Paint Freedom Roses Fast (Real Time)

[@jcarr7868]

My six year old son watched this with me while I cooked breakfast. He got so excited - “I want to paint those, Mom!” (To which I was happily able to reply - “That’s the plan for this afternoon, I’d love it if you joined me in our studio!”) There were so many opportunities to point out healthy ways to handle frustration with art, which he struggles with greatly as a gifted kid who expects to do everything as perfectly and as easily as he does his academics or engineering projects. (This has caused him a lot of tears with art, which does not come as naturally as he had hoped.) Thank you. We’re going to start watching a lot more of your videos together, they’re so good for both of us!

[@KristyRice]

I love hearing this! My son, also 6 definitely struggles with art too. He's extremely sensitive and feels his teacher judges his coloring pages, etc...poor guy. I work with him on sketching ninjas and other such characters and he's having a blast!

[@megantillman2824]

“Hooker's green was introduced around 1900 and is named after Mr Hooker. He created the colour by mixing toxic gamboge with Prussian blue. Over the years, the mixture of the gamboge dye with the Prussian blue pigment was replaced by a stand-alone green dye.”

[@janicek9399]

Interesting! I never knew that, thank you!

[@KristyRice]

I still laugh everytime I hear the name, lol!

[@megantillman2824]

@@KristyRice that’s ok too! 🤣

[@Miss_Nykki]

@@KristyRice same, plus, I grew up at a quarter mile race track and became aquainted with "Hooker Headers", which my teenage self took a picture of the logo, went and got the film developed, cuz 2003, and taped it to my wall in my teenage bedroom. So hearing "Hooker's green" brings back good memories from that time.

[@michele3438]

Wow cool love trivia. That’s interesting.

[@dawnreaume2837]

Love❤️ Love❤️ Love❤️ YOU Kristy! You bring so much JOY to everyone! Your roses turned out Lovely!🥰 I have been so nervous to even try one yet! But you made me say to myself - even if I make a somewhat messy Rose - it will still look like a rose!, the added benefit is that - it will have brought me a Ton of JOY! I love that you talk us UP, and we should do the same! What you said at the end pretty much summed it all up so perfectly! “ Freedom Roses are a kind of… Throw spaghetti and see what sticks practice!” “It’s built for; Watercolor Breakthroughs and Unexpected MAGIC! 💥 Kristy Rice No one could have said it better! Kristy - you are Truly a Spectacular Woman! Hugs!❤️ Dawn

[@susieclark7377]

I struggle with painting loose, period! I keep trying and I feel I don’t improve. But I’ll keep trying because I love the process!!

[@bluebiegrace1828]

Lol 😂, I’m laughing at myself because I love painting landscapes but when I attempted to draw just flowers, I felt so much like a beginner, beginner. I’m reading your book Kristy, and practicing lines and strokes at the same time. So enjoyable and relaxing. Thank you 😊

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful!

[@annenglish2935]

I'm still laughing!!! Thank you Kristy 😊

[@AnjasbunteWelt]

Love that you call them freedom roses.

[@lesliejones9047]

I love how you make simple lines look like a flower....I think I over think n it all!!...I need to just play!

[@kimmip4202]

“Loosey goosey rosetown.” One of my favorite places. I absolutely love your encouragement to think well beyond the box. It makes for the greatest and most creative paintings. Thank you for your fantastic content! 💕

[@KristyRice]

Oh thank you!

[@vickiespacone9705]

I love how you take the time to teach and show the difference and all kinds of ways to do this

[@micheletrowell]

Tulips are my favorite flower so I'm going to be a rebel and paint my own freedom tulips, as I enjoy painting them over roses. 😂. I kinda gasped when you took the dark blue to the 2nd flower. However, as the flower evolved I was blown away how it magically came together and worked. Thanks for another great video boosting confidence in experimentation and painting in general. 💕

[@KristyRice]

Go go go get your freedom tulip!!! Whaooo!!

[@annenglish2935]

Oh-h Kristy... if I could just keep notes of all your funny 😁 sayings it would be a best seller and keep many from the serious doldrums!!! I appreciated your video very much... did a mini painting of 2 roses, one from side view, while I paused you... haven't put paint to paper in about 10 days... loved your ink rose & I should try it next... never seen ink just hanging out and along comes Kristy - and wow!!! Did you see it become a rose right before your eyes??? Enjoying the endorphins from the joy of hearing you paint! Enjoy! With love from a California Gramma ❤️

[@marshabraswell5681]

I am holding my pouch of Kristy's brushes in my hands! They just came from Amazon today! I'm so excited that I finally was able to order them - I had been really frustrated because they had been out of stock. Now I'm checking every day for her watercolor palette! Kristy, I love your style of teaching so much. You make it look easy, and fun! I have some little nieces and a grandson that I plan to have some "Art Days" with this summer. We will definitely play with watercolors using your techniques!

