How To Get Started In Watercolour / Beginner's GUIDE / 3 EASY Exercises 🎨

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  • Опубліковано 4 січ 2023
  • I show you 3 easy watercolour painting projects and include essential techniques, do’s and don’ts and how to fix mistakes. Learn more about watercolour painting: / karenriceart - includes ad free content, EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS and SKETCH OUTLINES etc...
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  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 Рік тому +1

    Take your time and remember to breath is another good tip

  • @susanhorne2143
    @susanhorne2143 Рік тому +4

    I stopped breathing whilst watching you so, that made me laugh. Thank you so much. I needed those few tips. You're a star. ⭐🌟⭐

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Your comment made me smile Susan! I hope you find these tips helpful! Thank you so much 😀

  • @LittleJordanFarm
    @LittleJordanFarm Рік тому +3

    Thank you..I just got my first supplies for Christmas. I'm 53 yrs old and this has been on my bucket list. My oldest daughter knew this and got them for me. Blessings and thanks again 💞🖌

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Wonderful! I hope you enjoy your watercolour journey 😀

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the blue to pink to yellow tip to avoid green.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So pleased you found this helpful… It really does work as well. :-)

  • @afzalzak1179
    @afzalzak1179 Рік тому +3

    Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @ninopriore
    @ninopriore Рік тому +14

    I'm new to watercolor and I really love how you explain what you're doing and why you're doing it, each step of the way. Very helpful 👍

  • @MatzeMaulwurf
    @MatzeMaulwurf Рік тому +5

    Great! Really great! So much about technique, mixing and composition in one video. Absolutely stunning! One of the best tutorials for beginners on yt!

  • @Piwonia67
    @Piwonia67 5 місяців тому +1

    It's priceless, I've got to try these projects.

  • @sshelton4611
    @sshelton4611 Рік тому +15

    Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge with those of us just trying to learn watercolor. You are such a good teacher.

  • @afzalzak1179
    @afzalzak1179 Рік тому +3

    Thank you o am happy to learn your t

  • @gaylejimbernander5968
    @gaylejimbernander5968 Рік тому +1

    Wow, thanks. Cant wait to start. Excellent demonstration.

  • @geraldinenagle1756
    @geraldinenagle1756 Рік тому +2

    Thank u so much.I’m delighted

  • @Anikanoteven
    @Anikanoteven Рік тому +2

    Really, really, valuable information and detailed exercises. Thank you!

  • @sallymartin6184
    @sallymartin6184 Рік тому +1

    🙏🙏THANK YOU Karen

  • @dianedavis1833
    @dianedavis1833 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! Your style is wonderful!

  • @ishrika13
    @ishrika13 Рік тому +2

    Learned so much from your teaching. These all 3 looks amazing .thanks so much 😍🥰🤩

  • @dianemccain3124
    @dianemccain3124 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic teaching lesson for beginning in watercolor painting. Thank you so much!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So pleased you found this helpful. Thank you Diane 😊

  • @megmoore8108
    @megmoore8108 Рік тому +4

    This tutorial gave so much information on techniques, paint mixing, control and fixing mistakes. I know I'll be watching this video many times and practicing alongside 😊 THANK YOU!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Meg! Really pleased you found this helpful 😊

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 2 місяці тому

    I love the way you explain everything you do as you go. Thank you. X

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 місяці тому

      Thank you!
      That is so kind 😊
      If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @drrnsaikia
    @drrnsaikia Рік тому +3

    This tutorial is very informative and I find it helpful to me. Thank you very much. Wish you a very happy new year!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Happy new year! So pleased you found this helpful!

  • @koolkutz7
    @koolkutz7 Рік тому +2

    Lovely painting and good advice for all watercolour artists :-)

  • @Kwood10
    @Kwood10 4 місяці тому

    I started watercolor 3 months ago ago & discovered your channel & I think you are just fantastic , you cover so many things to learn & have beautiful tutorials.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial! Happy painting 😊

  • @jennyluteable
    @jennyluteable Рік тому +2

    You are such a lovely teacher. Thank you so much for providing this service. You make the eager learner’s life better ❤

  • @hiteshar5051
    @hiteshar5051 Рік тому +1

    I could not get my attention off your channel. It was so engrossing.thanks so much Karen for the in-depth information you are providing about your paintings. Keep doing and God Bless!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      God bless you too! So pleased you are enjoying my channel! Thank you!!

  • @hiteshar5051
    @hiteshar5051 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant! Brilliant ! & Brilliant! Are the words I can think right now. So many techniques and so much perfection makes this tutorial special. This is one of my favourite channels and thanks Karen for the inspiring work you are doing.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you! I am so pleased you think so!!

  • @LauraS13
    @LauraS13 Рік тому +2

    Excellent instructions thank you so much …happy new year

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Happy new year to you to!

  • @Heatherpaints24
    @Heatherpaints24 Рік тому +2

    Just wonderful. Thank you!!

  • @judyelton1695
    @judyelton1695 Рік тому +2

    Fabulous tutorial Karen.

  • @janehayes1357
    @janehayes1357 Рік тому +2

    So helpful! Would love to see more.

  • @Gill3D
    @Gill3D Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @golgeadam9065
    @golgeadam9065 Рік тому +2

    Herbiri ayrı güzel ♥️
    Tşk ederim
    Başarılar 🖐️

  • @CarolEngelmann
    @CarolEngelmann Рік тому +4

    Hi! I have been watching tutorials for beginners for some time now. My attempts to put the information into practice have been between mildly successful and awful. Your tutorial made sense from the beginning. It's a good tempo and each step demonstrates the rule so clearly. Knew lots of this already but never saw the whole picture. I feel the enthusiasm returning to get back to my paint and paper. Thank you!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So pleased you found this helpful. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw Рік тому +2

    Thank you. As always your instructions are precise and your paintings so inspiring for this newish/old painter.

  • @marciamcgrath4953
    @marciamcgrath4953 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful tutorial on watercontrol! Thank you!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So glad it was helpful! Thank you Marcia 😊

  • @gretelstonebridge2323
    @gretelstonebridge2323 Рік тому +3

    So useful for me as I just jumped in a year ago and have learned from mistakes. I'm going to paint these to embed techniques. Besides they are lovely!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So pleased you found this helpful now Gretel. Thank you!

  • @Jeannette.akaJnett
    @Jeannette.akaJnett Рік тому +2

    Beautiful and reminding us to breathe really hit me. I do think I find myself almost holding my breath sometimes. Thoroughly enjoying these exercises. Hope I can find sometime to practice.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Jeannette, I hope you get some time to practice 😊

  • @hkremer2167
    @hkremer2167 Рік тому +3

    This is so helpful! I have been struggling with overworking my paintings. I think using these techniques will help.

  • @perrykim5
    @perrykim5 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed this very much!

  • @alysonevans5469
    @alysonevans5469 Рік тому +2

    Nice tutorial! Nice pictures.

  • @annihull6373
    @annihull6373 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this helpful information. Blessings

  • @lyndaranson1728
    @lyndaranson1728 Рік тому +2

    That was so helpful!! If only I had seen this video when I first started watercolor. I might be much further along. Thank you Karen. Those are lovely and could be bookmarks

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So glad it was helpful! Bookmarks are a great idea... thank you!

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Рік тому +1

    the light on all 3 of them is very nice, creates 3 different moods for each piece😀

  • @susanrudge5817
    @susanrudge5817 Рік тому +2

    Very helpful - thank you.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks Susan 😊

  • @CastleMc
    @CastleMc Рік тому +5

    These are great, because the compositions are so simple but your execution is full of techniques and color mixing. I've been using watercolors for about 9 months+ I feel these reinforce some essentials and basics like keeping my brush loaded and get me off to a good start for the new year.

  • @janilledutton139
    @janilledutton139 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic tutorial, Karen!!Thank you! 🙌👩‍🎨 You do a great job describing each step and make it easy. As a watercolor teacher myself, I appreciate your style!❤

  • @juliab.8200
    @juliab.8200 Рік тому +1

    Thank you 😍💖

  • @MohMoh-rr3pt
    @MohMoh-rr3pt 3 місяці тому

    Your Channel is my favourite. Thank you and more videos hoping.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial.
      For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @DS40764
    @DS40764 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I really loved your tutorials/ subjects and pleased you used different techniques. So nicely done and easy. But, maybe I'm wrong, but I don't believe the land will absorb, as much of the light, as water does , when its dark. So I believe the light reflection, on the closest land should be in a darker value (palm rendition). I can't wait to do more of your tutorials, and like that you teach values so much-it's an aspect that I'm working on (color and values).

    • @barbarabachner4078
      @barbarabachner4078 10 місяців тому

      So glad you mentioned that because it was on my mind too, but I didn't know how to say it.

  • @brendadewet2606
    @brendadewet2606 11 місяців тому

    Amazingly helpful. Thank you for generously sharing

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  11 місяців тому

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

  • @patriciabeyer8029
    @patriciabeyer8029 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. ❤️

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila498 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad I found this tutorial! I started painting about 2 years ago, and had such difficulty with water! This explains so much, I will take it all to heart and be able to paint more confidently. Thank you!

  • @daphnebloomfield380
    @daphnebloomfield380 Рік тому +2

    Happy New Year Karen and thank you for a tip-loaded tutorial. Most helpful.

