For thirty years I’ve been wetting my watercolor pans one drop at a time from a straw. In two seconds you just changed my work process. “Spray them down.” Thank you!
I have to say I usually don't see so many talented artists on UA-cam whose art I fully appreciate but yours is seriously amazing. Your pieces are very gorgeous
Hi Kristy, I wanted to tell you that I am sitting here with my "line" brush and I am just making lines, getting a feel for how much water and paint I need. I have cheap everything, paint, brushes, and paper, but I just made a beautiful eucalyptus spray, that I am quite proud of, for being a beginner. I love your style and your encouragement. I took an acrylic painting class and drawing class in college, and I loved them both. I have always loved to draw, so it was fun. I wish I had taken painting 2, because it was watercolor. Watercolor is an adventure for me and I am so happy I found your channel. You make it seem simple, and you take the stress off of my perfectionism, if that makes sense. I appreciate that more than you will ever know. I hate that part of me, being a perfectionist, especially, in my artwork. I am my biggest critic. I told my son that I hated being a perfectionist and he asked me why...he then proceeded to tell me all the good things about being a perfectionist. I had never really thought of it as a good thing, it was always negative, to me. Anyway, I want to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate you. I went through many years of depression and I felt good over the last few years, but it started creeping up on me again, and you have given me a little hope, not just through the painting, but through your encouraging words. ❤️🤗❤️ Thank you!!!
You are an awesome artist teacher! So glad I found you! Beautiful work! Can't wait to try! Battling a leg Injury 10 stitches, Venous Stasis, etc. And Much more! Caretaking elderly parent but one day when I get time I pray I finally get to paint after many yrs ! Have Everything to paint with also acrylics tons of brushes must learn about types of watercolor paper though cause I never knew you must stretch it! But I do remember it buckles up 🤔
Glad you are here, thank you for all the kind words and I pray you feel better soon!! I’ve never stretched my watercolor paper ever, but the buckling never bothers me. I work mostly on blocks so they helps :)
You have the best energy and your passion for the craft is just oozing from you! This holds my interest and sparks my desire to try not just watch. I look forward to binging on your knowledge base. 😁
This is so helpful!! I felt like I had flowers down to my liking but the leaves felt like i was stuck in elementary school. This was just what I needed.
Can you make a video about how to use these technics in a composition with the roses for example from start to finish? I loved the technics you showed and would like to grasp them better
I never knew what they meant by “Movement” in watercolor, now I do. You use the greenery as arrows to move the eye through the painting. We follow the curlicues of leaves, swirls of petals and other interesting foliage or flowers. It really does give movement and energy to the work. I learned a lot, and I’m an intermediate watercolorist.
@Paintcrush with Kristy Rice Aww that's so sweet that you asked 🥰 Actually, it would be really cool to see calla lillies and/or orchids 😬 I enjoy watching you paint - you're very confident with your strokes & I feel like I absorb that when I watch you 😆
Your brushes have made a huge difference in the way I paint leaves! Your use of color is amazing and also what I need to practice. I think I need to become more spontaneous. This video was awesome! Thank you!!!
I received your brush set today and have barely started using it with tips from this video. Can't wait till tomorrow when I can spend more time learning this greenery. I love your energy and joy. You are just right extra!!
Great video Kristy!! I am so glad you addressed the tendrils!! I love that look, it reminds me of calligraphy. Not that I know how to do it, yet! I think the tendrils just add a pop to your paintings! Thanks as always for your detailed videos!❤
I paint with acrylic, not watercolor, but loved watching this! You are the Queen of Green! That second painting didn't even need flowers - the foliage is lovely by itself. Some great tips here that will translate to acrylic. I'll subscribe!
This is so true, I always love my flowers but then sometimes my leaves are just meh, they really make the painting look complete! Love the way you paint, glad I found this channel!
