Tips On How To Paint Flowers In Watercolour

[@LauraS13]

Have watched thousands of hrs of painting with watercolor have to say this ones the best example of how to , I’m pretty new to paint and learned several tips in this short 7 min video ..thank you so much for sharing love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Laura, what a lovely thing to say! So glad that you learnt something from this short little video… Happy painting :-)

[@DoDayDem]

Totally agree

[@joanclaassen8156]

You must have an amazing mind and a beautiful heart by expressing the beauty of God's creation through your watercolour paintings... what it does to one's soul no words can express.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joan for your generous lovely comment! :)

[@m.j.sothoron3132]

Will you please share information on that great brush you are using,would love to purchase one, txs for your time and for your videos - you are one of my favorites

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! You can buy the Neef Needle brush from Amazon or Alvaro Castagnet Website:alvarocastagnet.net/shop/needle-point-brush-8/. Hope this was helpful :)

[@m.j.sothoron3132]

I apologize for my repeated request - I am old as dirt and not computer savvy, I just ordered that wonderful brush and I thank you - your videos are very informative and I enjoy your voice which for me is important with KZbin tutorials, a follower, MJ

[@KarenRiceArt]

@@m.j.sothoron3132Not at all! So pleased you ordered to brush! It is lovely! So pleased you like the videos and that my voice is helpful! Happy painting! :)

[@cindycigoli718]

I just love watching your vids! Especially with easy listening music, written explanation, no long talking, like so many others do... This is so relaxing! Being a painter myself, (tedious schools and hard long techniques!), I still learn with your easy techniques, refreshing my mind, and I just enjoy watching you paint with all your lovely strokes and brushes! Thx a lot again for a beautiful painting. Keep it up! 👍😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you so much Cindy for your wonderful comment! :)

[@lyndaevans1132]

So glad you're back--I've missed you, and so have my paintbrushes! I have always thought painting with water colors would be so hard, but you make it much easier than I ever thought it could be, and infinitely more enjoyable. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad to be back Lynda! I am so happy that I have shown you a way of painting in watercolour which isn't so daunting and that inspires you to have a go!! :)

[@m.j.sothoron3132]

Please share information on that great brush you are using

[@KarenRiceArt]

I have included a list of materials in the description, the brush is Alvara Castagnet Neef Needle brush size 8 :)

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

Karen...thanks a lot...!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🐧🖌️🎨

[@dawnsimmons6930]

This is gorgeous and so realistic looking! I love using the twig. I'll be heading out in my backyard to look for some as it's been really windy for the last few days. Thanx, Dawn

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Dawn really glad you like the demo! Good luck with finding a twig! They are so useful in watercolour painting :)

[@vandanabhatt5447]

It’s turn out very beautiful.I loved the way you showed techniques. Thank you very much from🇮🇳India🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊 That’s great to hear.

[@nadifouldi3131]

Thanks so much for your tutorial; it is lovely art work, and poetic technique!

[@elizabethdavis2483]

This is one of my favorites. I appreciate that you tell why you do a technic and the music with the video. Inspiring and calming. Thank you so much for sharing your gifting with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@maud2rolland348]

It seams so easy when you do it …. Bad surprise when I try …it is not !!

[@KarenRiceArt]

It’s all Practice… I never painted like this when I started 😀

[@krishopes]

Just discovered you today! Thank you for posting. This flower is just beautiful and I can't wait to try it. New subscriber!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for subscribing Kris & so glad you like my video! :)

[@bonwms4]

I was trying to change from your KZbin monthly subscription to Patreon but it doesn't work. Can someone help me?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your question, if you would like to swap memberships, just go to the little circle with your logo in the top right hand corner of your computer screen when you are signed into youtube. Click that circle, then click paid memberships, then click manage memberships, then click cancel. Use this link to join my Patreon membership: www.patreon.com/karenriceart Hope this was helpful :)

[@cjmac9641]

This is so beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@craigcastagnoli2447]

Wow! Stunning! I need to practice my sketching. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@loridipaola8156]

I have been painting for a while but my paintings look contrived, muddy and often blurry … without defined edges and realistic accents ../ what do you recommend for a level to join you in Patreon? Your work is so inspiring ! I have yet to get close ….

