Watercolor Pumpkin Tutorial

[@michaelajoyce1267]

As a middle-aged newcomer to art, I am so grateful that there are people out there who are generous enough to share their hard earned knowledge and skills and put together these accessible tutorials. Thank you so much x

[@Nianiani]

Aww it's such a pleasure to be part of your art journey! It's never too late to start :D:D

[@pottedferne]

Me too!

[@websurfer4672]

My whole childhood parents wasted hard earned money on fake art tutors. Only found two good teachers but couldn’t continue because we moved. After hundreds on dollar were wasted, I finally found KZbin tutorials which are so much better. This channel is one of those. Love it

[@jolovesnailart]

Could not have said that better 😊 I just add my gratitude and application 🙏

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

It's September 2023 and fall season is soon upon us here in Ontario Canada. Your class is a joy and this year whimsical pumpkins with mushrooms will be fun to paint. Several Birthday cards are needed. Enjoy your tutorials and wonderful Skillshare classes. Thank you for the beautiful gift of getting back into painting, you, 've inspired me over so many years.

[@JavierRomero-ri6po]

I am already an old man now. When I was young, I would have liked to know all the loving art you can do with watercolor. You inspire people. Your talent does too. Greeting from Chile.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment 😀 Hope you can still paint for fun :))

[@ladyhecate9450]

Absolutely awesome. I have seen many different versions of painting a pumpkin in watercolor which did not cause my reaction to rise. Your paintings did. My husband is a vegetable farmer and grows and sells said veggies at our roadside stand. We are in the Fall phase now and naturally he grows large, picture perfect pumpkins with beautiful large twisted stems as well as with vines. Each pumpkin is handled with care when picking to keep their true character. For me, I am just as picky when painting a pumpkin, although I do not give the justice a pumpkin deserves, as I am fairly new in this medium, painting in oils for 20 years. Your technique in bringing a pumpkin to life. I loved the colors you used. I also like that you did not use a dark brown at the bottom creating that darker shade. We have been growing pumpkins, pie pumpkins, cool looking gourds, Indian corn, etc., for over 50 years ( yes...I am 73) and I have never seen a dark brownish color at the bottom on our pumpkins. Thank you so much for giving both pumpkins their dignity. You did a fabulous job on the white pumpkin as well. Naturally we grow the white ones as well. Well done!

[@Nianiani]

I'm so happy to do them justice! The pumpkins that you grow sounds magnificent!

[@2nkv]

I followed the tutorial and I am really impressed at what I'm capable of! Thank you so much for helping me understand about watercolours properly!!

[@Nianiani]

Nice work!!

[@carolbenson6524]

Also great on how you kept top parts of pumpkin lighter. These look great.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much! 😊😊😊

[@barbaram5787]

You do a great job of learning about what you are going to paint. We grow pumpkins in our garden every year.

[@Nianiani]

Wow I wish I have the garden space to grow pumpkins! Must be a very pretty sight to see!

[@sheetalmudaliar]

Thankyou,lived the painting. Beautiful pumpkin.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@ladyhecate9450]

I just discovered you and I simply love your pumpkins, especially the one with the large handle on the pumpkin. The stem is very important to the pumpkin. It is the very character of the pumpkin. The more the twisted and rough the better. You do a beautiful job. I will have to attempt at drawing and I am new at watercolor. I love the way you teach and you are very informative!!!! Very important to we beginners. It is that first mark or color on your paper which is the hardest. But you make it so very easy looking. Thank you so very much! You are now one of my favorites. I only wish there were more hours in a day to paint all day and then deal with the normal stuff of cooking for hubby, and other hum drum things! Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

Aw I'm so glad you're enjoying your time painting! I totally agree with the first stroke being the scariest! I'm glad this video could help :D

[@marygallo2174]

I love it! Thank you! I am painting on a card for my daughter who is doing a semester in Italy. She says there are no pumpkin or fall decorations like in the US! Thank you so much! Mine came out pretty good!

[@pennylane3275]

This is a beautiful painting. I enjoyed watching this tutorial. I am new to watercolor I am an oil painter. This really helped me understand how to work with water color. I will definitely try painting pumpkins this week. 😊

[@Nianiani]

Have fun! :D:D

[@butacrafts]

2 years later and i still find this very helpful! Love the colors and the details you added

[@Nianiani]

haha thanks :D:D

[@KimberlyCrick]

This and your autumn leaves video are such great ideas for picking subjects based on the current season. Could be a good art block idea when you're feeling creatively stumped. Beautiful :D

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! Yea they're just simple paintings you can do pretty quickly 😁

[@cj_kirby]

Nia, your paintings and skills are just so amazing. Thank you so much for your meticulous explanation and descriptions of your process, paints and brushes. You are a fabulous teacher. Thanks for sharing with all of us. You are a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm always so happy to hear that the tutorials are useful for you to use as a learning medium! I hope to keep improving so I can share more in the future! ^__^

[@josienovack2984]

Painted this and it turned out great, thanks to your wonderful tutorial!

