How To Paint Winter Foliage

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@marciaagee1652 Жыл бұрын

Critics are responsible for their words dear one. You are a ray of sunshine! I so appreciate your skill and very obvious gift. Thank you for sharing. You inspire me!

@lisaviviano1076 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, how I've missed your great tutorials! I've been very ill but finally well enough to paint again.

@amydalager 3 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY the type of tutorial I've been wanting. Have you ever considered doing one for every season? I'd love to see what you do with fall, spring, and summer foliage!

@ladyhecate9450 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your instructional videos. I learn so much. I paint botanical flowers, berries, leaves, etc. However, many times I need to relax and have a little more fun and I am not so particular in exact color, edges do not have to be so precise. I hope you do not get too upset with people people ready to make negative comments whether it be the precise color, etc. You have so many people who love your tutorials because they are so relaxing and we learn. You do a fabulous job. When I am notified you have done a tutorial, I will always check it out. Before I attempt any tutorial, I watch the entire tutorial first to see what you do. I do this in botanical tutorials as well. Thank you so much for all your time you take to help we aspiring painters.

@kelliannea4909 4 жыл бұрын

You are such an amazing instructor! Thank you for not talking continuously or blasting music. I really appreciate your calm style and simple painting method. So glad I found you...happy holidays!!

@elizabethwallace7495 3 жыл бұрын

Here! Here! The blasting of music on videos is SO annoying.

@elsagrace3893 4 жыл бұрын

About the mistletoe berry comments....people are just displaying their knowledge. They want to be seen for being a knowledgeable person and appreciated (or something else that will meet their needs) for having gained and for possessing knowledge. That’s all. No reflection on you. Loved watching this. I love foliage. Beautiful and simplicity

@catherinemalcolm8125 4 жыл бұрын

Or ignorance, when I saw them I looked it up and learn a new plant.

@meanbean98 3 жыл бұрын

blue berries over here my fav color...some purple too its a lot of fun to change things up keep them coming Emma your the reason I have so much fun painting in the first place you Rock!

@loriemeineker 3 жыл бұрын

You do a great job teaching. People as super critical. I taught ceramics for 10 years. You do a great job.

@lucyh5517 3 жыл бұрын

So fun to watch & listen as you explain as you go. Thank you!

@maryscottboria5611 3 жыл бұрын

I love your work. I’m cracking up about the pine needles. I make pine needle baskets and watching you draw them will probably help me make better baskets. Your work is exquisite and you make it look so easy but certainly relaxing. Calms me down. Noe to control my out of control hand. Thank you.

@trish5755 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Your teaching style is the best. You teach in a way that makes me confident that I can do this. I’m going to give it a go this weekend and see what happens. Thank you for posting such great tutorials.

@debbiebuttars5598 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. I think this full page with this delightful layout would make a very nice gift. And red mistletoe berries are a thing. Not to mention, as you pointed out, you’re not doing photo realism. So the berries could have been painted blue! Love your tutorials. Always! ❤️

@ericakauffman5786 4 жыл бұрын

Use acrylic paint for realism! 😂 Watercolor is whimsical. However, I still struggle with peonies .... they always turn out like roses. Soooooooooo frustrating! 😒

@FannaTurano 4 жыл бұрын

@@ericakauffman5786 Me too, but hang in there, Erica. I just keep practicing constantly. I still can't paint an ocean wave--I've done 57 of them! But I'm with you!

@helenburnley1650 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials. You’re my favorite!

@glitterstormed 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tutorials! You've made starting watercolours less intimidating for this beginner. I've started practicing to paint my holiday cards this year. Holiday greetings from Toronto! Edit* It was actually great to see how to create the illusion of white berries on whitish paper. It looks like magic!

