Watercolour Doodling!

[@cherirose6660]

OH MY GOODNESS! I just love watching you draw these pine cones so effortlessly! Now I have less fear after seeing your tutorial to practice and I’ve been an artist all my life… 74 years old. I always learn something wonderful from you! Thanks for sharing your gifts❤❤🎨👏✌️

[@maureenlehman139]

I just love the Pine cone. Beautiful card!

[@pennythedomelady]

The pine cone segment is called a scale. Thanks for this video. Beautiful!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. I knew it had a name lol

[@TheArtfulAddict]

Another fantastic tutorial!

[@marietheresebatteix5271]

J’adore ❤ vous regarder et vous écouter (avec traduction écrite simultanée de Google, ce qui donne parfois de drôles de choses...😂), je vous comprends quand même et je vous trouve très cool car j’ai l’impression d’être une artiste 😊 quand je dessine et je peins avec vous. Continuez à nous apprendre et à nous divertir. Merci 🍾 (la bouteille de champagne, c’est parce que je suis française 🥳)

[@billiebarton952]

I am absolutely love your style!!!!!! Thank you foe sharing!!!

[@m-k-g-w]

Thank you Michele, this was a lot of fun. The card turned out beautiful. 💚

[@Veronim78]

Gorgeous little painting.

[@jessies-art]

Love your loose watercolour 🖌🤗

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. I’m a little obsessed 🤩

[@jam4441]

Would love to see how your garden is going with spring and summer coming your way. Just love the way you teach ..so encouraging and straight forward.

[@Miastrong930]

Love it. Beautiful composition.

[@ChampMom60]

I love the the ease that you seem to have with making the video. It really made me feel at ease and gave me a sense of peace. I love the painting. I have tons of pinecones from many different areas that friends send me. I am disabled so I can't really travel much. I found my stash of acorns that my friend sent me from Oregon the other day too. I've been buying Schminke watercolors one or two at a time for the last 6 months or more. So I think I will squeeze those into a new palette I have from Amazon and see what I have. I also love the earthy colors.

[@danasterry4]

Thanks for the tutorial. I really liked the information you shared and the looseness of your watercoloring!

[@JeanBenefield]

OMGOODNESS!!!!! Beautiful!! Absolutely STUNNING!!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@stevemurray6543]

Thank you. Watching you paint and draw as I have a cuppa, all the while snow is blowing out of doors. You brought joy to my morning. Appreciated and always looked forward to. Thank you again.

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

Always nice to have a gentleman in the gallery...☕

[@thecreativecove6898]

Nothing like a cuppa and watch snow blow by. Lol. Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊

[@Sketchbook9999]

This IS beautiful And So much FUN thanks again from England UK

[@BisonLeaf]

That's so cool it looks 3D

[@brigittelecreffb6716]

hi, i am brigitte, i am leaving in brittany in france, i speak very bad english, but i can say : i love it i love it, j ADORE, thank you veryyyyyyyyy much, i learn lot of with you, i hope you understand me

[@ambikaupadhya431]

Superb beautiful 👆👌

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you

[@alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546]

This is beautiful! I love how it turned out, it's kind of amazing how simple it is but it has such an impact. If you are looking for tree suggestions to draw, you should check out images of the Bristlecone Pine, it's the oldest tree in the world and it looks ancient in a really cool way.

[@Avinmor]

Lovely pinecone! Love the gold. Your talent is amazing. I'm a fan of blue and brown too. Blessings!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Very nice. I like it!

[@whatifitnt]

Back again 🤩 Studying this one 🤓🧐🤔😳💖✨ I’ve had trouble with my pens drying out, too, and have been exploring using fountain pens that can be refilled and will function with permanent inks. And playing with the not so permanent inks on pieces like this where it might not matter so much if the inks run and spread... I haven’t settled on favorites yet... dry nibs create a similar situation as dried microns... but the nibs can be cleaned 🧼😁💖

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I seem to be saving your videos ❤ you make it look easy for me to try ❤ thank you ❤❤

[@debbiekromka8161]

Really love this!

[@lisalange4922]

I love all your videos! And yes, I can't wait for your tree one!!!!

