I am very grateful for your generosity sharing this video. I cannot wait to try this technique. It is quite creative and helpful without detracting from the mystery and magic of watercolours…Thank you
Cheryl, this is one of the best watercolour tutorials I have ever come across and it has been a tremendous inspiration for me. and very generous of you to share these techniques. I have duly subscribed to your channel. Many thanks indeed
OMG! Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I love the way you created these rocks! You make it look so simple, yet it looks like it might have been a complicated, skilled process. Love it!❤️
You are so welcome! I hope you are happier with your rocks now, Donna. No way you should feel stupid though, rocks are trick and of course come in so many shapes and sizes that there is no one size fits all approach.
So glad you got a new nugget of gold from it. I usually explain the same when I demo big white gum tree trunks, if in shadow the top side of the branch is generally bluish (pale cerulean) and the lower side will be warmer and yellower because it is reflecting the ground. Happy painting
I have been attempting to learn watercolor on my own for about a year or two. I loved the tutorial on various values & tones of grasses. I loved the finished work, and seeing it unfold was phenomenal. I have physical issues. Going out to a class isn't possible. So finding your videos is a gift. So greatful.
I'm so glad it was helpful! There is so much inspiration on You Tube and workshops via zoom that I hope can help you without having to go out for lessons.
WOW!!! That is an amazing way to get rocks. I like to paint landscapes, but rocks have been a real mystery to get looking close to real. Yours look like you sent hours. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! I have just loaded a new video that incorporates it into a full painting, with credit card rocks at the back and closer rocks painted more traditionally
Thank you. This was very helpful. I have used the credit card method of scraping before, but only using heavy pigment on wet paper. I like how you underpaint the wet colors first, which creates even more interest as the heavier pigment on top is scraped away. Thanks for showing how you use the little blade brush as well. I have had one of those for a few years and never really thought how to use it.
This is so cool! I would have never thought to do this … and I paint rocks all the time. (Also bricks). Buildings here are either brick or formstone. This helps save a good bit of time & it looks great. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. 😊
Thank you so much for this Cheryl, this was such a great tutorial. Im still trying it out, but love the concept. btw you're the first artist I've heard mention Australian Grey... I find it indispensable
It is such a handy colour isn't it - I love the touch of opacity to it - like Naples Yellow or Lavender but more neutral. Thanks for your comment and I am glad you like the technique.
You are quite amazing!!, I have never seen this technique. I have read some of the comments and someone said that this is taught by everyone, as I said, I have never seen it, I must be living under a rock!. ❤
Thank you Consuelo, lucky for me I didn't claim it was my own original technique! It has been around many many years. I just actually watched a different video yesterday that popped up in my side bar about scraping out but it was a totally different technique just scraping a highlight out along the top edges. Many ways and many colour choices.
This technique is used by spray paint artists as well. Never thought you can use the same technique in watercolor with wonderful results. I am new to watercolor.🎉😊
Yes, you are right I have seen some street artists with layers of spray paint scraping out. With watercolour probably similar in that you need to get the paint thickish in the layer to be able to have something to scrape back. I hope you have fun trying it.
It is me when I was younger , didn't want to scare people , also I am enjoying watching your tutorials ,great stuff ,and I am appreciating the instruction as I am new to watercolour. Enjoyed your company on the Lady Nelson and all the other Ladies too. I subscribed 😁
Thank you for the tutoring of painting rocks which has always been a but of a disaster after painting a seascape or rocky hills. I feel confident now and will be doing more seascapes and while rocky mountains. Happy days. 😊 B Australia
Wow, thank u so much for explaining your process so well, I have been feeling really downhearted with my efforts, but I honestly can’t wait to go and give this fun way a go. Xx
@@cherylbrucecreativ how could I not! :) Just came back to try it. Starting right now. I'm very happy I happened to stumble upon this tutorial. You explained everything real good.
Great video I have had problems with rock. This technique could easily be adapter to oil, and in my case I enjoy panting on arches oil paper so even better. Got my subscription.
That is the BEST rock demo I've seen. Thank you so much for actually mentioning about using the "7" shape for dragging the card. I had been very confused as to which way and what type of marks I should be making. Now I know. You are the only demonstrator that has actually mentioned how to make the correct marks. :-)
Lindy, thanks so much for your comment as I often wonder if my description of an upside down back to front 7 is jut more confusing! I'm glad to hear it made sense.
@@cherylbrucecreativ Definitely made sense and helped me know how to actually approach a rock !!!!. I also loved your description and guidance for the rose leaf. You give very informative and handy info.
This was wonderful! Thank you! There's just that kind of interesting rock in a park near my home, and I have been thinking so many times how I would paint it, all the angles and gaps and shapes, and all the different shades of red and pink and grey, but with a brush it feels so difficult I don't know where to start. Now I know how I'll try to paint it! Subscribed.
