Oh my gosh, this is fun! Type A person here who has her pantry alphabetized and fronted like store shelves. I’m still cringing inside, but I’m pushing myself forward. What an amazing teacher you are - “unexpected opportunities” sounds so much more encouraging than “mistakes” does. I’m so thankful you have years of saved videos because I’m bingeing like an obsessed woman here!!! Thank you, dear! “Old dogs” can learn new things! You’re keeping my retired mind supple and bringing me joy!
@amypena462 жыл бұрын
Where have you been all my life? I just found you tonight and I LOVE YOU! I now believe that I will actually finish a painting! Thank you!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You indeed will friend!
@taaldesign88592 жыл бұрын
You must try this with a color pencil... It`s gorgeous...
@loril91932 жыл бұрын
At first I thought that what she meant, colored pencils. I have some.....I will do both now.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!
@janineboguslawski5354 ай бұрын
That is what I like about you. You R laid back. Not stuffy.bravo.
@shellyparker8960 Жыл бұрын
Wowza do I see SO many opportunities with these techniques! Who knew? I can't wait to try.
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy!
@vivianwalsh1098 Жыл бұрын
You're such a rebel! I'm really enjoying your talents and creativity.
@bachplayer132 ай бұрын
i love that you id'd your 1/2 inch dagger as yelliow handle! helps me to find it quickly!
@KristyRice2 ай бұрын
Awesome! That’s what I was hoping for!!
@AlienHumannoyed11 күн бұрын
I'm so glad I ran across this video. I am so much more comfortable using pencil because I feel like I have more control than with paintbrushes, but I'm still learning with watercolor. I never would have thought to try this technique.
@KristyRice9 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@marybeck5146 күн бұрын
This is so fun! I’m binge watching your videos & have learned more from you than anyone else on watercolor KZfaq! Now I’m off to try these techniques 😀.. Thanks Kristy!
@KristyRice6 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@dianadoyle70854 ай бұрын
Love Love Love THIS !!!!❤😮😮😮
@mgstigliano2 жыл бұрын
Fantastico!Non avrei mai immaginato di applicare queste tecniche all'acquerello .Pina
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@shaybrown86382 жыл бұрын
“Not in Kristy Land!” I love it! ❤️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@sharonsharing331311 ай бұрын
You show me a whole different world of water color, I make me feel I don’t afraid of watercolor anymore. It is so much fun!!! Thank you! Thank you!❤❤❤
@KristyRice11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@Messiah19762 жыл бұрын
Kristy is have to tell you something....YOU ARE Awesome....no rules and soo much fun...Love Love your style Hugs Hugs
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much!
@ronahansenyogaartmusicinsp27617 ай бұрын
I love your vibe, Kristy! Keep being you, Boo! ❤
@KristyRice7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@robertweinblatt20182 жыл бұрын
Love your joyous personality and the mood of your vids🙏🏻🙏🏻
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@susimawani48922 жыл бұрын
I love your emphasis on the fun of painting - that's how it should be! Wonderful!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
😘
@janc7343 ай бұрын
I love doing watercolor and ink but the pencil definitely gives a softer look and colors can blend into graphite more- thanks! I'll have to go back to this technique and play with it more.
@robertweinblatt20182 жыл бұрын
Your book comes today! Can’t wait to get nuuuuuuuuutttttttttzzzzzzzzz🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@kimberlystewart25352 жыл бұрын
Stumbled upon this video today. Wow! So cool. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks, Kristy!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@myozbubble2 жыл бұрын
You make watercolor painting soooo doable!!!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
It is doable I promise!!
@laurarios1911 Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to try this! I’m in the car right now so I can’t at the moment. (Don’t have a cow, I’m a passenger, not the driver!) But I will be saving this one to try at home for sure. Thanks for all the fun videos and great ideas.
@gaillevine31882 жыл бұрын
What lovely fun... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than lovely fun, right????
@kimgroskreutz2722 жыл бұрын
Where have you been my whole life ? Finally a wonderful quirky person (and I can say that’s as I am quirky and random as well) who gives us the opportunity to choose . The paint color, the brush , the paper . Love it !!! Be silly ,be crazy ,be funny ,and you will enjoy your art experience so much more !!!! I have really enjoyed watching your videos ! Thanks girlfriend ! ( my kids would say “ really Mom? “) but I love that saying
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Well we’ve found each other now! Glad you’re here!! Let’s paint!!
