Tracy Moad Watercolors
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Watercolor Christmas Tree Card
This video takes you through painting a festive Christmas tree card. For this hand painted Christmas card Start with the colors you love, add a little splash and splatter, and then top it off with some holiday sparkle!
Links for the materials I use in this video are listed below:
(When available, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission.)
Arches 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper:
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Princeton Brushes:
Velvetouch #8 round, #2 round, #4 round
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Daniel Smith Watercolors:
Phthalo Yellow Green, Ultramarine Turquoise, Fuschite Genuine, Cobalt Teal Blue, NIckle Azo Yellow,
Duochrome Saguaro Green.
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Holbein Watercolors:
Leaf Green, Silver
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Holbein Gouache: Permanent White
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LeoBro Gold Glitter Holographic Chunky Glitter
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Artist Tape for Curves 1/8"
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Thanks for Watching!
If you would like to help support this channel, your help is so welcome at: paypal.me/TracyMoadWatercolors?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
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How to Paint a Cute Christmas Card in Watercolor. Snowy Night Where all is Calm and Bright
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In this video I show you how I painted this cute Christmas Card in Watercolor. Using some of my favorite colors, a few fun techniques and finishing it off with some sparkle. I love the whimsy in this little scene and I had fun painting it, I hope you do too! Links for the materials I use in this video are listed below: (When available, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Dahl Pape...
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Get to Know Your Brushes!
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Change the Value, Change the Mood
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A sense of place, and a moodiness are things that really draw me to a painting, and that is what I want to achieve in my own work! In this video I demonstrate how changing the values, (as well as the colors), can change the mood of a painting. When we have a bright, sunny painting, there is a full range of value, when the day is overcast, the values come closer together. We can learn a lot by d...
What's your Value?
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Value or light, is one of the most important things to consider when planning your painting (if not THE most)! Without light we don't see form! As we all know, there are an infinite number of different lighting situations; from bright and sunny to dark and stormy....from sunrise to sunset, we as artists get to choose how we want to portray the scene before us, AND...we can change it we want to!...
Gone Fishing/Painting Reflections in Watercolor
มุมมอง 213ปีที่แล้ว
Painting reflections in watercolor is a challenge. In this video I take on the challenge! I really wasn't sure how to approach this one, but I had to start somewhere, so I just started painting not really having much of a plan. There were a few times I felt like throwing in the (paper) towel, but decided to push through those moments. I'm glad I did because even though it really WAS a challenge...
Polar Bear/Finishing Touches
มุมมอง 80ปีที่แล้ว
It's always fun to paint the details, and sometimes it's hard to wait to do it! So in this video I finally get to add the finishing details to my Polar Bear, yayyy! Links for the materials I use in this video are listed below: (When available, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Daniel Smith Watercolors: Raw Sienna, Ultramarine Turquoise, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Burn...
Paint a Polar Bear in Watercolor/PartTwo
มุมมอง 112ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I continue painting the Polar Bear in watercolor. When we think of a Polar Bear we typically think of a white bear, but as you'll see in this watercolor demonstration, the fur is not really "white"! I love painting white subjects for the reason that I can play with reflected color, and that makes for a much more interesting painting! Links for the materials I use in this video are...
Paint a Polar Bear in Watercolor/Part One
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Painting Steam in Watercolor/ The Grand Prismatic Spring
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Paint a Colorful Pig in Watercolor
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Paint a Colorful Pig in Watercolor
Watercolor Painting an Old Building/TheBlackbird Granary/Part Two
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Watercolor Painting an Old Building/TheBlackbird Granary/Part Two
Watercolor Painting an Old Building/The Blackbird Granary/Part One
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Watercolor Painting an Old Building/The Blackbird Granary/Part One
Painting River Rocks in Watercolor
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Watercolor Basics/Basic Techniques for Laying in Color
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Cactus Southwest Christmas Card
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Painting a Poppy in watercolor
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Buttery Magnolia/How to paint a yellow Magnolia flower in watercolor.
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Buttery Magnolia/How to paint a yellow Magnolia flower in watercolor.
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How to Paint a Raccoon in Watercolor
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  • @rubikclockweights
    @rubikclockweights 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your work..I have no idea how to start...i'm so scared..looks amazing..x

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I know what you mean too, that big piece of empty white paper can be terrifying 😂 I think the best place to start, (besides having the best paint, 100% cotton paper and brushes you can afford to have) is really just to have fun playing with the paint, that is the way you get to know it, Don't let fear hold you back!

