Glowing Christmas Lights in Watercolor for Christmas Card Ideas
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Hi guys! I've been wanting to paint these colourful Christmas lights for a while now. Despite how it looks it's actually quite easy as long as you understand the basic steps, which is then repeated with different colours to make these realistic looking glass textures so I hope that you guys don't feel intimidated by the looks of it. I personally had so much fun painting them and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did painting them!
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Paint: Holbein, DS, WN, MG, Schmincke, Dr Ph Martins
Paper: Paul Reuben 300gsm 50% cotton
Brush: Giorgione size 4, Sekaido Liner size 2
Pencil: Pentel Sharplet
COLOURS
Sepia Holbein
Viridian Hue Holbein
Rose of Ultramarine DS
French Ultramarine DS
Manganese Blue WN
Naphthol red MG
Crimson Lake Holbein
Hansa Yellow Light DS
Indigo Schmincke
Moon Glow DS
Yellow Ochre Holbein
Bleed Proof White Dr Ph Martin’s
MUSIC:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Smooth Jazz Version) - One Man Quartet
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Jazz Trio Version) - Starry Bay Trio
Silent Night (Smooth Jazz Version) - One Man Quartet
Epidemic Sounds
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I did it !!! And it came out good, not as good as yours but very pretty!!!!! Has been almost 40 years that I haven paint and finally I decided to do it today, I showed it to my kids and they love it!
Thank you so much!!
@@elviamunguia8397 Oh that's wonderful :D:D So happy it went well!
Wonderfull 😍
You are my inspiration 🖌
Happy New Year!!! 🤗🌿
Hi my friend. Congratulations on the wonderful video you shared. Very interesting, thanks for sharing, keep in touch. Wishing you much success with your work🥰💞.💗,💖.
Awesome!! Got it! Thanks!
Truthfully... I usually do NOT like background music (noise) when I'm watching a tutorial...
but your selection of (low) christmas music in the background was PERFECT.
Very Soothing...
Loved this video.
Aw thank you so much! I'm so glad :D:D
OH MY GOSH I SOOO AGREE ! So many other videos have this annoying, pulsing, loud music while the teacher’s voice is barely audible. Thank you, Nianiani.
Wow! Those lights jump off the page! Beautiful painting!
These lights are so beautiful and realistic-looking. I love the details of the glass and how each light glows. You’re a very talented watercolorist and teacher. Thanks for sharing this video :)
You're welcome! :D:D
You know, you're actually a really great teacher! The way you did the pencil sketch to show us where you place the colors and then how and where you pull them down to blend! That is perfect to help people that don't really understand watercolors completely yet to really show them how to manipulate the medium! Wonderful job!
Thank you :D:D
That was 18 minutes and 11 seconds of absolute joy to watch and learn from. 😊Thank you. 🙏💝💐
What a beautiful painting. 🤩
Thank you so much 😀
BEAUTIFUL
EXCELLENT VIDEO
WOW!!!
I think this tutorial is probably my very favourite Christmas image I’ve seen on here, it’s quite minimalist looks so realistic but immaculate in its execution. It’s really stunning. Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful watercolour.
Thank you so much for that :D:D
Turned out beautiful! Great instructions too. I love how you don't let your color "mistakes" stop you from moving forward with the design; you just work with them, and they turn out beautiful! Thanks for another great video.
Hahaha yes mistakes will always be there, the important thing is to know how to troubleshoot 😁
Wow! Watching those lights come alive was absolutely wonderful!
Pretty. Definitely looks real. Impressed always.
Thank you :))
Illusion is an amazing thing!! These lights absolutely pop!! Fantastic job!!
You are an amazing teacher. I can’t get over how much you teach about color mixing, drawing and color application in one small painting. Thank you for explaining in such detail, you are such a gift for those of us who are beginners. Happy Holidays!
Oh thankss! I'm so happy you enjoy different elements of the tutorial 😃
I agree with this comment! Merry Christmas!
Yes, completely agree.
I agree with these comments on how detail you explain. Especially for me that i am a newbie. Merry Christmas!!
I really like how you show us to just stay calm and carry on when a mistake is made. I am learning to lean into it and just move forward, it really helps me realize not to sweat the small stuff and also to problem solve.
Yes! I know it's not easy to do, but it's really one of those things to practice that not many people realise 😊
I'm amazed how transparent they look.
Thank you so much for sharing. I love the repetition of this tutorial as well as the tricks to create light. I especially want to thank you for leaving your 'mistakes' in the video - to show us that even the professionals stuggle....AND that there are always easy ways to make adjustments and corrections.