@elizabetheddy1073 4 жыл бұрын

Emma this is sooo beautiful! I love ALL of ur tutorials! I totally agree with Debbie Buttars!! Everyone sees art in a different way, and for anyone to critique what color is your painting your berries is ridiculous! Everybody should appreciate the fact that they don’t have to go onto a site and pay money to learn beautiful artwork like you make! Thank you thank you thank you, especially taking the time away from your adorable son! I totally appreciate every minute you take making these videos! Liz E😊❤️🎄

@dianeantonestudiolive 4 жыл бұрын

Emma I love your delicate touch with the watercolour brush and your natural sense of beauty. And your calligraphy is adorable - you’ve inspired me to learn how to do modern brush calligraphy with Becca.

@brendacollinsdeeks7268 4 жыл бұрын

This may sound odd but when you mentioned your hand is a bit shaky, it is so encouraging for me because I have hand tremors. I desperately want to paint and don't want my tremors to be a barrier. I've been trying your tutorials and am seeing progress with practice. Thank you for being you.

@EmmaLefebvre 4 жыл бұрын

Brenda Collins Deeks no problem! I also find painting more loose florals and abstract pieces are great for that. There’s not as much detail involved where you feel like you have to be as precise with your movements. Just let go and paint! Also, lots of people really love loose painting styles. Keep going!

@FannaTurano 4 жыл бұрын

Brenda, I fight hand trembles too due to serious asthma medication. But like Emma says, just let go, go loose, go FUN!

@mamamargieskitchen903 3 жыл бұрын

Brenda just have fun. When my hand trembles I start small and keep getting bigger and bigger as it steadies but above all I won’t stop painting because I enjoy it so much Just go for it

@nancycoates4582 3 жыл бұрын

@@FannaTurano h

@barbara4111 3 жыл бұрын

Me, too!

@gabrielagandara2869 2 жыл бұрын

Emma, thank you so much for these amazing tutorials, they are so helpful and easy to follow. I love how you say: " so easy" I just started painting last year and I painted 40 xmas cards. I could not believe I did it. I want to keep making xmas cards although it January. I have lots of leftover rectangle pieces so I will keep making thank you cards, etc. Thank you and I have shared your tutorials with my friends.

@bettycarolan6663 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve just come into painting at the age of 59 and I was struggling with holly leaves. You’ve really helped! Have a beautiful safe Christmas and stay safe like we are in Melbourne after a long lockdown. My creative side came out because of it so I’m not complaining at all! Thank you 🙏🏻

@jonitilly7118 Жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1222">20:22</a> wow, love your technique and a huge thank you from this novice Mistletoe is amazing

@karenevans5948 3 жыл бұрын

Twenty-five + years of by the book acrylic painting had me terrified of watercolor. I've watched three of you videos. Ordered what you recommended. Since COVID & my age prohibit me from going out, I've now painted birthday and Christmas cards for my granddaughters. Having a ball. My Stroke teacher would be so proud. You've made a loose woman of me. Thank you for contributing to my sanity.

@lilyfere13 4 жыл бұрын

omg, I do not know how to draw, but I really love how you explain and make everything look easy. Love it!

@ellen8767 3 жыл бұрын

Emma, enjoy your watercolor videos and happy, gentle nature. I painted pinecones for the first time today. Thank you for your tutorials 😊

@bettyryan4310 4 жыл бұрын

You are one of my favorite on watercolor painting tutorials! Thank you for explaining the colors you use, techniques, and layout. It is inspiring and I want to go and paint! Love watching you🥰❤️

@marciec6859 4 жыл бұрын

Love this winter foliage tutorial! I was able to snag two Arches watercolor paper pads for 60% off at Michael's on Sat after Black Friday. I've been using Bee paper and I've never had Arches. Thanks to your videos, I'm ready to move up to the good stuff. Thanks for taking time away from your family to help us learn to watercolor. And please don't let those with negative comments get you down. Just scroll on by, that's my motto. They don't deserve your attention. The rest of us do! Hug that little boy for us. He's so precious!