Oh my days…..this is just what I need…. you have a new subscriber 😍 so happy I have found you, love how you have set up your pallet ( makes perfect sense ) 💕
Everyone is commenting on your lesson Kristy (what good students) but I want to comment on your exquisite painting. Stunning colours (bet they dont come cheap🤭) and design. Knock out stuff!!!! Beautiful!!! Im new here tonight but Im now subscribed...🤗 I know I am going to have to watch everything at least 2-3 times because you talk fast and impart so much information but I'll get there..again thankyou for your very useful lessons, making everything look so easy (I have not conquered fine or continuous lines as yet)...cheers from Western Australia 🥰🤗🦘🦘🦘
I think these leaves would look wonderful paired with your idea about a pencil in wet paint. I did it the other day with a white colored pencil in a big blue lead and it looked soooo fun and sketchy!
Art beside the point ... you are wonderful. Sub & binge weekend. Painting (ish) for many years but always a tense exercise so "blendy blend' absolutely grabbed me. I'm putty in your voice. Ready for re moulding, dahhhlin'.
I gotta use my liner brush a lot more!! Usually only comes out when I'm painting faces. ;) Thank you for sharing your mad skills with The WORLD! Create a Beautiful Day!
Kristy, you are a hoot!! In one of the comments below, you said you worry if you're "just too extra" but I say, keep it coming!!! I love your style! Watching your videos and learning your tips & techniques has been extremely helpful! Thank you!
Wow! I was struggling with the daggar brush so I switched to the cat tongue brush nd it went much better for me. I love your brushes and they really are making a difference for me. Thank you!
I feel like my leaves are always the “same ole , same ole”! I have a hard time getting creative with them. This was so helpful for new ideas! I’m headed back to my art room for practice!
Im a beginner at 62. The only thing i come close to painting well is leaves. Seriously i cant paint anything else. But im trying. Your video's are fun and inspiring. Thank you.
I am getting your paint brushes on Monday i am so excited to use them. I will try them on these exercises. Still continuing to practice every day with what i have to work with. It is therapeutic for me.😊
Your colors are so vibrant! It seems like you have two or three colors in one stroke. I don’t have that many colors. Your florals are so awesome. I love your style but am overwhelmed at the overall depth and color and movement. I think I need to try a dagger brush.
My leaves are always "meh" , but no more! I'm gonna practice, practice, practice. I love your channel, you give off amazing, energetic, happy vibes! Thanks Kristy 😊
I will soon be 78 and have been painting about a year. You have given me life and freedom and joy. Thank you.
You’re very welcome!
For thirty years I’ve been wetting my watercolor pans one drop at a time from a straw. In two seconds you just changed my work process. “Spray them down.” Thank you!
Hahahah! Glad to hear it!
Dear Kristy...Thank you for being you. Thank you for all the good ideas and demos. God bless !
Thank you!
You point out what I miss sitting in plain sight...duh... kind reminders and intelligent demos...ty.
What a kind reply, thank you!!!
I have to say I usually don't see so many talented artists on UA-cam whose art I fully appreciate but yours is seriously amazing. Your pieces are very gorgeous
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for the reminder that we move the arm, not the wrist when making curls, I really enjoyed this video, and advice.
You’re very welcome! It makes such a difference!
I love the leaf clusters! Especially the "tendrills"!
Me too!!
Hi Kristy, I wanted to tell you that I am sitting here with my "line" brush and I am just making lines, getting a feel for how much water and paint I need. I have cheap everything, paint, brushes, and paper, but I just made a beautiful eucalyptus spray, that I am quite proud of, for being a beginner. I love your style and your encouragement. I took an acrylic painting class and drawing class in college, and I loved them both. I have always loved to draw, so it was fun. I wish I had taken painting 2, because it was watercolor. Watercolor is an adventure for me and I am so happy I found your channel. You make it seem simple, and you take the stress off of my perfectionism, if that makes sense. I appreciate that more than you will ever know. I hate that part of me, being a perfectionist, especially, in my artwork. I am my biggest critic. I told my son that I hated being a perfectionist and he asked me why...he then proceeded to tell me all the good things about being a perfectionist. I had never really thought of it as a good thing, it was always negative, to me. Anyway, I want to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate you. I went through many years of depression and I felt good over the last few years, but it started creeping up on me again, and you have given me a little hope, not just through the painting, but through your encouraging words. ❤️🤗❤️ Thank you!!!
This makes my heart so happy!! Art is soooo restorative if we let it!
