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How To Make Homemade Abstract Watercolour Cards Tutorial

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I show you how to make how to paint and make abstract watercolour cards. Learn more about watercolours: EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS: / karenriceart - includes access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc...
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Saunders Waterford watercolour paper 9 x 12 inches approx 300 gsm Hot Pressed On block.
Sennelier French Ochre (Quin Gold)
Ultramarine (Cobalt Blue)
Prussian Blue (Phthalo Blue)
Venetian Red (Light Red)
Paynes Grey (Black)
Cad Yellow (Lemon Yellow)
Mijello - Compose Blue
White Gouache (W&N)
Triple pot water pot
Size 10, 6, Black Velvet Brushes
Natural sponge & synthetic sponge.
Brusho (spattering or watercolour pencils).
Cling film.
Watercolour pencils.
Plastic card.
Spritzer bottle.
Washi tape (masking or framing tape).
Pipette.
Palette knife.
Bamboo pen (twig).
Salt (table or sea salt).
Wax crayon (wax candle).
Paper trimmer.
Blank greeting cards.
Salt tutorial: • Simple Tricks For SALT...
Spattering tutorial: • How To Spatter or Spla...
Organise your palette: • Tips On How To Organis...
Paper warping: • Video
Using White paint: • Video
Using cling film: • Seascape Watercolour T...
Brusho: • WHAT IS BRUSHO? HOW I ...
Plastic card: • How To Use A Plastic C...
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Frolic - E's Jammy Jams

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@hauprich13 2 года назад

I’ve been “teaching myself” watercolor for the last handful of years. I’ve never, ever been drawn to abstract work, but after watching this video I felt absolutely driven to do it. Now I’m six little paintings richer! Well done! Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. :)

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

That is wonderful, so pleased you found this inspiring 😊

@soundstosleepby4395 Год назад

I know what you mean. Me too. I had to put my art work away as I didn't get any support from parents. In the end I actually married an artist and he has been so supportive. But abstracts always seemed like a cop out. Except that they are not. I've sent off for some card stock, and I am going to make some of these and sell them on the internet. So happy.

@giovannascotti488 Год назад

Great video! You inspired me! Thank you!❤

@robinwright9332 День назад

I watched this video a bit more than a year ago. And watched it again! It's still inspiring. I love the license you give us to "play" and to select the paintings we like and learn from the "good" and the "bad," alike. Maybe even more lessons from the ones we don't love...

@KarenRiceArt 8 часов назад

Thank you so much for your lovely comments 😊

@thatsme7379 2 года назад

You are a natural presenter Karen and your abstracts make me think of super-modernist stained glass windows. Dynamic and vibrant. Simply beautiful.

@debbiemartin9005 2 года назад

I must say that I’m so excited that RU-vid introduced us! I’m loving the idea of these abstracts/cards/paintings. Brilliant!

@carolyng.6405 Год назад

I made 3 sets of these cards. I wasn’t thrilled with most of the panels on the third set and found a great way repurpose them. Using a die cut machine with standalone flower-shaped dies, I used the painted panels as the cutting material. The die-cut flowers are gorgeous! I’m planning another set of abstract panels in shades of green for die-cutting leaf and sprig shapes and will then assemble various pieces to create greeting cards. So fun!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Great idea! Thank you for sharing 😊

@ladyflimflam 2 года назад

A fine mesh metal tea strainer works well for making powder of watercolor pencil.

@carolyng.6405 Год назад

What a wonderful process for watercolors, especially for people like myself who are petrified to pick up a paint brush. I created two sets of abstracts yesterday, and today my friend, who is a true artist, came to my home and we each painted another set. So fun to work alongside someone else who has different sensibilities around creating art with paint. My friend embellished with Tombow brush pens. We also used a toothbrush for splattering. For some panels that had dead spaces, I went in with a watercolor pencil and brushed in little starbursts of color to create a more complete look. This process is addictive and I plan to make one more set tomorrow while all my art toys are still spread out over the dining table. Thank you Karen for the inspiration🙏🏼

@mariannahegedus1676 2 года назад

The mini painting you named Blue abstract is absolutely beautiful.❤

@francinepratt8635 2 года назад

Such a great idea for creating several cards while experimenting and practicing painting at the same time! Karen, I love your creativity and enthusiasm for making watercolor fun! You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you!

