How to paint grass in Watercolor | Watercolour Painting Tip 15

Watercolor Tip 15 This tip video explains how to paint the look of grass without painting every blade. I talk about 'negative' painting and show how to use a grainer brush and a fan brush. #lorrainewatry #watercolor #paintinggrass www.LorraineWa...
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A new series of videos that will go over a Tip, Trick, or Technique in watercolor. I have worked with watercolor for 26 years now and would like to share with you to help you in your watercolor journey. If you have a question, or technique that you would like me to demonstrate, please leave a comment below.
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[@adityadey4091]

I've been trying to find a good tutorial video on water colour for months. And I'm really happy to say that finally I have got one. Very helpful video. Thanks.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad I could help!

[@marklewis5654]

Same

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

It looks like your tips and tricks thread is something I really need!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Happy painting!

[@essietangle9931]

I appreciate your steps and the best way to do them.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks so much Essie. I am glad they are helpful.

[@eugenesincere3359]

I realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@eugenebrian5861]

@Eugene Sincere Flixportal :)

[@eugenesincere3359]

@Eugene Brian Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !!

[@eugenebrian5861]

@Eugene Sincere glad I could help xD

[@AmberwingArt]

Not all great artists are great teachers, but you're both! Thank you for sharing this information - it's been so helpful! I'd love to see a video on how different lighting situations affect colors in the environment (ex: how does a rainy day affect the color of distant grassy hillsides, tree foliage, etc.). Usually teachers show grasses and trees on a sunny day, so it would be great to see some different lighting situations!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thank you for the suggestion. I have been so busy lately that I haven't had time for a new video. I hope to get back to some soon.

[@haedphones3825]

I reallyyyy need this tutorial/tips omg! You made the clearest steps and showing us how to execute it in a very easy way to understand!! Thank youuuuuu

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

@@haedphones3825 you're most welcome

[@SonjaGoris]

Very good explanation!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

@@SonjaGoris Thank you!

[@bonniedasher-andersen9064]

Just what I needed. Thanks for the excellent tutorial. Now, to practice, practice, practice.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks Bonnie! Good luck and enjoy the process.

[@bonniedasher-andersen9064]

@@lorrainewatry_watercolors Can you do a video on painting flowers - a suggestion of them, not detailed painting? Sort of like the grass video but with flowers.

[@Rachel-wg3nv]

Amazing video. I love your way of explaining and I really learned a lot, really like the result I got :)

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it was helpful and that you followed along!

[@fluidyt860]

Oh my god! I was trying to find a grass video with water colors, because mine wasn’t turning out how yours did! Thank you so much, and yours is so beautiful ❤️👏

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks for the feedback. I am glad the video was helpful.

[@fluidyt860]

Your welcome and It did help out a lot!

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

Thank you, very helpful. I will go check out what other type of videos for watercolor you have

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@rubyred794]

Thank you for this 😊

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You are very welcome!

[@akelley.73]

Thank you for simple techniques that I could do! Some other grass tutorials were a bit too technical for a beginner.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You are very welcome. I am glad it was helpful.

[@moss6235]

Wonderful advice. Thank you!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You're welcome. Thanks!

[@jackiebyers1272]

Useful tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolstephens-klipp7897]

This was very helpful with clear step by step instructions that are both demonstrated and articulated thoroughly. Thanks so much, Lorraine.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks Carol! I am glad it was helpful!

[@pamelajacobstein8957]

Thanks, I’ll try it now.

[@ArningEchanoPH]

this makes painting with water color less intimidating!

[@cherylberry1613]

Really nice tutorial. I like the inclusion of positive and negative space. Gives the image a more painterly but still sophisticated look.Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad you liked the video. The positive and negative shapes also help with the look of depth in the grass.

[@clintrohrer5635]

Exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks so much!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad I could help! You're welcome.

[@joanmacdonald6732]

Wonderful video. I am about to do a dog portrait with dog sitting on grass and didn't know how to approach. this will really help me

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamirrozenfeld3572]

Awesome video, ty!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@kattdejager6102]

Tks so much I could use help with layering of colouring of grasses in the foreground especially very pale grasses

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll put it on my list.

[@ae-rih4271]

Your explanation is really good 👍 . It helped me a lot. Here have a sub .

