Do's & Don'ts Watercolour Painting Tutorial

Do's & Don'ts Of Watercolour Painting - Techniques for Beginners. I have taught watercolour to adults for many years and I'm delighted to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for watercolour here on KZbin & on my Patreon membership: / karenriceart - includes access to AD Free longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc...
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Cornflowers Video: • Easy Watercolour Flowe... MATERIALS:
300 gsm Cold Pressed Paper.
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[@cindywomack5911]

I’ve started watercolor again during the pandemic and am so happy to find your channel Karen. Your style is exactly what I like! I now have to paint something every day. I see colors in my sleep and the way I look at shadows and light has changed. Thank you so much for giving us these tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Cindy! Really pleased you found my channel and like my style! Yay! Once you start painting regularly it really does change the way you see things in your everyday life! 😊

[@dilbrereton30]

Brilliant. Thank you so much. You really inspire me.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@cathyintally]

You are a wonderful teacher. I’ve made all these boo boos and had no idea about a solution. You’ve made it so easy. Thank you!’

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So glad the tutorial helped. Thanks Catherine 😊

[@user-zs6rj5dh2s]

Thank you, thank you Karen. Your channel is absolutely wonderful and inspiring. It's also great to have a supplies list. Your instructions are a great help. In this tutorial I found what I was doing incorrectly with not always letting the watercolor dry thoroughly.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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

[@mothersdream]

Thank you! These tips will help me tremendously.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad!

[@jude1515]

Very helpful and beautiful painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dixiedrost4783]

Even your mistakes are beautiful! I found this very helpful....thank you Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Dixie :)

[@deniseandrikowich1614]

#4 is going to be a life changer! I tend to end up with muddy colors, especially greens. I think I know why now, thanks to you! I’ll pay more attention to these tips. THANK YOU!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is brilliant Denise! I am so pleased! YEAH!

[@natachaumar5052]

Thank you! I early liked the correction of stray paint by adding water. Clever.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you liked the correction! It makes watercolour less scary knowing that you can correct mistakes :)

[@natachaumar5052]

And it works!! It is so weird, add more clean water, then you can pick up the stray blob of paint, brilliant, used it today!

[@identityfeatures]

Thank you Karen, Being a pro cinematographer for 50 years, I paint with light, composition and color. Thank you for making me see a clear path from my visions to my watercolors.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you James for your lovely comment! I am so pleased you have found this tutorial helpful. 😀

[@teresajordao6634]

Thanks for the lesson!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@user-id3zu9di4t]

You do a comprehensive great job!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@susannoguchi5789]

Just starting out and your videos are a key reason why I'm not 'bouncing off my new hobby. Thank you. I've always wanted to paint but never believed I could. I'm taking progressive steps forward now to feeding my soul with colour and creativity. 🙏☺️

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Susan! So great to read! So pleased you are making progress and most importantly feed your soul! Yay! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you, Karen, for thinking of us beginners. And, oh that color combo is just gorgeous.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So glad you like the colour combination also

[@davidroyal8501]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@annenel4630]

Love. Your style of paining.Thanks fo all the wonderful tips.Regads Anne South Affrca

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Anne! So pleased you like my style of painting!

[@larisagrekova7811]

You have a real watercolor technique. You are a virtuoso.

[@jeaniesturgeon9708]

Great video Karen!

[@agama5252]

Thank you, Karen. I really like your style of paiting, also all your advices are „pure gold”. Usually, I use watercolour pencils when I need to sketch. 🌻🇵🇱

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@marywillyerd9178]

Thank you for sharing all your tips and skills ! Would it be possible to have a tutorial on those beautiful sunflowers behind you ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! Great suggestion 🎨

[@RespectTruth456]

Thank you very much for your very useful tutorial. I’m a very beginner and almost give up. Finding your tutorial encourages me to try again. Thank you, thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Ped! So pleased this tutorial has helped you! Don't give up! Keep going! Try painting subjects that you love... it helps 😀

[@MrsCF1]

Hi from Sweden! I’ve just started with watercolours and I find you’re tutorials very helpful. Thank you😃

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad!

