2 EASY Gifts From Spontaneous Watercolor Paintings. Landscape Painting.

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Here are a couple ways to create some easy gifts from small spontaneous watercolor paintings. Included is a simple tutorial on creating those small spontaneous landscapes. If the season is starting to put you in a gift giving mood, this video may give you some ideas.
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@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

NOTE: It's generally recommended that no painting should touch glass. These were intended as simple, quickly done gift ideas on cotton paper which breathes nicely. Where archival and value concerns are great, I probably wouldn't sandwich a painting between glass. It's possible in high humidity situations that the gum arabic in the paint MIGHT stick to the glass. An acrylic sealer, applied and fully cured before framing, could help. That said, watercolor paintings usually don't stick to glass despite conventional advice. Cases exist of watercolors touching glass for many years, even decades with no adverse effects at all. However, as I said, if your archival concerns are high for the painting in question, definitely mat the painting first to provide an air space from the glass.

@stickerooni Жыл бұрын

"Where can I stop" instead of "how much further can I go" ... brilliant advice!

@user-um1mc4rn8x Ай бұрын

Прекрасно! Языка я практически не знаю, но и не надо. Смотрю и наслаждаюсь картинкой!

@louisebacon-ogden5032 Жыл бұрын

You said SIMPLE!!!!!! You make it look that way! Could watch you paint for hours. Thanks!

@pauladyer9845 2 ай бұрын

Great ideas…I make a lot of cards..thanks

@artobsessedJ Жыл бұрын

Very pretty 😊

@angieheitz5466 Жыл бұрын

Deckled edge is the best! Thank you for all the good that you do. Sure speaks highly of your character!

@simpleshoes Жыл бұрын

And once again I am spontaneously happy!

@user-tg8wh7uz3j 4 ай бұрын

When I watch your spontaneous paintings, more than once and most every time, I see a fantastic animal (or two) and sometimes also a person. So goes the spontaneous painting on the right here - a hooved animal with antlers like a moose, ridden by an elongated human whose head is expressive but small. I have not tried spontaneous painting yet....to see what unfolds. But I do hope to do so. Thank you for upur wonderful talent and patience.

@craftergin Жыл бұрын

I love working on 4 x 6 paper because the finished artwork can be just placed inside a 5 x 7 card. I've sent many paintings to my friends that I used to see everyday at work. Most of them had retired just before the pandemic lock downs occurred so we couldn't get together for lunch and whatnot for quite a while. They were all so excited to get an unexpected piece of art.

@Jendollla Жыл бұрын

I bought some of that paper. I used it once then set it aside. I plan to do cards with it. Guess I better get to it. Lol

@rmuller366 Жыл бұрын

“Shadows sink.” Wow, a light bulb just went off. I’m doing more and more of this spontaneous painting to loosen up and loving it. Thanks for all your help Steve. You’re awesome. Blessings to you and everyone!

@mizninepatch Жыл бұрын

I make watercolor cards using regular watercolor paper and blank cards with matching envelopes from Blick. I use ATG tape to mount the painting to the blank card. Lately I’ve put wax medium on the paintings to make them waterproof. I do little paintings from imagination, birds, flowers, etc. It’s great for practicing techniques and fun for the recipient. Thanks Steve, a great video as always. 🙂

@FreeSpokenOne Жыл бұрын

I’d love to watch your progress in this

@sped17373 Жыл бұрын

I'm just starting out with watercolors to do the same--add to cards. I've been painting cards--and the envelopes as well--for years, mostly using airbrushes but also some brushed lettering. Gold leaf and micas/pearls I use as well. I like the idea of small watercolor paintings so I can loosen up and let things happen with the paint...more abstract rather than my usual realistic style with the airbrush. I'm learning a lot from this channel.

@FreeSpokenOne Жыл бұрын

@@sped17373 Making cards is great practice and a good way to work up to larger work. I watched a woman making them and one of the things she says a lot is not to worry about making a mistake, “It’s only a postcard” and this helped realize that it’s easy to treat them as precious, but they aren’t, I’m not selling them after all. Protecting from weather and postal equipment is more my concern. I watched another person using wax medium to protect watercolor postcards. Brilliant, idea I thought because it’s affordable and I don’t want to waste Krylon or expensive sealants on a mailer and it only takes a small dab of Dorland’s wax to do the trick. What I love about the art community is how we share what we know with one another so everyone can enjoy doing these things.

