Loose Floral Watercolor Orchid

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7 жыл бұрын

Florals make for fun, forgiving subjects. Painting them loose can be exciting and interesting and there's no better way to paint loose than with watercolor. This orchid, from a personal photo, inspired me to step outside my usual subject matter and go floral. I think I'll be doing more.
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@lindahines7294 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed during the video when I felt a connection to your watercolor ideas. Then I discovered we also share a spiritual connection. I love finding believers “out in the wild.”

@helenechouinard3473 Жыл бұрын

I'm a former acrylic painter, trying to master watercolor, and I'm painting very tight. Very realistic. But I find great beauty in loose watercolor. I just don't know how to loosen up though. Gosh, it's hard to go againt's your... reflexes, shall I say ? I love your orchid painting, that's what makes watercolor so beautiful and unique !

@pameladalton2457 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. Your painting is beautiful!

@LilCraftyNook 7 жыл бұрын

Very high praise for your friend!! I think this is drop-dead gorgeous!! TFS

@sheilaegeland 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous

@SB-qs9zu 3 жыл бұрын

That was lovely to watch! Thanks.

@barbarakeyes8551 7 жыл бұрын

Back in the 80's we collected Morten Solberg owls and eagle prints. The backgrounds inspired me to try watercolors 25 years later,. still working it!

@isalawton6239 7 жыл бұрын

Love your orchid. I do lots of flowers because as you say, they are forgiving. Thanks

@OceanaFlorida 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking for more loose florals like this from you, I'm sorry if I missed them. This was excellent and I learned a lot. I actually tried it. Mine was ok, I just need to use better quality paper and will from now on...lesson learned. If you don't have more like this, would you mind considering doing more loose florals like this in real time, too, please? Thank you. Even if on Patreon as I'd be willing to pay for more like this. Thank you for excellent, clear instruction and demonstration. Very respectfully and sincerely, April.

@lindagerhard8381 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Steve! This is fabulous! I am that very controlled painter who struggles with painting loosely and this demonstration was really helpful. I love just beginning a painting with no pencil drawing, but rather beginning with the brush. I really enjoyed this one and will check out your other floral paintings.

@danaedwardsart726 7 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh thanks for sharing Morten Solberg.... I have a new favorite artist!

@cowboyblairehobbsarts5398 3 жыл бұрын

very pretty work, love it!!!!

@alisonhendry2928 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for an example of how to be loose, but still enjoy the details. Also thank you for Morton Solberg link. My mouth fell open. You are an inspiration and so enjoyable to spend breakfast with once the family are off to start their day. Please keep posting, you can see by your followers you are well loved and appreciated.

@mindofwatercolor 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alison!

@margaretporzenheim961 7 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!

@MrsZoey 7 жыл бұрын

Steve that was amazing to watch you create that without drawing it first!!!! Beautiful. I liked the part best where you painted real time speed and told us everything you were doing. Thanks

@karenhoward303 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@sorsofia 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much.. I had to go through a whole bunch of videos before finding my grand master.. I bow to you.. in just one evening of watching your tutorials, I have learnt tons!

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear you're learning.

@artbyduck-darlenegillet1935 7 жыл бұрын

I could watch you paint all day, and some days I do. I am a new artist, and I love your style and would like to emulate it. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you providing the KZfaq videos, and how they inspire me. Cheers.

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks!

@azzuparis 7 жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous Steve. Thank you so much for showing this floral.

@kimleon-guerrero9980 6 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful Steve, thank you. 💞💫

@monicadewit9766 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are painting orchids...my favorite!

@teresab1341 7 жыл бұрын

WOW! Amazing Steve! TFS! I always am astounded when I watch you paint!

@cazscot8397 7 жыл бұрын

This flower painting is beautiful - you said you don't often paint flowers - well you do an amazing wonderful painting. Thanks. Caz

@Midwest0212 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Your painting of the orchid far outshines the snapshot.

@maureengarcia5478 7 жыл бұрын

Loved watching you paint the orchid! I learned so much about loose/control of painting with watercolor. Thanks for sharing!

@Robreehl1 7 жыл бұрын

Spectacular work. I am totally inspired by this work. I love painting flowers loosely. Thanks, Steve.

