Watercolor Painting Video / No BRUSH - NO PROBLEM CHALLENGE

Watercolour Painting tutorial with Karen Rice. I challenge myself to use lots of fun techniques to paint this pretty lilac painting without using any brushes. Learn more about watercolour: www.patreon.com/karenriceart - includes weekly exclusive tutorials, access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc... DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR UPDATES OF MY LATEST VIDEOS AND HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL...
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Brusho: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXGZqiPiqmAe6c
MATERIALS (alternatives):
Paper: Millford Watercolour Paper 300g/m - 12 x 9 inches on block.
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Colours (alternatives):
Permanent Yellow (Cadmium Yellow Pale)
Quinacridone Gold (Raw Sienna)
Quin Magenta (Permanent Rose)
Ultramarine (Cobalt Blue)
Cerulean (Phthalo Blue)
Trio Waterpot.
Washi tape
Brusho: Violet, Alizarin Crimson & Ost Blue.
Plastic card.
Music: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Photo reference: pixabay.com/photos/lilacs-bouquet-vase-flowers-1914124/
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[@sandradonofrio413]

This demo took me back many years, to an eighth grade art class. We made lilac paintings, using a bit of sponge for the blossoms. I thought it was the most beautiful watercolor I had ever done. Believe it or not I remember the experience vividly but until today was rather embarrassed to repeat that sponging joy. Thank you very much for this demo and freeing me to paint beautiful lilacs again. I need to be reminded that I may use simple items and techniques openly in my art practice. ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

How wonderful! Thank you for sharing 🎨

[@sallycline76]

This “no paintbrush” tutorial is a huge WOW. I would love to reproduce it. My vision is poor, and with this beautiful lilac painting, I can splash around and not need to stay in any lines. I will try this one hitting the pause button just about every other second! Thank you, Karen Rice.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this one! It was so much fun to paint. I hope you enjoy painting this one. 😊

[@TheArussell5]

Wow Karen, such a pretty and beautiful composition. I love that you didn’t use brushes!! I’m so happy I found your brilliant tutorials. ❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So glad that you have found my tutorials :-)

[@patlatour2465]

Love all the different tools you used to achieve this beautiful gem thank you for sharing.❤😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Pat 😊

[@annawoods5184]

Karen this is a stunning piece of art considering you didnt use a brush, so effective with all the other elements you did use…lovely, please do more of this🤗💜

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much :-)

[@bmac5242]

Great no brush challenge - you nailed it and inspired me to try this! Thank you for your instruction.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! So. leased you are inspired.

[@janetdoyle4222]

I so admire you and your gifted talent ..Every painting you flow with grace ..Your teaching is remarkable i watch you over & over .. love every painting you make ..Thank you ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Janet! Really pleased you are enjoying my tutorials 😊

[@marynelson1349]

Again you created something beautiful,wish I had just a little of your imagination. Thank you.

[@edm.3484]

Wow, you are so talented! You can make great painting almost from anything.

[@madlinecreates]

A very great tutorial and a beautiful, inspiring result. I greatly admire your creations.

[@lorrainemorgan9007]

That is so beautiful, quite moving!

[@pintsizestories196]

Beautiful. Fun to see all the different tools you used.

[@janebridge1325]

This is a wonderful tutorial, Karen - thank you so much for all these techniques! Your painting style is really inspirational and I’m loving having a go at all the alternatives to brushes!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jocelyneturcotte3419]

You never stop to impress me 🤩🤩🤩

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Jocelyne 😀

[@bethlillis5575]

This turned out beautifully. Can't wait to try something similar. Thank you for providing such great inspiration

[@msvickiGa]

Gorgeous, thank you. Please do more like this. I am changing to watercolor, oil Painter for years.

[@sherylbuchanan7046]

You have just made me so happy. I like new and unusual ways to paint without using the traditional brush technique. This tutorial has given me ideas to do so. Watercolor is such a tricky and hard medium to master and you have given me new ideas. Thanks so very much for this. - Sheryl from Texas - USA - I’m smiling …

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this inspiring 💕

[@cindiwoodruff]

Looks like so much fun! Thanks for pulling my mind out of the humdrum of painting!

[@lindakuck5981]

Beautiful and no brush! So talented thank you!

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Absolutely beautiful…love the loose style

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda 😊

[@artgeometrix6346]

Really delicate and yet complex colours. Awesome job.

[@SM-Artist]

This is beautiful painting I love it all challenging art style 🎨🖌😍 Thank you for sharing 🎨🖌💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@suel4269]

Beautiful painting! Even your palette and rinse water is pretty!

[@mariakapatos9545]

Absolutely beautiful! So enjoyed the process❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ruthloewen3884]

I'm not usually a huge fan of 'special effects' in watercolour painting, but this is spectacular! Amazing what you achieved with non-brush implements!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@cynthiasterling7892]

Karen, thank you so much for this fun painting, with out a brush. Looks so gorgeous, you sure give us a lot of inspiration ♥️♥️☘️☘️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Fascinating, so beautiful!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@jdschneider5858]

That was so much fun! Thank you for reminding me about all the different textures you can get with everyday objects!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@antoniahicks320]

Gorgeous! Beautiful technique.

[@cathyhaynes2700]

This is gorgeous!

[@walterreansalley3410]

I love the brush-free approach and the means by which you've achieved your goal. The finished project is stunning. Also love the simple discarded tools that were so effectively used in your endeaver, which was wise and thrifty - saving on cost. Overall, I think the brush-free approach allows more freedom and controll. Thanks. ❤❤❤😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m so pleased you found this one helpful.

[@walterreansalley3410]

@KarenRiceArt Welcome, indeed. ❤️😊❤️

[@katemccarthy2463]

This is so beautiful. I love the way you did it, really fun to watch. thank you

[@elizabethexley5190]

Love this

[@lindaking9222]

Beautiful Karen..lovely colours

[@michelleanne9530]

I love this tutorial!

[@annevickers3307]

That is gorgeous beyond words! Your process was incredibly clever and creative.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@deborahgoodwin3426]

Simply exquisite! Such a lovely soft and dreamy result with a quite clever combination of household items. I am so looking forward to having a go at this, it looks like so much fun! Thank you for inspiring our imaginations.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!! I hope you enjoy painting this one!!

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Beautiful. Love the unusual tools!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@karendirmish2696]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful, natural sponge,twigs,scouring pad and color! I’m in love with lilacs and now I will try your teaching about use of masking fluid and try to be as creative as you are! Thanks you for this video! Karen Dirmish who hopes to create the lilacs in my back yard!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Karen 😊

[@amominak2]

Ohmygoodness ❣️ Another "must try" added to my list👍 I can't help looking around the room for more non-brushes!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you inspired by this tutorial. I to love looking around to find other materials to paint with besides brushes!

[@tamra9124]

Hi Karen! I loved this, really unique and challenging, thank you!!!

[@joconnor6346]

This video is fabulous, Karen. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much :-)

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful, looks like fun! ❤

[@patriciadixon4260]

I’m definitely going to give this a go! Great techniques. Thank you 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

Thank you so much...Karen...It's FANTASTIC ...!!! 👏🎶📽️🖌️🎨

[@marialunatorres7581]

Thank you very much, beautiful and original.

[@almafavela7498]

Increíble !!!! Tratare de pintarlo con esa técnica muchas gracias saludos desde MEXICO

[@missinkyart]

This is so beautiful. I have never tried not using brushes before maybe it's something to try 🎨

[@KarenRiceArt]

It’s so my fun!

[@susiewallace4191]

Love your technique on this one, colors are beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ellenna4426]

You shd be really pleased. This is beautiful,

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@carrieshao529]

Wooo! Amazing technique! I’ll definitely try!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@Sheamarie]

Beautiful, thank you for this tutorial.

[@pattycyr8662]

I absolutely love this style! Thanks for showing it to us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@pattycyr8662]

@@KarenRiceArt I've painted 3 of these, and it was a bit challenging keeping the moisuture level right whether it be the paper, how wet the sponge got, the shape of the sponge, and so on! I absolutely love the style though, and yours is amazing!

[@geraldinenagle1756]

Amazing u are so skilled

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@annetteperks]

How beautiful this is thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@ewwwobbie]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for such an awesome lesson!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@sherizapara2992]

Sooo beautiful!!, thankyou!! Your work is so lovely ❤!!

[@dmat7148]

Excellent tip to bend the birthday card and get a pretty curve on the vase! Also using the torn scour pad in addition to a sponge… very unique tips!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much

[@denisethorn9955]

I am new at watercolor painting but I have use the sponge and also other objects to apply paint

[@denisethorn9955]

I love way of painting I get use to see what colors are the out come of sponge painting

[@davidfrost3770]

Came across your chanel by accident (was looking for a photography channel as I am into landscape photography) and found it very interesting . I think there is some sort of similarity and things in common with photography and painting like light and composition for example. I use to try to watercolour painting a while ago, but not very good at it, but enjoyed the almost theraputic process. Was actually a nice change from photography, your finshed painting was brilliant and interesting to see different techniques to get the fiinished painting. Have now subscribed as it's a nice break away from my photography, may even get my paints back out sometime.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Hope you get your paints out!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So glad this has inspired you to get your paints out!

[@shirleybryant8725]

Love ❤️ love 💕

[@CherryBlossomHill]

I’ve never seen how natural sponges are used in painting, that’s really lovely, I’m very inspired to give this a try (thanks for showing the reference photo!) Very clever using the side of a card to get a nice line for the vase edges! Would the Holbein water bottle give a nice spritz?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you liked some of these techniques. I am not sure about the Holbein water bottle... sorry. Maybe another viewer has used one?

[@suel4269]

Yes, I use Holbein spray bottles.

[@cindysouza5017]

Wow! This painting is amazing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Cindy😊

[@astridrichter2237]

Vielen Dank für dieses wunderbare Video 💖🙏👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!!

[@pauline3379]

Those lilacs look gorgeous Karen 😍

[@byGmma]

Magniiiifico !!!!👌👌👌

[@unamcgurry6875]

Beautiful! 💜

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@joannward3861]

Wow! I love it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@elizabethcash1851]

I love it!!! I’ve really enjoyed having a go. Did you once have a tutorial on flowers cascading from a window? I can’t find it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I think this is the tutorial you mean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJDZc5Kbh6hpaLs

[@groovyyaya737]

Absolutely lovely well done

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@daniellegagnon9788]

Good chalenge!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@GJ-vj4lj]

Do you finish your paintings when you’re done like a spray something to seal the paint and chalk? I am thinking this would stand the test of time just putting it behind glass and frame. Beautiful painting! I love your way of painting loose.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! You can use fixative for pastels, but I prefer to frame them behind glass to protect them 🎨

[@judywickum1952]

Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@trinawilliams1395]

EXCELLENT!

[@fuzzydragons]

we had rto do a few college projects without brushes, some turned out better than others lol

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@MultiRusty50]

Thanks Karen

[@moniquemenk8134]

Splendid 🧡🧡🧡

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@rosiezickefoose6495]

Thanks that was fun to watch ❤

[@MultiRusty50]

Beautiful painting Great tips with sponge. What brand of paints are you using in the tin please.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Geraldine. I am using Sennelier watercolours.

[@jessiemontgomery5838]

Love it

[@KARENK1]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Flowers 🌸

[@leonmorgan1158]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😀

[@sarahnorthrop9823]

Beautiful 💖

[@carolpetersen9834]

I want to try this.

[@nikkipoonen9980]

What kind of paper ate u using. It looks awesome. My first time watching this form.. Reall cool.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am using 300 g 100% cotton paper coldpressed surface on a block. Hope this is helpful.

[@carolantwi2851]

Gorgeous

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :-)

[@barbaralehmier8721]

If a graphite pencil is used to sketch design will the watercolor paint cover the sketch lines? I watch your wonderful tutorials everyday. Just began watercolor painting.🎨🖌

[@KarenRiceArt]

It can be tricky to get rid of pencil marks, and I have a few tips: 1: Try to rub them off when your painting is dry. 2: Draw very lightly, make as few marks as you can. 3: Don't use a hard or soft pencil (HB is best I think). 4: Don't use pencil, paint without drawing! That is the hardest! I hope this was helpful 😊

[@kimcuervo2905]

Really loved this tutorial. The outcome is stunning. Can you tell me if there is an additive you can use with the brusho to make it creamy?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Kim. I have not added anything to Brusho except water 😊

[@ritaswift8313]

Gosh I’ve enjoyed this so much, you are such a beautiful artist, could you please tell me the name of this paint set, love the colors and very much the mixing area that comes with it, thank you, Rita

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Rita. I bought the empty paint box on Amazon with some empty pans and squeezed out some of my favourite colours.

[@wendykelcey1246]

Awesome!!!

[@louiseweir9761]

very beautiful.

[@martynpitt3656]

You seem to have skipped some of the painting at the 10.40 stage of the video when you let the painting dry. It then picks up again at 10.42 with green leaves having magically appeared. Did you paint the leaves after it had dried and, if so, did you then let them dry before continuing?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yes I painted the leaves after it had dried.

[@martynpitt3656]

@@KarenRiceArt Thanks for taking the trouble to reply (and also for the great videos you consistently produce).

[@-yi9mu]

Beautiful.

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

This tutorial could go in any direction and I would love to see all the other people's go at this painting. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion!

[@janicebleasdale7140]

Love to see you do hydrangeas…..Please.

[@mygranddaughterstungac7232]

👏👏

[@marthataylor9829]

That’s so lovely! (I confess I liked it better before you removed the masking fluid though ☺️)

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@jacquehranica2150]

Hi, when you say you’re making the paint creamier… are you just adding more pigment?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yes

[@sherylbuchanan7046]

I’ve learned thru you to not discard my expired Credit cards and to use them in new ways, artistic ways. Of course, I void the numbers on the card first.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you liked this one 😊

[@joyfulldj]

I still can't get a normal vase. It is driving me banana's the the bloody thing goes crooked on me each time. Whatsup with that?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Maybe draw one side, trace it and then use that to draw the other side.

[@ulla-brittolander6195]

Kan du texta svenska

[@KarenRiceArt]

Tack så mycket 😊 Om du vill få tillgång till mer exklusiva och djupgående handledningar varför inte tänka på att gå med i mitt Patreon-medlemskap. www.patreon.com/karenriceart