Simple Negative Painting Techniques for Leaves

[@kimfenton3437]

Pretty colors. Great instructions!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks Kim, I'm so glad you enjoyed my video!

[@jenmooney5054]

At last an explanation of negative painting that is properly simplified instead of the tutor rushing through the process, which in the past has left me admiring the result but with no idea how they achieved it. Thank you.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed & found value in my video. Thanks, Lorraine

[@CCLinGameOnABC]

❤The most comprehensive tutorials on the negative painting process. The first one of yours that I have watched was the one using circles. It explains well on how the layering is done, and how darkening values creates depths. This is the second of yours I am so blessed to come across. I enjoyed it so much. I am going to take my time to enjoy your other gorgeous painting tutorials. So enjoyable!❤

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos. It inspires me to create more 😍

[@agould105]

This is so lovely. I can’t wait to try. Masking fluid made a mess and I did create some fun pages but I love what you’re doing! Thank you

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much! I agree about the masking fluid, plus I never like the marks it makes, no matter how selective I am when applying it.

[@KatVegan]

Thank you for taking the time to make this! ✨ You’re a dog panting by you is the same sound my dog makes when he wants me to stop when I’m doing and take him outside ! : ) I actually thought it was him for a minute.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it, Lorraine 😀

[@dorothyatchison1825]

You have put together a most informative video … I thank you for simplifying negative painting better than any book I have purchased or video I have watched … this is great!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed my negative painting videos.

[@soniatrainor7310]

Thank you, this was so informative and helpful!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

@@soniatrainor7310 I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@timh7246]

Have watched a # of negative painting tutorials on KZbin that seemed "Oh, yeah. I can remember that." But the 2 I just watched from you make it way easy to give this technique a try & no reason to be worried about doin' so. Thanks for sharing & for the details you included!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much for letting me know how helpful my videos were to you. You're very welcome. Happy painting, Lorraine

[@coreyduboislinda9]

So loved it

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you 😀

[@SugarArtistry]

Thank you Lorraine for explaining simply and clearly the process. Will definitely give it a go.😊

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're welcome. Have fun painting, Lorraine

[@SugarArtistry]

@@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor did my first one today and love it! Great explanation you gave -and only three colours used. Thank you.

[@cw4608]

Great tips on the reference card, thanks!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You are very welcome!

[@bcarl37d]

One of the best negative painting demos I have seen.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanne-patrickmcdonough-so1100]

This was a dynamic lesson. I could finally see clearly how the layers appear. Now I will actually begin painting!!!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you found this easy to understand. Wonderful, have fun painting , Lorraine

[@georgiagarbini5716]

You are an amazing teacher of negative painting. You make it so easy to follow along and understand the principles behind the effect. Thank you for your video

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad my videos are helpful, Lorraine

[@thepaintedcakebyjenniferfr8274]

I love the way you explain negative painting. Thank you so much ❤️

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You are so welcome! Enjoy!

[@DaphneMedik1]

Wonderful! Thanks a lot for your very clear explanation. I'm going to try this!

[@MrJimpaint7]

thanks Lorraine you have opened up a new door in my forty years of painting., best wishes jim

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks Jim, I'm so glad you found this helpful. Happy painting, Lorraine

[@angemac1519]

I’ve loved the look of negative painting for a long time. I recently tried to paint some myself & my brain just said ‘not a chance’ lol. It was a bit scary! Now having watched your videos I understand the process & I’m now armed with the info I need. Thank you so much for sharing these videos & liberating me from my previously learned painting styles. 🌟

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Yeah! It's artists like you that inspire & motivate me to continue creating videos. Thanks and let me know how your painting process turned out. You got this! Have fun, Lorraine

[@terrismith5649]

i forgot the technique! thanks for reminding me! So kind of you to share!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're welcome 😊

[@nigelmorton3652]

Hi from UK 🇬🇧 brilliantly explained ; this simplified piece with the leaves is all you need to know to get started ; great tutorial 😊

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thak you for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed it ☺

[@kathyhast7332]

What a great exercise in values. Thank you

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you found this useful!

