The Only Watercolor Technique You Need to Master

[@donnajones2332]

Now I understand how the amount of water works!!!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!

[@sunnycharacter]

Kristy, honestly, you’re so lovely without the makeup. And your makeup is never over-the-top anyway. But man, your skin is gorgeous. Oh, and thankful for all your lessons and insights!

[@KristyRice]

Oh my gosh thanks!!!

[@sunnycharacter]

@@KristyRice 🥰You are totally welcome!

[@paint_freckles]

What do you use on your skin

[@bachplayer13]

I’ve been looking for this video for a while and I finally found it! So glad

[@lyricaldawn]

You are beautiful and a delightfully expressive person!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!!

[@leslieschmidt1508]

One of the things I struggled with in watercolor was the intensity of colors which I found you demonstrated juicy on dry for my favorite (I like pastels but don't want to paint them). I love the exercise, our teacher did that and we were all like we just want to paint, not realizing those exercises loosened up our brains and bodies to be able to actually paint something. I was one of those in the class who wanted to know and understand ahead what we were trying to accomplish. Many exercises she had us do she did not explain ahead and we were frustrated at not knowing what to do or where we were going, just like A+B=C and you need to know C before you can begin. Thanks for understanding different teaching and learning techniques. I did an exercise on flowers and got wonderful kind comments from friends, can't wait until I am doing better ones.

[@cher6932]

Cheryl Kristy, I am brand new and have been watching many of your videos. This is the OH WOW!! moment one for me. I hadn’t realized how the water content affected the color AND saturation of the pigments. For the first time I understood how to paint darker or lighter colors or softer colors and bolder colors. Your watercolor set and brushes should arrive Wednesday. So Excited.

[@KristyRice]

I’m so glad to hear you had a moment with this!!

[@katherineping182]

This is the clearest teaching I have seen about water use in watercolor ❤It’s amazing! Lots of respect!

[@marjorieclinton6780]

My favorite is wet on damp or wet-on-wet. I love watching the different paint colors mixing within each other. Sometimes so much that I forget to paint something and just let it dry. The next day I find a shape, a dollop or follow a line and then create. Thank you for teaching me it's okay just to have fun painting and not worry about not creating.

[@KristyRice]

Those are happy accidents!!

[@marjorieclinton6780]

My husband, now 80, took Bob Ross classes for 15 years, until he turned 70 years. Last July I started watercolor painting, at 69, and he has been my biggest fan, I live in a foster home and my bedroom walls are covered with his beautiful paintings. Whenever he comes to visit he points out places I can hang up my own paintings. I now have two that I've signed, dated and framed. All of you who share your talents with others really make a difference. Please don't stop.

[@karehhartig7287]

@@marjorieclinton6780 This is so inspiring 🙌 ❤ We are so blessed to continue to find new creative paths on the journey 🙏 and even more so when we have people to share in them with. Love light and Joy to you and your hubs.

[@mellyn3924]

I used to always use soaking wet watercolor’s, that’s what I thought the right way was. I’m shocked that I don’t have to tape my paper down and that my paper isn’t a wrinkled mess by the time I’m done. Wet on damp makes so much more sense than wet on wet. I think that wet on wet is why so many people are scared of watercolor, it’s always been taught wrong. I also love that you tell us the water to pigment ratios, I used to use 80% water thinking I was doing it the right way. I’d soak my page, blow dry, soak, blow dry. The Kristie way is SO much better, thank you!

[@mellyn3924]

Kristy*

[@KristyRice]

Oh you’re watercolor world has just been blown up in a very exciting way!!

[@hopemitchell2835]

No makeup required!! Beautiful!

[@KristyRice]

Oh thank you!

[@biancafaust2688]

Kristy, I’m sitting here watching your videos and I believe I’ve watched them all more than once. I personally prefer wet on dry and juicy on dry. You are the master of watercolor to me.. I am so thoroughly enjoying these lessons that after watching them all, I ent back to them and saved them all. Thank you so much Kristy. I’ve even learned how to draw petals and leaves. 💖

[@KristyRice]

Oh gosh!! Thank you :)

[@patriciaborley]

Well done Kristy, that was a delight Xxx

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I love your charts! Mostly because you provide the comparison, but also because you play while you are learning and practicing & point out what we want to look for. These charts aren’t perfect and you give permission to explore. So many so called teachers never bother with the process, just the outcome. Falling short feels like failure. You teach that learning IS success. Also appreciate the terms- i can remember and know what you mean. Your lessons are an immersive delight and welcome play and adventure. Thank you

[@KristyRice]

My goodness wow thank you!!

[@flowerchild777]

That was smart. Just grab a gorgeous scarf you have already😏 I love that idea. My ma once sketched her foot by propping it on the headboard of her bed. She was talented too. Some of my children have similar talents, but I must learn by watching and listening, then following along. You are so confident when you paint. It's inspiring.

[@KristyRice]

I love this story!!!

[@allisonbuettner3934]

You just have a knack for defining things I’ve been kind of intuitively thinking about. Thank you for this video - I found myself thinking “hmm, which one is the right way?” and then I stopped myself and said no, it’s not a “right” or wrong way. Just different techniques to get different effects!

[@KristyRice]

Amen!

[@MissMolly3377]

I get a sense of joy and peace when I watch your videos. Whenever I feel down, I just turn you on, and you bring me peace. Thank you for that, I appreciate it. Yes, I learn something along the way, but your attitude, your personality, your vibe, whatever you want to call it, it ROCKS!! I am so happy that I stumbled upon your videos. ❤️🤗❤️

[@KristyRice]

Your words mean the world to me!!

[@dawnborchert772]

I agree these videos are so relaxing and encouraging 💞

[@hollyhuntgarcia2653]

36 seconds in and I see one of my favorite verses on your mirror. His mercies are new every morning ❤

[@rhondasowers2347]

Love ALL your videos. I'm just starting to paint again after 46 years. I have to relearn techniques, etc. Keep the videos & teachings coming.!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! Will do!

[@missseptvirgo]

Juicy on dry was my favorite! However, once I get my supplies, I'll be doing all the "on dry" methods! Those most appeal to me.

[@aeli999]

You obviously don't need the makeup. You look fantastic!

[@KristyRice]

Haha thanks!

[@lilyms5440]

Hi Kristy! I found your video this morning and I can't stop moving to your another video 😁 They are beautiful. I admire your fresh joyful personality. You are my teacher now. Thank you so much. I am takinga week off to zentangle and reflect my mid life 😁 as well as doing nothing.

[@KristyRice]

Thank you so much!

[@margaretsoplata5768]

Wonderful, your watercolor brings forth the flowers' loveliness. Thank you for showing your painting in progress🌻

[@KristyRice]

My pleasure 😊

[@pearlchristineclint2590]

Hi have just rewatched this while waiting for my paints to arrive, will be doing this one soon. Thank you Kristy it is a wonderful lesson.

[@annenglish2935]

Thanks for sharing... I agree no makeup is a nice free way to begin a new day! Plus you don't need it... anyway, I love the juicy on dry so I can see some of my favorite colors intensified! The reason behind buying some watercolor inks! But you need all the strokes (or not) for a painting. I'm a beginner- & been working on learning brushes, paint to water ratio, with Arches... I've been saving it til I'm better - HA!!! Love the blue, deep green 💙 and coral you mixed also! Please share your supplies sometime & explain why... appreciate all you do! Yes, I love your videos!!! With love from a California Gramma ❤

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!!

[@margaretporzenheim961]

Unfortunately, many of these principles are never taught in fundamental classes and we have to struggle until we meet a Kristy - thank you. Also not ever color will 'move' when it touches a wet surface and this is another difficult principle to navigate when you wonder why your paint did not spread...Thank you for your effort to educate in a 'happy' manner!!!!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

As always, this was sooooo incredibly relaxing to watch. Of course, I need to go do the drills but I was just sitting here in my happy place watching you paint away. I too go for wet on dry, and I love it! So it is nice to see someone else that goes straight from that palette onto the paper and just rolls with it!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for watching!

