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  • Learn how to paint a simple watercolor abstract moody forest painting with this effortless abstract look for beginners guide.
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  • @JuliaLisArt
    @JuliaLisArt  Місяць тому +3

    Wooden handle brush link: shrsl.com/4gook
    My WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS: julialisartstudio.etsy.com

  • @aarong3362
    @aarong3362 Місяць тому +6

    So nice when an artist is honest about a frustrating process or a mistake instead of just editing it out. Thanks. Really liked this style.

  • @CarolTaff-bb9ts
    @CarolTaff-bb9ts Місяць тому

    I'm inspired for the first time in so long. Thank you❤

  • @danielalondongirl933
    @danielalondongirl933 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this moody style Id love to see more in this style. Im def gonna try this looks so fun and Im a sucker for moody colours. Theyre my favourite

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      I will definitely keep that in mind!

  • @elizabethkoeman1149
    @elizabethkoeman1149 Місяць тому

    I think it is quite lovely and dramatic! Love this style and your tutorial.Thank you. Looking forward to more ideas and painting tutorial.

  • @veerseth4911
    @veerseth4911 3 місяці тому

    I love your videos and have been following for a long time. I really like the fact that you make mistakes and are not afraid to show them , it taught me to not be so angry and frustrated with myself. The end result looks enchanting!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment! I still get angry and frustrated but I'm glad you've experienced the opposite haha

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 3 місяці тому

    Your authentic style is so refreshing and endearing. I really love this painting, as well. Thanks so much for sharing, mistakes and all. It’s helpful to know how you deal with them. Looking forward to giving this a try!

  • @rhondahaefele7171
    @rhondahaefele7171 3 місяці тому

    I like the one thinker tree! It looks closer!

  • @josesantiagodevicentemarti4031
    @josesantiagodevicentemarti4031 2 місяці тому

    GENIAL...!!! 👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🖌️🎨

  • @amyberkner8525
    @amyberkner8525 2 місяці тому

    I like it a lot. Very inspiring.

  • @mariellasmith-masters4697
    @mariellasmith-masters4697 Місяць тому +5

    Art isn’t supposed to be perfect! I love that you are human and you showed us how to cope with your ‘mistake’ but quite honestly I love having one thicker tree. It gives it balance! Do NOT apologize and ignore your critics!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for your support!

    • @karinlease3544
      @karinlease3544 Місяць тому

      Actually you can learn a lot from your critics.. feedback is invaluable for artists...😅

  • @dbell1213
    @dbell1213 3 місяці тому

    I think it's a great guys card!

  • @joannnicol346
    @joannnicol346 3 місяці тому

    As always, very nice!

  • @Sharon-c1d
    @Sharon-c1d 2 місяці тому

    I like it!! You may have been over-thinking things. We are all self critical--I thought I was the only one who had problems!! But really, I always feel much more accomplished when I can solve a problem...(you know who) named them Happy Accidents for a reason

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  2 місяці тому

      Haha only reason I know 'who' is because my lovely viewers have quoted that a few times. I never watched bob ross.

  • @SusieQ-ib9kb
    @SusieQ-ib9kb 2 місяці тому

    I think this card is beautiful. But I tried looking up Joanna Gray 75 for more ideas and I can't find her

  • @thepochade5992
    @thepochade5992 2 місяці тому

    Please link the artist who inspired this piece.

  • @Nancybelongs2Jesus
    @Nancybelongs2Jesus 3 місяці тому +14

    I think it’s beautiful. You’re relatable even in being too hard on yourself. Thank you for this moody painting, I like it very much.

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @juliepeck6915
      @juliepeck6915 Місяць тому

      As did I! It was the moody look that got my attention 😊shirt and simple but very nice 👍

  • @sonteeg
    @sonteeg 3 місяці тому +13

    Thank you, abstract watercolor landscapes are my favorite.

  • @sanrepenti
    @sanrepenti 2 місяці тому +2

    Try the back of your hand on your work. If it is cold, it is still wet! Good luck!

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw 3 місяці тому +7

    This beautiful. It’s much prettier than you think. Thank you. 😊

  • @we4r119
    @we4r119 2 місяці тому +4

    I like the bleeding effect and blur. That’s how things appear in the mist, morning dew or rain.

