How to use Watercolor Brush Pens to create loose florals

Simple techniques using watercolor brush pens to create these bouquets- here is another sketchbook entry on just that! Perfect for all skill levels ( yes I realize now forgot stems in jars just add them!! again not feeling well so forgot LOL) !!For more content and ad- free videos check out my Patreon: www.patreon.co...
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[@brighidrose5940]

Wow! Can't wait to start with my pens! Thanks for the demonstration :)

[@lschn4]

Brilliant. I’ve had my set for ages and had no idea how to use them. Now I do. Thanks so much!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Happy to help!

[@cowgirljane3316]

Oh, wow. This is great! I just found a set of "expensive" brush pens this morning, behind my computer monitor, that I got a year or two ago. I'm going to try it out today!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Sounds great!

[@JanetBuol]

Thank you for this. I had some watercolor brush markers that I bought, but not quite sure how to proceed with them. You have inspired me to "play".

[@cindyhorton6980]

I have some arteza watercolor pens like yours, bought them almost 3 years ago and have never used them because I was intimidated by them! But this!! This is a great way to use them and your flowers are simply drawn but very pretty! I KNOW I can do this, thank you so much!! Really pretty painting, btw!!❤

[@bellj753]

I am new to watercolor and brush pens and I LOVE this SO much! How fun and beautiful! You have a lot of talent and I appreciate you sharing that! Thank you!

[@mmaceoin]

Great lesson. I really enjoy when you talk us through the lesson

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Very cool, idk never heard of brush pens! They look like watercolor pens or markers. Everyday I learn something new. ☺️

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you like them!

[@Angie-pl3uw]

That is too cute. I have an unused set of these things that I’m half ways afraid of. I’m going to give them a try today. Thank you for a happy painting, Ellen.

[@cherylamato8321]

I have some brush pens that hold water and I have no idea what to do with them. They were a gift. Hope you get feeling better!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks !!!

[@manuelapenela1924]

Do you mean the clear plastic brush pens that you put water into? You can use them just like a watercolor brush except the water is in the pen rather than a jar. When you want to “rinse” the brush, squeeze the barrel to make water flow and brush it on a paper towel until it runs clean. Then dip into your next color.

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Very pretty, always trying to paint glass …want to try this 👍 thanks

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!

[@JanieKypta]

I bought these on Amazon yesterday because l watched you, got them today! So much fun, love this, thank you!!

[@darbyz1368]

I have watched this video several times. It helped me understand how to use my watercolor brush pens. Thank you for such a great tutorial and sharing your beautiful art!

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

Thank you. Adding the water really brought the sketch to life and made it a 3 dimensional

[@sherryfurr9115]

I like the sound of your voice when you are teaching. It is so calming!

[@MT-zd2qj]

I literally just bought some of the pens. Perfect timing. Always a pleasure watching your art come to life

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@nancybradley2717]

Ellen, you do have a lot of fun. I have 2 sets of brush pens that I'm going to pull out of hiding and use. I hope someday I'll have the confidence to just jump into a painting like you do.

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks you can do it!

[@TaraSueSalusso]

I’m too have watercolor brush pens that I have been laying around for more than a year. This video has inspired me to dig them out and give them a try. One thing you overlooked in this fabulous free flowing painting are the stems of the flowers down into your transparent glass jars. You did a great job on the jars and I kept waiting for it to happen to see how you dealt with refraction and what you would use in color. I hope you take a look at this and see what I mean.

[@uniqueartbybernadette]

I love this. I have these pens and haven't tried them yet .After watching this video, I am definitely going to give them a try , and paint a bunch of flowers. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@kristinebooden6235]

Awesome! I had a hard time wrapping my head around doing the flowers first. 😂 Another fun and thought provoking exercise! Thank you 💗

[@lynneellis2647]

I've been looking at different brands of watercolor brush pens for my husband to get me for Christmas. It's impressive that your pens have been sitting for a year and aren't dried up. I thought I wanted Zig, but these are cool too. Decisions. Decisions.

[@ellencrimitrent]

That is awesome!

[@kathyadler2831]

Wow! That was fun! I just got a new watercolor sketch pad and dug out my brush pens! I have been splashing color everywhere. Thanks for the inspiration, Ellen!

[@teresalitty9357]

This is great Ellen!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you

[@dreamalamb4259]

Well those are interesting 😊 Thank you for the demonstration ❤

[@calmblueocean1177]

Wow! love ❤️ this. Seems a few of us have these pens lying around. I have a packet of watercolor pencils too. Might be time to “tippy-tap” some art LOL. As usual, thanks so much for the inspiration ❤❤❤

[@cindyhorton6980]

Why do we do this??? Lololol

[@karenhoward303]

I never thought about going back over it with water. That will make them more interesting.

