Transform Your Watercolours With This Genius Brush Hack!

[@baldwinleatherworks]

This reminds me of the birches in Maine. ❤❤❤ this painting and your technique. I can’t wait to try on my next painting and following your tutorial. Thank you so much for doing this because I can’t speak others but just for myself. I’m disabled and am on a very limited fixed income. I can’t afford art lessons and I love watercolor. I’m not very good at this time. There is a lot of room to improve and learn. You and artist like you who care enough to share your talent, your passion, your skill, your techniques, tips and tricks really help people like me. Thank you so much.❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

My absolute pleasure and thank you for your kind comments 😊

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

Does anyone else see the little face on the tree, upper left?? You make it all look so easy…. Thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@noriwhite]

I do! 😄

[@leeroar2276]

Oh my gosh I saw it too! I see things like that everywhere.. like yesterday i saw a life size camel with humps and everything in a pile of snow lol! 😃 (I live in Alaska) It's called "Pareidolia" in technical terms, but I Love seeing faces and things like that.. glad I'm not the only one!😁 It seems like it happens to creative people much more often.. ❤

[@karenm8952]

Yes, I see it! 😄

[@mariannedanhofbekkers2671]

I also noticed it immediately and i do See Things and faces all around me always… 😅

[@carmium]

Very nice; I like the sharp stick work! But please, everyone: I know birches are popular (have painted them myself) but do keep in mid that the black patches (usually branch scars) don't just occur on the edges of the trunk, but all over it!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you and I will bear in mind.

[@JeriBond-r6v]

Love this!

[@barbaraziegler1524]

My first of your videos. So much to appreciate! Love your teaching style, no fluff just straight to the task at hand. Very clear, a nice brisk pace. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@bonetascholz999]

I loved learning how you used so many different techniques, thankyou

[@markpurnell7437]

I appreciated the real-time step by step, with reasoning. Thank you. I will try this one

[@amominak2]

I think you have perfected the birch in several forms!!! I love this piece! Thank you 😊 ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨

[@katemcallister2403]

This was lovely! Love the sharpened end of a brush idea. Thanks for showing us this technique!

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@judygarnhum2992]

Yes I see the little face! Beautiful painting! from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@susanritchie9456]

Just gorgeous, and so genius!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 🎨

[@garypostell5268]

Awww I can see myself using a dip pen instead of sharpening a old paint brush love it idea 🙏♥️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great idea. Thank you 😊

[@johnkelly720]

Absolutely amazing Karen. Silver birch just jumping off the page!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@AlbertaGail]

Thanks so much Karen. I followed along and it is my best painting yet. You are a wonderful teacher. I like how you "fiddle" and then finally spatter to stop yourself from overworking the painting! I actually learn a lot from how you fiddle to improve things.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@lindabedker9105]

Love the way you teach. You make it so interesting and you bring it to life. You make it look so easy. I could listen to you all day. So good! Thank you.❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@andreac1792]

Love this one and always enjoy watching you paint! Thank you for sharing your beautiful paintings.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you so much.

[@Jutta.B]

I think you are very talented. I’m just getting back into painting after around thirty years and I must say I’ve lost a lot of my abilities now that I’m older with arthritis. Don’t have a very steady hand anymore either. I however am determined to get it back.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You can do it 😊

[@TracyPhotography]

I am also just getting back into painting later in life- this is great!

[@sallykirkstephens8415]

Me too !

[@neilloewe4287]

Thank you for this video! It not only taught me how to paint birch trees, but had me creating my best work so far. It's the first one I'm truly proud of!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s so lovely to hear 😊

[@marian9410]

incredible. just loving this painting...! Masterful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sharontaylorcreative]

What a brilliant idea and technique to sharpen the end of your brush! 😮😮 Oh my goodness. I learned so much in this video that I can't wait to try and pass on to my students! Thank you soooo much! Beautiful painting! 👍🏼👍🏼💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@Baobabaloo]

Very nice end result. Lots of white paper shining through. Excellent!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@lindakuck5981]

Great hack with the sharpened brush! This painting is phenomenal. Thanks Karen 😊❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@Carina-2906]

Beautifully painted ! I love it ! Thank you for this video !

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 🎨

[@rimmashilov1440]

😍Very Much enjoyed how quick and easy you finished this painting.Thank you.😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊 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

[@joycewickman1148]

beautiful! I love painting birch trees! Can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing, Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 🎨

[@PatMcAnn]

Well,, mine came out wonderfully!! Thank you- that was so fun!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s great to hear. 😊

[@geraldinenagle1756]

Thank you Karen..really love the use of alternative tools..I personally produce a better painting with cards twigs etc great to watch theMaster at work

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much - I do too!

