Paint With Me! Northern Lights in Watercolor

[@Britgirl58]

Gorgeous painting! Whenever I see a night sky painting they almost never come alive until the stars are added - and then...WOW!

[@Blick_Art]

Every one of these videos has some cool pro tips! Believe it or not, some instructors still say heat tools or hair dryers are "cheating" in watercolor. Show us the law that says watercolor has to be subject to random ambient temperature and humidity! Love the toothbrush spatter technique too- it works with just about any wet medium!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

What a nice comment, thank you! It’s funny how so many people try to impose “rules” on a medium. The best part about being an artist is that there are no rules, only best practices. :-)

[@nellkrams3698]

Beautiful!! Two of my grandchildren spent a week in Alaska…however, it was summer there, which meant it never got totally dark at night. That was a great perk, however, it also meant they didn’t get to see the northern lights. I’m thinking this would be a great surprise if I painted this for them. I’ve seen several paintings of the northern lights, but this seems to be the most natural looking. Thank you so much for posting this ….I know my grandchildren will love it!! I’m partial to your landscapes…but anything you post will be so appreciated. I look forward to all of your postings on KZbin❤️

[@anmarri12]

Hola, que hermosa aurora boreal, voy a practicar, gracias por compartir, abrazos desde Colombia 💞🍬😊

[@Calme1918]

Yes I would like to see more sky painting. Turned out great

[@shyfranklinstein9650]

Oh yessss a fun relaxing piece between commissions

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay! 🙌

[@Greatgaspy]

Thank you! Ive wanted to paint thr northern lights for years and finally got into watercolor so i could. Mine turned out great!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@maureendowd7387]

Definitely the work of a master watercolorist!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@viviandibrell849]

So beautiful! Much prettier than reference pic. Can’t wait to try this!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lindacarstens2674]

Wow. This is so beautifully done. Best tutorial I've seen on northern lights. Definitely going to give it go as I'm fascinated by the lights

[@juliestevenson]

Love this one

[@pascalealbertini7508]

Thanks so much for sharing this video ! It's beautiful 🌞🌈

[@caroledson8281]

Love this

[@janetlundstedt9350]

Very much enjoyed this night sky with the northern lights and would love to do more. Thank you

[@moonlightgator]

I should try this looks so beautiful and relaxing. I like to work from reference even if I am paint along.

[@stacys447]

Super fun. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@shadowguard3578]

Stunning! This is exactly what I love to look at and paint. Thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

❤️🙌🙌

[@kellyclemmer9715]

Thanks for another great tutorial! I find I spend so much time setting up my palette (i just started using a ceramic deviled eggs plate that I LOVE! Not very portable though). I keep looking for resources that have what 12 or so basic colors I should use for a wide variety of paintings, but everyone has a different opinion! Im an art teacher who has never really gotten into watercolor, but I want to teach my students this year so I’ve been practicing all summer!

[@lisabrecht3483]

This was terrific!!

[@_starlightxx]

omg i’ve wanted to do northern lights since forever and i’ve never been able to do it in watercolor so tysmmmmm

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Lovely Emily. This was a great way to start my morning.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hooray!

[@songoftherainbow]

This feels very calming to watch :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@Pottedlady]

Thank you so much for the video, the Northern light are beautiful 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@mariegray2814]

Love this! LOVE❤

[@ChristineBender-gd6yp]

Thank you so much!

[@marytesta3003]

This was really amazing. It turned out so pretty. I liked the light shooting up.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Mary!

[@social.anomaly]

The spatter effect? So that's the proper name for it! I just call it "starry night"! Also, loved the tape-peel at the end! So satisfying!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay, thanks for watching!

[@rhondaflanders9]

This is so beautiful! I've been having such a hard time trying to capture the Northern lights.

[@elviamunguia8397]

Que hermoso!!!

[@fuzzydragons]

lovely looking glowing sky😀

[@kingfisherdesignsmetals]

Thank you!

[@clearwater7000]

Beautifuuuuul!🌞💓😊

[@suel4269]

Beautiful!

[@anneke7822]

Ow, this is so beautiful! Thank you! 🥰❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm glad you like it

[@CraftyKazzaH]

That is so beautiful! tfs

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome

[@artericson]

Very vibrant colors! I love them, keep up the great work!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Wyn!

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice colours😍👍❤️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you 🤗

[@allenpridmore4485]

Amazing 👏

[@melindaavila498]

Very cool!!

[@AleahWaldner-k9p]

This is beautiful. Thank you so much for this tutorial. Also, I just started watercolor, and even if i tape my paper down all edges, it still rises up. Does that happen because of it being the wrong paper, or because I paint too wet?. ...

[@stevenwaddington6451]

hi emily love the colors in this /only found your channel today but ive subscribed

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you and welcome!

[@stevenwaddington6451]

@@EmilyOlsonArt its ok emily

[@azap7488]

I absolutely loved this 🤩. I’m going to try it tonight. What tape do you use ? . Mine always bleed

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Have fun! I use washi tape or Blick artists tape.

[@SuperKaycampbell]

Can you paint on stretched canvas with water color?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Not as is. You would need to prepare it for watercolor with a few coats of watercolor ground.

[@kyleszuminski5721]

What kind of dryer is that?

[@shirley6968]

I'm not finding the reference photo you mentioned

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Oops! You’re right! I’ve just added it to the description. 🙂

[@shirley6968]

Thank you. Your painting is beautiful

[@sumedhaj9017]

Please make landscape or waterscape paintings:)

[@sharonschuyler6800]

Are you based out of Boulder, CO? If so you are only about 26 miles from me! :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Close to Boulder! 🙂

[@harvikageetha]

it is so hard to do it

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Marine blue?? Ultramarine blue is that what you mean?

[@suel4269]

Holbein Marine Blue is PB 16 a Pthalo Blue.

[@harvikageetha]

so please do beginner level videos

[@crochetallthedayaway1620]

I think I'd prefer a Kusawa lake.......

[@Natsuki02gaming]

This is fake buuuuuuu buu..............

[@brigittemason3567]

Beautiful!