A Surprising Discovery For Painting Foreground Flowers In Watercolour

Extended wildflowers landscape six step watercolour tutorial. I share with you a surprising discovery I made while painting these wildflowers. Exclusive tutorials & sketch outlines: www.patreon.com/karenriceart
6 Steps:
00:00 Intro...
00:11 Step 1: Paint sky & distant trees wet into wet.
03:26 Step 2: Paint foreground flowers underpainting wet into wet.
05:52 Step 3: Mask out flowers with masking fluid.
06:54 Step 4: Paint foreground grasses.
11:50 Step 5: Paint details on distant trees, then paint fences, then grasses and flowers around the fence.
16:54 Step 6: Remove masking fluid and paint flowers and grasses.
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Colours (+ alternative colours):
Burnt Sienna (Burnt Umber)
Ultramarine (Cobalt Blue)
Lemon Yellow (Cad Yellow)
Violet (Permanent Rose + Ultramarine)
Quin Gold (Raw Sienna)
Paynes Grey (Black)
Phthalo Blue (Turquoise)
Lavender (Daniel Smith) - alternative Permanent Rose + Cobalt Blue
Wisteria (Daniel Smith) - alternative Permanent Rose + White
Washi tape.
White gouache.
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Music: Frolic E's Jammy Jams

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  • @elizabethedwards761
    @elizabethedwards7619 ай бұрын

    Hi Karen, I have been painting 40 years + (not very well) You are the first person I have found to really explain and show wonderful techniques. I always look forward to your FABULOUS tutorials. Thank you so much. Elizabeth from Cheshire uk

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @carolstefan7662
    @carolstefan76629 ай бұрын

    I just tried painting this picture but didn’t have masking fluid so I just lifted paint off paper to add flowers and added lavender and then dark purple. Although this was just a practice as this was my first landscape it turned out pretty good. I am pleased!

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @momijiyamanishi4548
    @momijiyamanishi45489 ай бұрын

    I watched this again for the second time and took notes.

  • @user-ny3fg9bp4u
    @user-ny3fg9bp4u9 ай бұрын

    What a great idea to use the masking fluid after adding the colour. Can't wait to try that technique.

  • @wendyschlegel5031
    @wendyschlegel50319 ай бұрын

    Hi Karen. This painting is so beautiful. The flowers you painted look like Allium blossoms. They are such a pretty flower. Thanks for the tutorial and have a lovely day!

  • @shirleywittering9698

    @shirleywittering9698

    9 ай бұрын

    I think they look like scabious, clever technique

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung44849 ай бұрын

    Thank you Karen for such a great tutorial, lengthy but certainly worth each step and necessary for sure. Can’t wait to give this a try!. ❤

  • @connieohara6529
    @connieohara65299 ай бұрын

    Such a serene painting, Karen. Can’t wait to try the masking fluid technique!😊

  • @RajPereira-tt5ku
    @RajPereira-tt5ku7 ай бұрын

    🎉 Enthralling colourful touch

  • @laurieh2875
    @laurieh28759 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Appreciate how you describe the colors used as well as the different textures of the paint. Very helpful!

  • @stevesewful
    @stevesewful9 ай бұрын

    Wow fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing with us all.

  • @Miastrong930
    @Miastrong9309 ай бұрын

    Wow! Beautiful! It makes you feel like you are standing right there.

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc8 ай бұрын

    I'm always impressed how you manage to take a fairly uninspiring photo and make a painting that looks so much better, but without actually adding detail. That's the magic. I've tried several of your pictures now and each has come out really well.

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m so pleased that you have tried some of my tutorials, and that your paintings have turned out well! Yay 😊

  • @patriciadupuis9857
    @patriciadupuis98579 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the foreground technique! Step by step tutorials are particularly helpful.

  • @carebedford5522
    @carebedford55229 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Ty for mentioning each size of brush you used. I found that extremely helpful!❤️

  • @nancydavidson4899
    @nancydavidson48999 ай бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial Karen ❤

  • @dianebast9714
    @dianebast97149 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful tutorial!! Thank you. I'm going to do it following you step by step.😊😊😊

  • @josesantiagodevicentemarti4031
    @josesantiagodevicentemarti40319 ай бұрын

    I like it very VERY much...THANKS A LOT Karen...👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🖌️🎨

  • @brightonrosie
    @brightonrosie9 ай бұрын

    I often mask on top of colour but I hadn’t thought of doing it with a stencil brush. Thank you

  • @adnil651
    @adnil6519 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate you providing mixing instructions!!

  • @milu7638
    @milu76389 ай бұрын

    This video is so beautiful - thank you for your detailed description with the information about the colors and color mixtures. I will have a lot of fun painting the picture. Greetings from Germany 😊

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut9 ай бұрын

    Lovely this composition….good trick with the masking fluid

  • @rachel18809
    @rachel188097 ай бұрын

    Awesome painting

  • @teresaalverides2754
    @teresaalverides27549 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Could you possibly do a tutorial on Birch/Aspen trees in the fall? I would love to see how you would instruct this. Thank you!❤️

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    Great suggestion!

