EASY Watercolor Abstract Christmas Cards using rough paper!

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  • čas přidán 15. 12. 2022
  • A super fun and Easy Abstract watercolor Christmas card tutorial- For Ad- Free videos and other exclusive videos check out my Patreon: www.patreon.com/ellencrimitre...
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Komentáře • 97

  • @jenniferbell653
    @jenniferbell653 Před rokem

    The Christmas tree bokeh is awesome

  • @tericannon3297
    @tericannon3297 Před rokem +5

    I enjoy ALL your videos. I’m best, as a beginner, with the abstracts. Thank you for all you do to help us out here.

  • @LL-yy6mn
    @LL-yy6mn Před rokem +13

    Wow. I love your tutorials, especially the abstracts. This is one of my favorites by far.

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 Před rokem

    Love these Ellen…like the blue/green & splatter..feels like it’s snowing on the card & the blurring effect…

  • @margaretstewart4058
    @margaretstewart4058 Před rokem +5

    I really like the real time presentation. Thank you

  • @annsmith4739
    @annsmith4739 Před rokem +3

    Bueatiful as always lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lindakelby1353
    @lindakelby1353 Před rokem +7

    Beautiful!! Love the colors

  • @rainy5053
    @rainy5053 Před rokem +8

    Always fun to watch you Ellen...now it's my turn to play! 😆 thank you for all you do and happy holidays to you and yours! 😘

  • @djgamiller
    @djgamiller Před rokem +2

    I love that you are a real time tutorial girl!

  • @karendirmish2696
    @karendirmish2696 Před rokem +7

    Absolutely LOVED this Christmas card presentation! Please continue live presentation, it’s like you were in my kitchen! Happy Holidays, your Student, Karen Dirmish

  • @snowyart3338
    @snowyart3338 Před rokem +6

    Wonderful idea for a card and so Christmassy!!🎅

  • @t2terri
    @t2terri Před rokem +2

    I luv it when you experiment….. gives me more freedom to doing more with watercolor! Keep up with abstract ideas!,,,thanjs!

  • @jacksoncenterforthearts626

    You make it all look so easy! And so many tricks of watercolor. Thanks!

  • @roxannerosecrans4441
    @roxannerosecrans4441 Před rokem +3

    Really cool Ellen! You must be a riot to hang out with, someday I'll come one of your classes. Love the painting 🎨 too

    • @ellencrimitrent
      @ellencrimitrent  Před rokem

      I am you should come- I actually have a spot on my March 2 Charleston workshop - someone who bought her space cannot go.:) I told her I would try and sell her tix since I don't do refunds- but you can easily resell it like a concert tix.

    • @roxannerosecrans4441
      @roxannerosecrans4441 Před rokem

      @@ellencrimitrent kinda far for me to go, but I would really love it!

  • @lizthomas6347
    @lizthomas6347 Před rokem +2

    I see blue green, looks like the milky way, lovely cards. Will be trying this method.

  • @annettenorman8173
    @annettenorman8173 Před 7 měsíci

    I am so inspired by the abstract videos tonight. My traditional tree cards are not going to be on this years' agenda!! Thank you!!

  • @Winstonsmom
    @Winstonsmom Před rokem +4

    I just love this one! Your techniques are so fun… I’m going to try this one!

    • @ellencrimitrent
      @ellencrimitrent  Před rokem

      Yay! Thank you!

    • @Winstonsmom
      @Winstonsmom Před rokem +1

      @@ellencrimitrent just to follow up, I did the tutorial and it turned out great! I actually had some arches rough. I like it better than cold pressed. Thanks so much for your tutorials. I especially like these loose textured techniquey tutorials. Merry Christmas!

  • @carolh8611
    @carolh8611 Před rokem +2

    Once again... AMAZING 😍

  • @susanbostrom7644
    @susanbostrom7644 Před rokem +1

    Did this today and love it! Almost stopped partway thru (I have trouble being “loose”) but kept going and trusted the process. Going to make a couple more now. Thanks Ellen

  • @4ohgollycats
    @4ohgollycats Před rokem

    Love your greens!

  • @nildavalencia5524
    @nildavalencia5524 Před rokem

    Beautiful card, my card a bit darker I like your much more the white makes it real winter. Thank you

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw Před rokem

    Super tutorial! These techniques are invaluable to us budding artists, and they are fun, fun fun! Thank you, Ellen.

