One Stroke: How to Paint a Rose by April Numamoto

[@lippa2105]

I have a cousin that's a professional artist, and I've been painting ever since I was 10. I've gotta tell you, that's the best way of painting a rose I've ever seen.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you A.J.

[@jolacoy5112]

I've been following many of the one stroke teachers. And by far, you are the best teacher I've come across. You take your time, showing step by step how to make the strokes you are teaching. In addition, you mention: the type of paint, the colors, the name and number of the brushes being used. All these things help tremendously. Thank you!

[@jacquietremain5743]

Thankyou. Was on point of giving up. But now I'll try some more. You really teach. You understand we don't know what we doing. Haha❤

[@sujataryan4614]

Thank you for showing step-by-step how to paint using this technique! Your creations are gorgeous!

[@GrammyTapDancing]

You always explain so well plus no background music . Just beautiful

[@kamilahlindsey]

you make it look so easy and magical. I always wanted to learn how to paint a rose.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

This technique is easy. Give it a try!

[@bytyqirrahimi8091]

April Numamoto 8 ball pool™ 8 ball pool™ 8 ball pool™,

[@awesomest230]

Watching this was an experience. I was awed the entire time... I've never been to art school or even taken an art class but I just really wish I could be as talented as you are someday...practice makes perfect, right?

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Rodina Abdelkader Thank you for watching, Yes, it does get easier the more you practice. I don't think I have talent but have practiced enough to make it look easy. You can do it too. Thank again.

[@evgenijastefanoska725]

Perfect practice makes perfect

[@jaddariel744]

instablaster...

[@lunachxx7728]

FINALLY! A full, clear, step-by-step video!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

+Silver Dreams Thank you for watching!

[@lunachxx7728]

April Numamoto :D

[@iSugarHeart]

When painting , i failed and it still looks like masterpiece xD what the hell ... acrylics are magic.

[@adriannaszafran3150]

Nastia yeah true

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

The medium will help the paint glide easier on the surface. If you are painting on a surface that is slick and non porous, then you don't need the medium.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

***** Thank you for the suggestion. I will try to speak up a little. Thanks for watching.

[@deepowers3117]

April Numamoto I think your volume is fine. If I needed it louder, I could always turn up the sound on my computer. I enjoy the nice soothing volume of your voice; especially late at night when the last thing I need is loud, rapid speech or zippy music. I am watching at that time to relax and enjoy as well as to learn.

[@clarebearcuddles]

Deirdre Powers speak how you want and yes thats what the volume is for. what a lovely painting

[@meghanwill3102]

Deirdre Powers yes it's so relaxing I always watch her videos right before bed

[@MeshT95]

I have a question, if I paint a nice coat of acrylic all over my surface (such as cardboard or watercolor paper) would it be possible to paint with this technique without using the medium? I can't find in in any store in my country

[@kimberlysmithcarlson1777]

You are amazing I never thought someone could break this down in such an easy way to use! Thank you so grateful for your time and energy!

[@kaitlyn8516]

I would have never ever ever even think of this technique

[@marinaallison289]

By far, you are the best teacher I've come across! Thank you for being so generous showing all the steps and giving proper explanation.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank YOU for watching.

[@FawkkYoCouch]

I'm just starting to paint and watching these kinds of amazingly helpful videos really makes it all a lot easier on the psyche. Thank you, I love your work :)

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Sam Murray Thank you for watching.

[@ShackleKrow]

M(r)s. April, your videos are wonderful! I am primarily a digital painter with photoshop, but I love taking breaks and going back to the traditional way of painting sometimes. I have been watching a lot of instructional videos- Bob Ross, Bill Alexander, and the other assortments on youtube to get inspired and lean new techniques. Your videos are very clear and concise. I had watched other one-stroke paintings and many of them never showed how they put the paint on the palette. thanks!

[@worthy1959]

I used to paint one stroke roses pretty well three years ago, but can't paint now. You have really motivated me today to paint. Will try to paint again. Thank you very much.

[@elizabethcoady6466]

One stroke paintings never fail to amaze me

[@karenlorenz9907]

I love watching you paint April. I've been trying to learn one stroke from books & tutorials & YOU by far have been the most inspirational. You're easy & complete directions have given me hope that one day my brush too maybe swirling & flowing with the same ease. Thank you for your relaxed & informative style.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you so much! I hope you give it a try. It will take a little practice, but it works. Thank you for your kind message and thank you for watching.

[@petermartin3268]

I love seeing the way you do your brush strokes , I wish i could paint like this,thank you for showing how to paint this way,all the very best.

[@KalifaPhillip]

Loved this tutorial. So helpful. My one-stroke body painting will be improved. Its easier because the paint I made already has the colours blended.

[@addutoit9369]

your one stroke flower paintings are absolutely beautiful!! .... with so much tenderness, patience and sensitivity... don't stopadri

[@brettphillips5267]

i did it and i have alots of the roses laying around my basement, I have to say, your way of painting makes it so much easier. i watched other videos of them painting it the hard way plus it took forever.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

So glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@emmaadelina1340]

I'm literally 11 years old and thus was so informative that I could even do this in less than like 20 minutes!!! Thanks, April! :))

[@aseenayunuss7692]

Felt relaxation. Thank u so much.

