I am a artist. Watercolor. I had covid encephalitis July 4th was in a coma for 3 weeks!!! When I was recovering I discovered all my skills were gone. I'm 73 and live in Lexington nursing home. My husband of 45 years has brought all my supplies here. He just purchased your brushes. I'm doing exercises and watching your tutorials!!! It's a long haul but I'm regaining my skills. The facility have requested a painting and I'm unsure if I'm up to the task. When we can afford it I want your books. Keep up your great work it helps me and gives me hope!!!
This helps me with my anxiety and stress because of your personality and the time you take to help ARTISTS THAT NEED YOU HELP EXPLAINING YOUR ARTWORK ALL THE TIME❤
I took some really pretty photos of poppies a couple years ago. They were very red and tall and planted in front of a rock cabin on right of the square in Jasper, Arkansas.
I love drawing realistic-ish, that's one of my favourite ways to draw! I find realism stressful, so I lean towards realistic-ish instead so I can have fun
Stress and anxiety are real problems for me. Your comments early on about going for a light touch really hit home. You are such a great artist & teacher to follow.
Right now I’m watching your tutorial relaxing in my easy chair :-) next I’m gonna put the chicken on… eat… and finish my evening off, painting the happiest flowers in my Washougal-town
I love poppies too, tried to grow some last year, they all turned into rutabagas, gospel truth and I don't even have a clue why! Anyway I love the realistic-Ish style of your flowers, you never fail to deliver! : ) :D
My favorite part of the flower is the juxtaposition of the peach and the brighter pink. Also, I always have trouble picking out my favorite color because I just love them all.
You have used the most beautiful colors here!!! It’s AMAZING! My favs are the pods and the contrasting detail of reds on the poppies❤️ Love how you explained how to outline and blend!!! Thank you!!! Love Love Love this!!!!
Poppies bring so many great memories, I am definitely going to try some of these. Your encouragement about the greens to use is perfect! Love the leaves 🙃
This painting is absolutely wonderful. Thank you, Kristy for breaking it down for us. I’m about 1 Year in on my watercolor journey….but I’m willing to give this a go! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
This is one of my fav videos of yours. Why? Because I love watching you draw out your flowers. It really helps me understand the drawing process. Thanks
I’m new … VERY new to watercolor paining. In fact I just started painting about a month ago. while I am trying not to “copy” you, it really does help to watch, sketch and paint what you’re painting. I think I’ll get better at doing my own thing more and more as I go along. But, I did an intial painting, then decided it warranted a new attempt or do-over. :) so exciting. :) I feel the second one was so much better! Thank you for fhe inspiration!
Wow! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am just blown away by this painting! ❤️ You are the queen of the brush! 🥰 These are the kinds of paintings I adore and would like to work on trying! I like the realistic-ish part the super photo realism is just too much for me but I could really get into this by the time you were at the end I was in such a meditative state just watching the stroke of your brush!😍 I could definitely see myself spending an hour per petal! And having so much JOY the entire time! Stunningly Beautiful color blending too! I think I just really needed this in-depth step-by-step process that you explained it really opened up a whole New World for me and I think things really clicked so I want to thank you very much for that and let you know that I LOVE your style! Hugs!❤️
I feel the same, once you get to step 3, it becomes like a deep breathing exercise, many of the techniques just repeat and and again so you can sink into the joy of each petal. I do hope you give it a try!
Just ordered my palette and dagger brush from you, very excited to get some joy going as soon as they arrive. Thank you for all you do to inspire us all!
Video watched, check, drawing complete and looking recognisable, check, paints, water in jam jar, every brush I own, check, Ed Sheeran playing , chilled hands and fingers, creative juices at the ready! And so to paint and try and produce something I can be proud of. Thankyou for your fab video, I think you have helped me feel like I too could paint xx
@@KristyRice I’m trying , I’m having a real problem trying to get that “ oh I just splashed some paint on so it looks like it’s a bit random and loose vibe .“ I’m fighting with my paint brushes because they want to paint everything in sight even tho in my head I’m trying to be minimalist and random and completely loose like erm a loose thing! 🤣🤣. So yeh to answer your question I’m still painting 🤣🤣🤣
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PAINTING!! It was long, but not the least bit boring. I feel as though I learned so much about colors, linear use, and the shapes of flowers and leaves. Thank you very much, Kristi. Let's have more tutorials like this.
This is gorgeous! I've never taken an art class and I'm really new with a brush. You make a light touch look so easy, but I'm going to need a lot of practice. You're a great teacher and you give me hope. Boop!
