Watercolor flowerpainting tips to take your paintings a level up!

In this video, I will share some tips that helped me with the water control wet-in-wet technique I use predominantly for my florals. I am sharing a painting I previously painted and going back in to create some interest. When you master your water control, you will feel more confident in your paintings and painting with this magical medium.
The pulling and pushing technique is precisely what it sounds like, wet paint on dry paper, then pulling and pushing that paint to create shadows and details yet still with a softer edge. This can also be used to soften any hard edges you might want, because watercolor has a lot of soft edges.
Wet on wet offers soft edges, beautiful color mixes, and wonderful surprises. Wet on dry will offer you much more control, hard edges, and details. Having a good grasp of these techniques will give your paintings a lot more variety!
Play with these techniques, and practice them repeatedly until you get a feel for wet on wet. Remember, when I lay down a layer of paint, I use half water, half color; the paint should shine with no puddles. I use the wet on wet for my flower petals and leaves, dotting in browns, burnt umber and burnt sienna around the edge to create interest. I also will dab in a dark hue in the middle of my flowers while the petals are still wet; this gives a fun and interesting effect.
If you'd like to learn more, improve your technique, get better at this amazing medium, check out my Beginners Online Watercolor course: debbie-walker.mykajabi.com/of...
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My paper today is a beautiful and thick @arches, Cold Press, link below, 140# with a lot of texture.
I am also helping the paint to blend by “pulling” the paint specifically in the petal I dab or dot in the Quin Magenta paint and then go back with a dryer brush with less water and help pull the paint into the lighter layer of Quin Magenta petal with the tip of my brush. This creates so much depth, interest and skill into your paintings.
I thought making these little practice paintings available for you in my Etsy shop might be fun!
This one is not in my shop since it is not a full painting tutorial, only a technique.
You watched me paint many of these paintings in the tutorials, and I priced them very attractively for you!
What fun, right? Your purchase will help me and YOU! What's included?
* painting from tutorial signed dated and tutorial episode name
* my pre-recording swatch I created with colors for reference (all handwritten)
* more pre-work, showing brushstrokes, descriptions
These are all my behind-the-scenes notes and prework.
Every painting is on different papers, depending on what I was teaching, different sizes, and meant for supporting you, although can be framed as well as a fun piece!
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I am using @Winsornewton paints in the following colors-
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When you are ready to purchase your own supplies,, here are some supplies I use and suggest.
Good supplies will last you a long time when taken care of properly.
Winsor Newton Set of Pan Paints - amzn.to/3ni8B5C
Arches Watercolor Paper 140# Cold Press: amzn.to/3K05hnt
Size 8 Princeton brush Velvet Touch
Round brush: amzn.to/3LwZYy6
Custom ceramic palette by MistCeramics www.etsy.com/shop/Mistceramic...
Plastic Paint palette with lid amzn.to/3JQlnzY
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It's a beautiful reference for the brushstrokes I use in my tutorials.
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Thank you, and Happy Painting!
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[@ashleywright8686]

You are a terrific teacher. TYSM for taking your time to educate watercolor lovers everywhere. ❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Ashley. What a wonderful message to wake up to this morning ng. I am so happy to be with you and share my love for this medium. It can be challenging and tricky at sometimes even frustrating and also the most beautiful, calming, magical medium! I hope I can continue to inspire you to pick up your brushes and paint with me!

[@Photobyhart]

I especially appreciated that you showed the pallet when you picked up paint so we could see that part, it was very helpful to me.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Ronald, I'm glad that was helpful. I also have a video on just that, my palette, my colors, and variations. I hope it proves of value to you! Happy painting, and thank you for being here with me. I'm also on FB and IG if that's your thing too :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPUeImanq5-frs

[@kayhertz6293]

I just found you and love the calm, patient, repetative way you taught the little lotus painting with the push and pull technique. Thank you so much!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Kay, im so happy you found me :-) I love that technique too. It is small but can make a big difference. I will keep bringing you these little tips I discovered over the years that helped me. Happy painting Kay!

