5 Watercolor Rules Made to Be Broken (Step by Step)

[@natalierice6528]

You opened a can of worms. I've tried so many types of art; crochet, photography, rubber stamping, card making, scrapbooking, watercolor, stenciling, mixed media, junk journals, gelli printing, sewing, quilling, die cutting and I'm sure I missed a few. When I was in Jr high I wanted to become a grade school art teacher. My favorite teacher was my k-8th art teacher. We were friends all thru my adulthood, too until she passed away. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a decent grade on anything from my high school art teacher, so I became a hairdresser instead (another form of art). I still dabble in most of the aforementioned. Watercolor is the area I always want to improve more. Thanks for your fun spirit and lessons.

[@donnajones2332]

I was told by an art teacher in the seventh grade that art is 95% Hardwork and 5% talent but some kids don’t have the 5% talent… she meant me ….so I gave up and never tried art again. ..until now .I’m 70 years old and I’m loving learning to watercolor with you! I am a retired high school teacher and senior photographer (loved), I tried pottery…(no go), sewing (so-so), and I’ve been a passionate gardener for 5 decades. But, today its all about learning to watercolor😍Thank you for all you teach!!

[@catzkeet4860]

The thing is, I doubt she was right about you not having “talent” cos you’re human……all humans can make art…but nonetheless, even WERE she correct…..you can learn to make up for “talent”. The trick is……keep at it. Paint, draw, doodle, scribble whatever….nike that sucker!!! (Just do it) lol

[@deltamom61]

I picked up watercolor again in January 2022, after 40 years. I had been an avid gardener too. i had a beautiful yard that took me 20 to create. that was my substitute art form. I had back surgery in 2016 and there went that creative outlet. of course no one took care of the outside and what took me 20 years to accomplish, Mother Nature reclaimed in 3. after grief and depression, I needed to do something just for me. so I started watercoloring again.. I've been a watercoloring fool since January! lol. enjoying every nanosecond of it!!!!!! I'm 72.

[@skeletalremains3860]

I was told the same thing and it impacted me similarly. Interestingly, I had seen a book about how to do art journaling right before my mom died and I was so overwhelmed with emotion I decided to do it. I did some amazing things totally by accident. That started me on a journey with art and mixed media. I was absolutely hooked on art. Coloring, Zen Art Tangles, Acrylic, Mixed Media, and I dabbled in Watercolors. I was doing a lot of art that other people really liked but the more KZbin videos I watched on "how to" do mixed media the worse my art was. It seemed like I did better before I knew "how" you were "supposed" to do it. Then I found Mark Kistler and he explains, in detail, in his "You Can Draw in 30 Days" that everyone can be an artist because it is about how YOU see things (obvious paraphrasing). The point is I stopped listening to the teacher who told me I should try sports instead of art. I stopped listening to the inner critic and I stopped mad watching "how to" videos and looked for MY people. I AM AN ARTIST! I've dabbled in acrylics, collage, and I've made a ton of altered book style "junk" journals that I've sold and done ok with. Then I tried watercolors again and my first few paintings were really good. Then I made the same mistake and mass watched "how to" videos and my art suffered. Now I'm very thoughtful about who I watch. For me, I have a different brain so I look for people who speak to my crazy imagination and quirky personality. I'm improving again and think watercolors will be my forever love. With that said, I am really good at making altered books and art journals so I'll continue to do that as time permits also but honestly as a homeschooling grandma of three young kids time is precious and watercolors allow me to relax and decompress without taking time away from my family. I'm in love!!! I love this channel. She's my quirky people! Absolutely in love! Emma is also my jam!

[@MisterNiles]

I'm a guitarist who has always wanted to be a painter. I was never a visual artist, at all.... well.. one time I got some sculpey and made a bunch of hands, gripping spheres. They were awesome, and delicious. My dog ate them. I turned into a guitar player who paints abstracts and describes emotional states, ideas and portraiture in sound. Then! I had a brain injury. And I was a more engaged and more deeply synesthetic musician whose audio "paintings" became more engaging and interesting. Experimental music that not only doesn't alienate, but seems to invite people who listen to "normal" music. Then! I had covid. Then I was suddenly a visual artist. I could just draw. Now I'm painting. I'm waaaaay better than I should be, and also, pretty bad. Time seems to affect my skill level unevenly. I get better and worse as I jump from style to style with no effort and sometimes, no seeming agency. So... that's my story. Now I will learn as much as possible, then forget it as I integrate it into my broken brain. Thanks. You are awesome. I like the way you think.

