Watercolour Christmas cards : Experimental techniques - Holly

Wendy demonstrates painting watercolour Christmas cards using experimental techniques with holly as the subject. Watercolour painting techniques demonstrated include wet into wet, splattering and the use of cling film to produce interesting abstract effects. Materials used and colour mixing is fully covered. Wendy talks about composition using aperture cards to find different compositions from one painting.
Content of the video : time stamps (minutes)
00:00 - Introduction and materials used
01:02 - Drawing holly and using masking fluid
02:36 - Painting holly berries in detail and colour mixing
04 :26- Mixing greens and painting leaves and berries
10:08 - Using clingfilm on the wet painting
11:45 - Painting holly berries and twigs
18:20 - Putting cards together, finding pleasing compositions
19:28 - Splattering techniques
A downloadable list of materials used by Wendy together with additional tuition resources, blog pages and work for sale can be found using the link below:
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🔗Links to some recommended art materials on Amazon
BRUSHES
Winsor and Newton Sceptre gold round brushes....all sizes available
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Jackson's : Studio Synthetic Watercolour Brush : Rigger : Size 3
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Rigger brush Cotman series 333....all sizes available
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Pro Arte Sablene brush set
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Jackson's watercolour brush quill
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PAPER
Bockingford watercolour paper 140lb not/cold press pad....sold also loose etc
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Saunders Waterford watercolour paper 140lb not/cold press loose....sold also as pads etc
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Bockingford block 9 x 12 inches
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PAINTS
I recommend Winsor and Newton Cotman watercolours. A few mentioned specifically in videos are listed below. The 21ml size is very cost effective for colours you use alot.
WN Cotman watercolour tubes....all sold separately also
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Hookers green dark Cotman watercolour
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Dioxazine violet Cotman watercolour
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Mauve Cotman watercolour
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Dioxazine violet Cotman watercolour
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Permanent rose Cotman watercolour
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Cotman watercolour Intense Pthalo blue
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OPAQUE WATER BASED PAINTS AND INKS
White gouache Winsor and Newton
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Pebeo Drawing gum/masking fluid for watercolour
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Dr. Ph. Martin's Pen White
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Winsor and Newton designer gouache paint set
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GREETINGS CARDS BLANKS
Craft UK Non Aperture blank greetings cards
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Aperture cards Papermania small
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Aperture cards Stitchtastic
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Aperture cards Dovecraft 6x6 inches
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MISCELLANEOUS
Watercolour empty pallet
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Mask away....masking fluid remover block
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Derwent art eraser...soft rubber good for watercolour paper
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[@jilld8787]

Wonderful information with a great demo!😊

[@sarah4264]

This tutorial is fantastic! I love you showing your mixing process and testing procedures. I think it's an important part that others leave out.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you …feed back is very useful to me 💕

[@kathleen8203]

This my first time watching one of your videos and I love the way you explain making the holly!! I am going to try this ASAP! Wonderful video! Thank you👍🎨❤️

[@WendyPowellJones]

That is really nice to hear….enjoy and make lots of cards 💕

[@estherortiz1147]

I love the tip you gave on making an oval to help in drawing the holly leave.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you…yes it makes it much easier 👍

[@angelawalker9793]

This is fantastic! As you painted those berries they just jumped off the paper. I especially appreciated all the teaching, the colour blending…all in all a wonderful tutorial.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you…I always appreciate feed back. Very motivating….I hope you continue to find my channel useful 😄👍

[@ronelsnyders148]

Very clever and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Enjoy 😀

[@premanandalaishram1009]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. Beautiful painting and thanks for showing the colour mixing process too.

[@michellevas9266]

Thanks for the lovely painting

[@WendyPowellJones]

Pleasure 🙂🧑🏻‍🎄

[@michellehaines8021]

Thank you for showing your color mixing--it was very helfpul.

[@sharonwills2]

I love your videos....thank you so much!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you

[@carolyndaughton3373]

I love your paintings! Thank you for your clear instructions. I love the idea of cling wrap on the leaves. It does add such a unique texture. Your colors are so vibrant! The berries look so realistic! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you 😀👍

[@MoMaryR]

Great tutorial. Many thanks for sharing your tips and techniques.

[@annelouise4639]

The paintings turned out so beautifully. Great tips too. You're a wonderful teacher! 😊

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you for the feed back 👍

[@user-uy4nu5bo9z]

Дуже гарно. Ви -відмінний вчитель. Дякую. Хай щатить.

