"Witch fingers"-- I love the way you give us characterizations we can mentally hold on to. 😊

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

That’s one that will stick lol!!

I am a artist. Watercolor. I had covid encephalitis July 4th was in a coma for 3 weeks!!! When I was recovering I discovered all my skills were gone. I'm 73 and live in Lexington nursing home. My husband of 45 years has brought all my supplies here. He just purchased your brushes. I'm doing exercises and watching your tutorials!!! It's a long haul but I'm regaining my skills. The facility have requested a painting and I'm unsure if I'm up to the task. When we can afford it I want your books. Keep up your great work it helps me and gives me hope!!!

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

How are you feeling? Can I send you a book? Email hello@kristyrice.com and let me know which you’d like!!!

I love drawing realistic-ish, that's one of my favourite ways to draw! I find realism stressful, so I lean towards realistic-ish instead so I can have fun

I LOVE HOW YOU GAVE WATER TO PIGMENT RATIOS, BRILLIANT

Thanks for letting me paint with you this morning.

@nicolesmith1309

Жыл бұрын

I took some really pretty photos of poppies a couple years ago. They were very red and tall and planted in front of a rock cabin on right of the square in Jasper, Arkansas.

Stress and anxiety are real problems for me. Your comments early on about going for a light touch really hit home. You are such a great artist & teacher to follow.

Love your ease with blending all the colors and bringing the flowers slowly to life.

@KristyRice

16 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

My absolute favorite tutorial of all times!!!! PLEASE do more of this style!!!

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

Okay!!!

One of my favourite tutorials to date - these poppies are gorgeous!

Look at what I am creating thanks to you Kristy🌸🌼🌻🥂

You pencil draining is to light to see, I love you painting

Kristy, I needed this, I could watch you paint all day. You make so much sense to me and oh my the beauty everywhere. I thank you so much.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PAINTING!! It was long, but not the least bit boring. I feel as though I learned so much about colors, linear use, and the shapes of flowers and leaves. Thank you very much, Kristi. Let's have more tutorials like this.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am just blown away by this painting! ❤️ You are the queen of the brush! 🥰 These are the kinds of paintings I adore and would like to work on trying! I like the realistic-ish part the super photo realism is just too much for me but I could really get into this by the time you were at the end I was in such a meditative state just watching the stroke of your brush!😍 I could definitely see myself spending an hour per petal! And having so much JOY the entire time! Stunningly Beautiful color blending too! I think I just really needed this in-depth step-by-step process that you explained it really opened up a whole New World for me and I think things really clicked so I want to thank you very much for that and let you know that I LOVE your style! Hugs!❤️

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same, once you get to step 3, it becomes like a deep breathing exercise, many of the techniques just repeat and and again so you can sink into the joy of each petal. I do hope you give it a try!

I hope you know that among your Amazing qualities, you are so naturally funny, and I love you for it! Talk about helping me though gloomy days!💗🌈✨🌸

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are too sweet!! Cheers!!

Right now I’m watching your tutorial relaxing in my easy chair :-) next I’m gonna put the chicken on… eat… and finish my evening off, painting the happiest flowers in my Washougal-town

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

How’d it go?

I love the crepey, crinkly edges of the petals. So unique!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

You have used the most beautiful colors here!!! It’s AMAZING! My favs are the pods and the contrasting detail of reds on the poppies❤️ Love how you explained how to outline and blend!!! Thank you!!! Love Love Love this!!!!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sooo glad! I worried this was too long and got boring!

@shirleybrady3174

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice It just got better and better!!!! I think it’s my favorite so far❤️ Out of this world perfect!!!!

I enjoy having the freedom to call it practice. Then im not afraid to mess up. It is am opportunity to practice. I have also learned that i feel more freedom if i dont use my best paper for practice. And I put multiple things on one sheet or even use the back side. Thanks for all the good tips and encouragement to practice. And try again

Just laying back watching and enjoying you paint

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad :)

Poppies bring so many great memories, I am definitely going to try some of these. Your encouragement about the greens to use is perfect! Love the leaves 🙃

This painting is absolutely wonderful. Thank you, Kristy for breaking it down for us. I’m about 1 Year in on my watercolor journey….but I’m willing to give this a go! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re here!!!

I’m new … VERY new to watercolor paining. In fact I just started painting about a month ago. while I am trying not to “copy” you, it really does help to watch, sketch and paint what you’re painting. I think I’ll get better at doing my own thing more and more as I go along. But, I did an intial painting, then decided it warranted a new attempt or do-over. :) so exciting. :) I feel the second one was so much better! Thank you for fhe inspiration!

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

So 1. copy away, it’s a fantastic way to learn. 2. Do-overs are often so refreshing!! So glad you’re here!