[@gerriebell2128]

@MisterNiles I love that it’s all your creativity adventure and the varied results don’t bother you. That you are enjoying the journey. Enjoy.😊

[@marygeer3803]

Sculpture; metal, glass, clay, wood, ah whatever I can dream up. Photography; fine art. Drawing; always practicing. Painting; oils, watercolor, acrylic, pastel’s. Like you I’m drawn to most creative endeavors. I love to make cut out sugar cookies and decorate. My cheesecakes have to be beautiful. Gardening and DIY

[@KristyRice]

Love it!

[@pettiestbettyart]

I'm a constant overthinker lol, and one you didn't mention, a collector, I collect tools and papers and paints and glitters and glues (because mixed media!) then I watch tutorials and technique videos while doing my other hobbies that don't require a lot of attention, like my knitting lol.

[@TheMusicaEclectica]

Like you I've dipped my creative hand into just about every art/craft medium that exists. I'm a big DIYer and have refurbished multiple pieces of furniture for my home. I sew, crochet, make jewelry out of different mediums, and am an avid paper crafter. I've dabbled in drawing and think it's something I would like to work on developing my skills in. I took ceramics in highschool and would have pursued it more after graduating but couldn't afford a kiln, wheel, or all the other stuff required and didn't have a place to put it anyway. I still dabble in a lot of things but my go to's are beading, paper crafting, crochet, and I hope watercolor. I feel very drawn to it after taking an "exploring watercolor class last summer. It was a "no rules" class where we learned some general techniques and were encouraged to just let our brushes move across the paper but to follow a couple of guidelines. My favorite session was the one where we made random shapes/splotches and when they dried we had to draw lines with a pen to create a discernable image. I've discovered that I tend to overthink (I want to maintain too much control) and I usually use too much water. I know though that I'll find my balance and create some great to me watercolor works of art.

[@mariemyndala]

"serial creative spirits" YESSSSSSS!!!! Woot Woot! I'm in that club🧡🧡!!

[@KristyRice]

😘

[@ellencrimitrent]

Your doing amazing things Kristy!! Keep it up!!☺️ I think rules are always made to be broken- 😊

[@ellencrimitrent]

Well not all rules or our society would be a mess 😂

[@KristyRice]

😘😘😘

[@glowycloey]

I really like when my favorites are friendly with one and other :)

[@deltamom61]

@@glowycloey same here!

[@judymcinnis]

I follow all of the creators, except one that you showed at the beginning. ( I will check that one out too) It was destined for me to find you too, Kristy.🌺 BTW Emma who lives not far from me in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦, Just had her second son yesterday.👣 I only started painting last summer and I have sold 6 paintings. 4 in watercolour and 2 in acrylic. Not to mention numerous Christmas cards. I painted in watercolor this past Christmas. 😀 My biggest 2 mistakes are over working the paint. Big problem for me. Also, I am so hard on myself and I love that you always remind me to just play.❤️🖌️🎨

[@annenglish2935]

😊 Thanks for the update on Emma having her son!!! Wonderful!!!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

I’m guilty of too much water, not enough water, & too much pressure. Another great video & thanks for sharing this.

[@notabiologist7162]

I’m guilty of #1 the most…too much brush pressure (trying to be perfect). Well, really I’m guilty of all of them, plus a few more, because I just started painting and don’t really know what I’m doing. 😋

[@KristyRice]

Just keep doing! 😘😘😘

[@stephaniemitchell3572]

Lmbo. I felt this comment on so many levels. It's ok. We totally got this!