@sidneybales9062 Жыл бұрын

I picked up some cards that have a little window cut out, maybe 3x5 ish. You paint your picture, then slide it behind the window. I got mine from Amazon. 50 ish cards and envelopes.

@trudiatherton1633 Жыл бұрын

I like to use paper like this/ tissue/ waste paper , and ‘play’ with different mediums and techniques, as a base layer. Once dry I stick them in my sketchbooks and draw or paint onto each piece, layering / combining different mediums on top. Perhaps a still life perhaps a landscape…

@ananananabop Жыл бұрын

These look like they were so much fun to make. A fun creative exercise, and a beautiful result!

@maryanharrell561 Жыл бұрын

Loved the small spontaneous paintings. I like to do greeting cards and I will try some this week. Thanks, Steeve.

@jennlizzy2019 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy abstract 🎨 painting. I believe I will call it spontaneous after watching this presentation. I loved watching you find the elements of this work from color and water. You are a great communicator and I always enjoy your channel.

@lindacarreira8106 Жыл бұрын

Always love to watch you paint these spontaneous works of art. I often paint a little watercolor, deckle the edges or die cut a shape, then glue it on a canvas board that I’ve painted with a color (acrylic) that picks up a color in the painting or sometimes gold. I give this as a gift along with a little metal easel to display it.

@alisonowen6299 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Now I have a name for what I do - spontaneous painting 😊

@holly-anne680 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much once again......I love the "spontaneousness " of your work.....And each lesson brings fresh and refreshing ideas!......Deckled paper can be very eye popping......another thing you can do to the edges is to wet with plain water and then touch the edge with sepia or another color to give it age.....You Sir are awesome!

@Angie-pl3uw Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the process of creating a spontaneous painting. It was wonderful watching the master create! I have so much trouble with landscapes, so I have attempted to paint a spontaneous scene such as yours. I had mixed success, and, novice that I am, I didn’t know when to stop. But I loved doing it and intend to continue my efforts despite its difficulty. Everything seems easy when someone else is doing it! Thank you again.

@dianahall1166 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@annsandberg7575 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wonderful demonstration!

@heidicook2395 Жыл бұрын

I'd make book marks.

@kevinheller1145 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, have blessed day…your gifts are always so well received…be well!

@dianahall1166 Жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

Hello all! I was actually practicing spontaneous painting today and I thought I would share with you what I have learned. 1- I use a spritzer that can spit and spatter when the trigger is half pulled. That made a huge difference with me. 2- I like my paint to be fluid so that it would flow easily on the page. The paint will naturally connect the water droplets on the paper creating random shapes and rivulets. I also like to connect some of the water droplets with my brush in some places to make interesting shapes and rivulets. 3- I learned that the first layer should not be dark; only light and medium toned. I can always darken it in subsequent layers. 4- As the first layer is drying, if there isn’t too much contrast, I spritz (again, only pulling the trigger half way through to creat splatter) parts and places of my painting. The water droplets will push paint away creating highlights. 5- After the first layer dries, if it is too light or uninteresting then I repeat the above again. 6- For the detailing in the subsequent layers, I do not use “palette mud” since I do not have any. Instead, I use a weak-tinting paint. Weak-tinting paints do not become dark very quickly, so I can easily control the tone of the painting. The only weak-tinting paint that I have is cerulean. I sometimes mix other paints with it, but in teeny tiny amounts so that the cerulean is not overpowered. I hope this helps :)

@dawnmolyneux5840 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous, really great ideas and keeping a good quality. Love from 🇳🇿 New Zealand🦋🦋

@ImGinaMarie Жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching your videos the last few days...I make handmade journals and these would be perfect for that use, which is one reason I'm interested in learning water color painting. I love the fact that you can throw down some water and paint and go from there and come out with a beautiful piece..thanks!

@Sherlock2022 Жыл бұрын

I like the float glass frame. Wish I’d seen this before taking a couple of paintings to the local framing shop!

@ralphcrosby9622 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Your spontaneous paintings always amaze me.

@pennywheeler2598 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to paint on them and paste them on card stock. Giving me an idea to make my own cards.🎨

@cassiescreations9828 Жыл бұрын

Junk journals are full of unique and thin papers so that paper would "fit" and sheets can be placed on the inside too, so the recipient can sketch or watercolor. Perhaps the paper can be used to make a unique, shabby chic sketchbook for someone. I can see the cover paper done in beautiful florals, especially since the paper is so delicate. I can also see handmade flowers made from it, painted with watercolors or ink.