[@KristyRice]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@marshabraswell5681]

I forgot to say that in my home right now, I have several floral arrangements from my daughter's Celebration of Life. Every rose is different, and some are a bit wonky. Nature isn't perfect either. That means however our roses or other flowers turn out, the joy is in playing with the brushes and paints. The more we play the better our art will look.

[@lindame4834]

Your videos are completely changing my approach to learning. Thank you so much. Your work is gorgeous

[@KristyRice]

I'm so glad!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Kristy, I think the desire to paint pretty roses is present in so many of us. If you’re a lover of flowers 👍and you’re a lover of watercolors 👍 then you have probably wanted to be able to paint beautiful roses effortlessly. I’ve practiced to the point where I can paint a stylized rose in a couple of different ways or they sometimes come out looking like a camellia…those early spring shrub beauties, but I have felt a level of success. (And I do have the daisy and tulip down pretty good. ) But, to paint more (relatively) botanically correct roses and other more complex flowers is still pretty tricky for me.So much so that I may just resort to tracing so I can get on to actually painting. I have learned that I need to stay away from too much struggling over foundational drawings. Because if I do, then I will often get tired and discouraged and end up quitting. So it’s great that you’re teaching these basic simple steps to help beginner artists and even more advanced artists easy how-to tips with flower and petal shapes. Practice, practice, practice. Thanks!

[@debbieotto131]

I love how you express yourself. Im brand new here. Water color virgin. Only painting less than a year with acrylic. I may become a watercolor person 😊

[@KristyRice]

Please do!!!

[@leslieschmidt1508]

I love, love, love the bright colors that pop. It works and calls to me so much!

[@KristyRice]

Aww thanks!

[@cheriew1428]

Love the third rose especially.

[@cheriew1428]

You have upped my confidence in myself to be free in my painting. I now just enjoy the process and no worries about how it looks. Be bold and enjoy! It’s all good 😊

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful!

[@nadeanecurnuck2080]

Can’t tell you how much I love your expressions 🥰 flooop-dee-doos 😂

[@KristyRice]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrsSinbad]

Omg. I just followed your tutorial and took a photo. My iPhone recognised it as a damask rose

[@alinefuchs3476]

I had a lot of fun painting these! Thank you so much Kristy!😊❤

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@britbrat4559]

My roses always end up looking very flat. I don't know what in the world I'm doing wrong. But your videos always cheer me up. I love how loose and free you are with your work

[@KristyRice]

Feel free to send me a quick photo or video of what yours look like and I can reply! [e-mail]!

[@nevilgrubb]

Well just wanted to let you know …..YOU ROCK!! I discovered your channel a few days ago and I have binge watched you 😂😂 I am a n art major but not with watercoloring! WC always stressed me out due to the delicacy of the medium. However you have boosted my confidence by telling “you can do it!” I have pulled out my many supplies (I have tons because I always thought it was a supply problem 😂😂) Anyway I have covered my studio floor with paper stacks, various (many brands) paint trays and pictures of ideas!! I filled my spray bottle with warm water (like you said to do) , I purchased one of your brush assortments and added them to my plethora of brushes (yours will bring me luck) and I have dug my heels in and I am painting like a mad woman!!! TY for the confidence ❤️

[@KristyRice]

I can’t think of a better comment on this channel. Your excitement means the world to me!!!

[@nevilgrubb]

@@KristyRice ❤️❤️❤️

[@teresascott6320]

I just found your KZbin lessons and I tried it and loved it . Teresa from Adelaide Australia. From Down under thanks

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful!

[@janemckenzie6056]

I love this! I have painted roses in acrylics and am SO THRILLED to see how to "attempt" them in watercolor! Kristy, I LOVE how you bring us along gently and remind us that NOTHING has to be "perfect"... sometimes imperfection is even more beautiful! I am enjoying all of your tutorials! THANK YOU!

[@KristyRice]

Oh gosh this is wonderful!!

[@coletteg.4548]

Thank you for this !! I have trouble with Roses 😬 P.S. Yonder 😂 Spoken like a true Southern lady 👍🏼😁 Love from Tennessee ❣️

[@KristyRice]

😂😂😂😘

[@chalisewatson4201]

Yaaaaasss!!! I love all you do, but it would be so fun to see a realistic rose! I vote YES! 🤩 But this was also a great video, as usual. 😘

[@susannedebiebussmann4452]

Hello Kristy, thank you for being you! The time I get to spend on painting and relaxing is my fun time and my time to let my soul rehydrate, I wouldn't bother to follow anyone who would ruin that freedom by pointing out rules and other " You should never". Advice is something else and you are so honest and joyful when it comes to sharing your knowledge. I started to paint with watercolours in January this year and now I'm addicted, not a moment of the day goes by without me thinking, dreaming of painting and getting images in my head. I have a totally anarchistic approach to art and learn as I go. The one thing I'm longing for is the community and sharing the art journey with others but following you and reading comments made here give me a sense of belonging. 🌈🎨

[@KristyRice]

Well you are most certainly in the right place you creative anarchist you!!!

[@wendychampness1901]

Fun 🤩 Love mine, whatever they’ve turned out to be! Love the flicks, love my yellow/orange/blush ones with dark blue leaves ❣️

[@KristyRice]

Sounds just gorgeous!!

[@wendychampness1901]

@@KristyRice I had painted your roses yesterday afternoon and this morning I have both pink and yellow and they actually look like roses 😻 They are my favorite that I’ve ever tried. I had quit on loose roses cause they were so disappointing😬 Thanks Kristy🥰❣️

[@patlatour2465]

Will definetly do this when I come back from an appt. Looks so fun.

[@KristyRice]

Awesome let me know how it goes!!!

[@samanthagouk1170]

This made me smile today x

[@anjumsiddiqi3033]

wow! Love these roses! easy but beautiful.

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much 😊

[@annmarieprescott9969]

Roses are SO hard for me! I have been trying with a round brush, but C curves are the bain of my existence. The brush always flips at the end of the curve and makes an unwanted blob on my paper. I am excited to try this method.

[@marshatomkins7989]

I can’t paint right now, but this will be fun when I try it. Thanks!

[@KristyRice]

Have fun!

[@marymaisch4225]

I love your free spirit mind and art. Thank you for sharing.

[@donnacloninger6657]

Thank you so much for sharing all your experience and talent. You speak my language!

[@KristyRice]

You’re very welcome!!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

The thing I struggle with most about roses is getting mine look super huge and flat or super convexed which is more like a zinnia or a marigold. I'm all about the loose watercolor but still want the gist or spirit of the real thing. I also struggle with framing them within a floral composition. They either melt into the background in an unappealing way or stick out like a sore thumb. Thanks for sharing!

[@vivianmartinez4443]

Gorgeous! Liberating!

[@KristyRice]

It really is!

[@artsymargo]

In response to your question, I most dislike that everyone's roses seem to look the same. They are all the same "C" construction. You have shown some different ways that still look like a rose. Thank you.

[@KristyRice]

I’m with you!!! Totally!

[@keariewashburn4680]

Thank you for this video 💗😊 I too, struggle and get stressed about my roses.

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@maryloumondine3753]

Love this! How about some “loosey goosey “ daffodils! Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration!

[@KristyRice]

Oooh yes that’s a good idea!!!

[@denisewells4617]

I sure enjoy watching the way you paint I also like the idea of talking yourself up! I painted the other day and I want to tell you it was the first time I think I ever painted and actually felt Joy from it. The painting wasn't great but it was okay the best thing was I enjoyed myself. I mix colors on the paper instead of the palette that was fun! I so enjoy your style of painting and listening to things you say because it I'll make sense to me. You are a fine fine teacher and have a beautiful heart thank you!

[@KristyRice]

I appreciate your kind words so much and I'm thrilled to hear you painted something full of JOY!

[@emilydeaton1169]

Ha, I love this! Roses are so tricky sometimes! For me, I struggle with the garden/English roses so much because their centers are so dense and swirly and beautiful but ??? to paint lol. Lovely video as always! 💜

[@KristyRice]

Yesss exactly! It’s like roses carry their own little world inside them and were just here chasing after their magic!

[@colleenbeanish7207]

Thanks for the real time video, Kristy. So helpful!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!!!

[@johngeoger5446]

Hello👋How are you doing😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy , and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now

[@marlenafamamalfitano9196]

You have been a HUGE encouragement to me

[@KristyRice]

That means the world to me! XO

[@jodycourt]

A "standing rose" with stem and leaves is harder for me than just the rose itself. And also making the rose look like a bud opening -- a tighter rose instead of a completely open rose. This was fun! I'm going to go practice tonight. Thanks for the encouragement, as always. You're wonderful!

[@KristyRice]

So like a long stem?

[@Christine-tq1nr]

You make it so understandable! Thank you!

[@KristyRice]

I can’t imagine a better compliment!

