MY no.1 TIP for creating LOOSE WATERCOLOR FLOWERS!!!!

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  • no. 1 TIP to painting loose WATERCOLOR FLOWERS- so much fun to paint! For more content, ad- free videos check out my Patreon: www.patreon.co...
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  • @momomarie
    @momomarie 2 роки тому +55

    That was so fun! Thank you For sharing your gift with us. I am in my early 70's and I just started painting for the first time last June. If it wasn't for you UA-cam teachers I think I would have lost my mind during this pandemic . You are a godsend.

    • @SophieBird07
      @SophieBird07 2 роки тому +5

      Totally agree. 70 yr newbie here too.

    • @consueloyoung4484
      @consueloyoung4484 Рік тому +3

      I am happy to also belong to the wonderful group of young ladies, 73 here in California. Also started a few months ago, Ellen is my guiding light!.❤

    • @lindahorstmann6036
      @lindahorstmann6036 Рік тому +1

      I'm 73 and never picked up a paint brush that I can remember until about 3 years ago. I love watercolor!

    • @barbriley583
      @barbriley583 8 місяців тому

      Lol…76 on ten acres in Iowa…Ellen keeps me going back for more…nice to meet you all…a bit of a club💕

    • @donnasullivan9192
      @donnasullivan9192 8 місяців тому +1

      I agree with you. I’m a retired interior designer almost 75 and have just decided to really get into watercolour. I’m having fun, and you? 25:53

  • @waymire01
    @waymire01 2 роки тому +16

    Flat brushes are so underrated in watercolor. Everyone is all about the rounds, as expensive as possible lol. Flats have so much more variety in each stroke with the flat edge and sharp corners, you get those organic random shapes... and do it so much easier. They don't have to be fancy either, just plain old decent quality synthetics. It's not just florals.. everything is easier.. water, buildings, bushes and trees, ground and rocks, skies.. flat brush skies basically paint themselves.

    • @tinahanks7145
      @tinahanks7145 8 місяців тому +2

      Awesome! Newbie here. Thanks for the encouragement!

  • @loisfriedman8620
    @loisfriedman8620 Рік тому +9

    I love all your videos. I just started watercolors at age 90. You have given me a new lease on life. Thank you

  • @BonnieStanislawski
    @BonnieStanislawski Рік тому +2

    I very much enjoy your relaxed style both in your technique and your voice. So relaxing. I learn so much from you Ellen.

  • @ShirleyL.Maurer
    @ShirleyL.Maurer 13 днів тому

    Yes! Love your painting play time ! Whish, Whish!

  • @joycemarcus3430
    @joycemarcus3430 2 роки тому +8

    Wow - I feel ya! You are definitely speaking to me :) Great tutorial and awesome piece. At 75, I'm even older than Marie and just started 2 months ago - but it just goes to show ya - We're never too old to keep learning and having fun with loose watercolors thanks to great artists/teachers like you. Thanks Ellen - I'm so glad I found you. Joyce

  • @brandihart2367
    @brandihart2367 Рік тому +1

    I love how loose and free you are…when I grow up-I want to paint like you-lol 😊

  • @adriennefreedman1972
    @adriennefreedman1972 2 роки тому +18

    Always love floral Friday and the sound effects! Great video! Can't wait to try this. Thank you.

  • @JenniferLeaf-Mobley
    @JenniferLeaf-Mobley Місяць тому

    I really enjoy all your art and techniques!

  • @bjgoels
    @bjgoels 2 роки тому

    "Unexpected happiness" I love that.

  • @SM-yz7xd
    @SM-yz7xd Рік тому +1

    I Love this!
    Thanks for sharing your talent.

  • @jillbooker7970
    @jillbooker7970 2 роки тому +14

    QUESTION: when you add new layers, are you waiting until the previous layer is fully dry? I’ve been struggling with adding layers onto florals…..then you do this video..great timing, thank you!!

    • @rmuller366
      @rmuller366 2 роки тому +15

      Hi Jill. I’m not Ellen, but I’ll share with you my results. I’ve tried both ways i.e., letting layers dry and adding more water and paint, and adding water and more paint right away after initial watercolor is painted on. I’ve definitely had much better results with the latter. What happens as a layer dries is the paint adheres to the paper and becomes much less moveable as it soaks in. Going in immediately with water and more paint while the paint is slightly dry allows the paint to move, which is the fun of it. When you go in to your piece (after you have the basic design down) with a clean, wet brush it gets the paint wet again and you can smoosh it around better. You never know what you’ll get, which is what I find so delightful. Also, experiment with different concentrations of water and paint and you’ll see something amazing happen. I have a couple of bookmarks I painted over on IG if you want to have a look @rmuller366. Blessings to you!

    • @bellabaker4943
      @bellabaker4943 2 роки тому +1

      If you want smooth edges out then you do not want to let your edges dry and that is very simplistic answer to a complex question. But, a critical key to not muddying up your painting is to let your painting dry before adding other colors. So the answer is both yes and no. I love Ellen but there is another watercolorist on UTube who has excellent tutorials is Karen Rice. I’ve learned so much from both these fantastic artists. She can explain how and when to dry and when not. Good luck on your journey and blessings.

  • @debimcgill5919
    @debimcgill5919 2 роки тому

    Love the colors, and sound effects! Lol

  • @corinne803
    @corinne803 Місяць тому

    Magnifique ! Merci pour ce partage! 🤩🥰💐

  • @lindametcalfe9549
    @lindametcalfe9549 Рік тому

    Your my favourite go to artist to watch, you really inspire me Ellen thank you

  • @ИринаПлахотская-о6ш

    Какая красота!!!Какие яркие цветы!!Вы замечательный художник!!Спасибо за отличное весеннее настроение!

  • @LizStevens-o6v
    @LizStevens-o6v 3 місяці тому

    You created a flower scene that glows & you had fun doing it! Loved your commentary & encouragement to be loose & have fun! Thanks Ellen

  • @kimfilek9717
    @kimfilek9717 2 роки тому +4

    I love everything about this..it changes constantly and looks good along the way too. Stop where you want , go farther if you want...just play ! I love watching you just expressing joy. It is such a joy to watch you.♥️♥️

  • @heidiann2435
    @heidiann2435 2 роки тому +1

    I really like your channel, love the practical instruction. Your technique is earthy and your teaching is for average people. Really like what you said about having fun and not worrying about mistakes. Reminds me of good ole Bob and his perspective. I appreciate your showing the wrist movement. Twisting the brush, adding and take away, add some more. Super!

  • @coletteg.4548
    @coletteg.4548 7 місяців тому

    This is so awesome !! Love this technique ❣️

  • @joaniegreen2184
    @joaniegreen2184 2 роки тому +2

    Love your carefree no stress way of painting!

  • @rosactaylor
    @rosactaylor 2 роки тому

    What I like more with you Ellen is that you explain how yo mix colours.
    I can do it only while watching you.

  • @Nancy-d2s
    @Nancy-d2s 6 днів тому

    fabulous tutorial thanks

  • @celyzervomejia9902
    @celyzervomejia9902 Рік тому

    i need to try this! love it so much!!!!!💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰

  • @ruthkoster2741
    @ruthkoster2741 2 роки тому

    I really like your flowers!

  • @judithkohler8153
    @judithkohler8153 Рік тому

    Love this and think your painting was beautiful.

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 2 роки тому +3

    This is great…the blurry edges add a lot of character to the composition & it has so much depth

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 2 роки тому +1

    Every time I watch you do this technique Ellen, I want to run to my painting desk and bang one out. This technique is so much fun to do, I love it! Blessings to you and your tribe of viewers.

    • @masterhide
      @masterhide 2 роки тому +1

      You're so right. All it takes is one video of hers and I'm already taking my paints out lol

  • @danielleb.7055
    @danielleb.7055 2 роки тому +4

    This is gore-ge-ous!. Thanks for sharing. Most tutorials that I'm able to find for loose florals it just shows how to do 1 or 2 flowers together not a whole bouquet so this is super helpful. Have a great day!

  • @robinpalmer542
    @robinpalmer542 2 роки тому +1

    I love to watch you paint and hear your comments. You make me smile.

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 2 роки тому

    How fun!

  • @sheillabailey5080
    @sheillabailey5080 Рік тому

    Love your painting! Just learning to Watercolor

  • @louisedahlgren5340
    @louisedahlgren5340 2 роки тому

    I am, also, 70. I use to grab books of instruction. But, you tubes are a godsend.

  • @StephanieBargelski3015
    @StephanieBargelski3015 Рік тому

    Thank you Ellen!! I never saw someone paint the way you do!! THANK YOU!!

  • @nancybroer4712
    @nancybroer4712 2 роки тому +8

    Definitely fun and free with the larger flat brush, love it! And it really turns out so beautiful! Great tips, I will be doing some more of these, thanks to you!

  • @Grammarobinsongmail
    @Grammarobinsongmail 2 роки тому +4

    What a fun video. I love how you don’t stress over accidents. You either go with them as a happy accidents or demo several different ways to deal with the "accidents " and just have fun fun fun! Definitely going to try the big flat brush! I love the looseness and the vibrant colours.

