Stress-Free watercolor 🌸 Just Relax and paint (Monet Inspired)

Having a hard time getting motivated for painting? Well, get ready for some serious motivation! In less than an hour, you'll be channeling your inner Monet and creating stunning water lilies like a pro. Say goodbye to doubt and hello to a fresh burst of inspiration. We're all about reigniting your passion for painting with no pressure or expectations. So grab those brushes and get ready to rediscover the joy of painting. Let's do this!
Xo
Margot
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Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@LisaD830]

More of this please! I followed along and plan to repeat the project! This was fun!

[@Pointebrush]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jennifer-bx5tn]

Hello Margot, thanks for this relaxing and lovely lesson. I’m so glad I found your channel! At first I thought I wouldn’t be able to learn from you when I saw your amazing work like your Alice in Wonderland. I thought anything you said would be way too advanced for me. Also you’re a very elegant lady and a professional. But, to my delight, your channel is pure joy! You’re so encouraging and break things down to seemingly simple and easy to follow lessons. We are here to paint to be joyful and expressive and your teaching has a wonderful way of bringing that out of people on every level! I feel like I can say this because I would be at the bottom rung but having fun, although some discouragement mixed in and you’re very helpful with that. I’ve been watching quite a while and just wanted to express my gratitude for your attitude! Your cheerful demeanor and sweet smile make every experience here fun and helpful so thank you so much!

[@KuldaevaWatercolor]

You are so right, Margot! I began painting using watercolors when I worked in a cardiac ICU. Watercolors gave me peace and much needed respite from intense shifts at the hospital.

[@karennissen2934]

So beautiful and dreamy. I really love how clear and not even in the least muddy your work always is. I really love how fresh it looks. Thank you so much for the time! I just found your videos, so we’ve been together a lot here lately!! 💜

[@christenc1286]

This was so much fun to paint. I did the first part and then stalled because I was afraid to ruin it. One tough week and I came back to it. Nothing else mattered while I painted this. It was stress free and joy AND I’m proud of what I made. Thank you

[@pennywheeler2598]

I going to enjoy doing this. I love Monet, and this is a great lesson. And yes, there is a difference between a water lily and a lotus Water lily is pointed and star shaped. The lotus petals a more rounded. There are a few other differences, but the petals are the most noticeable. 💕🖌x

[@Pointebrush]

Glad you like it and thank you for the little tip on spotting water lilies vs lotuses 🙏👍

[@joyfulnoise349]

I’m so glad I found you😊 I’m dealing with debilitating stress/anxiety Cptsd. This is just what I needed. ❤ Thank you so so much!

[@sophiaemilia3868]

Hi Margot, this was such a nice tutorial. I had so much fun in recreating this. Because of its beauty without stressing and freaking me out.... no pressure. No stress. But nice outcome. This was a joy to paint. Thank you. Please more of this.

[@marie8642]

Margot, I am loving all of your videos! This was a lovely change of pace, a way to relax, explore, and just have fun. Thank you. Love your enthusiasm, poise, and articulate commentaries.

[@donnafriend153]

What a fun way to loosen up and just enjoy the process, I’m definitely going to do this!❤ Thanks for the exercise!!

[@Pointebrush]

You’re most welcome!!

[@SquishyChameleon]

Okay Anxiety. Okay Nerves. Head over to the playground and I'll be back for you... never! Muahahahah! I have a playlist of things to try on the weekends when I have more time, and this is headed to the top. I love impressionism and seeing the way it can be accomplished in watercolors is totally my jam. Thank you, Margot!

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Loved the lesson, but you’re just so cute and encouraging to watch as well 🤗🤗🤗

[@jackieojeda6101]

Oh how pretty, I love this! So fun to be able to just let go and paint waterlilies!!!lovely thank you Margot the beautiful ballerina 😊❤🎉!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Margot, thank you for this wonderful tutorial. It was very easy to follow. Have you ever thought about teaching art on Skillshare? You have such a gentle style of teaching which could help so many more people than just on youtube. And you would get paid for doing what you love! Think about it. God bless you and your family. Have a great rest of your week.

