Watercolor Bokeh & 1 other technique for amazing Holiday cards

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  • @DebOlsen-b2w
    @DebOlsen-b2w ปีที่แล้ว +130

    At 85 I found my passion for exploring and learning as much as I can about all the nuances I have missed about the are of watercolour. I especially gravitate toward your style and abstract in general. I am slow but have a passion for this new journey I am on. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

    • @msgail7232
      @msgail7232 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      How wonderful! I am 81 and have recently gotten back into my watercolor adventures. Totally obsessed with it! I want to pass into my final resting place with a paint brush in my hand!

    • @rainy5053
      @rainy5053 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm just a kid here at 55yrs old 😂
      My mother discouraged me from doing watercolor but now the floodgates are open! ❤

    • @SLP8041
      @SLP8041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am so happy both of you ladies in your 80’s commented. I am 72 and I thought there was no hope in me starting this at “my age”. You both have given me a new enthusiasm ❤

    • @sherryfurr9115
      @sherryfurr9115 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I started at 79 and have become obsessed with watercolor. I wake up every morning ready to paint! Merry Christmas to all of you!! I think since I began in Feb. of 2022 I have logged about 700 hrs of painting.

    • @DebOlsen-b2w
      @DebOlsen-b2w ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks to your gift and tutelage I am beginning to recognise just what tools are necessary for me to progress on my learning experience. It allows me to experience the change, and the difference in my everyday dabbling. Thanks.

  • @amandaterrio4823
    @amandaterrio4823 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All my favorite things. Splatter, metallic, Christmas. I love painting Christmas

  • @debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357
    @debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If I could keep my eyes open I would stay up all night trying this ! Wowser!

  • @jas8815
    @jas8815 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're right, I think even I can do this...thanks!

  • @NancyLewisvideos
    @NancyLewisvideos ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am 84 love learning new techniques. I do really enjoy your paintings.

  • @artistmama7
    @artistmama7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Ellen for your great teaching and personality. You are one of my 4 favorites! Merry Christmas!

  • @sherricarneal4986
    @sherricarneal4986 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, great tutorial. Enjoying this daily series.

  • @rosemaryboertman6409
    @rosemaryboertman6409 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love these! Mine came out great! Thanks for the inspiration and excellent demonstration.

  • @maryannrathjen9113
    @maryannrathjen9113 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely love your techniques! Going to try it today.

  • @kathleenlussier4196
    @kathleenlussier4196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a hoot :) So fun and I learn something from every tutorial I watch but mostly I sit back and enjoy YOU!

  • @sandisuggs6964
    @sandisuggs6964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the Bokeh effect.

  • @joancervisi9929
    @joancervisi9929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wonderful and easy, I made five of these cards in about an hour and they are beautiful, your teaching style is really user friendly, thank you!

  • @LoJo99
    @LoJo99 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool technique.

  • @pauline3379
    @pauline3379 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ooh I love these, especially the second one 😍

  • @amreka3
    @amreka3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are right…so easy and the results are so rewarding! Thank you for sharing this technique 😊

  • @amymckee5075
    @amymckee5075 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is so cool!!

  • @virginiahoose9242
    @virginiahoose9242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ellen creates my very favorite Christmas cards!!!

  • @claychick100
    @claychick100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this technique! I just made 40 cards using this beautiful design. Thanks so much!

  • @marysharp9635
    @marysharp9635 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I enjoy bokeh and I enjoy watching you get all enthusiastic about bokeh too…infectious fun…cheer to you Ellen ❤❤❤❤

  • @BarbAusmann-wi8mp
    @BarbAusmann-wi8mp 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks , I would have never thought to do that to make the colors fade like you did but do it all the time to get rid of something. I am sorry I don’t have the $ to pay for lessons but if I did I would definitely get you. I will watch for you again!🙏🏻👩‍🎨💚🌻

  • @moniquesmith5501
    @moniquesmith5501 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this, and so easy can't wait to try this

  • @dianedunn848
    @dianedunn848 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These are so cool! Love your carefree style and how you "yell" at us that we can do it! LOL Thanks for making it so fun to watch and want to DO IT!

  • @lanahughes5254
    @lanahughes5254 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll be working on my cards today so I will try these. Thanks, Ellen.

  • @sherrywyleta3519
    @sherrywyleta3519 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this technique!

  • @CMar555
    @CMar555 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is so so awesome, Ellen!

  • @robinwright9332
    @robinwright9332 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing this fun approach. The results are wonderful - the cards make me feel happy.

