Birch Tree and Lupine Flowers watercolor tutorial

[@ejtoy60]

As I watched this delightful art lesson I became amazed at the lupines that were a gathering of women in the background and the emergence of a kangaroo in the right-hand bottom corner.

[@brumak9620]

Another winner from you, Lindsay! Can't wait to try this. Your tips on how to handle the brush, how to wet the paper, let it dry/dry it yourself, blend colors....so, so helpful to those of us that are novices. Thanks!

[@narthic]

I painted from seven, till I was 21, some difficult things happened and I stopped, only now at 31 do I have the courage to try again, and it's not like a bicycle I've lost so much talent, but your videos give me the courage to just have fun , thank you! Truly thank you! I'm painting a card a day, and I'm not stopping.

[@amymcdonald3761]

I am so happy I found you. Love your tutorials and the credit card trick!

[@TheKserwin]

Lovely painting, Lindsay. The Bluebonnet (a beautiful blue with white tipped lupine) is the Texas state flower. You can see hundreds of fields of Bluebonnets while driving through the state in the Spring. The fields are also a favorite place for family photos.

[@deardoilydudette5588]

I used your tutorial twice today and painted two versions. I'm just loving your beautiful paintings and videos, they're so easy to follow along with and I'm learning so much from you. Thank you!! x

[@cherylynn927]

I love your tree in this painting, and how you have NO fear as you paint.

[@maximuswestley5241]

i guess I am kind of off topic but do anybody know a good site to stream new tv shows online?

[@joellzey]

This tree is beautiful!

[@margarethouse9128]

Lindsay nice one ,your paintings are never yukky,

[@veryberry39]

I am so glad you have so many videos! Every time I think I must have exhausted your watercolor library, new ones pop up in my suggested list. I've only just started watercoloring, after not arting all all (except writing) since I was a teenager. In addition to some basic color blending exercises, I also tried my hand at your raspberry and cattail paintings. It's so much fun, even if they look very elementary! And it feels really good to let out some artistic feelings...because even if I write a lot, sometimes you need to be able to express yourself without words. Anyway, thank you SO much for all these videos!

[@josinawashington8900]

I love lupine and I just love your vids. I bought some paint today and am committed to learn watching your videos. Thanks so much I am so excited!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Josina Washington good for you!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Perfect or hot mess it will still look good when you are done! Yep turned out really pretty! Thank you Maizy did a great job on hers,

[@sherrycogan6261]

I really loved this one and have done several cards and a 9" x12" (so much for scarcity, huh?) because it makes me so happy! Anyways, I've been a longtime viewer, and I credit you for getting me into card-making AND watercolors..I very much appreciate your hard work to bring us your beautiful artwork and ideas that somehow you explain concisely enough to fit it into bite-sized fast moving videos. I'll start watching the full sponsor ads and make some more purchases from your sponsoring companies to help you to keep doing all these great things for us. Thank you for your generosity with your time and talents.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sherry Cogan thank you for the support:)

[@alyssarosengard6674]

Thanks for sharing all your painting skills and techniques. I have been painting so much more because I am so inspired by your passion for painting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

alyssa rosengard thank you so much:)

[@CathyMiller0711]

So pretty. I'm going to try it. Especially like learning how to do the birch tree.

[@vikibanaszak4881]

This is so pretty, Lindsay. I love Birch trees.

[@Kim-kc1yw]

Another gem once again. Your trees are brill love it.x

[@bhandy1000]

MARVELOUS!

[@robin2012ism]

wonderful instruction and outstanding technique and outcome!

[@AdatheTraveler]

So pretty💖💖💖

[@lindamullahy5752]

Lovely painting and enjoyed seeing you paint also thank you

[@michaelward3157]

This was lovely to watch. I may give it a go. Thanks for sharing.

[@yvonneirish8818]

Gorgeous painting, I'm definitely going to try this!

[@doris2day1]

Loved the tutorial I've had ago tonight and I am so happy with myself I'm improving and it's all thanks to you Xx

[@maryyoungblood8550]

The state flower of Texas is the blue bonnet which is a blue lupine. So Lindsay you can definitely paint some of them blue.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Love, love your watercolor tutorials....this one is so beautiful....love your work! TFS Anita

[@altheavanpay7049]

Lovely, lupines are favorites.