[@donnabuteraharris3775]

Very helpful techniques.... I would love to see dos & don’ts on painting water and foam. Thank you Karen Donna

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful Donna! I will put your suggestion in my future tutorials, see what I can come up with. Meantime, checkout the member's video for waves splashing on the rocks:kzbin.info/www/bejne/omGZd56pqM2VjtE. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@mayokimmer]

Thank you, Karen, for your wonderful tutorials and I especially love these dos and don'ts. It has totally helped me to remedy some of the problems I am having with my watercolor painting. And I love that pencil marks can be okay.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! Really pleased you found the his helpful!

[@kathylarson7601]

Wonderful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kathy!

[@borleyboo5613]

That was the clearest explanation of how to avoid backruns and muddy colours. Nothing looks worse or is more frustrating and teeth-gnashing inducing to a raw beginner as I am. Thank you. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m so pleased you found this helpful!

[@susanspeidel312]

Sound advice! You explain things so very well. I also love your sunflower painting behind you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Susan really pleased that you found this tutorial helpful and that you like the sunflower behind me! I painted that in 1997! :-)

[@sanazrafi2707]

Thank you so much for sharing your great knowledge and experience.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure!

[@bethrossiter1857]

so helpful!! thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@barbaraalexander2005]

Very interesting Karen, just find watching your relaxed approach. Thank you. Can you talk about blending paint please .

[@barbtemplin7864]

Thank you so much for these tips, very helpful and I appreciate the time you took to share with us. I really enjoy watching you paint, you’ve shown me tips and tricks I never even thought about. Such as, using a plastic card for any number of of details and using a twig for crisp lines. Thank you!❣️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! So pleased you like all the tips and tricks! It makes watercolour so much more fun and less scary!!

[@Engelhafen]

You’re such a sweetheart 🤗

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@paulapauna7129]

Toi, Tu es une merveille! Merci beaucoup, mon amie!!!

[@catastrophicchaos6585]

Thanks Karen!! They are really good tips!! I always get back run and puddles...

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! So glad you you found this tutorial helpful 😊

[@jeanp5395]

Thanks so very much Karen......you’re a great instructor !😊🌷

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Jean 😀

[@debricci8533]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@ruthoneill4221]

Very helpful, Karin. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you found this tutorial helpful Ruth!

[@zahrullailyusof]

Thank you so much...very helpful tutorial for new beginners

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@ArtwithAhra]

Stunning creations!! it is very educational video for watercolor beginners!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@malindalee582]

Thank you so much, I am a beginner of watercolour ,it’s very helpful to me , I love to watch your video very much!❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@helengill5481]

Very helpful little video :)

[@memalus]

Very helpful information. Thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you!😀

[@janettepolt2815]

This was awesome. Thanks!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@karenk490]

Your tips are really helpful. Thank you!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found the advice helpful Karen!

[@susanthomas8274]

Thanks so much Karen!☺️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Susan :)

[@luzacastano]

Thank you, Karen. Your viedos are so useful...

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@pattycyr8662]

Great tips. I'm glad you covered pencil marks. I'm not a fan of them except in certain situations, so I appreciate the tip about that and the others as well.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Patty, so pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@jocelyneturcotte3419]

Thank you very much very helpful for beginners 🌷

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lemondrizzlecake318]

Thank you Karen. I really needed this as I've been struggling with back runs and 'cauliflowers' on some of my work. I didn't know you could paint another layer on top of dry work. There's hope for me yet!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So pleased you found this helpful, it really does make a difference knowing... takes the fear away and builds confidence :)

[@deannamunro8148]

Thank you - this was really helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Deanna, really pleased you found this tutorial helpful 😀

[@Silvercowboyhat]

Very helpful! Thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful Paula :)

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Thank you. This was informative.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Lori Ann :)

[@auraservent7282]

Very didàctic Karen! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marysharp9635]

Thank you so much Karen,your tutorials are wonderful and your type of art is what I love, loose flowers , abstract and would never ever thought that I would like landscape for me, you make art possible for absolute beginners like myself- being an absolute beginner,a non sketcher a non everything. An 86yr old who still makes her Xmas cards was the inspiration for my creativeness to search for me in that world…I made a couple of cards but I wanted something more organic to create those cards and bookmarks to give to family and friends - watercolour is what I chose, whimsical watercolour with doodling, abstract and Loose wc flowers ….I keep a notebook of all of the areas of watercolour that interest along with a wishlist 😊 I have watched several of your videos and am so grateful for your generosity to share these also as tutorials….watching, following and enjoying….with ❤ from New Zealand 🥝

[@KarenRiceArt]

Greetings Mary from New Zealand, really pleased you’re enjoying the tutorials. You are so right. Watercolour is a great medium for painting cards. Thank you so much for sharing :-)

[@sarahneusy7063]

This is wonderful advices Karen, thank you very much for your skilled and yummy tutorials! They make my day(s) :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sarah for your lovely message! So pleased you like the tutorials!! Yeah!! 😊

[@nancygriest2425]

Thank you. So helpful. ❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks Nancy :)

[@mariahorvath782]

Tolle Idee!!!! Schöne Farben!!👍👍👍🤗🤗

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you, this is most helpful. I have been struggling and now I know why, my paint was not dry enough.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elenasenkina9282]

Thank u for such inspiring tutorial and hi from Kyrgyzstan!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@villaminnie]

So informative ! Now I know why my colours look muddy !! Thank you your tutorials are great for a beginner like me !

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this tutorial helpful Maggie, it is so important to know why things are happening and how we can correct or avoid them! Happy painting :)

[@isobelstewart2354]

Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Isobel 😀

[@craftyasl]

Very helpful - thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful!

[@ritahayes6407]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Rita :)

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@carmebnvnt]

Muchas gracias!!! Thank you very much indeed!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome!

[@christinesellar3866]

Thank you Karen, a very helpful video. Cheers from Melbourne

[@KarenRiceArt]

Greetings to you Christine in Melbourne! So pleased you found this video helpful! Yeah!

[@panembahansenopati5727]

I’m starting to paint with water color for about a few months. Yours tutorial help me a lot , thanks 😘❤️👍.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful! Thank you!

[@maggimarmion3836]

Very helpful thanks 👍😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome Maggi! Thank you 😊

[@janamp4789]

Thank you so much Karen, I have learnt a lot and it has made it clear why I get back runs and 'cauliflowers' sometimes. As a beginner to watercolour, I am learning such a lot from your videos, so thanks again :-)

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Jan! So pleased you found this tutorial helpful and that you are learning so much from the videos! Thank you!

[@karlab9557]

Very enlightening. As a beginner, not knowing why something is happening, this is very helpful. I have made these mistakes, especially the backrun ones.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Karla, so pleased you found this helpful.

[@PaulWhittakerArt]

I think I liked the back run on that last painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

I know what you mean! Thank you :)

[@kimdavies4542]

Thank you, the drying of your painting was especially helpful cause it explains why I get a lot of my muddy colours. I use a putty eraser when drawing , I find it’s kinder to the watercolour paper, and as I find drawing difficult it gets used a lot . 🙂

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful Kim, it really does make such a difference waiting for the painting to completely dry! Your paintings are lovely! :)

[@Wildflowerafternoons]

Good tips

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful, thank you Kat :)

[@ashimbera23]

Please share more beginner's videos.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Will do 😊

[@jennyforeman4844]

Great tutorial Karen Thankyou. To remove excess pencil I use a kneadable eraser and roll it across my drawing. It’s lifts it very well without disturbing the paper, and evenly.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@jackieculver1662]

The pencil marks to me is part of the Artwork in my paintings🎨😃

[@colin449]

Please write a book. You have so much to give.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Colin! The thought has crossed my mind! 😀

[@cindymccann3753]

Omygosh, Thank you so much for these tips!! Could you show us how to paint a light pink tulip or flower with a hint of darker pink at the tip. My "white" part of the pink tulip melds into solid pink...in other words, how to paint white or very light parts of something without using white paint.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Cindy, thank you so much, check out this video I made on painting white flowers:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnJqmxnm5ersNE

[@debbiethomas3687]

Great tips, thank you. I wonder if blowing wet paint would work when painting rain? You know when you look in the distance and you can see that dark rain cloud and rain falling beneath it. So much to learn. 🙂

[@catherineadkins2774]

This was very helpful to this beginner! You’re a great teacher. I love the sunflower painting on the wall behind you. Did you paint it? I’d love a tutorials like that on a smaller scale. Beautiful! ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this tutorial helpful. Yes I did paint the sunflower picture. I might try something smaller... thank you for the suggestion 😀

[@phieq]

You are so talented and I love your style. Where did you get the wee water containers?? So cute

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I bought them from Jackson’s art supplies.