@gloriarapp2778 5 жыл бұрын

Great talent, inspiring and gracious. Many thanks.

@jacruick 7 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Can't wait to try your method !

@good_youtube_handle 6 жыл бұрын

Love your sense of humor. Thank you for your videos. They have been immensely helpful! Hopefully we can all pay it forward and teach others about the things with which each of us are gifted.

@joys4524 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Steve, beautiful.

@TheLermis 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing ur awesome work.

@donnabirney817 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!! Flowers are my favorite topic. gorgeous!!!

@jillterrell5570 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@amyybee12 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks love watching you paint! Thanks also for introducing us to some other artist for inspiration as well.

@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697 7 жыл бұрын

So gorgeous, just lovely!

@milenabdesign 7 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@davidhooper9769 5 жыл бұрын

Just a big thank you for your work. 👏👏👏👏🇨🇦

@sherrywebster1675 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks (again). I love your running commentaries, sharing your painting thought processes. Always fun, interesting and very helpful . I think Reece will get a nomination for his Shakespearean role too.

@norakaven3705 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I like your style of controlled LOOSE. Love it!!! Thanks for sharing!

@richardlumpkin4607 7 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that Reece for his ambition! Dream big buddy.

@BornAgainFarmGirl 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful 😍 !

@silviameneses11 5 жыл бұрын

I love this. Congratulations!!!!!

@gloriawachel917 Жыл бұрын

Amazing - gorgous

@martyc2328 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! This floral video is really fun, and I love the controlled loose technique for those of us who want to paint wild and free, but have trouble breaking out of our controlled, tight-painting shells. I'll be trying to loosen up. Thanks for sharing!

@smoigida 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning results! You may not do florals often, but it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing Kathleen

@pattyleib 5 жыл бұрын

Goodness. I learned of Mort Solberg. Incredible. I googled him and the first thing I hit upon was him receiving a lifetime achievement award in Dubois, Wyoming. I'm a lifelong Wyomingite (63 years) and am just trembling with the thrill of seeing some of his works. I'll be doing a lot of research on him. Just incredible work. I'm truly stunned right now. Thank you for sharing this.

@kevinheller1145 7 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful demonstration...All the Best!

@plants53 6 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video and seeing you paint is awesome. Thanks.

@DontBeSaddrawing 7 жыл бұрын

Inspiring work. So beautiful. Thanks.

@sheilarawlingson1050 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤️

@judycook1918 Жыл бұрын

WOW!

@isabeltipple9942 5 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL AGAIN. Not only is this relaxing and instructive to watch but the music is so lovely too. Now, let me have another go at some magnolias!👍🌺

@mariegamber 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful tutorial

@jillplunkett5704 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you for the demo.,

@BarbrajoanOriginals 7 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. I have that exact brush and love it..

@katybeadle684 7 жыл бұрын

Quite beautiful!

@joanrenner5727 6 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful!!

@Ruby-wise 7 жыл бұрын

Stunning...especially for someone who doesn't generally do botanicals😃

@almudenagarcia9114 7 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful, thank you!

@gingerkelly5146 4 жыл бұрын

Love this exercise! Thank you!!

@tamarahulaton6162 6 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@amiek9269 7 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! Great work! 💝

@dawnreaume6003 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! My biggest problem is patience! And I appreciate how you were able to slowly work at your flower!I Enjoyed the tip about the dark contrast in the little corner triangle areas it is priceless! It Really made the flower pop! Your loose flower came out terrific! I enjoyed watching you create it! Thank you very, very much for making these great videos!

@daysimolina3910 5 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful!

@TheBicycleLadyThings 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the floral I loved it.

@msalyssa6604 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@stinar37 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing!

@paulcollins5200 7 жыл бұрын

Fabulous awe struck

@LearnFineArt 7 жыл бұрын

Paul Collins It is awesome

@giovanasmith5243 7 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@tecpjccasey5020 7 жыл бұрын

As always, love your painting. I have learned so much from you. This was beautiful.

@gee355Art 7 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful - thank you. I'm trying to paint more like this at the moment and your commentary and real-time video really helped. Most videos show you how they make it but don't always explain it! Awesome!

