No Masking Fluid? No Problem! Watercolour Tutorial Of Dandelions // Using 4 Colours

[@gennyhunt4167]

I found using q-tips a brilliant substitute for the masking fluid in this tutorial! Instructions were so clear and I was able to follow along easily as a beginner. One of the brilliant things about Karen's tutorials is that one can see where one can let the imagination take off on the next iteration and the next...it never feels like paint_by-numbers. Thank you, Karen! I always look forward to your postings.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Jenny for your lovely comment and for sharing. I am so glad that you find my videos and instructions easy to follow especially as a beginner. I’m delighted that you find the tutorials allow your imagination to flow, and it doesn’t feel like painting by numbers! Happy painting, more videos to follow like this… Take care :-)

[@atcost595]

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[@rosariaconteduca3192]

Grazie molto bello.

[@namratam1522]

You give me a cozy vibe. You sound like one of those kind teachers 🥹🥹

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

I love it! I am 66, and just started water colour. I have to do something to stay sane during these times! Thank you for all of the tips and tricks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Leslie-Anne. So pleased painting, tips and tricks are keeping you sane! Making the tutorials is keeping me sane also!

[@melaniebaynes2730]

I have watched this several times now, having first watched it a couple of years ago. I intended to delete it once watched, but I keep coming back to it, because it is so good. I pick something else up each time I watch it. Thank you! 🙏💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing

[@LiskaLiska]

You make the world beautiful. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s such a lovely thing to say thank you so much! :-)

[@marylabrec2728]

Very generous of you to share these unusual, exciting tips😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Mary so pleased you found the helpful

[@sallyalter6003]

Your paintings always end up looking better than the photograph!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sally! 😀

[@carolynsittler4929]

Loved the way the card made the tree trunks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@myrnalandersartist]

It turned out so beautiful! I'd love to watch again and paint along

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@marysharp9635]

Having a KRA binge today and enjoying the flow…many thanks Karen.I love the night sky..🥝💚

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow! Thank you so much I hope you’ve learnt lots of different techniques as well :-)

[@geetabhattacharya8956]

Just wow!!!! You brought life in dandelions, awesome .thanx Karen for teaching the techniques 😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊 So pleased that you liked this tutorial Geeta! Thank you 😀

[@billmeadus4343]

Love all the different techniques/tricks you use! Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lyndaevans1132]

Dandelions!!!! You did it!! Thank you so VERY much!!!! Can't wait to try this one!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Lynda, so glad you liked it! Good luck with painting the dandelions! Happy painting :-)

[@vierly4322]

I'm German. You have a wonderful way of describing the execution of the painting process! With every minute the joy of the visibly growing work of art increases until you bring it to a climax with the smallest details... Thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome and thank you for your kind comments. 😊

[@joandow5627]

The different techniques are what I am missing in my work. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

It’s just wonderful to see you work your magic.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@ewwwobbie]

Wow! It’s beautiful! I can’t wait to try it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@deno3689]

Just beautiful. 💗💗💗💗

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ellablack3648]

This is one of my favourite paintings ever, Dandelion Dreams🌼

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Ella!! 😀

[@utebaumert6919]

Me too, Ella. I'm lovin' it.

[@oyosunan]

Thank you so much for teaching your techniques .. I Love your artwork so much.. you make me enjoy in watercolor painting .. Thank you ... sooooooooo much

[@blondepaprika]

So bright and beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@blondepaprika]

@@KarenRiceArt You´re welcome! I'll try that right now. Although it won't look as good on my end. I'll see.

[@jubileej1629]

Thank you for this lovely tutorial Karen 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@OnePillKillz]

So pretty, I can watch you all day everyday !!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Julie! You say the nicest things! :)

[@tinyfacemcgee9211]

Fabulous! More spring into summer foliage and fields please! I love the lifting out method. My painting looks great! Very clear easy to follow teaching!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Check out my Landscape playlist I have lots of fields and foliage tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PL9SDXeoiXZQTBBA9R37K_gNTYXG8-OH-v

[@marlenevincent8806]

Hello Karen , thank you for your instructions, I am very new to art am 74 years old only started a few months ago & a reason to stay home with this virus thing, something I have always wanted to do since a small child , now it is time to learn something new Utube is so helpful. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your message Marlene, how wonderful to start watercolour painting at the age of 74! My hat off to you! Enjoy this journey, don’t be hard on yourself, practice practice practice! Take care :-)

