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

[@jillpontiere1814]

You have opened up a whole new world to me. Thank you. At almost 74 and learning every step of the way, I’m in love with watercolors 😘🙏🏼❤️

[@LetsMakeArt]

It's never too late to fall in love with watercolor. We LOVE hearing that you're enjoying learning and we feel honored that we get to be part of your watercolor journey. Thank you for loving and supporting our small business.💕

[@annchovy2981]

I'm loving the loose projects! Also, I really like being able to see Sarah's other attempts at the project as well. I like to see the different variations of a project, and it helps me keep a healthy perspective. Knowing that she tried out multiple techniques and compositions before reaching her extremely beautiful final choice for her reference photo has helped shift my perspective and expectations for myself. It's easy for me to think that professional artists can see the end result in their mind's eye before getting there, and I think I was subconsciously wondering when I would be able to "see" my final product beforehand so that I could know exactly what to do along the way. It's nice to know that it doesn't work like that, or at least not all the time. Thanks for sharing so much with us, Sarah!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Love. Love. Love this. Thank you for creating along with us and sharing your experience. Cheers to continuing to paint loose projects together.💕

[@mumblyburg940]

Thank you for taking the “Art Gallery” seriousness out of painting. You have such a fun, happy vibe to the art process that painting has become wonderful again.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We appreciate you sharing this with us. Thank you for painting along with all of us here at LMA! :)

[@HotMessNessMUA]

Thank you for showing all of your different projects ! It gives perspective ! Thank you !!!!

[@melaniehansen683]

I love the oath. I have carried it into my every day life and am much more gentle with myself in everything I do.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Reading this made us smile. We LOVE hearing that you're applying the oath into your every day life. You 100% deserve to be gentle with yourself.❤️

[@dragonplus7354]

I made a Mother's day card with this and it was perfect! Thank you Sarah!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We can only imagine how beautiful the Mother's Day card you created was! Such a good idea to turn this project into a card. Thanks for painting along with us!!

[@debterry1007]

Thanks so much! I'm going to make Easter Cards with this! So cool they turn out different everytime!

[@LetsMakeArt]

What a great idea to make Easter cards!!

[@violashova7726]

Sarah THNAK YOU! Your lessons are awesome, I really enjoy🥰 you makes me feel like watercolor is easy and fun! Without comparison… I like it!

[@geaninat189]

In the wild a poppy and a rose don't grow together but in a bouquet looks so beautiful! Love it! ❤ thanks for ideas! Love from Romania 🇷🇴

[@LetsMakeArt]

We LOVE that you're creating with us all the way from Romania.❤️

[@zachdowell8821]

This project looks so fun. Can't wait to get my box.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We hope you have the best time creating the projects included in our Wild Growth box. Thank you for loving and supporting our small business.❤️

[@ushaagarwal5638]

Loved this n made many cards 😍

[@LetsMakeArt]

We bet your cards turned out so, so beautiful!!

[@vkmorgan5591]

Yes!! That Holbein tape is amazing and I appreciate you introducing us to it. I’m hooked after trying lots of other brands.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Yayyy!! This makes us so, so happy to hear. It really is such good tape. We're OBSESSED!

[@geegeejardine4626]

I love using 🧂 salt in my watercolor art as well🌺

[@LetsMakeArt]

It adds the most beautiful textures, don't you think?

[@geegeejardine4626]

Love your bracelets. I’ve been watching so long I now think I can carry on a conversation to myself😂🤣🌈💕💕

[@geegeejardine4626]

Oh Zack you’ll love learning how salt gives you changes like in a landscape and use salt in clouds. That’s so fun🙋‍♀️💕🌈🥰🧂

[@LetsMakeArt]

Using salt really just makes everything better!!

[@LucyMusic1999]

So cool and inspiring! I've just started painting and these kind of videos are inspiring, educational and also entertaining. All in one, I subscribed right after that and looking forward to your future videos while I'm going to watch your older videos ❤️

[@LetsMakeArt]

Welcome!! We are so, so excited that we now get to paint along with you and be part of your creative journey, yayy!! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Salt Flowers tutorial and we hope you continue to enjoy our other watercolor tutorials. Thank you for loving and and supporting our small business.💕

[@amilia123]

My heart legit dropped when I heard the siren. It's 9pm at night here so I thought for sure it was mine. lmao.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Oh no, thank goodness it wasn't yours!!

[@annehebert6959]

Well, LOL. I gave it a shot...turn out to be a hot mess - like you said it quite possibly could - but I am going to persevere and try try again. I love yours - so beautiful for a card....thank you - painting loose is a struggle....

[@LetsMakeArt]

Painting loose is definitely a learned technique. But, we know you'll totally get there with practice. We are so, so proud of you for taking a shot and being willing to give it another try! Thank you for painting along with us.💕

[@mariannekeller7504]

Beautiful! And it looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing. I would love to see you Fine Art work. Is there a place we can see it?? Thank you!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Marianne! Here is a link to Sarah's personal webpage. www.sarahcray.com/

[@meeraahuja1594]

Another awesome project. Thank you for sharing🌷

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're so happy that you enjoyed this project. Thank you for watching along with us!!

[@meeraahuja1594]

@@LetsMakeArt Followed your tutorial and painted Hot pink flowers. It was appreciated in the Watercolour Classroom Facebook group😊 Thank you

[@sunnycharacter]

What’s the best color combo for a sage green, like a lambs ear green almost? It is very slightly dusty blue leaning, very slightly. I find myself experimenting every time but need to narrow it down to a recipe. I realize it can vary brand to brand.

[@tanyatmarie2263]

Ooo I just love the color and texture of lambs ear! 💚🌿

[@sunnycharacter]

@@tanyatmarie2263 Me too and so easy to grow!

[@christinahutchison3967]

Love this project. Have you ever used brusho ?

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this project. We have not used brusho before, but it definitely seems like a cool product.

[@marikareimer4411]

Another great tutorial. I love how this turned out. I was wondering if there is a place where Sara has uploaded her personal gallery so we might be able to see what she has created.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our latest watercolor tutorial. Here's a link to Sarah's personal website where you can browse all things Sarah Cray. www.sarahcray.com/

[@dorianwelch627]

Scotch delicate surface paint tape works even better than your favorite tape.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks for recommending another amazing tape. We'll totally have to try it out.

[@YenNguyen-ri3nw]

What?

[@susansheahan3127]

So, do you brush off the salt after you dry it?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sarah recommends leaving it on because too often it will appear dry but is still wet and so when you brush it off it can end up ruining your painting. If you want to brush off the salt, we recommend waiting for your painting to dry at least 24 hrs before doing so.

[@mikesackmary]

"Both Keenans are here!" LOLOLOL

[@karencarattini7316]

HELLO SARA .. WHAT COLOR CAN I PICK ANOTHER COLOR ..I DON'T HAVE ORCHARD

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Karen! Sarah recommends if you have violet, fuchsia, or magenta you can mix those colors together to make an orchid. You can also totally use whatever color you want to personalize your painting and create your own version.

[@geegeejardine4626]

What state you guys in. I’m in western NC♥️

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're located in Missouri. Our shop is located in the town Hamilton.

[@YenNguyen-ri3nw]

I am from Texas

[@geegeejardine4626]

Groceries section has label Maybe used for Art in Watercolor paint 😁💕😘

[@LetsMakeArt]

😂😂😂

[@geegeejardine4626]

Yes the second out of stroke looked like devil horns😂😁💕🥰

[@LetsMakeArt]

For a second there things were definitely looking like horns. Thank goodness Sarah showed us how to push the paint back into the flowers. And like Keenan said "sometimes you've got to corral the paint."

[@geegeejardine4626]

I don’t use FB or Instagram or twitter just saying… 🤔🙋‍♀️💕Thank you. I’m looking at your shopping for future projects while your on.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks for loving and supporting our small business. We hope you enjoy browsing our shop.💕

[@geegeejardine4626]

I love my instructor!! The camera man I haven’t decided yet. His voice sounds exactly like a drummer I dated for 3 month’s. He was a womanizer flirt out on our dates. This was over 28 years ago. No worries camera man( yes I know your name). That was just for a short inch of my life 😂💕🙋‍♀️🥰🌺🌺🌺

[@LetsMakeArt]

Geegee, reading your messages this morning made our day. We're so grateful we get to create along with you and appreciate your love and support more than we can adequately verbalize.

[@tanyatmarie2263]

Never date a musician, I learned the hard way, took a few of them before it sank in. They're all nuts and they've chosen a lifestyle that goes directly against family, stability and commitment. It's more in line with drinking and partying.

[@susanmoulton4760]

What is your favorite size watercolor palette, the med or large?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sarah's go to is our medium butcher palette. But, you definitely cannot go wrong with either size. Definitely comes down to personal preference. If you click the link below you'll be taken to the spot on our site where you can pick yours up today. www.letsmakeart.com/products/butcher-tray-palette?Social&

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

There is definitely a face on the left flower!

[@tanyatmarie2263]

It's a demon

[@donnahoey5746]

I found salt grinder at dollar tree.😀

[@LetsMakeArt]

Talk about an absolute score!!

[@geegeejardine4626]

Hello Sweetie Another to put in my email from Sarah ♥️💕😘

[@milliejoneel9437]

Beautiful fun project but I did get a little thrown off by the "horns" on the first flower. Turned out really pretty otherwise. 😊

[@LetsMakeArt]

Grateful Sarah showed us how to push the paint back into the flower using the dry brush technique. And like Keenan said "sometimes you've got to corral the paint."