How To Paint A Watercolour Hibiscus (And How To Use masking Fluid!)

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[@cathireese2860]

So beautiful and I love learning from you. I am learning at 73 and you are a good teacher. I watch you and Debbie Walker and Dianne Anton among a few others and really appreciate the time you all put into teaching us this beautiful medium that I love. There is nothing like watercolor. It is, I believe, the most difficult medium, but the most beautiful when mastered.❤

[@bethlillis5575]

Love how you show and admitt to your struggles with watercolor. It show you are human and that its ok for us to struggle too

[@sangeetaiyer9465]

I never realised how painstaking it can be, to paint a hibiscus flower. What I've learnt from you is to wait patiently and go back repeatedly to add more detail, instead of trying to do it all in a rush in the first round. Thank you, Emma, for your lovely and immensely helpful video tutorials!

[@judihussey5889]

WOW! Emma!! You say you prefer to work loose. But you absolutely nailed this gorgeous flower 🌺 I’m so impressed and inspired!! Thank you for this tutorial. I’ve never used masking fluid. Now I feel a bit more confident about trying!! I found your channel at Christmas and you’ve been a gift ever since!! Thank you 😊

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

I absolutely love hibiscus flowers, I actually have several plants and a tree. Beautiful painting 😍 Emma!! Thank you 💕

[@lisacarnevale7232]

I love the dimension in this one! Gorgeous!

[@DeborahHillman-gr8uo]

Hibiscus is my favorite flower. This is absolutely stunning! I hope one day I can do this! Beautiful!

[@NWalker2010]

Fantastic realistic tutorial! Thank you for the detailed instructions!

[@lainareeves3755]

It's beautiful Emma!!! Love it!!! A tip for the masking fluid is to swirl your wet brush into a bar of soap to coat it and that helps keep most of the masking fluid off the brush. It also helps your brush last a little longer before you need to replace it. 😊

[@dianedial4262]

Thank you for this tutorial. I love your Hibiscus so much, Emma. You were so calm and did an amazing job of explaining all your steps. Loved it!!

[@maud2rolland348]

Great video ..with your help this kind of flowers is a lot easier for me than the loose ones …thank you and I am waiting for another type of realistic flower

[@70bootsie]

Great lesson I learned quite a few things about watercolors. Thank you so much.

[@charlenebyington7405]

Wow...absolutely stunning...great, great, great job. I live in Arizona so l know what they look like, and you nailed it. Awesome job. 🌿🍁🍂🌿

[@vimlabhatt4938]

You make a very beautiful art 🎨🎨 🥰 I like the painting

[@amandastratton8242]

Beautifulpainting Emma thank you for sharing with us xx

[@DebbieDavidson06]

You are amazingly talented and a fantastic teacher. We even learn from your mistakes. It's all good.

[@melindaavila498]

So vibrant!

[@Dibdib35]

You are teaching me so much. Beginner at 65 from Northern Ireland 😍🤩

[@karencox1613]

It has been a fun journey watching you paint these last few years and seeing you grow as an artist. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@sharonchepal1042]

Hi Emma its so lovely to spend time with you watching painting beautiful Hibiscus Flower. thank you so much Teaching us I really appreciated. I Just did my drawing today Tomorrow I will watch you again this video and Paint.Thank you Sharon, Surrey BC

[@kathrynwaller5346]

Loved watching this flower come to life!

[@jacquiepeters8583]

So so beautiful

[@mamichula9066]

Ohhh, fantastic Emma !!! Thanks!!

[@monicacoyle3760]

Very beautiful, delicate

[@vedaanderson7009]

Flower is S0 Very Much Stunning & Gorgeous 💕 Fantabulous Also 😍 Ur Really Intelligent with Ur Painting 🖌️🎨

[@artstime]

Wow absolutely amazing

[@patwaldorf935]

Thank you for an excellent lesson. I learned a lot ❤.

[@carolineford3021]

Beautiful may try and paint it myself

[@pamelalarson3427]

You do not give yourself enough credit for your abilities. The painting is lovely.

[@lydiemonin977]

Sublime hibiscus 🌺. I love your painting. You are an excellent artist. Thank you so much. Have a very good day Emma.🥰🌿🍀🌷🌼🌻🌹

[@annieb8955]

Excellent video!!!