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad it was of help.

@Robreehl1 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! Do more of these, please. You make it look easy and I do love your instructions. Thank you, Steve. Happy New Year.

@sherrywebster1675 7 жыл бұрын

,,,and yeah I agree ...even the simplest floral paintings are beautiful when they have good design/composition. BTW (that means 'By the way' , Reese ) thank you HEAPS for all the brilliant sharing. And thank you Reese for your invaluable contributions :)

@sherrywebster1675 7 жыл бұрын

Your orchid's lovely . And thanks for directring to Moreton Solberg !!! Wowee...but I am blown away by his landscapes and animals much more than the florals...I'll find my favourite loose floral painters and give you names to have a peep. ...very soon. Tell Reese not to hold his breath though..he might end up in... shhh..you know....

@katwillson9709 7 жыл бұрын

Nice interpretation. Enjoyed this.

@joellest-jean3086 7 жыл бұрын

vraiment génial !! merci

@pablomiezavarela8358 7 жыл бұрын

I think it's a beautiful drawing. Thank you

@cherylsmyth2809 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning! Love your work, and manner of teaching. I feel I am learning so much from you. Thank you for doing these workshops.

@Ms1lonewolf 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it did give me some ideas on how to do a lose painting. Thank you 😎

@stellauno 7 жыл бұрын

Gracias, son maravillosos sus videos.

@linneakokinos4550 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@mariapellegrino4815 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome once again. Love it !! That's my kind of loose :)

@Rockymtnbloom 7 жыл бұрын

wonderful, and your comments are so helpful!

@isalawton6239 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, You were talking about Morten Solberg, but also Maria Raczynska, have you check her work? She does some stunning watercolor.

@anakarinamedinasalas3036 7 жыл бұрын

Hermoso su trabajo.

@LeaGalTan 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I like the look of loose watercolor but I can't stop adding details:-) You have the perfect balance of loose to details!

@downtownpearl 7 жыл бұрын

just checked out morton solberg! i look at a lot of art . . but solberg's florals . . . wow!! they take my breath away. a couple nights ago i checked out erik lungren he paints like butter -probally not a good description but he had me in a trance. thank you so much for the intro to these two wonderful artists and btw your classes are the absolute best i'm learning so much. the quality of your class instruction are without challenge, the best. thank you so much!

@josette.greatjobjackson8705 7 жыл бұрын

Great job....I enjoyed watching and you gave me good tips

@PauseCreative 7 жыл бұрын

whaouh!!!!amazing, j'aime beaucoup :) Merci 👍

@liart6219 7 жыл бұрын

Great, always something to learn, thanks a lot:-)

@veroklassmann654 5 жыл бұрын

Know I got it, what means blending an color! Thanks a lot for that. I will practice in this manner.

@veroklassmann654 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, this comment should go to the botanical Rose workshop! But anyway, your loose painting is also worth watching it!

@DrawingWithFire 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve! 😆 Beautiful painting.

@katherinesimonds622 7 жыл бұрын

Really stunning :)

@LearnFineArt 7 жыл бұрын

that's so nice

@paulaibsen6486 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you MOW, as usual I learned a lot and got some new ideas!! The last month or so I have been only practicing with my new Silver Black round #12 brush. Learning to control it has taken a while and I still do not always get the water/pigment ratio correct. I think my next new brush will be a little less "soft". The upside? I have gotten better with the other (and inexpensive) brushes!

@Juhani139 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely as always. It's so true what you said about design. No use just copying the reference, we have to think about what elements to leave out and move around. Watching your videos has helped me to loosen up a little more when drawing and painting. (Love the verse at the end :D )

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it. Thats what I'm after, getting artists to look beyond the reference and see the artistic possibilities. I'm glad you picked up on that.

@esthergonzalez9021 7 жыл бұрын

genial!!!!!!!!!!

@elsagrace3893 7 жыл бұрын

I Love pink. Daniel Smith Quinacridone Pink and Rhodonite Genuine are the pinkest. Also Holbeins Opera Rose but it fades. I suppose Rhodonite Gen. Is the most lightfast. Just got it today. Need to try mixing with it.