Watercolor Circles Painting Exercise

Hi Friends.
Painting watercolor shouldn't be about rules but about finding JOY and using your precious free time to elevate your life. I'm here to push fears aside, avoid complicated tools and inspire free spirited, mood shifting watercolor experiences in short bursts of time.
1. Loose with pencil
2. Bold brushstrokes
3. Sketching with watercolor
I hope you'll paint along with me and ask all the questions you want in comments! Post your creations using the hashtags #artforjoysake and #forgetrulesforgetrightrememberjoy
Happy Painting!
XO, Kristy Rice
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[@marietjiepienaar9251]

The last bit about being scared almost giving up etc, that’s exactly what I felt today, like I’m new at this and just wish to paint something nice, your encouragement really helps 💕

[@KristyRice]

Glad to hear it!

[@Kelly-ns5rx]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@amberpdavis]

I really appreciate your candor at the end, I tend to really get down on myself about my art and struggle with confidence in it, but hearing your words really helped me to know that it’s okay for my art to not be perfect, just to keep going ❤️

[@KristyRice]

You bet! Keep painting and be kind to yourself!

[@user-nw9nq5du4q]

Thanks for all of your videos I love them and your humble honesty and fun spirit. So down to earth and you inspire me to keep painting...I just started in November

[@karendirmish2696]

And another learning time with you! Circle’s are amazing practice , color, hand work! There is no end what I learn and relearn from you! Ink in a bottle, haven’t used it yet. But I will and now I have to Shop again! Also I will find glitter inks too! You are amazing teacher!Thanks Karen Dirmish

[@KristyRice]

You are so welcome!

[@lylebobroske5172]

Very helpful. Thank you. Practice is such a key. I feel that just even being able to handle the brush better is an enjoyable victory. It just gets better. I love your honesty and how you are still learning and making mistakes. It makes me less fearful and patient with myself. Thank you Kristy. Karen from Canada

[@veystone2580]

Im gonna do this right now. Im feeling anxious and watching this video relaxed me quite a bit. Im gonna grab my wc and play with it. I dont care if it looks good or not. But Im gonna use some metallic wc I dont really use a lot, but they have soooo much sparks that when they move in the water u can see them "shinning"... it makes me happy to see that effect. So to see that movement inside the circles and doing a dark background, is gomma make my day! Thank u for this video! 😊

[@lagunamangano]

It is amazing how lovely things can turn out even when we are just piddling around or practicing. I love your ideas and suggestions!!! 🌺💖🌸

[@KristyRice]

Omgosh I just thought it was my mom and I who say “piddling”!!😂

[@lagunamangano]

@@KristyRice 😂😂😂

[@robincooper9323]

I love these exercise videos!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@KristyRice]

Of course, my pleasure!

[@marialeonard6231]

I love what you do with watercolors and you make it look so easy ! I'm trying watercolors and I'm still lost. Thank you for giving me hope !

[@KristyRice]

Thanks so much! Glad you're here!

[@karendirmish2696]

Amazing time watching Circles and color kissing! Loved this video and will now purchase inks! I have never used them, and, again, will add more to my stash! Loved the circles and color, Thanks for you and your teaching! Karen Dirmish , never too old to learn new tricks! 17:32

[@MedaHalmaciu]

You just made my day! I love this type of exercise. I find it so zen. The moment you said we should paint between the circles my heart just went 'YEEY'!

[@KristyRice]

Ha ha too funny :)

[@mizbeadmkr]

You have inspired me! I have painted all my life, off & on. What I really got out of this is just do something! Get out of your comfort zone and your head. Do it ... I thank you.

[@KristyRice]

Yes, yes, yes!

[@glennachong7300]

I agree with Robin Cooper...I love your exercise videos :) The more I practice...I better I will be at this watercolouring thing. A real newbie...but very encouraged by you. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!!!

[@KristyRice]

You are very welcome! The thing I love about practice is knowing that it can be beautiful and something I'm proud of!

[@KittyTheCat919]

did this today! lots of fun!

[@KristyRice]

Awesome!!!

[@lo3551]

This is fabulous Kristy! I never knew about exercising and I love it. I have to laugh because I have all your books and I only dream of painting the drawings as well as others do but the one thing I can do is draw perfect circle after perfect circle.😜. That story of Giotto and the perfect circle that means you are a true artist I'm figuring has holes in it.😂 Thank you so much Kristy🌹

[@KristyRice]

Oh my goodness really? So impressed!

[@diandier77]

This is my favorite of all time! (so far)

[@KristyRice]

Oh fun to know! Thanks for being here!

[@belgone2001]

Finally - how to do circles! Thank you.

[@KristyRice]

So glad it was helpful!

[@Usdukes]

Christy, you have a very steady hand! I must tell myself not to do this exercise in the mornings after my half pot of coffee! LOL!!!This really looks like a fun exercise! Thank you!

[@KristyRice]

Ahhh thanks!!! Yes the less coffee the better!

[@soucky1]

This is so true Kristy, I'm the one who never tought exercises is the key to learn and practice,practice make the skill level higher, i Love these circles they are so Beautiful and you're explain so well the way you moove with your Brush well i've never ever do watercolor but after your tutorial i think i will gave a try! Thank you so much for these very Helpfull tutorials xx

[@KristyRice]

Please, please give it a try. There is no one I've met who can't enjoy watercolor if they just give themselves the permission to try it and go with the flow!

