HOW TO PAINT MAGNOLIA

This week I will show you how to paint this stunning magnolia flower with watercolor - using my learn to paint as you paint approach - so whatever your level, you can paint with confidence - we have a free traceable line drawing and reference photo available if you would like to join in.
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Materials Used for this tutorial (use what you have!)
Paper: Arches Cold Pressed 300 gsm
Paints: Opera, Crimson Lake, Burnt Umber, Vandyke Brown, Sap and Hookers Green
All by Mungyo - these are very reasonably priced paints
Brushes - various sized spotters - linked below
Video I mention - regarding paper and blending:
• WHAT'S THE BEST WATERC...
TOOLS THAT I RECOMMEND
BRUSHES:
Red Dot Spotters
*All Rosemary & Co (short-handled)
Sizes I use: 0, 2, 3, 4 and 6
bit.ly/reddotspotter
This is the brush I use to remove errors
bit.ly/flatsythenticbrush
PATREON SITE
If you enjoy this video and would like to learn more about BOTANICAL ART, then head over to our Patreon site where you will find in-depth tutorials as well as photo editing where I show you how I prepare photos for painting (depending on your tier level). If you are serious about learning how to paint bold, botanical paintings, even if you are a beginner, then why not treat yourself to joining us there - the tutorials are more in-depth and ad-free, plus it's a really good way to support my channel. We also have weekly videos - these could be vlog type videos, doodles etc. Please note that the tiers mentioned are subject to change but are correct at the time of filming: Here is the link
/ helencampbellart
SOCIAL MEDIA
You may want to consider joining our private Facebook Group where you can post your completed paintings from these tutorials, as well as have access to the free traceable line drawings and reference photographs that I use so that you can try them for yourselves. Here is the link
bit.ly/wondersofwatercolour
*Disclaimer: Helen Campbell is a participant in the Rosemary & Co and Jacksons Art Affiliate Program. Affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for individuals to earn fees through the links above. The cost to you for these products is the same, but Helen earns a small commission.
Music: Epidemic Sound

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  • @carrollwilson5169
    @carrollwilson51692 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos and especially like how close the camera is to your painting. Makes it so easy to see how you are using your brushes. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, knowledge, and time.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Carroll

  • @artbydrbee
    @artbydrbee2 жыл бұрын

    Helen! It's so difficult to paint with strong colours like this.. but you have done SUCH a fine job 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️ You're my FAVOURITE watercolour artist Helen, and you never cease to amaze and inspire me 👍👍 Thank-you for sharing your amazing art with us 🤗🤗

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    My absolute pleasure Dr bee. I loved painting this one xxxx

  • @wendyizod923
    @wendyizod9232 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful tutorial of a beautiful magnolia, thank you.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Wendy. Thank you so much

  • @domfm7161
    @domfm71612 жыл бұрын

    I had given up any hope of painting only ' decent ' flowers. Now I might decide to give it another try. Thank you for the clear demo and explanations 😊👍

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @teresajordao6634
    @teresajordao66342 жыл бұрын

    This is Gorgeous! I love the flower and you are a great teacher. Thanks!💗🌷

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Teresa. That’s very kind of you

  • @nachis3
    @nachis32 жыл бұрын

    I watch so many watercolor tutorials and this by far is the most beautiful painting I’ve seen. And you’re a great instructor. I’m so inspired to paint this. Thanks.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Agape. That’s very kind

  • @nachis3

    @nachis3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@helencampbell You’re so very welcome. I already cut my big piece of Arches paper as I have a beautiful frame and mat. I may do it tomorrow God willing!

  • @neelofurk576
    @neelofurk5762 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rae❤️ I’m obsessed with opera and this flower is stunning!

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you xx

  • @Susan-xs5nx
    @Susan-xs5nxАй бұрын

    Love this❤

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you very Susan x

  • @paulinehughes7201
    @paulinehughes72012 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Pauline x

  • @TheNeurospicyMama
    @TheNeurospicyMama2 жыл бұрын

    Love this painting and watching you paint. Thank you for the excellent tutorial.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @alenasi4564
    @alenasi45642 жыл бұрын

    @Helen Campbell Happy World Watercolor day🎨🖌!!Wish you inspiration and all success ❤

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks. X

  • @ranjanachand9306
    @ranjanachand93062 жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @brigitteitg
    @brigitteitg2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial!! Thanks so much! 🌸

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @kazziemaccie
    @kazziemaccie11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much x

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce409311 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, loved it!

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Connie

  • @bethcarroll5988
    @bethcarroll5988 Жыл бұрын

    wonderful. have enjoyed it since beginning but had not commented. way to go girl!!! thank you.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Beth x

  • @dianesmith9898
    @dianesmith9898 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful Rae! I’ll study this one a few more times before I attempt it, but you’ve done a fabulous job! It’s a beautiful blossom!

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Diane x

  • @mridulascreatives
    @mridulascreatives2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful❤

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you x

  • @BirdwatcherLinda
    @BirdwatcherLinda2 жыл бұрын

    Hello. You are so generous with your time and talent. Thank you for your leadership. I was hoping you might tell me how to prepare 300gsm Arches paper? Do you tape it down without stretching it? How do you stretch it if you do. If you have addressed this previously, could you direct me? Thank you for your time and beautiful paintings. I look forward to painting along with you.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I don’t stretch paper before I use it. Just tape it to my board

  • @LuchaCatDIY
    @LuchaCatDIY2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @alenasi4564
    @alenasi45642 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @coolcaz198
    @coolcaz1982 жыл бұрын

    I'm so engrossed I've dipped my brush in my flavoured water!!

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    😀😂

  • @ritaswift8313
    @ritaswift83132 жыл бұрын

    where could I find some little pots like what you are using for mixing, with the name, "pretty little things", love your tutorials

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I got it at my local store. It’s just a ceramic pot for bits but I like it as it’s nice and small x

  • @lisanealy1456
    @lisanealy14562 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to try this -- but what size paper are you using and what size and orientation is the drawing? Mine is trying to come out 8x11 when I print and it doesn't look right. Thanks!

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. It’s about A4 size and landscape

  • @sherrimalone3023
    @sherrimalone3023 Жыл бұрын

    I’m not new to watercolor, just new to botanical watercolor. I’d like to get the right brushes the first time around. I noted that you use the Mary &Co red dot spotters but in more recent videos I noticed the snowdrop brushes are recommended. Which should I order?

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    Жыл бұрын

    Spotters are great if new to watercolour as the make application easier but not as pointed so not great for fine detail if you enjoy precision. Snowdrops are great all round so I’d go for those

  • @sherrimalone3023

    @sherrimalone3023

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure x

  • @lindyhawthorne2164
    @lindyhawthorne21642 жыл бұрын

    You mentioned that you post the link for your blending techniques ?. I cant see it. Beautiful painting.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    It should be there. But otherwise it’s in the description x

  • @lindyhawthorne2164

    @lindyhawthorne2164

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@helencampbell i couldnt see it ... will look again.tks

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lindy - it wasn't there, but it is now - thank you for flagging it up

  • @barbheeney6990
    @barbheeney69902 жыл бұрын

    How do I get the sketch please? Thank you.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. You’ll need to join our Facebook group. The link is In The description

  • @elisabethpitzini5907
    @elisabethpitzini59079 ай бұрын

    J'aime beaucoup votre travail. Pourriez-vous s'il vous plaît me donner la marque de vos couleurs. Merci

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you. All colours used are mentioned in the video and are listed in full in the description

  • @donnar5878
    @donnar58782 жыл бұрын

    Where would I find the traceable line drawing? Thank you.

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Donna. You’ll need to join our Facebook group. They are there. There’s a link to the group in the description

  • @dannitarobertson5860
    @dannitarobertson5860 Жыл бұрын

    How much to be a patron?

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    Жыл бұрын

    For the monthly full length tutorial it’s £7 plus vat

  • @debrajoeshade7020
    @debrajoeshade70202 жыл бұрын

    Brush info please are they synthtic

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @bjgoels
    @bjgoels7 ай бұрын

    How large do you usually work?

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi Brenda. Usually around A4

  • @machyrudinaceus
    @machyrudinaceus3 ай бұрын

    Dear Helen, I'm wondering if you could possibly consider adding a link to the image here in KZread. Unfortunately, I am unable to use Facebook, and therefore can't access the images you use to paint along with you. I hope this is not a terrible expectation for you - please forgive, if it is. Many thanks for your consideration - Dr. Mac

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    3 ай бұрын

    Sadly no. That’s why we now put our newer ones on Patreon. We have a free membership level so that you can access them there. The older ones won’t be there but when you join drop me a message and I can post it to you. The system won’t allow it here unless I put in Google drive and it gets too complicated

  • @machyrudinaceus

    @machyrudinaceus

    3 ай бұрын

    @@helencampbell Thank you for your quick & kind response. I understand. You are very gifted AND very kind. I shall go the patreon route. All the best to you - Kathy (Dr. Mac)😉

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    3 ай бұрын

    @machyrudinaceus thank you Kathy. Please message me there and I’ll send you the outline

  • @helencampbell

    @helencampbell

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Kathy. I see that you’ve joined Patreon. Please send me a direct message there and I’ll get in touch with the outline. Just to let you know that you will receive new outlines as and when we release them. Usually it’s every Tuesday but this week we have freestyle so there won’t be one this week but ordinarily just keep an eye out and you’ll have it delivered to your inbox.

  • @machyrudinaceus

    @machyrudinaceus

    3 ай бұрын

    @@helencampbell Thanks Helen. I joined at the Clematis level so have access to all the line drawings. Looking forward to learning from you!