6 Steps To Successful Watercolour Painting!

[@bettystychno5723]

The color mixing in your tutorials are inspirational. As a beginner, I tend to go with straight colors rather than mixing colors for depth. I’ll rewatch and try to follow your ideas. I love how you use salt, spattering, Brusho etc. Please keep posting your inspirational videos. I’ve learned so much and look forward to each one.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Betty! Really pleased you find my tutorials inspiring! So glad you found the colour mixing helpful as well! Salt, spattering and Brusho are so much fun! More tutorials to come! 😊

[@kimfenton3437]

I love the depth of this painting. Your narrative is confidence building. I’m going to watch it again!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@MrHiArt]

Wow! What a talented person you are! Your creativity looks absolutely fabulous! Your art work reflects your delightful creative soul! Magical beauty! With a smile, Mr. Hi! :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathyhawley9760]

Love, love love this! Absolutely beautiful!

[@flyfisherman3649]

I love ALL of your pieces Karen. You are a real inspiration to us budding water-colorists.

[@jeanrutka4517]

Thank you, I have just returned to watercolor after 40 Years, needed a refresher, great video.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy your Watercolour journey after 40 years! It’s such an amazing medium. I’m still learning!

[@craftyasl]

A beautiful painting - much better than the photo! Lots of great tips too.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lauranewton1566]

I SO enjoyed this tutorial. I am looking for a teacher and you may be just what I need!

[@debbiethomas3687]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love this painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@Ann-ey1tw]

Great lesson and it looks wonderful! Thanks Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@gailgordon1788]

Oh this is so wonderful! This basic, clear direction is so helpful. Thank you. I've been discouraged because my paintings never seem to work. The simple, detailed information helps me understand and not overwork my project.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharonproctor2741]

Thanks!

[@brendahoneyman2527]

This has to be one of the BEST tutorials ever for new watercolor students! It covers so much in such an organized and concise way. From color mixing to the techniques of masking, salt, brusho (no plastic wrap?! haha), it's just a great tutorial. And I love the painting itself! Thank you, Karen, for sharing your awesome talent! Love your tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Brenda! So pleased you found this helpful. I love this painting too!! ☺️

[@PKMarston]

So Beautiful!! Love the colors and sprinkles

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@melaniecusens4946]

So happy I found your channel!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad! Thank you Melanie!

[@NicciBennett]

Just painted this along with you today - so so pleased with the way it came out. What a wonderful teacher you are

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@karengates925]

Beautiful painting!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@salvatejada4230]

I love your tutorial, such a wonderful and very clear way of explaining all the techniques, I truly enjoyed it!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@bettelovelace4456]

Soooooo pretty … love watching this come alive !! I have always loved water color..wish I had learned before arthritis…💜💜

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so sorry you have arthritis. Maybe try something similar in a smaller scale don’t worry about the small details. Just have fun 😊

[@lilliansmiljanich9132]

I struggle to follow video tutorials - I struggle with watercolour. My approach this time was to simply watch the video, make notes, pause and then start to paint. First time I finished a piece of work. Not only did I finish it, I also learned fair bit from the video. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Lillian! Thank you for sharing 😀

[@aprilrainequineartistandph7845]

This is just gorgeous, thanks for sharing xxx

[@myrnalandersartist]

Another excellent video, thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marwar819]

Love, love, love watching you paint. Thanks so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@VanessaHape]

Lovely painting Karen! I'll definitely give it a go. Thanks !!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy painting this one!

[@ashleyevans3330]

I love it!!! Well done!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@darleneplant.6284]

Beautiful! Thank you for explaining warm and cool colors

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you Darlene!

[@barbarachristian8538]

So beautiful, I love the way this came out! Thank you so much for breaking it down into these helpful steps.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@TheHopeJohnston]

So beautiful, loved your greens advice.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Catherine!

[@wendyleader8905]

This is really beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Wendy!

[@cherigreen4471]

Beautiful painting and wonderful lesson! I love your voice with such lovely light accent. I am American and you would probably hear mine. Our son was born in the UK!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you Cheri!

