Easy bokeh watercolor technique | How to paint bokeh in watercolor | beginner watercolor tutorial

Easy Bokeh Watercolor Teachnique - How to paint bokeh in watercolor - beginner tutorial.
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Welcome to another watercolor tutorial. Today we are learning how to paint a bokeh effect in watercolor.
This tutorial is easy and will take you step by step through creating a beautiful bokeh effect.
SUPPLIES USED:
Daniel Smith Quinacridone Gold
Winsor and Newton Sepia
Royal and Langnickel Jumbo #50 Round
Royal and Lanknickel Jumbo #30 Flat
Princeton Elite #6 Round
Roll of Tape
Paper Towel
Arches 140lbs 100% Cotton Cold Pressed Paper
#watercolor #bokeh #learntopaint #beginner #tutorial

[@cherarnold]

Thank you so much! I feel like you explained it so well that I don't even have to watch it again. Especially the "make sure it's a non-staining color" part. Now I'm off to find a circle and dig thru my paints for the right one!

[@beedee4427]

By far the best Bokeh tutorial I've watched (and I've watched quite a few in the past couple of days). The subtlety and depth you've created is something I've haven't seen done successfully in other tutorials. Also, I wouldn't have thought those muted tones would have been so damn effective. Thanks so much, really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. All the best from Australia

[@dawnmulder3540]

Thank you for sharing! I love the bokeh effect, and I love it in watercolor. The end result is stunning.

[@ameliabowler4876]

This is a really really smart idea, thank you for sharing!

[@lynnfloeter2751]

Great tutorial on the bokeh technique. Much better than I learned in a class.

[@treasabrookman7952]

I followed, very good I understood

[@cherylamato8321]

Thank you! I bought a plastic stencil of different sizes of circles and a stencil brush - game changer!! I love the colors you picked and your instructions.

[@NicholesArtNook]

The stencil is an excellent idea! Im going to look for one and try it out!

[@lindahorstmann6036]

Thank you so much! I followed along a little but mostly watched your process. Very easy to follow and learn.

[@elainegroom1989]

Thank you. I love this effect. You explained so I could understand.❤

[@deborahjohnston2808]

Great vedio

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Love this! I usually do resin but now I want to try this look. Thanks for the inspo

[@slamanna2000]

Love this!

[@cacevedo07]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@codyrachel92]

Wonderful! Thank you ! 🥰

[@n.h.3503]

Thank you for explaining the technique in clear language!!😊

[@TheSeductiveDaisy]

Great idea!

[@berylmagowan3101]

Great tutorial

[@sistagirl1775]

Thank you cool technique!

[@myhoneybird]

great tutorial!!

[@BCBeastiality]

Its the technique for me! Cant wait to apply this to my paintings xx

[@chrislora8895]

I’ve never seen this technique, but plan to try it soon! Thank you for sharing.

[@NicholesArtNook]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@wgibbings]

Amazing. Thanks

[@rlk1788]

Very good tutorial! Thank you!

[@sxysweetyungthang]

Awesome tutorial!! I learned a lot about watercolor painting by watching this video!!

[@NicholesArtNook]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artbyfaith]

Awesome!❤ thank you. I’m going to try this.

[@sandrasloan699]

Thankyou this was very helpful

[@pauladyer9845]

Thank you..will give this a try..always something to use

[@rebeccashaw957]

Thanks so much.

[@uniqueartistry369]

Wonderful...thank you for making it easy.. ❤❤❤

[@valeriecoopet9897]

Can’t wait to try this.!

[@NicholesArtNook]

Yay!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@pipomarie]

thank you!! this is a big help!

[@NicholesArtNook]

I’m so glad you found it useful! Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!

[@lydiacall1907]

Incredible as always! Thank you for this tutorial! I love your videos

[@NicholesArtNook]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@esthertaylor46]

I am fascinated by this effect. I like your process and your tutorial made more sense to me. Can't wait to try it. Thank you ♡

[@April-sn1wf]

Gorgeous!!! I am going to use your technique- I was just going through some of my reference photos and some of them have the bokeh effect, and I watched your video so that I can execute the process. Thank you!!

[@gingerkelly5146]

I love the layers to get such a beautiful effect. Thank you for this video. 💐

[@NicholesArtNook]

Thank you so much for watching! Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbaranosari6899]

Bellissimo l'effetto che hai ottenuto e l'ha spiegato molto bene. Proverò di sicuro a farlo, grazie mille della condivisione! 😊

[@karenhuffman5975]

Thank You...awesome technique.

