Painting rocks in watercolour 2 ways part 1

[@susielessard4304]

I have seen other artist use a plastic card as a technique and I think it’s a great idea. Your tutorial was very good.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad it was helpful! I have just loaded a new video that incorporates it into a full painting, with credit card rocks at the back and closer rocks painted more traditionally

[@diannezalewski3885]

I have taken countless watercolor classes and workshops, but no one has taught this technique, which is wonderfully clever. Thanks so much!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

so glad I was able to share something new!

[@bmedley9627]

Everybody teaches it. I learned it years ago.

[@damienkearns3654]

Learn from Grahame Booth and Oliver Pyle also - Two of the best.

[@lva9821]

very well known method. Quite spectacular.

[@ElizabethLovegrove-cm1bb]

Love the colours and effect created with the card I will definitely try this technique ❤

[@stevedecou2248]

I have no formal painting experience but watching the rocks emerge is magic. Thanks

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

It can be surprising!

[@977400Dana]

Excellent instruction and techniques for painting natural looking rocks! 👍

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Thanks for the explanation of colors (blue on top because of sky)! Excellent tutorial👍🏻👍🏻

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

So glad you got a new nugget of gold from it. I usually explain the same when I demo big white gum tree trunks, if in shadow the top side of the branch is generally bluish (pale cerulean) and the lower side will be warmer and yellower because it is reflecting the ground. Happy painting

[@Cchouette]

Strange way to paint watercolor rocks but it works quite well 👀👍🏻 The realism obtained is just stunning 👏🏻 Thanks for the credit card tip 😊

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

It is strange, I agree, but once it dries it looks quite effective with very little effort required.

[@rosliakip7260]

@@cherylbrucecreativ Kipp

[@muhammadnaeem439]

One of the best videos about sketching and painting perfect rocks. Thanks !

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad it was helpful! It’s such a simple technique once you get the thicknesses if the pigment right.

[@guydwelly]

Cheryl, this is one of the best watercolour tutorials I have ever come across and it has been a tremendous inspiration for me. and very generous of you to share these techniques. I have duly subscribed to your channel. Many thanks indeed

[@lindyhawthorne2164]

I just typed virtually the exact same comment. !!!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thank you so much Guy-Paul!

[@midnightatelier9483]

Please count me in, too! 😄 This is simply amazing. Thank you very much for sharing, Cheryl. Can't wait to try it.

[@morrisonwatercolors]

Nice tutorial. I like the use of the credit card.

[@pablokalincausky8359]

Excellent !!! Well done Charyl...

[@tombowers2020]

Genius! Pure genius! Thanks!

[@consueloyoung4484]

You are quite amazing!!, I have never seen this technique. I have read some of the comments and someone said that this is taught by everyone, as I said, I have never seen it, I must be living under a rock!. ❤

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thank you Consuelo, lucky for me I didn't claim it was my own original technique! It has been around many many years. I just actually watched a different video yesterday that popped up in my side bar about scraping out but it was a totally different technique just scraping a highlight out along the top edges. Many ways and many colour choices.

[@toninoantxoa]

You are the boss. ❤❤

[@janeallen5969]

I have been attempting to learn watercolor on my own for about a year or two. I loved the tutorial on various values & tones of grasses. I loved the finished work, and seeing it unfold was phenomenal. I have physical issues. Going out to a class isn't possible. So finding your videos is a gift. So greatful.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I'm so glad it was helpful! There is so much inspiration on You Tube and workshops via zoom that I hope can help you without having to go out for lessons.

[@HeliPadUSA]

This is awesome! I'm gonna use this tomorrow when my 300 lb paper arrives. Hope I can lift it.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Can't wait to hear how it goes. Remember thick pigment in the top layer!

[@donnareval8687]

I have been feeling stupid because I can’t do rocks. Thank you for explaining how it’s done. Amazing! I can’t wait to try this technique ❤

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

You are so welcome! I hope you are happier with your rocks now, Donna. No way you should feel stupid though, rocks are trick and of course come in so many shapes and sizes that there is no one size fits all approach.