  • @crystaltanart
    @crystaltanart Рік тому +2

    Love the lavenders and how they curve. Thanks for your amazing painting content here Ellen! I just started my own youtube channel and your relaxed style is a huge inspiration to me.

  • @jennywhisconier7777
    @jennywhisconier7777 2 роки тому

    Thanks! So relaxing to watch, so much fun to try (while no one is watching!)

  • @sophiarod9130
    @sophiarod9130 Рік тому

    Lovely!

  • @myjewelry4u
    @myjewelry4u Рік тому

    I love this! Also, your giggle makes me giggle. Fun all around. I need to stop buying supplies and just let myself paint and have fun.

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804 2 роки тому

    Love it Ellen

  • @seniorspeaks5116
    @seniorspeaks5116 2 роки тому

    love the little blue flowers you added at end.

  • @katiechan9830
    @katiechan9830 2 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous painting. Never thought a flat big brush can be so useful.

  • @Harphoney
    @Harphoney 9 місяців тому

    I totally live your tutorial , the energy and sound effects were so funny and inspiring! ❤. I know this sounds crazy, but I wish you or someone else would show how to tape the paper down, what type of tape that won’t rip the paper when removing, or what you used to hang up the cardboard so you are able to stand while painting. I hope to hear back from you as I really enjoyed your video.

  • @marieobrien5628
    @marieobrien5628 2 роки тому +1

    Fun…fun….fun Friday! Love this

  • @usgribbles
    @usgribbles 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE the sound effects!!! Made my day. And thank you for this video because it highlighted I've been way over thinking strokes for basic loose flowers.

  • @ErinEnoArt
    @ErinEnoArt 2 роки тому +2

    I just love watching you paint like this! Sometimes I forget to have fun and when you paint like this, I find it so inspiring. Thank you for the reminder to have fun!!!😁

  • @tinahanks7145
    @tinahanks7145 8 місяців тому

    "Doot-doot-doot😀 Come on it's easy!" You're speaking my language. Can't wait to try this!!

  • @ceceliah2426
    @ceceliah2426 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my gosh this is so beautiful. I really want to try this. I hope I can do it.

  • @terijean6351
    @terijean6351 Рік тому

    I've done 2 about that size and one small so thanks for showing your loose technique. Play... have fun...I hear don't try so hard. Thank you for a full tutorial.

  • @jdschneider5858
    @jdschneider5858 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! After doing botanical painting, I've wanted to get looser, but I still get uptight. It was a big help to see you work and not worry!!!

  • @lindaruss3772
    @lindaruss3772 10 місяців тому

    One of my faves! Watched again this a. m. I just finished doing a couple of paintings for my first Great-grandson, and I’m so ready to get loose! I like how you go back into a semi wet work and give it a less realistic, more misty? look. Thx so much Ellen!

  • @HelenRoberts-k3n
    @HelenRoberts-k3n Рік тому

    Enjoyed this video!

  • @KT-kg4nj
    @KT-kg4nj Рік тому

    What an absolutely great way to start the day! Love your fun teaching style. Thank you for sharing your talent!

  • @genevievedarrett3163
    @genevievedarrett3163 Рік тому

    I'm learning so much from you .I just started painting.70# and was bored ,this has been fun .Tku 😀🌻🌺🌼🌹

  • @cathylathrop8104
    @cathylathrop8104 2 роки тому

    Lost and found edges!! Love it!

  • @johnwalterstevens-tj9oq
    @johnwalterstevens-tj9oq Рік тому

    Your flowers are dancing! Love it!
    Liz in Ontario
    Thanks

  • @patriciamcpherson4667
    @patriciamcpherson4667 2 роки тому

    It's a.beautiful painting

  • @joycegilkey3677
    @joycegilkey3677 2 роки тому

    Just found you and am anxious to sit down and paint with you!! Yaaa for me!!!

  • @mvswaaij
    @mvswaaij Рік тому

    GORGEOUS ! Thank you Ellen

  • @brodouglasop
    @brodouglasop 2 роки тому

    I love your voice & whimsy. I love your painting style. I'm not sold on your palette -- not the colors, but the palette itself. But, your result speaks for itself, so I should just shut up! :) Thank you, very much, for sharing your gift with us.

  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl 2 роки тому

    The sound effects makes it 🥰‼️

  • @lindaw9329
    @lindaw9329 2 роки тому

    Love it when you’re enjoying yourself and inspiring me to play too! Great help when you exaggerate the movements. Terrific!

  • @OleDueJ
    @OleDueJ 2 роки тому

    I will try tomorrow it’s all done in minutes great!