  • @ЕленаЗейналова-к2с
    @ЕленаЗейналова-к2с 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Как интересно смотреть Как красиво получается 🔥

  • @orchidana6804
    @orchidana6804 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @leonievieira6986
    @leonievieira6986 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there, thank you for your beautiful tutorial. Do you maybe have the original picture to trace for me to download please

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am so sorry for just now responding! I haven't found a way to have a download on TH-cam. I'm working on trying to figure this out, so far the only way I know is to send an attachment via email. Otherwise, you could try looking on Pixabay for an image you liked and download and trace from there. They have a ton of royalty free images to choose from! Let me know if you would like me to email the outline 👍

  • @karenhaskins9685
    @karenhaskins9685 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched a few tutorials on this subject and yours was the best! Thanks!

  • @katzjoli6291
    @katzjoli6291 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

  • @bobburke8727
    @bobburke8727 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice painting; thanks for the video. (Believe it's CAR-buh-zol).

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, and you are correct on the pronunciation! 🤭

  • @crsept1958
    @crsept1958 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Utterly fascinating technique and video. I almost did not watch the whole thing, but decided to, since I am struggling with a lilac look that I like. I definitely got ideas. I loved that you enjoyed the process too! (I don't dislike the lilacs I've been doing, but they are not have the "heart" that yours do!) Loved it!

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, and I hope you have fun trying some new ideas! It really is so important to have fun and keep trying new things. It's too easy to stick to what feels familiar and grow stagnant!

  • @lovewillwinnn
    @lovewillwinnn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ONE person (rare!) who knows how to pronounce lilac! 👏 ❤❤❤

  • @wordsleuth992
    @wordsleuth992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you make templates to share for those that can’t sketch an elephant!?

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven't done that as of yet. What you can do however is find a picture you like, (Pixabay has a ton of loyalty free images), Get some tracing paper, use a bright window as a makeshift light box, tape the image to your window, tracing paper over the top, and trace around the image for an outline. Now to transfer it to the watercolor paper: tape the outline to your window, watercolor paper over the top, and lightly trace the outline onto the watercolor paper! This is a great way to practice painting a subject without the added stress of spending a ton of time trying to get the drawing just right!, hope that makes sense!

  • @NellieWeststeijn-vanHeng-no3nv
    @NellieWeststeijn-vanHeng-no3nv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful. This is really watercolorpainting. I love it❤

  • @maggiecarter3432
    @maggiecarter3432 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this was totally FUN. I love how you kept saying, just experiment and play - so I did! I like my version and I learned doing it so I can keep improving. thank you.

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you had fun! I have to tell myself that ALL the time, keeping it fun is so important!

  • @barbaramoll1666
    @barbaramoll1666 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't wait to paint this so so lovely

  • @PetraMinnithorpe
    @PetraMinnithorpe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Toll ❤😊

  • @PetraMinnithorpe
    @PetraMinnithorpe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wünderschön❤❤❤

  • @lindaarthur9711
    @lindaarthur9711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This looks like a fun set of exercises to do - I'll give it a try this weekend. Thanks for the demo!

  • @CynicalSim
    @CynicalSim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @tanyaperrin8844
    @tanyaperrin8844 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. Thank you!

  • @celiptak
    @celiptak 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is beautiful!

  • @myjewelry4u
    @myjewelry4u 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so lovely!

  • @ps.6023
    @ps.6023 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol I had some twinrocker for almost 10 years and necer used it because i was so scared to use it beause it was so beautiful

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right??? I have painted 2 paintings on it ! so here is my challenge to myself...and you if you still have some of it, now is the time! So what if I ruin it? I'll be bold, courageous and have fun while doing it! 😂😂😂

    • @ps.6023
      @ps.6023 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tracymoadwatercolors4750 I gave mine to a friend becasue i was so scared lol

  • @donnacary3430
    @donnacary3430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!