[@NicholesArtNook]

You are so welcome!

[@MyChannel-ux1fn]

Wow this is a fantastic technique

[@NicholesArtNook]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful ☺️

[@MyChannel-ux1fn]

@@NicholesArtNook I really did!

[@martinitang]

Bravo this is by far the best bokeh effect I have seen…

[@NicholesArtNook]

Wow, thanks! I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!

[@premila601]

Lovely..didnt know we have to add many layers to get the bokeh effect...thanks.

[@NicholesArtNook]

You’re welcome 😊

[@shamim_manha]

Thank you soo much , this will help me in my school christmas card!

[@NicholesArtNook]

You're welcome 😊

[@shamim_manha]

@@NicholesArtNook 🌸

[@thewordbtrue2461]

Great instructions and! Great background song. Would to tell me the name of it? Thanks

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

There is a tool you can buy on Amazon that will give circles of different sizes. Too bad this won’t work in coloring books……I love what you did!

[@cassmith976]

Loved the tutorial, by far the best bokeh one I've found. I couldn't get it to work for me though (DaVinci artist grade paints, arches cold pressed paper). Had a hell of a time getting the paint to lift.

[@101curlywurly]

me too, I've wasted so much paper

[@donnasullivan9192]

Much better technique than others I’ve watched…kudos to you!

[@sueallen952]

Wont your tape end up ruined, i bought a circle stencil only a couple pounds. I havnt tried this yet but cant wait to give it a go

[@terryf9902]

Following

[@kriseriksen758]

What paper do you use? I tried it and the 1sr circles just peeled up the paper when I rubbed. But then again, I didn't wait till it dried..I'll try again

[@sandraneale128]

Super! Do you finish off with another layer of paint?🦋

[@101curlywurly]

This looks great but doesn't the paper fall to bits with all that water?

[@OlifOks]

👋

[@edgygrandma]

what heatgun do you use? thanks!

[@kellysturgeon6727]

How do I know which colors are staining? I have Daniel Smith watercolors.

[@marciageaney4871]

I want to paint a scottish thistle after using this technique. What colours do you suggest I use?

[@peggyol4170]

What other colors will work with this technique

[@stockos]

have a question about colors… what could be the rule of colors layers.. to have same effect but with blue shades or red shades….would you go with a dark blue - pair with a very light or more turqoise blue ?

[@NicholesArtNook]

The technique would be the same with whatever colour family you choose. You would want to choose a lighter blue and a deeper blue or the same with reds. Keep in mind that staining colours will be harder to lift. I hope this helps.

[@jefferyhood8361]

My girlfriend's home decor has a real industrial/ city vibe. We have an anniversary coming up so I followed your instructions in the video and made our 1st anniversary gift. Any recommendations to have something like this framed??

[@NicholesArtNook]

awww! Micheal's does framing?

[@anni50ful]

What weight paper do you use?

[@NicholesArtNook]

140lbs. Thanks for watching!!

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@Rubennnnpt]

🔛🔛🔛🔛🔛🔌🔌

[@jenm1]

You make this look so easy but I feel like mine would just look like a pile of poop

[@NicholesArtNook]

Try it out! It’s actually quite easy. Just takes some practice to get the hang of it!! Thanks so much for watching! ♥️

[@jrightone]

Sigh, yet another effect in watercolors that simply does not work for me. I follow all the instructions to the letter, I mean, I am literally copying you. And yet, after making sure the paper is "bone dry" (which I achieve by using a heat gun just like you), when I go to put the circle down and wet said circle, nothing happens. It doesn't lift the paint, just gets the paper wet. I officially give up on christmas cards this year.

[@glockenspiel266]

I think perhaps you are not using real watercolor paints, or are using the wrong type of paper. What kind of tools did you use?

[@NicholesArtNook]

I agree! I struggled with this as well until I got the tools right! Make sure you are using cotton paper and watercolour paint that lifts easily.

[@kellysturgeon6727]

@@NicholesArtNookwill 25% cotton paper work? How do I know which colors stain?

[@63Calypso]

But the circles has all the same size....in my opinion, takes this a big amount of "charming", from the painting......

[@101curlywurly]

well just use different sizes of circles then, obviously!!