Love the way you teach! It takes the stress out of “messing up”! Yes 👍🏼 “ let’s forgive ourselves for mistakes, we’re all learning “, you’re amazing 🤩 Thank you 🙏
I found your channel today. I think you are fantastic. I had given up on watercolor so I think I will give it a try again. I love your style and perspective. Thanks!
OMG! I did it Karen! I’ve been watching your videos for months and I couldn’t bring brush to paper other than a few doodles of leaves and other images that looked like a 10 year-old painted. I’m better at drawing but I’m intrigued by watercolor. Anyway, I embraced my mistakes and had fun while listening to music. You are an awesome teacher. I need to take your watercolor course! 🤗
Thanks Karen, I have started doing water colour with my daughter an it is fantastic. I like both , wet on wet or wet on dry ... it is amazing how the paint does its thing .. my daughter also makes her own paint an it is so therapeutic just to zone out an do your thing ... love your work ,thank you ...x
Beverley Willing oh thank you!! That's super cool that you have a craft that you can do with your daughter! Maybe one day that will be me with a granddaughter?? I have 3 boys so I can only dream! So cool she makes her own paints as well! Please tell her I am totally impressed!
So glad to find this video! I am trying to get some confidence up for my Retro Cats and Poppies piece, and boom, you have a poppy painting video :-) I may try to do the poppies over gesso with watercolor. Or, I was even thinking, I could watercolor them on a seperate sheet, cut them out and glue them to the mixed media spread...then I'll already know what they look like. We shall see. Awesome video, as always! Thank you so very much!
I can't believe I'm actually painting in watercolor, I normally don't (scared of them). But today I fell in love with watercolor. Thank you for this Karen. I'm hooked on you now! WOW!!!!!
Check the description box for links to the products I used in this tutorial. If you have any other questions, please throw them out there!! I am here for yoooouuuuuu!!!! Info to my full length watercolor class (which starts at the VERY beginning, organizing your paints, choosing paint brands, etc. and goes step-by-step through many fantabulous projects and 12 HOURS of real time instruction for the beginner) go here: awesomeartschool.com/p/wonderous-watercolors
really enjoyed watching this kareno :) yr so very encouraging in all yr vids...if it doesn't gird someone on to get their water colours out then i don't know what will. luv yr dear lil puddy tat. she's like the overseer of proceedings - just to make sure yr doing yr job properly. i think you should tape a couple of tiny brushes to her lil paws & see what she comes up with. OH NO...have i just given you an idea?????????????? well - no animals will be hurt in the making of yr vid. i see yr hubby has pride of place in the studio now. I bet he & rossy boy will have a wow of a time amongst all the paints etc as soon as yr out of the studio. take care & i'll think poppies while i'm in bed tonight. xxx
I am definitely still a novice, but I have learned very very quickly that you need good materials in order to be even slightly successful. I always buy good paper and I buy it when I have a coupon. I recently got lucky with several 100% cotton. Yippee!! Thanks for doing some watercolor vids. I have been hooked lately. Once again loads of inspiration you have given me. I love poppies!!
I started to follow you because of your whimsical faces...this wasn't my first choice! I love flowers, butterflies etc but I am enjoying challenging myself in these different areas. This video was a surprise, love your humour and I didn't follow along lol but will re-run and paint. Your sister will love your painting.
Karen, thank you so much for this tutorial on water color. I know you did it just for me seeing as how we are besties. Mine didn’t quite turn out like yours, but I had fun!!!
Oh my bestie Bridgett, how did I not see this until now?!?! I'm so so sorry to leave your comment dangling here in no man's land! I have loved it with a heart and am here to say HIII!!! And I'm so glad you tried this and so glad you had fun too 😍
I’ve only just started my watercolour journey but I’m obsessed watching the paint do it’s own thing using wet on wet! So excited to see this video come up and good to know you rate the Arteza paper! xxx💕
Girl, absolutely love watching you. You always make me laugh by keeping it so real. Still waiting patiently (ok, I'm trying.) on your Mixed Media Book. Thanks for always helping everyone. You are always so willing to provide knowledge day in and out. You are so appreciated!
hahahah thank you!!! I take that as the highest compliment a girl can get!! The book is due ANY DAY!!! I can't wait either!! It is my sincere pleasure to serve all your art needs!
how did you know i was just watching, not participating? are you watching me? well, i put tape over my laptop camera! lol. thanks for a great tute. i have been afraid to start, mainly because i spent soo much on the Arches paper. i think this paper may be the answer for a while...