[@priyanvadagambhir1698]

Amazing technique, I never came across such awesome and easy technique. Thank you so much for sharing.. Blessings!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad it was helpful! I hope that you give it a try

[@brendatrujillo2666]

OMG! Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I love the way you created these rocks! You make it look so simple, yet it looks like it might have been a complicated, skilled process. Love it!❤️

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I hope you have had a chance to try it?

[@feedingsparrows]

This technique is used by spray paint artists as well. Never thought you can use the same technique in watercolor with wonderful results. I am new to watercolor.🎉😊

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Yes, you are right I have seen some street artists with layers of spray paint scraping out. With watercolour probably similar in that you need to get the paint thickish in the layer to be able to have something to scrape back. I hope you have fun trying it.

[@jeannecain9541]

Lovely and very informative demonstration! Many Txz! Jeanne

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

my pleasure

[@crystalheart9]

Beautiful natural looking rocks. Thank you for sharing your technique.🥰

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thanks so much 😊

[@djsioux2265]

Awesome, I'm going to try this for sure ❤

[@lesliev7874]

Interesting technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@fionafrazer8820]

Brilliant explanation of how to paint rocks. Thank you!

[@lisapm2451]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I have used the credit card method of scraping before, but only using heavy pigment on wet paper. I like how you underpaint the wet colors first, which creates even more interest as the heavier pigment on top is scraped away. Thanks for showing how you use the little blade brush as well. I have had one of those for a few years and never really thought how to use it.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad it was helpful! I agree, the underwash helps to add some colour where you scrape away and additional interest. Have fun painting rocks!

[@catforrester4730]

I am very grateful for your generosity sharing this video. I cannot wait to try this technique. It is quite creative and helpful without detracting from the mystery and magic of watercolours…Thank you

[@SM-Artist]

Beautiful painting rocks Thank you for sharing 👋🎨🖌

[@ShiningShelly]

Ugh! This tutorial was amazing! It helped me so much!!

[@ChrisHobelArt]

Perfect, love the colours too

[@ireneteiger6545]

That demonstration was fantastic! Thank you 🎉

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad you liked it!

[@sandraneale128]

Wow! Love this! Thank you for sharing your talent❤️🦋

[@deborahtaylor7902]

I have never wanted to paint rocks so bad!! this was amazing! thanks!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I'm so excited to hear that! I'd love to see what you create.

[@deborahtaylor7902]

@@cherylbrucecreativ I’d love to send to you to see! What is the best way to do that? Thanks

[@MariaMilburn]

Absolutely brilliant, thankyou x

[@RichAdamsFineArt]

Great techniques here. Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to try these out!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I'd love to see your paintings when you give it a go.

[@iangibbon5771]

Amazing technique. The rocks look so reaalistic. Thanks.

[@wonkywhisker1036]

Brilliant. I’m going to try this today😊. Thank you for sharing

[@pennyclark9079]

Brilliant!!!!!!

[@jorgebustos9245]

Bonita técnica para pintar rocas realísticas. Nice technique to paint real rocks.

[@marie-claudehenrichon3743]

Thank you for the demonstration, it’s very helpful !!!

[@kathysausen6493]

Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!👏👏😊

[@artytomparis]

Great insights. I've never thought of using a card like that.

[@The_Troll_Hunter]

Absolutely Amazing… best rock tutorial ever. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I hope that you give it a try, there is also a more recent painting video with this same technique using a reference photo rather than just random rock shapes.

[@The_Troll_Hunter]

Thank you. I’m going through all your videos! Very wonderful.

[@deborahclayton3101]

This is absolutely brilliant. I work with acrylics and will definitely give your technique a try. Thank you so much! -Debbie in Edmonton AB, Canada

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I look forward to hearing how it goes in acrylic

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Absolutely fabulous! Glad to have discovered this tutorial. Brilliant. Many thanks!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

You're very welcome!

[@artobsessedJ]

nice to watch the process! Thank you for the lesson!

[@oscarfarinasblanco8763]

Amazing demo.Thanks from Spain.

[@normajaynepeever8614]

Abso-lutely fantastic. Can't wait to try this amazing technique. Many thanks for sharing 👍

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Have fun, I hope you enjoy it!

