Video 2 Experimental Textured Surface - any media Painting Fabulous Ancient Trees follow up

A follow up video - painting on the textured surface
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[@geckoboy70]

I'm only just learning to paint but I've scoured KZbin for texture techniques and inspiration. What you've shown here is amongst the most beautiful and inspiring I've seen. Thank you so much, Linda.

[@lindabrownartist]

geckoboy70 much appreciated, very rewarding to hear you’re inspired! Enjoy creating x

[@ayla8343]

Warm Greetings Linda…Im so glad to have stumbled across your most inspiring channel…I did this technique over 20 years ago on my living room walls. Tissue paper embedded in the wet base color paint…then I mixed fall leaf colors with glaze and hand rubbed each color to mix them over the whole surface. As it is a very large room, the process was not over night😂 Afterwards I suffered excruciating pain from a frozen shoulder for about 8 months till I could use my rubbing are normally… Now You have inspired me to take this process to even more beautiful depths on a smaller canvas…I can’t wait to play with this technique again…I wish I could show you a picture of my walls….they do give the feeling of being surrounded by the fall wood’s while being indoors. Your creations are just lovely and so very i spiring….thank you for sharing your gifts with us! 🐝💜🧚‍♂️ Ayla from West Virginia

[@lindabrownartist]

Hi Ayla your walls sound wonderful! I would love to see them my email is [e-mail] I certainly can imagine how sore your shoulder was after that huge effort! Thanks for the comments x

[@annakatrina448]

Ayla, that sounds absolutely amazing and beautiful. I, too, wish I could see a picture of it. What an accomplishment! I used to paint murals, and while I never injured myself, it was very hard work, and made me sore on many occasions. Best wishes!

[@hilarygiles4238]

super-thank you! you make experimenting fun.

[@avanellehansen4525]

I like the white crayon on raised textures.

[@laurienye7514]

I love that, Linda. I think it is gorgeous and the colors are magnificent. I love it.

[@VirginiaSmith-bp8vo]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful technique Linda. Lovely to watch and listen to you & will definitely have a go at creating a forest of my own.

[@lindabrownartist]

Fabulous!

[@natalieellis4832]

I love this!!! So beautiful and for me it's a knew way of using watercolors. Cannot wait to try

[@lindabrownartist]

Have fun!

[@christineellis9943]

Thank you. Can’t wait to try this. 😃

[@rebeccashaw957]

You just taught.me so much, thank you.

[@lindabrownartist]

That makes me happy!

[@Iamedsmum]

Mesmerising! I am enthralled, inspired and captivated by your atmospheric forestry-par-excellence. Thank you Maestro. Marion, UK

[@lindabrownartist]

Oh wow thank you Marion, my inspiration came from my visit home , Lancaster, UK in 2018. I revisited all my favourite childhood places, forests, river Lune, canals etc I saw a raven fly by, silhouetted by the light, it was magical, and stays with me in my memory...

[@victoriagadd6831]

What a brilliant technique. Thank you. It looks fun too.

[@lindabrownartist]

Enjoy!

[@debbiebauer1502]

WOW!! I love this; can't wait to try.😍

[@lindabrownartist]

Great!

[@dianehayward3430]

Stunningly BEAUTIFUL….THANK YOU

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you Diane

[@Artgal1951]

I enjoyed every minute of 1 & 2 video. Great idea for something different.

[@lindabrownartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gilliani.4328]

I absolutely love this!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks so much

[@nancysands761]

I love this technique. I have used tissue paper in my acrylic paintings on canvas, but never thought of using it on paper with watercolor. I definitely will try it. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindabrownartist]

You are so welcome!

[@annaprice8170]

Wonderful technique. Love the textures! Can’t wait to try! Thank you, Linda.

[@lindabrownartist]

Enjoy 😊

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Amazing, Linda. A whole new world of watercolor and mixed media. Thank you Linda.

[@lindabrownartist]

Enjoy experimenting 😀

[@user-pw4yo2cm4z]

Lovely textures

[@juliecolquhoun7880]

Thanks Linda, I had great fun with this project. I had most of the supplies already at home. Substituted a few colours and used salt instead of the granulation medium . I usually paint really tight so this was a great exercise to loosen up .

[@lindabrownartist]

Fabulous, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 🙏

[@cathykirwan2292]

Gorgeous painting! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you for the great feedback 😀

[@danielleleclaire717]

Bravo, c'est superbe et très créatif! J'adore.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you x

[@rikkispin]

I love your technique of painting on the tissue paper and it turned out fabulous. I could watch and listen to you all day. Very educational and a pleasant experience. Thank you.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you so much

[@carrollsfarmcrafts310]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique with us. I've been looking for inspiration to kick start me and I can't wait to give this a try!

[@HodgePodgePom]

I enjoy this very much! Thank you!

[@MegaChristyH]

This is brilliant. I adore your real time videos. So many new techniques to enjoy and practice now.

[@babs675]

Love. Love. Love!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 🙏

[@francoiseparisot1652]

magnifique

[@elliedeeks7316]

Love this!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks!

[@larrywatkins968]

Thank you for sharing this, I love it and want to try my hand at it!

[@softlanding138]

Incredible! I 😘 be what you have done!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you

[@kayjosephineporteous444]

Wow linda this wày of texture painting is awesome artistic work and I ❤ 😍 your work kk from nz new subscriber you got my vote lol see you in next video ..........

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks! 😀

[@glendaB43]

Wonderful lesson again Linda. Thank you.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you Glenda

[@cindylabare960]

I love these techniques!can't wait to try them!

[@lindabrownartist]

Glad you like them!

[@rachellee.9389]

Absolutely mesmerizing! Blue and red in a tree trunk? Who'da thunk it? I've never even heard of granulated medium but it's wonderful. Just beautiful!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you! 😊

[@MaryMartinez-fo3zw]

Thank you for sharing your ideas...I love painting. Have not done it in awhile and use alot of texture. And layers of different materials. This is wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@lindabrownartist]

Enjoy!

[@wendytassone4758]

Thank you so much, very nice tutorial!!!

[@donnaweintraub8769]

You did a lovely peice. Thank you

[@viviandibrell849]

These are absolutely mind blowing and amazing! Love this technique. It’s even better than the hot glue technique and probably actually more professional. Can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing! I was thinking it might be fun to use a straw to blow some of the paint around. You could use acrylic inks as well. All kinds of things are going through my head now.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you enjoy!

[@Usdukes]

Amazing! Love it! 😊

[@lindabrownartist]

Fabulous

[@robfielding100]

I didn't think it was possible BUT this is even more magnificent than the piece of art in the first video. All I can say is Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni ... better known as Michelangelo. Truly awesome work.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 🙏 so so much x

[@brendahales8499]

Absolutely awe inspiring , Beautiful thanks for the video

[@elizabethmaslowska2298]

Hi, I just discovered your painting and i love your technique. Thank you for sharing, so appreciate it!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely painting and techniques

[@suel4269]

I love this! Going to order gesso and a flat brush!

[@lindabrownartist]

Fabulous:)

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Just gorgeous. Amazing how you have created trees out of the tissue paper texture.

[@lindabrownartist]

Yes it gives you lovely marks!

[@noracarroll914]

Beautiful

[@kathryngintherstein3449]

Beautiful calming video. Great explanation and beautiful art work. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 😀

[@beverlyteran3957]

So beautiful!i just discovered you. Thank you for sharing!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 🙏

[@maureenknight3863]

Awesome

[@sherilynmedin7061]

Can't wait to try this.

[@lindabrownartist]

Have fun!

[@beesmith360]

This is beautiful. I'm going to try something similar, thank you for your relaxed painting and teaching style

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you :)

[@medinay100]

The colours are gorgeous xxx

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks 🙏 I love them too 😊

[@lucybradley-springer3108]

I love this technique - thanks so much for sharing it.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 😊

[@mousharma8157]

Dear Linda, it's absolutely gorgeous, what a brilliant technique, thanks for showing such a wonderful painting. Love and regards 💕

[@lindabrownartist]

😊 thank you so much

[@LorraineTapper]

I love this! I am drawn to doing abstracts and this has given me more ideas.

[@lindabrownartist]

Great!

[@maureenalderman9321]

Awesome video Linda, Beautiful and inspiring.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks so much, enjoy🙏

[@PeterFisher]

I moved from realism to abstract a little while ago - I love landscapes and I've been searching for a way to create them in an abstract way that captured the beauty but without falling into realism again. This video and your generous sharing of this technique has given me the answer. Thank you.

[@lindabrownartist]

Fabulous, much appreciated

[@marvinspates924]

Wow I am so fascinated by the colors and organic nature of this style of painting! I will surely share your channel with my friends! Thanks you so much for the amazing videos! I can't wait to look at more of your charming work!!!!👍👍👍🇺🇲

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanls so much, appreciated:)

[@babs675]

Lovely. I painted right along with you, Linda. I used the colours I had and it still turned out pretty good (considering I’ve never painted on tissue paper before). Thank you. X

[@lindabrownartist]

Fantastic to hear!

[@robfielding100]

Quite amazing creative process. I’m definitely going to have a bash😄

[@lindabrownartist]

Wonderful

[@XperiaLouw]

Anneke. Beautiful and inspiring. I am so happy to have come across your videos.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@cindycreateforlife]

LOVE the results, I just love trees and abstraction! It’s so hard to keep your fingers in all the mediums and I have not been using watercolour lately, I am inspired to get back into them! Thanks for a fantastic 2 part video, I just need more hours in a day!💕🇨🇦

[@lindabrownartist]

Yes just do it 🙏😀

[@junevorster503]

So interesting Linda thank you

[@lindabrownartist]

You are so welcome

[@maureenalderman9321]

Have just started learning to paint with watercolours. I shall be trying your techniques. Thank you so much. xx

[@lindabrownartist]

Wonderful enjoy!

[@montebleu1351]

Interesting & Exciting Process. Very Inspiring!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 😊

[@bernadettepetersen9005]

Beautiful painting. I love your technique.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you so much

[@mafish7962]

Lovely video! Tfs, Laura ❤

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks 😊

[@pault2461]

I'll definitely give this a try

[@lindabrownartist]

Yes please do!

[@elmineleroux2840]

Absolutely fabulous !

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you

[@elmineleroux2840]

This is so inspiring with endless possibilities ! I am so excited to have discovered you. Thank you for sharing.

[@dianecisek8268]

WOW Really loved your work and I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for explaining so completely

[@lindabrownartist]

Excellent,I would love to see your version, I invite you to join my FB group to share Art with Linda Brown. :)

[@danceswithmoths]

What an absolutely fabulous technique with spectacular results. I'm happy to have discovered your work via Instagram as it is so very special and unique. Just marvelous!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you Cindy I appreciate your lovely comment. 😀

[@pamgrover9910]

Fabulous work,so interesting ❤

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathykwierant6936]

This is wonderful. I am trying to go looser with watercolor and will be trying this method.

[@lindabrownartist]

You can do it!

[@vaughnemett4545]

Excellent demonstration of your technique, Linda. Today I will try this on some sagebrush with sunlit dry grass in the background. Been looking for a technique that will do this and I'm eager to get started. BTW your video work is up there with the best.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you!

[@marlenejones6266]

An extremely inspiring painting. I subscribed

[@lindabrownartist]

Thanks for the sub!

[@andreiadetavora8471]

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you so much!

[@sandravinup5102]

Has anyone but me noticed the face in the top of the right tree? I love this technique and I will give it a try.

[@lindabrownartist]

Just looked yes I see it!

[@paulabrown6840]

This is so beautiful! I learned a lot! 😌 Thank you!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you Paula 🙏

[@paulabrown6840]

I’ve watched at least three times because I love your technique and how beautiful this is. I have everything I need to try something similar but 🥺 I haven’t the nerve yet. 😂💜

[@lindabrownartist]

@@paulabrown6840 KZbin is great but you will only learn if you do it 😀 I suggest you turn on the video have your watercolours etc ready to go, and work along with me pausing the video when needed. Let me know how you go x

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

Yes, I am so glad to see your video. I use freezer papers for creating textured papers I tear up for collage. Your technique is interesting and quite a bit can be created from it.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you, I love collage too, and create my own papers 🙏😀

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

Just learning as well I love your work im going to try yo follow along my last attempt was ppreaty rough but not giving up.

[@lindabrownartist]

Keep it up

[@user-ps7yw2xq5r]

Modern.!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Linda, I really really enjoyed watching you creating this marvellous painting, and I’ve subscribed and given you a thumb’s up too. Please stay safe and well too

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you so much!

[@dshepherd107]

This is very creative! I use acrylics but I think I can make this work for me if I make a couple little changes. Ty! I’m also going to share this w/ my friend who uses watercolors 😊

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you, I paint with acrylics also, yes it can work! I’ve created a number of large canvases using similar technique! All sold quickly 😀

[@amandasymon4363]

I’m a new subscriber 🤸‍♀️ So over joyed that I’ve found you! So many brilliant ideas 👊

[@lindabrownartist]

Wonderful I’m so happy you’re inspired 🙏

[@amandaromant4207]

absolutely gorgeous!!

[@lindabrownartist]

😊 thank you

[@amandaromant4207]

Have you ever tried additional layers? I want to try a butterfly and maybe add a second sheet of tissue paper w a little bit of shape …

[@lindabrownartist]

@@amandaromant4207 yes definitely, you can layer!

[@amandaromant4207]

Used 150 lb arches and taped it to a soft cardboard. It’s warped so much the watery paint is a mess. How do you get it to lay so flat?

[@lindabrownartist]

@@amandaromant4207 hi Amanda, that is very unusual. Thank you for reaching out, I hope I can help you discover what went wrong. Firstly I tape my paper all the way around to a wood clip board, a heavy plastic board would also be ok. Arches is very ok for this project but probably a waste of beautiful watercolour paper. I suggest you use something like a middle of the $ range WC paper such as Canson Montval, or a mixed media paper. I generally use the Canson. What type/brand of gesso are you using? I use an artists quality gesso, such as Matisse, or Art Spectrum. Not gesso from a $ type shop. I have also found the Lindcraft home brand gesso to be excellent. The layer of gesso must be applied thickly to allow the creased tissue to enbed in the layer. Gently pat down the tissue. Then apply another layer of gesso over the top of the gesso. This step can be done immediately, but carefully - or you can wait for the first layer to dry and apply at a later time. Let this final layer dry completely before applying watercolours. If you need more help please join my Facebook group Art with Linda Brown where I help and advise daily, you can also post images there for hep and positive critique:). Please let me know if this was helpful 🙏 facebook.com/groups/987762031359968/?ref=share_group_link

[@matthewmartellari240]

So beautiful! Can't wait to give this a go. Question: how do you remove the painting from the clip board? Do you remove the masking tape? If so, won't it rip the tissue paper on top? Please explain how to remove the painting. Thank you so much!

[@lindabrownartist]

Easy just use a ruler and a blade to cut down the edge of the paper :)

[@arlenemurphy804]

Linda. Have you ever done florals with this textured background? Love this

[@lindabrownartist]

Yes a beautiful technique for florals

[@sharonalkenbrack2871]

Thank you, this is beautiful.

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you 🙏

[@jordancompton4354]

@@lindabrownartist I've just completed this tutorial and wondering if, having used the oil pastels, this needs to be sealed.

[@lindabrownartist]

@@jordancompton4354 I recommend framing the work behind glass therefore there is no need to seal :)

[@jordancompton4354]

@@lindabrownartist I've actually used this technique on the cover of my journal. So under glass isn't possible. Will the oil pastel dry or stay 'creamy'? Thanks in advance.

[@lindabrownartist]

@@jordancompton4354 it will take some time to dry. Once dry you can give it a few coats of an oil based spray varnish or use a wax medium to protect

[@annakatrina448]

This is beautiful and so very inspiring! I'm a fan and a very amateur watercolorist, and I really want to dive into abstract landscapes. I have five beautiful sheets of Bockingford 200lb gessoed, two with tissue, and three with mulberry paper drying now. I was a bit concerned about putting watercolor over acrylic gesso, but now that the paper is almost dry and I can handle it, I see it actually has quite a dry tooth to it. It is also drying remarkably flat for as wet with gesso as it became as I worked on it. I can see that it may benefit from a heavy pressing to flatten the remaining bit of buckle before I paint on it. I cannot wait to get started. I LOVE your work! Thanks for your generosity in sharing your ideas. Wish I could come and take a class with you!

[@lindabrownartist]

Thank you, you have made a great start, well done!

[@sherilynmedin7061]

Thank you

[@KalpanaImaginationArtandEngPoe]

Awesome is the word, learnt a new technique, thank u. Can we create this on canvas board with acrylic paints?.subscribed🌞

[@lindabrownartist]

Yes it’s perfect for acrylics, I’ve done a few paintings on board and stretched canvas. Thank you 😊

[@mjrewerts]

This was very interesting and enjoyable ❤👍🏼. I can’t wait to try these experiments! Thank you for sharing. How do you protect your finished piece?

[@lindabrownartist]

I frame behind glass with a Matt board surround

[@annray9320]

I Love all aspects of this beautiful woodland. Your video is really good all the way through, mesmerising watching your brushes at work. Could you tell us where you got the paper from please and what it’s called

[@lindabrownartist]

I generally use Canson Montval 300gsm cold pressed. I bought it from my local art supply shop. Levers Art Supplies Flinders St Wollongong NSW. You can also buy it online.

[@philipdixon1834]

Love this Linda. Lots of very useful tips. Do you use your granulating fluid with inks? I’d love to see a video using this method. Many thanks.

[@lindabrownartist]

I have used black and white ink with granulation fluid, it works very well. I’ll do a little video for you soon 🙏😊

[@daniellepelleter2692]

je ne comprend pas l anglai mais j ai trouve cette video superbe merci

[@lindabrownartist]

Merci

[@carolynrobinson9502]

Do you ever choose to spray out with any form of fixative? Or do you prefer to frame behind glass? Thank you!

[@lindabrownartist]

I don’t think fixative or wax or varnish would be stable enough here, glass with a Matt board would be ideal 👍

[@estelathomann7575]

Linda: I love the texture you can achieved with the tissue paper. Is there anything you can add to the watercolor so the end results is not so chalky? Any gloss media that you would recommend? Thank you. Estela

[@lindabrownartist]

You could use a wax medium after painting - when completely dry. Another option is a spray acrylic varnish.

[@estelathomann7575]

Why is important to use good quality watercolor paper if you are going to cover it with gesso and paper? It will be also to have the names of the color you are using. Your voice is lovely but sometimes too soft to hear very well. I love what you are doing! Thank you for sharing.

[@lindabrownartist]

True Estela, the -aper does not need to be good quality, however it does need to be heavy paper and not prone to warping. I would suggest minimum 300gsm. Regarding colours used I generally tell you the colours as I paint :) In future videos I could add them in the description, do you think that would be helpful? Regarding my voice, I speak in a natural tone, telling you what I’m doing, my thoughts, tips etc as I paint. I can only suggest to up the volume a bit :) Personally when I watch a video I don’t really enjoy hearing fake very loud bouncy voices issuing instructions ha ha Anyway I am so happy you love what I share, more videos coming soon 😀

[@sigrunoddgeirsdottir2097]

Can you do a video on how you prep the canvas