Watercolor Un-Frustrated 101
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- When you’re a super beginner with watercolor painting things can get pretty intense. Really. But I’ve figured out some ways to get through it all and still love watercolor on the other side !
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Oh my gosh Kristy!!!! I cried as I watched this video. Let me explain why. I felt as if you made this video just for me! I have cheap paint supplies and no confidence in myself to paint. I am very interested in watercolor. I am a beginner who can't draw a straight line to save my life, yet, I want to be creative like you are. I'm so happy I found you! You're giving me inspiration and encouragement to go ahead and begin exploring my watercolors. Thank you so very much for helping me!!!!!!!
You are very welcome! I felt a pull on my soul to make this type of video again. There are so so many who need the reminder or need to be given this kind of permission for the first time. Thank you so much for sharing.
I feel what you mean,Kristy has done the same for me!!💜
@@Jas-zzz I guess we just need to get started.
@@KristyRiceyaaaaas!!!!! Again, and again, and again. Even those of us that know we're experienced enough, need all the encouragement we can get, because procrastination comes from all the exterior thoughts. Ie: I'm not good enough. I'll never be like A, B, C... A, B, C is way better than me. So, we put our brakes on, we start to dwindle back, because it's so much easier to procrastinate and let our (negativo) thoughts take control. Meanwhile, everyone else is moving forward. Then, the resentment starts in... I shoulda... I coulda... And you realize in this moment of self talk, I'm the only one holding me back. And it's like Kristy said, you HAVE to keep positive self talking. Because the negative self talk will definitely lead to places ya don't wanna be. Like the nasty gram... That would have sent me to a very bad place. But if I can think positive about a nasty gram, I can look at it as a challenge, a speed bump to be crushed... Away with my road block, heading for another big mistake!!!😂. Whatever.... I'll make it through. Excellent reminder to say kind, loving words to yourself! Always, always, always. Because, it's nobody else's "job", but our own to bring happiness. Although Kristy and many others in this community definitely can still bring us joy!!!❤
Straight lines are overrated, trust me!
There is something so magical about watercolour, Kristy gets it. Worth every minute to watch and watch again.
Appreciate that sooooo much!
Hi, Kristy!! My therapist made me do a hobby. I have anxiety disorder, bad PTSD, I have medical problems, so I do not leave the house very often. So, since I painted oils, acrylics and household paint for murals in my past, I chose watercolor because I had heard it was hard but did not need a lot of supplies or time. All you needed was water, paint, brush, paper. I did not have to waste 20minutes setting up my easel, 5 to 30minutes finding a prepped canvas and another 15 setting up my palette. I really appreciate your tutorials because you deal with reality and you don’t let us fall on our excuses. Thank you. Watercolor has changed my outlook and I paint 20 mins a day. I still have all of my medical problems, but they are not so overwhelming any more. Thank ou :)
Please eat some chocolates... do your watercolors and smile...it works for me!....I must agree...she is an incredible teacher with no teacher stress...she flutters like a mesmerizing colorful butterfly!
just wanted to send some hugs n prayers 💗🙏 I also have a lot of health issues n aniexty n know how very hard it can be esp when ur wanting to be creative but lack the energy n health to do.
so glad u found this channel n watercolor 💖 I love doing simple designs with water first then dropping paint in n just watching it flow n do it's thing 😊 like u I don't get a lot of time to do it but I love every minute I get.
I also use an app to do a digital diamond painting kinda thing. I find it really calming to do esp if I can't sit up to do watercolor or even when I'm waiting at the Drs office or doing tests etc.
it's called pixel tap if u want to try it out. I find it's really good to do when my aniexty is bad. I put on good music n work on a fun picture. I really hope you'll find some relief n healing w ur health issues n aniexty n ptsd. know ur not alone 💗🌸
Love hearing this story of yours! Yes watercolor has an immediacy that few other mediums have and I’m so glad you’ve found its magic!!
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This conversation was featured among my local urban sketchers group just 2 days ago. Such a joy to simply learn how to get the best out of "what you have" and get on with the joy of art.
Yesss let’s get on with the JOY!
Thank you so much, my friend! This was a pleasant surprise! I had no idea you were going to use my sketchbook for your CZcams video. ❤❤❤ This sketchbook would not have been possible without you and your support!!!
I wanted to surprise you!!! XO
This is making me want to have a date with my watercolours. It’s been way too long. I’m thinking chocolate, wine, my watercolours and this video.
Sounds like perfection!!
