How To Stop Your Watercolour From Getting Muddy & Overworked

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@eriksharp159 4 жыл бұрын

Your work and videos are the best. Any tips to prevent paper buckling? It's my biggest challenge.

@rentedtux1883 4 жыл бұрын

Paper will buckle no matter what we do. I use a pillow case and an iron. Painting inside the pillowcase face down and iron on the cotton setting. Place it under something heavy and after a little while, it is flat and ready for framing 🙂

@rosemaryclark610 4 жыл бұрын

what weight of paper are you using? There are a lot of variables that affect how much buckling happens. If you take it down on all four sides, that helps. If you use 140 LB or 300 LB that helps too. And it depends how much water you use. If you get it really wet, it is likely to buckle more. If you use a block of watercolor paper, that will mostly prevent buckling as well. Then, don't untape it or separate it from the block until it's completely dry--not cool to the touch of the back of your hand means it's dry. Hope that helps :)

@eriksharp159 4 жыл бұрын

@@rosemaryclark610 I'm using 140 lb paper. I tape down all sides. I watch Karen and her paper stays wet longer than mine with no buckling. I currently have alot of paper in tablets that I am trying to use and then I will switch to blocks. It seems that the instructors paper never buckles. Thanks for the response.

@chetanimckinney 4 жыл бұрын

Erik Sharp I’m theorizing that Karen’s paper likely stays wet longer than mine because she is maybe in the nice, damp U.K.? somewhere else in the Commonwealth? whereas I live in the fair, very dry Great Valley in CA.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message Erik, keep painting on the paper you have. If it’s buckling cut the paper in half and -ain’t on smaller sheets. I find this helps. Then when the time comes swap to the blocks if you can. I do find that the paper doesn’t buckle as much. Hope this is helpful :-)

@euniceadaman7545 3 жыл бұрын

You are telling, what l realized, just last week."Leave it alone", "Stop fiddling with it".Thank you, for letting me know , what l felt is right.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad this was helpful!

@clairesmith1964 Жыл бұрын

I know this and other videos are a few years old but I've just come across your channel after purchasing watercolour paints..I have been all day watching your tutorials!..I'm now ready and excited to start watercolour painting, I've watched many other videos and they are all great but I find you are so east to understand and a fantastic teacher..I love your style of painting. Thank you so much.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much. So pleased you have found the tutorials helpful! Hope you enjoy your watercolour journey 😊

@endgame6979 4 жыл бұрын

Your one of my top 3 favorite Watercolorists to learn from.

@utebaumert6919 3 жыл бұрын

Please, tell me something about the others! Thank you and greetings from snowy NRW in germany.

@IanM316 Жыл бұрын

Inspirational! I love that you take your time and explain how the details are created. Thank you.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@oshi58 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karen. You make it all so easy. I learn so much from your videos.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@corazontan7747 3 жыл бұрын

I give this 5 stars. So beautiful. I am just getting comfortable with landscapes, and this by far is my favorite. Thanks Karen.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! So pleased for your Corazon!

@tedtunnicliffe 3 жыл бұрын

It's always wonderful watching someone doing something that they really know how to do. So much light in this painting, Karen.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted! :)

@rentedtux1883 4 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful work. I'm so happy to see you post a new video. Thanks Karen, you're wonderful.

@rbrunet4755 4 жыл бұрын

I really needed this lesson. Thank you so much.

@molossergirl2 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher, Karen. I had watercolour lessons about 15 years ago and the tutor was really lovely but the class was quite big and we were working at all different levels. I was a complete newbie. I took what I had learned and for a few years didn't paint at all, until one day I thought, 'go for it.' It's been a learning curve and yes, you need to practice and practice. Yes! The greatest tip any budding watercolourist should know, is DO NOT FIDDLE! The painting is lovely and fresh, and you make it look so easy so it gives confidence to new painters to try it. My brushes are coming out soon during this strange isolation time we find ourselves in. Plenty of hours to practice. Thanks again 😊👍👩‍🎨

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and yes do not fiddle and plenty of practice especially in this as you say strange isolation time, that’s what counts, happy painting :-)

@kirbythompson8032 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial! There is so much information about color and techniques in this video. The painting that you created is beautiful. Thank you for posting this.

