QUESTION OF THE DAY: What other leaves would you like to see me teach?! Let me know below and I'll do my best to cover them! Don't miss Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor FLOWERS: ua-cam.com/video/xIQUd-d6wuM/v-deo.html
Just found your videos yesterday and have already learned so much. In many other artists’ videos you never get to see how much water the artist is using, how they lighten colors (swishing some paint off the brush was such a great and easy tip), the angles at which they hold the brush...none of that is ever explained! I never thought about how important it is to rest your arm on the paper to make sure your stem curve is steady or to angle the brush in the direction the leaf will terminate. Watching artists paint is interesting, but watching you is interesting and informative. You take the time to describe the right way to do things, and also to explain how beginners mess up. And all your tools are right there in front of us so we can not only watch what you do but hear the reasoning behind it! Thank you So Much, Jenna, for sharing your painting and teaching gifts!
Wow, thank you so much, Jacqueline, for your thoughtful comment. I am so so glad that my videos have been helpful for you! I'll keep those videos coming and hope they continue to inspire and educate. :)
You've written my thoughts exactly. Thank you vety much from me as well, Jenna! This is an amazing video, so much more detailed than many others, yet still compact and fun to watch. I'll definitely watch it again while painting along.
I totally agree. It was always very difficult to know when to add water, and I love that you show your whole work space so we see how you use all your supplies.
I absolutely love your channel. just fell upon it. ive been teaching myself watercolour and learnt soooooooo much from you! Thank you! You also make me smile and giggle with your sense of humour. You are great! Wish me luck . Can't wait to begin this tutorial
Oh my goodness, I am so glad that I found your channel today, it just popped up! I have fallen in love with watercolor over the past couple of years and have only worked up the courage to let myself paint, over the past year. I wanted to push myself to do it in order to help work through my own fear of failure and tendencies of perfectionism. I want freedom but also needed a creative outlet that brings life to my soul. I have gravitated towards natural elements exactly what you are teaching on so far. Your tutorials are exactly what I needed to build skill and understanding of what I am trying to achieve. Which is great, because I have no idea what I am doing. You are equipping me with confidence and knowledge so that I can at least produce something which encourages me to continue learning. (I love creating and sending cards!) I am so grateful for what you are doing, thank you so much!!
I've enjoyed this more than I thought I would. This channel was recommended to me by a friend living in the Czech Republic. She sent me a handpainted card as I was recovering from a critical illness. (I live in the UK) It was so lovely and thoughtful that I framed it. I asked my friend if she could teach me how to do and she directed me here. I have zero to none artistic talent but Jenny is such a good teacher that I am revising my rating of my skills. Looking forward to learning more from Jenna.
It takes a lot of practice but this is the basis of a lot of the things we paint. I watch this tutorial over and over and it still amazes me each time.
I know you posted a year ago but im just watching and beginning watercolor painting now. I really enjoy your teaching method and I'm learning so much from you. Im an older lady and need an artistic outlet, so water color it is! You are such a little doll and I love your sence of humor. Thank you so much for your lessons!
That was the most I've learned about painting leaves. Awesome!!! I can make pretty flowers but those leaves drove me nuts. Thanks. I'll totally be watching your tutorials. The nice thing is that they are actual tutorials. Way to go!!
I'm appreciating how you teach fundamentals.I feel like I can be a better painter if I understand the fundamentals and then I can develop my own style once I have mastered the basics.
Thank you for the video. I appreciate your details when explaining and showing how to paint leaves. It took me a while of watching over and over and painting an entire page of leaves, but I finally figured it out!
Thanks a great suggestion, thanks Rosemary! If you check out my flower alphabet drawing series (I only have "A" and "B"), I do share a couple different perspectives of an Aster flower and a Buttercup flower. I'll definitely keep your suggestion in mind! Take care!
I would also love more videos on drawing and painting flowers and leaves from different perspectives....I love the way you explain/ demo and teach Jenna!
I see Jenna, I click! I’m learning with your first book 📖 (Everyday watercolour); but i come here for additional information and inspiration (also for your colourful personality 🤩). Blessings 😍
So happy to have found you! I’ve always enjoyed painting but 4 kids slowed my pace, almost an empty nester, watercolor is new and you make it fun and forgivable
Hi Jenna!!! I have been really enjoying your channel. Not only are you a very talented watercolorist you are a wonderful teacher!! Thank you so much for the videos. I find watercolor hard but I keep trying.
Thanks for your lovely encouragement Laurie! I know watercolor can be tough, but I am so glad to hear of your diligence! Have fun learning and enjoying the process!!