[@opalm21]

Oh my word Michelle, you never seem tor run out of amazing tutorials!!! I cannot wait to try this, TYFS and as always thank you for your calm and fun way of instructing Art.

[@veronicahodges6610]

Lovely and yes such a different place in the world. Cannot sketch now, sorting through invoices as I watch 😮 😊

[@heatherparry3159]

Beautiful!

[@maineiacts]

Good Morning Michelle!!! I'm just now watching!! I noticed your previous Pine Cone quickie sketch upload and was Delighted!! These are going to be So FUN to play with!! I LOVE CONES of any tyoe, and Acorns!! Big HUGZ TO YOU For bringing so much Sunshine and Inspirational Goodness into our lives!!! God Bless You and Yours with All You Need to continue your Adventures in Life!! Sorry it is Snowing up your wsy?! What a difference!! We lost power from a 60 mph wind outflow from storms Fri nite.. It also affected the internet provider, so we couldn't get that until noon:30 p.m. Sat! Happily the power was out for only 2 hrs and not longer like can happen during bad T storms!! Have A Warmer and Fabulous Week!!! Okay!, Gotta get my morning Joe and get back to watching!! 🙋🤗☕☕💖

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much. Acorns great I will add them to my list!! 😊

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Thank you Michele...this was very enjoyable. We do have some Norfolk and Cook pines that grow here on the island I live on. Love your tutorials! ❤

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Michele, as always, I am so happy to see another video from you! I watched your pinecone video the other day and loved it. Today, watching this latest video, I'm really blown away by just how much the colored background added to the pinecone. Adding the branches, pine needles, and gold paint really completed this painting. This is just gorgeous! I want to paint this and hang it in my home, I want to make holiday cards, gift tags, and bookmarks. The possibilities are endless. As I was watching you sketch and shaping the structure of the cone it reminded me a bit of how one would sketch a Foxglove. I've seen your Foxglove video and that is beautiful as well.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so very much. These types of watercolour sketches are so versatile. A really large one framed….. now you have me thinking. Lol 😆

[@annehebert6959]

Hi Michelle - I am really glad I found your channel. I am not a "crafter" per se...but I am what I call a mixed media artist. I don't scrapbook or journal - but you are starting to convert me. I enjoy you drawings very much....a big heartfelt thank you - 🙏

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wonderful and thank you Hope you give journaling a try. You can fill it with all your mixed media goodies. 😊

[@Sketchbook9999]

Nice to meet like minded people. I disallow of mixed media now drawing n painting allot

[@mgangeri3185]

I just found your channel and I love it! your drawings are so easy to follow and comfortable to do! Thank you for sharing! I love doing little watercolors and adding small drawings so this is perfect for me.

[@anitajansen5610]

👍🧡

[@laurapuchalski7402]

You are like a cross between Kristy and Cee Cee. Having a mess of fun! 🎉😂 You can just cut the front off and glue it onto a clean paper stock.

[@ishka28]

Lovely

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Love your style. Beautiful ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@tittimalmberg8166]

Lovely!!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@lisabennett5078]

Very pretty! Love the way you reuse everything. I live in a redwood forest, so I have little redwood pods on the ground, about the size of a penny.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you They sound pretty. Do they grow in clusters?

[@whatifitnt]

Thanks so much 💝 I feel like I’ve finally found an artist that can help me get to the next level in a style that I really love 😍💖 FYI: I’ve had good results with lightly spraying the backs of my watercolor paintings after they are dried and then placing them face up under a piece of acetate, or something to protect the surface of my painting and then putting them under weight... a couple of books or sketch pads, etc.. until they are dry... they flatten out nicely.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. So happy to hear that. That’s a good idea. You can also “stretch” watercolour paper it helps keep it flat however I would recommend a quality paper for that.

