I just found your channel! I’m an inexperienced 63 year old lady retired from the computer programming world but would love to learn more about painting. I’m a beginner level Love-to-be budding lady wannabe artist!😂 Will be watching your videos. Love what I’ve seen so far.
Goooood for you! for taking on something new. Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor 🎨🖌️ As someone who has taught watercolor for more than 30 years, I encourage you to please do yourself the favor of getting good paper (YES!! Even though you’re just a beginner) good, quality paint (5 colors of good paint will take you farther, faster than 100 colors of junk watercolor) and a few decent brushes (Good w/c brush will have a nice point for detailed work and a nice belly for larger washes, one good brush can do several jobs, again vs lots of not-so-good brushes). I’ve seen, time without number, people getting junk supplies to “learn” with but give up in frustration bc they think they “can’t do w/color”. It’s not them, it’s the crap supplies they’re using. Kind of like using a Big Wheels toy to learn how to drive on the highway…or a kids’ plastic tools set expecting to gain the skills to build a house 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ Suggestions: 3 primary colors and neutral tint or Paynes’s grey in Winsor & Newton Artist/Professional grade (or their student grade: Cotman) Daniel Smith seems quite good too. Also an opaque white (Dr. PH Martins Bleed-proof White) Or get yourself a Winsor & Newton Field Travel kit, GREAT buy for the money (on Amazon, about $35)= decent colors to get you started. Arches is fantastic paper, but pricy- there are others try to get 100% cotton (cotton vs paper/wood pulp makes all the difference: cotton paper is specifically made to make watercolor sing) Princeton has some fabulous travel WATERCOLOR brush kits (they work beautifully at home too- again: double duty = more bang for your buck). Happy painting 🤗
Art isn’t supposed to be perfect! I love that you are human and you showed us how to cope with your ‘mistake’ but quite honestly I love having one thicker tree. It gives it balance! Do NOT apologize and ignore your critics!
The finished product is wonderful. The thumbnail is exactly why I and so many others clicked to watch. Art is often about learning to let go and embrace those happy accidents as someone used to say. This is my first video of yours. Thank you for showing the process and not editing out your "mistake" and frustration. Much appreciated. Definitely subscribing!
Hello, thanks for your tutorial. -I don't think I've ever found a watercolour landscape tutorial with different levels in the foreground like yours has. I really like it. And I like the darks. Woods are sometimes moist and musty and brackish. (at least where I come from!) The effect is more grounding - more woodsy!
I’m a 74 retired data control technician and have been painting 3 years. I loved the video especially when you shared ‘grinds my gears’. Made me chuckle, haven’t heard that one but I will surely use it. 😉
I like that you talk through your process and I think you made the thick tree work and it actually ends up being a focal point because it is different.
I think your " happy accident " turned out beautiful! Love this whole idea, and the gold that you painted on the larger tree trunk in the end and on the smaller ones turned out to make it just an excellent overall piece of art! It's beautiful, and you have inspired me! Thank you for sharing!🌺🌈🙋♀️
I did this painting and I love it! I loved your “happy accident” of making a couple trees thicker- I think it adds visual interest. I did this on mine, and added metallic bronze highlights to the trees and made some of the splattered dots that bronze, which turned out really pretty. I’m still just a watercolor beginner, and it’s awesome how many artists create beautiful, easy tutorials like this one. They’ve given me so much confidence and I’m thrilled with the progress I’m making. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge in this beautiful tutorial!
I loved this. I started learning watercolor painting to do valentines and really enjoyed it, but put my paints away. Now I am inspired to bring them back out. Thank you!
I have been following you for years,.. I love your work ,. But I appreciate your down to earth with sharing your trials and tribulations as you go along ,.. it really goes a long way with beginners that see that even the artists that inspire us have to trial and error their technics and you share your frustrations and emotions behind it yet ALWAYS come out with a beautiful painting!!!..
