Beautiful! I’ve got a ton of yupo but never thought to use it for WC paint. I need to try this. The effect almost reminds me of the Pointillism technique.
Thanks for watching! You definitely should try it - and your comment about Pointilism has given me an idea 🤩 Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Thank you so much Lynda, I really really enjoyed watching you using yupo paper for watercolour. Great tutorial and I really appreciate your talent and I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.
Excuse my interjection, but all dry paint will always be on the surface unless it's a dying color. You can add or remove most any colors (with the exception of some reds and blues) by washing it off. You can actually clean the surface with soap and water to erase the entire painting. You just have to rinse it well and dry it completely before starting over. Again, not all colors will come out entirely, but enough that you can change colors and value. You can blow flowers from alcohol ink. You can paint variegated backgrounds easily because colors will never sink into the Yupo. They can be removed and reworked if needed. I really love Yupo for alcohol inks and watercolor, as well as watercolor pencils. In my experience, watercolor pencils work best.
So glad your channel crossed my feed! I have some Yupo but it’s been mocking me from the shelf, lol. You’re using the hake brush has opened my eyes. Never thought of using that. Also, can we give Lebenson some love. Thanks for this!
Thank you and welcome aboard! I hope you’ve got that Yupo off the shelf now 😁 My Lebenzon brushes are never far on my side - they’ve been a game changer or my creative process lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/ Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
I love Yupo! If you don't like what you created, you can wash it off in most cases. Dying pigments won't always come out, but they're light enough that you can cover the pigment, whether watercolor, watercolor pencils, or alcohol ink.
Yes - It’s an amazing product, isn’t it! So versatile that I will definitely featuring it in more videos! Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Thanks so much! I love sharing my studio space with my viewers. It’s truly a working studio - even if it seems a little chaotic at times 😁 Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
What a fantastic idea! I love the idea of using materials in non traditional ways and this produces a lovely painting! Any chance you could put a link to the brush you use in this please? I’ve tried looking it up but, with no success. A new subscriber here, looking forward to watching more of your videos 😄 Just fyi, those dotting tools are also used to paint mandalas and come in a bunch of different sizes.
Love all of this! When it is dry, will it stay put if you frame it? Could you spray a finishing on it? I want to try this to see if it will work out for a beginner watercolor class. It seems less daunting than the traditional way on watercolor paper. Thank you for sharing this along with all the tips!
@@theresaavery4670 Thank you! I think it would be a fun introduction to watercolour class. 😊 The pigments cannot soak into the Yupo so they sit on top and can be washed, rubbed, and scratched off. I spray all my work with 2 light coats of Kamar spray varnish - a Krylon product that I initially began using when I did. Lot of alcohol ink paintings because it is the only thing I found that would not reactivate the inks. Then all my work gets another 2 or 3 light coats of an Archival UV protection spray varnish. Hope this helps 😊 Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
I have used Yupo. I find it interesting that you are able to touch the surface with your fingers. I found that if I did that, the spot I touched would resist the paint due to the oils on my fingers. I watched you touch the surface and not have that problem. Curious why!
@@lindacasazza6773 Hmmm. I know that any oils from your skin or lotions, soaps etc. can be an issue. I am always careful to wash off any hand lotions etc. score I sit down to paint. The Yupo is especially susceptible to that and I also try to touch it with just the tip of my fingernail to move it or hold it in place. You could also tape it to a board that is slightly larger than your paper so you are handling the board instead of the Yupo. Hope this helps 😊 Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
When are happy with your painting , do you spray it with fixative? I would assume the color could be delicate since it is just sitting on the surface and could get scratched and damaged. If so what fixative?😊
@@ellenraguette4623 Thanks for your comments. You are absolutely correct- the pigments cannot soak into the Yupo so they sit on top and can be washed, rubbed, and scratched off. I spray all my finished work with 2 light coats of Kamar spray varnish - a Krylon product that I initially began using when I did a lot of alcohol ink paintings because it is the only thing I found that would not reactivate the inks. Then all my work gets another 2 or 3 light coats of an Archival UV protection spray varnish. Hope this helps 😊 Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
In my bag of tricks there is a pad of Yupo and I have wanted to use alcohol inks on this, but I may try watercolor too. What makes me hesitant is that I don’t know how to finish or seal the end resulting piece. Since this is so easy to reactivate paints on, what would you recommend using for this Lynda? Or anyone else who might have a working and tested suggestion, I’m open to all thought on this. Thanks!
