This is so beautiful and inspiring! I have been experimenting with abstract watercolor and also struggle with artistic expression. This gave me so many ideas. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
Very helpful. I'm a very detailed watercolorist and trying to losen up what I paint. Love Plein air but have to bring the sketches home to paint. Wanting to be a bit more casual in my painting. Love your color selections.
Thank you, I'm trying to be more abstract with my painting but struggling a little ....I love your video and appreciate your help. Watching from Australia 🦘🐨
This was really helpful, thank you! I know others have suggested the mr. clean sponges, but the thin sheets are amazingly worth their weight in cleanups.
I cut up Magic Eraser sponges into small pieces to remove paint that is unwanted. Let the piece dry thoroughly, dampen the sponge piece, and erase! It works great for areas like your margin!
what a beautiful tutorial - the explanation of color values, palette, and negative space and how it creates a better composition - was divine! I have been looking for that exact thing forever! Thank you - Thank you!! Please keep them coming! I will also follow you on IG 😍
Wow - excellent tutorial! I know this is supposed to be abstract, but I think it qualifies as a landscape painting as well....a very peaceful desert landscape. Loving your work! You have a new subscriber!
This is great! Thanks! I'm more of a planner/perfectionist... so abstract can be very intimidating. But I want to try it! This will definitely be the inspiration for my first piece!
Is was looking for some tips and clubs for painting something itching my mind for a while. Will give it a try and if it is somewhat presentable show you.
Love this! Have you tried Tombow Mono sand erasers? They are pretty cheap on Amazon. They work kind of like really, super fine grit sandpaper, great for cleaning up boarders if the paint bleeds especially if it is just a little bit at the corner like that. I find they work best if you gently lift off as much as you can like you did, let it dry completely and then you can erase. You can also tape the boarder on the opposite side so you don't take any paint off of the painting accidentally.
I have not tried this, but will definitely keep it in mind! I am pretty new to watercolor so it’s been fun learning all these tips and tricks from other people 😁
Here's what I used in this video 😁 I was rather surprised to see the online reviews as I thought this paper worked really well. www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Canvas-Art-Surfaces/Watercolor-Paper-Boards/Premium-Watercolor-Paper-Pad---8%22-x-8%22/p/80958972
The reviews are just bad because different Artist like different things about different paper. Most watercolour artist's prefer 100% Cotton, CP or rough I'm one of them but I also believe that there are things I can do on a decent quality cheap paper like this one or Canson XL like achieve that cool staining effect or get a more marbled look like you got here that I could never do on a cotton paper. As long as you look it and the art looks awesome, which it does that's all that matters.
I am glad you enjoyed it. I apologize if you feel the title was misleading. Others who have tried it ended up with beautiful results so this is the first I have heard of anything.
Here’s the definition. Art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures. It can be intentional or unintentional 😉 some people just practice it differently
I didn’t like it either. Seems very novice/beginner. I made a painting a few years ago that looked very similar to that. I got discouraged and stopped practicing but now I’m going to start practicing and trying to get better.
I want to be gentle here...Abstraction is not planned. Form from a constant mental contrast that is non-stop. Complexity and simplicity balled into a systemic equalization at any given dimension at any given occurrence with all distractions being equal. Total distraction within a model undetermined.
I understand that there are different schools of thought. In the simplest definition abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures. So yes, it can be planned, but it’s ok if that’s not your preferred approach. Have a nice day 😁
I wanted you to know how much I loved this tutorial. I'm not as accomplished as you, but I love watercolor painting. I've used masking fluid but didn't like the results. I'll give rubber cement a try. A tip: Magic Eraser is a great tool for getting rid of unwanted bleeds under tape or unwanted drips. Get it a little wet and rub lightly. @katerky1
It looks like a landscape, like it!
Abstract paintings are a lot more challenging than expected. Thanks so much for this lovely tutorial!
Gorgeous
How am I just finding you now, and how do you not have 10, 000x as many subscribers? Well, you’ve got one more now.
Haha thanks, I am a fairly new youtuber so thanks for supporting me in my early stages 😉
thank you- love it!
I enjoy this.
Glad to hear it!
Awesome color selection 👍
It turned out to be a lovely landscape. At least that's what it looks like to me. lol Very cool.
Awesome!!
I've been doing abstracts with colored pencil for a while now but have been thinking of trying some watercolor ones. Thank for a very inspiring video!
awesome!!
This is so beautiful and inspiring! I have been experimenting with abstract watercolor and also struggle with artistic expression. This gave me so many ideas. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
This!! This is why I made this video! I am glad you found it helpful
Love this! So stunning. Thank you for sharing
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it 😁
Very helpful. I'm a very detailed watercolorist and trying to losen up what I paint. Love Plein air but have to bring the sketches home to paint. Wanting to be a bit more casual in my painting. Love your color selections.
So helpful - I love the freedom of your brush strokes.
This is wonderful!
Nice to get away
Very helpful and cool.
Thank you, I'm trying to be more abstract with my painting but struggling a little ....I love your video and appreciate your help. Watching from Australia 🦘🐨
Very well explained. Thank you 😁
Thank you!
This was really helpful, thank you! I know others have suggested the mr. clean sponges, but the thin sheets are amazingly worth their weight in cleanups.
Good to know!
I can’t believe it! That is fabulous! I couldn’t figure out how you were going to pull it off but it’s gorgeous and so interesting!
Thank you so much 😊
I cut up Magic Eraser sponges into small pieces to remove paint that is unwanted. Let the piece dry thoroughly, dampen the sponge piece, and erase! It works great for areas like your margin!