Thank you and God bless you for all sharing all your gifts and talents…you make me immediately want to grab my paint brush and make JoY 🤩
Well I hope you grabbed them!!!!
Love how you paint eucalyptus. You paint with such ease and your painting style is so pretty. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Love the tendrils! Actually, hmmm…I guess I love them all! I really enjoyed this video, thank you!
You’re very welcome!
Thank you for all your tutorials. I absolutely love them and am so glad I found you!
You are an awesome artist teacher! So glad I found you! Beautiful work! Can't wait to try! Battling a leg Injury 10 stitches, Venous Stasis, etc. And Much more! Caretaking elderly parent but one day when I get time I pray I finally get to paint after many yrs ! Have Everything to paint with also acrylics tons of brushes must learn about types of watercolor paper though cause I never knew you must stretch it! But I do remember it buckles up 🤔
Glad you are here, thank you for all the kind words and I pray you feel better soon!! I’ve never stretched my watercolor paper ever, but the buckling never bothers me. I work mostly on blocks so they helps :)
Where have you been in my life of water coloring!? Im glad i have found you! You are so sweet and love the personality! 🌸 🍃 🎨 🖌
Thank you so much!
Love, Love, Love. Your art and teaching style are amazing.
Aww thank you!!!
You explain everything so good ❤
Glad you think so!
You have the best energy and your passion for the craft is just oozing from you! This holds my interest and sparks my desire to try not just watch. I look forward to binging on your knowledge base. 😁
Aww thanks soooo much!! I’m honored by your kind words!!
This is so helpful!! I felt like I had flowers down to my liking but the leaves felt like i was stuck in elementary school. This was just what I needed.
I want to try this. Thank you for the tutorial. I love water color paintings.
Me too!!
What a gorgeous, happy, informative video. So glad this came up as recommended for me.
I'm glad too! Thanks for watching!
I love that you are helping with composition! Thank you for sharing your skills.
Awesome so glad to hear it!!! Thank you for watching!!
Love watching you paint! Your exuberance is infectious! You make watercolor EXCITING!
Ahhh yay!!
I am definitely going to try playing with my leaf shapes for fun! Thanks Kristy
Have fun!
Love the variety of sizes and shapes to frame your flowers! Thank you for sharing your positivity and talent….love love love tendrils!
You’re welcome! The tendrils are my fave too!
oh heck I'm trying them all. Love it Kristy!
Oh do try them all!
Absolutely loved the methods. Up until now I didn't know what to fo with the dagger brush. Loved all the styles.
Yay!!
I’m going to try all of these techniques!! Great video.
Yay!
i agree! Kristy .You are very good at teaching, and your art is gorgeous! :)
Thank you!!!
Love all of them and your style of teaching
Awesome, glad you're here!
Artists do it with talent.
Talent ++++ a whole lot more!!!
Your paintings are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your artistic flair.
thank you!!!
I have such trouble with leaves. I finally bought your brushes, and am looking forward to practicing using the dagger brushes.
Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!!
Love the way you elaborated and explained the steps...beautiful!❤
Glad it was helpful!
No
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Brilliant! Use arm versus wrist for tendrils- magic!
It works!
You are an excellent teacher/ artist!!!
Thank you!!
I am going to try all of them they are so creative and beautiful so glad i found you.🎨👍
So glad you’re here!
Wow you make it easier,I never liked watercolours however now I will give them another go,thankyou
Wonderful to hear!! Come back and me know how it’s going!!
Can you make a video about how to use these technics in a composition with the roses for example from start to finish? I loved the technics you showed and would like to grasp them better
I think that’s a fantastic idea!!
Inspirational!!! Thank you for you positive energy and talent!
You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for watching!
I never knew what they meant by “Movement” in watercolor, now I do. You use the greenery as arrows to move the eye through the painting. We follow the curlicues of leaves, swirls of petals and other interesting foliage or flowers. It really does give movement and energy to the work. I learned a lot, and I’m an intermediate watercolorist.
Well that makes me feel good! Appreciate your kind words so much!!
Thank you Kristi, you’re magical
This was so wonderful. I've always hated leaves!!! I need to practice
You will get there!!!
@@KristyRice you are so kind! Your leaves are the best I've ever seen!!!!
