What to Paint for Beginners - 3 Watercolor Painting Exercises

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It's hard to know what to paint with watercolors isn't it? Especially if you're a beginner....I get it. It's also a struggle sometimes to get excited about basic watercolor exercises when you just feel like creating something "for real", am I right?
So today I'm here with three very useful, pretty easy watercolor exercises that will surely inspire your next painting session. Hopefully you get down to this watercolor painting tutorial like, today...now maybe?
So let's go with some warm up watercolor exercises you can refer to again and again when you're feeling a bit under the creative weather..., lol!
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@jesscherry404 8 месяцев назад

I am 77 years. Since I met you, I am learning so much! I used to paint primarily with Dr Martins inks. Now you have encouraged me to try other kinds of mediums. Thanks! I am having a ball!

@jojo4shosho 4 месяца назад

Thank you for being so welcoming and providing a pretentious free space!

@KristyRice 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@tinak5765 2 года назад

Thank you Kristy, so important to say “art doesn’t have right to have a function.” This takes away the performance pressure so the painter can simply enjoy the process. 👩🏻‍🎨

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yesss! Thanks for watching! XO

@thejameshoeve 2 года назад

Hi Kristy, I love your channel and your positive attitude! I am 61, and am just beginning sketching and since finding your channel, I'm getting started with watercolor. You are a natural born teacher and motivator . Thank you. 😊

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you SO much!! Thrilled you are here!!!

@chaddonley9391 13 дней назад

I'm becoming obsessed too ever since I've tried it and stopped looking at it like a toddlers paint!

@KristyRice 13 дней назад

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😘

@kathyhanson172 2 месяца назад

Kristy! I loved this particular lesson because I was at a point where I was getting tired of painting my flowers I’ve only been painting since February. So I did the bouquet and I did the shapes and I had so much fun thank you

@KristyRice Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@Krisstofers Год назад

Like I said, ever since I met your channel, that I keep coming back to the basics, tear it back and rebuild... So, here I am again!!!

@TheSadafmumtaz 2 года назад

I just love how positive energy you have! I just can't stop smiling on the way you talk to us. More power to you dear Kristy!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You are too kind! Cheers :)

@pamelaroderick6588 6 месяцев назад

you are so cool!!! love how you teach!!! i started on a fluke when i retired and i’m in love with watercolor

@KristyRice 6 месяцев назад

That is awesome!

@janemckenzie6056 Год назад

This may be my favorite video yet! Opened my mind and allowed me to just "PLAY"!

@craftsinnot7794 Год назад

Thanks for this! This was fun! I’m new to watercolor. So anything will help me learn how to do this. 😊

@luvkayakn 2 года назад

I love these. I'm working 6/10s and these fun exercises are perfect for spending a little time just relaxing at the end of the day

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Wonderful!

@susanpettit8751 2 года назад

Why is it that I have just found you!!!! I LOVE your enthusiasm and your teaching. Thank you so much for putting out these tutorials. They are awesome!!! I need to figure out how to access your books next! Thank you again.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Welcome welcome!!

@PaperPensandCoffee Год назад

I have been doodling over my paintings for years. love that there are others out there that do the same. high 5

@shelleyl497 5 месяцев назад

Beginner here. Not to art but to watercolor. This is a gem. Loved it. Yay

@kmmara41 Год назад

I just found you; and I’m 3mins in. Love it, love your energy and just saying “Thanks, you!”

@KristyRice Год назад

Welcome!!

@patlatour2465 5 месяцев назад

Oh my I have to get me some gesso and ink I’m going to have so much fun painting ❤ I will try with pan paints and white gouache thankyou for these ideas I can see adding some of these into my scrapbooking pages. 😊 so much JOY.

@nosebleedseats3788 2 года назад

What have you done to me.... FRIEND?! Just copped the Art of Soil pallet, the one you have... AND your brushes ARRIVED today! Going to do my *assignment* here in an hour. I like to use my tablet and go along with you.... toooooooo freakin' excited!!! I love what you've done to me :)

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Happy to help? Lol!!!

