My New Favorite Way to Paint Landscapes

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Middle Earth landscapes. You sold me on that.

[@KristyRice]

XO

[@dee-ellencook763]

Kristi, I feel like the "unfaithful fan". I started watercolor in January watching your channel....it was wonderful.I loved it and then I "strayed". Found other watercolor channels, do this, do that , not right...my joy faded. Then I found you again !!! I feel that "burst" of wonderful again. I am 80 and tried to join your Patreon, but so many screens come up it is confounding! But I will tell you this your aura comes thru this handheld and fills me with JOY ! So happy to paint with you again.😊

[@KristyRice]

I'm so glad you're back! XO Email [e-mail] with specific questions about joining Patreon!

[@abiicakes]

I'm slowly losing my fear of watercolors by watching your videos. I love the radical acceptance path of these landscapes!

[@KristyRice]

Glad you like them! And radical acceptance??? LOVE that!

[@jadexx3]

Don’t be scared just jump on in!! You’ll love it! 🫶🏻

[@dadbod_way6916]

I’m 10 years old and I haven’t been able to follow along with any other water color painting video’s but yours are great 👍

[@KristyRice]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you’re here!!!

[@sarakatharina2928]

I started watercolor painting half a year ago and I watched a ton of your videos. Your "find joy in painting" approach helped me to be not so hard on myself. This video again is another proof that your spirit can actually change people's minds and hearts. If I could ask you one thing it would be to maybe make a video on how to paint people fearlessly. Because I am shying away from that and I know that with your ideas and your spirit I could find a way to try without fear. Thank you for all you do!

[@KristyRice]

I need someone to teach me how to paint people fearlessly!

[@sarakatharina2928]

@@KristyRice alright 🤭 I didn't expect that answer :-))

[@karenannc]

@@KristyRice Jenna Rainey did a nice tutorial on sketching recently, which included people and it would help I would think!

[@Elizabeth58886]

This gave me a new idea! Even if I want a horizontal landscape, I can paint it vertically just to loosen up, then turn it and see how it turned out!

[@karlenemacedo6284]

Yes to the "no tip toeing"! We need more of this in the art world!

[@maribelbaltadano1537]

In the world period!

[@marytesta3003]

I always feel uplifted watching Kristy paint because you never know what you're going to get, but it's always amazing. Thank you Kristy❤

[@jkellyfamily9]

Omgosh - LOVE the fantasy landscape idea! You are the BEST watercolor teacher, Kristy! When I watch you paint, I feel your joy. If I can learn to approach all my creative endeavors with even half of the abandon you do…❤ If we all could get to that freedom, just think of all the beauty! 🥰

[@shirleybrady3174]

🙂swinging bridge on the craggy one😉. How fun!!!!

[@KristyRice]

Oooh!

[@happy2bgrandma313]

I love that you’re a happy painter❤

[@kareng8726]

Thank you for the extra information on the screen. Such as when you tell us you’re rinsing your brush off screen; it’s so helpful.

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@trudicook2988]

wet on dry...love that. Love the free style

[@kathyisaacson4645]

Watching the last paining…It’s the land of OZ! Love it!

[@KristyRice]

Ozzzz! Love that!

[@theresarobichaux1564]

Kristi, that’s MAGIC!!!

[@TruNorthMusic]

I love the freedom in your painting technique - this is the kind of style I want to learn!

[@KristyRice]

I'm so glad!

[@melodycrites3145]

Gorgeous! I love your adventurous spirit.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!

[@CindyCallahan227]

Yes yes yes! Sometimes I scribble out my landscapes but then overwork! 🤪 I want this fun, fantastical look!

[@rathernotsay5629]

I actually really like the way the water is melding on the cheaper watercolor paper. Thanks for the tip on using less water.

[@bethmegansmith4642]

It is Brillo .I love it wow , you are so Cleaver . Happy paiting xxxx

[@emgjagogg]

Yaaaas!!! Landscapes! Amazed at how this comes from your imagination without inspiration photo or reference. Love how you used different papers and talked us thru it all. Gorgeous!! Thank you!! ❤

[@mariemccullough9874]

I love it ❤❤❤❤ and you don't knock back the color hallelujah 🙌

[@jadexx3]

I absolutely LOVE how you aren’t afraid to use more paint! Watercolor doesn’t have to be light washes of color. We like the dark juicy paint! 😍 (I hope this makes sense. Lol)

[@KristyRice]

It makes alllll the sense!