[@KatheeRN]

I truly enjoy your content. Your voice and attitude makes for a GREAT teacher. T Y for this...

[@Pointebrush]

That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you!!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I love watching you r tutorials, you’re so different to everyone else.

[@edstennett291]

That's so pretty! I can't wait to try this! :) (Jen)

[@carolefreeman2544]

That looks so beautiful and calming. I can’t wait to try it out ❤🤗🇨🇦. PS: I cheated and looked this up for you.. Water lily flowers and leaves are thick and waxy while the lotus' are thin and papery. A water lily also has a recognizable notch in each leaf. The water lily petal is pointed and creates a star-like bloom; the lotus petal is more rounded, sometimes ruffly.

[@LadySue13]

I enjoy your tutorials. I really hope you show us many more in the near future

[@eileenburnus1692]

I do so enjoy your lessons . Your voice is not only relaxing to listen to but informative at the same time. You actually give me the confidence to think I can achieve some of the amazing work you do. Thank you for all your time and effort 😊

[@crystaltanart]

Totally in love with this colour palette Margot! What a gorgeous painting / video.

[@scoobydoozie65]

Wonderful!! 🥰 Thank you much! 🤩

[@artwithvie]

First like and comment yay. I'm going to love trying this. Such a great way to relax after a long hot day

[@Pointebrush]

So glad and hope you enjoy painting it 💕

[@DreamyBohemian]

This is beautiful. I would have felt like I had to cover the white space of the pond. I enjoy watching and learning from you!

[@mariannegrande7455]

Thank you Margot, I’m a new subscriber and I love the simplicity of this painting. The colours are beautiful too. Thank you for being a great teacher….❤

[@Pointebrush]

Welcome Marianne! So happy you enjoyed it and hope you try one for yourself 😘

[@Galbereth]

Margot, this is so beautiful. I love it. You have that magical light touch with your pointe brush!! 🩰🖌️ I'm going to try this. Thank you very much for this Gorgeous tutorial. Mel 🍰🌻

[@ChantelleArts]

I LOVE those pastel shades! Great idea

[@vsharma9636]

Yours is a unique style, totally relaxing and lots of fun. Have never seen anything like this!

[@roz9760]

Hi Margot, this is beautiful. I will definately try this tomorrow, might take me a few goes though :) So glad I found your channel, it always relaxes me. x

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you for your kind words Roz! I hope you enjoy painting it 😘

[@metasymphony]

This is amazing, thank you Margot ! Definitely going to paint a big one like this 🪷

[@chantalplummer5751]

The colors are so incredibly beautiful !

[@ambikaupadhya431]

It's beautiful 👌

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you!!

[@Linda-kh6rl]

Well its early hear an i just got up.An hear i;go again watching your DEMOS I LOVE YOUR ARTWORK IT IS BEAUTIFUL

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Great way to relax and practice! Thank you❤

[@Pointebrush]

You’re welcome!

[@tanyaperrin8844]

I love Monet and I love watercolour so will definitely be giving this a try! Thank you.

[@Bindismom]

You are right! That really is doable! What makes it even better is you are using some of my favorite colors. This painting is so relaxing and peaceful to look at. Thank you for such a lovely idea.🤗👍👍🎨

[@Pointebrush]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Madeline96]

Margot: "check your anxiety and nerves at the door" My brain: "mm not possible no thank u"

[@Pointebrush]

😂

[@Ncstefanie]

Another stunning piece! Thank you for accurately naming the colors that you were using :)

[@awatercolourist]

Very good idea you’ve got there. I’ll put it on my todo wishlist.

[@TresCherie]

Ahhhhhh!

[@debbieasselstine2469]

So beautiful. Light and airy. I will try it. Thank you. I'm so glad I found your chanel.

[@bridgetphillips7462]

Love this! I'm so happy i found your channel !

[@sunnygem21]

Lovely, very relaxing to watch.

[@Belcih]

Thanks, beautiful

[@Belcih]

I painted this following your instructions and its beautiful.

[@janaemerson3344]

I love this video ❤

[@juliastansel483]

Love this!! Thank you for being so encouraging!!!

[@ShelleyArtist]

Tha k you for this and being so thorough. You have the best videos I've seen

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Beautiful!

[@opera.english.subtitles]

Don't know if anyone answered this but a lotus flower has a very strange-looking center. It almost looks like a big piece of plastic and often the lotus will grow up and out of the water; also it's leaves will often grow up and out of the water, whereas the water lilies tend to all sit on the water, along with their lily pads and their centers look like regular flower centers with normal-looking stamens.

[@gbest255]

Your videos bring me joy and inspiration - thank you!

[@Pointebrush]

That makes me so happy to hear. Thank you!!

[@cm_watercolours]

So pretty!! I adore Monet and had posters of his waterlilies on my walls back in my poster days 😊

[@ruthherring6035]

Just beautiful!!

[@hellestergaard1071]

Thank you for this - I just did one of my best paintings as a beginner following this :D

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much, looks amazing , am going to try this asap, 👍

[@Pointebrush]

Hope you enjoy painting it!

[@andreagriffiths3512]

I shall certainly have to try this!

[@nydiamontufar5145]

Love it! I'll paint it! ❤

[@shadowguard3578]

This is great Margot. I need to make some cards. I’ll practice your illustration on some paper and then I’d like to use your illustration for my cards. Just to be clear the cards aren’t for sale or anything. The cards are for a birthday and Father’s Day. I hope that’s alright. Thank you. 😊

[@Pointebrush]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And don’t worry, even if you decided to sell it I’d be fine with it! 😘😘😘

[@shadowguard3578]

@@Pointebrush thank you dear Margot! ❤

[@Brushandclover]

I'm painting an edgy version, thanks for the challenge ;)

[@Pointebrush]

Ooooh that sounds amazing!

[@Dudina66]

Oh my goodness Margot! What an incredible idea this was. I am so inspired by this tutorial and it’s easy to follow. Your teaching style is amazing and I can’t wait to try this out myself. Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

[@polgara28]

Such a lovely, relaxing video (with a bit of Beavis and Butthead thrown in) 🤣 Thanks for sharing! ♥

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Fabulous!

[@sandraneale128]

Brilliant ❤️🦋

[@PinkWytchBytch]

I’m the type of person who stresses over relaxing, like I don’t know how, and it ends up that the only time I can actually relax is if someone’s royally screws up and I get angry enough to say f@ck that lol that’s usually when my best paintings are made is when I’m raging mad

[@seashelljensen6280]

This is my first painting I did with you. I have watched a ton of your content but this is the first one I did with you. I am super new to watercolor and this truly was a stress free exercise. Any tips for watercolor paper drying too quickly. I feel like I soak the page without puddling and work as quickly as I can but my page seems to dry out before I can finish my wet on wet work.

[@Superoxidedismutase777]

Same!!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Perhaps try wetting your paper along the back as well before wetting the front. (Of course this will require removing the sheet from the block if that is what you are using)

[@awatercolourist]

First!

[@Pointebrush]

🌟🌟🌟

[@lorijones9579]

Hello, Margot! Do you have any interest in a color swap, such as a few quarter pans in a mini-palette perhaps? There must be many of us with colors that others would love to try but don't have. I have more tubes than anyone can reasonably use in a lifetime, for example. Love your channel, by the way.

[@KayDee0123]

Hi! How do you keep your paper wet for so long during that initial wet-on-wet stage? It didnt seem like you were moving super quickly, but somehow your paper stayed wet. Maybe ox gall?