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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 128

  • @sulagracehenrichsen6682
    @sulagracehenrichsen6682 Před rokem +9

    Thrilled over both cards! Finally grasped Blue/Gold versus Red/Silver. I once read that to keep JOY in your life, put Jesus first, Others second and Yourself last. So, I just love the word JOY! Thank you for being you and bringing us so much Joy.

    • @angelacahill9083
      @angelacahill9083 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Beautiful comment. Keep JOY in our hearts by keeping Jesus first. It's what our world is crying out for. 🖌️🎨

  • @martyboone3651
    @martyboone3651 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Your words say you don’t care how it turns out but it always turns out wonderful!!!
    I’m going to try these.

  • @annsmith4739
    @annsmith4739 Před rokem +1

    Ellen I did your cards you did an when I went to my art class they couldn’t believe I’d done them so thank you lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️👋👋👋👋👋

  • @terinelson5725
    @terinelson5725 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love these! I think the idea of having a family get together to do them is brilliant!

  • @user-zs6fv1ld1g
    @user-zs6fv1ld1g Před 11 měsíci +2

    Love these abstract cards! The holidays are stressful enough without trying to make super fiddly “perfect” cards.

  • @juliewilson9791
    @juliewilson9791 Před rokem +2

    Abstracts....you teach me how to do abstracts that are even holiday oriented! Please continue all abstracts!

  • @LCLand
    @LCLand Před rokem +1

    Excellent advice. If you like it stop.
    So many times I love it! But it was fast and easy so I don’t believe it can be that simple so I turn it in to something I don’t like as much. I love what you said. Next time I love it on the first run I’m stopping and getting some more paper to paint another one!

  • @annlynparham3246
    @annlynparham3246 Před rokem +1

    Love the abstract cards, but I would really love to see some winter/christmas book markers to go along with the the cards as a set. Just a thought. Blessings to you, AnnLyn.

  • @elizabethhurley7005
    @elizabethhurley7005 Před rokem +3

    Yes, yes yes, more abstract watercolour!😊

  • @janiceharrison1316
    @janiceharrison1316 Před rokem +10

    Just love the joy card, it has the impression of a 'world' with joy written across it, very apt for the Christmas message. Thanks so much, will definitely be trying these two cards. X

    • @hannahgiampietro8824
      @hannahgiampietro8824 Před rokem +2

      Hey Janice,
      I was thinking the same thing! It reminds me of the Christmas song, Joy to the World! 😃

  • @danielleb.7055
    @danielleb.7055 Před rokem

    This is super fun. My daughter and I are going to make some x mas cards together and I'll add this to our ideas it's super fun and easy. Have a great day

  • @tjsmith2748
    @tjsmith2748 Před 8 měsíci

    I was not a fan of abstract until I saw these cards….wow! Thanks I
    I’ll be painting some in the future. You made me Joyful. lol! ❤❤❤

  • @windyhollow22
    @windyhollow22 Před 9 měsíci

    I love your style and encouragement to beginners. I have dove in to watercolor paintings and love it❤. Thank you. And I love the abstract pieces.

  • @annsmith4739
    @annsmith4739 Před rokem +1

    Hi Ellen love your channel thank you lv Ann uk 👋👋👋🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sharonwinnek378
    @sharonwinnek378 Před rokem +1

    I love your abstracts and enjoy attempting them with my own spin. It is very therapeutic as you say. Love your philosophy of it it's not fun you need to change directon. Thank you for sharing.

  • @paulabrown6840
    @paulabrown6840 Před rokem +1

    Ohh...I love this Ellen! 💛

  • @jeanettedelfino6250
    @jeanettedelfino6250 Před rokem +1

    I love your work and You make everything easy for us beginners. I made a whole bunch of snowman from your other video and they are so cute. I’m obsessed with them.I’ve got like five ready. I need to paint my son-in-law a pine tree forest and I don’t even know where to begin. I did those birch trees with a credit card they turned out awesome! I love birch trees so that was really exciting for me to do. But what I find hard with the watercolor paints is blending colors. In particular that one video you had of that little log cabin and the beautiful background with the dark sky. I tried doing that sky and it turned out like garbage, because I couldn’t get the colors to blend. But I’m going to keep trying and watching more videos. Thanks again you’re a great teacher.

