is as soothing as it is informative. Thank you for taking the time to show us a detailed painting

[@Neginz-Art]

My pleasure 🥰 glad you enjoyed

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@inkynfrost3183]

So beautiful! I love negative painting ❤

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@ChantelleArts]

beautiful painting! I love the negative space technique, it's so fun to paint

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

A very clear and meticulous demonstration. EXCELLENT. Thank you.

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@marlaonishi3640]

Was very helpful to know how long this actually took you to do. Now I know to take more time

[@Neginz-Art]

Glad it was helpful 😊 it’s easy to assume that it goes fast especially when watching short tutorials and speed up videos. Also sometimes I paint a motif a couple of times till I get it right

[@consueloyoung4484]

I absolutely love your style of painting!!!. I find it mysterious and ethereal. I am going to attempt to do something similar, thank you for the inspiration. This painting is beautiful!!!.❤

[@Neginz-Art]

Aww 🥰 thank you 🙏 please do and have fun

[@jagjeetkaur2464]

Wow! So cute painting ❤

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you 🥰

[@lammilee1]

I am just entering the world of negative painting. Your tutorial took me calmly down the path of discovery as I watched the many layers develope. Made me realize the rewards of not rushing it! Stunning results! Thank you! 🥰💖

[@Neginz-Art]

🥰🙏💕 Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. And yes, no rushing. It took me 5 hours to finish this one. And to start with I recommend starting by painting fewer leaves and bigger ones, as it’s easier to practice the technique.

[@user-gg1mp8ct1j]

a beautiful painting🤩

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏

[@angietiu6184]

I love your art work… super amazing. Thank you for unselfishly sharing your talent. 😍

[@Neginz-Art]

Ohh 🥰 Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed

[@Doggymomma52]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@neelimaburse6452]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@atstationofgreywitch]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@lizmchenry3049]

Gorgeous ❤

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you 💕

[@cathybird9763]

I hope you read this! I have done negative painting a enjoy it so much! You have given me several helpful tips about the process. I also appreciate your honesty in quietly sharing the "oops" and joys of painting! I am one happy new subscriber.

[@Neginz-Art]

Ohh 😍 I'm sp glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@coloringprincess]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@sweethomes674]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@lindysmith13]

I really enjoyed your video. Lovely painting.

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@louiseweir9761]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@pianodreamsmotherson5053]

This is absolutly gorgous 🎉 i will try it !

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@cocomogirl362]

Wao amazing technique

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@eur9052]

Thank you for a super helpful video, and I really love the picture.. I will be trying it. Bless you. It looks incredible❤

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@mridulascreatives]

Beautiful✨

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Katy-lf7kb]

I really enjoyed the whole process. Thank you for sharing some tips, it was really helpful 🥰💗

[@Neginz-Art]

You are so welcome! 🥰 glad you enjoyed

[@pinkruchi]

It looks so pretty 😍

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@fuzzydragons]

nice sense of depth and shading to the whole thing 😀

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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Osm.. so realistic... ❤ It gives embossing vibe😮

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you 🥰

[@meetasworld]

I am really impressed with the background painting first technique it solved so many problems while making shadowy painting ❤

[@Neginz-Art]

Glad you found it helpful 🥰

[@jessieadair]

My first time visiting your channel, Negin. *EXCELLENT* tutorial all around; thank you. You've inspired me to give your lovely painting a go. Two things I'll do differently: 1) much less emphasis on veins and 2) more variety/temperature of greens, especially on the foreground leaves. Liked, subscribed, notifications on & will share.

[@Neginz-Art]

🥰❤️ Thank yooou for all your support, kind words and feedback 🙌 I believe this is how we grow as artists. Sharing and learning from each other. Happy to have found another artist friend

[@Maria.LunaMalu]

¡Que hermoso!

[@Neginz-Art]

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Such a beautiful painting 😍😍 definitely tried out ....

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

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[@Neginz-Art]

Many many thanks 🥰

[@usharajagopalan351]

I always wanted to do lightflowers in dark background. After seeing your vedio. I know how ican improve mine. Thank you so much. Will try a similar one soon.

[@Neginz-Art]

Most welcome 😊 happy to hear

[@mj-lp5eb]

beautiful

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@arlenemurphy804]

Beautiful

[@Neginz-Art]

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[@wingoflife3140]

That is a gorgeous painting 🤩 I did the first two negative watercolor paintings of yours and they turned out really well so thank you for making them. This one looks a little bit challenging😅 But I will absolutely give it a try. I really liked following your tutorials, thank you for making them🤗🤗🤗

[@Neginz-Art]

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I have been really frustrated with using watercolors... I find acrylic more forgiving 😅... But your videos make me feel like giving watercolors one more go! Thanks a lot 🙏👍

[@Neginz-Art]

I know 😊 Watercolors can be very challenging. But just go for it and see how it feels. Hope you enjoy 💚

[@AngelaAlmeida]

Incrível como você consegue pintar o fundo tão difícil. Muito lindo.