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you find my tutorials inspiring! I only have one level on my Patreon membership: www.Patreon.com/karenriceart.com

[@coolabah-blue]

It’s definitely a beautiful flower 🌺 pretty music as well. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's sweet of you to say!

[@karen2352]

Excellent video! Best closeup of water to paint ratios. Thank you so much. On to Poppies

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Karen, really appreciate your comment about the water to paint ratio, it's an important thing to see and understand! Enjoy the Poppies :)

[@fiaanton6115]

I am on my second study of painting this flower. My goal is to accomplish painting washes building up color in flowers such as this one. I'm getting better...I paint daily and I mix up what the lesson (from you) will be, but the objective is to paint delicate washes and detail. It's a beautiful flower to learn from and by.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Francine for your comment I am really impressed that you have been painting every day! It's so important to practice, that way you'll get more confidence and enjoy hopefully your results from that! Happy painting :-)

[@Twinzma]

Subscribed!! You’re creating and simply teaching as well, and I appreciate sharing your skills!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Iris, beautifully put as well! :)

[@flwr1000]

Your picture is so beautiful and real. Also like everyone else says you make it look so easy. I was trying to find out what Alvaro Castagnet fine point brush you used (the size of the needle point).

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Bon! I used the size 8 needle brush. Hope this was helpful :)

[@susanspeidel312]

Lovely! Did you let the paper dry between petals?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Susan, some I did and others I didn't to allow some of the paint to drift into other petals. Keeps things loose :)

[@angelbaby1811]

How can you get rid of the pencil marks? That’s one thing I hate in my own paintings. As I look, my eyes alway go to the pencil marks. 😭

[@KarenRiceArt]

It can be tricky to get rid of pencil marks, but I have a few tips: 1: Try to rub them off when your painting is dry. 2: Draw very lightly, make as few marks as you can. 3: Don't use a hard or soft pencil (HB is best I think). 4: Don't use pencil, paint without drawing! That is the hardest! If anyone else has any tips, let us know? Thank you, and hope this was helpful :)

[@priyankanautiyal8748]

Could even try running a kneaded eraser over the pencil marks. I'm noticing that helps quite a bit. The impression of the pencil mark stays, but it brings the graphite to minimum. So makes it hardly visible.

[@krystalstardust1457]

Those center colors are gouache?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I used a little white to create some highlights in the centre towards the end of the painting.

[@aprilwilliams3850]

One of the absolute best videos I have seen all year great techniques great music thank you I have subscribed to your channel

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much April what a lovely thing to say! I am so glad you like the video and have subscribed to my channel :)

[@susanthomas8274]

Love this flower! Thank you for explaining each step. Love the details in the flower! Beautiful!!!😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joannabatherson6783]

Thanks for a very nice video; I liked how you demonstrated the use of water and how effective it was. Really liked the flower especially how you did the center! 👌🏻👩🏻‍🎨

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I love the way you can experiment with water, its very creative, you never know quite what will happen! Happy Painting!!

[@4tjinta]

I’m a beginner too and really love the calm way you show us how to paint. Although I,m not a good drawer at all, I just want try that method. Would you be so kind to tell what brand brush you use. The round no 8 I find are all very pointed. It seems that yours is quite round.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀 I am pleased you liked this tutorial and that it has inspired you to have a go. The brush that I was using was quite old and has lost its point. I can't remember the brand as the writing has worn off the brush. But it may be a sable brush from the SAA? 😊

[@4tjinta]

@@KarenRiceArt thanks for answering my question!

[@danielleguy78]

Beautiful! Thank you Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Danielle, I love painting flowers in watercolour :)

[@joanporter916]

Very nice. Knowing how to draw is important. I think it is best to have a reference

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joan :)

[@nettiemoss324]

Ths is beautiful - love your use of colour combinations - thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@jasminethompson5475]

Just completed this watercolour of a flower..love your pace, technique...not quite like yours but I’m enjoying this exercise during an enforced self isolation in the current’s world’s crisis...A Big Thank you...from Wasaga Beach, Ontario

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Jasmine! so pleased you had a go! :)

[@andrewgann5747]

Monday December 6th 2021 634am

[@sallyallen1441]

I’ve painted botanical flowers for years, this Poppy is exquisite, what a talent.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sally for your comment I’m so pleased that you like this poppy painting! :-)

[@janerogers5717]

Mesmerising ♥️. Getting paint consistency/flow right looks tricky but the video and tips are so helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful Jane! I hope you have fun painting this one 😊

[@loriegarver4029]

Thank you! So glad I found you!

