Watercolor Bokeh & 1 other technique for amazing Holiday cards

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @DebOlsen-b2w
    @DebOlsen-b2w Год назад +130

    At 85 I found my passion for exploring and learning as much as I can about all the nuances I have missed about the are of watercolour. I especially gravitate toward your style and abstract in general. I am slow but have a passion for this new journey I am on. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

    • @msgail7232
      @msgail7232 Год назад +17

      How wonderful! I am 81 and have recently gotten back into my watercolor adventures. Totally obsessed with it! I want to pass into my final resting place with a paint brush in my hand!

    • @rainy5053
      @rainy5053 Год назад +10

      I'm just a kid here at 55yrs old 😂
      My mother discouraged me from doing watercolor but now the floodgates are open! ❤

    • @SLP8041
      @SLP8041 Год назад +5

      I am so happy both of you ladies in your 80’s commented. I am 72 and I thought there was no hope in me starting this at “my age”. You both have given me a new enthusiasm ❤

    • @sherryfurr9115
      @sherryfurr9115 Год назад +6

      I started at 79 and have become obsessed with watercolor. I wake up every morning ready to paint! Merry Christmas to all of you!! I think since I began in Feb. of 2022 I have logged about 700 hrs of painting.

    • @DebOlsen-b2w
      @DebOlsen-b2w Год назад +2

      Thanks to your gift and tutelage I am beginning to recognise just what tools are necessary for me to progress on my learning experience. It allows me to experience the change, and the difference in my everyday dabbling. Thanks.

  • @debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357
    @debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357 Год назад +4

    If I could keep my eyes open I would stay up all night trying this ! Wowser!

  • @amandaterrio4823
    @amandaterrio4823 Год назад +4

    All my favorite things. Splatter, metallic, Christmas. I love painting Christmas

  • @NancyLewisvideos
    @NancyLewisvideos Год назад +2

    I am 84 love learning new techniques. I do really enjoy your paintings.

  • @jas8815
    @jas8815 Год назад +4

    You're right, I think even I can do this...thanks!

  • @artistmama7
    @artistmama7 Год назад +5

    Thank you Ellen for your great teaching and personality. You are one of my 4 favorites! Merry Christmas!

  • @pauline3379
    @pauline3379 Год назад +3

    Ooh I love these, especially the second one 😍

  • @amymckee5075
    @amymckee5075 Год назад +3

    That is so cool!!

  • @lanahughes5254
    @lanahughes5254 Год назад +4

    I'll be working on my cards today so I will try these. Thanks, Ellen.

  • @sandisuggs6964
    @sandisuggs6964 Год назад +2

    I love the Bokeh effect.

  • @kathleenlussier4196
    @kathleenlussier4196 Год назад +2

    You are a hoot :) So fun and I learn something from every tutorial I watch but mostly I sit back and enjoy YOU!

  • @shariessagesoulandspirit9098
    @shariessagesoulandspirit9098 2 месяца назад +2

    Well I managed to splash paint everywhere!😂😂. Love the tutorial thanks😇

  • @claychick100
    @claychick100 Год назад +3

    I love this technique! I just made 40 cards using this beautiful design. Thanks so much!

  • @donnamacneil2136
    @donnamacneil2136 Год назад +20

    I am a newbie and your tutorials are my very favourite!! I love, love, love these! You paint in such a light hearted manner (even when you are tired of painting 😉) You always make me feel that I can do it. Thank you!❤

  • @valariemagnus508
    @valariemagnus508 Год назад +5

    I thought I was too old (66) to start water coloring. But it’s the best knowledgeable item to make me happy and satisfied. Even selling my cards as fast as I can paint them. Not much. But just enough said baby bear!

  • @susie-newhampshire557
    @susie-newhampshire557 Год назад +9

    I absolutely love both of these! Thank you. Just gorgeous!

  • @joancervisi9929
    @joancervisi9929 Год назад +2

    wonderful and easy, I made five of these cards in about an hour and they are beautiful, your teaching style is really user friendly, thank you!