This is one of my fav videos of yours. Why? Because I love watching you draw out your flowers. It really helps me understand the drawing process. Thanks

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

This is beautiful .I love the colours you chose. I like the way you teach,straight forward no pigment numbers. just the words .Most beginners can’t afford the expensive paints,or won’t buy them in case they can’t get on with them.I just used poster paints when I first started before I brought my first real set. ..It’s not always the paint,but what you draw and how you use it.Thanks for explaining everything so well 🥰

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@leanngoodall7602

2 жыл бұрын

You are going to love the brushes! The cat's tongue and 1/4" dagger are my favourites.

@Msboochie2

2 жыл бұрын

@@KristyRice Kristy I’ve been kind of mia on your channel lately, no particular reason, just life. I’m trying to get caught up again. So idk, is your Art for Joy pallet available for sale yet? If so just tell me where, and I am buying it. I had neon colors for a while that I wanted to use more, but couldn’t figure out how. Ever since I saw your unique set up for your palette I’ve been inspired to use them more. I can’t wait to get yours still.

My favorite part of the flower is the juxtaposition of the peach and the brighter pink. Also, I always have trouble picking out my favorite color because I just love them all.

You are a genius holding a beautiful brush filled with glorious lush colors.i love your style and have your books.thank you.

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I’m definitely going to have to watch this video a few times before I attempt to paint. You make it look so easy and you are so encouraging. I needed this. My favorite part of the poppy is the graceful but floppy open petals with the dark center contrast. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

love, Love, LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!! Wish I had this painting in my house.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you!

This flour is my favorite now because you ad some nuances of colors and I love it. Thank you for that discovery.

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

You bet

WOW! So fun to watch this evolve LOVE poppies.

Just ordered my palette and dagger brush from you, very excited to get some joy going as soon as they arrive. Thank you for all you do to inspire us all!

I love poppies too, tried to grow some last year, they all turned into rutabagas, gospel truth and I don't even have a clue why! Anyway I love the realistic-Ish style of your flowers, you never fail to deliver! : ) :D

@pauline3379

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I planted two dozen gladioli and they all came up as...... lilies 🙈

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Exquisite! As a beginner I now see why my flowers look flat. It’s all in the details! Back to the beginner videos…

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

😘😘😘

Love this painting of yours done several months ago, it deserves the highest award, you are so encouraging too, bless you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I think this is my favorite video I've watched of your. Thank you

💗🌺I love poppies and poppy pods too!!!!🌺💗

This is gorgeous! I've never taken an art class and I'm really new with a brush. You make a light touch look so easy, but I'm going to need a lot of practice. You're a great teacher and you give me hope. Boop!

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Video watched, check, drawing complete and looking recognisable, check, paints, water in jam jar, every brush I own, check, Ed Sheeran playing , chilled hands and fingers, creative juices at the ready! And so to paint and try and produce something I can be proud of. Thankyou for your fab video, I think you have helped me feel like I too could paint xx

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

I know it’s late but thanks for watching! Are you still painting?

@karenmccomish148

9 ай бұрын

@@KristyRice I’m trying , I’m having a real problem trying to get that “ oh I just splashed some paint on so it looks like it’s a bit random and loose vibe .“ I’m fighting with my paint brushes because they want to paint everything in sight even tho in my head I’m trying to be minimalist and random and completely loose like erm a loose thing! 🤣🤣. So yeh to answer your question I’m still painting 🤣🤣🤣

So, so beautiful! Thanks Kristy

@KristyRice

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you! This was so helpful! When you said juicy, and direct from pallet…I was going way to dark and getting stuck. Had to make multimedia, ( gouge, and gesso )to get out of trouble. I will be happy when I can do that when I want to, not because I need to.Thanks for those video’s too.

Love the dark centers

This is by far my most favorite video of yours. It was jam-packed with information and I loved every minute of it. You make watercolor so much fun by the way you approach it. Thank u so much!!!

@gillianmccullum2848

2 жыл бұрын

Dear kristy, I too really like poppies they are an inspirational flower to paint, Your take and lovely loosish style is exciting to me.

@gillianmccullum2848

2 жыл бұрын

Wow kristy, You have really brought those poppies to life, they are gorgeous.

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Kristy.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Absolutely beautiful. I accidently found your channel; now I'm a subscribed fan.

Absolutely love this painting girl! Wow! I liked how you talked about the different ways of each method of color and stroke ! Amazing ❤

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

i love the way you did the centre of the top poppy. i love your videos. Thank you so much for your amazing talent & outlook to watercolour

@KristyRice

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

As a gardener, I must say your poppies are magnificent! My absolute FAVORITE flower. I could watch you paint all day. I can't wait until my garden is done so I can start practicing 🌺🖌

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I'm madly in love with your color selection...... So bright and beautiful😍😍😍 jus my type😊

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thank you for this lesson! Love it. Love your narration style, too! Thank you for not talking too fast for your words to register in the human brain! And you’re so concise in your explanations! Excellent teaching.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wowo! Thanks sooo much! I worry I talk sooo much, like through the whole thing but I teach in a way I’d want to be taught so 🤷🏻‍♀️

I LOVED this video. The colors were magical. My only problem was watching you sketch the flower, I was totally lost and thought it looked terrible until you filled it with color. I guess I need more training when it comes to sketching.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

They are out now! :)

What I love the most about this is that ref photo colors are only a suggestion or jumping-off point to you. It's lovely!

