How To Paint Watercolour Wild Flowers

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[@alainwellers]

Am a senior beginner , with no notable talent, but have been captivated by your series! You are a wonderful teacher…

[@cathyphegley7848]

I so agree! I am just picking this up again after many years of working with fabric and yarn and such. Emma is so easy to follow. She’s fun too!

[@kimberlycardin5236]

Same!

[@soekisnoudiemeisiewatgoete9383]

what a lovely compliment! I hope you are still painting!

[@kerritiedeman8681]

Emma, I love the way you teach. Just calm and simple instructions, no music. Please keep it this way!! You explain what colors you're using, how to paint each detail, and I love it that you complete a painting in one sitting. You are a talented artist and a super teacher! I've listened/watched others and no one compares to your style and talent! Thank you for posting all these for us to enjoy!

[@tinadubowy7592]

Ava

[@tinadubowy7592]

I love all the flowers and especially I love wildflowers

[@carovanbommel4121]

That's exactly how I feel. Thanks you Kerri 😊😊😊

[@janetbockman2181]

YES! No distracting horrible music, which I hate. Thank you for keeping it simple and very learnable. You are great!!

[@chantalboisvert9148]

So true!!! ❤

[@milliebly]

"Maybe somebody stepped on it". As someone who really wants to do watercolor flowers just like this, but is worried they'll look like crap, your words actually brought some tears, and a lot of inspiration. I'm digging out my water colors, and I'm gonna paint all kinds of miss-shapen, stepped on, and not-fully bloomed flowers, and I'll appreciate everyone of them as they are. Thank you! I'm glad your video popped up on my feed, I'll be watching more!

[@mwallaceantigua]

they're just like us, think 'diversity' 😆

[@shirleyriley7941]

I really like that idea, made me laugh out loud to think of painting stepped on flowers.

[@dariagerig9863]

I love you and your work/your family but the very beginning intro with the beautiful soft music and the paintbrush bouncing in a lace-accented canning jar really sings 🎶 to me! THANKS for every little thing, Emma 😍

[@betsyslayton489]

This really captures my painting AND gardening styles! 😄

[@adri7352]

Me: Today's the day! I'm gonna paint along! Emma: Okay! Now that the first layer is dry we can go back in with more detail! ☺️ Me: *still painting the first flowers* Lol I loved following along with this video. Helped me slow down and breathe a bit. Thank you for all that you do for us! 💐

[@tkkozeluh]

I’m awed by how you are able to do all this without sketching first. Thank you much for all your tutorials!

[@SophieBird07]

I thank you for the reminders to “just have fun with it”. That’s what it is supposed to be about. As a newbie, I can get too intense and “over kill” too often. It’s not a contest after all! I am learning so much from you even at my old age.

[@derekvowles9602]

A newbie again,but fantastic to be able to see such a great artist at work and able to explain so well. Thank you Beryl

[@caroljohnson9581]

What a beautiful process to watch. Had trouble sleeping, anxiety about the virus creeping in, so I found your wonderful wildflowers to watch and calm down. Perfect little delicate images. You are so adept with your brushwork, it is just mesmerizing. Thank you for your art therapy in these crazy times.

[@digitoes]

I appreciate all the vids you are putting up. I’m in the hospital here in Tennessee and it helps keep my mind off things!, even though I can’t paint. Thanks!

[@julies.6271]

Sarah Beverly...I am in Tennessee too, not in the hospital, but I wish you well.

[@digitoes]

Julie S. Thank you! Luckily I don’t have covid-19'. Actually covid-19 probably saved my life. I went in with a high fever and abdominal pain and it ended up being diverticulitis with a perforated bowel.

[@Oceans1974]

Sarah Beverly I hope you feel better soon!

[@ewwwobbie]

Sarah Beverly I’m glad you are ok. Will be praying for a full recovery and that you will never have to go through that again! It must ave been terrible.

[@vanessaboman8143]

this is so easy to watch and enjoy while i unwind after a full day of caring for my mother... we will try this maybe tomoro.

[@crysta267]

This tutorial has me in full spring mode! So ready to start seeing these beautiful wildflowers popping up all over. Thank you for another great tutorial, being real and showing how to fix things, and for having simple ways to explain the process. Can't wait to paint these and mail them to family to remind them that after a winter there is always spring!

[@brianzona6512]

I’m a senior beginner too. And you are a wonderful teacher.

[@kimr4322]

My favorite part is you saying “there are no rules in this” Love your teaching and your paintings are beautiful

[@joyceburton8208]

Thanks for bringing some spring into our lives at this difficult time. We all need some beauty in our lives and your video does that. Thanks again.