[@Nianiani]

Great job!

[@monabhatnagarmahendroo4891]

So beautiful.. grateful for people like you out there..

[@Skinnychelle48]

A pumpkin was the first thing I learned to sketch and paint. I painted pumpkins everyday, lol!

[@Nianiani]

Hahaha they are fun to paint xD

[@JVan-yd3zz]

"Pumpkins come in a variety of shapes and sizes..." FINALLY THANK YOU FOR MAKING A PUMPKIN DRAWING TUTORIAL THAT RECOGNIZES THIS!! Great tutorial as usual, Nia! Also, the colours you used in this one are really pretty!

[@Nianiani]

Haha 😅 so many that it was kind of hard for me to decide which ones to paint 😝

[@janbrad1]

Thank you for starting with a sketch. I paused the video and was able to draw a pumpkin!

[@Nianiani]

Great job!

[@Imjetta7]

So awesome! You make me think that I might be able to pull this off!

[@Nianiani]

Give it a go! :))) Happy painting :D

[@annecrosby9005]

Just watched this and painted along...such fun...thank you!

[@Nianiani]

Oo so glad you enjoyed painting along!!! 😊😊😊

[@conniepalmieri1336]

so beautiful you are a wonderful artist & very inspirational

[@rhondacrivelli1]

Your style of teaching is lovely. I could listen to you all day... and sometimes I do! 😉

[@Nianiani]

Hahaha thank you so much for your support ❤❤❤

[@jangymetcalf]

Absolutely love this. I teach watercolor at my nursing home. I plan to include this in my late August classes. Just brilliant!

[@neenachauhan9768]

This was an amazing tutorial, learning how to use watercolors and the way you explain texture and lighting is great!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀 so glad it was useful!

[@cannerobertson1]

Wow, that's the best pumpkin tutorial I've seen yet! So detailed and explained so fully. Can't wait to try this. Just gorgeous! Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

Aw thank you so much! Glad you found it useful! :D

[@karenowens9717]

Very pretty. It has a bit of a vintage look which I love. I just subscribed to your channel. I have not seen you before and am looking forward to seeing your other videos.

[@Nianiani]

Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy the contents 😊

[@melissavandenbrouckewithpa7833]

I loved following along with you painting this lovely fall scape. I do struggle with getting colors right. I know the right tools are helpful.

[@Nianiani]

Thanks! All the best for your paintings :)

[@carolbenson6524]

I really like these two colors together.

[@syrinxverde]

I've been wanting to do this painting for ages and I finally did. You are my favorite online watercolor teacher. Thanks so much for all the paintings you are sharing with us!

[@Nianiani]

Thats awesome!!!

[@mitalipaul601]

It is soooo pretty!!!! When I look at this painting I feel like I am enjoying the autumn in a Japanese park. ☺(love from India)

[@sarahashley4612]

Wonderful tutorial! I want to make Thanksgiving cards for family members and I think I might be able to follow this. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent.

[@Nianiani]

Sounds lovely! Hope you have a great time painting along! ^_^

[@Anna.GG.]

This image you watercoloured is simply marvellos! Thanks soooooo much! 😊👍🌹🌹

[@Nianiani]

U're welcome! 😊

[@juliec.]

YOU are such an amazing Artist! Your watercolour paintings and tutorials are exceptional and so I thank you for sharing to us all:) ❤️

[@Nianiani]

Always a pleasure :D

[@carmenospina2203]

Beautiful. Love the way you blend the colors.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@calligranurse579]

I dont know but why her dotting technique makes a beautiful paint after... thank you so much for this tutorial. Keep it up. 😻

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@favorablyimpressed]

This was as enjoyable to watch a year later. Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

I'm so glad you still think so :D:D:D

[@ginamoore9210]

Thank you for all of your details you add. For me new to this medium, is GREAT. I also never thought I could sketch or slightly draw! Here is my version of your tutorial. I’ve done other tutorials with other KZbinrs and was happy with what I came up with. My confidence is coming up to where I am able to actually post and share with you what you encourage me to do! Now I’m looking to see how I can add my picture of my actual painting?

[@Nianiani]

Hi Gina! I'm so happy to hear that the tutorial is helping you draw and paint! :D You can tag any of your artworks on my instagram @ig_nianiani if you would like to share them :)

[@donnagordon6684]

Just gorgeous! Thank you so much for explaining exactly how you make your art!

[@Nianiani]

You're very welcome! So happy it helps!!!

