WATERCOLOUR 8 2020

Paper Arches CP 300 g.
Colours Windsor & Newton: Antwerp Blue, Paynes Gray, Quinacridone Gold, Neutral Tint.
The bottles contain:
1th Water and Antwerp Blue - shaken not stirred!
2nd Water, Antwerp Blue, Paynes Gray and Neutral tint.
The colour I drip on the sky is Quinacridone Gold.
And then I use my usual master card for making lines and interesting spots.
Notice that this time I only wet the top of the paper from the beginning. Later I put water on the paper at the bottom.

[@krisabshire7588]

Hello, Lena I am grateful for this. A fiber artist for 38 years, traveling to teach my techniques, I have been exploring in depth various painting mediums now that I am reaching my later years. Your work and that of Sabrina Garassi speak to me deeply, and I am so gratified to see someone such as yourself, who is obviously deeply in spirit with your materials, sharing what you have come to know. The world is a better place for those who share. Thank you for inspiration and encouragement through thoughtful, generous guidance to such other worldly explorations for myself and others. You are a gift and I hope your work receives the appreciation it deserves. Kris Abshire

[@lenagemze662]

Dear Kris. Thank you for your nice words - I wish you alle the best!

[@cathyintally]

Such a calming experience watching you create these marvelous paintings. No boring chatter, no crazy music that makes one irritable - just pure joy! Just found you - now I have to watch all your videos. Thank you

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Catherine! Enjoy yourself!

[@amazinglifecreation]

Love your art

[@brodouglasop]

Lena, I love your watercolor style & chuckle each time you toss the tape aside! We‘ve just moved into a grand old house on the campus of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI, USA, & need arresting art to cover our walls. If the weather cooperates I’ll take paper & paints outside & try to reproduce something as fantastisk as your works. Sharing one’s work is selfless & I thank you.

[@lenagemze662]

Dear Douglas. Thank you! It sounds like a very very good project to cover the walls with original watercolours. Try to make big ones!! Some of mine are 125 cm broad!

[@user-Olesia-L]

Вау!!! Какая же красота! Нежно и загадочно!

[@lenagemze662]

Tak fra København !!!

[@mebythesea5]

I’m so excited to see what appears each time I see one of your videos! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent ♥️

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching!

[@sarahbuchanan5695]

I just love the images that you create and your style.You inspire me to paint more myself, so thank you.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you - please go ahead painting!!

[@katrins.1541]

Dear Lena, it is gentle and beautiful again! I like the way you throw away the tape! :)

[@garyweybright3227]

Such a beautiful result from a seemingly simple process! But I assure you this is NOT as simple as she makes it look. Just stunning! Thank you! Claudia SJI

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too Gary for watching!

[@watercolornyc]

It's not "simple"...it does take some practice. But start n a 9x12" paper and experiment. This technique really is like magic once you get the hang of it. Well worth your time!

[@garyweybright3227]

watercolornyc thank you for taking the time to acknowledge my post. I will certainly give this a go! Claudia SJI

[@themischeinquer2634]

I love watching the process with no talking behind! It's about visual creation...

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Themis!

[@husazahra]

Your work is fabulous!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art and extraordinary technique. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. You inspire me.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you very much!

[@hlk01]

Excellent. Such a joy to watch watercolour in action.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Christine.

[@vereditvideo]

It’s much power and zen in your work. Can’t wait picking my paper and pigments for opening a new door of imagination. Thank you so much, Lena!!

[@lenagemze662]

Please do that........ And thank you to you too!

[@solecontreras6597]

I love seeing your work. I find it extraordinary! Thank you!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too!

[@BarbaraGilbertdesigner]

Stunning, I absolutely love it and can't wait to try it. Thank you so much.

[@lenagemze662]

Dear Barbara. Hope you have tried it now, and that you just love it - else you will do so after a while. Good luck to you.

[@ScottSwinson]

Hi Lena! Just divine! You have to love watercolour and the way it moves on the page! That last spray was very brave! You are obviously good at practicing non attachment! I always love your paintings and process. 🙏👍

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Scott!

[@AlpayBeler]

Love your work, Lena. Thank you for sharing and greetings from London.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching and greetings from Copenhagen!

[@joaldridge1564]

Mesmerizing and instructive. I've watched your videos over and over and I learn something new every time. Truly beautiful paintings! So inspiring. Hoping for a new video soon. Until then I'll keep learning from the posted videos. Thank you for sharing your talent and techniques.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for all your nice words!!!

[@danielsoula3124]

Thank you Madam, you gave me the energy to bring out my brushes. You are the best!

[@lenagemze662]

Daniel SOULA Thank you to you too Daniel, and good luck with your brushes!!

[@Rita-jz3ri]

Lena, es sieht alles so wundervoll leicht aus, bei Dir !!! Eine tolle Künstlerin ! Ich bin begeistert 🙏🎨🙋‍♀️

[@lenagemze662]

Vielen dan Rita!

[@helenw6243]

Fabulous! always look forward to your videos Lena. Very inspirational. thank you

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too for watching!

[@danielleleclaire717]

As usual, it's fantastic! I love so much the way you paint. Thank's for sharing.

[@annev4466]

Lena I have watched all your videos many times. Learning from you. Please continue to make more videos of you making your beautiful paintings.

[@philnasmith9755]

Love the music choices in your videos,

[@leahferrell3110]

I'm here for the beautiful colors flowing across the paper and the music!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Leah!

[@jinxmas]

I love your approach and how you allow the water to do what it's meant to. Bravo!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you - Yes, that's the trick!!

[@ralphzaionz4029]

Love all your work. I always look forward to seeing one of your videos. Wish there were more. Thank you. Annie

[@lenagemze662]

Ralph Zaionz Thank you Ralph!

[@jamessmelcer616]

Every time I watch you work I am amazed! You make it look “so easy “. But I know it’s not! Truly a beautiful painting! Girl you rock! Thank you for sharing. Keep up the great work. Jim

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you very much for your nice words James!

[@lynnholbein3795]

This is so amazing. Thank you for the gift of sharing your technique with us!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too Lynn for watching.

[@basema187]

This is amazing. I love your technique. You made me love water colour. l have never tried it before ,but l am ,soon. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too. And don't forget to start rather today than tomorrow!!!

[@basema187]

@@lenagemze662 I have ordered few tubes of paint. l can't wait to start. Thanks again.

[@janetfarnsworth4091]

You are amazing! Love your creative process. I feel like I’m there painting and creating with you. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@lenagemze662]

Janet Farnsworth Thank you to you too Janet for watching and for your nice words.

[@tanyahunter7320]

Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful artwork and your process. I only just realised that if I click on the title you share even more detail. I am inspired by what you create 💕💙💕

[@valeriecranwell3738]

Just discovered you and loving your work

[@sylviauk4747]

I find I’m holding my breath in wonder !

[@lenagemze662]

Sylvia UK Thank you Sylvia! And thank you for watching!

[@lydiebidoli6508]

J'adore vos vidéos et vos réalisations c'est juste Magnifique 🤗🤗🤗💛💚💙

[@lenagemze662]

Lydie BIDOLI Merci Lydie!

[@jackgraff4132]

Simply WAOUAH ...thanks from France

[@summersun5753]

Thank you for another wonderful video, Lena. Fascinating to watch your work process. A beautiful finished work. Much appreciated. :)

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too for watching.

[@kokikaiaikido]

I've been waiting for #8! Thank you! Beautiful!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching!

[@jenfleming9412]

Thank you so much for sharing your work Lena. I am in Australia and have just sat and watched every video you have on Utube. I am so excited by your work and Scott Swinsons. I just want to have lots of time to try them. Many thanks and please show more..

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Jennifer here from Copenhagen!

[@lenagemze662]

Forgot to write that I also admire the way Scott Swinson works!

[@AliciaHeyman-n4v]

Just found you....This is just mesmerizing. I'm a retired graphic designer/illustrator and so interested in both abstract painting and watercolor. Have watched so many artist's videos, so many techniques (acrylic, fluid art, watercolor) - have bought supplies and still holding back, not finding the direction that feels right for me. The flow and subtle intention of your style is so calming to watch. I've learned so much by watching you work. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you very much Alicia. To me it is kind of meditation - I always have to be patient and wait until the painting is ready by itself. And meanwhile I am watching every corner and spot on the paper.

[@danielleguy78]

Wow! Tellement beau! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching!

[@liaknijnik1330]

Absolutely stunning, specially seeing you work! Everything amazing!

[@lenagemze662]

Lia Knijnik Thank you to you too!

[@kano7302]

Лучшая!

[@karolfrench5816]

Wonderful, THANKYOU

[@rohi881]

Your creations are awesome...I love all of them.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Rohi!

[@lynatno1]

Just when I think it’s perfect you take it just a little further...... and then it’s even better. Love your work.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Lyn! And thank you for watching.

[@peaches5712]

Mesmerizing process with such graceful lines making a beautiful picture!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you!

[@yunzers]

Really great. A beautiful piece. Thank you.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too!

[@workingartist6605]

Beautiful work!!! Very calming and very imaginative. Thank you!!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too!

[@jillianwindshuttle4024]

Just love watching you, inspiring lena

[@jadedenthusiasms]

This huge paper is amazing!!!! And as I've said before, the watercolor in bottles is genius. Seems like a decent amount of paint in the bottle because the colors are so deep and vibrant coming out of the bottle. That Antwerp blue is SO gorgeous! Definitely a blue i eventually want to save for :) I use a lot of W&N but only the Cotman as they're so much more affordable. But I know the look and everything is better with the pro versions, and I figure as I slowly run out here and there of a certain color, I'll try to replace it with a pro version. I have a couple Daniel Smith but tiny tiny tubes and just a couple. I love your "shaken not stirred" 😂😆🤣 as always, your work is amazing!! Thank you so much for taking the time to record and edit, let alone do the painting...tons of work and I truly appreciate it :) Thanks again!! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you very much Jadede for a lot of nice words!

[@suzanplatzer5416]

I love your paintings. I have no idea how you know when to stop or take something off. I struggle with that. But when you do it turns into something even more spectacular than it was before. What is the paper you use? And where can I purchase it? I saw somewhere that it was clay coated paper. It's very shiny. I don't know about that type of paper. I definitely need to clean off my table to be able to move around like you do. But I really want to try it. What are the smaller size paper that you use? Are the large pieces a full sheet? I'd like to work up to something bigger. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us all. You are amazing. Suzan from Colorado.

[@lenagemze662]

Dear Suzan. In this video I use normal watercolour paper 300gr and a full sheet. In other videos I use cardboard coated with chalk and it is much more shining and difficult to paint on. But it also gives more clear colours. Sometimes I cut the watercolour sheets in 3 in a kind of panorama.

[@susanstemmet6078]

Brilliant work. You are such an inspiration. Love this painting.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Susan!

[@bbqmamag8287]

Beautiful Lena! I love your technique!! Your videos are very relaxing and I feel very inspired to try!! Thank you lady!!💖

[@lenagemze662]

Gina D'Onofrio Longo Thank you to you too Gina for watching!

[@lavendel5452]

Love it! Another wonderful work, great! Thank you so much for sharing with us, Lena!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching.

[@shanolynmartinez8384]

Wow! Just amazing😻🎨

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Shanolyn!

[@mskhartwatercolourwithmisu8598]

Wow. Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching!

[@manavverma6743]

fantastic demonstration..what board is it..can we do the same on watercolour paper too>?

[@lenagemze662]

Thanl you. But it is watercolour paper. Arches cold presses 300 g. Good luck!

[@marlazeidenberg5247]

Absolutely beautiful and I inspiring

[@pstutor1]

I too just love to watch you. Thank you so much for sharing your technique with us.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too!

[@denisecassel3392]

And this is what it IS!!! watercolour I just love this xxx

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Denise!

[@ruthieclarke9125]

You see more by instinct than any artist I have ever studied. Much admiration and inspiration.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Ruth!!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you very much Ruth - it makes me happy!

[@grahamkemp5469]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing!

[@jaynedough130]

i have tried your technique, with different results!, and so enjoy it. thank you so much for sharing.

[@lenagemze662]

Hope you continue painting!!!!

[@stampinturtles]

Just found you on KZbin and I love your work so much! I feel you on par with Georgia o’Keefe. Amazing! I could watch you paint all day.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Jacqueline!

[@LeighPogue]

Gorgeous

[@celestial_shed]

Fantastic art. And I love the music.

[@maryshank7825]

So meditative and beautiful ❤️

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Mary!!

[@notpopebuthope]

WONDERFUL WORK! ... SALUTE! ... Greetings and best wishes from Austria

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you and greetings from Denmark!

[@juliecremer3545]

Thank you again Lena - a beautiful creation!

[@johndobinson3939]

Wow ! I just love your process and effect

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you!

[@jeanettewilcott4212]

Thankyou Lena. You’re truly inspiring.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you - just go ahead!!!

[@krudler406]

your artwork is always so super awesome and inspired me to try to paint something in a whole new way...it didn't come out as well as yours of course but it was soooo fun!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you - just continue painting that way - have fun and make wonderful paintings!!!!

[@mihirmehta6724]

beautiful....

[@miriammiriam1599]

Very creative art work .I love it and good luck

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Miriam!

[@CHonRoad]

Wonderful, I like it. Christa from Germany

[@lenagemze662]

Vielen dank Christa & Hermann. Lena aus Kopenhagen!

[@williamconcepcion4635]

Excellent example of This technique is based and water quality you have nice ideas Thanks you

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you William.

[@kookaburra24]

Mesmerising

[@mariongowland402]

New to your channel, fantastic work....inspiring. Marion UK

[@lenagemze662]

Marion Gowland Thank you Marion!

[@kellycodelle4872]

I love your technique!! Please upload more videos of your work!!❤️❤️❤️

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you - I'll do what I can.

[@niawang540]

Your art is just so brilliant! I sit on the edge of my seat waiting for a new video every month 💕

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Nia!

[@dw7939]

I love what you do! Beautiful!!!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Another beautiful piece! Pure magic🥰

[@batiasenft347]

Thanks Lena I will certainly keep trying

[@watercolorista]

pure magic!!! I could watch you painting all day long ♥

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Birgit!

[@patsymccown2766]

Just beautiful!

[@swl9270]

You make it look so easy! And yet I know it’s not! Thank you

[@robertbutler2339]

Hi Lena I LUV TO EXPERIMENT! JUST WISH MY BRAIN WAS IN YOUR GEAR!!! GREAT STUFF! KEEP GOING BABE! BOB

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Bob! Keep on - just paint, paint, paint!

[@marleengruben1811]

I love your work 😘🌹

[@trinepettigrew1744]

WOW Just wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Can I say it again? WOW

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Trine for watching!

[@lindaellis9349]

Magic happens! Love the birdsong and background water music too....a spot on video..thank you for sharing your art 🤗🤗🤗

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you for watching!

[@judithj3651]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and your technique Lena. Every time you produce a new video, it makes me so happy.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Judith for watching my videos!

[@mattartiste7214]

hello superb water control !!! little question? how do you prepare your color tubes

[@lenagemze662]

I don't understand your question! Sorry!

[@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art]

Very Very Nice and good work Lena!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Edo!

[@malissaitchner749]

wild genius!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Malissa!

[@shernyavininsky8106]

Thanks so much....you make it look so easy

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you to you too!

[@carolanneconnolly-brown6781]

I love your work. Can I ask what paper you use please?

[@lenagemze662]

I use Arches cold presses 300 g watercolour paper.

[@lizdouglas1952]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love everything you create! Amazing!! Can you tell me what substrate you are using?? 😘👍💖🎨🌹

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Liz. You can read it right under the video - click show more!

[@pamelahunt236]

Finally, #8! It is stunning!

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Pamela!

[@sheilaegeland]

Just discovered your channel...wow Love you video's question though. We're would I buy Archers paper that wide.

[@lenagemze662]

Thank you Sheila! I don't know where you live, but I buy it here: www.boesner.dk. They also have a website in Germany.

[@sheilaegeland]

Thank you , Lena I'm in Canada I found a art supplier in New Brunswick. I could possibly buy a roll of archers. Question though they sell stretcher bars. However In your videos it looks like you use a flat piece of board? And just tape the archers down? Correct?

[@JanaBailey-ff7uf]

Incredible! Thank you!