@user-wf8qg1pm2v Год назад

Very good❤

@pattymcfadden1 Год назад

I’m a true beginner and you have inspired me to the point of feeling like I can do this!!

@cherylj.harris4967 2 года назад

Love this for card making. So conducive to creating a one of a kind cards. I’ve been selling cards as “Framable Art Cards”. A card plus a gift of art. Sometimes I include a frame to be wrapped as the gift.

@annenglish2935 2 года назад

Wow!!! I'm too new to watercolor but maybe someday! Do you sell locally or Etsy? A California Gramma ♥️

@elizabethgray6697 2 года назад

Cheryl, I've been doing the same. It's a great way to gift someone and it's so fun to do. A win-win!

@cherylj.harris4967 2 года назад

@@annenglish2935 Locally!

@annenglish2935 2 года назад

Thank 😊 you Cheryl... happy painting!

@carolbicknell9603 2 года назад

Yes, me, too!! Love doing this!! ❤️

@HighandLiftedUpp 11 месяцев назад

I never would say I love abstracts but I heard you say something. “Move with feeling”your pencil. But I pray as I Paint and I can’t wait to pray and pain abstract.

@Carem44 9 месяцев назад

Abstracts are in the eye of the beholder! They’re all beautiful.

@marciamcgrath4953 2 года назад

Very inspiring! Everyone can see something different in them. I saw a blue sun, a river stream, a sail and a green whirlpool.

@allisonjames2923 2 года назад

I know you just somehow fling paint about & scratch & spatter & plonk & scrape, but you truly have magic in those molecules as they do turn out looking so interesting & beautiful. And your techniques do help others create magic too.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Thank you Allison! Great description of my process! 😂

@teresajordao6634 Год назад

Beautiful cards. Very grateful for explaining so well the step by step of its realization!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

You are so welcome!

@tinaari88 Год назад

W aTching you work your magic was inspirational! I have just started using watercolours, I’ve always enjoyed making craft things , from Christmas tree decorations to soft furnishings! From 2020 til now I have had 8 strokes which left my vision Im paired and my left side weak! In order to keep busy , I thoughpainting would help me pass the time being productive so I’m going to have a go at some abstract art as you make it look such fun Thank you for sharing your techniques I will try to keep updated. With your videos, God bless you… Tina👋🏿

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much Tina! I’m so pleased that you found this one inspiring 😊

@annenglish2935 2 года назад

I'll give it a go!!! Also will show my granddaughters so they can share in the adventure!!! No rules needed in watercolor anyway but these were just beautiful! Thank 😊 you Karen! Enjoy your weekend! A California Gramma ♥️

@marygee3981 Год назад

☀️Thank you. Inspires me to have fun with color.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

You’re welcome 😊

@Bettys_c0ntent Год назад

Hello Karen, Thank you for these really helpfull videos. I´m from Bavarian,, and my school days are 30 Years ago now. I find your english so good and clear and easy to understand.

@anncorsaro224 2 года назад

Just gorgeous Karen! I’m inspired. Thank you❤️👏

@deborahbaker3177 2 года назад

What a fun tutorial! I often get too precious about a painting way too soon. I think what you've shown me here will help me play and experiment more. And I too LOVE making cards and sending them to friends! Thank you!!!

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

So pleased you found this helpful 😊🎨

@carolwetherington429 2 года назад

Lots of fun and no pressure!

@maureenalderman9321 Год назад

Karen the one you didn't think worked, I could see a wonderful soaring bird above a lake. Gorgeous.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Wow! Thank you for sharing!!

@rondabergeron4414 2 года назад

I really like the bottom middle one. It looks like a road going under a very stormy sky, pe3rhaps the beginning of a hurricane. Really like this idea, I would never have thought of doing this. Thanks so much.

@maggiefreeman6513 Год назад

Your cards are so beautiful. A very inspirational video with so many tips. Thank you.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much!

@sashaz2072 2 года назад

Great ideas and inspiration

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@joannesarlo518 2 года назад

Sometimes you just never know what you can wind up with when throwing paint around. These all turned out so different and beautiful. Thank you for a fabulous tutorial!