[@vanessadionne1248]

Simply stunning, thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@miahughes1450]

Thank you Karen. For the first time in a year of endeavour I can say that I am pleased with what I have produced under your guidance. Love your style

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Mia! I am so pleased for you!! Yay ☺😊

[@dineshchadha2032]

Thanks for showing these steps. The end result is so pleasing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@alicapendleton4054]

Absolutely beautiful !!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahturner5641]

I have been in a slump feeling great about my work and the last 3 months I throw most away! I just finished this tutorial and it came out pretty good I think at least it makes me feel like I I’m not wasting my time thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial and keep persevering 😊

[@carolstefan7662]

Very nice instructions on this painting. I will be attempting this one.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Carol,Have fun😊

[@AlexandraMaxwell-w8b]

You are amazing artist and teacher. Very beautiful THANK YOU.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@rainbowfox1934]

What a fun way to paint. I am not a beginner, but tend to paint detailed paintings. Sometimes, it would be great to just relax and create flow by painting wet into wet and then a few details.

[@maileeandrew1117]

Love how you changed the background color, it’s beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@alexandrasanches2473]

What a wonder! I just love your tutorials! You are such a wonderful teacher! So much content in so little time! You are incredible! Big hug!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Ahh Thank you Alexandra! 😀

[@wendygliddon3350]

Always appreciate your tutorials! Thank you Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@visuala1018]

The painting look beautiful and the flowers are so amazing. Thanks for tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@wendychampness1901]

The light effect on the thistles is fantastic !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Wendy! 😊

[@annasegal9521]

Im going to have to try this one. It’s beautiful! Thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@OnePillKillz]

KAREN, I love this so so much !!! Thank YOU 💜🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Julie!

[@thomascherylupchurch4015]

Gorgeous! I’ve always heard to paint from light to dark, but your demonstration made it so much clearer. Thank you, Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is brilliant Cheryl! So pleased this has made things clearer! Yah! ☺

[@ukjojo]

Absolutely wonderfully informative tutorial, I'm inspired. Thank you 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@philipdown3147]

Absolutely brilliant video Karen as you're calmly explains what is needs to create a lovely painting, this is planning preparation to give yourself a chance to paint a picture as you have. Enjoying your videos they are so inspiring, thankyou greatly appreciated stay safe.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! I am delighted that you find the tutorials inspiring! Take care 😊

[@lindabeeston7408]

Thank you Karen, beautiful x

[@pegjohnson9475]

Very inspiring. Love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@nancytestani1470]

Wonderful..I am going to give this a try…

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun Nancy!

[@1fredricka]

great directions and painting. Thank you for the video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Fredricka!

[@sheilarubino7241]

Yes.. I needed this lesson! Thank you so pretty

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Sheila 😊

[@irmareitz701]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome!

[@conniemesce4093]

Very pretty!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbararivera2380]

AWESOME! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome!

[@hArtyTruffle]

Thankyou Karen. Wonderful piece and great instruction 🌻

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@pv3039]

Absolutely fantastic

[@paolagarola5032]

Love your explanations, your voice is a perfect guide!! Thanks a lot Paola from Italy

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😃

[@sarahgranville]

Fabulous Karen love it 💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sarah!

[@CHarveyFan1]

Thank you, Karen for your marvellous videos which are really inspirational. I shall certainly be trying this one. As I also do pointed pen calligraphy, I often use a dip pen for intricate masking fluid work especially for things like the grasses in this painting and ears of corn etc. You can apply pressure to the nib to form lovely pear shaped ears of corn or fine petals which look great. I use a Leonardt Crown nib mostly and these are available from Scribblers Calligraphy Supplies for less than a pound.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you found this inspiring! Thank you also for sharing your knowledge about applying masking fluid! 😀

[@IMMA383]

The result is gorgeous, feels so alive!. Great tutorial, thanks Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@burcukeskin7878]

Love the colors and depth!! Thank you!!

[@anjapinkau3737]

Beautiful painting! Excellent decisions! Thank you for your thorough explanations! They help a lot!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

Gorgeous. You are one of my favorite artist. Love your style of teaching. ❤️🖼🖌

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Barbara😊

[@IamDV]

Excellent. Perfect

[@juneb5975]

I just finished this one! (I think I've graduated from kindergarten to first grade.) It was very helpful to follow along step by step, and to force myself to slow down.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@nancyp7783]

I’m loving this😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Nancy!