[@Neginz-Art]

Thanks 🥰 just lots of practice and experimentation 😄

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[@Luma994]

You make it look so easy. I have tried and it is not. I made a complete mess. But I learnt I'm a messy painter with drips and splatters 😂

[@Neginz-Art]

😂❤️🙌 I love drips and splatter, it’s fun

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Soma from India.

[@Neginz-Art]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏❤️

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Awww so pretty……

[@Neginz-Art]

😍😍🙏 Thank you

[@Kalpart1875]

It's amazing.....u teach.. how easy it is to panting

[@Neginz-Art]

Glad you enjoyed 🥰🙏

[@jessieadair]

Regarding cleaning brush filled with masking fluid: rather than using turpentine *AFTER* using masking fluid, try rubbing wet bristles with dish soap *BEFORE* putting the brush into the masking fluid. That way, the brush can simply be rinsed with water rather than a strong chemical.

[@Neginz-Art]

Oh wooow I didn’t know this trick 😃 big thanks for sharing your experience. Will try it next time

[@elviamunguia8397]

Stunning! I made one painting using this technique and at the end I feel like cross eyes!! 😂

[@Neginz-Art]

Thanks 💕 😂 I know the feeling

[@Cnacu6o.]

Детская мазня, я так же в школе рисовал, сто лет назад.

[@Neginz-Art]

😍

[@analuciabarbosarodrigues6230]

These flowers are my grandmother's favorite, it's okay if I do the same, and why did everyone forget her birthday and only I remembered and I want to give her something special 😊

[@Neginz-Art]

Awww 🥰 of course, go for it. Happy birthday to her 💕

[@remyasreekanth4595]

Absolutely loved your painting. I would like to know whether the same technique can be used for Acrylic on MDF sheet

[@Neginz-Art]

It’s actually easier with acrylics but the technique is reversed. So you start with darker colors in the background then add lighter leaves as you go for each layer

[@remyasreekanth4595]

@@Neginz-Art Oh ok. Thank you 😊

[@sueallen952]

I use a silicone tool with a point for masking fluid, it just peels off the tool

[@Neginz-Art]

Clever 😃👌have to try, I also learned if I wash the brush with some dish soap before using the masking fluid it’ll peel off easier

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👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@Neginz-Art]

🥰💕🙏

[@lynnthomas8457]

I just started with water color, so pardon the dumb question, but HOW do you get your paint so flowey and yet so saturated? I can only seem to get it so concentrated it doesnt move, or so diluted the saturation and tone is really light and not very controlable.

[@Neginz-Art]

Not dumb at all. Watercolor is known to be the hardest medium to work with and water control is something that takes time and patience. But I suggest to always wet your pallet with some water, not too much. A water spray bottle is the best. Let it sit for like a minute or two before you start painting to get the best consistency.

[@MYR-mi1vi]

Beautiful. May I know what size of the paper did you use? 9x12 inches?

[@Neginz-Art]

Thanks 😊 it’s 14 x 10 inch

[@MYR-mi1vi]

Thank you.

[@angietiu6184]

Please include in video loading paint on brush. What kind of brush bristle you’re using? Mine are a bit stiff.

[@Neginz-Art]

Sure, I have another video on watercolor materials. maybe that can help too.

[@srividya9238]

Hi , can you please suggest artist range watercolors?

[@Neginz-Art]

Hi 😊 Ones I have mostly used for years are Winsor & Newton and White Night by St.Petersburg

[@Yeganeh_S]

Negin ❤️‍🔥
Are you from Iran? 😍

[@Neginz-Art]

My parents are :) I grew up in Sweden

[@Yeganeh_S]

@@Neginz-Art very nice to meet you ❤️‍🔥, I'm Yeganeh from Iran😍

[@Neginz-Art]

🥰🫶

[@nilofarsyed7132]

Simply amazing but why does it call negative painting.😊

[@Neginz-Art]

Thanks 😊 In painting / drawing theory the area outside or in between shapes is called negative space. And in this technique we keep painting and adding layers to the negative space hence why it’s called Negative painting.

[@nilofarsyed7132]

@@Neginz-Art Thanks a million...I got it❤️
Love your work☀️

[@Masum5533]

🛂🛂

[@rmalus10297]

You call it wet on wet technique. Naw... Bob Ross did 😊

[@Neginz-Art]

Ohhh I grew up watching Bob Ross 🥰