DIY Watercolor Bookmarks & Gift Ideas | How to Paint the Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis

[@Makoccino]

✨✨✨Want to learn how to FINALLY learn how to paint with watercolor to incorporate a creative hobby into your life without feeling like you have to be born with a special talent, burst with ideas or feeling overwhelmed? Then sign my up for me FREE online live masterclass to reserve your spot: makoccino.com/masterclass Can't wait to see you there!!✨✨✨

[@lulitalove8929]

Can I try to do your same ideas on my channel I'm in love with your works.. and my channel is so so small so I need to try your works on my channel can I.. 😕❤❤

[@meenalsinha1378]

Thank you! This was my first work. I enjoyed it

[@Makoccino]

Happy Saturday! In today's video I'll show you how to make these easy DIY bookmarks that so many of you requested!! You will see different stages of the painting throughout the painting process so feel free to pick one that you like the best! I wanted to have it rather dark than too light, so it's really up to you what you like! :)

[@shreen6364]

And there goes my favourite set of bookmarks ever!

[@Diana-wc4jl]

You always make it look so easy! Whereas us, newbie's paintings, look so muddy and a mess (until the end)

[@Makoccino]

Aww it's just important to know what colors go well together!

[@markkariuki1497]

Is it a must u use water color paper coz I only have drawing book papers

[@Makoccino]

@@markkariuki1497 yes, with watercolors you want to use watercolor paper as it made especially for that

[@fountainfotos1331]

These are beautiful

[@debadritaaa6056]

Everytime, I need to get the idea from here only...I am really so fond of it!!

[@bhaktaskitchen3510]

I wish I could paint like YOU I love you makoccino U have inspired me not only to paint in watercolor but I've also been inspired to use oil pastel too😍😍

[@aditisaxena4195]

Gift?😅I am making this for myself!

[@Makoccino]

Aww haha!

[@HOPEfullBoi01]

Still a gift -for yourself, isn't it?

[@Shruti14334]

Me too

[@sackkharine]

@@HOPEfullBoi01 hah love ur name

[@johnstaniforth1430]

shruti sharma you I hi

[@justarandom4448]

I’m probably going to make like 10 of these and keep 9 to myself 😂😂

[@user-qu6yn5dm4b]

Haha! Same!😂😂

[@tilakpress]

Hehe 😂

[@solveigfrank]

U mean 10!

[@chinkoktoh8130]

Lmao same

[@kpopmultistan_s]

I absolutely agree, A white paper cant turn into a masterpiece in a minute, and i used to do that, but now i don't! I absolutely love your channel and you're the only one i take my watercolour lessons from...

[@masja1790]

I have been watching your videos non stop lately. I am just beginning on watercolouring. I have bought all the (not cheap) supplies and haven't even started my first painting yet. I am scared for some reason. That I will give up half way. So this video helped me a lot. My dad loves northern light...he had planned a trip to sweden to see it, but got sick and he is 77...so I don't think he will be able to go again. I want to paint it for him as a gift. Wish me luck!!! 🤞 Thank you for a great channel. 💕

[@neerudatta5727]

I have one suggestion: you can use something (maybe paper) to cover the lower part of your drawing (everything except the sky) so that the paint you use for the stars doesn't fall anywhere else :) Btw, I really love the way you use tape for border. It makes everything soooooooo much more beautiful 💖

[@Makoccino]

Thank you! Yeah I usually do that but here I wanted to have this effect everywhere!

[@smita1740]

She is an artist she knows what to do don't teach her

[@manishnarayan1361]

@@smita1740 it's not like that bad thinking

[@pembalepcha2245]

The outcome was excellent !

[@lazaruz01]

I was trying to figure out why I keep coming back to makoccino videos...then it hit me...you reminded me so much of the calmness of Michelle Phan...now that she's back...I see it clearly now... ❤️❤️

[@Makoccino]

awww

[@elizabethhull3611]

I'm so glad you've posted this! I've always struggled with painting the northern lights and this has really helped!

