How I Painted Watercolor Dragonfly Magic Step by Step

[@maryannparadise8709]

Probably the prettiest dragonfly I have ever seen painted

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@katiewarren443]

I only have one word....exquisite!!

[@wandamurray3031]

Dont you think that God , the Master Artist, had such fun, choosing the colors of His creation !!

[@griseldis]

Magic of watercolours... this dragonfly is otherwordly beautiful, I am drowning in these colours.... maybe one day I start with watercolours, but for now I only admire...

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you, I hope you try it!

[@karenlamontagne9617]

I believe God created amazing and often surprising beauty in all of nature not only so that like would attract like in order that species would flourish but also for Mankind's enjoyment. God also made it so that certain people would have enormous talents for recreating that beauty... like you have. Gorgeous work!💙💚

[@spearageddon3279]

Absolutely stunning. 💖

[@annderman3260]

Thank you. Love the detail without over working the painting. You captured the magic of this creature that predates the Dinasors on this planet.

[@maralabas]

Es un trabajo hermoso ! 😊❤❤❤

[@lindalou2372]

Your dragonfly is absolutely gorgeous!

[@lorenacarvalhodamasceno.5089]

Fragonfly is always a inspiration and is a animal diferent and with color that is a mistery.

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

I agree, it is an interesting insect! Thank you

[@mariacanales1870]

Stunning…..Dragon fly are one of my favorite Gods creations….you made a wonderful job….love it!!!😮😊❤

[@DottieStanley]

Gorgeous work! I can't wait to try this one! Thank you for posting your step by step process. It was soooooooooooo worth the time it took to paint it!

[@irishk.1041]

We have dragonflies, big ones, on the mountain in July. Sat one night watching them fly in the sunset, wings ALL gold in the evening light. We found one that had perished. Have him in my art studio for reference work. Amazing wonders of creation for sure!! BEAUTIFUL painting!!!

[@rebekahaurie6252]

Beautiful work!💖💎🐜🌿

[@blackscorpion65]

This is beautiful 🤩 I've only recently started with watercolor, but I will sure give this one a try 😊 Thank you so much for sharing 🎉

[@merilynmcdonald3414]

Absolutely gorgeous painting. Never thought a dragonfly could look so beautiful!

[@jennyc1846]

Hi Patricia, am new to your channel. I love that you dont talk all the way through your video or detract from your art with music. I love that you love to paint and to paint dragonflys...I love that you inspire 87 yr old ladies along the way ..... Go Hazel!!! very pretty thank you

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

I am really happy to inspire you on your art path, thank you for writing in and paint on!

[@lonemenke2276]

fantastisk meget inspirerende, tak

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@SanguinaryStrife]

I love how you sped up the video and talked only when necessary. Awesome video!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@lauriebennett6257]

Your dragonfly is stunning! You have completely captured the translucency and iridescence of a dragonfly's wings! Your channel landed in my feed tonight and I'm very glad it did. You now have a new subscriber. 😊 I very much enjoy watching an artist's technique. A fun fact about dragonflies - they are very friendly and curious. They appear to be as interested in us, as we are in them! We used to have an aboveground pool and they would land on us, specifically on our toes, if we were floating on a raft. They would closely observe us for long periods of time with those mesmerizing, faceted eyes. They would often land in the water and become water logged and drown. I used to rescue them and set them in the sun so their wings would dry and they could fly away. Dragonflies are ancient, some of the first flying insects, very little changed over the millions of years, other than they are much smaller now. Their colors are gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creativity with us. 💜

[@spetruck1]

I enjoyed listening to you talk as much as paint....the salt trick was totally new to me and I am excited to try it.

[@dawnfrye4539]

Wow, Patricia, you did a fantastic job. I'm very imprest and inspired. I had a great time watching your creation.

[@Натали325]

Очень красивая, я люблю стрекоз, эта вообще сказочная получилась. Подписка.💐💖💕💔👍

[@patferguson572]

Exquisite! [I agree with you about leaving out that 'scary-looking' bit in front of the eyes!!! 😱

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thanks, gotta make it look lovely, not creepy!

[@marionwoody1217]

This is stunning. I am not ready for this one yet but one day I will try.

[@moonmagnolia7]

If there was a Love button, I’d click that! 😃♥️

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you so much!

[@zeenat484]

Hello, Excellent, detail water colour dragonfly created art. Thanks for sharing. 👋 Zz watching from Canada 🇨🇦

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you! Your country is beautiful!

[@4ohgollycats]

Fantastic! I love when they land on me!

[@lorrainebirks2815]

This is the best painting of a dragonfly. Thank you so much for your time , Absolutely Beautiful xxxxxx

[@lindamarsh6711]

I so enjoyed watching and listening. Your dragonfly is outstanding! I’m a beginner at watercolor but have painted in acrylics for 30 some years. If I ever get as good as you, it will be Dragonfly magic! I’m a Dragonfly lover!