@trudiekok6656 2 года назад

These are gorgeous! Thanks so much for this tutorial. Will get started on my own! :)

@kerryshanklin3679 2 года назад

For years I've given my sister and daughter sets of watercolour cards for Christmas or birthdays. (Only problem is they don't want to give them away ) I've never tried abstracts and gluing on tho so I'm very excited to try this! Thank you once again.

@plainsailingmotivation7864 Год назад

I’ve never done abstract before and loved doing this so much. It was the colours that drew me to your video. Now I’m hooked. Thank you so much 😊. It’s so freeing

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

I agree it is very freeing! So pleased you enjoyed this one and are inspired to paint in the style. Have fun :-)

@marialunatorres7581 2 года назад

Great ideas. Thank you very much.

@huskieize Год назад

A touch of white really makes the painting stands out and feel like there are lots of details to look into❤

@sirderekedwardhope3910 Год назад

The top right brings back memories of offshore yacht sailing in the Baltic Sea when I was in the Army in the 80's.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Wow! Thanks for sharing!

@beedee4427 Год назад

........ Also, I spend an absolute fortune on buying art print cards in box sets of my favourite artists, usually from Museums and Gallery shops. I will save my money and do my own cards in the future. My area is portraiture but I love love love creating abstracts in multimedia just for fun and to colour mix or loosen up. Thanks for the inspo 👍

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing! Have fun creating your own cards 😊

@cw4608 6 месяцев назад

These are great. A fun idea if you are putting white borders on white card is to cut a colored piece slightly larger than the painting for contrast.

@KarenRiceArt 6 месяцев назад

Great tip! Thank you 😊

@alisonwilliamsom Год назад

I've always loved abstracts but didn't know where to start with them. Thanks for this tutorial, I will definitely be having a go x

@vickigeorge5348 Год назад

I tried this abstract technique. So much fun! Thankful for sharing your talent!

@dotmorton4540 Год назад

Dot from UK Beautiful video Karen I will have to try this one I found it very relaxing and creative. I will most certainly be watch more of your creations, thank you so much for sharing, lots of love from Derbyshire. Dot x.

@katherinelane299 Год назад

Marvelous. Must do. Thank you so much.

@binkieinkisham2519 Год назад

No nonsense video great teaching and pace. Thank you very inspiring

@jeanniecarpenter6313 Год назад

Thank you for inspiring me.

@JessicaCardarelli 2 года назад

How fun! These turned out so beautiful! Love the colors and the use of so many different techniques.

@Ari-il6iq 2 года назад

I love the freedom of abstracts..... and the surprises. Thank you Karen, for another magical and inspiring tutorial.🌺

@anneonimus7204 2 года назад

What a hoot Karen, there was paint everywhere, but I had such fine flinging it about. As you say therapeutic and teaching us not to fear!! Thank you so much x

@luellenarts585 Год назад

Saw some techniques that are new to me...sanding coloring pencils and painting with the tiny piece of card. THANK YOU for sharing your craft!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much :-)

@jeanesulli Год назад

This tutorial WAS fun! Loved it! Thx Karen

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

You are so welcome!

@CatWezel66 4 месяца назад

Thanks Karin! I love watching your videos here on RU-vid 😁💝

@KarenRiceArt 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much 😊 If you haven’t already and would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials, why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

@joannepeyton1654 2 года назад

Hi Karen: You always have great ideas! Still have my techniques and tips book I made because of you. The cling wrap is one of my favorite techniques. This tutorial is so much more fun for me than drawing an intricate painting. Need to include the white Gouache technique to my book as well. Final result is amazing. Thank you so much. 💜😎🇺🇸

@cathyintally 2 года назад

I’m inspired!! Thank you!

@Liz.4485 Год назад

Had a total blast with you today! Thank you! What a release! Mind,body, Spirit! You’re amazing! ❤thank you Liz M

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@soundstosleepby4395 Год назад

At first I though they were rather messy, until you took the washi tape off, and especially when you stuck them on the card stock. Gorgeous. Im gonna do this. Thank you.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you! Hope you enjoy painting these 🎨

@lindaking9222 2 года назад

These all turned out great..& what fun to paint them🙂

@carollundstrom6519 2 года назад

This is so fun and freeing. I used some of my shimmery Iridescent watercolors in some of mine such as Danial Smith's Iridescent Blue Silver and that turned out very pretty.

