Watercolor Brush Practice is KEY to create great leaves and petals

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2022
  • Hey friends here is a great and easy watercolor tutorial on how to use your brush properly to create leaves and petals. I go over this step by step any skill level can do this- For ad free videos and more content check out my Patreon:www.patreon.com/ellencrimitre...
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Komentáře • 105

  • @RitaD0724
    @RitaD0724 Před 3 měsíci

    You are a magician with those brushes. They obey you.

  • @vixtergoad
    @vixtergoad Před rokem +4

    You are the best instructor that I have seen on youtube for water color. You genuinely want others to get it.

  • @cydtaylor
    @cydtaylor Před 11 měsíci +3

    I love how real your lessons are not every stroke is perfect and how relax it feels thanks for sharing your skills with us 😊

  • @jenniferk7707
    @jenniferk7707 Před rokem +1

    Just found this and want to thank you… I have watched many videos of brush drills and not been able to catch on….but tonight I had my Ah Hah moment and it clicked. I can paint leaves!!

  • @grammyrosethompson650
    @grammyrosethompson650 Před 2 měsíci

    You are simply awesome! I love your voice, your instructions and the way your love of the craft comes through. I also love your generosity in giving away so much for free on youtube.
    It would be a dream come true to be able to come to a retreat of yours. But you will most likely never get close enough for that to happen for me.
    You are my favorite. You inspire me and you do magic with your many skills! A big fan!

  • @lesleyrhodes1871
    @lesleyrhodes1871 Před rokem +8

    Thank you Ellen love watching you. The last time I posted, I wasn't in a good place, with my painting, every piece of work was hitting the bin, in frustration! However, I seem to have moved on, and without taking too much notice, and relaxing more, I'm now producing some decent work.

  • @Wildflowerafternoons
    @Wildflowerafternoons Před rokem +1

    I will practice. I love leaves and flowers. I need to improve my muscle memory.

  • @lindaruss3772
    @lindaruss3772 Před 3 měsíci

    Boy! Did I need this! I came back to watercolor painting out of love for loose florals. But I’ve been noticing that my flowers are very abstract, and I’m usually not happy with my leaves! Your florals look like flowers, even when you do a loose technique! And here came your tutorial!
    The wonderful thing about a practice tute like this, it gives one a break from the pressure of creating a great painting!! It’s just Fun that you learn from. I’m happy with a practice flower I did, using your simple techniques. Thx ever so much Ellen. 🌻

  • @redbird8257
    @redbird8257 Před rokem +5

    This was a terrific tutorial! Loved the detailed instruction & demonstration. It truly helps showing such in-depth wrist movements and hand placement. Thank you soooo much! Hope your jet lag gets better soon. ❤

  • @danakolpin1289
    @danakolpin1289 Před rokem +2

    In this tutorial I learned what I am doing wrong with my strokes. So useful.

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 Před rokem +2

    My goodness Ellen, you certainly packed in a lot of information for a jet lagged artist. It took me two days to recover from jet lag on my recent vacation from Florida to Colorado. Then I came back to a Hurricane, yikes. We were blessed on our beach. Tampa Bay Area dodged another bullet. Thank you for all the great tips today. Great refresher for a burned out artist who did too much painting before traveling. Had to give away bookmarks though, didn’t I 😂. Blessings to you and everyone!

  • @conniebell4745
    @conniebell4745 Před rokem +9

    Ellen, showing the specific movement and pressure for the brush stroke is extremely helpful. Also the comparison of the two types of paper, side by side, is invaluable information for a beginner like me. I have been practicing on cheap WC paper and now, thanks to you, I know how to approach that pad of Arches I have been hanging on to. After watching your videos for the past 9 months, I think I am ready to tackle it!

  • @annawoods5184
    @annawoods5184 Před rokem +1

    Helen this is such great therapy, soothing watching u create magic…I could watch you forever…except I have to work 😅

  • @elainethompson6180
    @elainethompson6180 Před rokem +7

    Love the tutorial can’t wait to practice the strokes and paint flower. Thank you for showing how to hold brushes it is really helpful to a beginner like me

    • @jacintacesp
      @jacintacesp Před rokem

      Agree. Really helpful for loose paintings. I definitely don't want to have to draw 300 leaves!!

  • @marieobrien5628
    @marieobrien5628 Před rokem +4

    Great info….so very helpful! Practicing leaves and petals with different brushes is definitely something I’ll be doing. Thanks for the info on water and holding the brush too!

  • @sandi5276
    @sandi5276 Před 8 měsíci

    I just found your vids and I'm so glad I did! thank you for being here.

