HOW TO PAINT AN APPLE BLOSSOM - with watercolour

[@eepsers1]

Love having the transcript available! Doesn’t intrude on your view of the work like closed captions.

[@jacquehabermel4827]

Come on KZbin. You really need to put in a ❤️ button. This video is too good for just a 👍! Well done!

[@helencampbell]

Aww thank you xx

[@marcelledaigle8766]

Stunningly gorgeous!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you! 😊

[@NM-js8ky]

Thank you so much for being so giving. I have added your spotter brush set from Jackson’s to my birthday list!!!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@kimberlypotts8922]

Beautiful,beautiful, beautiful!!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@davescupper5789]

I love the depth of your paintings. Do you have a beautiful garden? Im a gardener in the countryside in wiltshire. Its a wonderful life to be outdoors . You're a master artist. Awwww you sound really kind.

[@helencampbell]

That’s very sweet of you. No I have a small garden. But I live in the Cotswolds so plenty of countryside

[@henrydelosrios734]

I have been painting watercolor for a while and I can’t believe that I haven’t discovered you yet. You are magnificent

[@helencampbell]

Thank you so much

[@ingridcanales8165]

Maravilloso trabajo!!!🏅, felicitaciones y bendiciones💗. Desde Chile. Abrazos llenitos de cariño sincero. 🧚‍♀️🧝‍♀️

[@sandrafenton1207]

wonderful tutorial, I love watching you, I find it so relaxing I find myself falling asleep lol

[@helencampbell]

Lol thank you x

[@kimscales5150]

thank you so much for all that you do, and giving us the traceables is awesome, thank you from those of us that can't draw, please keep up the videos, i can't wait to do more,

[@helencampbell]

My pleasure and thank you

[@severineclamens4636]

Superbe! Merci pour la vidéo. Bonne journée.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😀

[@antonioyasuoka]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful painting,watching from Japan.

[@helencampbell]

My pleasure

[@menestralarteypintura3981]

Pinta bonito, gracias por enseñarnos

[@judybrayer3740]

Such a beautiful painting and I so enjoyed the process and thank you

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Judy

[@tjdewet2868]

Your watercolour palette is so clean😍

[@helencampbell]

Lol thank you. I do try to keep it tidy for filming

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful, love the soft colors! ❤

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much Connie

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

Beautiful. I could watch you all day. I look forward to attempting this. Thank you

[@helencampbell]

I’m so glad you enjoy my videos. Thank you very much xxx

[@malgozata1875]

Hi Helen, I just watched several videos on painting these kinds of flowers and yours SURPASSES them all. You are truly a perfectionist and a great teacher. Don't worry about the length of time it takes to paint these flowers. Have confidence in yourself. This is the most helpful video I have seen on the entire youtube. You are tops!!!! thank you very much.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much for you kind words. Means a lot x

[@neslihanaslan641]

Thank you so much....you are the best tutorial❤️❤️

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@moqsudayasmin8307]

So pretty... love your painting!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@hannastocksick7395]

Awww, sooo delicate and beautiful! Makes my heart sing 🌸

[@helencampbell]

Awww thank you xxx

[@janinafisher101]

Absulutely beautiful, and a joy to watch your process. I'd like a few more seconds at the end to view the finished product. It gets covered with ads for other videos before the end, which is annoying when we haven't had a chance to fully take in your beautiful painting!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. Noted. We work five weeks ahead so there’s a few still the same but we will hear that in mind xx

[@klarapetelei702]

Thank you Helena, I just painted these flowers following your tutorial. I am very grateful, I love it! This is my first one!

[@helencampbell]

My pleasure entirely. Have you joined our Facebook group? You can post the finished paintings there if you want to. I’d love to see it xx

[@Colin-h7u]

Excellent tutorial love the way you make it look so simple. Will be giving it a try, if I get mine to look 50% as good as yours l will be happy.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Colin. I’m sure you’ll do a great job

[@dianalamm9938]

I have enjoyed your videos, I have used your subject matter and painted with techniques you've suggested with positive results. So nice to have found your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Diana

[@TrafArts]

Wow! Your brush handling skill is amazing,the flowers looks realistic!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😊

[@denalemmons7966]

Wow this is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to share this. What a blessing you are. Thank you.

