How To Paint Poppy Field Watercolour Lots Of Advice & Fun Techniques

This video shows you how to paint a poppy field in watercolour. I offer lots of advice and demonstrate the most basic watercolour techniques: wet in wet and wet on dry. Learn more about watercolour: / karenriceart
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[@user-mw3uv3ii5n]

Really enjoyed the poppies coming alive on the paper. Thanks Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@26CT1445]

My father has recently got back into watercolour painting and watches many of your videos. I caught this one while visiting him recently. It inspired me to dig out an old watercolour set from 25 years ago. The tubes had dried up but I carefully cut them open and emptied the dried paint into an old ice cube tray. They only needed a little drop of water to revitalise them. I followed your tutorial and I'm very happy with the results. Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased that both you and your father are inspired by my watercolour tutorials. I love your tip about the dried up tubes! Great idea to put them in the ice cube tray!! Thank you for sharing! 😀

[@marcohairdoctor]

It seems easy to do. I hope it is when I try it! Thank you 🙏🏽 for sharing.

[@ritaharker4466]

I love this painting, the looseness of it gives it such vitality. Simply gorgeous x

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!:)

[@traceyelliott6891]

Absolutely so thankful for this video. LOVE it

[@anndietrich4875]

I am a nurse and started painting again about a month ago to try to alleviate some stress from this covid thing. I was never really good at watercolor because I didnt understand the fluidity of watercolor. Now I am truly a lover. I finally get it and have put away the acrylic paints for now. I love, love, love your tutorial on poppies. I actually grow poppies and have taken a load of photos. Now to paint them. You are amazingly gifted and such a great teacher. Thank you very much for sharing your talent with the world.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much and for your lovely comment! So pleased that my tutorials have helped you understand about the fluidity of water colour. You are very kind to say that I am gifted, bless you! I hope you continue loving the painting in watercolour! Take care, happy painting :-)

[@jennyadams2087]

I just tried this one today in quarantine. Thank you so much for the tutorial---I really enjoyed working through it! Going to give my painting to my mother for her birthday in May.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Thank you Jenny for your lovely comment! So glad the painting worked out well. I am sure your mother will love it for her birthday. Take care :-)

[@melbabowen4389]

Sooo beautiful and free ! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents!💖

[@teresajordao6634]

I love these fragile flowers as well as the buds and seeds. Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@awkward_witch_of_the_east]

This was one of the very first watercolor floral tutorials that I followed a few years back! It’s still one of my favorite pieces! 🤍

[@kathrynveronica1804]

Going to paint these Poppies today..beautiful style and tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Kathryn so pleased that you like this poppy tutorial have fun painting it! :-)

[@Soulfullartspace]

Gorgeous painting ... love the twig idea!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@Artemystik]

Absolutely lovely poppies!! It was so relaxing to watch you paint this piece. I love the look when you remove the masking and there's that crisp white border. Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it relaxing, and I agree I always love the big reveal once you remove the making tape! :)

[@junerubenstein8966]

I love when you show your palette so we can see the thickness of the paint and the mixing. Thanks again.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you June, so glad you find it helpful to see the thickness of paint and colour mixing :)

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Like Deanna Munro below I am coming to art late in life too and I am 68! Have been digital drawing for a while but not very good. But I am doing digital painting in water colour style now. I did some loose poppies then came across your video...is KZbin psychic! Learnt a lot from you about building up. Digital is very forgiving...make a mistake, just rub it out. If you work in layers like i do, it is even easier. Love your voice by the way. Very soothing and just the right amount of talking.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment I am so glad that you are painting at 68! How wonderful! I’m so delighted that you are finding the digital work easier with the watercolour especially with the layering! Thank you for your comment about my voice, so glad that you find it soothing! Take care, happy painting :-)

[@jaynedough130]

i am so grateful for these videos! 11 days in isolation gives you LOTS of time to paint. :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment Jayne, painting is really helping me as well in these isolation days! So glad it’s helping you also and these videos… Take care, happy painting :-)

[@visuala1018]

Very beautiful flowers,amazing painting i like how you played out with coloures 🥰🥰🥰.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you, I love colour mixing :)

[@emmacoffey5937]

Stunning!! So inspiring 🌹❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Emma! :-)

[@barbaragemin5117]