Chrishawn Simpson insaw your awesome beach vid!!! Have fun!!! Also super Jealous of your crab dinner! I bought mussles to eat yesterday but I havent had time to make em so they are just stickin up my fridge!!! 😏😳
Awesome as always. I learned so much and can't wait to see more. I think this technique with watercolors would be fun on a fashion illustration. Thank you. Can't wait for your mixed media book. Will it be available for presale?
Nicole Leckner thanks girl!! Yes, you are right, watercolors are fabulous for Fashion Illustration and I will be doing tons more of those in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned!! The book isnt available for pre sale, but it will be launching in a matter of days, I will be sure to let everyone know when its live on Amazon!!! Thank you so much!
How do you prep the substrate when you watercolor on canvas? Is gesso enough? Do you do anything differently when painting on canvas vs paper? I really want to give it a try. I am a lifelong acrylic artist.
Sally Van Nuys paper is SUPER important so I wouldn't recommend painting with watercolors on a canvas at all. If you really want to tho (there's no rules in art anyways, right?!) I would prep the surface with Absorbent Ground or Watercolor Ground. But that is such an added expense (on top of the canvas) so if you can pick up some decent watercolor paper that would save you money and time!! You can also do full on acrylic paintings on watercolor paper as well so really it is awesome awesome stuff!!!!
Karen - thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking I had seen watercolor on canvas in some antique art along the way, but perhaps not. I will start with paper, for sure. And being the adventurous artist that I am, I will probably try a canvas at some point....just cuz. Thanks again for a great tutorial...you’re the best to share like this.
With watercolour paints, I prefer dipping a brush into water then paint because I don't want to over-saturate my piece. Even with watecolour paper because with what I did, I used probably four layers of paint.
Sandra Sagala great question! I put links to my favorite supplies in the description box of teg video!! If you need help locating where they are, let me know 😊
It's just above this comment section (if you're on your phone, sometimes you have to click the arrow to allow you to see all the writing beneath (under my channel name). No worries, here, I can copy and paste thinks to the items I used in this video, let me know if you have any further questions! Products Used (all links Affiliate): Arteza ColdPress Watercolor Paper: amzn.to/2KZaaR8 3 Pack of Watercolor Brushes (round): amzn.to/2u6nWYx Watercolor Brush (Striper/Dagger): amzn.to/2u9Y0eo QOR Watercolors (Earth Tone set contains 4 of 6 colors I used): amzn.to/2NHei6S
I think what you use, depends on your style. It is sometime a waste to buy eg. Archers paper. I find it easy to get stage fright with expensive paper/materials. So people should buy the paper/tools, according to their style.
I W totally agree. I also like to pick hot press for certain projects and cold for others. But I was trying to simply things for beginners so that they wouldn't be intimidated to just start, ya know!? I know you're not a beginner (just based on your comment, am I right?) And I totally agree with you!!
I think I found my problem! I have been working on dry paper and I'm always disappointed. Now I know it's because everything I like and am drawn to must be wet on wet! HAHA MOMENT! AnaMaree
You can absolutely use them, yes! But there are some drawbacks. You can’t erase those lines and also the lines themselves will also be darker than graphite because they don’t fully dissolve the way that watercolors do. You’d be better off lightly erasing your graphite lines. A lot of artists leave all their graphite marks. It’s actually quite beautiful and adds another dimension to your painting!
Don’t EVER apologize for your fingers “forever”!!??? They are YOUR fingers… who EVER made you practice a form of self deprecation instead of gratitude and self appreciation is a lying voice inside of you. It’s embarrassing to hear someone apologize for their body to people as if their opinion matters to you.
I'm so sorry you didn't care for the video!! Thankfully there are so many fabulous and free resources on the Internet, I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for sooner or later 😊
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You are a breath of fresh air! Love your relaxed and go with the flow attitude.
Thank you, Mary, that's so sweet of you to say!
Love the way you teach! It takes the stress out of “messing up”! Yes 👍🏼 “ let’s forgive ourselves for mistakes, we’re all learning “, you’re amazing 🤩 Thank you 🙏
Thank you so so much! And yes, we are all learning, all the time! Happy New Year!
Karen you are a grear teacher,I learned so many things Ive never heard before. Thankyou for sharing what you've learned.
You're so sweet, Kate! I appreciate hearing that and thank you for your support!
Thanks so much for your easy style. Can’t wait for your next tutorial!
You are so welcome, Denise! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
I found your channel today. I think you are fantastic. I had given up on watercolor so I think I will give it a try again. I love your style and perspective. Thanks!
Yay and welcome, Paula!!!! Have fun diving in!!!
OMG! I did it Karen! I’ve been watching your videos for months and I couldn’t bring brush to paper other than a few doodles of leaves and other images that looked like a 10 year-old painted. I’m better at drawing but I’m intrigued by watercolor. Anyway, I embraced my mistakes and had fun while listening to music. You are an awesome teacher. I need to take your watercolor course! 🤗
I'm so happy for and proud of you, Marjorie!
Thanks Karen, I have started doing water colour with my daughter an it is fantastic. I like both , wet on wet or wet on dry ... it is amazing how the paint does its thing .. my daughter also makes her own paint an it is so therapeutic just to zone out an do your thing ... love your work ,thank you ...x
Beverley Willing oh thank you!! That's super cool that you have a craft that you can do with your daughter! Maybe one day that will be me with a granddaughter?? I have 3 boys so I can only dream! So cool she makes her own paints as well! Please tell her I am totally impressed!
Beautiful picture...can't wait to try this 😍
Have so much fun with it, Wende!
I don't know how I missed this until now! 👀❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 I struggle with poppies! Thank you for having amazing resources always!
Well I am so glad you found it, Kendra! Thank you for your sweet comment!
I love the black velvets too. Love the tip of the cleaning technique.
Great job thank you for sharing xxxx
Thanks for watching, Trish!
So glad to find this video! I am trying to get some confidence up for my Retro Cats and Poppies piece, and boom, you have a poppy painting video :-) I may try to do the poppies over gesso with watercolor. Or, I was even thinking, I could watercolor them on a seperate sheet, cut them out and glue them to the mixed media spread...then I'll already know what they look like. We shall see. Awesome video, as always! Thank you so very much!
Very cute. Love it! And great tutorial as usual.
Awesome Karen thanks so much for sharing your tips again, you rock!!
Louise Banham thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it!
I can't believe I'm actually painting in watercolor, I normally don't (scared of them). But today I fell in love with watercolor. Thank you for this Karen. I'm hooked on you now! WOW!!!!!
Angie Kenney hahaha YES!!! Sorry, not sorry!!
Karen Campbell, Artist 💪🏼😊
Check the description box for links to the products I used in this tutorial. If you have any other questions, please throw them out there!! I am here for yoooouuuuuu!!!! Info to my full length watercolor class (which starts at the VERY beginning, organizing your paints, choosing paint brands, etc. and goes step-by-step through many fantabulous projects and 12 HOURS of real time instruction for the beginner) go here: awesomeartschool.com/p/wonderous-watercolors
This was an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much! You’re so talented. Mine isn’t close but I’ve learned so much just from this one video!
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I'm sure yours is awesome!!!
really enjoyed watching this kareno :) yr so very encouraging in all yr vids...if it doesn't gird someone on to get their water colours out then i don't know what will. luv yr dear lil puddy tat. she's like the overseer of proceedings - just to make sure yr doing yr job properly. i think you should tape a couple of tiny brushes to her lil paws & see what she comes up with. OH NO...have i just given you an idea?????????????? well - no animals will be hurt in the making of yr vid. i see yr hubby has pride of place in the studio now. I bet he & rossy boy will have a wow of a time amongst all the paints etc as soon as yr out of the studio. take care & i'll think poppies while i'm in bed tonight. xxx
Thanks for your kind words!
I am definitely still a novice, but I have learned very very quickly that you need good materials in order to be even slightly successful. I always buy good paper and I buy it when I have a coupon. I recently got lucky with several 100% cotton. Yippee!! Thanks for doing some watercolor vids. I have been hooked lately. Once again loads of inspiration you have given me. I love poppies!!
Kat F it is kinda crazy what a big difference it makes!!! Glad you're having fun!
I love watching your videos Karen, so fun and inspiring. Tfs ❤
You're the sweetest Vladka, thanks so much! Hope you're enjoying your artsy time today and everyday!
Your puppy flower is pretty. Even in watercolor they look bright.
Thank you!
Love it! You inspired me to keep practicing and not try to be perfect when using watercolors! Thank you for sharing this video:) Hugs, Judy
Oh that makes me so so happy to hear!!! Yaaay! Happy arting to you!
Great video! Thanks for making me actually get out my paper and paints. I was just going to listen and watch. It was unexpected, but totally fun!!!
J C oh yaaaaaaay!! That makes me happy! So glad you had fun today!
did it with you! thank you so much!!! your a great teacher!
M.L oh that's awesome!! Yaaaay! If you like you are welcome to show it off in the FB group!
Karen Campbell, Artist dont have fb but thank you! ❤️
Just found and followed you on instagram! Thank you!!
Nice! Thank you for sharing your tutorial.
Jules Solis welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I started to follow you because of your whimsical faces...this wasn't my first choice! I love flowers, butterflies etc but I am enjoying challenging myself in these different areas. This video was a surprise, love your humour and I didn't follow along lol but will re-run and paint. Your sister will love your painting.
YELS YELS hahahaa everyone is scared of watercolors, dont be! It's fun and you can mix and match them other materials as well!
YELS YELS ,if you like please have a look on my channel
Karen, thank you so much for this tutorial on water color. I know you did it just for me seeing as how we are besties. Mine didn’t quite turn out like yours, but I had fun!!!
Oh my bestie Bridgett, how did I not see this until now?!?! I'm so so sorry to leave your comment dangling here in no man's land! I have loved it with a heart and am here to say HIII!!! And I'm so glad you tried this and so glad you had fun too 😍
I’ve only just started my watercolour journey but I’m obsessed watching the paint do it’s own thing using wet on wet! So excited to see this video come up and good to know you rate the Arteza paper! xxx💕
Oh good!!! Glad it's helpful!!
wow im glad i found your channel 😄😄😄😄 thanks for the tips!
Torana Torana so glad you did too!! 😊 Thanks for being here!!
Girl, absolutely love watching you. You always make me laugh by keeping it so real. Still waiting patiently (ok, I'm trying.) on your Mixed Media Book. Thanks for always helping everyone. You are always so willing to provide knowledge day in and out. You are so appreciated!
hahahah thank you!!! I take that as the highest compliment a girl can get!! The book is due ANY DAY!!! I can't wait either!! It is my sincere pleasure to serve all your art needs!
This one was fun to watch! Loved your written comments 🤣🤣
M. Buijs so glad you liked it!!
Great video as usual. I like wet on wet for larger areas and wet on dry for smaller, tighter areas❤️❣️❣️❣️ See ya in our next course😍
Donna Lyon me too!!! 😘
Cool! I think I can do this!! :)
Cheryl Weaver YOU CAN! YOU CAN!
I WILL ! I WILL!
how did you know i was just watching, not participating? are you watching me? well, i put tape over my laptop camera! lol. thanks for a great tute. i have been afraid to start, mainly because i spent soo much on the Arches paper. i think this paper may be the answer for a while...
miss jamee hahahahaha!!!!
Here I am again..thanks for the reminder that this was out here.
Oh sure thing Sally!!! Have fun!
So nice!
Chrishawn Simpson thanks!! Hope you're having fun in NY!!!
So. Much. Fun. My bestie lives in Philadelphia so we shot over to NY one day and Jersey one day. I. Love. It! Thank you!
Chrishawn Simpson insaw your awesome beach vid!!! Have fun!!! Also super Jealous of your crab dinner! I bought mussles to eat yesterday but I havent had time to make em so they are just stickin up my fridge!!! 😏😳
Karen Campbell, Artist 😂😂😂😂😂 She cooked mussels too but 🤢🤢🤢 lol.
You're awesome. Thank you so much.
Daisy Girl my pleasure!! 😘
Awesome as always. I learned so much and can't wait to see more. I think this technique with watercolors would be fun on a fashion illustration. Thank you. Can't wait for your mixed media book. Will it be available for presale?
Nicole Leckner thanks girl!! Yes, you are right, watercolors are fabulous for Fashion Illustration and I will be doing tons more of those in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned!! The book isnt available for pre sale, but it will be launching in a matter of days, I will be sure to let everyone know when its live on Amazon!!! Thank you so much!
Hey I needed you !
Fantastic, as usual Karen, watercolours scare the crap out of me. But, you made it look doable.
Jollyjunklass YOU CAN DO IT!!!
How do you prep the substrate when you watercolor on canvas? Is gesso enough? Do you do anything differently when painting on canvas vs paper? I really want to give it a try. I am a lifelong acrylic artist.
