Watercolor snowy trees using salt and painting a spontaneous snowy landscape

[@mediaprof6328]

You are not only a fine artist, but also an excellent teacher. You helped me understand why my salt trees just didn't work out. I also appreciate that you show how your mix colors.

[@susanbricker7410]

This is so beautiful!! I am excited to create a story with salt and snow!! Thanks so much! I love your teaching style.

[@varawaddle275]

I have been looking for a unique winter scene for my Christmas card, this is it! Absolutely beautiful & I love it! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

A gorgeous painting, thank you so much. I’ll have a go at this.

[@sandymanning-b5o]

What a magical painting to watch develop and ended with the best finish really looking like a frozen lake in the woods. Thank you for sharing Kristin I love the salt technique is very special. Also interesting how it reacted with different pigment too so that was helpful. Having the reddish touches at the end is very effective and leaves the areas bright and crisp. Enjoy your day 😊

[@Judith-z3z]

What fun learning the salt technique together! I think the salt trees led you right into the perfect scene.

[@barbarabonner131]

Beautiful. Thank you for explaining your process. You are an excellent teacher.

[@stevieAmi]

I love how you explained your process!

[@AdonArt]

So beautiful amazing❤❤❤

[@kareng3655]

Thanks for this video. I love all of the tips you give us. I would never have thought to use a magenta as a final accent. It really took it to a new level.

[@kristinvanleuven]

Thank you! Yes magenta is just the best color for that especially with browns

[@bobbiwillmer7491]

That’s very pretty! I love salt so fun.

[@ErinCRN]

This turned out amazing 🤩

[@dannythomas6838]

Gorgeous, as everything you paint!😍

[@Right749]

Muah!! I ❤ it!

[@maryannegunter115]

Wow this is so nice, I love it. Thank you 😊

[@janetcox5640]

just lovely!!

[@nellkrams3698]

I love it! I love that you are using a limited palette…what fun, mixing your colors. I so enjoy that! Your painting came out beautiful!❤️. I am so going to try this. Thank you for showing the different values of paint and different amounts of water,,and amounts of salt. It really makes a difference. I might make up a study like you did and put I in a reference book. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.

[@kristinvanleuven]

You’re very welcome! That would be a wonderful reference

[@alisonh890]

Beautiful.❤

[@AIACRYLIC]

Nice and keep it up 💯

[@jackshields8797]

magnificent

[@sergenunnari]

Very Nice

[@Lulis56]

Just a suggestion-remove the salt with an old credit card and save your brushes!

[@kristinvanleuven]

That’s such a great tip! Thank you

[@sherylchapman4168]

Try this with Neutral Tint. It reacts a lot with the salt.

[@tanmaree1290]

This is beautiful did u use normal or rock salt ? And can I use with paint for the snow ?

[@vimlarani7575]

It's like a hit & miss for me with the salt technique. Could you explain why the salt i applied melted? I bought different varieties of salt just in case 😅

[@kristinvanleuven]

@@vimlarani7575 melted?! Oh my gosh I have never seen that before! I’ve had the best success with kosher salt and it really is hit or miss for me too depending on how much pigment/water I use and sometimes the brand of paint I use as well

[@vimlarani7575]

@kristinvanleuven I will try out the processes you've shown. I hope to get the right balance. Thanks

[@22GmaRocky]

It was too wet and salt too fine if it immediately dissolved. You have to let it dry so,e..but not Too much .

[@vimlarani7575]

Yes...the salt was fine come to think of it. I had better results with a coarser sea salt

[@JoyceDlugokinski]

What type salt did you use?

[@kristinvanleuven]

Kosher sea salt from my kitchen 😅

[@sb9758]

I tried this technique, but it just didn't work at all. I don't know what I did wrong. I followed this exact technique 😐

[@jilll1287]

Are you using 100% cotton paper?

[@Lulis56]

Let the painting dry a little bit-it should still be shiny but not wet.