How To Make Homemade Abstract Watercolour Cards Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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Saunders Waterford watercolour paper 9 x 12 inches approx 300 gsm Hot Pressed On block.
Sennelier French Ochre (Quin Gold)
Ultramarine (Cobalt Blue)
Prussian Blue (Phthalo Blue)
Venetian Red (Light Red)
Paynes Grey (Black)
Cad Yellow (Lemon Yellow)
Mijello - Compose Blue
White Gouache (W&N)
Triple pot water pot
Size 10, 6, Black Velvet Brushes
Natural sponge & synthetic sponge.
Brusho (spattering or watercolour pencils).
Cling film.
Watercolour pencils.
Plastic card.
Spritzer bottle.
Washi tape (masking or framing tape).
Pipette.
Palette knife.
Bamboo pen (twig).
Salt (table or sea salt).
Wax crayon (wax candle).
Paper trimmer.
Blank greeting cards.
Salt tutorial: • Simple Tricks For SALT...
Spattering tutorial: • How To Spatter or Spla...
Organise your palette: • Tips On How To Organis...
Paper warping: • Video
Using White paint: • Video
Using cling film: • Seascape Watercolour T...
Brusho: • WHAT IS BRUSHO? HOW I ...
Plastic card: • How To Use A Plastic C...
MUSIC:
Frolic - E's Jammy Jams
I love your ideas of incorporating watercolour pencils etc. to regular watercolours.
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much 😊
☀️Thank you. Inspires me to have fun with color.
You’re welcome 😊
I really like the bottom middle one. It looks like a road going under a very stormy sky, pe3rhaps the beginning of a hurricane. Really like this idea, I would never have thought of doing this. Thanks so much.
Love this for card making. So conducive to creating a one of a kind cards. I’ve been selling cards as “Framable Art Cards”. A card plus a gift of art. Sometimes I include a frame to be wrapped as the gift.
Wow!!! I'm too new to watercolor but maybe someday! Do you sell locally or Etsy? A California Gramma ♥️
Cheryl, I've been doing the same. It's a great way to gift someone and it's so fun to do. A win-win!
@@annenglish2935 Locally!
Thank 😊 you Cheryl... happy painting!
Yes, me, too!! Love doing this!! ❤️
Dot from UK
Beautiful video Karen I will have to try this one I found it very relaxing and creative. I will most certainly be watch more of your creations, thank you so much for sharing, lots of love from Derbyshire. Dot x.
I've always loved abstracts but didn't know where to start with them. Thanks for this tutorial, I will definitely be having a go x
A fine mesh metal tea strainer works well for making powder of watercolor pencil.
I’ve been “teaching myself” watercolor for the last handful of years. I’ve never, ever been drawn to abstract work, but after watching this video I felt absolutely driven to do it. Now I’m six little paintings richer! Well done! Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. :)
That is wonderful, so pleased you found this inspiring 😊
I know what you mean. Me too. I had to put my art work away as I didn't get any support from parents. In the end I actually married an artist and he has been so supportive. But abstracts always seemed like a cop out. Except that they are not. I've sent off for some card stock, and I am going to make some of these and sell them on the internet. So happy.
Great video! You inspired me! Thank you!❤
What a hoot Karen, there was paint everywhere, but I had such fine flinging it about. As you say therapeutic and teaching us not to fear!! Thank you so much x
These all turned out great..& what fun to paint them🙂
Love these and the technique. Will have to give it a try soon.
Have fun!
I’m inspired!! Thank you!
I did love the cards you made 😃
I’d love to try watercolour cards thanks for the inspiration
At first I though they were rather messy, until you took the washi tape off, and especially when you stuck them on the card stock. Gorgeous. Im gonna do this. Thank you.
Thank you! Hope you enjoy painting these 🎨
Loved these…..have to try this!
Have fun 🤩
Beautiful work. Lots of ideas. Thank you
Thank you! 😊
Hi Karen:
You always have great ideas! Still have my techniques and tips book I made because of you. The cling wrap is one of my favorite techniques. This tutorial is so much more fun for me than drawing an intricate painting. Need to include the white Gouache technique to my book as well. Final result is amazing. Thank you so much. 💜😎🇺🇸
I love this tutorial Karen! I can’t wait to give it a try. You inspire me. Thank you!
This was excellent! Thanks so much. Can’t wait to try. I love making cards!
Absolutely love this! I can't wait to try it. thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.
You are so welcome!
