How To Get Started In Watercolour / Beginner's GUIDE / 3 EASY Exercises 🎨

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  • čas přidán 4. 01. 2023
  • I show you 3 easy watercolour painting projects and include essential techniques, do’s and don’ts and how to fix mistakes. Learn more about watercolour painting: / karenriceart - includes ad free content, EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS and SKETCH OUTLINES etc...
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Komentáře • 128

  • @ninopriore
    @ninopriore Před rokem +14

    I'm new to watercolor and I really love how you explain what you're doing and why you're doing it, each step of the way. Very helpful 👍

  • @susanhorne2143
    @susanhorne2143 Před rokem +4

    I stopped breathing whilst watching you so, that made me laugh. Thank you so much. I needed those few tips. You're a star. ⭐🌟⭐

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Your comment made me smile Susan! I hope you find these tips helpful! Thank you so much 😀

  • @LittleJordanFarm
    @LittleJordanFarm Před rokem +3

    Thank you..I just got my first supplies for Christmas. I'm 53 yrs old and this has been on my bucket list. My oldest daughter knew this and got them for me. Blessings and thanks again 💞🖌

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Wonderful! I hope you enjoy your watercolour journey 😀

  • @sshelton4611
    @sshelton4611 Před rokem +15

    Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge with those of us just trying to learn watercolor. You are such a good teacher.

  • @MatzeMaulwurf
    @MatzeMaulwurf Před rokem +5

    Great! Really great! So much about technique, mixing and composition in one video. Absolutely stunning! One of the best tutorials for beginners on yt!

  • @megmoore8108
    @megmoore8108 Před rokem +4

    This tutorial gave so much information on techniques, paint mixing, control and fixing mistakes. I know I'll be watching this video many times and practicing alongside 😊 THANK YOU!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Meg! Really pleased you found this helpful 😊

  • @dianemccain3124
    @dianemccain3124 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic teaching lesson for beginning in watercolor painting. Thank you so much!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So pleased you found this helpful. Thank you Diane 😊

  • @geraldinenagle1756
    @geraldinenagle1756 Před rokem +2

    Thank u so much.I’m delighted

  • @Anikanoteven
    @Anikanoteven Před rokem +2

    Really, really, valuable information and detailed exercises. Thank you!

  • @ishrika13
    @ishrika13 Před rokem +2

    Learned so much from your teaching. These all 3 looks amazing .thanks so much 😍🥰🤩

  • @Piwonia67
    @Piwonia67 Před 7 měsíci +1

    It's priceless, I've got to try these projects.

  • @Gill3D
    @Gill3D Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @gretelstonebridge2323
    @gretelstonebridge2323 Před rokem +3

    So useful for me as I just jumped in a year ago and have learned from mistakes. I'm going to paint these to embed techniques. Besides they are lovely!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So pleased you found this helpful now Gretel. Thank you!

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 Před 4 měsíci

    I love the way you explain everything you do as you go. Thank you. X

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you!
      That is so kind 😊
      If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @Heatherpaints24
    @Heatherpaints24 Před rokem +2

    Just wonderful. Thank you!!

  • @afzalzak1179
    @afzalzak1179 Před rokem +3

    Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @sallymartin6184
    @sallymartin6184 Před rokem +1

    🙏🙏THANK YOU Karen

  • @CastleMc
    @CastleMc Před rokem +5

    These are great, because the compositions are so simple but your execution is full of techniques and color mixing. I've been using watercolors for about 9 months+ I feel these reinforce some essentials and basics like keeping my brush loaded and get me off to a good start for the new year.

  • @judyelton1695
    @judyelton1695 Před rokem +2

    Fabulous tutorial Karen.

  • @janehayes1357
    @janehayes1357 Před rokem +2

    So helpful! Would love to see more.

  • @jennyluteable
    @jennyluteable Před rokem +2

    You are such a lovely teacher. Thank you so much for providing this service. You make the eager learner’s life better ❤

  • @CarolEngelmann
    @CarolEngelmann Před rokem +4

    Hi! I have been watching tutorials for beginners for some time now. My attempts to put the information into practice have been between mildly successful and awful. Your tutorial made sense from the beginning. It's a good tempo and each step demonstrates the rule so clearly. Knew lots of this already but never saw the whole picture. I feel the enthusiasm returning to get back to my paint and paper. Thank you!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So pleased you found this helpful. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @golgeadam9065
    @golgeadam9065 Před rokem +2

    Herbiri ayrı güzel ♥️
    Tşk ederim
    Başarılar 🖐️

  • @patriciabeyer8029
    @patriciabeyer8029 Před rokem +2

    Thank you. ❤️

  • @Jeannette.akaJnett
    @Jeannette.akaJnett Před rokem +2

    Beautiful and reminding us to breathe really hit me. I do think I find myself almost holding my breath sometimes. Thoroughly enjoying these exercises. Hope I can find sometime to practice.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Jeannette, I hope you get some time to practice 😊

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 Před rokem +1

    Take your time and remember to breath is another good tip

  • @marciamcgrath4953
    @marciamcgrath4953 Před rokem +2

    Wonderful tutorial on watercontrol! Thank you!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So glad it was helpful! Thank you Marcia 😊

  • @hkremer2167
    @hkremer2167 Před rokem +3

    This is so helpful! I have been struggling with overworking my paintings. I think using these techniques will help.