[@5eriou5ly]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and you blew my mind! Your lessons have really helped my lighten up and not focus so much on the finished product, enjoy the process and really play with my watercolors. These exercises have been so helpful. (Love wet (juicy) on wet) Again, thank you.

[@KristyRice]

I appreciate that so much!!!

[@karehhartig7287]

You are the teacher this student has called out to the universe for , lol. You are a lovely lovely lady. Such a joy to spend time. 💕 I am soaking up all of your videos as I am for all practical intents and purposes a beginner water color artist. It's the next natural progression in my creative art journey. I look forward to many wonderful experiences with you and your family here. I'm looking forward to being part of this community. Thank you 😊 🙏 💓

[@KristyRice]

Thank you! 😃

[@Art-By-Aly]

Juicy on dry -and damp on damp are my favorite ones

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for sharing!

[@LaurieEggleston37]

I am loving the damp on damp but honestly, everything you do is wonderful. TY for another fun painting exercise!

[@KristyRice]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sharronbarajas4875]

Your videos and personality are both delightful! Your color in your spirit shines, no need for makeup!!!!!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!

[@BonnyHorvath]

Thank you Kristie. Got it. I'd like to master painting roses 🌹. Regards Bon 👣

[@KristyRice]

Thanks :)

[@jankain7334]

I love everything you do with a paintbrush and you’re so kind and encouraging💗

[@KristyRice]

Thank you, you are too kind!

[@bachplayer13]

this was SOOOO helpful! lightbulb moment here. i slowed it down and watched several times and painted aloing with you

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful!

[@sheilaparker7790]

You’re just as beautiful without makeup as with it. ❤️

[@KristyRice]

Aw, thank you!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Your start to this video spoke volumes to me ❤️ Today, I needed to be reminded that it’s ok for me to not have it figured out all the time. One day at a time, whatever needs to happen will happen and it will all be ok. I don’t do a lot of swabbing and testing the way you do and I bet I’d learn a ton by just playing the way you’re doing right now instead of always going all out on a painting. I really appreciate your cheerful approach to teaching - thank you! ❤️🙏

[@KristyRice]

I am all for going all in on a painting. But some learn better with exercises so I show some exercises :) You do you😍

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

@@KristyRice ❤️🙏

[@psmithrob]

Thank you for this primer in water control. What I struggle the most with is humidity. I live in Colorado where the humidity sometimes barely makes it out of the single digits so my page is dry in an instant and I don't have the "opportunity of the wet page". I even put a humidifier in my craft room! I love watching you paint. Cheers!

[@KristyRice]

Pre spray your entire paper :)

[@psmithrob]

@@KristyRice I'll try it, thanks!

[@shadowguard3578]

Fantastic tutorial! So informative and helpful. I didn’t realize you didn’t have any makeup on until you mentioned it. 😊

[@KristyRice]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!!

[@lyricaldawn]

I love watching you paint with just music behind; very calming and satisfying. 🥰

[@KristyRice]

Awww thanks!!

[@beverlydavis7613]

Thank you Kristy!!!!! You are the only ' Water Color Artist ' that I've experienced the actual techniques of " wet on dry, damp on dry, etc." I needed this teaching technique sooooo badly! The paint was like all over the place!!! I was thinking that I needed to go through all of this " Extreme " stuff and not actually enjoying what I'm learning to do! You are a naturally an ' AWESOME ' dear heart ❤! I enjoy you so and your simple instructions to enjoying the 'Art of Water Painting

[@KristyRice]

I teach what others teach honestly but I always look for ways to break it down that makes it feel easier. So this is how I think about it all! Thanks for watching!

[@snuuby5468]

Christy, you have beautiful creamy skin. I recently heard of a system to describe the different types of water/paint consistency. It is the ☕ coffee tea method. There are 5 types of paint/water ratios. The mixtures go from how they look and feel the weakest to the thickest. There is tea, coffee, milk, cream, and butter. I have found this method helpful when mixing paint and water.

