My Favorite Technique for Beginners - Blending Two Colors!

[@Quilt4Joy]

Your beautiful colors remind me of the inside of a peach. Very organic and realistic.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi! So interesting, your are the second person that said, that. Yum... Im glad you enjoyed and I hope it inspired you to give it a try~

[@lindakuck5981]

Omg! You are so right! Beautiful isn't it

[@marlenedelvecchio8074]

Your step by step instructions are so easy to follow!!! I have learned more from you than other Artists I follow❤ I’ve been watching your videos for the past two weeks!😊😊😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Marlene, I'm thrilled to hear that and hope to continue to inspire you~ Have fun with this beautiful medium, I have been obsessed with my entire life, so fun for me to share with you. Happy painting!

[@marlenedelvecchio8074]

That is so beautifully done! Thank you for explaining every step so clearly! I feel blessed that I found your channel. I have been struggling with flowers for the past 6 months & being so frustrated that I was about ready to stop trying. Thank you, Thank you for explaining this technique so well!!!! I’m so excited….again!!!!❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You MADE my day, that is why I share, teach here~ Im so happy to hear this, Happy painting, and most of all have fun with this beautiful medium! xo

[@Susan-xs5nx]

A newby here. I love your method of teaching! Breaking everything into small steps is so helpful. I also appreciate how you tell us the proportion of water to paint….one of the things that has always been hard for me. Thank you so much!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Susan, Im glad my teaching style is good for you, its how I learned best, I try to break down not only what im doing but why im doing it., ive painted for so l ong, many times I Dont think about it! Happy painting friend, so glad to have you here in my little community xo

[@KathleenKatieDunham-nn9sl]

Thank you Debbie so much for another INFORMATIVE and fun lesson!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome It is certainly my pleasure! Happy Painting and have fun!

[@MiChelle888]

Thank you! Am a new beginner do appreciate this lesson! 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You're so welcome! Im so happy it worked for you. I LOVE this technique so much fun and an easier technique to give your florals that mid level, artist look :-) Youve got this, Have fun ! Color co mbinations are endless

[@MiChelle888]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy Thanks Debbie

[@loveandlife4222]

These colors are so beautiful. They look like the inside of a peach. 🍑 So pretty! When I introduce the second color into my petals, instead of scrubbing the previous color out with your push and pull method, I just stroke it softly with my brush encouraging the watercolor to create its own magic. It flows and mingles together creating that beautiful magic that I love! I’m afraid if I scrub it like I see you doing it would wear out my brushes quickly. I try so hard to be careful with my brushes. I guess either way it works great. There are just different ways to do things. Your flower is beautiful!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Good morning, You are right it does look like the inside of a peach?! I love your method of gently pulling, feathering the color out on the edges, it probably looks like im applying more pressure in the video too. Because of the water on my brush, it takes very little pressure, and more a tickling gently of the edge of the paint to pull it out. I would love to see your flowers I bet they are beautiful. I wash, rinse and using my fingers to draw out and create a point in my brushes when I am done and storing them for the next day as well which helps me keep my brush in good shape and little hairs in order. Happy painting my artist friend xo

[@roobsi6947]

I love your paintings and your beautiful explanations. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless from Montreal.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome, Im glad my style is helpful for you~ (Its how I learned best as well.) I hope this inspired you to give them a try., have fun friend!

[@annsimonsen3273]

A must do for me. Love the blending of colors. Beautiful. You always know how to get my mojo going. Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Good morning Ann! Hehe That is the perfect word.. "Mojo" me too! Sometimes I wake up and think, I need something a little different today to inspire me...... Bam, here it is! I hope you have fun painting this friend. AS always, Happy painting! My next tutorial.... pastel hues~

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Beautiful Debbie. Thank you so much 🙂👍

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome My pleasure~ I hope you give them a try and have fun! Happy painting.

[@cherylbrewer1218]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy I will thank you 🙂

[@nesaclark1059]

This technique is brilliant! Thank you so much! The swatch card really is helping me!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Nesa, I certainly did not invent it, but its a lot of fun I agree! Its been around for ever. Im glad I could share it with you, and hope you give it a try. Happy painting friend! Those swatch cards are brilliant arent they?

[@BlossomGardensBC]

What a wonderful technic. I must try it. Thank you for sharing this and showing the beautiful flower result. Susu

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome! Im so happy you are inspired to give it a try. Once you get the touch you will really love it and I bet use it often. Happy painting!

[@BlossomGardensBC]

I just tried it and it's really fun and easy to paint. Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im so glad to hear that. Happy painting friend!

[@carolbrinkman9748]

Very pretty. Love the colors. Can’t wait to try this with different colors thank you,! Love the way you teach.❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Carol. I’m excited for you to try and make it your unique colors. I felt I needed to try something outside of my obsession for Quin Magenta and Opera Rose 🌸 I’m so glad my teaching style resonates for you.. happy painting, and most of all have fun🎨🖌️

[@staceface4303]

I love this! It's beautiful and the way you explain the techniques is perfect. I'm going to try it now. Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im gald! My pleasure, I love this warm color combination, so happy. Happy paitning friend!

[@paulenedean3774]

I love your technique of pushing and pulling the paint. It’s genius! I’m going to try it with some lilies. Thank you Debbie.💕

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome~ I have taught this before although th is time I am using a different color to blend together. I have only shared using water to soften the edge of a line. Have fun, you will get hooked on this technique and use it all the time! Happy painting.

[@deirdrelewis1454]

I also need to keep practicing! I did use brush pens to add colour and then feathered it out…worked well.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wodnerful! It takes a little finesse and mastering that touch but once you get it you get it. Im so happy you gave it a try, this is a technique I use in almost every painting ;-) Have fun!

[@kimlong692]

Absolutely stunning. This will help alot Thank You Debbie

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Kim, Im glad you perused my tutorials and found this. This one always reminds me of summer. Just love the colors, and you could create lots of fun color combinations. Happy painting friend, and most of all have fun!

[@juleewolfe4382]

I was able to do this! Thank you for the clear instructions.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! Isnt it fun! And so easy to take your paintings to a next level. Have fun, blend away, and get creative with the color combinations~ They are endless. Happy painting.

[@user-qd7sy9zd5g]

Thanks Debbie. This push, pull & feather technique looks so much fun. I'm going to have lots of fun practicing this.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful. I have done this for decades, You will love it, and its an easy way to blend and soften those hard lines. Have fun!

[@kierstynhinkle4792]

Thank you Debbie, I had so much fun playing with this.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so glad! Play with the color combinations too! Blues and yellows, purples and blues! Happy painting~

[@keariewashburn4680]

This is my favorite video ❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im so glad. This has been a technique I have used for decades naturally. I still use it in almost all of my paintings. Have fun with it, its a simple or easier technique that once you get the feel for it, you will use it I bet all the time as I do! Have fun and happy painting!

[@babasheeny3634]

Wow…….turned out great!❤️🌺

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you! Cheers! Please try they’re awfully fun, you can make so many different color combinations🌸🎨

[@movingmountains150]

Beautiful. You make it look sooo easy.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Once you learn those techniques, and get them into your muscle memory, its just all skills, techniques YOU can do it too. :-) Thank you Friend! I hope you are staying cool out there!

[@barblarson5354]

Your flowers are so gorgeous I love how you do them

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Barb, I try to make them easy, simple and fun for the most part. Im glad you enjoy them. Here is the playlist of florals I hope they help. kzbin.info/aero/PLGvRyB1lQxykPeFrDH9dxMkp9HK-TTHHz&si=Sn-mIvJ4dpzQiEl5

[@rmuller366]

Yet another technique tool to add to the toolbox. Thanks Debbie from a new subscriber. Blessings to you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thanks for subbing! Im so happy I can share something new, or old things in a new way., It makes all my decades of learning, classes, teaching, and workshops worth it~ I hope you give t his a try, so much fun, and play with different color combinations. Happy painting.