  • @RuthArbuckle
    @RuthArbuckle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed your video of old barn...love the warmth you brought to your painting ❤

  • @ruthherring6035
    @ruthherring6035 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super cute! Thank you

  • @christinedrake1645
    @christinedrake1645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    such great help with making darks...thank you ....

  • @halinateller2665
    @halinateller2665 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful tutorial!

  • @judithjozefiak5961
    @judithjozefiak5961 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this!! Do you have a link for the Holbein flat brush?

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish I did! I've looked for these brushes and I can't find them anywhere in the U.S.( I got mine at a Tom Lynch workshop years ago) I'm sure I could find something comparable if I looked, but I just keep grabbing for these for now...until the thing falls apart anyway! I would look for a flat 3/4" synthetic blend that releases paint and water easily, and that has a nice spring to it! I like Princeton for watercolor brushes and use them most of the time. Im kind of particular about the handles so tend toward the wooden ones when shopping for new brushes...personal preference 😉

  • @judithjozefiak5961
    @judithjozefiak5961 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Royal Talens has Ultramarine Deep in their Van Gogh and Rembrandt lines

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know! Ive never tried either of those, but will have to in the future. Thanks for the info!

  • @davidboese5159
    @davidboese5159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good decision on the tree!

  • @CareyBoeckx
    @CareyBoeckx ปีที่แล้ว

    Your energy in this video is infectious.

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful… going to a Lilac festival this year and I try to paint greeting cards to give out. Thank you so much

  • @TheVal1963
    @TheVal1963 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tracy what is the name of your Big Palette? Where can I buy one like that? Greetings.. Vallery of Namibia

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! the name of the palette is Robax. the website is robax.com. Happy painting!

    • @TheVal1963
      @TheVal1963 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tracymoadwatercolors4750 Thank you very much Tracy. Much appreciated. God bless

  • @grunherzjg-5443
    @grunherzjg-5443 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @kathleenlussier4196
    @kathleenlussier4196 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a treat to watch this unfold. Looks so fun to do so I'm gonna try it :) Thank you for sharing the fun!

  • @sharonlane5647
    @sharonlane5647 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, I would love to be able to paint this in a Christmas Card mode for some friends that went on safari and fell in love with an elephant! Your instructions are so easy to follow! So glad I found you!

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be a great card! Im glad you found the instructions easy and hope you had fun painting this! Merry Christmas!

    • @camilleragucci5244
      @camilleragucci5244 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really a Christmas card with an elephant on it oh, that would be fabulous

    • @sharonlane5647
      @sharonlane5647 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just wanted you to know that I painted it and they loved it! Thank you!

  • @termite7790
    @termite7790 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it, I like the colors and the composition.

  • @michaelcody3829
    @michaelcody3829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats gorgeous, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺.

  • @saleemraza5151
    @saleemraza5151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please teach me.

  • @debraciola8998
    @debraciola8998 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am always happy to see one of your videos pop up! Love them

  • @janehayes1357
    @janehayes1357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tracy, do you sell your line drawings?

  • @janehayes1357
    @janehayes1357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!

  • @janehayes1357
    @janehayes1357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @annevickers3307
    @annevickers3307 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That is beautiful!

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the idea of keeping in your bag and giving to make someone smile

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also like putting them in greeting cards and thank you cards... a little extra something from me! ❤

  • @softlanding138
    @softlanding138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that!

  • @softlanding138
    @softlanding138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great!

  • @softlanding138
    @softlanding138 ปีที่แล้ว

    It does well describe the beautiful elephant. So delicate as it steps effortlessly on its way.

  • @softlanding138
    @softlanding138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely gorgeous! My life and of work!

  • @patvickery6890
    @patvickery6890 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! When I splattered ivallbsmearemdtogether so I used a qtip to make them blossoms.lol.ohbwell.illntybagain later!

    • @tracymoadwatercolors4750
      @tracymoadwatercolors4750 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂 That is the way it goes sometimes, and good for you to do a little problem solving!! If you haven't had a chance to watch the video, painting an old building, in the second part video I accidentally splattered paint all over my sky!! It was either figure out a way to save it, or start over 😭 Keep painting and problem solving!! Thanks for watching

  • @ritaswift8313
    @ritaswift8313 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the ink pen you used and the color of it, enjoyed your video