Abstract Loose Watercolour Painting // To Get You Started!

[@ransfordmclean7570]

Karen, you’re by far one of the best in my book.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@deeroyable]

Thanks! Your tutorials totally changed my approach to painting. I feel like I went from "copier" to "artist". You are a fantastic teacher!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing Dee! That is amazing!

[@carlduffin]

What I like about your approach Karen is that nothing is rushed - you don't have to get things done before the paper dries.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

This reminds me of Falmouth S-Cornwall I have been in 1970, what a nice place this was. I did not want to leave this gorgeous fisher town, but I had to go back to school. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Ann! I am glad it has reminded you of a special place in your past! 😀

[@tamsinholland1297]

I fell in love with the violet in the background; it gives the whole painting that dreamy effect that I adore!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Tamsin, I am delighted that you think so!! 😀

[@IMMA383]

Truly mesmerizing. Your loose landscapes are the best, Karen!.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Imma :)

[@halinaopala7489]

Thank you Karen for this lovely and inspiring tutorial. Your painting is much prettier than photo.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Halina! That is so nice of you to say 😊

[@marialunatorres7581]

Karen fantastic very colorful work and a good visual exercise Thank you very much

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this painting Maria! Thank you 😀

[@karolfrench5816]

Very precise THANKYOU it’s good to have a narrative this way. What happiness art is. To see and create. Wonderful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed the narrative Karol... thank you 😀

[@randallbartlett1369]

I love the freedom in which Karen paints. Wonderful misture of values and contrast!!

[@mahendrakondekar2679]

This is great learning for me. It includes all important water colour basics and other hacks. The painting appeals more than the photo

[@KarenRiceArt]

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

[@carolstefan7662]

Love your paintings Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much

[@rosiefarrell3833]

Fabulous and so loose. Thanks, Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Rosie 😀

[@misszsazsa6288]

This painting turned out beautifully! Stunning, in fact! There is nothing I enjoy more than learning more loose watercolour techniques. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nh5083]

Love your soothing voice as you paint this gorgeous painting. I like how you explain and show different techniques also.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@patriciajaroslawski402]

That's incredible! I've done a couple of paintings with this technique. I love it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s so good to hear. 😊

[@angelawalker9793]

This is what I love about watercolour - it’s delicate and ethereal, and you have captured it beautifully. Thank you! My style tends towards realism, you’ve inspired me to try ‘loose’.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful Angela... I hope you give this style a try!

[@krismua1209]

Gorgeous, Karen. Prettier than the photo!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kris!

[@annamarielewis7078]

Just gorgeous.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@Pepper4545]

Love the music💞. Love the painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@cathyintally]

I love this very much. Much better than photo!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you for saying Catherine! 😊

[@tacaheca]

Wow, the preview looks amazing. Can't wait to watch the Video. Thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hope you like it!

[@danielleleclaire9974]

Fantastic atmosphere, i love the colours you choosed and the way you represent the cliffs!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Danielle, so pleased you liked this one! 😀

[@cindyseverson2917]

Can't wait to try this on my Patreon. Thanks Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Cindy! I hope you enjoy the Patreon version, should be uploaded later today 😊

[@rejanearagon6215]

Your painting looks much better than the photograph!! I love this so much! Thank you for the tutorial

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@vimim5088]

The green looks so fresh..Beautiful👌

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@JohnSmith-pd2dq]

Well done Karen ... it is beautiful ...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you John 😀

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Absolutely gorgeous Karen! Love watching you paint! I love that when you list the colors of paint you are using ....you always mention what you can use as a substitute.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this tutorial and found the colour alternatives useful! 😊

[@ranias76]

beautifull Karen ,thank you for posting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Claire 😊

[@dorisschmeichel2949]

Lovely, lovely painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Doris! I am so pleased you think so!