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks for the feedback and sub!

[@cabova1127]

Thank you so mutch, it really helped! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You're welcome, I am glad it was helpful!

[@CC-ho5lw]

Love your vids. I’d love to see you do pebbles seen from above that are under water.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Great suggestion! I will add that to my list.

[@treat2510]

❤️❤️❤️ cool

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thank you

[@katewalton6350]

very helpful, just learning colors and shades, hues. My water palet has taught me a lot. Easier then the color wheel.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it helped!

[@VXD1126]

This shows how long art takes, making even the simplest part of a drawing can take a while to have beauty

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Art can take time!

[@stephaniesiatta8603]

Thank you for the clear and detailed breakdown! VERY helpful.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it was helpful Stephanie!

[@Samridh_art]

Thank you 🙏....this really helped

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it helped!

[@ethnyjane3248]

Thank you! Now to try it out :)

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Have fun!

[@Pole-s2j]

I appreciate it a lot

[@priscillawicker6681]

learned a lot thank you

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You are very welcome.

[@georgemcginnity9573]

I learned a lot thanks

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the feedback!

[@mohiartgallery1969]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You are welcome!

[@milkbread5036]

thank you!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You're welcome!

[@ruthserrano5187]

Thank you very much.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

You are welcome!

[@dago3207]

May I ask wheredid you buy that pallet? I love the idea of placing the colors in the color cycle

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

It is a Stephen Quiller palette and they can be purchased through most online art supply stores and possibly even Amazon.

[@ily2739]

great thank you!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PureXLR8tion]

I think the best looking, and more realistic grass, is the one painted with the rake brush on the right lower side

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks. Yes, some tools make better looking grass.

[@boka9730]

Thank u so much

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Most welcome 😊

[@iwasreloading1590]

can you plz do a video on making small flowers over the grass?i always mess it up and the flowers are never visible

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Hi Navleen. I will add your idea to my list of videos. Thanks.

[@vtorianna]

I asked AI chatbot for watercolor help and it sent me to you! So glad!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks. Enjoy!

[@keylimepie3602]

Thx so much! Have a sub :)

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks for the sub!

[@АндрейЗатеев-з3л]

Спасибо большое Учусь в художественной школе и очень помогают ваши видео Russia

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Я так рада это слышать. Удачи в учебе.

[@АндрейЗатеев-з3л]

@@lorrainewatry_watercolors спасибо

[@maryhanley4474]

Why do you dip your brush so much in the water?

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Hi Mary, sometimes I dip my brush to clean it and if it is a staining color, it can take longer to get out. Other times, I'm am trying to think and it has become a habit. :>)

[@maryhanley4474]

@@lorrainewatry_watercolors Thanks Lorraine,

[@brianchapman1850]

Where can I purchase a round palette like the one your using?

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

The Stephen Quiller palettes are available at most online art stores like Cheap Joes, Dick Blick, or Jerry's Artarama. It will depend on where you live, where you might be able to find it.

[@jooglerman]

Tip idea: how do you correct (& avoid in the first place) overlapping edges. I either get white gaps between sections, or try really hard to only paint within the border I'm painting but of course always screw up some. Then I have unsightly overlapping edges because of the transparency of the paints. Like when putting in a background around a still life. Or putting in a river/stream and the banks/land around each side. It doesn't seem to matter what part i complete first, i always get random messy edges caused by either the uneven random overlaps or missed white parts or both. One solution I've found is trying to bleed the edges of foreground/background together a bit, but if it's not done well it just adds to the overall messiness of the edges (& often it's not the right thing to use for a given border within the painting). Maybe it's just a matter length of experience with handling the brush & after enough practice those perfect edges just come natural?

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Hi Jen, good suggestion. I will add it to my list.

[@rebeccaleahy5731]

I love your work. This video is hard to see with your camera so far from the work.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Sorry about that. I'm always trying to refine my video process.

[@fazilvlog5186]

Which brush are you using ?

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

I use the Silver brand, Black Velvet series.

[@marthafry7585]

Trees

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks Martha. I will put trees on my video list. It's been a while since I have had the time to make a video. Hopefully soon.

[@nino188]

Painting of ground that is with sand

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks Nino. I will add that to my video list.