Simple Watercolour Background Tutorial Using Just 4 Colours!

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2021
  • I show you how to paint a Nuthatch bird in watercolour with a fun Bokeh background.
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    Saunders Waterford watercolour paper 9 x 12 inches approx 300gsm Cold Pressed On block.
    Cerulean (Prussian Blue)
    Paynes Grey (Indigo)
    Permanent Yellow (Cadmium Yellow)
    Cadmium Red (Winsor Red)
    White Gouache (W&N)
    Ink palette
    Triple pot water pot
    Washi tape.
    Large flat brush + Size 14 & 6 Black Velvet Brushes
    Brusho: Light Brown & Black
    Masking fluid & paper clip.
    Natural sponge.
    Table salt.
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  • @ritaharker8792
    @ritaharker8792 2 роки тому +31

    This style is gorgeous, the background really projects the subject forwards. I’ve had a go at the background on its own and it really is surprisingly easy but oh so effective! Thank you Karen for showing us how x

  • @estelbaldo
    @estelbaldo 7 місяців тому +2

    Muchas gracias por darte y por ofrecer tus conocimientos.

  • @mikelkirby2791
    @mikelkirby2791 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your Bokeh background technique, especially lifting with the circle template of varying sizes. I have used this technique but chose square and triangle templates because the main object of that painting had sharper. angular edges. The background does make your bird pop!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for sharing! Really pleased you like the background

  • @isabelrodriguez6717
    @isabelrodriguez6717 2 роки тому +1

    Precioso! Tan delicado y sencillo y, a la vez, tan rico tanto en color como en textura! Me encanta! Una belleza!

  • @glorialacoma9735
    @glorialacoma9735 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Karen!!!!!!! Thanks from Spain.

  • @donnabirney817
    @donnabirney817 Рік тому +1

    loved this new technique!!! Thanks so much for teaching us!

  • @sherizapara2992
    @sherizapara2992 2 роки тому +1

    Love the bird, great painting, thankyiu!!

  • @patriciadupuis9857
    @patriciadupuis9857 2 роки тому +5

    Yours have got to be the best learning tutorials, not just for new techniques and tools, but for how to use them effectively. The bokeh technique is particularly useful for background softness and light but using Brusho on the branches is a great idea for texture. So much to love about this pretty tutorial. It's a must do!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Wow, thank you Patricia for your lovely comment! So pleased you like the techniques and on how to use them. Bokeh is so much fun and painting the textures on the branches 😀

  • @joanastley6334
    @joanastley6334 2 роки тому +1

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TUTORIAL... I JUST BOUGHT A FEW NEW PAINTS AND DUG MY BRUSHES NEED A FEW THINGS BUT RARING TO GO THANK YOU.

  • @lynnemcguire7804
    @lynnemcguire7804 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely stunning

  • @shmarol
    @shmarol 3 місяці тому

    I love your bokeh technique. Beautiful!!!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 місяці тому

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

  • @magical571
    @magical571 Рік тому +1

    the tree looked the best at 9:55, but hey it happens with watercolor, you can't go back. Nice background.

  • @artonthecreek
    @artonthecreek 2 роки тому +12

    Best explanation of bokeh I’ve ever seen! Thank you, Karen I am inspired!!

  • @gooisiewling4431
    @gooisiewling4431 2 роки тому +1

    Love your style of painting from Malaysia

  • @DottieStanley
    @DottieStanley 9 місяців тому +1

    This tutorial has convinced me that I need to try the Bokeh technique on a wedding bouquet painting and a fall leaf and berry painting! So excited to get started on those for friends! Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills!

  • @bartha4art
    @bartha4art 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful and tricky, Love this!

  • @sandraneale128
    @sandraneale128 Рік тому +1

    Wow! So beautiful. Thank you❤️🦋

  • @rialarasati9564
    @rialarasati9564 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy the process...I will try to follow your technique...thank you for the tutorial!

  • @terrikarman6878
    @terrikarman6878 Рік тому +2

    Wow!! That background technique is so cool!!

  • @madmax7201
    @madmax7201 7 місяців тому +1

    Those hands magic. Magic Wand comes after.

  • @lyndamitton4496
    @lyndamitton4496 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic! You are a fantastic artist and a wonderful teacher!