I had great fun doing these Karen, and used a reference photo of my own ( to convince myself it wasn't copying). It turned out pretty decent. Again, I learned the importance of the amount water and also thick, saturated pigment for contrast. Very valuable. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's wonderful Barbara, I am delighted that you found the tutorial useful especially about the water and pigment ratio. I found using a photo useful, but end up creating my own individual work: So glad you liked your result, more importantly! Happy Painting - Thank you for watching :)

[@debbiemacrae3609]

So pretty! Glad I have some apple trees in my neighbourhood!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I have just picked them off the ground in the past, when they have fallen from the tree! Such a useful tool! :)

[@dianakash1828]

absolutely gorgeous and you make it look so simple!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@deannamunro8148]

Oh my gosh - this is lovely. It is on my tomorrow's "to do" list! I am just beginning to paint - at 69 it is such a gift and this is definately the best. Thank you, thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Deanna, thank you! Love the fact that one of my paintings is on your "to do" list! Painting is such a gift and I am so glad you have found it and love it! :)

[@kbeetles]

Hi Deanna, similar shoes in terms of coming to painting at a more mature age! I am 67 and started this year with some acrylics, now I want to learn more about watercolours! So much joy and frustration and joy again! All the best to your endeavours!

[@cornlips7247]

I love your artwork. I have never really painted other than finger painting as a young child. I personally only really draw with pencils. I overthink things a lot and I think it makes me feel intimidated by other medium. I always think "I don't know what brushes to use for what, how to mix colors... I could go on. I only say all this to say how much I love how well you describe and explain everything. It helps me a lot to not overthink things and feel much more comfortable leaving my sketch pencil lined comfort zone.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your experience of painting and drawing. It can be very daunting to know what brushes what colours to use in watercolour or any painting for that matter. I would start with baby steps one brush one colour one small piece of paper! Take your time, don't be hard on yourself and enjoy it! Happy painting :-)

[@suhasinidas8678]

Your painting is very beautiful...there are so many layers, textures and shades.. the poppy field has come alive with your colours😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@OverkastKellu]

Just painted this as my first watercolor painting! I have been really loving your videos. Thank you so much for being a lovely teacher with cool techniques!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@pattylytle8730]

I love your style and technique. Of all the tutorials I’ve watched yours resonates best with me.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sherrysayers1011]

Love love loved this tutorial ❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sherry, really glad you like this tutorial. Happy painting :-)

[@Kirihere]

wow, this was actually easy to follow along with and mine turned pretty much the same as yours. The instructions were great as well. Thank you so much.

[@ShealeenLouise]

Gorgeous!! Love your style and approach. ♥️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

This was really really nice, I thoroughly enjoyed it. And yr an excellent teacher.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you! :)

[@elisacalzolari4043]

Meraviglioso video, grazie mille Karen.

[@rosannako4694]

So beautiful! Enjoyable to learn how to paint poppies with skills and creativity from you. So inspiring!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Rosanna, so glad that you liked the video and you found it inspiring! Happy painting, :-)

[@monawalker6249]

Thank you, I enjoyed watching you paint!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy painting :-)

[@Leanansidhee]

Brilliant! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s great! :)

[@suzanneschristie]

This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and art.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure, thank yiu Suzanne! :)

[@Alynoch18]

You’re a genius I love your work!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@antonellagiardinelli]

Dear Karen I tried the project and the result is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s wonderful! So pleased that you tried this painting and you are delighted with the results! Thank you for sharing :-)

[@PaintingStepByStep]

Karen, They are so beautiful flowers.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you like this painting, it was so much fun to paint :)

[@enorramic2012]

Thank you for your video on watercolor poppies. I especially liked how you did the fading background for depth.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@christie8726]

I did it and it turned out so good! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I am delighted for you Christie! :)

[@Canadian693]

Love this! I paint with acrylics and now want to try with watercolours. Poppies are my favorite flowers. TFS! New subbie from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for subbing! :)

[@dilyssewell1907]

Just lovely, as ever. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too for watching!!

[@starmazaheri7448]

Thank you Karen. I painted your poppies and loved your quick, swift and beautiful tutorial and painting.I guess I don't have too much patience for anything too long and yours was just right🌹

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So pleased you liked the tutorial 😀

[@bardotte5757]

Hello Karen; Thank you for an excellent tutorial showing how to paint wet in wet plus how to colour mix. Never thought of using payne’s grey and yellow for green, I will add this to my collection as I am going through the colour spectrum practising mixing all my own colours and creating greens is one of my favourites. I like that you do not sketch but use your brush instead, this is a much better way to create watercolour as I find using a sketch is a little like ‘colouring in’. I too have learnt to use twigs, amazing how this free’s up the creative process. You have a wonderful channel, thank you so much for sharing your invaluable skills. Happy Painting 🎨🌈

