How to Paint Watercolor Poppies for Beginners ~ 6 Tips to Have you Painting like a Pro!

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6 жыл бұрын

Are you a beginner artist who is dying to learn how to watercolor like a pro but are too daunted to learn how because of watercolors unpredictable behavior?! No worries my friends!! I am here to give you 6 tips that cover all the basics that you need to know in order to get started on making this pretty masterpiece immediately! So grab your watercolor paper, some brushes and a few primary colors and let's get started!!!!
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QOR Watercolors (Earth Tone set contains 4 of 6 colors I used): amzn.to/2NHei6S
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@arabesquejacob8176 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you teach! It takes the stress out of “messing up”! Yes 👍🏼 “ let’s forgive ourselves for mistakes, we’re all learning “, you’re amazing 🤩 Thank you 🙏

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! And yes, we are all learning, all the time! Happy New Year!

@alethan1 3 жыл бұрын

You are a breath of fresh air! Love your relaxed and go with the flow attitude.

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary, that's so sweet of you to say!

@glendacox6540 6 жыл бұрын

I love the black velvets too. Love the tip of the cleaning technique.

@alisonmoscko6672 6 жыл бұрын

Very cute. Love it! And great tutorial as usual.

@katewalton6350 4 жыл бұрын

Karen you are a grear teacher,I learned so many things Ive never heard before. Thankyou for sharing what you've learned.

@KarenCampbellArtist 4 жыл бұрын

You're so sweet, Kate! I appreciate hearing that and thank you for your support!

@deniseandrikowich1614 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your easy style. Can’t wait for your next tutorial!

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Denise! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

@louisebanham1488 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Karen thanks so much for sharing your tips again, you rock!!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Louise Banham thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it!

@vladkao3125 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos Karen, so fun and inspiring. Tfs ❤

@KarenCampbellArtist 4 жыл бұрын

You're the sweetest Vladka, thanks so much! Hope you're enjoying your artsy time today and everyday!

@beverleywilling2687 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen, I have started doing water colour with my daughter an it is fantastic. I like both , wet on wet or wet on dry ... it is amazing how the paint does its thing .. my daughter also makes her own paint an it is so therapeutic just to zone out an do your thing ... love your work ,thank you ...x

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Beverley Willing oh thank you!! That's super cool that you have a craft that you can do with your daughter! Maybe one day that will be me with a granddaughter?? I have 3 boys so I can only dream! So cool she makes her own paints as well! Please tell her I am totally impressed!

@ArtbyKendraScott 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I missed this until now! 👀❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 I struggle with poppies! Thank you for having amazing resources always!

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Well I am so glad you found it, Kendra! Thank you for your sweet comment!

@slogan413 6 жыл бұрын

Girl, absolutely love watching you. You always make me laugh by keeping it so real. Still waiting patiently (ok, I'm trying.) on your Mixed Media Book. Thanks for always helping everyone. You are always so willing to provide knowledge day in and out. You are so appreciated!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

hahahah thank you!!! I take that as the highest compliment a girl can get!! The book is due ANY DAY!!! I can't wait either!! It is my sincere pleasure to serve all your art needs!

@JC-oy3pe 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for making me actually get out my paper and paints. I was just going to listen and watch. It was unexpected, but totally fun!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

J C oh yaaaaaaay!! That makes me happy! So glad you had fun today!

@staceybrister 6 жыл бұрын

So glad to find this video! I am trying to get some confidence up for my Retro Cats and Poppies piece, and boom, you have a poppy painting video :-) I may try to do the poppies over gesso with watercolor. Or, I was even thinking, I could watercolor them on a seperate sheet, cut them out and glue them to the mixed media spread...then I'll already know what they look like. We shall see. Awesome video, as always! Thank you so very much!

@QueenMabelandDoris 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve only just started my watercolour journey but I’m obsessed watching the paint do it’s own thing using wet on wet! So excited to see this video come up and good to know you rate the Arteza paper! xxx💕

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Oh good!!! Glad it's helpful!!

@paulacates-harris7537 3 жыл бұрын

I found your channel today. I think you are fantastic. I had given up on watercolor so I think I will give it a try again. I love your style and perspective. Thanks!

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Yay and welcome, Paula!!!! Have fun diving in!!!