[@ellencrimitrent]

yes!

[@electrichen6243]

Love my watercolour brush pens, can't wait to try this.

[@annewatman677]

My husband bought me a big set of Arteza a couple of years ago. I’ve tried them, but I could never get decent results. Even if you didn’t blend this, it’s really cute. Now, I’m ready to try again!

[@margotcrabtree3223]

Love the smooshy!

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Love it. Have some of the brush pens, will have to give this a try for sure. So enjoy all that you teach us and encourage us all the time. Thank you.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Wonderful!

[@sandraneale128]

Loved this. Will try tomorrow! Wish me luck!❤️🦋

[@ellencrimitrent]

you can do it!

[@manondesrochers5729]

It does look like a lot of fun and it give you more control and I find the colour more vibrant. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessicacole1331]

This is just stunning, I loved the original sketch so effortlessly put down but watching it come to life and then transform into a completely different style on it with the wet brush 🖌️ It was like you had applied a filter 😮😍 I stumbled across these cheap in my local store and had no idea what they were but I now have a hanking to give this picture a go 🎉

[@cephid1]

Brilliant thank you I have used mine but you have given me a whole new take on them, Love it

[@pennywheeler2598]

So very pretty. I need this lesson🎨 Hope you feel better soon😔

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you, I will

[@cindyseverson2917]

I had a bunch of these and I think I gave them to my grandkids, as I never used them. Darn!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

lol

[@daeda99]

I finally did this one. A year later. Turned out ok and was a lot of fun. I wish I left the stems till after I wet the jars. Made it a lot harder to keep the color from being muddy.

[@phyllisgerzich5945]

It was fun to learn. Certainly a learning curve, but fun nonetheless. Thank you.

[@user-lc9lc4pj2t]

I have the same set I love those ! thank you for the lesson

[@LaurenJeanArt]

Ellen, I hope you feel better soon. I was sick for about a month with whatever cold this is! Just wouldn’t let go! Your florals are [always] beautiful and now I need some watercolor brush pens lol! Oh and thank you for the tip of adding the jars (or I imagine any container) after painting the bunch of flowers. I have never thought to do that but that makes great sense!

[@peggystoop4196]

Will have to try this!Fun!

[@spor07]

Большое спасибо за ваши видео! Они очень познавательные и информативные. (Thank you so much for your videos! They are very educational and informative)

[@janetkidd7058]

Really love this

[@awkward_witch_of_the_east]

I’ve had the arteza version of these sitting in my drawer for like 2 years! I’ve gotta pull them out and play!! Thanks Ellen! 🤍

[@zootnik]

I bought mine 2 years ago and only used them for lettering...I love what you have done with the brush pens, a new challenge for me. Thank You Ellen!!

[@themoonlitdance1]

Thank you for sharing! It has inspired me to pull out my watercolor brush pens. I really haven’t used them at all, because I didn’t have a clue how to use them. Now, you have given me license to play!! 🥰

[@redparrot53]

This is gorgeous, I love the jars!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks!

[@susangrunbaum53]

Hahahaha...I've had brush pens on my windowsill for a few months too! What good incentive to get them down & try this! Thanks, Ellen.

[@bettyryan4310]

Fun with the watercolor pens! Thanks for sharing!

[@katielouise4081]

This is so relaxing to watch but also inspiring me to give it a go!

[@annenglish2935]

Always enjoy your art!!! I have Arteza brush pens & another one, I bought for my granddaughters... this will be fun! Also will try out my floral stencils... Hope you're feeling better soon 💕 Thank 😊 you Ellen! A California Gramma ♥️

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks me too so over this congestion !

[@annenglish2935]

We had something similar last month... never been that sick before... in bed... migraines none of my medicine could touch! Be really good to yourself!!! Rest up!!! ❤️

[@anneroth4217]

Awesome! Gave a set to my niece who prefers to paint with watercolor, but hasn’t for a while.

[@barbaradockins2506]

I love it! I'm gonna try it!

[@dianewolf1516]

Like you I have had these paintbrushes but really didn’t know ho2 to use them. This has been a great way to figure out what to do and knowing to play with them. Thanks

[@Heather-xz3eo]

So so pretty ❣️

[@PattiLee64]

How inspiring! Really enjoyed watching your technique! Beautiful!!! ❤

[@jannissen8146]

Thank you!! I have a set of brush pens and never really used them. Can’t wait to try this!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!

[@JoyAloha709]

Me too!

