MY no.1 TIP for creating LOOSE WATERCOLOR FLOWERS!!!!

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Supplies:
Holbein watercolor: , Prussian blue, peacock blue, ultramarine blue, quinachrodone magenta, bright rose, cadmium red light, burnt umber, cadmium yellow deep, verditer blue neutral tint, bright rose,
Princeton no. 8 long round"velvet touch, P1" flat wash craft brush
Arche 100% cotton cold press paper- 9x 12"
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Ultramarine Deep: amzn.to/31Md1Us
Turquoise Blue: amzn.to/31Niwm7
Raw Umber: amzn.to/35Eu0JI
Metallic Watercolor paints: amzn.to/34vJO22
My Palette: by Medeen: amzn.to/3e17kHn
Watercolor Papers:
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Arches Watercolor block: amzn.to/37OcQMb
Bee Watercolor 100% cotton paper: amzn.to/31Oc6mC
Arches Hot Press Paper Pad: amzn.to/3e2YTet
Watercolor Brushes:
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Princeton Velvet touch brushes: amzn.to/34zHXJK
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[@user-mw3uv3ii5n]

You created a flower scene that glows & you had fun doing it! Loved your commentary & encouragement to be loose & have fun! Thanks Ellen

[@momomarie]

That was so fun! Thank you For sharing your gift with us. I am in my early 70's and I just started painting for the first time last June. If it wasn't for you KZbin teachers I think I would have lost my mind during this pandemic . You are a godsend.

[@SophieBird07]

Totally agree. 70 yr newbie here too.

[@consueloyoung4484]

I am happy to also belong to the wonderful group of young ladies, 73 here in California. Also started a few months ago, Ellen is my guiding light!.❤

[@lindahorstmann6036]

I'm 73 and never picked up a paint brush that I can remember until about 3 years ago. I love watercolor!

[@barbriley583]

Lol…76 on ten acres in Iowa…Ellen keeps me going back for more…nice to meet you all…a bit of a club💕

[@donnasullivan9192]

I agree with you. I’m a retired interior designer almost 75 and have just decided to really get into watercolour. I’m having fun, and you? 25:53

[@loisfriedman8620]

I love all your videos. I just started watercolors at age 90. You have given me a new lease on life. Thank you

[@waymire01]

Flat brushes are so underrated in watercolor. Everyone is all about the rounds, as expensive as possible lol. Flats have so much more variety in each stroke with the flat edge and sharp corners, you get those organic random shapes... and do it so much easier. They don't have to be fancy either, just plain old decent quality synthetics. It's not just florals.. everything is easier.. water, buildings, bushes and trees, ground and rocks, skies.. flat brush skies basically paint themselves.

[@tinahanks7145]

Awesome! Newbie here. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@joycemarcus3430]

Wow - I feel ya! You are definitely speaking to me :) Great tutorial and awesome piece. At 75, I'm even older than Marie and just started 2 months ago - but it just goes to show ya - We're never too old to keep learning and having fun with loose watercolors thanks to great artists/teachers like you. Thanks Ellen - I'm so glad I found you. Joyce

[@brandihart2367]

I love how loose and free you are…when I grow up-I want to paint like you-lol 😊

[@adriennefreedman1972]

Always love floral Friday and the sound effects! Great video! Can't wait to try this. Thank you.

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@jessjaffe3427]

Wonderful lesson. Many thanks!!!🌺

[@kimfilek9717]

I love everything about this..it changes constantly and looks good along the way too. Stop where you want , go farther if you want...just play ! I love watching you just expressing joy. It is such a joy to watch you.♥️♥️

[@BonnieStanislawski]

I very much enjoy your relaxed style both in your technique and your voice. So relaxing. I learn so much from you Ellen.

[@coletteg.4548]

This is so awesome !! Love this technique ❣️

[@voracooper3061]

My absolute favorite!

[@debimcgill5919]

Love the colors, and sound effects! Lol

[@heidiann2435]

I really like your channel, love the practical instruction. Your technique is earthy and your teaching is for average people. Really like what you said about having fun and not worrying about mistakes. Reminds me of good ole Bob and his perspective. I appreciate your showing the wrist movement. Twisting the brush, adding and take away, add some more. Super!

[@lindametcalfe9549]

Your my favourite go to artist to watch, you really inspire me Ellen thank you

[@SM-yz7xd]

I Love this! Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@margretmartin7572]

Beautiful flowers!