@judihussey5889 Жыл бұрын

I. AM. IN. AWE!!! I’ve tried this only once before and felt discouraged 🫤 but this is gorgeous! Out with the negative self talk and on with the paintbrush 🖌 Thank you Steve. You always inspire me to go further!!

@ameh78 Жыл бұрын

Im coming back to this video a few months later. I saw this video and was very interested in this paper. Ive now purchased my 2nd pack of it in the grey tone. I absolutely love this paper for just quick small paintings. Its honestly not bad! yes it does warp a little but for a quick grab its great!

@nancyrobert2424 4 ай бұрын

Love it

@bonnieg4076 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this idea, I love the natural flow of these. Creating greeting cards is my favorite pastime.

@priscillawarren9979 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your frame and card ideas. I will suggest them to friends I've sent my plain folded cards to.

@jilld8787 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Your creativity is amazing as is your instructional commentary. Thank you!🥰

@barbaramilbradt2188 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! I love your beautiful little paintings!! Thank you!

@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC Жыл бұрын

Lovely idea and wonderful works.

@marlbboro8091 Жыл бұрын

At this point in time I honestly think Nature herself looks at Steve’s landscapes and thinks ‘ok let me copy him’. ❤️ going to buy this paper, love the crafts men and women behind this paper. I am a beginner who doesn’t do too much WoW or details but also wish they could bump up the GSM though. I start to get nervous with pilling.

@mikemorris7457 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher! you really explain spontaneous well. Thank you

@Goldi-Luc Жыл бұрын

oh I've been eyeing that paper now i can know what its like better, perfect! huh i think that purple was a great accident!!

@jenniefiedler9854 Жыл бұрын

Wow, those are fantastic, Steve! Thanks so much for sharing ☺️

@GcOGc01981 Жыл бұрын

These are beautiful and the music you chose was fantastic

@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын

I have been seeing that paper coming up on my Amazon feed as well & wondering just how good it would be to paint. As always it’s great watching you painting landscapes this way. It was refreshing to see how you used these for greeting/birthday cards or quick mini framed paintings. Thanks for sharing this wonderful ideas & hope your weekend is great!

@eileencollins3126 Жыл бұрын

I have used used this paper and love it. I am sure it does not work with every style, but is so fun. I have several different things from the Leather Village via Amazon.

@GradyGillis Жыл бұрын

That paper looks interesting. I checked out the link and they have larger sizes plus the gray you mentioned and a "vintage toned" or "antique toned" version. That seems to be popular with some people. I use that finish, along with several other types of paper to make sketchbooks and journals using Chinese and Japanese stab binding and hand sewing. Just one of my (too many!) interests.

@gloriawellington1444 Жыл бұрын

Both are beautiful!!!

@t2terri Жыл бұрын

Sooo inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

@plants53 Жыл бұрын

I just love seeing you do this kind of art from start to finish. It inspires me to have another go. Thank you for sharing and they are lovely.

@beryledwards4407 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, brilliant, you make it look so easy, I actually haven't started to watercolour yet but after seeing this I think it's going to be the first thing I will be try, thank you for sharing your fantastic work 😊👍

@patricias.mastriani6933 Жыл бұрын

Amazing tips, your art is fantastic, thank you!

@gracehorton770 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Felt like I’d been to a class in art school. I have this paper in the vintage beige, darker edges. It lends well to controlled wet on wet. The floating frame idea was perfect for gifting, maybe even to myself! Thank you!

@TheBicycleLadyThings Жыл бұрын

I just had to share! I just got some Strathmore 500 series (Imperial) hot press watercolor paper and both the Winsor Newton Promarker watercolor markers and the Albert Durer watercolor markets worked outstanding on this paper. with direct colr application to the paper blend(dispersing) worked great totoally dispersed no soaked lines where the color was applied. Also the applied color could sit for a bit and still fully blend out with waster. Take care just had to share

@marleenhigginbotham3242 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this spontaneous way of painting. Thanks for sharing. Am giving it a try. The two paintings turned out awesome.

@karennaturallyartby Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Definitely will be doing this one ❤

@mymartinez3830 Жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!!!!

@Pyroific Жыл бұрын

oh man thats wild i literally JUST was looking at this kind of cotton paper last night!

@agold1702 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful-thanks for this!

@juliebromfield1865 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! 😃

@lindaknox9908 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered the off-white paper and the vintage paper. I have to give this a try. I thought I’d paint some Christmas trees with some splattered gouache snow.