[@chrischurchley7003]

Stunning Karen - it really zings into life as you did the final darks and white highlights - love it 😍👏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Chris! I was pleased with the outcome! 😊

[@glass744]

Absolutely love your art and tutorials. This painting really captured my eye and am anxious to give it a try. I've done my sketch and masking and will work on the painting tomorrow. Thank you for sharing your art and tutorials with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Good luck and happy painting 🎨

[@Julia-we4wd]

Gorgeous!!! Dear Karen, I've just discovered your tutorials and am slowly working my way through them. This one is really stunning and I'm going to try it out myself. Thanks a lot for sharing your skills and explaining your thoughts and steps, it helps so much in the learning process.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your lovely comment! 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

[@auraservent7282]

Beautiful!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@paulacampbell6683]

Thank you so much for the step by step tutorial. I cant wait to try this one!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@deborahturner5641]

Omg love this I am going to follow along this morning! Would love more tutorials like this!! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 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

[@nancygriest2425]

Beautiful 😍. ❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@lyndaranson1728]

Beautiful!!! Thank you, learned a lot.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Lynda 😀

[@mariahorvath782]

Ah!!!! Supper! Toll!!👍👍👍👏👏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much Maria!

[@petragunther4439]

Thank you so much for this video. So helpful 🙏 Helpful and motivating. Thanks for taking your time to share your knowledge with us

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Petra 😀

[@nanditamishra2871]

It's so beautiful. Flowers are my nemesis generally. Maybe I can go about working on this one and hope to get better at painting flowers.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Nandita! You may surprise yourself! :)

[@pamgibbons2043]

👌love it. Thank you Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Pam 😊

[@jocelyneturcotte3419]

Hope I get there some day 😌

[@ayobali0121]

🥰 Just recently started to watch these excellent tips & trick's 👌 It's helped me develop my watercolour so much more 😍 Keep up with the great work 👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@fionafrazer8820]

Fabulous!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Gorgeous. Thank you. Looks like my best friend's birthday card is planned. 😊😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

Beautiful work! Love the backgound and the lights on the flowers 👏👏🤩 this is one of my favourite flower landscape I've seen in a long time! 🤩🤩🌸💗🌺🌼 Thank you for sharing 🤗❤️ Marija

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

@@KarenRiceArt you're very welcome! 🥰🥰

[@karenk490]

This was so helpful! And it turned out lovely. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xelnan95]

I love this painting. Would you be so kind to let me know what kind of W&N white gouache do you use: zinc white or permanent white? And in case of spattering?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. I am using permanent White.

[@jackiesterios1859]

Just found you i am english living in California you have a great talent i will look at Patreon

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much

[@rebanelson607]

Just discovered you channel this demo was quite helpful. Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Reba 😀

[@donnaniles709]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@kayrabey1344]

I’m going to try to the different washes light to darker. I’ve been an oil or acrylic painter and tend to just go for it but I love this painting and I think using the technique you are using will help to get the effect I’m loving. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I am so glad you found this helpful Kay! Good luck with the painting!

[@kamisahdaud3688]

I simply adore this. I’m gonna try n do this cause you made it looks so simple to achieve Karen though I’m sure it’s not….but I don care, I’m for definite gonna try this step by steps ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great attitude! Go for it and have fun 😊

[@Jacklette]

Did you use masking fluid to cover the blossoms so that they are not catching the green color as you go over them? I realized that the blossoms are completely white after putting in the background.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yes, I use masking fluid for the flowers.

[@leannepattullo9765]

I love this painting Karen and as usual your instructions are so informative - I am wondering if sometime you might do a tutorial on explaining warm and cool colors more - when on your palette , how do you know which is which or this something you just get to know ?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion! Thank you Leanne!

[@mariannekeller7504]

Beautiful! I especially love the way the salt reacted! Do you use any specific type of salt? Thank you so much!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I just use table or sea salt mist of the day one 😀

[@BinuLeela29]

Fantastic 👍

[@hannahb.4722]

How do you remove the paper from the block without tearing it? 11:49

[@KarenRiceArt]

Check out this tutorial it shows you how to remove the paper from the block. About 1 min 40 seconds in. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHW6aZusdtxlsLM

[@TradIrishHarper]

Quite lovely.

[@bettinaf.8491]

So wunderschön - liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!

[@kennytowns3309]

Very nice karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kenny!

[@clairewei7757]

Very helpful! Thank you very much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊🎨