Extended Watercolour Tutorial / Cardinal Bird / Bokeh Background

[@soupguru1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so looking forward to painting this cardinal with bokeh effect on the background. I love how you have embraced the bokeh technique.

[@KarenRiceArt]

All thanks to you Jedn!! I love the effect it gives! So much depth!!! More to come! I can't help myself!!! 😂

[@4bews]

Wow, you've knocked it out of the park, Karen! I love the bokeh effect, as well as the salt and spattering for snow. The cardinal is beautiful! Amazing job!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@karenhill5945]

I absolutely am captivated by the subtlety of this painting! Has opened a whole new world for me!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! So pleased this was helpful 😊

[@alyshiarobison2290]

This is so beautiful. It makes me feel nostalgic, thinking about my own father who was a wildlife artist, but passed away when I was only 6. I feel connected to him while watching you paint this beautiful scene.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Oh wow Alyshia, that is amazing! I feel so touched by your comment. So sorry you lost your dad so young! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@lorrainevanheteren6115]

The bokhe technique is a good one to have in one’s back pocket. Thanks for sharing 🎨

[@KarenRiceArt]

It really is! Great for backgrounds especially! Thanks Lorraine

[@philipdown3147]

What a brilliant exercise Karen using the Bokeh technique with the added effect of the table salt, enjoyable video and inspirational greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Philip! I was so pleased how this one turned out! Take care... more Bokeh backgrounds to come 😊

[@halinaopala7489]

Hi Karen. I was not watchinhg your tutorials for so long time for various reason. I am back now and enjpy again watching them. This painting is absolutly beautiful, and I also looking forward to painting this beautiful cardinal. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad to hear from you Halina! So pleased you like the painting! 😊

[@beekay9552]

Love this lesson. More bird art please.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊 More to follow!!

[@Rocky12123]

Very nice! The bokeh effect really gives the painting dimension.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@lindaking9222]

Wonderful,the textural effects add a wintry feel to the painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

It really does have that wintry feel! Thanks Linda 😊

[@carierothenbacher8320]

I loved your cardinal painting. Lovely atmosphere

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gaylenemorancy7741]

Absolutely fabulous!! Thankyou so much for painting a cardinal using the bokeh technique. I love it. I am going to try my version of this painting for my Christmas cards this year.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Gaylene and good luck with your Christmas card 😊

[@claudetteobrien1086]

Beautiful painting! Do you think I could use Daniel Smith Shimmer instead of the white paint Karen?

[@KarenRiceArt]

@Claudette OBrien Absolutely! It may not be as opaque, but may look even more Christmassy! Good luck

[@allthumbs3792]

Very pretty! There is nice sense of motion in this painting, I can almost feel the chilly winter wind! Great techniques.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@gfp46]

Lovely! The birds tweeting in background is wonderful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Glenda! I hope it added to the whole experience!

[@lynnemartin2291]

Oh I love cardinals. Had a pair nest in my garden this year and we had a darling wee one. This painting is wonderful. Love the bokeh technique. Perfect for a snowy icy background. Thank you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Lynne, so pleased you like the Bokeh effect. Amazing about the Cardinal pair nesting in your garden, thank you for sharing 😊

[@christinaiacobo4530]

Loved this video? Can’t wait to try it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Christina! Have fun 😊

[@chrischurchley7003]

The salt and the bokeh are amazing - they really show off your beautiful red cardinal. Superb 👏😁

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Chris! I was so pleased with the outcome! 😊

[@debbietodd8547]

Wow! you are so talented (and make it look sooo easy!) I could watch you all day.......so wish it was as easy as you make it look. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Debbie 😊

[@annehumphreys57]

Beautiful painting, thank you for sharing. I love your bokeh technique

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@elsad5680]

Your painting is exquisite. Love the 'wintery' look with the Bokeh background. It's stunningly beautiful. Great video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Elsa, so pleased you like this painting. I love painting these Bokeh background, they create so much depth!