[@snezanavlasotince7039]

Amazing ! Beautiful ! Colors is a magic !

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you! Cheers! You can create so many fun color combinations too! Let your imagination go wild and have fun!

[@4ohgollycats]

Love the colors!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Aren't they so vibrant andbeautiful. I had to break away a bit form my pinks (Just for a bit anyway) :-) Happy painting and most of all enjoy this beautiful medium~

[@connielester1641]

I think this one is my absolute favorite ❣️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you! I think it’s these beautiful colors and you can make any color combinations you would like really be fun🌸🎨

[@alicechampagne7091]

I love how you explained everything step-by-step, and even included how you took the water off of your brush. This is the one thing that I find beginners do not know how to do and you have encapsulated it into this great lesson. A few years ago when I taught a community based watercolor lesson, I had the participants draw, oval shapes, and then practice this technique before working on the actual painting. It gave them the confidence and practice that they needed.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Yes, sometimes it is those little things that when we are shown everything else works well. I try to slow down my process and share what im thinking Im so glad my teaching style also resonates with you! Happy painting keep sharing this beautiful medium!

[@corrietoscana5869]

Love!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im so glad, I LOVED these colors inspired by the vibrant flowers in my garden this morning~ (Hibiscus) Though , I have to share these with my lovely artists. Enjoy~

[@conniebrown3057]

I followed this technique and my flower was gorgeous! It really helped me to blend the colors and get better at water control. Thank you for this very informative and helpful tutorial!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so happy~ This technique I've used for years. It helped me so much too. I'm happy to know it is still helpful. Water control can be a stinker and a challenge to learn. It's definitely something you can learn, although it can take time to get that "feel". Happy painting! Practice, practice it will get easier and easier!

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful and bright! ❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Connie, I hope you play with this, and so many fun color combinations you can use too. Have fun! 🌸🎨🖌️

[@lewiemay]

So pretty. Going to try this today.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy its a fun technique!

[@loveofcolors2]

New to your channel I've been struggling with watercolor but this video was so helpful thank you so much.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Glad it was helpful! I love this technique and have used it for many years and made blending so easy! Have fun and happy painting🎨🖌️

[@huffydusty]

Wonderful blending

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Huffy Thank you, this has been my go to technique for years~ It just made it easy for me. Happy painting!

[@user-sg2vq1bg4e]

Beautiful technique ❤❤❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im glad you enjoyed it. I hoep you will give it a try, its a lot of fun. Most of all enjoy and have fun with this wonderful medium.

[@patmuscarella8279]

0h my. Iam painting an watching. Love push pull. Leaves are my difficulty. Using the push pull helps. But I need to lift brush an stay away once I put paint on. Thanks so much.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

That is always a tempatation for me too, to kepp adding, touching, playing with my paitnings as you probably notice in my videos~ I have to just walk away, tell myself STOP. Most times i walk away come back and its perfect because I just left it. Happy painting and have fun with this.

[@haleybrown2836]

Excellent instructions!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Haley, Arent these colors so wonderful together. Analogous is always soft on the eyes and blends well. I hope you give these a try. Im thrilled my teaching style works for you too. :-)

[@suzannewelch6083]

Love it, will try this today!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Have fun! You can use a variety of color combinations~ Happy painting :-)

[@reedysbarbershop]

Love it so much. A+ Thank you for that great video.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

THANK YOU~ You certainly ended my Friday on a wonderful and good note. Im happy you enjoyed this and hope you give her a go! Happy painting. You can share on my FB Private page for my KZbin friends fbook.cc/4fsz , I love seeing everyone's work, or IG Happy weekend.

[@keariewashburn4680]

I did this today and it's so beautiful! ❤ so fun Thank you Debbie 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome! I’m so happy it helped. Wonderful Happy painting🌸

[@alicechampagne7091]

By the way…my Princeton #8 long round is my FAVORITE brush for so many things!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Right? I LOVE mine too. It was a perfect addition to my 8!