When I say you are a riot, you're just funny and informal enough which is very relaxing - you kind of remind me of my style of teaching (retired.....foreign languages). Thanks again!
This has been a great tutorial series. I am a beginner and the style of teaching with common mistakes a whole of difference and make for interesting beginnings.
Jenna, I love your videos. Have you thought about putting out a video on painting a tree., I have your book and I have learned so much from it. I would love to watch you paint a tree. I am a visual learner, I guess. LOVE this art because of your expertise. No other master comes close to teaching the basics of certain watercoloring techniques like you do.
Wow you really make it look so easy. I'm just watching for now but I hope it's as easy as it looks when I try it. You really are a great teacher, I like that you explain things out and not JUST show us how to paint. Thank you for sharing such an awesome series, helps so much when you don't have extra $ to spend on classes for something you really enjoy to do, keeps me calm & stress free, helps manage my health in the long run that way I can afford a couple of supplies, although I don't have high quality of supplies, I guess its best when first learning, as some supplies I noticed are very expensive and I'm old on a budget, hahaha although true. Thanks again Jenna your the bomb
Thanks Pam for your awesome, thoughtful, encouraging compliment!! I really appreciate you and I am so happy to hear you are loving the videos and they're helpful for you! Once you upgrade your supplies, you will see how BIG of a difference it makes! Happy painting!
Jenna, I am revisiting this video today. A year later. It's so very very awesome. Please don't stop instructing as to such basics. You are the best teacher out there.
@@JennaRaineyChannel I can't tell you how much it means to me that you take time to reply to each of us. You have a busy life with a child and yet you do not forget about us. I would also pay you for lessons if I could afford it. God Bless. Cindy
Hello. I’m not even a newbie but a baby yet lol. I ordered my #6 yesterday, I couldn’t afford the #16 yet but I’m so excited, I’ve been using the Crayola ones, super hard, to use. I’m paraplegic & spend a lot of time at home, especially now. I just wanted to say thank you for your easy instructions & encouragement. I’ve been binging your videos. Wish me luck🤞
Aw thanks so much for sharing, I am so glad you're finding my videos helpful! Have so much fun painting, enjoy the learning process. You got this! Happy painting and happy holidays! ❤️
Thank you for the great tips. I’m picking up my watercolors after 50 years to soothe my inner soul and need all the refreshers I can get since high school classes. Awesome advice on color mixing too.
Great tutorials Jenna! You are one of the only watercolor artists/teachers that actually show how you wet your brush and how much paint to water ratio to use! Helps immensely, thank you!!!
You’re absolutely my new favorite stranger-person. I would really love to see you do herbs like lavender and calendula, or others. Mainly because I love herbs. The way you demonstrate is just perfect and I get it and that’s not something any other video person has been able to do.
I’ve only seen three of these videos.......she’s so silly, like me . I can definitely relate to this channel. LoL!!! 😂. The solid info is fantastic. Have learned more than any of the channels here. Great job!! Love the goofy comments!!! Doesn’t make it boring and your being yourself. Love it.
Hello Jenna. It’s great to find someone like yourself taking the time to really show the novice how to watercolour. Practice Practice Practice is the main of mantra of this beautiful genre and as you are showing, it is all in the brush stroke, “Let The Brush Do The Work” is they key. Keep up the good work. Happy Painting 🌹🌈
Omg, I am diggggging your style. Also loving how real you guys are keeping it. Saying you’re going for blue but get burnt umber and then say you can add a little blue if it gets too muddy to brighten it up. Seriously cracking up over here in a very positive way. Way to keep it human! Loving this so much.
I am using this tutorial to help me with the leaves in your book and finding them both so useful. I have been on Day 5 of Everyday Watercolor for four days and I think I will stay here for a bit longer practicing these skills. Thank you so much for your tutorials; they are so clear and helpful and low pressure (my palette looks like yours and I always thought it was a problem). I am learning so much from your book and videos. Thank you for helping me with a skill I've wanted to learn for years!
Hi Jenna! I’ve watched this series several times now and it’s been very helpful. Thank you so much for posting great content with detailed descriptions and lots of encouragement. My favorite thing about your method of painting is that you work slowly. I’ve enjoyed watching hundreds of tutorials online and have learned oodles from watching how others paint, but I often find that my process of creating is more slow & methodical. That can be a bit of a clash with the natural flow of watercolor painting, but watching you has helped me see ways I can take my time while still being loose and flowy. This has had a dramatic impact (positive, of course!) on my painting in the short week since I started following you. I look forward to learning more from you! Thanks for sharing your passion. ❣️
Wow thanks so much for sharing!! I am SO happy to hear how helpful these tutorials have been for you and your painting process!! Ya, we’re all a little different how we learn and apply what we’ve learned, I so hope that you continue to paint in your style and enjoy the time spent doing it! Take care!!