I enjoy having the freedom to call it practice. Then im not afraid to mess up. It is am opportunity to practice. I have also learned that i feel more freedom if i dont use my best paper for practice. And I put multiple things on one sheet or even use the back side. Thanks for all the good tips and encouragement to practice. And try again
Thank you for this lesson! Love it. Love your narration style, too! Thank you for not talking too fast for your words to register in the human brain! And you’re so concise in your explanations! Excellent teaching.
This is beautiful .I love the colours you chose. I like the way you teach,straight forward no pigment numbers. just the words .Most beginners can’t afford the expensive paints,or won’t buy them in case they can’t get on with them.I just used poster paints when I first started before I brought my first real set. ..It’s not always the paint,but what you draw and how you use it.Thanks for explaining everything so well 🥰
@@KristyRice Kristy I’ve been kind of mia on your channel lately, no particular reason, just life. I’m trying to get caught up again. So idk, is your Art for Joy pallet available for sale yet? If so just tell me where, and I am buying it. I had neon colors for a while that I wanted to use more, but couldn’t figure out how. Ever since I saw your unique set up for your palette I’ve been inspired to use them more. I can’t wait to get yours still.
I LOVED this video. The colors were magical. My only problem was watching you sketch the flower, I was totally lost and thought it looked terrible until you filled it with color. I guess I need more training when it comes to sketching.
I’m definitely going to have to watch this video a few times before I attempt to paint. You make it look so easy and you are so encouraging. I needed this. My favorite part of the poppy is the graceful but floppy open petals with the dark center contrast. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.
This is by far my most favorite video of yours. It was jam-packed with information and I loved every minute of it. You make watercolor so much fun by the way you approach it. Thank u so much!!!
My favorite part of the poppy is usually the center, but I'm really intrigued by your approach to drawing and painting the leaves. So, I will say leaves.
Thank you! This was so helpful! When you said juicy, and direct from pallet…I was going way to dark and getting stuck. Had to make multimedia, ( gouge, and gesso )to get out of trouble. I will be happy when I can do that when I want to, not because I need to.Thanks for those video’s too.
These are gorgeous! Going from painting with acrylics,(fast before they dry) to watercolor has been a real challenge.) thank you for the very good explanations.
I have enjoyed painting one poppy and three buds this morning. It has turned out really well. I will keep painting these. My style is a little bit formal so far. Many thanks Anne from NZ
As a gardener, I must say your poppies are magnificent! My absolute FAVORITE flower. I could watch you paint all day. I can't wait until my garden is done so I can start practicing 🌺🖌
I did it and I like it! It looks nothing like yours but it has colour and lots of it. I might go in with a black micron 0.1 as I love that sort of look. I wish we could show you what we do
My comment after step 2: I am really looking forward to starting the sketch today☺️ And I am so glad that I have been “learning to love” my Dagger and Liner and have been painting your “6 flowers”, “no stress roses” and many more of your earlier videos so that I feel Ready! to paint these gorgeous poppies❣️ 🙏 After Step 3: Yes❣️ I am with you! Fav so far is the left-hand flower, the one you started first. We’ll see how your last work maybe changes that😉 After complete, I love it all❤️ No need to reply, you are too busy, this is just a shout-out for your painting style 🤩
I’m impatiently waiting for my to bloom very bright red heads last year only 2 buds this year17 buds it’s going to be a happy dance moment. Thank you so much for your tutorials I’m having a great time learning.
Beautiful painting. I've learned so much and I'm sure I'll watch this over and over again. My problem with watercolor is water to paint ratio. I just can't seem to get it right. Thank you for this tutorial
I am a artist. Watercolor. I had covid encephalitis July 4th was in a coma for 3 weeks!!!
When I was recovering I discovered all my skills were gone. I'm 73 and live in Lexington nursing home. My husband of 45 years has brought all my supplies here. He just purchased your brushes. I'm doing exercises and watching your tutorials!!! It's a long haul but I'm regaining my skills. The facility have requested a painting and I'm unsure if I'm up to the task. When we can afford it I want your books. Keep up your great work it helps me and gives me hope!!!
How are you feeling? Can I send you a book? Email hello@kristyrice.com and let me know which you’d like!!!
"Witch fingers"-- I love the way you give us characterizations we can mentally hold on to. 😊
That’s one that will stick lol!!