[@lisasternenkind6467]

They are your's. Are they not? Who's holding you back? It's all up to you how you use the watercolors or other paints, and which colors you choose. Yet getting to know all techniques that others have already found out, let's you go further just as you decide. But if you really would choose the colors totally blind, or by using dice to decide colors and their placement,, might let you end up very often with only a muddy color. But then again it's up to you what you make with that then.

[@MicheleTuccini]

Love using a different palette for each!

[@lynnec5258]

I love it can be imaginary- mind blown!

[@LisaAnnOberbrunner]

The combination of stuff you're doing in this video is definitely giving me ideas.

[@victoriabarrientos3280]

Love how you are doing these. Love your encouraging words! And don’t stress. Don’t overthink it.

[@lynnec5258]

I love the idea of using three pads to allow for drying and “loosening up “.

[@KristyRice]

It’s awesome!!

[@michellehughes896]

Wow I am shook, just beautiful.

[@Bready29645]

I love the modern/organic/abstract version of landscapes. The freedom of “no rules” works for me! You’ve given me lots of ideas to try. I love the 4 at a time idea also.

[@KristyRice]

Great warmups for more realistic approaches too!

[@MicheleTuccini]

I got my shovel ready!

[@MicheleTuccini]

One

[@marlenaamalfitano1558]

I love this style, so freeing!

[@niheala56]

I think I love 1234, 3214 or maybe just all of them! I love your joy and freedom. I need to loosen up. Gonna do it! 😊

[@deborahhillman4120]

Love how these turned out!

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty- I'm really loving the one you did on the budget paper. Being from a warmer climate, the southwestern/Middle Earth picture.

[@jodycourt]

I'm saying, "Don't add another layer. I like it." I really love these landscapes Kristy. They make my heart sing!

[@KristyRice]

Oh thank you!

[@skwervin1]

Just getting back into trying to learn and loving your style

[@KristyRice]

Great to hear!

[@katherineh.6852]

Love this. The biggest thing with my style is FAST. I don't like to wait or want to wait. I like it quick and to circle back when I can. Still have SO much growing to do but quick fast fun and satisfying is always my goal

[@KristyRice]

I am the same for the most part :)

[@Shazzordinarylifestyle]

I struggled a lot alot finding good tutorials as im a beginner but i failed and wasnt concvinced until i discovered urs.. so easy beezy for a beginner like me

[@KristyRice]

So glad you’re here!

[@ginitaprofitt4065]

Home run Again! Very, very creative and I loved this video.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@reneecailloux2573]

Ready to dig! Boom, chakalaka!

[@toddbridges8834]

More landscapes, please!!! Great post!!!!!!

[@donnamulligan1474]

Kristy, I just love that you share your gifts with us. Your for joys sake little pallet is fantabulous I love the paints I've never used paints that feels so good before and I am a beginner I've been doing it about a year but I stopped for a while. But just happened to find one of your videos and loving what you do, I am your biggest fan now and you have really encouraged me to move forward all I could paint with flowers because I don't know how to draw but you've brought other ideas into my world that I can do without having to draw. I love that you do you. I am trying to learn how to paint without being stressed out on how it comes out if it's good enough I'm just going to keep painting. I don't want to Rob myself or discourage myself of what I might be able to paint. Hoping that one day I will have a style of my own.🤞🖼️🎨🖌️

[@KristyRice]

You WILL find a style of your own. Just follow the momentum you’re building now. Brush to paper, as much as your instinct tells you to, even if it’s for just a minute here and there. Glad you’re here

[@jessemerrellmerrell7353]

I really loved this! Surprisingly, right before you put in the moon, I realized I wanted a moon, the whole thing surprised the heck out of me! Thanks!😊

[@donnamulligan1474]

I'm digging the most groovy possibilities. Yes I can! Yes I will! yes I can! Thank you for your dedication and time you spend teaching me. I am so grateful for finding you. Blessings 🌿🪻🌻💐🌻🪻🌿

[@KristyRice]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@devonschwaab2886]

Love the unusual color choices! ❤

[@marissariley7319]

I… am in love! Such a cool technique! Gonna try these loosey goosey wavy dreamy landscapes tonight

[@KristyRice]

Have fun!

[@CarolynNeargarder]

I love this idea. Very inspiring new ideas ❤

[@KristyRice]

Glad you like it!

