A Surprising Discovery For Painting Foreground Flowers In Watercolour

[@elizabethedwards761]

Hi Karen, I have been painting 40 years + (not very well) You are the first person I have found to really explain and show wonderful techniques. I always look forward to your FABULOUS tutorials. Thank you so much. Elizabeth from Cheshire uk

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

I watched this again for the second time and took notes.

[@carolstefan7662]

I just tried painting this picture but didn’t have masking fluid so I just lifted paint off paper to add flowers and added lavender and then dark purple. Although this was just a practice as this was my first landscape it turned out pretty good. I am pleased!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@Jill-t8s]

What a great idea to use the masking fluid after adding the colour. Can't wait to try that technique.

[@stevesewful]

Wow fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@wendyschlegel5031]

Hi Karen. This painting is so beautiful. The flowers you painted look like Allium blossoms. They are such a pretty flower. Thanks for the tutorial and have a lovely day!

[@shirleywittering9698]

I think they look like scabious, clever technique

[@sararam9857]

I love your landscape paintings and teaching techniques 😊 Thank you 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dianebast9714]

What a wonderful tutorial!! Thank you. I'm going to do it following you step by step.😊😊😊

[@adnil651]

I really appreciate you providing mixing instructions!!

[@normanzurich2781]

I really adore you lovely English prononciation ❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😃

[@gillianbc]

I'm always impressed how you manage to take a fairly uninspiring photo and make a painting that looks so much better, but without actually adding detail. That's the magic. I've tried several of your pictures now and each has come out really well.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased that you have tried some of my tutorials, and that your paintings have turned out well! Yay 😊

[@consueloyoung4484]

Thank you Karen for such a great tutorial, lengthy but certainly worth each step and necessary for sure. Can’t wait to give this a try!. ❤

[@elsagrace3893]

So beautiful I’m envious. Which is good. So much work to do to improve my technique. Thank you so much for all that you share. It’s library books and KZbin videos that I learn from.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊 I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@laurieh2875]

Beautiful! Appreciate how you describe the colors used as well as the different textures of the paint. Very helpful!

[@teresaalverides2754]

Beautiful! Could you possibly do a tutorial on Birch/Aspen trees in the fall? I would love to see how you would instruct this. Thank you!❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion!

[@margiepoulos1028]

I would like this; always loved birches.

[@LindsayJP53]

I love this!

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

I like it very VERY much...THANKS A LOT Karen...👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🖌️🎨

[@brendatrujillo2666]

Lovely. Lovely. Lovely! Thank you for narrating your videos so well. It really helps me understand the whys and hows. I look forward to trying this. Thank you for your tutorials!❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@brightonrosie]

I often mask on top of colour but I hadn’t thought of doing it with a stencil brush. Thank you

[@patriciadupuis9857]

Thank you for the foreground technique! Step by step tutorials are particularly helpful.

[@carebedford5522]

Beautiful! Ty for mentioning each size of brush you used. I found that extremely helpful!❤️

[@Miastrong930]

Wow! Beautiful! It makes you feel like you are standing right there.

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Lovely this composition….good trick with the masking fluid

[@Vermiliontea]

Thankyou. Finally I can paint my Poppy field. (I've always wondered if masking fluid works on top of paint. Apparently it can work.)

[@connieohara6529]

Such a serene painting, Karen. Can’t wait to try the masking fluid technique!😊

[@kathleencecolini2796]

Your enthusiasm is contagious.. greatest teacher. Thanks so much.xx00

[@christineweber709]

Thank xou Karen! You find always subjects we hobbypainters need❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@lorigriffin6573]

So pretty, i wish you'd do the same in a autumn scene. Ty

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion!

[@nancydavidson4899]

Wonderful tutorial Karen ❤

[@jennifergraham6896]

I just finished my take on this one. The masking tape didn't really work out for me, but I did manage to get a nice little painting out of this tutorial. Yours is beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s great to hear. 😊 If you had an issue with removing the masking tape, use a hairdryer as it softens the glue and prevents it from tearing your watercolour paper.

[@chrischurchley7003]

WOW - this is one of your smash hits! Absolutely beautiful and the flowers technique is brilliant 🤩. Can’t wait to try it 👏👍. Big thanks 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Chris!! 😊

[@tamra9124]

Awesome technique! Definitely gonna try this one! Thanks again Karen!

[@sulochanasingh8103]

This technique , I was taught by my drawing teacher more than 40 yrs back , One can paint rainy season with light or with darkness very beautifully...

[@annesickinger8298]

Thank you for describing in detail the colors and color blends that you use as you go along. And also saying that “this is a technique I recently learned” so that we know even experienced painters are constantly learning! Beautiful painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@jantaylor4282]

As a beginner, I really liked the detail that you gave about paint colors, brush type and sizes, and techiques. It seemed like more than many of your previous videos that I watched. I am a "like all the information I can get in details person."

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@milu7638]

This video is so beautiful - thank you for your detailed description with the information about the colors and color mixtures. I will have a lot of fun painting the picture. Greetings from Germany 😊

[@amyberkner8525]

Wonderful and educational as always. Thank you so much!

[@lccsd2392]

once again, a fabulous watercolour lesson. Thank you.

[@robinmoreno3610]

Fabulous information for painting grasses. Can’t wait to try.

[@elizabethkoeman1149]

Thank you . The painting is beautiful! Loved your tutorial and will try this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@IlonaRomash]

Большие спасибо за интересные находки для меня, очень нежый рассвет, успехов!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bronwyn2991]

Wow… gorgeous… you have taken us up to another level! Thank you 🎉

[@barbarawest1914]

Beautiful painting with wonderful techniques, Karen! It was like unwrapping a gift to see what the surprise is when you were removing the masking fluid and those beautiful flowers appeared!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiedavidge5566]

Really lovely, Karen. Such a light touch to the painting.