[@elizabethrudi9887]

Stunning 😍👏👏

[@gschoeffmann3391]

Your tutorials are amazing! I love watching them and our Christmas cards turned out brilliant- can’t wait for the next one!

[@WendyPowellJones]

So glad the Christmas cards were a success....I love making cards...painting and cutting and sticking 😀 Thanks for your feedback.

[@triciabennetts6578]

Thankyou Wendy - a pleasure to watch and an inspiration to paint 😀

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you...enjoy your painting.

[@user-kc5ky1ur5y]

Очень люблю Ваши работы!!Спасибо,что делитесь своим творчеством!!

[@pamteal5433]

Thank you so much for all your videos. They are an inspiration and a joy to watch. Look forward to painting this holy. Have a lovely Christmas.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you.....enjoy the holly and don’t worry about it 😀

[@mariannahegedus1676]

Beautiful! Thank you Wendy!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you for the feedback....enjoy your painting😀

[@ninaking4267]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you 👍

[@patriciabarrington5306]

Oh my goodness I love this 😍😍😍

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you....enjoy your painting 👍

[@bruceosborne1892]

Excellent video Wendy. Thank you.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you for the feedback 👍

[@karriehatton3005]

Thank you Wendy. You inspire me to persevere with learning to paint. Happy Christmas to you.

[@WendyPowellJones]

And to you.....Thankyou for the feed back. It inspires me to persevere also 😀

[@angelyncurran]

I really enjoyed this, learned a lot, and had a lot of fun following along. Your tutorials are wonderful, and you are such a dang good teacher. :) Thank you so much for sharing! Happy Holidays

[@WendyPowellJones]

Well thank you for the lovely feed back....happy times to you too 😀

[@judithlarkin600]

Beautiful! I loved your color mixing and detailed techniques! I will definitely try these beautiful paintings! Thank you!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you…..they are fun to paint , enjoy 😀

[@pathird7529]

These are lovely and thank you so much for the in depth video Wendy. This is really helpful and inspirational 😊

[@WendyPowellJones]

That is really nice to hear...thanks for your feedback😀

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Thank you so much for your lovely videos, they are so inspiring and enormously helpful..... Stephanie

[@WendyPowellJones]

That is really good to hear...thank you for the feed back 😀

[@andreasart1417]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!

[@WendyPowellJones]

And to you....😀

[@conniemesce4093]

Very pretty. Loved it! ❤

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you 😀

[@rosannako4694]

Beautiful pictures and I learnt to use a toothbrush to create tiny dots. Thank you for your step by step instructions and clear explanation. Merry Christmas!🌲🌲

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you for the feed back...enjoy your painting 🧑🏻‍🎄

[@carolacassiniullah4038]

Beautiful demo. I have been painting for a while, but I am not very organized and methodical so I appreciate your suggestions. I will keep in mind to prepare my colors in advance and try different mixes identifying the colors... thank you 😊!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Glad it helped.....there is no quick magic way to painting....but it is all so enjoyable especially when you feel you have made progress. I a, not always as organised as I am on the video 😀

[@arlenemurphy804]

Beautiful Wendy ...merry Christmas to you🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@WendyPowellJones]

And to you....thank you 😀

[@Linda-pg3so]

Just found you. That was lovely👍🏻. Thank you.

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you….I hope you like other videos on my channel. 😄

[@tizianaroncali8316]

bravissima

[@ShahanoorMamun]

B E A U T I F U L W A T E R C O L O R 💚

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you 😀

[@jeladuic3588]

Thank you....Marry Christhmas

[@WendyPowellJones]

And to you too 😀

[@annygarbot7927]

I love I love 😍thank you for your painting it is wonderfull very very Nice ( sorry i am french et no speak well english) happe New year ! Anny

[@WendyPowellJones]

Thank you....❤️

[@Mandy-vj9mp]

I would love to try this but I don't buy cling film!

[@WendyPowellJones]

Yes....I understand...I have cut down a lot. You can reuse it....perhaps a bit from a friend? I am trying to think what you could use instead......you will have to experiment 😀

[@Mandy-vj9mp]

@@WendyPowellJones I will let you know how I get on! I love your paintings and your explanations.

[@marybrown8518]

Where can I get your cards I would love to paint my Christmas cards

[@WendyPowellJones]

I mostly get them online…Amazon and possibly eBay. You can get the. In the Range……hope that helps 😀

[@marybrown8518]

@@WendyPowellJones thank you

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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