  • @margiepoulos1028

    @margiepoulos1028

    9 ай бұрын

    I would like this; always loved birches.

  • @LJP2112

    @LJP2112

    8 ай бұрын

    I love this!

  • @patriciafowler9413
    @patriciafowler94139 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @brendatrujillo2666
    @brendatrujillo26669 ай бұрын

    Lovely. Lovely. Lovely! Thank you for narrating your videos so well. It really helps me understand the whys and hows. I look forward to trying this. Thank you for your tutorials!❤️

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @fionafrazer8820
    @fionafrazer88209 ай бұрын

    Fabulous!

  • @kathleencecolini2796
    @kathleencecolini27969 ай бұрын

    Your enthusiasm is contagious.. greatest teacher. Thanks so much.xx00

  • @johnhartman8086
    @johnhartman80863 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a great tutorial and beautiful painting.

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @christineweber709
    @christineweber7099 ай бұрын

    Thank xou Karen! You find always subjects we hobbypainters need❤

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @anhelinamilchevska2383
    @anhelinamilchevska2383Ай бұрын

    The painting looks stunning! Thanks you for sharing your tips.

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @chrischurchley7003
    @chrischurchley70039 ай бұрын

    WOW - this is one of your smash hits! Absolutely beautiful and the flowers technique is brilliant 🤩. Can’t wait to try it 👏👍. Big thanks 🙏

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Chris!! 😊

  • @user-px8rx2tl9i
    @user-px8rx2tl9iАй бұрын

    Большие спасибо за интересные находки для меня, очень нежый рассвет, успехов!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp2 күн бұрын

    Fabulous! So clever and inventive. So beautifully executed, Karen. Thank you. G Ire

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 сағат бұрын

    Thank you so very much 😊

  • @amyberkner8525
    @amyberkner85258 ай бұрын

    Wonderful and educational as always. Thank you so much!

  • @debbiedavidge5566
    @debbiedavidge55669 ай бұрын

    Really lovely, Karen. Such a light touch to the painting.

  • @tamra9124
    @tamra91248 ай бұрын

    Awesome technique! Definitely gonna try this one! Thanks again Karen!

  • @Upstream5402
    @Upstream54029 ай бұрын

    Very pretty!

  • @user-jd9gv7fg7i
    @user-jd9gv7fg7i7 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you!

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    7 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome 😊

  • @normanzurich2781
    @normanzurich27818 ай бұрын

    I really adore you lovely English prononciation ❤❤❤

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😃

  • @annesickinger8298
    @annesickinger82984 ай бұрын

    Thank you for describing in detail the colors and color blends that you use as you go along. And also saying that “this is a technique I recently learned” so that we know even experienced painters are constantly learning! Beautiful painting!

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome 😊

  • @lyseclement6628
    @lyseclement66288 ай бұрын

    Wow!

  • @mieperdepiep6145
    @mieperdepiep61459 ай бұрын

    Thank you ! 😘

  • @bronwyn2991
    @bronwyn29919 ай бұрын

    Wow… gorgeous… you have taken us up to another level! Thank you 🎉

  • @cruzaller7275
    @cruzaller72753 ай бұрын

    Wauwwwww!!❤

  • @annevickers3307
    @annevickers33079 ай бұрын

    Makes me miss spring. Gorgeous!

  • @rosiefarrell3833
    @rosiefarrell38339 ай бұрын

    That is just so beautiful, Karen !

  • @barbarawest1914
    @barbarawest19149 ай бұрын

    Beautiful painting with wonderful techniques, Karen! It was like unwrapping a gift to see what the surprise is when you were removing the masking fluid and those beautiful flowers appeared!

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Vermiliontea
    @Vermiliontea9 ай бұрын

    Thankyou. Finally I can paint my Poppy field. (I've always wondered if masking fluid works on top of paint. Apparently it can work.)

  • @flochristy1122
    @flochristy11229 ай бұрын

    So beautiful, as usual! I will definitely try. Thank you so much for the tutorial❤❤❤

  • @bombarapinats6786
    @bombarapinats67862 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!!!and so much precise and valuable information,thank you so much!!!Vielen vielen Dank❤❤👏👏☘☘🍀🍀

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊 If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @lorigriffin6573
    @lorigriffin65738 ай бұрын

    So pretty, i wish you'd do the same in a autumn scene. Ty

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    Great suggestion!

  • @SavannahBech
    @SavannahBech4 ай бұрын

    This is so pretty....❤

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @bine9526
    @bine95268 ай бұрын

    Danke, das war sehr interessant und schön erklärt.♥

  • @lccsd2392
    @lccsd23928 ай бұрын

    once again, a fabulous watercolour lesson. Thank you.

  • @bonniendavid6308
    @bonniendavid63089 ай бұрын

    LOVELY more beautiful than the photo!!! Thank you!💕

  • @bonetascholz999
    @bonetascholz9993 ай бұрын

    Your painting has been very inspiring, I am going to try to use your technique. Thanks

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @ratnaroychoudhury1220
    @ratnaroychoudhury12209 ай бұрын

    Lovely

  • @robinmoreno3610
    @robinmoreno36108 ай бұрын

    Fabulous information for painting grasses. Can’t wait to try.