  • @jessjaffe3427
    @jessjaffe3427 Рік тому

    Wonderful lesson. Many thanks!!!🌺

  • @celyzervomejia9902
    @celyzervomejia9902 Рік тому

    i really love all your paintings💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰

  • @Peachygreencrafts
    @Peachygreencrafts 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I haven’t painted in years. You have made me want to get started again.

  • @voracooper3061
    @voracooper3061 Рік тому

    My absolute favorite!

  • @jodycourt
    @jodycourt 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Ellen! I love that little addition of the blue/guoache tiny forget-me-nots.

  • @susangaida321
    @susangaida321 Рік тому

    That's so beautiful Ellen!!!!!!!💕🙂

  • @nancymiller7009
    @nancymiller7009 2 роки тому

    Digging it!

  • @isadorafreespirit
    @isadorafreespirit 2 роки тому

    Lovely

  • @bronyamunn6839
    @bronyamunn6839 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this such fun, enjoy your tutorials, greetings from Australia

  • @pamsmith332
    @pamsmith332 2 роки тому

    Thanks for yet another great video. You're like a painting ninja with that big brush. I just love your style.

  • @lindaspiller8179
    @lindaspiller8179 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Ellen for this video demonstrating colour mixing ahead of time, use of a flat brush for expressiveness and the ways to enhance the values. I look forward to hearing more about your online course!

  • @kareng8726
    @kareng8726 2 роки тому

    I wouldn’t have thought to blur the edges… it makes me think of photos taken in portrait mode. I’ve got to at least attempt this. Absolutely beautiful Ms Ellen!

  • @dawnkinster
    @dawnkinster 2 роки тому

    Fun stuff!!

  • @deniselaforgia874
    @deniselaforgia874 2 роки тому

    Fabulous, fun and beautiful! Thank you

  • @terrigronewold9898
    @terrigronewold9898 2 роки тому

    Love this technique ! All of them !

  • @dhags5
    @dhags5 2 роки тому

    Thank you - I LOVE watching you paint abstracts and have so enjoyed doing them after learning from you! Always supportive and positive!

  • @Taitcreates639
    @Taitcreates639 2 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous painting. Learned some things, love that flat wide brush you used in the beginning. Tfs

  • @pascaledescroix520
    @pascaledescroix520 Рік тому

    Bravo c’est top !!!

  • @lovdolls
    @lovdolls Рік тому

    That is amazing I only hope I can come close when I try this. I'm even older than Marie and Joyce at 81. I started Dec 7 22. I haven't tried anything this large so I will give this a go. Thank You.

  • @alvirosy
    @alvirosy 2 роки тому

    The way you make those leaves! Love the trick 😁

  • @annawoods5184
    @annawoods5184 2 роки тому

    Stunning Ellen

  • @jeanettie123
    @jeanettie123 2 роки тому +1

    That was so fun to watch! Thankyou!

  • @amberbobk8390
    @amberbobk8390 2 роки тому

    These are my favorites. Love loose floral. You are the best.

  • @ruthmariaruizpinilla2588
    @ruthmariaruizpinilla2588 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @margretmartin7572
    @margretmartin7572 Рік тому

    Beautiful flowers!

  • @MrDilinipe
    @MrDilinipe 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn4680 Рік тому

    Love this ❤Thank you Ellen 😊

  • @cheryl6716
    @cheryl6716 2 роки тому

    Ellen, your painting is so vivid and gorgeous! I definitely want to try this technique out. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @seemakapoor4894
    @seemakapoor4894 2 роки тому

    Really vibrant Ellen

  • @pemssong
    @pemssong 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this! Fun, colorful, and I love the technique w the flat brush. Who knew!? A great option for a chilly, grayish Spring day. Thanks!

  • @sherylpiche9878
    @sherylpiche9878 2 роки тому

    So cool. I love to watch you paint.

  • @by.lindalw
    @by.lindalw 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this tutorial! I really love how you spread the colours out from the original flowers - made such a huge difference to the final resault, so perfect, adore it!

  • @cherylberry1613
    @cherylberry1613 2 роки тому

    I love Holbein paint. So bright and pretty. Fun tutorial. Thanks Ellen.

  • @janc734
    @janc734 2 роки тому

    LOVE floral Fridays! Thank you Ellen and deeply appreciate your sound effects. : ) Gorgeous painting- will definitely try this.

  • @rosalynmcwatters8510
    @rosalynmcwatters8510 2 роки тому

    Ellen, thank you so much for this video. I'm new to painting and am getting very frustrated. Excited to try these tips and techniques.

  • @annhinson5670
    @annhinson5670 2 роки тому

    Very pretty! I wouldn't have thought to use a wide brush to create petals. I really like that they are not perfectly round. I will have to give it a go. Thanks for the tip Ellen!