[@helencampbell]

Glad you like it. Thank you

[@denisesanborn9965]

I love how you blend most of the edges! Very beautiful!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@ilknurakbay]

Woooooowww!!! That looks fabulous!!!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. Join in 😀

[@janetferridge5656]

beautiful painting 💜💗🤍💛🤍 thank you so much 🤍💗💗🌼🌺

[@helencampbell]

My absolute pleasure

[@margaretpollard5507]

Wonderful as always. I love watching you paint.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😊

[@artbydrbee]

Oh Helen, this is GORGEOUS!!! So impressed, as always!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo, I hit the LIKE button as soon as I clicked onto the video!! Really enjoyed watching this from start to finish, and seeing it all coming together! Today was the first day of winter for all of us here in Australia, and I was feeling a bit sad.. I wasn't ready to get into winter yet... but this was exactly what I needed to brighten my mood!!! So a very big, heartfelt THANK-YOU for this beautiful video, and I always look forward to seeing your brilliant work!! THANK-YOU!!! 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@helencampbell]

Thank you DR bee. It’s very kind of you to take the time out to comment on my videos it means so much xx

[@artbydrbee]

@@helencampbell Awww 🤗🤗🤗 Your'e more than welcome! It's the least I can do for you brightening up my day ❤️

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Breathtaking ♥️♥️

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😊

[@bartee807]

I just completed this and I’m excited at how well it came out. I posted on the Facebook group page. Thanks so much! I wish it was possible to post pictures in comments on KZbin!

[@helencampbell]

Me too. Sadly it isn’t. I love what you’ve accomplished. It came out really well didn’t it ? X

[@kirstylowden6787]

Beautiful painting! 💖 thank you for this tutorial. Can’t wait to print the template and get practising 😀

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Kirstie. It’s my absolute pleasure. Do let me know how you get on with it

[@kirstylowden6787]

@@helencampbell I certainly will. 😊

[@wendykelcey1246]

So amazing! I love to watch you paint. You are so helpful and the traceables in the Facebook page are awesome! Thank you!

[@helencampbell]

Aww thank you. Blush blush x

[@cynthiaiscool8574]

Thank you for the sketch.

[@hsteil]

Lovely!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😊

[@wendyizod923]

Such a lovely video to watch. I love the way your method painting so relaxing and the finished result is beautiful.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much Wendy. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it ❤️

[@mariehale75]

Stunning, I’m just learning about watercolours so inspiring 🥰

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much Marie x

[@Shruti-dd6uy]

So beautiful and therapeutic! It’s a joy watching you render all these details, shadows and highlights! Thank you so much for the wonderfully detailed instruction..always loved botanical pieces and would love to follow your tutorial!. Thank you again

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. Do consider joining out Facebook group. You can access the line drawings there

[@sharonsands708]

I love rosemary and co brushes. I have a synthetic set of spotters (anna mason's)that I love very much. And, I might add are very reasonably priced. But it's so so hard to wait for them to get here. But I find when an order comes in, I'm giddy like a child would be. The excitement is part of the fun Your videos are such a soothing relaxing part of my day. I love watching you paint, and learn from your methods, so thank you very much.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you so much for your comment. I have just tried Rosemary’s red dot spotters. They are synthetic and I love them. I am going to use all the time in my videos. I’m currently pee recorded for five weeks but after that - just red dot. Brilliant

[@teresajordao6634]

So amazing! I really like to see your painting process! Thanks😘

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😊

[@jacquelinebrookes5651]

This is beautiful. I have recently lost my mojo with painting but watching this has given me a spark. Thank you.

[@helencampbell]

😊. Thank you. X

[@kimgalea6529]

Beautiful! Thank you so very much for sharing your talent❤️

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Kim x

[@elsbethnietschmann947]

I love the way you show your lovely work. 😘

[@helencampbell]

That’s very kind. Thank you so much 😊

[@TheAnnetduffy]

at 10.15 ib the video there is an eye in the sepia/paynes gray on the pallette. now all I can see is the eye :) :) . really enjoying this tutorial

[@helencampbell]

Lol. Thank you xx

[@ruthgoebel723]

This is beautiful! Having just pulled out my watercolors after about 17 years, I am ready to have a go at botanicals.

[@helencampbell]

Wow. Thank you. Do give it a go. If you get stuck let me know and I’ll do my best to help

[@ruthgoebel723]

@@helencampbell Thank you so much!

[@lindacoetzee7153]

Thanks Helen, learnt a lot!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. I’m glad to help x

[@CathannSmith]

I love your approach to painting and how easy you make everything seem. It does take a lot of practice. I am just starting out painting and drawing, and I am enjoying it and trying to be kind to myself.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. It’s a process. Enjoy it and keep practicing x

[@tonyaroberts771]

Thank you for your beautiful paintings. This Rae, is one of my favorites!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. Glad you like it xx

[@tonyaroberts771]

@@helencampbell Did you mention why you preferred multi-purpose paper as stated in the beginning?