@debsteinman1506 4 жыл бұрын

No mud here, you make it look so effortless. Love your techniques.

@cindysouza5017 4 жыл бұрын

Karen, Your art work is incredibly beautiful. Thank you for these wonderful tutorials.

@argus1500 4 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous painting! I learn something new every time I watch your videos.

@dixiedrost4783 4 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher Karen! Thanks for another beautiful example of keeping a painting from being overworked!

@Jenniferbiedermannjewelry 3 жыл бұрын

Your are an amazing teacher, you sound excited as you paint which keeps me tuned in.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer! So lovely of you to say!

@jeanspinks2741 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karen, that was brilliant. I love the colours, my paintings always come out too weak !

@PhyllisHarris 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my! I have just discovered your channel and it is so relaxing and inspirational to watch you paint. SO needed right now with the world in such craziness. Thank you!!

@tonydamian4896 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, karens lessons are amazing i joined the group a month ago and you get so much more infomation 4.99pm well worth every penny, just to reassure you, good luck, enjoy

@sophiekotomski4588 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will try this tomorrow! You’re the best teacher.

@anamarina6839 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's wonderful! I love the result and the way you explain the process. Thank you so much for sharing

@shannonosborne2894 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! Love your videos and way of instructing. Thank you so much! So helpful and would love to see more of these beautiful light filled landscape demos!

@nancytestani1470 Жыл бұрын

This is so good…I needed this..and I do fiddle..

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

@susanjanoyan2382 4 жыл бұрын

Loved your painting, you make it seem so effortless, learning a lot from you. Thank you.

@siddharthpanchal718 4 жыл бұрын

That sky and the trees were perfectly done. Very informative video. Thank you.

@vikkipinkfit6124 3 жыл бұрын

So amazing to see from start to finish. How it just pops off the page and has some great detail... I love it.Can't wait to try this out.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have fun having a go… :-)

@loisallen3078 4 жыл бұрын

I am new to watercolour painting and have watched a lot of different people paint and I absolutely love what you are doing. I hope to try some of your techniques in the near future. Thank you for sharing your talent.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad that you liked the channel and I hope you get to try some of the techniques in the near future! Take care :-)

@andrewfrost8866 3 жыл бұрын

‘Less is more’ indeed. Such a wealth of techniques and approach! As always, thank you Karen!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Andrew! So pleased that you found this tutorial helpful 😀

@wendylist4193 4 жыл бұрын

Another gem Karen just so inspiring- you make it look so easy .....

@mafish7962 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful painting tutorial! Laura x

@jfb919 3 жыл бұрын

Not only are you a great artist, but a fabulous teacher too! Thank you!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@lizcraft17 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your video. You are very clear at explaining what to do and why things happen. I've been painting with watercolor for years now and I couldn't figure out why my paint was so muddy. Thank you!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@terrycharlebois5933 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a wonderful tutorial, thank you so much Karen.

@connieostroha8423 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson and lovely painting! I do tend to overwork my paintings. I’m going to try to keep your tips in mind. Thanks, Karen! 💕

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

That's great Connie, so glad the tutorial was helpful :)

@lesliemischel1159 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your tutorials. I am learning so much from your techniques. So inspiring 😊

@susanthomas8274 3 жыл бұрын

Another absolutely beautiful painting that I love and need to try! Thank you so much for the lesson, Karen! Just what I needed to hear. Gosh why is it so hard to stop fiddling!! 😊

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan, we are all so guilty of it! So pleased you found the lesson helpful :)

@ankita7756 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Karen! God bless you. The way the painting eventually grows into you and the divine feeling it creates, is just unexplainable. Thank you so so much!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment I’m so pleased that you liked the tutorials! Take care :-)

@DARhineRomanceBooks Жыл бұрын

What I find daunting is breaking down a reference photo to decide how to tackle a painting. When I see tons of greenery or a dense forest, I get overwhelmed and am not sure how to begin in order to get the layers of images and colors without sort of losing depth and definition. I love your painting style. Beautiful.

@olgadushina 4 жыл бұрын

Please keep making these landscape tutorials! They are my favourite!!!

