Sunlit Trees Watercolour Using Nita Engle's Techniques + Bokeh

Atmospheric Watercolour Landscape Painting Using Nita Engle Techniques - includes how to create bokeh effects. Learn more about watercolour painting: / karenriceart - includes EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS and SKETCH OUTLINES etc...
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Paper:
300gsm 100% cotton watercolour paper Arches 14 x 20 inches cold pressed,.
Size 10, 8 & 4 Black Velvet Brushes:
Flat 1 inch brush
Plastic card.
Paper towel.
Salt.
Spritzer bottle.
Circle Stencil.
Sponge
Masking fluid.
Old toothbrush.
Colours & (alternatives):
Quin Gold (Raw Sienna)
Aureolin (Lemon Yellow)
Burnt Sienna (Burnt Umber)
Prussian Blue (Turquoise)
Cobalt Blue (Ultramarine)
Paynes Grey (Black)
Triple pot water pot
Frolic E's Jammy Jams
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[@dbest48917]

You have made some of Nita’s techniques very approachable! Nita Engle is THE reason I started trying to master watercolor quite a few years ago. I happened upon some of her work in the window of a frame shop in Kalamazoo and was entranced. Eventually, I did a weeklong workshop with her near Marquette, MI. It turned out to be her last workshop, although she lived a number of years afterward. She stretched full sheets of WC paper onto plywood boards and slung them around every which way, repeatedly, with a large squirt bottle to move the paint and make it do its thing. Hers was an extremely physical way of painting. I was tired just watching her! ;) The workshop was way over my head, very advanced, and yet I treasure every moment there. I found out that week that Nita was very shy and lived reclusively on the shore of Lake Superior. She bonded with my husband, who is an entomologist and birder, over nature, tramping through the woods, and doing things like canoeing, and she invited us out to her cottage. We didn’t get to go inside, but we did spend a little time walking with her. Truly an amazing artist! Thanks again for making these techniques accessible. You have made my day, as I just stumbled over this video while looking for something else. I love how you teach.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow thank you so much for sharing! I have saved your comment!! That must have been amazing! I was picturing it all in my mind! She really is a truly amazing artist. So pleased you liked the tutorial too and how I teach. I love her techniques as well. Thank you again 😀

[@candacesinclair6178]

All I have to say is.... OMG.... OMG! Stunning! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Candace - Eugene, Oregon

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you

[@Linda-yz8ss]

I have a Nita Engle print from 1990, still love it! Yep, she got me started.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for sharing, she is such an amazing inspiring artist.

[@lindakuck5981]

This is gorgeous Karen! Thank you for sharing this technique 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Linda 😊

[@anetajohnson8446]

Greetings from Wisconsin in the US>> near the home of the late Nita Engle! Her watercolors were amazing,. I read some where, were someone said a combination of abstract, and realistic, that looks like GOD painted it!.Thank you for posting this you tube, well done! "from one artist, to another!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Greetings Aneta! Lovely to hear from you and thank you for sharing! I think that about sums up the wonderful and talented Nita Engle! Thank you too... from one artist to another 💕

[@laurienye7514]

I just loved that old tree, I thought it was so stunning.

[@consueloyoung4484]

Quite beautiful!!!. You have to be very brave indeed!!. Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge and experience, and yes, more like it please 🙏🏼 ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@monicaj3023]

Karen, You really nailed this!!. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Monica 😀

[@johnbrengle1443]

Fantastic! Incredible depth and light. Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you John!

[@godschild1305]

​@Karen Rice Art Karen, first time I have seen your channel. This is lovely. You say you removed the masking, but I did not see how. Is there a video or how you remove that available? Thank you.

[@gertrudnieland1770]

Super, I love it.❤

[@hannanowak4886]

I do admire your very artistic, light painting techniques, it was joy watching this masterpiece slowly appearing . You are very talented in your skills and beautiful techniques that resulted in this lovely painting looking so mysterious and effortless , truly gorgeous art💚☀️✨🌿. And your second talent is the way you teach how to achieve all those light expressions effects , I am thankful for this teachings, you are truly a gem among online art teachers. I love watercolor because the lightness we can achieve is incomparable with other mediums. Thank you for this video and particularly for this full of winning light over the dark. True masterpiece. 💚💙🌿☀️✨

[@KarenRiceArt]

A big double thank you so much! Really pleased you like my style of teaching and painting 😊

[@HAIS-hr3lz]

This really is food for thought. Letting go and not fretting about the result, be it work of art or just a mess is so important. Great, tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@corinneyates7922]

Love these effects. I thought the.circles were going to spoil the piece but they did the opposite. 🌸

[@antiochfoxlake7]

I have Nita Engles book but felt intimidated. You are a very good artist and I learn so much from watching you. I will give it a go and only hope that it turns out half as good as yours. Thank you Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I know what you mean... I hope this helps a little and that you have fun having a go!

