How to Paint a Watercolor Water Lily

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  • @estherleclaire2626
    @estherleclaire2626 8 років тому +157

    I love how, unlike most watercolor teachers, you don't only show off how talented you are, or how expensive your materials are! You focus on the important parts of teaching!

    • @esotericray5750
      @esotericray5750 8 років тому +3

      Yes S's!

    • @blueplanet6674
      @blueplanet6674 7 років тому +1

      EXCUUUSE ME, you are not talented esther leclaire :)

    • @blueplanet6674
      @blueplanet6674 7 років тому

      Yeah............... whatever......................... and (not to be rude) improve your spelling( I said that after you spelled the word after bad) anyway................... TOODLES ( that means bye ;)

    • @frrostbotz
      @frrostbotz 7 років тому +1

      Wow what a jerk

    • @frrostbotz
      @frrostbotz 7 років тому

      Nothing she's jealous that she can't draw so she decides to be a dirt bag to everyone

  • @nh8559
    @nh8559 8 років тому +74

    I don't usually leave comments and this is a fairly old video but i just had to with this. I spent so much time browsing for a tutorial on an easy enough design and i came across this. I'm a beginner and this seemed impossible to do but i watched it the whole way through and it seemed somewhat achievable.. half way through i looked at my own painting and couldn't believe i had done that... thank you so much for the thorough detail and easy to follow instructions. If I can do it, so can anyone else!! super pleased and so was my dad :) Thank you so much, keep up the good work!!

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому +10

      Thanks for leaving your comment! I really try to break down the steps, but I never know how well others can follow them. I am so happy you had success with this:)

    • @zoe74ful
      @zoe74ful 4 роки тому +1

      hi,im same as you.except its for my mum

  • @valerieokeefe3331
    @valerieokeefe3331 8 років тому +6

    I love love love how you tell us everything you're doing and how you make decisions to lighten or darken. Especially when you tell us what you're doing with the brushes with every move. There are good instructors on youtube that, unfortunately, don't say they dried off the brush or put more pigment in the water, or cleared the brush off between steps. Thank you so much.

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому +1

      You are very welcome Valerie:) Love your last name, love Georgia O' Keeffe:)

  • @kimscales5150
    @kimscales5150 7 років тому +14

    Please do more I love the way you teach and you actually use supplies regular poor people have , I don't have money for real fancy watercolor

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 4 роки тому

      that's the same set of cheap paints I got to begin with, lol

  • @ehtishamali1304
    @ehtishamali1304 7 років тому +6

    I've been watching many waterpainting tutorials...but its the very first time i felt like....i am actually attending an art class...best teacher ever !!!

  • @annangel4828
    @annangel4828 5 років тому

    Ahh Mr Otter
    Where for art thou? I LOVE your instruction!!! The drawings are so do-able and the painting so easy to follow for a beginner. I've done 5 of the flower paintings and I've been happy with the results. Out of the dozens of videos I've tried to follow, you are my favorite! Come back Mr Otter. Come back!!!

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48 4 роки тому +2

    I love that you don’t push beginners to purchase artist grade paints. You can learn to paint with inexpensive materials.

  • @sudhanair1901
    @sudhanair1901 3 роки тому

    I owe my journey into the fascinating world of watercolours to this lily by Otter studio as this painting motivated me to try and turned out well to give me confidence. thank you so much

  • @leeholmes-b1h
    @leeholmes-b1h 10 місяців тому

    beautiful! I am taking a class on painting lilies in watercolour and your tutorial is amazing. I struggle to keep up after having a concussion and I can pause your tutorial to take things slower but I cannot pause the teacher in my class. The class is six weeks and thanks to you I drew a lily ahead of class for today. Thanks for your awesome lesson.

  • @cece_h
    @cece_h 9 років тому +10

    I really liked this tutorial especially the way you showed how to draw they lily. Thanks for a beautiful painting.

  • @JustOneMoreStamp
    @JustOneMoreStamp 10 років тому +11

    I so enjoyed and love these types of videos. I can't wait to try it on my own. It really helps when you sketch it out with such detail. Thanks so much.

  • @impalamama7302
    @impalamama7302 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for using a simple palette of Prang semi moist and showing what you can paint with them!!

