Unleash Your Creativity: Painting Sea Shells in Watercolor

[@sonyaoart]

aw, little Leo. I can see he’s a menace 😹. Beautiful painting too!

[@LisaGates-z9f]

Thank you, rewatching this has inspired me to do better and not be as clumsy with the paint and water.

[@lasnierjeanluc715]

Dear Louise De Masi, you work really beautiful pictures, compliments. Kind regards, Jean Luc Lasnier, France&Germany

[@chiarasola826]

Gorgeous! 🤩 Leo is lovely 🥰

[@ashleyevans3330]

Beautiful!!!! Hugs to Leo!❤

[@andreatannahill645]

What a lovely painting Louise! Thank you for showing us that simple subjects can give us a beautiful composition. Thanks for letting Leo guest star again. It’s great to see him as he’s growing.

[@jacqulynhilyard1561]

Lovely composition and fine quality painting; how a painting is composed is as important as the composition of an orchestral work and you have my respect for excelling at both. Thank you for your kindness in sharing this, it is very instructional.

[@Lulis56]

Another amazing painting and the kitty was a bonus! Always stay for the bloopers at the end! Thank you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome! Thank you Lulis.

[@fuzzydragons]

so much detail, wonderfully done!🥰

[@devrapoitra5516]

oh my gosh.. ive done a good number of your tutorials and fine you the most detailed instructor… im a member or Patreon and am very excited to get to try the seashells at some point in the near future. it would be awesome to see a painting like the koi with all the stones.. these of your style are so intricate and yet your presentation of them, makes it seem doable to a newbie .. such as myself. with my greatest Thanks. Blissings to you.

[@andreatorraca8755]

So ❤️ beautiful

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Andrea. ❤️

[@rebeccac2032]

I love watching your videos Louise - especially the little clips of Leo! He’s adorable. This painting is beautiful, and I’m always amazed at your details and patience. I want to “like” the video, but can’t find that button anymore!! Maybe I need my daughter to help - always thought I was a techie but my age is showing I guess lol. Anyways, loved the bloops as always!! 🥰💕 EDITED: I figured it out!! Lol - score 1 for GenX 😂

[@amandaingraham3244]

I have a male tuxedo cat (Atlas) and his two favorite things in all the land are 1) playing with paintbrushes - I find them all over my house, and 2) playing in water - wet paw prints all over the house too LOL It does make painting a challenge! He's also a master easel climber.

[@andreatorraca8755]

Awww love Leo,

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Lol- he's very mischievous.

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Beautiful, and love the colors. Thank you!

[@nkguenther1]

Lovely. I hope you will do a tutorial of your Leo. He’s just adorable. I have a black and white cat, too. Maybe a Christmas card!

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Oh that came out so nice! I’m inspired to paint shells native to my home now. Thank you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Monique! That's great. ❤️

[@suziedoozie6478]

I love this painting. I so enjoy your work!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Susie.

[@cherylweaver5129]

Love it!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Cheryl.

[@duffycat7021]

A great painting, I especially love the colours. And I really appreciate your work for the tutorials.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much.

[@denisesanborn9965]

I love seashells! Beautiful painting!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Denise. 😊

[@beadmomma4]

This is one of my favorites. Loved watching you paint this one. Skillful composition. Skillful brush strokes. Skillful paint application. You're a true inspiration for us beginners. And as a fellow cat lover, it was a nice surprise to see little Leo. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@ionawoodart]

Amazing!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Iona.

[@sarahbailey5928]

Louise. Two passions in one .... kitties and shells ... how did you know😊? Having inspired me with an earlier Seashells tutorial of yours, this limited palette and fine detail has taken watercolours to a whole new level. Thank you so much.

[@ramya.illustrations]

Lovely painting!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Ramya.

[@maryalgar8779]

Love it, love it, love it! The addition of some warmth to the background worked well. I was worried little Leo was going to tip over your water vessel. He is too cute.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad you liked it. Thank you Mary. He's a cutie but I have to keep him out of the studio when I paint now. He gets into everything. Maybe when he's older he'll be able to come into the studio when I paint.

[@dq3974]

Please do a whole series of shell paintings. Love love love! Cat people are the best people too! 😻

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! 🥰

[@helenechouinard3473]

I know every one must find its own style, but I absolutely love yours !

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Helene. I think I'm still finding mine!

[@denisefreeborn3749]

tastefully done. easy does it

[@catepearce2138]

A beautiful painting with clear instructions, another winner, thank you.

[@milenamarcocci6320]

Love it 🤩 bravissima. You are very great artist ❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Milena. 🌺

[@melodiechristensen2266]

Little Leo has thoroughly stolen the show. Cute baby.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Melodie. He's biting my ankles as I type this. 😬🌻

[@juliehopkins5784]

I look forward to the seashell tutorial, I loved the other! Thank you for these KZbin clips as well Louise. 👍

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You’re welcome Julie. Thank you. 😊

[@morgenmachen2400]

You are such a brilliant artist, Louise. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@IreneeGraniczny]

Thank you for this new tutorial, and the others too. As always your performance is high level. Moreover, you are a very good actress.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! 🌸

[@Sherlock2022]

I like the shell composition, it’s great. Will you be doing any landscape tutorials? Thanks.

[@IsabelleThouin-nb4ne]

I really love the way you are painting and what you choose to paint. I just became a patreon and I did my first painting with you today! 😊🙏🎨🖼️🪄

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Awesome! Thank you Isabelle!

[@veroklassmann654]

Wonderful! The complementary colors are perfect. I admire your patience with the drawing of the purple shell mess.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Hi Louise, i got emotional right at the end to see Leo the cat..I am wanting to get back to my art after years of not drawing or painting so its so lovely to find you. I subscribed with all my heart. I lost my cats tragically 3 kittens I raised they were 1yr olds and not sure how to address the trauma of loosing them. I simply havent been able to address it without it killing me. Apologies for sharing this unexpectedly ..I hope drawing will be a beginning of being who I am freely. P.s I love shells so much :) look forward to see more .thank you Lia

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you for your lovely message. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have found that drawing and painting helps me put aside those things that trouble me. Sending you love and strength. 🥰

[@susanmiddlebrook5882]

Lia, I am so sorry you have lost your precious kittens. I can hear the deep sorrow in your heart! I understand that pain of loss very well as I, too, have suffered such a loss. I will pray for your healing, dear Lia. God bless you! ~Susan

[@monica-NJ-123]

So sorry for your loss Lia , it’s devastating when you lose someone you love , my heart goes out to you , sending prayers for comfort and peace

[@janemerves7682]

I love the tiny details on the purple shells and I especially love the top smaller shell. When you added the darker yellow details it was magic. I’m always amazed too at how a painting suddenly becomes real with placement of shadows. I always feel inspired to up to my studio after watching you work.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Jane. I agree, the shadows and increasing the contrast makes all the difference.

[@rupalims1936]

Simply wonderful 🤩. I have always enjoyed your tutorials and learnt a lot. Thank you💕

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure 😊. Thank you Rupalim.

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Awww Louise…..gorgeous painting, as always! Little Leo is just adorable!!! Thank you for including his little cameos! Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!

[@suel4269]

Beautiful painting and so detailed!

[@joycestevens376]

Amazing.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Joyce. 💕

[@dougg1075]

Subscribed! Love the channel

[@heiketrotno764]

Absolute perfect, inspiring ans soooo beautiful ! You are simply the best ! Thank you Louise

[@nancykennedy2222]

Just catching up with all your tutorials and truly have learned so much from them, so thank you for everything you do. Leo is icing on the cake!

[@rupamagdy805]

Fantastic painting! The details on the purple shells are amazing. How do you transfer such an intricate drawing so accurately? Would love a video on that please 🙏

[@amandastratton8242]

Lovely painting Louise and so interesting how you did the sea shells. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and giving us inspiration xx

[@priscillatenzar9934]

I was so excited to see this seashell demo painting 😍 You are such an amazing teacher!! I just finished your sweet pea tutorial just before seeing this new video. Thanks for all you do Louise you are a gem🌸✨💕 Love your sweet cat too💙

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Priscilla. You're very kind. 🌺

[@debbyleiper8367]

Really lovely and some great tips! Can I ask how you decide whether to paint on wet or dry paper?

[@kathryncarbine7140]

When are you going to paint the kitty? He is so cute! Photo him chasngthe wheat. Thank you for your videos!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Kathryn. He is cute - especially when he's asleep 😅.

[@kathryncarbine7140]

@@LouiseDeMasi thank you. I have been painting in watercolor for 23 years. Even though I know all the basics, I still learn a lot from your videos

[@karenstoner3938]

Hi Louise. I love all your tutorials. I have a question about how you transfer your photo onto your watercolor paper. Do you draw it free hand or do you have another method. I'm trying to use my own photos ONLY instead of outlines from tutorials, but I struggle with how to get an accurate drawing without tracing it from a photo. Is it okay to trace from a photo or is that "cheating"?

[@Lorens-art]

Louise I Am a Patreon member of yours. Will you be putting the full tutorial on Patreon??

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Loren, The simpler shell painting I will be putting on Patreon- not the painting I demonstrated in this video.

[@Lorens-art]

@@LouiseDeMasi thats great thanks

[@morgenmachen2400]

Your Maestro is very well behaved compared to mine. I store mine tip up, wash and shape with Masters, don't use them to mix and they don't have much mileage yet, the tips split :( anyone have suggestions?

[@Lorens-art]

where did you get this palette?

[@rogerebert5122]

Looks like cats are the same worldwide. 🇺🇸

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Lol- yes! 😂