[@jeanne-patrickmcdonough-so1100]

This is awesome!! It's like magic how the leaves "suddenly" appear! I can't wait to try this with my Florida greenery shapes! Thank you for an understandable lesson.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you! I'm thrilled that you are excited to try this technique. Have fun & go for it! Let me know how your greenery turns out. Lorraine

[@chantalmassin1756]

That is so cool another type of painting I have to try. Thank you

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You’re welcome 😊

[@LesileNeidig]

Thanks so much! I think I finally understand negative painting.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Good for You! I'm happy to hear that 😊

[@RikkeMyE]

1:25 OMG THATS GENIOUS!!! 😮 WHY have I never thoughd of that !! I am so bad at leaves because I cant picture it properly, this is a hugge help ❤

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi, I'm so glad you found this useful. Sometimes it's the little things that help us over a block or hurdle in our quest to understand how to achieve our desired results. Happy painting, Lorraine

[@cindyjones195]

What great fun! The way you taught negative space painting created a positive passion for me!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks I'm so glad you liked this 😊

[@MoiAussie1]

Thankyou Lorraine. The last two years have been a creative souls nightmare, like a lily pad on turbulent water I haven’t been able to paint at all, but it’s easing and I’m back in my studio. I use all sorts of media but have avoided watercolour, this video is brilliant to ease me back going back to basics is so rewarding.❤️

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Sometimes it helps me to just play with color & shapes when my creativity is not flowing. Color brightens my world and lightens my heart. Being back in the studio is the first step in the process of feeling creative. Enjoy making these colorful layered paintings and know that you are not alone in your journey as an artist. Share your art with me, I'd love to see what you are painting. xo Lorraine

[@cherrybye1]

Love your style, it made me realize that I'm trying way too hard. Thanks so much.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks, enjoy your painting process. 😊

[@BlancaVarguesArt]

Very nice and interesting video!!😍

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you 🤗

[@lindamair4179]

Love it ..just ☺️ lovely…Merry Christmas

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. A very Merry Christmas to you too

[@hissyfitz7890]

Absolutely the BEST explanation of negative painting I’ve seen! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you, Your comment really made my day!

[@gila1959]

Just came across your chanel a few minutes ago.thank you for the videos ...

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed my videos 🙂

[@rosewang8209]

so amazing, absolutely beautiful 🤗💖

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cynthiaclarke7990]

Thanks for clarifying how to do this, so well! Negative painting is like learning a new language so I’ll need to practice, practice, practice.... for sure.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you like it! I practice all the time, I'm forever learning new techniques. Thanks :)

[@kathycastleberry557]

Excellent teacher and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@debrakaul1214]

Thank you! This is the clearest tutorial on negative painting I’ve found!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you found this helpful, thanks!

[@wendl15]

Fascinating demo🎨

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@suemcarthur105]

thank you so much for your kindness in showing this much appreciated

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you like it & found it useful!

[@Mackat3652]

Thanks so much for simplifying. I love your idea of blending your colors first to see how colors blend. ❤ty

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks Kathy 😊 I am glad you found this helpful, Lorraine

[@4Misschrissy]

Beautiful work! Loved learning this technique. You made it easy to understand.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you, enjoy the painting process!

[@miriamreshetov1043]

Thank you very much for this wonderful and detailed explanation!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're very welcome 😊

[@nausheenshaik1622]

Thank you Again. Love that you make so simple and inspiring!!!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much!

[@cheryl745]

thank you ..really makes an easy go of it..im working on foliage behind tulips and this is going to do exactly what i want....you do a great steady job of explaining...

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks :)

[@dandfawesome3611]

Excellent tutorial, thank you

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it ☺

[@Ms222Donna]

excellent! loved this one. Please make more 😊😁

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@rubinaimran1486]

Besides coming up with such beautiful results, your colouring techniques are so vividly explained that it is sheer fun watching & learning from the videos!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video.

[@Louise-i5q]

Good explanation

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

@@Louise-i5q Thank you Louise 😊

[@teresaluna1936]

Hi Lorraine! I am a retired art teacher, currently teaching online to a group of seniors . I was looking on KZbin for a lesson to simplify the concept of negative painting. Your video is awesome. With your permission I would to teach my Seniors, step by step how to do it. Of course I will disclose in class, and give them your name, in case they want to follow your work. May I ? I will feel better knowing you approve this. Big hug from California.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi. Thanks for asking. Please use my videos as a teaching tool for your classes. I posted them to share my process and I am happy they will be used for this purpose. Please ask your students to give me a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel if possible. If you would be so kind as to follow-up and let me know how the artists did I would appreciate it. I also offer zoom classes and if anyone is interested the info is on my website. Have fun!

[@teresaluna1936]

@@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor thanks so very much! I will follow up with the results of their work. I really appreciate your approval. Thanks again .

[@elchen2616]

Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You are very welcome.

[@sharontrees8929]

Thank you so much for explaining this technique so well.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimberleymarkova3641]

Beautiful ❤

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks!