  • @DM_MT
    @DM_MT 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I know you did this a year go but HOLY MOLY I love this. I’m brand new to watercolor. You have an incredible teaching ability. I’m super visual and your instruction timing is amazing. Thank You.

  • @dawnharrold4474
    @dawnharrold4474 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing this it’s so beautiful I can’t wait to try it ❤

  • @judyschwan6173
    @judyschwan6173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these cards! I will be making these too.

  • @ramonacavasin3033
    @ramonacavasin3033 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this! Can't wait to try it.

  • @susanhansonart
    @susanhansonart หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this technique , very cool ....

  • @darkanne01
    @darkanne01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really pretty effect of soft, glowing Christmas lights. 🎄

  • @moniquesmith5501
    @moniquesmith5501 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This technique reminds me of batik fabric

  • @debbiepledgeryannakakis6763
    @debbiepledgeryannakakis6763 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the inspiration, going to do some tonight!

  • @justbren2244
    @justbren2244 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely thank you sharing

  • @couturedeana
    @couturedeana ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first visit. I am definitely inspired to try this. I’m a beginner but you were so incouaging. Thanks ❤

  • @sherryfurr9115
    @sherryfurr9115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the holly card and have to try it...a unique way to get that effect. Thanks you Ellen for sharing that.

  • @lmkstamps
    @lmkstamps ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this technique. I made several with the holly earlier.

  • @kathyhanson172
    @kathyhanson172 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you I wondered how I could make something look so festive

  • @huguettegabrial478
    @huguettegabrial478 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this technique. Thanks ❤

  • @debbieyash1679
    @debbieyash1679 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this loose easy style. I’m trying it in the morning.

  • @mieczyslawapascoe7234
    @mieczyslawapascoe7234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ellen, I come back to your channel whenever I'm tired of too much control. You know how to relax your students. The cards are delightful and making them will be a pleasure - in spirit with the festive season. Thank you.

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will be trying this.... thanks for sharing

  • @suzannemartinez4420
    @suzannemartinez4420 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cannot tell you how much fun I had with this technique

  • @dianetenbrink4954
    @dianetenbrink4954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your up beat attatude.

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this look with the “ mushing & bokeh”….perfect with this subject

  • @valariemagnus508
    @valariemagnus508 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I thought I was too old (66) to start water coloring. But it’s the best knowledgeable item to make me happy and satisfied. Even selling my cards as fast as I can paint them. Not much. But just enough said baby bear!

  • @sharondoan1447
    @sharondoan1447 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a lovely technique! This has huge potential!

  • @deborahwolz1628
    @deborahwolz1628 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad your video popped up on my feed. I loved watching you do this technique. I will definitely give it a try. I just subscribed. 😊

  • @marywagner9927
    @marywagner9927 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @Bindismom
    @Bindismom 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What fun! This was very helpful.

  • @donnamacneil2136
    @donnamacneil2136 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I am a newbie and your tutorials are my very favourite!! I love, love, love these! You paint in such a light hearted manner (even when you are tired of painting 😉) You always make me feel that I can do it. Thank you!❤

  • @louisespencersteele2335
    @louisespencersteele2335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! The bluring is definitely best with the stiff brush!

  • @dianemccabe9907
    @dianemccabe9907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love painting with you Ellen!!! Keep splattering on my phone as I'm watching you tho! Lol!!! Thanks for being sooo great!!

  • @nancydiaz2497
    @nancydiaz2497 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m trying this. Thanks!

  • @marywarren1209
    @marywarren1209 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    love this technique!

  • @kmgothi5
    @kmgothi5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look so easy

  • @DianaSwi
    @DianaSwi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Going to try this tomorrow!!

  • @carolcahill2175
    @carolcahill2175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    inspiring and fun thank you Ellen

  • @amybesel
    @amybesel หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love you channel, attitude, creativity, Bility to pivot/go with the flow . Plexus you voice, reassurances, and humor make you a joy to follow!

  • @deborahthompson3847
    @deborahthompson3847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your enthusiasm is catching!

  • @MsMbates
    @MsMbates ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm am overjoyed with your techniques. Definitely going to try this tomorrow

  • @Nina01.
    @Nina01. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU VERY MUCJ FOR YOUR TUTORIAL! This has saved me! Needed 2 more designs and I only had one day left. So happy to have found your channel! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Jewelrygirl361
    @Jewelrygirl361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love your quick and easy technique can’t wait to start. I just found you and am not letting go. I’m going to start making cards as soon as those supplies come. Yipee another art technique to my already growing repertoire. LOL

  • @michellequenzer92
    @michellequenzer92 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are so awesome!! Thank you!!