  • @juliewolk
    @juliewolk 6 місяців тому +1

    Newbie question (or video request!) I'm struggling to work with my palette the right way. Do you clean off your brush before dipping it into every new color? Do you clean your wells after every session? I guess my question is about how to deal with the paint and the wells. When you show your palettes across your videos, some wells look like you don't clean them and some do. Thanks!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for your questions. You should rinse your brush before dipping it into a new colour. I would clean your palette after every session. I would also clean a well in palette if you need to paint a completely different colour.

  • @teresajordao6634
    @teresajordao6634 Рік тому +1

    I've worked with oils, acrylics, encaustic and I thought watercolor was too difficult for me, but with your way of explaining I'm learning more. Thank you very much!

  • @Vanajaschannel
    @Vanajaschannel Рік тому +2

    Awesome

  • @aywistamton9563
    @aywistamton9563 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. ♥️ I learned new things from you and I especially loved the 2nd and 3rd painting. The clouds on the 3rd painting are beautiful. It looks like it's about to rain. 🌧🌧 New subscriber here. ♥️🥰

  • @patytrico
    @patytrico Рік тому +2

    Fantástico! Gracias :)

  • @johndoh539
    @johndoh539 Рік тому +2

    This is exactly the watercolour site I need as I am brand new to it, and I cannot draw and cannot paint 😂So I think you have your work cut out with me !
    I think I have already spotted my first mistake, not letting the paint dry properly between stages so I end up with a muddy mess and no contrast.
    What paper do you recommend for an absolute novice. Thanks. Love the site

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So pleased you found this helpful. I would recommend 100% cotton 300gsm paper 😀

  • @gretchenmack-pq4fo
    @gretchenmack-pq4fo 3 місяці тому +1

    This was great for beginners! Just got back into painting 2 years ago. So very helpful!
    Question? Would a person be able to put a a small piece of land in bottom of last painting next to water and and add a silhouette of a person standing there?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 місяці тому

      Absolutely - that would work really well. So glad you enjoyed this tutorial.
      If you would like to see more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @wtpltd
    @wtpltd Рік тому +1

    First time I’ve painted anything since school, probably 40 years..I struggled to get the colours as intense as yours..is that because I’m using pans or is it me just being frightened of the colour?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Well done on painting after 40 years Paul. I use tubes and squeeze the paint into pans. You get a better consistency that way.

  • @patriciapavey898
    @patriciapavey898 11 місяців тому +1

    I tried your first tutorial after doing some practice. However when I had to do the clouds by lifting off the darker blue with a tissue, the paint had already dried n cud not do the clouds properly.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  11 місяців тому

      Sorry, the clouds did not lift off because your sky had dried. If you do this technique again lift off the clouds straight after you paint your sky wash. Hope this is helpful and you enjoy your Watercolour journey.

  • @colinremmer2417
    @colinremmer2417 3 місяці тому +1

    What clues can you see that lets you know the paper is just damp and not wet?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 місяці тому

      You may not see it clearly on the video, but wet is very shiny and damp has a sheen.

    • @colinremmer2417
      @colinremmer2417 3 місяці тому

      Got it thank you. I've heard people talking about wet vs damp many times but never heard how to tell at what stage of drying the paper actually is@@KarenRiceArt

    • @colinremmer2417
      @colinremmer2417 3 місяці тому +1

      Do you have any tutorials about mixing the correct consistency of paint - wet, creamy, etc? Thank you@@KarenRiceArt

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 місяці тому

      @@colinremmer2417 ua-cam.com/video/65kzDOSKU60/v-deo.html

    • @colinremmer2417
      @colinremmer2417 3 місяці тому

      Thanks@@KarenRiceArt

  • @kendalbrenneman
    @kendalbrenneman 4 місяці тому

    I'm based in the Netherlands and I'm trying to find a bristle brush to use. I ordered some on Amazon but they ended up with very short handle and longer bristles, and much wider in diameter than yours. Where can I find one like yours?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  4 місяці тому

      I would recommend Black Velvet Brushes by Silver Brush (you can purchase them from Jacksons Art Supplies). I wish I’d known about them years ago they have brilliant beautiful points and their loading capacity is amazing! If you were to just buy one, I would recommend the size 10 round. A mop or hake brush is great for wetting large areas. This video may help: ua-cam.com/video/JhqZaixsK7A/v-deo.html :)

  • @patriciapavey898
    @patriciapavey898 11 місяців тому +1

    Is water colour n acrylic paint the same

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  11 місяців тому

      Hi, Watercolour and Acrylics are water-based mediums. But they are different water colours are transparent medium. That is not permanent. Acrylics opaque medium that are permanent. You don’t usually use white paint with Watercolour , use the white of the paper.
      You do use white with acrylics. Hope this is helpful.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  11 місяців тому

      You can add water to Acrylics to make it like Watercolour .