[@Makoccino]

Aww yayy!

[@shubhamdutta-phoenix3088]

Believe me, this is only because of you that I am getting my interest back in Watercolors. I left it thinking its not my cup of tea. But now I feel O underrated myself as well as youtube. Thanks for the amazing contents. Keep growing like never before 🔥🔥❤️❤️.

[@atifanawar8474]

Seeing you makes me think that there ARE people who really wants to inspire and teach us! You are really inspiring..I can never draw or paint like you but i will try!Ps sorry for being late! I was outside😃 ❤

[@heshikaalwis7237]

I'm going to finish all my watercolors by doing this

[@bobdunn900]

I am a beginner, but when I was just a beginning beginner, I did several bird pictures (or partials). I got discouraged and tossed them before finishing. Finally, I decided to finish one even if it stunk. When I did the eye (last because it was darkest) my painting transformed. It was so surprising. When I don't like where a painting is going (happens a lot) I remind myself of how this medium transforms near the end of the work. I make sure to finish before deciding to toss things out.

[@karintolbert7452]

so lovely!! thank you for taking so much of your time to teach us!!! I'm a brand new beginner. I'll get my water colors tomorrow. and I purchased a small water color journal 3x5 inch to start with! I'm so excited! I want to paint wild flowers and add a Bible verse for each painting. again, thank you so much Makoccino!! 🥰❤

[@nanschifris8734]

Great tutorial, Mako! I really like the changes you’ve made to your channel the last couple of months. I started following you over a year ago & it’s crazy that you have over 1.5 million subscribers now! In this video I like that you repeat the importance of waiting for the finished painting & how it won’t look “good” or “right” until you’ve gone through several layers. It can be tough for newbies or remember that. 😎 Thanks!

[@Makoccino]

Awww thank you so much!

[@zebediahTV0319]

I found it really helpful especially the things that you have mentioned about the struggles in painting. Just like in your other video. I'm a beginner at watercolor painting and sometimes feel bad at myself for not painting good enough as others. But I understood it much better since you have talked about the same experiences. 😊

[@watercolorcompilation5192]

it looks so realistic

[@thehighpriestess8431]

So beautiful !

[@Rosyrocks219]

thank you so much for sharing. I tried it and came out really well

[@semihkiziltas4333]

it looks like vertical puzzle as well great work

[@neerudatta5727]

I've been wanting to draw the northern lights since forever... This is BEAUTIFUL!!! ❤

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much!

[@indiramishra7013]

These are very beautiful 💖

[@AsdfghjkL-lv6kb]

Why does your videos come to the perfect time for me ? My bookmark broke and you show me this ?!

[@LinceSensei]

Magic

[@Caprisonn]

Makoccino you are amazing,I LOVE your videos and you are great at art and painting! You inspire me of what to paint and you are actually my favorite you tuber!

[@silji1981]

So cool 🥰. I will make many many of these🥰🥰

[@abdulahadshabbir2618]

Do you have a video regarding travel kit? The minimalist stuff you pack around on travels? Or something you can suggest?

[@mukulrana6724]

Very Nice

[@shitalchaudhari3165]

Pink will also look good I guess? ? ☺

[@giannivincependon1865]

Great bookmarks!! Love it.

[@Aka-wy7iw]

This is so beautiful!! Am painting it! For myself! And I might gift them to others too

[@aricaice6447]

I'll definitely do this! I love the Northern lights

[@Tanya-zp1fp]

I love your channel before i dont know how to paint and now everyone feel jealous of my paintings thank you very very much 😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@caras5590]

omg its beautiful

[@teresamoore3577]

You made it look so easy I haven’t done art now for years but I think I’ll try this first thank you for sharing keep safe x❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@deevabhargava4545]

I always wait for your videos😊

[@sunitaj1549]

They're so beautiful

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much!

[@prikshitverma3885]

Great to see you makoccino

[@carlalvers9678]

Mako, you're a genius!!! I love your tutorials! They are the best on KZbin!!!

