Easy Watercolor Butterfly Tutorial | Blushing Phantom

[@cowgirljane3316]

How beautiful!

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you, Jane!

[@dianedial4262]

This was my first butterfly tutorial and I loved it. I love how you break everything down so clearly. Thank you.

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I was just thinking I needed to paint another butterfly or moth soon… something about the snow makes me long for warmth and even insects, haha

[@leahparadox]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! It helped me understand watercolor so much.

[@katrinacrouch]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback-you really encouraged me

[@leslienewman2052]

So beautiful

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh thank you! That means a lot to me

[@muskansupriya9249]

You are doing great!

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you darling!

[@tebyast]

Cithaerias Phantom ♡ I really love this, this is looks real

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh thank you! I loved painting this one-it was intimidating but so worth working up the courage, hah

[@pamelaburke9250]

Gorgeous!

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you! These butterflies are stunning-not too hard to make them look amazing 🤩

[@snowbeauty9597]

I saw this video right now and it was awesome ❤️ loved it...

[@melkmb]

The end result is breathtaking!

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you! So glad you like it 🥰🥰🥰

[@kathiegettinger8374]

Beautiful! Thank you 🌷

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad you found the video helpful!!

[@ela_fromspace]

Is so nice to see you doing the details in real time. Sometimes I tend to speed up my drawing process because I keep seeing videos of artists drawing super fast 😅. After seeing your butterfly videos I feel comfortable enough to draw the wings of a fairy drawing I have kept in stand by for a long time :) 💕

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh I’m so glad! Yes the process is super slow and careful (at least for me). Sometimes I speed it up to respect your time but I always try to let you know if I do!

[@jiwahacks8391]

Beautiful glasswing butterfly

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you so much! I can see that you know your butterflies ☺️

[@dalreensoares1435]

Two videos for sure. Your style is just perfect ❤️

[@katrinacrouch]

I’ll definitely include some in future videos ☺️

[@Lemev]

I'm glad I've found your channel! I'm obsessed with scientific drawing and painting, specially flowers and moths. Thanks a lot for the great tutorial! Cheers from Brazil!

[@katrinacrouch]

Awesome! Thank you! So happy to have you here!

[@leonordominguez1387]

Fabulous, thanks

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@katrinacrouch]

Would love to hear your thoughts on this format! Two videos (more detail on color mixing) or One video (less on color but it's included)?

[@beatrixsorensen374]

Love it! How do I subscribe?

[@605111]

I love it both ways, since one is teaching me more about colors, whereas the other is more practical, since I can see in which order I'm supposed to do things. I believe, though, that for beginners it might be a little confusing having to different videos.

[@DD-ki9xt]

I’m a beginner but I love the color mixing. So both videos. More is always loved!

[@chiarasola826]

I love this format with the two videos! Your videos are really helpful and relaxing to watch, they just make me want to grab my brush and start painting! Thank you :)

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh I’m so glad you find this motivating! I’ll definitely look into more color mixing videos in the future ☺️

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[@jimmytrenton623]

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[@evelynpeavy]

Yes! I like this 2 part format.

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@marjoleinvanderperkmusic6601]

So very beautiful!!

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you! These butterflies are amazing!! 😍

[@kimskitchen123]

Love this butterfly! Thank you!

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh I’m so glad!! Thank you for the encouragement 💕

[@liliamilanese6095]

Magnifica bravissima!!!

[@ArtbyGanga]

Aww 😍 so delicate and beautiful. Love it. ❤️

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you! You are so kind

[@Angie-pl3uw]

This is stunning. Thank you!

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for the encouragement 🥰

[@suzannebrighton932]

Beauteous, thanks for sharing

[@katrinacrouch]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!! Thank you for taking the time to encourage me

[@vamshithashetty5492]

Thanks a lot I was waiting for this since so long

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes, it has been a long time coming! So sorry-it's what I have come to expect with newborn twins and a toddler in the house! Sleep usually wins on my "to do" list :)

[@BRebornArtHealing]

Love this! Looking forward to trying it. Absolutely beautiful. Subscribed 💛

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed the video 💕

[@deborahamaral8470]

Very beautiful!! 😍😍😍🙌🏼🇧🇷

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@GayanthiPereraArt]

This is so beautiful and like your explanation on the video, its great to hear your thought process while you paint :-)

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad that it was helpful and not just confusing! hahaha! If you heard what is going on in my head most of the time you might think I am crazy, haha!

[@Knorrette]

Thank you so much - this is very helpful!

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh good! I"m so glad! Did you find this two part video method better? So that I can go into more detail for the color mixing? Or do you prefer the "all in one" videos?

[@donnacarraway9182]

Really great! Thank you!! Is it possible to paint a transparent object over a solid object? I was thinking of painting these transparent wings over a leaf.. Thank you again!!

[@katrinacrouch]

You can, but it will be difficult to see. I recommend gauche or something a little more opaque so that you can see the elements that you to highlight. Otherwise it will just look like a leaf with an oddly dark spot and slightly pinker areas

[@j.eartdrawing3606]

Wow😍this is so wonderful

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you so much!

[@angelalittlejohn2301]

Do you work on Arches watercolor cold press paper?

[@katrinacrouch]

This piece was done on Strathmore 300 series watercolor paper (cold press). I have used Arches hot press and enjoyed it but I haven’t used their cold press yet. Strathmore is usually cheaper and I’m happy with the quality so I haven’t been tempted to switch yet. ☺️

[@noralally6449]

i have a question if this meathod can be used on wood? because i got a wood cutout from dollar tree in the shape of a butterfly i want to paint and design it and make it look perfect

[@katrinacrouch]

Watercolor might not work as well but you can definitely paint on wood! Maybe test it out on the back with different paints before you dive in and fully commit

[@Goodcustomer-t8b]

Thank you for tutorial. How this butterfly is called?

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you! I believe it’s called a blushing phantom. It’s been a few years so I might be a little off, hah

[@rmobbs1]

Beautiful! I have a question about the use of the reference photo. Did you ask permission to use it? Could you sell the painting? I really struggle with what to paint, but I’m afraid of painting others photography. Thank you, and again it is beautiful!

[@katrinacrouch]

If you are planning to sell a piece then you should definitely seek out the photographer and ask for permission/pay for the rights to sell the artwork. I work with local photographers and have contacted several about individual images and have had good experiences. My personal “work around” is that I create my own compositions by manipulating multiple reference images. You likely wouldn’t be able to even find my reference images by looking at my finished “for sale” pieces. It’s a grey area, but I figure if someone can’t tell that one was used as a reference for the other, then you’re probably okay.

[@baraamajeed419]

OMG😭😍

[@katrinacrouch]

Hope you loved it!!

[@FitealArt]

cool, ... Very inspiring for my content....👍👍👍

[@lynnn84629]

I can’t open the reference photo. It says it’s not safe :/

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh dear! We’ll if you Google “blush phantom butterfly”, similar photos (maybe even better) should come up!

[@lynnn84629]

@@katrinacrouch i got it! Thanks a lot

[@simonemacandrew]

@Blushed Designs - Do you have social media handles?

[@katrinacrouch]

I do! www.Instagram.com/blusheddesign is where I am most active at the moment.

[@nimaart6258]

So beautiful and delicate..liked so much...and invite you to see my simple painting

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad you enjoyed it!