  • @ctownsend4600
    @ctownsend4600 3 місяці тому +5

    I’m a 74 retired data control technician and have been painting 3 years. I loved the video especially when you shared ‘grinds my gears’. Made me chuckle, haven’t heard that one but I will surely use it. 😉

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      I'm surprised you haven't heard that one before!

  • @sherelynwhite4130
    @sherelynwhite4130 3 місяці тому +4

    I think your " happy accident " turned out beautiful! Love this whole idea, and the gold that you painted on the larger tree trunk in the end and on the smaller ones turned out to make it just an excellent overall piece of art! It's beautiful, and you have inspired me! Thank you for sharing!🌺🌈🙋‍♀️

  • @Nicht_ohne_Kaffee
    @Nicht_ohne_Kaffee Місяць тому +2

    Ich bin froh, diesen Kanal gefunden zu haben🎨❤
    Die Anleitungen und Motive sind super zum nachmachen geeignet. Ich muss noch viel üben. Bei Ihnen sieht es so leicht und gut aus.
    Grüße aus Deutschland.

  • @louisebacon-ogden5032
    @louisebacon-ogden5032 3 місяці тому +2

    I hate waiting for the paint to dry. I stop, go for a walk, do some laundry, or SOMETHING. Watching you make a mistake made me laugh. I say...happy accidents! It turned out very nice!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! A hair dryer works great to speed up drying

  • @justme9818
    @justme9818 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello, thanks for your tutorial. -I don't think I've ever found a watercolour landscape tutorial with different levels in the foreground like yours has. I really like it. And I like the darks. Woods are sometimes moist and musty and brackish. (at least where I come from!) The effect is more grounding - more woodsy!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      I love this description, thank you

    • @justme9818
      @justme9818 3 місяці тому

      @@JuliaLisArt You're welcome!

  • @mynaturediaries4402
    @mynaturediaries4402 3 місяці тому +3

    I love it…especially with the gold! Reminds me of Mind of Watercolor’s landscapes too…thanks for sharing this video 😊❤️

  • @jacquehranica2150
    @jacquehranica2150 Місяць тому +1

    I think the mistake tree looks awesome and gives it a focal point

  • @loribrewer4822
    @loribrewer4822 2 дні тому

    I have been following you for years,.. I love your work ,. But I appreciate your down to earth with sharing your trials and tribulations as you go along ,.. it really goes a long way with beginners that see that even the artists that inspire us have to trial and error their technics and you share your frustrations and emotions behind it yet ALWAYS come out with a beautiful painting!!!..

  • @suzannetaylor1556
    @suzannetaylor1556 Місяць тому +1

    It is hard to wait for the paint to dry......thanks for sharing your mistakes and final creation....beautiful.

  • @meliss36
    @meliss36 Місяць тому +1

    do you always paint on a 2x3 piece of paper?

  • @davidwilshusen4332
    @davidwilshusen4332 Місяць тому +1

    "Fly speck " is what that's called

  • @gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919
    @gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 3 місяці тому +3

    Oh watercolor how I love thee, let me count thy ways

  • @deekang6244
    @deekang6244 3 місяці тому +4

    I love the layered branches. Love this.

  • @JuliaLisArt
    @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому +11

    Please enjoy this simple watercolor painting tutorial!

  • @Dellasus2011
    @Dellasus2011 3 місяці тому +3

    "grinds my gears...", won me over!
    Liked and subscribed!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha I'm surprised so many have never heard of this saying!

    • @Dellasus2011
      @Dellasus2011 3 місяці тому

      @@JuliaLisArt ​ I have heard it... I just find its rarely used... But be spontaneous, be you!
      I'm looking forward to more of your work!
      👁

  • @gardengirlnc
    @gardengirlnc 2 місяці тому +1

    I believe you have experienced a, "Happy little accident." I really like how it turned out.

  • @SpartaWarriorCodeRed
    @SpartaWarriorCodeRed 3 місяці тому +25

    I just found your channel! I’m an inexperienced 63 year old lady retired from the computer programming world but would love to learn more about painting. I’m a beginner level Love-to-be budding lady wannabe artist!😂 Will be watching your videos. Love what I’ve seen so far.