[@kellywest1032]

Love these roses! I tried them and enjoyed the process but mine still need some work. Yours are gorgeous!

[@griffmic10]

You’re so great!!! ❤️🥰 You make me happy and confident!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!!

[@brendawalsh8254]

Love the slow detailed instructions. Thank you

[@KristyRice]

You’re very welcome!

[@carmellarkin4803]

Brilliant! Love this. Thank you Kristy.

[@jas0409]

"I'm not a recipe driven person.." love that. I struggle with roses too. They just never seem 'right'. Love this video and how you encourage all of us to just be creative. And yes am having a lot of fun! Hookers green eh. lol. I have a real hard time keeping the paper damp, let alone wet! Indian summers are pretty hot! Thank you for this. Gave me hope and shall certainly try. Thankfully I have a dagger brush and oh hookers green too!!

[@KristyRice]

What kind of climate are you in? That could impact keeping you paper wet!

[@jas0409]

@@KristyRice India, North India and we are in the middle of an unusually hot summer! Love all your videos and how you engage with all of us

[@alyshiarobison2290]

This is beautiful but more importantly, super fun and encouraging. Thanks for sharing your light.

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@Love2Create62]

Those are all so gorgeous and so different from each other! I have been trying so hard to learn how to paint a typical rose and it's not easy. I can make some beautiful and unique petals with your brushes, but I don't know where to drop in color or add some details! I need to paint more freely and not worry if they look like any one else's roses if I like them! I just paint to have fun! 😊

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vickiespacone9705]

I will get down to the store and do the payment thing thank you very much for helping me

[@deb2413]

Beautiful. I’m going to try these.

[@KristyRice]

I’m so glad!!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Wonderful painting 😊

[@cassierhoda8275]

I love your art! That commentary though made me smile a lot!! Thanks for the joy boost today!

[@KristyRice]

I’m glad and clearly never short on commentary lol!

[@keariewashburn4680]

I love this🙂 I must paint now!😃

[@barbaraadam7216]

Love your painting

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much!

[@FusRoDarshinae]

love this and the confidence building ❤

[@KristyRice]

I’m glad!

[@Calme1918]

Absolutely love it.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Thank you Kristy!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!

[@staceydeboer5283]

Would love to see you do a realistic style rose! This rose is beautiful too though - would just love to your approach to realism

[@KristyRice]

Oh yeah I’m on it!!

[@deltamom61]

I liked this video. I am struggling with roses and peony paintings. My two fav blossoms. The ones I really want to be able to paint loosely. But I fall into a formula pattern and before I know it, I finished a formula flower. ;-(

[@KristyRice]

There is nothing wrong with a formula flower. Truly. But it’s not the o my way. Mast the formula then you’ll be able to embellish it effortlessly!

[@faunaonpaper]

Wonderful rose tutorial! 😍🌹 Thank you so much!

[@KristyRice]

You're very welcome!

[@Sundies_Art]

So fun....yes hookers green, such a funny name. Love this, my roses aren't great either, but will continue to practice. Great tips.

[@KristyRice]

We gorge on!!!

[@leslieharvey8696]

I love to paint flowers but roses……😤😡🤬 I’m sure you’ve heard this before but mine usually end up a huge blob. I can’t seem to get movement flowing. I guess it’s all about practicing. Thank you for making content and advice available for everyone. I enjoy your outlook and free spirited nature. 😊🌹

[@KristyRice]

Brush drills can really help....also have you seen my 12 second rose vid? This one was a game changing exercise for me!

[@dawnborchert772]

Thanks can't wait to give this a go❤️

[@KristyRice]

Will you let me know if you have questions? I'm here!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

Beautiful!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!

[@sherrylee6719]

Kristy, You are a great teacher with a wonderful personality. Kristy, Did you go to art school? If so, where if you don't mind me asking. Thank you.

[@KristyRice]

I did! I have a degree in Art Education with a minor in painting for Penn State! XO

[@cherylbrewer1218]

This is really great Kristy. Thank you so much 😊

[@KristyRice]

Aww thanks so much! XO

[@cherylbrewer1218]

@@KristyRice ♥️

[@snuuby5468]

Christy, how did we get that we have to apologize if we hear some everyday noise? Does youtube tell you to have no background noises? Personally, I have never heard any noises on any videos yet.

[@KristyRice]

I don't know, good question... I think for us creators who consistently put out videos (I mean I've been doing 3 a week since the beginning of 2022), we get reallllly hard on ourselves and see every video as an opportunity to be better :) Thanks for not noticing my imperfections!

[@lora9664]

Do you have a date for when your pigments are going to be released ? Love this video.