[@margaretball8835]

A beautiful demonstration of negative painting. Thank you 🙂

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeanperkins7153]

Thank u. I love the outcome.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks, you're very welcome. Lorraine

[@susiemoore-ratliff5]

Thank you so much!!!! You made this understandable!! ...and it's really pretty!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you, I' so glad you enjoyed it.

[@joannhall9733]

Love your negative painting tutorials. So easy to understand

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad you like them! Thank you :)

[@julianama2]

Loved!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks 🙂

[@patriciamoore9054]

Great tutorial! Very well explained. I can’t wait to try this with hearts for Valentines Day! I really enjoy your channel!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I have a heart video that you will enjoy. Let me know how yours comes out

[@celestegottwald9853]

I really enjoy your tutorials. Easy to follow and understand. Clear instructions. Thank you.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks 😊

[@carolacassiniullah4038]

Thank you for making it so clear with your explanation and beautiful example!:)

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're very welcome!

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

I loved it and will explore what I can do. Thank you so much.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're welcome, I'm so glad you liked it 😊

[@anacristinabachiegadecastr810]

I just love the way you teach. Now I can do it, improving my painting on the negative. Hugs from Brasil!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

❣ Thank you I'm so happy you found this helpful

[@melware4166]

Thank you really I enjoy this Great technique xx

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Gigiridgway]

Beautiful

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you, Lorraine

[@helenduplessis9820]

You just made my day!! I love this technique of yours! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're very welcome, glad you found this helpful 😊

[@Coletta123]

Thank you for demonstrating this and breaking it down so simply! 💖 so satisfying to watch you work! I’m going to try this too! 🍂

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks. Have fun painting 😊

[@maegill5662]

Wonderful

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you!

[@thornhaw9845]

Lovely

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thank you

[@lynnemartin2291]

Love the colours. Gorgeous. Great tip with the leaf cutout.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@liaclark2393]

I am fascinated by this thechnic thank you ,love to see more L.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks 🙂 I m working on more and hope to post them soon.

[@mariongowland402]

Love this painting technique. Clear explanation. Thanks Lorraine.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You are so welcome!

[@nausheenshaik1622]

Thank you for sharing your technique. I learnt a lot ❤️

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks :)

[@caterinaboneville7937]

Love it Lorraine. Really enjoy listening watching and learning.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deborahmahoney8407]

These are great! Love your work. And how well you explain! I am practicing at home. Deborah

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks, have fun painting 😊

[@susanhands695]

Your videos are great to watch. I'm just learning, I wouldn't know what other colours to add. Do I go for opposites on the colour wheel or practice which colours go together first? I live in the UK. Thank you Lorraine

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi Susan, I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. As you can see in some of my videos I like to pre-plan my colors prior to starting a painting. Because I have used most of my palette colors for years I already have many favorite combinations of colors. Some compliment each other and others enhance each other. (By enhancing I mean I might use a variety of purple & blues to push & pull the colors towards blue or purple within a single painting) By doing colorful studies with paint it has given me the knowledge to combine colors to create beautiful washes. So get out all you paints and start seeing how they play together. I will be doing a video on this subject since many artists have asked similar questions about color choices. So keep watching! Thanks 😃

[@alejandrapalacios6525]

i am learning a lot with you ☺️!!!! Your channel is amazing!

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@emmacourtel9979]

Superbe ! Merci

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're welcome & thank you!

[@ewastrycharz2904]

Super 👍🤗Dziękuję za video.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

:)

[@judyhosch672]

Hello. I find this fascinating. Now, what about the leaves with the numbers on them? Do you do something with those as well? Thank you

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi Judy Great question! Yes. Once I've finished painting the different layers of leaves I will detail the individual leaves. Make sure you do not paint each leaf in a dark value because that will take away from the layering effect. Add only enough details so that the leaves had some definition & texture. Let me know if this helps you, Lorraine

[@judyhosch672]

@@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor Hello ! Thank you for your response. I'm so interested in technique. I'm really going to try it, I hope my brain will figure out to look at it backwards! Once again, thank you :)

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Beautiful colours. Great tutorial thank you.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad you found this helpful

[@sudharajesh2749]

Thank you for your lovely videos Lorraine. You sure explained the complicated process of negative painting very easily. Could you also post a video explaining how to paint buildings with this technique? Thanking you in anticipation.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're very welcome and I will explore buildings on a future video 😊

[@josephineherrera8508]