@notvangogh 4 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much! You’re so talented. Mine isn’t close but I’ve learned so much just from this one video!

@KarenCampbellArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it! I'm sure yours is awesome!!!

@juliebergacker5680 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thank’s 👏👏😁👍

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching, Julie!

@wendehinkelman2403 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful picture...can't wait to try this 😍

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Have so much fun with it, Wende!

@marjorieashley9803 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! I did it Karen! I’ve been watching your videos for months and I couldn’t bring brush to paper other than a few doodles of leaves and other images that looked like a 10 year-old painted. I’m better at drawing but I’m intrigued by watercolor. Anyway, I embraced my mistakes and had fun while listening to music. You are an awesome teacher. I need to take your watercolor course! 🤗

@KarenCampbellArtist 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for and proud of you, Marjorie!

@julesmarsol 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you for sharing your tutorial.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Jules Solis welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

@katf3836 6 жыл бұрын

I am definitely still a novice, but I have learned very very quickly that you need good materials in order to be even slightly successful. I always buy good paper and I buy it when I have a coupon. I recently got lucky with several 100% cotton. Yippee!! Thanks for doing some watercolor vids. I have been hooked lately. Once again loads of inspiration you have given me. I love poppies!!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Kat F it is kinda crazy what a big difference it makes!!! Glad you're having fun!

@mellinebuijs5573 6 жыл бұрын

This one was fun to watch! Loved your written comments 🤣🤣

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

M. Buijs so glad you liked it!!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Check the description box for links to the products I used in this tutorial. If you have any other questions, please throw them out there!! I am here for yoooouuuuuu!!!! Info to my full length watercolor class (which starts at the VERY beginning, organizing your paints, choosing paint brands, etc. and goes step-by-step through many fantabulous projects and 12 HOURS of real time instruction for the beginner) go here: awesomeartschool.com/p/wonderous-watercolors

@Angie4588 6 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm actually painting in watercolor, I normally don't (scared of them). But today I fell in love with watercolor. Thank you for this Karen. I'm hooked on you now! WOW!!!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Angie Kenney hahaha YES!!! Sorry, not sorry!!

@Angie4588 6 жыл бұрын

Karen Campbell, Artist 💪🏼😊

@trishpoppins5148 3 жыл бұрын

Great job thank you for sharing xxxx

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Trish!

@JEHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Love it! You inspired me to keep practicing and not try to be perfect when using watercolors! Thank you for sharing this video:) Hugs, Judy

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Oh that makes me so so happy to hear!!! Yaaay! Happy arting to you!

@bridgettwonder5386 6 жыл бұрын

Karen, thank you so much for this tutorial on water color. I know you did it just for me seeing as how we are besties. Mine didn’t quite turn out like yours, but I had fun!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my bestie Bridgett, how did I not see this until now?!?! I'm so so sorry to leave your comment dangling here in no man's land! I have loved it with a heart and am here to say HIII!!! And I'm so glad you tried this and so glad you had fun too 😍

@ml10102 6 жыл бұрын

did it with you! thank you so much!!! your a great teacher!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

M.L oh that's awesome!! Yaaaay! If you like you are welcome to show it off in the FB group!

@ml10102 6 жыл бұрын

Karen Campbell, Artist dont have fb but thank you! ❤️

@ml10102 6 жыл бұрын

Just found and followed you on instagram! Thank you!!

@MY-ct9lp 6 жыл бұрын

wow im glad i found your channel 😄😄😄😄 thanks for the tips!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Torana Torana so glad you did too!! 😊 Thanks for being here!!

@maryharrell-bond1625 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I needed you !

@barbaras.7135 6 жыл бұрын

You're awesome. Thank you so much.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Daisy Girl my pleasure!! 😘

@donnalyon2145 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I like wet on wet for larger areas and wet on dry for smaller, tighter areas❤️❣️❣️❣️ See ya in our next course😍

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Donna Lyon me too!!! 😘

@yelsyels 6 жыл бұрын

I started to follow you because of your whimsical faces...this wasn't my first choice! I love flowers, butterflies etc but I am enjoying challenging myself in these different areas. This video was a surprise, love your humour and I didn't follow along lol but will re-run and paint. Your sister will love your painting.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

YELS YELS hahahaa everyone is scared of watercolors, dont be! It's fun and you can mix and match them other materials as well!