[@genevievedarrett3163]

I'm learning so much from you .I just started painting.70# and was bored ,this has been fun .Tku 😀🌻🌺🌼🌹

[@ErinEnoArt]

I just love watching you paint like this! Sometimes I forget to have fun and when you paint like this, I find it so inspiring. Thank you for the reminder to have fun!!!😁

[@joaniegreen2184]

Love your carefree no stress way of painting!

[@crystaltanart]

Love the lavenders and how they curve. Thanks for your amazing painting content here Ellen! I just started my own youtube channel and your relaxed style is a huge inspiration to me.

[@celyzervomejia9902]

i need to try this! love it so much!!!!!💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰

[@judithkohler8153]

Love this and think your painting was beautiful.

[@keariewashburn4680]

Love this ❤Thank you Ellen 😊

[@myjewelry4u]

I love this! Also, your giggle makes me giggle. Fun all around. I need to stop buying supplies and just let myself paint and have fun.

[@rosactaylor]

What I like more with you Ellen is that you explain how yo mix colours. I can do it only while watching you.

[@rmuller366]

Every time I watch you do this technique Ellen, I want to run to my painting desk and bang one out. This technique is so much fun to do, I love it! Blessings to you and your tribe of viewers.

[@masterhide]

You're so right. All it takes is one video of hers and I'm already taking my paints out lol

[@danielleb.7055]

This is gore-ge-ous!. Thanks for sharing. Most tutorials that I'm able to find for loose florals it just shows how to do 1 or 2 flowers together not a whole bouquet so this is super helpful. Have a great day!

[@tinahanks7145]

"Doot-doot-doot😀 Come on it's easy!" You're speaking my language. Can't wait to try this!!

[@sheillabailey5080]

Love your painting! Just learning to Watercolor

[@lindakuck5981]

How fun!

[@jennywhisconier7777]

Thanks! So relaxing to watch, so much fun to try (while no one is watching!)

[@nancybroer4712]

Definitely fun and free with the larger flat brush, love it! And it really turns out so beautiful! Great tips, I will be doing some more of these, thanks to you!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Yay! Thank you!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Love it Ellen

[@bjgoels]

"Unexpected happiness" I love that.

[@StephanieBargelski3015]

Thank you Ellen!! I never saw someone paint the way you do!! THANK YOU!!

[@sophiarod9130]

Lovely!

[@ruthkoster2741]

I really like your flowers!

[@Grammarobinsongmail]

What a fun video. I love how you don’t stress over accidents. You either go with them as a happy accidents or demo several different ways to deal with the "accidents " and just have fun fun fun! Definitely going to try the big flat brush! I love the looseness and the vibrant colours.

[@ellencrimitrent]

yes flat brushes are fun!

[@Harphoney]

I totally live your tutorial , the energy and sound effects were so funny and inspiring! ❤. I know this sounds crazy, but I wish you or someone else would show how to tape the paper down, what type of tape that won’t rip the paper when removing, or what you used to hang up the cardboard so you are able to stand while painting. I hope to hear back from you as I really enjoyed your video.

[@OleDueJ]

I will try tomorrow it’s all done in minutes great!

[@katiechan9830]

Absolutely gorgeous painting. Never thought a flat big brush can be so useful.

[@pascaledescroix520]

Bravo c’est top !!!

[@joycegilkey3677]

Just found you and am anxious to sit down and paint with you!! Yaaa for me!!!

[@mechele4848]

👍 I like this one AL0T...😍

[@usgribbles]

I LOVE the sound effects!!! Made my day. And thank you for this video because it highlighted I've been way over thinking strokes for basic loose flowers.

[@KT-kg4nj]

What an absolutely great way to start the day! Love your fun teaching style. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

It's a.beautiful painting

[@robinpalmer542]

I love to watch you paint and hear your comments. You make me smile.

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@user-ep8vw3gz7w]

Enjoyed this video!

[@susangaida321]

That's so beautiful Ellen!!!!!!!💕🙂

[@lindaruss3772]

One of my faves! Watched again this a. m. I just finished doing a couple of paintings for my first Great-grandson, and I’m so ready to get loose! I like how you go back into a semi wet work and give it a less realistic, more misty? look. Thx so much Ellen!

[@seniorspeaks5116]

love the little blue flowers you added at end.

[@jodycourt]

Thank you, Ellen! I love that little addition of the blue/guoache tiny forget-me-nots.

[@lindaking9222]

This is great…the blurry edges add a lot of character to the composition & it has so much depth

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@isadorafreespirit]

Lovely

[@lindaw9329]

Love it when you’re enjoying yourself and inspiring me to play too! Great help when you exaggerate the movements. Terrific!