So far I have watched three of these. They are great. A very subtle, but important element on the color mixing part, that I noticed you do but don’t explain, is that in order to keep the value changes unified, you also add pigment to several places of that value, as you paint. I was impressed by that. But please explain the importance of doing it.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

HI Josephine, Thank you very much! I appreciate your feedback and I re-watched the video to make sure I am giving you the correct information for your question, if not please let me know. As I paint each layer I make the value of the paint slightly darker. While I'm painting the negative shapes I will drop in several colors which I allow to mingle with the other colors (I don't mix them together just drop them in) This give me the beautiful mixtures of colors, not muddy colors. I also can increase the value of the layer I'm working on by doing this. But I am really concentrating on my variety of colors for that layer. I hope that clarifies my painting process. Thanks and happy painting to you Lorraine

[@detchen40]

Wonderful tuto& so nice of you... My question is now , where can we find information on the nature of each pigment( color) regarding the opaque , semu opaque, transparent , semi transparent qualities?. Thanks for your kind answer , and on we go ...

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi, I'm glad you are enjoying my video. There is plenty of info on transparent vs opaque watercolor. I follow Dr Oto Cano on YT. She has lots of good color info. Also www.watercoloraffair.com has an article on how to read a paint tube that you may find helpful. Happy painting 😊

[@detchen40]

@@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor thank you so much Lorraine for your kind and generous reply ... I'm happy to find people like you . I wish you the best

[@timh7246]

Would it work to do layers of different shapes: 1=squares, 2=circles, 3=hexagons, etc? Or 1=leaves, 2=rose blossoms, 3=daisies, etc? I should be able to figure out before doing, but world rather ask than fail on my first neg painting try. Thanks. ;-)

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Great question! You can do any shapes or mix shapes when negative painting. For example in flower paintings I layer leaves, petals, stems and flowers all in one painting.Have fun! Let me know how you make out. Lorraine

[@eks46]

Great tutorial, just subscribed! I followed along with you, and am pretty pleased with the result. Except for one thing: my colours ended up too dark and a bit muddy looking. Wish I knew how you keep yours looking so fresh and transparent after 4 layers! Guess I'll just keep practicing;-)

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Please keep practicing! I'm so glad you liked my video and I'm happy you painted with me. I mostly use transparent colors and I'm not mixing them together once they are on the paper. I allow them to mingle on their own. I will do a video on this painting technique of color use, thanks for the great idea!

[@eks46]

@@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor Thanks so much for your reply and the helpful tip. I'll keep my eye out for that video on color use!

[@jackiekasian7537]

I appreciate how easy it is to understand what you are teaching. I was wondering if you could tell us the color names you use. Thank you for sharing your art.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Yes I can Amazonite Genuine (Daniel Smith) Cobalt Blue - Quinn Magenta - Leaf Green (Holbein) Glad you found this video helpful

[@jackiekasian7537]

@@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor Thank you Lorraine. I have subscribed to your channel and will keep checking for new videos.

[@kayjohnson4639]

Might be a silly question, but if you accidentally paint over some part that should be left alone, what do you do to fix it?

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Great question. If you catch yourself painting an area that you didn't want to, immediately pick up the paint by pressing down on it with a paper towel or tissue. If it's already dry you can try lifting out the painted area either with a scrub brush or a magic eraser. Depending on the color you used and the quality of your paper this method should help you. Good luck, Lorraine

[@kssukumar8917]

Dear Mam, You have explained and Demonstrated the principles of Negative painting so beautiful. Any lay man can understand it. You have simplified it so understandable. Keep up Your Creativity. God Bless You and Your Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jakea1035]

Many thanks.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

You're welcome!

[@etabeta262]

Thank you very much for this painting! Could you subtitle your videos in italian language? Thanks

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

I will try to do that for you, thanks.

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Hi please check out this video and let me know if the Italian subtitles work for you. If so I will apply it to my other videos

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

Wonderful, Lorraine! Negative painting is so amazing and this is a colorful share! ❤️ BTW, are you aware that if people, even subscribers like me, can't see your content unless we click on "video"? I just happened to click on video the first time and found your content, so you'll probably want to change this 🤗Cheryl

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Thanks for you kind words. I wasn't aware of the viewing of content. Thanks for letting me know so I can look into it. 😊

[@thisishowwonderfulalulais9377]

good

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

Glad you liked it :)

[@scrapbooking100]

Is the count always in 4?

[@lorrainerimmelinwatercolor]

No, on a larger painting I will do as many layers needed to achieve the effect I want. For an exercise or practice I recommend at least 4 layers to see the depth you can get. Great question!