@AshaJacobb 6 жыл бұрын

YELS YELS ,if you like please have a look on my channel

@SAVED55S 2 жыл бұрын

really enjoyed watching this kareno :) yr so very encouraging in all yr vids...if it doesn't gird someone on to get their water colours out then i don't know what will. luv yr dear lil puddy tat. she's like the overseer of proceedings - just to make sure yr doing yr job properly. i think you should tape a couple of tiny brushes to her lil paws & see what she comes up with. OH NO...have i just given you an idea?????????????? well - no animals will be hurt in the making of yr vid. i see yr hubby has pride of place in the studio now. I bet he & rossy boy will have a wow of a time amongst all the paints etc as soon as yr out of the studio. take care & i'll think poppies while i'm in bed tonight. xxx

@KarenCampbellArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

@nicoleleckner7902 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always. I learned so much and can't wait to see more. I think this technique with watercolors would be fun on a fashion illustration. Thank you. Can't wait for your mixed media book. Will it be available for presale?

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Nicole Leckner thanks girl!! Yes, you are right, watercolors are fabulous for Fashion Illustration and I will be doing tons more of those in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned!! The book isnt available for pre sale, but it will be launching in a matter of days, I will be sure to let everyone know when its live on Amazon!!! Thank you so much!

@jonawiersma1964 6 жыл бұрын

Love love love

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jona!! So glad you like it!

@simpleartideas 6 жыл бұрын

Your puppy flower is pretty. Even in watercolor they look bright.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Here I am again..thanks for the reminder that this was out here.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Oh sure thing Sally!!! Have fun!

@cherylweaver5129 6 жыл бұрын

Cool! I think I can do this!! :)

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Weaver YOU CAN! YOU CAN!

@cherylweaver5129 6 жыл бұрын

I WILL ! I WILL!

@missjameequilts 6 жыл бұрын

how did you know i was just watching, not participating? are you watching me? well, i put tape over my laptop camera! lol. thanks for a great tute. i have been afraid to start, mainly because i spent soo much on the Arches paper. i think this paper may be the answer for a while...

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

miss jamee hahahahaha!!!!

@mindygeist7157 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mindy!

@millana6292 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, as usual Karen, watercolours scare the crap out of me. But, you made it look doable.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Jollyjunklass YOU CAN DO IT!!!

@chrishawnsimpson 6 жыл бұрын

So nice!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Chrishawn Simpson thanks!! Hope you're having fun in NY!!!

@chrishawnsimpson 6 жыл бұрын

So. Much. Fun. My bestie lives in Philadelphia so we shot over to NY one day and Jersey one day. I. Love. It! Thank you!

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Chrishawn Simpson insaw your awesome beach vid!!! Have fun!!! Also super Jealous of your crab dinner! I bought mussles to eat yesterday but I havent had time to make em so they are just stickin up my fridge!!! 😏😳

@chrishawnsimpson 6 жыл бұрын

Karen Campbell, Artist 😂😂😂😂😂 She cooked mussels too but 🤢🤢🤢 lol.

@michellewearsch1100 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter watched along with me and was excited to learn she could "erase" watercolor!

@KarenCampbellArtist 5 жыл бұрын

Aw!!!

@celestemcleod9106 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to your reference photo? I work better when I have a real photo. Thanks! Great video btw.

@KarenCampbellArtist 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry, I don't 😢

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist 6 жыл бұрын

How do you prep the substrate when you watercolor on canvas? Is gesso enough? Do you do anything differently when painting on canvas vs paper? I really want to give it a try. I am a lifelong acrylic artist.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Sally Van Nuys paper is SUPER important so I wouldn't recommend painting with watercolors on a canvas at all. If you really want to tho (there's no rules in art anyways, right?!) I would prep the surface with Absorbent Ground or Watercolor Ground. But that is such an added expense (on top of the canvas) so if you can pick up some decent watercolor paper that would save you money and time!! You can also do full on acrylic paintings on watercolor paper as well so really it is awesome awesome stuff!!!!