[@pamsmith332]

Thanks for yet another great video. You're like a painting ninja with that big brush. I just love your style.

[@user-kc5ky1ur5y]

Какая красота!!!Какие яркие цветы!!Вы замечательный художник!!Спасибо за отличное весеннее настроение!

[@louisedahlgren5340]

I am, also, 70. I use to grab books of instruction. But, you tubes are a godsend.

[@nancymiller7009]

Digging it!

[@brodouglasop]

I love your voice & whimsy. I love your painting style. I'm not sold on your palette -- not the colors, but the palette itself. But, your result speaks for itself, so I should just shut up! :) Thank you, very much, for sharing your gift with us.

[@marieobrien5628]

Fun…fun….fun Friday! Love this

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@dhags5]

Thank you - I LOVE watching you paint abstracts and have so enjoyed doing them after learning from you! Always supportive and positive!

[@marymaisch4225]

Amazing!!

[@johnwalterstevens-tj9oq]

Your flowers are dancing! Love it! Liz in Ontario Thanks

[@dawnkinster]

Fun stuff!!

[@celyzervomejia9902]

i really love all your paintings💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰

[@amberbobk8390]

These are my favorites. Love loose floral. You are the best.

[@Anjalifinearts]

Hey Absolutely stunning and gorgeous sharing love the beautiful colour combination! Great technique enjoyed watching your beautiful painting! Thank you for this great sharing! greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Angie-pl3uw]

You are amazing!! I love this painting. Thanks, Ellen.

[@pemssong]

I really enjoyed this! Fun, colorful, and I love the technique w the flat brush. Who knew!? A great option for a chilly, grayish Spring day. Thanks!

[@mvswaaij]

GORGEOUS ! Thank you Ellen

[@cathylathrop8104]

Lost and found edges!! Love it!

[@ruthmariaruizpinilla2588]

Amazing

[@sherylpiche9878]

So cool. I love to watch you paint.

[@barbaramain6381]

You’re a hoot, love watching you! Learn a lot too! Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@deniselaforgia874]

Fabulous, fun and beautiful! Thank you

[@rosewagner4018]

I’m so happy to have found you! You’re fun to watch and you are inspiring me to pick up a brush!

[@janc734]

LOVE floral Fridays! Thank you Ellen and deeply appreciate your sound effects. : ) Gorgeous painting- will definitely try this.

[@artworld9799]

Amazing painting🎨so beautiful flowers🌸🌺🌻🌹🌷🌼💐!!!! Greetings from a friend💐💐👍

[@by.lindalw]

Thank you for this tutorial! I really love how you spread the colours out from the original flowers - made such a huge difference to the final resault, so perfect, adore it!

[@Taitcreates639]

Gorgeous painting. Learned some things, love that flat wide brush you used in the beginning. Tfs

[@cheryl6716]

Ellen, your painting is so vivid and gorgeous! I definitely want to try this technique out. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ceceliah2426]

Oh my gosh this is so beautiful. I really want to try this. I hope I can do it.

[@debbyleiper8367]

W.O.W!

[@Peachygreencrafts]

Thank you so much. I haven’t painted in years. You have made me want to get started again.

[@alvirosy]

The way you make those leaves! Love the trick 😁

[@jdschneider5858]

Thank you so much! After doing botanical painting, I've wanted to get looser, but I still get uptight. It was a big help to see you work and not worry!!!

[@cherylberry1613]

I love Holbein paint. So bright and pretty. Fun tutorial. Thanks Ellen.

[@fionafrazer8820]

Wonderful - thank you!

[@terrigronewold9898]

Love this technique ! All of them !

[@terijean6351]

I've done 2 about that size and one small so thanks for showing your loose technique. Play... have fun...I hear don't try so hard. Thank you for a full tutorial.

[@monica-NJ-123]

Gorgeous painting , thank you xoxo

[@lindaspiller8179]

Thanks Ellen for this video demonstrating colour mixing ahead of time, use of a flat brush for expressiveness and the ways to enhance the values. I look forward to hearing more about your online course!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenhealy1260]

This is gorgeous !

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

The sound effects makes it 🥰‼️

[@pamketron]

Awesome Ellen! Love it. 🌸🪴🌼

[@patlatour2465]

I’m ok whit loose and wet but once I start to cleanup I get lost in the shuffle and lose my flowers phew 😅 not easy but still fun. I’ll try it again for sure. Thank you for sharing.

[@annawoods5184]

Stunning Ellen