I cant wait to do this. Thank you
Absolutely loved your abstract card tutorial Karen , thank you 😊
Thank you
Thank you so much for showing so many techniques and tips, much appreciated!
Thank you for sharing your approach and techniques!!! This is wonderful and I definitely plan to try this!!!
You are so welcome!
this is a great idea. and in some icould see scenes. so going to try this, thank you.
I'm already a card-maker, using stamps, inks and other mediums but I do love to dabble in freehand watercolor as well! I've played around a little with small abstract paintings but this tutorial makes me want to run into my stamp room this very minute and make a panel!! What a great video with great tips and amazing results! Thanks so much! Can't wait to poke around your channel to see how else you'll inspire me! :D
Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial.
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Beautiful!
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Not only did I enjoy your video but I just wanted to mention how lovely and natural your make up looks❤😊
Thank you 😊
Have to admit I was pretty skeptical for the first 3/4 or so of the video, but they turned out so brilliantly in the end! My least liked area (the large square at upper right) during the painting process became my absolute favorite at the very end. Will definitely have to give this a try! Thank you for a fun tutorial
Thank you 😊
I just stumbled on your site - This is beautiful - and I’m hooked!! Thank you for sharing your talent 🤩
That last card that "didn't work out"... If you just take the top half, I see a bird fleeing a cage.
I really love this abstract card idea! They turned out beautiful! I hope I try it soon. 🙂💚 Thank you!
Thank you Karen! I didn’t spot that 😊
Such a great idea for creating several cards while experimenting and practicing painting at the same time! Karen, I love your creativity and enthusiasm for making watercolor fun! You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you!
Very good❤
Well, that was absolutely fascinating! As a totally non-artistic type who loves watercolor, this was delightful to watch...so many tips that I'll need to try. Thank you for a great inspirational presentation!
These abstract cards are gorgeous ❤. I love that you gave them a title and a date, however you did not sign your name anywhere. These tiny works are art should be credited with your name ❤ Thank you for this amazing tutorial.
Thank you Cindy. I always sign my work when I exhibit and sell 😊
Wonderful technique and yes so therapeutic - definitely inspired me to get going on my many watercolor projects :) Thanks Karen!
You are so welcome. Thank you 😊
I must say that I’m so excited that RUclips introduced us! I’m loving the idea of these abstracts/cards/paintings. Brilliant!
Karen, love this. Need to try this…might put some metallic gold watercolor in it. Fun. Thank you.
Great idea 😀
Love these cards, thank you for a great tutorial Karen
I find the ones that don't work out work well as book marks, tags or torn papers for art journaling...thank you for this lovely video.
Great suggestions, thanks Janet 😊
ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC!!!!!
Love your paintings... I am a beginner.... took a few classes and teacher gave us a great tip. Poundland sell packs of white Postcards which are quite thick ... Great for practicing... and a bargain £1 for 100 cards...yes 100 for a pound.... and easy to take on holiday🙂🙂🙂
Wow! Thank you for your amazing tip!!
Your welcome...maybe add tip to your next video.... also my hubby made me a bamboo pen this morning from one of his garden bamboos.... loads of videos on RUclips on how to simply make one
Oh, wow! This video is a masterpiece among your videos! Thank u soooo much! I got so inspired!
Dankeschön für diese schöne Idee 🎉🎉🎉🙏👍
the one you couldn't work out, looks like an abstract rainy day imo ^^
Thank you so much Karen, I really really enjoyed watching you create these absolutely stunning and unique cards. I really really love ❤️ each and every one of them. I would have framed them, because they are really really stunningly beautiful and Gorgeous Too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Thank you so much 😊
These are gorgeous! Thanks so much for this tutorial. Will get started on my own! :)
Very nice cards
Thanks für Sharing this 👍
For the first time here on your RUclips seeing this wonderful tutorial! What a lovely way to learn with watercolor and also how to start with abstract. Every time I find it to scary to try the abstract way but, dear Karen, this I want to try! Thank you for this clear and wonderful lesson from you! Lovely greetings from The Netherlands
Thank you, so pleased you found this helpful 😊
Fabulous! Can’t wait to start! Thank you again Karen. You are amazing! Sending you best wishes from the Cotswolds! UPDATE! I’ve just finished these little cards… such fun to do. I’d never have been able to come up with this idea without Karen, I loved it!
Thank you! You too!
Great idea with the watercolor pencil first. The last card looks like a celestial sky far out there somewhere. These look like fun. What paper type do you make your cards from?