[@miraschwartz168]

This is soooo beautiful Karen. Tank you for all yours tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

thank you so much Mira 😀

[@graziellarocha8896]

Just a wonderful technic

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@philliparthurjones9405]

Excellent andmind blowing the detail is unreal PJ Tassie

[@amywagreich9042]

Wow, beautiful! Great painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lindaking9222]

Really like this abstract painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda! Really pleased you like this abstract style of painting 😀

[@kattdejager6102]

insantely beautiful, I love this, the greens are wonderful

[@janelloyd7601]

Fantastic Karen. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Jane 😊

[@maryannegunter115]

Another beautiful watercolor and tutorial. It's so calming to watch and listen to your mellow voice. I will attempt this soon! Thank you

[@rinaamaya7382]

This is so beautiful thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm glad you like it

[@adnil651]

Truly, this is one of my favorite paintings of yours! The colors are gorgeous and the cliffs are so realistically painted ❤

[@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

[@adnil651]

I am a Patreon.😊

[@dalvacosta1017]

I've really enjoyed your painting. One of these days I've found old pics with my family on a beach with beautiful cliffs like this. It's sthing to watch with no hurry. Thank you for your gentle approach. Hug from Brasil.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Thank you so much Dalva! Greetings from the UK 😊

[@srinivaskulkarni645]

Wow Karen! That's a lovely painting. Feel motivated to pick up my Brush again after a long gap

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased this has inspired you to pick up your brush and start painting again! Good luck and have fun 😊

[@lilianwong3181]

Dear Karen Beautiful art work! You are such a great teacher. I learn a lot from your channel. Thank you very much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Lillian!

[@artplace5976]

Absolutely wonderful painting!))

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alvirosy]

Yeah it doesn't look exactly like the photograph. Guess what, it looks prettier! Love the dramatic look on it! 🌊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I am soooo pleased you think so!!

[@ashleyjohnson334]

Thank you so much for sharing. Absolutely loved watching you paint.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@adrianlucashernandez9324]

This is wonderful! I'm thinking of returning to watercolor and your methods are very fresh and inspiring, thanks for the video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am so pleased you think so! I hope you get a chance to paint in this style with watercolour 😀

[@chrischurchley7003]

Lovely and loose - you have some great textures and great colour choice. Thank you 🙏!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Chris! It was so much fun to paint! Especially as it was from my own photo 😊

[@lherzog27]

Beautiful work! I love water colour and the unpredictable nature of it! You are an inspirational teacher! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 💕

[@mandygreen9152]

Again Beautiful! thank you Karin!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Mandy! 😀

[@atombomb50]

love your lessons thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Thank you, Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Joyce... thank you! 😀

[@antiochfoxlake7]

Absolutely beautiful. I am inspired as usual.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@leahevergreenart]

Oh wow! That is so cool. I never would have thought to use a wax crayon to save the white of the paper.

[@elizabethgrant9833]

Love it! And thank you for your encouragement.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@carolwetherington429]

Beautiful! Thank you being so inspiring!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Carol! Thank you 😊

[@francinepitarch6061]

Absolutely beautiful. You make it look so easy. Your blessed

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Francine! So lovely of you to say!😊

[@aditimukherjee5405]

Brilliant work!!❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbaragemin5117]

I really like this one Karen. Also, this time, because the paper caught the light source I realised just HOW wet your paper was! The page was not just wet but flooded. This is important I think, as it’s not always clear just how wet the paper needs to be to get those lovely runny effects. Lesson learned. Thank you Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Barbara! So pleased you like this tutorial and found it helpful... especially in regards to how wet the paper was... I will try to discuss this in more depth in future. Thanks so much for pointing it out 😀

[@rejaneschmuck9217]

c’est magnifique ,j ’aime beaucoup votre style !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial! Happy painting 😊

[@julieo8017]

Your tutorials always get me inspired and motivated Cheers thank you so much

[@KarenRiceArt]

So happy to hear that Julia! Thank you!

