How To Use A Plastic Card In Watercolour // Great Free Tool For Painting 🎨

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Plastic Card.
Salt (Table).
Washi Tape.
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[@electrichen6243]

Love this method of a practice tutorial before going into a whole painting. It's really helpful having the info on timing, pressure, uses, etc.. As a beginner there's so much to take in, but this is so helpful to know how to practice the techniques before committing to a full painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this practice tutorial... I totally agree it really helps to practice techniques before committing to a full painting 😊

[@delphinewood7519]

It’s nice to be reminded how much fun it is to practice. I agree with everything you said.

[@pablokalincausky8359]

Dear Karen, you don't know how much you've helped me with this fantastic tutorial !!! Thanks a lot and have a day full of blessings...

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@joyfulthings1]

I use these cards a lot too. Couldn’t make a birch tree without them.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I love using them for Birch trees 😀

[@GM-yn9nc]

'Wow, skylines, landscapes, grasses, rocks and boulders just got easier! Thank you. ❤

[@merakitra]

Thank you for your tips on using a cut up card. Very helpful. Thanks. I also love....love all your semi abstract scenery paintings.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@inamshaah5307]

You are best teacher of painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@anermila6325]

Wow. This is those moment of “why didnt I think of that?”!!! Thank you so much. I shall try it out.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome, and I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

Karen...your classes are quite useful...THANKS so much...👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🖌️🎨

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@uschigrumann3664]

Amazing techniques with the plastic card, witch you showed. Thank you! It's very helpful for me. Greetings from Germany 🙏🙋🏼‍♀️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@adunzoroq33]

Those stones are wicked! 😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@suel4269]

Thankyou for the tips. Your Big Ben painting is gorgeous.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sue! It was so much fun to paint as well!!

[@pauline3379]

This video is great, thank you Karen 😊 I will cut my card up and have a play over the weekend. Happy Easter 🐣

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Happy Easter to you too 🐣

[@sandramarshall3626]

Genius Love using the cards. Thank you again.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sandra 😊

[@ChericeByler]

Amazing technique, thank you!!

[@fohelmli]

Absolutely amazing!

[@Doaa.elkhayat]

Thanks for your inspiring work 💚

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@Plookiss]

MY first urban landscape, thank so you much. I just played around it and was quite impressed with what I achieved being a very new beginner.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊 I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@patriciadupuis9857]

Who knew the potential of an old plastic card! The detailed illustration of its uses and potential was extremely helpful. Thanks so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@elizaduckie7110]

This is like magic! Awesome demo. Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@dvalentino885]

Excellent Karen! 👌Thank you very much for sharing all those techniques and inspiring us to paint looser. I am enjoying a lot watching your videos🙏 Greetings from Portugal

[@trinawilliams1395]

AMAZING what you do with the card!! I absolutely love your cityscapes Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@brentdobson5264]

Well this is delightful ...looks very effective ...crisp spontaneous...dramatic . Certainly elevates appreciation of an old free cut up card . Magic .

[@KarenRiceArt]

😊

[@3AMREVIEWS]

I love creative ideas like this. It's not what you've got, it's how you use what you've got 👍

[@PaulaScardamalia]

I have packed my card to go with me on my trip to Italy, and although I've watched you use yours in other tutorials, I love this timely reminder. I do love all the things you can do with it. It's a much better use of it than running up bills, don't you think? 😅

[@KarenRiceArt]

I totally agree Paula! Have a lovely trip 😊

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Great techniques. Love the rocks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@markteeee]

Stunning technique, rocks look so realistic.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@KuvaPefo]

Been thinking about getting into watercolor painting.. I spotted this and it's just genius!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@janelamb8549]

Fantastic --especially like stunning work at 8:21 Thank you for generous sharing!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😀

[@joycewickman3249]

Such a great lesson! I'm excited to use these techniques. Thanks,Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun!!

[@sricharanjadhav4680]

Thank you Karen...for sharing such an amazing techniques...very helpful these are

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@Megzamani]

Karen, I have been making custom tools from polycarbonate and plexiglass in different shapes for scraping and making lines and also to make mountains similar to a painting knife but my own design. I sent two of them to andrew broussard and he used them in some of his recent videos if you want to go see them. One is a triangle shape with three different edges and one is a rectangle with about sixty degree cuts on both ends to make lines , digs, scrapes and things. I know these card things are free but the ones i made are more personal and designed with special angles and edges to be a more useful tool.

[@marideelebrun5811]

Love this!

[@stellaball7289]

Great tips as always!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Stella 😀

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Super tutorial, thank you so much, I loved it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're so welcome!