So beautiful! You are so talented 💐
Thanks!
Wow... your video popped up in my suggestions out of nowhere, and I'm so happy about it! I LOVE your energy so much - thank you 😊
Well hi!! And welcome!! What should I paint next??
@Paintcrush with Kristy Rice Aww that's so sweet that you asked 🥰 Actually, it would be really cool to see calla lillies and/or orchids 😬 I enjoy watching you paint - you're very confident with your strokes & I feel like I absorb that when I watch you 😆
Loved this tutorial, thank you x
You bet!
Seriously I love ur works, art and ur vibing colour around on sheet. It's mesmaraising my eyes😍😍😍😍
Thank you! Cheers!
Loved this. Going to try them all.😀
How’d it go??
I love this video! I think this will help my paintings immensely!
I think so!! Thank you!!
Gorgeous. Can't wait to try!
Have fun!
Your brushes have made a huge difference in the way I paint leaves! Your use of color is amazing and also what I need to practice. I think I need to become more spontaneous. This video was awesome! Thank you!!!
So glad you’re enjoying the brushes!! And thanks on the video!!
I received your brush set today and have barely started using it with tips from this video. Can't wait till tomorrow when I can spend more time learning this greenery. I love your energy and joy. You are just right extra!!
Great video Kristy!! I am so glad you addressed the tendrils!! I love that look, it reminds me of calligraphy. Not that I know how to do it, yet! I think the tendrils just add a pop to your paintings! Thanks as always for your detailed videos!❤
Can’t forget the tendrils!!!
Unfortunately her tendrils are not neat and not executed correctly
Just found your video, your enthusiasm is fantastic!! I love it!!
Thank you!!!
This video inspire me to paint leaves and flowers. thanks. love this video.
You are so welcome!
I paint with acrylic, not watercolor, but loved watching this! You are the Queen of Green! That second painting didn't even need flowers - the foliage is lovely by itself. Some great tips here that will translate to acrylic. I'll subscribe!
The queen of green 💚💚💚thanks for watching!!
@@KristyRice Totally my pleasure, Queen!💚
This is so true, I always love my flowers but then sometimes my leaves are just meh, they really make the painting look complete! Love the way you paint, glad I found this channel!
Glad you’re here!!
OMG! Your paintings are fabulous.
Thank you!!!
Just beautiful!
Thanks so much!!
Oh my days…..this is just what I need…. you have a new subscriber 😍 so happy I have found you, love how you have set up your pallet ( makes perfect sense ) 💕
So grateful you’re here!!
This was just recommended to me, I'm so glad it was! I'm now a new subby 🤗 can't wait to start my binge watch!
Welcome welcome!!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🎉
Well you are just brilliant!! Thank you so much for what you taught me today!!
You’re welcome!
I gave you a boop as the video started because I KNOW I'm going to learn something!
😂😘😘I appreciate that!
Everyone is commenting on your lesson Kristy (what good students) but I want to comment on your exquisite painting. Stunning colours (bet they dont come cheap🤭) and design. Knock out stuff!!!! Beautiful!!! Im new here tonight but Im now subscribed...🤗 I know I am going to have to watch everything at least 2-3 times because you talk fast and impart so much information but I'll get there..again thankyou for your very useful lessons, making everything look so easy (I have not conquered fine or continuous lines as yet)...cheers from Western Australia 🥰🤗🦘🦘🦘
Yes it definitely helps to watch a few times and goodness indeed I say a lot in little time! Lol! Thank you for the very kind words!
@@KristyRice you aremost welcome😊 cheers from Western Australia 🦘🦘🦘🦘
@@KristyRice by the way thankyou for the free ebook, Im looking forward to checking it out,
I think these leaves would look wonderful paired with your idea about a pencil in wet paint. I did it the other day with a white colored pencil in a big blue lead and it looked soooo fun and sketchy!
Oh my gosh sounds incredible!!!!
Thank you so much for this Kirsty…….inspirational. My task for the ….practice those beautiful leaves 😊
You are so welcome!
Love your energy! Great tips, thank you.
Thank you!!!
I only just discovered your channel and I love it 🥰 Great brush strokes and color to die for ❣️❤️
Aww thanks!!
