Starting a Watercolour Painting with Random Washes

Painting an atmospheric watercolour from my imagination, but starting off with a loose abstract first stage. My Patreon Membership: / karenriceart - includes access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc... MY NEW WEBSITE: www.karenriceart.com.
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Paper:
300gsm 100% cotton watercolour paper Saunders Waterford cold pressed 9 x 12 inches block.
Size 4, 8 & 10 Black Velvet Brushes
Flat 1 inch brush
Loxley Empty Heavyweight Metal Box 16 half pans
Empty half pans
Ken Bromley Art Supplies click the link above
Colours & (alternatives):
Cad Yellow (Lemon Yellow)
Paynes Grey (Neutral Tint)
Prussian Blue (Pthalo Blue)
Plastic card.
Spritzer bottle.
Triple pot water pot
Music: Frolic E's Jammy Jams

[@bobbiemenendez4807]

This was the only way I painted for the first 10 years. Just putting color on paper and let IT guide me. I’ve not really practiced this in some 20 years and I am grateful you painted this way. When it fits into your plans, I’d love to see another one. Thanks for the inspiration. Ahhhh, to be gifted. How fortunate you are.

[@neginf9818]

Hi Bobbie, hope you're well. Pick up some brushes and do it this way again. You'll feel how gifted you are as well.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You should definitely try painting like this Bobbie, you sound a natural! It can be so instinctive. Thank you for sharing that with us. I would love to paint something like this again. Watch this space 😊

[@loisgibbs7524]

I just love the effect of the trees the way it blended. It is absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait to try this to me. This is what I call Art real true natural art I absolutely love it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I❤️

[@antiochfoxlake7]

Very much like Steve Mitchell spontaneous painting. Relieves the pressure of trying to replicate a photo or painting. I always love your generosity and I continue to grow and learn by your example 😎

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robinwright4100]

Karen, you are such an inspiration. Today I watched this video and had a long-awaited breakthrough. Thank you, thank you! I am so grateful for your painting tutorials with commentary as you progress.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! I am delighted that you had a breakthrough as a result of this tutorial. The most important thing is to get your paints out and just practice, don’t worry about the end result. Just enjoy the process and the journey.😊

[@kei_art_life]

Wow, exquisite blurring and blotting💮. Very beautiful🌟. You have made full use of what watercolor has to offer✨👌. Lovely landscape painting💙.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@chrischurchley7003]

Just amazing - I would love to paint like this … I know … just practice! So freeing - I need to work on my imagination 👍😁. Big thanks for bringing us this amazing technique 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Chris… you are right it does take A little practice. Great exercise for the sketchbook too 😊

[@peteinuk]

So beautiful karen! I struggle with looseness every time.

[@andreapaulis1481]

Absolutely outstanding tutorial! Broke me out of my funk and into creating again. I learn so much from you. The info about painting trees from the side really helped me. I love this video. Will be my go to keep me involved. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m so glad this was helpful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing that. I hope you get a chance to play try using these methods. Just have fun 😊

[@kilauea2083]

Beautiful painting technique! I struggle with abstracts and this tutorial is perfect for loosening up and allowing no accidents only options for unique paintings. Love listening and watching you always. ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@dearbh1736]

This is amazing Karen. I love it ❤. What a wonderful imagination you have to create such a fabulous painting from such a random start. So much fun and I am really dying to try it. Have been wanting to do a painting for a friend who likes something a little different but couldn't think what to do. If I can make this work for me, I think she would love it. Thank you so very much. You are incredibly generous to all of us 💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this one. I am sure your friend would love it! Have a couple on the go to take the pressure off as well. I hope you enjoy it, it can be so uplifting 😊

[@Gerald-HampshireUK]

Really inspiring Karen, wonderful intuition! You've also inspired me on the Silver Black Velvet brushes, my collection is growing! Gerald, Hampshire UK

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Gerald. I’m so pleased you like the black velvet brushes! I love using them!

[@plainsailingmotivation7864]

Wow. Amazing ❤ I can’t believe this amazing picture came from random paint. As someone who doesn’t like lettering go of control this will be so therapeutic

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much :-)

[@alvirosy]

Admirable! Can't explain how much I love and how moved I am feeling the soothing vibes throughout the video, as well as the atmospheric scene you're painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s wonderful thank you for sharing 😊

[@amel2784]

Karen, I had your video running in the background while attending to my dog. Your voice kept triggering memories until I finally figured out that you sound very like Emma Thompson!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I love a Emma Thompson !

[@randeefoster1876]

Really wonderful and inspiring, thank you Karen! It's on my "to do" list.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful

[@sueking3870]

A lovely tutorial Karen. Looks really magical. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@LP-wy1nr]

I really enjoyed your process painting.... it's so magical moment. I love this scene. Thanks for sharing with us. Laura from France 🙂🌈🎨

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@msfrehel8758]

This is gorgeous! In my mind painting like that is the best ⭐️🎨🤗

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much

[@barbriley583]

I’ve titled this masterpiece “waiting on the Unicorn”. Very special serendipity 💓

[@KarenRiceArt]

Lovely 😊

[@annwornell7510]

So refreshing to see how you let the paint turn into this beautiful type of painting. A joy to watch😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Ann 😊

[@normaherrera1241]

Thank you i try to paint loose and manage too turn the painting into realistic painting. Im going keep trying!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@susanrudge5817]

Magical!