[@KristyRice]

Yes this is a fantastic system!!! Work well for gouache too!

[@IamKarenMcKoy]

Yessss thank you so much I will totally watch this several times...

[@KristyRice]

You bet!

[@maryellenmeckley3359]

Love the new look. 🌷

[@KristyRice]

😘😘😘

[@patriciahorelick6450]

You look great without makeup and It’s liberating too! 🥰

[@KristyRice]

Ha thanks!!

[@marshahix7468]

Hi Kristy. You are my new favorite! Love all of your videos and learning so many great techniques. You are so talented!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much 😊

[@truepeace3]

Juicy on Damp! ☑️ Love those deep, bold and feathering colors! 🌈🌹🎨🌺🍃🌷

[@KristyRice]

Yes!

[@conkrotwife]

Such a great way to start my day with some watercolor love. But you’re sneaky! I was curious about the palette, normally you mention it. But I see in the description this is YOUR palette!! Can’t wait to get it!!

[@KristyRice]

I am sneaky!!!

[@ilymore1000]

I liked the wet on dry the best.

[@KristyRice]

It’s my most used technique!

[@laurafolsom2048]

My brushes come today! I’m so excited I can’t hold still! Yay! I’m on a total painting binge and I’m out of control in the best way. I’ve been feeling like my brushes that I am using are getting worn out. It will be perfect timing. Thank you for all your inspiration 🥰

[@KristyRice]

The best way!! Yesss!!!

[@jenniegraham2882]

Looks like the table cloth. 😻 I love it

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!

[@beverlyannrogers3388]

Kristy, I'm new to your blog, enjoying the way you teach🤓

[@KristyRice]

Welcome welcome!!

[@patriciamartin4579]

Hi Kristy,I just picked up a color book from the $ store and it was coloring with music! You have to download the music and then color to the music. I thought of you. One book was Florals and the 2nd book was SEALIFE. I plan ..to use the book for suggestions and do my own watercolor paintings while listening to the music . Thanks for the suggestion.

[@KristyRice]

Oh wow so cool!!

[@Calme1918]

Still a new to watercolor But going to try all methods. Love it

[@KristyRice]

Please do!!

[@lauriehuber8048]

Kristy you make it look so easy and effortless but learning how to control water and paint to water ratio is still the hardest part to learn! It all comes down to putting those miles on your paintbrush… You sparkle with or without makeup! ✨✨ It’s your personality that is so inspirational and thank you for all you do for us! Love your brushes, got mine a few weeks ago!❤️❤️ My favourites are of course the daggers and the fact that they have more snap and are not so soft and floppy!

[@AyaSmith]

Have you heard of the term “charging” yet? That is my absolute favorite watercolor technique.

[@KristyRice]

Yes! I do a version of this…I call it ombre :)

[@nicolalake6986]

thank you for your videos! I am just getting back to painting after 30 years and i enjoying following along with you and getting the muscle memory back although slowly, you have made coming back to painting so much fun! cheers!

[@KristyRice]

Glad to hear it! Thank you!!

[@Darkyvarg]

Kristy, great tutorial, thanks

[@KristyRice]

You bet!!

[@TiffDubz]

You have really helped me learn a lot Kristy… whether it’s your book, your videos, etc I’m always learning and I appreciate you :) Also cannot wait until I receive your ceramic painters pot!!

[@marytesta3003]

This is a fantastic exercise. I'm going to do this. Even doing this with different brands. Good old fashioned basics! BTW you always sparkle💫

[@KristyRice]

😘😘😘😘

[@wendychampness1901]

Definitely on my To Do list!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!!

[@pamelaburke9250]

I like the look of wet on damp. I will be trying this practice so that I get a better feel for what I like. Thanks! And BTW…I received your palette and it so darn cute! I now have the brushes, palette and paper you recommend so I feel more ready to practice and paint.

[@KristyRice]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marytesta3003]

The cats tongue is aka oval wash brush.

[@KristyRice]

There ya go! Thanks!!