[@louisebacon-ogden5032]

I realized that I loved detail, detail, detail and therefore drawing was and still is my favorite. Graphite and pen and ink (black, no color) is so great because I can just go and go. Any black and white is fun for me...scratchboard, ink wash, Sumi-e and white colored pencil on black paper. No waiting for the paint to dry. I have wanted to watercolor for a long time. Charlotte, a friend in her 90's, encouraged me to keep trying. After all I was ONLY 69 (at the time) and she said I had "plenty of time!" I realized the detail got in the way. Most W/C classes I took were all taught in a certain way. I did NOT want to paint "normally." I said I wanted to do "watery" water colors. I found the phrase, LOOSE, ABSTRACT! I stumbled onto KZbin during the pandemic and there it was, MY kind of painting! My friend died at age 102. I looked to the heavens and said, "Charlotte, I finally did it!" I want to just paint, most of the time, not even have a sketch. I just want to keep going until I am done. I love your style. I do some things differently as I love to mix my own colors. For the most part, I never care about the NAMES of colors. I have 2 reds and quite a few blues and greens. My paints are just, what I call, rainbow colors! I love "messy" painting, color bleeding and splattering! And, of course, I love to mix W/C with ink! I am now 74 and still draw minute detail but my swirly W/C is so liberating! My vision is not quite so good, so "sloppy" water colors suit me fine.

[@KristyRice]

Ahhh I adore this story, thank you for sharing it here! Your friend Charlotte blessed you clearly with her encouragement!! So glad you’re here and part of this community!

[@mjpete27]

I have also worked with most mediums, I even had college courses in several! I keep returning to watercolor, and I have for over 45 years! I am excited for the new potential artists joining in creating their own artworks! There are more ways to learn and share your art journey with the world today! You can even sell your art creations for real money, so much easier in today’s world! I am currently learning about soft pastels and I have found that I can use a watercolor under painting! I hope you continue to share your joy with watercolors with your viewers, your attitude is refreshing and truly wonderful! Thank you. Please take care, be safe and enjoy your day!

[@KristyRice]

Ohhhh watercolor under pastels???!!! Omg trying!

[@tigercatz]

I’ve tried just about every art & craft out there. Jill of all, master of none. When it comes to watercolor, I’m definitely overthinking and not doing.

[@lindenjenesse5078]

You had me. As I was pondering which of the first four "rules" I was "breaking" the most, you introduced the fifth: Overthinking. Well, that's me. Haha! But I like the solution: Thoughtful planning. As long as I *plan* for happy accidents, the joy is there!

[@SheriWinston]

It's fun to think about all of the mediums I've been using since I've also been making art for my entire life. Drawing: pencils, charcoal, oil and chalk pastels, crayons, colored pencils, pen and ink, markers, gel pens gelattos. Painting: Watercolors, oils and acrylics but especially and always watercolors. Pottery, batik, fiber arts, embroidery, Jewelry making, pysanky eggs, Basket making. Photography. Digital art. I've probably forgotten if you on this list. That was fun!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@megantillman2824]

I love your style of painting! I also have tried a variety of art media including pencil sketching, photography, acrylics, oils, alcohol markers, colored pencils, quilling, pottery on a wheel, glass blowing, Dutch pour painting, collages, beaded necklaces, metal jewelry, and now watercolors. Watercolors are definitely my favorite! I recently came back from a trip to Europe and I even took my watercolor supplies with me. And I discovered Schmincke paints…I love them so much!

[@KristyRice]

Oh you sound like my people lol!!

[@megantillman2824]

@@KristyRice 😄

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Oh my…like you so many…started with watercolor as a small child then modeling clay, then pencil drawing at 10 and later oil painting and free form clay sculpture and back to water color and then to acrylics and pen and ink…sometimes with watercolor added… Kristy, thank you so much for pulling all of this out of my head with your question! I forgot to add years of polymer clay and too many crafts to name…my 77 years of art right here 😊

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Definitely overworking. And maybe too much water. Or overthinking. 😎 my solution is paint more. Paint until I am comfortable enough to not obsess. And in the process, I still have fun and I'm still learning how I paint. I think I might be one of those that will just overwork, finally put a glaze over it and have one item be hyper realistic. But then again, you are truly responsible for getting me to lighten up. Love your videos.

[@Karen_Marie]

Although I don't love painting with acrylic, I used to be a volunteer teacher teaching a "wine and sip" type class but for kids (8 - 17) at a non-profit co-op, obviously using acrylic (because it's cheap and easy to work with). I always started out my classes explaining that "I'm not a professional artist" and "I'm frankly not even very good" (this is true, some of my older students painted better than me) but I'm here because art is joyful and painting, in particular, is therapeutic. I told them I hoped they will not feel pressure to create a masterpiece or even a painting that looks exactly like mine or their neighbors but instead, I hope they can explore their creative side and have fun. And fun we had! Unfortunately, I moved and so I had to stop teaching the class, but I greatly miss it and hope to start doing it again.

