How to make a SWOOSH! Full Beginner's Guide

Here's everything I know about Swooshes! Learn exactly how I make swooshes, swipes, comma strokes, petals, and teardrops! I go over everything from tools, to paint consistency, to pressure, speed, etc. It all matters and I hope I can demonstrate why. Let me know if there's any more information in the comments. I want to hear your questions and I want to hear your input! We all know stuff.. let's share!
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Video Chapters: Find it Quicker 👇🏻
00:00 How to Swoosh
00:28 Practice Sheet
01:17 Tools
02:06 Consistency
04:00 DecoArt Americana
06:40 Folk Art Multi Surface
07:15 Liquitex Flow Aid Additive
10:40 Bubbles in Paint
16:03 Larger Swoosh
20:15 Name that Shape
22:30 Practice Fun
24:00 Be Consistent

[@shirleyveale1104]

I have watched many of KZbins tutorials on Dot painting but You Jadel are the QUEEN of them all. You detail left me without having to ask question because you explained well and in detail. I am 76 yrs and trying to adapt to the changes that just keep on coming. I am now on the Top of your FAN LIST. I wish we had met sooner. Only Dotting since Covid. I will be watching from this point on any and everthing JaDel. I am your Australian Fan. ❤👏👏👏

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow, thank you Shirley🤗 I’m so glad you’re here!! You just made my day!!!! Let me know if you need anything. I really appreciate the encouragement ♥️♥️♥️

[@denisehowie3716]

I’ve always said you were the Queen of swooshes. This video confirms it. You make it look so darn easy. 🥰

[@JaDeLRocks]

🤗 You’re too kind ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@DebbieBrock16]

Great tutorial!! I have been wondering how to thin properly. 😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome… I started out just thinning my paint with water. I got so many comments about how I was ruining my artwork. I’m still not sure I agree with those comments, but I tried this product and I just love what it does. It’s still mostly water 😉 You just gotta practice with your own consistency and see what works best for you then it’s smooth sailing.

[@debstone4062]

Your tutorials have taught me the most. Consistency of paint and so much more ❤🇦🇺❤️ thank you

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww, Thank you so much for that. ♥️🤗 thanks for saying do Deb😊😊😊😊

[@pamandala]

That helped a lot! I practiced swipes and they looked like golf tees, so now I know what I’m doing wrong. Thank you ❤️

[@JaDeLRocks]

LOL, four!!! I can so relate to that!!! Good luck.. 🤞🏻 Thank you ♥️

[@elianaluza1712]

I love the way you share your knowledge. Thank you again and again.😘

[@JaDeLRocks]

You are so welcome! Thank you for saying. I hope it helps ♥️♥️♥️

[@kellyandrews9553]

THANK YOU for this video. I am new to this and your video here taught me so much. You are really an excellent teacher who doesn't waste time. I appreciate that because i want to put the paint to the surface as soon as possible!😂 You have a new loyal follower. ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Woooooo hooooooo! Thank you bunches!!! If you need anything just holler. I’m typically not too far away 😉 ☕️☕️

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Excellent video JaDel❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh Thank you ♥️ That means a lot 😊😊😊

[@katekatrededfvvm2090]

Awesome! Glad I saw this. Paint consistency is king!

[@JaDeLRocks]

No doubt! Thank you ♥️

[@fionacoetzee3301]

I have struggled with these swooshes and your explanations and video has been super helpful. Consistency has been my problem and I never could understand what the problem was. I have done many mandalas but avoid the swooshes even though they look so good on other people's work. I am scared to use them and mess up my work. As you said, practice is key and that is what I have not done but will do so. Thank you. Fiona - South Africa

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh Fiona I’m so glad this helps if even just a little. Sometimes it’s maddening trying to find the problem when the problem keeps changing. I struggled for answers so bad. I’m really hoping this helps a lot of people. All the way to South Africa?!?! That’s just amazing. Thanks for the support ♥️♥️♥️

[@artistic_spaz3724]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I found it to be entertaining and informative, and it kept me engaged right to the end! Would love to see this style video featuring your brush work next!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh you called me out!! I’ve been thinking the same thing. I might try it sometime but I’m still feeling like there’s more for me to learn on that one. I think I have that imposter syndrome they talk about. I, in no way, feel like a pro. But maybe if I look at it like I did this one? “I’m no pro but let me share what I’ve learned so far” might work. Let me think about that one a hot minute 😂😂😂 Thank you ♥️ I need the push sometimes 🤗

[@tanabennett831]

I’ve learned more from your videos than anyone else that dots on KZbin… You have great tips and you explain everything clearly.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you Tana.. that really means a lot to me. Thank you for saying so 🤗🤗🤗

[@barbaratimmerman919]

You make it look so easy. Thanks.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ 😊

[@puffnstuff7133]

OMG I am suffering so badly with paint envy!!! lol I am still working on paint consistency. Very informative. thanks

[@JaDeLRocks]

It’s a bugger to work out. For a long time using that flow aid I really couldn’t tell the difference. But I slowly started to understand what it did and honestly you just have to use it in practice. Eventually, you kind of get it.