[@helencampbell]

@@tonyaroberts771 because I find it makes the blending of the watercolour (the way I use it) easy plus not everyone has watercolour paper and I wanted to show that it works just as well on this

[@jeanbeattie1957]

Love your tutorials. I'm a beginner and your tips are very helpful and appreciated 😊

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Jean

[@louisemcnish4596]

Hi Helen, I am really enjoying your tutorials. I know you accentuate your pencil lines for effect when demo starting, but could you please advise on eliminating the pencil lines for the final painting please?

[@helencampbell]

Hi Louise. I never remove them but if you dislike them use a putty eraser and gently roll over pencil lines. The line drawing should be really light and not sketchy so when you trace it down or if you draw it freehand, then A really light touch you only want your pencil to be your guide not an actual drawing if that makes sense

[@MysticalFineArts]

I love your channel so much. I will wait to follow every clip. 💜😍

[@helencampbell]

Awww thank you 😊

[@rnee1000]

This beautiful and your instruction is so helpful. I only recently discovered your channel and immediately became a fan. I've been painting in watercolor for three years and though I have done some detailed botanicals I primarily do loose florals with wet in wet and lots of water. I am intrigued with your paint application technique and want to learn it. I joined your Patreon channel and will follow your tutorials, I have some Anna Mason brushes which look to be good for your technique. Unfortunately I'm not on FB so can't join your group. I look forward to learning more and practicing, practicing. Thank you !

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much. If you want the live drawings from KZbin let me know. I’ll get them to you via your email on Patreon

[@rnee1000]

@@helencampbell Thank you so much. You sent a few through IG yesterday so I'll start with those

[@LizGridleyArtist]

So delicate, well done ❤️

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much

[@jeannegow2144]

It's so wonderful to see all the choices of botanicals on your channel...and I've just seen a kingfisher ❤️I think your contributions are so valuable to those of us, out there, learning watercolour.... much love and gratitude from me in Kenya ❤️❤️

[@helencampbell]

Thank you so much x

[@joys4524]

Thank you once again for a lovely tutorial, Helen. Muchappreciated, I will post my attempt on fzcebook when I can get it done. I like to watch all the way through and then try on my own.

[@helencampbell]

Thanks Joy. Glad you enjoyed it

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

oh wow!!!!!

[@DrawingScenery]

This is so beautiful.. i love the colour ❤️💜💜

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much

[@caroldurst1855]

Thank you

[@amysbees6686]

Wow! What a magical painting! COULD the grayish shadow areas be a mix of Payne's Grey and the Q Rose?

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. And yes that could work

[@annschade802]

Why did you use a paper other than watercolour? Thank you. Great instructions!

[@helencampbell]

Not everyone has watercolour paper plus if you struggle with it this paper makes blending easier in my opinion x

[@delondadelony462]

I just found your Channel today and I love your tutorials. I've always been intimidated by water coloring, but you make this look so easy and doable....I'm excitely willing to try this ! Question, is this a"print" you lay colors on, or to you "draw" it yourself? If drawing, what do you use?

[@helencampbell]

Hi. Thank you. I trace the drawings for speed. Here’s a video explaining how. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWiciZZjiraXn68

[@delondadelony462]

@@helencampbell thank you! I will check it out tonight!!

[@audreycollins9841]

Why did you use mix media paper? Lovely work.

[@helencampbell]

I wanted to show that you can paint on it successfully with watercolour. Plus I like how it helps blend the paint. Also, not everyone has watercolour paper as it can be expensive

[@jeanmacaulay9765]

Beautiful painting! Can you tell us why you use the Mixed Media paper and not watercolor paper? Thanks

[@helencampbell]

Hi. Sometimes I use watercolour paper but occasionally mixed media because I want to show that you can paint on this if you don’t have to use watercolour paper. I want to make art accessible to everybody and not everybody has high-grade watercolour paper. I just wanted to show people that it can be done. And thank you 😀

[@ilknurakbay]

@@helencampbell Thank you!