What a treat! Thanks so much!
You’re welcome!
I am a self taught artist Acrylics I have been terrified to try watercolor But your techniques and personality give me encouragement to try! Thanks!
I to add I better to get better brushes and paper too!
Your art channel is brilliant, I love it. Thankyou.🇬🇧
Thank you soooo much!!!
Art beside the point ... you are wonderful. Sub & binge weekend. Painting (ish) for many years but always a tense exercise so "blendy blend' absolutely grabbed me. I'm putty in your voice. Ready for re moulding, dahhhlin'.
I love this!! Welcome!
Love your channel -has material that nobody else is doing. You are crushing it. No pun. Haha.
That means the world to me! I’m trying hard to bring something new yet complimentary to the table so I appreciate your words!
I gotta use my liner brush a lot more!! Usually only comes out when I'm painting faces. ;) Thank you for sharing your mad skills with The WORLD! Create a Beautiful Day!
Oh yes the liner is magic!! And thank you for watching!!!
Kristy, you are a hoot!! In one of the comments below, you said you worry if you're "just too extra" but I say, keep it coming!!! I love your style! Watching your videos and learning your tips & techniques has been extremely helpful! Thank you!
Ha oh good!!! Glad I’m not too much for most of you!!!
I just got your paint brushes and i am in love.🥰🥰🥰
Yay!! So glad!!
Great inspiration, thanks for sharing your style!
My absolute pleasure!
Wow! I was struggling with the daggar brush so I switched to the cat tongue brush nd it went much better for me. I love your brushes and they really are making a difference for me. Thank you!
So glad to hear it!
Im gonna try those tendrils and wisps, first. Love them❤
I paint in acrylic and oil and would like to add watercolor to my mediums. Looking forward to trying your tutorials.
Wonderful!
😱 Gah !!!! So beautiful !!! 😍 🍃☘🍀🌿🍃🍀☘🌿
Goodness, thank you!!
I feel like my leaves are always the “same ole , same ole”! I have a hard time getting creative with them. This was so helpful for new ideas! I’m headed back to my art room for practice!
Oooh amazing, just what I was hoping for!! Let me know how it goes!!
@@KristyRice aa
Im a beginner at 62. The only thing i come close to painting well is leaves. Seriously i cant paint anything else. But im trying. Your video's are fun and inspiring. Thank you.
If you can paint leaves well, you can paint anything!! XO
That brush! I neeeeeeeed it!
It’s sooo fun!!
I am getting your paint brushes on Monday i am so excited to use them. I will try them on these exercises. Still continuing to practice every day with what i have to work with. It is therapeutic for me.😊
Oh soooo exciting!!! Every watercolor moment has restorative power!!
Great tips! My stems always look stiff. The dagger sure makes it look easy. Wish it was sold as a separate, I have most of the others already.
It is! Under studio tools at kristyrice.com
Enjoyed your creative retreat segment today. :)
Ohhh thank you!! So glad to hear it!!
Gorgeous!
Thank youuuuu!!!
I love your flower paintings. Can you please do more live/real time videos of complete paintings.
I definitely can!!
I learned so much!!! Thank you!
Ahhh yay!!
Gonna go 'blendy blend' me some greens! 🤗
Do it do it!
The liner brush for sure...but I definitely want to try the larger clusters of greenery.
Yes!!!
Going to try them all
Well awesome!!!
Excellent!!!
Thanks!
Love this video ...great tutorial..thanks
You had me at “ready to rumble” !
LOL!
Your colors are so vibrant! It seems like you have two or three colors in one stroke. I don’t have that many colors. Your florals are so awesome. I love your style but am overwhelmed at the overall depth and color and movement. I think I need to try a dagger brush.
I’m biased but everyone should try a dagger brush!!
Subscribed! You're amazing 🤗
Thank you so much!!
Great teaching thank you so much❤️
You’re welcome!!
Enjoyed this video. Thank you.
You’re welcome!! Thank you so much for watching!!
Thanks! I needed this!!!
You’re welcome!!
My leaves are always "meh" , but no more! I'm gonna practice, practice, practice.
I love your channel, you give off amazing, energetic, happy vibes! Thanks Kristy 😊
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!!!
same!
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