Easy Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners Step by Step Tutorial

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Комментарии • 211

  • @idesemeirl
    @idesemeirl 10 месяцев назад +5

    I am Frank, I like to paint...and i found the best teacher, called Karen...in the two class, I have learn more than 1 year! I am more emotional...more happy...thank you Karen, from Santiago-Chile

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  10 месяцев назад

      That is so wonderful! I am so pleased! :-)

  • @emilyoberdorf8758
    @emilyoberdorf8758 Год назад +21

    I’ve taken many water color classes but I have this fear of failure problem. But I got so excited watching this video. You teach just like my first instructor, breaking all of the steps down and simplifying them. I also like that they are small scenes, not daunting. I’ve subscribed and look forward to trying out your ideas. Thank you!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      So pleased you found this helpful Emily!

    • @alinserea4179
      @alinserea4179 Год назад

      I love ❤️ the amount of information you give in this interesting video. Thank you for the beautiful video you shared with us💓 Thank you for sharing my dear friend stay connected 💖💗 have a nice day a hug, 💗,💖 💗,. 💖 💗.,

  • @mreinstein48
    @mreinstein48 7 месяцев назад +1

    I like the toothbrush for creating effects!

  • @gretelstonebridge2323
    @gretelstonebridge2323 Год назад +5

    Well I have painted the tree as little mini paintings for cards. I avoided the bird as that looked tricky. Also I painted sheep one as 4 minis. I was very pleased. My sister wants one to frame!

  • @susanvanschuyver7900
    @susanvanschuyver7900 Год назад +1

    Gorgeous! The cardinel really made the tree pop.

  • @lorraineweberg6658
    @lorraineweberg6658 11 месяцев назад +4

    Your tutorials are so inspiring! I love how you break it down step by step and make everything seem so achievable. Even more, it makes me want to explore new techniques!

  • @pattycyr8662
    @pattycyr8662 Год назад +4

    This is great . I do a lot of Xmas trees but have not yet tried the dry brush, toothbrush, or stippling technique with the bristle brush. I especially love the bristle brush! The birch tree is amazing, and I love the sheep in the 4th one. Wow - what a great bundle of things to paint - loads of techniques to try! Thanks so much.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much Patty! I prefer the bristle brush too! So pleased you like this tutorial 😊

  • @jacintacesp
    @jacintacesp Год назад +2

    Most creative channel for watercolour on RUclips. These are beautiful. 🙏

  • @suebaumann5922
    @suebaumann5922 Год назад +2

    I love all of your painting demo's -they always inspire me!

  • @annehebert6959
    @annehebert6959 Год назад +1

    What a gorgeous little triptych. These might be fun to try...thank you for sharing.

  • @dearbh1736
    @dearbh1736 Год назад +8

    What a wonderful tutorial packed full of great ideas and techniques. All three paintings are fab Karen but I think I love the sheep most of all. I have been wanting to do one of your sheep paintings for so long and I think I just have to have a go at this one. Back painting every day after a long break and really enjoying it. Thank you, as always, for everything you do for us 💕💕

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much Dearbhla, really pleased you like the sheep painting... it was so much fun to paint! All that splattering and card work!! 😊

  • @sarajohnvideo
    @sarajohnvideo Год назад +3

    I have to tell you, your voice is so warm and soothing, while your tutorial is soo beautifully done and soo inspiring.
    I was really stressed today and you brought me such encouragement and calm serenity.
    Thank you for bringing me out of my slump and I am definitely going to attempt this whole tutorial.
    God bless you and love you for all that you bring us🎨😊❤️🎨💝🙏🏻❤️🎨💝❤️🎨

  • @marieke.1980
    @marieke.1980 Год назад +4

    This is exactly what I needed! Couldn't find inspiration lately.. These are gorgeous! Definitely going to try these🤗🌲🍂😍

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thank you! So pleased this has inspired you! Have fun painting them!

  • @beckyblissart1885
    @beckyblissart1885 Год назад +4

    Thank You Karen. I'm so glad I found you! I've been painting for a while, but needed some ideas for xmas cards. You're a great teacher!