[@Teorose1]

Thank you Lindsay, now my day is complete. Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@StephanieArtsIs]

Fun lesson, I had fun making.

[@cheryl7476]

Thanks, Ms. Maine. I think I will give this watercolor a try using the lupines, and I will send it to my in-laws in Cape Elizabeth. I am hoping to make my first visit to Maine in July '16 , to watch not run, the B2B run and to visit our new family. I do hope to see some wild lupines!

[@lorihill5372]

Hi Lindsay, really love this one--along with all of your watercolor videos. Any chance of you posting a video of the larger format lupins and birth trees that you showed at the beginning of the video? I would love to see how you painted the more detailed lupins. Big fan of watching and learning from you. You are a gift to all of us. (And although I'm not a big card stamper, I'm enjoying your new stamping classes too.)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Lori Hill I'll think about it:)

[@Teakai8]

Like magic!

[@tarachan6284]

I love your videos. I am addicted

[@sharonlauch6813]

I would very much like to see a tutorial on painting white flowers! Love the lupines!

[@shirleyping7058]

Love this Lindsay, I love the impressionistic look of the lupines very pretty! I was telling my 16 year old niece about you and recommended that she watch some of your videos because I just sent her some watercolors..... She is pretty artistic so hopefully she will watch and learn............

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Shirley Ping thanks for sharing!

[@pinkpurpledoves6580]

It gives me motivation to try painting I realized that it doesn't have to be perfect or exactly as the picture as it was just keep practicing.

[@WendyT1HappyCrafter]

Awesome as usual Lindsay, I really do enjoy these tutorials xx Wendy

[@j.h.6633]

Bless you for helping that poor, tormented bird! Love your painting. Can't go wrong with birches or lupines. Just FYI, as a bird lover (and cat liker, too) here is a note from the ABC on the dangers of outdoor and feral cats. Incredible impact for such a cute house pet! From the American Bird Conservancy: "Cats and Birds: A Bad Combination Outdoor domestic cats are a recognized threat to global biodiversity. Cats have contributed to the extinction of 33 species and continue to adversely impact a wide variety of other species, including those at risk of extinction such as Piping Plover. The ecological dangers are so critical that the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists domestic cats as one of the world’s worst non-native invasive species." After my first cat was hit by a car I vowed to never have another outdoor cat again. On that note...happy painting!

[@cheekyllamacreations]

Thanks for posting yet another cool vid, learnt a lot! 😀

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I did this little one for my warm-up this morning. Super easy and so much fun! Oh! And I watched the Crafty Twins lupine one too. Very cute.

[@elizabethbarnes2339]

Thank you, so pretty!

[@amymcdonald3761]

Oh, and I am from Maine too!❤

[@darmarferi]

luv it! You so inspire me...thanks!

[@kathypatterson4630]

You are AMAZING!

[@pamrobinson7050]

You are wonderful. I live in MB.

[@sharminisinniah6685]

So beautiful 😍 god bless you

[@TheCrankyCrafter]

Really lovely , tfs , hugs Sarah xx

[@anneloder5898]

So pretty . We dont have those where I live in California.

[@BungalowGlow]

Okay, I love your videos (new subscriber). My goodness you can talk FAST! whew! I admit, I have to rewind a few times just to catch what you say. zoooom! hehehe I just won a set of QoR watercolors from Jerry's Artarama! yipeeee!

[@path6741]

Great tutorial. I'm not sure what lupines look like but that is how I paint any kind of flower that has a spike. LOL I'll have to look them up on Wikipedia. Thanks for sharing

[@georginayoung91]

great job wish I was as talented as you

[@Tonniece3]

Love your paintings so much. You make it all look so easy. Hugz Tonniece

[@deborahanne9793]

Beautiful! Would you consider also doing a tutorial on the picture. You did on the other cards that you showed with the lupines? Thank you for your tutorials. :)

[@heatherszmyt9701]

I love all of your artwork they are all beautiful. I started watching your videos and got inspired to paint. I was wondering if you could paint a parakeet. Please.

