Watercolor Simple Honey Bees

In this watercolor tutorial, I am sharing my technique for painting honey bees.
I am using a WET on WET technique here I will share a link below to my wet on wet video
• Beginners Lesson # 5 -...
I’m a newbie in the KZbin world, so if you like this, please press the “ Like” button and leave a comment if you have any questions or feedback!
Any camera, microphone tips, and what you would like to see more of is helpful🌸
Remember YOU are an artist, and I believe you should paint for the joy and beauty!
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Here are the watercolor materials that I am using.
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Paint Palette:
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Arches Watercolor Paper:
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Size 8 #princetonbrushes Velvet Touch Round brush:
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#winsornewton Watercolor tube set
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Winsor & Newton Colors I used in this tutorial are-
Payne’s Grey
Cad Yellow
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[@carolbrinkman9748]

Great video explaining how to paint a bee. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

So nice of you to say. Im glad it helps, I try to paint, the feeling of a bee, not the picture perfect image. I think it is so much more interesting, and invites the viewer to add in the details and use their imagination. Happy painting my artist friend.

[@bobbieschoss9782]

Debbie, this is EXACTLY what I need…what an amazing tutorial…will watch more than once for sure. Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

So glad! I painted these several times too! you can email me for my drawing, or I also offer the tutorial companion kit for 2.50 on Etsy which includes the drawing. I'm glad you are enjoying these poppies and giving them a try. My email [e-mail]

[@monicalfd]

Wow! You make it so simple. Your little 🐝’s are perfect! Just found your channel…will look for a dragonfly!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you. I have a couple dragonfly videos. And end of month I’m yea hung (in a class via zoom) how to paint these little cuties. Hint.. wet on wet 🦋 I’ll get you the link for the dragonflies they are so fun! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOQq2iLmNyMrNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4TWY6yBpp6ahdk

[@bobbieschoss9782]

Now I can draw a Honeybee!!❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! I'm so happy it helped, they are so cute aren't they? I love adding them to florals for an extra touch of whimsy. Have fun Bobbie! Cant wait to see what you create xo

[@sharonkay4335]

I've been painting for several years and have watched scores of tutorials, but these bees are now my favorite. 😊 My strength is in detail painting, so I'm always looking to practice this lovely, loose style. Great tutorial!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

OH! Lucky you. I have always needed more patience for such things. I am so glad., the wonderful thing is you can add your detail on top of these little cuties. I would love to see what you create and your version of these little honey bees! Thank you so much for opening to my loose, flowy style. PS I hope you stick with me for a while as I am a newbie on this KZbin thing, and I hope to be a pro by my 60th birthday at this tech stuff! Or better anyway, by this August! Happy painting! See you soon!

[@annibarry1338]

Gorgeous little bees, thank you Debbie, but it’s these flowers I can’t stop looking at, they are just beautiful

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Anni, I will have to do a video on them I suppose They are one of my favorite flowers to Paint~ Happy painting, friend.

[@Hopexi]

Thank you so much for teaching me how to draw bees. It is going to be a challenge for me 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Your welcome and my pleasure. The biggest challenge here is water control... practice only applying paint lightly wet, as there is a sheen to it, vs a puddle or pooling of paint, then go in with a slightly wet brush and paint, I dot the tip of my brush on a paper towel before going in especially with that black paint which can quickly take over the entire bee! Let me know how it goes! Thanks for being here with me as I get better and learn this KZbin thing. I think you got me a free ebook too? Thats a work in progress but as I get better I hope it is a good reference for the brushstrokes and some tips and techniques I talk about. See you soon, Happy Painting!

[@Hopexi]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy Thank you so much for the tips. I will follow your guidance and try it later. I ordered better paper now and hopefully can get it next week so I can have better experience with water control.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@Hopexi Wodnerufl The better paper will help so much. What paper did you order?

[@archibaldcollin8105]

It’s very beautiful.Thanks for this new video.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are welcome, I hope it inspires you to pick up your brush and follow along. I always say if I can do this so can You :-) I'm a newbie here on KZbin making videos so I hope you will stick with me as I learn and improve. I'm also on FB and IG and a little more skilled there! Happy painting, and see you soon!

[@Hopexi]

Dear Debbie, my teacher! I have started painting these cute bees by following your tutorial. I thought it could be difficult. But I did it❤ They are so cute I love it. I will practice more. Thank you for teaching ❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Great job! I knew you could! They just take a little practice and mostly about the amount of water you are using. Once you can get comfortable with that its easy! TIP- Always gently scrape your brush on rim of water bowl after rinsing and if brush is still holding a lot of water after applying your paint dab the tip of your brush very lightly on a papertowel to remove any drips and excess. Drips are not your friend in watercolors!

[@Hopexi]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy Thank you for the tips!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@Hopexi Puffy it is my pleasure and I am so surprised by how well you are doing! How long have you been painting? You are a won derful student and I hope some day when I have a workshop near you I will have the opportunity to paint with yoU! Keep painting my friend, you have a gift

[@Hopexi]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy Thank you so much. I started painting last week I think. By following your tutorial. It was my first painting 🖌️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@Hopexi Wow!!! You are a natural! I will do all I can to guide and help you! Did you get your supplies? If you only invest one thing, invest in some good paper and some less expensive paper It will make a difference. You are doing so well!