[@soucky1]

I will promess, i have to buy the materials and with your tutorial i'm confident to enjoyed watercolor. Big Thaqnk's Kristy xx psst! i will let you know after try this technique!

[@KristyRice]

If you have any more questions just let me know!

[@soucky1]

Thank You and i wan't to let you know i've bought everythings i need to start my circles tonight YAY! so i might have some Q. after the first try thank's Kristy for time and being there to guide me, you're so sweet and kind my friend xx

[@KristyRice]

Oh my goodness, how exciting!

[@debrabroido997]

So pretty!

[@barbarakick2705]

Aren’t these your brushes, Christy?? I have yours and they are great!! Learned so much from you!!!

[@KristyRice]

I used a Royal & Langnickel Majestic Dagger 1/4 this was before my brushes existed. :)

[@jalynefidler5613]

Thank you SO MUCH for this Awesome tutorial! It is 4am and I was just starting to play with some watercolor markers and I really wanted some tips on making circles look neat. Up you popped! 😄❤️👍 I learned A Lot by watching you paint and all listening to what you said. YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER!! ❤ Thank You again for sharing your wisdom and talent! I’m so excited to practice this technique. Much love to you! ❤ Jalyne in Utah #jalynefidlerart

[@KristyRice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wilmahenry930]

Great tutorial! I’ll be practicing these today. 🙂

[@KristyRice]

How did it go???

[@annangel4828]

Wow Kristy! What a fun exercise! I just discovered you today and this is exactly what I needed to see! I waste a lot of time watching instructional videos when I could be using that time doing stuff like this. Also, I'm going to get one of diagonal brush thingies. Seems like it could simplify certain strokes. Thanks, girlfriend!

[@KristyRice]

Thanks for being here!

[@patricialk4996]

Thank you for sharing your craft you are amazing! Most of all thank you for your positivity. It is difficult sometimes staring at that blank sheet of paper, and all the colors of paint and knowing what to do with it all. lol

[@KristyRice]

I can't believe I never replied to this! I'm so happy to have you here! Thank you :)

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I used to do alot of watercolor. This is very relaxing even to watch!

[@KristyRice]

Well do it again :) Thanks!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I'm planning on using some watercolor techniques to create some paper flowers. I have not been able to do as much latelty due to increasing health problems. I have to pace myself these days so as not to overdo it.

[@KristyRice]

Ohh yes create some paper flowers!!! So fun!

[@TheresaPetermann]

great practice. helps me to better. thanks as always for sharing.

[@KristyRice]

You are very welcome!

[@mariamyre9778]

Excellent !!!!! Thank you ! This video really got me going. I have put my self to side And getting to know my watercolors ,love this. I have the Qor brand, they behave like inks. Super fun and satisfying. I just discovered your KZbin channel,I am so happy for that.

[@KristyRice]

So glad you are here!

[@christinewilde110]

Great exercise. Thankyou.

[@KristyRice]

Glad you think so! Thank you

[@teresafuller3912]

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[@sydnilicausi6343]

Hi Kristy! I absolutely love this video!! I’m actually am trying to do Christmas balls, arrr, not easy. I can’t wait to try this tomorrow morning... using my new AfJS brushes that came today!!!! 🤗🤗. I’m so new to watercolor, don’t know how to draw or paint, on purpose anyway. It’s totally by the Grace of God that anything I’ve painted (oil paintings) in the past turned out kinda... That was 15 years ago. I love that you also listen to God, I’m so happy I came upon your videos. Have you ever done a teaching on warm / cool paint colors? I’m trying to do a new palette with warm on one side and cool on the other. I have other questions for you but don’t think I should extend this message any longer. If you could text me I’d appreciate it so much, I heard you say you didn’t mind answering questions. Thank you so much, love your joyful personality and free style!! ❤️

[@KristyRice]

I love answering questions!! Been having hard time keeping up but I’m working on it!! So a warm/cool video…are you thinking a palette setup video or something else? Check out my ornament tutorial on Tiktok… quick and easy! Ask more questions!!

[@KristyRice]

Also I’d LOVE a brush review on Amazon if you have the time!

[@tanyaratti]

Be willing to be a beginner every single morning. :) Meister Eckhart

[@KristyRice]

Amen!

[@sharihoffman1226]

beautiful. how do watercolor inks differ from straight watercolor?? Also, 2nd question, what is the paint or ink that you squeezed onto the bottom circle, a goldish color. is it a glitter ink too? many thanks for this. also, thanks for being so "real" :-)

[@KristyRice]

I’m not a paint expert but my understanding is inks are more dye based hence the more intense color that sort of stains the page. Yes that was a shimmer ink!

[@kareanwilliams]

Thank you for sharing.

[@KristyRice]

You bet!

[@perfectstrangegirl]

wtf la pintura se esparse hermosa!!

[@KristyRice]

Thank you

[@kristinhenningart5520]

I just found you. I love these circle exercises. Thanks. I tried your instagram link and they didn't work. Do you have new ones?

[@KristyRice]

Oh no!!! This should work: instagram.com/Momental

[@marytesta3003]

These look like glass balls.

[@KristyRice]

Oh they do!!!! XO

[@wandamarrero4402]

I would love a video without so much dang talk

[@KristyRice]

Appreciate your "kind" feedback. I love to talk, this is my channel and its free so I'll keep talking. Also there's a volume button on every device one might watch this video with so I suggest for future viewing you utilize this new technology to mute any audible annoyance :) Merry Christmas.