Watercolor Wet on Wet Trick is a game changer!

[@christinastalzer2138]

I want to thank you for opening up a whole new world for me, I love watching you paint and I'm a year into my journey with watercolor and I never knew I had this gift, I've recently sold my first painting and I owe it to you. My husband doesn't even get mad when I spend the money on professional supplies and I'm 3k into it and never one word from him, anyway thank you for your videos and helping me believe in myself, which I couldn't do before ❤

[@borleyboo5613]

Lovely painting. I love the out of focus effect of the distant trees and the acrylic ink flowers. Gorgeous!

[@kristindowner9897]

It’s SO beautifully layered!! Thank you for the lesson!!!

[@mariarascon5031]

Me encantó en cuanto lo vi. Gracias, Ellen; pronto lo voy a intentar. Un cordial saludo desde el NW de México 🌵🌼

[@michelleflick1937]

The metal tip of a mechanical pencil works great for grass. Love your Queen Anne's lace technique.

[@jillscheffer459]

I saw someone use the corner of the paint tube to scrape! It works! Beautiful painting 🥰

[@yes4yeshua]

I love your encouragement for all levels.

[@akelley.73]

Thank you for mentioning paint consistency. That's made a big difference in my painting.

[@ellen6229]

You are Amazing and make it look so easy, Beautiful Painting, Thank You for sharing

[@debh3404]

Thank you for all of your hard work and for posting so frequently.

[@ellencrimitrent]

My pleasure!

[@nancyjohnson7193]

LOVE this. Love the technique, love your commentary, love the playfulness, love the confidence you instill. Thanks, Ellen! You are one of very best teachers out there.😊

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much!

[@williamjamesenkerwitz9495]

@@ellencrimitrentthank you so much im 82 years young just started painting oh im from South Africa keep well

[@vickybeier3127]

After watching you have "fun", I'm going to dig out my paints, brushes, and easel and paint again! Thanks for your encouragement!!

[@joycegilkey3677]

Girl, I could watch you paint all day!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Inspiring; just what I needed to test out my new WC brushes!?🥰🤩👍🏾🙏🏾

[@ciz4cookies]

You had me at, "We're gonna be splattering paint". lol Love your channel so much. I don't get to comment often because I normally watch through my Amazon Fire Stick - I am able to Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell for notifications. I've done that! I love your work. It is fun, colourful, and whimsy. Thanks for the joy in some of my darkest seasons.... To top it all off my kitty just died and I'm FURever changed. I need this right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🐈‍⬛💕

[@lindabloomfield1805]

My sympathy for you on the loss of your kitty. The more you love them, the greater your grief😢.

[@maryrakas4901]

I love this technique! Beautiful!!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Funny that I just tried this yesterday! Really does work well, especially here in super dry Colorado! For me there’s two points to learn. First I am not always a fan of the blooms, except for certain situations so I had to figure out how long to wait to paint. Of course you are right about thicker paint no bleeding as much. Second, a lot of paintings have a point where they need to dry completely before continuing. Then, what to do with your dry painting? I rewet it, both front and back, but not as much. That seemed to work pretty well. It does provide the perfect surface to create credit card rocks! Clouds worked great, and I could even adjust them a bit with the second wetting! Then just patience while it dries to the right amount! Thank you! You are right, it’s fun!💕

[@debbieray5629]

Awesome. Thank you . You make me brave to “relax and play with the paint “

[@trudyklei]

Hi I'm new here. I never really dared to paint wet on wet. I thought it was an uncontrollable technique. I will definitely do this exercise. Thank you for this inspiring video.

[@ishka28]

You make it look so easy. Very pretty. I really like the idea of wetting the back to keep the paper flat.

[@margaretstewart4058]

I love not just watching your process but listening to it too

[@nancyabend8149]

I love this!! The "blur" of colors! ...and the way you wet the paper front, back and tilted it. I never thought of doing that. I've been trying to do more " blured scenery paintings. Thanks!

