This New Watercolor Technique is a Game Changer

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Do you struggle with painting detail with a small brush?

[@editaedita473]

I'm new here, just subscriped. Please drop the horrible music. It's a Christmas card, so something soft and gentle rather than this 70's stuff.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@editaedita473 Thanks for watching.

[@elainebernier]

The music isn't " 70's stuff" 😢

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@elainebernier This Little Light of Mine.

[@BKRJNREACTS]

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[@kikiels7463]

Lovely Share ❤ thank You For The Tips and Technique 🎉 Regards South Africa

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@c8Lorraine1]

Thank you for not editing the *mistakes* keeps the lesson real.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

I really like the use of the circular stencil holy cow. That is a great effect right there!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I think so too!

[@cathyriach1285]

Steve Mitchell of Mind of Watercolour also uses paint with a dip pen. Looks amazing - thank you

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I figured some one somewhere had done it, but I sure hadn’t seen it! Thank you!

[@BKRJNREACTS]

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[@neilhircombe1102]

Another ways to achieve this is by sharpening the end of a paint brush. It gives some great twigs and tree branch effects. I love the circle idea that is so cool! Gorgeous painting. Thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. How do you sharpen the end of a paint brush?

[@neilhircombe1102]

@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040 the best for me is with a normal pencil sharpener (the butt end, not the brush end lol)

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@ 🤣😂 That makes a lot more sense!

[@annetaylor9625]

I love this idea of circular lights!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks! It’s pretty fun!

[@naticaleb123]

🎼🎶🎵🕯️Just found you! 🥰I particularly liked the music in the background 🕯️This little little of mine…. I’m gonna let it shine!!🎶🎵❤️🥰

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@SheilaghRiordan]

I loved the video and learned from your technique. Great idea. Thanks. No clue why people feel the need to offer suggestions. Can’t stand soft background music (prefer silence over that) so I actually really love the way you did the music. But here’s the thing: you have given all of us the free gift of your knowledge and creativity. In response to a free gift, why does anybody feel entitled/compelled to offer you suggestions? Weird and narcissistic imho. Thank you for a wonderful video. Like the other commenter, I think you have a wonderful voice.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you have a great time painting!

[@leahmoss8401]

Thank you for showing us your Next Day Observations and Fixes! And bokeh using a stencil just changed my life lol😂 So helpful! Glad I found your channel!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Your welcome! Happy painting.

[@SilverPennyArtisans]

Using the pen to add fine lines. So brilliant

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

It’s pretty fun!

[@lindamarsh6711]

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! Great song! Great painting. Jesus loves me! Great celebration of Jesus! I had to watch a couple of times cause I was rocking to the praising of the Lord!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

🤣 I love that song too! Only His light!

[@MariaIsGrateful_]

Very beautiful effect. Great idea! Thanks.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@robynnewman3188]

I love this Technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@sophiarevel6952]

Thank you. Lots of fun and easy. ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@debbiemartin9005]

Agreed about the up and down volume of the music. Also, I’d LOVE a tutorial, to hear all of what you’ve done and discovered as you’re painting. And at the end - we can’t see the finished card!! Your other video “suggestion” (I’m not sure what else to call it) is smack dab over the doggone beautiful card you made! Other than that, I really love the card, and would love a full length tutorial on it. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks for your input.

[@Bearwithme560]

I had trouble hearing much of this lovely demo, and l agree that an expanded tutorial, especially with tips on the colour mixing, which l had a heck of a time with as the video sped up just as you began combining the various pigments and l had to slow it to .25X to figure out how to get the tans and other subtle colours on the candle. It was much harder than l thought, but halfway through I'm glad l persevered. No exercise is ever wasted. P.S. l enjoyed the music and have been humming "This Little Light of Mine" all afternoon. Thanks for getting me in a Christmas frame of mind. 😊

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@Bearwithme560 I’m so glad you persevered! I do have a video that is all about color mixing that you might like. Here is link, just in case you’re interested. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XQpZWimrt8btE

[@Bearwithme560]

@@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040 Checking it out now. Thx!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@Bearwithme560 Happy painting and Merry Christmas!

[@donnaeiler3179]

I like the little halos

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@dawnrockwell3628]

Just watched one of your videos for the first time, love your style.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@craftypaton4195]

Wow it really lifts a classic design. Thank you for sharing.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@marylouisewood7551]

Such a beautiful creation! You are an excellent teacher, I loved watching you create your magic. I learned more than you might realize. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you found this helpful!

[@lesliev7874]

What a fun idea for Christmas cards.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@EmerPower]

I just love that tutorial very dreamy.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@kim-pd4fy]

This is such a beautiful tip!! Adds so much to the painting with minimal effort!! Thank you! The music is perfect ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!

[@dustydesert1674]

I have actually seen these techniques done by others. Good ones, very helpful.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks. The only new technique I intended to teach was using paint on a pen tip. I guess I didn’t manage to make it clear which technique I meant as new. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@anawanitia]

Great watercolor techniques! Thank you for sharing, Becky!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@GouacheLearning]

This new watercolor technique is a game-changer! The artwork is delightful, with such a cozy and warm glow from the burning candle.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! That is such a sweet compliment!

