How to Paint a Loose Watercolor Coneflower [Echinacea]

In this video, I show you how I painted a loose coneflower (Echinacea) using watercolors (and a very little gouache at the end). #watercolor #watercolorconeflower
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[@Liz.Elizabeth-ann-designs]

That's excellent how you incorporated the Fibonacci sequence into the flower center! Its a beautiful echinacea!

[@carolbenson6524]

One of the best coneflowers I've ever seen with watercolors!

[@karipaints6259]

That is so kind of you, thank you Carol! 💗💗

[@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934]

So BEAUTUFUL! I dabbled in watercolor several years ago. Mostly have painted on wood, fabric, etc. This makes me want to learn watercoloring more. Such a beautiful medium! ❤❤❤

[@wkhartmann]

I like your palates and how you organize the colors.

[@sharihofmann674]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was searching for a tutorial to paint a group of coneflowers, but this single close-up flower image that you have created is so gorgeous, I'm going to have to do it instead! Thank you.

[@wkhartmann]

Like the different techniques you show

[@patchoulitwentyseven970]

Kari, I'm so glad I found you. I feel really inspired by your lovely painting of one of my favourite flowers! Thank you 💗 🌼💮

[@annaleehowell4792]

More wonderful time spent with you. My paint, paper and brushes are in route. I've been combing online 2nd hand book stores and think I found about 20! I know, 🤪! They were really cheap. OK, so my ? is "What if you can't draw?" Thanks sweet lady, the coneflower is gorgeso and it was delightful watching you bring it to life. I am on the patio, hubby starts the vacuum, you say "Sorry for the noise". I had to laugh! ~Ana xo

[@karipaints6259]

Hehehe, that is funny about the vacuum! If you can't draw, then get some tracing paper and trace the images, it saves a lot of time too. Have fun, Ana! XX

[@sylviacorteen7344]

So beautiful 😮

[@madelinegrudens]

I just love your style of painting! I was looking for a good tutorial on echinacea and I love the oversized feel, it allows for more details!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent 🤩 new subscriber!!

[@theresaavery4670]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Love your style!!

[@mariach46]

This is so beautiful 💜 every minute very enjoyable to watch. And thanks for the tip on the hairdryer trick, it works wonders! There's nothing more frustrating than getting bits of your finished work ripped out, and washi tape is not strong enough. Thanks for sharing Kari 🥰

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks so much Maria, yes, heating up the glue loosens it perfectly, it is a great little trick! 😊 💗💗

[@sidneywendt2888]

This is just beautiful!

[@easternsecrecy9777]

Thanks for the tip to warm the tape with a blow dryer. I enjoyed your video.

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Cheryl, yes, warming the tape up makes a huge difference! I am glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching! 💗💗

[@katierose7539]

I’ve enjoyed your art for years and I am never in more awe than when you show and paint with watercolors. I can’t visualize the steps it takes to create the final art and each layer seems like magic. Another gorgeous piece of art. 🥰

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you so much Kate, you have been such a support to me over the years and your encouragement means a lot to me! 💗😀💗

[@paulalotte1146]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your demonstration!

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you very much, Paula! 💗💗

[@beccasart1]

That is a good sized blossom you made! It is gorgeous! I'm so impressed by how well you handle that paint!

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you very much, Becca - I like it best at the very end with the extra splatters! 😊💗

[@beccasart1]

@@karipaints6259 Yes, thus is the process of a paintings development, the final touches here were brilliant!

[@Mamaosa63]

Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you , that is so nice of you! 💗💗

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

Beautiful. I look forward to more videos.

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you very much Barbara! 💗💗

[@heatherk4605]

That's amazing! Very nice . If that is loose , I can't imagine tight. Lol I shall attempt working at this tomorrow. Tfs

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Heather, oh yes, tight is tight, but I am trying to move away from that. I look forward to seeing your interpretation of this and I hope you have fun doing it! 💗💗

[@ckd2114]

This is a beautiful flower painting. thank you

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you so much, I do enjoy painting flowers! 💗💗

[@colouraddict]

Love the bloom Kari! I have used a sponge or a q- tip to remove some colour. But you are right it depends on the paper quality. Thank you for making it look so easy as well.

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Isabella! Oh yes, you can use sponges and q-tips - as well as those magic erasers to remove paint, but yes, the paper has got to be able to withstand it. 💗💗

[@AndreatheCumbrianCrafter]

Absolutely stunning Kari, I love everything about it, I enjoyed watching you create such beautiful art 🥰xx

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks so much, Andrea! 🥰

[@TraceySusanMixedMedia]

O. M G 😲 kari I'm stunned it's breathtaking you need to start selling these ... I really want to try this but I haven't been to the gym for a while and not sure if I'm loose enough for it 😆 in all seriousness I think I may start with one of your other projects and then work up to this , but I will be doing this when I'm ready 😊 xx

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you so much Tracey, LOL you need to do lots of yoga in order to be loose enough - I must say I struggle with it too. I am sure with some practice you could do a great job with this - oh and those new paints would be perfect too! 😊 💗💗

[@StellarStina]

this is so nice and you make it look easy, I am definitely going to try it. I'm a very very new beginner and looking for projects to try to help me find my "style"😅

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you and welcome to the wonderful world of watercolours, you have quite an adventure ahead of you and it is great fun. I am glad you enjoyed this and yes, give it a try! I plan to put a video up on Friday of some more flowers - magnolias - I have wanted to paint them for ages! Good luck with your painting! 💗💗

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Beautiful, I have to give it a try! By the way, love the palettes, could you nention a source?

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Debrah, I hope you do try it. Both the larger Geoff Kersey plastic palettes and the china daisy palettes, I purchased from SAA (The Society for All Artists here in the UK), but I think they can be found in many places. I hope that helps your search results! 💖💖

[@wkhartmann]

Looks like you mix gouache and watercolor?

[@wkhartmann]

What kind of paper is that and the brush you use to remove the color?

[@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934]

So BEAUTUFUL! I dabbled in watercolor several years ago. Mostly have painted on wood, fabric, etc. This makes me want to learn watercoloring more. Such a beautiful medium! ❤❤❤

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you very much, it is a delightful medium, I love it! 💗💗