[@impish22]

wow.. so gorgeous..!!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!

[@eileencollins3126]

Kristy, you are beautiful without makeup! I think this page would be a great exercise for when I am not inspired, want to do something, get some practice, and try out some new colors! Thanks for all you do for all of us!

[@KristyRice]

Absolutely!

[@claudiamelendrez6018]

This is so helpful! Thanks so much!

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!!

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Beautiful video and beautiful lady! Thanks for another inspiring video. Did, I see your new paint palette there, can’t wait until it is available! 🌸🎨

[@KristyRice]

You did see it!!! Soon soon!

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Woohoo!

[@sherryl3770]

Thank you for this lesson. It was really easy to follow. I am a beginner so any extra lessons are wonderful!

[@KristyRice]

Oh I’m glad you think it was easy to follow, yay!!

[@beachcomber808]

My favorite one is wet on damp. I can see how they all are useful and gave different looks as you painted the flowers. I learned a lot . Thanks 😊

[@KristyRice]

Yay so happy!!

[@helenthomas3101]

This has really made me think! Thank you. I normally use damp on dry but this is a good way of learning water control. By the way I love your painting ❤

[@KristyRice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@slfaina]

my fav is wet on damp

[@KristyRice]

Good stuff! Thanks for watching!!

[@teruchuu]

I absolutely adored the painting demonstration in this video! Your brush strokes are so light and airy, and I love the variations in color! Not every leaf is brown - why not use blue? So fun! I think I'm going to be rewatching it again and again for inspiration. ♥ May I ask what type of brush you're using here? It looks like a round brush, but what size is it? Thanks for everything you do!

[@Sundies_Art]

Juicy on Damp is amazing!!! I think that one is my favorite. You, by the way do NOT need makeup, you are lovely :) And thank you for the lesson, love it!!

[@KristyRice]

You are kind! And yes to juicy on damp!!

[@laurak3990]

Awesome. Love it.just what i needed. Youre the bomb..you look great.

[@KristyRice]

Ha thanks :)

[@bethbrady8146]

Love this!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks!

[@bluebungalowcrafts6397]

I hope this is that one video that helps me figure this medium out. I am still struggling with the amount of water to pigment. Coming from acrylic paints to this, I am really struggling with the adjustment of this, my OCD wants to control the pigment on the paper, but my creative part says let it go where it wants!!

[@KristyRice]

Watercolor begs you to let go. You’ll get it :)

[@nancyenjay7966]

Nice lesson, nice palette! :)

[@KristyRice]

Glad you like!

[@pd8505]

Soooo helpful

[@KristyRice]

Glad you think so!

[@PlayfullyPainting]

As a new follower, thankyou for your videos and sharing your techniques. My favorites are Damp on Damp, Juicy on Damp. I love wet on wet, I love when watercolor looks like watery watercolor when dry.

[@KristyRice]

Welcome!! Thanks for watching!

[@jenniegraham2882]

I love wet on dry ans wet on damp best👍🏻👍🏻❣️

[@KristyRice]

It’s a good one!!

[@kathytincler2446]

Hi I'm a super newbie and have recently been following....haven't started yet. it just occurred to me that you are basically doing just strokes for the paintng. I can do this and I won't worry yet how wet or dry my paper/brush is I'm just going to practice all you showed including the pic see how it comes out. Whether too wet too dry too bright too dull I can practice with your chart and the pic, Thanks much!!

[@KristyRice]

Just dive in!! What have you got to lose?

[@kimbityk8952]

Kristy I’m not wearing make up either. We are just 2 friends hanging out doing what we love. Thanks for all your guidance.

[@KristyRice]

Yes and yes!

[@stargazer5136]

Wow I like the last one . I’m going to practice them all❤️thanks Kristy

[@KristyRice]

You’re welcome!

[@AyaSmith]

Which blue did you use in the painting? 🥰💙

[@KristyRice]

It’s the blue from my new watercolor palette coming soon!

[@scrapsimone]

Très beau 🤩

[@KristyRice]

Thank you!