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@AB-kg6rk]

Thanks for the ideas! You have a soothing voice too!

[@Ant1matter2]

Perfect I have a Field I have wanted to paint..I took the photo 6 years ago.. NOW...I'm going to tackle it..Thank you Ellen!

[@rmuller366]

I use an old glass cutting board and flip it to the smooth side. I’m using this technique often for my beach scenes. The results are always great. Thanks dear Ellen. Blessings to you and everyone!

[@rmuller366]

@@NewEarthBlog That’s great Rosalie! Let me know how it works for you.

[@RainbowObsidian777]

That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@rmuller366]

@@RainbowObsidian777 You’re welcome! Let me know how it works for you.

[@RainbowObsidian777]

@@rmuller366 It actually works well because it is a hard surface with a "gloss" or smooth finish to it so it works like a suction cup lol I remembered after seeing your suggestion too that I used glass to "stick" some photos to as well when i was doing a project. it worked well for those too. thanks again :) Happy Painting!

[@janefoust2785]

Thanks for being so positive and encouraging. Love this - will be trying it!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Have fun!

[@texasannie]

m excited to take more o you classes. You are also laid back and entertaining. Thanks for the fun and knowledge.

[@texasannie]

First part of my comment disappeared? This is the first time I have been successful in wet on wet. Thank you.

[@JackiePeacock]

I love using this wet technique. Such a fun trick! I don’t use my heat tool when I do this because the paper ends up folding up and warping, so definitely agree with letting it dry on its own 🤩

[@Christine-tq1nr]

I love your teaching style! It feels as though I’m spending time with a friend. 😊 You’re unguarded, remarks and thoughtful conversation are unique and very helpful! Thank you!

[@lisajean228]

I wholeheartedly agree! She’s a peach!

[@TheOnerva]

Ellen, you are so talented with the colours! Loved this one!

[@ellencrimitrent]

awe thanks

[@katpaints]

I love it! Back in the mid 90s when I began doing watercolor classes, on the list of supplies was some kind of board. I went to Tap Plastics and got a remnant of plexiglass a few inches lager than 1/4 sheet of paper and somewhere back then I discovered that getting the paper wet and putting it on like this was wonderful! In the summer, I just lifted the paper a bit and sprayed it down and it was wonderful painting plein air on hot summer days! I think you're the first video that I remember seeing someone else do it! LOL! I love the results of your spraying and splattering - and putting that line back there! This actually reminds me of our back field at my folks' place. There was a small woods on one side and about an acre of hay. We didn't have so much Queen Anne's Lace as we did Scotch broom. I'm allergic to both! LOL! They stopped haying over the years and from what I've seen on Google maps, trees have now grown in the field.

[@lindamcdermott9980]

Putting the dark below the wild flowers really made them pop. I have several that I’ve done in the past that just looked flat, this is a game changer. I’m also going to try wetting the back of the paper to make it stay flat.

[@dorothyaverymatthews5414]

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[@colleenmcchesney1482]

I might have to give this a try, during our extreme heatwave weather in the summertime. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video.

[@jennifer_y_fischer]

Thank you! I just got my brusho set, so I was playing around after I watched this video. And when it created its own kind of beach scene, I remembered you and got my stick to make grass! It totally fleshed it out. (Now I'm going to go back to watch some beach tutorials, so I can add texture? surf? to the water.) I appreciate you so much. You have been such an inspiration and influence since I started painting!

[@kaceeboxers3580]

Love this! Learning so much from you. New to WC, I really appreciate your naming the colors you are mixing together. Fascinating !

[@sharikeener1946]

Absolutely LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE!!! Such a great painting. Love the colors. This I am doing next! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@leahferrell3110]

This really is an amazing technique. I just found out about it a few weeks ago. You can make that paper super wet, then roll off the excess with a rolled up clean white cloth and literally have a wet page for an hour. Beautiful, Ellen!