She said "Rough, 140lb Waterford...
What a terrific idea. I’ve made it so much more difficult for myself with the cards. What width do you use for the washi tape? I’ve never used it before. It appears to be 1/2”. Thanks for making my life more fun.
Thank you Bobbie, here is a link to the tape I used: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07W6LTL39/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You are very generous of yourself. Thank you!
@@KarenRiceArt You are very kind. Purchased and received. The colors continue their dance. I’m very grateful to you.
This tutorial was wonderful. What weight paper is the actual folded card? Loved the background music and your instructions were very clear.
Thank you so much! I believe the weight of the card was approx 240gsm
So very lovely!!
Thank you! 😊
Just gorgeous Karen! I’m inspired. Thank you❤️👏
Hi, Karen 😊
Lately I've been given hints to try this style of painting~
I'm a realistic painter and I normally paint on silk. I was a watercolorist for over 25 years and a pastelist for 17 years. I've been a silk painter now for 9 years now. What's funny is that silk painting is almost exactly like watercolor!
Anyways, I'm going to try this way of painting to learn how to play. Painting has always been very stress-filled for me. I'm wanting to change that. I'm starting with your ideas! I have to admit - and I know it sounds odd, lol - but I'm nervous and scared! I don't know why, but I have an 💡 or 💡💡, 😏.
BTW, a really "spaterific" tool to use for great spatters is a toothbrush. Both an old used one and a brand new toothbrush bought just for this works. I found that the new one worked better for me and I liked its output more than the old, used one.
Thanks again! 😃 sorry this is so very long 😅 lol!
Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoy loosening up painting in This style 🎨
Love this idea! You’re so adventurous! I sell photo greeting cards at our local gallery. I’ll make some from abstracts! Thankyou!
That’s a wonderful idea!!
The mini painting you named Blue abstract is absolutely beautiful.❤
Amazing! What should one use in place of Brusho?
Thank you 😊 watercolour pencils or spattering 😊
Just found your channel. Love your style. I find that when my watercolors dry they are dull. Is there any way to keep them from being so dull when they dry? I love bright colors. Have a great day.😊
It could be your are not rinsing your brush between washes. Try to do this when you switch to a new colour. I also tried to make sure your painting is completely dry before you paint another layer, wet and dry on top. This will prevent muddying et cetera. Hope this is helpful.
Lovely
Very inspiring! Everyone can see something different in them. I saw a blue sun, a river stream, a sail and a green whirlpool.
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your brilliant tutorial, in fact I love all your tutorials, they are so helpful and you are such a great teacher in the way you explain everything so calmly. :D One question, what sort of pen did you use to write with on your cards? Wasn't sure if it was a Uni pin or something like that?
Thank you Rachel... you are right I am using a drawing pen very similar to a Uni pin 😊
Very cool. Do you sign them? Where? Thanks
Thank you Bonnie, I do, usually sign bottom right or left hand corner 😊
I made 3 sets of these cards. I wasn’t thrilled with most of the panels on the third set and found a great way repurpose them. Using a die cut machine with standalone flower-shaped dies, I used the painted panels as the cutting material. The die-cut flowers are gorgeous! I’m planning another set of abstract panels in shades of green for die-cutting leaf and sprig shapes and will then assemble various pieces to create greeting cards. So fun!
Great idea! Thank you for sharing 😊
You are a natural presenter Karen and your abstracts make me think of super-modernist stained glass windows. Dynamic and vibrant. Simply beautiful.
I’m a true beginner and you have inspired me to the point of feeling like I can do this!!
What a creative idea! they turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
I'll give it a go!!! Also will show my granddaughters so they can share in the adventure!!! No rules needed in watercolor anyway but these were just beautiful! Thank 😊 you Karen! Enjoy your weekend! A California Gramma ♥️
I loved this technique and this video! Your are amazing! Another great tutorial! I love more like this! ❤️
This is so fun and freeing. I used some of my shimmery Iridescent watercolors in some of mine such as Danial Smith's Iridescent Blue Silver and that turned out very pretty.
I never would say I love abstracts but I heard you say something. “Move with feeling”your pencil. But I pray as I
Paint and I can’t wait to pray and pain abstract.
For years I've given my sister and daughter sets of watercolour cards for Christmas or birthdays. (Only problem is they don't want to give them away ) I've never tried abstracts and gluing on tho so I'm very excited to try this! Thank you once again.
Hi Karen. I came across this amazing video. I’m I interested in learning more about your abstract approach to watercolor. Do you have more detailed instructions on these techniques on your paid patreon channel?
