Daisies + Bokeh Background - Step by Step Watercolour Tutorial

[@maggs131]

I may not be British but allow me to say the magic sponge and circle stencil is bloody brilliant and beautiful it was ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! It is so effective 😊

[@janiceaveling4806]

Fabulous! I love how you just knew to add the warmth at the end. I didn’t see it until you said. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@fiddlermom9629]

I just tried this magic sponge trick, and it's WONDERFUL! Wow, what a way to lift! My watercolor life is forever changed!!!

[@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

[@12345678maylin]

😍Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@amandaterrio4823]

Daisies are my favorite flower! The painting is beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

One of mine too!

[@Belsizepeople]

My Sunday morning inspiration. I love this technique! Something new for me to learn as I transition into retirement. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@patvanschaik4271]

What a lot of fun this one was, really loved using the mask and the Bokeh technique. THANKS!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Pat, you're welcome, glad you like this one😊

[@leehamilton48]

I'm going to do this!!❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope you enjoy painting this one!

[@marcia2095]

I always wanted to know how to paint Bokeh, but i learned much more with the shadows! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Happy to help!

[@joycealmond6982]

I always learn so much from you many thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s wonderful to hear 😊

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

I absolutely love this and will be doing this next. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Happy painting 😊🎨

[@teresajordao6634]

Lovely painting with daisies. Thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@krismua1209]

Very pretty!

[@barbarachristian8538]

This one was so much fun! I finally got my circle stencil and absolutely love the bokeh effect. Thanks for another beautiful and instructive tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Barbara! Thank you for sharing 😀

[@margiepetersen181]

Wow, this so gorgeous!! Can't wait to try it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@patriciaspapercuts701]

Really beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your work. your tutorials always inspire me

[@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

[@paulabrown6840]

OMG...🙏. Really beautiful ! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@hibernogirl]

Thank you Karen, you always inspire me to 'give it a go'!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy giving this one a go!!

[@laurasawochka7893]

I stumbled across your video and wow am I impressed. I’m always looking for a way to fill my background and you just dropped it in my lap. Thank you so much.❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@janettechristie4488]

Loved this!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@binkieinkisham2519]

Great to watch a gifted and talented artist. My inspiration for the day. Thank you Karen ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@marymccaslin1690]

Gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@cequ]

Wonderful 💖 Thank you so much for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

Karen I love this, I will try this tomorrow, Thanks so much !

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope you enjoy painting this one!

[@jsud5559]

Love this painting!! Thank you so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!!

[@Sarah-zy9kp]

Thanks so much for a great tutorial! Using magic eraser & stencil for bokeh is brilliant!❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Love,love,love it

[@JustSaying-d2y]

Love this painting ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@laurelkushi1119]

I did this tutorial and it came out so good! Thank you so much for doing these, they are a huge help for this beginner!!

[@Diane_McDon]

Can’t wait to try thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Beautiful!!

[@lynnemurray541]

Oh I LOVE IT!! So gorgeous. Daisies are my favourite flowers. ❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful 😊

[@MultiPunci]

Lovely tutorial, and even better work! Beautiful piece!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@joannajones6253]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@sandraneale128]

Brilliant ❤️🦋

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

Thank you for this video! Definitely will give this a go!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. 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

[@honnaoconnell7172]

Beautiful, I can't wait to try it❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@venitabucceri8435]

So beautiful, Karen❣️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@12345678maylin]

So beautiful, I must try this. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@nsh4615]

다양한 도구를 사용하시는군요👍

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Wow what a great tutorial. ❤thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful, love your work!❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@nancydavidson4899]

So beautiful ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahwells9021]

Trying it out but my circles aren’t turning out. The sponge is peeling up the paper 😢. What watercolor paper do you use?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I use 300 g 100% cotton water colour paper.

[@samanthabarratt7518]

Fabulous ❤.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊🎨

[@screamingmimi90]

This is so inspiring and exactly what I needed. Thank you so much, Karen. Warm wishes from Minnesota! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am so glad you found this inspiring! Thank you!!

[@luksicmaja5966]

Woow Karen! This is simply wonderful. Sorealistic and nice! i love this one

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@TheKatlnelson]

You do an amazing job on your tutorials. I just finished doing this one. I am such a beginner with watercolors. You really helped build my confidence. 😁

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am so glad! Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@anitaclancy9662]

How do you remove the masking fluid from your water color paper? Since it is not completely smooth does it stick in the grooves? TIA 0h. Does the water color easy to paint over the removed masking fluid?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I usually use a paper towel or putty rubber to remove masking fluid. Make sure your painting is dry. It should not get stuck in the grooves of the paper. I find it ok to paint over the masking fluid in and off the paper. Hope this was helpful.