Can't wait to hear how you go with your lovely local rocks. By what you describe I would put the pinks, reds and light greys in the underwash and then your thick darks on the top layer so that when you scrape back you have the lovely colours you are describing showing through.
@@cherylbrucecreativ Thank you so much for your advice! I was in the park again today and really tried to see the different colors of the rock, and in my mind compare them to the colors I have at home. (The passers by were wondering what I was staring at, and tried to look if there's something interesting. My dog, he was bored. He thinks stopping anywhere for long periods of time for something very interesting is only his privilege). Some of my watercolors are in pans, and some in tubes. So I can use the pan colors for the wash, and need tube colors only on the top? Your rock painting has very much the same colors as the seaside and lakeside rocks here in Finland, and reminds me of the many boat and kayak trips I have made. That's why it feels so particularly impressive and familiar.
@@atalantamountain I totally understand what you mean about stopping to really study something. I am so distracted on a dog walk - photographing the flowers, his shadow on the ground, the bees and bugs etc. You are correct that the first layer can be colours from your pans because it is a thin wash, but in my experience the top colour that you scrape into needs to be thick in order for it to move. Have fun with those rocks from your local area
I have taken countless watercolor classes and workshops, but no one has taught this technique, which is wonderfully clever. Thanks so much!
so glad I was able to share something new!
Everybody teaches it. I learned it years ago.
Learn from Grahame Booth and Oliver Pyle also - Two of the best.
very well known method. Quite spectacular.
Ugh! This tutorial was amazing! It helped me so much!!
This is amazing, what a fantastic technique. Thanks so much for sharing this. X
Perfect, love the colours too
Brilliant explanation of how to paint rocks. Thank you!
Genius! Pure genius! Thanks!
Beautiful painting rocks
Thank you for sharing
👋🎨🖌
Excellent instruction and techniques for painting natural looking rocks! 👍
Amazing technique. The rocks look so reaalistic. Thanks.
Brilliant. I’m going to try this today😊. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for the demonstration, it’s very helpful !!!
nice to watch the process! Thank you for the lesson!
Wow! Love this! Thank you for sharing your talent❤️🦋
Great job,love your colors
Absolutely fabulous! Glad to have discovered this tutorial. Brilliant. Many thanks!
You're very welcome!
Amazing demo.Thanks from Spain.
I have no formal painting experience but watching the rocks emerge is magic. Thanks
It can be surprising!
Nice tutorial. I like the use of the credit card.
Great techniques here. Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to try these out!
I'd love to see your paintings when you give it a go.
Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!👏👏😊
Excellent !!! Well done Charyl...
Interesting technique. Thank you for sharing.
I am very grateful for your generosity sharing this video. I cannot wait to try this technique. It is quite creative and helpful without detracting from the mystery and magic of watercolours…Thank you
Great insights. I've never thought of using a card like that.
Simply awesome. Thanks
I am in awe.
Cheryl, this is one of the best watercolour tutorials I have ever come across and it has been a tremendous inspiration for me. and very generous of you to share these techniques. I have duly subscribed to your channel. Many thanks indeed
I just typed virtually the exact same comment. !!!
Thank you so much Guy-Paul!
Please count me in, too! 😄
This is simply amazing. Thank you very much for sharing, Cheryl. Can't wait to try it.
Bonita técnica para pintar rocas realísticas. Nice technique to paint real rocks.
Strange way to paint watercolor rocks but it works quite well 👀👍🏻 The realism obtained is just stunning 👏🏻 Thanks for the credit card tip 😊
It is strange, I agree, but once it dries it looks quite effective with very little effort required.
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Que maravilla, Maestra!!
Dios me la Bendiga excelente tecnica la admiro
OMG! Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I love the way you created these rocks! You make it look so simple, yet it looks like it might have been a complicated, skilled process. Love it!❤️
I hope you have had a chance to try it?
Wow ...Thank you so much share your technique
I have been feeling stupid because I can’t do rocks. Thank you for explaining how it’s done. Amazing! I can’t wait to try this technique ❤
You are so welcome! I hope you are happier with your rocks now, Donna. No way you should feel stupid though, rocks are trick and of course come in so many shapes and sizes that there is no one size fits all approach.
Love this technigue!
Brilliant. Thanks so much for taking the time. I've struggled with rocks, but feel more confident now.
Happy to help! I hope they feel more enjoyable now and less of a struggle.
That demonstration was fantastic! Thank you 🎉
Glad you liked it!
This is absolutely brilliant. I work with acrylics and will definitely give your technique a try. Thank you so much!