[@christinefalconer8886]

Thanks for this, very impressive outcome from such relaxed techniques

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

I totally love Nita Engle's style of painting. I have an autographed copy of her book, How To Make a Watercolor Paint Itself. Thank you for this video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I can totally understand why! I loved exploring her amazing techniques! She was an innovative gifted artist. I just purchased the book and I am very envious that you have an autographed copy! Something to treasure! Thank you Joyce 💕

[@louisescaini-jojic8660]

Love these techniques.....just amazing

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@DorisEttlingerStudio]

Thank you, Karen. You’ve reminded me of how much fun it is to paint with Nita Engle’s techniques.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad!

[@jenniferspotten915]

What an interesting project to do! Can’t wait to try this with some friends!😉

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@michelepenning302]

You are so very talented. It is a joy to watch you paint and listen to you explain. Thank you for sharing your work. 💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@holly_kay5570]

I love Nita Engle's work. Thank you for showing some of her approach.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@ShellyColours2]

Wow...I'm amazed at how it turned out. Nice. Although it seems super complicated.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Shelly, lots of stages I agree 😀

[@avanellehansen4525]

Fantastic! I've been stuck for a while. This lights my fire!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you like it!

[@geraldinenagle1756]

I love the freedom of the painting suits my abstract mind you’re such a great teacher you and my art teacher Dee are amazing

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Geraldine 😀

[@coneflower5101]

I took two workshops with Nita Engle at Sand Lake Lodge, Wisconsin. Love her techniques. You did a great job using some of them. Very nice painting.

[@KarenRiceArt]

How amazing! Thank you for sharing that! Her techniques are truly unique 😀

[@annsmith4739]

Hi Karen I love this love the colour thank you lv Ann 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 💕

[@loisgibbs7524]

I absolutely love Nita Engles art work! ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Me too!!

[@francinetjones1814]

Hi Karen, didn’t think you were aware but Nita left us on August 29, 2019. Such a wonderful artist; have her book as well.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yes I was aware very sad loss 😞

[@JulieToler]

Love Nita Engels work, it is so helpful to see her methods used, makes it less intimidating !

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m so pleased you found this tutorial helpful.

[@ceciliapavao3080]

Thank you for teaching so well ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@paulinegee4083]

Very nice thank you for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@deborahbarbaccia6813]

Karen this is amazing 🤩, I'd love to see more tutorials like this. I also follow Steve Mitchell, he's does a lot of spontaneous paintings. Something else I'd like to do. Thank you for sharing this. 🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 💕

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

This is complex as well as complicated. But you have pulled it off well. There is a lot to learn from your video. You are awesome, as always👏👏👏.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Suresh!

[@nirmalaghanti4474]

What a beautiful demonstration

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ShannonE1821]

Those tutorials included were very interesting and helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you think so! Thank you Shannon 😀

[@ann-cathrinehaglund8749]

I love this loose way to paint. Thank you for a fantastic tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@beccogiallo]

How beautiful this is!

[@dianecharest8365]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@gretelstonebridge2323]

Absolutely brilliant. I am noticing greens more and starting to use them. Love this

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@sherrylee7616]

I was sorry to see that Nita Engle had passed. I would have loved to have taken a class from her. She leaves quite a legacy. Many of today's artists' use her special techniques. Tom Lynch is one and there are several more Not everyone gives her due credit. You have, of course!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Me too Sherry. She really has left a wonderful legacy. I love the techniques she used in watercolour! She was very generous to share them 💕

[@arlenemurphy804]

Karen, this is beautiful. Thank you for all the wonderful tips.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@susanritchie9456]

Brilliant and beautiful! Thank you for sharing your great talent!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Wonderful composition with some of Nita Engle’s techniques..always liked her style….🙂🇨🇦

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@yunzers]

You are a gem Karen. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@glittergrandma]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks Jackie!

