The DO's and Don'ts of creating Abstract Watercolor Flowers

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Supplies: Supplies:
Holbein watercolor: Prussian blue, , cadmium yellow deep, ultramarine blue, neutral tint, burnt umber, , , quinachradone magenta ,brilliant orange, black gouache
1" & 3/8" flat wash craft brush, Princeton no. 10 neptune series brush
arches 100% cotton cold press paper 6 x 10"
Graphite paper: amzn.to/3f1II1r
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My Palette: by Medeen: amzn.to/3e17kHn
Watercolor Papers:
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Watercolor Brushes:
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Princeton Velvet touch brushes: amzn.to/34zHXJK
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[@karenrosa1161]

Thank you, Ellen. I'm a 78 year old lady with essential tremor and have just started painting some months ago. My florals have had a similarity to your first painting. You've helped me create a more vibrant, exciting painting. Your tutorials are so helpfuland support those of us who have never had the courage to try and try again with a paint brush until now! Thank you again for your help, support and your own wonderful talent.

[@ArtBrain]

I like them both, for different reasons.

[@TuxieTude]

I do too. 🌻

[@LilyAmongThorns]

That’s what I thought too.

[@Lou-pz4hs]

This is , hands down , the very best of the best instructions I have ever seen …thank you so so much

[@missdenis4576]

I love the MOOSH!! It makes a huge difference. Thank you!

[@grantfleming]

What a great presentation!! Great delivery and creativity!

[@colliecoform4854]

I learned to paint with the flat brushes and I'm still more comfortable using them. I am going to give this abstract a try, love the final result

[@rmuller366]

Love, love, love these blooms! Thank you for sharing all the great techniques Ellen. Loose abstract is difficult for me, and I can see why now. I’ll give my flat brushes another try. I recall working with them before on a snowman last winter and they worked great for creating a fluid, melting snow effect. Blessings to you!

[@carolyndaughton1592]

Beautiful painting and demonstration, Ellen. I'm still learning how to paint flower and realize, I'm always facing the petals head-on. I definitely feel I can do better now. Thank you.

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

Brilliant. Thank you so much for these tips, Ellen, they're priceless! 🙏

[@didiirwin]

That was amazing, Ellen! What a difference! I had no idea you could achieve something like this with flat brushes. Just beautiful ❤️

[@stellacrawford9674]

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[@Uglyartworks]

Wow that's awesome. Thanks for showing us.

[@ewwwobbie]

I enjoyed this tutorial sooooo much! I can’t wait to try. Thanks for all your fantastic videos!

[@myrnapark3137]

You are really describing me. I keep on going trying to make it look good. Lol. Thanks for the DO'S!!!!

[@GriffithsJacqueline]

Love your teaching techniques, you're great to follow. 🌺💗

[@reneebanbury7066]

I love this painting & tutorial! Thank you!

[@samanthaglorioso8440]

Thanks Ellen. I never think to use my flat brushes, so getting comfortable with them is going to take some practice. Love the look of the ones on the right... so much movement! Great.tutorial!

[@StudioJulieAnn]

Love your abstract videos, well, all your videos! Thank you Ellen for this!!

[@catherineadkins2774]

That was great! Love the effect you got with the flat brushes! Beautiful!

[@vakawarrior1495]

This was enjoyable to watch. Thank you for these tips Ellen. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@britthartart]

This was so helpful for me to see your process of painting abstractly! I love the “mushing” part. I love to do that too but you’ve inspired me to be more brave. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@theresewilliams9115]

😍

[@lindascott3885]

Thank you for your comments on "movement" in the painting! Something I need to practice on! Lovely painting!

[@elenborges6254]

Phenomenal! Please, Ellen, make more of these do's and don'ts... the way you did this tutorial is really student friendly :) Love your art and your interaction with the viewers!

[@mjmoody100]

Yes!!!! SO helpful!

[@maureencleary7336]

Koi. 😢6guuuuûyy😮loll mmmî

[@karenhoward303]

I love these too. I keep this one filed to watch every so often.

[@Benvi5735]

Loved watching this! Thank you! 💖💖

[@dorothyatchison1825]

I have watched this vid several times while attempting to paint these babies with your flair … not even close Lol but I will die trying! Thanks so much Ellen!💕

[@sharonmassanelli3369]

Me too!!!! 😂

[@marlenkal9876]

That’s perfect!!! I’ll go for it!

[@babasheeny3634]

Watercolor is AMAZING!!!!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

So helpful! You are so helpful and so positive. really appreciate it. Thank you, Ellen!

[@dorotheaherron5071]

Fantastic Floral Friday! Amazing 👏. You inspire me Ellen, thank you.

[@barbtemplin7864]

Thank,you, this video is great to learn from. Gorgeous painting.

[@savithaob]

Loved both your simple and complex abstract paintings. Nice techniques..thank you

[@tinak5765]

This was excellent! Thank you for showing the before painting. Very helpful.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

This one of my favourite videos. I really like the contrast of how to do it 'as a beginner' and some simple techniques you can turn into a WOW painting. This video is going to make a BIG difference to my painting, I would like to see more tutorials like this on how to make a more professional 'Emma' finish. I have moved to a place where they have a great public park, where they have some really interesting plants, that I have never seen before and it would be fun to make a local floral painting from this with florals unique to the park

[@mamasally7919]

I so appreciate you for sharing. Thank you. I love learning from you.

[@rebanelson607]

Love the atmospheric style!

[@WriteWorksConsulting]

Thank you for actually showing us techniques. I have taken many painting classes at our local art alliance, and have been frustrated because the instructors never share or teach actual techniques. I’m having to teach myself through videos, such as yours. Yours are THE best that I’ve found on KZbin. Thank you again!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Love it Ellen…so painterly❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@susanlyman-krom2661]

This was really fun. Thank you Ellen for sharing your talent and helping me to learn how to paint.

[@kathrynledward2037]

I absolutely love this Ellen. The way you show the difference between the paintings but more importantly how to correct and get movement in the painting. Can’t wait to try this and find some more of your tutorials. Thank you

[@dianawilson3678]

Thank you . Love watching you paint. You’re amazing!

[@deeanncross7674]

I like the technical term of "smooshing" the paint! I've never tried an abstract painting, but this was a nice tutorial and jumping in point for me. The brush work with the flats looks a little tricky though. Thanks for breaking it down. I'd like to give it a go.

[@Wildflowerafternoons]

This was great. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariannekeller7504]

Beautiful!! Thank you!

[@user-gc5dq9xp9m]

It's super, Ellen!!! It really helpful! Thank you so much!

[@mydearRita]

Love love love it!

[@JHM30fan]

This is a very helpful demo of this technique. What a difference! I love abstracts and this piece is so pretty.I love it and I really enjoy your work and your channel. Thank you!

[@susanburchill4878]

So much fun Ellen! Thank you! I’m a newbie to watercolor and I love the fluid rapidity of your strokes and the use of those flat brushes! Learned a lot!

[@mariaferdinand8389]

Very fantastic painting.amazing

[@JessClarkArt]

So lovely!

[@kathyhenry4770]

Then again, watching the creation of atmosphere was pretty neat

[@dhags5]

Beautiful! Fascinating techniques to learn! Thank you for your time and sharing your insights and talent!

[@carolmarashian2]

Thank you Ellen. I am excited to try this!

[@sulagracehenrichsen6682]

Bravo! What fun!

[@thereselimone1254]

This was a great explanation video of loose, abstract florals.

[@PaulWalesArt]

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I LOVED THIS ONE! Love the dramatic result, and loved seeing the techniques you used to bring it to life. Truly a gift to us all. Thank you Ellen.

[@beilbigi]

Thanks for a great tutorial. Definitely going to try it. Loved it 🤗

[@michelebaumgardner7625]

This is a great tutorial and exactly what I've been aiming for with my painting! Thank you!

[@lisamurphy5007]

Fantastic instructions!!! Thank you

[@lookingup4505]

That was helpful. Thank you for explaining.

[@martiwalsh2069]

ALL the things in painting 1....yeah, I did those. Thank you for this great tutorial. I think part of your success in painting 2 is bravery, and a huge part is skill. I am learning more and more to pay attention to brushes used, motions used, and knowing how and when to make changes (dryness levels). Thank you!

[@marycaloiaro7253]

Thanks ! Loved this!

[@sandylosacco2194]

Luv ,Luv,Luv this!! I tend to paint very loose so this was so pretty. Thanks

[@2023pettales]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@rhondagibson5944]

Thanks for the tip--it did look so much better with the flat brush--Loved it!

[@mjmoody100]

Thanks for this beautiful floral tutorial! And for showing the proper use of brushes! …..And for brightening my day! ☀️☀️☀️💜

[@yolandarodriguezcalvi4645]

Gorgeous!

[@patriciakelly5451]

Yes, thank you, I enjoyed that very much. Xx

[@bbrosser694]

Wow! I'm honored to be here with you. I've recently replenished my art supplies, and haven't yet restarted drawing and painting again. Since I see what you are teaching; I will return to my art while watching and learning from you. You had me at Hello with those lovely flowers!

