Glowing Christmas Lights in Watercolor for Christmas Card Ideas
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Hi guys! I've been wanting to paint these colourful Christmas lights for a while now. Despite how it looks it's actually quite easy as long as you understand the basic steps, which is then repeated with different colours to make these realistic looking glass textures so I hope that you guys don't feel intimidated by the looks of it. I personally had so much fun painting them and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did painting them!
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TOOLS:
Paint: Holbein, DS, WN, MG, Schmincke, Dr Ph Martins
Paper: Paul Reuben 300gsm 50% cotton
Brush: Giorgione size 4, Sekaido Liner size 2
Pencil: Pentel Sharplet
COLOURS
Sepia Holbein
Viridian Hue Holbein
Rose of Ultramarine DS
French Ultramarine DS
Manganese Blue WN
Naphthol red MG
Crimson Lake Holbein
Hansa Yellow Light DS
Indigo Schmincke
Moon Glow DS
Yellow Ochre Holbein
Bleed Proof White Dr Ph Martin’s
MUSIC:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Smooth Jazz Version) - One Man Quartet
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Jazz Trio Version) - Starry Bay Trio
Silent Night (Smooth Jazz Version) - One Man Quartet
Epidemic Sounds
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@elviamunguia8397
2 жыл бұрын
I did it !!! And it came out good, not as good as yours but very pretty!!!!! Has been almost 40 years that I haven paint and finally I decided to do it today, I showed it to my kids and they love it! Thank you so much!!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
@@elviamunguia8397 Oh that's wonderful :D:D So happy it went well!
@veronicamazariegos8800
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull 😍 You are my inspiration 🖌 Happy New Year!!! 🤗🌿
@alinserea4179
Жыл бұрын
Hi my friend. Congratulations on the wonderful video you shared. Very interesting, thanks for sharing, keep in touch. Wishing you much success with your work🥰💞.💗,💖.
@kkrenken895
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Got it! Thanks!
You are an amazing teacher. I can’t get over how much you teach about color mixing, drawing and color application in one small painting. Thank you for explaining in such detail, you are such a gift for those of us who are beginners. Happy Holidays!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thankss! I'm so happy you enjoy different elements of the tutorial 😃
@BlessedForever888
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with this comment! Merry Christmas!
@jessicavaquero6640
6 ай бұрын
Yes, completely agree.
These lights are so beautiful and realistic-looking. I love the details of the glass and how each light glows. You’re a very talented watercolorist and teacher. Thanks for sharing this video :)
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! :D:D
Truthfully... I usually do NOT like background music (noise) when I'm watching a tutorial... but your selection of (low) christmas music in the background was PERFECT. Very Soothing... Loved this video.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much! I'm so glad :D:D
@girlart9
6 ай бұрын
OH MY GOSH I SOOO AGREE ! So many other videos have this annoying, pulsing, loud music while the teacher’s voice is barely audible. Thank you, Nianiani.
That was 18 minutes and 11 seconds of absolute joy to watch and learn from. 😊Thank you. 🙏💝💐 What a beautiful painting. 🤩
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
You know, you're actually a really great teacher! The way you did the pencil sketch to show us where you place the colors and then how and where you pull them down to blend! That is perfect to help people that don't really understand watercolors completely yet to really show them how to manipulate the medium! Wonderful job!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :D:D
I think this tutorial is probably my very favourite Christmas image I’ve seen on here, it’s quite minimalist looks so realistic but immaculate in its execution. It’s really stunning. Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful watercolour.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that :D:D
I'm amazed how transparent they look.
Turned out beautiful! Great instructions too. I love how you don't let your color "mistakes" stop you from moving forward with the design; you just work with them, and they turn out beautiful! Thanks for another great video.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes mistakes will always be there, the important thing is to know how to troubleshoot 😁
Wow! Those lights jump off the page! Beautiful painting!
You are such a great teacher, Nia. I still learn something with every tutorial you teach afterc6 years of learning on You Tube. Thank you so much. HAPPY CHRISTMAS, my friend.🤗❤🎄🖌🎨🖼
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
oh it's such a pleasure! I'm so glad that you could still pick up something new from the tutorial! Have a wonderful Christmas ^__^
@Godwinpounds4333
Жыл бұрын
Hello joy how are you doing?
