Paint with me | Celtic Knot in Watercolour

This Celtic knot pattern is simpler to draw than it looks, and great fun to add colour to. In this video I show you how to draw a Celtic knot using a method that I learnt many years ago from a library book, this time filling it with flowing watercolours and edging every section in gold.
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In this video I used:
Windsor and Newton Professional Watercolours in Indigo, Alizarin Crimson and Quinacridone Gold
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I also used a Daniel Smith Watercolour in Perylene Green.
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I used a Raphael Precision round brush in size 8.
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and a Gerstaeker ergonomic mini liner brush in size 2.
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I painted on an Arches cold pressed watercolour paper block.
* Arches cold pressed watercolour paper block (this is the 10x7inch):
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Gold watercolour set:
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[@christinethornton2717]

Beautiful! I love drawing Celtic knots, this hombre painting is stunning!

[@melodycrites3145]

Wow! Mesmerizing!

[@plinkthecat8543]

So happy I found you! Wonderful inspiration

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Stunning…the gold addition is perfect…the colour variegation adds a whole other dimension

[@LouDavis]

Thanks so much 😊 I love adding gold, it always adds something special

[@donna6516]

I did some Celtic knot work many years ago as part of calligraphy classes but this one really knocks my socks off. GORGEOUS!

[@LouDavis]

Thanks, so glad you like it!

[@trishstafford8256]

Rhankyou Lou, you reallyinspiredme to have a go

[@MrFoolingyu]

Big thumbs up.

[@LouDavis]

Thanks!

[@kathrynfaust1708]

Loved loved loved this video!

[@waymire01]

I find it fascinating how you plot these patterns out. I think I'll just download a sample from google... my poor overworked brain is like "nope, just give me juicy color and a brush please, the analytical lobe is closed at this time"... but I do appreciate you explaining it step by step.

[@terrydymon4913]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful design. I painted it and created a bookmark & it turned out just great! You are a wonderful artist, thank you so much for sharing your talents and helping others along. 🥰

[@valeriecarpenter3963]

I love this!! Many thanks!! 😊

[@LouDavis]

You're so welcome!

[@mistykerl9634]

So beautiful!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@erikaleighart]

This is beautiful and such a creative idea. The gold line work is the perfect accent. Thank you for sharing this!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you so much!

[@suze7268]

Absolutely beautiful, and so very clearly demonstrated! I am so thankful to find your channel, thank you so much for sharing your skill & patience. So very much appreciated 😊

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@suze7268]

@@LouDavis I tried it (a Christmas miracle in itself!) and I'm thrilled with the result! Thanks again, so very much. Wishing you & yours a wonderful Christmas & New Year! 😊

[@kathrynlehotsky2815]

Wonderful. Fun and challenging at the same time. Thank you. Kathryn

[@LouDavis]

You’re welcome!

[@jodirankin5901]

love love love!

[@fazan.art.]

Excellent design! Beautiful workmanship!🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🥰

[@LouDavis]

Thank you so much!

[@sylviazelmer1835]

I love your work. Your tutorials are wonderful, very easy to follow. Perspective instructions are very helpful.Thank you

[@LouDavis]

Thank you so much, so glad they’re helpful

[@mildredmartinez8843]

Beautiful. Like your step by step illustration.

[@lesleyking2815]

I LOVE DOING CELTIC KNOTS 🤗 definitely will be doing this, I took the circle pattern you did in last post to art club this week, for something to work on there, every body was really interested, and after doing some of your projects my brush work has definitely improved, thanks Lou, keep em coming !

[@LouDavis]

I'm so pleased you're enjoying the projects and hope you have fun with this one too! Give my regards to your art club!

[@LadymaryC]

This looks wonderful. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!

[@LouDavis]

You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it!

[@kimpattison9915]

Can’t wait to try this. Beautiful!

[@loreta261]

Stunning 🤩

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!! 😊

[@angela14962002]

🧡💛🧡

[@loleki737]

Beautiful! ❤

[@carriecardwell608]

This looks so gorgeous! Also very fascinating to watch! I have never done a Celtic knot before but I think I might give it a try. Keep up the excellent work, I love watching your videos ️ ☺️

[@LouDavis]

Thanks, I hope you give it a go!

[@donnafitzpatrick4379]

Absolutely loved this. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you

[@LouDavis]

Hope you enjoy it! Happy painting!

[@muggywebster1117]

Soooo beautiful!!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@bjgoels1]

Ooh! Just found this one and haven't done it yet. I'm waiting until things settle down a bit and I can savor it. I was playing with celtic knots a few years ago, so I am going to enjoy this one.

[@LouDavis]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stream.60]

Gorgeous!!! Looks too difficult to do for myself, a beginner lol ❤

[@LouDavis]

My advice is take it slowly and remember it's all practice and you'll learn something whether you like the finished result or not!

[@juliec.]

Beautiful

[@Gigi-ey4no]

Amazing!

[@piawarn5594]

Really lovely, gets me want to pulling out my paper and brushes.

[@annieb8955]

I love this 💗

[@polgara28]

Ohhhh I love this project! Mine won't be anything near as good as yours, but it looks like so much fun! Thanks for doing this. ❤️

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, I hope you have fun trying this!

[@cherylthomas2459]

I love this. Drawing it out was a challenge for me! The colors are beautiful 😻

[@LouDavis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@plinkthecat8543]

Thanks!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you so much - very kind!

[@waymire01]

I have a few erasers that make removing those little slivers of line so much easier. The first is and eraser pencil.. it's a pencil with eraser instead of lead. You can sharpen it as needed. the second is battery powered although I don't always use the power feature.. it has two sizes of eraser and one is extremely fine, I believe 2mm wide. Also is it just me being wierd but Arches CP has this distinctive hollow yet sandpapery sound that triggers a negative reaction? I love the papers performance but using it is often uncomfortable.. definitely when sketching but even when painting.. It's like I can feel it with each brush stroke. Scritch, scritch... ugh. Makes me want to shake it off my hands, if that makes ANY sense lol. I find myself avoiding using it sometimes due to it. The HP is weird too compared to other brands, almost fuzzy, but at least it's soft and soothing.

[@LouDavis]

Yes, the arches paper has a texture that's not as soft as other papers - when I was editing this I turned down the volume on the pencil drawing bits because it was really loud! Hope it's not too distracting! I've heard the single sheets are a different texture so might order some to see the difference because I like the way the paint behaves on the surface.

[@waymire01]

@@LouDavis No worries, it wasn't anything you did it's just the "arches sound" lol. I've heard the blocks and sheets have different sizing. I haven't noticed a difference in the actual texture from my own collection, I have some of both, but I haven't examined it up close side by side either. It is different than a lot of other papers, kind of sharp edged lines vs bumps and dips or a fabric-like pattern.

[@VickiParfenow]

This is so pretty. Love your style! ❤

[@dawnreaume2837]

Beautiful!❤️

[@LouDavis]

Thank you! 😊

[@thepoodledoodlepainter]

Loved this one 🥰 Another inspired project for me to try. Thank you 🥰

[@deborahtaylor7902]

Beautiful!

[@marjoriebelt2842]

Thanks

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, that’s very kind!

[@MichelWingArtist]

love this!

[@louisejanelle5485]

Loving this

[@fluxxette]

Thanks for this - really relaxing couple of hours 🥰

[@LouDavis]

You’re welcome 😊

[@MrFoziy79]

New subby here :D great tutorial and enjoyed following along :)

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@tlembro]

Gorgeous! Is there a drawing of this to use?

[@cccccaaaatttyy]

So the emulsion doesn't expose if you do it in a room accessed by daylight? I've been trying to do the whole coating and exposure process in the darkroom with a amber light bulb.

[@LouDavis]

I’m guessing this relates to the screen printing video. You can coat the screen in the light as long as you move it somewhere dark to dry. The print studio I use has the same process - dark cupboards for drying screens but we do everything else in daylight.

[@cccccaaaatttyy]

@@LouDavis thank you for you reply, I’ve been trying and error for a while now, I’m even questioning if the emulsion brand is the right one. Which brand of emulsion would you recommend?

[@LouDavis]

I’m currently using one from huntthemoon.co.uk and it’s good.

[@GoNams]

Beautiful