[@neelofurk576]

This one is a treat to look at. On the petals, does the peachy color go at the base of the petals or do these two colors mix throughout the petal? I’m a little confused about the placement... it would be great if you could clarify. Thanks🌺

[@helencampbell]

Hi. It goes on the base of some since they have a more peachy tone. But not all (from memory since it was a few months ago). There’s a ref photo and line drawing where it shows the colour placement better and you den have free access to these over on our Facebook group. Link in description. But in short it’s doesn’t really matter but just keep washes light and apply in layers Letting each layer dry before applying the next

[@ladyhecate9450]

What a beautiful painting. I love it. When you first started out, it looked like you did wet on dry instead of wet on wet? I have taken botanical painting classes and we always started out with wet on wet. Let it dry and then if need be, add another layer. I am seriously thinking of signing up for your classes. I just have to decide which course I have been taking, as I belong to three Patreon classes. So to join yours, one has to go! But I have watched you several times and I like what I see. I am not happy with one class. I have a hard time understanding her and get frustrated.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you for your comments. I begin my painting wet on wet or wet on dry depending on the subject and sometimes the paper. It’s whatever feels right. There are no hard and fast rules really. We’d love you to join us on Patreon. Xx

[@ladyhecate9450]

@@helencampbell the reason I asked is that I could not tell if you had wet whatever you were painting before painting. And I was referring to the flower you painted. One has more control certainly with the service dried. What I do with a painting on a dry area is after I paint the area on dry paper, I have another damp brush in hand to quickly go over the edge to soften. I will be joining your class as I think you can get even me to paint better. I love working with colored pencils on beautiful adult coloring books. I do that at night while in our tv room because hubby feels alone. So I try to practice/paint in watercolor during the day.

[@lesleyfox6934]

How do you join the Facebook group? I love your videos I have been watching for a few weeks now. I still need a lot of practice however I am learning heaps from you.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you very much, Lesley. There is a link you can join in the description box of all the videos, but I’ll post it here as well so you can click through. Please answer the usual questions and agree to group rules which is standard practice. We would love to see you there. facebook.com/share/g/vtzmcc1QUkJevUsh/?mibextid=K35XfP

[@lindastumpf8301]

Such a lovely piece! I'd love to give it a try, but can't seem to find the sketch on the FB page or here within. Can you repost the sketch and the supplies list as I couldn't find anything under the video here. Thank you :)

[@helencampbell]

Hi Linda - the materials are underneath the video in the description box - you'll need to scroll down a bit - they are there The Line Drawing and reference photos are in the album at the top of the facebook page - if you cant find it, post something on the group page and I will add them in your reply but they should be easy to find - let me know

[@JinKim-s6q]

I love your work Have you wrote any books ? I can’t seem to find your book..

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. No, I haven’t written any

[@JinKim-s6q]

@@helencampbell you should… You paints are were such a detail and beautiful color that you used and I love your work and when you do I really like to know, I would love to purchase one, I also want to ask you that you showed on your tutorial the paint called deep, deep light, the handmade watercolor how can I purchase only two if it’s possible the one you cherry blossom, and the blue color that you used on the bird head portion, I forgot the name of it Those are beautiful beautiful color thank you.

[@helencampbell]

@@JinKim-s6qthank you - I don't have anything planned but perhaps in the future - you can purchase the paints via the link in the video - colours can be purchased individually so here is the link (you can use the discount code DEEPDEEPRAE for 10% - I am an affilate and earn a small commission - here is the link: deepdeeplight.com/product/raes-blooms-palette/

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗

[@MidnightMelodie]

When you blend out the edges in this painting are you doing it with a dry or a wet brush?

[@helencampbell]

Hi. Damp brush. I just clean it in the water jar and pat on the kitchen towel

[@MidnightMelodie]

@@helencampbell thanks!

[@angelawalker9793]

Hi! At the beginning you said you use multimedia paper, and you were going to share why. I must have dozed off, because I missed it. Would love to know why.

[@helencampbell]

Hi. I used mm paper for 2 reasons. I find it makes blending watercolour a breeze and also, not everyone has fine watercolour paper in their paper stash and I want to make watercolour painting accessible to everyone and show that you don’t always. Have to have ‘fancy’ paper 😀

[@angelawalker9793]

@@helencampbell thanks! I just ‘discovered’ you and I really like your style, as well your tutorials.

[@helencampbell]

I’m glad you like he tutorials. We have new ones every week. Have you subscribed and joined our Facebook group? You can post your finished paintings there and have some great feedback

[@angelawalker9793]

@@helencampbell yes, and enjoying it. Cheers from Vancouver Island, Canada

[@helencampbell]

@@angelawalker9793 I thought I recognised your name 😊

[@kschmittgens1]

I tried this on Arches and the blending was difficult. At the beginning of the video you were going to explain why you chose mixed media paper but you never did. Can you explain?

[@helencampbell]

Hi. Gosh sorry. Here’s a video where I e tin detail. Arches or any high quality watercolour paper can make blending a little difficult if you’re quite new to watercolour. Here’s the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ2bkqWVr6l3gqM

[@Gracejaison]

Wow…

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@Gracejaison]

@@helencampbell you are so helpful….thanks

[@helencampbell]

@@Gracejaison my pleasure

[@helencampbell]

My pleasure

[@judithwilliams5185]

What do you do your drawing with?