  • @LindaMcClellan1016ofh
    @LindaMcClellan1016ofh 9 років тому +4

    I love watercolors! I'm a beginner and actually started out with Bible journaling which led me into mixed media (which I still really love). But i just love the look of flowers and nature in general in watercolors. I'm teaching myself with tutorials, some online classes and tons of books. Your videos are great for explaining how to do techniques and also how to fix things if you make a little mistake. I've learned the different types of watercolor from you too. Thank you so much and I will continue to watch and I've already subscribed.

  • @sarahhassan118
    @sarahhassan118 7 років тому

    I am the type of person to look at all of these videos and fail at them. I was expecting the same with this one. But it turned out so wonderful. I extremely love this channel!

  • @delila351
    @delila351 8 років тому +4

    I appreciate you showing how you draw this out....great teaching video.

  • @susuwanli
    @susuwanli 9 років тому +1

    You're an excellent teacher/ instructor! I like the way you went through it step by step. You made it look so easy. I sketched the lily first & found that part to be the hardest...& I draw. Go figure! Thank you so much!!

  • @kirstenkindel6905
    @kirstenkindel6905 8 років тому +5

    I made a Google/UA-cam account just to tell you I absolutely LOVE this tutorial! I wish there was a way I could attach a picture to show you my lily flower. Really great, going to keep watching your tutorials

  • @rexlejadeariza3446
    @rexlejadeariza3446 8 років тому +2

    i cant help but apprecaite how u teach us step by step on painting using a watercolor.. ive been watching several watercolor tutorials but they aint nothing on your videos! I so so so loved them and thaaank u for going detailed

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому

      I do love painting flowers, and I haven't since winter began.... count on one soon;)

  • @jjanthes
    @jjanthes 9 років тому +1

    I've just recently started painting and have been trying my hand at acrylic and watercolor so I came to YT for beginner tutorials and yours popped up. You explain it so well and break it down into easy steps so I keep coming back for more. Even this one looked too pretty and complicated, but you made the steps so easy to follow. So far, I made this one, the monocolor landscape, the palm trees, the other lilly, so thanks for posting these. They've been incredibly helpful. =)

  • @atalayagrace5522
    @atalayagrace5522 8 років тому +1

    This is one my favourite videos on watercolour! It is very helpful and well explained. ☺

  • @poetshub97
    @poetshub97 4 роки тому +1

    Wowwwwww amazing

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 8 років тому +8

    I get a lot from your explanations. Very clear. 👍🏼

  • @naylialya9717
    @naylialya9717 6 років тому

    WOW drawing this lily flower was really helpful and the numbering was helpful too !! thanks to ur drawing my water lily looks good 😊 thank u !!

  • @yitzkpoop4117
    @yitzkpoop4117 9 років тому +62

    Woowww you do it so perfectly! When I tried to do it, it turned into an asparagus....

    • @GGGirl55
      @GGGirl55 9 років тому +1

      Lol Same

    • @joyjonesnanto3
      @joyjonesnanto3 8 років тому

      Pritz Angelz

    • @blueplanet6674
      @blueplanet6674 7 років тому

      OH SO sad...

    • @Rorobins
      @Rorobins 7 років тому +8

      I'm rolling with laughter! ALL of my paintings turn out like asparagus or rocks. I should try painting asparagus or rocks and I might end up with a masterpiece.

    • @karinerodriguez2863
      @karinerodriguez2863 7 років тому

      Taehyung's faceu 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @himanichaudhry3433
    @himanichaudhry3433 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! this is so well taught! Thanks for being such a good tutor! Love it!

  • @jessicamcelroy6964
    @jessicamcelroy6964 9 років тому +2

    Your tutorial are always so helpful and easy to follow! Thanks for the vid.

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48 6 років тому

    This is a wonderful tutorial that I’m going to follow this weekend! I love the art of watercoloring but I’m starting as a true beginner! I’ve purchased many supplies and now I’ve found a teacher! Thank you!

  • @iveta.orator
    @iveta.orator 7 років тому +2

    Thank you so much!!!!! I loved the lesson, and the water-lily I've got is amazingly beautiful. I am absolute beginner!

