Salt Background Watercolor Technique for Beginners ♡ Maremi's Small Art ♡

[@rosieblythompson4255]

I love how you talk about the art and how passionate and fun you are with it.

[@dawnangel5097]

There are no rules in art. Rules don't apply. I watched a video the other day of a person mixing all these colours together. The end colour should have been a sort of brown, following the "rules of colour" but it wasn't. It ended up being this really pretty shade of purple. Don't let "rules" hold you back. Besides, rules are made to be broken, right? ;)

[@GrumpetteJV]

Exactly!!!! Happy accidents all the way! ;-)

[@slsljaknfhsnsjdkshahdh4869]

Dawn Angel. -dawn angel

[@dawnangel5097]

Umm yes?

[@awkwardlyshypotato6848]

Dawn Angel THIS ❤

[@chuckierowe]

Thank you, Miremi. It's been years since I have done watercolors. I am going out tomorrow and buying them and embarking on a new adventure. You are so inspiring. No rules!

[@adelebuchanan3232]

Oh wow, I have to try this, imagine the amazing backgrounds that can be created. Thank you so much Marta, you always teach me something new

[@caseydeloach5262]

You're voice is so calming! And your creativity is SO CONTAGIOUS. YOU are such an inspiration for me. And I believe that I'm not the only one who thinks so!!

[@shekharayyapguddimath3178]

It was so fun playing with paint . Thanks for your ideas

[@beezorob]

You commentary is wonderful. Thank you for your information, but especially for your approach to watercolor and life.

[@jaellandrie6877]

Yes, Marta, let's break the watercolor art 'rules'! LOL Just play~Thanks for the new video.

[@auntbubbels12155]

I love using the salt technique and this past year when I was teaching cardmaking, all the ladies thought it was so cool to use as a background.

[@jenepooh]

I love when it dries. This is one of my favorite techniques I learned when I was younger. So much fun! Yours reminds me of a saltwater version!

[@smedina146]

I LOVE doing the salt technique... I did it once with all my favorite colors, copper, bronze, gold, silver... sooooo pretty! I love your color choices too.. very lively and fun. Another winner, my friend!!

[@rainbarber7657]

I love this way this turned out. very nice. I also like the technique of doing a circle of color and then adding water at the edges. something else for me to test out....lol. very nice.

[@helendiaz3359]

Definitely will try this technique! So fun.

[@RobertaSharpe]

I love the colors. Such vibrancy. Will have to invest in Kuratake. Thanks for sharing and enabling the beginner.

[@MCarmen7018]

Me encanta el resultado! Te quedó divino! Precioso! Gracias por enseñarnos cómo se hace!

[@wendybaysa]

Gonna try this!!! So excited cuz I just got this set of watercolors today! Thank you again for being so awesome!!!

[@helenhill6990]

I love your work I did the circles and the square ones I will be giving the salt a go too x

[@taecampbe]

I love the salt trick ! Easy but l love the result

[@kimp2678]

Another video that I am way behind on seeing! LOL I am trying to play catch up! Another question / suggestion...... Have you tried recycling your used salts on a different color watercolor page? If so, what were the results? I may try that because I have the larger salt granules too. Wondering if there was color bleeding between different painted colors and salt interaction. I tried the salt with alcohol inks and I was a weeeee bit disappointed. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@michellethum8398]

Once again, beautiful technique!! I am always inspired by you! I am going to try using salt now!! Thank u! Have a beautiful and blessed day!

[@cheryl7476]

this is one of my favorite watercolor techniques. You are wonderfully inspirational!