@joycesnodgrass7068 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you!

@helentymoshuk6459 Жыл бұрын

I bought some of this paper too. I also tried ink and watercolor. pleased.

@OmegaRainbow Жыл бұрын

amazing as always, thanks for sharing! ❤

@dawnchapman3558 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous! What a lovely card to send thanks for the idea! Will try this if it works great if not its just a piece of paper!

@paulineshelley4421 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I could see a ruin in the left one and was almost screaming but you didn’t hear me! 😁. Seriously, I must have a go at this. If it fails miserably, I could cut out some autumn 🍁 leaves and use them for stringing up as decorations.

@river4140 Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing

@christinemiller753 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Indigo paper. I love the texture of Indigo but I find it difficult to paint on. The paper needs a light touch regardless of the weight. Love watching you paint.

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

Similar yes but not as heavy.

@dianeblomquist8970 Жыл бұрын

Great info ... thank you!

@capbin146 Жыл бұрын

I can see things when you do it but tried a few times myself and never happy. Maybe need to get a big sheet of Arches and just go for it. Thanks

@christinebravomom5711 Жыл бұрын

I have some bamboo paper that has the same fragility problem.

@joyfulldj Жыл бұрын

@awatercolourist Жыл бұрын

The paper looks a lot like the Panart paper on Jackson’s. It’s also lightweight and pills easily.

@ljschlag271 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I was told to never have watercolors placed up against the glass in a frame. Have you ever found this to be a problem?

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

Not so far, no. I suppose in humid conditions it could transfer a tad, so a spray sealer like Kamar Varnish by Krylon might be a good idea. Dorland's wax sealer might also work fine.

@pyromancyglassart8975 Жыл бұрын

5.39 the right one i c someone riding a wolfs head..

@MissIdolize Жыл бұрын

These are beautiful - and my comment is # 1k!

@elizabethevans702 Жыл бұрын

If I may ask, what is the spray mount you mentioned when making the card? Maybe I'm missing it in the description, but I was also unsure when looking on Amazon. Thank you.... also, love these spontaneous landscapes you create.

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

I usually use either this amzn.to/3sFGmxb or Elmers who also make a decent craft spray adhesive

@deromilly Жыл бұрын

Don't erase on the toned paper from Leather Village. I've got a set of the gold, and while I love it, it takes prismacolor beautifully, and gouache. But the color is just dyed on the surface... it WILL erase off.

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@marigoldwood8494 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this. A question about the floating frame - does the painting touch the glass if you use this type of frame? I ask because I love the result but I always understood watercolours had to be mounted and framed so that they didn't come into contact with the glass.

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

No it’s fine. Glass is just to protect the painting.

@marigoldwood8494 Жыл бұрын

@@mindofwatercolor Many thanks

@pyromancyglassart8975 Жыл бұрын

Hi on that paper on Amazon it has sizes and a count number. If someone could tell me what that means I would appreciate it. TY

@pstutor1 Жыл бұрын

I bought the 3/4 " Silver brush and no mater how well I wash it ( I use Brush cleaner) when I use it it seems to retain some paint just enough to affect the paint (I try to use it for blue skies.) Any ideas why?

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

It's probably holding some down in by the ferrule. Gotta smash some soap way down there good.

@dianeknott3655 Жыл бұрын

Question for you: Have you ever used khadi paper? Any thoughts about it? Tips? I've seen it used by a mixed media artist for collage with paper, fabric and other bits and pieces of materials. I was wondering if it's also good for watercolor?

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

I’ve not tried it. I’ve heard good things though.

@kazfarndon4990 Жыл бұрын

Hi Diane. I've recently painted with wc on a pad of cotton Khadi paper. Its about the same lighter weight and reacts very similarly to the paper Steve used in this demo

@colorist_tommy4247 10 ай бұрын

what angle is your board? Looks very high angle.

@mindofwatercolor 10 ай бұрын

Around 30 degrees.

@deetoms8542 Жыл бұрын

Love these! I ordered some of this paper as well in a bit larger size. I'm ordering the smaller size now through your link. =) Question if I may, when you mount the paper in the float frame is it okay for the painting to touch the glass for long term? Or is there a gap in the glass on the front? I'd like to sell some this way hoping to not get complaints...lol.

@mindofwatercolor Жыл бұрын

Touching the glass is fine.

@deetoms8542 Жыл бұрын

@@mindofwatercolor Thanks!