@wandawatson887 Год назад

Lovely technique dividing the sheet into individual rectangles. I’ve been painting watercolours for 43 years and started with smaller sheets of paper. Great way to learn new techniques without wasting costly watercolour paper. Enjoy your cosy presentation style

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you… I totally agree takes the pressure Off and saves money 😊

@holly5837 Год назад

Beautiful! Thank you. You've inspired me to try you techniques. 😊

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Wonderful 😊

@vivienbarton7912 Год назад

Hi I really enjoyed your tutorial, and will watch more, thank you, I love blues and greens too.!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much!

@Ms7art Год назад

Wow.... so beautiful... the one you said didn't work out, I saw a very lovely blue angel in the sky 💙💙💙.... diffrent eyes see different things...

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

You are so right! Thank you!

@oliviaboone-mh3jh Год назад

This was so useful. I’ve been trying to figure out the basics of how someone would go about abstract painting in watercolor and this is the best video ever, so informative and easy to understand. Thank you!!!!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you Olivia, so glad it was helpful😊

@andreatorraca8755 2 года назад

Love this…see so much in each….sorta get lost in it,travel around each image

@marjo-riittareinikainen9740 2 года назад

Watersoluble graphite pencil might be interesting too to make under marks.

@heatherraux1556 Год назад

Wow I was inspired by your Abstract tutorial

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you!

@Auriasis 2 года назад

I was very inspired by this. Thank you. I just recently bought some watercolor crayons because I just never felt comfortable with my watercolor pencils nor my tin of hard little square watercolors. I will be trying out all of these techniques and maybe even thinking up a few of my own. My grown daughter has been artistically talented since a very young age and in middle school her art teacher invited me to her home and gave me one intensive art lesson so that I "would fully appreciate my daughter's world and talent". She thought it would help me understand the way my daughter looked at the world. And it did! I am forever thankful to her for her kindness. There was no internet back then! How lucky we are now.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Wow! Your daughter's teacher sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing that Deb... I am so glad this tutorial has inspired you 😀

@barbaracadogan2215 Год назад

I have been a conventional artist all my life and this excellent video wants me to try something different. Thank you so much

@tinadavis6074 Год назад

That was FUN!!! I don’t usually paint abstract, and have been trying to paint more loose…this was the ticket to loosen up! LOVED IT!!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you 😊

@stephaniepeterson7515 10 месяцев назад

So beautiful and, as a very new beginner, can’t wait to try this!

@KarenRiceArt 10 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@mariahorvath782 2 года назад

!!!!!!!!!Tolllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Schön!!!!!!!

@zeldacheri Год назад

Have to admit I was pretty skeptical for the first 3/4 or so of the video, but they turned out so brilliantly in the end! My least liked area (the large square at upper right) during the painting process became my absolute favorite at the very end. Will definitely have to give this a try! Thank you for a fun tutorial

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you 😊

@francynericard1373 Год назад

WoW, just wow. I’ll try it. Thank you

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you 😊

@karenm8952 Год назад

That last card that "didn't work out"... If you just take the top half, I see a bird fleeing a cage. I really love this abstract card idea! They turned out beautiful! I hope I try it soon. 🙂💚 Thank you!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you Karen! I didn’t spot that 😊

@marie-christinewakefield6711 Год назад

thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

You are so welcome. :-)

@beedee4427 Год назад

Really nice tutorial. I must say that some of those individual paintings feel like they're giving a nod to Kandinsky with their colours and shapes and movement. Thanks for a fab class!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you Beverley 😊

@t2terri 2 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial…….. my background washes always seem to be over done and dark…. Not interesting! This one has motivated me to sit down right now and do the background card exercise! Thanks again for all of your help ,,,👩‍🎤

@hazelmccullagh Год назад

I’d love to try watercolour cards thanks for the inspiration

@marjo-riittareinikainen9740 2 года назад

These are lovely! This tecnics can be used for whole paintings!

@lynne1212 2 года назад

Wow inspirational for me as a beginner. I'm one who is afraid to start and will be giving these a go. Thank you for sharing 🥰

@nazneenjabbar6618 2 года назад

This is a new one for me. Colours blend amazingly. Definitely my weekend project. 👌🏽😁

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@paulaparker5545 Год назад

The very last card that you didn't choose to use actually is my favorite. I would call it "alien visit".

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

It beginning with I grow on me too! Love the title!

@kindle7191 Год назад

Hi Karen, I just finished making a video of me following your tutorial. My cards are beautiful and I of course references you repeatedly. You are a wonderful teacher. Cheers from Vancouver Island.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Thank you so much! Really pleased you enjoyed this tutorial and your cards turned out so well! Yay!

@deborahbarbaccia6813 2 года назад

This looks like great fun! I'm going to give it a try! I'd love to see your process in painting a larger abstract frome one of these smaller ones.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Great idea 😊

@cindysouza5017 2 года назад

These abstract cards are gorgeous ❤. I love that you gave them a title and a date, however you did not sign your name anywhere. These tiny works are art should be credited with your name ❤ Thank you for this amazing tutorial.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Thank you Cindy. I always sign my work when I exhibit and sell 😊

@caroleyre8950 2 года назад

Love the freedom of this, thanks for the inspiration.

@mailie6403 Год назад

Very enjoyable to watch. Will be making some soon.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Have fun 😀

@alexandrahubner6736 Год назад

I would love one like this for Christmas cards.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Great idea!!

@bosvigos9165 Год назад

What amazing inspiration for those of us who think we can’t paint... I can’t wait to get started, thank you so much!

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Have fun!

@Jendollla 2 года назад

Its so interesting. I was seeing different things in your paintings. The one you flipped I saw a meadows and a river. I love this technique. Oh and the one you didn't get to work out I felt the same. I couldn't see where it was going. I would say my favorite was when you trimmed the upper one in half. Thank you for this tutorial.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Thank you! That’s what I love about this style of painting… you can see so many things! 🎨

@elizabethgray6697 2 года назад

So fun!!! Thank you for sharing your works of art. I always enjoy your tutorials.

@annehebert6959 Год назад

I love this idea. I always have trouble with "abstract" - my mind doesn't really work that way..LOL. But I will try this method....seems like so much fun - and to see what comes out of it. Thank you for sharing this fabulous idea.

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

I hope you have fun using this method 😊

@pauladyer9845 2 года назад

Great techniques…learned new stuff…thanks

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sandraslater5683 Год назад

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS TUTORIAL !!! Thank you

@carolyndaughton3373 2 года назад

Karen, I don't paint in the abstract form often, but after seeing this tutorial, I'm going to make an exception. It was fun seeing these paintings come to life and seeing how some shapes (which in the beginning looked like fish in the sea) changed into something different. The entire process was entertaining and informative. I love how you introduced the salt, cling wrap, and brusho into your creation. They do make quite lovely cards. Thank you for sharing your talent.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Thank you so much Carolyn 😊

@Jeannette.akaJnett 2 года назад

Love these and the technique. Will have to give it a try soon.

@KarenRiceArt 2 года назад

Have fun!

@angelacahill9083 15 дней назад

Absolutely beautiful Karen. I really enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you! 🖌️🎨

@KarenRiceArt 12 дней назад

You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊

@starr-starr 2 года назад

Thank you for such great ideas

@leenesbitt519 Год назад

LOVE LOVE LOVE your tutorial - thank you 😊

@ashleywright8686 Год назад

So much fun! And to think I have every single item you’ve mentioned! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Yay! Thank you!

@mariavarga863 Год назад

I Will definitely try this! Thank you! 🎉

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Have fun!

@jennyc1846 Год назад

Thanks Karen. 12 months on and I've just found (or re-found) you. You're so right that was fun. I'm not into abstracts as such although you would never know if you looked at some of my works ha ha and I did wonder where yours were going for a little while, but I hung in there and thoroughly enjoyed the process and the end results. Now a new subscriber and I look forward to checking out more of your artwork. I also love making my own cards so will have to give this a go.. cheers and thanks for the inspiration ... from Western Australia Sept. '23

@karenedgar8614 Год назад

Hi Karen! That was so much fun to watch. What I loved about it all was how you sort of give us that sense of just going for it and not be afraid to just let go. What’s the worst that can happen? I love making cards with different medias and I’m so excited to create my own designs. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I love all of your videos. Nice to see the beautiful face behind the art. ❤️❤️❤️

@KarenRiceArt Год назад

Love your comment Karen, it made me smile this morning. I really am glad you found this helpful and inspiring. I really hope you enjoy creating your own cards - have fun 😊