[@KristyRice]

I hope you’re able to start teaching again!!

[@94VandalFavorites]

My favorite is the purposeful lift. It’s so amazing to see how to “bully” the color around the page. 😊

[@4tjinta]

YAY, the brushes are available again 😀. The shipping costs are high, but still I want them. Didn’t get an email yet, so maybe you don’t know they’re there … ?

[@KristyRice]

Oh no! Just seeing this for some reason!!

[@4tjinta]

@@KristyRice Well … in the mean time I have them … and used them. The plastic covers are a bit hard to replace, but want to keep the brushes in the lovely little bag that goes with it.

[@GriffithsJacqueline]

Oh my goodness, I've realised I'm thinking too much & be less critical of my work. I've procrastinated for so long, I just need my kit out & "play". I need to keep telling myself that it's only me that's going to see it as a task of warming up. Looking at a blank piece of precious good quality paper just stresses me sometimes! Thank you for your great work & sharing with us.

[@KristyRice]

Did you paint yet? It’s time❤️

[@ardellapurcell4433]

Watercolor painting is my "dabble". lol I used to try all kinds of art, but I found I performed best in music and fiber arts, like crochet, knitting, sewing, etc. Lately, I have just felt this strong urge to create something, and while oil painting was my first thought, I decided to try watercolor first because of the cost of supplies. Watercolor could get very expensive, but my daughter has plenty of nice supplies on hand, while I'd be starting from scratch with oil. She also does acrylic painting, but I don't have the confidence just yet that I can get the blending down or the technique. So, I'm trying watercolor first, but who knows? I may decide I like it best. I am binging your videos. lol I want to learn all I can and every one of your videos is packed with knowledge. I am going to give them all a boop. 😆

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for watching!

[@EmilyL823]

My daughter and I are just starting to try watercolor painting together. This video is very helpful! We're excited to watch more of your wonderful videos! I love that you emphasize there's no "perfect" way to paint and that setting aside TIME to paint is MOST important!❤🎨😊

[@karendirmish2696]

Wonderful reminder that I needed! Paint as if you have a magic hand! You are my Teacher! Thanks 🙏 and I’m ready to just put brush in paint and relax! Karen the learner!

[@KristyRice]

You can do it!

[@herbst777]

You had me at “super juicy color” . Love to continuously learn new things. 🎨🖌 New sub 👩‍🎨

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful!

[@sherryfurr9115]

Your enthusiasm for this keeps me inspired! Any time I get frustrated with my efforts I immediately go to one of your posts and I am ready to tackle it again. Thanks Kristy.

[@adumelial]

Oh my!? I learned a BUNCH! Thanks Kristy

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@jodycourt]

Sometimes I watch so many videos that I don't just let myself create my way. But all of you artists out there really have great tips and ideas that help me so very much! So thank you!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mrsfivepip]

I had to laugh when you were talking about chasing your creativity and the cake decorating picture popped up. That is the one craft that I will not go back to. It makes me laugh everytime I think about it. It was a learning experience. I learned that I am talented in other areas but not baking or decorating…lol😂😂😂

[@KristyRice]

Oh my goodness that was a fake cake!! I do a lot of editorial styling in my wedding business and when they brought the dummy cake out I just felt it needed some oooomph!!

[@Goldi-Luc]

i have tried alot as well, rock carving, wood carving, clay work- regular kiln clay and oven bake, scratch art, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, soft pastels, oil pastels, marks, pens, colored pencils, wood burning, crochet, jewlery making, paper crafts, etc etc. i love trying new things. the ones i have stuck with and gotten better at are watercolor, wood burning and crochet.

[@KristyRice]

Oh wow! Go you!! XO

[@BlessedForever888]

I LOVE your approach, Kristy!!! I just love that playful and joyful spirit!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!

[@consueloyoung4484]

I have become more mindful, but over working has been a problem with me. Thank you for this vid, it is a reminder to all of us. ❤

[@laurafolsom2048]

I got my brushes..I’m having so much fun. The cats tongue is the cats meow!