[@sharonolsen6579]

@@thecreativecove6898 watercolors can simply be flattened using a household iron..no steam no water i am a watercolor artist and have used this method for years, apply the heat to the back.. not the painted side... good luck

[@nickiscraftingcorner4265]

I love your videos, your explanations are clear and easy to follow! Thank you so much for sharing!💕

[@lisabennett5078]

I have used tape stuck all over waiting to be used again, thought I was the only one!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Lol. 😊

[@catherinelittle2118]

Fabulous tutorial. Thank you.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@annlane1358]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love how you carried on after the watercolour bleeded and just made it perfect! Thank you so much for sharing, take care x

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. I think that’s the fun part about any craft is learning to go with the flow. 😊

[@Usdukes]

I am always in awe of your sketches! Amazing!😊

[@cindybarnard8273]

I could watch you sketch all day 🥰

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

Watching your videos these last couple of weeks has inspired me to get back to sketching and "art" (vs. just crafting). You make it look so do-able. I love your style. I've ordered some new Staedtler sketch pens, dug out my drawing pencils and will likely get some colored pencils just for fun. I've long been a watercolorist/pen & ink person. I learned to paint well before I learned to draw (never really learned to draw, like learning to run before I could crawl) , so I feel like I'm going back to the starting gate but I love the doodle/relax/take it easy aspects of your lessons and projects. AND I'm building myself a couple of lap books also inspired by your channel. So, "Thank You🌼", not only for the inspiration ✨--but for all the work I now have in front of me 🦀. lol.

[@thecreativecove6898]

That makes me so very happy to hear. This is why I make my videos. So wonderful so hear people getting into art. Thank you for that 🥰

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

@@thecreativecove6898 I've been drawing and painting since I was old enough to grab a paintbrush in my fist lol. My mom's an artist and my father a photographer...so first things I learned: ABC, 123, red/yellow/blue and the rule of thirds, lol. I was headed for an MFA in painting, but veered left and got my degree in creative writing/creative nonfiction. I wander in and out of the pool of making Art with a capital A but have never left it behind entirely. I've been away from it for quite a few years and am jazzed to get back into splashing around in that sea of creativity. In fact my new pens should be in here today!! So JAZZED. Thank you again for all you do.

[@JJwithJoy]

I LOVE your work so much and have learned so much. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wonderful!!! Thank you 😊

[@tonicreates2022]

You make it look so easy. I bought one of your doodle digitals so beautiful and hopefully I can ‘recreate’ as I practice

[@shirleylum2198]

It's beautiful as it is. I love it!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@darlenejones9635]

Love this as well as all your videos. Can’t wait for the tree tutorial I really struggle with trees. Thank you for sharing.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. Coming soon. I find some trees much easier then others. But it’s nice to be challenged.

[@hankejoosen4029]

🤩🤩🤩

[@jlm517rocks]

Loving all yr makes. Ty. On another note...imma looking for a bright gold warercolor to go along witj my gold gel pens. You could list what yr using and become an affiliate for more benefits for yr channel...

[@maineiacts]

I LOVE how your cone worked out!! "Happy Little Accident" lol Besides, if you frame it the overflow won't show I imagine!!😉

[@thecreativecove6898]

Love those “ happy little accidents” 😂

[@KikkiF]

This was a really inspiring video. Thank you! 💕

[@thecreativecove6898]

Awesome. Love to hear that. Thank you 😊

[@janc6495]

I LOVE your videos! The blue….is it ultramarine? Looks too light to be Phthalo or Prussian. Love your color choices. Thank you.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. I believe it is phthlo I’m not a big fan of ultramarine unless I am mixing another colour with it.

[@francinetjones1814]

try burnt sienna and cad yellow or paynes grey and lemon yellow for greens

[@lindascott5559]

Oh my beautiful and please can you tell me the brand of washi tape your using 🌹❤️💯

[@debbiebosco2500]

Hi, lovely picture. I'm more of an artist than a scrap/journal maker. Can you explain why you have used the distressed ink with the watercolours as opposed to that colour in a watercolour? I've nor come across or used discovered distressed ink either, so just curious x

[@nuriavilapablo3339]

😍😍

[@eternalfizzer]

I was searching your videos for how you make your "coffee-dyed paper" that you use on a couple of the videos I've watched. No luck -- could you please link that video? (or just add that phrase to the description of whichever video it was). Thanks - love your loose approach to art.

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

Your scribble looks better than my scribble. 😂

[@thecreativecove6898]

To funny! I’m sure your scribbles look great!

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

The pedals you are drawing are called scales, but you can call them pedals if you want. 😬

[@thecreativecove6898]

Lol. Thank you!! That helps me so much haha

[@shawnas464]

Beautiful !