Sally Van Nuys paper is SUPER important so I wouldn't recommend painting with watercolors on a canvas at all. If you really want to tho (there's no rules in art anyways, right?!) I would prep the surface with Absorbent Ground or Watercolor Ground. But that is such an added expense (on top of the canvas) so if you can pick up some decent watercolor paper that would save you money and time!! You can also do full on acrylic paintings on watercolor paper as well so really it is awesome awesome stuff!!!!
Karen - thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking I had seen watercolor on canvas in some antique art along the way, but perhaps not. I will start with paper, for sure. And being the adventurous artist that I am, I will probably try a canvas at some point....just cuz. Thanks again for a great tutorial...you’re the best to share like this.
Sally Van Nuys you're welcome!! Good luck and HAVE FUN!!!
With watercolour paints, I prefer dipping a brush into water then paint because I don't want to over-saturate my piece. Even with watecolour paper because with what I did, I used probably four layers of paint.
Do you have a link to your reference photo? I work better when I have a real photo. Thanks! Great video btw.
I'm so sorry, I don't 😢
Enjoyed your tutorial......you are so hilarious :). If I invest on a good brush....what kind of brushes do I need to get?
Sandra Sagala great question! I put links to my favorite supplies in the description box of teg video!! If you need help locating where they are, let me know 😊
where is the description box?
It's just above this comment section (if you're on your phone, sometimes you have to click the arrow to allow you to see all the writing beneath (under my channel name). No worries, here, I can copy and paste thinks to the items I used in this video, let me know if you have any further questions! Products Used (all links Affiliate):
Arteza ColdPress Watercolor Paper: amzn.to/2KZaaR8
3 Pack of Watercolor Brushes (round): amzn.to/2u6nWYx
Watercolor Brush (Striper/Dagger): amzn.to/2u9Y0eo
QOR Watercolors (Earth Tone set contains 4 of 6 colors I used): amzn.to/2NHei6S
thx! (click on show more at the end of the description paragraph)
Great to read with like minded people
My daughter watched along with me and was excited to learn she could "erase" watercolor!
Aw!!!
Love love love
Thank you Jona!! So glad you like it!
I think what you use, depends on your style. It is sometime a waste to buy eg. Archers paper. I find it easy to get stage fright with expensive paper/materials. So people should buy the paper/tools, according to their style.
I W totally agree. I also like to pick hot press for certain projects and cold for others. But I was trying to simply things for beginners so that they wouldn't be intimidated to just start, ya know!? I know you're not a beginner (just based on your comment, am I right?) And I totally agree with you!!
You are right. I started with watercolour about 23 years ago. Had some long breaks :)
is this technique what you call negative painting, because recently, I painted leaves on a green background using this technique.
Negative painting is when you paint the "in between" areas (or around the main subject).
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Thank you, Mindy!
Good to know! Thank’s 👏👏😁👍
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching, Julie!
I think I found my problem! I have been working on dry paper and I'm always disappointed. Now I know it's because everything I like and am drawn to must be wet on wet! HAHA MOMENT! AnaMaree
Oh well that’s a very exciting revelation! Let me know how it goes when you try it this way instead!
Can't see the drawing, but know you don't want pencil marks. Would using water color pencils be appropriate?
You can absolutely use them, yes! But there are some drawbacks. You can’t erase those lines and also the lines themselves will also be darker than graphite because they don’t fully dissolve the way that watercolors do. You’d be better off lightly erasing your graphite lines. A lot of artists leave all their graphite marks. It’s actually quite beautiful and adds another dimension to your painting!
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Thanks so much, Teresa!!!
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Thanks for watching!!!
Don’t EVER apologize for your fingers “forever”!!??? They are YOUR fingers… who EVER made you practice a form of self deprecation instead of gratitude and self appreciation is a lying voice inside of you. It’s embarrassing to hear someone apologize for their body to people as if their opinion matters to you.
You are SO RIGHT!
Sorry, but the lack of camera focus in the first couple minutes (I didn't watch further) gave me a headache.
Ah, so sorry! I do the best I can ❤️
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Thanks for watching!
No, you insulted a 34 year old. Lol.
Sarah Sanders oh no!!! You know I am totally just kidding, right?!!
I think this is a bit loud and overwhelming.
I'm so sorry you didn't care for the video!! Thankfully there are so many fabulous and free resources on the Internet, I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for sooner or later 😊