  • @susanhansonart
    @susanhansonart 2 месяца назад

    Love this technique , very cool ....

  • @CMar555
    @CMar555 Месяц назад

    It is so so awesome, Ellen!

  • @darkanne01
    @darkanne01 Год назад +2

    Really pretty effect of soft, glowing Christmas lights. 🎄

  • @maryannrathjen9113
    @maryannrathjen9113 Месяц назад

    Absolutely love your techniques! Going to try it today.

  • @moniquesmith5501
    @moniquesmith5501 2 месяца назад +4

    This technique reminds me of batik fabric

  • @virginiahoose9242
    @virginiahoose9242 Год назад +1

    Ellen creates my very favorite Christmas cards!!!

  • @amreka3
    @amreka3 Год назад +1

    You are right…so easy and the results are so rewarding! Thank you for sharing this technique 😊

  • @dianedunn848
    @dianedunn848 2 месяца назад +1

    These are so cool! Love your carefree style and how you "yell" at us that we can do it! LOL Thanks for making it so fun to watch and want to DO IT!

  • @cathylathrop8104
    @cathylathrop8104 Год назад +11

    I don’t know how you do it but you always know just what we need to paint:) I almost started the other one you’re talking about then THIS popped up!❤

  • @irina5718
    @irina5718 Год назад +3

    It's really cool and fun Ellen! Thank you so much! I stop being afraid of a blank sheet of watercolor paper. :D Big hug from Finland!

  • @huguettegabrial478
    @huguettegabrial478 Месяц назад

    Love this technique. Thanks ❤

  • @ramonacavasin3033
    @ramonacavasin3033 Месяц назад

    Love this! Can't wait to try it.

  • @michellequenzer92
    @michellequenzer92 Месяц назад

    You are so awesome!! Thank you!!

  • @CathyGoff-f8y
    @CathyGoff-f8y 5 месяцев назад +2

    Your watercolor Bokeh technique is much simpler than others I’ve seen. Thanks

  • @couturedeana
    @couturedeana Год назад +2

    My first visit. I am definitely inspired to try this. I’m a beginner but you were so incouaging. Thanks ❤

  • @whatifitnt
    @whatifitnt Год назад +2

    Did it!!!! 🎊 🎉🥳🥳🥳 THANK YOU ❤

  • @jpatrick1950
    @jpatrick1950 Год назад +2

    So cute!!!

  • @mzkatbee463
    @mzkatbee463 Год назад +2

    This is so cool! This technique will hide my mistakes 😂. Can't wait to try this!

  • @andreaahlin6290
    @andreaahlin6290 Год назад +2

    You are always such an inspiration to me. 😊

  • @sherrywyleta3519
    @sherrywyleta3519 2 месяца назад

    I love this technique!

  • @carolebedford9044
    @carolebedford9044 16 дней назад

    i love this technique.

  • @justbren2244
    @justbren2244 Месяц назад

    Lovely thank you sharing

  • @susanatorrella1620
    @susanatorrella1620 Год назад +2

    You make it easy! Let's try it😂

  • @Bees123Knees
    @Bees123Knees Год назад +1

    "Oh the joy!" Lol, I love your enthusiasm. Your technique is beautiful.

  • @dianemccabe9907
    @dianemccabe9907 Год назад +1

    Love painting with you Ellen!!! Keep splattering on my phone as I'm watching you tho! Lol!!! Thanks for being sooo great!!

  • @mieczyslawapascoe7234
    @mieczyslawapascoe7234 Год назад +1

    Ellen, I come back to your channel whenever I'm tired of too much control. You know how to relax your students. The cards are delightful and making them will be a pleasure - in spirit with the festive season. Thank you.

  • @jeanieshafer9714
    @jeanieshafer9714 2 месяца назад

    Wow! Love this!

  • @Reeflections
    @Reeflections Год назад +1

    Those cards are cool! And you crack me up girl! 😂 I love watching these videos of yours ~

  • @marywarren1209
    @marywarren1209 Месяц назад

    love this technique!