[@Nasauniverse001]

I'm stunned as to just how little the amount of paint and the tiny movements you make. It made me realize how why my flowers always look muddy, I'm impressed and encouraged. Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I love sharing these small, subtle tips with you that can make such a difference. Happy Painting, im thrilled to inspire you to give this a try Janis! Make sure to lay your paint down with a shine, a sheen, vs puddles and pooling pooling and puddles = blobs :-)

[@reneemullaney7614]

This was wonderful! I feel like I received “permission” to go back to previous paintings and give them some depth! Love this…you sparked my imagination…thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Renee! Im so glad you were inspired to go back and play with previous paintings, I do that a lot. I figure I might as well play with pieces I've created I maybe didn't like and experiment. Happy to have you here!

[@melindaavila498]

Push and pull is a beautiful effect. I have wanted to go back to old, plain paintings and create more interest without making cauliflowers. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Your welcome! I always go back to my old paintings and play with them it’s great practice and a way to se le how far you’ve come! And many times amazing how adding something small can make a big difference. Have fun!

[@carolgroh8091]

You are amazing taking a rather plain picture to the level you took it and explain it so well. Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Carol, Im so glad you saw the difference, and will maybe give this simple but big technique a little try. Thanks for stopping by and Happy painting and most of all enjoy!

[@user-vh1ig1te8s]

I feel so grateful for having encountered you and your paintings tutos. There is so much generosity and patience in that...I've already painted 3 of your beautiful flowers this week. thank you Debbie

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you so much Huguette, I’m so happy I could share with you. Apologies for the late response, I’m still learning KZbin and some reason I don’t catch some comments :- Thank you so much for being here with me and happy painting my artist friend

[@jillusher5835]

What a wonderful teacher you are! I've struggled with watercolors for a long time and I know this will help me improve. Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! It’s so important for me to find a teacher that resonates with me over the decades I’ve studied and painted. There are so many talented teachers ou there! I’m happy to be one of them that helps you . Watercolors can be very unique but oh so fun when you get the hang of it! Happy painting!

[@patriciasheridan7]

Push and pull. Whooda thunk it? Great video!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Right??? Of course, I use all my terms, push/pull, dab, tap, squiggles, lol I connect with calling out actions, familiar shapes. So happy you connect as well with my style. Happy painting, Patricia! Great to have you here with me

[@Artishbylisa]

Oh, this was such an eye opener on the details! Subscribed!!!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Lisa, Im so happy my tips helped. Thank you for subscribing, im also on IG and FB if you like those, all a little bit different. (Im new here to KZbin) I hope I can continue to inspire you and share valuable tips and techniques! Happy Painting!

[@vickiegaines5918]

I found this today and I'm so happy I did. Perfect demo/lesson. Just what I needed 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Terrific Vickie~ I'm so glad it is helpful. Many times it is these small techniques that can make a BIG difference. Happy painting friend!

[@Sadie2.1]

Just found your page. Love the way you explain and demonstrate at the same time so clearly. Thank you so much. I believe this is going to be one of my favorite channels to watch. Great video.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Sadie. I’m so glad My teaching style Resonates with you . I’m thrilled to have you here with me! Happy painting

[@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247]

Probably many artists do this push/pull, but no one has explained it. Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so happy this helped! I try to think of things I have discovered over the years, that helped me. I still practice everyday over and over and still discover things, sometimes through a happy little mistake and sometimes by trying something new! Thanks for being here with me I’m on and FB too if you love those places.🌸

[@ennelle2024]

Thank You for no annoying background music. This video was lovely!!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

LOL Sometimes the background music can be annoying cant it Libby? I use it in my little 60 second shorts, for fun, but not in my tutorials. Can be very distracting. For me anyway. IM so glad you enjoyed my video, I just love these little magnolias. Happy painting and thank you for being here with me as a Newbie I am on KZbin!

[@pattioneill3849]

Thank You! I had not seen this technique yet, much appreciated. Patti O.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure :) Happy Painting!

[@jmoss55ish]

What an incredible blessing that your video popped up on me feed❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Janice , I suppose meant to be, I'm so glad it gave you some value. I hope it inspires you to paint these little beauties. Thanks for being here and Happy painting!

[@cherm2871]

Love all of your tutorials. Your techniques are helping me grow as an artist.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Cher that means a lot. I am so happy my style of teaching and painting resonates and inspires you! If you have any questions I will do my best to answer! Happy paintjng Cher (Love the name) 🌼

[@bettyvanwhite6745]

Super fun to learn these techniques. Thanks so much!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure. I do my best to think of small easy techniques that have made a difference and helped me. Happy painting🌻

[@alvirosy]

The technique can really tune up the painting THAT much! Gotta try it too!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You will love it! I use it in almost every painting.

[@surquhart3020]

You explain so well and at the perfect pace. Excellent teacher!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Surquhart, I am happy my teaching style works for you and is helpful, its how I learned best as well. I hope you give this a try, its fun going back to old paintings and give them a little love :-)

[@nadinehalden4154]

What a great technique! Thank you, I love your tutorials.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you I’m so glad you find value and I hope they inspire you to paint with me!

[@helengentile9327]

Simply a wonderful tutorial loaded with ideas and tips about watercolors. Loved this one Debbie❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Greetings Helen, Im so glad my tutorial was helpful, I try to think of things that have helped me over the years. Slow things down and share my thoughts process that I might not think about otherwise. Happy painting and thank you for stopping by Helen!

[@Ishasathya]

J'aime beaucoup ce pas à pas expliqué et montré avec calme et méthode. Merci Debbie

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

🙂 Je suis si content! Je fais de mon mieux pour ralentir et décomposer le processus et les étapes lorsque j'enseigne ! Bonne peinture et si heureux de vous avoir ici! Oh, mon rêve est d'enseigner quelques ateliers à Paris, en Italie, et le genre. Tu dois avoir de belles fleurs là-bas. Bonne peinture mon ami.

[@Ishasathya]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy 💗

[@4ohgollycats]

Gorgeous painting! Love your videos.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you! Inhope I can inspire you to pick up your brushes and paint with me! I try to share all the little Things that helped me over the decades.. happy painting friend🌼

[@suemurphy9421]

Great video. I love your teaching style. After watching hours of videos, no one has ever gone over this technique! Thank you! Keep them coming!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Sue I’m so happy I am so happy I could share!

[@bod7952]

Thank you so much for sharing - I needed to see this exact thing to improve.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure, I’m so happy it helps. Thanks for stopping by and Happy painting!

[@lisamshel1]

Thank you! I learned so much from this video! You are an awesome teacher!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im so glad! Thank you You made my night Lisa! And thank you I love teaching, especially when i can offer tips and techniques that can make such a big difference. Happy painting!

[@evapmama-blue77]

Thank you for this wonderful technique ❤👩‍🎨

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so glad you find it helpful! This was huge for me years ago… Happy painting make sure and get your free ebook it’s a goodnreference

[@connieblankley3268]

Ai learned so much from your video! I am ready to pick up my brushes and paints again! Thank you

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im so happy Connie~ I cant wait to hear how it goes!

[@frangrover1668]

I learned so much from this video. Push and pull...easy to remember. Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Terrific Fran, I use this technique and wet-in-wet for most of my paintings. It's what I have found over the years that gives me the effect I like. Happy painting Fran!

[@kspringer7643]

What an excellent tutorial! I've been painting with watercolors for about a year now, have watched lots of videos and taken numerous classes, but this demo is going to make a difference for me starting today. Thank you!! Liked and subscribed. 👍

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so happy to hear that. It’s so important with SO many excellent teachers and artists out there it’s exciting to find ones (and so grateful that’s me today!) that you resonate with and enjoy their style, concepts . Im excited you found me! I hope to continue to inspire you and share valuable tips for your watercolor journey. Cant wait to hear how it goes. 🌼🎨

[@lisawitts2609]

This was sooo helpful! I often feel my painting dries flat and this technique is just what I needed. Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful Yes this will Take your paintings to a completely different level!

[@user-dm1ps4ri1s]

Great demo! Just what I was looking for! Thanks.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful, sometimes it can be the smallest thing that can change the entire painting! Im doing my best to think of those things and share with you. Happy Painting!

[@user-if8bb5eq7p]

Fantastic lesson, Debbie. Thanks!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im happy it was helpful for you! I have used this technique for decades, Im thrilled it could help you. An easy way to save old paintings. Happy painting friend, most of all have fun!

[@triciabennetts6578]

Beautiful and informative - thankyou so much for sharing! ❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Tricia, Im so happy it was helpful, I do my best to think about those small little techniques and tricks I have learned over the decades and use that helped me. Thanks for being here with me and if you have any questions, ill try to help! Happy painting !

[@sudarshanapalart]

So beautifully done. These small but extremely useful tips help us watercolorists a lot!! Thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Sudarshana, Im so glad. My intention in teaching and sharing is to share the joy and fun of watercolors that I enjoy. Happy painting friend.

[@dilemmix]

Thank you Debbie, I'm a beginner and your help is very much appreciated. I subscribed to you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Good morning Dilemmix, Im so happy to have you here and be able to inspire you to paint! My goal is to share those little tips that over the decades I found so helpful for me. Watercolors can be a challenge although once you get that water control, it will change everything, keep practicing and I promise you will get it! If I can do this I know you can too. Happy painting!

[@MarkNiceyard]

Great technique. I'm gonna do that tomorrow.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

It’s a relatively easy technique to soften those lines and add some interest. I do this in almost every piece I paint, Happy painting!.

[@kyliecharles680]

I love all of your useful tips!❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so happy to hear that and that you like my style of teaching, happy painting friend, and let’s keep having fun together and learning!

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

I just started painting and I’m loving it. I discovered that I absolutely love the Princeton velvetouch brushes before even looking at KZbin. It has a great balance and like allot of brushes either hold too much water or not enough, the velvetouch holds just enough and I can control the paint much much more.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Yes Princeton brushes hold water very well The round long brush holds even more but I like the regular length brush for myself.

[@barbcairns2408]

Beautiful!!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Barb! 😊 This push pull has helped me for decades to soften edges and add some interest. I have saved many a painting :-) Happy painting friend.

[@cindyfunk1007]

Wonderful video. I love this style I can't wait to try it! Thank you! I look forward to more videos❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Terrific Cindy! Im so happy this is helpful. I try to think of techniques and tips that helped me over the decades that I might not think about but I do. Happy painting!

[@kv1815]

At last I found a tutorial that actually gives me techniques! Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure KV, Im so happy and hope to continue to share all the little tips I have learned and have helped me over the years. sometimes the smallest tip and technique can create big results. Happy painting!

[@scottieehopkins9857]

Thank you for this lesson, just what I needed today! Super!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad! It is my pleasure. Im thrilled to have you here. Happy painting

[@MsSylvana63]

Much appreciation for this wonderful tutorial and love the fabulous Lotus 🪷 I’m inspired ✨👌🏽

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thankyou, I have been using this technique for decades it was a changer for me! Im so happy I was able to share with you. Happy painting friend.~

[@loricallister5836]

This was so informative. Thank you for this.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Lori, I’m happy it helped!

[@kathysmickle5294]

You have helped me revitalize my interest in my watercolor, the struggle is not necessary! Your a great teacher!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Kathy I’m So happy to know that. This technique alone can make all Your flowers and paintings easier I believe. Have fun most of all 🎨🌸

[@jamesgrigsby8903]

Just loved learning this Technique . Beautiful 😍

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad! I am trying to share some of those things, I might not think about, because I've been painting for so long. So happy I can share tips that are valuable for you! Happy Painting!

[@asayeed2853]

A wonderfully explained tutorial with an ingenious technique, thank you!!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Greetings A Sayeed, Im so glad it helped, I had to think about how to simplify creating white space, and this was a technique many years ago, that helped me wrap my mind around the concept. Baby steps :-) Thanks for being here with me, Happy painting!

[@cilene2805]

Lovely technique. It improves the painting a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad Cilene! I hope I can continue to inspire and share tips and techniques with you. Once you get some of these things mastered (which comes with consistent practice) You will feel so much more comfortable with watercolors and will love the magic they bring! Have you watched my water control video? Wet in wet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbGfqGOgNeSd7c It might have a few little tips to help. Happy painting Celine thanks for being here with me!

[@adriennefreshman3910]

I just found your channel yesterday, and find you to be the best instructor for watercolor that I have come across - and I've searched a lot! Thank you for actually explaining how you create your work, and how to use the brush to get the effect you want. Can't wait to explore all of your posts.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Adrienne, I don't take your words lightly, as there is a vast abundance of fabulous watercolor artists here on KZbin (How lucky are we to have so many resources) Thrilled to have you here with me in my little community I love so much! I hope you find lots of goodies here, and fun things to paint and play with as well as helpful tips! Happy painting friend, most of all have fun with this gorgeous medium :-)

[@estegman10]

Debbie this video was so helpful! With my florals, it’s the details that I struggle with. This video is exactly what I needed. I would love to see more videos like this! Thank you for such thoughtful content!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Glad it was helpful! That makes me happy. I will try to put some more together. Have you peeked at my florals playlist? There might be more helpful things in there for you.

[@estegman10]

I have watched a few of your floral videos but haven’t specifically checked out the playlist! I will definitely do that! Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@estegman10 I hope they are helpful 🎨🙂

[@paletteandeasel5167]

Debbie, I learned so much from watching this video. I cant believe how you made a painting on Canson paper look so amazing! You have inspired me to go back and do this to some of my paintings. Thanks for the great lesson

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome! I learned this in college "eons ago" and it just made sense nad has been a technique that has stuck with me ever since and I use in all of my paintings~ Im so happy it works for you too. Have fun, and enjoy t his amazing medium!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Love love love!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure I’m So happy they help! I try to think of little things Onhave learned along the way that helped me. Many times those small things that can make a big difference🌼🎨 thanks for being here with me I’m a newbie here on KZbin! Happy painting!

[@bonniegoogleuser117]

Thank you for giving your time to share your knowledge with lessons. Many skilled painters dont' 😊 Your tatic takes away some of the overwhelming thoughts of stating. Saving this. 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful Thank you Bonnie That is my intention.. happy painting! You will get the familiarity quickly. Keep practicing and if I can do this absolutely you can too :) happy painting!

[@annenna2354]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure, I have used this technique for years. Have fun!

[@sharmilachakraverty6439]

What a great technic!!💕 Thank you so much❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Sharmila Happy painting!

[@normul5984]

WOW - this is really helpful! I have so many things I think are finished because they’ve dried and now I can go back and “fix” it. Huge!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Yes!! And you don’t feel like it’s gone and wasted I have done this in so many of my old paintings I pulled them all out over the years Have fun!

[@normul5984]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy I already tried it! Huge changes for the better!! Woo hoo.,.. Thanks again!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@normul5984 you are welcome! Inwill Continue to share all my little things I’ve picked up over the years :) glad it was Fun!

[@paulenedean3774]

Hi Debbie, you have a new subscriber!😍 Where have you been in the last 5 years of my life!🙌🏻 You are a wonderful teacher and I can’t wait to learn more from you . Thank you so much Paulene 😍

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

YEAH!!! My pleasure Paulene, im so happy to have you here with me and I hope to bring you lots of fun tips and techniques! Happy painting! (Love all your messages you made my morning)

[@M0odyBlue]

I so appreciate your videos. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for explaining this technique so clearly!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Aw thanks im so happy. Wait till tomorrow! If you are curious about the Filbert brush, please take a look, so easy, so fun, and you will love what your create~ So happy you are here with me, thank you Happy painting and mostly have fun

[@pattimcclelland6635]

Thank you It is beautiful. Thanks for taking your time slow and showing us the two differences. (Pushibg/Pulling)

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure! This technique was a game changer for blending edges and softening transitions and washes. I also love going back to old paintings and playing with them, experimenting and having fun~ I have taken old paintings that I was not happy with and turned them into beautiful pieces. So much fun! Happy painting Patti

[@brendatrujillo2666]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Tips like this are so very helpful ❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Brenda, Many times it is the small subtle tips that can make a big difference, this was one of them for me long ago. I hope to continue to share more as this. Happy painting friend!

[@MarianneWB612]

Thanks so much!! That was a great help!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You're welcome! This has been a technique I use an almost every painting, and years ago I mean decades ago, I couldn’t believe how simple and how much it improved my paintings!

[@KginVT]

What a wonderful technique to share with us! Thank you

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

You are so welcome! I hope you give this a try, it is my go to technique. Happy painting friend!

[@Jlibby63]

Great technique!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I use this in every flower I paint ;)

[@maggiemcdowell7258]

I have found this so helpful and love the painting

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! This is a technique I have used since college days (decades ago) I use almost in every painting. Happy painting friend!

[@daeda99]

Ah this is so helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful This technique was a life changer for me years ago Enjoy!

[@rfisher79]

Your watercolor lessons are Awesome 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you im so glad you are enjoying them Have fun friend!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Debbie, I am so excited! I just found your video for the first time after watching hundreds of other videos. I have been struggling to learn watercolor for the past 8 months. I have been an artist all of my life and quite familiar with charcoal, pastel, oils and acrylics. Took a very, very long hiatus to raise my family and work on my career. All of a sudden found myself turning 65 and physically disabled by several serious surgeries (cervical and spinal fusions, 2 hip replacements) and realized that my art would be a wonderful therapy to help me with my pain. Silly me, I always have wanted to watercolor and decided, what better time to learn? Your tutorial is wonderful! Fabulous example of the push and pull technique and slow enough to understand and follow!! Thank you ever so much for sharing. New subscriber and following fan here!! Deborah 😊

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Oh, by the way I forgot to mention that I used to be the proud Innkeeper and owner of the Magnolia House B&B in Lexington VA. So magnolias have a special place in my heart ❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

OMGoodness, Lucky you! What a wonderful, wonderful position to hold. I will definitely be googling that in Lexington. It sounds magical. I'm so happy that you found me, lucky me! Im turning 60 in August, and I promised to learn KZbin, videoing, painting on camera, creating a beginner's online course(this one is a BIG one), and a free ebook. Wow, what a journey it's been. Im so happy to hear that you are stepping back into watercolors, I have found them so healing and nurturing, calming for my soul over the decades I've painted, can't tell you how many times I have sat up till wee hours of morning painting. What a wonderful honor to have you here, and I hope you are on the mend and having fun with watercolors, its worth the practice, and the occasional frustration. Did you watch my wet on wet and tips and techniques tutorial? They may be helpful. I Do my best to slow down and step by step share as much as I can of the processes. Happy painting and so happy to have you here with me!

[@peggyconti1225]

Thrilled to have come upon your tutorial. Your art is stunning but more importantly, your instructions are detailed. I've been watching other artists and realize that they are not sharing techniques never do they detail how to achieve artful results. Thank you, thank you. A forever fan.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

im so happy my tutorials are helpng. I teach how I learned best as well. Have fun and Happy painting friend Thak you for subscribing lets keep painting together

[@trudycarlson1813]

Thanks much for this tutorial! I just found you and so enjoy your techniques.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Trudy, I'm glad it was helpful, Ive used this technique for years, it helps me so much!

[@gerryjohnson294]

I have saved your video to my "favorites". I learned alot from you which will elevate my watercolour attempts. Thankyou SO much.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Gerry, You are very welcome. This little technique is one I have used for years! It made such a difference in softening myedges, I am not a fan of hard edges at all. I cant wait to hear what you t hink after trying it for a bit. Happy painting and most of all enjoy!

[@patriciakelly5451]

Found you today. Amazing. Thank you very much for this.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Patricia~ Im so glad you found me and my teaching style resonates with you. I have been a serious artists for so long, now I paint for fun, teach to inspire and so glad

[@marvinspates924]

Very beautiful!!! Thank you!!!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Mynpleasure ! Have fun🎨🌸

[@user-xz2nc9wh2x]

The depth that gave the entire painting did more than just bump it up a little.. gorgeous!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I love this technique and have gone back over many older paintings and played with them using this technique. I love doing that and repurp9osing paintings. I hoe you give it a try! have fun most of all.

[@franrico4176]

This was an extremely helpful video!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad! I learned this technique decades ago, dont know what it is officially called but I use it daily~ Happy painting!

[@Serenitynature]

I learned something valuable. Thank you

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful to hear Pam! I'm so glad you were able to find value in this tip. It made a huge difference in my patenting's years ago. Happy painting, and thank you for being here with me. I'm new here to KZbin, and am also on IG and FB if that suits you better. See you soon!

[@laurapucher2933]

My first time learning from you. Appreciate the repetition of techniques- wet brush, dry some on paper towel, push, pull. Creates muscle memory for me❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Awesome! Thank you! I try to go slow, and slow down techniques I use in order to explain. I paint out of habit from the last many decades, so sometimes I forget about things I have learned and have to slow down and then share! Happy they are helping and hopefully creating muscle memory, confidence and fun! Happy painting!

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Oh, by the way, I meant to tell you that I used to be the proud Innkeeper and owner of the Magnolia House B&B in Lexington VA. So, magnolias have a special place in my heart.❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Deborah! I thought I responded to this, it sounds absolutely heavenly. What a fun and beautiful house. I googled it. I cant imagine how beautiful the Magnolias must have been there. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memory. Happy painting friend.

[@Hopexi]

Beautiful ❤️

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

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[@charlenebyington7405]

Wow...l love to learn new new things l have never seen before. Thanks so much for sharing...absolutely love what you do. 🌿💕🌿

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Charlene, I love sharing things that I remember have helped me so much and try to stop and share my thoughts, my why I do things. Im so happy it is helping. happy painting Charlene!

[@user-xz2nc9wh2x]

Oh my goodness this was so helpful!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad!. So much fun isn't it! I always enjoy finding little techniques that help level up my paintings, I Hope you give it a try!

[@shilohpointfarm8544]

Extremely helpful!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful Happy painting and have fun! Im glad these help

[@bindukumari9279]

Thsnks. Result. Has. Come. Wonderful.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful! Im so glad you enjoyed this technique, I Certainly didnt invent it, but learned it way back in college (decades ago) and it is always one of my go to techniques to blend edges and create softness in my paintings. I hope you give it a try. Happy painting friend!

[@MyGWDS]

This is very helpful thanks for sharing

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Great! I’m so glad. Happy Painting friend (I’ve used this technique for years and made a big difference for me too :)

[@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934]

BEAUTIFUL!!! ❤❤❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you!! I hope you give this a try, its a technique I use daily. Happy painting!

[@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934]

I’ve been a decorative painter since 1991. Have not done much in the way of watercolor. You make it look so easy! I actually haven’t done any painting since 2018. Been somewhat busy working, dealing with medical issues and cardmaking/scrapbooking and trying to figure out a way to make that a business. Who knows…….maybe go back to painting and try to do a business with that.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934 wonderful, Love hearing that you’re coming back to it and listening to the calling That’s wonderful. What I believe is whatever you truly love, and are passionate about and want to wake up every day and do every minute is always the best choice than the money just comes without thought easily.!

[@brendaf2511]

On the first leaf you added the darker green color and it left more defined hard line stroke marks of green on the dry green. I have done this with some of my painting and thought it should have looked smoother but did not want to overwork it. Your touches look beautiful and have given me permission to leave my strokes as they are or to add water at the edge.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Good morning, I’m so happy you noticed something that makes a difference in your painting! Wonderful many times it’s best to walk away.. I have to discipline myself to do the same~ happy painting artist friend!

[@dianepitzen5728]

Great teacher

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you, Diane, as a newbie here on KZbin and making Learning this tech, and video stuff a goal by many 60th bday in August, that is encouraging. I've always LOVED teaching, in all capacities and with new people whether it was yoga, meditation, and watercolors as well! I'm so happy to have you here with me! Happy patining, and ENJOY!

[@moonstonerising6856]

Thank you so much helped me such a lot

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Glad it helped! It was a technique I learned way back, and it stuck ever since. I use it in almost every painting I do or some form of it. Happy painting and most of all enjoy and have fun!

[@rubytuesday9380]

Thank you so much very helpful tip❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Glad it was helpful! This is a technique I've used for years! It was a big aha for me, and worked so well. Have fun! You will never look at your paintings the same lol

[@terrigronewold9898]

Very interesting! Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I hope you give it a try It has been a “go” to technique that is simple for me for decades! Happy paintjng :)

[@donnacarraway9182]

Looks like a great technique! Also seems like an advanced technique with the devil in how much water you have on your brush! I noticed that even you were left with two “blooms”, of course, maybe that’s what you wanted, I can’t say that. You can probably do this so very much better than I could, but I appreciate the teaching. Perhaps with practice!?! 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Yes this is a great technique, and truly, even when I paint, I get blooms, and happy little "mistakes" in every painting unless I am going for more of a detailed, look. Which I rarely paint in that fashion these days. I love the fun little magic that happens when I paint and it has been such a great practice for me, to love what I create, paint with no pressure, and purely for the joy of it! This technique I have used now for years, and helps me to blend those hard lines and create some interest and shadows. Once you can play with the water ratios you will get it, it takes very little water on brush, mostly just a damp brush to push and pull the paint.. I always say if I can do this you absolutely can, Im not the BEST artist amongst them all, and not my goal, but I hope to share with others to paint for the joy, paint for you, have fun, and not get caught up in comparing and judging what lovely things you create! And always create paintings that are you, what you see and how you interpret your flowers which is uniquely you! Happy painting so happy to have you here with me :-)

[@donnacarraway9182]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Donna Happy painting!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

wonderful!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you I use this technique in almost all of my paintings have fun! 🎨🖌️🌸

[@debrakeane6064]

Debbie I was happy to find you and your videos. I have been a successful artist using other mediums. However, I have just recently took on the task of learning watercolor. I struggle with watercolor but I really have the desire to accomplish painting with this medium as well. This video has helped me tremendously understand so much more. I can’t wait to view all your videos I am sure they will help me succeed. From one Debbie to another Debby thank you for all you do.

[@lovdolls]

Lovely so informative thank you.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure! I Hope I Can continue to inspire you to pick up your brushes and paint with me. This is a valuable technique I predominantly use in almost all of my paintings. Happy painting Nancy!

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Lovely magnolias!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you, I have painted many in the past with much more detail and shapes, I did my best to make these easily doable by all levels. Im so happy they inspired you. Happy painting!

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

Lovely :)

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you GiGi Art Studio~ I will head over to your channel and see what you have. Thank you for stopping by :-)

[@colleensmith2038]

You truly are a wonderful teacher. I love how you talk us through your technique. Is there perhaps a turorial for the painting?

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I can certainly create one Inlove these little flowers! And thank you I love sharing with you all and our little community we have created here!

[@colleensmith2038]

​@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy I would be very grateful for that. I have unsubscribed for all other channels, as I have finally found someone whose teaching and style I just love. I'm here for the long haul!!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@colleensmith2038 I’m so happy to have you here with me Colleen! Wow what an honor Thank you! Love our littl Community we are creating of like minds and learning

[@K.ART_vlog]

very nice painting

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you! My pleasure🌼 I hope I can inspire you to paint with me and give everything a try! Happy paintjng and thank you for bei ng here with me

[@annskelly2545]

Love to learn flowers

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

They are my absolute favorite and what I have painted for many many years. I try to expand a little with other things to paint, but I always come back to flowers. I’m so happy you enjoyed them as well. Have fun and happy painting 🖌️🎨🌸