I have just discovered your site and think you give the best explanations of techniques for leaves, stems and florals that I have seen on the web. And your florals for beginners are also well explained. And I also appreciate your knowledge of color, which can sometimes be confusing. Thank you so much for your instruction! (And you are also a riot!)
Thank you so much, I learned a lot. Especially the angle of the brush to get the correct look. I learned how to do the lily leaf...that was a tricky one, but I got it. I just have to keep practicing my leaves . Then the roses. Thanks again.
Am over the moon that you are sharing so much with us. My favorite part is that you are so authentic. Thank you. Hugs all the way from Cape Town, South Africa
I’m so thankful for these videos! I started your every day watercolour book in the fall, and now due to covid I have time to pick it back up - I love it so much, but I sometimes struggle understanding the instructions without a visual reference - this compliments your book so well!! You’re also adorable. I’m so so excited to wake up and paint tomorrow! Thank you!
Thank you! As I watched I could see why I'm never satisfied with leaves that I'm painting. You showed how they should be painted and I could see the error of my ways! lol! I will practice!
There is always that one person in books and movies who we instantly like as a human, you're that in real life! I love your videos and hearing you talk, so real and lovely! Loved this series,! Would love to see a multicoloured leaf like coleus or hosta!
Aw, that's so sweet of you, thank you! I really appreciate your lovely words. And thanks for the feedback, I'll try and get a video on multicolored leaves sometime soon! Take care!
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏 I had that “aha!” moment realizing exactly why I always end up with one or two wonky leaves in my paintings that ruin the whole composition for me. I’ve had your book on my wishlist for a while now and got so excited when I stumbled across your channel today. I love your work and can’t wait to learn more from you 💖
You are SO welcome Ceara! Thanks for sharing all of that, I LOVE hearing about those "aha" moments too! Gotta love those break throughs! Thanks for your support and following along, more tutorials will be coming SOON! Happy painting! xoxo Oh! Also, I don't know if you saw, but my latest video on analogous colors includes a free watercolor e-book, so check that out if you haven't already! ua-cam.com/video/BG08SO1KkuQ/v-deo.html
Love, Love, Love this tutorial! This is exactly what I was hoping you would teach when you mentioned you were going to start making videos. I commented back then when you asked for feed back and I am overjoyed with what you have done! Thank you!
This is so far the best tutorial for me! I mean the whole thing just really inspired me so much! I usually don’t have any patience to follow step by step, but you doing very good Jenna! Thank you very much! I will keep watching and following!
So many funny comments through this series. “Covet someone leaves on Instagram” definitely guilty there, “plant snobs” 🤣🤣 I’m dying! Can’t wait to try these out. It gives me great hope that maybe, one day, someone will covet my amazing plant leaves! Brand new to your channel, thank you UA-cam suggestions, I can’t wait to watch more!
OMgosh isn’t she just the best, so simple so easy, so much fun, I’m really enjoying this series, but these tulip leaves was just not coming out right. Lol
Jenna, Jenna, Jenna. You are such an amazing teacher! I love your detailed instructions, they are so helpful. Thanks for sharing your talent and know-how. Love this series!
Well, this was very helpful! Thank you. I’m pretty new at painting and have watched numerous videos. I found yours to be the most helpful, to be honest. The specific instructions like the angle to hold your brush, following the curve of the stem, etc, speak to me in a way I can understand. Off I go to improve my leaves! ❤️
I read your book in the library the other day ! I can't believe that I accidentally clicked your video in UA-cam ~~~Really love your watercolor painting 💖
Jenna< I just discovered your channel and it is just what the Doctor ordered. You have a great way of teaching and for someone like me this is fantastic. I struggle with procrastination because of trying to "get it perfect" but you have pushed me over that hurdle with your detailed and "phsychological" method of stop trying so hard. I thank you deeply and wish you were here in Southwestern, Ontario, Canada so you could give lessons at the art centre. Yes, I have subscribed and will be searching for all of your videos online.
Thank you so much! I don't usually comment and I'm a begginer, but this was one of the best tutorials I've seen. Please keep going! I'm already a huge fan! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: What other leaves would you like to see me teach?! Let me know below and I'll do my best to cover them! Don't miss Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor FLOWERS: ua-cam.com/video/xIQUd-d6wuM/v-deo.html
Jenna Rainey ivy and oak and maple 🍁 please
Fern :)
Zonal geranium, please ~
ditto to geranium and any toothed edge leaves. You are such a great teacher, thank you so much for your excellent and enjoyable tutorials.
Jenna Rainey both are good, fern and geraniums
Just found your videos yesterday and have already learned so much. In many other artists’ videos you never get to see how much water the artist is using, how they lighten colors (swishing some paint off the brush was such a great and easy tip), the angles at which they hold the brush...none of that is ever explained! I never thought about how important it is to rest your arm on the paper to make sure your stem curve is steady or to angle the brush in the direction the leaf will terminate. Watching artists paint is interesting, but watching you is interesting and informative. You take the time to describe the right way to do things, and also to explain how beginners mess up. And all your tools are right there in front of us so we can not only watch what you do but hear the reasoning behind it! Thank you So Much, Jenna, for sharing your painting and teaching gifts!
Wow, thank you so much, Jacqueline, for your thoughtful comment. I am so so glad that my videos have been helpful for you! I'll keep those videos coming and hope they continue to inspire and educate. :)
You've written my thoughts exactly. Thank you vety much from me as well, Jenna! This is an amazing video, so much more detailed than many others, yet still compact and fun to watch. I'll definitely watch it again while painting along.
I totally agree. It was always very difficult to know when to add water, and I love that you show your whole work space so we see how you use all your supplies.
I absolutely love your channel. just fell upon it. ive been teaching myself watercolour and learnt soooooooo much from you! Thank you! You also make me smile and giggle with your sense of humour. You are great! Wish me luck . Can't wait to begin this tutorial
Good luck and happy painting, Jackie!
Oh my goodness, I am so glad that I found your channel today, it just popped up! I have fallen in love with watercolor over the past couple of years and have only worked up the courage to let myself paint, over the past year. I wanted to push myself to do it in order to help work through my own fear of failure and tendencies of perfectionism. I want freedom but also needed a creative outlet that brings life to my soul. I have gravitated towards natural elements exactly what you are teaching on so far. Your tutorials are exactly what I needed to build skill and understanding of what I am trying to achieve. Which is great, because I have no idea what I am doing. You are equipping me with confidence and knowledge so that I can at least produce something which encourages me to continue learning. (I love creating and sending cards!) I am so grateful for what you are doing, thank you so much!!
Aw Melissa, thank you for sharing! I’m so happy my tutorials are teaching you just were you’re at and meeting your needs! ❤️
I've enjoyed this more than I thought I would. This channel was recommended to me by a friend living in the Czech Republic. She sent me a handpainted card as I was recovering from a critical illness. (I live in the UK) It was so lovely and thoughtful that I framed it. I asked my friend if she could teach me how to do and she directed me here. I have zero to none artistic talent but Jenny is such a good teacher that I am revising my rating of my skills. Looking forward to learning more from Jenna.
It takes a lot of practice but this is the basis of a lot of the things we paint. I watch this tutorial over and over and it still amazes me each time.
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Same here... now my left arm muscles are so aching. They are much bulky than my right arm after merely 5 days of constant practicing.😅😅
@@trudykuan5990 Time for a break!🤣
I enjoy the way you talk about how to point the leaves, what direction it should go in that stuff.
Best leaf tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you!!
Aw thank you! What a lovely compliment. Glad it’s been helpful for you!
I know you posted a year ago but im just watching and beginning watercolor painting now. I really enjoy your teaching method and I'm learning so much from you. Im an older lady and need an artistic outlet, so water color it is!
You are such a little doll and I love your sence of humor.
Thank you so much for your lessons!
Aw thanks Sally!! Happy painting! ❤️❤️
I like your teaching style. Thank you for going slowly. I did it! I made some realistic looking stems, leaves, and rosemary!
That was the most I've learned about painting leaves. Awesome!!! I can make pretty flowers but those leaves drove me nuts. Thanks. I'll totally be watching your tutorials. The nice thing is that they are actual tutorials. Way to go!!
You are so welcome! I am very happy to hear how helpful this was for you Deanna!
One of the best leaf videos I’ve seen. Real time step-by-step. No speed ups and or distant camera angles. Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback, I am so glad it was helpful! More tutorials coming, stay tuned!!
You make those rosemary leaves look so easy - really struggling with those, but still practicing! Loving this whole series!
What a wonderful teacher you are, as well as, artist. Thank you for sharing your talents with a mere mortal.
Thank you so much, Christie! Happy painting!
I'm appreciating how you teach fundamentals.I feel like I can be a better painter if I understand the fundamentals and then I can develop my own style once I have mastered the basics.
Thank you for the video. I appreciate your details when explaining and showing how to paint leaves. It took me a while of watching over and over and painting an entire page of leaves, but I finally figured it out!
Nice work, Carolyn!
Thank you for your valuable teachings.
You are very welcome Gloria! ❤️
It's so good to see you on UA-cam Jenna!
I LOVE your art Louise! Thanks for the warm welcome! xoxo
Here’s a suggestion: drawing flowers from different perspectives. You have a great, easy style of teaching. Love your channel. Thank you!
Thanks a great suggestion, thanks Rosemary! If you check out my flower alphabet drawing series (I only have "A" and "B"), I do share a couple different perspectives of an Aster flower and a Buttercup flower. I'll definitely keep your suggestion in mind! Take care!
Yes, I would love to see leaves from different angles and with highlights from light sources. I really like your videos!
I would also love more videos on drawing and painting flowers and leaves from different perspectives....I love the way you explain/ demo and teach Jenna!
I see Jenna, I click! I’m learning with your first book 📖 (Everyday watercolour); but i come here for additional information and inspiration (also for your colourful personality 🤩). Blessings 😍
Oh, she has a book! Adding to my want list!!
So happy to have found you! I’ve always enjoyed painting but 4 kids slowed my pace, almost an empty nester, watercolor is new and you make it fun and forgivable
Aw SO glad you found my channel, Erin! I hope my videos help you and inspire you as you dive into watercolor more! ❤️
Hi Jenna!!! I have been really enjoying your channel. Not only are you a very talented watercolorist you are a wonderful teacher!! Thank you so much for the videos. I find watercolor hard but I keep trying.
Thanks for your lovely encouragement Laurie! I know watercolor can be tough, but I am so glad to hear of your diligence! Have fun learning and enjoying the process!!
When I say you are a riot, you're just funny and informal enough which is very relaxing - you kind of remind me of my style of teaching (retired.....foreign languages). Thanks again!
Thanks so much Bonita Laserna! You sound like my kinda girl. I'm glad you're loving the videos!! ❤️❤️❤️
I just realized I assumed you're a girl. haha. Um. This could get awkward quick... Well, at any rate, you sound like my kind of person!!
This has been a great tutorial series. I am a beginner and the style of teaching with common mistakes a whole of difference and make for interesting beginnings.
Jenna, I love your videos. Have you thought about putting out a video on painting a tree., I have your book and I have learned so much from it. I would love to watch you paint a tree. I am a visual learner, I guess. LOVE this art because of your expertise. No other master comes close to teaching the basics of certain watercoloring techniques like you do.
Aw thank you so much Cindy, that's very nice!
Thank you. I love you! (These are amazing tips that simplify so much of the struggle!)
You're welcome!! Glad you love it! ❤️❤️
Loved this tutorial. I like the way you demonstrate and then do it again and continue to give the vocal ques.
Thanks for the feedback, so glad it's helpful!
I just want to say that you are an awesome teacher. I'm new at watercolor and I so appreciate your detailed classes. Thank you so very much.
Thanks so much Barbara, that means a lot! xoxo
You're doing such a great job at teaching .. with so much ease... the best watercolor tutorials on youtube till date❤❤
This was a great tutorial. Jenny’s explanations and demonstrations are so easy to follow. Really recommend this. Now I’ll try the florals……
I'm very happy I found your leave tutorials! This is so helpful. Going to practice them tomorrow. Thank you!
I'm so glad you found my leaf tutorials, Gretha! Have fun painting all the leaves. 🍃 ❤️
Thank you Jenna. You are an amazing teacher. .It has been a pleasure watching you and learning from you.
Thanks so much for the comment and for watching!
Even years after you made this video, this one is still helping me learn how to paint leaves. Love you for it.
I am type B as well Jenna. Sure glad I watched the leaves set, helps so much!
Very glad this helped, Gail!
I love this tutorial. Great Job. Thank you for this Video.
Thank you!!
Thankyou so much for the Leaf tutorials!
Of course, Sue! Thanks for watching!
Thank-you Jenna your an awesome teacher , best tutorials where i'm learning brush techniques that work !
Aw thank you so much! I appreciate your comment and am glad to hear my instruction is helpful!! Take care!