  • @drrnsaikia
    @drrnsaikia Před rokem +3

    This tutorial is very informative and I find it helpful to me. Thank you very much. Wish you a very happy new year!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Happy new year! So pleased you found this helpful!

  • @afzalzak1179
    @afzalzak1179 Před rokem +3

    Thank you o am happy to learn your t

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw Před rokem +2

    Thank you. As always your instructions are precise and your paintings so inspiring for this newish/old painter.

  • @susanrudge5817
    @susanrudge5817 Před rokem +2

    Very helpful - thank you.

  • @hiteshar5051
    @hiteshar5051 Před rokem +1

    I could not get my attention off your channel. It was so engrossing.thanks so much Karen for the in-depth information you are providing about your paintings. Keep doing and God Bless!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      God bless you too! So pleased you are enjoying my channel! Thank you!!

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Před rokem +1

    the light on all 3 of them is very nice, creates 3 different moods for each piece😀

  • @lyndaranson1728
    @lyndaranson1728 Před rokem +2

    That was so helpful!! If only I had seen this video when I first started watercolor. I might be much further along. Thank you Karen. Those are lovely and could be bookmarks

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So glad it was helpful! Bookmarks are a great idea... thank you!

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila498 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'm so glad I found this tutorial! I started painting about 2 years ago, and had such difficulty with water! This explains so much, I will take it all to heart and be able to paint more confidently. Thank you!

  • @hiteshar5051
    @hiteshar5051 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant! Brilliant ! & Brilliant! Are the words I can think right now. So many techniques and so much perfection makes this tutorial special. This is one of my favourite channels and thanks Karen for the inspiring work you are doing.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Wow, thank you! I am so pleased you think so!!

  • @koolkutz7
    @koolkutz7 Před rokem +2

    Lovely painting and good advice for all watercolour artists :-)

  • @dianedavis1833
    @dianedavis1833 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Excellent video! Your style is wonderful!

  • @alysonevans5469
    @alysonevans5469 Před rokem +2

    Nice tutorial! Nice pictures.

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the blue to pink to yellow tip to avoid green.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So pleased you found this helpful… It really does work as well. :-)

  • @perrykim5
    @perrykim5 Před rokem +2

    Enjoyed this very much!

  • @DS40764
    @DS40764 Před rokem +1

    Thank you. I really loved your tutorials/ subjects and pleased you used different techniques. So nicely done and easy. But, maybe I'm wrong, but I don't believe the land will absorb, as much of the light, as water does , when its dark. So I believe the light reflection, on the closest land should be in a darker value (palm rendition). I can't wait to do more of your tutorials, and like that you teach values so much-it's an aspect that I'm working on (color and values).

    • @barbarabachner4078
      @barbarabachner4078 Před rokem

      So glad you mentioned that because it was on my mind too, but I didn't know how to say it.

  • @janilledutton139
    @janilledutton139 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic tutorial, Karen!!Thank you! 🙌👩‍🎨 You do a great job describing each step and make it easy. As a watercolor teacher myself, I appreciate your style!❤

  • @annihull6373
    @annihull6373 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for this helpful information. Blessings

  • @MohMoh-rr3pt
    @MohMoh-rr3pt Před 5 měsíci

    Your Channel is my favourite. Thank you and more videos hoping.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial.
      For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @teresajordao6634
    @teresajordao6634 Před rokem +1

    I've worked with oils, acrylics, encaustic and I thought watercolor was too difficult for me, but with your way of explaining I'm learning more. Thank you very much!

  • @Kwood10
    @Kwood10 Před 6 měsíci

    I started watercolor 3 months ago ago & discovered your channel & I think you are just fantastic , you cover so many things to learn & have beautiful tutorials.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial! Happy painting 😊

  • @LauraS13
    @LauraS13 Před rokem +2

    Excellent instructions thank you so much …happy new year

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful! Happy new year to you to!