[@katrinpichler2346]

I loved watching your video, especially your cheerful approach to art! I could feel the joy and passion you have and it made watching even more exciting! I'm definitely inspired to take out my watercolours now and give this a go 😁💕

[@488newbie]

This is the first time I've watched your videos and I am in love with your style. I look forward to getting to know you better as I watch more of them. I'm anxious to try the salt. What kind of salt were you using? Also, if you could tell me the brand of watercolors that you are so in love with. Thanks so much!!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

hello and welcome ! I hope you will enjoy my channel and many previous videos too. I used coarse salt, cheap salt... As for my paint I used Kuretake but... I am pretty sure any watercolors would work. Don't be afraid, just try ! You can do it ! xoxox Marta :)

[@FidgetAndFreon]

So pretty! Glad you tried salt. Loved the delight in your voice when you saw the results. Try using table salt with a finer grain for a different look.

[@simonegoulbourne9697]

awesome video Marta.. love the result.

[@NaturalMystic420]

Love ❤️ the salt technique! I also use salt with the spray inks with beautiful results ~ regular table salt also works 🤗

[@paulinefollett3099]

I must try this. Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@janerushton8263]

Love love love it! Ive never heard of the salt trick/method before. Im really looking forward to trying this out for my journal today. Love your work, so inspirational and you make things seem so aproachable. Keep up the great work. Much love to you.

[@juliao1255]

May I ask you to spell for us the brand name of those watercolors you mentioned you are using? I always feel happy from watching your videos, and I am again from this one. You are a joy to listen to. I love the salt technique, and am inspired to do it again after watching this, as it has been a long time since I've done it. Thankyou and hugzes to you, Marta!

[@mrstennant1962]

I m loving this technique! Especially the one with the salt x

[@jcliveshere2]

love your video have bought the course salt but haven't​ used it. I think it gives a cool effect!! thanks Marta!

[@tuthillg]

Such fun! Can't wait to try it! TFS, Marta!

[@joyce62100]

Oh yes! I want to try this now! I will, tomorrow, thanks Marta you make it seem easy x

[@MaremiSmallArt]

yeah :) !!! you will definately love it ! hugs xxxx

[@wendyk2557]

Another wonderful video! Thank You.

[@deborahgallo6730]

Dear Marta, This was another fun thing to try. And once again you have presented this in the delightful manner you always do.I am an abstract artist and lost my way, so too speak, by being to harsh on myself You have given me a new perspective to just try something new and have fun whilst doing it...I shall indeed give this a go...Cheers from Queensland Australia...

[@annaettin]

Deborah Gallo - similar sentiment! I love her excitement, sense of wonder and experimental spirit. I am going to try new things asap! So... have you tried any new techniques yet? Did an acrylic painting pour and resin painting pour experiment in the last few days. I'm going to take some of her tips and try again!

[@deborahgallo6730]

Mr dearest Anna, hello from Saturday night in Australia. I have actually started something very different over the last couple of days. Due to the fact I am unable to find any of the materials that so many mention within the fluid art community, I had to use something different as a medium. I took a look at all the art supplies I have and notice some floor varnish I purchased when I was living in Malaysia. I opened the tin and found that it was a smoky white colour and very Liquid. So I did an experiment with it on a small canvas around 1 foot by 1 foot...I used gold, Prussian Blue, Purple and turquoise in a dirty pour...well! it of course took all night to dry but when it had, my son said it looked like "Satellite Radar Topography" of the ocean. Of course I was thrilled that he saw something scientific in my experiment....so I did a larger one, and it turn out grand...using different colours though...One section looks like under sea volcanoes, because I mix my own orange..the beauty of it is, no need to seal it, because it was flooring varnish to begin with...Now, I will have to take a huge plunge and do a huge one and hope I do not make a terrible mess...LOL..tonight I am watching an old movie on KZbin, when I watch a movie I draw, using charcoal...I have so many drawings that I have started and never finished..then I find them months later and finish them..LOL..It would seem I am easily distracted...I did however design another dress the other day (I was studying fashion design). I design only because I like doing it, not to sell..So! what are you up too this coming weekend in the painting area,,,please tell me what you do, that would be fun to hear...You are a dear for commenting and thank you so much...shame we cannot see what each of us has done..Oh well! we will have to rely on the written word.....big hugs from Koala Land..