@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Karen - thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking I had seen watercolor on canvas in some antique art along the way, but perhaps not. I will start with paper, for sure. And being the adventurous artist that I am, I will probably try a canvas at some point....just cuz. Thanks again for a great tutorial...you’re the best to share like this.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Sally Van Nuys you're welcome!! Good luck and HAVE FUN!!!

@mayloo2137 5 жыл бұрын

With watercolour paints, I prefer dipping a brush into water then paint because I don't want to over-saturate my piece. Even with watecolour paper because with what I did, I used probably four layers of paint.

@mayloo2137 5 жыл бұрын

is this technique what you call negative painting, because recently, I painted leaves on a green background using this technique.

@KarenCampbellArtist 5 жыл бұрын

Negative painting is when you paint the "in between" areas (or around the main subject).

@sandrasagala612 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your tutorial......you are so hilarious :). If I invest on a good brush....what kind of brushes do I need to get?

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Sandra Sagala great question! I put links to my favorite supplies in the description box of teg video!! If you need help locating where they are, let me know 😊

@carolcramerdesign 6 жыл бұрын

where is the description box?

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

It's just above this comment section (if you're on your phone, sometimes you have to click the arrow to allow you to see all the writing beneath (under my channel name). No worries, here, I can copy and paste thinks to the items I used in this video, let me know if you have any further questions! Products Used (all links Affiliate): Arteza ColdPress Watercolor Paper: amzn.to/2KZaaR8 3 Pack of Watercolor Brushes (round): amzn.to/2u6nWYx Watercolor Brush (Striper/Dagger): amzn.to/2u9Y0eo QOR Watercolors (Earth Tone set contains 4 of 6 colors I used): amzn.to/2NHei6S

@carolcramerdesign 6 жыл бұрын

thx! (click on show more at the end of the description paragraph)

@maryharrell-bond1625 5 жыл бұрын

Great to read with like minded people

@teresafuller3912 4 жыл бұрын

luv

@KarenCampbellArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Teresa!!!

@urbanchili 6 жыл бұрын

I think what you use, depends on your style. It is sometime a waste to buy eg. Archers paper. I find it easy to get stage fright with expensive paper/materials. So people should buy the paper/tools, according to their style.

@KarenCampbellArtist 6 жыл бұрын

I W totally agree. I also like to pick hot press for certain projects and cold for others. But I was trying to simply things for beginners so that they wouldn't be intimidated to just start, ya know!? I know you're not a beginner (just based on your comment, am I right?) And I totally agree with you!!

@urbanchili 6 жыл бұрын

You are right. I started with watercolour about 23 years ago. Had some long breaks :)

@debrahorn1938 10 ай бұрын

Can't see the drawing, but know you don't want pencil marks. Would using water color pencils be appropriate?

@KarenCampbellArtist 10 ай бұрын

You can absolutely use them, yes! But there are some drawbacks. You can’t erase those lines and also the lines themselves will also be darker than graphite because they don’t fully dissolve the way that watercolors do. You’d be better off lightly erasing your graphite lines. A lot of artists leave all their graphite marks. It’s actually quite beautiful and adds another dimension to your painting!

@yeoldebookshoppe1761 3 жыл бұрын

I think I found my problem! I have been working on dry paper and I'm always disappointed. Now I know it's because everything I like and am drawn to must be wet on wet! HAHA MOMENT! AnaMaree

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Oh well that’s a very exciting revelation! Let me know how it goes when you try it this way instead!

@myripoll74 4 жыл бұрын

@KarenCampbellArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sherry-annebogen3085 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but the lack of camera focus in the first couple minutes (I didn't watch further) gave me a headache.

@KarenCampbellArtist 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, so sorry! I do the best I can ❤️

@anngorgone6478 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is a bit loud and overwhelming.

@KarenCampbellArtist 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you didn't care for the video!! Thankfully there are so many fabulous and free resources on the Internet, I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for sooner or later 😊

@janisharrismurray8508 4 ай бұрын

Don’t EVER apologize for your fingers “forever”!!??? They are YOUR fingers… who EVER made you practice a form of self deprecation instead of gratitude and self appreciation is a lying voice inside of you. It’s embarrassing to hear someone apologize for their body to people as if their opinion matters to you.

@KarenCampbellArtist 4 ай бұрын

You are SO RIGHT!