  • @vivisimon9021
    @vivisimon9021 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial !

  • @esotericray5750
    @esotericray5750 8 років тому +3

    It's really hard to try to explain a person how to use water colours but you've done a great job. That coming down with a clean brush technique was really helpful. Thank you for sharing ^-^

  • @ingeborgkoltes159
    @ingeborgkoltes159 6 років тому

    I really like your way of teaching, so clear and simple! One of the best videos!👍👍👍

  • @bettysmith84
    @bettysmith84 8 років тому

    Super tutorial~!~ Love the waterlily. Can't grow them especially well in the space available for them. But, most of all, I appreciate having an instructor who explains the strokes, the rationale for each piece as the painting develops. Thank You!

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому

      You are welcome Betty! There is a Monet Pond at a Garden near my home that has them, I wish I had them in my very own yard:)

    • @bettysmith84
      @bettysmith84 8 років тому

      , I hope you're able to visit your neighbor and feed the koi soon@

  • @shresthigungapursat9461
    @shresthigungapursat9461 7 років тому

    I love the way you did it and it was cool because you showed us how to make it look a bit real it's beautiful

  • @kacevang7464
    @kacevang7464 5 років тому +1

    You are an excellent teacher. I love the way you teach. Omg, I’m so glad I found your channel. Just subscribed and binge watching all your videos.

  • @Msliliheart
    @Msliliheart 8 років тому

    I like how you use Prang 8-colors in your tutorial, as it is the only watercolor I have and can afford. It is also the most readily available in the Philippines. Please do more tutorials using it. I learned a lot from you. Thank you.

  • @chinalifestyle1172
    @chinalifestyle1172 5 років тому +1

    Many thanks for video. Actually I saw so many video . But I think ur one is really perfect for me.

  • @amritkaur8343
    @amritkaur8343 8 років тому +1

    Great video..very simple explanation..I drew the flower and painted it by watching it..

  • @ericdekort8152
    @ericdekort8152 8 років тому +2

    Thank you very, very much for sharing. Greetings from Belgium in Europe.

  • @delilahthewizard3582
    @delilahthewizard3582 7 років тому

    Is it just me or is her voice just so soothing and pretty

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  7 років тому

      I think I sound like I have a stuffy nose, thank you so much for that nice comment:)

  • @brooke9885
    @brooke9885 8 років тому +3

    i really love what you do with those prang watercolors! its so beautiful. I have prang and reeves and im pretty sure i like my prang set better.

  • @rosaleblanc5144
    @rosaleblanc5144 9 років тому +1

    fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love your teaching you say all your doing ...which for a newbie like me I need this it helps my confidence ,,,,love you girls

  • @mufeedamufeeda6691
    @mufeedamufeeda6691 6 років тому

    U explained all step by step....THNKU From kerala INDIA

  • @SSheriff49
    @SSheriff49 5 років тому

    Very pretty!..,I grow them.Now I feel like painting

  • @书呆子-v5f
    @书呆子-v5f 6 років тому

    This is an AMAZING painting. I love it!

  • @suzannestohl7832
    @suzannestohl7832 6 років тому

    This was a very helpful tutorial. I especially like your step by step approach.

  • @heylookittae9166
    @heylookittae9166 6 років тому

    Woah such a clean water colour pallete

  • @hollyisnotmyrealname9392
    @hollyisnotmyrealname9392 9 років тому

    Thankyou, I really liked how you explained how to draw the flower, before the water colour xx your amazing

  • @SunshineLeclair
    @SunshineLeclair 7 років тому +2

    omg thanks so much for this tutorial. I've been searching for a good water lily tut! The numbers are so helpful!!! Donna

  • @Tramdoodles
    @Tramdoodles 10 років тому +1

    Lovely painting ❤️ I will definitely try this out! Thank you so much for the tutorial 😊💕

  • @lynnreloza5779
    @lynnreloza5779 9 років тому +1

    wow! so beautiful! what a fantastic tutorial! thank you!

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 8 років тому +1

    Great tutorial! I've been wondering which paint style I should start with since I just started doing some sketches of things around the house and I feel inspired to pursue watercolors! This video helped me decide to to learn water colors because I just love how smooth and beautiful they always turn out.