[@LisaYoungmpp]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Fantastic tutorial and beautiful piece!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@marnorth670]

One of the most favorite of any I've seen. Love it. Such talent.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much! :D:D

[@cherylamato8321]

Thank you, so pretty and I love the delicate flowers with the heavy pumpkins!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@elisabethst.claire5088]

These pumpkins are so pretty! Thank you!

[@Nianiani]

U're very welcome! ^_^ Happy painting :))

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

Beautifully painted pumpkins, you inspire me with this tutorial to start early and paint some cards for Oct.2022. One needs to plan ahead. Many thanks 🤗🤗🧡

[@Nianiani]

THat is very early haha but hope you enjoy!

[@writersblockeveryday]

I’m new with watercolors and followed this tutorial! This is the best my painting has come out is far! I really appreciate how you break down what you’re doing and explain why. Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to follow more of your tutorials ❤️

[@debbiebuttars5598]

I love this! I’m going to paint this and give it to my sister at her Halloween party. Perfect for Fall. ❤️

[@Nianiani]

Sounds fun!

[@123craftygal]

You made these pumpkins come to life! I can’t wait to try these however I’ll have to slow things down quite a bit. I love the twisted stem too so I’m anxious to ass that detail.

[@Nianiani]

Thanks! Enjoy painting along ^_^

[@karmakauffman7445]

So beautiful!! Thank you for showing how to do this.

[@71Mslorraine]

This was lovely! So pleased I came across your work. I’m just learning but I will give this a go as such a lovely autumnal piece 🍁 🍂

[@Nianiani]

Have fun! :D

[@susierisk6179]

Beautiful pumpkins-- the colors and your techniques make this painting so realistic. Fantastic work!

[@Nianiani]

Thanks so much 😊

[@marieobrien5628]

Beautiful!! I love your style! Thanks for sharing!

[@Nianiani]

You're very welcome!

[@comedygumballmachine4748]

So pretty .... TFS! Gonna try pumpkins next myself :)

[@Nianiani]

Have fun! 😊

[@kimr4322]

Amazing!! Thank you so much for being so clear and easy to follow! Your art is beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TracyIndy]

Thank you for another beautiful tutorial Nia. I love watching your soothing videos before bedtime, then I watch them again later to try and reproduce your paintings. Im sorry I havent written in so long, but were nearing fall here and I will be spending more time indoors. It is pumpkin time but I wont be setting any out for holloween. I will be painting them tho. Thanks again for all your encouraging instructions. 🙌💓❤

[@Nianiani]

Hi Tracy! So nice to hear frm you again. Hope you're doing well! We also don't celebrate halloween here we don't even have autumn hahaha but I love painting things associated with fall season 😁 hope you enjoy painting this one! ❤

[@TracyIndy]

@@Nianiani I used to have the most fun hallowen decorations in fhe neighborhood and loved greeting the children at the door. I havent done Halloween for the last 5 years. :( In my mind Im young and vibrant, but my body says otherwise. Ha ha Watercoloring is a low energy project. Its not heavy or too difficult. I love watching every one of your videos. Ive learned so much from you and you inspire me when I need it most. Thanks for all you do.

[@Nianiani]

Oh no 😕 im glad you cn still enjoy it through painting though.. For me its the other way around. I get back problems frm sitting down too much 😅

[@junefrancis8452]

Thank you. Love the painting. I'll try this tomorrow.

[@nicoleaubry6944]

this is such a lovely composition!!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you 😊

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

This is my second time watching this. What a gorgeous painting. I love the addition of all the extra leaves and flowers. I just love this.

[@Nianiani]

Thank youu so much! Glad you still enjoy it this time round

[@dianadagati7146]

Beautiful! Always look forward to your videos. I'm never disappointed...

[@Nianiani]

Aw I appreciate that. So happy that you've been enjoying them 😊

[@lilypad1213]

Thank you! I was struggling with pumpkins.

[@Nianiani]

Glad it was useful! 😁😁😁

[@eggwhites5539]

So beautiful! These pumpkins are motivating me to paint today! ❤️

[@Nianiani]

Yay! Have fun! ^_^

[@photoxityforever9503]

Excellent tutorial ! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@Nianiani]

Ure welcome! Happy painting 😊

[@purupurumi]

Allllwaysss love your tutorial. Very detail and beautiful. Thank you for the hard work ❤

[@Nianiani]

Thats so sweet of you! I'll definitely keep it up :))

[@Jobena1]

I love this tutorial. I can’t wait to try this

[@Nianiani]

Go for it! Happy painting 😊

[@eloisewalker352]

I love your lessons❣️I have learned so much👏👏👏. Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤️

[@Nianiani]

Aww I'm so happy to hear that! Best of luck for all your paintings :))

[@66chevelle_ss]

Adorable!

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@christinespierling5952]

That is beautiful. I'm a beginner, I can only hope to produce such beautiful art. Thank you for the lesson.

[@Nianiani]

You can do it! ^__^

[@sherryclark4862]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! ❤

[@donnacarraway9182]

So beautiful!! I think that I will try this one too! I had good luck with the squirrel! Thank you again and again!!💕

[@Nianiani]

No worries! Have fun!

[@CYCLOPSPRIME74]

Beautiful work! I love the green pumpkin!

[@Nianiani]

thank you! I prefer the green one too! :DD

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

beautiful painting! i love pumpkins. thank you for such a detailed tutorial. i just came across your channel and just subscribed. Now i need to binge watch your channel! :-)

[@Nianiani]

awww thanks! welcome to the channel! I'm so happy you like the videos ^__^

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! That’s fascinating pumpkins art style. I love it my friend.☺️❤️ Stay healthy and God bless you my friend.☺️❤️

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much! :D

[@artifexmom3824]

Nianiani My pleasure my friend.☺️❤️

[@ginnywhitcomb4857]

Lovely fall tutorial. Great explanations and directions. Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

You are so welcome!

[@katlady9473]

Love your detailed tutorials, thank you

[@Nianiani]

Glad you like them!

[@redparrot53]

Oh, my, so beautiful, great job!!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! ^_^

[@sarahmaschmeyer9337]

Great video! Very helpful!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@mercedesarce1504]

Beautiful! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindamcgrew3385]

You give the best tutorials. Tfs

[@Nianiani]

Aw thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subscriber! We love art! Hubby is an artist as well.

[@Nianiani]

Welcome to the channel :D:D

[@ReginaCordoba]

@@Nianiani Thank you! I hope you come visit my channel too!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Love the drawing lesson, painting is amazing!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@antonioromopiano]

Simply beautiful! Thank you so much for your tutorials! I enjoy them very much. 😊🎹

[@Nianiani]

Thats great to hear! Happy painting! 😊

[@sandrawalker9923]

Fabulous video, I'll try this tomorrow. Thank you x

[@ann-or6ev]

Stunning

[@Nianiani]

Thanks! 😊

[@conniewh4189]

Thank you! I love this tutorial.

[@Nianiani]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThatArtTeacher]

Fantastic- perfect for the season!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you 😁

[@charitygoza5774]

These would be perfect for cards!! I have to do these! Oh, also Nia I used your sunflower tutorial and painted a bunch of them in a Kansas outline, I posted it on Instagram and tagged you!

[@Nianiani]

Yes! You cn turn thm into cards 😊😊😊 I havent really seen any tags frm u on instagram but I'll b on the lookout! 😁😁😁

[@charitygoza5774]

@@Nianiani huh that's weird I tagged @ig_nianiani and it brought yours up, if you just want to check mine out its @charitygoza_ 😊

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Watching this again and again and again! Love it so much! Thank you for always providing sketching directions. It's a true artist lesson and I greatly appreciate it!

[@Nianiani]

My pleasure 😊

[@jennifergriffith8505]

Incredible!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@vilunar5813]

That was a wonderful lesson! Thank you very much. I LOVED it. :)

[@Nianiani]

Glad you enjoyed it!! :D:D

[@DE-wp5mx]

You do such a good job of explaining it ALL. Thank you!!

[@Nianiani]

You're welcommee! 😊😊😊

[@humairanaeempasha2362]

Honestly you are so good at this! Loved the video!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!!

[@judylindsey9225]

Beautiful lesson

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😃

[@lilyofthevalley752]

How adorable !!!! Please can you make Autumn fairy watercolor tutorial

[@Nianiani]

Hmm.. Its a great idea but I'm really not great with anatomy. I'll think about it and practice. Maybe next fall I'll be able to produce a fall fairy tutorial but moat probably not this yr.. Sorry ...

[@hennieteunissen2778]

tyvm Nianiani, great lesson again.

[@Nianiani]

Thanks! Have fun painting along! 😊😊😊

[@ladennastanley6259]

Beautiful Autumn Spectacular!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you :)

[@JEHomestead]

Beautiful water color tutorial! I love the spotted one! Thanks for sharing your art:) Judy

[@Nianiani]

Glad you enjoyed this one :))

[@ginettegingras7081]

Just looove it. TFS

[@Nianiani]

no worries! :D

[@robincooper9323]

Lovely!

[@Nianiani]

Thanks! 😊

[@jeanmacdonald8329]

The drawings are so helpful! TY!

[@lucretialajueness2657]

Beautiful! You are very talented!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Cendrillon-5962]

Superbe, merci!

[@Nianiani]

Welcome! ^_^