  • @amybesel
    @amybesel 2 месяца назад +1

    Love you channel, attitude, creativity, Bility to pivot/go with the flow . Plexus you voice, reassurances, and humor make you a joy to follow!

  • @dawnharrold4474
    @dawnharrold4474 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this it’s so beautiful I can’t wait to try it ❤

  • @robinwright9332
    @robinwright9332 Месяц назад +1

    Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing this fun approach. The results are wonderful - the cards make me feel happy.

  • @katherinelane299
    @katherinelane299 Год назад

    I love your channel. Most excellent.

  • @deborahwolz1628
    @deborahwolz1628 2 месяца назад

    I'm glad your video popped up on my feed. I loved watching you do this technique. I will definitely give it a try. I just subscribed. 😊

  • @Nina01.
    @Nina01. Год назад +1

    THANK YOU VERY MUCJ FOR YOUR TUTORIAL! This has saved me! Needed 2 more designs and I only had one day left. So happy to have found your channel! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @sharondoan1447
    @sharondoan1447 2 месяца назад +1

    What a lovely technique! This has huge potential!

  • @maryannebaker4314
    @maryannebaker4314 Год назад +1

    Love love love. So glad I found you. Looking forward to more.

  • @LouiseSommerfeld
    @LouiseSommerfeld Год назад +6

    You are a delightful teacher - so enthusiastic and very much into every second of your painting. Love to watch how your paintings evolve reflecting your strong sense of design - how you balance the design with creative flourishes or flounces of shades of colors or marks that exactly provide the right emphasis at the right place. Thanks for giving us so much to learn from and admire.

  • @wendywilson1736
    @wendywilson1736 Год назад +1

    This is neat! So pretty

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Год назад +7

    Love,Love,Love them so I know what my Christmas cards will be this year!! Thank you Ellen you are a joy to listen to giving us great inspiration xx

  • @dominiqueguigon8851
    @dominiqueguigon8851 Год назад

    Superbes cartes! J’adore.😘😘👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @MsMbates
    @MsMbates Год назад +1

    I'm am overjoyed with your techniques. Definitely going to try this tomorrow

  • @sherryfurr9115
    @sherryfurr9115 Год назад +1

    I love the holly card and have to try it...a unique way to get that effect. Thanks you Ellen for sharing that.

  • @deborahthompson3847
    @deborahthompson3847 Год назад +1

    Your enthusiasm is catching!

  • @DianaSwi
    @DianaSwi 4 месяца назад +1

    Going to try this tomorrow!!

  • @judyschwan6173
    @judyschwan6173 Год назад +1

    I love these cards! I will be making these too.

  • @niclaquaglia4038
    @niclaquaglia4038 Год назад +2

    thank you for this beautiful video, I'm 60 and have practically always painted self-taught. painting helps me feel better and distance myself from everything. Your works are beautiful and the comments are beautiful.

  • @kathyappleby6906
    @kathyappleby6906 Год назад

    Love this! So very cool!!!❤. Thank you!

  • @Jewelrygirl361
    @Jewelrygirl361 Год назад +1

    Love love your quick and easy technique can’t wait to start. I just found you and am not letting go. I’m going to start making cards as soon as those supplies come. Yipee another art technique to my already growing repertoire. LOL

  • @IvaPasPhotography
    @IvaPasPhotography Год назад +1

    Fantastic blur❤

  • @annsmith4739
    @annsmith4739 Год назад +2

    Hi Ellen love these lv Ann ❤️❤️🇬🇧👋

  • @DonnaWeinstein
    @DonnaWeinstein Год назад

    Love the techniques! 💝

  • @kathyhanson172
    @kathyhanson172 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you I wondered how I could make something look so festive

  • @shirleyjohnson6571
    @shirleyjohnson6571 2 месяца назад

    That was fun! Thanks!!

  • @debbiepledgeryannakakis6763
    @debbiepledgeryannakakis6763 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the inspiration, going to do some tonight!

  • @bonniedennis7961
    @bonniedennis7961 Год назад +1

    Lovely cards. Thanks. Will you do some more designs on black paper with metallic paints (like you did last year)? Thanks!