[@valeriemontgomery6678]

This was great!! Thank you!!

[@joaniegreen2184]

I have some iv e never used now i will! Thanks!

[@CurtisRogers68]

beautiful!

[@cushden]

Had so much fun doing this! Who knew?

[@phyllisrosen7637]

Hope you get feeling better soon! Sending a virtual get well hug!!😘

[@sherylpiche9878]

So fun. Thank you!

[@vickiproudfoot3944]

Inspiring. Thanks for the idea of being free with it.

[@Aletanichols]

Stems and water in the jars? Id love to see you do that. LOVe the flowers.

[@ellencrimitrent]

I know did you read my description - LOL I forgo them as I was rushing to a doc apt as I am not feeling well- I added them but you guys are smart you can put them in!

[@malindalee582]

I love this and will try it, thank you Ellen, always love you !😘

[@pamelamoniz608]

I like this a lot, Ellen. I’ll try it with my Zig clean brush markers for sure.

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

This is great Ellen!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lindaking9222]

This is great Ellen..so much fun

[@shaustin22]

Awesome. I will have to try this. Thanks for sharing ❤😊

[@cindysimons2772]

I love this. One question, where are the stems in the jars???

[@ellencrimitrent]

LOL I forgot them- you are correct will add them _ LOL see my sickness has got to me

[@adelejonker6110]

My question too?? Wheres the stems??? Lol it looks beautiful though.

[@kclark651]

This is so pretty ! Can’t wait to try it!

[@rosemaryrichard2332]

Love your painting! I have been debating on getting some watercolor brush pens. Now I see that they work pretty good. I also enjoy all your videos 😊

[@helenelanzieri8150]

YOU are amazing

[@marybrown3097]

I'd like to try doing this painting as I have a set of brush pens and love all the colors you used. I was just curious about the stems of flowers in the jars. And thank you for showing us how to paint jars!

[@wendycomiskey4363]

Must try this! I bought some awhile ago but haven’t used them By the way, I bought one of your little flower purses. I love it❤️

[@amandastratton8242]

Hi Ellen I hope you get to feeling better soon x This was a great video, the pens looked really good to use and it was good listening to you get excited over them !! x one question though where did the flower stems go ???? thank you for sharing with us xx

[@ellencrimitrent]

humm no idea- lol OMG see not feeling well !

[@sabinecuppers]

150K 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@gloriaelenacalderon8471]

Thanks 🙏🏼!

[@juststartingover2735]

I have to say, than a good artist could paint using anything regardless of the quality…. I am proof because I am not an artist and no matter how expensive a painting tool I use, I still suck at painting😂

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

I just adore your personality showing through with your descriptive words. Indeed, I need to "play" and "have fun" Thank you 💓 for the tutorial. Hope you feel better soon. I think it's mostly allergies. 乁⁠༼⁠☯⁠‿⁠☯⁠✿⁠༽⁠ㄏ

[@ellencrimitrent]

😊 thank you

[@lindakuck5981]

Love this! I've never used brush pens do you recommend this brand?

[@ellencrimitrent]

I recommend any brand thats affordable!

[@lindakuck5981]

@@ellencrimitrent Thank you!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Wonderful tutorial 😊

[@patricialong2717]

I'm ready now to try my new brush pens. I only have one question. Should we see the stems in the vases?

[@bettystychno5723]

Imagine the jars aren’t see through! Can’t see the stems then. Feel better Ellen!

[@ellencrimitrent]

LOL know makes great banter that I forgot them - :)

[@melittaoltmanns7723]

I Love your painting with the brushpens and will look for mine to try the same 😊 But like Tara Sue Salusso I waited until the end for the stems in the glass jars. Did you forget them?

[@andreatorraca8755]

I have them,but hardly used...hmm

[@ellencrimitrent]

lol

[@tavenchristensen3157]

Did anyone notice that the flowers have no stems? STILL BEAUTIFUL THOUGH. I think it looks better without stems. Hmmm 🧐

[@juststartingover2735]

Where did you find this brand you listed as Prestigfy?

[@juliepekarske8302]

Did you post an image with the Stems?

[@maryarndt6618]

What brand of brush paints did you use today? Thanks..

[@ellencrimitrent]

presitigify

[@maryarndt6618]

Thank you

[@juliepekarske8302]

Are these professional watercolor pens?

[@Blackgoldart1]

That is pretty! I like the colors you used! 😄👍

[@ellencrimitrent]

I'm glad you like it

[@Blackgoldart1]

@@ellencrimitrent 😄👍

[@Alignedwithmyself]

Your timing is miraculous... I just got a set today! Will save this and try some florals tomorrow.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!