Atmospheric Abstract Watercolour Seascape Tutorial

I show you how to paint in a much more loose style to create an atmospheric abstract seascape watercolour painting. EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS: / karenriceart - includes outline sketches.
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Watercolour paper 300ms smooth (Hot Pressed) Winsor & Newton
Mijello Mission Gold Watercolour - Black
Schminke: Quinacridone Gold
M Graham: Quinacridone Rust and Turquoise
Alternatives:
Paynes Grey, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna & Prussian Blue.
Large flat brush. Size 14, 10, 6, 4 & 2 Black Velvet Brushes.
Plastic Palette Card.
Spritzer Bottle.
#watercolorabstractpainting #inspiringwatercolorpainting #atmosphericwatercolour

[@moralboundaries1]

It's fascinating to me how watching you paint in so much more enjoyable than simply viewing the finished piece. The way you apply your techniques and react to the chaotic nature of the flow of pigment and water on the paper is so beautiful in itself. What you're doing is really wonderful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@KIREGREBRON]

I have painted for many years. For me, it doesn't matter how you create something beautiful; this painting is an example. I love everything about it. And, thank you for sharing your technique. This painting is so beautiful, with so much atmosphere. Thanks again! ❤🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Erik!

[@rebekkabirgirsdottir2137]

😍😍😍 This made me tear up. I haven't been able to paint for about 2 months. Just to much to do att work and having some troubles in my life. But this mad me want to start again. Thank you 🙏 this is georgius

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's wonderful Rebekka! I am so pleased this tutorial moved you and helped you get started in painting again! Take care - happy painting 😊

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

GREAT...!!! Karen...MANY THANKS...!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🕊️🖌️🎨

[@jaquelineballantine1489]

One of your most inspiring tutorials in my opinion. It's fascinating and your presentation is very encouraging. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@ArtistHabibPasha]

Mashaallah ❤️ Such a beautiful drawing 🌹 Fantastic artwork 👌like this 👍

[@helenduplessis9820]

Oh my goodness, how delightful! And the turquoise and rust combination is stunning!! Very inspiring!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Helen! Those two colours work so well together! 😊

[@faridan.k1174]

I absolutely love the tutorial. The technique you taught the patience with how you explained the colour palette and the small tips on tubes n pans everything is so precious to know for a complete newbie who loves this watercolour art. So grateful . Yes practice is utmost important but so is guidance. Thank you, this is v helpful and inspiring. Stay blessed dear Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@katherineklem2624]

Beautiful, you make painting fun instead of painstaking. Love this one, can’t wait to try it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Katherine! So pleased you like this one! Enjoy painting this one 😊

[@joz3568]

It’s amazing to see how you play with your imagination on painting. Thank you for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@momomarie]

I am amazed with the result. I watched you paint this and magic, at the end I see trees and a fence and a lovely seascape out of nowhere!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Marie! I love painting in this style 😊

[@AquaLumenStudio]

Beautiful painting Karen… thank you for sharing this technique 💚👏☺️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rezaj5353]

it is beautiful and Very cool how the colors look like they are glowing on the paintings.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@isadambrogio396]

Fantasticaaaaa

[@Joy.Elizabeth]

gorgeous!!! 💖💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!!

[@diamondsonthelake]

Absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring ❤ Thank you for your wonderful tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@cmwHisArtist]

Beautiful job, good narration. Thanks. Viva makes a really good, absorbent, pure white paper towel that is completely smooth with no embossment to cause an imprint, and it’s great for lifting water or color directly off the paper.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Mouthwatering. Run out of adjectives Karen. Thanks for sharing all your work.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Barbara! I am really proud of this one! 😅

[@elizabethgrant9833]

Fabulous!! I feel like I’ve found my teacher!🎉❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yay, thank you!

[@maureencronin1075]

So simple, so gorgeous, so artistic, lordy I could go on!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Maureen!

[@sandydeweese547]

Loved the blending of the white to create a atmospheric effect. Like the use of the cards also.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Sandy! Using cards are so much fun!

[@skerrie1]

it turned out beautifully! I love it, and I can't wait to try it out with my watercolor! 😍

[@ransfordmclean1121]

Karen. This is just amazing. Thanks X 1000.

[@shelleylee2162]

Hi Karen, I painted this stunning beautiful painting today. I only started to learn the painting at the end of Feb. Luckily I found your channel, I watch it every day, so much techniques I learnt from you. I couldn’t believe in a such short period, I can now do a such beautiful painting. Thank you so so much! ! You are a wonderful tutor, guide me to a simple and easy way. I wish I can show you my work. :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Shelley! So pleased that you have learnt so much from the tutorials. I am also so delighted that you have created beautiful art work! Yeah!! You can share your work on the Facebook page:facebook.com/KarenRiceWatercolourChannel/ . Look forward to seeing it there :)

[@annehilton8764]

I love your paintings i will try it thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@rebeccasamuell77]

You’ve made me love watercolor again. I forgot how free it can be. I’m gonna get back into it but some of the videos I’ve watched make it so intimidating. Thank you for this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad Rebecca that this has inspired you! Thank you!