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому +6

      Thank you for watching, I hope you find lots to be inspired by. Ps I seem to have a lot of retired programmers/engineers here

    • @differenttakethanmost
      @differenttakethanmost 3 місяці тому +5

      Goooood for you! for taking on something new. Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor 🎨🖌️
      As someone who has taught watercolor for more than 30 years, I encourage you to please do yourself the favor of getting good paper (YES!! Even though you’re just a beginner) good, quality paint (5 colors of good paint will take you farther, faster than 100 colors of junk watercolor) and a few decent brushes (Good w/c brush will have a nice point for detailed work and a nice belly for larger washes, one good brush can do several jobs, again vs lots of not-so-good brushes).
      I’ve seen, time without number, people getting junk supplies to “learn” with but give up in frustration bc they think they “can’t do w/color”. It’s not them, it’s the crap supplies they’re using.
      Kind of like using a Big Wheels toy to learn how to drive on the highway…or a kids’ plastic tools set expecting to gain the skills to build a house 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
      Suggestions:
      3 primary colors and neutral tint or Paynes’s grey in Winsor & Newton Artist/Professional grade (or their student grade: Cotman)
      Daniel Smith seems quite good too. Also an opaque white (Dr. PH Martins Bleed-proof White)
      Or get yourself a Winsor & Newton Field Travel kit, GREAT buy for the money (on Amazon, about $35)= decent colors to get you started.
      Arches is fantastic paper, but pricy- there are others try to get 100% cotton (cotton vs paper/wood pulp makes all the difference: cotton paper is specifically made to make watercolor sing)
      Princeton has some fabulous travel WATERCOLOR brush kits (they work beautifully at home too- again: double duty = more bang for your buck).
      Happy painting 🤗

    • @SpartaWarriorCodeRed
      @SpartaWarriorCodeRed 3 місяці тому +1

      @@JuliaLisArt 😂

    • @kim-pd4fy
      @kim-pd4fy 3 місяці тому +6

      So funny…same,63 yo retired nurse. Not an artist but enjoying faking it !!

    • @SpartaWarriorCodeRed
      @SpartaWarriorCodeRed 3 місяці тому +1

      @@differenttakethanmost Thanks for the tips!

  • @GM-yn9nc
    @GM-yn9nc 3 місяці тому +2

    Julia, your uploads always inspire me to TRY, just TRY something new. THANK YOU ❤

  • @joannnicol346
    @joannnicol346 Місяць тому +1

    I love it!

  • @DebbiOConnor
    @DebbiOConnor 3 місяці тому +3

    Charming and moody at the same time! Well done!

  • @Sarita-ci9wc
    @Sarita-ci9wc 3 місяці тому +1

    Use a hair dryer or heat gun. You have good style and ideas.

  • @ГалинаУсман
    @ГалинаУсман 2 місяці тому +1

    👏👌👏

  • @norinemurry9545
    @norinemurry9545 Місяць тому +1

    I love this!

  • @cbedrin2714
    @cbedrin2714 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, beautiful and emotional painting.

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 3 місяці тому +1

    Spattering. 😉

  • @brigittecourtey3364
    @brigittecourtey3364 3 місяці тому +2

    J aime beaucoup. Merci 🤎💜

  • @patmorris4174
    @patmorris4174 17 днів тому

    Enjoyed watching you paint this, and I like that you have the bigger tree ❤

  • @gaylecewpie5012
    @gaylecewpie5012 3 місяці тому +2

    Very nice, I wouldn't let those little "mistakes" bug you, after
    all it's just paper, water, and a little paint. I actually liked the
    little thicker tree in there it added more interest.
    I like this style of painting, I do mini paintings and I love them.
    They also make lovely cards.

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @justme9818
      @justme9818 3 місяці тому

      'it's just paper water and a little paint' - I love it! It'd make a good sign/memo for a studio space (or kitchen table!)

  • @sleepyjoness
    @sleepyjoness Місяць тому

    Gorgeous effect, and nice look at your process, thank you!

  • @CorpseBride64
    @CorpseBride64 Місяць тому

    I think you judged yourself to harshly on this. It really creates a mood. I like it a lot.

  • @jeangough5223
    @jeangough5223 Місяць тому +1

    Love it ❤

  • @susanturner139
    @susanturner139 Місяць тому +1

    I love this quick and easy, sophisticated technique! Can’t wait to try it!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  Місяць тому

      Have fun!

    • @susanturner139
      @susanturner139 Місяць тому

      I tried it! Much fun painting along with you, but I can see that I need much more practice with a controlled hand drawing the skinny branches of the trees!

    • @susanturner139
      @susanturner139 Місяць тому

      @@JuliaLisArt i’d like to send you my awkward finished results but I can’t figure out how to use a camera for UA-cam.

  • @maryolin216
    @maryolin216 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful painting, Julie!!! Love this style and love how you are so authentic ❤️

  • @beverlyhayshouston2770
    @beverlyhayshouston2770 3 місяці тому +1

    Spatter is the word you are looking for.

  • @lilaludke3081
    @lilaludke3081 Місяць тому +1

    I am a Canadian who loves your art

  • @gailcorliss5256
    @gailcorliss5256 Місяць тому

    Julia what is the tiny wood handled brush you use to paint the trees???

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  Місяць тому

      shrsl.com/4gook Here is my affiliate link!

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 3 місяці тому

    I apologize if I missed it, but what brush did you use for the trees?

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому +1

      Grabie - linked in description

  • @FrancescaCarleo-j9x
    @FrancescaCarleo-j9x 3 місяці тому +1

    A beautiful painting.
    Thank you for sharing your process. The end result was happy accidents and I’m excited to give this a try.

  • @annaprice8170
    @annaprice8170 2 місяці тому

    What kind of paint brush are you using?

  • @warthogA10
    @warthogA10 Місяць тому

    Baby is upset about being left out of art time.. 😤

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  Місяць тому +1

      Haha there's a lot more where that came from

  • @karenmusa3052
    @karenmusa3052 8 днів тому

    Loved this, thanku ❤

  • @barbaralittle9882
    @barbaralittle9882 3 місяці тому

    Where to find Joanna Gray75?

  • @carolynkessler9630
    @carolynkessler9630 2 місяці тому

    What brush did you use for the trees?

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  2 місяці тому

      If it was a wooden handle, then Grabie, blue = windsor and newton, maroon - grumbacher

  • @roxannerosecrans1348
    @roxannerosecrans1348 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome painting. Love the moody forest 😍

  • @acadianfatroll
    @acadianfatroll 6 днів тому

    I love it!

  • @trevtrevtrevl
    @trevtrevtrevl 2 місяці тому

    Try using a hairdryer

  • @Raccoon4042
    @Raccoon4042 Місяць тому

    I love the style.

  • @marybethcompetiello199
    @marybethcompetiello199 Місяць тому

    I loved it. 😊

  • @georgieburchill7672
    @georgieburchill7672 Місяць тому

    Love this😍

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804 Місяць тому

    Wonderful

  • @Is43109
    @Is43109 Місяць тому

    I love it!

  • @rumsky_r
    @rumsky_r 2 місяці тому

    Long sleeeeevs?

  • @lindacarreira8106
    @lindacarreira8106 3 місяці тому +1

    I really like the way this turned out.

  • @katherinelane299
    @katherinelane299 Місяць тому

    Love it

  • @ThanksThanks-cm4ce
    @ThanksThanks-cm4ce Місяць тому

    👍👍👍👍

  • @recreepy
    @recreepy 3 місяці тому

    I'm genuinely amazed-bravo!🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐎🐎🤩

  • @lydiawieselthier5802
    @lydiawieselthier5802 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this! Can’t wait to try

  • @griffinharvey3910
    @griffinharvey3910 3 місяці тому

    LOVE this! Funny thing, only yesterday a saw a post of Joanna Gray's work and was captivated by it. Then today I discover you and this great tutorial! Nothing like spatter and a hit of shiny metallic paint when in doubt. :-) Thank you for this; much appreciated. FWIW - FYI - The first 2 links for Canada you provided (paper & paint) don't work.

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for letting me know!

