I am remembering, when I was teacher in a prison, inmates gently run the tip of the tongue across a folded paper to cut off every inch of valuable paper. It works great. Outstanding video.

That was.exellect instructions love how you painted, and love the float.

Steve.......I am in awe every time I watch you paint! I could kick myself for not being more serious about honing my talent when I was younger instead of waiting until I am 69! I forgot just how much I love to draw and paint! I guess "its better late then never" as they say! :}

Wonderful demonstration! I need to frame some of my daughters work in a shadow box, so this gave me some good ideas. Thank you.

Beautiful😊. Everytime i learn something new from your video. Much appreciated

Love your botanical illustrations so much! Thank you very, very much for these great Videos - I've learned a lot! Greetings from Munich/Germany

Great watercolor painting tutorial my friend.❤

I've often wondered what a float frame is - thanks for sharing! I love your painting of the cotton.

Steve you make it look so easy ….

You make me believe I can do this!

I like this a lot. Simple botanicals

Absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing!😍

Dude.. that was nicely done. I like the color pencil trick... nice

I believe they’re called bolls, Steve. Loved this! Thanks.

Very happy to have found your channel! You are a joy to watch :)

Steve Mitchell; the man, the myth, the legend! Always a gentleman and a true artist!!

What an enjoyable video! Thank you 😊!

loved your idea and painting. Thanks for your show.

🦊❤I'm very happy to see your video.😀Your video is beautiful and amazing.❤👍

As an alternative technique, after I fold the paper in both directions - using a burnishing tool to flatten the fold - I slightly "pup-tent" one end of the fold on the table then slowly work my way down the sheet with my hand always keeping the paper tented.

Lovely tutorial as always, thank you. I discovered if I wet the paper along the crease really well, it enables an easier and neater but still deckled tear.

I feel like that it looks even more fluffy and touchable because the piece is floating. Looks very soft and calming.

Thank you for the clip you shared on mixing blacks. Thank you for all that you share. I think I will view your tips on better glazing and layering...I think I get into problem issues with this. I tend to end up with a chalk like residue.....thank you again!

Looks delightful 👍❤️

This will also work great for gouche. Thank you!

I love this one too. As a retired framer, I would add there should be space between the watercolor and the glass just in case of condensation.

Really elegant 👍

Just beautiful

So beautiful!

Thanks for showing how to do this.

I can’t wait to try this. Thank very much for all the great content you provide.

Love your videos. I am new to painting. Just picked up on that accent you have. And saw your April 1 video. SC!!! practically neighbors! Much love from Spartanburg!!

Omg I looooooove this! Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful job!

Thank you, great to watch. AND after hearing you go on and on and on about M Graham paints, I bought some. I GET IT. I now understand WHY you go on and on about his paints. Thank you Steve. When are you and Marty getting together again?

Beautiful. And thank you for showing the entire mounting process - always looking for additional ways to showcase my pieces.

Lovely cotton balls! That is really inspiring. I wonder what I could make to frame in this way...

Outstanding! Thanks so much for sharing :)

Thank you💛

wonderful project.

Beautiful piece! It was cool to see the whole process from painting to framing.

Very helpful! I always wondered about the floating presentation. Your demo of tearing the paper was also quite clear.

I don't usually leave comments on anything but I just feel the need to say that you're a concise teacher and my paintings have become something I don't even recognize as something I've done! They look like some other awesome water-colorist has done them... entirely foreign; beyond my aspirations when I started painting... and I attribute that to how easy you are to understand and the simple practices you've inspired me to try. You're a magnificent painter and my perfect teacher. Love from Arizona

This is fabulous! So professional but I think even a novice like me might be able to give it a go. Thanks so much.

Thank You.

Beautiful!!

Sir I live here in the South and that is the best rendition of a Cotton Boll. Thank you for painting it and I love your music very relaxing have a blessed day

I seldom feel envious, but I am envious of the recipient of this painting. 🤫 This was a wonderful demo of both the painting and the framing. I hope your recipient enjoys having this in their home as much as I enjoyed watching you make it! 😊

Always very happy to see someone paint cotton, so much of it is grown here in West Texas. As far as I know, the brown part is just called the cotton shell. The tips are very sharp and painful if you try to pull the cotton out by hand. As far as the color yours look like it was grown here. (We have had very little rain. Rain really messes up the cotton and degrades the fiber) Thanks for the video, hope all is well with you and your family.

Beautiful work as always Stephen ! Hope all is well

Beautiful

Lovely 💙💙💙

Great demo!

I like your approach of finding the frame first. I get too excited and start painting first. Then have a nightmare of a time finding the right frame. Kudos !

Love your work. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you

Love the use of sepia, grayish navy and white. Such a beautiful piece

What a great project and framing idea! Love the cotton bolls, thanks.

Lovely!

Love 💕 it. I’m a beginner and I think I will give this a go.

Nice!

I have to say I may not be the best watercolour artist but I am pretty girl At good at breaking paper I never use any other method except this in breaking my 300 pound arches paper. They only differences, I fold mine many more times until it’s obviously going to crack with ease.

Love the idea of masking the border. The painting is beautiful and the mounting in the shadow box is a great idea. Thank you.

Terrific threefer, Steve: how to deckle paper; wonderful painting demo/technique; cool floating framing treatment! Loved it! Best to you and the family.

Love the edges that you achieved by using the masking fluid! I'll definitely try that!!! 🙂

Beautiful 🎈

It’s always very flattering to receive a commission.... thanks for your excellent posts!

Nice demo - thanks

Beautiful in every way! I can’t wait to try this!

Love it!

I love the cotton balls, and the floating frame business is really cool! I'm absolutely going to try it.

Love it. Thanks ❣️

Really great video!

I love botanical paintings.

Love it, thanks

Really enjoyed the length of this video, cotton balls painting mounted turned out beautifully!!

Thanks 👍👍👍

Now that looks cooL!!!! you made my afternoon delightful

Very useful tips on tearing the edge--can't wait to try it. Thank you--love the cotton balls!

Have a great week end Steve! Thanks.

Beautiful and elegant. Thanks for the deckled edge instruction. Really like the idea of putting it in the shadow box.

Enjoyed your video. Thank you

That's gorgeous, I'm sure they'll be delighted. 😊

That is such a clever way to get the deckled edge! I love your spray spatter in the background for variation. Gorgeous painting.

Great project! Thanks for sharing. I live within a mile of a cotton farm. And actually the owners are good friends of mine. Now to get one finished like yours. I have the paper, the frame and the paint.

Beautiful as always love those cotton balls Thank you for sharing

Wow! That is beautiful, and I think i will practice this technique. It doesn"t seem all that daunting though its never as esay as it looks... Here I go! As always , thank you for teaching us.

For such a simple subject, you have made this an amazing piece of art. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Super cool idea and great painting. Thanks Steve.

Thanks!

Love this 😍

I love the way you framed this piece.. very educational 😊👍🏻

Boy, did this come at a great time for me. I have a shadowbox project that I am planning to do for my grandson, and I have never done one before! Now, thanks to you, I know how! Steve, you never fail. Also, I really needed the lesson on tearing paper. Thanks!

I also love the letterpress branding on the paper

I really love this painting! Thanks Steve

That was awesome ! I love how elegant it turned out!

I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in this painting. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. Thanks...

I love the softness of the cotton plant. The floating effect is so neat and a great idea on mounting or presenting watercolour pieces differently. Thanks for sharing!

Very pretty love the cotton balls they look so real.. Love how you framed this too. Thank you

Love it