The MOST Essential Element In Watercolour Painting - THE LIGHT

I discuss and demonstrate the most essential element in watercolour painting in this step by step landscape tutorial. I use a limited palette and paint this picture in one go without any drying! My Patreon Membership: / karenriceart - includes access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc... MY NEW WEBSITE: www.karenriceart.com.
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Paper:
300gsm 100% cotton watercolour paper Saunders Waterford cold pressed 9 x 12 inches block.
Size 10, 8 & 4 Black Velvet Brushes
Flat 1 inch brush
Loxley Empty Heavyweight Metal Box 16 half pans
Empty half pans
Colours & (alternatives):
Yellow Ochre (Raw Sienna)
Quin Gold (Raw Sienna)
Paynes Grey (Black)
I used Lunar black by Daniel Smith also…
Spritzer bottle.
Triple pot water pot
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[@rebekahcrossman4690]

Just gorgeous - damp diffused light with absolutely beautiful color. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@whatifitnt]

Absolutely enchanting... I think I see a princess castle hidden right behind those trees 😉

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow! Didn’t see that! That is what I love about watercolor 😊

[@sandraneale128]

Incredible! Wow!❤️🦋

[@stephenpawlyn1502]

Gorgeous Karen.

[@rosiefarrell3833]

Stunning !

[@Waif4us]

Lovely Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ashie8527]

You make it look so easy, but it requires a lot of experience to play that freely with watercolor! Wonderful as always Karen!
I love your style ❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Absolutely love this, thank you Karen. Stevie, York.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Stevie 😊

[@genevievegraff2024]

Mysterious atmosphere...! thanks from France

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome

[@joanneramundo8579]

So beautiful…you make it looks so easy, effortless as your brush dances over the landscape.
Thank you for your generous tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Joanne😊

[@markdonovan1540]

Majestic effects by keeping it simple, but also paying attention to those classic methods of: wet into wet, damp into wet, damp into damp and wet into dry. I'm finding that using more muted colours also helps with creating more atmosphere. It's hard for me though, because I can be a bit over the top with my colours. This approach here will definitely be one I'll be trying TODAY!
This video is so helpful to me, as I'm still in the stage of being too heavy with the paint, often using too many brushstrokes and not really getting the best our of watercolour with its transparency and white of the paper here and there. Occasionally, I do manage it pull it off, so it's not that I can't paint that way. I think I get too carried away at times and probably need to step back more often and learn when to stop!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am really pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@markusmoserburbulla1738]

Very atmospheric ... and going into depth

[@user-cf3ss5pd4i]

Another stunning landscape Karen.The colours you chose blended so beautifully. You really are a brilliant artist...
Gerald
Hampshire
PS I've obviously seen this before as noticed my previous comment

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@rayefletcher3702]

I love the atmospheric touch and how you make it accessable to even me, a true beginner! ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad!

[@dearbh1736]

Karen, this didn't pop up in my notifications until today and the second I saw it I was captivated by the image of the painting. What a fantastic tutorial using such a limited palette to create a really atmospheric landscape. Can't wait to give it a whirl. The late, great Ron Ranson used his finger nails to great effect in many of his paintings 🙂Thank you so much as always.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great to hear from you! Thank you so much! I loved the late and great Ron Ranson. He made watercolour so accessible 💕

[@anneke7822]

I love it, the colors are beautiful! 🥰❤👋

[@sherricarter6236]

Your technique and teaching style is very enjoyable and easy to follow. Thank you! This is a great help.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@texasannie]

I loved painting this. I am usually drawn to brighter colors. I think the colors here may be my new favorites. Very earthy. You are an awesome teacher. The fact that I could paint something I am happy with by watching a 15 minute video is unbelievable. Thank You !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@michaelvallee1263]

nice work love your painting

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Michael!

[@loissemanek1715]

Fantastic tips thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@machinegunsally]

Love your style and techniques Karen! Thank you for your inspiration.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

I love following your tutorials, I almost always get a very good result….. thank you so much! Stevie, York, uk

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Stevie!

[@wandascott3678]

Wow!

[@cindychurch335]

I absolutely love this painting! I can’t stop looking at it, the light and the colors. Will definitely try this one. Thank you Karen 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ruthdallas6125]

WOW

[@chrischurchley7003]

Terrific Karen - great tips as ever and a lovely painting. Thank you so much 😁🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Chris 💕

[@malaliyanage8822]

Very nice. Reminds me if Ron Ranson. One or two birds in the sky would be perfect

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion 😊

[@CHarveyFan1]

Beautiful as ever. Thanks, Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@frostieone]

Excellent instruction! Great painting!Well done

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@johnsullivan4413]

Thanks so much, Karen. I really enjoyed this tutorial! Beautiful results!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much John, I really am pleased you enjoyed this tutorial.

[@The_Pirate_Painter]

Wow this turned out amazing. I’m going to give this a go myself

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@user-cf3ss5pd4i]

Karen, This is a most beautiful watercolour, you are a very talented artist indeed...Gerald

[@KarenRiceArt]

That’s so kind of you to say Gerald! Thank you so much :-)

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Awesome!!!

[@gretelstonebridge2323]

I really like the colours Karen. Never thought of using tape to preserve light. Lovely

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Gretel 😊

[@yvonnewagner5322]

I found your foreground grasses a bit like soldiers in a row, but lovely combination of colors and edges to create distance and light.

[@lisamurphy5007]

Fantastic!! Thank you for the tutorial and wonderful tips.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@seemakapoor4894]

Amazing

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@tapankumarray1]

Very nice work and very good explanations of using colors.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@stephaniet3368]

Thank you Karen ! Your watercolors are beautiful and inspiring (Stéphanie from Belgium ;-) )

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@merakitra]

Beautiful painting and excellent tutorial, thanks 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@cindysouza5017]

😮😮😮 WOW!

[@jeanp5395]

Gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@kattdejager6102]

Excellent tks

[@sarahjanewheatley5472]

Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SMCCRADY2]

Very beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@Right749]

❤❤❤

[@nancytestani1470]

So very cool…

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@akankshanagrare870]

😮❤woow

[@jamesbrizendine962]

Hey Karen as usual I’m fantasizing about your videos and how they look realistic and what I want to know what size paper do you use

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hi James, I usually use 9 x 12 inches.

[@donnabirney817]

I didnt like the photo, but your interpretation was gorgeous !Thanks so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@priyarachel]

Could you show us how to paint a sunflower field?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great suggestion. :-)

[@priyarachel]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you!!

[@nancytestani1470]

Just love it…hi..

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@suel4269]

Amazing! I will definitely need to watch again . I love your palette but it’s probably not available anymore , right?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sue. The palette is available on Ken Bromley art supplies. Search Loxley Heavyweight.

[@suel4269]

@@KarenRiceArt Thankyou

[@jeanmanktelow1319]

I notice you use both hot and cold pressed paper in your paintings. How do you decide which to use?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for your question Jean. I mostly use cold press paper. However, I do love to use hot press paper, especially when I’m painting line and wash, detailed flowers, and some of my apps tracks. The paint tends to flow better, especially when using the plastic card.

[@peterwright2789]

Karen Do you stretch you're 140l b paper? great effect you depict on your work Thanks Peter

[@KarenRiceArt]

I don’t… I use watercolour blocks and they help with warping.

[@annrainboth3481]

What company made the quin gold that you used?

[@KarenRiceArt]

I have used W&N

[@maureenknight3863]

Awesome!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks!