EASY Winter ❄️ Landscape in Watercolor/Christmas Card Ideas

Hey guys here is a super easy abstract Winter Watercolor tutorial for any beginner! Yes you can do this!! I show you step by step how to do the wet on wet and paint the trees! Check out my Patreon for more exclusive content and tutorial : www.patreon.com/ellencrimitre...
#winterwatercolor #watercolorwinter #christmascardideas
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Holbein watercolor: Prussian blue, black, white , quinachradone magenta, vandyke brown, olive green, cadmium yellow deep,
Princeton no. 4 &8 long round"velvet touch, flat craft brush, Princeton liner brush, Princeton no. 12 Neptune brush
arches 100% cotton cold press paper 6 x 9"
white gouache
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[@ewwwobbie]

I am teaching watercolor to a small group of developmentally disabled adults and I am going to get them to try this. It’s amazing how well they do! I will try and show you some of their work sometime. They love your videos as much as I do!

[@user-mq8fy4th7m]

I am an almost 86 yo; love your abstracts, the ore abstract the better. Thank you

[@peterplantec7911]

Hello usermq8fy… , I 82 and find watercolor a nice expressive medium. Octogenarians rule.

[@iwantmy10dollars]

I painted this and it turned out really pretty. I'm a beginner and its one of the nicest paintings I've done i hung it on the wall.

[@eileensmith9199]

I love your style. You’re not making me feel bad for using inferior materials by preaching and your paintings are beautiful.

[@IntheMemoryofPaulineRussell]

First painting I've done in 14 months since before my Mother Passed away last Feb. Very Good to be painting again this was so wonderful. Loved your tutorial. Thank you.

[@cecilialofgren1396]

I’m learning SO much! Thank you! I’m very ill from osteoporosis and some days I can hardly move from my aching back...then I paint! Tomorrow I will try this! Maybe it will be ok and I can give it to my little brother who has helped me a lot lately, when I’ve been extra much in pain.

[@silvercharm9507]

Saying a prayer for you. 💜

[@SleepyCatCottage]

Being creative is such a wonderful way to manage and cope with life's challenges and difficulties...physical and mental. Time flies and pain is lessened. KZbin is wonderful for learning about art and the tutorials are fabulous. I put on some music or listen to an audio book and the world becomes a better place. My new project for the next year is to work with the exercises in Lorna Scobie's books all beginning with the title"365 Days of" ...Drawing, Creativity, Art in Nature, etc. they are actual work books with tons of stimulating ideas and exercises. Some times i am just not stimulated and don't know what to do in my "creativity center" so i have a feeling these will be fun and give me a kick start. Plus there is always something new to learn. My best wishes to you. Make art part of every day.

[@jeanettecook1088]

Sorry to hear about your osteoporosis... I'm 67, and fairly healthy, but I have times when my stress won't be relieved by anything but painting. I paint and forget everything else! People like Ellen help guide us on the journey... she has taught me so much! 💗

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m so sorry to hear about your condition. I too suffer from extreme back pain, have compression fractures and severe osteoporosis. I started watercolour painting as well as a way to distract my mind. I even started a KZbin channel but, sadly, due to multiple setbacks, have not even been able to sit and paint for over 2 months. I hope your pain allows you to continue to paint and that you can enjoy your artistic journey ❤️

[@rajpereira7280]

Lovely beautiful.

[@maryserfass3230]

Your the bomb when it comes to watercolor tutorials..no one else comes close ..I always feel like an artist when I follow along

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you!

[@alisonjeffrey979]

I absolutely love your tutorials! I'm new to trying out water colours and am amazed at the results I'm getting from following your lessons. You make it so fun and really explain everything well. Thank you so much xx

[@lisabaumeister9943]

I love your playfulness, encouragement, and compassionate words through this pandemic. Your videos have been truly therapeutic! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ellencrimitrent]

I'm so glad!

[@tatianalima3876]

@@ellencrimitrent Your painting are beautiful, thank you for sharing. And I agree with Lisa, during this difficult times all we need is kindness

[@Minbari209]

Hi Ellen, just wanted to say thank you for giving me the inspiration to pick up my paintbrushes again. I lost my way due to illness and then the intensive care and worry for my elderly dog as she came to the end of her life. I didn't think I would ever feel creative again but thanks to your tutorials I have now painted 10 Christmas cards and am looking forward to giving this a go. Stay safe..