No worries haha I think its more important to know how to troubleshoot mistakes than to paint perfectly since mistakes will almost always happen 😅
@@Nianiani I definitely agree. I will be trying your lights this week.
Thank you for your generous and concise tutorial! I injured my shoulder over a year ago. I lost my ability to paint for awhile. I healed , thank you, Lord! Yet, I found myself in a mental block to paint, again.. I was so inspired after watching this video! Although, I’m rusty....it felt so good to paint such happy painting! I modified the background. Thank you, again❤️🙏🏻✝️ Merry Christmas 🙏🏻✝️🎊
Aww I'm so glad that you're starting to paint again after your recovery! Have a blessed Christmas :))
So mesmerizing! With every step I’d think to myself,” ooh perfect! It’s just beautiful!”….then you’d add one more touch and I’d say it all over again. Your voice is perfectly toned for these types of instructions; you definitely found your gift and are using it well!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🤗🤗🤗
@ you are so welcome.
This is probably so easy for you but it is nothing short of amazing to me!!! So beautiful and cheerful!
So beautiful. I love that you go step by step and explain the reason for each choice.
Thank you so much!
This one is my favorite. So simple yet so stunning.
Such a wonderful technique 😍
I am new to WC and I’ve watched this video several times and today I jumped in and just did it! I’m so happy, this is my first that I’m proud to show off. Thank you. Wish I could hit “Like” each time I watched.
Oh that's so great to hear! Well donee :D:D:D
Wow, these are stunning. Such amazing special effects not only beautifully executed but taught so approachably. Many thanks!
Thank you! Always such a pleasure to share :))
What a stunning painting! Echoing all the other comments of praise….
Thank you so much 😀
You are such a great teacher, Nia. I still learn something with every tutorial you teach afterc6 years of learning on You Tube. Thank you so much. HAPPY CHRISTMAS, my friend.🤗❤🎄🖌🎨🖼
oh it's such a pleasure! I'm so glad that you could still pick up something new from the tutorial! Have a wonderful Christmas ^__^
Hello joy how are you doing?
Terrific!!!!! Wonderful tutorial! Thank you!!!!! ❤🙏🌟
Mesmerizing!!!!❤❤❤
Какие яркие фонарики!!!Чудесная работа!!Волшебство Рождественское!!!Спасибо!!
Glad you enjoyed it :D
You make it look so easy! Beautiful.
Those are my favorite kind of lights. They are so Beautiful and realistic. I would never give up that painting. What talent!
Gorgeous! So Bright and Lovely. Learning I am.....Thank you!
Thank youu
These are so realistic and so pretty!
I've never seen your videos before, I fall between intermediate and advanced. This video is super easy to follow, producing excellent results. I wish I had found your channel in my early artistic journey, but this is nice and so much fun. Thanks!
Oh thanks! Well, I'm glad you get to visit now :p
Beyond effective - so 3D! Your tutorial is brilliant - thank you so much for sharing 🙏😁
My pleasure 😊
Love this painting!! I’m actually going to try to do it! Thank you for taking the time to teach us!!
Many blessings!! 💕
You're welcome :D Many blessings to you too! :))
Wow! So lifelike! ❤ This!
Thank you Nia! Since a few years I look forward to reproducing your Christmas watercolour cards: they are always lovely and thanks to your teaching I can easily paint them. I do appreciate also your Christmas trees in different pots! 🥰🥰
You are so welcome! :D:D:D
I love it. Can’t wait to paint a few for my cards.
Sounds like a great idea!
Fun Fun Fun!!!! Love this tutorial!!! I have to echo some of the other comments, because this is BY FAR, the BEST video I’ve seen, explaining how you did each detail!!! And, trust me, I’ve been watching A LOT of videos to get inspired for Christmas cards! Hahaha!
Thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us Nia!!!
I hope everything is safe and good in your part of the globe! 🌏🌏🌏❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚
Thanks so much, Amy! We're pretty good here in Indonesia, but anticipating what it's going to be like after Christmas and New year :p Hope you're healthy and safe where you are! ❤️❤️❤️
So awesome. Thank you for describing and explaining your choices and techniques! So very helpful. Beautiful picture as well!
I love this and the way you break down all the steps. Layering and shadows are the key to achieving a rounded and dimensional painting.
That painting is so lovely! So realistic! I"m definitely going to try to paint my own set of lights. Thank you for sharing!!
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful and so realistic!
Simply wonderful!!!!😍
Thank you! 😊
Fabulous tutorial - you make me think that I can actually do this! Thank you!!
You can do it!
this is amazing!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Thank youu!
Just wow!
and the image brings back all nostalgic feelings from my childhood Christmases in Scotland ☺
These look so real! You are amazing
Beautiful and so well done.
Fabulous! Looks fun and festive!!! Awesome instructions as usual🎄
Thanks so much! 😊 Happy holidays :))
Stunningly real and beautiful. Thank you for the easy to follow steps
No worries :D:D
Those are absolutely extraordinary thank you Nianiani 💖
You're welcome!!
Absolutely beautiful! Mesmerizing to watch.
I love this! I'll be painting tangled lights around my snowman...now I can really light him up. Thank you!
Oooo sounds so cute!
Absolutely adorable!!!
Thank you :))
Thank you for being so detailed in your instruction! Beautiful work! Can’t wait to try it!
You are so welcome!
Stunning!! loved at first sight!!
Aw thank you!
Beautiful & beautifully explained. Thank you. ❤️
Amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!!
Amazing! These lights look so beautiful n realistic.colors r so beautiful.
Thank you :D:D:D
I love your tutorials. About to give this one a go. Thank you. 🎄
Beautifully made!
Thank you very much for this wonderful video!
Just gorgeous 💗💗
Wonderful video. Love your teaching method and peaceful music.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you for showing all your steps simple & lovely
So realistic ❤
So simple yet pretty 💛💙❤💚💜
Thank you! 😊
Wow, you are an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing!
beautiful!!!!!!and realistic.
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutely stunning
Thanks!
Watched again. This is so very helpful!
Hi, Nia !! So wonderful lights... very realistic and so relaxing 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩💖💥 I try me too. 😉Congratulations and thank you so much, Nianiani, for taking your time to learn us. 💕🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😊🌹❤🙋♀️🤩
Thankksss! All thr best for your painting 😁
@@Nianiani 😁 Thank you so much, Nianiani. I don't start... 😉 Very nice sunday n, dear Friend. 🙌🤩🤗😊🌹❤
@@catherinebeduer3838 haha no worries :p Happy Sunday ^_^
😉 Thank you so much, Nianiani et 😊🤗🌹💕
Welcome Back. Ah so beautiful☃️🎨❤
Thank you so much! :D:D
Beautiful, and a fantastic idea for holiday cards!
These are darling!!! TFS
Beautiful awesome thank-you very much for sharing. .i just love watching you paint and the paintings thierselves..
My pleasure 😊
So festive! Thanks for sharing this delightful tutorial with us. This would make such a fun handmade card to share with friends and family. You make this kind of art so accessible and approachable. Thanks, Nia!!
No worries :D:D
Really, really precious.
Aww thank you ^_^
I love it! Beautiful ❤ 🖌
stunning work - and oh that music - thank you Nia xxx
No worries :D:D
My goodness that's absolutely amazing! I bet the rosemary smelled nice
Thank you. I love this painting - it reminds me of wonderful childhood memories of Christmas.
Sheer pleasure and joy to watch you painting. Absolutely beautiful.
How beautiful! Wonderful! Congratulations! ❤️
Stunning Christmas lights, very realistic. Your art is a wonderful reflection of you, such beauty within oneself comes out in your art. Wishing you a wonderful time with family, friends, and pet, over the holiday season, and traditations.
Thank you so much Joan! Hope you have a wonderful holiday as well with your loved ones ^__^
These bulbs bring back memories of when I was a child in the 60’s. You are a great teacher, and if I never pick up a paint brush, I love just watching you. Merry Christmas.❤❤
So happy you enjoyed the video!
So beautiful, love the colors. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful x cards!
❤😂😂😂😂loved her comment "I'm just going to repeat this shape 5 times..." 😂😂yea...not happening for me!! I would be lucky to get one right! Amazing paint and draw. Beautiful, and simple...well for her it's easy. 😮 BEAUTIFUL JOB❤❤❤❤
Hahaha xD I guess you can make one and turn it into a stencil 😅
Wow! These lights look so real! This is the first watercolor video that I’ve seen that didn’t look so hard to do! I’m sure it would be for me since I’m new to watercolors! I bought my paints over 3 years ago, but have felt too intimidated to try!! Now that I found you again, I’m definitely going to watch your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring me!!! Happy holidays!!!😀❤️🎄
Hope you enjoy painting! Happy holidays :DD
Beautiful, love it
This is so lovely. Can't wait to try it! You're so detailed. . . excellent teaching.
This was wonderful!! ❤️⭐️
This is just lovely.
OH.MY Gosh.. That turned out so Beautiful.
Thank you so much for sharing this great video.
You're very welcome! ^_^
So beautiful 💛💙❤💚💜
This was so much fun! Thank you!
Wow… great talent!