  • @florencegouriou2004
    @florencegouriou2004 Před rokem +1

    So beautiful...LOVE LOVE it 🙏

  • @maryjones3369
    @maryjones3369 Před rokem +1

    I loved your tutorial! The result was beautiful! Thank you so much…going to try this❤️

  • @maryrjfitz
    @maryrjfitz Před rokem +2

    So pretty. Can’t wait to try this one out. 🌲🌲🌲

  • @elizabethgrant9833
    @elizabethgrant9833 Před rokem +2

    Love this!!!!

  • @56sleepy
    @56sleepy Před rokem +1

    I love these! Kind of a “Go Within” feeling for me. It’s fresh and fun and spontaneous. Also going to find some Arches Rough paper on sale and give these a try. Thanks for being real and taking risks.❤

  • @terrytt2932
    @terrytt2932 Před rokem

    It's a really pretty blue-green on my screen....not ugly gray! This I hope will be my New Year's card...."peace" for 2023. Thank you! happiest of holidays! ❣

  • @reneecassidy7279
    @reneecassidy7279 Před rokem

    Those backgrounds are stunning!

  • @dianasalyers8796
    @dianasalyers8796 Před rokem

    Looks like sea glass! I love it.

  • @janelloyd7601
    @janelloyd7601 Před rokem

    Love love love these 😍

  • @Doggymomma52
    @Doggymomma52 Před rokem

    Definitely doing this 👍🏻

  • @Doggymomma52
    @Doggymomma52 Před rokem

    I love these ❤

  • @jacquehranica2150
    @jacquehranica2150 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely love this. And you always make me smile

  • @sharonc7031
    @sharonc7031 Před rokem

    So pretty.

  • @kimfenton3437
    @kimfenton3437 Před rokem

    Love this green color.

  • @Mit3mouse
    @Mit3mouse Před rokem

    Love ❤

  • @SharonNolfi
    @SharonNolfi Před rokem

    Great tutorial and result. Thanks.

  • @sherryfurr9115
    @sherryfurr9115 Před rokem

    That is so simple and turned out perfectly beautiful.

  • @sarahstevenson2384
    @sarahstevenson2384 Před rokem

    Love this Ellen and it looks so simple to do! Will definitely give it a go - thank you 😊

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Před rokem +3

    I could see the bluish green colour that you thought looked a bit grey and I think your top painting would look good as a portrait card? do you think? Your tutorial was brilliant Ellen, thank you for your inspiration and how to get to the end !😊xx

  • @CHDekker
    @CHDekker Před rokem

    So gorgeous!! Beautiful work! I'm definitely going to try this too! Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @jonihemming2201
    @jonihemming2201 Před rokem

    You are so talented. I made this card which is so beautiful and gave it to someone. They really liked it so thank you so much for sharing this! It was a lot of fun to make and you are fun to listen to.

  • @SleepyCatCottage
    @SleepyCatCottage Před rokem

    I will this a try tomorrow. Have been working on your card with black paper, a taped off square in the center and metallic gold and other color leaves, flowers & dots. It was fun and final results not bad for the first try. What i like to do is watch your tutorial a couple times, use your painting as inspiration and then do my own version. It is interesting to see how similar my painting compares to yours. While they are often quite different one can tell they are related. Thank you for motivating and inspiring me to paint with watercolor after not doing so for decades. I taught painting for years (all media) but your techniques are quite different than what i use to do. I am loving this journey and want to sincerely thank you for your videos. Susan in NC

  • @SleepyCatCottage
    @SleepyCatCottage Před rokem

    Ellen, just made four cards and ready to make some more. So fun. Joined your membership group yesterday. Looking forward to more inspiration and fun. Susan

  • @MsCantante77
    @MsCantante77 Před rokem

    I loved this!! : ) Inspired to make cards for all kinds of holidays. Already thinking about Valentine's day ;)

  • @carolporter8148
    @carolporter8148 Před rokem +1

    Wow, I really like this one…..Ty🎄merry Christmas

  • @pauline3379
    @pauline3379 Před rokem +1

    Ooh this looks great fun Ellen 😀 I really enjoy your videos, love your enthusiasm 😊 Wiggle wiggle made me smile, it's my baby grandaughter's favourite thing to say at the moment 😁

