Simple Watercolor Ideas for Beginners!

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[@johnr4670]

Jenna Rainey abstract patterns was my fave

[@MirjanaBozhinovska]

I love your book!

[@honeysilvas]

Love the abstract colors!

[@susancampbell1311]

Loved them all.. but land scape was my fav! Tulips were great...shapes awesome

[@leslieannis7351]

Another fantastic video. I love the florals, but do also enjoy when you mix it up a bit. The first painting with the stick colors is super cool 😊 Heading off to fill up my water glasses and get my #16 Princeton brush now.

[@sensitiveone8305]

Great ideas for watercolor cards. Thanks for sharing.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So good for cards!!

[@glim4381]

Like the simple flowers

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks!

[@kimz7316]

Love the patterns....but I will have to give all of them a try....🎨🎨

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Have so much fun, Kim!!

[@ckasovic]

I’d probably try the florals!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

If you do, I hope you have fun!

[@sallygaron2592]

I liked the flowers.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Sally!

[@jeanne17118]

I love the look of the lines. The colors are so juicy and the way they lean on one another and share color where they connect inspires me to think about how I connect with other people. Thanks for this video. 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That is absolutely lovely, Jeanne, thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@harryj87]

I love all of these but i am going to try flowers today .

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Have fun!

[@lmbjeffers]

I liked practicing the shapes best.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That's great!

[@madhusharma-kk7qe]

You couldn't have broken it down anymore and made it more simpler! Great job. Just takes the fear out of putting paint on paper. What a boon for beginners!!! Thank you.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I am SO glad this was helpful for you! Thanks for sharing!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks for the help dear soothing show wonderful to watch the steps!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@ashleybrethold7158]

I love and have already tried the lines idea!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Awesome, Ashly! I hope you had so much fun!

[@maguivaca7397]

Wow I love your video, I like the strokes pattern and get the mixed. Thank you

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you loved it!!

[@user-zp4eh9oc1n]

日本からのファンです。 どの絵も綺麗で素敵だと思います！ I'm a fan from Japan. All of your picture are cool. :-)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you so much! I'm always happy to hear about fans from around the world! 😊

[@karonsky1]

Your florals are Always a winner for moi! Good luck to me 📚 💓

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Best of luck! Doing the selection soon! ❤️

[@karonsky1]

Jenna Rainey Yay!!🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🌷

[@paulinehernandez2948]

I liked all of them! Super simple yet beautiful. I’ve been practicing lately and have been getting frustrated. telling us to relax and not think too hard about it helps lol

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much Pauline! Happy painting!

[@dawnabbott3783]

I so need motivation...a beginner who just needs to stop watching and start doing! Thanks for the inspiring videos.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Go for it Dawn and have some fun!!!

[@grashi]

I’ve just been watching a bunch of video on how to paint other people’s stuff. I didn’t realize how much that was paralyzing me until I watched this. The patterns are so incredibly simple yet SO helpful because you don’t stress about technique yet the color theory aspect of it is a fantastic exercise. Thank you for this.

[@Weissguys6]

I adore the peony. My next attempt. Just did all the U-shapes for beginners. Still need cold press paper!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Awesome! Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️

[@MarieA787]

Love the colors you pic 💞

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Marie!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I like the rainbow 🌈 pattern. But also love the florals. And I am a huge fan of landscapes.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Cathy!!

[@elainepietrowski267]

I love flowers so my choice is the floral pattern, flowers hands down every time, for me there’s no contest.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yusssss.

[@ChristineDavidPhotography]

Thank you again for another great video. I’m up in Washington state and as an empath I’m feeling overwhelmed / zapped with the concerns about corona virus here. The patterns have been a joy to paint today. An easy, peaceful process.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hey Christine! I’m glad this vid brought you peace. Also, w all the virus stuff going around, this podcast episode brought me a lot of peace. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you want some added help and comfort for this whole situation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rhythms-for-life/id1477541494?i=1000466993877

[@gailliguori1592]

I’m a floral person, but I really want to try this landscape! I love your teaching! I’m new to watercolor.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Gail! Try that landscape and I hope you have so much fun!!

[@melindaavila498]

Great segment! Just watching gives me confidence! Sounds crazy, but it works for me. Love the colors you use.

[@ashtongraceplans4285]

I loved the landscape. It made practice feel fun again. I've been forcing myself to learn peonies. I wish I could figure out the 'trick' to those. So I keep practicing....

[@jspriddleuk]

My favourite is the tulip idea. I'm usually focus in on the details, so suggestions like this help me to loosen up. I've bookmarked the post to watch again later with my 9yo who loves watercolours.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw that is AWESOME, have so much fun with your 9yo! ❤️

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Jenna, thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’re welcome Joyce!