  • @deborahjoy2013
    @deborahjoy2013 Před rokem +3

    With a last name of JOY I had to play with that! I ended up with a much chunkier JOY and did Zentangling with Indigio and Gold's inside the letters. Fun and relaxing!!

  • @susanmoulton4760
    @susanmoulton4760 Před 10 měsíci

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!!!!

  • @karenbrodeur6356
    @karenbrodeur6356 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for the inspiration! Stumped on what to paint for this holiday - tired of the usual. AND I love painting abstracts lately, so I am excited to get going on some new style cards.

  • @ritaobrien9093
    @ritaobrien9093 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Ellen! Always expanding my horizons!

  • @sharronchurch6740
    @sharronchurch6740 Před rokem +1

    Love it... the Joy one looks like the earth in an etheral effect. If that makes sense..

  • @MT-zd2qj
    @MT-zd2qj Před rokem +10

    Very inspiring as always. Thank you for encouraging everyone especially the beginners

  • @lindariel8190
    @lindariel8190 Před rokem

    Fun, fun, fun!

  • @annettenorman8173
    @annettenorman8173 Před 8 měsíci

    I love these!! Thank you for sharing this lovely process. I can't wait to try it!

  • @beckyjones5857
    @beckyjones5857 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Ellen-I really enjoyed this tutorial.

  • @dianasalyers8796
    @dianasalyers8796 Před rokem

    Love to do abstracts and doodling as well.

  • @trudy3637
    @trudy3637 Před rokem +4

    I love these cards, Ellen! Thank you - I’d be super interested in any other abstract watercolor tutorials you might do in the future.

  • @annlynparham3246
    @annlynparham3246 Před rokem

    Love the abstract cards

  • @laurarios1911
    @laurarios1911 Před rokem +4

    I never do abstract art but I did these just for fun. I have a couple of friends who are ambivalent on Christmas itself so these are perfect greetings to send to them. Thanks!

  • @mellieanne9387
    @mellieanne9387 Před rokem

    Love Love Love these cards ♥

  • @56sleepy
    @56sleepy Před rokem +5

    More fun! I admire the depth of creativity you have as well as how far it goes! Even using this as a Thanksgiving activity. GREAT IDEA :-))

  • @avanellehansen4525
    @avanellehansen4525 Před 8 měsíci

    Pebeo drawing gum is my favorite masking fluid. It dries quickly, so i pour a little into to use in a bottle cap and recap the bittle right away. If you work liquid dish soap into your brush first, the masking fluid will rinse out.

  • @susansieber6189
    @susansieber6189 Před rokem

    like the abstract - ness

  • @kathygilliland2873
    @kathygilliland2873 Před rokem +1

    Ellen, I really loved the JOY one before you added the swirlies with gold and blue bc it looked just like Earth and looked so cool with the big JOY on it. A perfect unifying message for us all!

  • @dearbh1736
    @dearbh1736 Před rokem +2

    I am really loving all the Christmas themed tutorials that you have been doing recently as well as going back to some of the older ones. But this really rocks my world. I just love it because it is so free and easy and there are no wrongs or rights about it. Can't wait to give it a try. Thank you so much for all the content Ellen from a big fan in Ireland 💕💕☘☘

  • @sonialynnstation9905
    @sonialynnstation9905 Před rokem

    Yes! Yay! Love this. Video!
    You are genius!

  • @monica-NJ-123
    @monica-NJ-123 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Ellen , I like how this turned out and it will make great holiday cards 🌲😊

  • @cherylthomas2459
    @cherylthomas2459 Před rokem

    Just what I want

  • @coloringwithd
    @coloringwithd Před rokem

    These look like a lot of fun. Thanks for the ideas 🌞🌞🌞

  • @3rdeyeopen802
    @3rdeyeopen802 Před rokem

    Love them 👍❤️

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn4680 Před rokem

    Thanks Ellen 😊 I like this very much

  • @debbiemartin9005
    @debbiemartin9005 Před rokem

    Love these, Ellen!

  • @pamelajones2425
    @pamelajones2425 Před rokem +1

    Love the abstract! ❤❤❤

  • @vehinhkhoitamgiac2889

    beautiful cards !