[@GraceMccarthy-i4p]

I really enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@anni50ful]

Iove the masking fluid trick Karen, I'm going slightly mad at the moment painting king Arthur for our themed art group exhibition, I'm not a portrait artist so I'm turning to your skills for some inspiration, thank you this is a beautiful painting ☺

[@flochristy1122]

So beautiful, as usual! I will definitely try. Thank you so much for the tutorial❤❤❤

[@annvansant5549]

Beautiful and great technique. 👏👏👏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@kappapride6332]

This is so pretty! I really enjoy your tutorials, you do a great job explaining watercolours. Never actually heard of the masking fluid before. Now I know what supply I need to get next. Thank you so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@annevickers3307]

Makes me miss spring. Gorgeous!

[@lherzog27]

Thanks Karen and for the tutorial on wetting the paper front and back. I had tried that in our dry climate but made a mess but will try it again! Beautiful work!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@palfon4539]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, thank you so much for sharing this 🤗

[@bachtyart]

Everything is perfect . The picture is so beautiful and lovely. Love it's !❤❤❤

[@patriciafowler9413]

Beautiful!

[@bine9526]

Danke, das war sehr interessant und schön erklärt.♥

[@alysononoahu8702]

WHAAAAAA😮 MASKING FLUID😮

[@Galbereth]

Beautifully painted, Karen! You are so very talented. I will attempt this soon but I know it won't be a patch on yours! Thank you very much for such a Gorgeous tutorial. Love, Mel 🍰🌻

[@loriheckman6880]

I’ll remember this technique to try later. Thanks.

[@Upstream5402]

Very pretty!

[@fionafrazer8820]

Fabulous!

[@rosiefarrell3833]

That is just so beautiful, Karen !

[@sarasarah8653]

Beautiful. I like the way you got around painting the flowers. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@abbysbud1]

That was so much fun!!! Thank you!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jessicathompson1456]

So. Much. Fun. What an enjoyable video and such a doable concept. I’m thinking of doing this one as we get closer to the end of winter so I can start dreaming of spring and summer at that time. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Go for it 😊

[@pamelaburns1081]

I love this painting but grass gets me every time 😂

[@lauramaravillas1534]

I love all three, but feel #3 is more my style!

[@lindabeeston7408]

This is a most beautiful water colour. Thank you ❤

[@ralphherrick596]

Very nice.....will have to try ......

[@bekahinrio]

Oh my goodness, what a help this was for my painting. Love the method and the painting turned out wonderful.

[@lindenjenesse5078]

This is absolutely brilliant! I cannot wait to try this!!

[@lesleyrhodes1871]

Just lovely. I enjoy watching you develop the painting.

[@maureenknight3863]

so gorgeous

[@bonetascholz999]

Your painting has been very inspiring, I am going to try to use your technique. Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@ratnaroychoudhury1220]

Lovely

[@cathyschuster1859]

I love y,our style and wonderful tips. Thank you!

[@nominibay]

Amazing ... enjioy ability of using color...

[@anhelinamilchevska2383]

The painting looks stunning! Thanks you for sharing your tips.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@amazingartgallery]

Beautiful creation

[@deannfrey3469]

So beautiful

[@divinasnider8136]

Just Incredibly amazing!

[@SF-ru3lp]

Fabulous! So clever and inventive. So beautifully executed, Karen. Thank you. G Ire

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

🎉 Enthralling colourful touch

[@ruthfulton2079]

Looks beautiful. Thku for the tips.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you Karen. Love this 👍

[@johnhartman8086]

Thank you for a great tutorial and beautiful painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@lanahmt7950]

Thank you Karen, it's exactly what I need! I was mad about chicory this summer, will try to paint it again, with your tutorial

[@melindaavila498]

Absolutely beautiful! Great tutorial, many thanks.

[@annamichalska8132]

It's simply beautiful 😍

[@adnil651]

So very beautiful!!

[@artbyfaith]

Absolutely beautiful!❤

[@19Celia57]

Mesmerizing!

[@AnaSnowWhite]

so beautiful! I will definitely try this. Thank you

[@rachel18809]

Awesome painting

[@medinasod2013]

I just found your channel and subscribed. This was such a wonderful thing for me to find. I have MS. My handshake and I can do this and I have all the tools. I look forward to learning a lot more. Thank you so much! We can now paint flowers

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@meeraahuja1594]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@JuliaJohnstonPhotos]

Beautiful painting! Such a clever use of the masking fluid, thanks for sharing this technique

[@kay9005]

I love how fresh your painting looks Karen! I tried this twice, and from the fence up it came out great, but my mix of grasses looked to muddy and even though I painted the flowers first, then used mask over them as you did, they just looked dull once I took the mask off. Perhaps it was the mask I used, but it's a good one, so it must be the strength of color I used underneath. Great tutorial though!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much. Really pleased you like the tutorial. Maybe experiments using so different colours and shades for the flowers. Then apply the masking fluid and see how that goes… Good luck.

[@barbarabartek4963]

What was the brand of masking fluid

[@CarolineDcruz-f8e]

So beautiful! Loved the tutorial.❤

[@christinedrake1645]

stunning and I thank you!!

[@bombarapinats6786]

Wonderful!!!and so much precise and valuable information,thank you so much!!!Vielen vielen Dank❤❤👏👏☘☘🍀🍀

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@mieperdepiep6145]

Thank you ! 😘