5 Minute Watercolor Abstract Cards/Learn how to stop perfectionism!

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[@danakolpin1289]

I am a beginner to watercolor . Always thought that the flowers had to be perfect in shape. This abstract was good to learn that you don't have to be perfect when painting.

[@vickiweiss311]

I ❤️ your NO NONSENSE approach to painting! For me personally, this has to be the BEST tutorial I have ever watched. Of my three years of painting, I can COPY almost anyone's tutorials...but my own work? NOT... haven't found my style.... When I try to approach an empty canvas or paper...I just sit there... nothing happens or comes to mind... 😭I seem to be STUCK in the "perfection" thing... thanks 🙏 tons for this video 👍💯

[@Bees123Knees]

Hi Vicki, can I join you, please? I've been at it for four years and, like you, can follow most tutorials with success, but when faced with doing something original, I barely know where to begin, and when I do, it looks horrid!!! However, one thing I've noticed recently is, I am choosing tutorials with very similar painting styles, similar colours, similar contrast etc. so maybe that IS my style? I don't know. I do believe we will eventually find our own personal style as long as we don't give up.

[@Bearwithme560]

So very true. I'd like to join with @Bees123Knees as well.

[@Bearwithme560]

You echo my precise feelings. How are you doing, one year later?

[@craftykat]

Beautiful! I really loved the first one a lot; so mystical.

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Thank you so much! have almost quit so many times!

[@ellencrimitrent]

You can do it!

[@judipowers2546]

That is quite a transformation. Love the finished product

[@pamvance7378]

I love the look. Easy. So easy & carefree

[@amandastratton8242]

Just what I needed to get me out of a rut Thank you Ellen for some fun painting xx

[@ellencrimitrent]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marilynshomestead9705]

This is so awesome. Thank you for all the teaching you do for free!!!

[@saranilsson4901]

Loose as a goose-I love this style! Thanks for your tutorials🧡🩷💙💚🤎🩶

[@56sleepy]

Beautiful! You know, I liked it before the last loosening but I really liked it after. Thanks for this. I remain stuck in detail and perfectionism and this is great to expand my play.

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@paulaallard7607]

This is great !! Thankyou!!

[@deirdrehalstead6963]

You made this just for me!!! 😂 Love your tutorials Ellen and your encouraging chat. I’m another timid painter and I can’t wait to try this - Impressionism is my favourite style in art so perhaps I can achieve a little myself! Many thanks for a great share 🙏🏻👏💕👏

[@leslierea2523]

I love watching you. You make it seem so easy!❤

[@nancymiller7009]

Love love love your attitude! I needed this one. Thank you!

[@pattioneill3849]

You are cracking me up Ellen! I am playing along. Thank you!

[@AnnaMariaWalz]

Thank you Ellen! I wanted to start watercolor painting but “I was in my head” until I watched you & your loose style made me less intimidated & I love it! I started with wildflowers & moving on as my confidence builds👍

[@SusanShuck]

I love how you softened it!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Cute cards Ellen!! Thank you for my weekend WC project! Tfs! 🎉❤😊

[@dixiecat666]

How clever , fabulous result .

[@andrearhoda2802]

How Fun!!!! Love it!!!

[@grammyrosethompson650]

I love you, Ellen 😊 thank you for your beautiful spirit and sharing your skills, time and joy of this wonderful art form! I am a complete newbie, but boy does your joy and spirit inspire me so much! Thank you!

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Very encouraging! Thanks Ellen, I'm going to push the paints around and have some fun tonight!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!

[@judithcastle5726]

Love your laid back attitude. Will help me overcome the perfectionist barrier..

[@Benvi5735]

Very pretty. I do get stuck in my head so you were talking directly to me! Your advice was spot on! 😁

[@paulabrown6840]

WONDERFUL!!! 👏🏼😃💗💚❤️

[@patriciamartin19]

🎉I love the atmospheric look!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@pascaledescroix520]

J’adore ! Bravo 👏🌺

[@Michael-lq5di]

Beautiful love your work

[@terrywalker6727]

Wow! You are so talented and make watercolor flow and fun! We all appreciate you and your tutorials. Happy New Year and abundant blessings!

[@debimcgill5919]

I've had supplies for a year!!! I'm doing this...I NEED this! Can't wait 🤪

[@ellencrimitrent]

yay!

[@sharilove8780]

OMG I love you....I need you in my life....this is exactly what I needed to get out of my perfectionist head. I really appreciate your flat brush tips.

[@patriciakelly5451]

I love this!

[@ellenna4426]

Yes! I’m very hard on myself, especially when I don’t think it looks perfect to send to someone. I love your teaching style. I recently had back surgery, so I’m not able to paint right now, but I’m binge watching your videos so I’m ready to try a bunch of new painting when I can paint again. Thanks so much!