[@schnukele]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I've had a little success with an almost bokeh-like experiment on a painting yesterday. I was trying to achieve a "universe" behind my main subject. Schmincke Paynes Grey (blue shade) really loves to whoosh so I used that as the main color. I used some watered-down liquid gall soap (here in Germany it is used to treat laundry stains and is quite inexpensive). I dropped it sparingly into the background and it created the bokeh look. I've noticed in the art store in the watercolor section that you can buy gum arabic and gall in small bottles (no idea of the price, as I didn't know what to use it for other than perhaps if I were so industrious as attempting to make my own paint ... ha-ha). I really had a great time experimenting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow! Thank you for sharing that Lisa! I must try it!!! So pleased you like this tutorial 😊

[@jennintransit8034]

This was so fun. I loved all the different techniques! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Jenn 😊

[@monikabruce9388]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the bokeh technic

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ginettegingras7081]

Looks fabulous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@kindle7191]

Ok, you just blew my mind. The circle stencil technique was amazing! Thanks from Vancouver Island.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! So pleased you liked the Bokeh effect! 😊

[@IMMA383]

Love this one, Karen!. The bokeh technique and colours used to make the background give the scene a magical quality, and the realistic cardinal adds such a beautiful contrast. Great painting!.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Imma, really pleased you like this painting 😊

[@marilynhuggard3570]

You are amazing and I so appreciate how much I always learn from you❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@petragunther4439]

,,Remember to bresthe" Important advice ☺️ and well needed!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

It really is and works too! 😅

[@susancritchley4783]

Thanks Karen. Love the background techniques. Will defo give this a try.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful Susan! Have fun!

[@sharonaleong2748]

definitely worth a try. Thanks for all the tips. Very impressive. I am going to do this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@patriciadupuis9857]

This tutorial was a joy to watch and I couldn't wait to try my own version. The bokeh effect certainly adds atmosphere and cardinals with snow make for such a pretty seasonal scene. I so enjoyed painting it and was delighted with the result. Many thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am so glad this inspired you to paint this little scene Patricia! It is such a pretty scene and I love the Bokeh background... it does add so much depth and atmosphere! 😊

[@vladimiranovotna2018]

I absolutely love it. Will try it myself for sure. It looks so amazing. Thank you so much for your tutorials

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@kmay0510]

It's a much nicer photo than the original picture!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@michellespohrer6395]

Beautiful, Karen! Thank you for sharing this bokeh technique. I will definitely try it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@aMAZEingU]

Wonderful! I enjoy your videos!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@lindahydrick99]

You are awesome. Wonderful artist

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathsoulsby873]

Fantastic ..I am definitely going to try this background technique as it is very effective. Thank you for your videos!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! So pleased you liked the background!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Annette 😊

[@pattycyr8662]

Thanks so much for sharing how you did this. It's so unique and beautiful. I love it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Patty!

[@karinkersteter6708]

Oh Karen! This is gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Karin! I really enjoyed painting this one! The background turned out so well!

[@martinebouillon1727]

Bravo! C'est magnifique! Merci beaucoup

[@KarenRiceArt]

Merci Martine :)

[@donnakelly8911]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@alvirosy]

You're such a prolific painter, Karen! And I definitely never get tired of watching every single video of yours. Watching creative process always feels fascinating. 😌

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I never stop painting but also experimenting with different techniques! 😊

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I love this. That worked out so well. Absolutely beautiful! Red Cardinals are my favorite bird. They were my mom's as well. Just seeing an image of one reminds me so much of her. I need to paint one in her memory and in honor of her. I miss her so much. My profile pic is actually her.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Cathy, thank you for sharing that! I bet you miss your mum... I miss mine so much too! That is so lovely to have her as your profile picture, keeping her fresh in your memory. Red Cardinals are such a beautiful bird! I am so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Take care 😊

[@sherrylee6719]

Hi Karen, Thank you for sharing this technique. I appreciate it so much. Lovely painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sherry! So glad you liked it! It was so much fun to paint!

[@carolebythesea4042]

What a beautiful effect. Thank you for your generosity, sharing your techniques. So inspiring.xxx

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Carole 😊

[@ritaobrien9093]

This is lovely! Thank you! You have inspired me to give this a try!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So pleased... thanks Rita 😊

[@indesrpringles5356]

What talent..!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@marycope2278]

Great card.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Mary!

[@petragunther4439]

Gorgeous 😲 🙏 And thank you, that you answered the request for a bokeh cardinal from someone in the comments the other day right away 🙏.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I could not resist! Great suggestion! Thank you for remembering! 😊

[@pamelahunt236]

Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@nanschifris8734]

Wonderful video! Thanks for the detailed information & instruction!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Donna 😊

[@darleneplant.6284]

Lovely! I can't wait to try it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@urssysplace2622]

Stunning! So happy you shared this wonderful technique with us. Thank you so much! You’re such a talented beautiful lady. I look so forward to every new video which is always filled with great ideas and fabulous tips and your techniques!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@paulalotte1146]

Wow, that's beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much Paula!

[@leanncunningham7167]

Thank you Karen!!! Love this!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it!!

[@JC-xx6rr]

Loved this. Stunning background. TFS

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@ritaharker8792]

Fabulous technique, I love it! It brings so much depth to the painting x

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Rita, you are right! It really does add so much depth! 😊

[@paulagrootelaar9005]

He's so beautiful! Love this. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Paula!

[@sherrylee6719]

Karen, Congratulations! I just realized you have reached 100k! You've come so far and I am so happy for you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I was so delighted! It is thanks to people like yourself! Thank you for all of you support

[@bettystychno5723]

Another winner! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@connieostroha8423]

Lovely as always Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Connie! 😊

[@Linda-pg3so]

That was excellent. Beautiful painting. I have just started painting the Bokeh effect and your tutorial was so helpful. Thank you so much and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours from Australia.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda! So pleased you found this helpful! Happy holidays to you in Australia!

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Lovely! I'm eager to paint this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@bradwiley1882]

Badass!! Love it thanks!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Love the background

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kelly!

[@krismua1209]

This is gorgeous! Thank you, definitely going to try this! 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@loredana8716]

Very, very nice!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@Luc-uw8ur]

Really nice. Thank you Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it!

[@ИринаПлахотская-о6ш]

Спасибо за Ваше творчество,Вы чудесный художник.Рисую по Вашим урокам,учусь,получаю огромное удовольствие!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@vilmabenard1291]

Really amazing, thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@gailgardner3818]

I’m officially a FAN! Love your videos. Learning so much. Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Gail! 😊

[@janetcurci2251]

Love this!!! It turned out beautifully, and you’ve certainly inspired me to try it. Thank you, Karen! ♥️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy this painting this one! 😊

[@yvonnesims8765]

Love this!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Yvonne 😊

[@pallavichandra8281]

Love it!! Thank you!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciawarren2199]

Love this

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@cweaver6792]

Second time watching......downloaded the photo......just need a little bit of time to paint it! Getting closer..

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I hope you get the time! Have fun 😊

[@annemiekebelgraver7400]

Wonderful! Interesting technique! 👌

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@francebrisson326]

Realy love this one, it is so beatifull !! You are an inspiration for me and I will give a go on this one. Bye from Montréal. !! Have a nice day !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Greetings to you in Montreal! Thank you so much!!! 😊

[@gingerkelly5146]

This is truly amazing. So much fun to watch and I will try this too. Great learning/teaching video!! Thank you so very much! 💐🎄

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I hope you have fun painting this one 😊

[@pamgibbons2043]

😍 lovely Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Pam! I loved painting this one!

[@annapotrawiak7353]

love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@jillgonzalez5476]

Really good painting this winter Cardinal. It’s absolutely beautiful and expertly done. I’ve always wanted to paint and just scribbling around with the huge pile of art supplies I purchased before I knew anything at all about any of them I’ve found watercolor is my favorite medium to use. I was hoping our local Community College would have art classes but it seems they mostly deal with computerized graphics & such. Your lovely painting and greatly detailed tutorial has inspired me. I think if I pause the video & back up a few times I might be able to get an halfway decent likeness. It will look like Primitive art compared to yours but at least I will have given it a go! I am now following you as a Patron on Patreon and have my paints, paper, & water ready to go. Thank you so very much for sharing your sweet gifts with others. Goodnight and let’s get painting! May your holidays be blessed. I look forward to painting with you and learning so many things in the process.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased this Cardinal tutorial has inspired you... sorry there are no suitable local classes for you. Good luck with painting this gorgeous bird... Happy holidays to you too!! Take care 😀

[@Marilynnr53]

I love this! I am also an amateur photographer and I have several Cardinal pictures that would work well with this technique. Thank you. My bird paintings always seem to come out so stiff. This might loosen them up a bit. I’m also hoping to join your patreon group at the beginning of the month.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you have more success using these techniques... have fun 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Looking forward to welcoming you to my Patreon membership!