[@marlenevincent6019]

@@KarenRiceArt i love it Karen can get lost learning new a craft,

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Absolutely wonderful 🍒

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@johnharkness6304]

Wow, that's gorgeous Karen👍😮

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jamberry9795]

Thank you. Very clear, concise, yet comprehensive explanation. Nothing unnecessary, but not too minimalistic either - a great tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much I’m so glad that you found the tutorial useful! :-)

[@kimberleesublett]

Love all the techniques you incorporated in this lovely painting. Thank you for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome Kimberlee, thank you so much!

[@pastryqn]

Im so happy I found you. Ive been struggling with watercolours and you have given me the incentive to try again.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful news! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@madelinejacquemin1939]

Such wonderful tutorials

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Madeleine! :)

[@jylleejyllee]

Thanks so much, I have learned a lot new techniques. 😍You are a good teacher! 😘

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely, and I'm so pleased that you're learning lots from all these new techniques! Thank you for saying that I am a good teacher, I love teaching! Happy painting :-)

[@suexilin]

Beautiful and very useful!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lapismosi8065]

Your instruction is wonderfully genuine and full of encouragement!🌻

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@m.j.sothoron3132]

our instructor just gave us a "landscape" assignment & I attempted your dandelion field - really enjoyed & your instruction was excellent, thank you very much, mj

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s wonderful so pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial :-)

[@shirleyping7058]

So pretty!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!!

[@patriciatrondsen6617]

Love this!!! Thanks!!!🌼🌸🌺

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Patricia! :)

[@LuisMenechino]

Excellent technique! Congratulations!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much Luis! :)

[@manifesting_desired_job_111]

Why didn't i find your channel before!!.. i tried your techniques and the painting came out so beautiful ❤️ thank you Karen.. you are awesome ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I am glad you have found me now!

[@patwilson5017]

What a wonderful lesson. Thank you somuch.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@johnsullivan4413]

I have often thought of painting dandelion puffs and I learned so much from your demostration. Thank you so much, Karen.

[@sugarcane9425]

So pretty simple paint with bit with lots of learning techniques for me. Thks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! So pleased you find this helpful!

[@ashwintrivedi8281]

Awesome painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much :-)

[@caroledean6246]

Brilliant tutorial thanks Karen! Learnt so much and love the fact that I only need three colours plus the gouache. Your style is structured but loose and easy for a beginner to follow. I learnt heaps just from this one video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much again Carole! I am delighted that you learnt heaps here... I try to structure the tutorials, but also give you a little freedom to express your own individual style 😊

[@cindihoskins5728]

I love your work!!! You are so very pleasant and such a sweet soft voice of instruction!!! ❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

Gorgeous green and your painting is so light and textured!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@helenelarsson83]

Beautiful😍 just beautiful 😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@deborahtaylor7902]

Just found u. New subscriber. Omg. U have no idea how happy it made me to watch this. Your instruction is so perfect. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks so much. I needed some inspiration. Now I have it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Deborah for your lovely comment and for subscribing to the channel. So glad that you have found me and you like my teaching style. Happy painting :-)

[@lakcurious]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I'm a complete beginner but iI will try. Thanks once again! When a professional shares her/his knowledge it is a great gift!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! So pleased you liked this tutorial :)

[@maribelteklado7491]

You do not fail to amaze me Karen. Your tutorials are so understandable. You inspire me.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much, so delighted that you love the videos and that you find them inspiring! Happy painting :-)

[@lynnn3365]

Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@lindathaxton1994]

Beautiful. Thank you for teaching

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Linda :)

[@sarahgrunwald5364]

Thank you so much for teaching us this technique, Karen! Your work is wonderful !!! I love dandelions and I will make this painting for sure. 💯♥🎨🖼

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy painting this one!