[@KellySantos-ug8wr]

I learn a lot with you! Thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kelly 😀

[@loisannarter725]

Thank you! Beautiful paintings!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@kerryshanklin3679]

These are amazing! Thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kerry 😀

[@Curlygirlys3]

Love this method your work is amazing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Love love love this technique! I've only tried this once using one of your tutorials as inspiration and was so pleased! Can't wait to play further. Karen, thank you SO MUCH for sharing your talent and amazing ideas here!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Eileen, really pleased you like all these alternative techniques! They are so much fun 😀

[@roden70]

Wonderful technique. TFS!

[@anni50ful]

Iv been painting with water colour for years so it's nice to try something a bit different,I used to paint loose and let the paint run but went off it,time to have another look at my work, thank you ☺

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope you enjoy using this technique 😀

[@susanfisher9751]

Very well explained! TY!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@natinatureillustration]

So interesting, thank you very much !! I struggle somehow with the card technic but you got me motivated again to try😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad!

[@amandasymon4363]

Very helpful - You have given me so many ideas. Thank you 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Brilliant! Thanks 😊

[@ashie8527]

This is the best method to paint rocks I have ever seen! It creates very natural looking texture! Love it! Thank you for sharing it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! So pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Great tutorial Karen. Thank you so much. Beautiful paintings at the end too 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@shellienoyes100]

That’s great!

[@antiochfoxlake7]

I so love your tutorials as you are fearless using new techniques such as the cards, the twig, salt etc. I always feel energized and eager to try my hand as well. Bravo and thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! Really pleased you like the different techniques!

[@Grace-lw4hd]

This was wonderful! Thank you SO much! 💕💫

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@irmacruz7771]

Excellent explanation thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@fionaharvey2720]

Fantastic! Amazing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Fiona 😀

[@suevowles1523]

Amazing, I must try this, thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun 😀

[@evahagemeyer9142]

Great tips!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Eva 😀

[@nikifulton5797]

Thanks. I've been wanting to understand this technique. Looking forward to giving it another go.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you🎨😊

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Very cool! Thank you so much! 💛

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@myrnalandersartist]

This is SO cool!!

[@reynradio]

Amazing technique, very clever 👍🏼

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@korukiwiarts]

Very neat idea. I like this a lot

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@juliediazoni8112]

Very very helpful!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanpettit8751]

Thank you so much for showing these techniques-I will start practicing!!! Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun

[@Doggymomma52]

That was fun ❤

[@shancan6328]

Better paper produces better results for some techniques. I have some cheap brushes and less expensive paints but it seems good paper is what matters most. Thank you Karen. You are a natural teacher.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I agree paper is the most important material 😀

[@trinidiana]

I can’t believe how much info in this one video, do you have a video on splashing, loving you on Patreon too!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! Here is the link on Patreon for the spattering tutorial:www.patreon.com/posts/60728656

[@gaylecewpie5012]

This is by far the most helpful video on this use of a card to create different looks. I can't thank you enough for your practical video. I love it truly.💓

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@pietrovitali6788]

Excellent work method

[@karenk490]

Wow, what great techniques with the plastic card! I'll need to watch this video again! Thank you so much!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Karen 😀

[@davidrobot7818]

Great art. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@pamgrover9910]

Spectacular love

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@delphinewood7519]

Your plastic card techniques speak to my impressionistic side. Can’t wait to try some of these and watch more of your tutorials from the plastic card playlist. Thank you for posting. 🙏💙🌵🌵🌵

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased this plastic card tutorial has inspired you! Have fun painting using the card 😀

[@linda7345n]

Brilliant!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@nicoleperron3315]

I love your little scissors. I did put an expired card in with my watercolors a few weeks ago, but couldn't decide if I wanted to cut it up and haven't played with it yet. So this video was great timing. I avoid buildings, I'm never happy with how they look, but I may give it a go now.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Nicole... I purchased it on Amazon a couple of years ago, looks a little vintage. So pleased this tutorial has come at the right time... Yay! I hope you have a little more success with buildings using the plastic card technique... Have fun practicing 😊

[@annecaronphaneuf925]

Great tutorial. So much info! I love your city scapes, and going to try it out today😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Anne! Have fun painting this one 😀

[@laurahire7208]

Thank you! I love your style. I will be trying this technique. I’ll have to reign in my urge to gouge into the paper though. 😂 I’m autistic and sometimes sensory activities overpower whatever other activity I may be doing, such as painting. Thanks again for such an in depth look at how to use this technique.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Laura! I know the feeling!! I hope you enjoy using this technique... thank you so much for sharing 😀

[@susanshisler7074]

Adding paint into existing pans to use neat with card....now that tip was worth the entire video! I couldn't figure out, when painting neat, how to make sure I wasn't leaving paint on a palette. And all the card info was so helpful and inspiring. Thank you very much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful Susan 😊

[@trinidiana]

I know. This was a big aha for me too, I can’t believe I never thought of this before. Duh!

