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Watercolor Abstract Flower Painting Technique

EASY and Fun watercolor abstract flowers ! this is for any skill level! For more content and ad- free videos check out my Patreon: www.patreon.com/ellencrimitre...
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Princeton no 8 long round velvet touch series , 1" flat wash brush, no. 30 Royal & Langnickel brush
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  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila498 Жыл бұрын

    I just gasped when I saw the vase!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha thx ☺️

  • @dreamalamb4259
    @dreamalamb42593 ай бұрын

    In awe on this one. How you changed such a mess into a BEAUTIFUL floral. Crazy cool ❤

  • @dorotheaherron5071
    @dorotheaherron5071 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, what a beautiful work of art! It's fascinating watching you start with plain paper creating such a glorious floral painting.❤

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @LindaKing-nq6ut
    @LindaKing-nq6ut Жыл бұрын

    Amazing how you start with a “ mess” & end up with a wonderful abstract floral composition….very” Monet “..such talent Ellen🙂

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Bees123Knees

    @Bees123Knees

    9 ай бұрын

    Mouth-watering delicious and gorgeous. Out of all your Floral Fridays, this is my favorite.

  • @AngelaStark-hj2xx
    @AngelaStark-hj2xx19 күн бұрын

    I loved watching this video this morning with my coffee. I love all the unexpected surprises with watercolor, and you are such a great teacher.❤️🌺

  • @BarbAusmann-wi8mp
    @BarbAusmann-wi8mp27 күн бұрын

    Can’t wait to start this new lesson

  • @crubymitchell
    @crubymitchell11 ай бұрын

    You are a genius with a brush in your hands. I always marvel at your loose style!

  • @momomarie
    @momomarie4 ай бұрын

    I love the hydrus paints. Glad you gave us a demo on them. Your painting came out beautiful.

  • @lbuchtel5855
    @lbuchtel5855 Жыл бұрын

    No words...pure energy and joy radiating off the paper...heart art infused with your laughter🥰

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    🤗

  • @jeandevries652

    @jeandevries652

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Inspiring!

  • @bettyclark8249
    @bettyclark82499 күн бұрын

    I think it's beautiful ❤

  • @jayblakeslee6438
    @jayblakeslee6438 Жыл бұрын

    That was so fun to watch you transform this painting. The end result is beautiful.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @barbarakey4843
    @barbarakey4843Ай бұрын

    Absolutely Gorgeous! You always surprise and delight me.....and inspire!

  • @mwsugg
    @mwsugg Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness! Fascinating! I’ve been following you for a few years. I’m a Patreon subscriber. This is by far the most fascinating video I’ve seen you do, so far. It was thrilling to see the vase emerge. Then the careful details you added at the end just gave the extra wow factor. Please, please do more like this. Truly beautiful. Than you!

  • @wendystocksett5054
    @wendystocksett50543 ай бұрын

    Love this ssssooo much!!! BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @joannlitzel8924
    @joannlitzel8924 Жыл бұрын

    I can't even believe how beautiful this is! WOW, what a transformation. Please do more like this.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx ☺️

  • @etheldahillsman5343
    @etheldahillsman534311 ай бұрын

    I am new to painting and I learn so much from your method and commentary. Thank you for these lessons.

  • @downrightdaffy3692
    @downrightdaffy3692 Жыл бұрын

    Love this video!!!! 💗💚💗💚💗💚😻

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @eddo107
    @eddo10710 ай бұрын

    So so beautiful painting👌👍😍❤️

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila498 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! I think of Monet!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Thank you!

  • @elizabethexley5190
    @elizabethexley5190 Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Love to play with big paper and big brush

  • @catherineconnors847
    @catherineconnors847Ай бұрын

    Brilliant and inspiring!😊

  • @juliebooton1360
    @juliebooton1360 Жыл бұрын

    Love the end result but also loved it around the 14 minute mark, just before you started lifting the color.

  • @medinasod2013
    @medinasod201311 ай бұрын

    😊 this picture is beautiful

  • @joannegagnon-marihart
    @joannegagnon-marihart Жыл бұрын

    Wow so beautiful ! Thank you for sharing

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick596 Жыл бұрын

    Very very nice ... makes me want to definitely try this .... thanks for sharing your talent!!!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You should!

  • @patvalenzuela5105
    @patvalenzuela5105 Жыл бұрын

    It tuRned out great, lovely . I will try it.

  • @klaudiadollbaum6382
    @klaudiadollbaum6382 Жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful

  • @lynnarthur1411
    @lynnarthur1411 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is bee-u-tee-ful! Thanks for the lesson 🤗

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @kathleenmagois7904
    @kathleenmagois790411 ай бұрын

    Fantastic ! I'm going to try it again 😊

  • @alisonwesterman1255
    @alisonwesterman125511 ай бұрын

    Love your videos. Great info and you have a fun and informative way of sharing your skills. Thanks.

  • @yvonnecoselmon7521
    @yvonnecoselmon7521 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this!!!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad 🙂

  • @mimis289
    @mimis289 Жыл бұрын

    This is fabulous! What a gorgeous palette of blooms! I'm new to watercolor but have worked with oil and cold wax. Looking for another medium that will fulfill my love for abstract. Wasn't sure watercolor offered that! Thank you for sharing. ❤

  • @annipetratos9401
    @annipetratos9401 Жыл бұрын

    exquisite 💜

  • @turnerschmidt
    @turnerschmidt Жыл бұрын

    Incredible! And inspiring

  • @CaroleCanada
    @CaroleCanada Жыл бұрын

    Love this!I will give it a try!

  • @lindaruss3772
    @lindaruss3772 Жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your work on you tube. Lovely!

  • @debragallardo5754
    @debragallardo5754 Жыл бұрын

    Love this!

  • @sheadorris
    @sheadorris Жыл бұрын

    On the edge of my seat, mesmerized! So satisfying and beautiful❤

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!!

  • @fasstdraw
    @fasstdraw Жыл бұрын

    Love this

  • @shawnhouse7557
    @shawnhouse7557 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!🎉

  • @tamistory5433
    @tamistory5433 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorites so far!! I love watching you paint and talk.....nothing serious, all fun! Beautiful!!!

  • @theresaavery4670
    @theresaavery4670 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE!

  • @conniemesce4093
    @conniemesce4093 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty and bright! ❤

  • @denisecole1691
    @denisecole16918 ай бұрын

    Wow love this abstract technique I have been looking for some time to find this style.. I love flowers so will definitely give it a go ..your amazing!! Thank you

  • @K.ART_vlog
    @K.ART_vlog Жыл бұрын

    wow, so nice

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @sophiarod9130
    @sophiarod9130 Жыл бұрын

    lovely!

  • @anamarie8
    @anamarie8 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful !!!

  • @user-yd3jd2em8e
    @user-yd3jd2em8e Жыл бұрын

    Wow! ❤ Must try 😊

  • @juliediazoni8112
    @juliediazoni8112 Жыл бұрын

    This is so gorgeous. If I try I will most likely end up with a mushy mess.

  • @margotcrabtree3223
    @margotcrabtree3223 Жыл бұрын

    It's a Magic Vase!!! 🎉 Wowza. I love the abstracts.😍

  • @GRACIENOEL
    @GRACIENOEL11 ай бұрын

    Love love love this! I just can’t get myself to let go and not be so precious with everything❤️

  • @marilenecordovil9374
    @marilenecordovil9374 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ellen!!! This video brought me FREEDOM!! I love it!!! Amazing transformation ! Beautiful art!!!

  • @paulettesaul4810
    @paulettesaul481010 ай бұрын

    Fabulous 😊

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! Love all of the colours you've chosen ❤⭐

  • @TWEnglish100
    @TWEnglish100 Жыл бұрын

    So fun!!!

  • @lindawithers1917
    @lindawithers1917 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @sharonmcmichael4690
    @sharonmcmichael4690 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, Ellen! Rich, lustrous!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx ☺️

  • @kittiebutcher1793
    @kittiebutcher1793 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @teresalitty9357
    @teresalitty9357 Жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking!!!!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx ☺️

  • @jenscloset
    @jenscloset Жыл бұрын

    Loved this!! Loose, fun, and creative!! Thanks Ellen!

  • @Bugiddle
    @Bugiddle Жыл бұрын

    Just WOW! I love abstract florals, and this is so pretty!!

  • @mtsspadaro598
    @mtsspadaro598 Жыл бұрын

    I so needed this Ellen. I've been feeling so stuck in painting....thank you for the freeing feeling doing this.

  • @cindychurch335
    @cindychurch335 Жыл бұрын

    This is gorgeous! It’s reminiscent of a vintage floral combined with modern abstract. I shall try this technique. Thank you Ellen!

  • @mzkatbee463
    @mzkatbee463 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, my! This is so beautiful!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx ☺️

  • @tajinderkaur4381
    @tajinderkaur4381 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing 👏

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Ellen, a wonderful painting from smudges to stunning abstract flowers and the vase !! Thank you for sharing this technique with us a great tutorial xx

  • @jodirankin5901
    @jodirankin5901 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful colors and abstract flowers!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks

  • @andreak6186
    @andreak6186 Жыл бұрын

    Ellen, love the way you paint. You are such a great teacher ! Beautiful

  • @marybrown3097
    @marybrown3097 Жыл бұрын

    I love this painting, thank you for sharing your technique.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @ErinEnoArt
    @ErinEnoArt Жыл бұрын

    I loved this! Letting go is the best part of painting and it’s fun to watch you have fun too!😁

  • @marshakochiss8265
    @marshakochiss8265 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning….very inspiring. I’m at a point on my beginner’s journey when sketching a subject drains all my energy before I even start painting. THIS, on the other hand, revitalizes. It’s all about getting those magnificent colors on the paper, seeing a vision and letting it flow. Thanks Ellen. You are always motivating to me. ❤

  • @pamjoy7582
    @pamjoy7582 Жыл бұрын

    This takes my breath away! I am brand new to watercolor and watching you do this just excires me. BEAUTIFUL!! 🥰

  • @ireneyoungs3698
    @ireneyoungs3698 Жыл бұрын

    So freeing to watch these intuitive splashes of color evolve. Many thanks for this great lesson in loosening up and having fun!

  • @lizhall7958
    @lizhall7958 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely enjoyed this video! This is one of my favorite paintings you have done, and hope you will paint more of these fabulous abstract (floral) paintings in future videos! I love the look of the filbert brush strokes, and your "lifting" technique really set the back round texture! Gorgeous colors and a FAB painting!

  • @msfrehel8758
    @msfrehel8758 Жыл бұрын

    It‘s just marvellous! I love such expressive and intuitive pictures!

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw Жыл бұрын

    I loved watching you paint it. I almost wish you didn’t have the final result showing so that I wasn’t constantly watching out and comparing the two images. All I can tell you is that my hands were literally itching for my own paint brush! Thank you Ellen, for allowing us see you create this vibrant abstract. You’re the best!

  • @teresalitty9357
    @teresalitty9357 Жыл бұрын

    Has to be my newest favorite of yours!!!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay thx Tre ❤️

  • @brendamerrill1692
    @brendamerrill1692 Жыл бұрын

    You are just amazing…..❤

  • @Reeflections
    @Reeflections Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! One day I'm going to try this! ❤️✝️🙏🏻

  • @TheOneslyqtpie
    @TheOneslyqtpie Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous as always

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @MomofukoU
    @MomofukoU Жыл бұрын

    Love this!!! Soo vibrant and fun! Thank you!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MomofukoU

    @MomofukoU

    Жыл бұрын

    Plus I have the hydrous inks! I don’t need to buy anything 😂😂😂😂

  • @SueKivley
    @SueKivley Жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful!!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx ☺️

  • @voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849
    @voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @eileencarroll6418
    @eileencarroll6418 Жыл бұрын

    Outstandingly beautiful! Have you ever used your watercolor techniques with fabric dyes on silk scarves? I would definitely wear this one. Gorgeous!!! ❤️

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Not yet!

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! 😊

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊

  • @maryannknox7158
    @maryannknox7158 Жыл бұрын

    So Beautiful Ellen 💐

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @curiousjourneys3279
    @curiousjourneys3279 Жыл бұрын

    I love this so much. I tried it out. Needless to say it was fun, but it looks nothing like Ellen’s. But hey, I liked the process

  • @marytesta3003
    @marytesta3003 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous. I really enjoyed watching your painting manifest. I always pay attention to you when you are mixing colors. They always add personality to your work. Thank you.

  • @mariaescotto7666
    @mariaescotto7666 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!!! Thank you!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @AmandaBucklow
    @AmandaBucklow Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! I really like the large size and using larger brushes. Thank you!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @srobs1216
    @srobs1216 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ellen. This has really inspired me to try this! I dont have the same PH Martin paints, but its so exciting that I want to try it with what I have! ❤

  • @lynneellis2647
    @lynneellis2647 Жыл бұрын

    I liked it before you did all the lifting. I thought, surely, it was a mistake, but you ended up with a lovely piece. Very enjoyable.

  • @mariannschulz2770

    @mariannschulz2770

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the same exact thing. I was like oh no half way thru. And then letting it dry and adding more. Genius

  • @joanastanton6500
    @joanastanton6500 Жыл бұрын

    💜💜💜💜💜

  • @joulam860
    @joulam860 Жыл бұрын

    It's really beautiful. I love your channel and your paintings! I tried to work like this but i can't because i feel like if i waste paint 😵‍💫

  • @oasis9217
    @oasis921711 ай бұрын

    Me: where would this be going ?😯?? Ellen: I don't know 😉

  • @momomarie
    @momomarie Жыл бұрын

    That was fun! Did you say you are leaving KZread? I would be devastated.

  • @lizadivine3785
    @lizadivine37859 ай бұрын

    Hi Ellen you always say peacock blue- who makes that as I never see it listed on the paints I buy from. Thanks!

  • @mariafelicitamateosalas3132
    @mariafelicitamateosalas31322 ай бұрын

    Do you change your composition as you see something better that you can create?