Watercolor and salt: a how-to guide to creating perfect textures with salt

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2022
  • In this video I show you how to use salt in your watercolor paintings. I take two kinds of salt: fine salt and kosher salt and compare their effects side by side. I test each kind of salt on different consistencies of watercolor. Which is more important? Pigment or water? Take a look at the video to find out!
    At the end of the video I also show you two step by step tutorials using watercolor and salt to create a snowy mountain and a dandelion. The unique effect of the salt with the watercolor creates the perfect texture for both of these paintings.
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  • @debbieabruzzini7004
    @debbieabruzzini7004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've found salt reacts with different pigments from different manufacturers, too!

  • @cgpartistry
    @cgpartistry หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad that I found this! I’ve been curious on how to paint dandelions, thanks.

  • @kathf2932
    @kathf2932 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a great demo of watercolor and different household salts! I will be utilize this idea in a project I am just beginning! Thank you!

  • @prettyghost7019
    @prettyghost7019 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I looooove the dandelion❤

  • @merlinsreturn
    @merlinsreturn ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! LOVE IT!

  • @irenebradford5167
    @irenebradford5167 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You make this look so easy I have to try it xxx

  • @dinky..
    @dinky.. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was fantastic! Thank you👏👏👏

  • @deirdrehalstead6963
    @deirdrehalstead6963 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks Kristin, great tutorial 👏👏👏💕

  • @chellepitts6677
    @chellepitts6677 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this!! So beautiful and amazing what you can do with salt!!

  • @pennywheeler2598
    @pennywheeler2598 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brilliant! Your amazing! I enjoy the way you teach, even your voice is soothing.
    🎨🎨🎨
    You need to start watercolor classes on line.🎨

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Penny! It's definitely something I'm looking into

  • @gwenharrison7624
    @gwenharrison7624 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extremely helpful. Much appreciated

  • @craftykat
    @craftykat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much! This is so helpful.

  • @ButterFly-cw7sj
    @ButterFly-cw7sj ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it!!!!

  • @dais.saysgoaway
    @dais.saysgoaway 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant! Thank you 😊

  • @janetcurci2251
    @janetcurci2251 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Thank you, Kristin.

  • @anniemac7545
    @anniemac7545 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks so pretty, great video ...thank you from Australia

  • @EktaShah82
    @EktaShah82 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that’s so cool

  • @wendychampness1901
    @wendychampness1901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely trying that dandelion ❣️

  • @user-kr8vi3hg7h
    @user-kr8vi3hg7h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice study! Thanks.

  • @cherylweidenweber6594
    @cherylweidenweber6594 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant use of salt for the dandelion!!

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I was pleased the salt cooperated so well haha

  • @darbydupree4056
    @darbydupree4056 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video! Thumbs up!

  • @patriciasheridan7
    @patriciasheridan7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very wonderful ❤!

  • @michellebambrick9832
    @michellebambrick9832 ปีที่แล้ว

    FUN project!

  • @CoreyRossArt
    @CoreyRossArt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Kristin. No one has ever pointed out that water colors are somewhat unpredictable. Mentally it frees up so much for me. I can't quite explain it but it genuinely helped. Thank you again. 🙏🏾

    • @NE-ni7mr
      @NE-ni7mr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Watercolours are pretty unpredictable and challenging at times compared to any other media. I remember really struggling when I switched to watercolours from acrylics. I initially did a lot of washes like I used to with acrylics but then started experimenting more with watercolour techniques and started to love it. Just remember that less is more in terms of water and pigment. And enjoy the process.

  • @EvieVermont
    @EvieVermont 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful

  • @tracyebrandt3235
    @tracyebrandt3235 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG - I loved this and can't wait to try it! Thanks for the salt experiment, it explains the issue I had when I tried using salt😉

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful for you

  • @Midgy21747
    @Midgy21747 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing

  • @lpayne91
    @lpayne91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I’m a new subscriber from UK and found you via instagram. This was such an informative video as I didn’t really know how to use salt in watercolour so will have a try next time I’m going to paint. Thank you! Now need to binge watch your channel lol.

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for being here and enjoy the videos haha :)

  • @minicookinghd7373
    @minicookinghd7373 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear friend Awesome!! It’s so cute, Grate Idea.
    So beautiful. Good scenery & looking Side.
    So satisfying, love your videos. Wish me luck

  • @lindahoarau5377
    @lindahoarau5377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😍

  • @RameyRocks
    @RameyRocks ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. I have got to try that dandelion!!! But I am new to watercolor and I don't even have any watercolors yet LOL but I do have Derwent inktense watercolor pencils. I'm going to try with them and see if it works.

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That sounds great. Let me know how it goes

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Kristin, thank you. I have been trying without success. I will try it again. Does the paper have any effect? Love your video

    • @lisawik7234
      @lisawik7234 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too! I tried it. No results!

  • @b.lab.__blab_colors
    @b.lab.__blab_colors ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this kind of demonstration and research. Thank you 🙏 and good job!! I'll upload a video about pigment comparisons and there's little part to show salt effect on the watercolor. Could I link this video as a reference video?? It will be surely a good knowledge to understand about salt effect. Sincerely 🙏❤️

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind comment! You can definitely link this video as a reference. Thank you for asking!

    • @b.lab.__blab_colors
      @b.lab.__blab_colors ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kristinvanleuven wow 🤩 thank you so much!! As soon as I link your video, I’ll let you know. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @b.lab.__blab_colors
      @b.lab.__blab_colors ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kristinvanleuven Hello?
      Last time, I asked if I could link your video on my channel.
      I uploaded a video related to your video today.
      Thank you again for your permission. 🙏
      th-cam.com/video/NjV7lltHclA/w-d-xo.html

  • @xo5795
    @xo5795 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my salt doesn’t do that ): it doesn’t have that grand of an affect any advice ?

    • @lenkiewiczlover7256
      @lenkiewiczlover7256 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine didn’t either

    • @donnajones2332
      @donnajones2332 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are such a gifted teacher! Thank you! It works and it’s so pretty!

    • @lisawik7234
      @lisawik7234 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@lenkiewiczlover7256mine either

    • @prettyghost7019
      @prettyghost7019 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe your paper is too wet too much water? My salt doesn't work when there's too much water on my paper

    • @user-xi1ey6fy6f
      @user-xi1ey6fy6f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Muchas gracias por compartir. Buenísimas ideas.

  • @ennelle2024
    @ennelle2024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Obviously the more water the more the salt has to react with