The EASIEST way to learn Negative Painting Technique | watercolor painting for beginners

[@paulinestewart8188]

The best example I've seen of negative watercolour painting. Thank you so much for taking the time to slowly and thoughtfully show us your great techniques.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Pauline! ! I am very happy you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@christinemoore1869]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Your steady hand with a brush is amazing!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ladyhecate9450]

This video was very informative which helped in how negative painting is done. Thank you so much!

[@DawnRoberts-e4s]

Very very nice..Thank-you so very much..im definitely gonna give this a try..im so glad i came across your channel..and i definitely love the lining..very nice..stunning..lol wwish me luckas im a beginner..so im also gonna Thank-you for being apart of my watercolor journey ❤️ 😀

[@debbiebarnette9715]

Beautiful work! I love the blues. You make it look so easy.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Debbie! I try to make videos as simple as possible, I'm glad you enjoyed my little tutorial 👩🏽‍🎨🤗

[@argus1500]

This is by far the BEST negative painting tutorial for beginners. Thank you!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Argus, I'm very much glad you enjoyed the tutorial 👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@Yaya-nc2eh]

👏🏽🥰 Thank you for this peaceful video. The music is so relaxing and calming. My eyes were at still observing your beautiful painting. The energy is flowing throughout my body and it is wonderful. 🎉✌🏽🎍❤

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Oh my goodness! thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad you found my video calming and relaxing :)

[@michellerichardson1427]

You're an Excellent Teacher! Thank you for explaining this slowly and throughly. I believe I got this because of how well you taught us, Thank You again !

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

You're so sweet Michelle! Thank you so much 🥰👩🏽‍🎨

[@rmuller366]

Excellent way to learn negative painting. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for all the tips. I use my script liner brushes for exactly the same reason. I love the way they feel in my hand and the effect is just so finished looking. Don’t listen to your boyfriend, 😂. It is your painting after all. Blessings to you and everyone!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

You are so sweet Rita, thank you so much! Stay tuned, as I have another super cure Negative Painting tutorial coming up real soon! :)

[@vakawarrior1495]

Good to have you back on KZbin!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you :D More to come!

[@DrTarrandProfessorFether]

Lovely work, calm voice and tranquil music. Now if I can get my mind around the way this technique is is done from front to back.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you very much - this technique really takes a bit of practice, bit starting with simple shapes (such as leaves for me) is a really good easy to get started 🤗👩🏽‍🎨

[@cathyhallowell9825]

Such a wonderful helpful video. Thank you so much. X

[@laurienye7514]

I just love that and what it looks like. Thank you.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Laurie, I am super glad you found my video and you enjoyed it :)

[@barbaraarmstrong3259]

Thank you so much. At last a thorough video. Simple and beautiful.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Barbara! I am glad it was simple to follow 😊

[@theresamccain9075]

Thank you so much!!!! I have recently returned to painting..its been years since I painted watercolor. It was a helpful lesson😊

[@NewmNetwork]

This video was so relaxing to watch. I learnt so much and it put me in such a meditative relaxed state! The music is perfect!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much for watching Mallory - I'm very glad you enjoyed the tutorial 👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@brendacookiebreton4481]

I love the outlining process and the look as well!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Brenda :D !!

[@nilb0g684]

Very meditative! I will try myself. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@WarnerDeArtoisRomanovMiddlton]

I saved it to my playlist .. greetings and thanks.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Yhaay! thank you so much for watching!

[@suzannelevis6745]

Excellent technique! Thank you. Love it with and without the outline!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Suzanne - I appreciate your kind words :)

[@HollyHasselbom]

Great video, thank you for sharing. I love how you mix the colors on the watercolor paper itself. Beautiful technique.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the technique and found it useful :)

[@vonkatartistry]

That liner brush 👌👌👌 held so much paint for such a small brush 😅 beautiful painting

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much 😀 This brush is one of my favorites! I bought it in Japan and now I can't find it online - definitely buying a bunch more when I go back :)

[@vonkatartistry]

@@LoveLetterstoMilo always the way 😂😂

[@hollysnow5290]

These are so peaceful to look at

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Aww thank you so much Holly :)

[@jeannepaglio5582]

Absolutely love this video and the way you handle the color.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Aww thank you so much Jeanne! I'm very glad you enjoyed the tutorial :)

[@rinaamaya7382]

Oh my goodness It's so gorgeous thanks for this great teaching I love it

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Aww thank you so much for watching Rina - glad you enjoyed the tutorial 👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@tangorhumba3777]

Loved this. Soooo relaxing to watch beautiful!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️🙏🏽👩🏽‍🎨

[@waukonstandard]

This is beautiful. Thanks so much for showing this technique.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Of course! Glad you like it!