@mbb8488 Год назад

Thanks, Kristy! So needed this after being thoroughly frustrated with my lack of skills yesterday.

@KristyRice Год назад

You got this! Just keep painting

@sherriallard172 2 года назад

I absolutely love the scraping technique for backgrounds for pen & ink and also the gift tag idea!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you so much!! Hope it brings you some joy when you try it!!

@pamellabinder6186 Год назад

Kristy you are ssssooo inspirational and always giving excellent and important instruction! I’ve learned more from you in 2 months of following your channel that the 20 years I’ve been painting. Thank you so much for sharing your multi talents ❤

@KristyRice Год назад

Wow what a humbling compliment!!

@Lacroix999 Год назад

When you started to draw the flower, my head just screamed “use a silver pen!!” Because for some reason I just thought that would have looked super cool on the pinks!

@TracyLCrawford Год назад

Love your videos- watched three this morning, and I'll remember. But the Montessori teacher in me has to comment. If you start from the top left of your circle, you can go all the way around without picking up you pencil.

@carolbantegui2193 Год назад

Thank you! I love the way you paint!!! You really are enjoying doing your art!!!

@KristyRice Год назад

Thank you so much 😀

@DeborahOlander Год назад

I appreciate your message and love that your studio looks like mine. Thank you

@KristyRice Год назад

You are so welcome!

@ricncat62 5 месяцев назад

I am brand new to watercolors actually I am brand new to painting and I love your videos and keep looking for more from you

@KristyRice 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@user-oj8ki6xk3d 6 месяцев назад

I watched your cotton paper video. I bought Gencraft almost a year ago due to a promotion, and I love it

@KristyRice 6 месяцев назад

Awesome

@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK Год назад

I'm officially a huge fan! Going to get your books, pallets 🎨 and brushes! 😊I'm going to treat myself. I'm going to watch all your videos on watercolor paper, best paints, and whatever else! You are bringing back happy memories me my supplies & my art lab. 😊 I gotta get back to that mindset. I'm loving your original art rhetoric. Juicy is a great word to describe paints! 😂 What a fun teacher ❤

@kerri-mignon1196 Год назад

Omg! Love you. Always wished I had art talent. Growing up was only pushed and encouraged to be left brain. Wasn't even allowed to take photography classes... Now I'm older and can do what I want. Yes, I've done a lot of photography, pretty good if I do say so myself, but now been taking plunge into water color. First abstract, cuz doubted my abilities, but lately, discovered that maybe I don't suck. I don't follow rules (total errant). I've been fixated on discovered the truth of life, the universe and eveything (the answer is...42. I think) I've discovered that painting and creating is actually really helpful when falling down the rabbit hole. When my right brain allowed to do its thing, dots connect like crazy. And my skills actually seem to be increasing. I've always been hypercritical of myself. It's a big deal for me to be able to admit that. :-) It's a form of meditation. A type of visualization. We create our reality and artist expression is a phenomenal way to connect to our Creator. At least that's what I've experienced. Love and light to all

@williammichael2156 Год назад

That's me too X love you X

@timeenuf4200 2 года назад

Leaving with wonderment!!! - I felt even more inspired than ever. Thank you for this fun, quick, physical reminder that we are all creative. Imagine how many people try this and how many ga-zillions of different art forms are created. Thank you again Kristy.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re welcome!😘

@bridgetthauert5518 Год назад

I am going to do this with my six year old granddaughter! Looks so fun!

@KristyRice Год назад

Have fun!

@Weissguys6 2 года назад

I put my watercolors away before Christmas and haven’t got them back out yet. And then I watched you today……. ❤️

@Weissguys6 2 года назад

Ohhhhh no, just finished watching. Now I NEED ink!! 😂😂😂 Apologies in advance to my hubby. ❤️😂

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Well get them back out!!! Wahoooo!!

@art_nulfo Год назад

Hi. Just found your channel and tbh I feel relieved because I'm new to watercolor painting and the fact that my first two paintings so far was good but eventually my next one turned mess into my eyes but when I watched some of your videos it changed with positivity and I see my latest painting now as "expressive" and "honest". Thank you for sharing your optimism. I will continue painting. 😊

@KristyRice Год назад

So glad you’re here and yes indeed keep painting :)

@deborahpaulin1188 Год назад

That's about the highest compliment a teacher can receive! ❤❤😊 I felt the same.