[@KristyRice]

I won’t ever have a solid date because of the way Amazon works but I’m hoping in the next 3 weeks :)

[@lora9664]

Can’t wait !

[@teresastaggs7923]

Beautiful video! Love your style

[@KristyRice]

Thank you thank you!!

[@alittlewheiser521]

Roses are the only flowers I’m good at. It’s everything else that I have a hard time with.

[@KristyRice]

Hahahaha! Well awesome, glad to hear it!

[@jessicadohnt6943]

I don’t paint flowers. I paint seascapes and sea creatures a lot, but lately I am really struggling with putting paint to paper and I am left with a blank page staring at me. Is there my advice you have for breaking the cycle of struggling to paint? I love your videos though I find your approach to water colours very unique and fun.

[@KristyRice]

Oh friend, I feel every moment of frustration in your words here. I'm taking my reply to the community tab here because I think everyone could benefit (hopefully) from my answer :)

[@jessicadohnt6943]

@@KristyRice Thank you any advice or help would be appreciated.

[@maxineburke6567]

Love watching you

[@elainecrandell4840]

What kind of pallet do you use? I am a real beginner and I love all the colors you use. And what do you use to mix your paints? Thanks Kristy..

[@CraftyandChic]

Nice job! I've only been doing water colors for about a month now. I'm pretty happy with my roses, not as nice as yours, but I'm happy. I need to learn some other flowers though! When I try to do something else, they look like leaves! So my painting looks like a rose or 2 with a BUNCH of different colors if leaves?

[@KristyRice]

You can do it!

[@shelly1017]

Your work is so distinct and different! So whimsical! I love your videos and positive vibes. Do you facilitate artist retreats?

[@KristyRice]

Wow thank you!! I’ve thought about a retreat so many times, maybe it’s time to get after it!!

[@lisamessina5952]

@@KristyRice come to Tucson!

[@LoriKunick]

Fun stuff...definitely need to be loose!

[@cherylcox1318]

Love it thanks

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!!!

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

I adore you.

[@KristyRice]

Oh my gosh, thank you!! XO

[@sweetbabyjames0714]

Thank you for these examples. I’m tired of trying to copy others. It’s not working for me. Any idea when your brush set will be back?

[@KristyRice]

Check now. It’s back. Super low stock though :(

[@K.ART_vlog]

it is so beautifull💖👏✨

[@KristyRice]

Aww thanks!!

[@glendahall9224]

Love this ♥️

[@KristyRice]

XOXO

[@lionharehart]

Boop 👉🏼🐕🎨🖌️💯

[@dawnhernandez71]

I think I like the ink painting. It's not scary but I could be wrong coming from someone who never painted before.

[@annmarieprescott9969]

I'm glad to know that I am not the only person who thinks Hooker's Green is an odd name. I really struggle with knowing how much water to use. I feel like I am using a good amount of water, but it dries before I can drop in color. If I add more water, then it just puddles. Maybe I need to use better paper? I have been practicing on cheap paper because I suck--I'm saving the good paper for when I am better. Would I be less frustrated if I just practiced on Academy paper instead of Canson?

[@KristyRice]

100% Your going to have a way different experience with academy, not only that but you can paint on both sides.

[@MissCarol-gb3]

Thank you

[@KristyRice]

You're welcome

[@charitymoore9897]

It’s the stems and leaves that I have a hard time with

[@KristyRice]

Ahhhh gotcha! Well those I love so adding it to my video to do list!

[@staceymayes5643]

The leaves!!!!!

[@KristyRice]

😘😘😘

[@heatherbozarth6152]

@KristyRice what kind of ink did you use on the last rose?

[@KristyRice]

Dr Ph Martins :) Here’s a link to my collection: www.amazon.com/shop/kristyrice/list/28P764JAXQM9N?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_s_ofs_mixed_m

[@heatherbozarth6152]

@@KristyRice thanks so much!

[@sherrieyoungbloo4792]

I dont find the 1/4" dagger. You said you dell it separately

[@india1422]

I don’t know how many “ roses” I have tried to paint. Maybe one in ten I get something vaguely rose-like

[@KristyRice]

That’s about my rate too, lol!!

[@vickiespacone9705]

Where is the best place to get my supplies I have some but I want to have like the pink tablet that you have forever will it be the best place to go

[@KristyRice]

It depends on if you want to shop online or in person.

[@marlenafamamalfitano9196]

Pansies make me crazy in trying to get them looking half way decent.

[@KristyRice]

Oh yeah they are tricky!!! I think I have a few on my insta account @kristyyhepainter

[@susantoper6514]

Please do a realistic rose video

[@KristyRice]

Coming right up!