  • @kayredfield6717
    @kayredfield6717 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love these cards! Can’t wait to try them!

  • @margaretvanhull1810
    @margaretvanhull1810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! Gonna go for it. Thank you.

  • @MsTalamo
    @MsTalamo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the watercolor bokeh on the Christmas ornament - I tried it out and it came out so well! Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @susie-newhampshire557
    @susie-newhampshire557 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I absolutely love both of these! Thank you. Just gorgeous!

  • @dianemccabe9907
    @dianemccabe9907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did it!!! So cool! You make this soooo much fun!!! Love you Ellen!! Your the best! I have so much fun with you!! My girlfriend and i follow you together and paint with you, so much fun!!! Thanks so much!!! Hope you have a great Holiday!

  • @melodycrites3145
    @melodycrites3145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Gorgeous! I really think I can do this!

  • @wendywilson1736
    @wendywilson1736 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is neat! So pretty

  • @deborahpotestio4787
    @deborahpotestio4787 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this technique. Thank you for sharing😊

  • @monicaortega1182
    @monicaortega1182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!!!!! Definitely trying these!! Thank you!!!

  • @dianegentry3255
    @dianegentry3255 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Ellen! I live these and can’t wait to try them! God bless!

  • @sharondull2103
    @sharondull2103 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm in with a great group of friends and do water coloring. It's been about six years ago that I got involved in at the senior center in Manitowoc WI.

  • @groovyyaya737
    @groovyyaya737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love love this painting

  • @niclaquaglia4038
    @niclaquaglia4038 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thank you for this beautiful video, I'm 60 and have practically always painted self-taught. painting helps me feel better and distance myself from everything. Your works are beautiful and the comments are beautiful.

  • @jodycourt
    @jodycourt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to tell you, Ellen, that I've been using paper tape (that is used on tender skin, found with the bandaids & stuff) to use as "masking fluid." I've been using it to make birch trees, moons, whatever, so I don't have to paint around things. It stays down well and it lifts off beautifully with no tearing. Love this stuff!

  • @melissabowden1699
    @melissabowden1699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love watching you!! I'm just starting.

  • @christinemorrissey5274
    @christinemorrissey5274 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this. The Evergreen was a hit. Thanks❤

  • @marniulch4905
    @marniulch4905 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm totally doing this after I finish putting up the Christmas tree! Love the new technique I just learned from you. Thanks for sharing! ❤

  • @wadonnadavis8089
    @wadonnadavis8089 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful Christmas ball. I learn so much from you.

  • @Bees123Knees
    @Bees123Knees ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Oh the joy!" Lol, I love your enthusiasm. Your technique is beautiful.

  • @CathyGoff-f8y
    @CathyGoff-f8y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your watercolor Bokeh technique is much simpler than others I’ve seen. Thanks

  • @dominiquedelcuse8212
    @dominiquedelcuse8212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonjour. Hop hop hop ....simple and quickly for a best xmas mood. Merci beaucoup

  • @dandelion1239
    @dandelion1239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous! And you’re sooo much fun to listen to! Thank you!!

  • @Carol-y2z
    @Carol-y2z หลายเดือนก่อน

    So fun and easy. Instant gratification!

  • @dominiqueguigon8851
    @dominiqueguigon8851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superbes cartes! J’adore.😘😘👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @patti3447
    @patti3447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow yes I can do this I’m hooked and subscribed thank you

  • @rkkroeger1
    @rkkroeger1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a lot of fun with these. Beautiful!!

  • @bonniedennis7961
    @bonniedennis7961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely cards. Thanks. Will you do some more designs on black paper with metallic paints (like you did last year)? Thanks!

  • @Godsmelinda
    @Godsmelinda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this technique

  • @CaryLAngelos
    @CaryLAngelos หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this technique. Can't wait to try it.

  • @marjapulan
    @marjapulan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Glad i found you. It's so fun watching and listening to you. Thanks for sharing your lovely art!

  • @donahgehlert3556
    @donahgehlert3556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. This is the first time I've seen this technique demonstrated. It looks easy, I'll try it.

  • @susanatorrella1620
    @susanatorrella1620 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make it easy! Let's try it😂

  • @janinehew9944
    @janinehew9944 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OH the JOY !!! Will def try this !!!

  • @shariessagesoulandspirit9098
    @shariessagesoulandspirit9098 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well I managed to splash paint everywhere!😂😂. Love the tutorial thanks😇

  • @carolmorole9505
    @carolmorole9505 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful! I am a beginner and love the simplicity of the cards. Will try today. Wish me luck.❤