  • @janetswisher3021
    @janetswisher3021 Před rokem

    loved

  • @deniselennox1607
    @deniselennox1607 Před rokem +1

    I love all your work Ellen x thank you

  • @megatexification
    @megatexification Před rokem

    Love this!

  • @Taikoviewer
    @Taikoviewer Před rokem

    I love abstract cards! I love these techniques and need to try it even if I finished all of my Christmas cards.

  • @patriciarae2133
    @patriciarae2133 Před rokem

    Another wonderful video Ellen! Can’t tell you the number of times you’ve inspired me when I’ve been in a rut. The perfect video to watch in the midst of a huge snowstorm, too! Thank you!

  • @SolomiyaAnd
    @SolomiyaAnd Před rokem +2

    Beautiful holiday cards! 🎇🎄🌟

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Před rokem +1

    Both unusual and lovely cards Ellen, Thank you for sharing with us xx

  • @amymckee5075
    @amymckee5075 Před 9 měsíci

    Really cool!!

  • @peaches5712
    @peaches5712 Před rokem

    Easy is my best friend! Thanks Ellen!

  • @janewade3508
    @janewade3508 Před rokem +1

    Love those cards, good ideas.

  • @lizdouglas1952
    @lizdouglas1952 Před rokem

    Ellen...Your abstract cards are beautiful. I love both, especially the one with the gold stars. This creation reminds me of a winter starlight night. Thank you for your inspiration!😘💙⭐️

  • @pennywheeler2598
    @pennywheeler2598 Před rokem +2

    I had no audio. Many thanks to the individual who suggested turning phone off, wait, and restart....it worked🎨🧡
    Now I'm enjoying the video!!!

  • @wendycomiskey4363
    @wendycomiskey4363 Před rokem

    Really like these holiday abstract cards. Can hardly wait to try one or two🎉

  • @karendirmish2696
    @karendirmish2696 Před rokem

    Wonderful to Have Breakfast with you! I really learned about making abstract and easy(?) Christmas or holiday cards! You always create ease in my artsy mind!Have a wonderful Holiday! 🙏🙋‍♀️Karen

  • @martha4204
    @martha4204 Před rokem

    Loved this approach. I’d love to see more. I could hear fine, not sure what problem others were having.

  • @lindakelby1353
    @lindakelby1353 Před rokem +1

    Very pretty and looks stress free to do!!

  • @roxannerosecrans4441
    @roxannerosecrans4441 Před rokem +1

    Love it Ellen 💕 and I can hear you! Lol I'm going to try this tonight 👍

  • @diystampingfun7593
    @diystampingfun7593 Před rokem

    Love these! I love abstract watercolors. ❤

  • @pamvance7378
    @pamvance7378 Před rokem

    I love abstracts

  • @priscillalabranche5203

    Love the abstract Christmas cards! Very inspiring!

  • @janetkidd7058
    @janetkidd7058 Před 9 měsíci

    Great stuff

  • @Chrishc53
    @Chrishc53 Před rokem

    Love these!

    • @Chrishc53
      @Chrishc53 Před rokem

      I couldn’t find the metallic water color paints on you’d shop?

  • @lynnejohnson7776
    @lynnejohnson7776 Před rokem

    Amazing cards Ellen, can't wait to try out yet more of your ideas, thank you 😊

  • @patriciadickerson6628
    @patriciadickerson6628 Před rokem +2

    Fun cards, love watching you paint! Audio is good now.

  • @reneebanbury7066
    @reneebanbury7066 Před rokem

    I really enjoyed this joy! I have never tried abstract before so this was very fun & enlightening! Thank you Ellen!

  • @karenabendshien846
    @karenabendshien846 Před rokem +1

    Love it! I'm inspired by the abstract ideas!

  • @suemcginn9127
    @suemcginn9127 Před rokem

    I love this idea! I was stressing out about making cards this year and this helped me to refocus on easy! Thank you!

  • @kellywest1032
    @kellywest1032 Před rokem

    Been following several of your tutorials this holiday week. Thanks for all the fun ideas!

  • @rosemaryrichard2332
    @rosemaryrichard2332 Před rokem

    😊Loved your abstract cards, that’s a great idea for Thanksgiving activity.