[@babasheeny3634]

Thx for this; I will give it a go as u were very helpful 🌸🐝

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Terrific! You can do it, I promise! Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any specific challenges, and I will try to help you along. I am so happy to see you here, as I am new to this whole KZbin world. (And I hope to be an old pro by the time I'm 60 in August!) wish me luck! I hope to see you again and hear back about how you did. Remember, not too much water, or you might get frustrated by a big puddle of color! . no puddles of paint on your paper, it's very difficult to work with :-) just a beautiful sheen and shine! Black is pretty powerful, and that is why I use Payne's grey, it is a little more user-friendly for me. Happy painting, and I hope to see your beautiful paintings!

[@TheTeknoroker]

It's so beautiful! 😍😍

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you, I hope you will give it a try. Paint in your style, your colors. These are just tips and techniques for what I use. and hopefully to help you control your paint and water and share brushstrokes. It's quite easy as you continue to play and practice. I promise you If I can do it so can YOU! Thank you and I hope to see you again! PS Im also on IG and FB if that's more your thing :-) Happy Painting!

[@nancywalker7302]

Love these tips. I've saved it to watch and have what I need.

[@lovdolls]

Those bees are wonderful thank you I will try your method.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I love adding bees to my florals, they are a fun touch~ And everyone loves bee's.

[@elaineschwartz5838]

So glad I found your channel! Great lesson❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you! I’m glad you found me too 😊🎨

[@interiorsefforts]

amazing !

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you I hope you will give it a go! And make it your own expression of these cute little bees. Happy painting and see you soon!

[@interiorsefforts]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy My pleasure. Yellow daffodil was painted by me on my channel. Your cute little bees inspire me to paint the bee and daffodil. I will let you know if I post bee and daffodil painting on my channel. Nice to know your cute little bees painting. Keep in touch.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@interiorsefforts I just saw your beautiful yellow daffodil and bee! Yeah, and bravo! What did you like best about your painting? Id love to hear. Thank you so much for sharing, YOU are why I took the step at almost 60! to step into this KZbin platform and inspire all beginners to play and enjoy the watercolors magic. Thank you so much for sharing, I love what you did!

[@BBRamos]

Starting out reminds me of a mandarin orange slice be4 the black

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

It does a bit ! Lol

[@likearainbow7501]

I love bees! 🐝 love adding them to my florals. Thank you for showing us these fun! bee details, can't wait to up my bed game!!🎨

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Arent they fun? I think it brings some movement and life to flowers! And they are such cute little things arent they? They are one of my favorite critters to paint :-)

[@sherrykloster7489]

I am really enjoying your watercolor lessons. I've been wanting to learn how to use them for so long & I just bought myself a little set this winter. I'm learning so much watching you! Thank you!!!! And it's all been lovely 😊💖

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! You are my favorite student. I love sharing with new watercolor artists. It can be an intimidating medium, but when you learn the tips and techniques and play and practice, I promise you, you will improve and begin to enjoy all the magic watercolors offer. I will be adding more videos weekly now. I am getting better at creating these. (yeah, me :-), at almost 60 I am pleased with myself for learning such technical things!) I hope to hear more from you, and please let me know if there is something specific you are curious about or would be helpful! Happy Painting.

[@sherrykloster7489]

@Debbie Walker Art thank you for the encouragement 😊 something I am curious about is how to paint water. There is a small stream with a waterfall on my grandmother's farm & I would love to paint it but... water seems like it could be tricky lol any tips or advice would be appreciated 😁

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi! I just played with a stream. I Could not find your name to let you know. I will do a video next week, as I was quite happy with hoe it turned out and it was really fun! Happy painting!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

BTW I would love to see a picture of your stream with waterfall, it sounds heavenly.

[@sherrylee7616]

Wonderful!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Good morning Sherry! I hope you give them a go, I love adding little bees to my paintings, they just add a special something. Happy painting, its little painted pansies today~

[@doreendebruin9668]

Hi Debbie, I just love your bees, Can't stop practicing . I think the first 3 yellow parts look like a croissant. It helped me with getting the shape right, haha.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are right! So happy they are fun for you after all that’s what watercolors is all about. And thank you for reminding me it’s so much easier when we can connect a familiar shape to what we are working to paint!! So happy you are here with me!

[@sandythompson214]

Thanks!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Sandy, you are very thoughtful. I’m thrilled you are enjoying my tutorials This isn’t emot my favorites because who can resist bee’s 🐝🐝 Happy painting friend

[@likearainbow7501]

😳🙊 "bee" ! I swear I ment bee not bed😂

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

He He I assumed! A bed might be something interesting to paint though?

[@ginettegingras7081]

Thanks!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Ginette~ Im so happy that this resonates with you, these are always fun little additions to any floral painting. Happy Painting friend!