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely message I am so pleased that you like this tutorial and my way of painting and teaching! Happy painting :-)

[@janamp4789]

I loved this tutorial as I love flowers, especially poppies, and for a beginner my painting turned out pretty good (I really surprised myself!), thank you Karen, you really do inspire me to keep practising

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Jan and well done you for having a go at the poppies! So pleased it turned out well and that you surprised yourself! The secret to watercolour is practice...I used to say to my students to paint a sky a day! So may techniques in skies! Have fun! Happy painting :)

[@TheArussell5]

Love this tutorial Karen……poppies are my favourite flowers ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much :-)

[@nildavalencia5524]

Hi, I painted it and it looks pretty good. Take good care. I thank you so much, I am happy that I subscribed and I got your reply and I was able to find your class!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your comment and for sharing. Also thank you for subscribing! So glad that you liked this video and that it inspired you to have a go… And that it turned out pretty good! Happy painting :-)

[@fog1238]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I decided to paint it today on Remembrance Day and was fairly pleased with my results. I will do more of your tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

What a lovely gesture Sandy . Thank you for watching and painting.

[@janicestorey126]

I was looking at random for a loose water colour scene and stopped when I saw your poppies. I absolutely love this and will have a go soon. Thank you Karen x

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Janice, so glad you stumbled across my channel. Good luck with your painting :)

[@janicestorey126]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you Karen. I will look for your other demos. x

[@juliedempsey274]

Beautiful!!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!!

[@patriciaspapercuts701]

I've recently decided to teach myself watercolours and your tutorials are wonderful inspirations. At 80 years old the brain needs more than a little help. My first attempt was your painting of clover. It was such fun to do and I am so proud of my results. So thank you so much for sharing your work. You have got this old lady excited and these beautiful poppies are my next challenge.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s so lovely to hear. Thank you so much 😊

[@lourdesfernandez3162]

I'm trying tonight to paint for my very first time watercolor poppies. Let's see how it comes out. I'm doing my best. Thank you for this video. 🙂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope you enjoyed painting tho one 😀

[@maireobrien349]

Great tutorial. So helpful in terms of how the colours mix wet on wet, wet on dry. A very simple but very effective demonstation. Thanks Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@drsurbhikhemka4838]

I tried this and it came out very well. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@natcheka1]

Lovely, thank you for this. I have not painted with watercolour for a long time going to give it a try. Looks so simple but know its going to be hard.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You can do it!

[@cherylthomas2459]

Gorgeous! Thank you for the explanation also.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@wickwatts]

Smashing video and a great technique, love wet in wet. I must learn when to stop overworking the paint and let it do its own thing more...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! That's the secret...Less is more! 😀

[@kathygochenour]

Have always painted with acrylics. So now at 64 I want to try watercolor and am going to try your poppies. I love the look! Thank you so much for posting for us beginners.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kathy! Have fun painting the poppies :)

[@belindahall5220]

Lovely! I'm really enjoying your videos!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am so glad! Thank you Belinda! :)

[@laurelswetnam8003]

Very fun and easy to follow.

[@lindamcnamara2742]

I found your site quite by accident and love your work. I really appreciate your explanations because I am new at watercolor and want to learn. Thanks for your channel!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Linda, I am so glad you found me by accident! So pleased you like my videos, watercolour is all about practice! The more you do the more confident you will become :)

[@sundresslady]

Great job!

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Really lovely and will have a go at this one !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Cherry, have fun!

[@haidangnguyen6974]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelaschultz3109]

Tomorrow’s delight . Thanks for the inspiration…..

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Angela!

[@ellenmaher5451]

Gorgeous painting! I am just starting to paint and I am 63 years old. I have been painting with acrylics but I really love the look of watercolors. I will purchase some watercolor paper and paints to try this. You make it so simple but I am sure it is not. I will definitely be practicing with you. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@DS-zj2on]

Love your loose wet in wet watercolor style, it enhances what watercolor is all about. Great teacher and great techniques. Thank you. PS: Why would anyone be foolish enough to vote this down and show their ignorance of the medium. She's great! I'd buy this in a flash.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much !

[@dylanfanish]

Love this tutorial! Thank you Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@travelgirl3172]

I loved this tutorial. Thank you! Both my husband and best friend said how great my painting was (their words, not mine, lol) and they've seen a lot of paintings I've done. Your tutorials are simple and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@mia7040]

I love this

[@susanbryant4350]

Thanks so much for sharing your talent and guiding us . I absolutely love this style and can’t wait to try it .