[@GriffithsJacqueline]

Same here! I feel so inspired by this. Going to get my art stuff out tomorrow. 🌺

[@mariebarcia3265]

Thank you, excellent video!

[@beverleyconlin9934]

Totally gorgeous effect.................

[@jessjaffe3427]

So wonderful!

[@harrieth7003]

The video I didn't know I needed! Thanks Ellen

[@patriciajohnson6272]

I love it!!

[@johnwhale3774]

I'm excited watching how you move your brushes & colour ,can't wait too try this too, thank you Ellen

[@annieb8955]

You are brilliant!!!

[@restfulrhythms7777]

Love your abstract flowers! Thanks for a great lesson. cant wait to try this method.

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Gorgeous technique!

[@vickigower8125]

Beautiful work Ellen. I can't wait to try this. You make it look so easy, but I know from experience with prior tutorials that there is definitely a gift and talent behind every brush stroke you make. I know this because I definitely have to work at it to make mine even come close to yours. Thank you so much for sharing this us!

[@elsagrace3893]

What does “easy” look like? If you answer honestly “easy” is not something we see. “Easy” is your own personal judgement of someone else’s experience of their actions. How silly is that? Not just silly but mentally ill/delusional as it reflects reality in no way at all. It’s a pure fabrication of your mind that you’ve taken for reality of another being. To me this is disregarding the other person entirely.

[@sharonwebb945]

I really like the touches of orange you added to sunflowers at the end… all the orange at the end intensified the whole painting beautifully

[@kclark651]

I really need to practice the looseness and using different brushes ! Thanks Ellen !

[@cindysimons2772]

Loved this.

[@user-pm8if1qu5y]

So glad I found you on KZbin! Excited to paint flowers tomorrow and try your techniques with my flats. Thank you for posting!

[@neecy9810]

Love this, thank you!

[@robinlancaster1345]

love, Love, LOVE!

[@carolrost9245]

Love this. Very helpful.

[@Globalsoul2011]

Abstract painting especially flowers is so foreign to me. I hope I can see more videos of how to paint abstracts with some basic techniques. Thank you Ellen!

[@debragallardo5754]

Great tutorial, love the painting…

[@sharonwebb945]

Very helpful… the movement is so effective!

[@kitwhallon3716]

This is very helpful ! Thank you.

[@sdc9572]

So much information. I could and will watch this over and over again

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you, Ellen.

[@sinsitysinderella790]

Your picture is stunning. I always try to watch really closely to note what your're doing with the color and the brush, and even the use of the pigment and shapes already laid down, to see how that effect is created, how exactly you used the tools at your disposal to create what I'm seeing, and you always demonstrate that really well. I appreciate how the palette and towel are in frame, because observing that process is important too, the color mixing and the amount of color/water ratio you pick up, and how much you're leaving behind on the towel. Most KZbin instructors I've seen don't do that, and I noticed early on what a detriment that was for a beginning artist. I remember thinking over and over again that I really needed to see what the instructor was doing off camera. So the point of this excessively long comment is to *Thank You* 🙏 for recognizing what we need to see and hear to truly understand this process, for it to really click, instead of just trying to memorize these concepts without comprehending, and how much faster we can progress with the kind of instruction you provide. I don't know if you still read the comments on these old videos, but the one thing that I thought would be even more helpful, is if you actually painted the 2 pictures, side by side and step by step (as much as you're able). Anyway, I feel so lucky to have found you, I was kind of in a rut, as all the other people I was watching were doing the same boring thing, But you are anything but boring 😁 Thanks

[@sinsitysinderella790]

@Carol O'Grady 😁

[@lindagunter7811]

Thank you Ellen!

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

Really love this

[@nildavalencia5524]

Lovely 😊 thank you

[@annettastlouis3303]

OH MY... my paintings look like the first one... will try to do it fast and be more experimental.. and use a bigger brush. Thank you for this Ellen.. I have learnt a great deal..love you final painting.

[@suryatapaghoshjha2259]

I LOVE this tutorial!!! Thank you

[@juBB333]

I did mine and it’s fun! Thanks so much

[@vikaphotography]

I love your style!! Your tutorials are the most helpful

[@gabrielabosenberg3987]

Thank you so much. Very helpful tips to make our paintings more vibrant!!!!!

[@susanjackson1307]

Thankyou for this great tutorial. I learnt so much and you gave me the confidence to have a go.... I'm so happy with the end result.