How to paint a watercolor Orchid/ Easy for Beginners/ Step by Step tutorial/ Floral Friday

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[@user-mw3uv3ii5n]

So delicate & fresh. Thanks Ellen

[@cyndeepokorny3413]

Thank you! I was able to paint something beautiful in memory of someone I love.

[@cathytoplyn6295]

I love when you say"just have fun!"

[@consueloyoung4484]

My favorite flower, fantastic painting Ellen!!. Love the ease of your creation and personality. Hurry back with another video please!!. ❤

[@lindaw9329]

I almost didn't watch this bc I was sure I couldn't do it. You made it make sense and I will definitely try it.

[@ivanbarrios1387]

thank you SOOO much !!! super simple to follow perfedct for what i need it during lock down !!!

[@lindastumpf8301]

You’re an exceptional teacher, Ellen!! Been following for 4 years!!

[@grannyolsen]

You are so amazing....wonderful artist but also great instructor. You don't take yourself so seriously like many of the artists do....great sense of humor

[@debbiemartin9005]

Oh Ellen! I so love your tutorials! There just aren’t enough hours in the day for all the painting I want to do. Thank you for your work!! 🥰

[@marilynhallman8248]

Always look forward to your tutorials. Your comments are encouraging, & I have enjoyed using your paintings to guide me in working w/watercolor which I was always AFRAID of. But in my older years I have expanded my horizons thanks to your doable tutorials.

[@bettyryan4310]

Love the way you teach us how to paint these pretty flowers! Have a great weekend. Stay safe.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindaruss3772]

So fun and motivating! I can’t wait to get home from work and get painting!

[@suemartel2883]

Always a pleasure doing one of your tutorials.

[@donnamoss7727]

Another fabulous tutorial Ellen. I feel my art has improved so much since I have been following you. I love the explanations, you make me smile. Art is great therapy during these uncertain times and your gorgeous paintings are an inspiration. So, thank you, again and again for this outlet... 🤗❤️👍

[@janetfitzgerald5280]

Beautiful tutorial, thank you Ellen. I’ve just painted this as a birthday card for my mother 🥰

[@rmuller366]

I don’t know how I missed this one Ellen, but it did come up on my feed today. I’m so grateful for this method. I love your loose style and I’ll try standing up. Have a few times, but it still feels weird. My friend Lynne calls the center of orchids their angels if you look close, they do look like angels.

[@LipsitaArt]

Beautiful watercolor orchids. thank you so much for sharing.

[@sharonmcmichael4690]

Your technique on the blossoms is brilliant! I loved watching this so much!

[@BB-nz5sk]

Love your tutorials and no nonsense approach. I have to share this with you...I have a playlist I titled with your name. I just noticed that good old autocorrect changed it to ‘Ellen Criminal-Trent.’ Got a bit of a chuckle from that one! Thanks again for sharing your time and talent with us!

[@appleknocker56]

As such a beginner I can only watch in amazement how you paint with that technique! Feel would need an actual person next to me “as love watching” but truly can’t use a brush that way. Ty just beautiful!

[@martyboone3651]

I’m using your tutorials to teach a young, very talented girl. She picks up everything. 😮

[@remediosrerogra3869]

Bonita demostraciòn. Gracias!

[@karenburns4106]

Gorgeous Ellen!! I love the light, the negative space in the pot!

[@ameliarodrigues9124]

Beautiful

[@juliebukrey3361]

You have the perfect amount of looseness. I will keep trying to mimic you to get that ability. Love your calm voice.

[@VickiParfenow]

It was so helpful seeing how you corrected the bleeds, and all the little tips you give along the way. Thank you. Great tutorials!

[@SolomiyaAnd]

Orchid looks very natural! 🌸🌿👍

[@zaranara4388]

It’s beauuuuuuuuuutiful 💗💗💗💗💗💗 I love this tutorial 💗💗💗💗 plz do more of these easy floral so I can learn too 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@margaretmitchell7168]

i watched part of this video when you posted it, but it seemed too hard for my skills. Now, two years later, i am so comfortable doing this orchid that it was kind of funny. (I do have a warped sense of humor) All of your other videos have taught me so much. Thank you. you are appreciated by many.

