Simple Watercolour Valentine Cards | A Calming Art Project for Illness Recovery and Stress Relief

Thank you to all my followers for bearing with me while I've not been well! I'm taking a step away from my Edinburgh inspired series of art tutorials to bring you a simple project of watercolour hearts that I'm using to ease myself back into painting. I hope this project can do the same for you if it's a while since you've painted or if you're feeling in need of some calming watercolour blending and pattern making!
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Paints Used:
Windsor and Newton Professional Watercolours in Potter's Pink, Quinacridone Magenta, Raw Sienna.
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Daniel Smith Watercolours in Venetian Red and Moonglow.
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I used a Pro Arte Prolene Round Brush in size 6.
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And a Raphael Precision round brush in size 8.
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Pens:
Uni-Ball Signo Broad Gel Rollerball Pen UM-153 White
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Uni-Pin fine line pen
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For these paintings I used recycled 'Indigo' 100% cotton paper from Artway. I buy big sheets and tear them down to size.
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[@sharonkrochmal9474]

I just discovered your channel and now I'm a new subscriber. I'm 70 yrs old and decided to rediscover watercolor painting. I haven't painted with watercolor for over 50 yrs. This is a lovely tutorial and I'm anxious to give it a go. Thank you very much for sharing your talent!

[@suze7268]

Get well soon, Lou. Thanks so much for these lovely ideas 😊❤️

[@polgara28]

I'm sorry that you were so ill! This project looks like a lot of fun, can't wait to start. Thank you! ♥

[@LouDavis]

You're welcome!

[@tamaratenhove6092]

♥

[@MoMaryR]

Sorry to read that you've not been well. These cards are simply lovely. Hope you feel better soon.

[@starr-starr]

I do hope you feel better soon. Lovely cards, i really enjoy your pattern videos.

[@BethFarish]

Thank you for these! I have really enjoyed your pattern videos. They are harder to do well than they look! Great practice which produces something lovely. I hope you feel better soon!!

[@Kathleenew]

Simple, yet elegant--as always! Just love these. Hope that you will be on the mend. So sorry that you have been sick. Take care and be well soon.

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

These are so lovely! I’m hoping you are well as you have had a ful year of recovery.

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, yes doing a lot better now thanks :)

[@FaithAnnNB]

I hope you’re feeling better soon! Love these card ideas, they look perfect for an evening when I’m too tired to do anything “intense” but feel like painting 😊.

[@lisabaumeister9943]

Thank you Lou! I’m so sorry you have been sick and am sending warm thoughts and prayers for your recovery. Amazing that you could create this relaxing and beautiful video during your illness!❤️

[@reggie2878]

Thank you Lou, these are so lovely. I am going to try them all because I can’t decide which one I like best ❤️🧡💜💛. Wishing you a speedy recovery - love from Germany, Regina.

[@cathyb52480]

I hope you will be feeling better soon! I look forward to trying these.

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

Beautiful! Thanks so much. Praying for a quick recovery for you

[@joantenenbaum1738]

Bravo for putting out a video while recovering! I love these and definitely will try them. 💕

[@thepoodledoodlepainter]

I love your tutorials like this best of all! Thank you for making an effort when you're not feeling great! Hope you get well soon! 💜

[@petragunther4439]

Moonglow is an awesome color. Versatile, granulation, lovely

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

These are so nice….love the way the colours bleed / blend into one another..one of the things I like the most about watercolours 💗🙂

[@LouDavis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@yuli.wed.]

Wish you a quick and full recovery 💚

[@louisejffisher4630]

Wonderful ~ Thank you so much Lou ~ Best Jennie x

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Lovely way to paint hearts

[@petragunther4439]

🙏Get well soon. Thank you for this video. Turned out so pretty 🥰 think hubby will get a card this year

[@cheriew1428]

Just found your channel and I’m thoroughly enjoying my way thru all your videos. You are a good teacher and very creative 😊. Hope you are back to good health soon.❤

[@juliewalker3112]

So beautiful, you make things looks so easy. You've inspired me, i'll give them a go!

[@jshaw609]

Get well soon. Thank you for making video.

[@NinaHansen2008]

I enjoyed doing these. Thanks!

[@lisaloveskirby]

Very cute! I'm going to try my hand at it.

[@lesleyking2815]

Get well soon 😊

[@ruthloewen3884]

They're all so pretty! Thanks.

[@LouDavis]

Glad you like them!

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from Derbyshire Lovely video thank you for sharing, hope you feel better soon, lots of love from Dot x.

[@fannydantilenrando]

Beautiful and simple 😍

[@shallahharbaugh243]

I hope you feel better soon.

[@KginVT]

Love this! ❤

[@debbyshehane9955]

So pretty! Thank you!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathykirwan2292]

Really cute! Thank you!❤

[@LouDavis]

I'm glad you like it!

[@lindapugh4778]

So pretty!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@user-lx8um7ui2o]

❤

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@robinstonehocker2595]

Beautiful, what pens are you using?

[@LouDavis]

It's the uni-ball signo gel pen in broad for the white pen, and a uni-pin fineliner. I've added links to the description.

[@christinekellogg5588]

Wear that covid diagnosis like a freaking badge of honor lol!!!😂😂😂

[@LouDavis]

Oh it was awful!