  • @amandastockham6918
    @amandastockham6918 Год назад +5

    Wow Karen! These really are beautiful. I watch in awe at your fearlessness when you add all those colours for your backgrounds. I really need to be less hung up on the detail at the start and this tutorial has made me want to give these a go. Thank you for sharing 😊x

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      So pleased this has inspired you Amanda! I hope you enjoy painting in this style 😊

  • @carolrost9245
    @carolrost9245 Год назад +2

    Beautiful. Really love the second painting with the unexpected orange and brown shades.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thanks so much Carol... I really enjoyed using those colours! 😊

  • @reginalooby850
    @reginalooby850 Год назад +6

    Love these paintings. I’m glad that I am a Patreon member. Even though I haven’t painted for awhile I enjoy watching your paintings come to life. I will definitely pick up my paintbrush and try these.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thank you Regina! So pleased this has inspired you to pick up a paint brush 😊

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thank you Regina! So pleased this has inspired you to pick up a paint brush 😊

  • @gretelstonebridge2323
    @gretelstonebridge2323 Год назад +1

    Love the tree techniques. More to try out. All 3 stunning

  • @andreapaulis1481
    @andreapaulis1481 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I have enjoyed Watching and learning over the past year, especially grateful for your sharing your techniques. I wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a healthy and productive New Year!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thank you so much Andrea... happy holidays and new year to you too 😊

  • @marybell4533
    @marybell4533 Год назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful and the perfect size for Christmas cards!!

  • @paulinegee4083
    @paulinegee4083 8 месяцев назад +1

    Simply love them all.

  • @annettefournier9655
    @annettefournier9655 Год назад +8

    Absolutely beautiful Karen. Thank you for the links to the reference photos. I did the birches 9x11 inches portrait and made it my own . We had the most gorgeous pink sunrise yesterday that I so wanted to paint. So I used it and added a shed across the snowy stream with a pine in front of it. I love how wet into wet just paints things I never could do. Thanks so much Karen.🥰

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thank you Annette! So pleased you painted your own version! Thank you for sharing 😊

    • @haghiacmirela6251
      @haghiacmirela6251 Год назад

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    • @haghiacmirela6251
      @haghiacmirela6251 Год назад

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  • @ldouglasbord-pire1683
    @ldouglasbord-pire1683 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for all you do, creating beautiful art and teaching others how to create beautiful art. Bless you.

  • @jennyc1846
    @jennyc1846 10 месяцев назад +1

    Loved how you used the paper towel to make the circles Karen. I watched a guy do exactly the same thing and he said to buy an airbrush..no way I couldnt afford that, then along comes you with exactly the same result for nothing..clever you thanks for the hint. Love these little xmas ideas.

  • @brendaleetaylor9566
    @brendaleetaylor9566 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing techniques to practice. All 3 paintings have their own challenges although similar Thank you!

  • @maryneo9815
    @maryneo9815 Год назад +1

    Lovely paintings and great tutorial! Thanks for showing all these techniques! Looking forward to trying them out.

  • @pauline3379
    @pauline3379 Год назад +1

    These are lovely Karen 😍 thank you for your great videos.

  • @deannamunro8148
    @deannamunro8148 Год назад +1

    Love love love your sheep paintings!!!

  • @samthomart
    @samthomart Год назад +1

    Thank you Karen, some lovely inspiration for cards here! 😊

  • @wendouse8893
    @wendouse8893 7 месяцев назад

    They’re lovely, thank you. These will be my next project. I’m only just getting back into painting and I find larger format intimidating so these are perfect for building up my confidence. X

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin5117 Год назад +2

    These look great fun, thank you Karen. I need to make some xmas cards and these will be nice.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      They would make lovely Christmas cards Barbara 🎄

  • @darleneplant.6284
    @darleneplant.6284 Год назад +1

    Wow! 3 paintings in one tutorial , and sheep too.! thank you, Jane. Theses would make great Christmas cards, orbook marks.if you don't make them too long, you can slip them into a Christmas card.

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Год назад +1

    the one with the sheep is wonderful!!

  • @capbin146
    @capbin146 Год назад +1

    These are great. The sheep one was a great demo of salt. Worked well in this one. Unfortunately looked warmer and more springlike than the photo which looked cold and dismal, just like yesterday! 🙂 Thanks I am doing my five special cards this weekend so will try these.

  • @elviamunguia8397
    @elviamunguia8397 Год назад +3

    Wow! I love the 3 of them! Very informative and beautiful video❤

  • @laurieh9388
    @laurieh9388 Год назад +1

    So beautiful. You're great!

  • @barblarson5354
    @barblarson5354 Год назад

    I’m just starting with watercolour I’ve watched lots of videos and yours are so much more informative 💖

  • @dianemccain3124
    @dianemccain3124 Год назад +1

    Love the 3 watercolor s. Thanks for painting them.

  • @philipdown3147
    @philipdown3147 Год назад +1

    Brilliantly created and explained Karen your talented technique of creating Christmas cards, thanks greatly appreciated stay safe

  • @germainwdesjardins6573
    @germainwdesjardins6573 8 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @marielouisedavidson4834
    @marielouisedavidson4834 Год назад +1

    Wonderful! What great tutorial! Love the sheep!

  • @franjames4086
    @franjames4086 Год назад +1

    Love these, can't wait to try them!