Wow you really make it look so easy. I'm just watching for now but I hope it's as easy as it looks when I try it. You really are a great teacher, I like that you explain things out and not JUST show us how to paint. Thank you for sharing such an awesome series, helps so much when you don't have extra $ to spend on classes for something you really enjoy to do, keeps me calm & stress free, helps manage my health in the long run that way I can afford a couple of supplies, although I don't have high quality of supplies, I guess its best when first learning, as some supplies I noticed are very expensive and I'm old on a budget, hahaha although true. Thanks again Jenna your the bomb
Thanks Pam for your awesome, thoughtful, encouraging compliment!! I really appreciate you and I am so happy to hear you are loving the videos and they're helpful for you! Once you upgrade your supplies, you will see how BIG of a difference it makes! Happy painting!
oak and sycamore leaf ...This tutorial was very useful and thank you for sharing ...appreciated!
I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback on the leaves!! Happy painting!
Jenna, I am revisiting this video today. A year later. It's so very very awesome. Please don't stop instructing as to such basics. You are the best teacher out there.
Awww Cindy, thank you! ❤️❤️
@@JennaRaineyChannel I can't tell you how much it means to me that you take time to reply to each of us. You have a busy life with a child and yet you do not forget about us. I would also pay you for lessons if I could afford it. God Bless. Cindy
One of the most descriptive and helpful channels for watercolor...and so down to earth...thank you.
Aw thanks so much!! Very sweet of you to say.
This is exactly what I was looking for
Hello. I’m not even a newbie but a baby yet lol. I ordered my #6 yesterday, I couldn’t afford the #16 yet but I’m so excited, I’ve been using the Crayola ones, super hard, to use. I’m paraplegic & spend a lot of time at home, especially now. I just wanted to say thank you for your easy instructions & encouragement. I’ve been binging your videos. Wish me luck🤞
I just downloaded your free ebook also. Looks very helpful. Very generous, TFS😊
Aw thanks so much for sharing, I am so glad you're finding my videos helpful! Have so much fun painting, enjoy the learning process. You got this! Happy painting and happy holidays! ❤️
I just started watercolors love your detailed instructions I am already painting really pretty things. I will watch all your videos thanks so much
So glad you’re loving the videos! Happy painting!
Thank you for the great tips. I’m picking up my watercolors after 50 years to soothe my inner soul and need all the refreshers I can get since high school classes. Awesome advice on color mixing too.
Aw, I love this Marylou, so glad to hear you're getting back into watercolor and feeding your inner soul. xoxo
@@JennaRaineyChannel I'm doing my leaves and they are turning out fantastic! 😊
Thank you, this is a good supplement to your book. Now I’ve figured out the leaf technique and just need to practice!
You’re welcome, thanks for your support!
I love your tip on the color values, making the leaves look further away as you go up the stem. Great tutorial Jenna!
Thanks love! Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorials Jenna! You are one of the only watercolor artists/teachers that actually show how you wet your brush and how much paint to water ratio to use! Helps immensely, thank you!!!
I am so glad that is helpful for you! I appreciate that feedback, I'll try to keep those kinds of shots and techniques in my videos.
Plant snobs LOL. 😂 You’re a superb teacher. You are very very clear and methodical. Loved this!!! 🙌
LOL. Thanks Gina, glad it was helpful for you!
This is very beginner friendly, thank you
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome, Vibha! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re absolutely my new favorite stranger-person. I would really love to see you do herbs like lavender and calendula, or others. Mainly because I love herbs. The way you demonstrate is just perfect and I get it and that’s not something any other video person has been able to do.
Aw, thanks so much Brandi!! I hope to do some more similar videos with herbs and things like that in the next year! :) Take care! xoxo
I have your Everyday Watercolour book but I’m enjoying you in person.....I’m learning and laughing! 😁
Thanks for the love and support!!
I’ve only seen three of these videos.......she’s so silly, like me . I can definitely relate to this channel. LoL!!! 😂. The solid info is fantastic. Have learned more than any of the channels here. Great job!! Love the goofy comments!!! Doesn’t make it boring and your being yourself. Love it.
You’re the best! Thanks for this comment! ❤️
You are such a great teacher!! Loving your videos.
Thanks Liette!
Thanks, i really really appreciate you sharing your skills. Very helpful!
Glad it’s helpful!!
This was incredible! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I bought your book Everyday Watercolor Flowers yesterday at Barns and Noble, I have already been studying it.
I’m so glad you loved the tutorial! Thanks so much for your kindness and support, I really appreciate you Monnisa! ❤️❤️
Hello Jenna. It’s great to find someone like yourself taking the time to really show the novice how to watercolour. Practice Practice Practice is the main of mantra of this beautiful genre and as you are showing, it is all in the brush stroke, “Let The Brush Do The Work” is they key. Keep up the good work. Happy Painting 🌹🌈
Thanks so much Bardotte! I appreciate the feedback! Many more videos to come, so stay posted! :) xoxox
Omg, I am diggggging your style. Also loving how real you guys are keeping it. Saying you’re going for blue but get burnt umber and then say you can add a little blue if it gets too muddy to brighten it up. Seriously cracking up over here in a very positive way. Way to keep it human! Loving this so much.