[@suzannebernier2682]

This looks so fun! I'm going to do this soon I want to try out my new watercolors and this looks like the perfect way to play with them. :)

[@rigmorolsson4765]

Love that effect of the salt! :) Have seen it before but now I have to try it for myself! :) Thanks for always being a great inspiration! Hugs from Sweden!

[@Weasel0539]

That's beautiful. Did you use watercolour paper?

[@carolb6581]

Wow, wonderful! So fun, so creative! Okay, tomorrow I will get out my watercolors (put my colored pencils aside 😁) and try this salt technique! Thanks for this inspirational video! 💕🌟💕

[@wattiscrazy]

so wonderful! gonna try it!

[@jaynesills1248]

Cool Marta, Was waiting for another video. Can't wait to see the effects!!!!! Thanks.Hugs.....

[@MaremiSmallArt]

yay :) lovely to hear !!!!! enjoy oxoxoxoxox

[@silverpromidi]

what sort of a result would you get if you used very fine salt? this is really great :)

[@104mrw]

Can't wait to try this! Beautiful colors as well - Thank you for posting! Have not painted in years and would love to start back up again. Could you please tell me what kind of watercolor papers do you like to use and what was the name of the watercolor paints that you used? You have truly inspired me. xo

[@miketosk]

I'm totally in love with your videos.... So so so so inspiring!

[@pmsnowraven4211]

Absolutely amazing skills!!

[@robinbryant9783]

Looks awesome! I'll try it.

[@aprilsmommy1]

Hello Marta, I don't normally paint. Mostly work with metal and beads. I saw your videos and fell in love with painting. You are such a joy of inspiration, looking forward to watching many more of your creation videos. XX OO :)

[@lisbetwood7762]

I enjoyed that video a lot. I'm going to try it!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

yay ! delighted to hear ! xoxox :)

[@heatherherrmann1777]

Do you have the exact name of the Watercolors that you can share? I've looked at a couple of kinds of these if I remember correctly but haven't found the particular set you are using. I love that it comes with the many colors. Thank you for the video!

[@pattyharrison6386]

Beautiful colors❣

[@IvVicious]

Be friend with your watercolors♥! I'm starting to learn how to paint with watercolors and different techniques and this was really interesting and helpfull. I loved your video, I'm gonna try this tomorrow!

[@barbtemplin7864]

I so enjoyed this!! Thank you so much!!

[@rockingdanteachingman]

This is amazing. I am so glad I found your channel Maremi!

[@MobleyMovie]

so much fun! art is expression - - we don't need rules! :)

[@jaynesills1248]

Marta, I have to say, I have seen this done before, But with these watercolors it seems to be so much more Vibrant!!!!! I love the look of this so much better. Thanks again. Hugs.....

[@MaremiSmallArt]

aww thank you so much ! it is always hard to try to show very well known and seen many times tehnique in a new light, new version... I am so happy it worked !!! Thank you for your words xoxox

[@cleo8665]

Love ur video, Marta and love the end results! Those watercolour paints r on my Amazon.ca wishlist and i plan on purchasing them. They have such vibrant colours! Can't wait to work with them! HUGS from Canada!!

[@itsjoyfulone8690]

did you find the name of the watercolors? Could you share the name please?

[@tinajones4015]

Gorgeous

[@JayDub_143]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with us your truly a beautiful inspiration! xoxoxoox

[@Crazy.Sheller]

Can't wait to try this!

[@BridiesBento]

Yay! I'm usually never awake for your uploads but I don't have work or college tomorrow so I'm awake at 1am!😂 Hope you're well!❤

[@MaremiSmallArt]

hi hi :) I am not too bad, thank you ! Wish you will enjoy it !!! xoxoxox

[@davedalane6505]

Hi Marami👩🏻‍🎨love watching you! You are such a sweetheart❤️

[@sandraburfoot1941]

love those paints

[@riteasrain]

Lovely result! I hate seeing all that lovely paint washed out of the brush though - maybe you could put it on your journal pages in between washing it out and picking up a new colour? :)

[@MaremiSmallArt]

absolutely yes ! good thinking, thank you !!!!!!! :) :) :) xoxoxox

[@riteasrain]

Maremi SmallArt xx 😊

[@donnaconaway6702]

What a great idea. I will have to do that too.