[@mgmccartney8513]

Sorry for the loss of your dog .

[@Minbari209]

@@mgmccartney8513 thank you for your kindness

[@sayusayme7729]

So sorry, mine is getting close too. Feeling as you my dear, it’s awesome. You inspire me too.

[@Minbari209]

@@sayusayme7729 thank you. It's a heartbreaking time and I feel for you. Take care of yourself .

[@bettyrogers9090]

I love the red against the winter scene. You always help me feel I can do it.

[@mlauren564]

This is fantastic! I've done this scene on cards with variations and my friends love them. I usually go nuts with cards for the holidays... Thanks so much, I love how you are so encouraging. Would never tried this on my own.

[@wendiebs]

THIS is the very first LOOSE painting I've ever done that I actually liked my results! Thank you so much!

[@genevieveafonso8124]

Haven’t painted with my watercolours for a while so I followed along to this and it turned out great! I liked that it was in real time too 😁

[@SilverSeaOT7]

At first glance I thought there would be no way I could do this, but after watching it I really think I can! Looks like so much fun.

[@ellencrimitrent]

told ya it was easy!

[@ishwaryafromgallerymalory8076]

Aww, the way you explain your process is so fun . 💖

[@juliehahn7242]

Thanks Ellen, that was so much fun! Just to let go and see where the paint goes. Thank you for the tip on painting the cardinal.

[@user-bc2ke9km2r]

So enjoyed watching this. I found the new Bob Ross! Can’t wait to try it.

[@elizabethunruh4377]

Thank you Ellen for this tutorial! I love how this turned out!

[@pamketron]

Really pretty scene Ellen. Love all the shades of green. Gives it so much depth. ❤️🎄❄️🎄❤️

[@nanomeow]

Literally painted upside down and created a masterpiece. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@basenkaua]

Dear Ellen, I seldom paint after watching a tutorial, but I've tied to follow this one and am really pleased with my result. Thank you so much for such a simple to follow yet really sweet turorial.

[@leticiasanmiguel3649]

Love your work Ellen! I've been painting for years (self-taught), and have really been wanting to learn watercolor. Your tutorials are wonderful and very helpful. I'm less afraid to try now, and have done one of your mini landscapes which turned out pretty good. Thank you!

[@lyndaculp5060]

I love the snowflakes.....dropping it in on damp paper!! Fantastic!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jennifer4426]

Thank you so much for this! I always feel a little stressed in the middle of it, but I was pretty happy with the result! It was so easy I could do it while my kids were all crowded around or roller blading and tossing footballs! I'm hoping to work through many of your tutorials this winter!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Ellen, this is such a beautiful card and I'm so excited to try this out today. It has that classic vintage look which I love! Thank you.

[@SusanLS08]

Knocked it out of the park this time. The techniques you used this time were great. I never would have thought about doing that technique on the pine. I absolutely loved it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️

[@elizabethueltschy8924]

I painted this and made them into cards. They turned out gorgeous! Thank you!

[@dfrenchorn]

My family sent me a watercolour set for christmas, so I painted this on rough watercolour paper to send to them as a christmas card to thank them!!! Very proud of myself it was easy and still challenging enough to be fun! As well as beautiful!!!

[@gennyhunt4167]

This is the prettiest holiday card tutorial I've seen! Thank you!

[@vespa4jen]

You are right, Ellen! Super easy and your instruction makes it so. My painting exceeded my expectations😄

[@lisafoss1555]

Ellen I love your personality. You make it look so easy. I love your paintings! Thank you!

[@candacecarson9568]

So glad I found your videos. I’ve painted acrylic for a years but lately I have been playing around with watercolor and I needed some direction, you’re tutorials are easy to follow and the tips are perfect! So thank you!

[@hudsonhighlands8610]

Fantastic tutorial! Loving your great energy of having fun and encouraging everyone. Thank you so much! 😃

[@user-mi8kb6zh6m]

I just started two of these, and they are drying, just finished the snow in the air..what a fantastic background idea!! Brilliant, thanks so very much Ellen! Looking forward to doing the foreground shortly!

