Step by Step Atmospheric Bluebell Woods Watercolour Tutorial

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • I show you how to paint an atmospheric bluebell woods in watercolour. My Patreon Membership: / karenriceart - includes access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc... MY NEW WEBSITE: www.karenriceart.com.
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Komentáře • 163

  • @marwar819
    @marwar819 Před 19 dny +1

    Sooooo lovely. Very generous of you to demonstrate. Thank you.

  • @vidhyasankarasubramanian9887
    @vidhyasankarasubramanian9887 Před měsícem +1

    Dear karen . This is a breathtaking painting . ❤❤❤

  • @maggs131
    @maggs131 Před rokem +11

    Years ago it was Nita Engle and her amazing work I saw in one of the books she published that convinced me to give watercolor a go. You are as equally talented and this video is proof

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      Nota Engle is an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing! 😀

  • @crashrr2993
    @crashrr2993 Před rokem +4

    Every day I walk my dogs through a wood which, at this time of the year is filled with bluebells. I’ve often wondered how I would go about painting such a complex scene. Having watched your video, I think I’ll give it a go!
    Many thanks.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      So pleased you found this accessible. I hope you get a chance to paint something similar.

  • @natatron
    @natatron Před rokem +4

    Wow I'm blown away at how breathtaking this painting is!

  • @tamra9124
    @tamra9124 Před rokem +3

    My goodness! How gorgeous the salt effect was for this painting. The salt in itself looks just like leaves, if leaves were white, you could've just left it alone! How crazy and cool this was!! So awesome, thank you again Karen!

  • @voda1970
    @voda1970 Před rokem +4

    Unbelievably beautiful! Very realistic! Hello from Ukraine💙💛

  • @HeiderosesPhotograph
    @HeiderosesPhotograph Před rokem +4

    This is absolutely gorgeous and magical. I just was 2 weeks ago in a forest and those bluebells spread like a carpet between the trees. TFS

  • @janebaxter841
    @janebaxter841 Před rokem +2

    Geezz Karen, I was pretty impressed at 14.48 and had it been mine happy to finish, but then booyah! You took it to another level and beyond. Fabulous. All hail.

  • @chrischurchley7003
    @chrischurchley7003 Před rokem +3

    Just beautiful Karen - so atmospheric ❤. I loved your tree bark techniques - giving them texture and light makes such a difference and you managed to hold back on the spongeing! Stunning result 👏. Huge thanks 🙏

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Chris! So pleased you like this one 😊

  • @Artisjoy5320
    @Artisjoy5320 Před rokem +3

    This painting is stunning Karen. I am so inspired by this new addition as well as your other blue bell forest scape tutorials. I always learn so much. Thank you for being such a great teacher.

  • @alicerainey9649
    @alicerainey9649 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the detailed layering technique. Will certainly help in the future.

  • @stephencynthiascherry6340

    I am so inspired by your step by step descriptions! You’ve given me the confidence I need to crack open my paint box! Thanks so much!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      I am so pleased this has given you confidence 😊

  • @TheAleksandrea
    @TheAleksandrea Před 2 měsíci

    Spectacular painting!

  • @sybillestahl8646
    @sybillestahl8646 Před rokem +3

    I followed along and copied this painting, and it looks good! Not as good as yours, of course, but much better than my usual. And even better, I now know some more techniques I can incorporate into other landscapes.

  • @isabelpijuan5917
    @isabelpijuan5917 Před 5 měsíci

    Its fantastic how you give listeners color alternatives. It gives you much better guidance on what colors to use, even without the specific color you use!

  • @patriciaspapercuts701
    @patriciaspapercuts701 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm really looking forward to trying my third attempt at watercolours. In my earlier years bluebell woods were a favourite of mine. Back then I worked with free-machine embroidery and so trees and flowers were perfect subjects. Later I changed to encaustic wax and again bluebell woods featured a lot. Now I'm 80 and recently I decided to look on CZcams for help. When I found your beautiful work and helpful tutorials I started to paint, often in the middle of the night when I can't sleep , but painting stills my mind. My first painting was of your clover. So exciting to do and so pleased with the results. Thank you Karen x

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you again for your lovely comments 😊

  • @bellammmp
    @bellammmp Před rokem +3

    Beautiful! It's given me such good inspiration for a painting I'd like to try... thank you!