[@annenglish2935]

Congratulations!!! Thank 😊 you for sharing reminders of my misdeeds! Currently #5 is on top... I'm a beginner, so I often repeat these offenses quite often! I'm 69, so have tried a variety of "art"... sewing, needlework, stenciling, card making, shopping 🛍 😄 - HA! Love ❤ your creativity and how you explain as you paint... I just want to create a little looser paint style... it looks so much better!!! Love, a California Gramma ❤

[@KristyRice]

You got this! :)

[@lisaburt7936]

By far I love the 💦 water in water color!!!! I’m forever finding myself adding too much water!!!! Love your videos!!!! I NEVER feel like I’m getting scolded ❤

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

'I'm continuously challenging myself to harness my inner adult. 😂 I felt this! I make it a rule to merely cleverly disguise myself as a responsible adult when absolutely necessary. 😊 In my art trolley at the moment I have coloured pencils, jewellery making supplies, watercolours, origami papers and acrylic paints. I used to hate watercolours because I couldn't control them but now they're my number 1 medium because I learned they're not meant to be controlled! I like to use them in conjunction with my coloured pencils and fine liners. 😁 I haven't made any jewellery for a few years but I keep my tools ans supplies just incase the mojo returns. 😊

[@telalong5254]

i did major in art when at uni in the 1960's....then life got in the way, so i dabbbled in diy (wasn't known as that back then) pottery/oils/acrylics/modeling clay/stitching-currently a fav...and now, returning to watercolor. i love that i found your channel or maybe it was a recommendation, anyhow, here you are and i'm so happy happy happy. so, now i'm going through your videos one by one. thank you so much for your insight and sharing your knowledge and techniques....

[@KristyRice]

Very cool!

[@jinkiedog8824]

Hi Kristy, I love watching you. I am too stiff in my painting and you help loosen me up and keep me smiling. I've tried it all, sewing (I was pretty good), crochet (I still like to make suffies), beading (how many earrings can one wear), clay (again, they are cute but what do you do with all of them). Acrylics (I have some really nice paintings of little animals) and One Stroke paintings, Quilling, really fun but again what do you do with them all. Card making (where I shine and spend most of my crafting time), Zentangle (so much fun to do while watching the tube). Watercolor is my newest "thing" I so want to be loose with my painting like you but struggle. I'll keep watching and trying. Thank you for your wonderful videos and happy way of teaching and just being YOU.

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!

[@glowycloey]

I'm really enjoying your views, and instruction. Painting with John is fantastic! So glad for season 2! I enjoy ebru/ marbling, and colored pencils, but watercolor is my all time favorite. I've been advised that, "acrylic is so much easier. If you make a mistake you can paint over it. " My mistakes are often end up the best part of the painting! Thing I will never do again, though it's beautiful, is alcohol art. I recently spent a day and a half with alcohol ink, plastic, and my air brush. It felt so fake, which sounds weird, but watercolor feels so organic in comparison, if that makes sense? I felt stifled.

[@valeriebruner2843]

Ordered my brushes today so happy !! love your video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤😀

[@KristyRice]

Yay! Thank you!

[@yazosoyo]

All of the above! I specially freak out about wasting my good paper and my good watercolors 🙈

[@BurningSky444]

I love your videos…. so much humor 😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@justacatwhocantype]

Good points you addressed there. And I love how you talk about watercolor, one can tell that you really love it, and so do I. I also like other mediums, lik oil pastels or color pencil, but watercolor is just so special. Oh and to answer your question, my broken rule is the one with too much water. After all, this playing with the water and letting it do it's thing is one of the things that make watercolors so unique and interesting.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@AmbiCahira]

Thinking too much could be my middle name 😅 I am a beginner and haven't painted with watercolor since childhood with those terrible plastic like brushes (I'm in my 30s) so that WHAT should I paint to practice with to feel satisfying afterwards and motivating becomes action paralyzing. I feel enough called out that I probably should just invent a landscape so that there's no wrong color yet becomes something complete after practice. Thank you for this video :) Your channel is super encouraging and inspiring!

[@KristyRice]

You've got this!!!

[@luannelamartos6755]

Maravillosos consejos Kristy, te admiro mucho. Tu arte es increíble, todo fluye cuando pintas. ¡Gracias por tu danza pictórica, Maestra!!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!