I'm back to using The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. Doing the Morning Pages now, and a weekly Artist's Date will now be a daily 20 minute minimum date with my watercolors, my chai chaga tea and I'll get some chocolates! Excellent idea!
👏👏👏👏👏👏 thank you for giving cheap cheerful art supplies some of the love that they deserve. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely!!
The joy is painting (using that term lightly) it's more about creating joy. I have even made joy with a tree branch. Yes I have done many with nothing more than a stick (it was sort of a challenge). It all works. Play and enjoy. It makes all the world's woes get pushed out of the forefront and recede. Keep showing us all how to create that joy. Thank you for all you show us.
Love this!!!
Kristy, you always make me inspired to play with color and my inner child thanks you. I enjoyed this video so much.
You are so welcome!
this is such a lovely tutorial in that you're not "teaching" us technique necessarily, but how to just be in the moment and enjoy what the moment brings. that is what art does. art is not "what is the best palette i can buy", art is just being, and sitting with being. the end product might not be the point of art at all, but the joy is.
I’m so glad you resonated with this video. And thank you for telling me so!
Oh I needed to hear this "even an 8th of a yes!, means you didn't waste paper and you're in the right place" thank you Kristy :D ❤
You are so welcome!
I like the Amazon bags. The ones with the leaves and vines on. That’s fun.
I consider my self an intermediate watercolorist. But no matter if you're just beginning or a long time pro...I think every artist needs to have some of the "play & fun" watercolors in their stash! Get 'em out and go to town! I've got one of those cake sets. Yes, they're chalky but the colors are pretty and the chalkiness gives them sort of a velvety soft finish that I happen to love! Thanks Kristy!
Yes chalky isn’t always a bad thing!
Watercolor Church member here! Kristy, your video was for me too. I got all your brushes, palette, paper, etc etc etc. But, I haven’t done squat… and I want to.
It’s time. I promise. It’s time 😘
You can start with swatches! Easy and you will get to know your supplies. And you can just play and experimrment. That is what I do (I am a beginner) and it is FUN. I love gliding a brush over the paper.
Your brushes are the best ultimate BEST BEST BEST watercolor brushes out there. I will not use other brushes because I felt in love with your brushes. ❤ thanks for creating them!!!!❤
Glad you like them! Wow so sweet of you to say!!!
Wow Kristy ❤️ I loved the rose!! I couldn't believe you did that with the cheap watercolors! Wow good job!! Jk FLORIDA USA 🇺🇸.
Thanks so much! 😊
Kristy, you are a fantastic teacher. You are a therapist too:) I have been craving to paint and it has been a while since I picked up my brush. I am going to paint with you now!
I’m so happy you’re painting with me!!
I started my journey with watercolour 2 weeks ago.. On beginning I bought craft/ school watercolour palette bc it was all I could find. But recently I order a bit better. Maybe not top pro.. but better than student palette and some watercolour paper.Your videos are very inspirational . First of all I need to say that only you are speaking so loudly about having fun with it. To not to treat it too seriously. To enjoy a moment with a brush in our hands and a paints. Thank you for your positivity and all those almoust terapeutic words.
Greeting from Poland.
Ahhh welcome to watercolor!! So glad my videos are helpful!!
Hi, I am enjoying your Art for Joy's Sake brushes. Very happy how they move the paint. Love, Love, Love them. I follow your use of your brushes, to see what textures, wow moments I can create!
Glad you like them!
Never had so much enjoyment painting. Kristy brings out the best of everything, and the best of me. Love you.
Wow, thank you!
Isnt it funny, all those years of ourvluves being taught to color inside the lines. And here come us watercolor lovers getting joy from color "bumps" 😂❤
Bump bump bump it baby!!! lol
Oh what a sweet style video this is. Soothing and spa-like. Aaah…. 😊
As someone who doesn’t have the fear some have I will still say this is a practice, feeling free enough to just paint. I never set out to create a masterpiece I just wanted to put paint on paper. Because it’s enjoyable. No formal art classes. Just hobby goals. I only got a little stuck when I had created a few “masterpieces” and wanted to do more of them. Then I was careful and thoughtful about what came next. To overcome that I just do something. Which often leads to NOT a masterpiece. No worries I just punch hearts out of those and give to students with a message on back that says “you are loved”. But still trying so I may start out playful and if something starts to take shape I slow down and try to create the masterpiece. Slowing down and being thoughtful is sometimes necessary. But if I “mess up” who cares. I can still try again and I have my trusty heart punch.
I really just don’t care. Im having fun. I have stacks of paper and if I don’t feel like attempting a masterpiece but want to paint I paint on scrap or really cheap paper. No worries ever! But it’s been a practice and discipline to get here and stay here. I have a garbage bin right below my desk and it fills every few days. Lol. So what. Who cares. You bought supplies use them and enjoy them and be joyful every time you accidentally make a masterpiece.
So many times I find one in the scraps and I’m like this is gorgeous why did this end up in unfinished scrap pile?? So I put some finishing touches and frame her and up she goes on a wall! JOY 😊🙏🏼✝️🥂
This!!!⬆️⬆️⬆️
Gosh this is so refreshing, I love how you actaully show what is possible with those supplies. I'm genuinely impressed with that red brush 😄 I also relate as I honesty use copy paper more than anything when using watercolour, for the most part it's just playing with colours but it's very possible to do little paintings on too. It also heavily takes any pressure off so even though I'm somewhat limited, it's just fun! I've only ever used actual watercolour paper a few times over many years, I've really adapted to paint on any cheap paper. It may change in the future but for now it still gives me joy 💛
I was also surprised what that brush could do!!
Ok, from stickman level yesterday to breakthrough! You’re a marvelous nut! 💜
Best compliment ever!!!
Love when you do these kind of videos everyone will learn something I did!❤
Im so glad!!
Love the drag & wiggle flower and a great message! 🦋
Thank you! 🤗
I'm still such a newb at wc and I love it that every once in a while, you'll do a vid sharing beginner everything and so encouraging! I love that flower technique and will def try!! That brush cracks me up.....I still see it alongside our little paint boxes we got as kids, looks exactly like it color and all, and I'm 76 LOL. 'Get it, feel it, keep after it'...I loved this vid! Thanks so much for sharing your time and talent with us
Happy to help! Thanks for watching!!
Oh my gosh I love your crappy brush rose!! The color of the leaves. So pretty!
Thank you so much!
own A TON of professional wc paints. AND very low priced wc paints too! There's room for all of them. I needed this video today. Watched/listened to it twice already & plan to paint along in the next few days or next week when the teen is at camp! Super stuff in it, as per your usual!
Right on!
More videos like this, please!
Okay :)
I subscribed just a few days ago. You are a fabulous teacher. You are so encouraging & joyful. Super glad I found you. 🌷
Thank you for being here!!
you are an excellent teacher. thanks!
You're very welcome!
Saving this one to rewatch and paint along. Thank you for your constant encouragement!
You are so welcome!
Lately it's been hard to get the confidence and inspiration as I returned to water colouring after so many, MANY years, and this video was such an encouragement..Your reminding me to be kind to myself, to breathe, and to enjoy the moment, even just an 8th of joy...Wow! I really needed to hear that.
Awesome!
Kristy, you are so right about me, I am so critical of myself. Because I draw photorealistic animals I don't give myself a chance to just play as often as I ought to. Thank you for the reminder sweetheart 😘
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Kristy! Thank you for this video! You share so much love and inspiration, you change our lives!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Kristy! You helped me get unstuck in my painting! ❤
You are so welcome!
Hi Kristy. Thank you so much for your wise, wonderful advice and encouragement. You are inspirational. Love, a Nana New Zealand ❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
Kristy I love your passion for art!! Your videos always make me feel inspired.
I'm so glad!
Really fun video. I picked up my brushes and inexpensive paper and went for it . It was super enjoyable.
That is awesome!
You are so awesome 🤗 Watching you makes me realize I am scared. I am using too much water and it takes over the underlying color or I don't use enough and it does not move at all 😟 My dry palet blocks do not become so creamy even after lots of sprayed water on them? I have just started with watercolor and I feel I am doing it all wrong with wet on wet and it is frustrating and confusing to understand how it works so I am watching a ton of videos in hope to learn and understand it. In the mean time loosing the joy of it and then you are here, God bless you 😘 Thank you so much for reminding us to have fun and enjoy. Thank you for being such an inspiration 🙏💖
I’m so glad you’re here :) What brand of watercolor are you using?
Loved this lesson, I love watercolour it makes me so happy.
Me too!!
This was so great! Thank you!! I’d love to see other simple projects like this. It helped me know that I can!!
I’m hearing this request from many so you got it!!
Thank you for bringing me joy!
Any time!
So much fun! I needed paint-play time. Thank you!❤
You are so welcome!
I LOVE these exercises!! These are stress relievers 🩷🩷
They are!