  • @nadadellore865
    @nadadellore865 Před 5 měsíci

    Just marvelous effects...

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @lindabullock6159
    @lindabullock6159 Před rokem +2

    Amazing painting! Beautiful! I’m going to try it after watching your video on Nita Engle. Thank you!

  • @martinelindemann481
    @martinelindemann481 Před rokem +2

    Oooh my goodness , thanks Karen...wath a beautiful painting !
    I must try this 🥰 ... wish you a lovely weekend with lots of sunshine ☀

  • @alisonwickett3156
    @alisonwickett3156 Před 4 měsíci

    That's a great painting it really works with the limited palette
    There is a warm patch in the sky too and all the marks come together
    Thank you James

  • @pattycyr8662
    @pattycyr8662 Před rokem +2

    Very pretty! What a happy magical feel there is to the painting! Thanks so much for your videos and for inspiring us.

  • @debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357

    I will try these techniques! Thanks!

  • @Takatukata
    @Takatukata Před 4 měsíci

    This is so beautiful! And it's amazing how your color mixing suggestions harmonise with each other! It's so much prettier than to choose just a brown or a purple!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you so much 😊
      If you haven’t already and would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials, why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @chanatipsuksang5532
    @chanatipsuksang5532 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much for this valuable demo. It came to the right time when I try to figure out how to paint Sun light shining into the woods, and field of flowers. You have been a great teacher, and contributing to my growth in watercolor painting journey. Thank you!🙏🙏

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Thank you! So pleased you found this helpful!!

  • @optimisticgal
    @optimisticgal Před rokem +1

    Love this, and the colours. Thanks for the ongoing description and colour mixing it helps so much! Makes me want to walk into the painting!

  • @sarahjackson8252
    @sarahjackson8252 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant, thanks. I've been puzzling over a similar subject for ages!

  • @glorialacoma9735
    @glorialacoma9735 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Karen. You are an excellent teacher. I don t understand speaking english but It snt necessary. Thanks from Spain.

  • @suresh.karthikeyan
    @suresh.karthikeyan Před rokem +2

    Outstanding stuff 👏👏👏

  • @melbay8727
    @melbay8727 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Karen I love all of your tutorials. You are such an inspiration! ❤

  • @joelle5418
    @joelle5418 Před rokem +2

    Very beautifull, i'll try to paint it. Thank you for your step by step....

  • @corafirpo3553
    @corafirpo3553 Před 5 měsíci

    Muy didáctico. Me encanta es como entrar al bosque. Gracias !!!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @paustinheaton
    @paustinheaton Před rokem +2

    Absolutely love this tutorial subject matter. Thank you so much!!!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      So pleased you enjoyed this tutorial 😀

    • @paustinheaton
      @paustinheaton Před rokem

      @@KarenRiceArt It came at the perfect time. A dear friend requested a forest landscape watercolor for her birthday. A variation of this will be perfect. 💕❤👍 👍 👍

  • @olenaparfenov8154
    @olenaparfenov8154 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for teaching so many skills in one video!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 6 měsíci

      My pleasure 😊
      For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @Artemystik
    @Artemystik Před rokem +2

    This is lovely!! 👍😊👍

  • @rayneehurd8745
    @rayneehurd8745 Před 7 měsíci

    Gorgeous thanks

  • @dominiquelefevre9946
    @dominiquelefevre9946 Před rokem

    Bellissimo, grazie per la condivisione.

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut Před rokem

    Lovely composition….bluebell woods make such nice paintings

  • @lindyhawthorne2164
    @lindyhawthorne2164 Před rokem +1

    Stunning. Wonderful techniques.