[@AmyLouiseArt]

Thank you so much Emma for showing so many different variations of flower paintings! Normally I can only find videos on how to paint roses, but being able to see your process for painting so many types of flower is really helpful. Beautiful work 💕

[@Lo-tn1vz]

Idk how many times I've commented it, but I seriously think it everytime... I love how you just "get to it" !

[@joannegow292]

I’m also very new to water colour. I have learnt so much from you in such a short time..I love the way you don’t complicate your tutorials

[@judym4938]

You are a gifted artist, and I love to watch you make these flowers come alive.😊

[@carolschulz4518]

Thank you for all your help. I love how you are so chill about it and each day I feel like I'm improving a little more.

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

I missed your Live Stream!!! But please do add this to your repertoire so I can get it into my schedule to watch every week. I love your teaching style - it's so zen and low stress to follow and great for those of us who are at the start of our journey. Thanks so much for doing this.

[@mariafuentes6083]

So loving your channel and talent! Thank you for inspiring a new retiree tapping into her inner artsy heart never explored before! I am having a lot of fun! 😊

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I will be spending my day with you tomorrow painting all these flowers 💐 !

[@susansiegel3511]

Hi Emma, it helps so much when you fix things, as we all need to do it and it’s the only way we can learn how! You are a great artist, but also have a special gift for teaching. Thank you.

[@daisy_art_world]

I can't believe how beautiful these flowers turned out! You have such a great eye for color and detail.

[@emilyherr6011]

I have been practicing my watercoloring while I'm stuck at home - our county is under a "stay at home order" from the governor. Thankfully, both my job and my husband's job are allowing us to work at home. Hope you and your family are staying well during this time and thank you for all the inspiration!

[@kathyeverson907]

Thank you. I love your calm way of teaching. I have to try and here beautiful flowers.

[@eleanorcaputo7493]

Thank you so much! Other teachers do one stroke flowers and leaves and I am just not great at them and they don't look as realistic as these, they look more folk artsy. This is more the way I end up painting, trying to make them more realistic, and thought i was doing it "wrong". Thanks for helping me realize there is really no right or wrong style as long as you get the results you are looking for. I like the more realistic look like this. They turned out great. Stepped on and all. :)

[@carenblabagno3036]

Thank you for showing me I have the right idea and it’s okay to work your shapes a bit. I was watching another water colorist who states you shouldn’t do that. I have to remember everyone has their own style and one style may not be for you. Thank you! Beautiful water coloring.

[@MsKarin65]

This is the first tutorial I’ve ever finished. Your teaching style is so nice. Straight and to the point and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@loriwalker-brandon9163]

Thank you for all of your tutorials and your approach to WC is very much appreciated. I cannot imagine the time it takes to record these videos and edit them prior to uploading/sharing with us all - so thank you for your time and interest in sharing how to approach WC.

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Thank you so much Lori!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lydiabosley9152]

Emma - It's really entertaining and calming to watch this during our isolation... my cat is enjoying it too, she positions herself so that she can watch over my shoulder, and stares at the screen non-stop. Thanks for keeping us both engaged!

[@marlybeske3053]

What a sweet picture i have in my mind of you and your cat watching Emma do her wonderful style of water color work.

[@mariannrathlou7238]

What a beautiful painting of wild flowers....I’m excited to get painting.

[@LadyLeda2]

So very pretty Emma. Love to watch the ditches and see the wildflowers when my husband drives.

[@Geri412]

So happy to see this late last night got up early to try and copy.....a joy for sure what a wonderful way to begin a day doing what one loves. Thank you so much.

[@kathleenrickard]

So pretty! Thank you! I grew up in NY but I live in FL now. I remember these flowers well.

[@mommyreesa]

I love that you're also mentioning the color you are using and mixing. It's really helpful for me as a beginner.

[@warrengarr3709]

Thus video makes me feel excited and eager to “get to it” and paint those lovely flowers! You are a great teacher, very inspiring!

[@floraortiz-ekanger3166]

I just bought my very first set of watercolors!! I have never drawn anything except "stick people" You do such an amazing job of teaching!! My doodles actually are starting to resemble flowers ;) Thank you so much for being on KZbin!!

[@sybilherron3573]

You are a lovely painter. That water doesn't give you any trouble at all. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@marjibayers5301]

My son in law loves cone flowers so I painted this one as a birthday card to send with his gift. Thank you for this super easy to follow instruction! I look like I've been painting for years1

[@charlenebyington7405]

Absolutely gorgeous...l can't believe how different they look when you are completely done. Absolutely amazing what you can do. Thanks for sharing. 🌿🌺🌿🌾🌿🌼🌿

[@robynsherry8129]

I have never painted before and what you have taught me is amazing... so grateful... I am only just discovering what GOOD brushes can do for my painting... it's a whole new world.. thanks again... oh and yes I would LOVE some really good brushes to work with ..I can only improve... I'm so exited every time I find a new video from you.. you are a great teacher.