  • @danielluis7371
    @danielluis7371 Рік тому

    Beautiful background technique!!! Bokkeh effect 👍🏾

  • @katherineclock7782
    @katherineclock7782 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely LOVE this technique! The project flow and music is just amazing. Thank you - I feel really inspired!

  • @senthilkumarpolitician8163
    @senthilkumarpolitician8163 2 роки тому +1

    Hi... very nice painting...! Your working explaining is very super. Very clear understanding your speach. Thanks.

  • @gloriawellington1444
    @gloriawellington1444 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I've been looking for how to create this technique for a painting I'm working on. I see it's a lot easier than my mind had it. lol. Thank you.

  • @susanthomas8274
    @susanthomas8274 2 роки тому +1

    LOVE the effect using the stencil! Brilliant!!!😃

  • @EliLoveGems
    @EliLoveGems Рік тому +2

    Love these out of focus effect ❤

  • @chrischurchley7003
    @chrischurchley7003 2 роки тому +3

    Your best background yet - it definitely works best keeping colour in the circles and not making them too white (that was definitely my learning). The texture on the branches is amazing and your bird is lovely. Thank you so much - hope to see more bokeh for sure 🙏🤞😁

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Oh thank you Chris, so nice of you to say! I totally agree about making the circles different shades is so much more effective! So pleased you like the textures on the branches!

  • @vickigower8125
    @vickigower8125 2 роки тому +1

    I love this and can't wait to try it. I just love birds and I think I could actually maybe accomplish this. Between the way you have done your background and the use of scraping and brusho, lifting etc it looks like it will be a fun adventure. Thanks Karen. I love your work.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Vicki! I hope you enjoy painting this one!

  • @dianaguzman7737
    @dianaguzman7737 2 роки тому +1

    That's beautiful!!!

  • @barbarabarry309
    @barbarabarry309 2 роки тому +1

    Love this way of making a background! Have my stencil ready❤️👍🏻. Thank you!

  • @joannepeyton1654
    @joannepeyton1654 2 роки тому +7

    Beautiful, Karen! Really cool background. That bird looks like it’s popping out of the painting. I could watch you all day. 💜😎🇺🇸

  • @annettefournier9655
    @annettefournier9655 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Karen. I will have to try this background. It's lovely and soft! 💜

  • @katherinewinfree7831
    @katherinewinfree7831 2 роки тому +4

    What a fabulous painting! It's such fun to see you paint and learn how you achieve such beautiful effects with your yummy techniques! Thank you for a great tutorial!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Katherine! I love them!! 😀

  • @karenk490
    @karenk490 2 роки тому +1

    You are so talented and fun to watch! Thank you for providing us your instructions and ideas!

  • @johnporter9247
    @johnporter9247 2 роки тому

    So glad to see this demonstration! Have pondered how to achieve the blurry effect...thanks so much.

  • @patlizgailer681
    @patlizgailer681 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great tutorial. Thank you!!!

  • @IMMA383
    @IMMA383 2 роки тому +1

    So beautiful !!. Thank you Karen.

  • @kellyhalligan1328
    @kellyhalligan1328 2 роки тому +1

    Love the paper clip idea and the brusho on branch

  • @deannelemire9681
    @deannelemire9681 2 роки тому +1

    Such a good tip.-using a paper clip. I use a straight pen but it does dig into the paper. I love your painting and your clear, concise instructions. Many Thanks.

  • @gillianjones537
    @gillianjones537 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely inspiring. Thank you. 😊

  • @annahitajasavala5854
    @annahitajasavala5854 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the detailed tutorial for creating a bokeh technique background 😃

  • @sbowenful
    @sbowenful 2 роки тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL! I'm definitely going to try this! I also do photography and love a lot of bokeh in my photos. Just Magical! Thank You!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks Sheila! Have fun!

  • @connietreadway9460
    @connietreadway9460 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love this style. Your video was my morning art meditation. Very relaxing. 😍

  • @mariebaar4694
    @mariebaar4694 2 роки тому +1

    So many useful tips, I cannot wait to try them out! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

  • @poliwilliams6138
    @poliwilliams6138 Рік тому +1

    I just start watching your videos, and I am telling you I have been learning a lot!!! thank you Karen you are the best tutor

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      Thank you Pili! So pleased you are enjoying the tutorials 😊

  • @MsBuster74
    @MsBuster74 2 роки тому +1

    I love this technique and will try soon.