[@bonnieglod2576]

Your hair looks as soft and pretty as that flower! 🌺

[@influentialolive]

One of my Favorite flowers (1 of a million, but, up there, on my list 😉)

[@Gayatri_Deshpande]

Gorgeous!

[@janehayes1357]

So pretty

[@dakotascottart]

Beautiful hibiscus painting Emma. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@glorianeiman726]

Thank you. What a beautiful flower you painted! I'm not sure I would have e the patience to attempt it at least until my skills improved.

[@bridgetrussell8330]

Beautiful.

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful, love those flowers. Such a beautiful job! ❤

[@elviamunguia8397]

So pretty!!! TFS

[@edithmorrone5933]

Beautiful 😊

[@influentialolive]

Gorgeous hibiscus 🌺

[@donnastokes496]

Beautiful 😍

[@klea6133]

Beautiful flower and detail!

[@lindabridget49]

So,beautiful! You are an amazing artist. 💕

[@martiseelye6443]

It came out beautifully, Emma. I am stamen impaired so I really appreciate the tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@chutkisartstudio]

I was waiting for this

[@momjlhendo]

Use bar soap to load the brush before using the masking fluid and it will protect your brush and rinse out well.

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

I have taken just ordinary Dove or any soap and coated my brush with the soap before I dip it in Masking Fluid……and it totally works to protect your brush and the masking fluid washes right off. ( but I still would never use a good brush to apply masking fluid) Very nice job on the hibiscus 🌺

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Thank you! I’ll have to try it

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you Emma. Great video & beautiful painting 😊

[@jannissen8146]

That’s so pretty!! You nailed it. Thanks!

[@rossasilv6310]

I like very much !!!! Me ha encantado !!!! Preciosa la flor !!! It's very beautiful the flower !!!! 🌺👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks !!! Gracias !!!

[@anneke7822]

Oh... so beautiful! Thank you. 😍👏💗

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Thanks!

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@devonmccarroll6509]

Your tutorials are fantastic, and I'm learning so much! Just starting my painting journey, and I just ordered your Craftamo brushes!

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Yay! I hope you love them!

[@joannarutkowska9990]

Fantastic. For European subscribers not early 😊

[@kirstynewbery8012]

That is a beautiful painting. Xx

[@tkkozeluh]

Really beautiful!

[@pattymcclung3300]

Wow! Gorgeous! 💖🌺

[@lindakuck5981]

Gor-geous! Thank you 😊 💓

[@joycemillar1980]

Beautiful!!!

[@terriekaufman3681]

You are fantastic

[@yasminemeriemtiguemounine5383]

I m in love ❤

[@influentialolive]

I don't use masking fluid At all anymore- but- It Reminds me of rubber cement when you peel it. I just decided, if I do "lose" my white, a gel pen works good enough, usually.

[@pattyholden7986]

Ps very pretty !

[@brigettereimschussel]

lucky for me I have a huge beautiful hibiscus I can take a picture of and use as a reference :)

[@Jun_pen]

❤❤❤

[@abigailhannah3421]

Regarding the subject of using soap to prevent the masking fluid from ruining your brush too much: it's bar soap that you would put on the brush beforehand. Load it up with a good bit of soap, DO NOT RINSE IT, let it dry, and I kid you not the masking fluid will come right off.

[@EmmaLefebvre]

So good to know! Thank you!

[@maceymee4147]

Hi there...please help!! I started this tutorial with you, but my paper is all wilting and the paint isn't blending nicely. I don't think i used too much water, but maybe. I don't think the paper is right and this upsets me because it's a watercolour kit and the paper came with it. What do you suggest I do?

[@stephanieharkins1781]

Emma do you use a reference photo for your florals?

[@yasho6686]

Which type of your paint brush, sis?

[@debbieroso8749]

What type brush is that ? Brand name and size ?

[@judihons1]

How do I get info on your brushes?

[@pattyholden7986]

Emma , where are your brushes sold ?

[@annenglish2935]

Craftamo... see link in description...

[@tabethafrick7102]

I am struggling to find masking fluid that is not latex. I am allergic to latex so can’t use it.

[@devonmccarroll6509]

I see lots of options online. There’s one called Pabeo’s Drawing Gum available at a number of places including Amazon.

[@jacquelinehardouin9771]

Hello beautiful

[@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn]

my problem tho is A I an a terrible sketcher and B i wouldnt be able to see the lines if they were too light.

[@thebooksnapehitharryandronwith]

Early!