I have taken countless watercolor classes and workshops, but no one has taught this technique, which is wonderfully clever. Thanks so much!

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

so glad I was able to share something new!

@bmedley9627

Жыл бұрын

Everybody teaches it. I learned it years ago.

@damienkearns3654

11 ай бұрын

Learn from Grahame Booth and Oliver Pyle also - Two of the best.

@lva9821

2 ай бұрын

very well known method. Quite spectacular.

I have no formal painting experience but watching the rocks emerge is magic. Thanks

@cherylbrucecreativ

6 ай бұрын

It can be surprising!

Beautiful natural looking rocks. Thank you for sharing your technique.🥰

@cherylbrucecreativ

20 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

I have seen other artist use a plastic card as a technique and I think it’s a great idea. Your tutorial was very good.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I have just loaded a new video that incorporates it into a full painting, with credit card rocks at the back and closer rocks painted more traditionally

Thanks for the explanation of colors (blue on top because of sky)! Excellent tutorial👍🏻👍🏻

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

So glad you got a new nugget of gold from it. I usually explain the same when I demo big white gum tree trunks, if in shadow the top side of the branch is generally bluish (pale cerulean) and the lower side will be warmer and yellower because it is reflecting the ground. Happy painting

You are quite amazing!!, I have never seen this technique. I have read some of the comments and someone said that this is taught by everyone, as I said, I have never seen it, I must be living under a rock!. ❤

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Consuelo, lucky for me I didn't claim it was my own original technique! It has been around many many years. I just actually watched a different video yesterday that popped up in my side bar about scraping out but it was a totally different technique just scraping a highlight out along the top edges. Many ways and many colour choices.

Strange way to paint watercolor rocks but it works quite well 👀👍🏻 The realism obtained is just stunning 👏🏻 Thanks for the credit card tip 😊

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

It is strange, I agree, but once it dries it looks quite effective with very little effort required.

@rosliakip7260

11 ай бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ Kipp

Genius! Pure genius! Thanks!

Cheryl, this is one of the best watercolour tutorials I have ever come across and it has been a tremendous inspiration for me. and very generous of you to share these techniques. I have duly subscribed to your channel. Many thanks indeed

@lindyhawthorne2164

Жыл бұрын

I just typed virtually the exact same comment. !!!

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Guy-Paul!

@midnightatelier9483

11 ай бұрын

Please count me in, too! 😄 This is simply amazing. Thank you very much for sharing, Cheryl. Can't wait to try it.

Excellent instruction and techniques for painting natural looking rocks! 👍

Those are my favourite pencils.

I have been feeling stupid because I can’t do rocks. Thank you for explaining how it’s done. Amazing! I can’t wait to try this technique ❤

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope you are happier with your rocks now, Donna. No way you should feel stupid though, rocks are trick and of course come in so many shapes and sizes that there is no one size fits all approach.

I have been attempting to learn watercolor on my own for about a year or two. I loved the tutorial on various values & tones of grasses. I loved the finished work, and seeing it unfold was phenomenal. I have physical issues. Going out to a class isn't possible. So finding your videos is a gift. So greatful.

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful! There is so much inspiration on You Tube and workshops via zoom that I hope can help you without having to go out for lessons.

Nice tutorial. I like the use of the credit card.

I am a total beginner but have watched quite a few videos and this is absolutely brilliant. Thank you Cheryl.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad it was helpful!

Amazing technique, I never came across such awesome and easy technique. Thank you so much for sharing.. Blessings!

@cherylbrucecreativ

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I hope that you give it a try

This is awesome! I'm gonna use this tomorrow when my 300 lb paper arrives. Hope I can lift it.

@cherylbrucecreativ

2 ай бұрын

Can't wait to hear how it goes. Remember thick pigment in the top layer!

Abso-lutely fantastic. Can't wait to try this amazing technique. Many thanks for sharing 👍

@cherylbrucecreativ

2 сағат бұрын

Have fun, I hope you enjoy it!

This technique is used by spray paint artists as well. Never thought you can use the same technique in watercolor with wonderful results. I am new to watercolor.🎉😊

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right I have seen some street artists with layers of spray paint scraping out. With watercolour probably similar in that you need to get the paint thickish in the layer to be able to have something to scrape back. I hope you have fun trying it.

You are the boss. ❤❤

OMG! Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I love the way you created these rocks! You make it look so simple, yet it looks like it might have been a complicated, skilled process. Love it!❤️

@cherylbrucecreativ

9 ай бұрын

I hope you have had a chance to try it?

I have never wanted to paint rocks so bad!! this was amazing! thanks!

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to hear that! I'd love to see what you create.

@deborahtaylor7902

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ I’d love to send to you to see! What is the best way to do that? Thanks

Brilliant technique you Rock.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grahame, I'm excited to be told I Rock!

Wow ...Thank you so much share your technique

Ugh! This tutorial was amazing! It helped me so much!!

Excellent !!! Well done Charyl...

That demonstration was fantastic! Thank you 🎉

@cherylbrucecreativ

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Pfft, never would've guessed how it was made, like in million years. Wow. Thanks. Awesome technique.

@cherylbrucecreativ

5 ай бұрын

I hope you give it a try, it is good fun

@madmax7201

5 ай бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ how could I not! :) Just came back to try it. Starting right now. I'm very happy I happened to stumble upon this tutorial. You explained everything real good.

I found this helpful! Thank you

@cherylbrucecreativ

2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

Very nice mice. I gotta try this.

Great job,love your colors

Perfect, love the colours too

Really ur water color tutorial amazing u r great artist thanks for guidance

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I am in awe.

I love your work

@cherylbrucecreativ

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

This is amazing, what a fantastic technique. Thanks so much for sharing this. X

I am very grateful for your generosity sharing this video. I cannot wait to try this technique. It is quite creative and helpful without detracting from the mystery and magic of watercolours…Thank you

Brilliant!!!!!!

Wonderful n good

Fantastic 😮😮😮😊😊😊

Beautiful painting rocks Thank you for sharing 👋🎨🖌

Excellent

Great insights. I've never thought of using a card like that.

Amazing! Thank you!!!

Brilliant explanation of how to paint rocks. Thank you!

This is absolutely brilliant. I work with acrylics and will definitely give your technique a try. Thank you so much! -Debbie in Edmonton AB, Canada

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

I look forward to hearing how it goes in acrylic

Love this technigue!

Amazing technique. The rocks look so reaalistic. Thanks.

thank you - wonderfully helpful

nice to watch the process! Thank you for the lesson!

Ingenious

Simply awesome. Thanks

Absolutely fabulous! Glad to have discovered this tutorial. Brilliant. Many thanks!

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Amazing thank you from a fellow Aussie!! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Hello Kaz from Australia!

Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!👏👏😊

Great video. Thank you.

Thank you for the tutoring of painting rocks which has always been a but of a disaster after painting a seascape or rocky hills. I feel confident now and will be doing more seascapes and while rocky mountains. Happy days. 😊 B Australia

@cherylbrucecreativ

4 ай бұрын

Hopefully you give this technique a try.

Brilliant. I’m going to try this today😊. Thank you for sharing

Great techniques here. Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to try these out!

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see your paintings when you give it a go.

Awesome, thank you.

Que maravilla, Maestra!!

Thank you for the demonstration, it’s very helpful !!!

This is BRILLIANT

Wow! Love this! Thank you for sharing your talent❤️🦋

WOW!!! That is an amazing way to get rocks. I like to paint landscapes, but rocks have been a real mystery to get looking close to real. Yours look like you sent hours. Thank you so much.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

So glad that you think they look like I spent hours rather than a few minutes! I hope you enjoy trying out this technique

This is so cool! I would have never thought to do this … and I paint rocks all the time. (Also bricks). Buildings here are either brick or formstone. This helps save a good bit of time & it looks great. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. 😊

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

This would be interesting to see if it works for great brick texture. It is lots of fun, I hope you enjoy it with your next rock painting.

Brilliant. Thanks so much for taking the time. I've struggled with rocks, but feel more confident now.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! I hope they feel more enjoyable now and less of a struggle.

I love this and just subscribed 💕

@cherylbrucecreativ

8 ай бұрын

thank you

Amazing demo.Thanks from Spain.

Interesting technique. Thank you for sharing.

did it before but now I know what works , thank you

I'm so excited to have found your channel !

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! I am also glad that you found me.

Paynes Grey ✨

😂 now that what i say creativity is

Fabulous

Amazing!!!

@cherylbrucecreativ

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Underrated video. Thank you

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for your comment

Thank you. This was very helpful. I have used the credit card method of scraping before, but only using heavy pigment on wet paper. I like how you underpaint the wet colors first, which creates even more interest as the heavier pigment on top is scraped away. Thanks for showing how you use the little blade brush as well. I have had one of those for a few years and never really thought how to use it.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I agree, the underwash helps to add some colour where you scrape away and additional interest. Have fun painting rocks!

Fantastic thank you

Bonita técnica para pintar rocas realísticas. Nice technique to paint real rocks.

Hello, Cheryl. Thank you so much for this lesson! I have followed your instructions and what I have now in front of my eyes looks rather professional. I am surprised and impressed. You are not only a talented artist, but also a good teacher as well.)

@cherylbrucecreativ

Ай бұрын

Wonderful!vim so glad you were happy with your results.

You made it look so simple, Convicing me to try Thanks!!!

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy giving it a try

Superb

Thank you so much for this Cheryl, this was such a great tutorial. Im still trying it out, but love the concept. btw you're the first artist I've heard mention Australian Grey... I find it indispensable

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

It is such a handy colour isn't it - I love the touch of opacity to it - like Naples Yellow or Lavender but more neutral. Thanks for your comment and I am glad you like the technique.

Wow, thank u so much for explaining your process so well, I have been feeling really downhearted with my efforts, but I honestly can’t wait to go and give this fun way a go. Xx

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Kay I can't wait to hear if you enjoyed doing the exercise yourself. Remember thick juicy paint is the key to the top layer

@kayboath2468

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ thank u so much, xo

La technique de folie Waouuuuh ❤❤❤❤

this is so cool! very easy to understand and follow too

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Dios me la Bendiga excelente tecnica la admiro

It is me when I was younger , didn't want to scare people , also I am enjoying watching your tutorials ,great stuff ,and I am appreciating the instruction as I am new to watercolour. Enjoyed your company on the Lady Nelson and all the other Ladies too. I subscribed 😁

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

so good to connect with you again. The Lady Nelson experience was incredible.

No aprecio bien ...Es un trozo de cartón o plástico..? Magnífico ¡¡¡¡

Great video I have had problems with rock. This technique could easily be adapter to oil, and in my case I enjoy panting on arches oil paper so even better. Got my subscription.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

I will be interested to hear how it works with oil paint. I think you are right that it might work well when painting on paper more so than canvas.

Thank you, this was so helpful and interesting! Greetings from Berlin Germany! 😁👍❤️

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This was wonderful! Thank you! There's just that kind of interesting rock in a park near my home, and I have been thinking so many times how I would paint it, all the angles and gaps and shapes, and all the different shades of red and pink and grey, but with a brush it feels so difficult I don't know where to start. Now I know how I'll try to paint it! Subscribed.

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear how you go with your lovely local rocks. By what you describe I would put the pinks, reds and light greys in the underwash and then your thick darks on the top layer so that when you scrape back you have the lovely colours you are describing showing through.

@atalantamountain

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ Thank you so much for your advice! I was in the park again today and really tried to see the different colors of the rock, and in my mind compare them to the colors I have at home. (The passers by were wondering what I was staring at, and tried to look if there's something interesting. My dog, he was bored. He thinks stopping anywhere for long periods of time for something very interesting is only his privilege). Some of my watercolors are in pans, and some in tubes. So I can use the pan colors for the wash, and need tube colors only on the top? Your rock painting has very much the same colors as the seaside and lakeside rocks here in Finland, and reminds me of the many boat and kayak trips I have made. That's why it feels so particularly impressive and familiar.

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

@@atalantamountain I totally understand what you mean about stopping to really study something. I am so distracted on a dog walk - photographing the flowers, his shadow on the ground, the bees and bugs etc. You are correct that the first layer can be colours from your pans because it is a thin wash, but in my experience the top colour that you scrape into needs to be thick in order for it to move. Have fun with those rocks from your local area

@atalantamountain

11 ай бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ ❤

Great demo and i've seen this technique before, but the shapes you made with the card are really effective, thank you, but your voice is so soft you need to put the volume up please.

@cherylbrucecreativ

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Janis, I am more aware of speaking more clearly and making the sound higher in later videos.

That is the BEST rock demo I've seen. Thank you so much for actually mentioning about using the "7" shape for dragging the card. I had been very confused as to which way and what type of marks I should be making. Now I know. You are the only demonstrator that has actually mentioned how to make the correct marks. :-)

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Lindy, thanks so much for your comment as I often wonder if my description of an upside down back to front 7 is jut more confusing! I'm glad to hear it made sense.

@lindyhawthorne2164

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ Definitely made sense and helped me know how to actually approach a rock !!!!. I also loved your description and guidance for the rose leaf. You give very informative and handy info.

Gracias

Amazing.. 😇🖌🪄

I love this technique and use it often. However, if you live in an area of very low relative humidity, you will have quite different results.

@cherylbrucecreativ

20 күн бұрын

Great point! Do you find it dries super quickly before you are getting to scrape the top layer?

@dougdawson8286

19 күн бұрын

@@cherylbrucecreativ Yes. I need to work much more quickly than indicated in the video and/or mist the paper frequently. Hit and miss.

Great video! Thank you! My grandmothers last name was Bruce! Maybe we’re related! New subscriber

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dorothy, thanks for the comments. I am married into the Bruce family - they are from Gunnedah area originally - are you in Australia?

@dorothyminor7581

Жыл бұрын

No I live in the United States . Bruce was my Grandmother’s maiden name. She was from Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s fun to think about! Please take care!

I'm doing this today. Your video is the best I've found for rocks. Thank you so much 😍 What brand is your dagger?

@cherylbrucecreativ

Жыл бұрын

So great to hear that you are going to do this exercise. The dagger is a Kazan by Neef 1/4". Have fun