  • @sharondull2103
    @sharondull2103 2 месяца назад

    I'm in with a great group of friends and do water coloring. It's been about six years ago that I got involved in at the senior center in Manitowoc WI.

  • @nancydiaz2497
    @nancydiaz2497 Месяц назад

    I’m trying this. Thanks!

  • @roselucht4583
    @roselucht4583 Год назад +1

    Ohhh I LOVE this! Thank you!

  • @kathrynledward2037
    @kathrynledward2037 Год назад

    Love this Ellen thank you 😀

  • @jeannemurphy6597
    @jeannemurphy6597 Год назад

    Love these techniques ❤

  • @jodycourt
    @jodycourt Год назад +1

    I had to tell you, Ellen, that I've been using paper tape (that is used on tender skin, found with the bandaids & stuff) to use as "masking fluid." I've been using it to make birch trees, moons, whatever, so I don't have to paint around things. It stays down well and it lifts off beautifully with no tearing. Love this stuff!

  • @marysharp9635
    @marysharp9635 Месяц назад

    I enjoy bokeh and I enjoy watching you get all enthusiastic about bokeh too…infectious fun…cheer to you Ellen ❤❤❤❤

  • @carolcahill2175
    @carolcahill2175 Год назад +1

    inspiring and fun thank you Ellen

  • @wadonnadavis8089
    @wadonnadavis8089 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful Christmas ball. I learn so much from you.

  • @MatidaJane
    @MatidaJane 2 месяца назад

    Loved it. Tfs

  • @susanweller2121
    @susanweller2121 Год назад +2

    Pausing the video to say this is so cool!, I can't wait to try it. I just finished a diptych using your loose tree video from 3 years ago. Thank you so much for making these videos.

  • @lindacase9841
    @lindacase9841 Год назад +1

    Wow you'er fun to listen to! Thanks!

  • @catherineadkins2774
    @catherineadkins2774 Год назад

    I love your cards!

  • @cindyoden6391
    @cindyoden6391 3 месяца назад

    Looks Fun!

  • @BarbAusmann-wi8mp
    @BarbAusmann-wi8mp Месяц назад

    Thanks , I would have never thought to do that to make the colors fade like you did but do it all the time to get rid of something. I am sorry I don’t have the $ to pay for lessons but if I did I would definitely get you. I will watch for you again!🙏🏻👩‍🎨💚🌻

  • @nataliehachey4865
    @nataliehachey4865 Год назад +1

    Thank you, your videos are so so enjoyable.

  • @kmgothi5
    @kmgothi5 Год назад +1

    You make it look so easy

  • @dianemccabe9907
    @dianemccabe9907 Год назад +1

    I did it!!! So cool! You make this soooo much fun!!! Love you Ellen!! Your the best! I have so much fun with you!! My girlfriend and i follow you together and paint with you, so much fun!!! Thanks so much!!! Hope you have a great Holiday!

  • @marjapulan
    @marjapulan Год назад +1

    Wow! Glad i found you. It's so fun watching and listening to you. Thanks for sharing your lovely art!

  • @monicaortega1182
    @monicaortega1182 Год назад +1

    Beautiful!!!!! Definitely trying these!! Thank you!!!

  • @dianetenbrink4954
    @dianetenbrink4954 Год назад +1

    I love your up beat attatude.

  • @MsTalamo
    @MsTalamo Год назад +1

    Loved the watercolor bokeh on the Christmas ornament - I tried it out and it came out so well! Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @margaretvanhull1810
    @margaretvanhull1810 Год назад +1

    Love it! Gonna go for it. Thank you.

  • @martiseelye6443
    @martiseelye6443 Год назад +1

    Very fun, thanks Ellen

  • @kayredfield6717
    @kayredfield6717 4 месяца назад +1

    I love these cards! Can’t wait to try them!

  • @bettyclark8249
    @bettyclark8249 6 месяцев назад +1

    I find this to be so pretty. Thank you for the model . ❤😊

  • @lmkstamps
    @lmkstamps Год назад +1

    Love this technique. I made several with the holly earlier.