  • @phyllisbanfield1032
    @phyllisbanfield1032 8 месяцев назад +1

    Karen,you are the best,have learned so much from your videos❤

  • @서목그림seomogdrawing
    @서목그림seomogdrawing Год назад +1

    This is so great for the beginner. Lots of skills and step by step instructions are very useful👍 Thank you for sharing your skills.

  • @lulubell7057
    @lulubell7057 Год назад +1

    Beautiful and so many helpful techniques. I will try these today. Love your channel.

  • @dorotheaherron5071
    @dorotheaherron5071 Год назад +1

    What beautiful little paintings. I love them.🥰❤

  • @ritajanousek18
    @ritajanousek18 Год назад +1

    Love these! As soon as I’m out of the tub ( lol ) I’m going to try them!

  • @roselynbaruch3697
    @roselynbaruch3697 Год назад +1

    I' m spelbound watching you paint! Your explanation is superb, thank you so much

  • @patlatour2465
    @patlatour2465 4 месяца назад

    ❤thankyou so much I’m looking at my 3 paintings and am really happy with them😊 even though it was fast for me I’ve learned a few things along the way and enjoyed the process.😊

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  4 месяца назад

      That’s great to hear 😊
      If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @chrischurchley7003
    @chrischurchley7003 Год назад +1

    Lovely Karen - that middle one is definitely trickier than it looks! Would make a wonderful concertina greetings card 👍👏😁!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thanks so much Chris, yes the birch trees is the trickiest of the 3... great idea for a concertina card!
      😊

  • @peggyjanovick
    @peggyjanovick Год назад +1

    I love your techniques. You are the reason I am trying watercolors. I found that tri water container on Amazon. Your instructions are so clear and easy to understand and follow. Thank you 😊

  • @barbaraalexander2005
    @barbaraalexander2005 Год назад +1

    Really enjoying your paintings, thank you!

  • @margaretvanhull1810
    @margaretvanhull1810 Год назад +1

    Love each one but...oh my gotta try the sheep! Many thanks.

  • @elenasenkina9282
    @elenasenkina9282 Год назад +1

    Amazing. Will do. Thank u for inspiration, Karen.

  • @stevenwaddington6451
    @stevenwaddington6451 Год назад +1

    love 2 and 3 karen they all good tho

  • @Sheamarie
    @Sheamarie Год назад +1

    I love them all. Thank you for sharing.

  • @laurienye7514
    @laurienye7514 9 месяцев назад +1

    I loved it so much. I thought your art was amazing and the colors were magnificent.

  • @donnaaustin2518
    @donnaaustin2518 Год назад +2

    Beautiful art. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @claudiarichter1766
    @claudiarichter1766 Год назад +2

    Dear Karen, thank you for the ideas for christmascards.🥰 What nice motive!!
    I wish you a beautiful weekend !💫🌟
    Lovely greetings from Claudia.🥰😘

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thank you so much Claudia! You too 😊

  • @suevowles1523
    @suevowles1523 Год назад +1

    Loved these paintings, thank you.

  • @danpost4755
    @danpost4755 Год назад +1

    Nice demonstration! I'm glad I found your channel. I just subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more of your content.

  • @wendyb7993
    @wendyb7993 Год назад +1

    Fantastic tutorial I’m hooked 😍

  • @galemckiddy5120
    @galemckiddy5120 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful! Thanks!

  • @najmehpanah8707
    @najmehpanah8707 Год назад +2

    Great job😍😍

  • @vickigower8125
    @vickigower8125 Год назад +1

    so beautiful!

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 Год назад +1

    These are beautiful and great for a gift !

  • @joycewickman3249
    @joycewickman3249 Год назад +1

    So lovely...thank you!

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 Год назад +1

    Lovely little paintings..especially like the sheep

  • @sweethomes674
    @sweethomes674 Год назад +1

    Beautiful 😊Thank you 🎨🕊

  • @kzbaby2002
    @kzbaby2002 Год назад +1

    I really love the sheep 🐑🐑🐑 one and I might try it.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy painting the sheep 😊

  • @lyndaday962
    @lyndaday962 Год назад +1

    WOW! so "simple," but beautiful!!

  • @patriciaheale6130
    @patriciaheale6130 Год назад +1

    You are a total Inspirational person😊

  • @julieculford5839
    @julieculford5839 Год назад +1

    Love them all

  • @lynnhuddleston3199
    @lynnhuddleston3199 Год назад +1

    Beautiful ❤!

  • @johnlang1933
    @johnlang1933 5 дней назад

    Very nice work!!!

  • @helenpreston5455
    @helenpreston5455 Год назад +1

    Great idea for Xmas cards!