Ich bin froh, diesen Kanal gefunden zu haben🎨❤ Die Anleitungen und Motive sind super zum nachmachen geeignet. Ich muss noch viel üben. Bei Ihnen sieht es so leicht und gut aus. Grüße aus Deutschland.
I have no painting ability whatsoever, but I'm mesmerized by those who are blessed with your artistic talent. And I love this creation of your's. Thank you for sharing it with us. 😊
I just painted this and oh my gosh, it was so easy and so much fun and turned out so good that I painted one in my journal and one to frame! I felt so good after having so many failures! I am going to try another one of your tutorials tomorrow. Thank you so much!
I tried it! Much fun painting along with you, but I can see that I need much more practice with a controlled hand drawing the skinny branches of the trees!
Thank you so much Julia, I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful and uniquely stunning work of art. I love ❤❤❤ it, and it would certainly make a wonderful piece to frame and put on the wall. I’ve subscribed and I’ve given you a thumbs up too.
The dark, moody look is fab! you have a bit of light there that satisfies the eye. and the splatters? it looks great without them or with the dark only...just me looking at it for a painitng for my wall.....well done Julia!!
I love your videos and have been following for a long time. I really like the fact that you make mistakes and are not afraid to show them , it taught me to not be so angry and frustrated with myself. The end result looks enchanting!
Very nice, I wouldn't let those little "mistakes" bug you, after all it's just paper, water, and a little paint. I actually liked the little thicker tree in there it added more interest. I like this style of painting, I do mini paintings and I love them. They also make lovely cards.
Your authentic style is so refreshing and endearing. I really love this painting, as well. Thanks so much for sharing, mistakes and all. It’s helpful to know how you deal with them. Looking forward to giving this a try!
I lile your watercolour it's well from the contrasts and palette color. I really love it the dark contrasting with the sky or mist and the subtle speaks of gold. I subscribed as I want to follow your tutorials. Sandra Giuria
Yes they are, I love them now but they took getting used to because I was used to much stiffer brushes. I have referral links to them in the description.
LOVE this! Funny thing, only yesterday a saw a post of Joanna Gray's work and was captivated by it. Then today I discover you and this great tutorial! Nothing like spatter and a hit of shiny metallic paint when in doubt. :-) Thank you for this; much appreciated. FWIW - FYI - The first 2 links for Canada you provided (paper & paint) don't work.
Wooden handle brush link: shrsl.com/4gook
My WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS: julialisartstudio.etsy.com
So nice when an artist is honest about a frustrating process or a mistake instead of just editing it out. Thanks. Really liked this style.
Glad it's appreciated
Wonderful lesson! I am sharing it with my students!
I appreciate your thought process, changing your mind, and showing me how you "fix" things. Soooo helpful, thank you!😊
I just found your channel! I’m an inexperienced 63 year old lady retired from the computer programming world but would love to learn more about painting. I’m a beginner level Love-to-be budding lady wannabe artist!😂 Will be watching your videos. Love what I’ve seen so far.
Thank you for watching, I hope you find lots to be inspired by. Ps I seem to have a lot of retired programmers/engineers here
Goooood for you! for taking on something new. Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor 🎨🖌️
As someone who has taught watercolor for more than 30 years, I encourage you to please do yourself the favor of getting good paper (YES!! Even though you’re just a beginner) good, quality paint (5 colors of good paint will take you farther, faster than 100 colors of junk watercolor) and a few decent brushes (Good w/c brush will have a nice point for detailed work and a nice belly for larger washes, one good brush can do several jobs, again vs lots of not-so-good brushes).
I’ve seen, time without number, people getting junk supplies to “learn” with but give up in frustration bc they think they “can’t do w/color”. It’s not them, it’s the crap supplies they’re using.
Kind of like using a Big Wheels toy to learn how to drive on the highway…or a kids’ plastic tools set expecting to gain the skills to build a house 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Suggestions:
3 primary colors and neutral tint or Paynes’s grey in Winsor & Newton Artist/Professional grade (or their student grade: Cotman)
Daniel Smith seems quite good too. Also an opaque white (Dr. PH Martins Bleed-proof White)
Or get yourself a Winsor & Newton Field Travel kit, GREAT buy for the money (on Amazon, about $35)= decent colors to get you started.
