How to Paint Holly in Watercolour

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How to Paint Holly in Watercolour
Here is another Christmas Classic and a must-have for any Christmas card. Learn how to paint perfect holly leaves every time and beautiful, shiny berries!
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Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino
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You will also need some kitchen roll.
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French Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red
Green GOld
Burnt Sienna
Sap Green
Alizarin Crimson
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@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Is Holly the hardest leaf shape to paint?

@annwornell7510 7 ай бұрын

Its been lovely sitting at home on a wet morning and watching your lovely helpful and beautiful painting of Holly. At 81 I'm teaching myself tto do my own Christmas Cards. 😊

@deWintonPaperCo 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I love the sound of that!

@plasmalifthouseofbeautyhal6723 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous as everxx

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@123craftygal 2 жыл бұрын

You really make these lovely paintings look doable. Your shading on the leaves is perfect. All in all I think I’ll give this a try. And thank you for all of your videos, they are very much appreciated 🥰🎨

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

It’s all about practise! You can do it

@donnabitterman4572 7 ай бұрын

It was so easy to follow you and make this holly. I had fun!

@deWintonPaperCo 7 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased to hear that!

@donnabitterman4572 7 ай бұрын

Love painting this! You made it so easy to follow along.

@deWintonPaperCo 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@amandastratton8242 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Harriet lovely jolly tutorial x

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@redparrot53 2 жыл бұрын

I have a monster sized holly bush in my yard, it's in full berry right now, I love looking at it!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@janehayes1357 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Harriet! Can’t wait to try this one!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jane

@Yatsua 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for zooming in so we can see all the details and how you use the brush :D

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@galemckiddy5120 8 ай бұрын

Your use of the watercolors is really lovely. I struggle with overpainting my watercolors, and these videos are really helping me to see the beautiful effects of stopping sooner! Thanks!

@deWintonPaperCo 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@nokm2006 2 жыл бұрын

Just lovely.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@susanamer7904 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Harriet, a simple sprig of holly and berries turns out stunning . Your precision when holding the brushes and applying the paint is a joy to watch . I had lots of berries on my holly tree but the wild pigeons have already eaten them !!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I didn’t realise birds liked eating them!

@h3arty Жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful. i did this and i'm so happy with it. thank you for sharing your talent.

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@sarahmiller6183 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. TFS

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah!

@elizabethalke9717 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for describing the use of water to drag colour from the edge into the body of the leaf. iam a beginner, so learning control is important.

@deWintonPaperCo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😊

@SheriSturgess1 Жыл бұрын

Such a useful lesson. Thanks!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@donnafitzpatrick4379 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look doable. Thanks

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

That is my main aim!

@annemiekebelgraver7400 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely, I think I can do this! Thanks for the video!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@MPessoa 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mycreativeescape Жыл бұрын

I love this!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@sambill2045 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thanks!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@lindysmith13 2 жыл бұрын

I was totally surprised at how hard holly leaves were to paint. I'm glad you agree! Thanks for breaking it down for me.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cece_h 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely style.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@lilyofthevalley752 2 жыл бұрын

So magical!!! Thank you so much our beautiful artist

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@carolwetherington429 2 жыл бұрын

I love this and the mistletoe. So pretty!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carol!

@Carina-2906 2 жыл бұрын

This Holly looks wonderful! What an amazing video! Thank you so much Harriet!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Acarina!

@neytcho 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick

@lincorrie5894 2 жыл бұрын

How I love these! Last Christmas I tried various techniques of painting holly leaves, with various equally grim results 😠 Your method is the best by far of all that I've seen, bless you. Can't wait to try it. Thank you xx

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@coastalcutie2000 2 жыл бұрын

These holly branches are so lovely, and you make them really look simple. Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann!

@FreeSpirit350 2 жыл бұрын

The best holly I’ve seen! Thank you so much for all these great tips, much appreciated 🙏🏼🎄

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much!

@snapout_of_it2079 2 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful way to paint Holly and Berries, thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@margaretwalsh3257 2 жыл бұрын

These holly leaves are so lovely and you make it all seem so easy!! Loving your videos. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Margaret!

@mariannehaugaardantonsen7108 2 жыл бұрын

Exquisite, and doable, I love this one!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marianne!

@glenda7921 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve loved in previous tutorials how you’ve brought in a real sprig and done a study. So helpful to see how the “real” can be interpreted and replicated just enough. Especially for colour. I would find that helpful. Loving these Harriet thanks so much

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

When I can

@susansheehan9516 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this, Harriet, finally holly that looks realistic. I'm home now for the rest of the day so am going to give it a try and hopefully will be able to improve on my previous attempts. Thank you

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I hope you enjoy painting it Susan

@chrischurchley7003 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific! I have never achieved the perfect Holly - too overworked - but you have a great technique there which produces a very realistic branch. Thank you 🙏 so much!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chris!

@ritaharker8792 2 жыл бұрын

Love this holly, it is really impressive but also doable, I think, with a bit of practice. I’m certainly going to have a go! Thank you for a lovely tutorial.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita!