My favorite part of the poppy is usually the center, but I'm really intrigued by your approach to drawing and painting the leaves. So, I will say leaves.

This is the 3rd time I have watched this one I love it so much!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! Thanks for spending so much time with me!!!

Wish I were brave enough to do the rogue thing. Your painting style is a breath if fresh air

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

You can be rogue. Just give yourself permission to make something ugly, messy, weird!

Fantabulos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are such an inspiration & joy to watch! Thank you 🌺.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

No, thank you! :)

Love the way you teach-the best 🎉

@KristyRice

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

This was so fun. I will try it over and over!

Yes! Yes! Yes! 😂 it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!

This is one of my faves ❤️💜❤️

My favourite flowers are poppies, they are so delicate looking & come in various colours. Great video, love your style. Brilliant.

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

I did it and I like it! It looks nothing like yours but it has colour and lots of it. I might go in with a black micron 0.1 as I love that sort of look. I wish we could show you what we do

I have enjoyed painting one poppy and three buds this morning. It has turned out really well. I will keep painting these. My style is a little bit formal so far. Many thanks Anne from NZ

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I just got my A4JS brushes!!! So excited to try them out😃

I like that “easy-ish”😊

These are gorgeous! Going from painting with acrylics,(fast before they dry) to watercolor has been a real challenge.) thank you for the very good explanations.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Really glad I found your channel. Very inspiring for me.

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Your sketch was one of the best I've seen. I have those type of poppies, they're huge and beautiful!

I love love love your take on realistic painting, like this piece and the tulips you did a while back!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

My comment after step 2: I am really looking forward to starting the sketch today☺️ And I am so glad that I have been “learning to love” my Dagger and Liner and have been painting your “6 flowers”, “no stress roses” and many more of your earlier videos so that I feel Ready! to paint these gorgeous poppies❣️ 🙏 After Step 3: Yes❣️ I am with you! Fav so far is the left-hand flower, the one you started first. We’ll see how your last work maybe changes that😉 After complete, I love it all❤️ No need to reply, you are too busy, this is just a shout-out for your painting style 🤩

Your explanations are excellent! So empowering

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yes!!! Definitely going to try. This was an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much. 💓

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Wow! Beautiful painting Kristy! Amazing, inspirational tutorial! Thank you for this! 🥰🎨🖌

Simply gorgeous💓💓💓💓

Lovely!!!! You make it look so effortless

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Kristy, stunningly beautiful Poppy painting! Thank you for being so willing to share your expertise in watercolur. ❤️

YES! Definitely going to try. Lovely 😊

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!

Wow this is Gorgeous!

Great painting your poppy video just popped up great information.

@KristyRice

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Ooh, I love this!! I struggle with poppies (drawing them, mostly, without relying totally on an image), and I love how this is a combination of loose and realistic! Such a lovely video, Kristy! Super calming to watch. 💜

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I so love the realistic..ish flowers❤️❤️❤️

I love the contrast of the dark center,❤️❤️my son got a hybiscus from the botanical gardens I'd like to paint. Seems like it might be similar.

I love this! Its so soft

I llike how you go step by step. Some other artist expedted me to paint along with no auideguide as to where we were going. It didn’t work. I like when your process is irganized

@KristyRice

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad!

Yes! I have been sketching along with you during the video. I will add watercolor later. I am a fairly new follower and love your easy going zen approach. I love your brushes too! I had to order them. ❤️

woo very early and very excited 🥰Gonna try this tomorrow🥰

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It’s a long one!!

Beautiful painting. I've learned so much and I'm sure I'll watch this over and over again. My problem with watercolor is water to paint ratio. I just can't seem to get it right. Thank you for this tutorial

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! For water/pigment ratio try this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJ1_l7eCfdG3YLw.html

You rock my painting world!

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wowzers - this video was so full of helpful advice and instruction and your painting is so beautiful!!! Thank you!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Leaves and contrasts x

I am the very same way! Love all colors, and I LOVE POPPIES!

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Yes❗️definitely! Poppy....and feel free to burst out into song...I'll join in 🎨

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I'm shocked I was able to resist the urge! I won't next time!

I’m impatiently waiting for my to bloom very bright red heads last year only 2 buds this year17 buds it’s going to be a happy dance moment. Thank you so much for your tutorials I’m having a great time learning.

Found so much inspiration. Starting to paint and learning to actually hold a brush but you give me HOPE. Thank you 💖

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Loving these more complex paintings and the way you explain your process. I'm not going to do this painting because I don't want to copy, but I have definitely learned a lot. ❤️

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I love the third step.

Gorgeous 💖

Love watching you painting…. Such joy 💖

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Love ❤️ love ❤️ love 💕 this

@KristyRice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️

What an amazing afternoon. Thank you, Kristy and crew. FYI, I think my blue herring has a goiter!😀🖌️🎨🪶

@KristyRice

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!