Arches is fantastic paper, but pricy- there are others try to get 100% cotton (cotton vs paper/wood pulp makes all the difference: cotton paper is specifically made to make watercolor sing)
Princeton has some fabulous travel WATERCOLOR brush kits (they work beautifully at home too- again: double duty = more bang for your buck).
Happy painting 🤗
@@JuliaLisArt 😂
So funny…same,63 yo retired nurse. Not an artist but enjoying faking it !!
@@differenttakethanmost Thanks for the tips!
Art isn’t supposed to be perfect! I love that you are human and you showed us how to cope with your ‘mistake’ but quite honestly I love having one thicker tree. It gives it balance! Do NOT apologize and ignore your critics!
Thanks for your support!
Actually you can learn a lot from your critics.. feedback is invaluable for artists...😅
The finished product is wonderful. The thumbnail is exactly why I and so many others clicked to watch. Art is often about learning to let go and embrace those happy accidents as someone used to say.
This is my first video of yours. Thank you for showing the process and not editing out your "mistake" and frustration. Much appreciated. Definitely subscribing!
Welcome Andrea, I have a lot of not so happy mistakes in my videos haha
Hello, thanks for your tutorial. -I don't think I've ever found a watercolour landscape tutorial with different levels in the foreground like yours has. I really like it. And I like the darks. Woods are sometimes moist and musty and brackish. (at least where I come from!) The effect is more grounding - more woodsy!
I love this description, thank you
@@JuliaLisArt You're welcome!
I did this painting today and i really loved it- thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, abstract watercolor landscapes are my favorite.
Mine too!
Mine three!! 💙
I love the layered branches. Love this.
:)
I’m a 74 retired data control technician and have been painting 3 years. I loved the video especially when you shared ‘grinds my gears’. Made me chuckle, haven’t heard that one but I will surely use it. 😉
I'm surprised you haven't heard that one before!
I like that you talk through your process and I think you made the thick tree work and it actually ends up being a focal point because it is different.
Thanks Sharon!
I think your " happy accident " turned out beautiful! Love this whole idea, and the gold that you painted on the larger tree trunk in the end and on the smaller ones turned out to make it just an excellent overall piece of art! It's beautiful, and you have inspired me! Thank you for sharing!🌺🌈🙋♀️
Thanks!
I think it’s beautiful. You’re relatable even in being too hard on yourself. Thank you for this moody painting, I like it very much.
Thanks!
As did I! It was the moody look that got my attention 😊shirt and simple but very nice 👍
I did this painting and I love it! I loved your “happy accident” of making a couple trees thicker- I think it adds visual interest. I did this on mine, and added metallic bronze highlights to the trees and made some of the splattered dots that bronze, which turned out really pretty.
I’m still just a watercolor beginner, and it’s awesome how many artists create beautiful, easy tutorials like this one. They’ve given me so much confidence and I’m thrilled with the progress I’m making. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge in this beautiful tutorial!
I’m so glad you’re having fun with it!
Beautiful color😊
Thank you!
I think it is quite lovely and dramatic! Love this style and your tutorial.Thank you. Looking forward to more ideas and painting tutorial.
You are so welcome!
I loved this. I started learning watercolor painting to do valentines and really enjoyed it, but put my paints away. Now I am inspired to bring them back out. Thank you!
I'm so happy you're inspired!
I have been following you for years,.. I love your work ,. But I appreciate your down to earth with sharing your trials and tribulations as you go along ,.. it really goes a long way with beginners that see that even the artists that inspire us have to trial and error their technics and you share your frustrations and emotions behind it yet ALWAYS come out with a beautiful painting!!!..