[@johnilko2964]

WOW!!! That is an amazing way to get rocks. I like to paint landscapes, but rocks have been a real mystery to get looking close to real. Yours look like you sent hours. Thank you so much.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

So glad that you think they look like I spent hours rather than a few minutes! I hope you enjoy trying out this technique

[@louisegrinham2315]

This is amazing, what a fantastic technique. Thanks so much for sharing this. X

[@murtazakagzi3034]

Really ur water color tutorial amazing u r great artist thanks for guidance

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thank you so much 😀

[@albertoortiz3574]

You made it look so simple, Convicing me to try Thanks!!!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I hope you enjoy giving it a try

[@madmax7201]

Pfft, never would've guessed how it was made, like in million years. Wow. Thanks. Awesome technique.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I hope you give it a try, it is good fun

[@madmax7201]

@@cherylbrucecreativ how could I not! :) Just came back to try it. Starting right now. I'm very happy I happened to stumble upon this tutorial. You explained everything real good.

[@UVArts-vk2kc]

Wow ...Thank you so much share your technique

[@scottwalker8911]

Brilliant. Thanks so much for taking the time. I've struggled with rocks, but feel more confident now.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Happy to help! I hope they feel more enjoyable now and less of a struggle.

[@spaceace9680]

Ingenious

[@youmaus]

I am in awe.

[@miguelcarreroquesada2728]

No aprecio bien ...Es un trozo de cartón o plástico..? Magnífico ¡¡¡¡

[@nancytaylor6366]

I'm so excited to have found your channel !

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Welcome!! I am also glad that you found me.

[@joanndenson2957]

Great job,love your colors

[@jmbosquesillo7203]

This is so cool! I would have never thought to do this … and I paint rocks all the time. (Also bricks). Buildings here are either brick or formstone. This helps save a good bit of time & it looks great. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. 😊

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

This would be interesting to see if it works for great brick texture. It is lots of fun, I hope you enjoy it with your next rock painting.

[@Rogueone162]

La technique de folie Waouuuuh ❤❤❤❤

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Brilliant technique you Rock.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thanks Grahame, I'm excited to be told I Rock!

[@MissIdolize]

An amazing effect. The rocks look pretty realistic! I have to try this... thank you!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I hope you enjoy doing it yourself. There are two more recent videos on my channel which incorporate this technique into a larger painting.

[@kazhausler3430]

Amazing thank you from a fellow Aussie!! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Hello Kaz from Australia!

[@susielinigen2270]

Excellent

[@guillermomartinez4686]

Simply awesome. Thanks

[@mariondavis3444]

Great tutorial

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thank you!

[@bkelly6501]

A wonderful tutorial! Thank you!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dinorocks4887]

this is so cool! very easy to understand and follow too

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Glad you think so!

[@BevTennent]

Thank you for the tutoring of painting rocks which has always been a but of a disaster after painting a seascape or rocky hills. I feel confident now and will be doing more seascapes and while rocky mountains. Happy days. 😊 B Australia

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Hopefully you give this technique a try.

[@Tigerchaton]

I love your work

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thank you

[@suehammond1066]

That's like magic!!

[@lindyhawthorne2164]

That is the BEST rock demo I've seen. Thank you so much for actually mentioning about using the "7" shape for dragging the card. I had been very confused as to which way and what type of marks I should be making. Now I know. You are the only demonstrator that has actually mentioned how to make the correct marks. :-)

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Lindy, thanks so much for your comment as I often wonder if my description of an upside down back to front 7 is jut more confusing! I'm glad to hear it made sense.

[@lindyhawthorne2164]

@@cherylbrucecreativ Definitely made sense and helped me know how to actually approach a rock !!!!. I also loved your description and guidance for the rose leaf. You give very informative and handy info.

[@nottaholiday]

Thank you so much for this Cheryl, this was such a great tutorial. Im still trying it out, but love the concept. btw you're the first artist I've heard mention Australian Grey... I find it indispensable

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

It is such a handy colour isn't it - I love the touch of opacity to it - like Naples Yellow or Lavender but more neutral. Thanks for your comment and I am glad you like the technique.

[@californiadreaming567]

Fantastic 😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@jmm1886]

It is me when I was younger , didn't want to scare people , also I am enjoying watching your tutorials ,great stuff ,and I am appreciating the instruction as I am new to watercolour. Enjoyed your company on the Lady Nelson and all the other Ladies too. I subscribed 😁

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

so good to connect with you again. The Lady Nelson experience was incredible.