@kerryskibo6948 4 жыл бұрын

love this so much, can't wait to try it ...over and over...until I'm pleased with it !

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful Kerry, good luck and enjoy :-)

@tarabobart5524 4 жыл бұрын

Love! Love! Love!......Thank you Karen👍

@jeankellner4314 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Loved all the tips about sponges and twigs for making textures. Very helpful about how not to get mud!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

S glad it was helpful Jean! :)

@patriciastein9876 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💕 it is so great to learn from you Karen

@marysiagirl 4 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your tutorials all day, you are my favorite teacher, thank you

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Maria! So lovely of you to say! :)

@kevodevo26 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen , lovely as always!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you!

@ftdt13 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, Karen! I can't wait to try to paint this. Thanks so much!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@sharonexham8749 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Karen, for sharing your expertise! Love watching your videos and learning from you!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks Sharon 😀

@katesaunders2725 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen. Your clear explanations have really inspired me to go to my painting area and got on with my current project and I will try to remember 'less is more'. Thanks again. X

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate for your great comment! Happy to have inspired you! :)

@friedaschnell6887 4 жыл бұрын

I learn something from every video. Thank you!

@thokchomjayshree8089 3 жыл бұрын

So fresh and beautiful

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lesleyhughes9461 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip with sponges!! Thank you!

@tedshred8436 4 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos. As a beginner watercolor painter, they are so helpful and inspiring me. You're helping me let go and let the paint and process do the work. Merci.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I’m so glad that you’re finding the videos inspiring :-)

@deborahmeyers7839 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the advice especially and demonstration tutorial beautiful artwork Karen. Thank you for sharing

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Deborah for your comment, so glad you liked the tutorial :)

@nanditamishra2871 3 жыл бұрын

I will try this out. I love the bright colors on the land.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nandita :)

@cathieproffitt6432 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Many great tips😊

@deniseeddy6352 3 жыл бұрын

So THAT'S what I've been doing wrong!! Thank you, Karen:)

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Pleased you found it helpful ☺

@stephaniecorbett5356 9 ай бұрын

Really love this one. Thank you so much!

@Elena141961 2 жыл бұрын

Какая красота! Начинаю рисовать вместе с вами! Я влюбилась в ваши картины! Спасибо за уроки!💖💖

@cherrysimmonds5836 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen, you explain it all so well. Also lovely and relaxing to watch before sleeping

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cherry for your lovely comment! So pleased you found this relaxing! 😀

@marliesarnold9727 Жыл бұрын

you are a great teacher and painter love it

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@cathleencavanaugh2113 4 жыл бұрын

Simply lovely

@michaelthemind 4 жыл бұрын

Things I've learned , wet your sponge. Have a few jars of clean water. It seem that one must work fast. And twigs from the garden come in handy. Great video. !!!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

That's great, thank you! :)

@user-es6th3yc1t 11 ай бұрын

Hi Karen. I have watch only a few of you very informative videos and i sit mesmerized watching the picture building up especially the wet into wet paintings.

@KarenRiceArt 11 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found my videos, informative! Thank you for sharing :-)

@carolynliebowitz5306 4 жыл бұрын

Karen, Another winner!!!!! I'll try it tomorrow.

@ccsitaround 3 жыл бұрын

Your style is so much fun to do, results are amazing , thank you.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@anartistpatty8912 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are one of the best teacher.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@artandnails.helenb6864 4 жыл бұрын

I love this it's a great tutorial and i've learnt so much thankyou

@ellablack3648 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorials! Very clear on what to do, great techniques too. I'll be trying out a few of your paintings. I've learnt so much in watching your work. Just brilliant, thank you 🌞

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you Ella :)

@soniazawacki5459 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love to paint like you do! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Your style and your voice are calming!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@lynnkaye87 4 жыл бұрын

Karen that is a fantastic tutorial, thank you so much for sharing your talent. I am self taught and have found painting watercolour later in life, please keep these going if you are able to. I feel inspired now to have a go at this one as I am always battling my urge to keep adding, and yes I usually end up with a muddy picture. Thank you again.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynne so glad that you liked the tutorial and have learnt the techniques to try not to muddy your painting. Good luck with your watercolour journey and more videos to follow to inspire you :-)

@valerieaubert4965 Жыл бұрын

Merveilleux dear. Karen

@donnacarraway9182 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Beautiful and very instructive!!