@riefler0220 4 жыл бұрын

People are so petty, giving grief over colors chosen, love ur style, keep being you!

@macCALICOmac 3 жыл бұрын

That's what art is. People who said that have no clue.

@LilCraftyNook 3 жыл бұрын

Like Bob Ross always said, “In our world, we can do anything we want”!

@geetikanidhi2906 3 жыл бұрын

@@LilCraftyNook true

@lorihill5372 4 жыл бұрын

Emma! Beautiful tutorial as usual. I truly appreciate all you do for us loyal watchers and learners. I wanted to say a special thanks to you for putting both the U.S. and Canadian amazon links for all the products you use in the description. That is extremely helpful. As a Canadian myself, I find it frustrating that we’re always being directed to Amazon.com by most artists, so having the Amazon.ca links is greatly appreciated. 👏

@karencrane4005 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous. Great teacher you make it simple for us and beautiful. Thank you from Tenerife x

@kimjanzv 4 жыл бұрын

Red, white, who cares. It's your art. Love your work!

@MegaSooki 3 жыл бұрын

Emma, you are simply the best. I follow your artistry every single day. You have taught me so much and in so many brilliant ways. The fear factor in my work has totally left my spirit. You taught me how to fly ever so freely. May the learning never end. I love every stroke I attempt. Thank you. We learn by errors, all are fixable. I never knew that before. Keep on rocking it out.

@Addleysmom 4 жыл бұрын

Truly can’t convey how much your videos are appreciated! I refer back to several as I work to get better with watercolor. And this video is an example of one I will use a long time for reference as you’ve simplified how to do the foliage many of which were giving me great difficulty in visualizing. Always so grateful for the time and skill you share with us!

@mrs8357 4 жыл бұрын

Emma, I am so thankful for these videos you posted in the past. They are serving as much needed inspirational and learning tools during the quarantine.

@monicadanesi4508 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you I am new to art but am loving it. My creators have changd up already but you remain. Authenticity.

@color4laurie722 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! And just so you know, mistletoe berries can either be red, white, or even pinkish in color depending upon species. So YOU DO YOU! 😍

@LisaYoungmpp 4 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! And thank you for showing how to paint holly leaves so easily! I struggle with those. Great job, Emma!!!

@suemc2974 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you began with basics and then put them all together for the beautiful wreath.

@marieobrien5628 3 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful! Love your color choices! You make things look so easy....can’t wait to try your samples! Thank you, Emma!

@catherineadkins2774 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful tutorial especially for making Christmas cards! I say this every time I comment but you’re such a good teacher. You’re also humble and kind and very personable! ❤️

@sondrabrown442 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how to do each element and then how to bring them all together in a composition. Just beautiful!

@terribrodhagen 4 жыл бұрын

Well Emma let me brighten your lovely day by saying that your version of mistletoe is one of the most beautiful I have seen yet. This is how I will be doing my mistletoe this Christmas season. Thank you for sharing your talent and your sweet real down to earth personality with us. Much love and respect girl!

@deborahgiles8214 4 жыл бұрын

So gorgeous. The magnolia branch is so luscious looking. I think my favourite is the ghostly white berries on the mistletoe. LOVE those. So subtle and beautiful and everything I love about watercolour. Thanks so much for sharing this.

@pattilynn7895 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is sooo incredibly helpful!!! It’s one of the first things I did when I started to paint!! Thank you so much!!

@beckyjones5857 Жыл бұрын

Love all of these! Look so “do-able”! Thanks so much for the tutorial.

@luciawelch3761 3 жыл бұрын

Just in time for the winter season! Thank you! Your encouragement as you are painting is wonderful!

@crystalduck9859 3 жыл бұрын

Love the mistletoe ❣️ Beautiful depth! All the little tweaks add up to a beautiful result❣️🥰

@judypearl3516 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial...simple and straightforward...love your method of teaching...