@SatyaPerry-fp6lx Год назад

Thank you Kristy. You are such an inspiration through this very essential art skill especially to a nit so confident beginner like me. Satya

@paulasingleton1610 Год назад

I LOVE watching your videos! I just started a month ago and I am in LOVE. I have ADHD and I rarely stick to anything longer than a couple of weeks, but watercolor just makes me happy! Your videos make me happy to watch! I just love them. 😊

@KristyRice Год назад

How’s it going??

@justanotherti4790 Год назад

Thank you so much for these exercises. I am going to try one.

@victoriasebanz281 2 года назад

watercolor is all about surrender....yummmm!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

😘😘😘

@Alleellaa Год назад

I feel like we can all benefit from the advice "making art for Art Sake!" So often we get in our own way and lose the inspiration to create because we allow ourselves to get bogged down in the spiral of indecision/perfection/overthinking. Thanks for the reminder. If you can't tell by my novelistic comments, I really enjoyed your content. Thank you!

@janettepolt2815 Год назад

Thank you so, so, much for helping me.

@reneelanier3475 2 года назад

The joy of watercolor is just being able to play with beautiful colors! We don’t need to paint something, we need to play!!!! I adore abstract watercolor way more than painting a formal sketch.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yes yes yes!!!

@treybeedee6177 Год назад

I’ve only been watercoloring for about 3 weeks and im already wanting to get a lot of different palettes. I’m glad you have a hard time coming up with stuff to paint. Right now I’ve been making greeting cards that have turned out pretty good. I have to say I’ve always been nervous about watercolor because I’ve always been an acrylic painter. Ive sold many painted rocks, i dont think u can watercolor on rocks . 🙄❤️

@wandaeades7274 2 года назад

Rainy bad day. I'm mixing colors on paper! What fun! I played today!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Wahoo!!!

@carolrawson9118 5 месяцев назад

I’m a watercolour virgin and I am absolutely loving your videos ❤😊

@mrs.z605 9 месяцев назад

Ive been watching your videos for a short while now, how am i just now seeing these super helpful and FUN exercises??? Going to do these right now!! Thank you!!! Fun fun fun ❣️❣️❣️

@wildflower1397 11 месяцев назад

I am 30 seconds in, and already inspired, lol.

@cindyriesenberg7035 2 года назад

I’m so glad I found you. You have inspired this frustrated wanna be artist to be adventurous. I’m ready to try again. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Welcome!!! Cheers :)

@rosangelaneff4528 2 года назад

I believe that I was looking for you to help me out w/ my little skill.You did and I love and enjoy my what I learned w/ you.Thanks

@juliebergacker5680 Год назад

Wow! How wonderful and so fun 👏👏👍💕💕

@MishWoon 2 года назад

Love “no rules”….takes so much pressure off beginners like me 💕

@KristyRice 2 года назад

So glad!

@williammichael2156 Год назад

Me too X

@MrsBarnabas 2 года назад

Thank you, Kristy. :)

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re very welcome!

@ruthedwards9642 6 месяцев назад

I’m loving watching you have fun!!! I can’t wait to try these fun exercises! Thank you for sharing!!!

@robertweinblatt2018 Год назад

I nearly passed out when you pulled through those puddles🥰🥰🥰😜🤪😁😘👍🏻

@KristyRice Год назад

😁

@wendyfisher5488 Год назад

I love love love the scraping, Kristy! Love your personality! You made my day! Binge watching your videos. Thanks for the tips!

@s.d.atkinson5986 2 года назад

Wow, I just found your channel. I am totally an A type artist. I haven’t done anything for several years. I was in tears when you said, just have fun! No rules, just enjoy the process. Thank you so much for giving me permission to just have fun.🥰

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Welcome to you!!! So glad to have you :)

@karismify Год назад

Witnessing your joy makes me cry so hard.. wish I felt that way but... [critical thoughts]. Haven't been able to make it through an entire video yet because of that but I admire the way you model positive self talk. You say "compliment yourself" and I'm like 😭😭😭

@KristyRice Год назад

😢

@katewalton6350 Год назад

Love, love, love this ! So satisfying! Thx.

@KristyRice Год назад

So glad!

@sallieturner8771 2 года назад

Thank you Kristy. Love your teaching method and affirming it's ok to mess up. Being a type A those words soothed my heart and soul. Keep on teaching!!!!!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I will! And thank you!!

@g.pastore2358 10 месяцев назад

You are absolutely the best 😘Thank you so much! 🖌️🎨

@KristyRice 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@mechiel_7 2 года назад

I just typed watercolor in the search. And i just clicked on you. Ur amazing!!! I subscribed

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Wow so glad you found us here! Welcome!

@joburrow9863 2 года назад

Thank you Kristy! I never know what to paint….so, many times I just start with blobs/puddles of coordinating colors. Then I might draw over the colors to make a picture. I love all of your exercises. I also love metallics in water color.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Ahh yes you get it!!

@evelynr7174 2 года назад

Love this video Kristy, been playing with these ideas for couple hours, so fun, thanks for being such an inspiration!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Ohhh I’m so glad!! Wonderful!

@CrashsCreativeChaos Год назад

Absolutely LOVED this!

@KristyRice Год назад

Thanks so much!

@joeystoycity3140 2 года назад

I’m totally obsessed with ur watercolor classes thank you so much

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@grandmak1860 2 года назад

Yes, yes, yes! PLAY every chance you can! Art opens us up to receive! Thanks for the reminder and keep being you Kristy!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yes! Thank you!

@rainforme1850 2 года назад

I smile when I hear ur play in ur fun and phrasing of words. You remind me of the children I used to work with and Headstart which is a program for 3 to 5 year olds that come from low income homes. We would put out art supplies and we never had to tell children how to use them. I do have a question, however I need a little more detail about the ink because I’m so new to art. Thank you for posting this because now I’m gonna do more than try I’m actually going to open up my watercolors

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I use liquid watercolor and Dr Ph Martin’s inks. Both act similarly on paper :)

@katbaldwin4664 4 месяца назад

I know what I want to paint…. I just need to learn how to have a light hand… I feel everything I do is heavy. Thank you for your help.😊

@KristyRice 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome

@beckymendoza8894 2 года назад

I’m so glad I came across you! I just love the way you are so enthusiastic on teaching us 🌺So far I’m learning so much from one video! 👍🏼

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I'm so glad!

@vickineifeld405 Год назад

You are my best ! So motivating, fun and inspirational.

@milena_z_whales 6 месяцев назад

I LOVE these! So easy just start… I know I end up getting more creative once I start… but starting is often hard. Thank you for this 💙

@KristyRice 6 месяцев назад

You can do it!

@terriphillips6971 Год назад

This was so freeing, and it absolutely sparks joy for me! Thank you!!!

@KristyRice Год назад

You're so welcome!

@delenebartholomew1041 2 года назад

I have struggled learning to handle my new brushes! This is helping, thank you.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@lorettawatkins5024 2 года назад

Kristie, I love you happy approach to art...thank you for the inspiration!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You’re very welcome!

@marysharp9635 11 месяцев назад

always a delight to watch to break those boundaries Kristy ❤🎉❤

@cheriew1428 2 года назад

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your time and talent! I just bought your book, can hardly wait for it to arrive! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Thank you!! Hope you’re loving the book!!

@treybeedee6177 Год назад

You do teach painting watercolor like no other!!! AND I LOVE YOU FOR IT❣️❣️❣️❣️ your my favorite ❣️❣️

@KristyRice Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@ohiokid7 2 года назад

I absolutely LOVE this! You are SO inspirational, confidence building and have a wonderful sense of humor! Totally wish you were my neighbor lol. Seriously, after a 40 year hiatus from watercolor I am finally returning and super excited about it! 💗💕💗

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I’m excited, you’re excited!!