[@tigrlily]

Absolutely magical! Thank you for sharing your inspiration.

[@susanskinner6614]

Well watching this has given me a great thirst as I had my mouth hanging open for most of it!! Absolutely gorgeous. The care you took gave you a beautiful result. Probably the best watercolour dragonfly I’ve seen. Thanks so much for sharing the process. Sue x

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

If my video gave you a great motivation to create,I am very happy too! I like to share and help others get to their goals,mine make my life joyful. Thank you for writing.

[@elainelogan2023]

DEFINITELY THE BEST!! I was amazed at the iridescence!

[@peggykolakoff3232]

Hello, I recently watched another artist do a similar dragonfly in acrylic. It was magical. I’ve never had much interest in watercolor painting. I had no idea something so detailed and intricate could be created in watercolor. Watching you create this beautiful dragonfly, seeing it come to life was amazing. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to create anything in watercolor, but I am definitely going to give it a try. Thank you for the inspiration! Just wonderful!

[@n8vtxn935]

This is a stunning piece! As I watched your painting process and narrative, it brought back childhood memories of admiring dragonflies in our yard. I was always fascinated by the iridescent colors and intricate detail in their wings and exoskeleton. You captured this detail in such a remarkable way. Beautiful 🤩

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!- as a child and as an adult I study them too, charmed and fascinated.

[@debrabrown7316]

Stunning! You inspire me!!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Oh, I am glad, thank you for telling me!

[@s.terris9537]

Stunning! You have a lot of patience, something I am realizing is needed. Gorgeous, gorgeous depth & color!

[@rhondakennedy7302]

I loved watching you create such a beautiful and colourful dragonfly

[@StarBarks4U]

Hello Patricia...I just came across your Channel and must tell you that the love and care you put into your painting of the Green Darner Dragonfly is so impressive! You are a brilliant Artist and I am so happy to have found your Channel...I've been a professional Artist most of my life but began in acrylics back in the 70s and not until these past 5 years have not had the courage to work with Watercolours...since then I have fallen in love with the medium! Watch other Artist paint brings me such joy especially when the Artist creates something so stunning as you just have with this painting! Thank you! It is a true pleasure to have met you....God bless, Rus from Bucks County Pennsylvania 🎨🦋🖌🤓❤️

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you much for writing Rus, you are from my neck of the woods. Bucks county is a fairly traditional area, nice to meet another art explorer around. But the contemporary reach is surely growing.

[@robynguinn8941]

Haven't seen a big dragonfly in many years here on Vancouver Island, just small one inch long dragons....until yesterday! I was visited by a huge dragonfly hanging around the parking lot where I work. My first thought was "I should paint the memory" and then I found you recommended. Thanks for such beautiful inspiration. I rarely use masking fluid so I'm going to try it on the next one.

[@aqvatali]

Thank you! You have a very interesting style. 🌿

[@libellula3313]

Beautiful, and I enjoyed your commentary, thanks. Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@candacesinclair6178]

Tres Jolie! I liked your comments on "why" you applied the colors in certain areas, like shading, or popping out the subject. Very nice.

[@rettain]

Just wonderful!

[@euvid1]

Just gorgeous. What a wonderful lesson. Thank you so much

[@ggrahkat]

So very beautiful!!💜💛💙💚

[@teresamayberry7679]

Well that is just plain out gorgeous! I love it.

[@lyndamitton4496]

I watched you work on this Dragon Fly….wow you are so patient….and it sure shows off your creativity AMAZING…love it to death!

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

Exquisitely painted! I love the transparent wings and their shimmer, and the realism of the exoskeleton! 🥰🥰

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you, getting the anatomy was important to me too.

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

@@patriciaallinghamcarlson Yes, wonderfully proportional! 🎨

[@donnaturner7817]

Just WOW!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@jeaniebegley4229]

Gorgeous!

[@antipatriarchy]

the color usage. thats so beautiful patricia.

[@brendahicks4701]

Fantastic work thank you for sharing

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Very nice, thanks. I did enjoy it. Hope to catch some more.

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you Susan!

[@callequinn9744]

Patricia: I have just started to learn water colour, being primarily an acrylic artist and I am fascinated by your description of what you learned about the dragonfly while you were narrating the video- I love love love the colours on the background, and on the wings- you did a spectacular job- and to see the effect of the masking fluid and the salt and the colour corrections you were making was simply brilliant!! you must be so pleased! I am at the basic tree shape, presently, and so what if they are purple!! love your painting. I hope to be that loose and intuitive with the colours, as you seem to be. hugs

[@claudettepanico8550]

What a beautifully jeweled colored Dragonfly….so many suttle color changes. There is a lot of amazing work done on this masterful piece.

[@coviedogs]

Really beautiful!!!

[@lenoretipping8975]

Beautiful painting and great job of teaching, explaining rationale, goals, etc. Thank you!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

This is so beautiful and the best dragonfly painting I have seen on KZbin. TFS

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Wow, thank you!