  • @brendadewet2606
    @brendadewet2606 Před rokem

    Amazingly helpful. Thank you for generously sharing

  • @Vanajaschannel
    @Vanajaschannel Před rokem +2

    Awesome

  • @juliewolk
    @juliewolk Před 8 měsíci +1

    Newbie question (or video request!) I'm struggling to work with my palette the right way. Do you clean off your brush before dipping it into every new color? Do you clean your wells after every session? I guess my question is about how to deal with the paint and the wells. When you show your palettes across your videos, some wells look like you don't clean them and some do. Thanks!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for your questions. You should rinse your brush before dipping it into a new colour. I would clean your palette after every session. I would also clean a well in palette if you need to paint a completely different colour.

  • @patytrico
    @patytrico Před rokem +2

    Fantástico! Gracias :)

  • @daphnebloomfield380
    @daphnebloomfield380 Před rokem +2

    Happy New Year Karen and thank you for a tip-loaded tutorial. Most helpful.

  • @juliab.8200
    @juliab.8200 Před rokem +1

    Thank you 😍💖

  • @gaylejimbernander5968
    @gaylejimbernander5968 Před rokem +1

    Wow, thanks. Cant wait to start. Excellent demonstration.

  • @johndoh539
    @johndoh539 Před rokem +2

    This is exactly the watercolour site I need as I am brand new to it, and I cannot draw and cannot paint 😂So I think you have your work cut out with me !
    I think I have already spotted my first mistake, not letting the paint dry properly between stages so I end up with a muddy mess and no contrast.
    What paper do you recommend for an absolute novice. Thanks. Love the site

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      So pleased you found this helpful. I would recommend 100% cotton 300gsm paper 😀

  • @aywistamton9563
    @aywistamton9563 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this video. ♥️ I learned new things from you and I especially loved the 2nd and 3rd painting. The clouds on the 3rd painting are beautiful. It looks like it's about to rain. 🌧🌧 New subscriber here. ♥️🥰

  • @gretchenmack-pq4fo
    @gretchenmack-pq4fo Před 5 měsíci +1

    This was great for beginners! Just got back into painting 2 years ago. So very helpful!
    Question? Would a person be able to put a a small piece of land in bottom of last painting next to water and and add a silhouette of a person standing there?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci

      Absolutely - that would work really well. So glad you enjoyed this tutorial.
      If you would like to see more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @patriciapavey898
    @patriciapavey898 Před rokem +1

    I tried your first tutorial after doing some practice. However when I had to do the clouds by lifting off the darker blue with a tissue, the paint had already dried n cud not do the clouds properly.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Sorry, the clouds did not lift off because your sky had dried. If you do this technique again lift off the clouds straight after you paint your sky wash. Hope this is helpful and you enjoy your Watercolour journey.

  • @wtpltd
    @wtpltd Před rokem +1

    First time I’ve painted anything since school, probably 40 years..I struggled to get the colours as intense as yours..is that because I’m using pans or is it me just being frightened of the colour?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Well done on painting after 40 years Paul. I use tubes and squeeze the paint into pans. You get a better consistency that way.

  • @kendalbrenneman
    @kendalbrenneman Před 6 měsíci

    I'm based in the Netherlands and I'm trying to find a bristle brush to use. I ordered some on Amazon but they ended up with very short handle and longer bristles, and much wider in diameter than yours. Where can I find one like yours?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 6 měsíci

      I would recommend Black Velvet Brushes by Silver Brush (you can purchase them from Jacksons Art Supplies). I wish I’d known about them years ago they have brilliant beautiful points and their loading capacity is amazing! If you were to just buy one, I would recommend the size 10 round. A mop or hake brush is great for wetting large areas. This video may help: czcams.com/video/JhqZaixsK7A/video.html :)

  • @colinremmer2417
    @colinremmer2417 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What clues can you see that lets you know the paper is just damp and not wet?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci

      You may not see it clearly on the video, but wet is very shiny and damp has a sheen.

    • @colinremmer2417
      @colinremmer2417 Před 5 měsíci

      Got it thank you. I've heard people talking about wet vs damp many times but never heard how to tell at what stage of drying the paper actually is@@KarenRiceArt

    • @colinremmer2417
      @colinremmer2417 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Do you have any tutorials about mixing the correct consistency of paint - wet, creamy, etc? Thank you@@KarenRiceArt

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci

      @@colinremmer2417 czcams.com/video/65kzDOSKU60/video.html

    • @colinremmer2417
      @colinremmer2417 Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks@@KarenRiceArt

  • @patriciapavey898
    @patriciapavey898 Před rokem +1

    Is water colour n acrylic paint the same

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Hi, Watercolour and Acrylics are water-based mediums. But they are different water colours are transparent medium. That is not permanent. Acrylics opaque medium that are permanent. You don’t usually use white paint with Watercolour , use the white of the paper.
      You do use white with acrylics. Hope this is helpful.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      You can add water to Acrylics to make it like Watercolour .