@rosalynsolinger1069 2 жыл бұрын

The holly and berries are lovely. My advent calendar arrived safely in great packaging. I look forward to starting the project and hope I can do the lovely format justice.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Rosalyn! So glad it arrived safely!

@connieohara6529 2 жыл бұрын

I love painting holly, but have not done any with the smaller brushes.Love the crisp points on the leaves and your color mixes and shading. Thank you, Harriet! A great project for, yet, another rainy day in the Pacific North West, USA🥴

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful thanks Connie!

@heneryjohnson4759 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely and adorable.Really thank you for sharing pretty project with us🌸💙🌸

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@dilyssewell1907 2 жыл бұрын

So beautifully simple, I love it. Thank you 😄

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@elenavaleto 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you are painting leaves. It also reminded me how we painted dandelions with you. Awesome!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! I’ve become way more fond of leaf detail recently

@anoukearakal3075 2 жыл бұрын

You make it so simple and inspired me to attempt...now I've got so excited I created quiet a few of them to make cards with. Lots of love to you🤗😇

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@arlenewalsh8671 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the beautiful tutorial Harriet. This is on my list to try even though Christmas day has gone.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@joannesarlo518 2 жыл бұрын

adding color to the middle of the leaves gave them a lot of dimension... almost like they were folded over slightly.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@sharonlane5647 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love this video! I have been wondering what I was doing wrong when I tried to paint the leaves. I even think I might be able to learn from this detailed lesson! This would make a lovely Christmas card. I appreciate your tutorials.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@amyd7569 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great, easy video for painting Christmas cards! Still have a little more practice to do on the berries but the leaves turned out pretty well even on my first try.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah so pleased Amy

@cathylambert7820 2 жыл бұрын

I'm si glad to see your painting! I don't understand english but I try😉 Kiss from Belgium😘

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@debbieekes5718 2 жыл бұрын

Will be trying this. Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@patriciatrondsen6617 2 жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ your work!! Just received your christmas 🎄 🐈 cats !!! Thanks love 💕 them!!!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks!

@bienveperez9165 2 жыл бұрын

Precioso, me encanta, es un verdadero placer verte, muchísimas gracias. 🧡💛

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lilyannepaints 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, this is lovely! I’m glad I didn’t attempt this for my Christmas cards because the beauty is in the details and I don’t think I could have done that for dozens of cards and done it justice. But I thinks this would make a lovely framed picture for my table. Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s a nice idea too

@susanyee1 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this tutorial. When I paint it looks so sloppy, but watching you, I see that slowing down may be the key for me!😂

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@susanyee1 Жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo Thanks!

@cathyhaynes2700 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I had holly trees surrounding the house I just sold. Someone planted them as shrubs before I got the house. It was a literal pain to clean my windows lol. But, they were stunning.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!

@elsiebarkess1954 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elsie

@handsupgivemeallyourmarshm4949 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Harriet for that beautiful holly🌿 For your question, for me is actually the easiest leaf because I have been drawing them since I was a little wee girl😁 but actually never paint them, so I think it's about time for me to paint some🥰

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah wonderful!

@Obsidian_Iris_ 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thanks! I think maple leaves are the most difficult of the usual leaves seen in simple drawings, papercrafts, etc.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@susansheehan9516 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to say, I painted the mistletoe and was really pleased with the layering results. Thanks for that as well

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@norenebroyles283 2 жыл бұрын

You continue to amaze me…love your teaching style. I'm going to give this a try. When you added the center of the leaves how did you blend the paint without creating blooms or picking up paint. I continue to struggle with blending…thanks so much!!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@42Drewdy 2 жыл бұрын

This is just beautiful!! I have a hard time adding shadows and not getting cauliflower spread.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Try having less water involved

@42Drewdy 2 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo thank you for your suggestion. I will try it.

@susanspeidel312 2 жыл бұрын

From one teacher to another, Harriet you do a wonderful job of explaining, modeling techniques and how to hold the brush. Thank you! I also loved how your added dimension with dark color on the edges. However, I would like to also show the bright shine that holly leaves naturally have. How can that be done?

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan. The shine is acheived by leaving some unpainted space, just like I did on the berries

@joanpringle-canning2834 2 жыл бұрын

🎄💙💖🤗

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joan!

@lorisartshare7691 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Harriet for this tutorial...I've always struggles with Holly Berries...although it seems to be a rather easy shape. I had a hard time with my first layer drying very light and dull, so I put a 'wash' over after and am not sure that helped or overworked it. I wonder how you kept yours so vibrant.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing your progress on insta! I have quite a lot of blue tone in my green which I think keeps the vibrancy up

@lorisartshare7691 2 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo Thank you for you continued encouragement. You know I love your art and tutorials.

@01fatina 2 жыл бұрын

💕❤️💗

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@paulinehiggins8239 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this but I watch you so often doing those beautiful fine lines, I just can’t do them. I have some really good sable fine line brushes but I just can’t get them to load and I don’t know if it’s the water or the paint that’s causing the problem. 💕

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

So I use synthetic brushes. I’ve never got on with sable