[@gloria-hu6he]

i like all the flowers you painted~and plants~喜欢你画的所有植物和花草～

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you!!

[@janetcorwin1600]

I liked the tulip painting idea! Bright colors! Leaves complement the red!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Janet!

[@SilverSeaOT7]

The florals are my favorite! The simple landscape has some very helpful techniques though.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked that Tammy!

[@charujha8705]

I like the patterns!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing, Charu Jha!

[@nanette_tracy]

I really liked the tulip tutorial :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m so glad, thanks Nanette!

[@irenemcnamara9699]

Guten Tag, Jenna! I painted this landscape picture this week, as part of your weekly learning goal. A week ago, I had never waterpainted a landscape picture. I have a long way to go, all uphill. But I learned a lot this week. Viele Danke. This is my Sunday progress report for July 12, 21.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Love this, Irene, thanks for sharing!

[@lbreck1114]

I have a hard time choosing...but I think I love the landscape the best!!!!!! So beautiful!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Laraine!

[@marymccaslin1690]

I loved loved loved the floral! I also learned that doing a floral once is not enough, I have to get a muscle memory for it ❤️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’ll get there Mary!!

[@AngelicArtt]

Hey jenna, I just love painting PERIOD! I love painting flowers, leaves, and different shapes. It's a tradition for me now every time you post a new video I sit, paint and just relax. I have a son, who is eight months old now and painting really helped me overcome my postpartum depression. Thank you ssoo much for putting these videos out it has really helped me take a little time out of each week for myself. Keep up the great work and I cant wait for the next!! (Also... maybe you could start putting out two videos a week... so I have another reason to take some personal time? ;)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I am SO happy to read this, Ashley, and that you're loving the channel!! Thanks for your support! And two videos a week, we try and do that sometimes, it can be tough with how busy we can get with family and work, but we'll do our best to get you as much personal time as possible!! ❤️

[@paigegarcia9448]

Art makes the world go ‘round. 😏🥳😁 My favorite is the flowers and the simplicity demanded of the creation. Though it calls for simplicity that in itself makes it complex and fun! I love it.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I totally agree, Paige! ❤️

[@rosannedemanuele6645]

Lovely the tulipan. Thank you

[@katiehunsdon1316]

I love the first idea of playing with color and simple shapes!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So fun!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

KATIE! I have wonderful news! You have been randomly selected as one of our two winners! Please email [e-mail] to let us know where to send the signed copy of my Everyday Watercolor book. Congrats!!

[@katiehunsdon1316]

Jenna Rainey thank you so much! I can’t wait to learn!

[@AussieMaillers]

As a total beginner I originally found your channel through your florals but I have since found myself drawn to landscapes, so I will say that is my favourite.....but I also really likes the effect of the straight lines.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That's awesome. I'll try and get more landscapes in the mix!

[@insocal4891]

these were really fun! you're an excellent teacher!! Thank you for not putting super loud music on your videos (too distracting)

[@Ushaparasuram]

I like to paint the patterns. Find them therapeutic and colourful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So therapeutic yes!!

[@brunisanchez6031]

My favorite is the simple yet beautiful tulips. Florals are so calming for me when I paint. Thank you for the pointers and all you do! ♥️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So calming for me too!

[@chiranthikakumarasinghe3347]

I am just drooling over the video. 😁🤤. I'd love to try your seascape. And patterns of course. ❤

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

AW! ❤️

[@kiyomikirkpatrick5866]

My favourite was the pattern painting, because all of the vibrant colours, although I love all three! Jenna, thank you for sharing your talent, inspiration and encouragement. Your videos have motivated me to continue on my journey into this wonderful world of watercolour. I would LOVE to win one of your books!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks so much for your kindness!! Best of luck!

[@sherrylester4406]

You are so easy to learn from . I think I can now paint a tulip . Thanks Jenna

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You can totally do it, Sherry!!

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

*sigh* I'm totally blissed-out after watching that. 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh good!!

[@lynebeauregard788]

I am left handed it would be so useful to see this type of tutorial for us lefties

[@jennifercentobene1162]

My favorite one was the flowers! I can't wait to try it!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I hope you have fun when you try, Jennifer!! ❤️

[@zefugainspe]

I really liked the patterns. I think non-figurative painting exercises remind me that it's not about creating masterpieces straight away but about enjoying the process :-)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@annkelly2780]

Hi jenna , as a beginner using watercolour , i loved all three painting ideas , love trying wet in wet painting , its just magical, havent a clue about what colours go together and what does not, but im learning from watching your work, thank you for sharing

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’re welcome, Ann!