[@kimsmart263]

This is magical!!! Love the colors you used! I’m going to give it a try. Thanks so much for doing these tutorials 🥰

[@psoik]

Thank you....I used part of this painting to make a bookmark for a friend....thanks for teaching in a way that makes the joy of painting possible for us beginners.

[@vickigower8125]

I love this. I have tried it twice now and though my results are not horrible, they don't compare with the beauty you captured in yours. I have rewatched your video now and I see where part of my downfall was, so hopefully the third time will be the charm. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

[@lauravangroenendael4511]

I am really really enjoying these tutorials and painting with you. Am so happy I found this!! Thank you Ellen!!!😊

[@MrSashok99]

Incredible! I enjoyed painting it so much! Thank you for your passion and your attitude

[@heianwoman]

One of the loveliest. Can’t wait to try.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!

[@dianejohanson98]

Just found your channel, a year later. Loved the tutorial. Always wanted to learn to paint with watercolor. I am a landscape oil painter and also paint with acrylics, but I always had a mental block when it came to watercolor. Made no sense to me and I only made a mess. Your tutorial seemed so easy, I’m going to try watercolors again! Thank you!

[@karenshepard2184]

Thank you for this tutorial! I am a beginner and this turned out really nice! I’ll be making more of these for holiday cards.

[@marycope2278]

THe bird is the icing on the cake. Beautiful. Definitely one for me to try.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thanks so much 😊

[@amyvw5612]

This was auch a famtastic tutorial! I've NEVER tried watercolors before, and my picture turned out amazing! Your commentary helped so much. Thank you!😀

[@anousjka5295]

Just wanted to say thank you SO much - I looked at this and thought it would not come out very well as looked quite complex but not only did I manage it, when I saw it started to look right I had so much fun! Thank you for bringing such (Christmas!) joy. xxx

[@lefthandstory1280]

Beautiful friend 😃hai great sharing✌️☺️

[@ridiculousgraceexpeditions4896]

So glad that I just found your channel! Last year I tried to teach myself watercolor but I felt I didn't really get it, and I so intimidated that I lied it down. I find your style and your instruction so helpful and it makes me want to try watercolor again! Thank you!

[@ellenschmidt3005]

I love this painting and am ready to give it a try! Like you said, just have fun with it and that's what I plan to do! Thanks Ellen

[@ellencrimitrent]

You can do it!

[@lauramarrow7411]

Ellen, this just beautiful. Winter is cold but oh so lovely!!

[@kamp2523]

Thank you, for your encouraging words ! You hypnotize me with your positive words like, it's very easy especially for beginners. this gives me hope.

[@NoChybaNieBardzo]

I love how it turns out. So soo cute!

[@Winstonsmom]

This is so lovely! The colours, the style, everything! Great tutorial!

[@pamlong5914]

Magical pic, Ellen! Love snowy pics...

[@angelakilroy689]

Love love love it..Thanks heaps!! I love the misty effect!!

[@schnukele]

I love this effect! Well done, Ellen! It looks like so much fun that I'm actually going to give it a try. Thank-you!

[@nicolemarie6273]

I painted this today and I learned a few things. I kept needing to add water to get the paint to keep running to the edge. I learned that I needed way more paint than I usually use! It took me beyond a 'hesitant' threshold, which was great. I wanted to use it for my Christmas card this year, but I will try another one before I decide. I kept backing away to get a different perspective and see if it was good enough and when I realized I was in the living room and my painting was in the dining room I started laughing. Try try again! I love the blues and greens of this! Thank you, Ellen. :)

[@bxtterflies2732]

I painted this...And Wow it ended up being beautiful! Please make more video's like this!!

[@citizenoftheworldsz9]

love your videos, you show that you don't need to know 100% what you are going for and that it's ok to make mistakes and twick it on the go, thank you so much!!

[@MarilynParker5865]

Love your videos...I still call myself a beginner and since it has been a bad health year...I have painted many of your tutorials as bookmarks to enclose in cards..thank you...the way you wield that brush gives me confidence..wonderful!!

[@bethg7g]

Love this - a beautiful scene!

[@mariselaorta1981]

I amazed by the use of Scotch tape! I've been using masking tape and the watercolor seeps through a lot. Can't wait to try this tutorial.

[@mushiArt]

Tried this and it came out SO BEAUTIFULLY! Thank you, Ellen!

[@darnelleechols8556]

So very beautiful! 😍 This looks very advanced, Ellen. I love it! Magical!