[@helencampbell]

An hb pencil

[@hannastocksick7395]

Why did you choose the multi media paper?

[@helencampbell]

I love how easy it makes watercolour application

[@lu-bc4ji]

How can I copy these drawings to color a ceramic plate? Thanks

[@helencampbell]

You can buy graphite tracing paper. That may work though I’ve never tried it

[@lu-bc4ji]

obrigada

[@rosefarrough6291]

I am fairly new to watercolour. Where do I get the pencil drawing??

[@helencampbell]

We have been putting them at the end of the video recently but this is an older one so you’ll find them in our Facebook group. You’ll see the link in the description

[@rosefarrough6291]

@@helencampbell Thanks Helen, what is the name of the Facebook group?

[@helencampbell]

Hi rose. It’s the wonders of watercolour. I’ve linked in the description

[@rosefarrough6291]

Thank you, I just requested to join the group!

[@helencampbell]

Hi Rose. You’re in 😀

[@desireeh1967]

I cant find the reference photo in Facebook, can you help me out?

[@helencampbell]

Can you message me on the Facebook group please because I can’t post it here. I’ll show you how to find them and how to find a reference photograph for this particular one

[@helencampbell]

I’ve messaged you on fb

[@cathyphegley7848]

Each time I go the the Facebook link I get nowhere. I want to access this line drawing as it’s not available on your patreon site and no luck. What am I doing wrong?💕

[@helencampbell]

We actually put it at the end of the video if you find it easier that way or you can join Patreon for free. Not sure what the issue is for the Facebook group, but we do our members to answer group rules and agree to the questions et cetera

[@cathyphegley7848]

@@helencampbell I am a subscriber to Patreon but haven’t found this particular line drawing. And I have watched several times at the end of the KZbin video but don’t know how to catch it there. Guess I’m just one those people. No worries. 😂🧚‍♂️

[@helencampbell]

@cathyphegley7848 ah right. This one won’t be on Patreon because I started putting them there around a year or so and this is an older video. Tell you what, ill email it to you tomorrow x

[@helencampbell]

I’ve just put it on Patreon x

[@marybethmuro]

This is so beautiful! Do you know of an authorized shipper that sells Rosemary & Co. brushes in the US?

[@helencampbell]

Gosh I’m not sure. I think some of the brushes can be shipped to the US. I seem to remember someone on out Facebook group posting a link. I’ll have a look for it and if I find it I’ll post here

[@marybethmuro]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!

[@helencampbell]

Hi Mary. A company called river wind arts are able to ship them I think. I Don’t know if you know of them? I’m not sure if I can post the link here but if you join our Facebook group, I can send you the link there I think?

[@marybethmuro]

@@helencampbell Wonderful! Joined the Facebook group today! I sure appreciate you!

[@helencampbell]

@@marybethmuro thank you very much - I am so pleased you like the tutorials -

[@edithatuason4566]

How can i enrol

[@helencampbell]

Do you mean Patreon or the Facebook group ?

[@pbwcpresident4104]

Could you please help me find the description box

[@helencampbell]

It’s under the video

[@pbwcpresident4104]

@@helencampbell even when using an iPad? I can’t find it…

[@helencampbell]

Are you signed in to KZbin? You need to be signed in. If you then scroll down it’s there

[@helencampbell]

There’s a tiny little down arrow at the side. You’ll need to click on that

[@pbwcpresident4104]

@@helencampbell oh goodness! Found it! Thank you - I am loving your tutorials

[@michaelbatz1850]

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[@helencampbell]

Thank you x

[@SusanJenningsJennings-oy7eq]

Why don't you show the sketch before yw paint

[@helencampbell]

I draw it out before I paint as it saves time. I do provide a sketch for you as mentioned in the video

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

Here, I am, ruining my paper once again. Whyyyyyyyy do I have such a heavy hand and am never happy with layers? i am so pissed off with myself...

[@helencampbell]

Hi. What have you done? Can you send me a pic. I’ll take a look but it sounds like you aren’t waiting for the paper to dry before adding the next layer x

[@eepsers1]

You don’t give much information about how dry or wet certain areas should be before you go back. Can you include that next time?

[@helencampbell]

This video is over a year old so no not next time If you check out our later videos it’s explained in detail. We even have a video explaining the entire process of application

[@jenniferkesler1832]

I assume she is painting wet on dry paper.

[@helencampbell]

Yes I am. I do mention it in the video

[@moqsudayasmin8307]

So pretty... love your painting!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you

[@caroldurst1855]

Thank you