How To Use Salt In Watercolour Painting

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How To Use Salt In Watercolour PaintinG + Easy Flower Watercolour Painting Using Salt! I have taught watercolour to adults for many years and I'm delighted to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for watercolour here on KZfaq & on my Patreon membership: / karenriceart - includes access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc...
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@RadishTheFool Жыл бұрын

This video was so short, yet so helpful and inspiring. All the information on using salt AND a fun relaxing project that results in a lovely painting?!? Amazing. Thank you. ☘️

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!

@bahceninrengi Жыл бұрын

It was a very good work,😍 I watched it with pleasure until the end. Actually, I just discovered it.. Knowing that I have a lot to learn from old videos that I will watch whenever I have time.. well done.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@ShatteredRippleBooks Жыл бұрын

I've just started doing watercolour painting and I've just tried this technique. I'm having lots of fun painting and it's especially good because I have anxiety and depression. So I'm using it as therapy. Your tutorial is very helpful.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So pleased you are having fun with this technique. I think art in general is so good for anxiety and depression. Take care 😊

@VicHollinsart Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Karen for this tutorial. I teach watercolor classes at a senior home every week and I am always looking for new ideas. So I really appreciate you breaking down this step-by-step. I think they are seriously going to love a simplified version of this, inspired by this project! ❤😊

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. That’s amazing what you do. I hope they enjoy painting a simplified version! Tell them all to have fun 😊

@kristilyons8735 Жыл бұрын

Delightful! Thank you.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristl

@najmehpanah8707 Жыл бұрын

Wowww amazing technique👌🏻👌🏻

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@amandasymon4363 2 жыл бұрын

Your examples of your work using salt are very inspiring - Thank you

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amanda 😀

@andrewfrost8866 3 жыл бұрын

Karen, why do I find myself clicking like before I’ve even watched your videos? It’s because of content like this. It’s do helpful and informative. It’s wonderful.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thats so great to read Andrew! Thank you! 😀

@bears_bears_bears 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel and I love it. I have always worked with acrylic ink but recently started using watercolor. This is such a cool effect and I am definitely going to experiment. I am going to try it with acrylic ink too. Thank you for making these videos.

@smohamed448 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen😊

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@robphippen 3 жыл бұрын

I love how accessible your tutorials are... The finished picture looks beautiful, and now I know how it's done!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I hope you enjoy having a go! 😀

@Bpl541 3 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful Karen. I love sketches and this has a lovely wild feeling about it. Thankyou.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you Willow! 😀

@suzannemccallum2537 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Karen. Did experiment with Table, Rock and Sea but now you provided some more dos and donts I'll have another go. Love the flowers at the end.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I hope you have more success now... really pleased you liked the flowers at the end! :)

@darlenemartin8742 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love your instruction and style of teaching.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlene! Glad it was helpful!

@stinkbug_ Жыл бұрын

so in my art class (joined water color & cake decorating class) this year we’re making bouche de noel’s and my teachers want us to use water color to show how we’re going to do our bouche de noel’s and i needed a way to make it look like there was powder sugar on the log so thank you so much for this tutorial!!!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

So pleased you found this helpful!

@susanthomas8274 3 жыл бұрын

Love this experiment with salt! How fun!! I will try it too!! Thank you for sharing!😊

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope you have some success! 😀

@deborahjoy2013 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen. Your salt tutorial was very helpful!! Love your daisies!!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Deborah! So pleased you like the daisies!

@AroundMeBangladesh 3 жыл бұрын

Your paintings and technique are absolutely marvellous! Am glad to have come across your channel. Thank you and keep inspiring!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@dianebestvater7983 3 жыл бұрын

I followed along with your tutorial and learned so much! You make it look easy. I especially liked learning more about how to use salt effectively and how spatter gives and interesting effect. This was the first time I had used the masking fluid. It was very stickly to apply but worked quite well in the end. Thank for this!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful Diane, so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial and learnt so much!!