[@katarinaholik]

Have tried soft pastel, pastel pencils, colored pencils, ink, gouache, acrylic, oil, charcoal, watercolor, watercolor pencils, alcohol markers. Love watercolor, gouache and colored pencils.

[@KristyRice]

Love love all the dabbling!

[@katarinaholik]

@@KristyRice well said I dabbled for years, here and there but last 2 years I limited myself to just watercolor and I made huge progress. dabbling is fun but I need one main thing to have a compass.

[@bonniekenaley3831]

A#4 and #5 are my worse! Thanks so much fir the helpful comments!

[@Tinyturtletami]

This video has helped me a lot to see what's going wrong! I use too much water and the pigment sits in different areas of my puddle making it look off.

[@KristyRice]

So excited for you :)

[@nicolesmith1309]

I love photography and chalk pastels.

[@judyhammond3181]

As a fairly experienced watercolour painter, I will say these are all good points.

[@traceywojtal9045]

Thank you Kristy for imparting your wisdom on painting techniques! Love all your videos. I tend to overthink, but I also either over & under use water with watercolors. Especially if I haven’t painted with them for a bit. I also create paintings with Atelier Interactive acrylics the most. So it depends on my mood and what type of effect I want the finished painting to have as to which medium I use. I recently tried Cobra water mixable oils…and I can see that is going to be a huge learning curve for me. But I like to do all kinds of crafty type arts-sea glass, macramé-well you get the point. Lol!

[@lora9664]

Congrats on 40K! I make all the mistakes which is why it’s a hobby for me and not a career! Haha.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much! :)

[@yvonnedunbar4450]

Hi Kristy, I like to do crafts, create lovely vessels to house girl stuff, pencils, and maybe paint brushes. But I want to paint realist flowers! With your encouragement, I am on my way! THANK YOU KRISTY! from an excited great grandmother, who FEELS your JOY!!!

[@KristyRice]

You can do it!

[@KathleenBrown-is6yo]

Sure needed to hear this today!! ❤

[@erinnfitzgerald6257]

Than you 🙏 Haha, I say a similar thing re my inner child. I say I have no problem connecting with my inner child, in fact I often have to reign it in, lol!!

[@KristyRice]

Let it out!!! 😂😂

[@JanLarsen-qp2lu]

I love watercolor and used to do a lot and got pretty good. Then hardly did any for 25 years (family and job) now retired I am back into it and feel a little like I’m starting over ( muscle memory and brain connected). About 11 years ago started. Doing pottery and I love painting watercolor style on my dishes so now doing two kinds of art!

[@JanLarsen-qp2lu]

And come To think of it, I have done lots of artsy stuff all these years, just not the 2 I love the most. Watercolor and pottery. I would send you some photos but do t see how on this site

[@southenfish]

Love your art soul.Thankyou

[@danakolpin1289]

I learned the one stroke painting from Donna Dewberry working with 2 colors on the brush. That was really quite different way of painting

[@vickibonilla4510]

Kristi, I just found you today! Oh my gosh, you are so fantastic!! You make me feel I could do this and I have no talent. Is it possible to learn by just copying and practice. Love your personality too. I’m so excited to try. You are so thorough and talented.

[@KristyRice]

You can do it!

[@sunnyjoy229]

Gulity of #4. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for watching!

[@lionharehart]

Hello Kristy. I love your catch phrase "Juicy" I've been brush stroking "Juicy" with my mermaid pens and my family thinks I'm daft.

[@kr_herbert]

Mistake #4 at 9:03 = weird water marks, cauliflower marks and hard edges. You must have been watching me. "Keep an eye on those puddles" is my new motto. Thank you for explaining this!

[@KristyRice]

Of course!!

[@roden70]

Great video Kristy. I'm guilty of overthinking. I love the landscapes I saw in this video!

[@KristyRice]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jeanfriedman2230]

You are an inspiration..thanks!

[@KristyRice]

Wow, thank you!

[@tonyarodgers-beute8537]

You are so amazing!! thanks I keep watching and can’t seem to start!

[@winnienelson1570]

How about the rule of not using white? I find the leaving out white paper space and masking fluid too inhibiting. It also give me a chance to try out different kind of opaque white: gel pen, gouache, poster color, color pencil, pastel, white ink, etc. I still try to leave out white paper space sometime just to challenge my skills, because it is quite difficult with hair and whiskers.