[@jeanwillis7774]

This is awesome,and next year I will try it,this year,it’s photo memories of my late husband,who passed 4 months ago…(I will practice before that though,you are very good with watercolour ♥️🇨🇦

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. I’m so very sorry about your husband. Praying for peace for you right now.

[@TheRamblinDust]

It is time to start those watercolor cards you are meaning to do.. Haha Just a reminder... I saw your comment from last year and thought you might need some encouragement... This painting is inspiring..

[@angrybird-oc4rg]

Thank you so much! I’m so going to try it! I’ve been trying to get boke effect for so long time and it looks so ugly each time I try it, thank you so much for being so generous an share with us!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@balthazarina]

Wonderful and easy to follow tutorial

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

If you like the dip pen for lines, try a ruling pen. It's adjustable and works on tapered lines with a little practice. It works with masking fluid as well. This was a wonderful video. I love the way you talk through it all, even defending your brush "not better" just different. Thank you for giving my Sunday morning a beautiful educational start.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I’ll have to try that! Thanks for the to, and for your kind words!

[@Pyroific]

any tips for keeping the masking fluid from drying out and gumming up on the dip/ruling pens?

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@Pyroific I do water a bit of it down in a separate container. I also clean them off pretty often, it just does gum up.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

@@Pyroific Just wipe it off every couple of dips. I also pour just a bit into a teeny glass, so I don't have the bottle open. And I store the masking fluid bottle upside down.

[@we4r119]

I think I liked your card better before you went in and made the adjustments. I liked the brightness and cheerfulness of i. Problems with being a perfectionist. I do that kind of thing. Go in and fix bits, then lose my original fresh look. Lovely painting, tips and techniques. 😊

[@kd4552]

Such a great technique! Lovely!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@annsowers4591]

I love using the erase to make berries. Great video.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@PatIvy-h3k]

Beautiful!! Love this painting. 🕯️❤️

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@PoppaPaints]

I love how you used warm and cool colors. Beautiful work.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

What great ideas! Thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@twylasalisbury3842]

Really pretty, fun, and festive! Thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Many thanks!

[@pixipatricia4304]

❤ the intermittent music - a signature effect. The card turned out really well. Thank you.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you.

[@recreepy]

This painting is a masterpiece, a canvas alive with the artist's passion.bravoooooooooooooooooooooo

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@gloriamargolis581]

Nice to watch and learn new tips and tricks , thank you 😊🙏

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you.

[@kaymerrill8334]

Stenciled circles are perfect....always ready for new stencil ideas, along with water color techniques! Love this card!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@TCHARRISON1]

I've seen quite a few artists using the pen in their watercolour paintings and it really is a great technique to use for getting those very thin delicate lines. It's really useful when doing rigging on boats or for doing branches/twigs on trees and the delicate little details on flower petals. I use this technique often in my paintings, and sometimes I will also use a good quality coloured pencil sharpened to a very fine point to pick out tiny details. I like the stencil idea, it looks very pretty. 😊

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks for watching. I’ve only seen the pen used for applying ink watercolor, not watercolor paint. New to many of us.

[@ennasus5964]

It looks like looking at the candle through the melted snow drops on a window pane. 🥰

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

That’s a lovely thought!

[@violethelen3802]

I m watching from INDIA, just love this technique and the pen work too 👏

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Happy painting!!

[@charmainecarr1816]

Love this, beautiful and I love the chrissy music!!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@UrteKyr]

Such an nice and easy idea!!!! Thank you very much, that is just wonderful❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re very welcome!

[@kathygeesey5555]

Love the idea of removing the paint with a stencil. Love using the pen too.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@maryignatius4010]

Dear Becky, thank you for tutorial of the candle. I loved the circles of color being lifted out of the background. You are absolutely right, there seems to be a magic moment when one removes the border tape!!! I will be back to your site again.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@allieeverett9017]

Ethereal...so pretty!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it!

[@marceystevens8275]

This looks like a lot of fun

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

It really was!

[@kathleenhanson2054]

I love this technique!! Thank you for sharing this!! 💖

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank You and you’re welcome!

[@maryhall8505]

Absolutely loved this tutorail. Thankyou so much for sharinng.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@kimberlymay6645]

I'm so happy I found your video! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@gp8699]

Thanks. Awesome tutorial. New technique starts at 5:35

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks.

[@evelynbarry5046]

Wow, I love this. I don't paint, just enjoy watching

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@patriciaglass5957]

I’m going to use this technique for pine needles, and other things, thanks

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@susanhodel3194]

That is a very pretty effect.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@malinamorin4296]

Just love your video! Several times I was like, "Wow! That was really cool what you did right there!" 1. When you did the background dark on the light side of the candle 2. When you turned your paper( some KZbin teachers say that's a no no) I think it's cool! 3. The flame! ...and the little smoke rising off the page 4. Your bouquet technique 5. The pine bows - loves the delicate branches next to the plump leaves and berries. It is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing these techniques!!!!❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Awww! Thank you so much for your encouraging words.

[@MoonSpinners]

So effective, absolutely beautiful 😍👍🇬🇧

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@letitiarosenthal2286]

Lovely painting!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@pennyclark9079]

Wow love it gives a really magical glow

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@amgpaints]

Thanks for sharing your technique! Love the effect of the circles❤️❤️🙌 love the pen tip idea too!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you loved it!

[@helenpetersen7174]

Thank you for the fountain pen trick, that is a game changer for signing and thin lines. Woo hoo. :D Love this video, I have all those circle templates & such I was a mechanical designer. I am going to take this little light of mine and send you positive energy and prayers. God bless.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful! Happy painting!!

[@diannezalewski3885]

I enjoyed your video, especially the fact that you didn't overload this senior viewer with too many tips and tricks. I have time to try some of your techniques before my memory fades. Thank you. I'll watch for more of your videos.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Yay! I’m so glad you found this helpful!

[@scripturejournalingwithkar9908]

Oh wow! Good to know 😊

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@eldrinod]

Excellent - thanks for sharing your ‘holy’ technique for such a holy time 🌟❤️👍🏻

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. It is a holy time, not so sure about the technique! 🤣

[@darlenejules7231]

I love your bokeh effects!! Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks, and you’re welcome!

[@Theloveofwatercolor]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing this idea!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you, and you’re welcome!

[@lesleyt1700]

This glow is amazing. What a fabulous tip ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@cherigreen4471]

Your Christmas candle is beautiful! I agree about keeping the music soft. Great technique ideas!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you.

[@janecarver9672]

Thankyou so much. I'm keen to paint a few of these pretty candles. Christmas cards 😎

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome! Happy painting.

[@faithisrising]

I was so surprised to see you make bokeh like this! I will give it a try. Your painting is just lovely! Glad you showed up on my feed. Subscribing.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Have fun!

[@cindywulff3040]

Lovely tutorial, the bokeh technique adds so much, and the music is a cute touch! Thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Gorgeous! ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@donnadoble-brown338]

Just GORGEOUS!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@Jaline_on_YouTube]

This is an amazing technique! I have watched many, many watercolour demos and tutorials (I love learning!) and have never seen this done before. Miraculously, I do have the same stencil with circles on it so I will be able to practice this as soon as I have time to paint. I like my liner brush, but I do use a white gel pen (very fine nib) to add snow to my winter branches. ;) Thank you so much for sharing this, Becky! This is a wonderful painting, too - the colours and blending in the candle are perfectly executed! - P.S. - the bit with using a pen/pencil eraser to create berries is genius!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words!

[@dellnichols4625]

Love the composition! Also learned several new tips!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Yay! Happy painting!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Super fun & easy project! I love using my nib pends with watercolor!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@rivetingglance]

Very pretty!😊

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Many thanks!

[@priscillakrause6383]

I love you mixture of Impressionism with realism. Love the stenciled touches!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! It was a super fun painting!

[@deborahbarrett9609]

Wow! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome! Happy painting!

[@TaraSueSalusso]

Wonderful demonstration. I use indigo ink with my watercolors very often. I love the crispness it makes against the watercolor.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I think I may be under using indigo. It really is lovely.

[@lucyrosellini]

Wow!!!! Very nice... and certainly I will try it

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Happy painting!

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent techniques 😊

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you.

[@rosemaryklimchak1171]

Thank you for sharing this technique. I really enjoyed your video!❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@PaintAndDrawTogether]

Such an intriguing painting approach, especially tailored to the unique painting technique you employed. Thank you for generously sharing your creative process and providing a valuable learning opportunity for many artists. Wishing you a truly wonderful day ahead.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@candyritchey]

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! Thank you!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome.

[@dreamcrone]

Thanks! Cool technique!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome.

[@jeannepaglio5582]

The design is wonderful, and I like the circle technique a lot! Thank you for sharing that.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Bokeh is so fun! I hope you have fun with it.

[@FoxRogers]

that was lovely and fun, another option for bringing the dark to the light would have been some lettering, thank you Becky! Thank you this is great, I take part in the "Angel Card Project" where we volunteer to send cards to folks we don't know who could use a little extra love this year. I like to paint my cards because it's more fun and special and also gives me lots of painting practice! Your design here is beautiful and I'm looking forward to painting and sending them. Thank you so much! Yuletide Blessings!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. What a wonderful idea to send cards to those who need it! Blessings as you paint!

[@cathyphegley7848]

Way cool! Very fun🦋

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@marlyndataylor2925]

Just so lovely with so many areas with delicate shading of one color into another. Bravo!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@clanreid2556]

Beautiful! 🌹

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@hawkeye9382]

Love your technique!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@cindycarlson1824]

Thank you! Great tips and tricks. Not seen those before.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@joandevillier733]

I really enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Yay! You’re welcome!

[@rettain]

I have a glass pen. Brilliant and the stencil. I love it!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@mmaneevone]

Really nice! Enjoyable!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@joannamccraney3148]

Great technique!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you.

[@junemcquaide9726]

Love it amazing effect

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@corinne803]

Magnifique ! Merci pour tous vos conseils ! Belle journée ! 😘🕊️💐

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks so much! Same to you!