  • @CathyGaltress
    @CathyGaltress Před 5 měsíci

    I love all of your techniques!! I can't wait to paint this beautiful watercolor!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 Před rokem +2

    This is fabulous! I don't know if I will ever get there. Thanks Karen 😊❤

  • @phyllisbanfield1032
    @phyllisbanfield1032 Před rokem +1

    Stunning!

  • @greenfire7729
    @greenfire7729 Před 4 měsíci

    Stunning 😍

  • @sugarcane9425
    @sugarcane9425 Před rokem +1

    I m so enjoy follow your painting 😊🎉
    Great technique and teaching

  • @christinalogan311
    @christinalogan311 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful. Thankyou .

  • @karenjackson5049
    @karenjackson5049 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic Karen, such a beautiful painting!

  • @dianeruggles8680
    @dianeruggles8680 Před rokem +1

    Wow!!! Magical and Gorgeous!! ❤

  • @hannanowak4886
    @hannanowak4886 Před rokem +1

    So lovely, joy watching your work in progress, You are very talented as a painter and equally as an art teacher. Definitely I will try some of your suggestions how to make painting light, airy and simply captivating. You are an awesome artist 🌷🌿☀️

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp Před 7 měsíci

    Su-perb! I'll be starting to paint from your previous videos with my elderly Mum. We can't wait! Your work has really revived both of our interest. Thank you, Karen. XG Ire

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 7 měsíci

      That’s so lovely to hear. If you want to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

    • @SF-ru3lp
      @SF-ru3lp Před 7 měsíci

      @KarenRiceArt Actually, Karen, would you believe that I saved a front cover from an Art magazine for many years. It was a photo extremely similar to your painting. I decluttered the cover after many years cos I didn't have the techniques to reproduce the details and layers easily. It's brilliant that chances come round a second time in life. Thank you 🤗. I've also always wanted to be able to incorporate non-brush techniques to achieve "more for less" but our then art teach didn't employ any such 'tools' so i was double excited to see this video of yours ... I just have to get started again now as music practice has taken over 😆.... xG Ire

  • @kathrynoreilly6064
    @kathrynoreilly6064 Před měsícem

    I love this video

  • @joannnicol346
    @joannnicol346 Před rokem +1

    What an informative tutorial! Thank you❤

  • @antiochfoxlake7
    @antiochfoxlake7 Před rokem +1

    Karen, another home run. I just attempted your last tutorial and I am pleased with the result. You are so generous and inspiring. I have Nita’s How To make a Watercolor Paint Itself. Great info but I am not patient and rarely use masking fluid.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for sharing! Nita Engle is such an inspiration 😊

  • @sarahnorthrop9823
    @sarahnorthrop9823 Před rokem +1

    So beautiful Karen 😊💖

  • @joannchaloux5169
    @joannchaloux5169 Před rokem +2

    What a stunning painting. I would love to try this, but I am a little scared. It seems beyond my experience since I’m a beginner.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Joann… I understand it can be a little daunting. Maybe start with a sketch on a smaller piece of paper to build confidence 😊

  • @MultiRusty50
    @MultiRusty50 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful tutorial Karen.
    Much appreciated.
    Geraldine

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      You are so welcome. Thanks Geraldine 😊

  • @sallyjoligocki5011
    @sallyjoligocki5011 Před rokem +1

    Lovely! Thank you for sharing.

  • @lebrunaf8740
    @lebrunaf8740 Před rokem +1

    Waouw it's so beautiful and inspiring ! And it's so relaxing to listen to you. Thank you from a little village in Belgium

  • @jaynewoodward9388
    @jaynewoodward9388 Před rokem +1

    This is beautiful 😍 😍 😍

  • @rochesterpubliclibrary3965

    What brand (pigment) aureolin do you use? I hear negative things about PY40, but it is the only transparent nonstaining yellow I can find.

  • @elizabethjones5985
    @elizabethjones5985 Před rokem +1

    beautiful

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce4093 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful, loved it. Your so talented! ❤

  • @anneke7822
    @anneke7822 Před rokem

    Ow, wow. So beautiful, Karin! Love it. 🥰❤

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Anneke, so glad you like it 😊

  • @monicalind3498
    @monicalind3498 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful!