@roselynbaruch36972 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Will try soon. Thanks so much.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@gailbrule17442 жыл бұрын
What great ideas Kiristy!! I now have your brushes so will rewatch this and paint along! I love the enthusiasm in Kristyland...😎
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Kristyland!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@terrigronewold98982 жыл бұрын
I just love you and your enthusiasm! You've inspired me to start painting again after 2 yrs !
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@sallieturner87712 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness!!!! Great fun technique and I love your coaching and encouragement. To hear someone say (not txt) to you..." you're OK, you can do this, it doesn't matter, have fun brings tears to my eyes. My mom was my encourager but does that from heaven now. You are changing lives Miss Kristy.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I’m so grateful for your words. Thank you!!
@ShannonE1821 Жыл бұрын
? Hello my friend! Yes I know you were talking to me, as I'm the Virgo perfectionist. And I'm so glad I'm here.
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Welcome welcome :) I’m glad too!
@jillphillips91382 жыл бұрын
You could use an embossing tool too to get those veins on the leaves…thanks Kirsty I loved your video!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ooohhh good idea!!
@Linda-kh6rl6 ай бұрын
Nothing is DRIVING ME CRAZY WATCHING YOU . AMEN I WANT TO KNOW WHAT you use of your ARTSUPPLIES THAT IS what i want❤
@Gigiridgway Жыл бұрын
You’re fun, you’re adorable and you’re a great artist
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
😘😘
@deb24132 жыл бұрын
This last leaf is an amazing. Thanks for showing us this technique.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You bet!!
@rhondafreeman74952 жыл бұрын
Finally a real fun painting video! Just use what we have. Wonderful! Thank you 😊
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for being here!
@jilllindfield21872 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful Kristy 💝
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@toniferger18299 ай бұрын
So fun, what a great technique! Best leaves I’ve ever done!
@bonniemasterjohn54402 жыл бұрын
I just found you, have to say I LOVE this technique.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!
@yue75942 жыл бұрын
i tried this technique with watercolour pencils, it was so satisfying and brought me into the flow state instantly. made a very crazy painting of a jellyfish made of grapes and vines, so random and fun. Sending lots of hearts to you.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@janegeorge-john8549 ай бұрын
Just fabulous, I love your work! Thank you.
@sandraneale128 Жыл бұрын
Love this. Many thanks for your enlivening chatter.❤️🦋
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@jodycourt2 жыл бұрын
You've opened my eyes to a new method I can't wait to try! EEEeeeep!! You're so good and I thank you.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!!
@JessClarkArt2 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen this technique Kristy and I've been searching KZfaq for new ideas for years. Thanks for your bright spirits and genius ideas. I always feel better when I watch your tutorials. They just brighten my day. I feel like you say what my brain thinks. 😂
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Gosh this is awesome to hear!!! The reactions to this particular vid are blowing me away. Wow!!! Thank you!!!!
@deborahcolbert80972 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. I needed this so bad. Thank you for being you. Dont stop❤
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend for saying this. I'm so glad this channel is feeding you in some way. Thank you for being here XO
@olybear22 жыл бұрын
Love your videos SO MUCH. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooo much!!
@WeirdSnakeGal Жыл бұрын
This is awesome, I painted along and created a cute little jellyfish with this technique. It's a bit wonky but you can still tell what it's supposed to represent. I'm really happy to discover I'm able to do this. Thank you for your great teaching.
@MissMolly33772 жыл бұрын
I am a perfectionist, and I hate it, so I totally appreciate this. I just found your channel, and I am so happy I did. ❤️🤗❤️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
😘😘
@loriannferraioli26982 жыл бұрын
Love those leaves! Thank you Kristy.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!!! Thanks for watching!
@barbarakelly65192 жыл бұрын
You have such talent and passion and I admire both you and your art. Stunning. Thank you.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks!!
@ikbenliesbeth81192 жыл бұрын
Omg this is amazing! I've never seen this technique and I love it. Going to try this next time!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Did you try it? Can’t wait to hear how it went!
@katherinemiller77972 жыл бұрын
Great technique love it
@calmblueocean1177 Жыл бұрын
wow! the possibilities, thankyou!!! ❤❤❤
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@love2create622 жыл бұрын
I gotta tell you, I love Kristyland! 🎨
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ummmm I don’t think I could love a comment more!!! Thank you!!!!
@love2create622 жыл бұрын
It's true, you're awesome!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
@@love2create62 XO
@shaylabrown10222 жыл бұрын
Omg I loved this! What a fun technique! I so can’t wait to try this ! You’re such a great teacher thank you!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Let me know when you try it!