[@malakhiedwardsjohn5252]

Wonderful Just Wonderful

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hcondrack]

Kristy, I finally bought your palette and I am blown away. Hello from another PA girl!!!!!!!! Keep being you!!!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!

[@IhilaniSpector]

I always have fun trying different techniques with you Thank you for getting me out of the box

[@jadexx3]

I’m ready to dive head first into the possibilities 😁 Love the landscape videos!! Would love to see more 💜 especially a desert 🌵 🏜️

[@KristyRice]

Noted!

[@Danielle-l3y]

Very interesting how your painting evolves. I like it 😊

[@beadmomma4]

I think number 3 is my favorite. I like the mutedness of it. And I live in California and it reminds me of the lakes and rivers in my area. Lovely job on them all.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!

[@myrawillis6829]

I love this. If I dont have anything in mind, I'll do a couple and put them up on the mantle until I see what I want to do with them. I also wet the page just let the colors run and mingle as I tip the page. So much fun without the anxiety of producing and easy to pick up and do a bit or a lot. You always inspire me and make me smile, Kristy!

[@CarolinaCarolina-ph9mx]

It is ridiculously fun to just put watercolor paint on paper without a plan at all. That could almost be a test in itself to see if someone might enjoy watercolor - tap watercolor paint onto a piece of wet paper and see who is fascinated by it. Good thing it is paint that draws us and not fire. 🤣

[@elainethompson6180]

Watching on replay love your enthusiasm .

[@KristyRice]

Yay! Thank you!

[@wendystapleton5130]

This video is so inspiring to often we paint a background and then fear steps in and ruins it. Wrong colours or shapes. This is like swimming without water wings so much choice, results ASTOUNDING! Look forward to more videos that set us free. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍❤❤

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much 😀

[@absynthe1972]

BTW, thank you so much for the Baohong suggestion. I love it. The Academy Baohong paper is also super nice, too. It makes a visible difference in my painting.

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@irener1111]

Your energy is contagious. You have inspired me!

[@KristyRice]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@lgreenway5844]

Thank you so much. I am a very beginner painter and am headed to Lake Powell this Friday-taking my water colors and planning on painting the scenery from the houseboat I'll be on for the week. The landsccapes and red rocks are totally intimidating, especially as a beginner, but your video's light and carefree methods make me feel optomistic about what I might be able to capture.

[@JulieToye-gy6ij]

I am digging this!!!!!! Love! 😍💖🤗😊

[@maryannegunter115]

#3 is my fav, but all are great. The 4th one reminds me of a scene from the old StarTrek, where they'd be on another planet! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@TXDHC]

3! When you hit that purple in I gasped…😮 you should hear me when you paint…I’m very vocal. 😅 I couldn’t even imagine what you could do with the vertical…but I like it! Love them all.

[@KristyRice]

😁

[@JamilyaRamosChapman]

Are you on PBS All ARTs? If not why not? I’m hooked these are real art lessons for free! You don’t just paint. You know how to teach! From a retired teacher/school psychologist a wanna be a watercolorist

[@KristyRice]

Oh wow!! Such a massive compliment! Thank you!!

[@dianesmith7369]

Love the vibrant colors and how these paintings evolve. I too like to ise bright colors.😊 Thanks for your great tutorials.

[@KristyRice]

My pleasure 😊

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Ohhh I can’t pick a favorite one because of the intense gorgeous colors. I really love each ❤one. It looks like a gorgeous desert🌵 🏜 scene, an English garden meadow, a lovely lake scene, & a forest mountain scene done for you. Thanks for sharing this wonderfully fun video.

[@dianepelletierviau1201]

I love to do abstract landscape, lot of joy !

[@julieo8017]

What fun So spontaneous as watercolour can be!!!

[@meglh23]

Love this! Thank you so very much for your encouragement and cheering us all on! This means so much.

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@Salty-lil-Sloth]

So pretty, the word 'ethereal' comes to mind

[@rathernotsay5629]

Would love to see you show more landscape paintings. I stuggle with keeping them super interesting. Thanks!

[@KristyRice]

Noted!

[@angelag9346]

This video may be my favorite of yours (I do love all of them)...cannot wait to try this. It feels like freedom....not worrying about colors and what is "right"....thank you Kristy!!💜

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!

[@michelekirkpatrick9230]

I am so happy I found you.

