Watercolor Sea Turtle Painting Demonstration

[@mariamorjane]

Friends 🌸🙋🏻‍♀🌼if anyone is interesting in learning watercolors with me, please join my Patreon school at www.patreon.com/mariamorjane I offer weekly voiceover tutorials and one monthly real-time class, plus many other posts like watercolors tips, sketches for downloads, resources, updates etc, Happy painting 😃🌷

[@angiadcock8196]

I’ve been watching you for well over a year now, and I know I shouldn’t still be surprised at how talented you are. But each painting is more beautiful than the last. The thumbnail image looks like a photo it’s so realistic. The way you captured the energy and movement of the water and the animal is perfect. That turtle looks like he could swim right off the paper into my lap.

[@terrih.5910]

MARIA--WOW!!! I showed my husband your work at various stages of this painting and he was as amazed as I was! To think you are self taught is really inspiring! Thank you for all the time you spend working on your great videos! I know it's very time consuming! It's much appreciated!

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Terri💐😀💕Thank you so much for this flattering comment 😊and yes, I'm a self taught artist that's why I believe anyone can learn to paint, it just takes a lot of practice and patience ☺️💖🤗

[@sydneystylites2576]

Hi, Maria I wanted to thank you for helping me in art and changing my perspective about watercolour.😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@mariamorjane]

Your very welcome 😀I am so glad I could help 😃

[@liddygartner]

This is simply beautiful. I am an Australian from the tropics, living abroad. You painting made me emotional as I’m missing home. Marine life in the top of Australia is gorgeous and you’ve showcased it very well. Thankyou 🙏🏻

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much!! and my pleasure :)

[@vaniamaria236]

Maria, o seu trabalho de pintura é Espetacular! Parabéns!

[@kevincarson9795]

I'll say it again, Maria: wow!! Just, wow!! Your command of color and blending is excellent. You have quite a talent!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Kevin :) I appreciate that!

[@15art48]

This painting is absolutely amazing, beautiful painted turtle, so realistic.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Allan :)

[@MegaCoco2020]

Sooooooo aaawwweeesome! They say "the devil is in the details" I think the God is in the details and in the tip of your brush! A marvelous work! Great talent (and 99% work) Thanks for sharing !

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you☺️☀️

[@isabelpijuan5917]

Maria, this is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing your talent. As a beginner, its difficult to have all the colors you are using and would be really useful if you could put alternative colors that are similar. I've still got a lot to learn about color mixing, so this would be helpful

[@Rafaela80s]

Wonderful! When I see videos like this I feel in my heart that I belong to Art! Thanks!

[@mariamorjane]

awww thank you Rafaela🤗🌸

[@---zb7sg]

Your paintings are so well done! Just beautiful! I've been searching for a "natural" artist to help me learn to use watercolors. I'm so sorry for your loss of your brother! Last Monday, I lost another sister. Then, I found your paintings. Like you, I'm wanting to reflect something of my sisters in my art. You are such an inspiration.

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Dakota, thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate that a lot🌸🌹and I am so sorry about your sister...that's devastating.. I'm glad you are going to paint, painting is such a wonderful therapy on its own🌹

[@amberbobk8390]

I can't find words worthy of the praise this deserves. Thank you

[@mariamorjane]

☺️🌹thank you!

[@Da_s_ArtWorld]

My evening relaxation....could watch it over and over again! Beautiful!

[@mariamorjane]

Awww thank you so much!! That makes me really happy!

[@Frank79811]

This is a spectacular demo. I wanted to learn how to draw blue ocean water and I found ur channel. Appreciate your sharing.

[@mariamorjane]

🌸🤗thank you

[@GodBlessUtoo]

My goodness Maria this is gorgeous💗 I love all your watercolor painting, however your marine paintings seem to be where your true heart lays 💞 This is Pam from your Patreon. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful talent 🌊🐢🐬🐳🦈🐋🌊

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Pam, you are so kind💖Thank you so much for supporting me on Patreon, here and on Instagram💕😀I really appreciate you. Water is definitely my thing🤗💖🌊

[@youmakemelaugh-i1s]

OMG your sea turtle and ocean are always painting so well !!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much :))

[@josianeholbe]

bonsoir Maria, magnifique la tortue, et les couleurs!!!!!presce que votre logo , la tortue!! en tout les cas , c est sublime!!! commectoujours Maria!!!!!!!

[@mariamorjane]

Bonjour Josiane, merci beaucoup pour tes gentils mots :) Bonne soirée!🌸☺️🧚🏻‍♀️

[@Joe_Maysky]

Maria, this is wonderful. I particularly loved your brushwork on the sea floor to give it some dimension-- will be borrowing this technique and trying more underwater scenes.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Joe :) I appreciate that!

[@fiona1269]

Thank you. Your watercolour painting was just as colourful as acrylic. I am learning so much from your videos.

[@isalawton6239]

Just fabulous as usual... Merci Maria.

[@mariamorjane]

Merci Isa 🌺🤗🤗

[@ArtisticLinguistpainter]

Maria, me encantan tus pinturas. Esta no es ninguna excepción.

[@mariamorjane]

Muchas Gracias🌹😃🌸

[@liliawebb9377]

That was fantastic to watch Maria! Beautifully done!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Lilia😉💙

[@namratap4454]

omg !!mmy gosh it's just like a real turtle swirling around omg....ur just a genius omg that's so realistic n the best thing about u is u can so good in express a lot of beautifulllllllllllll feelings through ur amazing arts 😘😘😘😍😍😇😇😇😇😇😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😱😱😱😱😮😯😯😮👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💞💟💕

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Darling 💖😘you are such a sweetheart, thank you so much😘💖😀😍💕🌺

[@namratap4454]

Maria Raczynska ure more sweeter 💜💜😁

[@mariamorjane]

😘😘😘😘

[@konnykrafter3326]

Sea Turtles are one of my very favourite creatures. This painting is FANTASTIC, and your process is mesmerizing to watch. THANK YOU for sharing your creative artistry, and for the inspiration EACH and EVERY painting brings to my eyes, my mind, and my heart. ~BLESSINGS~

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Konny🤗💕thank you so much for your kind words and my pleasure to share with you🐢💕Love sea turtles too!

[@sophiebob3134]

You are one Clever lady really enjoyed this demo. Sophie

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Sophie :) Thank you so much!!

[@annabel2614]

Thank you for your lessons. They are wonderful and incredibly helpful. I still don't have everything, but (thanks to your lessons) my progress in watercolour is already noticeable.

[@mariamorjane]

I’m very happy to hear this 😊☺️Thank you so much for your comment! Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄

[@geannagriffiths5469]

I am in love with your sea turtles Maria!! I watch your videos at night when I relax and wish I had your talent! keep doing what you are doing!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Geanna🌷☺️🤗my pleasure!!

[@debrapeterson3981]

Incredibly beautiful. GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Debra🌸🤗

[@barbaramendez5883]

I totally admire your work. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Barbara :)) xx

[@zzzzz1star]

I always had the wrong idea about watercolours😯.. this is beautiful ..you are very talented😊 .. continue the good job👌.. thanks for sharing🌹🌺🌷

[@mariamorjane]

aww I am so glad I can help and thank you so much 🦋😃it's all about layers and layers, that's what makes paintings look more vibrant 😃

[@anaritagomesbarbara174]

I am such a fan of yours already!! found you yesterday and couldn't stop watching your vids!! I am self tought "artist" too. still learning my watercolours. and this is such a good help. thank you sooo much! simply beautiful . x

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much Ana :) my pleasure to share, happy you joined me here! xx

[@yosinahum1828]

wow..the color blending is just perfect..you are a champion

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Yosi :))

[@gabrielehenning4514]

I love your Sea Turtle ! Tank you for the Video. Have a nice day !

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Gabriele :)

[@denavess732]

Oh my goodness! You are such talented artist😊❤️I love watching you apply the colors as I don’t always know what to use. I love sea turtles… you did awesome job as always! Thanks for sharing …

[@mariamorjane]

aw thank you so much Dena☺️🌹

[@soapsfromhome9979]

I am speechless. You are an amazing artist!

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much!

[@carolbuckalew4518]

So beautiful! I'm curious about the wax and will have to read more about this. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Carol 😀😊and your very welcome! ps. I have a separate video on the waxing part

[@miriamfoerster1660]

I'm fascinated by you diligent and inspiring work. I will Paint it!

[@leetattoo1976]

How could anybody give this a thumbs down?? It's beautiful!!

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much Lee😃

[@leetattoo1976]

No worries Maria, I watch your videos all the time while I am working, very inspiring, thank you for sharing them.

[@mariamorjane]

😀that 's awesome! Happy to hear this Lee!

[@Newlinjim]

You did a beautiful job on this piece,excellent work.

[@mariamorjane]

aww thank you so much☺️💕

[@essietangle9931]

Very nice, they are very interesting when in water.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Essie :)

[@Gigi_kodra58]

So lovely and real. Very talented Maria❤️❤️. Thank you for sharing it.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you 😍

[@Ветка-ж4ъ]

Beautiful marine creature! My heart's melting looking at him. Thank you so much! And for the idea of waxing the painting. Never heard of such a method.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much :) My mom has told me about the waxing part. I've never heard of it before either, I tried and thought it's perfect for watercolors :)

[@Ветка-ж4ъ]

Was your mother a painter too?

[@mariamorjane]

Yes :) She's an oil painter, pretty much her entire life, I never wanted to paint, never tried oils, then suddenly started with watercolors in 2012 and felt in love :)

[@samantahgivens1080]

Maria Raczynska what is the name of this wax?

[@aliceha3015]

Such lovely turtle, Maria! only look at your painting makes me want to swim with him! 🐢🐢

[@mariamorjane]

awww Alice thank you so much darling❤️💖

[@李新-x9p]

HOLY THIS IS SO REALISTIC AWESOME JOB, MARIA!!! I LOVE *ALL* OF YOUR PAINTINGS!!! THEY JUST BLOW ME AWAY!! LOVE IT! GOD BLESS U FOR THE WONDERFUL AND TALENTED ARTIST THAT U R!!! ;3

[@mariamorjane]

Hi :) thank you so much and I am really happy to share

[@virnampharma]

mam you are a wonderful artist, please upload your more paintings for us v will b thankful... thanks mam

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Anil, if you go to my channel directly kzbin.info you will find almost 300 watercolor videos by now :)

[@FranfromFL]

Wow. Just wow. Love it!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ashaazahmed9277]

Amazing maria . Its really beautiful . Music is also relaxing

[@mariamorjane]

thank you very much Ashaaz ;)

[@luvurobert]

So incredibly beautiful! I'm a new fan and can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing them! =)

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much!! :))

[@aliaajafeer560]

waw maria that so nice ,I love it so much

[@mariamorjane]

😘Thank you!

[@christallinamirror]

Maria! It's amazing! 😳😳😳 thank you!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Kristina 😃

[@glorioskiola]

This is stunning!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Glori :)

[@clairebourbonniere6937]

gorgeous !!!

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Claire :) Thank you!

[@claudiswelt.]

I like your Watercolor Sea Pictures! : )

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much 😀

[@louise.43]

I love your work especially this one! I hope that one day I might be almost as good as you. Thanks for your great videos!!

[@mariamorjane]

You will Louise, it's all about practice 🥰Thank you!

[@Lacroix999]

That is amazing!!! So beautiful! I love to paint but of all the painting mediums, watercolors is one I could never master!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much 😀Chrystal, anyone can learn how to paint with watercolors, it's a matter of practice☺️

[@emilygill2872]

This. Is. STUNNING! 😍 I love it

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Emily!😍😀😘

[@diannaa5631]

I haven't attempted water yet or lg landscapes yet ( mostly florets n bitds)but our styles are similar.you are an inspiration.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Dianna🌹

[@billyart5333]

Wow sehr schön, ich bin begeistert 👍 Die gesamte Mahlzeit würde mich interessieren Skizze + Farbe ?

[@katherinesimonds622]

OMG... SO wonderful! My turtle certainly doesn't even come close.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Katherine :)) xx

[@helentymoshuk6459]

beautiful work. I need to paint a turtle and you inspired me.

[@dominiqueeverdeen7997]

wooow realmente amo tu trabajo!!!! eres una gran artista

[@mariamorjane]

Hola, muchas gracias !! Aprecio su comentario!

[@MiriTogepi]

So beautiful and realistic!♥

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you :-)

[@olgasobar1170]

Очень красивое и завораживающее видео! Спасибо!

[@mariamorjane]

Большое вам спасибо за ваши добрые слова🤗🐢

[@RNicolasRuvalcaba]

So nice!! I recognize that turtle from Poipu Beach Kauai, or was it Akumal Bay Mexico..

[@shylajoseph4265]

Beautiful

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Shyla :))

[@harish71]

wow thats beautiful maybe il try it ,like the wax in the end...

[@mariamorjane]

thank you so much and happy painting :)

[@deepd3631]

that was lovely. i am also trying to use your technique for my paintings .

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much and wishing you all the best!

[@ThatGirlTatianaH]

WOW Maria YOU and the SEA !!! I think you were born in it, or for it...LOL...🌊💖that turtle is sooo absolutely beautiful !!! Reminds me kinda from famous cartoon...😂🤣🙃it definitely need a friend NEMO next to him !!!😉😍🐢🐠😍🙏🏻😘

[@mariamorjane]

haha thank you Tatiana 💖💖💖🤗😉I think I was a turtle before lol😄and Nemo was my friend lol🤣🤣😂

[@vitordias8777]

You are amazing artist ! Have a nice day.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Vitor :) You too! Have a lovely day!

[@TittsMagee]

Watercolor is difficult for me as I am detail perfection but wanted to try watercolor wet on wet. I struggle terribly because I try to fine tune lines or color and you just can't do that without making mud. Your style, subjects and materials list is the biggest reason most of my practice is done with your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us. Nature is my main art subjects and some of your videos I have done and posted on my FB page my friends and family think I'm some kind of wizard but with out your videos, I would just be making messes.

[@GodBlessUtoo]

Sunshines' Shadow , I too love Maria's beautiful artwork 💞. You may have already done this but please always credit Maria for the artwork you place on FB and lead them to her KZbin channel. This would be a way you can repay her for sharing her art with us💗. Keep on Creating my friend 💞 Pam

[@mariamorjane]

+GodBlessUtoo Thank you so much dear Pam, you are an angel😉💖🌷Thank you for your message and all your earlier comments. I truly appreciate your support 😀❤️God Bless you and your loved ones!

[@mariamorjane]

+Sunshine's Shadow thank you so much and I am very happy to inspire you in your watercolor journey 😊I'm a more of a detail painter as well but if you are having problems with color selection or not mixing them right, you can always try to do some tests on a separate sheet of watercolor paper. It's really good to know which colors mix best. Also you want to start with lighter layers and then gradually add more. Thank you!

[@karenforshner1979]

This was awesome. i drew it a little bigger one 11 x 15 and it turned out good. taught me alot. Thank you. I posted it with your name.

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Karen, that's just fantastic!! wow!! Mine I believe was 15X12 inches which was much bigger from what I'm used to. Thank you so much Karen! Can't wait to see! where did you post it? didn't see on instagram :)

[@kimheartsuds]

Wow, watercolor goals!! You're amazing!!!

[@shaunaviolet]

So beautiful💙🐢🌊

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Shauna :)

[@ronsoam7379]

You draw really beautiful!!!gods gift to you ;)

[@mariamorjane]

thank you Ron :)

[@juan__antonio]

beautiful

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Juan :)

[@Saya0287]

Love your paints ^^

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Saya :)

[@refinnejselwonk]

Beautiful! Thank you Maria :)

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much Jenny☺️🐬🐳🐢

[@eliannestalla9202]

Impresionante!! Estuvo muy realista y hermoso

[@mariamorjane]

Muchas gracias Asuna :)

[@8schopra]

i had to hold my breath for a moment to check whether it is breathing or not🤔🤔 .... ..the praise is beyond words !!!!..... added in favs... i suddenly feeel like naming him ....how about "Coco" ?

[@mariamorjane]

Haha Coco is a great name 😄Thank you so much! my pleasure, really happy you enjoyed this one! I am going to hang the original one on my wall soon, just looking for the right frame ☺️

[@ashaazahmed9277]

How can you do that Maria😱😱😱😱😱😱 ...... I mean you are just incredible 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@mariamorjane]

awwww🐢😋you are very kind😃 thank you so much!!

[@ashaazahmed9277]

And yea I am also thinking that you painted it so beautifully.... I am importantly I am saying about the sea turtle you painting it so nicely without help of any art masking fluid I want to clap for you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Ashaaz🤗🐢☀️☺️

[@IdeaInMotion]

Really beautiful to see you painting... healed my soul tonight thank you :) xXx

[@mariamorjane]

Hi John :) thank you and your very welcome! Happy to hear that

[@krisdoeslife4061]

Thanks for the demo. I used this as an inapiration for my own turtle and it turned out pretty darn good! One of those pieces you look back at and go.... i did that??

[@mariamorjane]

haha I am glad you are having fun painting, thank you so much!! you can share your turtle with me via instagram if you wish @maria_morjane

[@christianecarregues5923]

Magnifique . Merci Bp !!!

[@mariamorjane]

Merci Christiane☺️❤️

[@martacambronero1738]

Stunning

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much :)

[@surbhisingh733]

Amazingggg.......thank u for sharing.....

[@mariamorjane]

🐬🐳🤗

[@pinkyreddy8386]

beautiful!!!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Pinky :)

[@DanielleMoore_artist]

Very pretty 😍

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you 👩🏻‍🎨

[@phyllite5049]

This is just amazing!

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much :)

[@michelfagnoul903]

Nice job

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Michel :)

[@michaelcooper9725]

Very beautiful piece Maria! I'm inspired to do one similar to this and will use some of your techniques. One question though...would it have been easier for you to mask the turtle off in the beginning instead of painting the water around it? Just curious. :)

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Michael, it depends 🤗I rather not use masking fluid because once you remove masking, the paint settles on the edges and you always end up with super hard edges... it would definitely be easier overall, and it's just a matter of preference ☺️

[@lesleyhughes9461]

Wonderful - sure you will teach me a great deal!

[@mariamorjane]

🌸🤗thank you

[@Artsie2]

What can I say! Wonderful work

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Autumn🤗

[@saltlifegull4091]

New to this watercolor - LOVE your work! Questions: Do you not tape your paper down? Why didn't you use masking fluid on the turtle? THANKS! Leah

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Leah, thank you so much! I use art masking fluid when I really need to preserve paper to stay white... and if an object is very small. But sometimes it’s easier just to do background without masking... I don’t tape my paper down to hold it or prevent form movement. When I do it’s just for a white frame...

[@Ericalove813]

Amazing! This is so beautiful

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you🌸😍

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

beautiful!

[@kangna.madnanimadnani1047]

Its beautiful but how do i draw the sea turtle

[@islaguay]

Absolutely fantástico!. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@emlispinthosossa8385]

waoooo beautiful cool

[@mariamorjane]

Thank you Emily :)

[@miabryant1892]

Hi Maria. This is a Patreon question. Are the videos for your patrons step by step with talking you through the process or just music? Do you keep the older painting available on patreon aswell or are there just the new videos that have been created for that month available. Thanks :).. Love this painting!

[@mariamorjane]

Hi Mia, thank you so much. So I started Patreon in April so it's been a little less than two months now. I have 4 real time videos there so far. Two of them like "Watercolor Wolf" or "Golden Fields" haven't made it to my youtube channel yet - those would be short versions posted here, hopefully soon. Then I have pencil sketch videos like peaches and rose available as well. The videos are slow, barely edited to the point that they are about 1 hour long or so. They are real time without any speed up like on youtube. They are with music as well tho. I have two extra videos where I talk about my art supplies and papers, these are with voiceovers. Then whatever I post on youtube, I make notes on those videos on my Patreon or just share the photos for reference. I share my palettes. I also have pencil sketches from some of my past videos as well like Watercolor dolphins.l. I do post more than what I promise under $6 subscription, because under $6 I offer 2 real time videos per month plus pencil sketches for those videos and videos of pencil sketches if available, also photos of my paintings for reference. But then I add more stuff, like I mentioned above. With upcoming months I will gradually have more real time videos. But for now it's 4 since it's been almost 2 months, next one is scheduled for June 1st. A video is "Watercolor Tall Ship in the Ocean". I will also be posting a pencil sketch. The video of a Tall Ship will be available on youtube as well but in short version. Thank you Mia :)