[@betsyulbrich7362]

Karen…I love the shades on the window…could you tell me who made them?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Betsy, I bought them from John Lewis :)

[@jeankellner4314]

Thank you, Karen. This tutorial was so helpful! I am so impatient and have often started painting when the first layer isn't dry and I have had those disappointing results. I just love watching you and learn so much! I am going to check out your cornflower video now because that is exactly the kind of thing I would like to do. I have photographed so many flowers and fields with the thought in mind to use these photos as inspiration to paint from --- but now I have to learn the proper steps for painting them and when to do the background first or whether I can add a loose sort of blurred depth of field by adding the background afterward.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment Jean! So pleased you found this tutorial helpful, especially the importance of allowing your painting to dry!! I hope you enjoy painting the cornflowers, they were so much fun to paint! Happy painting :)

[@nancyrousseau9714]

I use winsor newton paints. What colors would you recommend to a beginner to paint these flowers 💐 😍 thank you for sharing with us 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your question. I would use Ultramarine, Cad Yellow and Permanent Rose 🌹

[@marialunatorres7581]

What a shame I don't understand anything, but something caught you. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

It is a shame! But glad you understood some things :)

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Love your tutorials. What water bin are you using? It didn't show on your Amazon page or I didn't look in the correct spot. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Bobbie! Here is the link the the trio waterpot. You can also buy it on Amazon UK: www.jacksonsart.com/jas-stackable-water-pot-trio?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=51ef186e18dc00c2d31982567235c559. Also one of my student managed to make her own waterpot using a due yogurt container! :) 1d

[@peggylittle9366]

Thank you for your understandable tutorials. My question is how do you prepare your watercolor paper and what weight paper do you us? Mine is buckling.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Peggy, I use 300gsm paper and buy blocks which help with warping. Hope this was helpful. Check out this tutorial which may help further:kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqWsaWCZh8iIerc

[@julijopeterson7096]

Just to let you know with almost all of the Daniel Smith water colors the pencil marks underneath can be erased except for a yellow & a red. You could call them to find out which ones they are. I know this becuz I live in Seattle, Washington USA which is where their company is. I've gone to their H2O color workshops with their teachers who have explained this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for sharing! Great to know 😊

[@therezanicheartes]

Show 👍🏻

[@KarenRiceArt]

Super!

[@SturdyKatherine]

Really helpful, thank you. Can you tell me what your 'framing tape' is? I've only found the gummed stuff which won't come off to leave a nice white border.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Katherine, so pleased you found it helpful. I use framing tape, which is like masking tape, so you can remove it easily for a nice white border. Here are some links: Framing Tape: amzn.to/2QamvmT (US) amzn.to/2wNYo6z (UK). I hope this was helpful :)

[@nelliekeating440]

Washi Tape works too!

[@ashimbera23]

Just one thing to clear, when you say 300 grams, do you mean weight or thickness (gsm)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yes 😊

[@paulaburian7067]

Your mistakes look better than my attempts to paint anything...:(

[@KarenRiceArt]

Practice makes perfect 😊 I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@gazzabart]

Can I be cheeky and ask for the sunflower painting to be put on You tube x😉

[@KarenRiceArt]

The longer sunflower tutorial was an exclusive tutorial for my members. I will however be doing a card making tutorial soon, where I will include a little sunflower. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@gazzabart]

Oh that's nice thank you 😃

[@mad4paws]

Love all the fast loose moves,yummy!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😋

[@nancyrousseau9714]

What colors we're you painting the asters?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Nancy all of my colours and materials are listed in the description below 😊

[@williamjames5033]

really bad sound

[@chrischurchley7003]

Brilliant tips and good reminders of tricks I had forgotten. I started using a heat tool for drying (I think they are for crafting) - way less turbulent air and actually hotter, so quicker too 😁

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you found the reminders helpful! I love the idea of the heat tool! I think I will be buying one! 😂