  • @cherylfarnsworth7343
    @cherylfarnsworth7343 Před rokem +1

    Love this so much! Thank you!

  • @susan3857
    @susan3857 Před rokem

    I love these. Always looking for new holiday ideas. Thanks, Ellen.

  • @deecollazo5530
    @deecollazo5530 Před rokem

    Love your tutorials and the abstract cards, thanks Ellen!

  • @patvaughn9987
    @patvaughn9987 Před rokem

    Love the movement marks! It’s fun! I truly dislike my lettering, but there are lots of templates and ideas to use for samples.

  • @janetcurci2251
    @janetcurci2251 Před rokem

    Another great tutorial, Ellen. Thank you!
    It occurred to me that you could do a plaid pattern on the word after you take off the masking fluid.

  • @cinaelliott
    @cinaelliott Před rokem

    This looks like fun!

  • @dianenortness2131
    @dianenortness2131 Před rokem

    Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @danynandou4107
    @danynandou4107 Před rokem

    très beau résultat!

  • @yes4yeshua
    @yes4yeshua Před rokem

    Yes! I want something different.

  • @MaryHartmanMaryHartman
    @MaryHartmanMaryHartman Před rokem +2

    Hi Ellen, I can hear you! 👂

  • @priscillacrawford9175
    @priscillacrawford9175 Před rokem +1

    Love these! So much fun to paint along!

  • @jillthompson4280
    @jillthompson4280 Před rokem

    😁🎯 Love it.

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce4093 Před rokem

    Very nice! ❤

  • @ericarandall2692
    @ericarandall2692 Před rokem +1

    I love these! As a beginner this might be something I can do that looks good enough to give to someone. I love reindeer, is there a simple way a beginner can paint them?

  • @K.ART_vlog
    @K.ART_vlog Před rokem

    amazing😍❤️

  • @normaspande3141
    @normaspande3141 Před rokem

    Thank you, it is a fun project. I heard you inMinnesota😊

  • @lisekvinnsland3906
    @lisekvinnsland3906 Před rokem

    Dear Ellen, I am Lise from Norway, love your Christmas cards tutorials ❤ one question: can you explain why black doesn't seem natural to use for really dark night? And what to use to make it really dark, where there are no other lights than stars, or perhaps no stars either? Would love to learn this trick.

  • @ellencrimitrent
    @ellencrimitrent  Před rokem +2

    AUDIO IS THERE- REBOOT YOUR CZcams ITS THERE ALWAYS HAS BEEN!

  • @gloriagene0
    @gloriagene0 Před rokem

    Please show the fun pallette, with manufacture and cost. Thank you

  • @susanvanschuyver7900
    @susanvanschuyver7900 Před rokem

    Beautiful! What is the name of that wonderful metallic water color set with all the golds? I didn't catch it. I have a set of Arteza metallic water colors, but they are not as vivid. I love both the abstract and the simple design cards.

  • @petratambor6012
    @petratambor6012 Před rokem

    I like these cards ,Presse morgen inspiring.Vielen Dank.Its rallye nicht.

  • @lynneellis2647
    @lynneellis2647 Před rokem +1

    Hi everyone. I've recently had 3 occasions where I had no audio watching CZcams videos. Sometimes, turning your device off and on resolves the problem. I use Firestick and needed to restart my firestick.

  • @lynnadamson2340
    @lynnadamson2340 Před rokem

    Hi, I live in the Southern Hemisphere. There are no snow flakes and Christmas lunch is a BBQ or a picnic on the beach. Temperature can be over 40 degrees. I don't want to send friends in either hemisphere snow scenes. Can you do some summer Christmas cards? L

  • @nattyw495
    @nattyw495 Před rokem

    Have you ever used canvas paper for arcylic or watercolor and how do you use canvas paper? Why do people want to paint on canvas paper?..mikelle art mom👩‍🎨✍🎨

  • @Komponents
    @Komponents Před rokem

    Just starting out and having a hard time. Thinking it’s because I have the cake type paint instead of tubes. Practice? What’s that . . .

  • @carolelegault801
    @carolelegault801 Před rokem

    What is the name of the tool you used to remove the masking fluid? These will be my Cards this year! ❤️