How to Paint Watercolor Sunflowers for Beginners

[@nancysworld4178]

Kristy, I am a beginner artist and I recently started watching your channel and I've watched many of your videos so far. I never painted a sunflower before until now and I i gotta say that I'm pretty proud of my results. Thank you for creating a stress free, judgement free, and fun to be creative space for us here. I am one that is very critical of my work but with your mantras to be kind to yourself, I've been able to feel more like an artist and less like a preschooler learning to paint!😅 Again, thank you for being you! 💗

[@KristyRice]

I’m so thrilled to hear this!!

[@carolhuppingfisher1928]

You make watercoloring so much fun, and take the scariness out of it for beginners like me. Thank you, Kristy!

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@debbieadair4920]

I am OBSESSED with developing a sunflower I like! Also a pine cone!

[@nosebleedseats3788]

damn you're amazing. I'm painting this for my mom tonight. you have NO idea how much joy you've brought me.

[@job3687]

Kristi's liner brush is awesome! It has a spring to it I've never had in any other brush! It allows the thinnest lines I've ever made.

[@KristyRice]

😘😘

[@swolfie]

This was therapeutic, just the boost of joy I needed! You had me at "You can't screw this up" ❤ I played it on slow speed and painted along with you. Joy!

[@KristyRice]

Yay! So glad you painted along!!!

[@brendafitzsimmins6866]

I loved this video Kristy. You have such positive energy that radiates right through our devices. Thank you for sharing. I will try this in the morning.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!!’et me know how it goes!!

[@lynnec5258]

Love the center- all the colors. So exciting!!!!

[@KristyRice]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MultiMartina12]

Middle in the night. Couldn’t find sleep, found your sunflower and painted along with you! Made me happy, learned a lot. Used watercolor and gouache, just to cover some awkward brushstrokes. THANK YOU! Love your tutorials !!!

[@KristyRice]

I love layering on mixed media to cover a multitude of sins!! Hope you found some sleep too!

[@Allessandria]

My heart starts to beat faster with the thrill of watching your creations!

[@KristyRice]

😘😘

[@biancafaust2688]

I love Sunflowers. My daughter grew one that was so beautiful and tall that it broke and it made her so sad. I want to paint one for her that she won’t have to worry about breaking. This sunflower is it! I’m so excited. Thank you for teaching me how to make one she’s going to 💕

[@KristyRice]

Oh no!

[@maryalvarez5973]

What I love about this video is your confidence you have in us newbies🌸

[@dellaramsey9597]

Can’t wait to try this when I paint next week.

[@portiaplumeria956]

All marvellous this sunflower!

[@gingerpenny8859]

Looks like an easy flower to do.

[@Stillwater6488]

Thank you so much for the KISS analogy, it literally was the motivation and clarity I needed to help me detach myself from perfectionism and get back to really allowing my art to lead me rather than my ego. Thank you for sharing this and yourself with the world we truly appreciate it.

[@gpfrench]

This is my fave tutorial of yours! It is liberating! Doesn’t look amateurish, nor impressionist, looks Joyful! Fun to do! Great for people who are struggling because it is fun!❤❤❤

[@KristyRice]

Thank you very much!

[@christinajones2112]

I really like the bold loose paintings. I'm definitely trying this today 😃

[@KristyRice]

Have fun!

[@dianedunn848]

Can't wait to try this sunflower!

[@KristyRice]

Yay!

[@laurapuchalski7402]

I really loved this and your 6 flower tutorial! I’m new to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and your thorough explanations! I’ve learned even more as an intermediate watercolor artist!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome to hear!

[@christinewithers3283]

Boop Boop! You totally crack me up! I am going to absolutely love painting with you! I am new to water color! I have done oil, acrylic before so this will be a fun change! I went to an estate sale and bought all her water color stuff! Super excited to dive in

[@KristyRice]

😘😘 Okay!! You need to set a painting date with yourself!! What’s it gonna be??

[@christinewithers3283]

How about for sure tomorrow! I can't do anything so might as well paint right!? I broke my arm in 3 places so no one is letting me do anything unless I am wrapped in bubble wrap!

[@KristyRice]

@@christinewithers3283 paint paint then!!

[@beverlysheckler5287]

This video shows what can be accomplished in a short sitting time, maybe 5-10 minutes. I can make a flower, enjoy the process (most important), and finish. Please continue with some more of these videos. They show me that I can paint what you show. You have such a pleasant attitude and voice.Encouraging viewers to paint with what they have, but also giving names of colors and types of paper and paintbrushes, you are the reason I am trying once again to paint with watercolor. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing. You are making your corner of the world engaged and happy!

[@KristyRice]

I am so grateful for your very kind words and so glad to know I’ve got you painting!!! XO

[@stefanienapolitan8850]

Kristy, the sunflower is one off my favorite flowers. Thanks for making this seem so easy! I will give it a try and tag you.

[@KristyRice]

Have fun!

[@moniquetemblor-lee815]

Thank you Kristy. This was a fun exercise. Might I suggest for a fun, positive, and joyful expression: KISS Keep It Simple Sweetie

[@kathrynwoolcock4943]

I love how the yellow petals stand out against the blue tones, such a gorgeous painting Kristy, thank you.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much 😊

[@pamvance7378]

I love the freedom

[@neridadamas1649]

Sometimes find painting hard. This was great fun. Good result for ma a begginner. Thanks : )

[@KristyRice]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annmariebudyn]

This would be my first watercolour. I'm 66 and have just started drawing and painting. Thank you.

[@KristyRice]

This is the best thing I could hear! Cheers!!

[@marshabraswell5681]

This was so relaxing! I never would have thought to put so many different colors in the center. It is beautiful!

[@KristyRice]

Hope you try it!

[@oliverose7]

You said to make and enjoy this, so I did my sunflower painting ... and I felt so free :) !!! Thank you,

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful news!!

[@sheilawilliams6282]

I found this video inspiring and painted my very first watercolor

[@KristyRice]

You made my week!!

[@debbiesheehan6904]

My brushes arrived love sunflowers.

[@KristyRice]

Yay!!

[@marysamabernathy5601]

This is so much fun!

[@alixsandraparness1368]

I love painting sunflowers and learning to use the techniques you are teaching is mind blowing. Thank you so much

[@KristyRice]

Omg mind blowing?? You made my day, thank you!!

[@jrigg3495]

I was thinking about sunflowers the other day! I can't wait to try this today!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!! Let me know how it goes?

[@jrigg3495]

@@KristyRice Absolutely! Also, I tried the Academy 100% cotton cold press paper for the first time yesterday...total game changer! I was able to do the wet on wet so much better!

[@KristyRice]

@@jrigg3495 so glad to hear it! Amazing paper!!

[@verwilliams1]

Thank you for inspiration after my workday. So fun!

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@sallykolak2566]

I love your videos! You make it all seem so doable!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much :)

[@marjoriefellows314]

Wow! Beautiful and I am definitely going to try it. Your background tips were the best. I have a liner brush but never thought to use it on the background. I’m a beginner and glad I’ve come across you!

[@KristyRice]

Oh you’re about to have some background fun!!

[@pattioneill3849]

I'm gonna try the Sunflower this afternoon, excited! 😁 chores first, boo.

[@KristyRice]

Boo chores!! But later will come!! 🎨🎨🎨

[@nancycrisco5503]

I’ve never used the dagger brush before. What a game changer!! Thanks! Love your channel.

[@KristyRice]

It is just that!

[@RuthlessAries_QueenofSwords]

I am so trying this sunflower. I always look forward to your tutorials. I drink my morning coffee watching it it is so peaceful and fun. Thank you 😊

[@KristyRice]

Oh this makes me soooo happy!!!

[@feb2772]

I painted this this morning and it didn't turn out too bad! I used to paint 25ish years ago in my early to mid 20s, and am trying to get back into it. Your videos are definitely helping, so thank you!

[@KristyRice]

Good to hear!

[@suel4269]

Sunflowers are popular right now. I like your loose version.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!!!

[@CatCrazyLiz]

I loved this! I painted along, hitting pause often to keep up. I'm somewhat new to watercolor and I first watched you during the recent creative retreat. I watched, and painted along with, your anti color mixing flower tutorial. I knew right then that I loved your style! Thank you for making painting fun instead of it being intimidating!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!

[@annem2583]

Ha, my dad was navy as well and he said KISS all the time. ❤️

[@KristyRice]

Hahah love it!!

[@aguacolours]

Love the base painting. Looking forward to the details 😍 Superb choice if this is the first time painting a flower.🌻

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!!

[@kathryncoleman7945]

I love your videos, I’m learning so much. I didn’t even know what a dagger brush was . I’m now the proud owner of a 1/4” and a 1/2”. ♥️😊

[@KristyRice]

Yay!!

[@Usortert]

Woo! Another video for my sunflower playlist! I have no idea what I am doing, but I fully intend to manage to get blobs of yellow to turn into reasonably recognisable sunflower in the near future.

[@KristyRice]

I fully believe you will evolve those blobs!!! Let me know how it goes!!!

[@defyant1]

This provided another pathway for my watercolor journey. I'm usually the loose, flowing, pastel girl, trying to keep it light and airy. This felt so "naughty!" and was so bold. It was fun. Will probably not be my go-to style for most but it does help to keep things fresh. It was fun and you take away all my fear of "Screwing it Up." Thank you for that freedom. Purchased a rigger and liner brush at your urging. So glad I did! Love them both. (Hmmmm...a cat's tongue...don't have one of those....yet!)

[@KristyRice]

Omg I’m the naughty watercolorist!!! Wahoo!! Keep having fun!!

[@carolmilstead]

Love this pic definitely going to try this , I love the vibrant colours Ty Kristy

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!! Let me know how it goes!!

[@milenamarcocci6320]

I love the way you paint 😍😍bravissima

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much 😀

[@debbiesheehan6904]

Loved this and love your brushes. Love how my sunflower turned out 💕

[@KristyRice]

Oh I’m so happy!!!

[@marytesta3003]

Very fun sunflower! Your brushes are sold out on Amazon so ordered the little one on your site. I can't wait to get it!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!

[@rocksandglassstore]

Had fun trying this one out. Thank you x

[@KristyRice]

So glad to hear it!!

[@CassandraWood0177]

Oh my! Amazing 👏!

[@KristyRice]

😘😘

[@katskills5560]

I love the freedom flow painting. Still waiting on my brushes

[@KristyRice]

Can’t wait until you have them!

[@missdeesaccount]

Hi Kristy! I love your sunflower but mine was bigger in the centre and smaller petals. My Mom has these flowers in the summer and the birds love the seeds. I love birds and flowers but I'm bedbound and I can't walk outside anymore. Ah well such is life!! Anyways, I love making art! It's cathartic and good for the soul. Take care!

[@KristyRice]

I'm so glad you painted the sunflower! And who cares if you proportions were different than mine!

[@annettastlouis3303]

Great fun... will do this for sure!!

[@KristyRice]

Please do! Let me know how it goes!

[@darleneplant.6284]

The title caught my attention and you have inspired me.!

[@KristyRice]

Hahah well awesome!! Hope you give it a try!!

[@joycehill8667]

Loved your energy. Freedom!

[@RuthlessAries_QueenofSwords]

I got your brushes and left a review on amazon. I love your brushes.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so so much!!

[@Msboochie2]

Sunflowers are the reason I ever tried to make a mark on paper, I believe. As long as I can recall sunflowers just make me. I can't wait to try this. I may have been doing too much with the liner brush lately, but who cares?! I have some good calligraphy ink, I think I ’ll use for the flourishes. I am smitten with Dioxazine purple for the background rather than the blue, but time will tell.

[@KristyRice]

Oh wow this all sounds like loads of fun!!

[@kkarthik7824]

Excellent

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Awesome video! Going to try this. Thank you! 💖

[@KristyRice]

Yay!!

[@jeanettecook1088]

😊This is a good demonstration ...very inspiring...I mostly do acrylics, when at home, but take my WC set with me when on the road, which is a lot. (Never have enough time to paint!This is my punishment for not minoring in art!) I'm 66 now and art is my therapy. Just discovered your channel... new sub!🎉

[@KristyRice]

Well I’m so glad you’re here!

[@patlatour2465]

Wanted to watch video but this looks so good I’m going to try it.for me it was your bold color choices, it go me thinking I could do this thank you so much. Your videos are so interesting.

[@KristyRice]

I’m so glad you’ll give it a try!!

[@analourdesdelrio760]

Hello! I love the way you intertwined the strokes and used a liner brush for the movement effect. Can a fountain pen be used for the same effect?

[@KristyRice]

Yes, absolutely! You won't get the effect where the paint runs out of the brush, but you will have more control with a fountain pen. :)

[@AliceInaBulletJournal]

I loved 🥰 it

[@lindaevanoff1883]

Love it and will definitely try this soon..keep you posted♥️

[@KristyRice]

Sounds good!

[@lindabridget49]

Loved this!

[@עיריתשכנר]

Amazing. Thank you

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for watching!

[@ingerdegrow]

Love this !!!

[@elainelogan2023]

Love it

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!

[@kimmip4202]

So beautiful! 😍

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!!

[@AbraCassandraCrafts]

Kristy: "You can't screw this up!" Me: "Hold my paint water" lol ^_^

[@michellewallace4083]

Wow!

[@katewilliams9959]

I’m anxious to try the multi color center with colors other than browns & black. Also, I want to try the background. Filling in a background scares me. 😆

[@KristyRice]

Oh no! Don’t be anxious it’s very freeing to use all those colors!!!

[@brendaswartz5131]

Kristy, I just found your site. After painting with watercolors for a year, I am now having fun thanks to you. I do have a question, where might I find the small magnets that you use to put the pans in your cute tins. 🥰Brenda - 1

[@KristyRice]

Yay!! www.amazon.com/shop/kristyrice?listId=1C3BBAKVZ6Y0L

[@asenordheim9685]

Very inspiering. Love it.🤗🤗🤗

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!!

[@nosebleedseats3788]

KISS isn't agreesive, it's a way of life :)

[@KristyRice]

That's what I thought lol

[@MS-dp3so]

Beautiful 🥰love it...❤

[@KristyRice]

So glad!

[@portiaplumeria956]

Hi Kristy, you know the Italian watercolors Gallo? From Assisi, they are handmade with Honey!

[@KristyRice]

Ohhh yes!! See my live handmade watercolor tour :)

[@rhodaburke4350]

Good instruction. I’ve just found your channel!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome, thank you!

[@anncribbs9890]

I have trouble scaling from a picture to my paint pad. Really. Enjoy your show.

[@KristyRice]

You could sketch a light grid over a print of your photo to help :)

[@anncribbs9890]

@@KristyRice thank you

[@genevievedarrett3163]

Easy ,love this !!!Tku..70 and yes I can do this !!!

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I found the video I needed today. 😅

[@KristyRice]

I'm so glad!

[@lindakuck5981]

I know this video is old but I have a question about your choice of paper. I bought some rough paper as a rookie mistake what is the difference between all the papers...hot, cold press and rough. Thank you

[@JannekeVisser-h8c]

The textures differ, and for how long they stay wet differs. Just play with your paper! Playing will be fun and you will discover all kinds of things as you go.

[@JannekeVisser-h8c]

PS I do not know which type of paper stays wet for longer. Am a super rookie myself, and using cheap paper. I am just playing and discoveri g and enjoying that 😊

[@allilauren2306]

What’s the link to your other video to do flowers

[@annietanner4232]

I did the sunflower I had trouble with the background (spotted) I really think too much paint and water but i will try again....

[@KristyRice]

If you’re getting splotchy-ness then yes prob too much water :)

[@debmarie55]

It's very pretty, colorful but not my style. However, your technique of adding the accents is something I will try.

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!!

[@LoriTriesLife]

I couldn't use rough paper! How'd you make it work?! 🎉

[@KristyRice]

What issue were you having with the rough paper?

[@gypseanl8842]

How do I purchase those three brushes?

[@KristyRice]

Here is a link to all my custom supplies:) www.amazon.com/shop/kristyrice/list/VG7O5MERX2O?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_m

[@mariamyre9778]

Keep It Simple Sweety works to

[@KristyRice]

Well that is better!

[@greentreesmatter]

Tried this several times and the yellow areas don't work for me. I think it would be better if I had some more opaque paint like you have.

[@KristyRice]

Sorry to hear that

[@Galbereth]

I managed to screw this up when I dipped my brush into purple instead of blue... Completely ruined the colour of the leaves! 😭

[@brianwilliams309]

I bet ya I could still muck it up lol. I tried freehand painting and it looked like a dog painted it. lol

[@KristyRice]

Omg you’re funny! Give it a try…draw a light pencil outline first…

[@brianwilliams309]

@@KristyRice ok will give it a go

[@KristyRice]

@@brianwilliams309 XO

[@lauragarcia9471]

Well I screwed it up

[@KristyRice]

I bet you didn’t!

[@lauragarcia9471]

@@KristyRice lol Just learning..I'm working on your practice video..wet on wet etc. I struggle with my water amount and light wash. I started with my first watercolor in July. As of January I gave myself this year to make sure I paint, play, and practice every day..so we'll see 🙈😵‍💫😬🌞 Thank you for what you do. You are so much fun!