@@FreeSpokenOne I hope you do try watercolours on Yupo. Once the paint has dried, I apply 2 or 3 light coats of a product called Kamar varnish by Krylon followed by 2 light coats of any matte finish spray varnish. I started using the Kamar on my alcohol ink pieces as it was the only product I found that would not reactivate the inks. Perhaps you could do a test with whatever spray varnish you have/can find on a sample piece. I am away on vacation until December but will do a test when I’m in my studio and report back. Happy painting! Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
@@judithwilliams5773 Thank you - I absolutely love my Eco Palettes. I use the studio style that comes with 12 large pans for easy filling from your tubes of pigment. They also allow great access for my large brushes. You can find them on Michael Solovyev’s website. Because we in Canada are currently experiencing a Postal strike affecting delivery, he has provided an Amazon link… www.watercoloronline.com/amazon Happy painting! 😊 Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
I do not see the benefit in using the yupo for watercolour, as it will not stand up to conservation issues. how do you seal it so it does not fade or wash away? what product are you using (if you are using one) and does it meet conservation standards? what is the outcome on what you use so that it does not deteriorate the watercolour paints and yupo paper? How long, time wise, have you tested this to maintain integrity? You have not answered any of these the conservation issues in your video. I think this is only for fun and not as an artwork that will stand up to the required longevity for professional artwork. Please be very clear on this when you put out this kind of information. It annoys me as an artist and knowledge and qualification in conservation that when things are put out like this as you will have people over time be upset when their artwork has not stood up to the test of time. good luck
@@LuGam-vf1yi I see the benefits in using Yupo and other surfaces for anyone who wants to explore and have fun with watercolours. This was meant to be a fun exercise, free to anyone who chooses to watch. It was not intended to be masterclass, although I’m sure you could find one to sign up for I hope you find some joy in the art you create. Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨😊
Beautiful! I’ve got a ton of yupo but never thought to use it for WC paint. I need to try this. The effect almost reminds me of the Pointillism technique.
Thanks for watching! You definitely should try it - and your comment about Pointilism has given me an idea 🤩
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
@ You’re welcome! And I look forward to seeing your next video!
I liked that, Thanks
What a fun way to use watercolor. The Yupo paper gives a totally different look.
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment! I love that we have options like this to play with.
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
You always share a new tidbit of information that I didn’t know before. Thank you!
You are most welcome! I’m so happy to know you appreciate the tidbits I share ❤️
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Thank you so much Lynda, I really really enjoyed watching you using yupo paper for watercolour. Great tutorial and I really appreciate your talent and I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.
@@Cyrilmc222004 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments! Welcome aboard! 💖
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Excuse my interjection, but all dry paint will always be on the surface unless it's a dying color. You can add or remove most any colors (with the exception of some reds and blues) by washing it off. You can actually clean the surface with soap and water to erase the entire painting. You just have to rinse it well and dry it completely before starting over. Again, not all colors will come out entirely, but enough that you can change colors and value.
You can blow flowers from alcohol ink. You can paint variegated backgrounds easily because colors will never sink into the Yupo. They can be removed and reworked if needed. I really love Yupo for alcohol inks and watercolor, as well as watercolor pencils. In my experience, watercolor pencils work best.
Thanks for interjecting and adding another layer of info to this quick demo!
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨
So glad your channel crossed my feed! I have some Yupo but it’s been mocking me from the shelf, lol. You’re using the hake brush has opened my eyes. Never thought of using that. Also, can we give Lebenson some love. Thanks for this!
Thank you and welcome aboard! I hope you’ve got that Yupo off the shelf now 😁
My Lebenzon brushes are never far on my side - they’ve been a game changer or my creative process lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
That was really interesting the way it moves around on the Yupo! Lovely painting!
Oh my ❤ How fascinating that was to watch and learn a new application 😊 Thank you
So pleased you enjoyed this! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment ❤
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Thank you for an interesting different way for W colors and Y paper, that’s beautiful , must try.
@@maureenparsons8717 you are most welcome!
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
I love Yupo! If you don't like what you created, you can wash it off in most cases. Dying pigments won't always come out, but they're light enough that you can cover the pigment, whether watercolor, watercolor pencils, or alcohol ink.
Yes - It’s an amazing product, isn’t it! So versatile that I will definitely featuring it in more videos!
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Wow this is so Amazing watercolor on yupo i would never have thought 🤔 this would work definitely outside the box 🎁 creativity! ! !
Thanks for watching! I hope you try this - it really is fun 😊
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Thanks for this demonstration! Very interesting! Also, I love peeking into your studio. Inspiring!
Thanks so much! I love sharing my studio space with my viewers. It’s truly a working studio - even if it seems a little chaotic at times 😁
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Interesting. And fun. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching ❤
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
That’s very interesting.😊👍 Your watercolor paintings look beautiful.
muy bonito!!!
Thank you, I have the YUPO and have not used it yet
@@LoriF25403 You are most welcome! I hope you are inspired to try it!
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
What a fantastic idea! I love the idea of using materials in non traditional ways and this produces a lovely painting! Any chance you could put a link to the brush you use in this please? I’ve tried looking it up but, with no success.
A new subscriber here, looking forward to watching more of your videos 😄
Just fyi, those dotting tools are also used to paint mandalas and come in a bunch of different sizes.