  • @jeankellner4314
    @jeankellner4314 2 роки тому +4

    That is truly amazing! I didn't have a clue as to how you could get that bokeh look with a watercolor. Actually, I enjoyed watching and learning from all the technics you used. Thanks for this lesson. Looks beautiful!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jean! It is such a cool technique to use for watercolour backgrounds! So glad you liked it!

  • @jeleavitt
    @jeleavitt 2 роки тому +1

    The effect is quite striking and Iplan to play with it. What I really love though is your branchC! It is gorgeous.

  • @arceliageraldinagutierreza731
    @arceliageraldinagutierreza731 2 роки тому +1

    You are a fantastic painter, I loved your work.

  • @danielleleclaire9974
    @danielleleclaire9974 2 роки тому +1

    The bird is absolutly wonderfull ! And the treatment of the background is a fantastic idea, the trunks look So natural. Plenty of ideas of painting,thank you so much, Karen.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thanks Danielle, so pleased you enjoyed this one! I love this Bokeh style of painting! 😀

  • @allisonjames2923
    @allisonjames2923 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely mesmerising. I love watching your videos. Thank you 😊 Love seeing you incorporate the random magic of Brushos too. I really struggle with trying to loosen up & Brushos don’t give you much choice, so I’m trying to incorporate them more

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Allison! So pleased you are enjoying the tutorials! Brusho is a very loose amazing medium and really can help you to loosen up! 😀

  • @lindawetsch2674
    @lindawetsch2674 8 місяців тому +1

    I love this tutorial and your interesting techniques, especially that background! Thanks for sharing them! And that little Nuthatch is adorable! I can't wait to try this one.

  • @mickey5779
    @mickey5779 9 місяців тому

    Gorgeous!

  • @sanazrafi2707
    @sanazrafi2707 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing Karen. Thanks for sharing these wonderful techniques with us. I appreciate

  • @lora9664
    @lora9664 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this. You have so many helpful tips. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to watch it again on Patreon.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thank you Lora! I have just finished the voiceover for the Patreon tutorial, so should be uploaded soon! I hope you enjoy the extra footage etc... 😊

  • @leon9707
    @leon9707 Рік тому +1

    So inspiring. Thanks 😊❤

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 2 роки тому +1

    What a magical painting! Thank you so much for this beautiful tutorial in real time and especially how to do a background with bokeh. I thought you were going to paint circles with gouache. The lifting was so much more effective.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much 😀

    • @crystalheart9
      @crystalheart9 2 роки тому

      @@KarenRiceArt You are welcome and thank you.

  • @arlenemoore5699
    @arlenemoore5699 9 місяців тому +1

    The music is beautiful as well. Thank you for sharing your talent ❤ Arlene 17:22

  • @YasminVitGar
    @YasminVitGar 2 роки тому

    So lovely and a great background! Will give it a try! Thank you for sharing!

  • @eliagron8750
    @eliagron8750 2 роки тому +1

    Loved the background. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cherylbrewer1218
    @cherylbrewer1218 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Karen for a lovely tutorial 😊

  • @alicapendleton4054
    @alicapendleton4054 2 роки тому +1

    This is lovely !!

  • @suerittmeyer885
    @suerittmeyer885 2 роки тому +1

    I loved learning about this technique and keen to give it a go. Thanks so much for sharing all your tips and techniques

  • @ang2887
    @ang2887 2 роки тому +1

    💥Absolutely stunning! Many thanks for sharing your fabulous technique with us, Karen 🤩

  • @eileencollins3126
    @eileencollins3126 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting background, Karen. This technique is something I plan to use. I can also see the possibility of many deviations of this style. Thanks for explaining it so well and sharing with all of us!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome Eileen! It really is a great techniques for backgrounds!

  • @evahagemeyer9142
    @evahagemeyer9142 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

  • @glowycloey
    @glowycloey 2 роки тому +1

    Didn't think about a paper clip for masking fluid! Ty.

  • @gfp46
    @gfp46 2 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @sueking3870
    @sueking3870 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, I needed to rescue a watercolour background I had painted too heavily around a pencil drawing. Your bokeh method has really helped.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  7 місяців тому +1

      I’m so glad it was helpful!