[@violetcabs]

your painting is amazing and easy to get the method. thank you so much for sharing your talent

[@paintwithshumaila5132]

Thank you for this tutorial...your painting is amazing and easy to get the method. ❤️😘👍

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you for watching.

[@janjones4772]

Beautiful,been so long since I’ve seen you paint, love your painting, and your voice is so calming. Thanks for sharing.👍👍♥️

[@chrystal9661]

absolutely GORGEOUS! thank you for this beautiful tutorial, i learned so much!

[@nadasmith347]

She makes it look so easy

[@tibby1991]

Omg... This Just made painting flowers so much smoothly. Will use this technique for now on. Thank you

[@carolgemmellbushey3113]

Beautiful Rose you make it look so easy.

[@susansiegel3511]

Thank you so much April for these lovely videos. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you for watching!

[@mamamoses100]

This is so beautiful and you paint with such ease. Flowers are very hard for me to paint but I am determined to learn this method. Thank you for a lovely lesson, very soothing and relaxing!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Wanda Bailey Thank you so much for watching! Good luck. It does get easier with practice.

[@Dua-ed2nk]

that looks xtreemly good

[@Musicmansteve]

Thank you so much for sharing your skills April. I used to be a signwriter and recently have had to learn several painting styles quickly :( and you are helping me to learn the one stroke painting style with your very good teaching methods. Thanks again. Steve

[@srtss5056]

Wow! Just amazing.... Your work is so incredible and beautiful and your teaching technique couldn't be better. And even your voice was very soothing! I am beyond impressed and I will work at perfecting my rose like yours is. Thank you so much for posting that video!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you for watching.

[@kladida02]

I can't wait to try this I love your work! You make it seem a lot more easy to learn!

[@shreyarajuu]

This is a perfectly perfect flower

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you. You're so kind. Thanks for watching.

[@robertwhiting7922]

Beautiful Rose by Beautiful artist.

[@carolyngilbert4243]

Yes, I enjoyed this a lot. I like how you paint the leaves to appear like they are tucked under the rose. Thank you for your thorough explanation.

[@JohnTownsend-s2l]

I enjoyed your tutorial very much indeed, and have learned a lot from it. Keep up the good work, many thanks.

[@jazmineware2248]

Thank you for making this. I love the techniques you used, it helped me a lot.

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Magnificent work,and of course, heart felt thanks.❤😊

[@Candy-py4pf]

You illustrate this wonderfully..thank you

[@natashiguzman6967]

Ms April your painting are beautiful and can't wait to try it thank you for showing this video I enjoy this that a great day

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you for your comment. The technique is called onestroke painting. You'll love it and it's easy. Thanks again.

[@cataleya821]

It's 4 in the morning and I've just became inspired! You're amazingly talented! I love this

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you Daisy! KZbin is amazing.

[@charliehutch3533]

Just thanks April. your explanation is excellent.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

You're welcome. Yes, do give it a try. It's great therapy and fun!

[@rikuuzui4974]

i'm sure i'm gonna watch over n over your videos.. i really wanna learn... ur strokes and the way u paint are so amazing! and you're amazing painter.. i love it!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

+Riku Uzui Thank you. If you're ever in California, you can take a class. Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@rikuuzui4974]

+April Numamoto... how i wish i was there ma'am.. but I'm from another country... from philippines.. thank u so much!

[@moni51948]

I have tried to follow Donna Dewberry but your explanations of loading, muddy, medium and chisle are much more clearer. I like your video. Now I am ready to try. She used those terms but really didn't explain what they meant. Thank you!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Yes, give it a try. Donna taught me every thing I know. She is amazing! If you ever decide you want to become a One Stroke Certified instructor, you can go to OneStroke.com for more information.

[@SimranCandyMann]

the two colours on one brush method saved me on my art project. thank you!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Great! So glad I was able to help.

[@annieflynn50]

Ur very talented and ur voice relaxes me

[@mizbot]

its like magic with paint, wow!

[@truantjlj50]

Your voice is incredibly calming! Please make more videos!I have all of Donna's books and DVDs, but having real trouble with the Grape Leaf. I can do all the rest of them (including turned leaf), but this Grape Leaf is making me crazy.

[@elizabethb7438]

Great job! I love that you specify the brush sizes that is very helpful, thank you.

[@elizabethb7438]

My only suggestion would be to do the BR thing and state your brush sizes and colors at the very beginning. Very educational, thank you.

[@VocaSky]

Immaculate piece.

[@iRocBlk]

Straight to my ASMR playlist ! This was amazing yo

[@marias.l.6531]

April, you are a very talented lady! Hopefully you will continue to create these not only very educating videos, but also very relaxing. Good luck.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@Keybarrer]

I have been using my brushes wrong for years! Wow! Your art blows my mind!!! Keep at it! I'll keep watching!

[@amandah1930]

That is so inspiring! I need to drag out my paints...

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Yes, give it a try. It's therapy and also fun. Thank you for watching.

[@evellasumagang2395]

Thank you so much Ms. April! I've learned a lot from your tutorial videos.

[@dvruddhi6885]

it's so lovely and you made it look simple to do it...

[@charlenes5]

very beautiful love the techniques & the style you use

[@charlenes5]

l am a new subscriber to your channel just seen your amazing work

[@coolabah-blue]

You are amazing! Such a pleasure to watch you, and learn🙏🏻🌷

[@addutoit9369]

And yes! You are the best!!

[@mickiewharton1120]

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!

[@ariyannagaskins3274]

I love your paintings

[@jocelyneboisvert2009]

Fascinating to see how easy you can teach and explain every move you do to get such beautiful flowers! Excuse my English. I would love to tell you how much I'm pleased to learn with you.

[@JordanWheeler17]

This was really cool and cute.

[@Valleygirl66]

So realistic! I LOVE it!

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

+Melinda Clementis Thanks for watching.

[@daiveenaboyd3478]

Wow that is soooooooo pretty.

[@VyLe-ub2bs]

So beautiful. I'm going to try this. Thx a lot

[@lunarchyld6793]

You are such a great teacher and do wonderful work. I would love for you to have more videos!

[@elliemerc01]

I'm bringing my canvases to you April so you can finish the roses for me, they are terrific! Much thanks and your voice is so soothing, instructions are simple, you don't pussy-foot about like other teachers. Merci beaucoup 0 June 18/18 Hugs.

[@naila1717]

So pretty!

[@кенжикИсенгалиев]

Very beautiful flower!

[@gettebegay4537]

Beautiful beautiful! you paint so beautifully.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you for watching.

[@ruthcolclough756]

I was looking for this video but for face painting! You made this look so easy 🌷

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

You can do this with face paints. Try it!

[@sharonkbrhodes6414]

Love this looks easy

[@ellakermani8342]

Wow! So cool!

[@Queen_Nyxie]

You are absolutely amazing. I'm completely new to painting (I had given up trying years ago), but these videos really make me confident enough to keep practicing.

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

+Blow-Up Bunny Yes, don't give up. It will take some practice, but once you learn the strokes, they become very easy. This technique is all pressure and release. Thanks for watching.

[@SoS1Kn3VL]

gorgeous!

[@GArtist32]

Beautiful! The process is mesmerizing

[@leobluesy]

Brilliant job !

[@zouhairanajjar319]

i am from tunisia you are a very good teacher i love you i lik these flowers i want to do this because it is my 😍

[@janawallace378]

So lovely, April.

[@t.gerebtzoff7844]

Wow this video was so helpful!!! As a young artist I am always trying to find new ways to paint and draw and this really helped! Thanks so much!!😄

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Yeah!! I"m so glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching. Hoping to do more soon.

[@Bluemyster]

Really nice job. Something I may start practicing you make it look so easy.

[@galenc7193]

Beautiful! Thanks to you, I'm infatuated with one-strokes

[@MyAlexlovesyou]

You have talent. This was so beautiful to watch

[@addysaint]

Maravilloso tu trabajo muy facil de seguir y aprenderlo,muy clara tu explicacion aun sin saber ingles se te entiende de maravilla gracias por enseñar y compartir Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina Addy

[@mary-annmoore4054]

for me this is jaw dropping

[@chimera8421]

Fascinating!

[@angelakilroe8784]

April you're just too clever. The Rose is beautiful. Tell me you've been painting since you were 5!

[@florenceyuen6001]

I'm just mind blown thank you for showing this trick! Many people blend the colors but this is such great information I'll try this soon thank you and I subbed :)

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you for your comment. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@jenniferburgess6518]

wow!!! the rose seems to be harder than the other flowers I have seen I will have to watch this one several times :)

[@LotusFlowerBmb]

That's talent. Very nice

[@thomasdwyer7790]

That is absolutely beautiful-I have never been good at drawing or painting but I definitely want to try this out,thank you so much

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

I'm sorry i didn't reply sooner. I must have missed this one. The technique called One Stroke painting, you don't have to be an artist or know how to draw. If you load the brush correctly with paint, the brush does the work. You can go to OneStroke.com to get more information. Try it! And I didn't major in art.

[@caldevera]

I AM SO IN AWE

[@christinarenee8076]

Literally tried to do this yesterday... not as easy as she makes it 😂😂 I'm actually quite jealous

[@kittikat9330]

Wow you have talent!!

[@nicoledelcour2811]

April i do love your way of painting and teaching too, i want to go and buy all i need to do Some painting too , i hope it Will be good , thank you for shaming such beautiful paintings , it makes me happy, most friendly greetings to you

[@aprilnumamoto8056]

Thank you so much for your message. It will take a little practice but it gets easier. You may want to try the daisy one first. That one is better to begin with. Thank you for watching.