Love all of this! When it is dry, will it stay put if you frame it? Could you spray a finishing on it? I want to try this to see if it will work out for a beginner watercolor class. It seems less daunting than the traditional way on watercolor paper. Thank you for sharing this along with all the tips!
@@theresaavery4670 Thank you! I think it would be a fun introduction to watercolour class. 😊
The pigments cannot soak into the Yupo so they sit on top and can be washed, rubbed, and scratched off.
I spray all my work with 2 light coats of Kamar spray varnish - a Krylon product that I initially began using when I did. Lot of alcohol ink paintings because it is the only thing I found that would not reactivate the inks. Then all my work gets another 2 or 3 light coats of an Archival UV protection spray varnish.
Hope this helps 😊
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
I need to try some Yupo!
@@raelynnreffruschinni8802 You definitely do!!😄
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
I have used Yupo. I find it interesting that you are able to touch the surface with your fingers. I found that if I did that, the spot I touched would resist the paint due to the oils on my fingers. I watched you touch the surface and not have that problem. Curious why!
@@lindacasazza6773 Hmmm. I know that any oils from your skin or lotions, soaps etc. can be an issue. I am always careful to wash off any hand lotions etc. score I sit down to paint. The Yupo is especially susceptible to that and I also try to touch it with just the tip of my fingernail to move it or hold it in place.
You could also tape it to a board that is slightly larger than your paper so you are handling the board instead of the Yupo.
Hope this helps 😊
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Thank you very much
Tools are also used in embossing…❤️
Thanks for the lesson, now O see what I have been doing wrong. Have you tried mineral paper? Can you tell me about the palette that you are using
I’d love to see a couple of little birds in the sky otherwise lovely
@@amandaluker9268 Thank you! Great idea- I’ll try to remember that for the next one!😊
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
When are happy with your painting , do you spray it with fixative? I would assume the color could be delicate since it is just sitting on the surface and could get scratched and damaged. If so what fixative?😊
@@ellenraguette4623 Thanks for your comments.
You are absolutely correct- the pigments cannot soak into the Yupo so they sit on top and can be washed, rubbed, and scratched off.
I spray all my finished work with 2 light coats of Kamar spray varnish - a Krylon product that I initially began using when I did a lot of alcohol ink paintings because it is the only thing I found that would not reactivate the inks. Then all my work gets another 2 or 3 light coats of an Archival UV protection spray varnish.
Hope this helps 😊
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Just found you have subscribed x
@@jacquiliddell7680 Wonderful! Welcome aboard!
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
In my bag of tricks there is a pad of Yupo and I have wanted to use alcohol inks on this, but I may try watercolor too. What makes me hesitant is that I don’t know how to finish or seal the end resulting piece. Since this is so easy to reactivate paints on, what would you recommend using for this Lynda? Or anyone else who might have a working and tested suggestion, I’m open to all thought on this. Thanks!
@@FreeSpokenOne I hope you do try watercolours on Yupo. Once the paint has dried, I apply 2 or 3 light coats of a product called Kamar varnish by Krylon followed by 2 light coats of any matte finish spray varnish. I started using the Kamar on my alcohol ink pieces as it was the only product I found that would not reactivate the inks.
Perhaps you could do a test with whatever spray varnish you have/can find on a sample piece. I am away on vacation until December but will do a test when I’m in my studio and report back.
Happy painting!
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
Your pallet is interesting. What brand is it?
@@judithwilliams5773 Thank you - I absolutely love my Eco Palettes. I use the studio style that comes with 12 large pans for easy filling from your tubes of pigment. They also allow great access for my large brushes.
You can find them on Michael Solovyev’s website. Because we in Canada are currently experiencing a Postal strike affecting delivery, he has provided an Amazon link…
www.watercoloronline.com/amazon
Happy painting! 😊
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨💖
The nail art tool is called a dotting tool.
Love Yupo and watercolour, but you must be careful of finger oils as paint won't stick there.
I do not see the benefit in using the yupo for watercolour, as it will not stand up to conservation issues. how do you seal it so it does not fade or wash away? what product are you using (if you are using one) and does it meet conservation standards? what is the outcome on what you use so that it does not deteriorate the watercolour paints and yupo paper? How long, time wise, have you tested this to maintain integrity? You have not answered any of these the conservation issues in your video. I think this is only for fun and not as an artwork that will stand up to the required longevity for professional artwork. Please be very clear on this when you put out this kind of information. It annoys me as an artist and knowledge and qualification in conservation that when things are put out like this as you will have people over time be upset when their artwork has not stood up to the test of time. good luck
@@LuGam-vf1yi I see the benefits in using Yupo and other surfaces for anyone who wants to explore and have fun with watercolours. This was meant to be a fun exercise, free to anyone who chooses to watch. It was not intended to be masterclass, although I’m sure you could find one to sign up for
I hope you find some joy in the art you create.
Your Accomplice in Art - Lynda 🎨😊