[@lorihanby6733]

I love this!!!! So freeing! Like them all and see so many possibilities but LOVE the “Utah” one. I especially love that you did multiple paintings in one span of time. I enjoy having more than one painting going at a time but this is even better. ❤

[@KristyRice]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lorihanby6733]

Probably helps that I live in Utah 😊 Now you need one with Rocky Mountains. ♥️

[@helenstone7600]

looks like a waterfall with the streak of blue. thank you for the tip on less water on cheap paper. i was trying to add more water to mine and they looked more muddy than before.

[@KristyRice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Elizabeth58886]

“Boom Shaka-laka!” made me literally laugh out loud 😄. Kristy, you are so refreshing!

[@Elizabeth58886]

Ok…and “Not a flipping fan!” 😂 You’re so honest!

[@janelloyd7601]

Fantastic loved this video. Love the final results

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!

[@lynne9360]

Love them all. But 1 & 4 my favourite.

[@conniemesce4093]

Loved them. Such a great idea!❤

[@marlabenningfield1696]

Diggin the possibilities 💕

[@KristyRice]

Wahoo!

[@selwynknap6121]

So cool...but my fave is the last one on the budget paper! The vertical one though has such perspective...looks like a canyon!

[@kristinebooden6235]

Exciting going for it too!xo

[@magdalenagaton2737]

It was beautiful 🤩 Kristy

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! 🤗

[@cindymccann3753]

Love love love. Thank you for your guidance here with landscapes

[@asingingtree]

I love this style!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

You’re giving me ideas for some paintings I started but didn’t have a good way to finish. Thank you!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marthastrayton]

Loved the landscapes! Love no 3!

[@diangansen8482]

On the vertical painting I would put some silhouetted foliage hanging in around the edges like you're looking out of a forest.

[@jessiehollaway1186]

Wow! Gorgeous.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnaboshaw4553]

You make me feel like I could do this! So happy I found your KZbin!

[@KristyRice]

You definitely can!

[@donnaeiler3179]

I like the one on the little budget tablet

[@ruthcuestas6700]

exciting!! cn't wait to try this. You are so talented and different! LOVE THIS!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!!

[@yasmin7903]

I enjoyed 1 and 4 the most.

[@melkilgore]

Beautiful! Number 3 is my fave

[@nikkirzic]

I love them all but #2 is so abstract and you must use your imagination to put it together.

[@angellove2911]

Hey girl!! You're looking fantastic❤ love this style😊😊😊

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!!

[@marlabenningfield1696]

I love them all

[@cathythestampwhisperer1020]

I have not had any desire to paint lately. This just might get me going again. Thanks, for the inspiration.

[@susanfisher8944]

I love doing the gradient washes on my paper but then I freeze and I can’t think of anything to put on the dried background. Just a total brain freeze and I worry about my lack of creativity. So frustrating. But this video was so perfect. Love your ideas.

[@siriusblack4245]

Same here

[@happy2bgrandma313]

I truly love watching you paint and I am learning so much, 😊

[@nancysworld4178]

This was very interesting to watch! I've been water color painting for 3 days now (😀 really!) and I know I'm not a very creative person but I love art! I also tend to over think things so I will be trying this out to see where it takes me. Thank you so much and I'm really enjoying your videos and learning a lot!❤

[@KristyRice]

You can do it!

[@charlestonscnative9083]

I love Kristy's videos. Another instructor I found is Karen Rice Art. She uses "a twig from the garden sharpened" and "a bit of broken plastic card" to paint in an abstract way using water color. Both of them are so talented! 😀

[@MsHalcyon2]

I'm watching this video in black and white during a bout of insomnia lol but I've already had an "aha" moment. I'm a beginner who picked up the daniel smith set of 6 mixing colors (it suited my desires at the time), and I've had trouble balancing water control/moisture level with the intensity of those pigments. A little paint goes a long way, both on the page and in my brush! But I think practicing the ombre with this video as my guide may help me get the hang of using those paints. Thanks for having the heart of a true teacher!

[@MsHalcyon2]

(The notes about when you are rinsing and blotting are particularly helpful, by the way 💕 Those are the cues we otherwise don't get when you aren't learning from a teacher in the same room)

[@KristyRice]

Yes it will!

[@KristyRice]

That is helpful to know. I’m trying to include rinsing and blotting direction more often :)