@colleencooke1038 2 года назад

Hi Kristy, Thank you for your free e-book "Frustration to freedom" so much rang true. I have just started with water couour and you book has been a big help.

@KristyRice 2 года назад

An wonderful! Enjoy!!

@annp4756 2 года назад

This was fantastic, Kristy. I can't wait to make my paint "play and dance".

@KristyRice 2 года назад

So glad you enjoyed this!!

@somebody7311 2 года назад

The only function my art has is my pleasure, I had a stroke a couple of months ago and decided after 20 years to start painting again. I soon realised that I wanted to do loose painting I find it so satisfying I do not follow any rules anything goes. The compliments received and asked how did you do that surprised most people. The best thing is I am making a very good recovery. Found your channel a couple of weeks ago. Now I have many more Avenues to explore. Thank you so much. 😍

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Wonderful to hear! I’m honored to be a small part of your recovery! XO

@jillhumphreys632 2 года назад

I have your book in my wishlist! And I just found your channel that is so cool! I’m definitely picking up free-spirited watercolor!!!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh wow that IS cool! So glad you’re here!!!

@susanac6851 2 года назад

Thank you for reminding me it's about having fun! My painting attempts don't have to be utilitarian either. I have now found I have no reason to say I can't think of anything to paint!! Thank you. Now I am going to have fun!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Yes yes go!

@sherriallard172 2 года назад

I subscribed in less than one minute into the video.... you’re so cute and I love the energy❤️ looking forward to watching (and practicing) more!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh my gosh thank you!!! XO

@keariewashburn4680 2 года назад

I'm doing these today!😊😃 just gotta do it!🤗 thank you Kristy 💗

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You got this!

@aagell6858 2 года назад

So encouraging and fun! Just what I needed! Thank you!!!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@darschoenrock4057 Год назад

Awesome exercise1. I am going to try doing this.😘

@Usdukes 2 года назад

Thank you Kristy! I didn’t practice along but I certainly enjoyed watching the magic!😊

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Glad you liked to watch and next time you paint, right?? XO

@Usdukes 2 года назад

Yes mam!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

@@Usdukes aweeesome!!!

@francynericard1373 2 года назад

J’adore ça. Kristy tu me donnes le goût de recommencer à m’amuser avec les couleurs sans pression. Merci

@KristyRice 2 года назад

😘❤️😘

@susanH1986 Год назад

Thank you for this fun play idea! 👍👍❤️

@ritaobrien9093 2 года назад

Fun! Thanks, I'm going to try them!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Have fun!

@JacquelineJax 2 года назад

Your book looks amazing. You obviously spend a ton of time on it

@KristyRice 2 года назад

I do :)

@annangel4828 2 года назад

Such fun, just playing! After scrolling through yt videos and pinterest and unsplash, I just surrendered. I rarely just play/experiment. Thanks for the encouragement!

@KristyRice 2 года назад

You bet!!

@Savoiefair64 2 года назад

Just bought your book!! Whooo hoooo. Can’t wait to get it and start playing with color😍

@KristyRice 2 года назад

Oh thank you for the support!

@kathyconnery1896 Год назад

Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I am an absolute beginner hobbiest, and after watching ur video I realize there is no “wrong” in watercolor! Just need more tutorials and practice! 8:20 pm

@KristyRice Год назад

Thank you so much!

@lisajanify 6 месяцев назад

I love this so much! Thank you.

@KristyRice 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it!

@sharronwood3639 10 месяцев назад

Love this!

@Pandababyisme 11 месяцев назад

WoW Kristy, I'm enjoying this so much and I'm not even holding a paint brush!

@Alleellaa Год назад

Create and DESTROY! (Last exercise): I tried a similar technique for art therapy, and yes!! It's scary at first! You're like "wait I just spent time on this why would I destroy it!?" But after going through with the destruction, I was inspired again to utilize the new material from the deconstructed art. I learned so much from it! Follow your intuition, don't allow fear to dictate the creation process, destruction is fun and inspirational! And as creatives, creating and destroying is what we do, so embrace it!!