@Imafigment 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials, for the helpful painting techniques, and just for relaxing entertainment and ideas.

@maryscott1122 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Emma, you are exceptionally talented. I’m blown away with your art. You make it look so easy, but it would take years of practice to get anything to look like you end up painting. I’m going to give a go at a few small things, although I suffer from a slight tremor I’ll keep trying. Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing. Stay well and happy 🥰

@elizabethwallace7495 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how you do everything so fast and free and it actually comes out looking good!

@kathleenjones2687 3 жыл бұрын

You are so talented and extremely generous to share your gift of creativity with each of us. Blessings to you and yours this Christmas seasons.

@kguthrie8976 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a clear format to practice the various winter foliage. This tutorial has been my go-to not just for form, but for color mixing too.

@JuliaLisArt 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim! I love her winter themed tutorials. I think you'd really like my watercolor tutorials as well :)

@snowybones5183 4 жыл бұрын

I found your videos randomly and i appreciate how skilled and carefree you are with water color. every single piece you do inspires my every atom. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

@helenelongpre4045 4 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial so festive and fun! Thank you.

@pattirodriguez2249 4 жыл бұрын

You have the cutest little helper! Thanks for all of your tutorials! Merry Christmas

@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you one again for the wonderful tutorial. I was struggling just this afternoon with my Holley leaves! Wonderful tip! Thank you again for all your time and talent!

@donaldszlezyngier4989 4 жыл бұрын

I look forward each day to watching you turn simple into beautiful. What a great video for the season. Frame that and it would make a great hanging for the season. You actually inspired me to pick up a brush and paint. All I do is usually watch. A big Thank YOU. Don Szlezyngier

@celestehappeny1580 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really liking your tutorials! Plus, you have an adorable assistant.

@kellyaandresen5499 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed painting along with you today.

@kimsargeant8126 4 жыл бұрын

This is just lovely and encouraging. Thank you and Happy Holidays.

@kaypinard 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma! Just love seeing Noah, he is so cute! Makes my day!

@tanyaperrin8844 4 жыл бұрын

Emma, I totally agree that mistletoe berries (or anything else) can be any colour the artist chooses! If anyone doesn't want to see anything that isn't totally realistic, they can go stare at photographs because they obviously DO NOT HAVE the soul of an artist!

@donnadonohue4998 4 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial I’m a newbie to watercolour I love how you make it look so I think I can do this 👩‍🎨

@micheleyoshimoto998 4 жыл бұрын

I just love your painting! It’s beautiful. I liked the red berries on your mistletoe...it’s called artistic license. Thank you for tutorials.

@debragallardo5754 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the tutorial, wanted to get started painting watercolor. Just what I needed. Thank you! 😊

@cgt6497 3 жыл бұрын

You are so talented with using colour and form. I love how easy you make it look, and I'm learning from you, but I will have to practice for a long time to do this with the ease that you have. You are super-talented! I thank you so much for your tutorials!

@cindygarrison6338 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! You are a gentle, kind teacher. I am learning a ton! Also, thanks for the tip on Bee paper. I'm making Christmas cards with it. Such fun!

@dotydiva 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love your videos and how easy it is to follow along and how you make painting easier. I like the breakdown on the images.

@michelepatton4013 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial as always! I always feel hope when I watch them! Thank you 😊

@slhcronk Жыл бұрын

Emma I am just beginning my journey into watercolor. I love your tutorials they are so helpful and creative. So even though it was 2 years ago when you published this it is still finding new viewers like me! Thank you for being out there for people who need guidance, like me! BTW you little boy is darling!

@lisamccort6777 4 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials and it is your world so paint it as you see it. Keep these videos coming.

@strawberryme08 2 жыл бұрын

This is all so beautiful thankyou. Looking forward to watching your fall stuff

@susiedelay999 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this tutorial! Thank you for sharing it with us!

@vickeybrenner7315 3 жыл бұрын

You do a terrific job and you help me a great deal with my own paintings! Please keep up the good work and never let any negativity stop you!

@gabyknits7960 4 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials and made two cards with the Mistletoe and love it. Keep doing the great work you do, you are truly talented!!!

@LeGeorgiiana 4 жыл бұрын

I just love your style and how beautiful and effortlessly you paint. I could watch you for hours

@ARTYCOATY 4 жыл бұрын

It's a very nice Christmas art. I learned a lot about the delicate movement of the pen. I am happy to meet your work! I'm looking forward to sharing with you. Thank you, my friend!🎄❄️🎅

@deniseshergold59 3 жыл бұрын

Your style of painting is so simple and natural,amazing xx

@leanneevans4080 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you for sharing your talents! Very inspiring. I want to try to paint my Christmas cards next year and this will be my main inspiration and tutorial.

@annesweeney5552 3 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials ! You Rock

@NaturalHealthAngel 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this and all your videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Very grateful!

@happyone444able 4 жыл бұрын

Emma this came at the perfect time and you have inspired me to paint again! I recently did make the gift tags and cards with the mistletoe and I loved the RED berries and used them in my creations. It is amazing to me how these souls hiding behind their keyboards, and who probably don't even remotely understand the time, effort and energy it takes to have a channel and produce consistent video (with editing) feel like they have some sort of right to critique anything. I love your work, and like I said you truly do inspire me! Thanks!!

@lindascoleman220 4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Emma to you and family! 🎄 Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials! 🎨

@clairebillington7097 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this one and it's such a good start to building foliage on Christmas cards and good for practice work :) it looks beautiful too when finished. Even easy to follow after a few glasses of wine 😂🙈

@eddarata4836 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I can hardly wait till I give it a try.

@cassiehoogendoorn9664 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful boy! Once again thank you for the clear, helpful instructions. You rock watercolor.

@dorisarnold1200 4 жыл бұрын

Emma, you are charming and I absolutely love your watercolor Christmas foliage! Thanks so much !

@cathymikequimbyquimby7315 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and how you simplify the processes. Thank you!

@elainepontious9546 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to have found your videos! Love your work, and am inspired to make my own cards now.

@deejohnson827 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, Emma. And I also love seeing your Mister Adorable little boy! Thanks for sharing!

@marycaciamasser3814 3 жыл бұрын

I really like you and this channel. I’ve been painting with acrylics for a while and am just getting into watercolor. You make these so easy and you talk just the right amount! Great instructions too. Thank you.

@kimsargeant4272 4 жыл бұрын

Emma, I love your painting style. I admit that sometimes I get a little "itchy" because when it comes to plants I feel like I need to make them as accurate as possible, then I realize that I don't want to be a botanical painter - not enough patience for that detail - and that artistic license comes into anyone's painting, and I look at the process I'm watching and can calm down a bit and just enjoy learning. I wouldn't take anyone's comments too much to heart because, sadly, many of us type before we think. And it is a weakness to think that we are always right and need to point out to others that something is wrong. Please keep up the good work.

@wandamurray3031 2 жыл бұрын

That little tyke looks like you! Precious!

@SendInYourSkeletons123 4 жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial. You've made it seem so simple with clear instructions. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

@karenhealy1260 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy what you do a lot Emma, thank you! Love watercolor

@annetaylor9625 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your beautiful inspiration! I learn so much from you!

@SilverSeaOT7 4 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful. I am playing it over and over while I work on my cards. And as many have said, the mistletoe berries can be multiple colors. But even so, what’s wrong with a little creative license lol! Thanks for the great instruction.

@abigailm.2388 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I enjoyed painting these as my very first full on, watercolor project on my first watercolor paper/art book! It was so much fun and I loved learning watercolor techniques along the way! Also it was so ironic because my toddler son was throwing a tantrum for hubby as well while I was painting along to your video. 😬😒