[@MsJoeyJody]

My favorite painting’s the second one with the flowers 😍 I love flowers & nature!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@sherischulz8160]

Loose beach scene was definitely my favorite! Thx Jenna! 😊🌊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked it, Sheri!

[@DanaJoy]

I LOVE those images that look like little rainbows. Totally speaks to my happy place!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

YES, Dana, love this.

[@karencrowe3314]

love the geometrics with the bleeds, fun to see what colors do!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

SO fun!

[@barbaramunford5472]

I am definitely in a spring flower mood. The tulips are my favorite. My practice put a big dark purple blue almost black tulip as the focal....fun!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Def spring flower moods!

[@pameladobbins1844]

I love the idea of warming up with the upside down u's. I'm going to try it because I think it would be meditative and a wonderful way to explore color and the unique behavior(s) of each pigment. Thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Such a great warmup!

[@raggedyroad]

I always enjoy your videos Jenna. Great ideas and I plan to paint all the patterns today. I missed the giveaway darn it. Now to watch your latest about your 3 favorite colors.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

More giveaways will come soon!!!

[@natford8271]

Patterns and swatches or even practice brush strokes are my favourite warmup exercises.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yes!

[@leonarobertson8463]

I love the landscape idea so simple and easy to get the creative juices flowing!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Very easy, loose landscape!

[@readbooks9892]

I really like ocean landscape one, it's so simple and minimalistic but also so cool. 🌊😍 Thank you for your videos! ❤️️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Very simple and fun!

[@MedievalMary]

I loved the tulip tutorial because I struggle with those, but my heart is with the landscape painting! I love to paint the ocean 😍! I would love to see more of your approach to seascapes!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

We'll try and get some more landscapes in the mix soon, thanks for the feedback, Mary!!

[@Ieat2much]

11 months too late 😛but Yes to landscapes please. I love flowers and trees so thank you for those, but landscape is where I struggle the most.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Cre-Art]

Doing the patterns helped me relax about choosing and mixing colors, and getting the right amount of water for a soft bleed. When it came to the flower-Omg on the leaves! Flat and clunky! But I was determined to make some decent ones. All it took was some patience. The result was perfect delicate stems and leaves that came to a point! Now the landscape... Thank you so much for making these lessons easy and fun.

[@Lindamirth]

You are a rock star! Thank you for keeping us inspired! Loved the tulip tutorial

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Linda! You're the sweetest.

[@gingerkelly5146]

Each painting is so unique! I think I like the flowers best. It reminds me of driving on the 15 last year and seeing all the gorgeous wild California poppies throughout the hills. So breathtaking. Everyone was stopping to enjoy the beauty. Your flowers brought me back to that drive! Thank you!! 💐💐💐

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much, Ginger! Love this.

[@spoedreeks]

you are such an inspiration, I loved the flowers, you have great ideas....love yr videos, I did subscribe to yr channel now, but was already watching you. On days I feel no inspiration your videos give me the feeling of joy to start to paint...thanks for that!!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks Iris!! ❤️

[@shahidahmnr4728]

Hi Jenna. My favourite is the upside down U pattern. love the colour ideas so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@sherrynewton7504]

I love them all, but the floral is my favorite!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Sherry!

[@jcd8381]

I enjoyed this video very much. For me , my favorite part was the landscape. You made it so simple yet stunning.

[@dezzydezi]

I really enjoyed all of them from this video but my favorite was the patterns super easy and fun .

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you enjoyed, Dez! Thanks for sharing!!

[@KRCanetti]

It is so very satisfying to see you painting those patterns. My favorite (and I saw it before on Instagram, couldn't stop watching) is the swatching, all those colours next to eachother bleading, leaning against eachother and making alternating patterns, hmmm. Lovely. Makes me feel peaceful.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh that’s great, thanks for sharing!!

[@janerusch7820]

I especially like the colorful swatches. They are a fun way to practice color theory and make a pretty painting too.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked it, Jane!

[@lbp7017]

The vertical lines and the upside down U pattern are my favourite. Learning a lot from your videos!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh I’m so glad to hear that!

[@elizabethrogers6897]

I am a complete newbie to watercolor and I Love the way you explain things in your videos. Thank you I am looking forward to learning watercolor painting as I go through my chemotherapy and radiation. So excited to start this journey with you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh be well, Elizabeth!!! I am very excited for you to journey with me with watercolor, and I hope these videos bring you some peace and comfort! ❤️❤️❤️

[@melic1292]

Jenna! I loved the upside down u patterns. I loved trying to get a better grasp and understanding on color theory. Thank you for sharing.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You so welcome, Meli, I am glad you enjoyed! ❤️

[@LaurenMilla]

My favorite painting ideas are the ones that are simple to follow but allow you to understand watercolor techniques. I am really new to painting and a glazing video helped me a ton as well as a wet-on-wet showcasing blending was great. All your botanicals have been so helpful in composition and appreciating the magic of bleeding too!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much Lauren, glad you’re loving the videos!

[@GinaShillitani]

The idea of just painting patterns appeals to me because I'm one of those beginners that overthinks everything! It's not easy to sneak past my OCD and perfectionist tendencies 😄

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I hear ya! Loosen up a bit and have some fun!! And if you paint something you don't like, just think of it as a learning experience! Have so much fun, Gina, and thanks for watching! ❤️

[@lorialtamirano51]

On each of them I learned something and they were beautiful and fun to watch.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That’s great! ❤️

[@veronnunez4557]

I really love the florals. It resonates with me being a plant lover. For a while I was fixated on loose florals but this exercise breaks down the process to me. Great video as usual.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Veron, I'm so glad you loved it! Have a lovely weekend!

[@sandragreenwood2488]

Goodness! The last example of the water, sky, and mountain was so fun to watch! I am going to give this a go tomorrow. Thanks so much yet again for your clear and fun to watch lessons. I am loving them so much!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you, Sandra!! I hope you have fun painting your own seascape!!

[@simpleartideas]

The flowers are beautiful Jenna, thanks for the colorful pretty ideas.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Of course!

[@arabesquejacob8176]

Loooove this ! Thank you 🙏

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for supporting!

[@afreenbagbanart78]

I love all the three - pattern , floral and landscape all are very beautifully taught by you . Thanks for such beautiful videos

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hello Argentina friend!

[@henrywilliams589]

Love th ocean!

[@farmgirl9996]

I really liked how you explained why you put certain colors next to each other in the “U’s”. It was very insightful and I’m going to try to be more educated with my colors.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad that was helpful for you, Brittany, thanks for sharing!

[@P0tato13]

Hi Jenna I love all of your videos, I am really bad at watercolor and I was happy I found your channel because now I am a bit better at watercolor thank you for all your help and keep making more videos. My favorite out of the three had to be the floral

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing!! Glad these videos are helping you!!

[@cindybtanner3974]

I also have both of your books. I am going to try your seascape. I never thought to do the sky last, after painting the land, sea and shore. Brilliant! Thank you Jenna.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I hope you have so much fun painting the seascape, Cindy! ❤️

[@alishalaury7544]

Hi Jenna! My favorite idea is the abstract shapes. I am able to let my mind wander more and just play with the colors without feeling pressure about the painting. These are great exercises to get out of a creative funk. Thank you for sharing these with us! :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I love letting the mind wander! Yes!

[@erinpruitt201]

I've already bought your books Jenna, I just wanted to say that your lessons on color theory in your books and on your videos is outstanding! We would literally have to go to school to learn this.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks so much for the support!! ❤️

[@kristinapeterson8237]

Appreciate your fun videos. You described exactly my feelings about painting today... Staring at a blank sheet of paper not knowing what to paint! 😖😁

[@Chavisingharts]

Hi jenna! I used to think watercolors are hard to control .. dreaded them for a long time...but your depth of the subject has made me realise that it’s the beauty of watercolors that they flow and interact and bring out such brilliant outcomes... i love those swatches that bleed mix and bring out a plethora of colors... thanks and keep being the light to us !

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m so glad these videos are helpful for you, thanks so much for sharing Chavi!

[@IMMA383]

You paint in such a relaxed way, I like it. I especially enjoyed the strokes and the landscape. Thank you for this tutorial, I'll watch others from you for sure.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Take care!

[@The.Quiet.Corner]

The repetitive nature of the patterns definitely makes them the most meditative... I realised that a pattern does not have to be complicated, the most basic shapes paired with interesting colour combinations and some bleeds make for such pleasing visual experiences. Such a great idea to get out if a funk if you don't know what to paint. I usually start with a pattern and before I know it, something else blooms from there. 🌀🔸

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Very meditative, i agree!

[@susanwhite1450]

I love those abstract lines with the interesting colour bleeds. Reminded me of books lined up on shelves. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Ooooo books on shelves. Great call!

[@reneaclark7689]

I love the florals and the line exercise. I may start to use that to figure out color for a peice and to loosen up. Thanks for the video.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Awesome! ❤️

[@burningwiththesun]

My favorite idea is the landscape 😁 turned out beautiful!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much!!

[@OMundoParaIniciantes]

Amazing video, thank you very much. I had a lot of fun trying it out.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@norenebroyles283]

Jenna, another great tutorial and so helpful for a beginner like me. The biggest take away for me is loosening up!!! Like you said sometimes I am trying toooooo hard. Thanks again!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Ya! That's great, Norene!

[@annemiekebelgraver7400]

The landscape is so relaxing to watch!