How to Paint Hair and Ears - Watercolor Portrait Tutorial

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

30. Seriously. I started to learn how to draw and then paint realistically in 1983 when I was a freshman in high school. I was an art teacher during my twenties and thirties, but I was always painting in the summer, and obviously I had to come up with projects for my students and demonstrate how to do them. Teaching is the best way to learn how to do something inside and out. I've been painting full time for three years now, and it's usually 6-7 hours per day.

[@joy397]

I just wanted to tell you that you are such an inspiration to me! Your voice is so soothing, and it's so obvious that you are knowledgable on the topics you cover! It makes it so much easier for beginners like me to follow along with tutorials like yours!

[@tarync6502]

This looks like magic to me... How do you imagine all the colours and hues and undertones of everything??

[@MariaDiaz-hm3xv]

Taryn Chung she’s referencing an image. If it’s hard for you to visualize the colors, you can make a small viewfinder and isolate different parts of an image so that you can see each individual color

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Wow! I love it when young people watch me and want to paint too. Practice a lot and know that it takes years to master. :)

[@debbiemitchell6055]

90 minutes, she means actual painting time. Not the drawing, masking, waiting for the paint and paper to dry completely, removing the masking, etc... That should help everyone who feels discouraged, watching this amazing artist.

[@C.C-e4n]

Thank you so much, I was like?!!! With drying time and everything?! How? That makes a lot more sense though, thank you haha

[@SleepyKoala]

I've been drawing and painting since i was able to pick up and use a pencil. I've learned how to draw eyes and noses to the point where people at school are poking it and asking if it's real. I'm only 12 years old and your tutorials have helped me so much and cause of you I've made 10 new paintings within 2 weeks!! thank you so much and keep up the posting and glorious work!!

[@trisketly2446]

I love your videos so much! They're so imformitive. I've been wanting to learn how to paintbfor a really long time, but could never find someone who really could explain the rights and wrong and how to do it.

[@reneeruark230]

I so admire your painting. Watching you is almost hypnotic. Thank you for sharing your techniques..

[@siulagrande1984]

You're my favorite watercolor artist. I'm awed by your talent.

[@maevefearne]

I am stunned. You make water color look like a photograph.

[@zubyrable]

Fabulous! And the kitty at the was the cherry on top!

[@niania4810]

Absolutely incredible watercolor painting, I love every detail and blends of colors

[@HaleysArt]

Wow! Amazing painting!! And your kitty is adorable! Thanks for sharing.

[@Mojichan13]

I love your videos. I'm from Switzerland and I learned something about art, drawing, paintig and such stuff. But Watercolor is something, that I didn't really learned. Your videos helped me a lot to get better at it. I just watched your tips and how you paint things....thanks!

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Arches 140 lb cold press paper. You can find it in pads and single sheets at most art supply stores.

[@joanneermishcroft5285]

love your video lessons. trying to move from oil to water. thanks for sharing.

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

You can buy 'erasers' made from crepe rubber specifically for removing masking fluid; they look like a bit of plastic from a rubber shoe sole. (If you're searching for one on an online art supply store, try using the keywords "crepe rubber cement pickup".) Erasers will also take it off, but they'll also erase the pencil lines you might have. I can't stress it enough: removing the fluid is UTTERLY SATISFYING AND SO, SO FUN!

[@thekuchchannel]

Fantastic, I learn so much just watching and listening to your videos. Thanks!!!

[@valeriemedina.drawingonspirit]

Thank you. I dont paint in watercolors anymore but I watched this to check out your color values ... Thank you...

[@karinahosie6228]

The moment I saw your cat I subscribed lol your tutorials are very helpful I appreciate them thank you! I'm a mixed media type of artist and I've been trying to work with watercolor but it has been a bit different more difficult to control than other mediums so all you provide in your videos are very helpful thank u!

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Thanks Renee! I love the way it looks when the video is sped up like this. :)

[@juliaknuist2285]

At last a decent tutorial on how to mix colours etc...thank you

[@caleb7420]

Thank you so much, Kelly. I loved watching this. I have been doing art for a long time and am self taught. However, your video inspires me to get some instruction. In fact I am tearing up in appreciation of your skills and your willingness to share what you know. Namaste'

[@paula9661]

You produce some of the best watercolors I have seen. I have learned so much from you. I am trying to apply your teachings to oil. Thank you :)!

[@tz6103]

Paula Ospina I'm not being mean or anything but, oil has a totally different consistency compared to watercolors, but yeah I do guess some of the colour mixing thing may apply to oil.

[@JoeyJimz]

thankyou for sharing this with us. I followed your receipt for flesh tones using the orange yellow and purple right now for a painting I'm working on for the past week and it worked amazing thank you sooooooo much

[@irfaniskandar4825]

Thank you so much for posting this video, really helps us beginner painters!

[@kisslissa]

I absolutely adore your work. Hopefully, one day, I'll be able to paint as well as you do!

[@mslcjohnsonbghs]

She's incredible.

[@jacquistockwell5222]

Wow that was awesome. Thanks for giving me an idea on how to do hair- my worst enemy

[@crystalheart9]

I really appreciate you making this tutorial. I found it very helpful and I hope you make more videos and tutorials.

[@ayantikasil7182]

Seriously 90 minutes to complete the whole painting or only till that point when she said "90 minutes" . OMG...... God just help me understand how do people draw so well..... It is just another awesome piece which blew my mind

[@annataraschi720]

you are gifted, WOW, so beautiful!

[@28SongTube28]

90 minutes painting time.. wow.. it looks so easy how fast you paint this beautiful realistic painting ^^ you are very talented :)

[@Maroojazz]

This is amazing 👍👍👍 I might not finish it in a day you are very good at it

[@NHSOLE]

When people do this and I look at mine I cry in the corner

[@KristinMcNulty]

Meeeeee too

[@thitipornpadsombat4273]

Me threeeeeeeee

[@MrZwartwit]

Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot

[@Dizinii]

Thats why we practice and practice

[@RebeccaLydia1980]

Some Day👊🏼

[@chestnut638]

Love your studio! Nice work K.

[@A2BeautyByLeslie]

This is fantastic. I have watched a few of your videos and have defiantly picked up some new tips and tricks. :)

[@pavin.ravalrawal3493]

lawel

[@chelle7_myblueeyeddog]

You are incredibly talented!

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

I'm just happy to be able to work there. Thanks!

[@EricLovaine]

Its great work, even your `mistake vids` are better than mine. You look as if you paint without a care in the world as to how it will turn out. You make it look so easy I'm sure your vids inspire other to try. Thank you.

[@SloppyLarry]

Wow this is great; and that's really cool that you read mad magazine.

[@FionaClarkeART]

Wow that is really beautiful, so talented

[@gentle.unicorn]

It is sickening to me how talented you are! Oh my goodness gracious it is ridiculous!

[@abdelkaderlk4108]

Amazing ! Your level is very up keep going Kelly ☺

[@auntypillow]

I so love your work, great work and classes!

[@suzannestilloni611]

What an amazingly creative artist 🎉🎉😮🎉🎉

[@natalieduarte3913]

Great work, I love the tips about masking fluid and the shape of the ear, deninetly gonna use them. And the earring bonus was awesome, the result is really stunning! You've got a new fan! :D

[@sheetalmudaliar]

It's amazing.loved it.i would really appreciate if you could do some party updo hairstyles in watercolor. Thankyou..

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Yes--after this portrait series I plan to do some square-one, total beginners tutorials and show you my studio and how I work. I wanted to start my channel with topics that were a little more popular search engine-wise and get as many viewers on board as I could early on, but I will definitely show you the basics.

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@star12341998]

Why can't people pay attention while watching AND listening to the video... Seriously, I facepalm when people ask questions that are already answered in the video. The white fluid she uses to keep parts of the paper white is called MASKING FLUID. If you can't get masking fluid, you can always try to draw over the painted parts with a white uni-ball signo gel pen, works just as fine. I learned this from AgnesCecile, she does paintings on YT too, her art is more on the darker and emotional side so you can check her out! However the gel pen will probably work better for finer areas because it's only 0.5mm. When there's a will there's a way :p

[@star12341998]

ikr i just feel like pulling my hair out all those questions like HRCWIURGWLKJGD "Where do you get supplies from?" "What brush do you use?" "What watercolor paper brand is that?" BRO IT'S IN THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION /flips table

[@charlenerafferty6176]

+Chelsea Birbal I think she means 'faceplant' ( falling on her face)...lol

[@star12341998]

Charlene Rafferty but facepalming is a thing lol

[@madelynmorgan2999]

+Carmen Leong i love using a white gel pen/white acrylic/tempura, but thats kinda different than how shes using the masking fluid here. Here, she doesn't jus keep the white paper white, she keeps it white and then paints on it later. White pen/opaque white paint is great, but it wouldnt be interchangeable with how shes using the masking fluid. i've tried watercoloring over white acrylic/pen many times, it always turns out murky with no lightfastness, looking like even more of a mistake than whatever I'm trying to cover up. I also love agnescecile!

[@chaz9808]

+Carmen Leong i sense much anger lol

[@ultraserry]

I love your art and your voice!!

[@LaynieFingers]

Amazing... absolutely gorgeous!!

[@ErikdosReis]

Amazing art work! Thank you for sharing!

[@mairose8996]

so beautiful artwork

[@redvermeerc]

I am in awe. I love your work.