[@josephverneer2103]

YES GREAT love it thank you

[@cardsbypanda]

Hi L, How can people pass up on the great opportunity of a free live class with YOU? If I was in the same country as you I'd definitely attend them. Love your tuts and your amazing energy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, talent and time with us.

[@monalcreates]

Just wonderful!! :)

[@FortheBudgies]

Lindsay I love your stuff and am so glad you cared for that poor bird! To really protect even more keep the kitties inside always, they'll get over it, mine are 100% indoors. Here's some info on outdoor cats and birds abcbirds.org/program/cats-indoors/

[@SuperficialGloworm]

Oh Lindsay. You are adorable, and thank you so much for your tutorials, but sometimes I have to mute you :) chatterbox!

[@frenchstamper]

Love your way of teaching, makes it looks so easy and you explain the colors well. You said you were using qor paints but you say what that palette you are using comes from ? it is great with all those wells.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

frenchstamper the QOR intro sets come packaged in that tin palette.

[@frenchstamper]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thanks Lindsay

[@journalingdragon8914]

you always make it look so easy...mine come out looking like a hot mess😊any suggestions for working with watercolor whilst outside in the sun?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

destiny lebron paint fast LOL:)

[@journalingdragon8914]

LOL.. thought so ;-)

[@angelicafrude]

Thanks! ❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelmoorhead4604]

I enjoy your tutorial's very much , if you can mention the size the of your painting page it would be most helpful . Keep on chattering ,it makes your painting very interesting . Thank's

[@SharonNolfi]

Great video! What is you painting board made of? I like the small size and clips.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sharon Nolfi foam board

[@sharonsquyres3582]

How do you refill your Cotman watercolor travel set? I contacted the company and they said not to use the watercolor tubes for refill, but I can't find where to order the half pans. Thanks.

[@samasem7]

it's a very nice tutorial and i enjoyed watching ot over and over again...but i have got a question.... would u please tell me whats the name of the tool that you've used to make the lines on the tree and make it seems rough as usually trees look like???

[@meghenlarson3123]

it was a cut credit card

[@Blissfulthings]

Oh very nice! I've been thinking of trying those watercolor sets How do you think they compare to other artist quality sets?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Blissfulthings I think they are very comparable, great paint!

[@judidoherty936]

Where do you live in Maine? Loving your use of the flatbrush. Thanks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

bangor area:)

[@lindajohnson1648]

Lindsay, would you recommend a set of pan watercolor paints that are very affordable. I have never tried to watercolor but would like to give it a try. I love watching you. You make it look tooooooo easy and I know it isn't. I do not want to spend a lot of money for something that I may not like or able to do. I know you have made a lot of video's reviewing different brand but I don't recall any that would be considered beginner paints.....of coarse I haven't even begin to view all of your videos ......yet. I'm working on it. I appreciate any help you might be able to give me. Thank you. Linda

[@thefrugalcrafter]

LS J try Koi or Cotman, ACmoore has both and you can use a coupon!

[@lindajohnson1648]

Thank you Lindsay. I'm afraid I will have to look some place else for the paints. We (Texas) don't seem to have an ACMoore around, at lease where I am at. I was hoping you could order their things online (you are always talking about the store) but it doesn't appear that is possible. Thank you for the information. I really appreciate you taking the time.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

LS J you can order from Blick, Jerry's artarama or cheap joes for about the same price:)

[@lindajohnson1648]

Thank you Lindsay.....I appreciate the help.

[@samasem7]

would u please tell me whats the name of the tool that you've used to make the lines on the tree and make it seems rough as usually trees look like???

[@kcgayla9000]

Enjoyed very much. Question: At your library, class, do you supply the paint and all?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+KC Gayla yes I do:)

[@deepowers3117]

Because I'm new to this, this is going to sound like a stupid question. The #140 paper that I bought seems too thick to make cards. Is there a difference in the thickness of #140.Strathmore watercolor cards? Where could I order the cards. No craft stores near by and the super Walmart near me doesn't carry Strathmore or any card stock at all.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Deirdre Powers it should be the same.