These bulbs bring back memories of when I was a child in the 60’s. You are a great teacher, and if I never pick up a paint brush, I love just watching you. Merry Christmas.❤❤
@Nianiani
5 ай бұрын
So happy you enjoyed the video!
So beautiful. I love that you go step by step and explain the reason for each choice.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Wow! Watching those lights come alive was absolutely wonderful!
This is probably so easy for you but it is nothing short of amazing to me!!! So beautiful and cheerful!
Wow, these are stunning. Such amazing special effects not only beautifully executed but taught so approachably. Many thanks!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Always such a pleasure to share :))
I am new to WC and I’ve watched this video several times and today I jumped in and just did it! I’m so happy, this is my first that I’m proud to show off. Thank you. Wish I could hit “Like” each time I watched.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's so great to hear! Well donee :D:D:D
I've never seen your videos before, I fall between intermediate and advanced. This video is super easy to follow, producing excellent results. I wish I had found your channel in my early artistic journey, but this is nice and so much fun. Thanks!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks! Well, I'm glad you get to visit now :p
Thank you so much for all that you share with us, I could listen to your soft voice all day long, it makes painting with you go so smoothly!!
Я даже не сразу поняла, что это нарисовано! Восторг!
I love your light bulbs so much that I've done quite a few cards. I try to do exactly what you teach but yours always look much better. You are a true perfectionist. Just beautiful! ❤❤❤
Love this painting!! I’m actually going to try to do it! Thank you for taking the time to teach us!! Many blessings!! 💕
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :D Many blessings to you too! :))
They look very real and glowing with color.mim happy you make mistakes and teach how to remedy them!
Hello Nianiani, ....one interesting thing about light, is our yellow sun, gives us purply shadows. If we had a red sun, we would have green shadows. In light mixing, the shadow is the complimentary opposite. Nice little strand of lights. Thanks for your calm video, and the great tip when over loading the liner brush, to wipe off excess first. Have a great Christmas with you and your family, and friends closeby. In kindred spirit, Eliza Dulwich Hill, Sydney Australia x 12th December 2021, 8:12pm
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
What an interesting thought :D:D Hope you have a great one as well! Many blessings to you and your loved ones ^_^
This one is my favorite. So simple yet so stunning.
Thanks for outlining in a pencil sketch where you put your shading values!! Super helpful!!
Wow! These lights look so real! This is the first watercolor video that I’ve seen that didn’t look so hard to do! I’m sure it would be for me since I’m new to watercolors! I bought my paints over 3 years ago, but have felt too intimidated to try!! Now that I found you again, I’m definitely going to watch your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring me!!! Happy holidays!!!😀❤️🎄
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy painting! Happy holidays :DD
Thank you so much for sharing. I love the repetition of this tutorial as well as the tricks to create light. I especially want to thank you for leaving your 'mistakes' in the video - to show us that even the professionals stuggle....AND that there are always easy ways to make adjustments and corrections.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
No worries haha I think its more important to know how to troubleshoot mistakes than to paint perfectly since mistakes will almost always happen 😅
@lorisartshare7691
2 жыл бұрын
@@Nianiani I definitely agree. I will be trying your lights this week.
Pretty. Definitely looks real. Impressed always.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :))
I am new to watercolor painting and you are the best teacher. Glad I found you. It's so beautiful. Thank you 😊
@Nianiani
5 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel! 😊
I think this is my favorite of all the video's i have watched. Ive learned so much just from this one video. Thank you so much for making it look so easy that even i could paint it. Yes, I'm going to try. Love it!!!
That painting is so lovely! So realistic! I"m definitely going to try to paint my own set of lights. Thank you for sharing!!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
Your video just popped up and caught my eye. The lights just lift off the paper and look lovely. Your tutorial was excellent and made me feel like I could do this...maybe. Thank you.
@Nianiani
7 ай бұрын
All the best!
Just wow!
Your video is so nice and you are a great teacher. I’m happy with my first attempt as long as I don’t compare it to yours! I have room for improvement for sure but I enjoyed painting along. Thank you.
My goodness that's absolutely amazing! I bet the rosemary smelled nice
Thank you Nia! Since a few years I look forward to reproducing your Christmas watercolour cards: they are always lovely and thanks to your teaching I can easily paint them. I do appreciate also your Christmas trees in different pots! 🥰🥰
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! :D:D:D
This is just lovely.
I really like how you show us to just stay calm and carry on when a mistake is made. I am learning to lean into it and just move forward, it really helps me realize not to sweat the small stuff and also to problem solve.
@Nianiani
7 ай бұрын
Yes! I know it's not easy to do, but it's really one of those things to practice that not many people realise 😊
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Absolutely beautiful.
They look so realistic ❤️❤️❤️ And your voice is soft and pleasant 🌸🔥✨ Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I enjoy every video of you painting especially this one! Keep up the good work 🌺
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Gorgeous! So Bright and Lovely. Learning I am.....Thank you!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank youu
Just gorgeous 💗💗
Thank you. I love this painting - it reminds me of wonderful childhood memories of Christmas.
LOVE THIS - will give this a try
How beautiful! Wonderful! Congratulations! ❤️
Beautiful and so realistic!
Very pretty, may try this for a special Christmas card and the music is a very nice touch for listening
Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Your thoroughness is really appreciated!
Beautiful piece of work.
So beautiful, love the colors. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing how putting the shadow in changed painting from flat to 3d. Awesome job!
@Nianiani
Жыл бұрын
Thankss!
Absolutely _gorgeous_ result - thank you! 🤍
I love this and the way you break down all the steps. Layering and shadows are the key to achieving a rounded and dimensional painting.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing
Magnifique ! j'adore !
Beautiful, love it
I love this! I'll be painting tangled lights around my snowman...now I can really light him up. Thank you!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Oooo sounds so cute!
Love your step-by-step instructions drawing the shadowing pattern is so helpful to make sure the placement of darker colors is just right for transparency effects. Thanks 😊
Fun Fun Fun!!!! Love this tutorial!!! I have to echo some of the other comments, because this is BY FAR, the BEST video I’ve seen, explaining how you did each detail!!! And, trust me, I’ve been watching A LOT of videos to get inspired for Christmas cards! Hahaha! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us Nia!!! I hope everything is safe and good in your part of the globe! 🌏🌏🌏❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Amy! We're pretty good here in Indonesia, but anticipating what it's going to be like after Christmas and New year :p Hope you're healthy and safe where you are! ❤️❤️❤️
Love this tutorial. You are wonderful
Looks beautiful!
Absolutely adorable!!!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :))
Amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!!
Loved this tutorial!! Thanks so much for sharing.
That's beautiful!
Wow I love how you teach nothing better then to make a nice watercolor card that pops off the paper and that you show it close up we don't need to see the artist like in a lot of videos we need to see the how to"s and for me that's a perfect video thank you so much for taking the time 2 thumbs up and a subscribe .I really appreciate that you took the time❤❤❤😊
@Nianiani
7 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
absolutely loved this card...just in time for Christmas😺
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent & technique!
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure :))
Beautiful, and a fantastic idea for holiday cards!
This is stunning! You are a wonderful instructor. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!
This is stunning and totally doable! I love it!
This was wonderful!! ❤️⭐️
It's so simple, charming and looks perfect for my Christmas ⛄🌲 Always want you spread, and share the knowledge you have Nia ❤️❤️ Happy Christmas Dear 🌻
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 Will keep posting more ideas :D:D
Wow, you are an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing!
This is so lovely. Can't wait to try it! You're so detailed. . . excellent teaching.
Terrific!!!!! Wonderful tutorial! Thank you!!!!! ❤🙏🌟
Mesmerizing!!!!❤❤❤
Adorable can’t wait to try
These are so amazing!!
Sheer pleasure and joy to watch you painting. Absolutely beautiful.
I love it! Beautiful ❤ 🖌
Thank you for showing all your steps simple & lovely
I love this one
This was so much fun! Thank you!
Love this !!!
Wonderful demonstration and the lights are such a warm, happy image!
Simply wonderful!!!!😍
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much for the digital sketches for purchase and video😊!!! Such a great idea
Very nice . I really appreciate how u sketched out how your blending your dark n light color. It made it easier to understand. Thank you.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it ws helpful!
Very beautiful. ❤️ Having the base color keeps it from becoming flat.
@Nianiani
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Layering really helps to bring out the dimension of objects :)
Those are my favorite kind of lights. They are so Beautiful and realistic. I would never give up that painting. What talent!
Absolutely beautiful! Mesmerizing to watch.
Such a wonderful technique 😍
Just beautiful.
@Nianiani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
What an awesome tutorial 💜
Love this one!
Gorgeous!
Thank you for teaching how to paint this. I love it and am going to try to paint it myself ❤