[@KristyRice]

I use white very very often in my watercolor!! I need to do a whole video on this one!!

[@lindalankoff9443]

Too much pressure on the brush…. Cauliflower effect…yup looked like one of my attempts ! Thank you for your insight. 😊

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome 😊

[@maturelady2636]

When you dab into all the other colors and have for example, red in your yellow, do you clean them somehow so next time they are pure?

[@KristyRice]

Sometimes I clean them, as needed but usually it doesn’t bother my painting process :)

[@stargazer5136]

I love your painting Kristy. Thank You for your engorgement. Love your style of teaching❤️🦉😜👍

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much! :)

[@nosebleedseats3788]

Oh my goodness... where has THIS lesson (yes these are MY lessons!) been ALL my life??? I am ALL of these... and all of them A LOT! Too heavy handed? Check, too much/too little water? Check Check. OVERTHINKING? That canvas has stayed blank MANY o times friend. Many. I wish I had viewed this earlier. A short video with a huge punch. I will be coming back to this when I get one of those "wtf am I doing" moments. And wrt to art and my life (54), I've done almost everything at some point. I still do professional photography for bands (been slinging a camera since i was 8 years old!), professional web design, I make jewelry, I garden (does that count??), I make house boxes, do things with miniatures - too many to list. I wanted to go to art school but was talked into doing something that would "make a living", something to "fall back on". So yep, I gots me a masters in mathematics. Practical, right? I've always been into art in some form, it has been the one constant all my life. I never really got oil painting, too impatient. I've always always loved the watercolor medium, all throughout my life I always come back to it. I've never been trained, had lessons or taken classes. Well that's all changed in the past ~2 months. I'm now looking at my paintings and I actually like what I see. It makes me happy. I'm getting it. I'm actually learning the basics I NEVER knew and have been applying them successfully. I don't want to be the best or sell my art, nothing like that. I just want to look at my creation and be pleased with my attempt. My friends and family are a good measure too, they can see what I've learned and are impressed "YOU did that??". I just need to push it and start doing my own creations now. I have tons of ideas, I just need to take off the training wheels.

[@danakolpin1289]

As a beginner I learned alot from this video. What brush were you using in the video. I am guilty of reworking and I am just a new beginner. You make watercolor look easy

[@KristyRice]

I was using my 1/2 inch dagger from my brush collection :)

[@phillisvance243]

What is the best watercolor brushes that you can buy

[@KristyRice]

I would need to know what you mean by best, is it the most well-made but budget friendly brush or the highest end? :)

[@Destiny975_Hollow-Finkelhuben]

5:00 - exactly me... always... even if i know it... sitting in a muddy mess of greybrowngreenish masterpieces of to much water.... (just started out with my old school watercolours and my new discovered obsession gouache) but heyy, seeing it positivly! two weeks ago i hadnt even watercolor paper 😹

[@KristyRice]

LOVE hearing this :)

[@joaniegreen2184]

I like you cause your down to earth!

[@KristyRice]

Aww thanks!

[@stacygermano1775]

I've been addicted to polymer clay for 5 years, acrylic paints, crafts of all sorts. Leather and ceramics. Recently discovered HD foam and coplay costuming. Made my 5 year old gd a Wonder Woman costume with sword and shield for Christmas. And...she got a kids watercolor set, which I've since replaced because Grammy likee.

[@KristyRice]

Ahhh love it!!

[@sdc9572]

Oh my gosh, I do all of these...

[@barbarasmith73]

Me? Definitely #4&5. Food for thought. Thanks

[@KristyRice]

You bet!!

[@magee113]

Hi Kristy! I am a true problem child when it comes to all of those headings. I make art the way "I" make it..., what can I say?! As long as I am happy with a project, it makes no difference how I get from A to B. If I reach "B" and I get butterflies in my belly and I have a smile on my face or my eyes twinkle? Then I have done my job as an artist. My ultimate problem is making a pallet. Currently, I use tubes. I just can't commit to1 pallet of 12, 36, or 48 colors because in truth I want them ALL... Help???!!! Do you have any tips for setting up pallets and which colors to place near each other??? Any advice would be welcome and greatly appreciated!!! 💚💙💛🎨🖌🎨💛💙💚

[@KristyRice]

Perhaps this will help!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i36Yg4etbauchcU

[@dawnborchert772]

thanks for the confidence boost. I thought I was a weirdo I like to do all the creative things. Making soap has been the most recent adventure 🤣 but I want to try everything 😂😂

[@KristyRice]

Love making soap!

[@RCollins19]

I’m a weirdo, too. I crochet, make candles, bracelets, and am trying to learn to paint with watercolor. You’re in good company☺️

[@dawnborchert772]

My mom taught me to make homemade drawing charcoals from grapevines when I was a kid. I think that's where things started😁

[@bearball49]

I went through that when I first became disabled. I was determined to keep busy. When I had to move, I donated $1000s of dollars worth of fabrics, books and other various crafts I had invested heavily in. I kept my embroidery floss because I was convinced I would never give it up. Kept my art supplies. I still have not gone back to my embroidery but I still love art and keep buying more.

[@MiniGoat75]

I dry brush a LOT because I like details!

[@patriciacarey6324]

Great great video !

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!!

[@marytesta3003]

I have a terrible time with water %. And color mixing. It's all hobby. I'm 65 with a little artistic ability but never really followed through. I always go back to watercolor and throw a lot of paper away!

[@KristyRice]

You can do it!

[@gracebrunelle1]

i will never again try acrylics! But my dh is a prof artist in all mediums except watercolor, i have in my past tried Drawing ( failed too) I was a hand papermaker, silk painter ( YAY) stained glass artist. I will never do much of those b c i am now bedfast. I am trying to figure out the most smallest way to do watercolor... so i know what to have in bed w me. Kristy just today am buying your brushes b c i priced it up before i ever knew you and it was even on sale going to cost a lot. I Love Altered Trading cards and i want to have joy again. thank you for your heart. If you could teach how to do watercolors on the go, as a passenger in a car w minilmalist everything i would be so happy . may you have God's blessings and joys, hugs, gracie in VT

[@danakolpin1289]

I am too hard on myself on knowing what to start painting that is simple to start out with. Do you have any suggestions to start painting a simple beginner painting?

[@KristyRice]

I sure do!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4XaYnVjnMR8fZY

[@klaudiadollbaum6382]

Hi Kristy - is there a difference in the quality of Arches paper in their glued blocks vs pads? Both cold pressed. Thanks !

[@KristyRice]

I believe there is deposit what they officially say on their site. The pads seem a lower quality to me!

[@keariewashburn4680]

Guilty 🙄 But I wont stop practicing 😊🍀

[@KristyRice]

Absolutely!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RendaJane]

My mother was always disappointed in me because she thought I quit everything I started. She didn’t understand that one day I would play piano, then, embroidery, then dance, then pottery, and then sewing which I am really good at doing including tailored suits, and it all depended on “how I was feeling.” It still does. The elders didn’t understand ADHD back then. My teachers just thought I was mean. Did I mention that I wrote plays and had my friends wear costumes and perform for the class? Lol… They made me stop when I did a musical using The Beatles music. I got in a lot of trouble for that one. Love and peace wasn’t their groove! 😂

[@Art-By-Aly]

My number one problem as a self taught watercolor artist

[@KristyRice]

but all is OK with that!!

[@nerdy_girl_4942]

Team replay! My worst habit is too much water 💧

[@dianethoroughman9541]

What about the rules of not using white nor black watercolor in your painting? What do you think?

[@KristyRice]

I could make a whole video about those!!! I’ll admit my preference is to avoid black because I like a more richly colorful dark but white is my fave to mix with watercolor. We don’t always have to save those whites!!

[@delenebartholomew1041]

I usually add too much water!

[@vickibonilla4510]

Absolutely number 1#

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Practice practice practice

[@katherinebrown5720]

Number 5 all the way...

[@KristyRice]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@watercolorpaintingintheaft9142]

Definitely too much water. Heck, I splatter water into certain areas of a painting just for the giggles.

[@SarahJacob-vi7xg]

Any kristy painting video for beginners that I should watch?

[@astridrios1155]

I'm desperate Kristy... I can't layer with watercolor. I leave water spots even when I'm not using much water. Help please 😞

[@judygainer1766]

🙋‍♀️ all of them!!!