Let's Paint a Water Lily | Watercolor Tutorial with Sarah Cray

[@KCcouponing]

Yes! All the food paintings!!

[@denisevuono3422]

I’ve seen quite a few of your tutorials and this is one of my favorites. I may have to watch the last segment where you are adding depth to your petals. I have been doing a series of lotus/water lily flowers and am struggling to find the right shade and depth of gradation of chosen color. Thanks for all of the great advice. Love the interaction between you and Keenan. Waking Ned Devine eas a great movie!

[@debbywawrzyniak3166]

I cannot paint right now, but I wanted to check in for a few minutes this morning while I have morning tea because I LOVE listening to you and Keenan banter. I loved hearing about the google search for water lilies to avoid another macaroon / macaron issue! I will be back later today!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Have a great day Deb!

[@sharlalewandowski1819]

Landscapes are also best photographed just after sunset or just before sunrise 🌄 ❤️

[@LetsMakeArt]

Good point!

[@ericaclouser347]

so about the food paintings..... this past weekend I painted a quick and easy cotton candy which made me want to paint a series of "fair food" paintings. I even tried a candy apple. A few more I'd like to try, corn dog, banana split/ice cream sunday, funnel cake, sugar waffles, hot sausage with onions and peppers.... the list goes on. I know that we're getting into fall and winter with the kits but I'd still love the fair food idea.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sounds great!

[@rayemartineau8644]

SO BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE OTHER THINGS I LEARN FROM YOUR CHATTER.

[@LetsMakeArt]

I'm so glad!

[@TheStefaniesings]

Sarah! The way you explain and show value changes in this video is perfect! I finally got it and can do it now! Thank you!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marydarling3229]

Love how you explain how to fix something. Flowers are my favorite thing to paint - especially your flowers

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@stephaniek9565]

It's so interesting---often the monthly tutorial that I'm looking forward to the least, ends up being my very favorite painting of the month. I loved how this turned out. Thank you , Sarah and Keenan and LMA team!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kirstenj9903]

I absolutely LOVE these large floral/botanical(?) paintings where I can focus on petal after petal. It's very relaxing and meditative. I could take a project like this every month ;) Thank you so much!

[@LetsMakeArt]

You are so welcome!

[@stephanieallen3616]

Thank you so much for teaching this project! I would never have attempted something like this without the printout and your excellent tutilage.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MistyMoorsHomestead]

I love the back and forth between you two. It makes these tutorials super awesome

[@elisabruxvoort2190]

1:12 - great explanation, Sarah! This was something I noticed about lots of peonies that folks painted: too dark of values on the top petals, if that makes sense.

[@evaonody9263]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful painting! Maybe someone else already noticed, but I only now discovered that the step of the painting is easy to find on the scrollbar. Great idea! 👍 ❤

[@LetsMakeArt]

So happy to know it is helpful!

[@jenniferzaenglein1590]

Waking Ned Devine!!! YES! Love that

[@LauraGayleGreenMusic]

AWWWW. I MISS BLUE KOI!!! I made sure to go there the last time I was in KC. Lived in KC for over 19 years, then moved to FL in 2012. ENJOY it for me!

[@HappyMomCreationsCo]

Love love love this painting. Thank you for teaching us 😊

[@laurentemme3636]

“Watercolor - it’s a trip!” Love it, Sarah!

[@artbyjenfin]

New to this channel. So happy to have come across this because where I come from mini art schools are very rare. This channel is very in depth and is like an online art school. Will definitely watch the rest of your tutorials. 💕

[@heatherg1706]

You’re a great teacher. I’m going to try this project again - master it. My first attempt wasn’t bad. ⭐️thanks.

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can do it!

[@rosariatranchini808]

Siete fantastici 💖💖💖💖vi seguo ogni tutorial....mi avete insegnato molto!!! Un abbraccio dall' Italia 🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jhall2413]

I loved doing this painting!!! I thought at first it’d be hard but it turned out pretty good!(at least that’s what I think.). You’re the best! Thank you! 🙂

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@RohiniReddy626]

Great tutorial . Did it twice . Did the leaves a bit different the second time . Turned out pretty good.😊

[@angd4268]

I’m loving learning how to blend. Still have a long way to go, but this was a great lesson. Florals are my favorite. Oh and for impressionists MONET you were painting water lillies you have to mention Monet - my absolute favorite painter. Since you and Keenan were talking about what types of paintings. It would be great to see more based on impressionists.

[@stephanieallen3616]

they are doing a Monet painting next month!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

So beautiful.

[@marlene7991]

Hi Sara! Thank you it’s a beautiful project. I was wondering if you would consider painting little acorns for the fall? They are so cute.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great idea! We can add that to our request list.

[@lindagifford6975]

Greetings from Rio Vista, CA close to your alma mater. Sac. State. I’m just a beginner watercolorist and appreciate your videos. I learn so much from you. Love the outlines you offer on the LMA website. I recently decided to try lettering with Nicole and watched her beginner videos. Was surprised to learn she’s from my hometown of San Jose, CA! Can’t wait for my supplies to arrive so I can get started. I love LMA!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nabeelasaleem6013]

I appreciate oath time every time.

[@LetsMakeArt]

It is an important part of each tutorial.

[@tinaysfoodlab]

I love your "oath". I say every time I paint.

[@tamaradelgado6159]

Love your videos

[@KCcouponing]

Blue Koi is so good! Try the crispy tofu with awesome sauce next time. Like little clouds you cover in all the flavor! 🥰

[@pikame921]

The food idea sounds awesome. I hope you guys eventually bring it to your channel.

[@LetsMakeArt]

I hope so too!

[@mussnoon3013]

😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱sooooooo beautiful

[@rebeccabennett6220]

I have a Koi pond and see lotus/water lilies often. I took lily pads from my pond and made a pattern to incorporate into this painting.

[@LetsMakeArt]

How very cool!

[@saumyabhargava2854]

Hi Sarah. I am almost done with my water lily. I love it! How can I show you? I would love for you to see how you inspired my work.

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can share with us on our Facebook Page, in our Let's Make Art:Watercolors Facebook group, or by tagging us on Instagram using #letsmakeart or #letsgomakeart.

[@jessicalesher7517]

I didn’t even know there was a difference I thought a water lily and lotus was the same thing lol lovely painting also !!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Interesting right?!

[@yonca422]

Same ! 😄

[@mandypittman1154]

Please do a month of food painting! That would be epic! Imagine a smore! Or a BLT! I love painting vegetable and fruit but it would be epic to know how to paint a pizza or a donut!

[@dalener.rowley3580]

I'm so excited to paint this! I like that you provided a reference to the other paints. Do you have a reference for all the colors (the Dr. PH Martins to Dandelion)? I've been wanting to paint the bunny, but I don't know which of my Dandelion colors to use. I'm still new at this and not confident enough to guess. Thanks! :)

[@geraldinelucas3143]

There was one on the LMA web site I know because I printed it out.

[@dalener.rowley3580]

@@geraldinelucas3143 Thank you - I will look for it. Happy painting! :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Dalene, thank you for this question. You can find a conversion chart for these in our Facebook Watercolor group. I will add it to our community feed here on KZbin as well. For the Rabbit you would want: Honey Brown, Black, and Rose Red with a little bit of Bleed Proof White.

[@dalener.rowley3580]

@@LetsMakeArt Thank you! I will look for it there.

[@LaurenJeanArt]

Sorry I have to ask... do you have your right earring in also or going pirate style again? Love your videos and style. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Both earrings are in this time. The hair and lighting was just really good at hiding it.

[@ArtBrain]

You should paint Halloween candy. Yes, food. I love your detailed instructions.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great idea!!

[@LaurenMilla]

With color mixing and undertones, for example the slate blue having purple undertone means if you tried mixing it with a cooler tone yellow, the purple is complimentary to yellow and can make a muddier green (blue+yellow) rather than bright green. Either is fine, i.e. muddier colors are great for landscapes, but a lot of people love the brighter clearer colors, so when you color mix and not getting a color you want, check those undertones.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great tip!

[@carrieromero3303]

It’s so coincidental that you said your favorite is Impressionism while you are painting a water lily (even though Keenan said orchid), because Monet’s Water Lilies are my favorite of all time!!!!!

[@alliewaterlily]

I feel this was made for me my fav flower is water lily as you can tell by my name

[@LetsMakeArt]

They are so beautiful, we can't blame you for having it as a favorite!

[@cheannbal]

Lovely! Looking forward to trying this one. A few more closeups would be helpful if possible.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Noted!

[@donnavogel6958]

Light against dark dark again slight usually works for me

[@janemaingi8501]

I tried this and I was happy with the turn out of the orchid, but my emerald green seemed to be fake and did not turn out to be the colour you used. Just a quick question, are there other colours you can use instead of emerald green and space blue?

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can experiment with any colors that you have on hand.

[@huskytail]

I used Sap and Hooker's greens and I found them to be a very good fit for the flower. For the petals I used Crimson lake and I mixed some light ochers for the yellow. I really like the result, you can try those and just swatch them and play with the values.

[@dikshitareddy3667]

Sarah,how about an art related to Harry Potter 😁 please. It will be magical.

[@oliviajakubowski4323]

YES FOOD! :)

[@dorianwelch627]

I need equivalent colors for Windsor Newton, can anyone help?

[@PhoebeJohnson-k9p]

How can I get your outlines

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can access our Outline Library here: www.letsmakeart.com/pages/lets-make-art-outline-library

[@julesmile4277]

Your videos are so nice, maybe you can make a flower wreath one time. Greetings from Germany

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Julie! Sarah actually worked with our Lettering artist Nicole last summer do paint a floral monogram wreath. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4OrXn5_i8lon7c There are also a couple of other wreath projects that can be found in our videos. Floral Wreath: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHyypHqAbLd-opI Holiday Wreath: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6jWZJSun7Gnf5o Fall Wreath: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPJh6CQqtqpnKs

[@julesmile4277]

@@LetsMakeArt thank you, I'll watch it!

[@suel4269]

❤️

[@njavva]

Lol keenan, high noon is only for duels 😂

[@michelesalazar3397]

👍🏼👍🏼 🍕🌮🥨🍟🍉🌶🍭🍰🍿🍪🍩🥜🥂🎨’s!

[@princessannoir3323]

That is a water lily. A lotus has a pod in the centre. Both are very beautiful.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks for the info!

[@rayemartineau8644]

💗👍👀 2/10/22

[@geraldinelucas3143]

Flowers are done by everyone lets go for the food I think that would be really fun.

[@shivangiPandeyart]

I painted lotus in watercolorpainting

[@LetsMakeArt]

We would love to see your version if you want to share with us on Facebook or Instagram.

[@bhamavemuru4076]

Late to the party because I’m doing it now. BUT the write up says “pedals”. It should be “petals” :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you!

[@janabattagler6493]

"Not you, Wwwwesley! You're a wwwwaaaabbbitttt!" (Swan Princes Reference). Also wondering if you would ever consider doing an "abstract" piece - as abstract as a tutorial can be at least. I think it would be a good challenge.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Keep your eyes open this just might very well be something fun coming down the road.

[@808darwin]

He said blue cities, not blue buildings, you weren't wrong Sarah! :)

[@jenniferzaenglein1590]

Sarah - I don't know if you remember, but my daughter suggested that you make a kids "pickle" themed box with the pickles doing everyday things like biking, waling the dog, flying a kite....HA!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

That could be really fun!

[@mariavalentinagonzalez4834]

Pleaaase, make a watercolor bird

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Maria! Sarah has actually done a few birds so far. There will be another (a King Fisher) released later this month as well. Flamingo: www.letsmakeart.com/products/floral-flamingo-kit Cardinal: www.letsmakeart.com/products/cardinal-kit Duck: www.letsmakeart.com/products/duck-watercolor-kit Blue Bird: www.letsmakeart.com/products/bluebird-watercolor-kit Metallic Swan: www.letsmakeart.com/products/metallic-swan-watercolor-kit Hummingbird: www.letsmakeart.com/products/hummingbird-watercolor-kit Rooster: www.letsmakeart.com/products/rooster-kit Eagle: www.letsmakeart.com/products/bald-eagle-kit Owl: www.letsmakeart.com/products/barn-owl-kit Peacock: www.letsmakeart.com/products/peacock-kit

[@hollylorencz6313]

Gnorman the gnat?

[@SensoryVibes]

Lovely one, thank so much for this video! 😍 Big fan of your channel. Perhaps you can stop by and visit us one day, would love to share what we've been up to 😊💞💞💞

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@karisteinbacher4535]

Talking so much to someone off camera was distracting to the point of being rude

[@huskytail]

Please DON'T do cooked food!

[@munazzamahwish3964]

Macrown is better then your con ver satioun

[@dollenerojas2097]

I love the tutorial, but the person speaking in the background is distracting.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@suel4269]

That’s Keenan! 😬 He’s also the cameraman .

[@dollenerojas2097]

@@suel4269 I don’t know who Keenan is. I’m pretty new here. But I felt like he distracted from her teaching and disrupted the flow. Sorry.

[@suel4269]

Dollene Rojas hes the cameraman

[@dollenerojas2097]

@@suel4269 Well, Sue Liberto, I’m anxiously awaiting my first kit. Hopefully it will be a pleasant experience.