[@samanthac7037]

I don't think I've ever seen these flowers before so that might skew my comment a bit lol. For most of the video (up until the last 30 seconds) I was just thinking 'man this looks like such a mess of a painting' but then I looked away for a few seconds and back to it, then the painting really came out as a whole. I guess that just proves that if you're looking so closely at something, it can seem like things just aren't going well until you have a break!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sammy Jo I'm glad you stayed to the end:)

[@deepowers3117]

Dear Lindsay. How would I use craft acrylic paints with foam stamps? Would I water down the paint, or use it undiluted. Should I use dye or pigment ink? I have a photo box full of stamps that I bought for my grandkids that I don't know how to dress up into adult images. I think they are foam, but they seem kind of hard for that, so I don't know. If I sent you a few at your office or shop address with an SASE, would you be willing to look at them and tell me what they are and how to use them? I know you are so very busy, but this would help me decide whether to keep them or just toss them. Am I the only Grandma or Mom with left over stamps bought for children? A possible tutorial? I understand if you don't have time. Thanks! Dee.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Deirdre Powers try them with acrylic paint (use a make-up sponge to tap it on) and stamp on any surfave or you can use them with any inkpad on paper. Experiment! I really only use foam alphabets and generic designs and not all that often.

[@mariecook7916]

Could you tell me what kind of brushes you use? I heard it on the video, but couldn’t make out the name. I’ve been looking for good, but affordable brushes.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think I used Aqualon here

[@mariecook7916]

Thank you!

[@french1kirti]

Niceeee

[@harmonee2007]

Hi Lindsay i have a question...the paper you use for your watercolor cards is it bigger sized paper that you have cut to size and then folded to make the card?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

harmonee2007 I get the strathmore watercolor greeting cards, it is cheaper than making my own and they come with envelopes.

[@harmonee2007]

Ok wonderful. thank you so much for responding :)

[@xdismalxkittenx]

what is the store you mentioned that had the best price for these watercolors?? thanks!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

xdismalxkittenx Merriartist.com, free shipping over $100 too, great prices and fast shipping!

[@AngelroseDesings]

That us cute.

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

A cautionary tale of watercolor cards: Recently I made a super cute Christmas card using a Strathmore watercolor card. I taped down all 4 sides, to give me a nice white boarder, unfortunately, when I removed the tape, yes, you guessed it, my card opened on the left hand side! Ruined! So, either mark what side is up or just use clamps like Lindsay suggests. The best one out of the bunch, and I can't use it! Bummer.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh that happens a lot! Simply cut off the painting and glue it on a cardstock card base. You can still use it.

[@susanhamilton1822]

Qor has a set of 24. I just sent for it with my Christmas cash. :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

nice! Merry Christmas!

[@butterflyforeve]

This video had a banner come up on the top left corner saying to support your channel I clicked on it to see what it was and it's a payment screen. I am pretty sure I just watched a video by you saying you aren't comfortable with this practice so I'm thinking you aren't aware this is on here. If I am mistaken no harm no foul but I was just making sure you knew. I believe your videos do deserve at least us watching the commercials.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

misty blessing it is the KZbin tip jar, you can make a one time donation, I don't mention it but I had d=several people ask me if they could leave a tip because a video saved them a lot of money, that is all:)

[@butterflyforeve]

Ok it maybe

[@achooyou6887]

Lindsay, your Instagram is under your own name :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Achoo You yes, thefrugalcrafter was either too long or taken aready but if you #thefrugalcrafter I can find your pics of projects you do after watching my tuts:)

[@mnironranger1060]

Here I go...been a sub f/several yrs; I like your work, but...would you do a H20 that doesn't look like a third grader did it? Please? Don't think I'm the only one who wants to expand/progress to a higher level. Thanks for all your work/time/love!

[@kimshea3178]

That seems a bit harsh. I enjoy her videos and am glad she keeps it simple.

[@samasem7]

would u please tell me whats the name of the tool that you've used to make the lines on the tree and make it seems rough as usually trees look like???

[@meghenlarson3123]

she used a cut credit card