[@anjou6497]

I love those tree trunks. Lovely painting techniques; delicate subjects require sensitivity and patience ! 🤗🧡🌿

[@KarenRiceArt]

I so agree. Thank you so much 😊

[@SANTOSHKULKARNI9]

This is simply mesmerizing to watch the unfolding mystery. Your voice is hypnotic. The way you elaborate the chemistry of the different hues is a memorable experience. Thanks for sharing your expertise here.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SANTOSHKULKARNI9]

​@@KarenRiceArt You are most welcome 🤗

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful! ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 🎨

[@colleurfull]

Prachtig!!, Goede uitleg Karen, wat een mooie berken bomen 👌👌❤❤😊😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@annmurphy677]

Yes, I’ve been watching the little face. It would look better with a few more lines-once you’ve seen the face, you can’t unsee it

[@sallycutler9931]

This painting is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing, and showing us all these different, achievable techniques!

[@KarenRiceArt]

My absolute pleasure 😊

[@kathleenwhallon3298]

I love this and will try it soon- before spring distracts me with other subjects! Thank you so much. I love how you explain and demonstrate.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@philipk917]

Lovely! Thank you for letting us watch. I love Birch Trees! Well Wishes for you and yours and all. ❤🧡❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨😊

[@nestormairena_0331]

YOU JUST MADE A NEW SUBSCRIBER BECAUSE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN THE WAY YOU PAINT I MORE THAN UNDERSTOOD MA'AM KAREN

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@misfitstranger]

Just became a member because you, more than any other watercolor artist on here, inspire me and make me go, “WOW!” so often. I’m so anxious to follow along and create and learn. Thanks a million for the time you invest in making these videos for students like myself! It’s greatly, greatly appreciated!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mermaidswhimsy8601]

So much passion going in to this work! I love it! Having so much fun watching!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Aymii_Khan]

Amazing ❤ you are the best, the way you explain everything is 😮❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Aymii_Khan]

@@KarenRiceArt pleasure is all minee ❤️🤩

[@Nellie_Lovett]

I just have to say... I am SO GLAD I joined your Patreon! You have kept us all so busy with all of your tutorials and such a variety it makes my head spin! (in a good way) Today I finally started on a wooded scene I sketched but have been afraid to paint because, well, I was afraid I'd ruin my sketch and then look what you uploaded for everyone today! Amazing woman and enjoyed the tutorial! ;) Thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨

[@MaryRamirez-gd1up]

Beautiful. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@aprildegele1510]

LOVE Birch and Aspen. I have a birch outside of my kitchen window and I love it. I'm going to try this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Happy painting 😊🎨

[@jantaylor4282]

I love birch trees and these are the best I've seen demonstrated. These are so nicely done. The shapened end of the paint brush is an idea so interesting as I find using different objects to spread paint is something I enjoy seeing. Thanks for sharing this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@CB-lr1gt]

I really like your technique on the birch trees by leaving them white and adding the dark areas. One other lesson that I watched she painted them dark and then added the white. Yours looks much more realistic.

[@petraboszegwaard]

Very beautiful. Thank you Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@maryannknox7158]

Gorgeous

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 🎨

[@StereoSpace]

It's such a pleasure to watch you work and hear your descriptions of what doing and why. And, of course, seeing the beautiful art as you're creating it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@miryamcarolinaromobrizuela9825]

Bellísimo ❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@tammyblake9778]

Great video! Beautiful painting! Thank you! 🖌️💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

My absolute pleasure. 😊🎨

[@petelangforduk]

Thanks Karen. I am always inspired by your work.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@Piwonia67]

It's so lovely! Meanwhile, I've just tried to use a 100% cotton paper sheet, got a spring green swamp on it, and I'm leaving it till tomorrow to think what I'm going to do about it 😂

[@KarenRiceArt]

Happy painting 🎨

[@sallykirkstephens8415]

what happened next ?

[@dietersdawgs]

with the twig sticking in it's eye? lol! I sometimes put disguised ufos in my paintings.

[@Grateful999]

❤ definitely going to watch this again and paint along. Love the idea of sharpening the end of an old brush and mixing oil pastels and using salt to create texture

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@gillmahoney4742]

Very nice. I am an oil painter 77 now first used it age eight. Needed water colour lesson always wary of it. Done a could not bad. Learnt a lot from you, thankyou

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Gorgeous. I’ve a sketch of birch trees that I have done. Perfect for me to watercolor with this tutorial ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful 🎨

[@sdubrau]

I was aware of this technic but never really thought about how I could actually use... so thanks a lot for this very inspiring demo.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure 😊 Happy painting

[@chrislora8895]

Lovely! Your narration as you paint is very helpful and clear. Thank you for this video.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful 😊

[@pavlabedrichova747]

Very beautiful subject, the technique and colors are excellent, a stunning finish to the painting. Karen, you are excellent

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@sarahmyk9356]

Just came across your account. This is the first video of yours I have watched and I've learned so many techniques from it. Your instructions are thorough and detailed and your voice is so calming. Thank you for taking the time to share your talent and tips along with watching a beautiful painting made right before my eyes. Just beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@deniseguylabriet4404]

Beautiful birch trees. And so interesting to follow. Thank you for sharing your artful ideas. Denise.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@patriciahubbard5832]

I absolutely LOVE this! Colors are excellent!

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@Atom9830011696]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for showing the technique. Put some curious deer’s in background and one in foreground.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great idea! Thank you so much 😊

[@SANSA1964]

absolutely gorgeous! excelent class!! thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@DianeFroggett]

What a fabulous treat to watch you paint, you are such a good teacher and have a wonderful manner and I learned so much just from watching your demonstration. I shall be trying this out later on today.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@madelinearmato5976]

I love this!

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@sharonlane5647]

I love this. I am going to try this today. Thank you for such detailed explanations.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Happy painting 😊🎨

[@valsummers5330]

Brilliant! Gonna try this tomorrow

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you. Happy painting 😊🎨

[@annwornell7510]

7:04 lovely to watch these trees being born onto the paper. I will hopefully be able to try this soon.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Happy painting! Thank you so much 😊

[@philipdown3147]

Greatly enjoyed the video Karen you explain clearly how using different things to create your impression which gives an amazing detailed perspective, thanks for sharing your inspirational talent again stay safe and healthy

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@eliwoh]

Great tutorial! My favorite so far. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome and so glad you enjoyed this tutorial 😊

[@leeroar2276]

Thank you so much! You have really changed my watercolor technique! It is an absolutely stunning painting also! ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@leslieparker5755]

First time finding you and this tutorial. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Im anxious to give it a try.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Just beautiful 😍 I can't wait to try some of these technique tomorrow. Thanks 👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@penstemonandsquirrels2780]

This is an excellent tutorial for an absolute beginner. Simple shapes, no need for a pencil sketch. I followed along, and it's the first complete painting that I've done (twice). I'm having trouble retaining my lights, probably exacerbated by working on A5 (the only good quality paper I have), but both paintings got a "that's amazing!" from my 14-year-old son. And that's just about everything, isn't it? I am more of a craftsperson, more wood, leather, and metal. But I grew up on gorgeous watercolor illustrations that remain some of my favorite artworks ever. So I've finally decided to give it a go.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial and that you got a great reaction from your son too 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@moniquelebel-ducharme6894]

This is simply beautiful Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Mr38thstreet]

Lots of good ideas! Can’t wait to give it a try!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hope you enjoy 😊

[@davidinger961]

Wow ! This is one of the best watercolor tutorials I've seen, wil l defiantly have ago at this, might put a fawn to add more interest in the background thank you very inspiring!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀 What a lovely idea!

[@ChoochooseU]

This is so enriched with technique. Tyty I think I can try my glass dip pen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@AnneSmith-mu2ph]

Love this Karen ,I’ll try this 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you. Happy painting 😊

[@mads0116]

Lovely technique and colors.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@teresaalverides2754]

This is fun! Looking forward to trying the reverse end of a paint brush. Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Enjoy 😊 If you want to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@teresaalverides2754]

@@KarenRiceArtI’m a member now! Thank you ❤️

[@susancook1617]

Beautiful, thank you Karen 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 🎨

[@sueaberle935]

Love the birch trees

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

I love this. I always have mesquite tree branches that I'm trying to figure out what to do with to get them out of my yard lol.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@christinedrake1645]

love that... I forgot I could be using twigs!!! good reminder and so much fun..thank you ...

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@janiceweigand-uh2mb]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 🎨

[@monaburkard7163]

This is good for applying thin lines of resist.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Absolutely 😊

[@tarachan6284]

Love the dark textures on the gray tree. I wonder if you could use a charcoal stick to get the same effect

[@KarenRiceArt]

Absolutely, I’m sure you can. 😊

[@tereasecook9614]

Beautiful!!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@studio_guing]

love this hack/technique! thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@maureenknight3863]

fabulous turorial!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨😊

[@anick6265]

So so so beautiful💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@LadyLeda2]

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jacquiliddell7680]

I had a go, and it ain’t half bad, seeing as I’ve got cheap paper, brushes and paint do might invest and some good materials. My paper was balling up when I was wetting it oops But thank you for showing me the way xxxx❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Good stuff 😊 The one thing I tell my students, that can improve their work, because it will give them more time is better paper. Buying better paper is not a false economy and you can use the back as well. I recommend 300gsm Cold Pressed watercolour paper 100% cotton A4 or bigger.

[@kathrynoreilly6064]

I love this, and the detailed description is so helpful

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@MarianneDroste-st6id]

Beautiful! Wonderful tips - thank you😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@jamesdiver2183]

brilliant again😃

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 🎨

[@agarwalarti]

Just beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨

[@Goldmangun]

Beautiful work! 👏👏👏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 🎨

[@debbyleiper8367]

Fabulous! And some great ideas!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@SheebaAamir-f5z]

So beautiful ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ciceroblackpaw3960]

amazing tutorial. thanks so much for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

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[@dietersdawgs]

Nice job, good video. Thanks! Personal thing, I just don't like taping my paper i like going to the edge.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@SteveMallen]

Enjoyed this tutorial, nice work!

[@KarenRiceArt]

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