Hi Sondra, so pleased you liked this abstract tutorial. Check out all of the abstract Patreon tutorials I have available on my Patreon memenership. Many of my tutorials are more in depth, and some are exclusive to Patrons: www.karenriceart.com/copy-of-seascapes
I didn't see how you took the wax crayon back off. Do you just peel or scrape it?
Hi Gail, I did not remove the wax.
How fun! These turned out so beautiful! Love the colors and the use of so many different techniques.
Do you have a tutorial that takes these small paintings to a larger painting?
Not at present 😊
Great ideas. Thank you very much.
What a fun tutorial! I often get too precious about a painting way too soon. I think what you've shown me here will help me play and experiment more. And I too LOVE making cards and sending them to friends! Thank you!!!
So pleased you found this helpful 😊🎨
Such fun! In a regular painting, do you find figured tape distracting? I think this exercise will be very helpful.
Thank you and I don’t find any tape distracting
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I tried this abstract technique. So much fun! Thankful for sharing your talent!
Beautiful cards. Very grateful for explaining so well the step by step of its realization!
You are so welcome!
Saludos desde Argentina! Intentaré aprender pintura contigo. 🙋🏻♀️
Wonderful! Welcome Claudia 😊
What a wonderful process for watercolors, especially for people like myself who are petrified to pick up a paint brush. I created two sets of abstracts yesterday, and today my friend, who is a true artist, came to my home and we each painted another set. So fun to work alongside someone else who has different sensibilities around creating art with paint. My friend embellished with Tombow brush pens. We also used a toothbrush for splattering. For some panels that had dead spaces, I went in with a watercolor pencil and brushed in little starbursts of color to create a more complete look. This process is addictive and I plan to make one more set tomorrow while all my art toys are still spread out over the dining table. Thank you Karen for the inspiration🙏🏼
Loved watching your video might try out watercoloursoon
Thanks for the tutorial…….. my background washes always seem to be over done and dark…. Not interesting! This one has motivated me to sit down right now and do the background card exercise! Thanks again for all of your help ,,,👩🎤
!!!!!!!!!Tolllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Schön!!!!!!!
I’ve always loved abstract, especially watercolor. There are so many things one can “see” within the pieces. It wakes up one’s imagination❤
I totally agree 😊
13:58 the bottom middle looks like a country road ❤
I’ve never done abstract before and loved doing this so much. It was the colours that drew me to your video. Now I’m hooked. Thank you so much 😊. It’s so freeing
I agree it is very freeing! So pleased you enjoyed this one and are inspired to paint in the style. Have fun :-)
Have you talked about your "table set up" . . . are the different shaped shelving (?) ready made or something you designed yourself??
Hi Cathy, I purchased the shelving from Amazon. I have not yet talked about my table set up... good topic for a future video. Here is a link to the shelves: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07G9Z8MQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Out of curiosity, why did you use hot press instead of cold press? I love both, but am just wondering. ❤
I just like to experiment with different paper surfaces. Press gives you a lot more detail. A rough surf is much more texture etc…
W aTching you work your magic was inspirational! I have just started using watercolours, I’ve always enjoyed making craft things , from Christmas tree decorations to soft furnishings! From 2020 til now I have had 8 strokes which left my vision Im paired and my left side weak! In order to keep busy , I thoughpainting would help me pass the time being productive so I’m going to have a go at some abstract art as you make it look such fun Thank you for sharing your techniques I will try to keep updated. With your videos, God bless you… Tina👋🏿
Thank you so much Tina! I’m so pleased that you found this one inspiring 😊
Watersoluble graphite pencil might be interesting too to make under marks.
By the way, it’s quite difficult to find good quality washi tape sticky enough. Most of washi tapes I have used allowed leaking of the colours and are not sticky enough to watercolour painting. Very fustrating! Any tips for finding good enough washi tape?
I just go by the reviews on Amazon 😊
Beautiful! Thank you. You've inspired me to try you techniques. 😊
Wonderful 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed this video!!! Just found your channel and hit the “subscribe.” Keep the fabulous videos coming.😊
Yay! Thank you!
I've tried my hand on such cards 😊 Actually I finally hated the colors and some details didn't work as nice as in your video, probably because of the quality of my paints and pencils, but I finally sketched some shapes in black and white on that colorful mess, and it turned out quite pretty :)
I’m so pleased it worked out well in the end. Thank you for sharing.