@marysharp9635 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen for this tutorial, I watched your recent video just out this week where you used salt on the distant bluebells painting with the sun in the back ground and all the trees - a stunning video - using so many methods to create. An absolute joy to watch. 😊going to practice with the salt today….love your skills and talent that you share ❤❤❤

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@vickidempsey5617 6 ай бұрын

this is gorgeous Karen thank you :)

@KarenRiceArt 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 😊

@barbiebrowny7003 Жыл бұрын

This subject is essential to beginners ❤️❤️❤️

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@philipdown3147 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen for sharing your amazing talent in explaining calmingly how you achieve used different salts brilliant contrast of colours, totally informative and inspires others to try out alternative methods. Thanks greatly for your videos appreciate. Stay safe

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Philip!

@badash13 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for when looking for salt techniques. The side-by-side on salt types and times is very helpful.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashley, so glad it was helpful 😊

@janetpayne7738 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your tutorials, you make it look so easy. Thank you so much for sharing these, it’s made a huge difference to how I paint.

@janetpayne7738 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 questions for you. You always have such lovely clean borders, when I use the brown tape it’s sticks so fast that I end up ripping the paper. What’s the best thing to do? And, when I use masking fluid, again I have a big problem listing it off without taking a Bayern of the paper off with it. Any tips here please? Thanks in advance.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your questions Janet. First I just want to make sure you are using framing tape and not gummed tape, they are both brown. Gummed tape you have to use water with and framing tape is like masking tape. I use framing tape. If it is tearing your paper use a hairdryer to soften the glue, before removing the tape. Masking fluid gets very complicated, check out my video where I give you lots of information about masking fluid:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pppkqMd9sNS1Zqs.html. Hope this was helpful :)

@wendychampness1901 3 жыл бұрын

This was great fun! My first try with the salt, the twig and the spatter techniques and I love the result. Love your videos and I am greatly encouraged by your comments as you go along🥰

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy! So pleased that you had a good result with your painting! 😀

@susanthomas8274 3 жыл бұрын

Karen - I absolutely love, love, LOVE your daisies, as always!!!😁 Gonna give this a try!!!😊

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Thank you Susan

@dalemoyer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely daisies. I love your watercolors with the textures from salt and twig.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@nazmakabirArt 3 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying your videos and started using salts to my paintings. Love them.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@brendatrujillo2666 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! So airy! I look forward to trying this! Thank you!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@susanpettit8751 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@margieevans5276 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, Karen, what a great tutorial, I love this happy little painting too ❤🌼 very inspiring, I'm a beginner and haven't got this right in the past, want to give it a go again, now.

@KarenRiceArt 5 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊 I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

@margieevans5276 4 күн бұрын

@@KarenRiceArt I'm definitely considering that, just have to get myself a space to paint!!

@krismua1209 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful sea salt/table salt demo with the varying degrees of water on the paper.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@natcheka1 2 жыл бұрын

Have been away from painting for a while ( ill Health ) back now and having a blast. Thanks for your tutorials much appreciated

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you are feeling better. I hope you continue having fun 😀

@deirdrehalstead6963 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, great help thanks Karen, gorgeous picture too! 👏👏👏

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deidre! So pleased you found this helpful 😀

@soul_fiddler.cosplay20 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite flowers are poppies, mums, sunflowers, roses, etc.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 😊

@dianewolf-latham3766 5 ай бұрын

3 years later, this video is exactly what I needed in this very moment while I am in the middle of a watercolor painting now... thank you! I am now waiting for it to dry...

@KarenRiceArt 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

@connieostroha8423 3 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration Karen! 💕

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@Shilo2020 Жыл бұрын

I did this and loved the different results!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Wonderful 😊

@pamlangfitt9885 3 жыл бұрын

I found this very helpful. Thank you so much!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@gingerkelly5146 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you so much. Very helpful!!!!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shirleywittering9698 Жыл бұрын

That's so useful, thank you.

@joycesnodgrass7068 3 жыл бұрын

Karen. thank you! I struggle with the timing of when to apply the salt. This is very helpful 💛

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Joyce 😀

@vickimarch279 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Great tutorial

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks Vicki 😀

@osborn.illustration Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Thanks much

@sanazrafi2707 2 жыл бұрын

It was great and very useful about salt. Thank you so much

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome 😊

@jand3793 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the tutorial

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@kathiegettinger8374 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you.

