STRIKING!! 🤩 Sunset Silhouettes! Watercolor: Painting with Black...Easy and Stunning Wild Flowers!

Welcome to Liesl's Artistic Studio! I was in the mood to paint something really different than I've ever painted before, so today let's paint these fun and easy silhouette flowers! And the reason I say easy is because since the flowers are pretty much just painted black we don't have to worry about shading or making them look realistic...we just get to have some fun! These striking sunset and silhouette flowers are definitely something you need to try....so what are we waiting for?! Let's get started!
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Watercolor Paper: Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch Natural White 100% Cotton Paper (paid link) amzn.to/406ea4O
Round Brushes Sizes 6 & 12: Artegria Round Paintbrush Set 0,3,6,8,10,12, striper, flat, oval wash (paid link) amzn.to/3WP1nTi
Paint Brand: M. Graham & Co. Tube Paints (paid link) amzn.to/3ih0LXy
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Paint Colors: Paynes Gray, Ivory Black, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red, Gamboge
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Music: Tranquility written and performed by (Me!) Liesl
STRIKING!! 🤩 Sunset Silhouettes: Painting with Black...Easy and Stunning Watercolor Wild Flowers!
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[@avibongo]

These watercolors are stunning and within the grasp of beginners like me - thanks!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you like it! 🥰 Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to watch. Take care!

[@lornahambling9794]

This is gorgeous. Love sunsets. Going to have to try this. Thankyou for sharing. ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I hope you do give it a try! This is a fun one to do. ❤️ It’s always a joy to hear from you. Take care my friend.

[@milenabdesign]

It turned out gorgeous!! I loved it!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you liked it! This was a fun one to do. 😊 Have a wonderful rest of your day!

[@evolvvartstudio]

I love the use of black in watercolor like this when I see it. I know it upsets the purists, but historically black and white were used in watercolor. This painting is absolutely lovely.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so happy to hear that you liked this painting. It was sure a lot of fun to do! I enjoyed having the black be the feature color for a change, it’s definitely not the norm when it comes to watercolors! I think I’ll have to paint something else using it though! 😊 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment today. Take care!

[@roxannerosecrans1348]

Omg I just love this painting. I started watching, so I'm watching some older ones now. I did subscribe 😊

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Welcome to my channel! (And thank you for subscribing ❤️) I’m so happy you found and enjoyed this video, I had a lot of fun painting this piece. 🥰 I look forward to hearing from you more in the future! Take care and happy painting my new friend. 💕

[@lets_follow_Jesus]

I just love this ❤ sooo beautiful!!!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you! This was a fun one to paint! 🥰 Take care.

[@user-bx9gb2vi8t]

Your work is amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

You are so kind, 🥰 I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying them! Thank you for your lovely comment today, it truly means a lot. Have a wonderful day!

[@barryedgington6812]

Hi Liesl, it’s happy Thursday when your new tutorial arrives! I love this striking painting!❤ It’s amazing how the Paynes Gray brings this painting alive and bright! You are a beautiful artist and a great teacher! Thank you for sharing! Helene

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

You are just the kindest person. 🥰 I hope you know how much I appreciate you! Your positivity and support means the world to me. Have a wonderful day my friend. 💕

[@friederikefoster651]

Awsome

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m glad you like it. 🥰 Thanks for watching!

[@ibanut]

Lovely!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you liked it! 🥰 Thank you for taking the time to watch today. Take care!

[@ambikaupadhya431]

I look forward for Thursdays to watch your videos...this is so stunning 👏

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Aww, 🥰 Ambika, you are the best. I hope you know how much I appreciate you! Take care my friend. 💕

[@lauriek744]

This is absolutely beautiful and I look forward to trying this. Thank you for the details of how this came together in an easy to understand way.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I truly hope your painting turns out well for you if you decide to give this a try, but more importantly I hope you have fun doing it! 😉💕 Take care and happy painting!

[@lauriek744]

@@lieslsartisticstudio thank you Liesl..I tried it last night and I'm so excited with the result!! Doesn't look as beautiful as yours, but it is the best one I have done so far and it was so much fun! I'm new to watercolor and have a lot of practice to do. I have watched a lot of tutorials and yours are much easier to follow. Thank you so much for your excellent instruction!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Yay! 🎉 I’m so happy you enjoyed creating this and are pleased with the results! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

[@carolinacazajous7093]

Hermoso! Genial!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you! Have a wonderful day! 🥰💕

[@pennywheeler2598]

Liesl, this is so pretty. I'm going to try it as soon as I can. I love your artwork, and I'm especially thankful that I found you. My husband just had eye surgery and he goes back in three weeks for the second eye. He had a cornea transplant. It will be for both eyes. Take care, Liesl, and enjoy the weekend with family.🖌🌺x

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Oh my goodness, you and your husband have been through quite the ordeal!! You will both be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope everything with his surgeries turns out well. ❤️ I am so grateful for the skill of competent doctors so that things like this can be done to help people. Please take care and know that I am in your corner. 💕Hugs!

[@carolporter8148]

Beautiful!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so happy you like it. 🥰 Thanks for watching Carol.

[@CHarveyFan1]

Fabulous, Liesl. It reminds me of Chinese lacquer. I want to try this one. x

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you like it! Thank you for your continued support, I truly appreciate it. 💕

[@01fatina]

Thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@carolyardley8133]

Beautiful Liesl 🙂

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much Carol, I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. 💕

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

Wow super beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m glad you liked it! 🥰 Thanks for watching.

[@angela14962002]

Beautiful❣

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much Angela, I’m glad you like it. 🥰

[@trishpoppins5148]

Beautiful ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you for watching Trish! I’m glad you liked it. 🥰

[@joyceburton8208]

Beautiful and unique Thanks for sharing.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you Joyce. I’m so glad you like it! It’s good to hear from you. Take care! 💕

[@loriyoung1565]

Thank you for such a detailed tutorial! I love how this turned out 😊

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much Lori, I’m so happy you liked it! Have a wonderful day and happy painting! 😊

[@mariafuentes6083]

Inspiring!!!! Oh I just love this one so much!! I just finished my 1st try on the transparent flowers just this morning! This one is next!!❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Yay! Congrats on finishing the transparent flowers! I hope you had fun with them. 🥰 This one is also a fun one to try. I’ve had a silhouette painting in mind for quite a while now, and finally sat down and did it! 😊 Thank you for everything Maria, I appreciate you very much. Happy painting my friend. 💕

[@madonnafriedman5148]

Wowza! So beautiful Liesl! Another wonderful tutorial. I'm caught up now, lol. Thank you for filling my evening with inspiration. You're the best!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

😉😅 I hope you had fun watching! 💕

[@samtalbot4197]

Love, love, love this painting ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Yay! I’m so glad! 🥰💕

[@lainareeves3755]

Wow Liesl! Another beautiful composition! I love the depth you achieved with the light to dark! The sun setting in the background works so well with the silhouetted florals and grasses. I love the paynes gray/ivory black combination. Do your paints have a high granulation? It is so striking as you said! The florals certainly stand out in all their glory! 😊💕

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you Laina, I have been wanting to do a silhouette painting for a couple of years now and finally got brave and gave it a try! 🥰 I use M. Graham & Co. paints, and I believe a few of the colors have some granulation, but most of them actually are not very high in granulation. (I do think these dark blacks and the ultramarine blue may have a little more though.) The textures of the paper and the light and shadows from the window make it look more granulated than it actually is…. Thank you again for your continued kindness and support! I hope you have a lovely day! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kiramariejack9003]

What a fun technique! I love it! 🌅

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thanks Kira. 🥰 I’ve had a silhouette painting in mind for a LONG time and finally got around to doing it! 😊 You’re the best, I really appreciate your support. 💕

[@lindakelby1353]

Very pretty!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much Linda. 🥰 I’m glad you liked it! Take care. 💕

[@myseaeaglechannel2913]

Thanks Liesl, I’m just starting my journey hear and loved this presentation. Subscribed.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Welcome to my channel! 🎉 I’m so glad you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you the best of luck on your watercolor journey. Happy painting my friend! 🥰

[@ruthherring6035]

Wow!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you for watching Ruth, you’re the best. 🥰

[@judithparish5697]

Beautiful. So stunning with that colour scheme.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you Judith. 🥰 I’m so glad you like it!

[@deewampler1004]

Very nice. Love it

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you Dee. 🥰 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and I hope you have a wonderful day. 💕

[@meenapatel3335]

beautiful!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m glad you like it! Thank you for watching. 💕

[@pamsims3436]

Beautifully done. I love these types of paintings, so relaxing and fun. Watercolor is the best!! I love to watch others paint to inspire me to try new things in my own art.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much Pam. ❤️ I enjoy painting with acrylic and oil, but watercolor has definitely become my favorite medium! I love painting with them and trying out new techniques. I appreciate your lovely comment very much and I hope you have a wonderful day! Happy painting my friend. 🥰

[@ralphherrick596]

Amazing... you can do everything... thank you...

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

You’re so sweet! I’m not so sure about everything though, 😉 I am still learning a lot myself, but I do enjoy sharing what I learn! Thanks for everything Ralph. Have a great day!

[@diadumenos82]

That’s wonderful!!! I subscribe ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you for subscribing! 🎉 I’m glad you liked this painting. 🥰 Have a good day!

[@mysticthreed2957]

Exquisite❤ thank you for sharing!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so happy you liked it! 🥰 Thanks for watching.

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice, new friend ❤😍

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you for watching! 🥰💕

[@artygirl62]

Ive just discovered your channel and your artwork is so pretty! I love your style and I'm looking forward to trying your tutorials 🙂

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Welcome to my channel! 🎉 I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos so far. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment today and I look forward to hearing from you more in the future. 💕 I hope you have a wonderful day, happy painting my new friend.

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Oh, now this I have to try! Thank You for sharing all that you do! It's Artist's like you that keep me going!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Aww, 🥰 you are so sweet. Keep up the great work with your channel! I’m excited to watch it continue to grow. 💕 Have a great day my artist friend!

[@128titanic9]

Hi, Liesl. Thank you for your video. Have a good week.🎉.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Good to hear from you again! 😊 I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Take care!

[@corrimclaren6714]

Gorgeous!! Thank you for drawing so dark it’s so helpful! Fantastic video

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so happy to hear you liked the tutorial! 🥰 Thank you for watching, and have a terrific day. 💕

[@shellyparker8960]

Liesl, this is so stunning! Thank you for this lesson

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you like it Shelly! This was a fun one to do. 🥰 Thanks for watching. 💕

[@dorisbiland5098]

Welch zauberhafte Komposition mit Blumen.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m glad you like it! 🥰 Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@lindamarsh6711]

Hi Liesl. I use the same brushes. They are very good and the price is so reasonable. You come up with great ideas that even I can try and maybe succeed in. I just want to say I’m subscribed and happy to be. God bless! ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Welcome to my channel Linda! 🎉 I’m glad you like to use these brushes too! I agree with you, they are decent quality brushes for a very affordable price…what could be better? 😊 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, I look forward to hearing from you more in the future. Take care! 💕

[@lindamarsh6711]

@@lieslsartisticstudio Thank you! I will happily be here to watch and comment. I’m 72 and after years of painting acrylic, I am now taking on the challenge of water colour painting. It’s harder and more expensive than I thought but I’m enjoying the challenge! lol Take care!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I love that you are going to give watercolor painting a try! 🥰 They can take a bit of practice, so don’t get discouraged if it takes a little while to get the hang of it, however, they are SO much fun!!! I think you’ll love it! 😊 They have become my favorite medium to paint with even though I wasn’t very good with them at first! I wish you the best of luck on your watercolor journey and I am honored to have been a small part of it. Happy painting my friend! 💕

[@waukonstandard]

I love this! You make it look so effortless

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you liked this painting. 🥰 It does take a bit of practice to get the hang of, but it’s really fun to do! Thanks so much for watching. 💕

[@artgeometrix6346]

Stunning. The level of detail in this composition is just perfect. It perfectly fits the mood you seemed to be trying to achieve.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Aww, 🥰 thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@bubbletip9836]

Oh my goodness I love love love this really superb❤❤❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Aww, 🥰 thank you! I’m so happy you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@shimmerandrain_paintings]

This is amazing ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@Kateseyes]

So beautiful. Loved watching you paint this ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you for your kind comment Kate. 🥰 I’m glad you liked it! Have a wonderful week. 💕

[@heatherstaskevicius33]

absolutely stunning thank you

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you like it! This was a fun one to do. Have a great day!

[@margaretporzenheim961]

I love the color contrast!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so happy you like this painting, it was a fun one to do! Have a wonderful day and thanks for watching! 😊

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I love this painting! ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you Kathlyn, I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch. 🥰 Have a wonderful day!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

This is simply gorgeous ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you! I’m so happy you like it. 🥰 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. 💕

[@agatagoss6444]

Beautiful flower thank you 💕

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so happy you like it! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. 🥰

[@denisewells4617]

Beautiful! I can't wait to try it!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much Denise. ❤️ I’m so happy you like it! Take care.

[@leebrashear9821]

Just stunning!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I hope you know how much I appreciate your support and positivity! 🥰 Thank you. 💕

[@selahr.]

These are awesome! Thank you

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

So glad you like it! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@deborahhillman4120]

Something different. I love this❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Yay! I’ve had a silhouette painting in mind for some time now and finally got around to doing it! Thanks for watching Deborah, you’re the best. 💕

[@deborahhillman4120]

Always look forward to your tutorials! Thanks, Liesl!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

❤️❤️❤️

[@klaudiadollbaum6382]

This is very lovely 😊

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you Klaudia! 🥰 I’m so happy that you like it. Have a wonderful day!

[@sharonstone7587]

Came out really well ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much for watching! Have a wonderful day. 💕

[@scindhiya]

Am really wanting to try this but it looks tough ...am scared may not b able to do justice

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I totally understand! I myself still get nervous about starting certain paintings, sometimes they don’t turn out and I paint them over again until I get it right and sometimes they turn out better than I thought it would! The key is to take the plunge and give it a try. 🥰 The most important part of painting is just having fun with it and enjoying the process. It’s also ok if it doesn’t look exactly like mine. I often can’t even paint the same thing twice and have it look the same, but that’s ok, your own unique painting style will shine through! ❤️ Some people find my Etsy outlines to be helpful, they say that having an initial outline to use as somewhat of a guide helps them get started. I hope you give it a try! I think you can do it! 😁 Take care my friend.

[@user-tg8wh7uz3j]

This is such a an interesting piece, I am watching (studying) the tutorial again. What size paper are you using here? Thank you.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

This was a fun one to do! I hope you give it a try. 🥰 The original paper size is 9x12, I believe I cut this one down to be 8x10 though so I could put it in a frame. Take care!

[@horseresource1322]

I did this on music sheet print paper

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I love that idea! I’ll bet it looked really neat! 🥰

[@nalinidovedy5700]

I hope I can get the same results

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I hope you do too! 🥰 It might take a bit of practice, but I believe you can do it. Happy painting and thanks for watching!

[@bruceking8291]

I tried to purchase some items on the website but could not! otherwise, this is beautiful and I want to try painting it.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Hmmm… not sure why it didn’t work to purchase the outline so I apologize! But I’m glad you liked this painting though and I appreciate you watching. 😊

[@mlperkol8]

Hi Liesl, quick question. I was wondering if you erase the lines you draw before you start painting.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

It’s a great question. 😊 I haven’t erased the lines, just lightened them up a little. (I probably should have said something about it, but because I have demonstrated the process in other videos I didn’t think to do it this time.) I draw them dark so they’re easy for you as viewers to see, but because watercolor paints are often very transparent I do lighten them so they are not as visible with my finished artwork. I use what’s called a kneaded eraser, here’s a link to check it out, amzn.to/3puuLDa And if you’d like to see how I use it, I demonstrate it a little bit in this leaf painting tutorial. 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3SvppSZZbmab6csi=suBu1Q0tgf_2BIHf (Go to about the 2:20 mark) Thank you for watching, I wish you the best of success in your watercolor painting! 💕

[@mlperkol8]

Thanks so much for your reply. I’m finding your videos very helpful.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

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[@gosiak3267]

Having a hard time colors not blending into each other no matter how long the first layer dries. Is it the paper? I see you use 100%cotton. Im using 140lb pressed non cotton.

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Hmmm, I’m not sure exactly without seeing it myself, but yes, it could potentially be the paper, 100% cotton is good at absorbing and soaking the color into the paper where non cotton can sometimes cause the paint to kind of just stay on the surface. It could actually also be the brand of paints as well, some paints (usually non-professional grade) have more of a “reactivating” quality to them, meaning that when the paint gets wet again it actually becomes more liquid (similar to when you first painted it in) allowing you to be able to lift or even move the paint around. (Not sure if that makes sense!) I hadn’t thought of that potentially being a problem when I created this video, so I apologize that this technique didn’t work out for you very well. I hope you will give it a try again sometime testing out maybe some different paper or paints. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching though, I truly appreciate the support! 🥰

[@artbysonalisunshinearts807]

Which paper is best for water color

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Some of that depends on a persons preference. But my favorite brand to use is Arches cold press 100% cotton. I hope this helps!

[@artbysonalisunshinearts807]

Thanks for the reply. Beautiful art work ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

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[@estherbenzaken2921]

It's a pitty that because of the writter letters nothing could be visible. Thank you❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m not sure if I understand what you’re saying, but it sounds like you may have had the subtitles or closed captioning turned on. That is an optional setting that can be turned off if you’d rather. (I’m not sure what device you’re watching on, but if it’s a phone or tablet there will be a button in the top right hand corner of the screen with a box around the letters cc and that can turn it off.) 🥰 Thanks for watching!

[@rosemariecooke9616]

Beautiful!

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

Thank you so much. 🥰 I truly appreciate you watching! Take care.

[@isabelle12981]

Beautiful ❤

[@lieslsartisticstudio]

I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for watching. 🥰