[@ellencrimitrent]

just have fun - no mistakes only learning!

[@Heatherpaints24]

Love this! Thank you.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@enakelly9974]

❤❤❤ this video. Thank you so much for making it.

[@sheilad83]

I do Ellen! Perfectionism has always crippled me to an extent. I was told I have perfectionism issues many yrs ago. I'm my early 30s, I just turned 59. It's taken me this long to actually figure out what it means. I just could not relate to it, until it slapped me in the face. Lol! Thanks for this exercise❤

[@dorotheaherron5071]

Zip! So quick and so 😍 pretty. I have been getting rather squinchy in my paintings, fussing over every detail...thanks Ellen I will follow your lead, get loose and have fun.

[@AndreGodoy1973]

Gosto do seu jeito direto e objetivo de ensinar. Direto ao ponto. Muito obrigado pelo vídeo e saudações do Brasil!

[@laurabrewer911]

I love this, I use flat brush with acrylic but not with watercolors, love going back with the wash and adding colors afterwards.

[@ElaineFoster101]

Very nice! Love your style.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@beckyjones5857]

So pretty-liked it before-loved it afterwards!

[@yes4yeshua]

Beautiful cards

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you like them!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Beautiful

[@danakolpin1289]

You make it look so easy

[@debimcgill5919]

Ty Ellen 😁

[@sweetsumoo]

I needed this🙏

[@ellencrimitrent]

yay!

[@debrachevalier2563]

A great tutorial, ty

[@katherinewinfree7831]

Delightful!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

I would never have thought about going in afterwards to add plain water to create the abstract. I thought you might have wet the paper first. I really like the abstract! Great video. Hope you feel better soon. This is one of the heavy allergy times for me.

[@bonniegarson80]

Very cool😊

[@louisjinhui1420]

Hey Hey! Straight A grades! I've shared this to my friend. I love the feel of this. I see U getting good at your theme. the ending got me puzzle btw

[@lovelucy]

thank you for these abstract art videos

[@ellencrimitrent]

My pleasure 😊

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome

[@judygage687]

Thanks!

[@lindaking9222]

Great idea to blurr the paintings ..adds so much character…yes,we need to get out of our heads for many things

[@pattioneill3849]

Feel Better soon.

[@pamelaburke9250]

Sweet! I can see that as a beginner, I need to go smaller. I’ve been cutting down Arches to 5 x 7. After seeing this, I will go to 4 x 6 to fit on a 5x7 card. Thanks!

[@annsmith4739]

I liked you mushing it ha ha xx

[@charliefoxtrot6017]

Commiserations Ellen. Yep, same cold/flu …. in Australia. Have had it since about 5Sep. As has a friend in Ottawa. Most persistent bug we’ve ever had I 60+ years.

[@ellencrimitrent]

argh its a nightmare my son has mono! Covid was Zip this is worse!

[@charliefoxtrot6017]

And sip pear juice for sore throat! Licorice tea, particularly when combined with peppermint/spearmint tea, helps loosen congestion and stops reflex cough that we found so disruptive at night. Worked for us anyhow.

[@dshanley4226]

I am challenged with detail and overworking. I’m gonna wash out some things to see how it works. Why not!

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

great video…..how do you prevent muddy colors?

[@ellencrimitrent]

try not to bleed them too close esp brights next to browns etc. give them a little white space in between

[@yes4yeshua]

Ellen, the palette you use here I love because it has big wells. Can you share where to purchase, please?

[@ellencrimitrent]

hobby lobby

[@yes4yeshua]

Cool. Thanks.

[@barbararivera2380]

thank you. How do you tear the cards?

[@mvsaeed]

pls make a watercolor mini of ladybug ❤

[@ellencrimitrent]

already have one look on my minis

[@carolekratzke9500]

Do you tear your watercolour paper fot the lovely uneven edges?

[@user-of4ln9yz2h]

❤❤❤❤❤❤Прелесть!!!!

[@downrightdaffy3692]

💗💙💚💛💜❤

[@Heatherpaints24]

The video cut off after waiting for the second card to dry.

[@ellencrimitrent]

I know did you see missing footage I posted :)

[@Heatherpaints24]

@@ellencrimitrent Yes!!! Thank you!😊

[@user-xu6lb8sm3l]

0k

[@mothersdream]

I tried to watch this to the end, but it's been cut off and roles into another artist's video during a commercial break. Ahhhh!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Here is the missing footage from the second card- sorry YT doesn't let you add and rather than taking it down just added missing footage! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXHaWmdoq2gZtE

[@StudioJ-TX]

Thanks!

[@ellencrimitrent]

wow thanks!