[@debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357]

So glad I found you! I live in rural mountains & we have thousands of snap dragons all colors! Thank you for showing me how to paint them! ❤

[@sandyhansen694]

Beautiful!! Thank you Emma. You’re my favorite teacher ever🌺🌸

[@kathleenplett1101]

This particular lesson on painting flowers was one of your very best. Thankyou for sharing 👍♥️😊

[@vickiem1010]

Pretty flowers and you paint them with so much ease, without sketching them first. Love this tutorial ♥

[@denisesanborn9965]

I’ve never painted anything in my life except “paint by numbers” pieces but I’m so motivated to try this! Thank you so much for making these videos❤️❤️❤️

[@teresemartinez6215]

I enjoy watching you paint. You describe the process simply, but effectively. I have a tendency to paint every detail, this will help me loosen up.

[@ArtBrain]

Ah, I hope you someday get to see these flowers in person. They are amazing. Thank you.

[@BiancaWpunkt]

The best video , ever. I love it. The flowers are so pretty.

[@williewiner4161]

Love watching you create something so magical

[@danielakinart9238]

They're all so beautiful, nicely done. Thank you for sharing!

[@ninabee3004]

I’ve loved learning how to paint these flowers….especially the Antirrhinums (you call them Snap Dragons) that are one of my favourites. Here in the UK, they do not grow wild but are seen in English Country Gardens….a very ‘old fashioned flower’ that come in a wide range of colours; pale and dark!

[@AliciaMarkoe]

Did you watch this whole video? Me too. I'm so glad you did, because I want to share this wonderful feeling with someone, but I don't have anyone to share this with that would understand. Thank you for understanding!

[@jireland2860]

Alicia Markoe - There are some wonderful face book and Instagram groups that are a great way to share the joy and feeling ❤️

[@donna6516]

I'm watching in awe as you make it look so easy -- and your teaching style is so encouraging. Thank you so very much for making these fantastic videos!

[@stinar37]

So joyful. Thanks, Emma!

[@theresawatamaniuk6930]

Emma I absolutely love your videos...thank you so very much...

[@helenhefter7837]

So lovely! Thank you for this excellent and easy to follow step-by-step. You're a good teacher! My favorite is the Echinacea.I have many of them growing in my garden, so I will attempt to paint some today.

[@shirleytaylor186]

So thankful for your videos, I have learned so much.

[@BitcoinWillSaveUs]

You are talented and taught me to slow down and enjoy the process.

[@christinemathies7236]

You are very talented and have a wonderful teaching voice. I have never used watercolors but with your teachings, I hope to learn how. Thank you so much!🥰

[@taylorh5549]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am having a wildflower themed wedding soon and I wanted the tables to be named after wildflowers. I just got a watercolor kit and I'm so excited to paint these on the table signs!

[@jenniefowlkes-culey8260]

I see these flowers every year they better than good.🌻🌺

[@travelinglovebugs7]

Those were perfect choices! Going to make some beautiful cards to send out to friends

[@shell-jan]

I've just painted my very first flowers with you. Thank you for the demonstrations

[@flourchylde]

Love this video and can't wait to try painting these flowers. Thank you.

[@terryroggensee4103]

Sweet little flowers. You make it look so easy.

[@sandykovalak4921]

Emma, I just discovered your channel yesterday and I am LOVING it! I'm new to painting - of any kind - and your tutorials are so easy and informative! Thank you for sharing your tremendous gift with us!

[@nancyambrose1276]

Thank you Emma! You helped make by socially distanced birthday today fun! I love your videos! While I'm doing them, I think they're not going to look good like yours but then somehow they do! It's like magic! Sincerely, thank you!

[@apronhugsingreeenbay]

Thank you for the supply list and inspiring video. Beautiful work.😊

[@janthomas9168]

I have been painting all your wildflower tutorials, then die cutting them and putting them on handmade cards. Wish I could show them to you. A little piece of art on a handmade card makes a nice, happy piece of mail to send to folks in this unusual, trying time.

[@71Mslorraine]

You make it look so easy and it’s wonderful to watch. I’m waiting for my watercolour paints and brushes to arrive, will definitely be giving this a try for sure. Lovely to watch, thank you 😊

[@donnabirney817]

Loved ,Loved, LOved, the delicate technique. Will try it. Thanks so much !!!

[@sueshanks9447]

Beautiful. Excellent video. I could watch this over and over. The instruction is great, easy step by step. You are a very talented artist and teacher !