  • @BolivarChagas
    @BolivarChagas 2 місяці тому

    Dear Julia, lovely painting. Thanks a lot for sharing. Best wishes from Brasil 🇧🇷 🎊 🎉❤😊

  • @sandragiuria8725
    @sandragiuria8725 2 місяці тому

    I lile your watercolour it's well from the contrasts and palette color. I really love it the dark contrasting with the sky or mist and the subtle speaks of gold.
    I subscribed as I want to follow your tutorials.
    Sandra Giuria

  • @Gibfenez
    @Gibfenez 2 місяці тому

    AWSOME, love your thought and style. Thank you for sharing of yourself .

  • @Rockymtnbloom
    @Rockymtnbloom 2 місяці тому

    Waiting till things dry was the hardest lesson for me. Only hard because of my impatience .

  • @ulrikedalhoffdalhoff4191
    @ulrikedalhoffdalhoff4191 3 місяці тому

    Super. Allerdings kann ich nicht so gut mit dem dünnen Pinsel malen. Ich versuche das Bild mal mit Fineliner für die Bäume.😊

  • @sabasworldfamous
    @sabasworldfamous 3 місяці тому

    This would be a decent 5 minute video.

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  3 місяці тому

      Not sure what you're trying to say here

    • @bethhc
      @bethhc 3 місяці тому +1

      I think he’s trying to say he’s a jerk😜

  • @MistyinFlag
    @MistyinFlag Місяць тому

    I love the thicker tree! It creates depth. I know it wasn't what you had envisioned, but it was cool.

  • @leesapj
    @leesapj 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for not cutting out your “mistake”. Love your problem solving. I actually loved your tree

  • @ann-marielofberg1159
    @ann-marielofberg1159 3 місяці тому

    I understand what You mean by that blurred part, but it doesn't look bad though...

  • @deannamunro8148
    @deannamunro8148 3 місяці тому

    The dark, moody look is fab! you have a bit of light there that satisfies the eye. and the splatters? it looks great without them or with the dark only...just me looking at it for a painitng for my wall.....well done Julia!!

  • @jeanieferretti4203
    @jeanieferretti4203 3 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed watching this video ❤ Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @rubyred794
    @rubyred794 Місяць тому

    Your over thinking about what u thought was a mistake, actually looked really good.

  • @sharondunn6513
    @sharondunn6513 2 місяці тому

    I like that you talk through your process and I think you made the thick tree work and it actually ends up being a focal point because it is different.

  • @sharonlane5647
    @sharonlane5647 2 місяці тому

    I just painted this and oh my gosh, it was so easy and so much fun and turned out so good that I painted one in my journal and one to frame! I felt so good after having so many failures! I am going to try another one of your tutorials tomorrow. Thank you so much!

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  2 місяці тому +1

      This makes me so happy to read, woohoo!! Go Sharon!

  • @felixrodriguezjr4455
    @felixrodriguezjr4455 3 місяці тому

    I to just found ur Chanel and I'm new to watercolor..u just got u a new sub ur awesome thank u for ur vids

  • @susanvi1155
    @susanvi1155 2 місяці тому

    Just love this. I'm going to give it a go. The gold highlights on the trees are perfect ❤️👍

  • @phyllisharries2742
    @phyllisharries2742 2 місяці тому

    Lovely ideas, thank you very much ❤

  • @ginajennings1664
    @ginajennings1664 2 місяці тому

    I really liked this moody painting. More please.

  • @ladonnarode2979
    @ladonnarode2979 2 місяці тому

    I like the thicker tree as it is the focal point and gives dimension to your painting.

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 3 місяці тому

    Nice abstract I like that it's a little dark and moody. Thanks Julia 😊❤

  • @ginagibson8600
    @ginagibson8600 Місяць тому

    I have no painting ability whatsoever, but I'm mesmerized by those who are blessed with your artistic talent. And I love this creation of your's. Thank you for sharing it with us. 😊

    • @JuliaLisArt
      @JuliaLisArt  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much 😀

    • @isabelvieira8734
      @isabelvieira8734 27 днів тому

      I am the same but after see beautiful arts I decided to buy some paints and try it. This is will be one of my inspiration. Thank you for sharing.