Let's Paint a Rose 🌹| Easy Watercolor Flowers Painting Lesson by Sarah Cray of Let's Make Art

[@ThatLynnGirl]

I always like to watch a tutorial all the way through once before painting. I have to say, you speak SO CLEARLY that I can watch you on 1.75x speed and still understand you. It’s such a fun way to get prepped for a painting!

[@terrymichaels5934]

Sara - I just wanted to say thank you for your generosity in sharing so much with all of us - from your free outlines, to the tutorials and to your spirit! There's a lot of content out there but I keep coming back to yours specifically because of your spirit and lightness of being. Thank you. Really. And happy belated Mother's Day.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for joining us Terry!

[@noahsmilkshake]

You should make a book of your past tutorials with reference photos and steps! I would buy that.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Ooooh! That's a fun idea!

[@luckyhiker3434]

Sarah, really, really nice. Besides showing you also describe what and why you are doing so well! Thanks for your efforts! Robt

[@helanna9843]

Sorry to be so late in viewing this tutorial. It's really beautiful. I wonder how you would paint this rose in a more loose style.

[@reneebanbury7066]

I would call this rose Fire & Ice which was super popular in the early 2000’s! Love this tutorial & I purchased some brushes! Can’t wait to try this. Hugs from hot, rainy & muggy Texas!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We heard you all are getting more rain than normal. Wishing you well and can't wait to see how your rose turns out.

[@RetroMonkey1999]

I'd say Sweetness or Carrosel roses!

[@kathrynjackson6137]

Green is probably my favorite color! God created so many variations of green all to please our eyes!

[@joys4524]

Thank you Sarah and Michael. This was awesome.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheKhyatishah]

I recently went to a tulip festival and there are ketchup and mustard tulips as well. They are gorgeous!

[@lovespink221]

Message in a Bottle...one of my favorite movies!

[@MaAllen417]

Hello, Im happy I subscribed to your art box. And I love your teaching.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Yay! Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it! :)

[@candyland8527]

"My COLORS are Blush and Bashful. I have chosen two shades of pink, one is MUCH deeper than the other." lol LOVE that movie!

[@nicoledahlke1011]

Another great movie is Fried green tomatoes! So good. Steel magnolia is one of my favorites. I think they named it that because magnolia is a representation of the south and they called it steel because they are strong southern women. Just a thought. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣🥰

[@donnamark7]

This was a GREAT learning tutorial. Thank u so much. ❤️😊

[@vickilawhorn8284]

Thanks, Keenan, for pointing out that last little teeny petal! I was getting too fixated on it. LOL! Fun lesson, Sarah. Thanks!

[@suel4269]

Beautiful! Great tutorial and conversation. ❤️

[@samanthabye-russell9641]

One of my most favourite tutorials ❤

[@LetsMakeArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@victoriaconto8231]

Strong like steel soft and delicate like magnolias

[@shallahharbaugh243]

Rosehip tea! Steel Magnolias is a fantastic movie and blush and bashful is correct.

[@Mrjacharles]

I've dabbled with drawing flowers... wish I could draw the scenery as well, but there's something oddly peaceful about the activity :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sarah has a few landscape tutorials. You can find a list of them here: www.letsmakeart.com/collections/kit#/filter:tags_theme:landscape

[@doloresbrown2326]

Gorgeous!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dotydiva]

I get the non-wax tracing paper and as I paint the lines dissolve so I am happy with this as the lines don't show. You may want to try it. Beautiful painting. I will do this this week.. Thanks .. I am a little behind but going to catch up..

[@LetsMakeArt]

That's a great idea!

[@TheJennabelle]

"Pink is my signature color." - Shelby Eaton - Steel Magnolias

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

Most folks already mentioned Steel Magnolias referring to the women who endure so much heartbreak (but also thrive through so much joy). But there’s an offhand comment made by M’Lynn in the movie - at least I think it’s her - about Drum, her husband. He’s handling his daughter’s death so badly (and rightfully so) but she says “men are supposed to be made of steel or somethin’”. It’s in reference to the perception that men are the stronger of the genders when we all are frail and break - just in different ways, at different times. It’s a fantastic movie. And gods, M’Lynn at the funeral with “I can run all the way to Texas and back” and “take a whack of Ouiser!” From Clarice… I’m all nostalgic now lol.

[@jenscloset]

You two are so cute! I love hearing your little chewing secret!! :)

[@mariannekeller7504]

Beautiful!!

[@adleymchenry8622]

Love it so much!! Thank you, Sarah!! :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you like it!

[@miroux1111]

I think Steel Magnolias refers to the strength of the women in the movie.

[@nanettehoefly7936]

Yes. Strong Southern Women = Steel Magnolias

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

Love how u do close ups. Do more, cause you can see what ur doing better.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the feedback! We will keep working on that.

[@soapysalads]

Steel magnolia I always thought referred to how delicate and soft magnolias were in reference the women but also how strong they are.

[@patlambert6787]

Saw somewhere to buy poster hanging putty and stick a small amount on surface of choice like a window or any surface the putty sticks to and hang your brushes,brush side down to dry so your paint brush handles won't split from water entering. Just a little FYI.

[@LetsMakeArt]

That's a great idea!

[@milesmatic2872]

Nice painting 😊

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cassiesmith4826]

Dirty Dancing is a great chick flick! And Pretty Woman. ❤

[@laelfrenzel7841]

90's chick flicks worth the watch (for Sarah's Sister) : Pretty Woman, Emma, While You Were Sleeping, You've Got Mail, Runaway Bride, My Best Friends Wedding, Sleepless In Seattle, Sabrina, Love Affair, Father of the Bride 1 & 2, 10 Things I Hate About You, Ever After: A Cinderella Story, Titanic (of course), The Wedding Singer, Clueless, ... so so many....

[@LetsMakeArt]

The 90's had some great movies.

[@LaurenMilla]

Any Hugh Grant movie is a great 90s classic rom com / chick flick. A few are on Netflix until the end of May!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Two Weeks Notice! He is fun to watch on screen.

[@MaAllen417]

Favorite chick flick is Beaches with Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey and Mayim Bialik (she plays on Big Bang theory)

[@schaney7891]

Hi Sarah; I absolutely love your tutorials (and the lighthearted chats) I wanted to know how to get the tape. I am a subscriber. I also live on the Atlantic Ocean and would love to send you a picture of my beach and blvd for you to paint.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi! Thank you for reaching out and supporting our small business. We feel so lucky that we get to create along with you!! Here's a link to where you can pick up some Holbein Soft Tape, which Sarah seriously cannot get enough of. It's so, so good!! bit.ly/softtape-yt

[@cassiesmith4826]

Sarah, I'm not sure this is where I should ask or request this but I'll do it anyway. Lol. Have you heard of a technique called Grisaille? Please look it up if you haven't. I saw Lindsey (the frugal crafter) do a watercolor painting using this technique and I fell in love with it. I bet a lot of viewers would love to see this technique done on a smaller and easier scale. She used it as an under painting of sorts then painted color on top. It's a beautiful type of style for watercolors. Check it out maybe? Lol 😃 Thanks

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Cassie! Monochrome projects can be a log of fun. Sarah has done a few beginner level ones to teach basic techniques in the past. Have you watched Monochrome Mountains, Birch Trees, or even Hide and Seek? Those can be a fun entry into this concept.

[@cassiesmith4826]

@@LetsMakeArt I'll check them out. Thank you!

[@marnorth670]

I love your art and lessons. Such talent. I just wish you wouldnt stop painting to chat!! If I may say that.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the feedback Mar.

[@SylvanSadie]

Different strokes for different folks. I love the chatter! It's fun and what keeps me coming back to these tutorials week after week.

[@patriciawilliamson9309]

Magnolias are soft, beautiful southern flowers. Steel, of course is hard. The women were soft, beautiful and hard.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Such a perfect description for the title.

[@SarahHurst-cl3jq]

it the nitto tape the same as the holbein soft tape?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Sarah! It sure is! And you can find it here: www.letsmakeart.com/search?view=shop&q=tape

[@delila351]

NOOOO southern ladies are MAGNOLIAS....but made of STEEl :) Strong women.

[@delila351]

have you painted Magnolias? I will go look :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

We have not but am now adding that to our request list.

[@ps4peace]

Steel Magnolia's & Sally Field. :-)

[@shallahharbaugh243]

A southern woman is referred to as "Steel Magnolia" because she is beautiful and strong.

[@phyllisperrigoue8874]

I think it was one of your video tutorials, I saw you had a KNEADED ERASER that was in a small plastic box~ What I am wondering is what brand do you use? I have even bought NAME brand ones~ But all of them did not came housed in a little tiny plastic box that clicks shut like yours~ ~ can you please tell me which brand you use~ I miss the softer brand that I had when I was painting in oils~

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Phyllis! Sarah advises this kneaded eraser. www.letsmakeart.com/products/kneaded-rubber-erasers

[@rebeccap.simmons4244]

Steel magnolias, magnolias are the beautiful women, and they are tough as steel.

[@loreereininger654]

Steel Magnolias Sarah!!!

[@Sydneymicheals]

Where can we find the reference photo?

[@LetsMakeArt]

The reference photos are exclusive to the kits and boxes.

[@karafuerst1441]

I’m dying 😂 drinking paint water cannot be worse than this… I went to the zoo with my family and a woman and her kids had an identical stroller to my sisters, I went up to the stroller sipped my drink and went about my activities. This woman turns to me and goes “ did you just drink my drink?” I, mortified said “no!” Then I in fact realized I had drank her drink and I want standing at the wrong stroller. Oops.

[@careybentson662]

Too funny 😂

[@Yohualli]

Good thing that happened before Covid 😅

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

I know it’s old school but so am I...Terms of Endearment!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sometimes that is the best way to be!

[@margrietthijssen602]

What is the size of your watercolor paper? Thanks!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hello Margriet! We use 9x12 watercolor paper. You can find it right here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/xl-watercolor-pads

[@margrietthijssen602]

@@LetsMakeArt Thank you!

[@akamomto7]

It's a Double Delight rose (I think!)

[@erinmoore4045]

Love the tutorials, absolutely hate all the ads! ugh.

[@phyllisperrigoue8874]

I wrote you about “KNEADED ERASERS”, and just wanted to let you know that the brand name of the ones I use is, “PRIZMA”~ But even these are not very pliable, Like yours seem to be~

[@angd4268]

Yep Steel magnolia is a southern term for a strong woman.

[@louisewilliams2549]

I'm trying again. Roses are HARD to do, Why didn't you use Rose Red? Somehow what I see in color is not quite the same, Thanks for you help..

[@delila351]

ROSES are the hardest thing ever for me...........ever :( Going to try again. THANK YOU>

[@LetsMakeArt]

Oh we know you can do it, DeLila! Please let us know if you have any questions. We're happy to help!

[@JanaHanavan]

To the cameraman who is wondering what rose this is, it looks like Double Delight one of my favorites.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you! We will let Michael know.

[@johannadamberger3387]

I love chewing plastic as well lol

[@raeklein3576]

Steel Magnolias = women are soft and beautiful, and also strong and durable.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Such a good movie.

[@user-ng5jj5dr2r]

sarah i am from asia and i fallow you for 1 years but i really want to some one teach me how to draw giraffe ,pleasssse🥺🙁

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

Hey! There is a giraffe tutorial from 2018, I believe!

[@user-ng5jj5dr2r]

@@elisabruxvoort2190 ohhhhh yes i found it ,omg how can say thank you .you are really kind 🥰❤

[@LetsMakeArt]

Elisa beat us to your comment, so happy to hear you were able to find the Giraffe tutorial. Hope you enjoy it!

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

@@user-ng5jj5dr2r glad to help :)

[@michelleferguson7212]

I fell asleep watching this and had a dream I was just casually eating flower petals like they were potato chips

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hmmmm how did they taste is the question?

[@michelleferguson7212]

@@LetsMakeArt not like potato chips! But good enough that I apparently ate a whole bouquet.

[@diedregarrard8013]

Now and Then

[@watergoddess1000]

I work for a floral whole sale company and we call this rose variety Carousel rose.

[@cassiesmith4826]

Steel Magnolias

[@melissad7855]

Susan Sarandon is not in Steel Magnolias. Sally Field is...

[@melissachampagne299]

Why are there ads all throughout this video? None of the other LMA tutorials that I’ve watched have ads

[@delila351]

HEY, don't blame grandmas LOL....your girls are normal and I love that age.

[@jennisalyers]

I feel so silly. I haven’t been watching you long but always thought you had a thing for the camera guy. I had no idea you guys are married 😂 duh!!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

In your defense Michael has not always been the cameraman Sarah works with. He is incredibly talented and we are lucky to have him on our team.

[@jennisalyers]

@@LetsMakeArt he has a great personality. They do so well together

[@kfkforsling]

Sally Field… “steel magnolias”

[@cindysolly306]

Steel magnolias

[@melbillmc]

Sepal

[@karafuerst1441]

Stop this! Sarah! My little sister is 21! She’s 11 years younger than me. We have the same bday and our sister are the same age… please tell me this doesn’t meant we should be friends hahaha