[@teresajordao6634]

Lovely watercolor. Thank you for teaching us!

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@michaelwhite5834]

this is pure magic

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@dianeuranowski3694]

Oh my, this is absoultely goregous, and I haven't even watched the video yet, LOL well done!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Diane 😊

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Wow you are so talented.

[@annevickers3307]

Karen, this is lovely. I love spontaneous paintings.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@heidekrause469]

This is beautiful, Karen! .... so inspiring. Thank you very much!!❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LoriJ1962]

I will be trying this today! I’m a tightly wound perfectionist and trying so hard to loosen up! I love very loose watercolor work but my own work, even with the best of intentions, often misses the mark as I overwork and overthink. I think this will be a helpful exercise for me. PS your end result is beautifully ethereal!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@flypanfly]

Another great tutorial. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[@salmaomar8466]

Does anyone else see the dog at 0:49, or is it just me?😉 He's got his leg in the air and a surprised look on his face.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I can see something, but not quiet a dog... I love the fact that you can see different shapes in abstract work! Thanks for sharing!

[@cathymcfarlane7133]

Love this, Karen! I must try this. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Cathy! I hope you enjoy painting using your hear techniques 😊

[@margiepetersen181]

Wow Karen. At first I wondered where is this going and am amazed at how creative you are. Absolutely beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@merakitra]

Wow.......that is absolutely beautiful. I wonder if I can do it. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Just go for it and have fun 😊

[@mariaeadie9861]

That was osome!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you

[@theresaryan2108]

Wonderful, you've inspired me to try this, thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this inspiring 😊

[@gloschurman8775]

Stunning

[@BlueLotusLife]

Gosh! Loved this so much!

[@maureenknight3863]

Awesome! Ty!

[@KarenRiceArt]

thank you😊

[@deniseguylabriet4404]

Magic! Real poetry!

[@germainenyssen-qr8xj]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@stevenwaddington6451]

wow karen this turned out great love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@meeraahuja1594]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@user-jp8ok1vy1w]

So beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@liviariviello9474]

Straordinario!!

[@HAIS-hr3lz]

I really like this, I half expect Hobbits or wolves or something more fantastical to be hiding in the trees!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Love that!

[@ritatomaselli6530]

Molto interessante il.duo.modo.di gipingere

[@wendyschlegel5031]

I was away from the internet for about 3 weeks. I surely missed your channel during that time. I am so glad to be back. I enjoyed this tutorial so much. I was amazed at how you started the painting with the random mix of washes. It's the first time I've seen anything like it. The painting is stunning. I was hoping you could explain what it means when you use the term "atmospheric"?

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you are back and enjoyed watching this tutorial. When I say atmospheric, I mean . creating a distinctive mood of feeling of the weather. Not representational, more impressionistic and I try to use both soft marks and expressive brushstrokes. There is so much to say. I hope you he the idea 😊

[@wendyschlegel5031]

@@KarenRiceArt I understand. Thank you.

[@soniacrisafulli4946]

This was fab. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Sonia 😊

[@michaelvallee1263]

sooooooo nice thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@rogerpenndorf5221]

Great

[@geraldinenagle1756]

Amazing Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ritatomaselli6530]

Bellissimo !

[@donnabirney817]

Love this technique!!!Can you use this with any topic such as flowers and nature? If so pleases how us how?? Thanks sooo much....

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Great suggestion 😊

[@user-ps7yw2xq5r]

Очень акварельно ! Спасибо !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you

[@LenaMarita]

❤I’ts so nice. I’ll try this😬

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@theresameikle4087]

Love the freeness of it all. How do you get your paper so wet without it buckling?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊 I mostly use watercolour gummed blocks, which help with keeping the painting from buckling. I also use paper that is 300gms and that seems to help also. I hope this was helpful?

[@patriciajlou4183]

Magnifique peinture !! J’ai du mal à laisser mon imagination vagabonder …. Pourriez-vous nous faire une démo pas à pas avec un portrait svp ? Je ne sais pas si ça vous plairait par contre, je demande on ne sait jamais ….. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. Great suggestion I love painting portraits :-)

[@ms38809]

Hi Karen, do you sell any of your work? This piece really resonated with me.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this painting. At present I’m not actually selling my artwork, especially those I produce for KZbin tutorials. I like to have access to the originals for photographs et cetera

[@ms38809]

@@KarenRiceArt thanks for the reply! I’m really enjoying your tutorials.

[@ritatomaselli6530]

Peccato.che d inglese do.molto.poco e non sento le sue spiegazioni.e più d vedere in effetti..

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m working on trying to get some subtitles for my tutorials 😊

[@patriciajlou4183]

Bonjour Karen je voudrais savoir si sur Patreon il y a des sous-titres en français car je ne comprends pas l’anglais …. 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Patricia, at present, there are no subtitles on my petrol tutorials, except English. I am working on publishing future tutorials with subtitles in different languages.