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce40939 ай бұрын

    Loved it, so beautiful! ❤

  • @divinasnider8136
    @divinasnider81369 ай бұрын

    Just Incredibly amazing!

  • @abbysbud1
    @abbysbud18 ай бұрын

    That was so much fun!!! Thank you!!!

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila4989 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! Great tutorial, many thanks.

  • @JuliaJohnstonPhotos
    @JuliaJohnstonPhotos9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful painting! Such a clever use of the masking fluid, thanks for sharing this technique

  • @cherylbrewer1218
    @cherylbrewer12189 ай бұрын

    Thank you Karen. Love this 👍

  • @annamichalska8132
    @annamichalska81329 ай бұрын

    It's simply beautiful 😍

  • @AnaSnowWhite
    @AnaSnowWhite9 ай бұрын

    so beautiful! I will definitely try this. Thank you

  • @meeraahuja1594
    @meeraahuja15949 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

  • @michelleanne9530
    @michelleanne95309 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @user-zp9fi4kb2r
    @user-zp9fi4kb2r8 ай бұрын

    So beautiful! Loved the tutorial.❤

  • @lesleyrhodes1871
    @lesleyrhodes18719 ай бұрын

    Just lovely. I enjoy watching you develop the painting.

  • @adnil651
    @adnil6519 ай бұрын

    So very beautiful!!

  • @palfon4539
    @palfon45399 ай бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, thank you so much for sharing this 🤗

  • @lanahmt7950
    @lanahmt79509 ай бұрын

    Thank you Karen, it's exactly what I need! I was mad about chicory this summer, will try to paint it again, with your tutorial

  • @19Celia57
    @19Celia579 ай бұрын

    Mesmerizing!

  • @christinedrake1645
    @christinedrake16459 ай бұрын

    stunning and I thank you!!

  • @artbyfaith
    @artbyfaith8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!❤

  • @amazingartgallery
    @amazingartgallery9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful creation

  • @bachtyart
    @bachtyart9 ай бұрын

    Everything is perfect . The picture is so beautiful and lovely. Love it's !❤❤❤

  • @deannfrey3469
    @deannfrey34699 ай бұрын

    So beautiful

  • @sarahnorthrop9823
    @sarahnorthrop98239 ай бұрын

    Beautiful 😀 I love this💖

  • @ligiacerqueira1721
    @ligiacerqueira17218 ай бұрын

    So lovely!🌺

  • @lindabeeston7408
    @lindabeeston74089 ай бұрын

    This is a most beautiful water colour. Thank you ❤

  • @jantaylor4282
    @jantaylor42825 ай бұрын

    As a beginner, I really liked the detail that you gave about paint colors, brush type and sizes, and techiques. It seemed like more than many of your previous videos that I watched. I am a "like all the information I can get in details person."

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful 😊

  • @sarasarah8653
    @sarasarah86539 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. I like the way you got around painting the flowers. Thank you for sharing. ❤

  • @cathyschuster1859
    @cathyschuster18599 ай бұрын

    I love y,our style and wonderful tips. Thank you!

  • @bekahinrio
    @bekahinrio9 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness, what a help this was for my painting. Love the method and the painting turned out wonderful.

  • @maureenknight3863
    @maureenknight38639 ай бұрын

    so gorgeous

  • @lindenjenesse5078
    @lindenjenesse50788 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely brilliant! I cannot wait to try this!!

  • @loriheckman6880
    @loriheckman68809 ай бұрын

    I’ll remember this technique to try later. Thanks.

  • @anni50ful
    @anni50ful9 ай бұрын

    Iove the masking fluid trick Karen, I'm going slightly mad at the moment painting king Arthur for our themed art group exhibition, I'm not a portrait artist so I'm turning to your skills for some inspiration, thank you this is a beautiful painting ☺

  • @kappapride6332
    @kappapride63328 ай бұрын

    This is so pretty! I really enjoy your tutorials, you do a great job explaining watercolours. Never actually heard of the masking fluid before. Now I know what supply I need to get next. Thank you so much.

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @kimmiemamatomany6226
    @kimmiemamatomany62268 ай бұрын

    Wow, amazing!

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick5969 ай бұрын

    Very nice.....will have to try ......

  • @annvansant5549
    @annvansant55498 ай бұрын

    Beautiful and great technique. 👏👏👏

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @elizabethkoeman1149
    @elizabethkoeman11498 ай бұрын

    Thank you . The painting is beautiful! Loved your tutorial and will try this.

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    8 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @constance9789
    @constance97898 ай бұрын

    Sweet

  • @nominibay
    @nominibay9 ай бұрын

    Amazing ... enjioy ability of using color...

  • @Galbereth
    @Galbereth9 ай бұрын

    Beautifully painted, Karen! You are so very talented. I will attempt this soon but I know it won't be a patch on yours! Thank you very much for such a Gorgeous tutorial. Love, Mel 🍰🌻

  • @Mamaosa63
    @Mamaosa633 ай бұрын

    Lovely Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @KarenRiceArt

    @KarenRiceArt

    3 ай бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @RozWilloughby
    @RozWilloughby9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤️