Loose Watercolor Portrait Painting + Pencil Sketch Demo, Christine Karron

Quick loose watercolor portrait painting by Christine Karron. Video is sped up 2x (pencil sketch sped up 8x). Actual painting time 1h 25 min.
Size 9x12", own reference.
I tried to put more info and tips into this video, hope it helps! Also my paints and mixing palette is visible.
My palette: Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Winsor Violet, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Brown Madder Alizarin, Sap Green, Payne's Gray.
Materials used:
mechanical graphite pencil 7mm HB
kneaded eraser
Winsor&Newton and Grumbacher watercolor paints
3/4" Royal & Langnickel flat brush
#10 Grumbacher watercolor round brush
Strathmore Watercolor paper 140lb
Website: www.chkarron.com/
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[@hannekewiebe764]

Just beautiful! Thank you for showing the process and also seeing the mixing colours part. You’re very talented. Love watching this beautiful piece come to life!

[@AlisonFennell]

Just a joy to watch you work Christine - thank you - this is so beautiful and masterfully done.

[@lorihanby6733]

I'm blown away by how much of this you did with fairly large brushes. Wonderful to watch. Thank you

[@purplume3]

Thank you for inspiring me. It is so beautiful to watch you work. I am so moved.

[@kendowney7815]

Awesome Christine! I really enjoyed your demo!! You've inspired me to get my brush wet again. :) Thanks!

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

I loved following the process and also loved when it was quiet so I could concentrate on Your way to paint, Your newest fan and subscriber!

[@beedee4427]

Just lovely. Really love the light you are able to convey on the skin and watching you paint hair is quite blissful. Your palette is almost identical to mine when doing portraits and although I'm fairly new to portraits in watercolour, I'm enjoying the colour mixing and underpainting a great deal. Great vid. Many thanks 👍🏻

[@jenfleming9412]

Hello. Just watched this again for the second time. You are truely amazing. Thank you.

[@sarahg7566]

Learning so much just from watching! Love this. Thank you!

[@gloriahobbs4526]

I was absolutely enthralled. I'm hooked

[@76shortbed]

Loving Your Work Ms. Christine! Excellent Video. Loving The Pace and The way you apply your Paints. Beautiful Picture.

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much Michael!

[@marinastander6553]

I love painting children and found watching this VERY helpful. Thanks! A beautiful painting!

[@chkarron]

My pleasure, thank you, Marina!

[@marissamarcolin7485]

Thanks for sharing Christine. I just got back into watercolour and I love portraiture, so I found you at the right time! You are so good at hair, I just can't do it - too impatient. I love your style - kudos to you.

[@chkarron]

Thank you, Marissa, welcome to my channel :)

[@coolabah-blue]

I love it! Thank you for your generosity, sharing your method painting a portrait 🙏🏻🌺

[@joymeyer4730]

Hello Christine, well I finally got smart. A.) I subscribed to your videos. -I actually thought I already was. B.) I watched your painting on two devices at once. I watched one being completed and another as a finished painting. It really helped a lot, on knowing how you were going to add shading and color choices, etc. Thanks, another awesome lesson. I'll finally be able to dig my paint supplies out and try some of these techniques I've been learning from watching your videos. We finally found a house to buy. And it comes with an extra 'unused' room. Which I get, and it'll be my painting and sewing room. I cannot wait. Your videos helped to pass the time. Many thanks to ya.

[@chkarron]

Thanks Joy, I am happy you enjoy my videos! And congratulation on your new home, awesome news! Happy moving and hope you get settled down soon :)

[@christinerenshaw4787]

So helpful in understanding the patient work of layering gradually in watercolour and blending.

[@christineingram55]

Christine this is so beautiful ,she looks just like she’s about to tell you something funny as kids do..It has personality I love it..Thank You for doing a brilliant tutorial without long words and dye numbers ..I have learnt more watching you than most I have seen who baffle you with science lol..Such a stunning painting 😀

[@edelgado2727]

Love the hair/background treatment!

[@francoisederocher]

So beautiful! I have never painted portraits before but now, I want to try. Thank you.

[@chkarron]

I am happy this inspired you - happy painting :)

[@catrionam3307]

Wow, this is incredible. It is exactly what I need as I am a beginner just starting to use more mediums. I have learnt some great techniques and will go and have a go now. Thank you!

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much! Happy painting :)

[@joycegilley6601]

Thank you for such a brilliant video. I paint in watercolor... have been painting about 6 years. I enjoy doing animals and landscapes. A neighbor of mine brought me a photo of her niece who had passed away and asked me if I would paint her. She's African -American and the flesh tones gave me a challenge to begin with and in the photo I don't even see eyelashes. I pretty much did as you have done. I'm at a point that I would have called finished a few years ago... now to begin the finish work.... Thanks for taking me through the finish that will give me the painting I need to give my friend and neighbor. This is my 2nd portrait... you make it look very simple. Much thanks! Your painting is gorgeous.

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Joyce! I am glad this video helped you - I am sure your neighbour will love your painting! And yes, I like to do the lashes simple way, looks better in my opinion than too detailed. Happy painting!

[@waukonstandard]

I am in awe of your talent!

[@annaleda3537]

Such talent. I can watch your videos all day long :)

[@remmyv1602]

this is so great Christine. I just got into watercolour painting and your videos have been inspiring to watch. I hope I can be as good as you someday!

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much! Happy painting :)

[@angiewillsonarte]

Wow - stunning. Thank you so much for sharing. I will read below to see if you describe when or if you are working wet into wet - I couldn't tell if you were doing so at different stages. This is just beautiful.

[@creativesolutions902]

Nice work, really love the way you did the hair.

[@donaldserpette344]

Thanks for the video! You are a great talent. I am working on watercolor and O enjoy watching u.

[@josecoba6998]

Wow i whis i could achieve this level of detail in 1h 25! Loved it. Thanks for sharing

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@alfredlester161]

D.L.LJosé Cobá

[@rebeccashaw957]

This is so well done. I love it.

[@MadiLarson]

thank you for these tips, this really is helpful to me! beautiful work💜

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@KamiSilver]

There were many instants where I thought you screwed up when adding a boldly contrasting colour, only to find out later you made a great choice. Love the result. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much! My pleasure :)

[@chrisbutler9158]

What a lovely painting, and so realistic. The girl in the painting is the spitting image of my great niece, Charlotte when she was eight. Thank you for your videos.

[@chkarron]

Ha-ha, Cris, that's awesome :) I used a photo of my daughter, but she doesn't look very much like her on the picture :)

[@LironYan]

Beautiful work! Do you focus a lot on the color you choose? Or do you focus more on values and go for "close enough" colors? Thanks again, this is amazing! - Liron

[@chkarron]

Hi Liron! No, I think colors aren't that important - you can paint an incredible portrait with green and red if the values are right. I always paint the colors I see and not what's there :) Values are the key! And also composition - I often change/add colors and values to balance the artwork. Thanks so much!

[@whou3301]

omg it looks so great! thanks for the tips. i'm a beginner so it's very helpful for me! 💓

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@janeclarke7223]

Looking for inspiration.. This was wonderful. Thank you this has more than pushed me forward.

[@placidop.c.]

Thanks.....Excellent and beautiful work.

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

i like that you have sub titles rather than speaking, much easier to follow. your drawing is so beautiful, i need as you said practice my drawing, thank you great video beautiful watercolor 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@innabolundart5748]

sweet and lovely - just charming!!

[@sanjaypathare7639]

Good composition good work thanks a lot million times for sharing the video in details once again thank you

[@lamattinainspirazione3409]

Fantastic work! Thanks for the video!

[@manveenwalia1185]

I was afraid of painting portrait especially with watercolors but after watching ur videos, it made my work easier Thanku ☺

[@TerryKrysak]

Gorgeous painting!! Thanks for sharing

[@chkarron]

My pleasure, thank you Terry!

[@KatalinaKristina]

Such perfection ✨🌷👌🏼

[@romeysiamese6712]

Beautiful and Inspiring!

[@dhammichand1520]

Splendid work. Thank you.

[@yvonnecrowhurst8365]

Beautiful. So talented.

[@nancynixon3704]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your art.

[@chkarron]

Thanks Nancy :)

[@artmycrush4549]

It's lovely performance 😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍🧝‍♂️

[@jenfleming9412]

Many thanks. Absolutely beautiful. I wish I could learn to paint my grandchildren's portraits.

[@chkarron]

Keep practising - you will :)

[@artmycrush4549]

Very nice.....👍👍👍👍👍

[@anni9300]

This is really amazing 💕

[@meandbill2]

Beautiful, Thank you for sharing!

[@jeffpape6519]

Beautiful! Keep it up!

[@AndyLaw1Freeforall]

This looks very helpful. Thanks. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much Andy :)

[@jorgealbertodelaossa6121]

Andy Law quirover pintorfamosos

[@jorgealbertodelaossa6121]

gracias picaso pintor

[@jorgealbertodelaossa6121]

gracias quiroverpicaso

[@sanjaypatil4746]

Fine demo.....captions are useful...thanks for inspiring vdo......from India

[@johnsimester1784]

A lovely painting

[@christinehyrien5152]

magnifique ! Quel talent !!!!!

[@sman7099]

This is so good!

[@Cabbycabbage]

Simply wonderful! Has given me inspiration to have a go at it myself. Thank you a million for sharing.!

[@chkarron]

My pleasure, thanks so much!

[@JoseEduardoNZ]

well done. It is really well done. Lovely portrait. Brilliant.

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@carlabernecoli2071]

Very interesting video And beautiful work. I have learned more...thankyou

[@chkarron]

Happy to read that, thank you, Carla!

[@babakradjahanbani9001]

It's marvelous.

[@vicp3815]

Beautiful!

[@HimanArtists]

Awesome painting, so Beautiful

[@COCOChatnails]

Wow. Unbelievable. Hats off.

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much!

[@wanjeon-nae-style]

wow, how beautiful! i love the tips you gave~

[@chkarron]

Thank you :)

[@artmycrush4549]

Yes ,this is nice tutorial 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@miltycollazo4223]

Beautiful!! The child is beautiful and the painting is awesome. Can't understated how you can use such a thick brush to make the fine lines around the eyes, etc. Thank you. I'll never be able to do this.

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much! The brush is wide on one side and pretty thin on the other side, that's why I love it! With a little practice you can do it! I don't like to change too many tools while painting - disturbs the flow :)

[@capbin146]

Beautiful painting and great that you told us actual time in description. Wish you could talk through the process it is more companionable, stops my mind drifting.

[@chkarron]

Hopefully I will improve my editing skills over the time, still learning :) Thank you!

[@bkladis]

amazing !! ty..I learned many tips..Im a beginner..struggling.. great job !

[@chkarron]

Thanks :)

[@daniellamae7533]

Not gonna lie. This actually helped a lot. Thanks by the way!!

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@DodoKresse]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial I've learned many tricks! ;-)

[@vernabowman2465]

Your watercolor portraits are beautiful.

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

Beautiful watercolour portrait painting

[@sac1303]

Lovely artwork. Thank you.

[@Sidhu22saab]

I am in love with you...... you are amazing.... please never stop making art..... yes i love you more

[@chizok2173]

Honestly more helpful then the tutorials that talks their mouths off

[@arvindshukla8040]

I see why you may be irritated and I too learn a lot by watching speedpaints but you must understand that those tutorials are quite helpful to some people and the instructors are trying their best. You don't need to put one artist down to bring another one up. Have a good day/night :)

[@LovinLnCottage]

I learned a lot from watching you. Thank you. 🙏☮️❤️🖖

[@nellykarron8086]

Wunderschön !

[@terryegunn8032]

You are an amazing artist

[@liliana3977]

Thank you so much, really helpful for me!

[@sunnybran2005]

Beautiful work

[@elova1919]

Maravilloso, gracias

[@user-wx9qw9xr2u]

thanks for your put color of your method. i love it. i will try to do like you.

[@chkarron]

Thank you! Happy painting :)

[@drscarya7725]

Seni itu memang indah, terimakasih para seniman tingkatkan terus kreatifitasmu, trims

[@angiewillsonarte]

Thank you for your comments below- yes- I suspect this is years and years of working in this medium. I am self taught as well - only 1 year in. But, I do see progress in my work. I hope in 10 years I can pull something like the above off - I think that is a worthy goal! Thanks again for sharing and also letting us know working wet into dry and about where to find colors used. I subscribed and hope to learn more from your ideas. Really glad I found you - you are generous to share what you have learned!

[@chkarron]

Thanks Angie! Happy painting :)

[@magalyanne]

Merci beaucoup. Bravo!

[@user-bl7fh6eu9w]

Хорошая работа, удачи в творчестве👍👍👍👍🖌🖌🖌

[@Flavourful_Creations]

WOW aamaZinG👏🏻👏🏻👍👍👍

[@4MTZnMCK]

Beautiful

[@chkarron]

Thanks :)

[@pamhuber6452]

I am a pastel artist looking to venture further into another medium and after watching your videos I think I have found my new medium, thanks for the insrpiration. I have subscribed to your you tube channel..........

[@chkarron]

Thank you, Pam :)

[@keshavsood6988]

So amazing

[@artbynasrin]

Amazing,,,,thank you 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@petraculikova8026]

Hi Christine, your portrait is very beautiful :-)

[@chkarron]

Thanks so much, Petra :)

[@gabileyla]

Maravilloso.

[@chkarron]

Thanks Leyla!

[@susannorman4483]

You’re a gifted painter! Could you please describe how you ‘soften edges’?

[@chkarron]

Here is a video where I soften the edges on many parts in real time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmq7hKBuhZWgntE

[@samarth5918]

Fabulous 👍👍👍👊Even I an learing to do human portraits

[@thetwelve5922]

If u r talking about thw brush in 12:52 It's pro arte prolene plus brown handle watercolor brush! you can find it on cassart.co.uk if u r in England.

[@margitawelte8602]

Wow! Thank you!

[@Teorose1]

thank you............beautiful.

[@mvalverdeesvalverdees8251]

Espectacular gracias precioso

[@chkarron]

Thank you!

[@sd9433]

Really helpful thanks a lot.

[@LuzCanoPintodosSantos]

Fantástico!!!!

[@felixmonero6586]

You need a oscar Beautifull

[@chkarron]

Awe, thank you :)

[@josenialves1378]

Muito bom parabéns !