[@jennylevine3887]

Have had mush trouble with resist. Curious what type you usecon Dragonfly? 1:46

[@danpost4755]

I just found your channel and subscribed. I hope to see many more step by step videos from you.

[@barryedgington6812]

Hello Patricia, I am over the moon excited on how you made your dragonfly magic and absolutely gorgeous. I have never seen a dragonfly painted as spectacular as this. Congratulations! I loved watching you make it come to life. Helene Edgington

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to write-

[@dianetaylor6645]

Thank you Patricia, your painting is beautiful and a delight to watch as the colours and shapes emerge on the page.

[@aliciamersdorf4426]

You are wonderfully talented! Someday, when I am feeling brave, I shall attempt this.

[@rainbowfox1934]

I think it turned out beautifully.

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@abigailhumes4608]

Beautiful Result! Thank you for sharing with us. Really, breathtaking for those of us who love Dragonflies!

[@katienichols3825]

This is beautiful. I really enjoyed hearing your process. It felt very organic, and I found myself more and more interested in the work you were doing.

[@alexandrasanches-fearsnomo3422]

What a delightful tutorial!

[@SesenBaa]

It is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@summerlovin9135]

This is very beautiful 💚💙 . You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@laurienye7514]

Absolutely gorgeous and the colors also. You are a very talented lady.

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you Laurie!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Magical !

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you! I hoped it would be!

[@dawnbecker8643]

Beautiful painting and very helpful tutorial!!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

I am so glad, thank you!

[@sherizapara2992]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Great job on your research!!!!

[@suz9704]

I love the color and life you paint- you are so talented! I can’t wait to watch more! Thank you!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

More to come! Thank you!

[@Gimo76]

Wow, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I was in Louisiana traveling and had stopped at a rest area. There was a huge wooden walkway and on my way back to the car. As I came around the curve there was a TON of dragonfly’s all hovering above the ground as if in formation. It took my breath away all the different colors. Just subbed

[@debbieschultz9768]

Masking fluid is amazing!! So is this artists work!! This is the fourth u tuber that I subscribed to because of their amazing artwork just today!!!!!!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Debbie, that is nice, thank you!

[@debbieschultz9768]

@@patriciaallinghamcarlson you’re welcome ☺️

[@sybileberhart3439]

Stunning!! So beautiful and love how you describe your observations of the dragonfly. 😍😍

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!!!

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

I am a total lover of the dragonfly!your painting is just exceptional and I’m familiar with this one! Tfs🤗👏🏼👏🏼🐾🐾

[@anniefaint6373]

This is a lovely painting,,,,xxxx ❤

[@sherizapara2992]

You're doing a fabulous job....I love dragonflies...you're picture is so amazing!!! Thankyou....love all the painstaking detail!!!! 💜

[@LindaDeeTee]

That is exquisite! Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you! I loved painting it and learning while I did!

[@ldlcreationsllc]

Stunning. You are so talented.I loves the colors. Thank you!

[@HealingIndi65]

I love your description of the wing structure not being random. Make me think of the original Designer of the creature. 🙏🏽❤️

[@claudiaalexander6448]

Drop dead gorgeous 😍 I love how you captured the transparency, just beautiful

[@NicholeFraserSicNic]

I'm obsessed with dragonflies! You called it a butterfly teeehheeehe!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Bet I did, I also love butterflies, and do my videos unscripted, so I mess up!

[@NicholeFraserSicNic]

@@patriciaallinghamcarlson I thought it was great, not poking fun or criticizing in the least!

[@theresaquidi]

Very inspirational ❤

[@ThatGirlTatianaH]

WOW 🤩 that is GORGEOUS !!! And very hard work, you totally captured the IRIDESCENCE of his wings, just amazing !!! 👏🏻 💓

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you very much! And for getting that it all is really hard work, doesn't even always work out, but I love doing it anyway!

[@suzannebrighton932]

That was totally awesome, Thanks for sharing

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you for telling me!

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Lovely painting.

[@mystic627]

So lovely

[@eachlovediva]

Gorgeous dragonfly!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@helenelaine100]

A masterful painting! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. This painting is enchanting! We have a pond in our backyard that runs the length of our street and it is populated with these beautiful creatures. Fascinating!

[@autumnsieminski712]

absolutely beautiful and very well presented

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you Autumn!

[@meow-xu8cq]

Beyond imagination!👍👍👍

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@conniemesce4093]

WOW, so beautiful! ❤

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you!

[@carvinmom]

Thank u for this lesson...very helpful and appreciated!!

[@heartspace2711]

Gorgeous 😍

[@jeanisolly8586]

This was fascinating to watch! Thank you!

[@patriciaallinghamcarlson]

Thank you Jean!

[@annwornell7510]

Beyond beautiful. Love it

[@patti3d]

This is so beautiful! I have painted dragonflies before and actually have one already drawn out on watercolor paper! Time to get back to it! Thank you for the inspiration! 💕