[@eleniphotos]

Absolutely superb! I didn't know about Nita. I'll def check her out. Thanks,

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I hope you like her work! You

[@jilld8787]

Stunning! Love this !!😎🎉🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lizschwinck8088]

I am inspired and in AWE! Thank you for sharing your gifts. I am excited to try this technique in my studio. :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@ewaslatter4751]

This technique reminds me very much alcohol inks painting. Very Free but more controlling, 😍

[@kellimartin4583]

Just beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@meredithhusejko164]

Brilliant, great video. I am going to try this. You are so inspiring!!Admire Nita Engle also

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

Love this so much!

[@Pat206]

Just wonderful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Pat!

[@connied8507]

Thanks so much for this. I have a photo I've painted and ended up overworking. These are exactly the tools I need to try again. As always inspiring 💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Connie 😀

[@Gigiridgway]

Beautiful work, thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@pattycyr8662]

This is fantastic - thanks so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome!

[@joannemchale9036]

Wow, amazing. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure!

[@ronellaubscher8976]

I enjoyed this one, I didn’t get the beautiful white spots but it still came out quite good

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Thank you, beautiful painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@dawnharrold4474]

I’m enjoying your videos sooooo much, thank you Karen for making me fall in love with watercolour again. This video was such a great tutorial, I really love the finished painting, very inspiring ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@sherizapara2992]

This is so lovely!!!!!! Thankyou!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you like it!

[@vatiammatri2660]

Fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome!

[@valentinagenova439]

It's a MAGIC ✨✨✨ Thank you 🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you like it! Thank you Valentina!

[@deeptikejriwal105]

It’s unbelievable Karen….loved it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@joannchaloux5169]

Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Many thanks!

[@annakelder5732]

Nice ,Thank for sharing this

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome 😊

[@elizabethkandror1530]

Exellent tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@solangecaramagna6776]

Bravo, superbe 😍

[@user-if1ew6kv1j]

beautiful❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@margaretsalasidis7529]

Lovely work!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sarahnorthrop9823]

Beautiful 😊💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@agnetahallberg9845]

Fantastic!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@agnetahallberg9845]

@@KarenRiceArt it looks so easy when you paint, but when one try it looks like a green mix

[@bahar5899]

lovely 🥰🥰🥰

[@judithfranklin5341]

I found this video fascinating. You make it look so easy. May I ask how long it took you to complete in real time?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Judith. I’m not sure of the exact time because of drying times et cetera. It took me at least 90 minutes…

[@erikaschroeder2242]

Very Technik

[@jeladuic3588]

Fantastic❤❤❤

[@lanahughes5254]

Wow, this is gorgeous but looks so hard to do.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Just build slowly Lana and protect the light! The bokeh pulls it all together at the end 😊

[@mariecrowson7110]

Hello Karen what sort of paper you have used as you use lots of water. I’m so excited can’t wait to try it. Marie

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi Marie, I am using 300gsm 100% cotton paper. I usually use Saunders Waterford or Arches. Hope you enjoy painting this one.

[@ladyblackbird40]

excellent

[@KarenRiceArt]

Many many thanks 😀

[@JacquelineJax]

Did you Colors dry powdery? If not what brand are they. I’ve been seeing darks dry shadowy lately and it might be the Prussian, indigo or paynes grey. Not sure yet cause they combine

[@KarenRiceArt]

Sometimes paints do that when they are old. Prussian Blue does it also.

[@lisaseckold9296]

Wow - this looks amazing. (I used her book to limit myself re: colour choices and gave up because I didn't love the colours!). Karen, are these Schmincke paints you're using here?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Lisa... I am using W&N mostly 😀

[@chesho5274]

Wooooooooo. Thanks. Can we use for canavis also?

[@KarenRiceArt]

You could use the same composition 😊

[@danastavney5687]

Your skill and talent are very apparent. I tried it and failed horribly. The paper warped too much with so much water on it over and over again. And with so much water and paint the paper started rubbing off when I tried to do the circles. I ended up with a green blob, with smears. Obviously I need more practice.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Sorry you had trouble with this technique. Sometimes it depends on the paper or if the paints were staining pigments?

[@anuradhachatterjee2075]

Magic...I feel so bad that I can't join your membership as I can't afford it😢

[@janicemunn4220]

😍😍😍😑

[@joyfulldj]

ok i know im to rigid. Perhaps due to botanical love; but that much water on my paper seriously freaks me out as control freak lol

[@KarenRiceArt]

I know what you mean… It can be a bit scary, but it can also be so effective and fun