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

Lovely painting🌼 There is always something to learn from each of your tutorials. You inspire the painter in every viewer. Kudos to you👏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@josekoninkx6795]

Hello Karin, what a beautiful daisies. you make such beautiful art. Can i also make the daisies with acrylic paint?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Yes you could paintin daisies in acrylics. I have painted an acrylic daisies here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmWrmqWVec-oZq8 hope this was helpful.

[@josekoninkx6795]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you very much Karin. A nice alternative. Happy with.❤💃

[@brendadeveau8852]

You are such a talented and creative artist!! Love your videos😍😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@glowycloey]

I'm hanging in there doing these bokeh backgrounds with you, and they are a PITA- but wow they are beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like the Bokeh!!

[@lizrolley]

I love your work .. thanks for sharing. Where do you get your stencils from?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! You can buy the stencils from Amazon. I bought the one from Artdiscount.co.uk

[@lizrolley]

Thank you Karen 😊

[@barbaragiudici2152]

Grazie 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@michelepenning302]

This is stunning!! I have been following your lessons and trying watercolor and I want to thank you. You do such a lovely job of explaining your techniques. I do have a question, my washy tape pulls my paper and leaves it rough when removed. Do you have that issue?

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you are enjoying the tutorials. Some papers are sensitive to tape. Use a hair dryer to soften the glue before removing the tape.

[@michelepenning302]

@@KarenRiceArt thank you very much!

[@Kitkath1130music]

Do you have a link to the masking fluid?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I use different brands. I recommend Ken Bromley art supplies and Jacksons art supplies masking fluid. You can also use Pebeo It’s and there are many other great brands. I really like using blue masking fluid.

[@kathyhascall2943]

Love your on with it video! Not so slow I give u

[@ItsReallyCheryl]

I am just starting to learn watercolors and I love this look! But I don't understand how you got the background to look so blurry. And when you lift the color from the circles, do you lift it until it's white in the background?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I painted the background wet into wet which creates soft blurry edges. I lifted off to create lighter circles. You don't have to worry about getting to the white of the paper.

[@lisapounder1950]

Hi,so with the cad red and yellow,was that light,medium or dark?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Medium

[@lisapounder1950]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you for your reply

[@rrice10]

Is the magic sponge the same as a "magic eraser" sponge? Also, did you do the bokeh once the painting was completely dry? Thank you for the tutorial. 🧡

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m not sure about the Magic eraser. The magic sponge is a sponge that you can buy in any DIY store to remove marks on painted surfaces.

[@Mina_Susnjevic]

New subscriber here! Lovely painting! Well done ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@artflowerslofi2676]

Barely know about the masking fluid... Thanks for this

[@KarenRiceArt]

Check out this tutorial I published all about masking fluid... hope you find it helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmWXppeCgNOEbNk

[@sharonthorne1701]

I love Daisies too, that's beautiful and so effective. Is that a low tack washy tape? As I have tried masking tape but it rips off the paper as well so is no good.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊 Yes it is washi tape. I use it to frame my watercolours as, after being moistened, it will shrink slightly when it dries and then tightens more securely on a frame.

[@TheKatlnelson]

I didn't have any frisket, so I used rubber cement applied thick. Worked well.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing

[@simabakhshandeh8345]

❤❤❤

[@sannefab]

I always have problems with backgrounds, they are boring and often don’t suit the flower. Thank you for this beautiful proposal😀👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful!!

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

How did the paint not sick to the daisies?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I use masking fluid to protect the daisies while I was painting the background.

[@mysticriver9420]

❤❤❤superbe

[@alanacot3974]

I love this. Thank you for showing us. Did you leave the flowers/out any white paint?❤️🦋

[@KarenRiceArt]

I masked the flowers with masking fluid. Dried it naturally. Then I painted the background wet and wet. Once dry, I remove the masking fluid and painted the centre of the flowers and the shadows on the petals. No white paint required. Hope this is helpful. Happy Daisy painting :-)

[@isobellmonqueef8056]

I’m checking out the comments and I’m not seeing anything in the comments of how and where to use the stencil

[@KarenRiceArt]

I explain how to use the stencil from two minutes 30 seconds onwards in the video.

[@simonetaylor5022]

This is lovely 😍 What is difference between your You tube sub and your patreon please? Thanks😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

KZbin: one weekly exclusive - Patreon: one weekly exclusive + traceable + ad Free content hope this was helpful

[@Olivia-of6dg]

😮wow I love this idea. I tried this tutorial but I think I took too much paint off with the circles. They looked more like polkadots😂 The magic eraser did too good of a job erasing

[@KarenRiceArt]

It can happen!! Thanks for sharing 😊