[@luv2bdazzled]

I love all your tutorials..but I'm LOVING your sweater in this video!! Very pretty and looks toasty warm😍😄

[@patticallihan8515]

So beautiful.

[@Makoccino]

Thank you!

[@artbya613]

What an amazing tutorial! I love your channel mako!!! Thank God I found you!

[@xboxgamertrev6763]

I may just have to try this

[@humayra8949]

Oh my gosh so beautiful

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much!

[@shruthiranjit8925]

It's so pretty 😍. And ur right an artist never fails 😉😉

[@aisyahrachmawati5824]

Wow aurora borealis, I want to immediately try the technique in my sketch book, thank you so much...you are the best😄🌠

[@nalinikadam6203]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@rizajoyvilela4652]

I like your all paintings😀😀😀

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much!

[@lindaw3862]

i enjoyed this soooo much!! i love how effortless the process felt... usually I stress out the whole time LOL

[@suzie847]

Thank you for motivating me start painting again it's been several months I haven't painted 😊

[@Makoccino]

Yayyy so happy to hear that!

[@suzie847]

Mako just replied to my comment today is my happiest day 😍😀😄

[@susanb5058]

Beautiful!

[@alzbetkagunisova810]

I love watercolors, because on start it look total terrible, but in end is it a master pice!

[@shraddha_d]

From tomorrow my exams are starting and i am still watching yor videos. Lots of love ❤

[@acerituraj4153]

Amazing video and I love the the northern light painting. The transition from one color to another was really smooth and a treat to watch. Video covering small details like a painting can look bit odd than end result in early phases and people should not give up was a bonus besides all the information shared on northern lights painting itself. With all honesty the bookmarks were fabulous but the painting as whole was so amazing that I might have not cut it into pieces as it was so amazing. Another great video in terms of information and art quality which is going to be very helpful in laying foundation for upcoming artists in future. Keep up the great work Mako :D

[@Makoccino]

Aww thank you so much for watching my videos so thoroughly, I appreciate that!

[@abinayabaskaran5255]

3:12 that's so me😩 thank you so much for the valuable tip,no quitting from now

[@galaxycleric]

i cant wait to make these! i love everything related to northern lights, the best aesthetic!

[@alicepham701]

Wow! Makoccino u r the best!!!!! I happened to just come across ur channel and I keep watching ur videos since u r so amazing!!!

[@jessnek5046]

Thank yooouuu!!!! I love your tuto!! It always give great results and are easy to achieve thanks to you☺️♥️

[@fathimaambalan1186]

those bookmarks are amazing.... 👌i really love it😍😍😍

[@jyosh5909]

hi! i was wondering as to what watercolor i should get. Im only a starting beginner and im planning on getting white nights and putting them in a palette, but im not sure whether i should buy white nights + a palette combo or should i get a W&N Cotman? an answer would be very appreciated!

[@Makoccino]

It depends on the price I guess! I would get the W&N cotman set with a few colors and the mixing palette as it's relatively cheap where I live and the colors are pretty transparent too!

[@jyosh5909]

@@Makoccino Thanks for the reply! I guess ill buy the white nights as they are about the same price (30 dollars for w&n and also the 12 tubes white nights) Ill just buy a pallette to store the paints which will cost me a bit more but i think its worth the investment.

[@justsb7654]

She has also made a video about affordable watercolour sets for beginners

[@Gooshayesh]

So helpful thanks 👍🏻

[@saira308]

Love the video. I am gonna paint this right now. I was gonna paint something then saw this video. So this is perfect.

[@Makoccino]

Yay!!

[@saira308]

Yay

[@manjudraws6260]

Very creative work

[@transy413]

What a lovely topic to paint! Your commentary is so encouraging! Thank you very much! 👏

[@Makoccino]

awww

[@b99_quartaatsirazariadewi23]

oh my god... that was so good... im cryinggg

[@BlessedForever888]

so beautiful! thank you!