[@glendahall9224]

Amazing ❤️💕

[@KristyRice]

😘👍🏻

[@msherry5]

Lovely again, as usual. Which video shows you fixing a painting you don't like? I can't find it.

[@KristyRice]

It’s coming soon!!!

[@patriciacarlson4206]

This is awesome! Thank you for all you do. My brushes arrive today. I'm so excited! Looking forward to doing this exercise with your brushes! Stay positive!

[@KristyRice]

Wahoo can’t wait to hear what you think!!

[@shannonsartgathering3321]

Great video! I was wondering, is there another name for the cats tongue brush?

[@KristyRice]

Hmmmm I’m not sure! I need to look into it!

[@marytesta3003]

I saw it is an oval wash brush but there seems to be a lot of variations.

[@petiteflower5259]

I've also seen some brands call it a filbert or a pointed filbert, that tends to be in smaller sizes.

[@stephanietyler5436]

Hi kirsty I really needed this tutorial today wow its learnt me alot and makes sense I like the way the colours look different shades in I love them all thankyou so much 💖

[@KristyRice]

Wonderful to hear!

[@rooneymeadows2705]

Kristy, love all your videos! Can you please tell me what kind of magnets you use for securing your pans to your tins? So many choices on Amazon!

[@KristyRice]

www.amazon.com/shop/kristyrice/list/1C3BBAKVZ6Y0L

[@Ekster77]

Gorgeous colours in your painting ❤️. If I may ask😆 I would really like to see you make something with the Dennerle graphite paint some day😁. Have a nice day!

[@KristyRice]

I’ll add it to my list!

[@Ekster77]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@megantillman2824]

I gave up makeup except for a bit to cover rosacea years ago. It’s great, isn’t it? You look great without it, by the way!

[@KristyRice]

Well thanks!

[@mangalaoak2738]

Wow!!!

[@KristyRice]

Glad you like it!

[@tonikenner9093]

Christie I really enjoy your videos keep going girl you’re doing great I just started learning watercolors and it’s a joy I was wondering if you could do some videos on helping us artist find our cartoon self? I want me in my illustrations cartoony fun girly

[@KristyRice]

Well I might have to! I’m working on that particular project myself!!

[@tonikenner9093]

@@KristyRice you really do inspire me to get me going again with my art . Do you happen to know where I can get my oracle deck printed? Every place in America is so expensive it’s like $45 to print one deck

[@joshlynn7014]

Wondering what the bright yellow is?

[@tigercatz]

Love the lesson! Are you mixing on the palette?! 😮😉😁🥰

[@KristyRice]

Mayyybeee????? 😂😂😂 To get the feel for the right about of water some palette swishes were in order! Lol!

[@ritamoon9341]

Kristy Love, Love your channel. This out of left field but what size of cats tongue do you use. What size or what #. It is so confusing. Is there a conversion chart for this???? By the way I have felt so much comfortable with my painting since watching you as NO one else does what you do or how you teach. Thank you soooooooooooo much for your techniques.

[@glorimarwilson270]

Yay! Just beautiful! 😊😊 is thst your watercolor set I see there!?❤☺🥰🥰

[@KristyRice]

It is!!!!

[@karenkuschel1748]

When will your watercolor pallette be available for purchase? 😍

[@glorimarwilson270]

@Paintcrush with Kristy Rice I KNEW IT!!! Those colors..they are you and they are me!!!❤❤❤☺☺🥰🥰🥰

[@Lalaland_lady]

Your skin is glowing and beautiful. I thought you were wearing a new hair tie, lol. ❤️ you lady & sista artiste Ps: I’m a juicy on damp fan, but I’m a bigger fan of what ever works, especially dry on dry for final touches. 🦋

[@KristyRice]

Awww thanks!!

[@carolatchley3797]

I just found your channel today and have watched several videos. How do you decide which technique you use on different parts of the painting? Why juicy on damp in one part and wet on dry elsewhere?

[@KristyRice]

Goodness this is great fodder for my next video!!