@charlestownshend5655 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen for a most helpful video. I have been trying to get "brightness" in my painting, and I see how you have left the yellow in the centre as catching the sunlight for contrast. Also the sky colour contrasts are great!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and so glad you found it helpful :)

@yuriik.707 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most useful watercolor tutorial I've seen so far. Thumbs up!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Yuri, so pleased that you found it useful! 😀

@edinaspink1417 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in love with your work! Everything you create is soooo gorgeous 🥰 Thank you 😍

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@danamorrison2074 4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely fabulous

@sarahelliott6732 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen just watched your clip on How to prevent muddy watercolour, amazing that's so what I do only yesterday on my watercolour, I am too keen need to let it dry. This clip is so good, love the picture and I am getting so many tips from you, learning all the time. Love it. Thank you. Sarah

@Laura-wh8hw 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I really needed this lesson. I often tend to overwork my watercolor paintings... It's hard to stop sometimes! Thank you so much for your precious tips.

@nirmanappuhamilage3270 4 жыл бұрын

thats it i found my new teacher .great content

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant I’m delighted! :-)

@sandrafishman8122 4 жыл бұрын

karen thanks so much for continuing to challenge us with your tutorials. You are presenting me with an opportunity to work at various techniques in watercolor. I would appreciate if you would talk about the particular brush when yu are painting as I think yu sometimes change brushes. Thanks for working at new presentations for us.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra, I mainly use two brushes and will ensure I’m more descriptive about the brushes I’m using in my future videos thank you. :)

@radiantatriatmadja9888 3 жыл бұрын

Love your painting. Thanks for the tutorial as well. It is very helpfull.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bylindag7986 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.....as usual.💜💜💜

@heleneculioli-atwood6997 4 жыл бұрын

Magic. Thank you.

@ceciliaweathers8704 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, must have a go.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@kashivishwanath7603 4 жыл бұрын

Great painting. Experience leads to wisdom - less is always better, I liked this golden rule. I have a tendency to over paint. Tree has come out really well. Great painting from a great artist. The best part of your tutorials are the simple techniques, love these. Thanks.👍👍👍

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate your comments! You are right less is more, especially in watercolour painting. Glad that you like the simple techniques… They really do make a difference! Happy painting :-)

@sarahteversham7964 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You make it look so easy - very inspiring!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@gabiluksch 4 жыл бұрын

that's so great, you can tell that you have a lot of experience. I am still practicing!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment glad that you like the video and yes it’s all about the practising, happy painting :-)

@barbaramain6381 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, my very sincere thanks for this tutorial! I am one of those messy, muddy guilty of overworking ladies and have taken all you've said to heart! Have taken advantage of our lockdown to practice, and practice! Many thanks again!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Barbara, so glad that you found the video helpful and that you are getting time to practice, despite the circumstances... take care :)

@Mr38thstreet 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Karen, I'll give it a try!

@ursulabachman8226 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! You make it look so easy that I want to try!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You should have a try, it is such fun! 😊

@Darth.Nihilist 3 жыл бұрын

amazing! the thing is struggle with the most is setting a scene and drawing out the outline before painting. I can paint completely from imagination, but not by copying from a picture

@walker449d 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Lovely. Thanks for being so generous.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

@blissfull8274 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Thank you 😊

@helenduplessis9820 4 жыл бұрын

Delightful! Thanks!!!

@miriamreshetov1043 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Miriam, really pleased that you liked the watercolour lesson :-)

@brianfisher1314 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I've had many green skies...on accident. Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. Love watching your videos!

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, hopefully no more green skies! :)

@gillr9193 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your videos, Karen, They are really informative

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gill so pleased that you find the video informative! :)

@carolrost9245 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved this painting. It was a challenge at first, so I waited awhile before attempting it. But it turned out pretty well.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol so much that’s wonderful to read! :-)

@user-tw1nf7hb9e 3 жыл бұрын

Very peaceful!!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

😊😊❤️

@mchris1020 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips--love this bright, colorful painting.

@KarenRiceArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)