@shaylabrown10222 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice I definitely will!
@shaylabrown10222 жыл бұрын
I finally got to try this technique, real life / desk breaking lol yeah… I love sketching though so these exercises were a blast for me! And o-m-g your water colors and brushes were literally a freaking joy to use! Tytytyty💜💜💜💜💜💜when I’m able to I’m going to try and create something using the pencil technique. Btw I found my 6b worked the best, I thought I’d prefer the 12 b I have because it’s the softest I own but nope, 6b was amazing. Anyway tyty again so much for the lessons, you’re a joy to learn from!
@klaudiadollbaum63822 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, I never would think to do this
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
I hope you try!!!
@rainforme18502 жыл бұрын
I love love love this tutorial. I have watercolors brand new that I bought a month ago that are still brand new because I’m just a little bit scared. I also have acrylic paints that are just sitting there also. I could do this for practice and I’m sure it would give me some confidence. Thank you for a wonderful lesson
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
This is your perfect first practice! Go for it!!
@donnaoseguera67212 жыл бұрын
I loved this video. I also finally got a concept which I have struggled a bit with in the rounded leaf when you flooded the area with water and moved the paint and reshaped. I will definitely be practising these leaves. Thanks so much
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@roselucht4583 Жыл бұрын
Ohh I just LOVE your videos! Thank you soooo much for sharing teaching, encouraging us!!! I love joy filled painting!!! I can hardly wait till my 1/4 inch Dagger paintbrush comes today!
@tasnimbeg283211 ай бұрын
This was great fun 😊
@pamelaburke92502 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to paint along with this video. My brushes have arrived! I have Strathmore 300 & 400 series that I hope will work well for play. Thanks so much! Love how you teach and ready to have some fun..
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@dianeunderwood383611 ай бұрын
I love your way of teaching.I always get so much inspiration. I do a lot of graphite drawing and just starting with watercolours but I’ve always used the “H” pencils for light drawing application and “B” pencils for heavier darker shading and this is consistent with the drawing courses I’ve done.
@KristyRice11 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely that is a solid, classic approach. I just find I’m prone to making indents in my paper with the h pencils as the lead is so much harder :)
@4tjinta2 жыл бұрын
Now I have your brushes, I'm looking forward to use them. Thanks for these ideas. Especially the leaves drawn with a pencil through the paint. Gives me the idea I can draw (which I can't hehe).
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!!
@4tjinta2 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice YES M'am ;-)
@sherizapara29922 жыл бұрын
You are amazing!! Love your enthusiam!!❤
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@bionats07572 жыл бұрын
Had so much fun with this lesson! Loved my leaves
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Music to my ears!!
@bethautrey9634 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thanks for sharing yourTalent and unique skill!
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@elmister61442 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Pretty cool Kristy. Love it 😍
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mariabutler41562 жыл бұрын
Loved this…wow!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@proudamerican8 Жыл бұрын
I really like this technique because I use my graphite pencils for drawing and shading. Also, I am completely into watercolor and using both in a drawing is fresh and exciting!
@vikkigherzi99332 жыл бұрын
OMG! I was very happy with a sketch of a bougainvillea branch that I did - and completely unhappy with how painting it has turned out. So - I tried practicing your technique using the shape of the third leaf and a mechanical pencil (and also the nib of a fine point gray marker - I never liked the color) and I am SO ECSTATIC! I have only painted two bracts so far and I CAN'T wait to keep going! Thank you!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ah wonderful!!!
@megatexification Жыл бұрын
Could you do that with a watercolor pencil? Love this! You are the best teacher on KZfaq.
@OrionsRoseNC2 жыл бұрын
I just found you! I LOVE your painting joy.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! And thank you!!
@angelag93462 жыл бұрын
Hello Kristy! This was such a great video and interesting practice. Cannot wait to try it! Thank you for sharing....I find your teaching style very encouraging and welcoming.❤❤
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
I’m sooo glad to hear it!!
@EvBarney2 жыл бұрын
oooooooooooo I may regret this, but that's okay. Lessons to learn. I am going to try this with some water-soluble graphite and (this is the crazy one) Graphitint.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Oh I absolutely love the water solvable graphite!! Oh that will be fun!!!
@maizydaizy222 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being you! You’re so fun to watch! I look forward to trying this and wonder how it would work with watercolor pencils too🤔…guess I’ll have to try it and find out!