Haha, thanks so much Victoria! Just keepin it real and having fun! :) xoxo
Wow what amazing tips, thank you Jenna! 🌸
I'm so happy it's helpful for you!
I am using this tutorial to help me with the leaves in your book and finding them both so useful. I have been on Day 5 of Everyday Watercolor for four days and I think I will stay here for a bit longer practicing these skills. Thank you so much for your tutorials; they are so clear and helpful and low pressure (my palette looks like yours and I always thought it was a problem). I am learning so much from your book and videos. Thank you for helping me with a skill I've wanted to learn for years!
Aw thanks for sharing! I am so glad my book and these tutorials are a help to you and your watercolor journey. ❤️ ❤️
Hi Jenna! I’ve watched this series several times now and it’s been very helpful. Thank you so much for posting great content with detailed descriptions and lots of encouragement. My favorite thing about your method of painting is that you work slowly. I’ve enjoyed watching hundreds of tutorials online and have learned oodles from watching how others paint, but I often find that my process of creating is more slow & methodical. That can be a bit of a clash with the natural flow of watercolor painting, but watching you has helped me see ways I can take my time while still being loose and flowy. This has had a dramatic impact (positive, of course!) on my painting in the short week since I started following you. I look forward to learning more from you! Thanks for sharing your passion. ❣️
Wow thanks so much for sharing!! I am SO happy to hear how helpful these tutorials have been for you and your painting process!! Ya, we’re all a little different how we learn and apply what we’ve learned, I so hope that you continue to paint in your style and enjoy the time spent doing it! Take care!!
Incantevoli !!! 😍🌿 grazie ⚘
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I have just discovered your site and think you give the best explanations of techniques for leaves, stems and florals that I have seen on the web. And your florals for beginners are also well explained. And I also appreciate your knowledge of color, which can sometimes be confusing. Thank you so much for your instruction! (And you are also a riot!)
So glad this has been helpful for you!!
wow love this series!! I can now finally paint some great leaves. Thank you so much!
Oh I am so glad you love it! I am planning on doing more leaves in the new year, so stay tuned for those videos too!!
Great video!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent!
Of course, I'm so happy you enjoyed! ❤️
Love you're tutorials, thank you!
Thanks for the encouragement, Heidi! Glad you love the tutorials!!
I dont mind a messy palette. I like seeing how you do the leaves. I will be looking at more tonight.. Waiting for new years to come..
Good! I love my messy palette! :)
Thank you so much, I learned a lot. Especially the angle of the brush to get the correct look. I learned how to do the lily leaf...that was a tricky one, but I got it. I just have to keep practicing my leaves . Then the roses. Thanks again.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Catrina! ❤️
Thank you Jenna - from South Africa
Hi Jenn, Thank you so much for your tutorial! You make painting fun!
Aw thanks Susan!
Am over the moon that you are sharing so much with us. My favorite part is that you are so authentic. Thank you. Hugs all the way from Cape Town, South Africa
Thanks for the encouragement, Shannon!! Have fun painting! Take care. xoxo
Thanks Jenna, I just started painting and these leaf tutorials were great! I found you through your books at the library.
That’s awesome, Jeanne! Glad you like the leaf tutorials!
Really loved doing this today as a way to decompress after work 😊😊
Watercolor is SUCH a great post-work decompression!! 😀
Loved this technique you taught for leaves makes things clear
I'm so glad! Thanks Charline! ❤️
I’m so thankful for these videos! I started your every day watercolour book in the fall, and now due to covid I have time to pick it back up - I love it so much, but I sometimes struggle understanding the instructions without a visual reference - this compliments your book so well!! You’re also adorable. I’m so so excited to wake up and paint tomorrow! Thank you!
Love hearing that, Alison! Thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it. Glad these videos compliment the book well. Happy painting!
Thank you, this was a great series and really helped
Glad to hear it! ❤️
Thank you Jenna!!!!
Of course!
I loved the colour charts you taught
I am feeling more confident now.
Will try this tomorrow
Thank you so much
Thank you! As I watched I could see why I'm never satisfied with leaves that I'm painting. You showed how they should be painted and I could see the error of my ways! lol! I will practice!
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!!
Thank you so much. You are such a good instructor. I love your videos.
Thanks Rosie! xoxo
Ty,I learned a couple new techniques 👍🏼
That's great, Sandee!
Thank you ! I’m working my way through Everyday Watercolor and these tutorials are very helpful as a ‘go with’ for the book.
There is always that one person in books and movies who we instantly like as a human, you're that in real life! I love your videos and hearing you talk, so real and lovely! Loved this series,! Would love to see a multicoloured leaf like coleus or hosta!
Aw, that's so sweet of you, thank you! I really appreciate your lovely words. And thanks for the feedback, I'll try and get a video on multicolored leaves sometime soon! Take care!
Love these leaf videos!! Thank you!,
Of course, thanks for letting me know it's helpful, Wendy!
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏 I had that “aha!” moment realizing exactly why I always end up with one or two wonky leaves in my paintings that ruin the whole composition for me. I’ve had your book on my wishlist for a while now and got so excited when I stumbled across your channel today. I love your work and can’t wait to learn more from you 💖
You are SO welcome Ceara! Thanks for sharing all of that, I LOVE hearing about those "aha" moments too! Gotta love those break throughs! Thanks for your support and following along, more tutorials will be coming SOON! Happy painting! xoxo Oh! Also, I don't know if you saw, but my latest video on analogous colors includes a free watercolor e-book, so check that out if you haven't already! ua-cam.com/video/BG08SO1KkuQ/v-deo.html
Love, Love, Love this tutorial! This is exactly what I was hoping you would teach when you mentioned you were going to start making videos. I commented back then when you asked for feed back and I am overjoyed with what you have done! Thank you!
Oh yayyy! That makes me happy, so glad I got to do this and provide it for you! Take care xoxo
This is so far the best tutorial for me! I mean the whole thing just really inspired me so much! I usually don’t have any patience to follow step by step, but you doing very good Jenna! Thank you very much! I will keep watching and following!
I am SO glad to hear this Flora, thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
So many funny comments through this series. “Covet someone leaves on Instagram” definitely guilty there, “plant snobs” 🤣🤣 I’m dying! Can’t wait to try these out. It gives me great hope that maybe, one day, someone will covet my amazing plant leaves! Brand new to your channel, thank you UA-cam suggestions, I can’t wait to watch more!
Welcome to the channel, Brittany!! So happy to have you. Take care! xoxo
Jenna you make it look so easy thanks for sharing
Lots and lots of practice! 🤗🤗
I just bought the Legion black watercolor paper. I think a tutorial using that paper would be fun!
Oh that's a great idea, sure would be a fun one! Thanks for the feedback!
OMgosh isn’t she just the best, so simple so easy, so much fun, I’m really enjoying this series, but these tulip leaves was just not coming out right. Lol
Aw thanks Shania! I'm so glad you're loving the leaf series. Those tulip leaves can be tricky, but you'll get it!! ❤️
Jenna, Jenna, Jenna. You are such an amazing teacher! I love your detailed instructions, they are so helpful. Thanks for sharing your talent and know-how. Love this series!
Debbie, you're too sweet! Thanks for watching! xoxo
Thank you so much for these tutorials..love watching and learning these techniques. Now to practice,
Ya, Patricia, you got this! Thanks for your feedback! Happy painting!
Well, this was very helpful! Thank you. I’m pretty new at painting and have watched numerous videos. I found yours to be the most helpful, to be honest. The specific instructions like the angle to hold your brush, following the curve of the stem, etc, speak to me in a way I can understand. Off I go to improve my leaves! ❤️
Probably should say that comment covers all 3 parts of this tutorial. 😁
I read your book in the library the other day ! I can't believe that I accidentally clicked your video in UA-cam ~~~Really love your watercolor painting 💖
I'm so glad you found your way here! Enjoy the videos and happy painting! xo
Another magical moment😘😘😘😘
Thanks love! xoxo
Totally enjoyed this. To one type B from another, Thanks!!!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed! xo
Jenna< I just discovered your channel and it is just what the Doctor ordered. You have a great way of teaching and for someone like me this is fantastic. I struggle with procrastination because of trying to "get it perfect" but you have pushed me over that hurdle with your detailed and "phsychological" method of stop trying so hard. I thank you deeply and wish you were here in Southwestern, Ontario, Canada so you could give lessons at the art centre. Yes, I have subscribed and will be searching for all of your videos online.
Hey George, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment and for your support! I am so glad the videos are helpful for you!! Take care!
I love your site! Your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow!Thanks
Thank you so much! I don't usually comment and I'm a begginer, but this was one of the best tutorials I've seen. Please keep going! I'm already a huge fan! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Well thank you so much, Alex, for commenting and letting me know! I am so glad it was helpful for you! Take care and happy painting!!