  • @joanneferguson9297
    @joanneferguson9297 Před rokem

    Thank you Ellen, your comments throughout the entire video help me understand the process. But, I wish you would have let me see the paint dry between painting, spritzing and spritzing, I never know how long to wait before moving on. Love this

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 Před rokem +1

    Love this and I even have some rough paper by accident 🙃

  • @loriheckman6880
    @loriheckman6880 Před 11 měsíci

    I tried this one a couple weeks ago. Good first try but my pine branches looked more like palm branches. Plan to try again with a smaller brush.

  • @dreamalamb4259
    @dreamalamb4259 Před 2 měsíci

  • @peterleprevost2154
    @peterleprevost2154 Před rokem

    From Susan. Love these and I just happen to have some Arches rough in the cupboard, Thank you, Ellen

  • @djgamiller
    @djgamiller Před rokem +1

    Love your tutorials Ellen. Can you please post a link for the new palette your using. I love it!

  • @Joan4me
    @Joan4me Před rokem

    I wish I had your vision ❤

  • @Rockymtnbloom
    @Rockymtnbloom Před rokem

    Love this! I have problems with gel and white pens, they stopped working. Ideas?

  • @kathrynfaille5440
    @kathrynfaille5440 Před rokem

    Wow! Such fun! Also love your palette. Where did you get it?

  • @theresaavery4670
    @theresaavery4670 Před rokem

    Love it! I felt like I was there with you! Is that just rubbing alcohol or is water mixed with it? Going to give this a try definitely!

  • @jacquehranica2150
    @jacquehranica2150 Před 9 měsíci

    Wish you could package and ship your incredible knowledge of color

  • @user-wy8in7pj9x
    @user-wy8in7pj9x Před 8 měsíci

    Ellen, how do I get further info regarding your videos. What is Patreon? During your demonstrations, I feel you are right here with me and making me laugh while you turn out amazing art! I haven’t seen any videos that equal your demos! Thanks Sheila from CT

  • @terinelson5725
    @terinelson5725 Před 8 měsíci

    Gorgeous! Is it rubbing alcohol?

  • @lisekvinnsland3906
    @lisekvinnsland3906 Před rokem

    I have a question, all the way from Norway! Love your tutorials, it's so fun and I guess I learn a lot too!
    So the question: what can I use as the alchohol spray, i don't drink alcohol anymore, and don't have it in my home except for white spirit/ thinner for brushes I use for oilpainting. Thank you so much for allbthe inspiration and happy hours! Love from Lise

  • @amfeitt
    @amfeitt Před rokem

    Love this, where can I show you something I did of yours from a year ago?

  • @flypanfly
    @flypanfly Před 11 měsíci

    Great tutorial, Ellen! Thank you. What kind of alcohol are you using in your spray bottle?

  • @sherizapara2992
    @sherizapara2992 Před 9 měsíci

    Try tearing the edges instead of cutting. Thankx for the tutorial!! ❤

  • @kathiebumpers1767
    @kathiebumpers1767 Před 8 měsíci

    What kind of glue should you use to secure the painting to the card stock? Thanks

  • @klytning
    @klytning Před rokem

    What tape are you using?

  • @sakeith3071
    @sakeith3071 Před rokem +2

    I wish you would list the paint colors and supplies in advance. It's hard to follow along and try to figure out what colors and brushes to have ready . Thanks.

    • @teresalitty9357
      @teresalitty9357 Před rokem +1

      If you scroll down everything is listed. Ellen essentially uses pretty much the same colors because she can mix whatever colors she wants with what she has before her.

    • @ellencrimitrent
      @ellencrimitrent  Před rokem +1

      yup

    • @ellencrimitrent
      @ellencrimitrent  Před rokem +2

      you can read the description box first with all my supplies I used then watch the video :)

  • @TresCherie
    @TresCherie Před rokem

    Is that rubbing alcohol you use in the spray bottle?

  • @dianestevens5237
    @dianestevens5237 Před rokem

    Stamp the lettering, that's what I would do

  • @annfriedman7868
    @annfriedman7868 Před 8 měsíci

    Love this!