[@LisaLowry-tv8so]

Thank you, great information!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome… I really do hope it helps. ♥️♥️♥️

[@DznyKyd]

Excellent tutorial! So much information, thank you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Glad it was helpful! That makes my day 🤗 Thank you ♥️

[@selene4621]

This is one of the things that i could never get right and in fact i eneded up giving up on doing anything dotting at all. Watching this has now renewed my want to try again . For me also it was the amount of paint on my brush or stylus thats was also causeing me problems .Thankyou soo much for doing this. FInding the right paint here in australia can be a little tricky and with the paint consistancy etc. Hearing you actualyl go thru the paint is soo much more easier now . THANKYOU soo much for doing this. Much love and another HUGE australian fan

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh Selene Thank you ♥️ This is exactly what I was trying to accomplish with this video. I’m so happy. Let me know how it works out. If I can help I will 🤗🤗🤗

[@selene4621]

@@JaDeLRocks I will let you know how it goes for sure

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@selene4621 🤗🤗🤗♥️ Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@candychalidis807]

This is something I needed to learn, thank you

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're so welcome! 😉 Thank you ♥️

[@isasala9111]

Absolutely useful video. Thank you so much. Greetings from Spain ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're so welcome! Hello from so far away!!! How cool is that 😎♥️☕️

[@isasala9111]

@@JaDeLRocks 😍😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kag3723]

Thank you so so much this was the most helpful video I ever watched💜

[@JaDeLRocks]

That makes my day ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@terrygaume]

Thank you! Excellent information.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome, I hope it helps ♥️

[@paulaliberty2082]

Soooo impressed with you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@dleigh4534]

Great tutorial, very helpful. Thanks.😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you ♥️

[@carolynhernandez7044]

This is truly the best tutorial about swooshing ever. Thank you so much❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow, thank you! That’s awesome you think so!! I was crossing my fingers that I wasn’t the only one looking for this info. I appreciate you 😊

[@MesmerEyes2]

You are amazing! All of your tutorials share your knowledge and enthusiasm making it easier for others to enjoy the art.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww, Thank you so much for that. ♥️🤗

[@roz7620]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️

[@leslieb5789]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ 😊☕️

[@artattack8080]

Thank you fabulous video!

[@JaDeLRocks]

You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you ♥️

[@barbbazzocchi8942]

Excellent!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Many thanks! 😊

[@dcinkc58]

Finally, an excellent tutorial to help me master my arch nemesis, The Swoop! Best one on swooshes I’ve seen on KZbin! Thank you so much!! Just have one question about your ball tools. If you are using the tools from the Amazon link you provided (I use the same ones)the pink tool is actually the .8 mm and the yellow one is the 1 mm. I think you have it switched in this video. Am I right on that?

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ no.. you are right but mine are swapped. My yellow is the little and pink next. I ordered these years ago. I just ordered 10 new sets and noticed my yellow tool isn’t so small anymore 😂 But.. I don’t feel like the pink is any smaller either? I’m going to sit down with it and figure it out. But in the videos just go by the sizes.. not the colors. It really does vary. My yellow has always been .8. But you’re not crazy judging by this order I just got 😂

[@CC-wn1tc]

I've been avoiding these shapes b/c I could not get them consistent! This is SO helpful, thank you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're so welcome! I’m tickled at the positive response I’m getting. ♥️♥️♥️

[@lesleyhenshaw2878]

Thank you for this great tutorial, it’s explained so much. I don’t have many tools for dotting, could I use pen and pencil ends to practice, until I can get some x❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

You can totally use the eraser end of the pencil as a dotting rod, and you could use a toothpick for a tiny stylus. That should get ya until you can get a set. The stylus set is linked in the description and I think it’s really inexpensive ♥️

[@sallien776]

Thank you for this tutorial, on the bottom row of your sheet you swoosh the different colours right next to each other, what stops them from running into each other? Thanks x

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ Nothing stops them… I’ve done this so many times and it’s just fun. I think it’s magic. They might be wonky if one was thinner than the other or something. One day I tried it and I’ve loved it since…. How To Make A Swirly Swoosh Mandala Dot Art Rock Painting Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpeUnXiJgLynosk

[@cristinapradas]

Que 😊bonitas las flores ¡!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks Cristina 🤍

[@cristinapradas]

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[@sharonkayboone7043]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

" slow making everything easy " So interesting

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@ArtDreamPainting]

🔮🔮🌷🔮

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️♥️🤗♥️

[@frangoodrich8243]

awesome, thank you Your such a great teacher ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ 😊😊☕️