[@lindabailey776]

This is my cup of tea ,I love painting like this, Karen you've inspired me to use Brusho ,I didn't know what it was ,have already ordered it ,thank you so much for your lessons .

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you liked this tutorial. I hope you enjoy using Brusho 😀

[@catherinegill2488]

Just beautiful! So atmospheric and, as ever, you were having fun!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! I really was having fun!

[@roblesyshyn4992]

Brilliant Karen - love these Atmospheric Abstracts that you do! Cheers!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Rob :)

[@leannepattullo7187]

I love this type of painting and this is gorgeous - love the colors !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Leanne, so pleased you like the colours😀

[@ElleVancouver]

My favourite colour, Prussian Blue. Love it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@robinsusich4247]

Oh, my gosh! This tutorial video was so fun to watch!! I love the finished result and can't wait to try my own abstract. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun Robin!

[@suzannejohnson3335]

that was really special!

[@nicolassmith3301]

Hi Suzanne.

[@jennyreed2597]

Stunning so loose and flowing with emotion ! Thank you Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Jenny 😊

[@vth9083]

Your paintings are really beautiful, your technique produces amazing results and is very satisfying, and your commentary is so pleasant to listen to. Looking forward to many more and trying your technique! Thanks you very much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much! So pleased you enjoyed watching this tutorial!

[@meri8746]

Gorgeous, calm, serene! 👏🏻

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😃

[@rosief1875]

Your atmospheric card paintings are always so stunning and mesmerising to watch !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@moniquep1383]

Magnifique 😍😍😍😍 La magie de l'aquarelle 👍👏 C'est féérique 🤩 Merci pour ce beau tutoriel 👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@annangel4828]

OMG K.R.! Talk about happy accidents! What an incredibly beautiful result. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Ann 😀

[@marybirder5663]

Brilliant use of complimentary colors, very pleasing to the eye!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Lance2094]

Thank you! Wanting to give this a go!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@treasure601]

I have never seen anything so amazing and creative! Wow. Thank you for sharing that tutorial with us. I am enormously inspired by you today! Thank you for that gift!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I am so pleased you are inspired! This style of painting is so therapeutic! Have fun painting this one!

[@barbarahoffman2626]

I just love this painting! I tried the acrylics but my heart belongs to watercolor. Thank you Karen for sharing ur beautiful works and tutorials!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Barbara I am so pleased that you like this painting! I’m really delighted that you had a go at the acrylics… But I know what you mean about watercolour :-)

[@joan_artandnature3646]

This is absolutely marvelous 😍😍 I can't take my eyes off this amazingly beautiful painting❤️❤️ Watching this tutorial was soooo relaxing and therapeutic. Thank you so much!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

I love doing this type of abstract!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joyce, so pleased you liked this type of abstract :)

[@harrietblank6812]

Love this piece!! It looks so easy when you do it. I think it takes more practice to get it exactly right!! Thank you for showing us this procedure!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Harriet! I must say it is very different, but lots of fun to paint!😊

[@lisarowberry6988]

Love it!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!!

[@biancakress7692]

Thank you! I had so much fun experimenting with this technique. By far the most satisfying painting experience yet.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So glad you had fun experimenting with this technique Bianca!

[@TheGypsygirl809]

Wow it’s amazing. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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

[@lourdesbielsa8345]

Your painting style is simply beautiful! You are so talented! Thank you for sharing with us 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-tc1pf8zi8k]

Ashtonishingly beautiful! I've learned this from your videos: True inspiration doesn't need any motives. You are always so full of the inspiration from within!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow!! Thank you 😊

[@helenamonaghan766]

That's gorgeous Karin. Love the colours, atmosphere, and interesting techniques 💜

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Helena!

[@sarahgranville]

Absolutely gorgeous Karen 😍 I’m definitely doing that x

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sarah, so please have inspired you to have a go at doing something like this... have fun… :-)

[@katarinamano-zisi643]

Very very interesting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Katarina 😊

[@maureenknight3863]

one of my fav paintings!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊🎨

[@vickigower8125]

I just love this. I can't wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun Vicki!

[@beachesney7920]

Wow - love this technique... so meditative and free - thank you so much 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're so welcome! Thank you Bea for your lovely comment 😀

[@lindabrown4485]

This is great. Love it.👍

[@lauramartens5516]

I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

Wow Karen 💙🦋 This is so brilliant Job 👍 Life is Watercolor💙

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@teresajordao6634]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful painting!

[@deniseandrikowich1614]

Stunning! You are so inspiring!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Denise! So pleased you found it inspiring! :}

[@anamaricadilla]

Stunningly beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Ana Mari!

[@kimdavies4542]

Love the abstract paintings. I have been having a go at a few but I need to be more brave . So it will be great having a go at this one.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope you enjoy this one Kim, be brave! Don't be worried... have fun :)

[@kauseressaji876]

Beautiful creation Karen. I am inspired to have a go and have fun.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@janettaplin1633]

You are so inspirational

[@andresfg6746]

Very well the explication of humidity ,colours and all the work , to beginners..Thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@LoriF25403]

Gorgeous!