  • @pennywheeler2598
    @pennywheeler2598 Před rokem +4

    Bravo!!! Ellen this is a superb video.
    I'm going to do it over again. I learned a few things. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for all the effort it takes to bring us excellent videos....they are so helpful.💕💕💕

  • @annenglish2935
    @annenglish2935 Před rokem +2

    This ❤️ has been my go to when I haven't done any painting in awhile.... I love leaves... relaxing... loved seeing your expertise in sharing about paint, brushes and paper... I have to use my Arches... I have enough to last me a year painting daily... finding deals is a favorite thing... starting my granddaughters also! Thank 😊 you Ellen!!! From a grateful beginner, a California Gramma ❤️

  • @sheilacym
    @sheilacym Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you, Ellen, for this perfect tutorial video.
    This is so helpful for us as beginners needing guidance and confidence building ….sizes of brushes….how and when / where we can use them, etc., etc…….explaining your thoughts on the different papers….techniques…holding the brush and wrist movement, etc., etc. 🥳🤗🤗🥳

  • @susierubio1096
    @susierubio1096 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much I did a painting it came up very good

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Ellen That was really helpful especially how to hold the paint brushes, it's something I find I'm not doing at all times so off to practice now xx

  • @habituallearner7680
    @habituallearner7680 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, Ellen! Brush control and water control have been the hardest things for me to learn. This is exactly what I needed to see today!

  • @LindaWhalen
    @LindaWhalen Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very helpful. Thank you for the tutorial.

  • @ronniequigley8869
    @ronniequigley8869 Před rokem +1

    This was a great tutorial. I will come back to it again while practicing. Thank you.

  • @paulabrown6840
    @paulabrown6840 Před rokem +3

    You’re the best! 🥰

  • @rosactaylor
    @rosactaylor Před rokem +1

    Well done. Thank you. Practice, practice, practice that is the operative word. Thanks again.

  • @cynthiamoon4315
    @cynthiamoon4315 Před rokem +3

    Oh thank you so much Ellen! This really helped me understand my brushes and the paper at a new level. I'm using my cat's tongue brush and hot press paper more often.

  • @jerrincurless5249
    @jerrincurless5249 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for showing how to hold the brushes, what brushes can do, and so much more! Appreciate you so much!! Love your teaching style!! I can actually follow you and come out with something decent!!

  • @christinekibler5649
    @christinekibler5649 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! I struggle with leaves and this was so helpful!!!! Practice makes perfect!

  • @maryhazlett
    @maryhazlett Před rokem

    Thanks, Ellen!

  • @sandraneale128
    @sandraneale128 Před rokem

    Bless you for showing me those brush stroked. My right wrist is surgically straightened, so struggle a bit. Any tips, please❤️🦋

  • @christinejharts
    @christinejharts Před rokem

    This is all so helpful, many thanks Ellen.

  • @patriciakelly5451
    @patriciakelly5451 Před 5 měsíci

    I so love that! Thank you so much. Xxx

  • @mary.reynolds6391
    @mary.reynolds6391 Před rokem

    Thank you very much, Ellen.

  • @agnespeterse2529
    @agnespeterse2529 Před rokem +1

    A wonderful tutorial ! Thank you!

  • @celineloeffler1909
    @celineloeffler1909 Před rokem

    You’re amazing, Ellen. You have helped me so much!!!

  • @eddo107
    @eddo107 Před rokem

    Thanks for your very good practice och turorial👌🙏👍

  • @margmcgill1645
    @margmcgill1645 Před rokem

    Thank you. I really need to practice more. Love your videos.

  • @cathyharris6477
    @cathyharris6477 Před rokem

    Thank you Ellen, this was a great tutorial! You are e great teacher!

  • @barbaradonofrio5072
    @barbaradonofrio5072 Před rokem

    Thankyou for taking the time to review the basic strokes !

  • @gabrielabosenberg3987

    Thank you so much. Very good tips. And as you say: practice, practice....

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 Před rokem +1

    Excellent info for practicing strokes

  • @Doggymomma52
    @Doggymomma52 Před rokem

    Very helpful thank you so much.

  • @Doggymomma52
    @Doggymomma52 Před rokem

    Thank you 🎨

  • @lindathaxton1994
    @lindathaxton1994 Před rokem

    Thank you 🙏

  • @jerrygill4828
    @jerrygill4828 Před rokem

    I love this video…

  • @Adrianapube
    @Adrianapube Před rokem

    Disfruto muchísimo tus tutoriales, muchas felicidades. Me alegra haberte encontrado❤

  • @karendirmish2696
    @karendirmish2696 Před rokem

    Practice and practice more! Loved this tutorial because I need to be reminded to practice more! You make it creative and you make learning fun! Sounds like the trip was fun, and everyone learned lots! Happy Spring, your student Karen Dirmish 29:53

  • @egebaranerisik487
    @egebaranerisik487 Před rokem +5

    Wow! i wanna do this painting❤️

  • @annmyers4416
    @annmyers4416 Před rokem

    Loved this instructional video. Wish you would do more. Would love instruction on hard edges, amount of water etc?

  • @TammyDawson
    @TammyDawson Před rokem

    Ellen, I love your videos and have learned so much from you. Have you ever done a watercolor tutorial on painting sunset safari for leucadendrons? (I’ve searched yt, but didn’t find any.) I am struggling with painting this plant and would love see your approach.

  • @MsSbunney
    @MsSbunney Před rokem +1

    You’re an awesome teacher, with a lot of patience❤

  • @catherineadkins2774
    @catherineadkins2774 Před rokem +1

    Very helpful video! What kind and size of cats tongue brush are you using? It’s not in the sets in your Amazon store is it? Love to watch your videos! 😍

  • @noranikolai3393
    @noranikolai3393 Před rokem +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you

  • @jacintacesp
    @jacintacesp Před rokem +1

    Ellen - I guess for complex leaves it is good to draw them first? Cats tongue makes amazing shapes!

  • @djgamiller
    @djgamiller Před rokem

    Great video Ellen! Can you explain the difference between velvet touch and Neptune series brushes by Princeton?

  • @patricialong2717
    @patricialong2717 Před rokem

    I'm just about to start water color painting and I'm really enjoying your videos. Should I always draw out what I want to paint before I start?

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw Před rokem

    Super tutorial, Ellen. Thank you so much!

  • @nildavalencia5524
    @nildavalencia5524 Před rokem

    Thanks for the demo today, Fast and beautiful.

  • @janechervony5623
    @janechervony5623 Před rokem

    Wow! This is the best video. Thank you.

  • @barbaradonofrio5072
    @barbaradonofrio5072 Před rokem

    Can you do a review of goid composition tips and balance in a floral

  • @barbarasegbers4494
    @barbarasegbers4494 Před rokem

    So helpful!

  • @cherylthomas2459
    @cherylthomas2459 Před rokem

    This is exactly what I did today. Thank you

  • @therealkathytincler
    @therealkathytincler Před rokem

    Thank you yes that was most helpful and love the pic! Tfs

  • @psoik
    @psoik Před rokem

    I was able to follow along and finish this painting… it turned out pretty well but I would like to try it again because I know I could do better. Thank you for giving such a clear explanation.

  • @elyselaforest7700
    @elyselaforest7700 Před rokem

    So this is in a cellulose paper sketchbook. One strike against it. And I haven't yet gotten the technique down. But after I filled the page, I saw fish instead of leaves. So I doodled them! Off to find some better paper in my stash and practice some more. Maybe I'll get leaves this time.

  • @laurenreiss8845
    @laurenreiss8845 Před rokem

    Ellen, thanks for this very helpful video! I want to purchase the 1/2 cats tongue Princeton brush. The closest one I found on dickblicks is called an oval wash - is that the same thing but different name? If not, where can I purchase it? I didn't see it in your shop. Thanks again!

  • @williamjamesenkerwitz9495

    Thank you for showing BUT for me it's difficult with Parkinson's and being 82 years young I need three sheets paper next to each other or I will end up on the table ha ha from South Africa

  • @nazkh3391
    @nazkh3391 Před rokem

    Thank you!! ❤️

  • @reneeluenow7117
    @reneeluenow7117 Před rokem

    This video was very helpful for me. You make it look so simple. I will be practicing the strokes with the 2 types of paper and with the different brushes. Your videos are great. Thank you.

  • @rosactaylor
    @rosactaylor Před rokem

    Thank you very much.

  • @mards9648
    @mards9648 Před rokem

    Thank you!!

  • @roxannerosecrans4441
    @roxannerosecrans4441 Před rokem

    Love the practice tips! I just got watercolor brushes, Princeton ones, for flowers. Wow I really tell the difference from my Walmart brushes, lol

  • @carolw1766
    @carolw1766 Před rokem

    You are using a princeton neptune brush size 12,8, and what was the 3rd one? I'm a beginner...just soaking up information.

  • @jessicagrill425
    @jessicagrill425 Před rokem

    I always appreciate your videos! Thank you. I hope the workshop in France went well. Do you ever do workshops in Mass? I would love to attend!

  • @SimpleLiving19
    @SimpleLiving19 Před rokem +1

  • @lesleyrhodes1871
    @lesleyrhodes1871 Před rokem

    P.S a member of my family lives near Limoges, in a small village called St Paul.

  • @pspuma1
    @pspuma1 Před 5 měsíci

    Why do you tape your brush handles?

  • @patsopkokubenesimacek6479

    Does a filbert brush have the same effect as a cats tongue brush?

  • @kristiehanson5443
    @kristiehanson5443 Před rokem +1

    Would you kindly list the colors you use in your main pallet?

  • @loishancock9996
    @loishancock9996 Před rokem

    Please explain more then once which paper you are working with and their qualities, ie: which is cold press and which Is hot pressed.

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