[@ish176]

You are so good 😊 Love all your videos

[@jaydencameron9252]

What brand of water colours are you using and where did you purchase them ?

[@Heart-toHand]

I was just wondering what art thing to take with me to my daughters house today. then I seen this so water colors it is 😊

[@patriciagrams7407]

I am going to try this one! Ty!

[@craftyscissors2609]

I' ve used this technique before and I like the result. :)

[@kjbuchanan63]

Marta, could I use some Epsom salts instead of the salt?

[@CrazyGreeneyedCraftylady]

Sitting on a plane watching ya❤️

[@Lulu25807]

Hi Marta. it's lovely what you do! you can do it with rice too.I have just ordered my Kuretaki. can't wait for them. btw I could bet that you will pick Turcoise at the beginning on the brush😁😁. I wish you all best. hugs

[@MaremiSmallArt]

hehehe :) it's the most used too hehe

[@elwinphillips2441]

I absolutely love ur paintings I've tried some of ur methods on paintings . Nice work god bless :)

[@srustidash9234]

You're so positive ❤

[@ferielartaddict6920]

i love the effects

[@jenniferadkins2792]

That was nice. Thank you😊

[@pattirodriguez2249]

I love this style,how will you finish this piece? I would like to see more of this style,thank you for sharing,Patti

[@DebdooStudio]

Looks fun!

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

great technique

[@NanasDesignStudio]

I have this as well, I am totally intimidated, but now I will be breaking it out and having some FUN... thank you Marta. I love listening to your tutorials. So far though, sadly I've only bought more supplies (which I already have an abundance of) and have only made a couple backgrounds. I've GOT to get courageous and move forward... but I did get a lovely journal for $1.80 at Michaels, in the clearance bin with kraft papers. I will put a picture on your Facebook page!

[@artgirl1212]

This is always fun.🧂🎨! I like to rip my pieces for collage.

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Thank you again Marta

[@embryonic7692]

I just took my acuarells now! Thanx

[@zaina1397]

I was wondering where I could find that watercolour palette? ☺️

[@sllygred]

Did you use regular watercolor paper?

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Very cool! 😃💕

[@lazulirondoudou]

You should try to wet the paper before adding the water colors. I think it's called wet on wet technique. Love your videos, very inspiring!

[@zviaartcorner]

As always I enjoy watching your work process, I would love to know which salt you used, cooking or bath salts? Besides, I've tagged you in the past (as you asked) in my Facebook work album according to your KZbin tutorials and I have no idea if you've seen them at all :-) ♥

[@fufu2000_]

hello, that looks cool, I'll try it😊

[@MaremiSmallArt]

awesome !!! :)

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Fantastic! How much paints are in the pans?

[@MaremiSmallArt]

I have no clue :(

[@tarshamicolavonfurstenrech1393]

I've heard of this idea and I was going to make little squares like this that I can cut out and stick on the things I am making

[@chipecomartin6571]

always enjoy

[@debracripps1498]

thank you love it.

[@staceybrister]

Hi Marta, so cool! Thank you

[@SavedByMyKing]

Very cool! Have you tried alcohol or bleach or other things in your watercolors, too? We'd love to see it! Love this video--love you! ❤️💕❤️

[@MaremiSmallArt]

I will most definately try it !!! :) Hugs xoxoxox

[@carolharvey7029]

what type of paper did you use? I tried it on watercolor paper and it didn't spread nicely?

[@beulahbarber4526]

I love it, thank you so much......

[@rubyaee]

What did she spray onto the watercolor paint In the beginning?

[@nicolasolecka1705]

Im in love with your.... Accent!

[@elizabethhalley3114]

what paints are you using. xx

[@Betrsafthensory]

Would that idea work on a canvas? I'd love to make a piece for my walls 😊