[@nancyterry9725]

Thank you so much! The orchids look just like the one my sweet hubby bought for me at the grocery store🖤

[@diegoguerrerov.8809]

Great technique, so simple and practical! I couldn't figure out how to paint orchids until now! Thank you!

[@judigibbs]

Cant wait to try this. GREAT TIPS. Thank you

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Yes I like how you painted these orchards. Thank you for sharing 😊. 😷🧤😎🌴FL

[@mariaestelaleduc9418]

Great tutorial! I'm going to practice right now until I feel comfortable painting the whole thing. Thanks!!!

[@suniljangam1056]

i loved it

[@josienovack2984]

Beautiful! Can't wait to paint this. I love the loose watercolor look.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kathleenfarrell7051]

Oh my!! Beautiful. 😀 Thanks for the words of wisdom, I needed them. I'm new to this and I'm finding it a lot harder than I thought. I knew it wasn't going to be easy but seeing you paint blows my mind! 😵 I'll just keep practicing, that's all I can do 😀. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@lynnburr5362]

Thank you for this Ellen. I've been wanting to paint an orchid, my favorite flowers and this is beautiful.

[@CinderellaFan4ever]

Love every tutorial you give us! Awesome! THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤️

[@kaypinard]

So pretty Ellen! I love orchids! I'm going to definitely try this! Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@janisbolton9267]

Love it, love it! It looks so easy when you do it. Thanks! I love orchids!🤗❤

[@donnahenry3772]

So so pretty. Can't wait to give it a try!!

[@bellabaker4943]

Beautiful. Definitely going to give it a try, love the indigo. Thank you.

[@seriouslyreal2693]

I wish I could send you the painting I did of this thanks to your teaching. It is framed and in my living room! Thank you 😊

[@margaretohara7872]

Lovely. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@memalus]

Simple yet beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@marleneblumenkranz7436]

I liked the tutorial very much I was confused at first about the flowers,but as it progressed I saw the orchids appear Very good Thanks

[@helenduplessis9820]

Just watched this a second time! Today I'm actually going to do it!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@abasia11]

Enjoying your utubes especially with your Boston accent making this CA gal nostalgic!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@looksbooks]

thank you - learning a lot from you!! Will try this specific one this week!

[@paularoper6243]

I tried this and it worked out great! Thank you so much. I made a card for my Aunt. I am very pleased with it.

[@mariawaterhouse8871]

Thanks so.much for sharing you talents and skills .. I'm just a complete beginner and am so thrilled with what I have achieved by following your tutorials.. a big THANK YOU !!

[@mirakrstic2725]

Just Beautiful Ellen.

[@sharonmaynard7923]

Very pretty, thank you for showing 😊

[@staceymayes5643]

Thank you so much for these wonderful tutorials! You have been such a blessing to my watercolor journey.

[@daniellenadon3920]

I love your tutorial I tried my hand on this one still have a lot lot of practice to do on basi flower

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Ellen. I suck at flowers. Even my effort of this one turned out ok. Thanks again. 💜

[@ellencrimitrent]

yay!

[@sushubhatt1590]

I painted this ...I was very skeptical trying out water colours but after seeing your videos , now I am having so much fun doing water painting...thanks a ton!!

[@judigibbs]

Tried it and loved it!!! Still learning your 'push the paint' technique but getting there. I will do this one over and over but for a first try I was really pleased. Thanks for all you do for us learners.

[@emilysheely761]

I grow a few orchids....love them. You made this look so easy that I have to give it a try. Thx Ellen...🎨🧑🏼‍🎨

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

GREAT tutorial!!! you are an amazing artist!!!! Thank you!

[@pamketron]

Really pretty. Those little boot aliens really do look like an orchid center!!! Great job. Happy Friday! Stay safe & happy.

[@akirakusakastudio6103]

So nice watercolor painting 👍

[@rebeccap.simmons4244]

This was fun. You made a complicated flower so easy.

[@dianemuldowney5577]

Great tutorial...always enjoy your style. Looking forward to painting the orchids.

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@tinagagnon]

Thank you !new to your channel…very much enjoying it…I’m a beginner , and thrilled to be able to do some of your teachings💕😊💫

[@lynnfetzer6424]

this is a beautiful tutorial. I love your method and humor! Thanks for sharing. Going to try it now on a Mother's Day card!

[@louiseschultz2064]

Beautiful! Thank you so much. I want to try this for a Mother's Day card. Fingers crossed!