[@murtazakagzi3034]

Wonderful n good

[@StonedustandStardust]

Love this technigue!

[@Nasauniverse001]

Great demo and i've seen this technique before, but the shapes you made with the card are really effective, thank you, but your voice is so soft you need to put the volume up please.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thanks for the feedback Janis, I am more aware of speaking more clearly and making the sound higher in later videos.

[@lorenamatamoros9260]

Dios me la Bendiga excelente tecnica la admiro

[@liaclark2393]

did it before but now I know what works , thank you

[@sasmythe9350]

Very nice mice. I gotta try this.

[@pesto12601]

Amazing! Thank you!!!

[@CediEntertainment]

Underrated video. Thank you

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for your comment

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

This is BRILLIANT

[@miltonwelch4177]

Great video. Thank you.

[@mountainsnow8281]

Great video I have had problems with rock. This technique could easily be adapter to oil, and in my case I enjoy panting on arches oil paper so even better. Got my subscription.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I will be interested to hear how it works with oil paint. I think you are right that it might work well when painting on paper more so than canvas.

[@pyxiecup]

I'm doing this today. Your video is the best I've found for rocks. Thank you so much 😍 What brand is your dagger?

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

So great to hear that you are going to do this exercise. The dagger is a Kazan by Neef 1/4". Have fun

[@Meeckle]

Those are my favourite pencils.

[@Campvamp413]

I found this helpful! Thank you

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

I'm so glad!

[@cathrynclark5287]

Fabulous

[@deniseyates9159]

Awesome, thank you.

[@kayboath2468]

Wow, thank u so much for explaining your process so well, I have been feeling really downhearted with my efforts, but I honestly can’t wait to go and give this fun way a go. Xx

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Kay I can't wait to hear if you enjoyed doing the exercise yourself. Remember thick juicy paint is the key to the top layer

[@kayboath2468]

@@cherylbrucecreativ thank u so much, xo

[@artemidaversal87]

Супер! Очень красиво!!! А какую вы бумагу используете?

[@murtazakagzi3034]

Superb

[@abcdefgq1816]

great rendering however simple it may seems. One question : can I use this kind of technique for a human-built structure like a rock wall in architecture ? Maybe with a different pattern with the credit card stroke I guess...

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Yes, I definitely think you could use it for a variety of textures by adjusting the stroke - ie more uniform if wanting to paint bricks etc.

[@willadesousa2799]

thank you - wonderfully helpful

[@atalantamountain]

This was wonderful! Thank you! There's just that kind of interesting rock in a park near my home, and I have been thinking so many times how I would paint it, all the angles and gaps and shapes, and all the different shades of red and pink and grey, but with a brush it feels so difficult I don't know where to start. Now I know how I'll try to paint it! Subscribed.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Can't wait to hear how you go with your lovely local rocks. By what you describe I would put the pinks, reds and light greys in the underwash and then your thick darks on the top layer so that when you scrape back you have the lovely colours you are describing showing through.

[@atalantamountain]

@@cherylbrucecreativ Thank you so much for your advice! I was in the park again today and really tried to see the different colors of the rock, and in my mind compare them to the colors I have at home. (The passers by were wondering what I was staring at, and tried to look if there's something interesting. My dog, he was bored. He thinks stopping anywhere for long periods of time for something very interesting is only his privilege). Some of my watercolors are in pans, and some in tubes. So I can use the pan colors for the wash, and need tube colors only on the top? Your rock painting has very much the same colors as the seaside and lakeside rocks here in Finland, and reminds me of the many boat and kayak trips I have made. That's why it feels so particularly impressive and familiar.

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

@@atalantamountain I totally understand what you mean about stopping to really study something. I am so distracted on a dog walk - photographing the flowers, his shadow on the ground, the bees and bugs etc. You are correct that the first layer can be colours from your pans because it is a thin wash, but in my experience the top colour that you scrape into needs to be thick in order for it to move. Have fun with those rocks from your local area

[@atalantamountain]

@@cherylbrucecreativ ❤

[@hardybeverly]

Amazing!!!

[@cherylbrucecreativ]

Thanks!!