[@alexandrafradl652]

What a great video. Nice to watch the different techniques and thank you for your detailed explanations.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful Alexandra! Thank you so much, happy painting :-)

[@jirinanovak1434]

Thank you very much for sharing your video, I learn quite a bit from it , since I am very much beginner in watercolour art. My favourite plant, flower, or herb, is dandelion. Every spring, I look with great anticipation to see, the first blooms of this beautiful clever plant. Thank you, you put a smile on my face. I Absolutely adore your painting, and the ease you describe the process 😘

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely message I am delighted that you are learning from my videos especially as you are a beginner. I too love dandelions, and you are right they are such a clever plant. I’m glad I put a smile on your face and happy that you love painting in watercolour along with my videos and find the description helpful. Happy painting, take care :-)

[@dianehill4019]

Love love love

[@fionaharvey2720]

Brilliant, love it! ☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Fiona 😊

[@zenaidamateos9376]

Just wonderful 😊

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Awesome painting i love your enthusiasm 👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

Stunning. Thanks for this tutorial. ☺️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@MB-kf3yx]

Karen, thanks for another great tutorial full of tips, techniques, and alternatives.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Marilyn so glad that you liked the tutorial and found the tips techniques and alternatives helpful! Happy painting, take care :-)

[@rainbowdklh2860]

Always så beautiful and Unique! 🌹

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindalanza6834]

Love this!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda! :-)

[@allenballard2681]

Thx for the great video & tips. Lots to absorb and learn from.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much really pleased that you liked the tutorial and the tips and techniques! :-)

[@jasminethompson5475]

Karen, love your techniques, the way you build colour with the 1or 2 original colours , the scraping of the trees...& your clear guidance as you develop the painting...eager to do this painting, thanks, Jasmine

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Jasmine for your lovely comment, I am delighted that you found the video useful especially the use of limited colours and the scraping back of trees etc... Good luck with having a go at this painting… Take care :-)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Jasmine, I can't find the message that you just sent me. Just to say I don't think KZbin send out emails anymore in the memberships. If you go to: kzbin.infomembership You can get access to all of the membership content. Hope this was helpful and thank you so much for your continued support 😊🎨

[@memm2298]

Hi thank you. Your tutorial is very clear. The way you describe the steps are great for beginner like me. Btw I like your accent.

[@kevodevo26]

Spot on again - nice one Karen!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@karolinaanielamaria]

Beautiful peinting. Thank you very much for schering. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@victoriagadd6831]

Your instruction is excellent. Not many have that skill which is so frustrating - so thank you. That painting is so vibrant and pretty. Scrumptious

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Victoria, so glad you like the tutorial! 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

WOW 💚 I'm eager to paint this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s wonderful Joyce, good luck with the painting! Take care :-)

[@allthumbs3792]

Beautiful and mesmerizing to watch you create. TFS!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@fredbear72ify]

I'm inspired every day watching you paint thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Norma for your lovely comment, I am delighted that you are inspired watching my videos every day! That means so much to me, so thank you! Take care, happy painting :-)

[@brandielarrabee8352]

So love your style of teaching. You've helped me relax and enjoy painting, I have many sketch books with your help I've done many of your lessons.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@dorothyscheffelman9419]

This was so helpful. I really get discouraged with masking fluid. The way you used the stencil brush to lighten and then used the white gouache was awesome. I like that you went over the dandelions with the gouache several times on the front dandelions. In the past I have seen that white gouache is not opaque and you need to let it dry and then go over it again until you achieve the white you desire. Thank you so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Dorothy! Glad it was helpful! Happy painting, take care :)

[@lynneedwards6753]

Wow! Great techniques to try out. Another master piece. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much Lynne :)

[@veryberry39]

I actually think this un-masked version is better! It's not "pure," since you had to use white paint, but having that very faint yellow left in the circles just made it feel like it was a whole piece. I don't know, I really like those little white puffs! I have yet to try masking fluid, so I'm going to try this version. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing. That is what a lovely about watercolours… the different techniques 😊

[@p.kimbrell5382]

Gorgeous! Thank you 😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

😊

[@fionaharvey2720]

Loved this tutorial it gave me hours of fun thank you! I was really pleased with results except for the sky! Lots still to learn but love your videos thank you ! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you enjoyed this tutorial Fiona 😀

[@clairehanes7681]

So happy to have found your channel! I am returning to watercolors after about 40 years (just turned 60 this year)...I love your teaching style and will be following you from now on. Your work is beautiful and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Claire for your comment I’m delighted that you are returning to watercolour after 40 years! So pleased that you like my teaching style and that you will be watching my tutorials in future! Happy painting :-)

[@debbiemacrae3609]

So pretty - I'll be painting dandelions tomorrow!! Tks😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Debbie enjoy painting the dandelions today! :-)

[@clarebarbat]

So inspiring Karen. Lovely. Many thanks. 😀👏

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Clare :)

[@janaw.6266]

My art teacher in school wasn‘t able to teach me these great techniques in 13 years... Thank you so much 🙌🏻🙂

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Jana! Really glad you learnt something from the tutorials! Happy painting :)

[@moryemme7254]

This is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing all these wonderful techniques, I certainly want to try them!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@bylindag7986]

Just L💜VE it! As always!!!!!💜💜💜

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda! 🤗

[@katbruns7298]

As a beginner I have lots to learn. Your tutorial help me in many ways--step-by step. I am off to a good start thanks to you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Kat for your comment so pleased that you are finding the tutorials helpful for you as a beginner. Happy painting :-)

[@marialourenco2360]

Your painting is so beautiful and so inspiring. You are a great painter and an extremely pedagogic teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Enjoy your summer👍😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Maria for your lovely comment! So delighted that you found this tutorial inspiring and beautiful! Happy painting, take care :-)

[@carlapasciuti8167]

Hello Karen, during this long lock down I have started to paint and I have found you who have been my mentor since. I copied your paintings with good results thanks to your explanations always very clear and competent. Thank you so much for the beautiful hours I spent with you. I shall always look forward to new videos you will publish. My best compliments for your art.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Carla, I am delighted that you have found my videos useful and the explanation is clear and competent. I am so happy that you have spent beautiful hours painting along with my videos! Thank you again for sharing, take care, happy painting :-)

[@dkaydesigns9849]

Thanks once again Karen. Beautiful. I'm learning so much from you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment I am delighted that you are learning so much from my tutorials! Take care :-)

[@Smurgles]

Karen, you are just the gal I've been looking for! This is the first of your tutorials that I've tried and I am amazed at the results. This is exactly the style I've been wanting to paint - structured but loose. (I'm really not a spontaneous person at all.) I used Q-tips to remove the paint for the dandelions, and I can honestly say that I much preferred the outcome using those than having the harder edge that masking fluid would have left - for this application anyway. And on my next walk I'm going to be procuring a twig. Wouldn't have thought about that, but it looks like so much fun to paint with! I can't wait to get back to my paints today and have a go at another tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and creativity with us!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for sharing! I am so pleased you found this tutorial helpful and that it inspired you not only to paint these dandelions but to paint some more! Twigs are so much fun and really loosen you up! Have fun painting!

[@SushamaRandhirArt]

All paintings video are so nice

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@meherakter443]

I would definitely try this too. Thanks Karen for showing something without masking fluid.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! :-)

[@ellablack3648]

Excellent, thanks so much for your reply 👍

[@suel4269]

Beautiful! I can’t wait to try this .

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so so much, have fun painting the dandelions! Happy painting :-)

[@千禧宁]

I found your explanation very useful for newbie like me. Thanks for sharing.

[@fionafrazer8820]

Glad you are liking your black velvet brushes. I have been using them for about 4 years, but find that they break down (that is the bristles appear to break) when using them on their side (as you are doing here), so have actually had to repurchase the ones I use the most (8, 10, 12). While they were new they performed well! The smaller ones are fine - but I don't use those in the same way. This is a lovely painting - will try today. Thank you! Stay safe xoxo

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment Fiona and for sharing your experience of the black velvet brushes. I know when I’ve used my sable brushes in the past the points seem to wear out! We do put these poor brushes through their paces! So glad that you like the painting of the dandelions, good luck with having a go… Take care :-)

[@chrischurchley7003]

Just completed this tutorial - probably took 6x longer than you (!) but loved it and the result is great 👍. Amazing technique for creating such realistic dandelion clocks - big thanks 🙏😁

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's wonderful Chris, so pleased you had a go at this one! It is such a nice painting to do! I loved painting it! I am so glad yours turned out well! Yeah!

[@lyndaculp5060]

This is spectacular! Can’t wait to try it! Thank you Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Lynda I am delighted that you find this video spectacular! Enjoy painting it it is such fun today! :-)

[@jonugrohoart]

So inspiring 👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 🙌

[@robinreese4743]

Lovely!

[@antonietacarraro703]

Maravilhoso vídeo.....tuas pinturas são lindas...grata

[@KarenRiceArt]

muito obrigado :)