-Debbie in Edmonton AB, Canada
I look forward to hearing how it goes in acrylic
Thanks for the explanation of colors (blue on top because of sky)! Excellent tutorial👍🏻👍🏻
So glad you got a new nugget of gold from it. I usually explain the same when I demo big white gum tree trunks, if in shadow the top side of the branch is generally bluish (pale cerulean) and the lower side will be warmer and yellower because it is reflecting the ground. Happy painting
A wonderful tutorial! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
did it before but now I know what works , thank you
I have been attempting to learn watercolor on my own for about a year or two. I loved the tutorial on various values & tones of grasses. I loved the finished work, and seeing it unfold was phenomenal. I have physical issues. Going out to a class isn't possible. So finding your videos is a gift. So greatful.
I'm so glad it was helpful! There is so much inspiration on You Tube and workshops via zoom that I hope can help you without having to go out for lessons.
Beautiful natural looking rocks. Thank you for sharing your technique.🥰
Thanks so much 😊
WOW!!! That is an amazing way to get rocks. I like to paint landscapes, but rocks have been a real mystery to get looking close to real. Yours look like you sent hours. Thank you so much.
So glad that you think they look like I spent hours rather than a few minutes! I hope you enjoy trying out this technique
Abso-lutely fantastic. Can't wait to try this amazing technique. Many thanks for sharing 👍
Have fun, I hope you enjoy it!
I have seen other artist use a plastic card as a technique and I think it’s a great idea. Your tutorial was very good.
Glad it was helpful! I have just loaded a new video that incorporates it into a full painting, with credit card rocks at the back and closer rocks painted more traditionally
thank you - wonderfully helpful
You are the boss. ❤❤
Amazing technique, I never came across such awesome and easy technique. Thank you so much for sharing..
Blessings!
Glad it was helpful! I hope that you give it a try
I love your work
Thank you
This is BRILLIANT
Brilliant technique you Rock.
Thanks Grahame, I'm excited to be told I Rock!
I'm so excited to have found your channel !
Welcome!! I am also glad that you found me.
Thank you. This was very helpful. I have used the credit card method of scraping before, but only using heavy pigment on wet paper. I like how you underpaint the wet colors first, which creates even more interest as the heavier pigment on top is scraped away. Thanks for showing how you use the little blade brush as well. I have had one of those for a few years and never really thought how to use it.
Glad it was helpful! I agree, the underwash helps to add some colour where you scrape away and additional interest. Have fun painting rocks!
This is so cool! I would have never thought to do this … and I paint rocks all the time. (Also bricks). Buildings here are either brick or formstone. This helps save a good bit of time & it looks great.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. 😊
This would be interesting to see if it works for great brick texture. It is lots of fun, I hope you enjoy it with your next rock painting.
You made it look so simple,
Convicing me to try
Thanks!!!
I hope you enjoy giving it a try
Brilliant!!!!!!
Great video. Thank you.
La technique de folie Waouuuuh ❤❤❤❤
Amazing! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this Cheryl, this was such a great tutorial. Im still trying it out, but love the concept. btw you're the first artist I've heard mention Australian Grey... I find it indispensable
It is such a handy colour isn't it - I love the touch of opacity to it - like Naples Yellow or Lavender but more neutral. Thanks for your comment and I am glad you like the technique.
Underrated video. Thank you
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for your comment
You are quite amazing!!, I have never seen this technique. I have read some of the comments and someone said that this is taught by everyone, as I said, I have never seen it, I must be living under a rock!.
❤
Thank you Consuelo, lucky for me I didn't claim it was my own original technique! It has been around many many years. I just actually watched a different video yesterday that popped up in my side bar about scraping out but it was a totally different technique just scraping a highlight out along the top edges. Many ways and many colour choices.
Awesome, thank you.
this is so cool! very easy to understand and follow too
Glad you think so!
I have never wanted to paint rocks so bad!! this was amazing! thanks!
I'm so excited to hear that! I'd love to see what you create.
@@cherylbrucecreativ I’d love to send to you to see! What is the best way to do that? Thanks
This technique is used by spray paint artists as well. Never thought you can use the same technique in watercolor with wonderful results. I am new to watercolor.🎉😊
Yes, you are right I have seen some street artists with layers of spray paint scraping out. With watercolour probably similar in that you need to get the paint thickish in the layer to be able to have something to scrape back. I hope you have fun trying it.
Really ur water color tutorial amazing u r great artist thanks for guidance
Thank you so much 😀
I love this and just subscribed 💕
thank you
I found this helpful! Thank you
I'm so glad!
Very nice mice. I gotta try this.
It is me when I was younger , didn't want to scare people , also I am enjoying watching your tutorials ,great stuff ,and I am appreciating the instruction as I am new to watercolour. Enjoyed your company on the Lady Nelson and all the other Ladies too. I subscribed 😁
so good to connect with you again. The Lady Nelson experience was incredible.