[@Walua]

I really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful watercolor. It was mesmerizing.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lynettecross6414]

I loved this type of painting

[@noramimahomar1292]

Thank you🎉

[@elviamunguia8397]

Love the tutorial!!! I’m struggling with mine, somehow I lost some leaves, but I guess is because I can’t see them very well after the first layer, Thank you! This one was very helpful for me to see what I’m doing wrong

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Elvia - I some times lose some details as well, it's okay to go back in with a pencil layer after layer because it can definitely get very confusing ☺

[@SueKivley]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

thank you so much Sue - it is my pleasure to upload educational content to help my community :)

[@Skirliegirl]

I used gamboge on my base layer and it worked well.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Unsure what gamboge is, but I'm glad it worked out :)

[@Skirliegirl]

@@LoveLetterstoMilo it's a golden, greenish pigment

[@jintypyke6942]

Great video, really good to learn something new with watercolours

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@preetiaggarwal4346]

Super gorgeous!!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much !!

[@atelier_of_imagination6118]

Absolutely gorgeous… i have never tried negative painting… and this was super helpful… eager to try

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Yhaay! I'm very much glad i could help! 👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@laurfincher8137]

Thank you, this is a beautiful example and good instructions! One thing I like to do, if it is possible, is to photocopy/scan the image when it looks done and before I do any more to it. For example, before you do the final outlining of this painting, you could have scanned it so you would have a digital copy of it BEFORE the outlining. That way you will have two versions of your work. :)

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much! And that is a fantastic idea! I can definitely try on my next one (which is coming up really soon) 👩🏽‍🎨☺️

[@lupewhite4636]

Thanks!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank YOU! :D

[@jacquipexton]

very patient and helped me understand.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Amazing! thank you so much Jacqui ! I am very glad it helped you :D

[@krishnarangmanch2398]

Wow so beautiful ❤🎉🎉

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kavithakumar7203]

It was so therapeutic to watxh

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Kavitha :D

[@Joliepinkyswear1]

Love this. I just found your channel today and subscribed. I can't wait to go look at other videos.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

aww thank you so much Jolie :) you are very kind and thank you so much for subscribing - I am always here to help if you have any questions about materials or techniques or anything, really :)

[@draperdesigns]

I love this. So beautiful and relaxing. I can't wait to give it a try. ❤

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much - hope you enjoy the process very much 👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@juliec.]

Had to watch again bc I love this process and it turned out so beautiful. New subscriber 👍👍. I love that script brush you used.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Aww thank you so much Julie :) :D

[@ecleARTia]

Very relaxing to watch you painting and inspiring too. I like both versions, outlined and before. Subscribed and looking forward to learning from you. Thank you

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Aww thank you so much! I am so glad you liked this tutorial :) I will be focusing a bit more on my YT channel now - stay tuned for more tutorials :)

[@westiepupmom]

Your brush keeps a nice point - what are you using? Love your technique

[@Iamedsmum]

Hello Milo and thank you for this great tutorial. I adore negative painting but my results generally leave much to be desired. Yours is such a pretty card which it was so relaxing to watch come together. Best wishes from the UK - Marion.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Marion!! I'm very glad you enjoyed the tutorial 🤗👩🏽‍🎨

[@dannaromanucci7422]

It is beautiful I wish I had the patience that you have. I

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Ha! Thank you, patience just comes with practice ☺️👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@CMArtWorld]

I found it difficult to stop looking at the drawing once I saw this art. Amazing, interesting, and joyful. Thank you for sharing.....!YOU HAVE A GREAT FUTURE AHEAD ❤️

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much for your comment - Made my day! 😀

[@susanjones5374]

Loved it but ca n you take abit more time on showing the drawing, and make the drawing a bit darker thanks sue from suffolk .

[@ginafalcon5296]

Such a great tutorial, thank you so much ❤

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Gina, thank you so much for watching! :)

[@whatseriously1]

Gorgeous!!!❤

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Emily 💜👩🏽‍🎨

[@juliec.]

Love this. 👍👍

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Julie, I'm very glad you enjoyed it 👩🏽‍🎨🥰

[@electrichen6243]

Instead of the final outlining you could add shading to the leaves where they overlap to give greater depth

[@feri-nh1rc]

Loved it, thanks

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching ☺️👩🏽‍🎨🙏🏽

[@jooled2u]

It was great. Thank you.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Yhaay! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cindyvarasdevaldes1373]

Why is the dark green you used as the final step? Loved this vid. thanks.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thanks! as you build up the layers, the color gets darker and darker and to make the lighter layers really pop at the end, I use the darkest color possible without it being black.

[@cherylthomas2459]

Really nice 👍

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Cheryl 👩🏽‍🎨🥰

[@elizabethtitus2714]

This is awesome- thank you for sharing this process

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thanks for watching! Very much glad it was helpful :D

[@carolsmith4678]

Great video thanks

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you for watching Carol! 👩🏽‍🎨👩🏽‍🎨

[@monimoni-2024]

Hermoso trabajo ❤

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Mil Gracias Monica :)

[@adelegiomo8614]

Molto brava

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you very much :)

[@bjgoels]

Thank you for showing this technique in a very simple way. I will give it a try. Personally, I think the outlining ruins the effects of negative painting....but that's me. Outlining the top-most leaves might work, but underlining them all is overkill. Again, that's just me. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much for your feedback Brenda - I have actually received the same feedback from a few people - I think it was just me trying to always "finish" a painting, when it was really done long ago - haha!!

[@bjgoels]

@@LoveLetterstoMilo I think we can all have a tendency to do that at times.

[@tracygillard7388]

I enjoyed your video. What about outlining with gold. That might look nice.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Great idea! I LOVE it! I might just do that on a future video! :D

[@christine37954]

Thank you for this video! I like it so much! Many greatings from germany, town regensburg, near munich. Have a good time!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much Chrisine! I am very much glad you enjoyed it :D - I hope to go to Germany in the near future! :)

[@malca1945]

Wonderful. Thank you so much. Are those flat brushes especially for water color?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Malka - Brushes are mostly for mix use between gouache and watercolor - Let me know if you give it a try and how it goes :)

[@malca1945]

@@LoveLetterstoMilo thank you for your reply 🌼🌻

[@anitayoder9161]

Thanks! I'm eager to try this!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Anita, Hope you like it! :D

[@kerryhall7506]

Hi from Australia l wonder what this would look like outlined in Gold or Silver 😊

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

I recently bought a W&N Gold Ink, now I need to get on it and do a tutorial with it! definitely coming soon! :D

[@susanjones5374]

I would like to see the drawing much clearer to start with love your paintings so much you are the best from sue from suffolk.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Susan 😀

[@kariann226]

What kind of brush are u using to outline it? Couldn't u use a fine sharpie?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

It's a very small fine line brush, but to your point, yes, I could have absolutely, maybe it would have been a bit easier - maybe next time :)

[@tobimackey3284]

I am very new to this. You are painting wet on dry? Just very loose pigment? Thanks

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Hi Tobi, welcome to this wonderful world of watercolor! - Yes i am using a wet on dry technique - very important to let the paint dry in between layers, or else it doesn't work. As for the pigment, I start with a very watered down pigment and as I progress in layers, I add a bit more pigment each time - Hope this helps :) happy painting !

[@anjanaiyer6120]

I used a smaller piece of paper and a smaller brush but I'm not able to blend the colours when I'm painting a layer

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Anjana - Are you using good quality paper? that is the key for Negative painting! :)

[@pamelaarcos1594]

I absolutely loved it, I enjoyed It a lot and you're amazing, the music was so relaxing 😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎨👏👏👏👏👏🎨👏👏👏👏🎨

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@BarbaraKvi.]

Il gatto😍

[@creativelyouttacontr]

Amazing! So beautiful!!!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much!!