[@monicalind3498]

Thanks!

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Superb video. Thanks for sharing

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@tomirvingmusician7200]

This is the video I have been searching for! This is the single best and most useful video I have found on KZbin. Thank you so much… Tom

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow! Thank you so much Tom! So pleased you think so!!

[@younusanjum8547]

Thank u karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome 😀

[@debbyshehane9955]

Thank you!

[@barbaralee3425]

This is amazingly helpful, thanks so much! Can’t wait to try rocks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun! Thank you Barbara 😀

[@TheStainedCanvasArt]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to try some of these techniques next time I work with my watercolours.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun 😀

[@madome8508]

Muy buen vídeo 👏👏Gracias 😘

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@John-dd8kh]

Subscribed thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@JessicaCardarelli]

This was so interesting and informative! I haven’t tried this yet but can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing this fun technique!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome 😀

[@marialunatorres7581]

Hello Karen, I saw this technique in you and I have put it into practice and I have to tell you that I like it a lot. Thank you very much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Maria! Really pleased you like using the plastic card 😊

[@hanstheadevries8416]

Great!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@chrischurchley7003]

Superb tips Karen - you have created some amazing art with the card! I am wondering if there would be any under sea/beneath the waves applications …? The salt could come in for sure!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Christmas is… great suggestion 😀

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Liked subscribed. I use oil paint but some will transfer.

[@joykruczay]

Wow, after seeing your accomplished works, I realize I really need to practice more with this technique. Proper paint consistency and water ratio is key. But that is true of all techniques! What I love about your other examples is that they look so textured and have so many areas of interest. When I click on the playlist for other like tutorials in the description, , I get a message that it does not exist. 🙁

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. Really pleased you found this tutorial helpful. I’m not sure about what links you mean in the description for tutorials? If you go to my homepage you can click on the playlists there. Hope this is helpful and that you enjoy my other tutorials.

[@joykruczay]

@@KarenRiceArt Thanks ever so much for the speedy reply! I meant in the video description, under "Plastic Card Playlist", the list does not exist. I am able to see playlists from your home page, and will search that.

[@joellebedogni872]

Je regarde de Belgique et c’est genial !!! 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mikefranliv]

Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@AmericanCopperDragonChile]

Very versatile.. and here I thought you were just going to make some very nice straight lines!!😂

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you liked it!

[@ClariceAust]

I've tried this before quite a while ago & I couldn't get it to work well, Karen, but you've explained it so well in this tutorial, I'm confident to have another go. Thanks. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope you have more success with his time! Have fun 😀

[@ClariceAust]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you, Karen. ☺

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Thanks Karen. WNY.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@scottmantooth8785]

*curious about a few related(ish) topics...one being using fountain pen inks for washes as there are some very beautiful inks that have either shimmer or sheen qualities and the other being somewhat experimental of treating the back of the watercolor paper with a light treatment/saturation/spray of alum which is used in marbling...i was thinking that it could produce some unique effects as it reacts to the front of the paper and the other pigments being utilized...in fact some Suminagashi techniques applied to the front and then painting wet onto dry might be interesting*

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing that, sounds amazing!! 😀

[@scottmantooth8785]

@@KarenRiceArt *there are sites here that will sell samples of the inks they carry fairly inexpensively so you can try them out before committing to an entire bottle my favorite so far (goulet pens) has over 800 inks (don't have quite that many in my collection just yet) and many of them are stunningly beautiful...intended for fountain pens and impressive signatures they also shade pretty well on the right paper*

[@peachion2]

Nice. I’ve never liked water color. This is interesting

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you found this interesting 😀

[@SharonNolfi]

Great tutorial on using the card! What color did you use for the one-color seascape painting?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sharing on. I used Daniel Smith’s Moonglow 😀

[@user-jp8ok1vy1w]

I love watching your videos! This is such an interesting and fun technique. I am wondering about how long you need wait to start to create the rocks with the card, especially if your paper is dry. One or two minutes? I’m sure a little longer if wet? Thank you, I appreciate any suggestions.

[@KarenRiceArt]

It does depend on the temperature in the room and also your paper shouldn’t be too wet or too dry. Hope this helps 😊

[@pamgibbons2043]

👌👍

[@batiasenft347]

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