This helps me with my anxiety and stress because of your personality and the time you take to help ARTISTS THAT NEED YOU HELP EXPLAINING YOUR ARTWORK ALL THE TIME❤
My absolute favorite tutorial of all times!!!! PLEASE do more of this style!!!
Okay!!!
I LOVE HOW YOU GAVE WATER TO PIGMENT RATIOS, BRILLIANT
Love your ease with blending all the colors and bringing the flowers slowly to life.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for letting me paint with you this morning.
I took some really pretty photos of poppies a couple years ago. They were very red and tall and planted in front of a rock cabin on right of the square in Jasper, Arkansas.
I love drawing realistic-ish, that's one of my favourite ways to draw! I find realism stressful, so I lean towards realistic-ish instead so I can have fun
I love darkening the centers and watching the color getting together, love the blending. 😍
Stress and anxiety are real problems for me. Your comments early on about going for a light touch really hit home. You are such a great artist & teacher to follow.
Right now I’m watching your tutorial relaxing in my easy chair :-) next I’m gonna put the chicken on… eat… and finish my evening off, painting the happiest flowers in my Washougal-town
How’d it go?
You pencil draining is to light to see, I love you painting
I hope you know that among your Amazing qualities, you are so naturally funny, and I love you for it! Talk about helping me though gloomy days!💗🌈✨🌸
You are too sweet!! Cheers!!
One of my favourite tutorials to date - these poppies are gorgeous!
I love the crepey, crinkly edges of the petals. So unique!
Thank you!!!!
I love poppies too, tried to grow some last year, they all turned into rutabagas, gospel truth and I don't even have a clue why! Anyway I love the realistic-Ish style of your flowers, you never fail to deliver! : ) :D
Haha I planted two dozen gladioli and they all came up as...... lilies 🙈
Thank you!
My favorite part of the flower is the juxtaposition of the peach and the brighter pink. Also, I always have trouble picking out my favorite color because I just love them all.
Just laying back watching and enjoying you paint
I’m glad :)
You have used the most beautiful colors here!!! It’s AMAZING! My favs are the pods and the contrasting detail of reds on the poppies❤️ Love how you explained how to outline and blend!!! Thank you!!! Love Love Love this!!!!
I’m sooo glad! I worried this was too long and got boring!
@@KristyRice It just got better and better!!!! I think it’s my favorite so far❤️ Out of this world perfect!!!!
love, Love, LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!
Wish I had this painting in my house.
Aw, thank you!
Look at what I am creating thanks to you Kristy🌸🌼🌻🥂
Poppies bring so many great memories, I am definitely going to try some of these. Your encouragement about the greens to use is perfect! Love the leaves 🙃
You are a genius holding a beautiful brush filled with glorious lush colors.i love your style and have your books.thank you.
Thank you so much!
This painting is absolutely wonderful. Thank you, Kristy for breaking it down for us. I’m about 1 Year in on my watercolor journey….but I’m willing to give this a go! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
I’m so glad you’re here!!!
This is one of my fav videos of yours. Why? Because I love watching you draw out your flowers. It really helps me understand the drawing process. Thanks
Thank you so much 😀
Kristy, I needed this, I could watch you paint all day. You make so much sense to me and oh my the beauty everywhere. I thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
I’m new … VERY new to watercolor paining. In fact I just started painting about a month ago. while I am trying not to “copy” you, it really does help to watch, sketch and paint what you’re painting. I think I’ll get better at doing my own thing more and more as I go along. But, I did an intial painting, then decided it warranted a new attempt or do-over. :) so exciting. :) I feel the second one was so much better! Thank you for fhe inspiration!
So 1. copy away, it’s a fantastic way to learn. 2. Do-overs are often so refreshing!! So glad you’re here!
Wow! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am just blown away by this painting! ❤️
You are the queen of the brush! 🥰
These are the kinds of paintings I adore and would like to work on trying!
I like the realistic-ish part the super photo realism is just too much for me but I could really get into this by the time you were at the end I was in such a meditative state just watching the stroke of your brush!😍
I could definitely see myself spending an hour per petal!
And having so much JOY the entire time! Stunningly Beautiful color blending too!
I think I just really needed this in-depth step-by-step process that you explained it really opened up a whole New World for me and I think things really clicked so I want to thank you very much for that and let you know that I LOVE your style!
Hugs!❤️
I feel the same, once you get to step 3, it becomes like a deep breathing exercise, many of the techniques just repeat and and again so you can sink into the joy of each petal. I do hope you give it a try!
Kristy i think when you put the different colors in the CENTER BUL ALL IS BEAUTIFUL ❤
This flour is my favorite now because you ad some nuances of colors and I love it. Thank you for that discovery.
You bet
Just ordered my palette and dagger brush from you, very excited to get some joy going as soon as they arrive. Thank you for all you do to inspire us all!
💗🌺I love poppies and poppy pods too!!!!🌺💗
Really glad I found your channel. Very inspiring for me.
Welcome aboard!
Video watched, check, drawing complete and looking recognisable, check, paints, water in jam jar, every brush I own, check, Ed Sheeran playing , chilled hands and fingers, creative juices at the ready! And so to paint and try and produce something I can be proud of. Thankyou for your fab video, I think you have helped me feel like I too could paint xx
I know it’s late but thanks for watching! Are you still painting?
@@KristyRice I’m trying , I’m having a real problem trying to get that “ oh I just splashed some paint on so it looks like it’s a bit random and loose vibe .“
I’m fighting with my paint brushes because they want to paint everything in sight even tho in my head I’m trying to be minimalist and random and completely loose like erm a loose thing! 🤣🤣. So yeh to answer your question I’m still painting 🤣🤣🤣
This is the 3rd time I have watched this one I love it so much!
Oh wow!! Thanks for spending so much time with me!!!
I think this is my favorite video I've watched of your. Thank you
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PAINTING!! It was long, but not the least bit boring. I feel as though I learned so much about colors, linear use, and the shapes of flowers and leaves. Thank you very much, Kristi. Let's have more tutorials like this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is one of my faves ❤️💜❤️
This is gorgeous! I've never taken an art class and I'm really new with a brush. You make a light touch look so easy, but I'm going to need a lot of practice. You're a great teacher and you give me hope. Boop!
Thank you so much!
Love this painting of yours done several months ago, it deserves the highest award, you are so encouraging too, bless you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I enjoy having the freedom to call it practice. Then im not afraid to mess up. It is am opportunity to practice. I have also learned that i feel more freedom if i dont use my best paper for practice. And I put multiple things on one sheet or even use the back side. Thanks for all the good tips and encouragement to practice. And try again
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Kristy.
You are so welcome!
Absolutely love this painting girl! Wow! I liked how you talked about the different ways of each method of color and stroke ! Amazing ❤
Glad to hear it!
So, so beautiful! Thanks Kristy
You are so welcome!
WOW! So fun to watch this evolve LOVE poppies.
Absolutely beautiful. I accidently found your channel; now I'm a subscribed fan.
Love the dark centers
Fantabulos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are such an inspiration & joy to watch! Thank you 🌺.
No, thank you! :)
Thank you for this lesson! Love it. Love your narration style, too! Thank you for not talking too fast for your words to register in the human brain! And you’re so concise in your explanations! Excellent teaching.
Wowo! Thanks sooo much! I worry I talk sooo much, like through the whole thing but I teach in a way I’d want to be taught so 🤷🏻♀️
Exquisite! As a beginner I now see why my flowers look flat. It’s all in the details! Back to the beginner videos…
😘😘😘
Wish I were brave enough to do the rogue thing. Your painting style is a breath if fresh air
You can be rogue. Just give yourself permission to make something ugly, messy, weird!
This is beautiful .I love the colours you chose. I like the way you teach,straight forward no pigment numbers. just the words .Most beginners can’t afford the expensive paints,or won’t buy them in case they can’t get on with them.I just used poster paints when I first started before I brought my first real set. ..It’s not always the paint,but what you draw and how you use it.Thanks for explaining everything so well 🥰
You are so welcome
You are going to love the brushes! The cat's tongue and 1/4" dagger are my favourites.
@@KristyRice Kristy I’ve been kind of mia on your channel lately, no particular reason, just life. I’m trying to get caught up again. So idk, is your Art for Joy pallet available for sale yet? If so just tell me where, and I am buying it. I had neon colors for a while that I wanted to use more, but couldn’t figure out how. Ever since I saw your unique set up for your palette I’ve been inspired to use them more. I can’t wait to get yours still.
I'm madly in love with your color selection...... So bright and beautiful😍😍😍 jus my type😊
Thank you so much!!
I LOVED this video. The colors were magical. My only problem was watching you sketch the flower, I was totally lost and thought it looked terrible until you filled it with color. I guess I need more training when it comes to sketching.
They are out now! :)
i love the way you did the centre of the top poppy. i love your videos. Thank you so much for your amazing talent & outlook to watercolour
You are so welcome!
What I love the most about this is that ref photo colors are only a suggestion or jumping-off point to you. It's lovely!
I’m definitely going to have to watch this video a few times before I attempt to paint. You make it look so easy and you are so encouraging. I needed this. My favorite part of the poppy is the graceful but floppy open petals with the dark center contrast. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.
You can do it!
Love the way you teach-the best 🎉
Thank you! 😃
This is by far my most favorite video of yours. It was jam-packed with information and I loved every minute of it. You make watercolor so much fun by the way you approach it. Thank u so much!!!
Dear kristy,
I too really like poppies they are an inspirational flower to paint,
Your take and lovely loosish style is exciting to me.
Wow kristy,
You have really brought those poppies to life, they are gorgeous.
My favorite part of the poppy is usually the center, but I'm really intrigued by your approach to drawing and painting the leaves. So, I will say leaves.
I loved this lesson Kristy!
Yes! Yes! Yes! 😂 it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!
Simply gorgeous💓💓💓💓
Thank you! This was so helpful! When you said juicy, and direct from pallet…I was going way to dark and getting stuck. Had to make multimedia, ( gouge, and gesso )to get out of trouble. I will be happy when I can do that when I want to, not because I need to.Thanks for those video’s too.
Lovely!!!! You make it look so effortless
Thank you! 😊
Your explanations are excellent! So empowering
Thank you!
My favourite flowers are poppies, they are so delicate looking & come in various colours. Great video, love your style. Brilliant.
Thanks so much 😊
I love love love your take on realistic painting, like this piece and the tulips you did a while back!
Thank you so much!
These are gorgeous! Going from painting with acrylics,(fast before they dry) to watercolor has been a real challenge.) thank you for the very good explanations.
You are so welcome!
Yes!!! Definitely going to try. This was an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much. 💓
You’re very welcome!
Wow this is Gorgeous!
Love ❤️ love ❤️ love 💕 this
Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️
Your sketch was one of the best I've seen. I have those type of poppies, they're huge and beautiful!
This was so fun. I will try it over and over!
I just got my A4JS brushes!!! So excited to try them out😃
Great painting your poppy video just popped up great information.
Glad it was helpful!
YES! Definitely going to try. Lovely 😊
Wonderful!!
I have enjoyed painting one poppy and three buds this morning. It has turned out really well. I will keep painting these. My style is a little bit formal so far. Many thanks Anne from NZ
Wonderful!
I like that “easy-ish”😊
You rock my painting world!
Thank you so much!
I love this! Its so soft
So beautiful!!!❤
Thank you! 😊
As a gardener, I must say your poppies are magnificent! My absolute FAVORITE flower. I could watch you paint all day. I can't wait until my garden is done so I can start practicing 🌺🖌
Wow, thank you!
Gorgeous 💖
FABULOUS
Wow! Beautiful painting Kristy! Amazing, inspirational tutorial! Thank you for this! 🥰🎨🖌
Leaves and contrasts x
Wowzers - this video was so full of helpful advice and instruction and your painting is so beautiful!!! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I did it and I like it! It looks nothing like yours but it has colour and lots of it. I might go in with a black micron 0.1 as I love that sort of look.
I wish we could show you what we do
woo very early and very excited 🥰Gonna try this tomorrow🥰
Awesome! It’s a long one!!
I so love the realistic..ish flowers❤️❤️❤️
I love the third step.
Beautiful!
love this! Yes!
My comment after step 2: I am really looking forward to starting the sketch today☺️ And I am so glad that I have been “learning to love” my Dagger and Liner and have been painting your “6 flowers”, “no stress roses” and many more of your earlier videos so that I feel Ready! to paint these gorgeous poppies❣️ 🙏
After Step 3: Yes❣️ I am with you! Fav so far is the left-hand flower, the one you started first. We’ll see how your last work maybe changes that😉
After complete, I love it all❤️
No need to reply, you are too busy, this is just a shout-out for your painting style 🤩
Love. Great tutorial. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
So beautyful ❤i love your Art
Thanks!!!
I am the very same way! Love all colors, and I LOVE POPPIES!
💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
I’m impatiently waiting for my to bloom very bright red heads last year only 2 buds this year17 buds it’s going to be a happy dance moment. Thank you so much for your tutorials I’m having a great time learning.
Beautiful painting. I've learned so much and I'm sure I'll watch this over and over again. My problem with watercolor is water to paint ratio. I just can't seem to get it right. Thank you for this tutorial
Thank you! For water/pigment ratio try this video:
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