[@michellehaines8021]

This is beautiful and soothing. What liner brush are you using, please?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you Michelle - There s a link in the description for a Liner Brush you can find on amazon :D

[@joan5397]

Did you wet your second layer?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

I did not - Once the first layer was completely dry, I went it with my darker color and painted the second layer - hope this clarifies :)

[@sopung1004]

훌륭해요👍🏻

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thanks!! 🙏🏽👩🏽‍🎨

[@kariann226]

What kind of paper are you using?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

It's Arches cold pressed paper :)

[@rosemaryamon9833]

Hi, How did original leaves turn white after you painted them yellow and blue?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

They really aren't white, they have a very light tint of soft green - when watercolor dries, it looks much much lighter than when it is wet :)

[@stonecrestquilt]

What kind of marker are you using to draw your picture? It looks like it has two colors in it.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

I am only using color pencils in the beginning and paint for the rest of the process - I am not sure about what markers you are referring to.

[@stonecrestquilt]

@@LoveLetterstoMilo What you drew your loose drawing with, it looks like a crayon with 2 colors of wax in it. Instead of a pencil I mean.

[@giovannascotti488]

I've done it. Where can I share it and tag you?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Aww thank you Giovanna :) you can tag me on IG love.letters.to.milo - :D

[@cdianepatterson3503]

What color did you use to do the outline?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Hi Diane, i use a dark green, which is about an 8 to 1 ratio of indigo with cadmium yellow 💛💙

[@olgaminina]

💙💙💙

[@Nennine001]

Watercolor flowers

[@preetiaggarwal4346]

I like it without outline too!...But beautiful nevertheless.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you so much 😀 No outlines next time ! haha

[@poonamtrivedi9538]

Cortarage sheet for this?

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

I am using arches cold pressed paper - :)

[@aidasoto2936]

I don't see any negative watercolor . Where is it? Someone can explain me?if you use wrong way or for wrong purposes by wrong process and wrong person probably negative. But I still no understand

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Hey Aida, Negative painting just means that you paint everything except the actual shape, so you paint the outside of the leaves in this case. you do it layer by layer and at the end you end up with many layers of paint that make the background darker and the light layers pop out - It is a beautiful technique. - Hope this clarifies :D

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@CowboyGirl007]

Nice. Need a steady hand for that.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Thank you :) or you can skip the last step entirely :)

[@manujagupta5466]

I liked it better without the outlines. It had a very organic look.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Yeah, I agree, outlines can be tricky! I almost regretted it as soon as I was done - haha. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🏽👩🏽‍🎨

[@manujagupta5466]

@@LoveLetterstoMilo had watched this video a long time back. Revisited because I'm making a bookmark for a garden-related book.

[@IMAGINENGINE]

I would love to listen, but, the music is so distracting I can’t pay attention. I don’t understand the point of adding music to these lessons.

[@manojlal2258]

Love it! However, find that the look was much better without the final outline. That sort of kills the Negative painting look!

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

ha! yeah, I know, I have a tendency to over-work my works :/ :)

[@SupriyaSingh-ym2ms]

Hello mam,,I luv u so much why r u not try something positive painting...why negative....only ..plsss try positive painting and feel relax ,,light nd Positive...I think u will try positive painting...thnku so much mam....🙏🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

haha! yeah dear, negative painting is just the name of the technique - I'm always trying to stay positive :)

[@TheJuquayle]

Interesting. But it would be much better if we could actually see you paint and not just half of the paper/ half of the time...

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Noted indeed! thank you for the feedback :)

[@barbararivera2380]

:)

[@tinae8433]

I love this however, super frustrating trying to watch you paint at the very edge of screen.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Oh, I totally understand Tina, Trust me, it is hard to keep track of the camera, focus on the painting (so I don't mess it up), camera angles, paints, etc all at the same time for this one woman show - But thanks for the feedback, with each video I am trying to make it a little bit better.

[@etm567]

I know it's ridiculous, but I have a terrible time watching people who hold pens, pencils, brushes that way. I can't stop wondering why several generations just refused to hold their pens and pencils the way they were taught. I don't understand. It's just weird. And to me, not cool at all.

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Oh, great catch, i will definitely adjust. Thank you for your kind words 👩🏽‍🎨 i will make sure to keep my comments section open.

[@theresamccain9075]

Thank you so much!!!! I have recently returned to painting..its been years since I painted watercolor. It was a helpful lesson😊

[@LoveLetterstoMilo]

Yhayy! I am so glad it was helpful and that you are coming back to painting!