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому

      Thank you, and good luck painting:)

    • @pawprint6838
      @pawprint6838 8 років тому

      Renee11123
      I know right! I recently purchased a watercolour set and h

    • @pawprint6838
      @pawprint6838 8 років тому

      have been doing backgrounds and stuff but now I feel like doing objects and nature

  • @drbjr8223
    @drbjr8223 9 років тому

    No Idea how this doesn't have any comments. Great video. Subbed.

  • @sarojkumaridrawingclasses4019
    @sarojkumaridrawingclasses4019 5 років тому

    Wow superd your video my friend I like it 😃👌

  • @ForceFreeTrainergirl06
    @ForceFreeTrainergirl06 9 років тому +1

    Thank you! That was a really interesting and educational video. I am just getting started with water colour, with pencils just now, but as soon as I can, I am going to get some proper water colour paints. I loved this Lilly and I think that is the first thing I am going to try when I get my paints :-)

  • @fishmillionsfish
    @fishmillionsfish 8 років тому +2

    It is so beautiful!

  • @karolinemanny8950
    @karolinemanny8950 8 років тому +1

    Really great explanations. Very clear and understandable.

  • @FarmerC.J.
    @FarmerC.J. 7 років тому

    Thank you for sharing! Just beautiful!

  • @alanandsugey
    @alanandsugey 8 років тому

    Thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial. Im so happy i found your channel, your work is beautiful. I followed all the steps you presented and my water lilly turned out nicely and I am pleasantly surprised. I'm a beginner and it was the first time i try watercolors. I must say i'm inlove with watercolors. Thanks again.

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому

      +alanandsugey You are so welcome, I am glad you tried and had success. Watercolors are amazing, they are so bright and expressive!

  • @rameshwortandukar
    @rameshwortandukar 7 років тому +1

    gorgeous piece and smooth tips! Coolest overall

  • @KonnyKrafter
    @KonnyKrafter 8 років тому

    EXCELLENT! Your easy-going instruction is inspiring and informative. THANKS!

  • @Vincent-ds3kc
    @Vincent-ds3kc 6 років тому

    I'm an intermediate at watercolor, I have the same watercolors as you so matching the colors will be a piece of cake, I love that I can follow a lot of your tutorials because we have the same watercolors. I the the brand prang was a very poor quality watercolor, but in my surprise even professionals use it like you.

  • @XsReuseMisiaxSx
    @XsReuseMisiaxSx 9 років тому

    That was pretty awesome, def going to try.

  • @katieh.8149
    @katieh.8149 9 років тому +1

    I love this video! Thanks so much 👍💜

  • @deckssaints2047
    @deckssaints2047 8 років тому +1

    thank you for this tutorial..I learned a lot from it..I'm excited to try watercolor painting.

  • @Vincent-ds3kc
    @Vincent-ds3kc 6 років тому

    I loved this tutorial, I actually am proud, mines looked similar to your painting. I wished you haven't sped up the video because it was hard to follow where you shaded, but in the end it looked awesome. I'm self teaching myself how to watercolor, I've been doing it for almost 2 months, now I am a little higher than intermediate.

  • @bindumenon9450
    @bindumenon9450 6 років тому

    Beautiful! thank you for sharing your techniques...they are so helpful.

  • @mins_artnlife
    @mins_artnlife 8 років тому +1

    amazing step by step tutorial. Thank you so much :)

  • @stardustonmyheart
    @stardustonmyheart 6 років тому

    This is amazing. Looks beautiful and good explanation. Thank you so much

  • @MultiJenesaisquoi
    @MultiJenesaisquoi 7 років тому +1

    thank you for this tutorial - really enjoyed it. I am a beginner and have been winging it and getting frustrated - but you've really helped me understand the medium and techniques

  • @dilpreetbhatiani4053
    @dilpreetbhatiani4053 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the lovely lesson.