I'm so glad you appreciate that - I'm not one to hold back my frustration haha
This beautiful. It’s much prettier than you think. Thank you. 😊
Thank you! 😊
This is beautiful,thank you
:)
Ich bin froh, diesen Kanal gefunden zu haben🎨❤
Die Anleitungen und Motive sind super zum nachmachen geeignet. Ich muss noch viel üben. Bei Ihnen sieht es so leicht und gut aus.
Grüße aus Deutschland.
Charming and moody at the same time! Well done!
Thanks!
I have no painting ability whatsoever, but I'm mesmerized by those who are blessed with your artistic talent. And I love this creation of your's. Thank you for sharing it with us. 😊
Thank you so much 😀
I am the same but after see beautiful arts I decided to buy some paints and try it. This is will be one of my inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful- enough said :)
I love it…especially with the gold! Reminds me of Mind of Watercolor’s landscapes too…thanks for sharing this video 😊❤️
My pleasure 😊
Great. Love to watch a process.
:)
I love the thicker tree! It creates depth. I know it wasn't what you had envisioned, but it was cool.
Glad you like it :)
I love the feeling this painting gives.
:)
I just painted this and oh my gosh, it was so easy and so much fun and turned out so good that I painted one in my journal and one to frame! I felt so good after having so many failures! I am going to try another one of your tutorials tomorrow. Thank you so much!
This makes me so happy to read, woohoo!! Go Sharon!
I love this quick and easy, sophisticated technique! Can’t wait to try it!
Have fun!
I tried it! Much fun painting along with you, but I can see that I need much more practice with a controlled hand drawing the skinny branches of the trees!
@@JuliaLisArt i’d like to send you my awkward finished results but I can’t figure out how to use a camera for RUclips.
Simple but so much emotion in the piece. I love it!
:)
SO nice!
I love how open-faced you are with your process and mistakes! That is super encouraging to us newbies!
I'm glad!
Thank you so much Julia, I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful and uniquely stunning work of art. I love ❤❤❤ it, and it would certainly make a wonderful piece to frame and put on the wall. I’ve subscribed and I’ve given you a thumbs up too.
Thank you so much!
"grinds my gears...", won me over!
Liked and subscribed!
Haha I'm surprised so many have never heard of this saying!
@@JuliaLisArt I have heard it... I just find its rarely used... But be spontaneous, be you!
I'm looking forward to more of your work!
👁
It is hard to wait for the paint to dry......thanks for sharing your mistakes and final creation....beautiful.
My pleasure 😊
Thank you for not cutting out your “mistake”. Love your problem solving. I actually loved your tree
I make lots of mistakes
I really like the way this turned out.
Thanks!
I love this moody style Id love to see more in this style. Im def gonna try this looks so fun and Im a sucker for moody colours. Theyre my favourite
I will definitely keep that in mind!
Julia, your uploads always inspire me to TRY, just TRY something new. THANK YOU ❤
I'm so glad!
Thank you, beautiful and emotional painting.
Thank you!
Just love this. I'm going to give it a go. The gold highlights on the trees are perfect ❤️👍
Good luck!
Enjoyed watching you paint this, and I like that you have the bigger tree ❤
Thanks for watching!
I'm inspired for the first time in so long. Thank you❤
I'm so glad!
Love it, perfect for Halloween cards to friends! Thank you for such a cool, sort of goth, watercolor painting. My daughter will love it.🥰
That's a great idea!
The dark, moody look is fab! you have a bit of light there that satisfies the eye. and the splatters? it looks great without them or with the dark only...just me looking at it for a painitng for my wall.....well done Julia!!
Thanks!
Gorgeous effect, and nice look at your process, thank you!
:)
I love your videos and have been following for a long time. I really like the fact that you make mistakes and are not afraid to show them , it taught me to not be so angry and frustrated with myself. The end result looks enchanting!
Thanks for the comment! I still get angry and frustrated but I'm glad you've experienced the opposite haha
Very nice, I wouldn't let those little "mistakes" bug you, after
all it's just paper, water, and a little paint. I actually liked the
little thicker tree in there it added more interest.
I like this style of painting, I do mini paintings and I love them.
They also make lovely cards.
Thanks for watching!
'it's just paper water and a little paint' - I love it! It'd make a good sign/memo for a studio space (or kitchen table!)
Beautiful painting, Julie!!! Love this style and love how you are so authentic ❤️
Thank you so much!
Your authentic style is so refreshing and endearing. I really love this painting, as well. Thanks so much for sharing, mistakes and all. It’s helpful to know how you deal with them. Looking forward to giving this a try!
Thank you so much!
This is great! Love it! I can always see what to do in a painting but then when I try it never comes out like I think 🤔
Keep practicing!
I think the mistake tree looks awesome and gives it a focal point
Thanks!
Nice abstract I like that it's a little dark and moody. Thanks Julia 😊❤
:)
Awesome painting. Love the moody forest 😍
:)
Inspite of all, I like it.❤
So glad!
I am a Canadian who loves your art
Props!
AWSOME, love your thought and style. Thank you for sharing of yourself .
Thanks for watching!
Dear Julia, lovely painting. Thanks a lot for sharing. Best wishes from Brasil 🇧🇷 🎊 🎉❤😊
Thanks for watching!
Still looks very cool, beautiful.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful
Thank you!
A beautiful painting.
Thank you for sharing your process. The end result was happy accidents and I’m excited to give this a try.
Nice!
What a beautiful card xx
Thanks!
I lile your watercolour it's well from the contrasts and palette color. I really love it the dark contrasting with the sky or mist and the subtle speaks of gold.
I subscribed as I want to follow your tutorials.
Sandra Giuria
Welcome!
I loved it. 😊
:)
I like the thicker tree as it is the focal point and gives dimension to your painting.
:)
I love it!!❤
I really enjoyed watching this video ❤ Thank you for sharing ❤
:)
Love it ❤
:)
Love this! Can’t wait to try
Hope you like it!
I love it exactly what you did!
:)
I like it a lot. Very inspiring.
Glad you like it!
Lovely ideas, thank you very much ❤
You are so welcome!
I really liked this moody painting. More please.
:)
Yes, would absolutely love more of this type.
Love the painting.
:)
That is beautiful .
Thanks!
Loved this, thanku ❤
:)
Wonderful,going to try this at home
All the best
I'm genuinely amazed-bravo!🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛🐎🐎🤩
Thanks!
I like the bleeding effect and blur. That’s how things appear in the mist, morning dew or rain.
Indeed :)
I love this!
:)
I like the one thinker tree! It looks closer!
:)
I like the finished piece, thanks
:)
J aime beaucoup. Merci 🤎💜
Wonderful
Thank you!
As always, very nice!
Thanks again!
Love this😍
:)
I love this painting and I don’t think you ruined it with the bigger tree. I’d love to have this painting in my house.
I like this and will give it a try 😊
Good luck!
Love it !!!
:)
Interesting and beautiful ❤
Glad you think so!
I loved it before the gold AND after! Are those Grabie brushes? Do you like them?
Happy day, Julia!🌻
Yes they are, I love them now but they took getting used to because I was used to much stiffer brushes. I have referral links to them in the description.
@@JuliaLisArt thank you, Julia!🌿
Lovely ❤
:)
It’s nice!
:)
LOVE this! Funny thing, only yesterday a saw a post of Joanna Gray's work and was captivated by it. Then today I discover you and this great tutorial! Nothing like spatter and a hit of shiny metallic paint when in doubt. :-) Thank you for this; much appreciated. FWIW - FYI - The first 2 links for Canada you provided (paper & paint) don't work.
Thank you for letting me know!
Love it
:)
I to just found ur Chanel and I'm new to watercolor..u just got u a new sub ur awesome thank u for ur vids
Awesome! Thank you!
Julia what is the tiny wood handled brush you use to paint the trees???
shrsl.com/4gook Here is my affiliate link!
New here, thank you, Beautiful !!!!
Thanks for coming