[@beatrixkogler8938]

It looks absolutly fantastic. I loved watching your process and forming out this beauty! Well, I guess first of all, I have to get over my fear messing it all up totally. Using an old painting or a bad one its a good idea, takes away the pressure of the must producing something good. Thank you dear Karen, for you lively and VERY helpful tutorials😍💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I am so glad that you are enjoying the tutorials. It’s worth painting on the back of an oil painting to build up the confidence. Hope you have fun painting this one.

[@nanditamishra2871]

So beautiful! I fell in love with this one. I have painted this and shared it in Facebook. I have shared another building that I did on my own also.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful Nandita, so pleased you loved this one! Thanks for sharing on Facebook!!

[@gonnyquist627]

Enjoying this how nice going to try thank yoi

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@cindyklasson371]

Looks awesome Karen. I watched one of your earlier semi abstract tutorials and gave it a try. It turned out great. Thanks for your tutorials 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! Yes I use these paints again to paint another tutorial for my Patreon membership, you can see this towards the end of this tutorial :-)

[@dariabuczynski9711]

Amazing. Again can’t wait to try this technique. I could watch you all day.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@craftyasl]

Wow! Love this painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joanner2523]

I learnt so much from this tutorial ❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

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

[@Sertava]

Волшебно! Благо дарю)

[@kaas2597]

I like your paintings in this video. So beautiful, full of atmosphere and emotion and beautiful shapes. This art - such a beauty. It looks intentional, yet loose and expressive, it still seems like you know what you are doing, composition is very nice too. I find composition is the most important in abstracts as you don't have any definite shapes to distract your eye, so it becomes even more important.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you like the atmosphere and shapes. I totally agree with you about the composition, thank you for sharing that ... 😀

[@maureenobrien3250]

I love this! I will give this a try. Thanks for going over the tools of the trade! And techniques

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Maureen really pleased you enjoyed the techniques and the discussion of the tools of the trade! :-)

[@VitasArtworks]

so wonderful and loose ^_^

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@helenduplessis9820]

It's just wow!!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@4Misschrissy]

Crazy beautiful! Absolutely mesmerizing! I'm thinking of becoming a patron! Thank you so much for creating this tutorial. 💜💙💚❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yay! Thank you Christine!!

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

This is gorgeous! Fabulous technique...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Lovely

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you Karen. Looks like fun! Have to give it a go.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful Annette! I hope you have fun!

[@brendawalsh8254]

So beautiful

[@andreawacker5843]

This is so beautiful! I love it 😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Andrea!!

[@kristenarmstrong476]

very cool! Really enjoyed that.. Thank you!

[@marlenevidibor8054]

thank you so much for sharing

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome

[@meltaylordrane]

This is amazing! I can’t wait to try it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun Mel!

[@fionaheale3939]

thats magic....love this...thanks for doing this....just the inspiration I was looking for Karen...many many thanks x

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Fiona, so pleased you found this inspiring!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Love this, can’t wait to try

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this Kelly have fun painting this one! :-)

[@jeanetteadams8095]

Wonderful! I LOVE this

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@annelouise4639]

So beautiful and inspiring! 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@stevenwaddington6451]

great effect karen love it all my paintings are done through pure imagination

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Steven!

[@mandygreen9152]

Realy beautiful Karin! its funny that you said "don't over do it,because sometime's its difficult to stop, Thank you for this lovely tuturiol!😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Mandy! I have to say that is probably the best advice I can give anyone to improve!!!😊

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

This is gorgeous, thanks Karen, beautiful painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Lois! So pleased you like this painting! It was so therapeutic to paint! BTW love your channel! Wonderful, inspirational tutorials :)

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Karen, I appreciate your lovely comment, you have been inspiring me for a while now! 💐☕️☕️💕🖼

[@KarenRiceArt]

@@LoisDavidsonArt That's so sweet of you to say! KZbin has really helped me this passed year. I stopped teaching my students last March! I thought it would only be for a few weeks. I have really missed teaching face to face... but the interaction with people that love painting on youtube has been a lifesaver and has kept me sane!! 😊

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

@@KarenRiceArt I know what you mean, we are so lucky to have painting to help us all through these strange times... Thank goodness for the internet and KZbin etc! x

[@monicaj3023]

lovely

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Monica 😀

[@kevodevo26]

smashing Thanks Karen - always an inspiration

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@alisonthomas8547]

wonderful! I had lost heart and become really stuck in details. This has freed me up to get my paints out again

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Alison! I am so glad this has freed you up! Yay! 😊

[@Bonnie10au]

This is so beautiful and inspiring! I am painting and drawing photo realisticly and very tightly. Everytime I try something loose and abstract I don't like the outcome. It looks so easy when you demonstrate it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much for your comment. I really sympathise with you about painting something loose and abstract, sometimes we can overwork it. Less is more really does seem to work in this style of painting. Have fun painting in this style :-)