[@karinkersteter6708]

I highly recommend Karen's page! I wish I had discovered her two years ago! See you over there!

[@KarenRiceArt]

@Karin Kersteter Thank you Karin

[@empeoen]

This is lovely and hope to give it a go. How does it get converted to a Christmas Card

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Mary... you could try to convert it into a Christmas card like I did in this tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIWwfJmpZ8yaoJY

[@sandraocallaghan8616]

Super.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lizdouglas1952]

Oh, Karen!!! I'm from Kentucky, and the Cardinal is our State bird. Your painting, and technique is outstanding! This is absolutely beautiful. How I wish to be able to attempt this creation in watercolors. I'm learning, and haven't tried the masking fluid. I looked on your description for the photo of this particular Cardinal, but couldn't locate. You've inspired me a great deal. Thank you! I'd love to create this Cardinal as a Christmas gift to my sister who resides in Illinois. You are wonderful!!😘👍💖🎨🌈

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Liz, I really appreciate that! The Cardinal is a stunning bird! You are so lucky! I have updated the description, so you should hopefully see the correct photo. I hope you get to paint this for your friend! Good luck and have fun!!! 😊

[@SharonKHahn]

made this yesterday, I had trouble getting the paint actually off in the bokeh spots, I actually rubbed the paper off. It turned out fine, I just didn't do as many spots. It's not as nice as yours but it's decent. :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you had a go at painting this one. You may find a Mr Clean Magic sponge works well at lifting off paint :)

[@SharonKHahn]

@@KarenRiceArt I really enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing

[@melodiasinger]

Muchas gracias, esta bellísimo ❤️😍❤️😍❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Más de esto por favor?? 🙏🏻😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

More to come!

[@triciabennetts6578]

Thankyou for sharing Karen - inspiring, beautiful, uplifting and heart warming in equal measures ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Tricia for your lovely comment 😊

[@artonthecreek]

Just lovely! The table salt really worked well in the Prussian Blue. I wonder-is that because it’s a more granulating color? Especially under the cardinal’s tail-that looks like frosted pine needles. Also-I have a cardinal piece I did with white gouache spatter for the snow. If I use the bokeh technique on that completed piece would it work? I see you added branch detail after the bokeh-I could do that; there is room. Thanks for your input!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Ann, thanks for your comment and questions... I think you are right about the Prussian Blue... I also mixed it with black, so that might have also helped. I was so pleased with the results! I think go for it with you finished piece. Make sure you to a photo first... just in case! Start in a corner, that way if you don't like it, it won't notice as much! Good luck 😊

[@artonthecreek]

@@KarenRiceArt thank you! I’ll let you know how it goes

[@alexwalrus4111]

You left off what areas you started the painting with that you used masking fluid on. Please explain where all you went

[@KarenRiceArt]

I applied the masking fluid to all areas where there was snow.

[@marjo-riittareinikainen9740]

How did you make the white little lines on the bird?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your question... I used masking fluid :)

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

i never saw this technique done before , very beautiful! it’s a beautiful painting. do you use half pans of watercolors? or do you fill with tube paint? love your wonderful videos❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sharon! I use both half pans and tubes. In this video I used tubes squeezed into half pans... hope this was helpful 😊

[@anni50ful]

How beautiful, I would have to paint a robin,excuse my ignorance but do we have Cardinals in the UK ? I'm down South so it's blue tits or robins for us x

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Not sure? A robin is a great idea!

[@marymary5494]

I don’t know what’s happening with subscriptions on your channel but I must have subscribed to you every day for the last 5 or 6 days.😡

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi there, I am not quite sure? Sorry 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Photo link brings up a female cardinal, not the red male cardinal.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Joyce for letting me know... I have updated the description 😊

[@elsad5680]

Your painting is exquisite. Love the 'wintery' look with the Bokeh background. It's stunningly beautiful. Great video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@scrapbooking100]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