I have been hearing this a lot. I will have to try it 😁
Great idea...thank you. I use all the time on the wall...
Beautiful abstract by watercolors, thank you for sharing your tips. I'm inspired.
Thank you! Glad to be a help 😁
Love this😍 I've been looking for a tutorial like this for ages. Thank you for sharing😃
I am so glad you found it helpful!
what a beautiful tutorial - the explanation of color values, palette, and negative space and how it creates a better composition - was divine! I have been looking for that exact thing forever! Thank you - Thank you!! Please keep them coming! I will also follow you on IG 😍
Aw thanks so much! I am glad you found this helpful! I am so shocked that more artists don’t include this in their creative process
Thank you!
i LIKE YOUR TECHNIQUES
Absolutely love it! Keep it up!
Fantastic tutorial! I'm not much of a planner but seeing your process was eye opening. Thanks so much!
Hey cool! I was always jealous of the people who didn’t need to plan, but I am glad you found it interesting!
Wow - excellent tutorial! I know this is supposed to be abstract, but I think it qualifies as a landscape painting as well....a very peaceful desert landscape. Loving your work! You have a new subscriber!
Haha thank you!
This is great! Thanks! I'm more of a planner/perfectionist... so abstract can be very intimidating. But I want to try it! This will definitely be the inspiration for my first piece!
That’s awesome! I would love to see what you do!
Thank you so much!!!
So great and loved your explanation process! awesome color choice as well! :)
Thanks! I was happy with it 😁
Beautiful! I loved this video and looked at the abstracts on your website...your work is wonderful. Very inspiring, thanks for posting this.
Thank you so much
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! I love it! BTW try using a Mr. Clean sponge slightly dampened to remove little paint leaks.
Thanks!
Please tell the music playing in the background. So lovely!
Is was looking for some tips and clubs for painting something itching my mind for a while. Will give it a try and if it is somewhat presentable show you.
Love this! Have you tried Tombow Mono sand erasers? They are pretty cheap on Amazon. They work kind of like really, super fine grit sandpaper, great for cleaning up boarders if the paint bleeds especially if it is just a little bit at the corner like that. I find they work best if you gently lift off as much as you can like you did, let it dry completely and then you can erase. You can also tape the boarder on the opposite side so you don't take any paint off of the painting accidentally.
I have not tried this, but will definitely keep it in mind! I am pretty new to watercolor so it’s been fun learning all these tips and tricks from other people 😁
That was fun, nice work.
This was very helpful.❤️
Good to hear!
One question: What's the brand of mixing tray/palette you're using? I've been looking for something that size. Thank you.
It came with my set of Grumbacher watercolors 😁 www.amazon.com/Grumbacher-Academy-Watercolor-Paint-10-Color/dp/B001OVCQ7Y
What is the liquid that you add to your palette to dilute your colors?
just water!
Try using a hairdryer over the tape first- it melts the glue and makes the tape easier to remove.
side question, - whats the name of the song in the background? ty:)
Can you link the paper you used please? 🙏 awesome video!! 😍
Here's what I used in this video 😁 I was rather surprised to see the online reviews as I thought this paper worked really well.
www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Canvas-Art-Surfaces/Watercolor-Paper-Boards/Premium-Watercolor-Paper-Pad---8%22-x-8%22/p/80958972
The reviews are just bad because different Artist like different things about different paper. Most watercolour artist's prefer 100% Cotton, CP or rough I'm one of them but I also believe that there are things I can do on a decent quality cheap paper like this one or Canson XL like achieve that cool staining effect or get a more marbled look like you got here that I could never do on a cotton paper. As long as you look it and the art looks awesome, which it does that's all that matters.
I love this-my favorite kind of watercolor. Your title is misleading,however. This is not “easy.”
I am glad you enjoyed it. I apologize if you feel the title was misleading. Others who have tried it ended up with beautiful results so this is the first I have heard of anything.
@@SparrowSprings Not a criticism-I am just not very good.
Either way, if there’s anything I can do to make things more clear I would gladly consider anything you have
Abstract is not "planned". Its about expressing yourself and not thinking about the final outcome.
Here’s the definition.
Art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.
It can be intentional or unintentional 😉 some people just practice it differently
unfortunately i did not like the abstract on bit. but good video and great effort.
To each their own! Thanks for watching 😁
I didn’t like it either. Seems very novice/beginner. I made a painting a few years ago that looked very similar to that. I got discouraged and stopped practicing but now I’m going to start practicing and trying to get better.
I want to be gentle here...Abstraction is not planned.
Form from a constant mental contrast that is non-stop.
Complexity and simplicity balled into a systemic equalization
at any given dimension at any given occurrence with all
distractions being equal. Total distraction within a model
undetermined.
I understand that there are different schools of thought. In the simplest definition abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures. So yes, it can be planned, but it’s ok if that’s not your preferred approach. Have a nice day 😁
Your version of abstraction is lukewarm at best. And quit telling follks to "have a nice day". It's shallow.
I guess I prefer it this way if your way leads to that sort of attitude 😉
Go paint a Campbell soup can.@@SparrowSprings
@@SparrowSprings Paint with attitude!!!
I wanted you to know how much I loved this tutorial. I'm not as accomplished as you, but I love watercolor painting. I've used masking fluid but didn't like the results. I'll give rubber cement a try. A tip: Magic Eraser is a great tool for getting rid of unwanted bleeds under tape or unwanted drips. Get it a little wet and rub lightly. @katerky1
Thank you so much! I have been hearing lots of good things about Magic Eraser!