[@bonniegarson80]

Gorgeous

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Bonnie! I have these colors in my garden currently on the Hibiscus, and had to paint them. I also love this push n pull technique and have used it for decades. I hope you give them a try, happy painting!

[@lindakuck5981]

I love this technique! Ive only gotten these results using wet-in-wet. Just stunning Debbie thank you😊❤ I missed your zoom class the other day. I want to do the next one but I'm not clear on how to sign up for it.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are welcome Linda. I have one last Peony class (and one artist seat left) coming up if you would like to join. September 5th, 9 am PST - 10 :30 am PST. Peony bityl.co/KUDO Next Tuesday I have the hummingbird class if you prefer and plenty of room there :-) Hummingbird bityl.co/KUDR Id love to have you Linda! Menawhile Happy painting my artist friend.

[@lindakuck5981]

@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy Hi Debbie, I just signed up for the class on 5 Sept (I hope) I'm not very tech savvy. Lmk

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@lindakuck5981 I’m so excited to have you Linda if you have any issues please let me know and I’ll do all I can to help you were you able to get your work sheets? If not I can send them via email? Exciting🎨🖌️🌸

[@lindakuck5981]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy via email would work. I have to go elsewhere to print it as I have no computer. Thanks Debbie 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@lindakuck5981 ok,, Staples will do it for you too and help you. If you have an ipad you can bring the image up there and grace from there too:) Email me at [e-mail] and I’ll send you everything you need . I’m so happy you are stepping into this and trusting that you will get this! I’m Here to help as much as I can too

[@Reeflections]

Thanks Debbie ~ this is Beautiful ❤️ btw ...what flower is this! I love it ! I'm gonna give this one a try today 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome,, my inspo for this was the bright red and yellow hibiscus in my garden, although I did not include the yellow center parts, the pistil, stamen filaments etc. Im so happy you are going to give this a try. I use this technique almost in all of my paintings, although I wanted to show how this could also be used to blend and feather two colors together. The color combinations are endless~ Have fun and happy painting :-)

[@Reeflections]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy , you have these in your garden! Wow! I bet they are gorgeous ❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

More like a hibiscus, but the colors are these reds and yellows and a white one in front yard. So pretty!

[@smilefordavid]

You re a wonderful teacher! Where did you get your palette? I love everything about it. TY. Pam

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Pam~ Isn't it beautiful, I have several, and she made several for my in person workshops! Her link below, Im not affiliated but she is now a friend. Let her know I sent you, because she doesnt always make them as they are a bit time consuming. Here is her info :-) Happy painting friend. CUSTOM - MIST CERAMICS - Pallette linkamzn.to/43ORDLG instagram.com/m.istceramics/?hl=en

[@patriciasell]

❤wow¡

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thanks Patricia~ Good to hear form you, I hope all is well and your days are filled with color and beautiful art!

[@suzannewelch6083]

I have a question, what type of pencils do you use? I can't find any that don't leave marks or that you can see through my paintings.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I use a Blackwing pencil (which I love ) amzn.to/3ONQ9fb I then i go over it with a kneaded eraser to lighten the lines. Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3R0fOnL It works wonderfully. You can also draw using watercolor pencils lightly, and when you paint the lines will blur and dissolve into your painting. Watercolor pencils 12- amzn.to/3PcmJsB This is my set of watercolor pencils I use amzn.to/3skalxy I hope this helps~

[@bonniegarson80]

Are the Artisto pads 100 percent cotton?

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Bonnie, Great questions and if you can find that answer I would be so happy! I love this paper and it does ot say anywhere about their cotton content. I searched for it everywhere, because I have been so amazed at how well the results I get when painting on it and couldnt believe it might not be 100% cotton. My next step would be to reach out to Artisto directly and ask. I am assuming because it is not listed anywhere it most likely isnt. I will tell you though, for my everyday painting, the texture and results are fantastic. I love this paper just as much as my arches. (I will continue to use Arches for my commissions and more professional paintings) Let me know what you find!