Beginner Friendly Realistic Tulip in Watercolor (Step by Step)

Let's explore glazing watercolor techniques meant to give you a realistic tulip quickly!
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Glazing exercise 1
2:20 - Glazing exercise 2
4:40 - The Sketch
5:57 - Tulip 1
10:00 - Tulip 2
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[@pantalonious3984]

Yessss!!! I have been dying for realistic tutorials from you with steps and easy to paint right along with you the entire way like this one and i LOVE IT!! I’m HERE for it !! Please keep them COMING!!

[@KristyRice]

Yay!! I will!!

[@helenthomas3101]

This looks absolutely gorgeous! I really wish I could do this. You make it look soo easy Kristy ❤❤

[@KristyRice]

You can do this. It won’t look like mine regardless of skill etc. But the doing of it is what can bring the joy rush :)

[@ruthloewen3884]

I've been so frustrated by my attempts at glazing, with the first layer always being disrupted. This is the first watercolour tutorial I've seen where this was explained and emphasized. Thanks!

[@mariabutler4156]

Beautiful tulip(s) paintings. This was a great demo... Thanks for showing & describing the techniques. I get it now!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!!

[@rinaamaya7382]

Thanks for this wonderful teaching

[@darleneplant.6284]

Thanks Kristy! This was sooo helpful! I like the realistic tutorials, too

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

So beautiful!

[@annieb8955]

Love this!!! And thank you so much for the instructions, it means the world to me that you do this for us❤️

[@christeenmckenzie1659]

I LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So gorgeous! Thank you Kristy!!

[@karencowan1370]

Gorgeous!! Thank you!!

[@bixnash1]

Great reminder for us all to take out time. Social media has encouraged too many of us to post before we're even finished. Lovely demo. Thank you Bx

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Gorgeous

[@softlanding138]

Gorgeous and helpful!

[@sallytreloar6425]

Just discovered your channel and loving it. Really enjoy your style of presentation and I'm leaning lots. Thank you for giving your time to inspiring others.

[@debragalatas3771]

It is so realistic and beautiful.

[@debbyleiper8367]

So gorgeous. I’m a tighter rather than a loose painter, so this is hugely helpful👏🏻

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Beautiful!! I love the detailing done with the liner. It adds so much!!

[@KristyRice]

It does!!

[@wendykelcey1246]

This was amazing!!

[@pearceingcreations8544]

Gorgeous as always!!! I cant wait to get your brushes and start practicing!!!

[@KristyRice]

Yay! Thank you!

[@NicoleNataleAtelier]

Excellent demo!

[@Yashkirtivardhan]

Love these💐💐❤❤

[@jajanow4238]

Your color confidence is beautiful!! I love love love these tulips and the glazing instructions

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!

[@nancyloomis3046]

I just went to a local public garden to and took some photos of the most beautiful intense orange color tulips I think I’ve ever seen. I’ll have to try these glazing techniques with them. Thanks 😊

[@KristyRice]

Yes do it!!

[@renee1292]

These tulips are gorgeous.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!

[@lora9664]

My favorite flower. Love love.

[@KristyRice]

Yay!

[@wendychampness1901]

Great explanations of glazing!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!!

[@elizabethexley5190]

Really appreciate this

[@stargazer5136]

Wow thank you Kristy , I’m going to try it. I draw with a brush.🦉🤑😜

[@1122wife]

Going to tackle this today! Yes, I'll even start from the beginning, doing the warmups along with you.

[@KristyRice]

Yay!!

[@marshahostetler]

I love this video thank you so much Kristy! I have your book coming today so I am excited about that. I am trying to keep my art fun before I was stressing myself out and so critical about my art. Love and light to you and your family

[@KristyRice]

You got this!

[@tinkerbell2675]

The beautiful piece... Thank you for that illustration....

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!

[@carollegros8671]

Thanks you make it seem doable in contrast to other videos

[@KristyRice]

Yay!

[@alaskangypsy]

For today (because my favorites change often) this is absolutely my favorite painting and demo you've done!!! The shadows in this one....perfection!!!🖌🎨

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!

[@christeenmckenzie1659]

fav - yup, yup, yup!

[@kokosaget]

i've been an acrylic painter for 30 years. Just now learning watercolor. It's always frustrated me. I've been doing your videos everyday for over a week and i swear i'm almost not terrible at it now. lol Thank you!

[@KristyRice]

Yay! You can do it!

[@altktravelstories]

You are amazing !!! I’m a complete newbie and already started to paint!!!! Love your teaching !!! Thank you very much!!! ❤️

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@juliesartworkshop2143]

You’re super talented ❤ Nice artwork 👏👏😎

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@colleurfull]

Mooi weergegeven, goede detailes ,dank je wel!

[@KristyRice]

Nee dank je!

[@KevieG]

Great technique 👌! I really enjoyed the video.

[@KristyRice]

Yay so glad!!

[@Bindismom]

Always beautiful,helpful examples. Thank you.🤗🧑‍🎨

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciahuffines1902]

So helpful. Thank you

[@KristyRice]

You're so welcome!

[@marytesta3003]

I think I need to let things dry longer. Even in the little class I'm taking I think we are moving on to quickly. Thank you for a great video and a breath of spring🌷

[@KristyRice]

You are welcome!

[@jodycourt]

When I saw the Anna Mason photos pop up, I thought I was on the wrong video, but no! My first class was an Anna Mason and it was a huge fail for me. She's brilliant, but not a good beginner class! Thanks for breaking down the glazing types so well!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!!

[@kimbityk8952]

Beautiful

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

TFS this great video.....now I know what happened to my tree leaves when the color all became one.....LOL

[@KristyRice]

Yeaahhhh… it’s always a bummer

[@taja6950]

Great video, thanks for upload

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!

[@coletteg.4548]

Beautiful ❣️

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!

[@josiesdiy2412]

OMG my favorite flowers I be doing this for sure 😇😇😇

[@KristyRice]

Yay!!

[@silvanap5397]

So beautiful 💐

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much 😊

[@DJFamily2000]

Your tulip painting is very beautiful and your work is really amazing very good and interesting 👏👌 thanks for sharing 😊 stay blessed 🙏😍💖

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!

[@pamvance7378]

I’m learning so much

[@KristyRice]

So so glad!!

[@LCLand]

My problem is that I usually use too much pigment. I need to practice lighter washes I often wait overnight. I have oodles of paintings going at once 🤪

[@KristyRice]

Me too!

[@sherrieleslie7478]

Thank you soooooo much Kristy. I have been frustrated so much about glazing, shading, & detail beginning a totally beginner. When drying for 24 hrs.(didn't dry long enough). I would use the blow dryer or a few hours. You are so helpful. I would like more tutorials on glazing, shading, and details. I just don't get it. My paintings look flat and dull. Much appreciated your information. Thank you.

[@KristyRice]

You got it!!

[@danakolpin1289]

You make drawing a tulip so easy. I am a beginner to watercolor.

[@ag8960]

Hi Kristy! Thanks for this tutorial! Best explanation of glazing technique I have seen. I can’t wait to try this technique. May I ask what fluorescent yellow you used in this video?

[@KristyRice]

Glad to hear it!! The yellow so from my new palette coming soon!

[@marysandrabrininstool780]

These are soo splendidly gorgeous! I cannot stress enough how exciting it is to.watch you perform. You are a gift from The #1Creator, Jesus. An inspiration and I am grateful to you, Thank you !

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyloomis3046]

This is great and something that impatient me needs to work on. 😮. But I’m also thinking 🤔 if for whatever reason, you just needed to get that crisp & clean line, or shadow and didn’t want to wait, you could use a watercolor pencil or other water-soluble medium….like a Neocolor 2 crayon, and get at least some of what you might get with proper curing and glazing. I don’t think it would necessarily give you the same effect of pure watercolor, but maybe it would be what you want and need at the time?

[@KristyRice]

I think they would work beautifully!

[@sharonsegretto5617]

Erm, brain gets it but not fully processed..... yet. I'll be re-watching this video again (and taking "paint notes" lol).

[@Laura_________]

Thank you! I have heard of glazing.. but never could find a good description of what it actually was. My imagination went to a ceramic type glaze.. 😂 Thank you for your explanation and beautiful tulip

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@nursen2106]

I have learned (not mastered - great difference) that for glazing, e.g. a shadow cast on a large building, you do it with one stroke. not going back and forth. I guess, 'half' a stroke in addition, to pick up, where there is an edge, is still ok. but not going back and forth too often and not pressing too much. then, when it is blow dried thoroughly, it should work as well. but I must say, when working in many layers, it does help, when at least the darker values at the top, are not to easy to lift - I find - as a lay person so to speak

[@impish22]

Love all the tips and tricks with this one..

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!

[@mandolinchic1877]

Nice! I can’t believe it! I’ve been waiting for your brushes- checking amazon everyday. They finally were available this week, I put them in my cart, but had an appointment. When I came back, they were gone! Will they get more again soon?

[@KristyRice]

Later this week hopefully!

[@mandolinchic1877]

@@KristyRice I got them! Enjoying working with them. Thank you!

[@jeannineparfitt8855]

If you don’t have time, can you use a hairdryer for each step?

[@KristyRice]

Absolutely!!

[@jacquipollard645]

How can I get a set of your brushes? Went to Amazon and they said they weren’t available are they being sold elsewhere?

[@KristyRice]

In stock later this week! Sign up for notifications at kristyrice.com

[@pippaloves]

What sticker is that? So pretty

[@KristyRice]

I have a small collection of stickers on kristyrice.com

[@capayann]

Kristy, I want to buy a set of your brushes, I went on Amazon etc but can’t find them anywhere. Can you help.? .

[@KristyRice]

Try searching travel watercolor brushes, they should be on the first page.

[@gilashroot8697]

I do not understand the last glazing technique on the 3rd red flower at the beginning. Please try explaining where the glazing is? Is it with the change of colour?

[@laurafolsom2048]

Did you read my mind today? I have been curious about glazing. I’m working on underwater mermaids and I want to glaze the finished painting but I’ve been scared. And..I truly love my brushes, I can’t compliment them enough and I don’t paint flowers much. So everyone should know they paint all kinds of pictures.

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!!

[@doumkatekz]

Do you let each layer dry for 24 hours or just the first one?

[@KristyRice]

I try to let each but honestly I’m often too impatient to go a full 24!!

[@phillisvance243]

What your web site so I can purchase watercolor brushes

[@KristyRice]

kristyrice.com!

[@jillzy1182]

When will your watercolor brushes be back in stock on Amazon? I had them in my cart last week, and forgot about them. After watching this video, it reminded me to get them and POOF! No longer there :(

[@KristyRice]

They are currently available! Here is a link : www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Brushes-Beginners-Pros-Water-Brushes-Assorted/dp/B096TD42HS/ref=sr_1_7?crid=FP2DGMBVT2OY&keywords=travel+watercolor+brushes&qid=1654116414&sprefix=travel+watercolor%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-7

[@dawnborchert772]

I have noticed watercolor is an exercise in patience for me any how. That's a good thing though 🤣

[@KristyRice]

It is!

[@LCLand]

Will you be sharing any of your Disney trip with us? 😃

[@KristyRice]

I think so!!

[@jackieojeda6101]

Just as beautiful as the real one! But it has Kristie's fingerprints put in there with the veins. One thing I have a hard time with is where to shade and where to highlight and then you detail, right? 🥴Sometimes I am so confused, help!!😊👍💐👋

[@KristyRice]

Well here is a basic approach, share where two petals meet. Highlight is any high point that is closer to the light, so the tip of a petal’s convex curve :) Detail is really where you draw attention to areas you love the most!

[@KRSH_2]

Kristy, I have a problem with bloom...the watercolor mistake that looks like cauliflower lobes. I don't know what I do wrong. So discouraging. I think it's when I go back over something I've already painted?

[@AnaPie896]

Kathy I think that happens when you have pools of water that dry on the page. It’s something I’m working on too, water control is so hard!

[@KristyRice]

Could be too much water…if you have a puddle and it dries the settling pigment particles can cause the cauliflower :)

[@cyndiegran]

Are your brushes currently available?

[@KristyRice]

No but restocking any day now!

[@danakolpin1289]

Can you paint a beach scene instead of always flowers. I am not a flower painting person.

[@tonyarodgers-beute8537]

I am so sorry, which class should I start with?? I have some super basic 101 watercolors and watercolor pencils. Until I learn more, I did not want to spend a lot of money on the wrong brands. I find myself saving every save Kristi watercolor, but Before I dive in with 100% of my adHd attention, I really need some sort of starting point. I remember watching a video with a hand made chart and thinking there is probably somewhere different to start. sorry it’s not about glazing. But I promise to have ??s when I get to this!

[@racheeerach]

Is there a reason you are waiting so long for your painting to dry rather than using the blow dryer to dry it completely before you continue to work?

[@pantalonious3984]

Sooooo the link in the description doesn’t take me to your brushes. It takes me to a page that has a button that says “buy on Amazon” but clicking said button just opens a generic search for watercolor brushes on Amazon in which your brushes are nowhere to be found. I thought you should know

[@KristyRice]

Here is another link! www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Brushes-Beginners-Pros-Water-Brushes-Assorted/dp/B096TD42HS/ref=sr_1_7?crid=300DBZS81F85P&keywords=travel+watercolor+brushes&qid=1654193604&sprefix=%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-7

[@nlc6275]

But adding dry paint over top will give you the dreaded HARD EDGES won’t it? And then you try to smooth them with a damp brush and then it’s OVERWORKED!!! Argh!!

[@KristyRice]

Dry paint overtop? Can you clarify?

[@Jobena1]

I think for me is I watch videos and think i have to follow along and end up with a crappy looking painting because I don’t let it dry….then I get discouraged very quickly

[@KristyRice]

Drying is so tricky but important!

[@connieblankley3268]

Definitely too fast for this beginner