[@alimcbally2339]

Thanks for the tutorial on painting watercolor hair..

[@cai7154]

amazing as always. five stars!

[@complxheart]

Woah! That's amazing!

[@Phyllis-op4sm]

You're super talented.

[@theflyoverstatecreative]

This was a very good video and you are a fantastic artist! I'm subscribed :)

[@MrsMemster]

Wow, you're an amazing artist!!

[@Elysia7Rose]

Similar to the diamond earring would u consider doing a tutorial based off of clear objects like bubbles or glass?

[@TaraDobbs]

Thank you, this will help me greatly in my current project.

[@lantidormi4981]

Always love your videos~ Thank you!!!

[@melaniee.t7114]

I like that you say what color you use:-)

[@Creativemadness13JC]

Wow!!!beautiful

[@flor76rokera]

Wow! Awesome I like Your cat I Love the cats 😊😊

[@rozitasheilarahim8016]

Beautiful art. ❤️🤗

[@L3NNY9000]

thats so freaking beautiful.

[@mikaelamona]

You are super talented.. Could you please make videos how to draw human for beginners? This is so complex watching it like i'm in a circus, amazed me much but watching something i couldn't do. Thank you Kelly

[@meliselena]

Amazing!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!

[@ImNewbeh]

God, that is some talent ;) Thanks for sharing

[@BehindAgelessBeauty]

Hi Kelly, can you show us an example of how you sketch and prep before you paint?

[@EricSareyka]

Another great work of yours! Thanks a lot! And a happy wealthy New Year 2014 from Germany!

[@lisakeetie]

Thankyou for making this video, it's very helpful!

[@EsteeDarla]

Amazing and so helpful

[@TheJessicamaypoon]

Your cat's face on the last second, is funny!

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Thanks!

[@oxymoron467]

Hey Kelly, How many years did it take you, to become this good? And how many hours did you paint a day, to learn this? Thank you for the video :)

[@bfpeake933]

hair, hair, hair... nuf said. The bane of my existence... thanks, this was most helpful... {masking n Scrunched brush} still wondering how I see some painting with what seems EVERY long hair painted by themselves... is this actually possible?

[@valentinocash9355]

Awesome work😁👏✌️

[@StacieOvermanAngelKisses]

Wow! Thank you! Beautiful!

[@marinanagib4083]

i'm new to watercoloring so i was wondering what watercolors are best to use? pans or tubes?? and which do YOU use? i think you're incredible ive watched all your videos lol

[@majaole812]

Beautiful!

[@asyryra]

really beautiful!

[@mvanarsd1]

What a sweet cat, adorable!

[@DiRidpath]

Love your videos. When you say you're mixing in 'purple', what purple are using? Is it a tube purple or one you've mixed?

[@HaleemaTravels]

You are phenomenal. How long have you been painting? I make time lapse paintings on my page as well. Although I have not posted portraits yet, you are def an inspiration :)

[@luxuryeky9023]

wow you are so talented.. I love it..it's nice..;)

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

That's so sweet, thanks!

[@Omenxiiii]

I've never tried this medium and I'm thinking about it, I think it'd be so hard for me not being able to see the finished product and have to slowly work at it like this

[@drakeovosoundss6637]

finally found someone who actually explains stuff

[@KellyEddingtonWatercolors]

Awesome, thanks!

[@freespirit.8958]

im 43 allways loved to paint but i can't seem to get pictures to look soo real like you do your really good who taught you how to paint?

[@meodaycore9450]

Hi, I loved this video but, I have an important question I was wondering if you can answer? Why is it I am told that black can ruin a watercolor, I was told not to use them so I haven't, maybe I should play around with it and see if I like it, But why am I told that I shouldn't use black watercolor on a watercolor painting ect.

[@pebblestone3744]

+meo daycore It's probably because black is hard to remove when you use it (by removing I mean lifting it with water then dabbing). There's nothing wrong with using black though just be very cautious :)

[@MidnightMelodie]

This was very helpful, thank you.

[@TIme2BelieveInMe]

@ArtFoodKitty Just wondering, would you recommend arches 140lb cold press or hot press for the type of work you do? What were you using in this particular video? Also, what brushes do you use and recommend?

[@ShinyGoldBacon]

Only 90 minutes? This would have taken me four hours! And mine probably wouldn't look as good. :(

[@gentle.unicorn]

would've taken me 90 pieces of paper and four days, probably!

[@SindromeDeMascotinha]

ShinyGoldBacon She has been doing it for a long time tho! Don't lose faith and keep working. Like my teachers love to tell us, "practice makes perfect!" Best of wishes and good luck with your art! :D

[@maevefearne]

Don't forget this is time lapsed, parts are cut, and she's only painting. Don't get yourself down, she's has a ton of practice too.

[@MsJen1028]

I like watching you paint.