[@marlenequigley7476]

I am in awe of your abilities. Thank you for sharing your talent

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Love wild flowers, loved your painting! Thank you.

[@maplegal6496]

I'm thinking those thumbs down people felt this is too short, and want more!!! Love your videos.

[@angelcalico8663]

I love your videos!! You make it look so easy and your words are comforting that perfection is not necessary lol love your "little bits" 💜

[@pamketron]

Beautiful wildflowers! I love all of them. My snapdragons come back every year and are really one of my favorites. Love to watch you paint. You make it look at lot easier than it really is at least for me. Maybe one day mine will look something like yours. I really want to try the snap brushes. Stay safe. Hugs! 🌸🤗

[@aureliepommier2505]

Merci beaucoup Emm pour vos conseils très clairs et votre bonne humeur, grâce à vous je progresse en aqurelle et en anglais

[@sharonsheffield2734]

Thank you for the tutorials. I am learning a lot from you. I love to be able to make simple and cheerful cards for sending others.

[@atamaria43]

👏👏👏👏🌼🌸🌷🌻😘😘😘😘 gracias por esta maravillosa lección... hugs and kisses from Spain

[@MissKayoz]

These flowers are incredibly beautiful! Thank you so much 🌷

[@ritabook5335]

Thank you, Emma. Great tutorial, calming to watch. Love your technique. Looking forward to painting these flowers along with you.🌸🌿🏵️🌱🌻

[@annw.3133]

Just came upon your lovely tutorial! Thank you Emma! Refreshing to watch

[@oliveeavey1515]

Emma, my problem is I have trouble painting fast enough. Never have enough time to get one painting done. Love your style I can’t follow fast enough even with backing up and pausing. Thank you for being a little slower for us new painters!

[@rachelcaruana7667]

Thank you so much Emma for this wonderful tutorial. I enjoyed it very much and am looking forward to your other tutorials. Thanks again and stay safe.

[@garyfang4451]

So relaxing to watch you paint. Thanks.

[@paulenedean3774]

Thank you Emma for such a great tutorial. You are the best teacher ever.❤️😍🤗

[@annreid9172]

Lovely! Thank you for this sweet demonstration!

[@denisehug1911]

Beautiful work! Makes me long for my garden to be in full bloom. In this uncertain time, let us all take joy in the natural beauty of the world. Thank you Emma!

[@kimayres7749]

So very lovely! Each is even more beautiful than the one before it! Unbelievable talent! ❤

[@mimzyriepensell1423]

That cone flower is Echinacea , lovely job on ALL of these...I was a florist so I am familiar with flowers....and the blue flower just before the coneflower looks like Chicory......

[@veronim7337]

Love this video . Loved watching you create these beautiful wildflowers . 😊

[@lydiawieselthier5802]

Your work is breathtaking.

[@kristisparks9973]

Emma, your watercolors flowers are so beautiful & very inspiring. I will definitely try this. Thank you for being inspiring

[@jennyc1846]

The fun thing about snapdragons is that they are actually made up of 2 sections Emma. like 2 tiny cups lip to lip or 2 little bowls if you will...and when you squeeze them from behind the flower opens and shuts like a small mouth. Ive loved watching your little boy grow up..what a cutie

[@sandraneale128]

God bless you for sharing your talents. I so enjoy watching you.🦋

[@grashi]

I am an absolute beginner and I really appreciate your videos, I am particularly drawn to the loose floral style because it seems much less intimidating but also very modern. Just a thought, after doing a ton of research on loose floral water coloring books, I would 100% buy a book from you of just a collection of all the different flower types but in your loose floral style (with some direction on colors and techniques used). As an amateur and someone who would use my watercoloring for bullet journaling or gifts, a reference like what would be invaluable! Thank you so much for these great videos!

[@paulaverger4129]

I love snap dragons. My mother used to grow them. I haven’t seen anyone else paint them. Thanks

[@mariafontana7808]

Thank you for your beautiful artistic painting- Beautiful Flowers 😊🌺

[@meanbean98]

I can not wait to get those colors and the new watercolors I have been so impressed with the way those colors are so vivid compared to what I have been using I can't even come close but I've been in a funk for a few days and I've stopped doing what I love the most on my time and that is painting but also bored with the same ol same ol those colors make me happy so I have been more then ready to get them hopefully in a week or so I will be ordering them even if it comes in a kit I just can't wait ...but for tonight I'm going to use what I have, I love those flowers so pretty thanks for taking the time. oh and one last thing once again I almost feel like we have mental telepathy your always posting something I have been either wanting to learn to paint and it usually falls within a day or so of my thoughts weird but true