[@catherineadkins2774]

Another great tutorial! I love the abstract landscape and the techniques you show us! It’s beautiful! As a beginner I have trouble being loose with my painting. These methods will be helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@ashleyevans3330]

Very beautiful! Great job!!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@hArtyTruffle]

Thanks Karen ✨

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@fuzzydragons]

wonderful piece and the card does create really nice texture once the paint is dry 🙂

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@katherinewinfree7831]

Absolutely beautiful! One of my very favorites of your paintings, Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Katherine! I am so pleased you think so!!

[@ninakennedy5130]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@susanritchie9456]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@glynda6224]

Being new to watercolours I never knew about the white wax crayon. It looks so much easier than masking fluid as you can use your natural technique when applying it instead of being so deliberately controlling with fluid. I cannot wait to try this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

It is very freeing to use wax, far less control than masking fluid, but for this style of painting ... perfect! I hope you have fun using it Glynda 😀

[@Bearwithme560]

​@@KarenRiceArt Is this a two-part tutorial? I can't see where, on this video, you applied the wax resist crayon. Thanks again for your inspiration.

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent!!,

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Carolina 😀

[@ritadave7375]

Amazing and inspiring, love your innovative ideas.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Rita!

[@helengill5481]

Wow just a fantastic tutorial :)

[@janicecosenza1812]

Absolutely beautiful Karen. ❤️. Xo

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Janice 😊

[@pamelaknott6707]

Really beautiful Karen. Your videos are always so informative and full of helpful tips. Thank you for your time in doing these.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are most welcome Pamela! So pleased you find the tutorials helpful 😊

[@marjoriepark1198]

Thanks so much. Lovely and extremely motivating for my next project. Marjorie from Georgia US🌈

[@aMAZEingU]

Love this! Great demonstration of various techniques. Feeling inspired!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So pleased!! Thanks so much 😊

[@pattycyr8662]

This is great - love it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@petermanns92]

Karen, this is wonderful! ❤️👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Peter! 😀

[@astridrichter2237]

🎉wunderschön 💖 vielen Dank für dieses wunderbare Video 🎉🎀👍🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@eepaulsen]

Love this. It’s beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank yo so much Elizabeth, I am so pleased you think so!!

[@mustafakaplan6779]

Wonderful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you

[@annalouisephillips479]

Wonderful painting!😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nanditamishra2871]

Very beautiful. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Nandita for inspiring me to paint again in this style! It has been so popular! 😀

[@camerabug2]

Lovely 🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ritaharker8792]

Really love this, it’s a stunning tutorial in atmospheric watercolour. Thank you so much for showing us how.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@patriciadupuis9857]

What a terrific tutorial! It's so refreshing to be challenged by some abstract techniques, really stretching our creativity; it wakes us up! .I'm anxious to try it. As always, many thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful, so pleased you like this tutorial Patricia! 😊

[@andrewfrost8866]

Really, really nice!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Andrew! 😀

[@clareclemens4849]

I've just found your channel and found this painting so inspiring. Thanks so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@sarahnorthrop9823]

I painted this today! I didn't know I could paint like this. Thank you Karen, your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow. I'm new to this and have yet to master the sparkly water effect I think I need to invest in the correct brushes too! I thoroughly enjoy your videos and I really enjoyed painting this. 😊💖

[@aliciadaniels5712]

Xawesome

[@cherylweaver5129]

Beautiful !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@christinehill6887]

Beautiful!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Christine

[@manonparadis1314]

Magnifique

[@ramoore2318]

I'm new to your channel Karen but gosh you're a great teacher, I'm a fan and subbed

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! Really pleased you like my style of teaching! Thank you for subscribing 😊

[@stephaniepegg5325]

Love it!

[@MerrrryBeth]

Gorgeous Karen!!! This is my new favorite!! 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Thank you Maribeth!

[@christineriley8832]

This is very beautiful. Thanks for this tutorial. I’m definitely going to give it a try.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Christine! I am so glad it has inspired you to have a go! Have fun 😊

[@lindabrown4485]

Very nice. 👌👌👍

[@jilld8787]

Lovely!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Jill

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

That’s really nice Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

GENIAL...!!! I LIKE ALL YOU DO...👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🖌️🎨