[@joandenson2952]

Love this! Great for practice in this time of isolation. Thank you! I am sharing this link.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joan, so glad you are getting practice during these difficult times! Thank you for sharing the link as well! :)

[@wendykelcey1246]

Beautiful Karen! You always have such great ideas! My sheep in winter dons my mantle every Christmas!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Wendy! So pleased you think so! Love your idea of hanging your sheep at Christmas!!!

[@Michelle-lu6gj]

What about the original pencil marks??

[@teresajordao6634]

Beautiful and relaxing vídeo. Thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@tammiemcinnis4971]

Found the techniques and use of color interesting. Thanks for the video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sueatkins6656]

Did you wet paper first?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I painted each petal, wet on dry, then dropped colours in wet into wet.

[@9protocol]

I love this... I am on lockdown and doing watercolours to beat the boredom. I just have to give this a try. Going to forward the link to my Granddaughter too. Many thanks. Have liked and subscribed.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Anthony! I hope your granddaughter likes it too! Thank you also for subscribing!

[@모든게들어있는곳]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm going to try it tomorrow morning. So fantastic technique for flower

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment, I hope you enjoy painting this tomorrow morning :)

[@aminaansari1683]

Beautiful. Please upload more and more videos on water colour painting of flowers.

[@dbald8]

A beautiful painting and good explanation of the techniques that you use but I would like to know what is the name of the rigger that you used for details in the center of the flower.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you, the brush is: Alvaro Castagnet Neef Needle Point Brush size 8, the brush is available on Amazon.co.uk. :)

[@pearlnova8891]

You make it look easy...I am going to learn how to paint flowers....beautiful painting!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SuperMorula]

Absolutely beautiful. And such a clear tutorial. Fabulous thank you so much..

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Moira, so glad you like the painting and found the tutorial clear :)

[@maryanderson7322]

I enjoyed this tutorial very much. I liked how we started out with wet on dry painting and transitioned to wet on wet.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Mary!

[@suecook5416]

So beautiful and loose, thank you Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! :)

[@fredasidaravicius232]

Beautiful work. Must have a go,

[@bubbly1395]

So Beautiful! Thank you 😊. I just subscribed!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for subscribing and delighted you like the painting! :)

[@craigcastagnoli2447]

This is so beautiful. When you soften the line/edge do you dry the brush some?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊 I would keep the brush damp. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@noreenkellett3863]

Really love this, just found you and have subscribed. thanks for sharing and teaching.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Noreen for your lovely comment and subscription :)

[@annajackson7087]

I used to paint in oil but have always been in love with watercolor. This is just gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@beaubrummell11]

The best tutorial by a great artistShe teaches and uses subtitlesThank yiu very much

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😃

[@CarlaKeckArt]

Absolutely beautiful! New fan here❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Carla :)

[@mylenestein1561]

merci d'avoir partager votre savoir. C'est magnifique

[@KarenRiceArt]

My absolute pleasure 😊

[@evaral6590]

Stunning very nice work. I've subscribed to your chanel

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much either for your lovely comment and for subscribing to my KZbin channel! Take care :-)

[@OneTrueWord1988]

This is just wonderful. Thank you so much. 👍🌸😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Lygon_]

This is so awe-inspiring. It's beautiful. One of the reasons I love watercolours over most other traditional mediums is just how natural it is. From the flow of the paint through the water, to the splatter of details and even the twig, it's all just so beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you like this tutorial! :)

[@Mamaosa63]

Karen you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure! Thank you :)

[@andrewgahan3568]

Monday may 15th 2023 401pm😅

[@mins_artnlife]

Love watching you paint Karen. :)x

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are a sweetheart :)

[@meri8746]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it Meri :)

[@RachelLovejoy]

I love the "talk-free" approach. Like my mother used to say..."Actions speak louder than words." I'm a visual learner. Words overwhelm, but the toned-down music helps to set the mood.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Rachel :)

[@RachelLovejoy]

@@KarenRiceArt You are welcome.

[@deirdremolloy2801]

Thank ypou so much for this fabulous presentation! You bring Magic to the paper! Your flowers come to life! with each color ! So many wonderful techniques to learnand add to our work! You are truly a master! Loved the music! It brought a level of strength to each stroke!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Deirdre! :)

[@luisatrentino4791]

Come dipingere alberi ad aquerello

[@margaretnorvell9555]

You are so talented. I learned more from this one video than any ten I have watched. Amazing! Thank you. Greetings from Tennessee!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hello Margaret from Tennessee! Great to hear from you! So pleased that you learnt so much from this tutorial! Thank you for sharing! Take care, happy painting :)

[@bienemaja9996]

Wonderful Flower. Thank you for sharing😀👍👏🌸🌺🌼

[@kaylassoundbathsanctuary]

So calming and beautiful, thanks for the tips

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@mariannemontet5164]

So wunderschön deine Mohnblume. Danke Karen, dass du deine Maltechnik teilst.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Danke Marianne :)

[@suecollins876]

Love this painting so delicate and gentle love the music to

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much so so glad that you like this watercolour painting and the music! :-)

[@suecollins876]

Karen Rice Art Channel what is the music please 🙂

[@jacqui1101]

how about showing closed captioning.....looked like an interesting video

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Jacqui :)

[@christinej_h]

Lovely, with great instructions.

[@pragya360]

Such a beautiful demonstration.I'm absolutely new to painting but I've always been fond of water colours. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Pragya, so pleased that you like the tutorial! Happy painting 😀

[@lyndaevans1132]

Who could possibly put a 'thumbs down' on this video?????

[@KarenRiceArt]

Aww! Thanks Lynda, who knows? I appreciate your comment so much! :)

[@vivianlentz7521]

Karen, I very much enjoyed this video and immediately subscribed! Is it possible to get the needle point brush in the US?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your comment Vivian and for subscribing to my channel! If you click on my Amazon UK link, I think you can order the brush from there… Hopefully that works for you. Happy painting :-)

[@roshinvarghese6111]

Thank you. Well explained for a beginner like me. Subscribed.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Roshin, so glad yoou found the video helpful and thank you for subscribing! :)

[@donnaforte7044]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Donna :)

[@wendykelcey1246]

And…. I love the calming music!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@sherrylee6719]

Very pretty, Karen. You make it look so easy. It was wonderful and I enjoyed it so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sherry :)

[@jackiebyers1272]

LOVED this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Jackie :)

[@marybethkrepinevich9483]

Very helpful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@janweaver3112]

Wonderful, what is the brand of rigger, very nice video.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Jan...the brush is Alvaro Castagnet Neef Needle Point Brush size 8, I bought it from Amazon.co.uk :)

[@Suetweed123]

That’s brilliant, thank you. What is the make of your rigger brush please?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sue, click on the SHOW MORE just below the videos, it gives you information about the materials I have used in this video...Hope this was helpful :)

[@Suetweed123]

Karen Rice Art Channel I don’t have a SHOW MORE option when I play your video. I have a LEARN MORE one but this tells me about the bra they’re advertising lol!! Looks a brilliant brush.

[@Suetweed123]

I found the link, I didn’t have Show more but got your list by clicking the Tips for painting ... link. Many thanks.

[@cassiel.6918]

Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lisacrist3796]

Wow so beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Lisa :)

[@maxkielbasa6079]

these tips are great no matter what you're painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you think so, thank you!

[@angelaschultz3109]

I learnt so much here! Thankyou

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're so welcome!

[@connieostroha8423]

Love all the techniques you used here! Lovely! 💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@tsvetea2210]

Beautiful flower! Thank you for sharing .🌹

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@Bindismom]

The music was as pretty as the flower. Great presentation.👍

[@maggiemcdowell7258]

It's beautiful

[@terayahm6873]

So beautiful! And you make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Tera, practice makes it easier :)

[@nathanielsalamat8263]

thank you for your sharing ..beautiful!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Nathanial, so pleased that you liked the tutorial. :-)

[@elizabethkoeman8883]

Thank you! So delicately painted ! Love the written instructions . Very good tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Elizabeth! :-)

[@MiraTulic]

Vi meni akvarel... Karen ja vama ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@hsiuhuichen60]

Your painting is truly beautiful, thanks for sharing🌹❤️