[@ellencrimitrent]

nope super easy you can do it!

[@shirleyclark2619]

I really had fun doing this one! Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@judigibbs]

Another lovely card to make for VERY special people. Thanks Ellen!

[@gailh4978]

Love this. I love your banter and encouragement!

[@Samantha-eo3mc]

Thank you for another wonderful tutorial. You’re so motivating and encouraging, thank you! I’m looking forward to giving this a go :)

[@marybell4533]

Thank you so much Ellen! This was so much fun to paint. Very easy and it turned out beautiful for a beginner like me.

[@lucialange9193]

Thank you very much for the wonderful painting lesson. I have rediscovered my joy in watercolor painting. It gave me great pleasure and I love your humor! I look forward to painting more together with you.

[@imp822]

Love your constant encouragement! I’m going to try this tomorrow!

[@elizabethmoorman7434]

You are the watercolor wizard a magic maker the jazz of art. Love it. I will certainly do it. Thank you.

[@nildavalencia5524]

it is the best and loveliest Christmas card painting. I will do this for sure. Thank you for making it easy, we can do it!

[@dollyru]

Love all your tutorials. You just make them so easy and fun.

[@theresashay7169]

Love the red bird! Wonderful touch😊

[@debrabartman6749]

So beautiful! Thank you for showing how to paint this lovely scene. I painted along with you. I like how it turned out. Love the background.

[@kaceeboxers3580]

Love watching you paint. Beautiful wintry scene for a card. Thanks for sharing. As soon as my paints arrive I cannot wait to try this, along with many others you have shared. So happy to have found your channel.

[@debrabriese9912]

First time watching your video and I loved it! Love the ethereal look to the trees! Definitely am going to try this!

[@lindasplaylist100]

Love watching you paint.

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Love this Ellen! So pretty! You are such a good teacher. Love watching you paint. Can’t wait to try this!

[@patriciamckeon8530]

I can't wait to try this one ! Thanks so much Ellen & Happy New Year & Happy painting !

[@savitaayyar8356]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I tried painting it and it turned out really well. Enjoyed the process and the little cardinal was such a fun touch!!

[@gordonmbg.n.marcaxcc2767]

Love love loved painting this one! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome talents!

[@JustMe-pl4ej]

I love this. I also got a good laugh at the “ tap tap taps” to sprinkle snow…it reminds me of a scene on The Parent Trap when the twin girls showed their potential step-mom, how to tap two sticks together to keep the mountain lions at bay!!!

[@Gracia2108]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy how you explain each steps. This is really nice and soothing. I love it so much!

[@kassieniagara9141]

I loved this so much! I lost my dad 10 years ago on 11/18/2012 and my brother just a year ago on 11/11/2021. I put a cardinal in each tree to represent both of them.

[@melaniebones]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊 As beginner I have to say this has given me so much enjoyment and confidence..it was so satisfying and therapeutic to do. It made me feel very festive...which is a rare feeling as I'm currently living in Vietnam. Thank you 😊

[@V10lette579]

Beautiful!! I’m just trying my hand at water colors and I’m going to give this a try. Thank you ♥️

[@corinnegronnel6927]

Ellen! You make this so approachable! I am definitely going to try this, it's BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@cherryberry2423]

Thank you for this it was so much fun. Please do more seasonal watercolors

[@2626michelle]

please don't stop posting these amazing videos!!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Ellen this is one of the nicest cards I’ve seen! It’s beautiful! Thank you!!

[@TheTishaable]

You blew my mind with your beautifully haunting tree scape at the beginning of the video!! ❤

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

This is so much fun. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@diliagovin607]

I just Love it!, what a nice tutorial! I feel totally inspire to use my watercolors, you rock!

[@niranjanamani7828]

Thank you! This was so fun to watch and recreate!

[@leneprior9392]

You are so fabulous! Your talking about technique as well as your thoughts are always great. Blessings to you and family

[@annkelly2780]

Thanks so much Ellen for your tutorial, Your a great teacher and explain every step so well, and love your personality, have tried this painting and have painted 3 christmas cards and im on my 4th one,

[@gladysward6969]

Just lovely. I hope I can do a reasonable looking copy. I sure will try. Thank you!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Wonderful! Another one to do with them! Thank you Ellen!