@margaretwebb2330 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you very much.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@afzalzak1179 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful technique thanks ❤

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@joecool8005 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff If you dissolve table salt in hot water then let the water evaporate you can get some very big and and unusual salt crystals

@terrafirma9548 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll try that. Maybe I'll get some ocean water and evaporate that off too.

@wendysamples9156 Жыл бұрын

Try spraying hot water after you sprinkle the sea salt to get a burst effects. . Some watercolors dry harder than others.

@chantalnugues-perrin3631 3 жыл бұрын

Just smashing and beautiful !!! 👍😊💕

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much😀

@anadelgado1946 3 жыл бұрын

Karen this is very usefull. Thanks a lot

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ana! Glad it was helpful!

@dulcepalmafernandes3099 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Karen! I am actually trying some new textures with salt and being indeed somehow disappointed. Not getting the exact texture I expected. however I understand now it also depends on the type of salt, the type of paper, the moment you add the salt... Well I need some practice, let’s summarize 😉 Your daisies are a great idea to start with. Thank you for your tips and tutos that I have been following with huge interest for several months now. Greetings from Paris. 😊🙏 🎨

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope you have more success with salt in your future paintings! 😀

@johannelajoie2454 3 жыл бұрын

I love it So much 😍❤️

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed this tutorial!

@CoreyRossArt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Karen. 🙏🏾

@xxxAmyPxxx 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@silvia_creative_gallery 2 жыл бұрын

It's so useful video ❤

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :-)

@ashimbera23 2 жыл бұрын

Nice technique

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bobbieschoss9782 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thank you

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bobbie, glad you enjoyed it 😊

@Miastrong930 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@maggimarmion3836 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous ❤️

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@marialunatorres7581 3 жыл бұрын

Muy interesante. GRACIAS

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Trudeau2025Forever 2 ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@KarenRiceArt 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@fionafrazer8820 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will certainly do some experiments - salt is always a problem for me!

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fiona, I hope the tutorial helps you with this :)

@venusiandesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Aariketh-gj2zi 5 ай бұрын

So helpful thx

@KarenRiceArt 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

@aidasoto2936 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for present my Hope!!! Respect•Distinguish•Superliked Encourage Others To Do the Same

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you too

@moirab2506 3 жыл бұрын

I'm now in the habit of using salt and splattering a la Karen. Do you have any other fun techniques? Many thanks for your interesting and fun tutorials.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! More to come! Watch this space! Thanks Moira!

@jasminealwedyan874 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It is so beautiful. This is my art goal.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jasmine 😊

@lindabrown4485 Жыл бұрын

Interesting.👍

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda

@carmentryssesoone3505 2 жыл бұрын

🌹🌹🌹

@Aydeet2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karen, for a very informative video! Could you tell me if the salt compromises the integrity of the paper, especially if used on a commission piece? Also, can I assume correctly that one can watercolor over areas where the dried salt area was too large, etc.? Thanks for your help!

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you are worried about the long term effects of salt on watercolour paper, especially for commissions etc… you could spatter with water onto damp paint 😀

@user-mn2bz7cg9s 2 ай бұрын

Спасибо!

@KarenRiceArt 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@sarahjoyholden7856 2 жыл бұрын

I was told about this technique yesterday do you have wait till it completely dry to brush of. I really like your video thank you

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah… yes make sure the paint is completely dry 😀

@marycope2278 3 жыл бұрын

Have you found that different colors react to salt differently. When I make my swatch cards for a color I also make a swatch for a salt test. Some colors react strongly to the salt, some not so much.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary, great tip :)

@joyousruby2967 2 жыл бұрын

Great effects. Which masking fluid did you use?.So the consensus is..To use it. Straightaway on.wet. ?. For best effects..you achieve.. As I'm always told to wait just before sheen goes..!!? Thanks..😍😁🤗

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Check out my video on masking fluid, hope it answers your questions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pppkqMd9sNS1Zqs.html

@kimhenderson9186 2 жыл бұрын

I love using salt and very much enjoyed watching this. I have to ask what your smaller sized paint palette is. I would love to purchase one.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim, me too! I have listed where you can buy this cute palette in the description below the video... just click SHOW MORE, or the little down arrow 😊

@rosief1875 3 жыл бұрын

This was useful and the sketch book painting is delightful. What is the size and make of the sketchbook?

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rosie! I am using:Sketchbook: Stillman & Birn Premium, 270gsm 25 sheets 7 x 7 inches CP surface: www.jacksonsart.com/stillman-birn-delta-sketchbook-7-x-7in-wirebound-270gsm-ivory-cold-press-rgh?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=51ef186e18dc00c2d31982567235c559

@vaughnigami2588 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. I was wondering how you like to edit your videos. ( I'm trying to start my own channel.)

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my son helps me with the editing :)

@valeriegehling4358 Жыл бұрын

My salting hasn’t gone too well, I‘ll, afteryour video try the wet,damp,dry methods. Thanks. Tried with Cerulean blue, didn’t work, must try again!

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found the tutorial helpful. Cerulean doesn’t always work well with salt. It may be to do with the granulation of the cerulean colour. You may want to try different colours.

@valeriegehling4358 Жыл бұрын

@@KarenRiceArt Will have tried on cold pressed with burnt umber & Venetian red, the table salt was better than crystal. Want to try dishwasher salt too. On another video I saw varying colours being trialed.

@tonyakortekaas4739 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get any salt effect on my paintings! I’ve tried sea salt and table salt. Do you know if it matters if the table salt is iodized or not?

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tonya, sorry you are having trouble getting the salt to work. Try a different paper, I know that has worked with some of my students. I am not sure about the iodized? It helps if the salt is not low salt also.... hope this was helpful... .good luck :)

@charlenewalker5605 8 ай бұрын

Great video, what is the tape. You are usin?

@KarenRiceArt 8 ай бұрын

Framing tape

@juliestiles9925 Жыл бұрын

What did you use to mask the daisies?

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

I used masking fluid.

@christiecookmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen. I so appreciate this video. Is Himalayan salt considered table salt?

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't used Himalayan salt as yet...Will give it a try and let you know...

@christiecookmusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenRiceArt ok. Thank you Karen. No hurry. I was wondering if you would consider teaching us how to paint an angel. I am too much of a beginner to try it on my own. Well. I’ve tried but it’s difficult. There is not much out there.

@pamhayes3320 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use salt as an alternative to Brusho?

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Salt will create texture like Brusho, but you won't get the colours. I would suggest watercolour pencils and sandpaper rubbed on the tip and then allow the pigment to fall onto the damp paper. Hope this was helpful 😊

@mgriffinn27 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'll try a diffrent brand of paint.. I'm watching my pain dry with the salt and I don't see anything happening. So far three swatches of cerulean Blue are drying with salt..I'll update when it's completely dry :)

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your test worked 😊

@bekahmoon9739 2 жыл бұрын

have you ever experimented with uncooked rice as you have with the salt?

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

No.. sounds very interesting 😊

@christopherhernandez4666 2 жыл бұрын

What type of paper can I used because it won't work. I'm using the paper printer.

@KarenRiceArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Christopher you need to use watercolour paper 😀

@ferretocious Жыл бұрын

The thing I find hard about salt is that you've got to have just the right amount of water, pigment, drying AND the right kind of salt. I bought some finer table salt and it does NOTHING. Nor does the sea salt do anything. Only the table salt worked. I think it's a great idea to do what you did - experiment a head of time with each kind of salt, paper, levels of pigment, water, dryness.

@KarenRiceArt Жыл бұрын

Salt is fascinating! You may find this updated tutorial helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z66jbNBz193OZas.html

@terrafirma9548 3 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that besides the tone and water content, that different colors and whether they are staining, granulating, or transparent seem to affect the salt technique greatly. I just haven't figured out the principle yet. Any thoughts? Also, I found that living in a damp climate that I have to keep drying the salt to get the biggest effects.

@KarenRiceArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, it also depends on the type of salt, the type of paper, the moment you add the salt, the paint, you name it! What I love is you are never quite sure what is going to happen! 😀