@JessClarkArt2 жыл бұрын
OMG yes ...I was thinking the same thing with the watercolor pencils. They are just super pigmented when u add them onto wet paper. Def going to try it out tho
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yesss! Try it with the watercolor pencils!!! It will be so good! Come back and let me know how you like it!! It’s honestly the only way I use watercolor pencils, soooo fun!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
@@JessClarkArt love!! Maybe I need to explore this in a vid here?
@pamelamoniz6082 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice absolutely!
@JessClarkArt2 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice for sure! Would def like to see. I tried it last night but just on mixed media paper (what I use when I'm just practicing on the couch. Still counts as time when the hubby....right? Lol) so I don't think my result was accurate. I'll have to try again on better paper.
@TrueLoveX10272 жыл бұрын
So very inspired!!! ❤
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@rcosel2 жыл бұрын
So interesting and stimulating. Cewtivity at its best❣️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!!
@gracecallowayable Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!😊
@amybush90662 жыл бұрын
that was so much fun!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Wahooo yay!!!
@lisarodgers25342 жыл бұрын
This is mesmerizing! I do have only round and filbert brushes. I’m having trouble with the shapes, mainly maybe because I’m brand new to watercolor and any art for that matter.I just love this cool technique. Thanks for really explaining the detail work and not teaching by the rules and regs! ❤️❤️❤️
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Round and filbert will do you well! So glad you’re here!
@thucao9442 жыл бұрын
What an awesome idea Kristy! Thank you so so much for sharing it with everyone. I will definitely practice it.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Let me know how it goes!!
@barbararivera23802 жыл бұрын
thank you
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@cathyquilts2609 Жыл бұрын
I did this recently to add veins but used a pointed stick to drag the pigment and scratch in a bit of a mark in the wet paper where the pigment settled. Will try the pencil next!
@mydownloads94082 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tips... cheers !
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@debbyleiper836711 ай бұрын
Love it and love your presentation! Feel good!😂❤️
@KristyRice11 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@bettablue26602 жыл бұрын
Cool ideas!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@agnesbriat4292 Жыл бұрын
I love it
@marjoriewright58082 жыл бұрын
so much fun Kristy!!!!!!!! I am a beginner ( I know...still!!) your free and happy spirit is contagious! I love the very first turquoise you laid down...does it have a # or name?
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Holbein Iridori Antique Bamboo! I think they might be discontinued. Very hard to get :(
@marjoriewright58082 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice thank you for checking!!
@kendraart2 жыл бұрын
Great video Kristy! Had to stop half way through to do some leaf rubbings with my 6 year old as your video reminded him of some leaves he made last year in kindergarten. First time he talked to me about it so of course I dropped everything, went out to the garden to select some leaves, we peeled some crayons and did some leaf rubbings. So fun. Then we watched the rest of your video. Love your fun spirit. I’ll have to try this sometime! My kids would like it too.
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Ahh I love this!!! I think this could def be kid friendly exercise as well!!
@kendraart2 жыл бұрын
@@KristyRice Yes, most definitely! I think they’ll love it.
@karenjoy9997 Жыл бұрын
I love this! It’s really cool art exercises! Thank you so much..😅😅
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@pamvance7378 Жыл бұрын
Love it
@debrawalters974622 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh I loved this. My leaves looked so good! New subscriber ❤
@KristyRice22 күн бұрын
Love hearing this!!!
@bachplayer132 ай бұрын
very interesting and fun! just ordered a pencil set!
@KristyRice2 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@marielouisedavidson4834 Жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much! Very helpful!
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@robertweinblatt20182 жыл бұрын
Love your nails😀😄😁
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@victoriab1231542 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Love this!
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
OMGosh yay! Thanks!
@robertweinblatt20182 жыл бұрын
Try the Graphitint pencils from Derwent🥰❤️🔥
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Will do!!
@EarthlyJoys-LMG Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@keariewashburn46802 жыл бұрын
I love it😃😁
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@deb.e.mixedmedia2 жыл бұрын
This is soooo cool! Thanks for showing this! 🌸🎨
@KristyRice2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!
@karehhartig7287 Жыл бұрын
You are my joy 😊!!! #boop! Certifiable 🤔 ..... Absolutely 💯 lolz 😆 🤣 All of ushere most likely are to different degrees. Ha ha ha !!!
@KristyRice Жыл бұрын
So true!😂😂😂
@robertweinblatt20182 жыл бұрын
Actually it’s your right thumb that caught my attention
@jaguar661000 Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you don't give exact colors. It always seems to keep me from trying a painting unless I have exactly what is being used ☺️.