  • @2023pettales
    @2023pettales 2 роки тому

    Just beautiful!!

  • @monicamorales2808
    @monicamorales2808 2 роки тому +2

    Me encantan tus acuarelas, a pesar que no sé Inglés, me encantan tus tutoriales. Ojalá puedas poner subtítulos en español. Un abrazo desde Chile 🇨🇱

  • @anjadewit8696
    @anjadewit8696 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @philipdown3147
    @philipdown3147 2 роки тому +1

    Greatful Karen calmingly how you achieve amazing effect using the Bokeh technique as before, enjoyable and inspirational tutorial again, greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thanks Philip! This technique for backgrounds is so much fun to do and so easy!!! 😀

  • @adelabasso62
    @adelabasso62 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful! 😍

  • @stephaniecarrow4898
    @stephaniecarrow4898 2 роки тому +1

    Really lovely technique. And I love your use of simple home items like paper clips and salt! I'm inspired to try.

  • @cindycreateforlife
    @cindycreateforlife Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous painting and you are so encouraging and inspiring!💕 from 🇨🇦

  • @marialunatorres7581
    @marialunatorres7581 2 роки тому +1

    Que delicadeza .Gracias

  • @catherinedoherty2025
    @catherinedoherty2025 2 роки тому

    Fabulous!
    Now I know ! Thanks

  • @seemakapoor4894
    @seemakapoor4894 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely Karen loved the background

  • @KellySantos-ug8wr
    @KellySantos-ug8wr 2 роки тому +1

    This is wonderful! Thank you very much! ❤

  • @terrilikens4975
    @terrilikens4975 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this. I already have something in mind to use it with!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Wonderful! Have fun and thank you Terri 😀

  • @wendypan5394
    @wendypan5394 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for teaching the technics.You always use some "special tools" to have special amazing result, they were so inspired my drawing. I am so so happy to learned a new one! Appreciated,🌹❤️

  • @angelashaw5731
    @angelashaw5731 2 роки тому +1

    Wow - so beautiful!🦋

  • @sandraocallaghan8616
    @sandraocallaghan8616 2 роки тому

    Ingenious.

  • @franceduchesneau8561
    @franceduchesneau8561 2 роки тому

    Just Wow! 👌🏻✨

  • @seshagriffin7025
    @seshagriffin7025 2 роки тому

    So amazing!

  • @beccogiallo
    @beccogiallo Рік тому +1

    Beautiful painting and informational demo. Thank you.

  • @rebeccawong1
    @rebeccawong1 2 роки тому +1

    Magical 🥰

  • @jeanneduncan3522
    @jeanneduncan3522 2 роки тому +1

    Just stumbled on this technique! Amazingly beautiful. Thank you Karen and Happy New Year,

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, really pleased you like this technique! Happy new year!

  • @littlejackrussell01092
    @littlejackrussell01092 6 місяців тому

    This is gorgeous! I’m going to try this and if it’s a success will give it to my friend for their birthday! 😬

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  6 місяців тому

      Great to hear - thank you 😊

  • @jilld8787
    @jilld8787 2 роки тому +1

    Super cool! 😎🎉🥰

  • @TheBeverleyann
    @TheBeverleyann 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful lesson ! I will give this a go :) You popped up and inspired me to pull out my paints & play. Thank you so so much. Have a Lovely Day

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Beverley! So pleased you were inspired by this painting! 😀

  • @janetwalsh7025
    @janetwalsh7025 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! Thanks 💜🌸💜

  • @artwithmamafairybreadd
    @artwithmamafairybreadd 2 роки тому +2

    This is gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️💕

  • @amandaabanses6641
    @amandaabanses6641 2 роки тому +1

    Gracias fue muy instructivo

  • @2moneyhoney
    @2moneyhoney 29 днів тому

    Lovely technique 👌

  • @elenaborowski2520
    @elenaborowski2520 5 місяців тому

    Lovely ideas . Thank you for sharing.

  • @pattydearden3000
    @pattydearden3000 4 місяці тому

    I tried your background technique!! Love it!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  4 місяці тому

      So pleased to hear it worked for you.
      Thank you 😊

  • @wilmamarais2157
    @wilmamarais2157 Рік тому

    Awesome!