  • @lydiawieselthier5802
    @lydiawieselthier5802 Год назад +1

    Always love your sheep

  • @danielleb.7055
    @danielleb.7055 Год назад +1

    So beautiful! Have a great day

  • @odeadelmar5636
    @odeadelmar5636 Год назад +1

    Merci de France 🇫🇷😘 très bonnes vidéos : je m’abonne ❤

  • @patriciakelly5451
    @patriciakelly5451 6 месяцев назад

    Love them, thank you.

  • @itsame9780
    @itsame9780 Год назад +1

    So happy to stumble upon your channel.
    You have an absolutely lovely voice that calms me.
    You gave me a lot of new ideas to start painting with.
    I cannot wait to try this out!
    Question- where can I find a water caddy like yours?
    Also, are we also suppose to start with a wet paper before painting?
    One more - I did swatches yesterday of my paints and noticed the next day my paper was all warped like from being wet. How can I prevent this from happening?
    Thanks 🤗

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I bought the water caddy from Jackson’s art supplies. You don’t have to wet the back of the paper. It was just to help with the paper drying too quickly. Sometimes paper warps when it is quite thin. I use 300gsm cotton watercolour paper. Hope this was helpful 😊

  • @susannestroupe5050
    @susannestroupe5050 Год назад +1

    Love love love! Could you tell me again what you used to scratch in the trees in the beautiful and so peaceful sheep painting? Thank you Karen….you are a blessing to me.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thank you Susanne... I am using a plastic store cut cut up.

  • @juliebooton1360
    @juliebooton1360 Год назад +1

    Love all the paintings, especially the sheep. Do you ever use white gouache lightly sprayed onto the damp surfaces instead of salt?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Yes, that’s also a great alternative 😊

  • @irmas-music
    @irmas-music Год назад

    Wonderful

  • @user-ps7yw2xq5r
    @user-ps7yw2xq5r Год назад +1

    Thank you !

  • @svetlanaeremenko-wagener3355
    @svetlanaeremenko-wagener3355 Год назад +1

    Thank you very much

  • @pamelarundle2834
    @pamelarundle2834 Год назад

    Your sheep are gorgeous.

  • @josephcollins6033
    @josephcollins6033 Год назад +1

    THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @joanpringle-canning2834
    @joanpringle-canning2834 Год назад

    ❤❤

  • @metinuyan6517
    @metinuyan6517 Год назад +1

    Sizi hayranlıkla takip ediyorum. Teşekkür ederim, öğretileriniz için

  • @AnTran-ni2iz
    @AnTran-ni2iz Год назад

    ♥️

  • @wendyschlegel5031
    @wendyschlegel5031 Год назад +1

    I very much enjoyed watching you create these 3 paintings. They would make beautiful cards or bookmarks. I have 2 questions. When you say, "damp on damp or wet on damp, etc." I'm not sure what it means but I think it's this. For example, damp on damp means that the paint brush is damp with water and paint and the paper is still wet with water and paint. Is that correct? Also, can you use a fan brush to paint an evergreen tree? The painter, Bob Ross, used a fan brush to paint evergreen trees. I wasn't sure if there was a difference between watercolor and acrylic painting.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      So pleased you enjoyed watching this tutorial. Thank you for your questions, you may find this tutorial helpful in explaining the damp and wet questions:ruclips.net/video/65kzDOSKU60/видео.html Yes you can use a fan brush to paint an evergreen tree, check out this tutorial where I show you different methods of painting foliage: ruclips.net/video/7UIo6FnX9KE/видео.html

  • @mysticriver9420
    @mysticriver9420 Год назад

    ❤️👍

  • @user-pp5ri9dq4y
    @user-pp5ri9dq4y Год назад +1

    you made it look so easy! do you think I could do this with water color pencils??

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Thank you Tim, and yes I think you could use watercolour pencils to create these scenes, but using very different techniques.

  • @glendajorde9062
    @glendajorde9062 Год назад +1

    thank you. i just subcribed

  • @janewilkinson7386
    @janewilkinson7386 Год назад +1

    Karen, thank you for the lovely tutorial. On a previous one, you used the bokeh effect but you used a stencil brush. Can you tell me what you used on the first painting, as I couldn't see a brush, did you use a sponge or something? Thanks, Jane

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      Hi Jane, you are right I used a sponge 😊

  • @susannehakanlind2942
    @susannehakanlind2942 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this! Beautiful! ❤️

  • @amel2784
    @amel2784 Год назад

    nice

  • @arank777
    @arank777 Год назад +1

    I see you said cold pressed paper but how many pounds paper do you use? I seem to tear my paper with the bubble technique. Also, where do you suggest purchasing washy tape and higher pound paper? I’m having a harder time finding those local.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Год назад

      I used 300gsm Cold pressed watercolour paper on a watercolour block. I buy my washi tape from Amazon, I choose the one with the best reviews.

  • @ciaomuffet
    @ciaomuffet Год назад +1

    Using a card to make light marks is something I have never done..