Amazing thank you from a fellow Aussie!! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
Hello Kaz from Australia!
Ingenious
Fantastic 😮😮😮😊😊😊
Thank you for the tutoring of painting rocks which has always been a but of a disaster after painting a seascape or rocky hills. I feel confident now and will be doing more seascapes and while rocky mountains. Happy days. 😊 B Australia
Hopefully you give this technique a try.
Fantastic thank you
Wow, thank u so much for explaining your process so well, I have been feeling really downhearted with my efforts, but I honestly can’t wait to go and give this fun way a go. Xx
Kay I can't wait to hear if you enjoyed doing the exercise yourself. Remember thick juicy paint is the key to the top layer
@@cherylbrucecreativ thank u so much, xo
Amazing!!!
Thanks!!
Excellent
Pfft, never would've guessed how it was made, like in million years. Wow. Thanks. Awesome technique.
I hope you give it a try, it is good fun
@@cherylbrucecreativ how could I not! :) Just came back to try it. Starting right now. I'm very happy I happened to stumble upon this tutorial. You explained everything real good.
Gracias
Thank you, this was so helpful and interesting! Greetings from Berlin Germany! 😁👍❤️
Glad it was helpful!
This is awesome! I'm gonna use this tomorrow when my 300 lb paper arrives. Hope I can lift it.
Can't wait to hear how it goes. Remember thick pigment in the top layer!
Those are my favourite pencils.
Wonderful n good
Great video I have had problems with rock. This technique could easily be adapter to oil, and in my case I enjoy panting on arches oil paper so even better. Got my subscription.
I will be interested to hear how it works with oil paint. I think you are right that it might work well when painting on paper more so than canvas.
Superb
Fabulous
That is the BEST rock demo I've seen. Thank you so much for actually mentioning about using the "7" shape for dragging the card. I had been very confused as to which way and what type of marks I should be making. Now I know. You are the only demonstrator that has actually mentioned how to make the correct marks. :-)
Lindy, thanks so much for your comment as I often wonder if my description of an upside down back to front 7 is jut more confusing! I'm glad to hear it made sense.
@@cherylbrucecreativ Definitely made sense and helped me know how to actually approach a rock !!!!. I also loved your description and guidance for the rose leaf. You give very informative and handy info.
This was wonderful! Thank you!
There's just that kind of interesting rock in a park near my home, and I have been thinking so many times how I would paint it, all the angles and gaps and shapes, and all the different shades of red and pink and grey, but with a brush it feels so difficult I don't know where to start. Now I know how I'll try to paint it! Subscribed.
Can't wait to hear how you go with your lovely local rocks. By what you describe I would put the pinks, reds and light greys in the underwash and then your thick darks on the top layer so that when you scrape back you have the lovely colours you are describing showing through.
@@cherylbrucecreativ Thank you so much for your advice! I was in the park again today and really tried to see the different colors of the rock, and in my mind compare them to the colors I have at home. (The passers by were wondering what I was staring at, and tried to look if there's something interesting. My dog, he was bored. He thinks stopping anywhere for long periods of time for something very interesting is only his privilege).
Some of my watercolors are in pans, and some in tubes. So I can use the pan colors for the wash, and need tube colors only on the top?
Your rock painting has very much the same colors as the seaside and lakeside rocks here in Finland, and reminds me of the many boat and kayak trips I have made. That's why it feels so particularly impressive and familiar.
@@atalantamountain I totally understand what you mean about stopping to really study something. I am so distracted on a dog walk - photographing the flowers, his shadow on the ground, the bees and bugs etc. You are correct that the first layer can be colours from your pans because it is a thin wash, but in my experience the top colour that you scrape into needs to be thick in order for it to move. Have fun with those rocks from your local area
@@cherylbrucecreativ ❤
Paynes Grey ✨
Lindo.
No aprecio bien ...Es un trozo de cartón o plástico..?
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I love this technique and use it often. However, if you live in an area of very low relative humidity, you will have quite different results.
Great point! Do you find it dries super quickly before you are getting to scrape the top layer?
@@cherylbrucecreativ Yes. I need to work much more quickly than indicated in the video and/or mist the paper frequently. Hit and miss.
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😂 now that what i say creativity is
I'm doing this today. Your video is the best I've found for rocks. Thank you so much 😍 What brand is your dagger?
So great to hear that you are going to do this exercise. The dagger is a Kazan by Neef 1/4". Have fun
Great video! Thank you! My grandmothers last name was Bruce! Maybe we’re related! New subscriber
Hi Dorothy, thanks for the comments. I am married into the Bruce family - they are from Gunnedah area originally - are you in Australia?
No I live in the United States . Bruce was my Grandmother’s maiden name. She was from Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s fun to think about! Please take care!