[@bsaha060761]

Art tour of 2019....will be great

[@nurulart]

𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌. 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕.

[@Makoccino]

Thank you!

[@kauseressaji876]

A great video Mako. Should the paint be of creamy consistency? Looking forward to Saturdays lesson. Sad to finish the course.

[@annnsarah6704]

Perfect gift idea and my dream place ❤️❤️

[@vanessaguerrero3478]

yes!! i love how you explained everything!

[@Makoccino]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@verotab4208]

Thank you for the tutorial, Mako. I will try this tech. When I drew the northern light, it looks weird because the colour was pale, I think I should do some layers like you do. 😀

[@MsMaker]

The end result is always worth watching 😍😍and your voice is so soothing Mako😊👌

[@Makoccino]

Thank you!

[@Player-1313]

Your watercolor painting looks just a beautiful as the real Northern Lights! #makoficationsquad

[@Makoccino]

Aww thank you so much!

[@Diana-wc4jl]

'Tis the season Mako! I expected some Christmasy painting tutorial!

[@ejihook3145]

WOW!!!!!!

[@missmartpants2269]

This was fantastic! Thank you, God bless!

[@anyapotgieter7792]

Thanks Mako. Such a helpful video since it’s almost holiday season. I really hope your holidays treat you well ☺️ Your so inspiring. I love your content. Your such an inspirational artist.

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much! Happy holidays to you too!

[@mochilunia]

Dear Mako, Happy Saturday! Thank you for your new video! Those bookmarks look really cool ♥

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much!

[@kyara_arts]

You make it look so easy specially when you say it looks messy but for me it looks already amazing 🤷🏻‍♀️💕

[@Makoccino]

If you break everything into small steps, everything is possible! :)

[@ruvantalents2645]

How can you put water on the paint without activating it

[@annettefournier9655]

Hot mess stages; just breathe and go with it. 😁😃👏👏👏💜

[@Makoccino]

Haha ikr!!

[@aoyamaprivacc]

Dat puncher! I didn't know it exist! I used to cut manually and got uneven rounds. Hahaha.

[@Makoccino]

Aww haha this puncher is a game changer for sure!!

[@amberzartwork1466]

Thank you so so much for this video! I'd tried a different technique to paint the northern lights for a family member just a few days ago, and I was so frustrated I ripped the paper and threw it out! (Especially annoying because I'd done a lovely northern lights gift art for a friend three years ago... so why was I all 'Grrr' this time??!) But you've inspired & reinvigorated me and it's coming along nicely right now! I'm letting it air dry between layers :)

[@Makoccino]

Aww yayy! I think the key is just to know what colors to place next to each other to avoid muddy results! And also to not get discouraged by the messy process 😂

[@cat.p.]

you explain everything so perfectly... i love this channel!

[@imtiazbelal9047]

It,s nice 😀😀

[@chitranshitiwari8213]

it was just fab 😍😍😍like other vidios something new something best waiting for new vidios

[@Makoccino]

awww

[@sandramilliken5149]

Love your work Makoccino! You make this look so easy to do. :-)

[@jannna1780]

Wow. Good ideas to give this holiday season. ❤❤❤

[@ullazitabinder2091]

aww this is beautiful!

[@Makoccino]

Thank you!

[@dsftrnabila7917]

Hi mako, just curious is there will be any difference if i add acrylics instead of gouache for the stars?

[@DainiusArt]

I'm making this for gifts and myself too 😊

[@saimams7577]

Thanks for the idea😘

[@siddhikulkarni4655]

Wow your water colour paintings are so cool 😍😍♥️!!! I just came across your channel and I m your big fan!!!

[@Makoccino]

Aww thank you!

[@siddhikulkarni4655]

I really like your paintings... even I also love to paint but they are not as perfect 😅

[@vidhijani3899]

It's so beautiful....thank you for the wonderful idea mako 😘

[@elizabethguenkine579]

Yay another video!

[@bumblindaph]

Your green shirt looks so pretty with your hair!