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Susan :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Susan :-)

[@lindaking9222]

Always love poppies

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Linda, me too! If I could paint them every week I would! :)

[@120khalou]

Excellent merci beaucoup

[@KarenRiceArt]

Merci :)

[@gretchenmack-pq4fo]

Beautiful! Another informative tutorial. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@susannestroupe5050]

Love this and will give this a try very soon! Thankful I found your channel!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hope you enjoy! So glad you have found my channel!

[@angelaprentice4179]

beautiful, I am going to have a go at painting a similar picture

[@KarenRiceArt]

Good luck Angela, let me know how it goes :)

[@angelaprentice4179]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you, I will do x

[@nildavalencia5524]

I subscribed. I love your technique and video. Thank you very much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Nilda, I’m so glad that you like my techniques and thank you for your subscription! Take care :-)

[@astgoddess]

Gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@donnaholmes5153]

Oh my gosh you are my new favourite person x

[@benuriwickramarathne5443]

Thanks a lot for the video !!! You are amazing

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you, so sweet of you to say :)

[@lena-ericafredrikssonposte1348]

Hello Karen. My name is Lena-Erica from Sweden and I am new member from today. Love your tutorials. Though I am quite new to watercolor painting. My project is to try to paint your wounderful poppy field. Feel good❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Welcome to you. Happy painting 😊🎨

[@Mellacami]

Love it!😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@artdinhxuanquynh]

wow.. coloring great

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@1171]

Very beautiful 😊🇺🇸

[@gillianbc]

I use the lid of my Kuggis box from Ikea as a palette - perfect for mixing. Handy box for storing my tubes too.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing… Happy painting :-)

[@DR-pm4ug]

I followed your tutorial and I am quite happy with the outcome. Though I used 120 gsm paper

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s brilliant I’m so glad that you were happy with the outcome! Happy painting :-)

[@suzannelieb6347]

Lovely Poppies✌🏻

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😁

[@sondesboudhib8481]

I love the painting and your accent

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much, glad you like the accent! :-)

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

Need to go get me a twig now. Such a lovely painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@carlduffin]

Thanks for this. Helping to get over my fear of watercolour painting flowers. First attempt I went in too soon with the green buds and stem painting and they bled. All a learning path. Going in again soon!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Watercolour can be a very frustrating but rewarding learning process! Have fun :)

[@elenawolf5939]

Amazing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@user-di9oz7on1t]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@jacintacesp]

Lovely, Karen. Thanks for sharing your talent. I would particularly like some more tutorials on more stylised work (like your sheep one!), as I sometimes feel my work is a bit too realistic.

[@koyelcreation]

😁

[@marjanrodgers3019]

Wow. So beautiful. I'm so excited to find you. You just gave me one of the best classes I have taken. Thanku soooooo much. Can't wait for more.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! I am glad you are enjoying the tutorials.

[@angelacahill9083]

Hi Karen.....new to watercolours. Thank you so much. I've really enjoyed your tutorial. You're very good at explaining everything. I can't believe I've painted a poppy field. I'm very happy with the painting and will look forward to giving it another go. I didn't think I had a painting in me 😄🖌️🎨. Thanks again, God bless

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Angela! I am so pleased for you! I hope you enjoy having another go :)

[@hollyhueston1502]

Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Holly, that's so generous of you!

[@andersphansson8335]

Excellent video, I practice, practice and try to do the same 👍🏻😄

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is brilliant! Well done 😊

[@ateleskier7066]

That was really wonderful; you have a superb technique and a terrific loose hand. Hugely inspiring. I'll be watching this a good few times more as it's an absolute feast. I have liked and subscribed. 🇬🇧

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel! Really pleased you like the technique and the loose style of painting! Happy painting :-)

[@nathalie9040]

J'adore vos aquarelles. Elles sont fraîches et délicates. Tout en finesse. J'aime vous regarder, ça à l'air tellement simple. J'ai beaucoup de problème avec les auréoles en aquarelle. J'ai du mal à reconnaître le bon moment pour rajouter des pigments sur la première couche de couleurs.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Merci pour votre commentaire ... pour éviter les auréoles essayez de garder la peinture la même consistance lorsque vous peignez ou légèrement plus épaisse. J'espère que cela t'aides. j'espère que ma traduction est correcte? :)

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :)