Use Bokeh to Take Your Watercolor From Simple to Stunning!

Learn how to use bokeh to add a magical touch to your watercolor paintings in this DIY tutorial. Take your art from simple to stunning with this easy technique! Photo Credit - Paint My Photo
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[@Wal48]

Really nice effects you’re getting! Taking off masking fluid, I use fingers and keep what comes off, then use that rolled into a ball to take off future masking. It takes itself off better than anything else I’ve found!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@molossergirl2]

What a wonderful tip on blotting the snow splatter with a tissue to make bigger splats! I have been using white Gouache for my snow effect, but many say the non bleed is much better. Going to find some. Love your teaching BTW x

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank You so much!

[@mariannekoekkelkoren4443]

Wonderful, love it.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@donnafitzpatrick4379]

Love, love this technique. Can’t wait to try.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. It is so much fun. Thanks hope you love it.

[@Doggymomma52]

Love the way it comes to life as you go along ❤️🎨

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@dthom6961]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Great tutorial! I can’t wait to try it!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much. Hope you have great fun and success!

[@AnnKruse1]

Becky, on this and your other Bokeh demo, you do such a wonderful job with snow! Thank you.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much.

[@marilynvickers8141]

Love these techniques for the background especially❣️ Thank you.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@primitiveprudence9414]

Love your cards so much...Can't wait to start painting for the holidays🥰

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much. I hope you have a great time!

[@chrischurchley7003]

You are on such a roll with these - just wonderful! The effect is so 3D 👏😁

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! They are super fun to make!

[@dbrat368]

Thank you for this lesson! Going to try it tonight 🙂

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome! Have fun!!

[@GratefulThird]

Lovely.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@carolstefan7662]

I love this. What a fantastic job!!!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@karenc2589]

I love this technique!!! Thank you for sharing

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I’m so glad you liked it!

[@nadinek6693]

Great tutorial and techniques. I can't wait to use them for my own design. Thanks so much!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks so much. I hope you have great success!

[@michaelhinz4787]

I really love this one. I’m going to give it a try.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Have fun!!

[@terriepasterchek74]

Just beautiful! It’s so fun to watch a simple piece of paper and some paint be transformed into such a work of art. Great job.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Lovely

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@debbiecrochiere2182]

Very beautiful and so many wonderful tips. Thank you 🥰

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@brendamerrill1692]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Beautiful! ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@annt.4781]

...beautiful and inspiring, I like the bokeh♥

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. It is super fun!

[@lyndaranson1728]

Love it! Your shading on the snow made the painting, lovely. Thank you 😊

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@trishmillard2958]

I’ve just found your channel. Love how you do your snow. I live where there lots of snow and always have such a hard time painting it. ❤️

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. I’m so glad you love it.

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

it’s so beautiful! thanks for such a wonderful video, love your channel 🎄🎄🎄

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much! Have fun painting!

[@hardybeverly]

Great!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@huynhthanhtruc4670]

Thanks for your tutorial. Love your technique. I will try.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. Have fun!!

[@corinnemarneffe3286]

Wow, you're so good! The snow on the branch, the snow in the air, the bokeh effect,... Just perfect. So helpful to see how you achieve this in real time, thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@grandma1]

Very lovely. Enjoyed watching you paint.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@susanbradfield3316]

Wow love this. You make it look easy. Still really tough for a beginner painter, but I am sticking with it!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. It does get easier!

[@morgenmachen2400]

Just found you and had to subscribe- you have a lot of helpful tips to share and I don't want to loose track of the channel. I'm going to give this a shot. Thank you so much for sharing, and happy holidays!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you too.

[@TiuTauTilhi]

Found your channel and this lesson while looking for xmas card ideas to paint. The combination of bokeh and the snow and berries looks so pretty I have to try it. Thanks for the video and extra tips!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I’m glad you liked it! Have fun painting!

[@janinepettit2019]

Beautiful berries. Enjoyed learning from your methods. Thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@lorihanby6733]

I love this! The tip using the tissue is great. I’m so glad someone in a Facebook watercolor group shared their version of your painting giving you credit so I could discover you here on KZbin. Subscription done! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much! Have fun!!’

[@conniemesce4093]

Very pretty! ❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@kaluhi21]

Oh my gosh, you made such a beautiful seasonal picture… I followed along and it came out so good, thank you for sharing your talent. I’m thrilled with it!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m so glad you had so much success!

[@chingwahlam3270]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ESPECIALLY IN 2023 !

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much. May He bless you also!

[@pamcaley5576]

Great demo! Thank you

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks…and you’re welcome!

[@LynCre8s]

Beautiful

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@chantalnugues-perrin3631]

Becky, my first tutorial with you and how enjoyable … I started with this one and looking good so far thanks to your explanations 🤗🙏🏻💕

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@bettylarrabee294]

Lovely. I enjoy your calm presentIon. Thank you for an informative lesson.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@pamcaley5576]

Beautiful card, great instruction.

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Thank you so much!

[@sswesey4]

Loved watching you paint that.. I watch so many painters and that was lovely..

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@ep8029]

Nice effect well explained. Thank you.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome! Happy painting!

[@jetteroheller6395]

Great video! Subscribed! Awesome painting! Thanks for helping people create! May you and yours stay healthy and happy! Big Hug!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you enjoy the process!! 😀

[@pattygriffin4085]

Really enjoyed the way you teach…. TY

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@TeriB1956]

So pretty, I really love the Bokeh effect!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I think it’s super fun to do too!

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

me too, but i need to get one of those cards with all the sizes.

[@4elnorrd]

Great video !!!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@marievanderwijk9845]

Subscribed! I could watch you paint all day lol

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Awww. That is sweet. Thank you so much!

[@suemerritt1679]

Magnificent! I have been trying to figure out the effect of "bokeh" I can't believe I found it with your channel... Awesome🥰 Thank you

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m so glad this was helpful.

[@heidrunvogelbacher4657]

Hallo I love to watch your work. I am so impressed❤

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@lyndamitton4496]

I love it! Absolutely Love it! Thanks for your inspiration, and timely instructions!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

The bleed proof white is an opaque paint made for watercolor and does not make your painting a mixed media painting. It would not be allowed in a Transparent Watercolor competition.

[@kynder430]

Just discovered your channel and love your style! Beautiful work!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you very much.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You are most welcome.

[@brookea.8727]

Love these!! Just subscribed. We look forward to more and also that we might be able to hear enough in order to know what you're saying. (We can hear your voice some but not enough for any words.Thanks for listing supplies too!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks you. I’m sorry you can’t hear me well. I’ve tried several different mics but they all made the brush sound and rinsing of water sound drown out my voice. They were even good quality mics. Hopefully I’ll be able to solve that problem!

[@glorialacoma9735]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Gracias desde España. 🌺

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.

[@carolrives3095]

Live your teaching style, as well as finished piece!

[@carolrives3095]

*Love

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@alisonruth3947]

Thank you

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

You’re welcome!

[@megg7558]

Thank you for the a tips. This is the 1st time I am watching you, glad to find you. Such a great painting. After watching your video I did this with my daughter and it come out great.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I am so glad you had success, even better with a daughter!!

[@pamgibbons2043]

Excellent👌

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!!

[@lindamarsh6711]

Bokeh or Boke is pronounced like bōké. Lovely picture. Thank you, I just joined.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! I did learn how to pronounce it a few weeks later! 🤪

[@mariacibova7037]

Super :-).

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@vivvane4310]

Great tutorial. Very helpful to a beginning watercolor artist.

[@vivvane4310]

And I’m definitely trying the Bokah effect.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Happy painting!

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I'm new to your channel! So glad I subscribed!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you and welcome!

[@reneelanier3475]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!😁

[@lindakaiser1130]

Just found you. Great tutorial. Subscribed.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much!

[@annateed389]

If you want to prevent your circle template from bleeding, use tiny bits of masking tape. It raises the template slightly and prevents the bleed…an old drafting trick we used…way back when.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you!

[@123craftygal]

I too just found your channel while looking for Bokeh effects. This is very fun and turned out so well. The Pebeo mask fluid is my favorite because I find it is easier to remove, though I’ve never tried the tape method, just the gum eraser. Is your photo available for sharing?

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Sorry. I used a free photo reference from Paint My Photo but then I changed it pretty dramatically so I don’t really have a photo.

[@Creativeone63]

Becky, I really enjoyed this tutorial. You do a nice job of explaining what you are doing and why. I was really excited to hear you mention Spokane Art Supply, as I have recently moved to Spokane. I would love to know if there are watercolor groups that get together and paint-for fun, not profit! I’ve taken some classes with Stan and learned a lot, but would like to network with people that aren’t quite as detailed and intense, because I took up watercolor to break away from the intensity of perfectionism and photo realism. Your work is lovely and more of the direction I’m going right now. At least trying to. :) Shannon Hicks

[@Creativeone63]

Oh dear!! I just looked you up and your work is beautiful, and your more refined work is what honestly makes my heart sing and want to paint. I will surely be taking a class from you in the future and so look forward to meeting you!!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you so much for your kind words. If you would like to be on my mailing list to hear about future classes just go to beckygromlich.com and send me your email address. Im looking forward to meeting you too.

[@lyndamitton4496]

What brand of watercolour paint do you have ! They look gloriously translucent! Thanks for your patience in explaining your ‘moves’ so well!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

I use MGraham paint for the most part. I do have a Becky Gromlich Teachers Choice palette available if you live in the United States. It includes a palette with 15 colors in it, and three brushes. It is a great price, curated by me but offered by Spokane Art Supply. If you live elsewhere there will be other professional quality paints available than this brand. Here is the link: kzbin.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpIV0d6ZWU4STY0Uk5CdWhYOS05a1I5WVl2Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuSjgtT3I3WXNoV3VkVTFlU2l4ZUNfZ3pqQlRTdjVkb2NWXzdZVGlWMVNvcHk5R2hvOUtwN21TMm9xMVl0TGtSNkxDdHdBZWpoQ2tRTFRTRm83NHVyVGVPUFBHTFVTdVRMMXhSVEtkdjV0eWI1YVg3QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fspokaneartsupply.com%2F%3Fs%3Dgromlich&v=qbFg_cEaVW8 they also carry Bleed Proof White.

[@lyndamitton4496]

What is BLEED THROUGH WHITE??? Is it consider Mixed Media if you use it to make snow? I’m a beginner that was tod too ‘save my whites’…is this cheating, or just labeled as ‘mixed media’ ? I am a bit co fused! Thanks for sharing…I love your Bockeh demonstration !

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thanks Lynda. There is a certain charm to paintings where the paper is used for all of the whites , but there are times when the paper which is usually slightly off white, is not white enough. There are famous watercolor artists like Andrew Wyeth from the past and Stan Miller from the present who use white. These days your art can be totally your own and you can do what you want.

[@britthartart]

Thank you so much, Becky! This tutorial was wonderful and I loved every minute of it. I’m so glad I found you. I tried to find you on Instagram but couldn’t. Do you have an account on there?

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you Britt! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I do have an Instagram account called Becky Gromlich Watercolor.

[@britthartart]

@@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040 Thank you! I’ll go follow you.

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

@@britthartart Thanks Britt! You have inspired me to catch up on my instagram!

[@Vangough792]

Lovely

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Thank you.

[@lisapm2451]

Very nice, Becky. I especially like the way you did the bumpy snow & shading. That is something I will put to use on my Christmas cards this year. Thank you!

[@thewatercolorclassroom-bec7040]

Thank you! Happy painting!!