[@soniadepaoli5840]

What a wonderful relaxing tutorial! It turned out lovely ,thank you so much Ellen . You are so helpful with the step by step information and make it all look easy . You also encourage viewers to be creative. I 'm loving your commentaries as always !- you bring me a smile ..and I enjoy every one I have been lucky enough to have watched.Thanks for sharing your talent :)

[@LoriF25403]

WOW! I can't wait to get up into my studio this evening. Beautifully done, thank you!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!

[@nathalie9040]

Hi. I'll try too. It's a pleasure to watch you do. Thanks for explanations 🌺

[@jroisblessed5730]

I tried it and I'm pleased! Thank you!

[@joankiely3614]

This painting is just stunning!! I have grown these orchids & have a couple at the moment in tiny bud. I never dreamt that you could get the result that you did in this tutorial, without spending weeks in painting it 😮. You make it look so very easy & I know that without a lot of experience one could never make it look so easy, loose & realistic at the same time. This is just breathtaking to me & will watch this tutorial over & over again, but am sure however many times I try, mine will never end up like yours 😂😂😥. Can’t get enough of your tutorials to watch Ellen 😊. Cheers 😊❤️💕🥰😘😍

[@sharonmcmichael4690]

Love love love this!

[@lisadavis7303]

Your videos are awesome and I love that you are so casual! Makes me happy

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you like them!

[@daphnecampbelljinnette6808]

Very nice, Ellen! I really enjoyed this. And you did a GREAT job of explaining everything. Thank you so much, and I wish you all the best!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

So beautiful. Thank you

[@ruthieonart]

Nice and enjoyable to watch.

[@wendyzapalac4991]

Just beautiful!

[@gigueregeorgette4540]

thank you so much first time I could make these flowers there are gorgeous you make it very easy to do

[@elisabettaperrone2852]

Thank you! You are a very good teacher!! I love painting with watercolors, i'm learning by my self but it's not so easy...😉🌼🌹

[@gloriarosales538]

I already tryed and love it, you are a great inspiration... Thanks

[@katecurrie7499]

Beautifully painted as always Ellen💕x

[@annenglish2935]

Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful orchids... glad you created it for beginners as well! You make it look so free & easy... Happy New Year Ellen! Love your lighthearted tutorials and sense of humor! Blessings from a California gramma 😄🌴🌺🎆

[@supriyaswain600]

Loved this painting ❤️

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carolebentley5697]

Beautiful. Thank you for a great lesson!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you liked it!

[@MoiAussie1]

Thankyou.

[@angiegrande]

Ellen you rock! Beautifil work

[@redparrot53]

Those parts of the orchid are called The column and the Sepal, great tutorial!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks had no clue :)

[@javierocana3783]

Una planta de Lirios, muy bien ejecutada, colores bonitos. ¡¡¡Felicidades Ellen!!!

[@anuradhamohapatra4118]

You make it seem so effortless.. amazing tutorial 🤩

[@lisar3951]

This is just a beautiful painting! Going to try it tonight! Thank you!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Wonderful!

[@lisar3951]

@@ellencrimitrent I got caught up in baking bread and making watercolor greeting cards tonight (great time to get them made and stocked up), this is my tomorrow project! TY

[@gailliguori1592]

I just tried this on Canson XL paper. It came out great! I posted on IG! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. My pot didn’t come out too loose! LOL

[@nihalimu]

Hi Gail, after reading this comment i have checked you on instagram and really loved your paintings. You gave me courage to give it a try 😊 thank both you and Ellen 🙏🙏

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!

[@inesmoura9446]

MT apaixonada, maravilhoso! 👏👏👏😍🌷

[@lauraloi3884]

Hi Ellen, you are fantastic as always!!! Keep well and safe!! We love you. From Sardinia🥰

[@anikaislam9466]

Ellen,this was the first time I watched your video and tried to do it and it came out better than I thought! I did as ur instructions, u explained well so thanks a lot! Please keep sharing ur talent with us^^

[@kelseywood1582]

So lovely. I had so much fun following this

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rock-Steady585]

Beautiful I always learn something new from you. Thank you

[@ellencrimitrent]

I'm so glad!

[@barbaras.7135]

Beautiful.

[@pattil.brandenberger5484]

Love it.