  • @_wulpi
    @_wulpi 5 років тому

    This is the best water lily tutorial ever. You explained it so good,my waterlily looks a lot better now. Good work I'm gonna subscribe :3

  • @aalaahassan114
    @aalaahassan114 9 років тому +2

    Beautiful, thank you 💗

  • @warishabegum6290
    @warishabegum6290 9 років тому

    It is very beautiful and easy l like this Vedio, thanks

  • @hackdroid875
    @hackdroid875 9 років тому

    It's so beautiful I have try painting it.And I love art so much

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  9 років тому

      +Hack Droid You should try it! It is a great way to interact with the world

  • @shoneealali8551
    @shoneealali8551 8 років тому +1

    wow you're so good, I'll paint like this lily

  • @prantacreativedrawing1646
    @prantacreativedrawing1646 3 роки тому

    You always draw very perfectly. I always follow your channel.

  • @dawnpiepenburg158
    @dawnpiepenburg158 8 років тому +2

    wow! You almost make me feel that I can paint something that someone would recognize. I am going to try it. I usually do soft abstracts since I can't even draw stick figures. :)

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому +1

      You can do it! Abstract art is amazing as well, keep it up.

  • @KatyMacky
    @KatyMacky 9 років тому +2

    Beautiful, thank you for sharing :-)

  • @jawaher7857
    @jawaher7857 7 років тому +1

    Gorgeous!!!i will try to do that and i hope that is gonna look like yours💕💕💕

  • @gelai8134
    @gelai8134 9 років тому +1

    thanking u for this wonderful vid. ive made my first ever watercolor painting. basics but i feel so happy. thank you so much! :))))

  • @_kintsugi
    @_kintsugi 6 років тому

    This was so helpful! Thanks for this video~

  • @IleniaCiarrocchi
    @IleniaCiarrocchi 9 років тому

    I really like your videos! they are really useful!!!

  • @Prince-...
    @Prince-... 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful😍😍❤

  • @nehausmani4659
    @nehausmani4659 6 років тому

    U are the only channel that helps me with my painting. .. can u please do night time painting tutorial?

  • @carolinafernandezoro733
    @carolinafernandezoro733 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @michaelazaneta1979
    @michaelazaneta1979 8 років тому +4

    wow you're really good in art

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  8 років тому +9

      Thank you! I make aTON of mistakes when I am painting, drawing, sculpting, or working in stained glass but I just keep going

  • @tonyaclaxton9169
    @tonyaclaxton9169 6 років тому

    Simply Beautiful🌺

  • @adrna7687
    @adrna7687 8 років тому +1

    what a talent

  • @unrealrdb
    @unrealrdb 9 років тому +1

    I love you for this 💙

  • @Kjp90
    @Kjp90 9 років тому

    you are great at teaching! keep it up^^

  • @BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS
    @BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS 3 роки тому

    Love this. Thank you.

  • @dragonroise
    @dragonroise 7 років тому +1

    I love how you teach

  • @mistermisisg4867
    @mistermisisg4867 9 років тому

    Thank you for the reply.. and thanks for tutorial your lily is very beatiful! :)

    • @MrOtterArtStudio
      @MrOtterArtStudio  9 років тому

      +Joseph Bryan Gutierrez Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @PeaceNOTwar222
    @PeaceNOTwar222 10 років тому

    Your drawing diagram helped so much tysm 👍😃

  • @jamietr5418
    @jamietr5418 9 років тому +5

    I wish I came across your video before I did my water lilly painting (just yesterday) :)) I'm kinda happy with the result overall but I had a hard time to create the soft stripe texture on its petals. I end up using a small round brush to make those, and of course that leaves a lot of hard edges :(
    By the way, I think it'd be more lively if you make the water with blue and green mixture ;)

  • @radhika6541
    @radhika6541 8 років тому +1

    I ❤ this

  • @nikiniki2399
    @nikiniki2399 9 років тому +1

    vow beautiful!!!!!

  • @paulinek.380
    @paulinek.380 7 років тому

    I'm watercolor painting a lily onto a Chinese lantern and I stumbled upon this video looking for technique and I noticed we have the exact same water color paints! 😂

  • @sitinurafifahramli1658
    @sitinurafifahramli1658 7 років тому +2

    hey! i just wanna say that you made me have my first ever painting ahhaha. its not as good as yours but im trying. thanks for the tuto!!

  • @lulugregory3246
    @lulugregory3246 6 років тому

    Fabulous!