Wonderful encouragement for us all! ❤
Glad you think so :)
This is a great video. I have been painting with watercolor for more than 20 years. This is great advise to anyone that is wanting to try watercolor or painting in general. Yes, yes and yes to cheap supplies, get some Prang, Crayola, or better yet Pretty Excellent Water color set of 36.......any of it will do. Swatch and play with it......cheap paper, from Five Below, or Walmart once in a while you can even get some at Dollar Tree and go to Town. In my own journey I have always practiced with cheap watercolor paints, I still do......I have professional watercolor paints but I still like my cheap paints. When your starting it is easier to be loose and free with the cheap stuff, your not worried about wasting good supplies. My favorite affordable watercolor paints that are actually professional grade are Camlin Kokuyo also known as Camel.......you can get a set on Amazon for $20.00......Love this video, well done! I watched it twice.
Wonderful advice and suggestions!! Thank you :)
I am thrilled to have permission to just play with color!!!!!
Wonderful!
Exactly what I needed to hear. I just can't get back into the habit. I can't find 45 minutes a day to get out and set up all the watercolor stuff and sit down. Too many other distractions. I'm not giving up.
Give yourself 5 minutes :)
Loved the exercises 😊thankyou for the beautiful flower so much fun.
You are so welcome!
Beautiful and valuable lessons.
Thank you! 😃
Love this, very playful and fun
Yay thanks!
One of your very best! Thank you!
Oh thank you!!
Thank you! I love your energy.
Thank you so much!
Wow, I am surprised at how good the cake-colors looked when soaked. I would have loved to see you paint a flower with the cake-colors on the paper bag!
Great suggestion!
Omg I love the broken palette
Hahaha me too
fabulous as usual, thank you
Thanks for watching!!
Your recent video on the bouquets inspired me to give it a go. Loose is not my usual, but I did it! I framed it and put it in my studio. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Feeling FREED up
I’m happy!
Love your style!
Thanks!!
Just having fun!
Awesome!!!
Hi Kristy thank you very much for painting with these cheap watercolor paint. I am a beginner with watercolor and love practising with it on cheap paper. I leant to add oxgal to the clean water and it let the paint flow and explode😊
You are so welcome!
You are so wonderful! ❤ 😊
Oh thank you!
👍 one of your best videos
Wow, thanks
You're welcome@@KristyRice
"I'm taking you to church here - Watercolor chuch. " 😊
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I find that Cotman doesnt charge (move) well during wet on wet, especially on mediocre paper. That floof of air got me laughing… I think we need a miniature air floof tool in our watercolour brush kit! Hahaha
Btw, I tried misting paints but they sometimes splatter. So i chose to use a dropper instead. I keep a little essential oil size bottle of water with dropper cap, to pinch water into the paints. Splatter no more.
I started playing with paint using my unused makeup brushes. The flat concealer brush is kinda like a filbert. Only last week did I finally buy a filbert paintbrush 😂
Makeup brushes are fantastic for painting!!
Breakthrough!
Amazeballs!!
I havent watch u in a minute your looking great ❤❤
😊 thank you
@@KristyRice of course
Kristy, on your lazy rectangle exercise. Would the colors have bled together a little more if you pre-wet each rectangle section? if that makes sense
Yesssss definitely!! So basically paint a clean water rectangle first, then dab in color :) And repeat!
I love your watercolor cloth. Where did you find that? Looks like your design.
Issy Watercolor on instagram
Awesome video. Thank you. I had given up on watercolor because I felt I’m too much of a control freak!!! I want perfection immediately…..🙄. Anyway…. What brand of paper would you recommend. I have a hard time paying a lot for watercolor paper when I’m not good. Help!! 🥰
If you are in the US I like Gencrafts wood pulp (not 100% cotton) paper:) very affordable in the US
Walmart in my town sells Bee watercolor paper. We are in Central Valley. Country
I need to try this Walmart Bee paper! Hear so much about it!!
@@KristyRiceit’s not fabulous, just really good for a cheap paper 😊
Love, love, love your videos. You are wonderful. ((Hugs))
Thank you so much!
Ha ha ha ! #boop 😅 You're so much fun 🌹🌿
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BREAKTHROUGH!
Oooooh YES!!!
#breakthrough 🤗
Yess!!
Big BOOP
BIG thanks!!!
Did it.
Awesome!!
Boop!
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Dragon Wiggle, Lift. 😂❤
This was lovely thank you!
My takeaway- I take painting way too seriously, it’s time to step back and breathe, relax and allow myself to just play!
Can’t think of a better takeaway! 🐲
Thanks Kristy. Having a break through 😅