[@Drifter2]

I really enjoyed this. I painted one using your technique. Now it’s my wife’s favorite.

[@gillmahoney4742]

And sweet grey green like sage. Still looks nice. Struggled to do massive ancient willow tree went through numerous colour changes decided like your trees it was dark purple but that wasnt dark enough andnhad to add black

[@jocelynjaping466]

Thank you so much for sharing gouache technics, i love the medium sometimes its hard to put something on paper. Gouache is very forgiving love it✨️💕

[@deborahbarbaccia6813]

I really liked this one. Loose but not too loose.

[@marjoriereed7009]

I really like this one. Can't wait to give it a go so it's up to my art room to get started!

[@michelleflick1937]

Enjoyed this video. Love your Queen Anne's lace technique. I discovered last week a great tool for doing grass is the metal tip of a mechanical pencil. Please try it and you will

[@connieohara6529]

Love this soft foggy looking technique! Can’t wait to try the sprat and stick (lol) tip for wet on wet. Thanks, Ellen!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Hope you like it!

[@robertweinblatt2018]

Gettin jiggy🥳🥳🥳🤣🤣🤣🤩🤩🤩❤️‍🔥yeah baby🥰😍😘

[@catherinebond7474]

Burnt Sienna is one of my favorite colors. It shows up in most of my paintings - either on its own or mixed in with another color. Mix it with Ultramarine Blue and you get a rich grey/black.

[@robertweinblatt2018]

I stay inspired by treating myself to any color I want or feel I need so that means ALL OF THEM👍🏻

[@janeleigh6680]

I really appreciate the way you teach. We learn the techniques but you are always encouraging us to use our imagine and to experiment with colors and ideas.

[@GriffithsJacqueline]

Great video, love the extra idea of you doing wet on wet with a wet back too. Great idea, never heard of it until today! Excited to try out.

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Brilliant! Love it! Thank you! I am so happy when you tell us to play! So much better than being anxious! Love this technique. Many thanks!

[@annemphillips6016]

This is the first time I’ve watched your videos, I’m inspired! I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@shakuntlasingh1754]

Thank u so much for showing this. It was a great help to me. It looks so beautiful and soft!

[@debbiesday8270]

This turned out so pretty! I can't wait to try it!

[@evestree]

Your voice is soothing and I love the playfulness! thank you for sharing this

[@fnhc2023]

Wowza! That is just gorgeous..lovvve it

[@jennharts1]

Beautiful!!!!! Love this technique!!!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jodycourt]

I liked this! Thanks for the idea to wet the back of the paper. Brilliant!

[@questioneverything2488]

Wonderful, inspirational, thank you very much for this video, I feel encouraged and ready to begin afresh

[@vikkigherzi9933]

I like the burnt sienna and could picture letting a small swath of it move loosely down the right side of the painting. I kept seeing Voldemort's face in the blue blobs at the top - I'm glad you saw them and covered it up!

[@ellencrimitrent]

lol thats funny!

[@gumpymcbarfbag3884]

Turned a light on in my brain!

[@mikeandrachlawlerberan3933]

This is magical!! I love it so going to try this . Love your channel.

[@katayounahoo4016]

Fantastic technique,, I definitely use this in my painting. I like the way you mixed colours, totally loose and experimental. Great video. Keep up the excellent job.

[@christinedehaynin3962]

Bravo Ellen, I love your technic, your work and your explanations, merci beaucoup pour ces vidéos !

[@cnburton1]

Always love the paintings you do and your instructions are excellent. Thank you!

[@rachamahmoud491]

Thank you Ellen I made it ! And it is amazingly beautiful

[@claudinejones7894]

Lots of fun Ellen, I shall try this now . Thank you .

[@RainbowObsidian777]

Hi Ellen. Thank you for sharing this with us and showing us your tips. I am a beginner painter and have used this technique in the past, not knowing it was really a "technique" lol so that's cool to find out now. It does work very well. I have not painted in a couple of yrs and feeling more inspired after seeing a few of your videos, so thank you for that and i really enjoyed your painting as well. Blessings and have a wonderful week.

[@phyllisfrieze6791]

Love it...wet on wet is my favorite.

[@brendayarborough1271]

Acrylic clipboards work well for this wet in wet technique too. :-)

[@momomarie]

That was really fun, thank you. I found the best thing for making skinny grasses. My daughters gave me a plant for my birthday. The card holder has a very sharp point where it goes into the plant. the sharp end works fantastic.

[@lucygeorge5423]

I’d love to see a beach scene like this!

[@kathywoods4137]

Great job……..loved your new technique…wet on wet !!

[@arlenemurphy804]

I use my palette knife to scrape and make lines… great for rocks too❤️❤️

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Had fun with this as a mini painting on a piece of left over paper.

[@sarahortiz137]

Love all your work! You’ve help me loosen up!

[@annemorgan2928]

Thank you I am going to give a try and another until get something resembling your painting. 🇨🇦

[@POWords]

I love the way your painting looks like there is water between the background and foreground. So beautiful!

[@lileakazmann9770]

I loved this video! I especially liked seeing how you organize and mix your colors. Many artists do that "off-camera" and watching you I see how the colors are created and why they harmonize so well. I found this really useful!

[@ms_chigger]

I’m a little late but it is beautiful. By the way your laugh just makes me smile. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@gingerdearing4520]

Nice! Love this technique. Wet on wet. And thanks for the info on wetting the back so it will stick and then lay flat when it dries !

[@shannonodell6207]

This is fantastic. I love impressionistic. None of my in person classes have teachers who do these quick paintings.

[@jackieroberts9102]

Awesome teacher. Love your technique.

[@lindacarstens2674]

That is so awesome

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you!

[@BarbAusmann-wi8mp]

I love everything you have shown us! It’s all new to me and now I will have to try to do it! Thanks for now and I will keep watching!💚👩‍🎨🌻🎉🥰

[@lindaloughlin2370]

Beautiful painting. I love it. Your so inspirational. Reminds me a lot of norfolk england where i live. Tfs. Xx

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you :)

[@lindaking9222]

Another fun play that becomes a wonderful composition …thanks Ellen

[@jeannieatkins6357]

Wonderful. You boost my confidence. You make it appear doable. You are a great teacher and i love your style. I appreciate all the effort you go to for us. Thank you so much. 💗

[@amandastratton8242]

Love this painting Ellen Thank you . I have a lovely field with queen Anne's lace near me so thought I would try it out at the weekend, the farmer got there first and cut it all down!!! Harvesting in Buckinghamshire, England is a hit and miss affair so I will try out and follow your lovely painting. Thank you for all you inspiration Ellen you really have helped me to improve my work xx

[@paulaT349]

Absolutely loved this! I was surprised it stayed down the whole time on my board! I will try this again for my watercolors.

[@CrazyArtLady]

Beautiful and so inspiring! Working on keeping loose and this is perfect!

[@heidicerullo470]

This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you for this! This is my vibe!

[@Gerald-HampshireUK]

You are one clever artist to have created such a magic field of beauty. I love it and thank you...from me in the UK

[@livinwell4462]

Oh so pretty!!

[@myrawillis6829]

Thanks Ellen. I've just started playing with wet on wet and constantly spraying wasnt doing it for me. Definitely trying this technique!

[@Anjalifinearts]

Your creativity is very impressive and your technique is very unique and beautiful! It’s very beautiful! Thank you for this beautiful sharing! Greetings from canada 🇨🇦

[@martyb1006]

Love this, Ellen! Can’t wait to try. Thank you!

[@dorisfoley8002]

I love how every small touch you add makes this field come alive. I just started following you.

[@shirleywolf6739]

Very pretty, a must try. Thank you.

[@katfyte]

So cool!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Love it Ellen. You are truly an inspiration to so many. Love wet in wet.