  • @dragonflywhisperer47
    @dragonflywhisperer47 Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely love it!

  • @loisgibbs7524
    @loisgibbs7524 Před rokem +1

    I love this!

  • @lherzog27
    @lherzog27 Před rokem +1

    This is amazing as always! Thanks! 🤩

  • @pathaks1
    @pathaks1 Před 3 měsíci

  • @mayokimmer
    @mayokimmer Před rokem +2

    Such a wonderful painting. How did you keep your painting wet so long? My paper seems to dry sooner.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +2

      I really soaked the paper. Also Saunders Waterford stays damp for quite a while. If your painting dries out, spritz with water 😊

  • @misawafam
    @misawafam Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have such a struggle with wet in wet because it seems either I get my paper way too wet, or my paper dries way too quickly to have enough time to play around with it much at all. I suppose this all boils down to practice, right?!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 4 měsíci

      You could use a spritzer bottle to spritz your paintings with a fine mist of clean water to stop your painting from drying out. I have always found 100% cotton paper the best as it does not dry out too quickly. Hope this is helpful.

  • @caveman2931
    @caveman2931 Před rokem +1

    Question, Karen. How could you have your paper keeping wet in such a long time?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      I went to the paper thoroughly and use to 100% cotton paper which does not dry out as quickly. Hope this is helpful.

  • @_e.n.
    @_e.n. Před rokem

    ❤🙏

  • @chrisb7970
    @chrisb7970 Před 7 měsíci

    Wonderful tutorial. Feel inspired to give it a go! One question, what kind of salt do you use? Thank you.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 7 měsíci

      I use sea salt but you can use table salt, make sure it's not low salt. I recommend laying down some mid tone washes, wait for your paper to be damp, and sprinkle the salt. Give it time to work. Hopefully you will get some nice results 😊

  • @bonniegarson80
    @bonniegarson80 Před rokem +2

    Fabulous. Thanks. What’s the name of your palette?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Bonnie. The palette is made by Loxley.

    • @deborahgoodwin3426
      @deborahgoodwin3426 Před rokem

      Do you think we might be able to find it here in the US? Thank you!

  • @deborahgoodwin3426
    @deborahgoodwin3426 Před rokem +1

    The end result is simply exquisite! Thanks ever so much Karen 😊👩‍🦳🖌️

  • @signelarsen5853
    @signelarsen5853 Před rokem +1

    Is it 300gr paper?

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick596 Před rokem

    Did you ever dry the painting while painting....or all wet quickly... what if part of painting dries as you work?

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem +2

      I did dry the painting and have noted drying times in the tutorial. I allow the salt to dry naturally. If the painting dries too quickly you can spritz it with water.

    • @janettidswell2092
      @janettidswell2092 Před rokem

      @@KarenRiceArt which salt do you use - coarse or fine? Thank you Karen.

  • @patsyvacek51
    @patsyvacek51 Před rokem

    This was a nice one but very hard for me.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      Give it a go… you may surprise yourself 😊

  • @margoknight5451
    @margoknight5451 Před 7 měsíci

    What paper do you use 😊

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před 7 měsíci

      I recommend 300gsm Cold Pressed watercolour paper 100% cotton A4 or bigger.

  • @thescreamingderp4005
    @thescreamingderp4005 Před rokem +2

    At the later stages i can't get my colours as vivid and splashing dots of paint doesn't show up. Not sure what I'm doing wrong

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Před rokem

      You may be diluting your colours too much?

    • @thescreamingderp4005
      @thescreamingderp4005 Před rokem

      @Karen Rice Art I thought that, so I tried no diluting and it was better but still wishy washy. I only get a vivid colour if I don't mix. I'm wondering if I need different paint? I have cotman

  • @signelarsen5853
    @signelarsen5853 Před rokem

  • @etoileblue
    @etoileblue Před rokem