Kristin Van Leuven
Kristin Van Leuven
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Finding light and shadow with value studies in watercolor
In this video I talk about how to find your light and shadows through color value and value studies. Value studies help you practice making colors lighter or darker in watercolor without all the color getting in the way. They act as a guide for when you’re ready to paint your final color study.
For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram
@hellolovelypeople_
Patreon
patreon.com/kristinvanleuven
My first book, Modern Watercolor
amzn.to/3zHaWHv
My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor
amzn.to/3zzJg7v
Flower color guide
amzn.to/3SY8OYV
Flower color theory
amzn.to/48lcSH5
Supplies list and links:
Paint
Lately I've been using handmade paint by letter sparrow and I'm loving it!
www.lettersparrow.com
winsor and newton tube paints
amzn.to/38WuRas
(can select paint color and tube size)
Ceramic palette amzn.to/3jV41Gb
Paint colors in my Winsor and Newton palette
Hookers green light
emerald
viridian
cad yellow hue
lemon yellow hue
cad red deep
turquoise
Opera rose
winsor and newton cotman travel pans (student grade)
amzn.to/3yRjBXv
Daler Rowny 48 watercolor pan set
amzn.to/4bJFuN6
Paper
arches cold press watercolor paper
amzn.to/3l4wubT
Baohong watercolor paper
amzn.to/3I1mAUv
Student grade paper
canson cold press amzn.to/3z6L9bP
“Just Journal It” watercolor notebook
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/JUSTJOURNALIT?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=946783696&from_page=listing
Instagram: just_journal_it_?igsh=dGc1NDhrNG5nM25q
Brushes
princeton round 2
amzn.to/3zYEzVM
Princeton round size 8
amzn.to/49h9GOd
Princeton flat brush
amzn.to/3SZvk3I
Princeton angular
amzn.to/42KFSqP
Polina Bright Brushes
link: www.polinabright.com/hellolovelypeople
code: Hellolovelypeople
for 10% off on her site
(My favorite is the round brush size 0)
Masking fluid w/ brush
amzn.to/3lThoq9
Masking fluid - fine detail
amzn.to/4bE1SaK
Masking tape
amzn.to/3T16ujX
Travel watercolor kit
amzn.to/3wlrDfO
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Відео

Biggest mistake I see beginner watercolor artists make, and how to fix it
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In this video I talk about the biggest mistake I see beginner watercolor artists make and I show the steps to take to fix it. For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/3zzJg7v Flower color guide amzn.to/3SY8OYV Flower color theo...
5 watercolor hacks to take your paintings to the next level
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In this video I show 5 of my favorite watercolor “hacks” for taking your paintings to the next level. Landscape formula video: ua-cam.com/video/Eyc1UhUNzNA/v-deo.htmlsi=u_7qcxsLQZdmE8aw For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/...
Paint a watercolor landscape in real time with me!
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In this video I show a real time watercolor painting of a landscape, going over the step by step process. Landscape formula video: ua-cam.com/video/Eyc1UhUNzNA/v-deo.htmlsi=u_7qcxsLQZdmE8aw For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn...
How to know when to sketch and what materials work best with watercolor
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In this video I show what materials are best for sketching with watercolor, how to use them and when. In this video: Koh-I-Noor artist pencils: amzn.to/4b2DM83 Artist grade graphite pencil: amzn.to/3xmxHWj Watercolor pencil: amzn.to/3z713so For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWH...
It only takes 5 minutes to paint this simple watercolor beach
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In this video I show how to paint a watercolor beach in 5 minutes! For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/3zzJg7v Flower color guide amzn.to/3SY8OYV Flower color theory amzn.to/48lcSH5 Supplies list and links: Paint Lately I'...
Mixing complementary colors with watercolor for perfect shadows
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In this video I show how to mix together complementary colors with watercolors, why you need to know it and how to use it. For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/3zzJg7v Flower color guide amzn.to/3SY8OYV Flower color theory ...
Stop overworking your watercolor paintings with these simple steps
Переглядів 2,7 тис.2 місяці тому
In this video I show how you can stop overworking your watercolor paintings in a few simple steps. For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/3zzJg7v Flower color guide amzn.to/3SY8OYV Flower color theory amzn.to/48lcSH5 Supplies...
Try this with your old paintings! Everything looks better cut up
Переглядів 2,1 тис.2 місяці тому
In this video I show how you can cut out your watercolor paintings and turn them into a beautiful collage card For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/3zzJg7v Flower color guide amzn.to/3SY8OYV Flower color theory amzn.to/48lc...
Watercolor collage card - perfect for Mother’s Day
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In this video I show how you can cut out your watercolor paintings and turn them into a beautiful collage card. I also painted additional elements to enhance the look I was going after For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven My first book, Modern Watercolor amzn.to/3zHaWHv My second book, Your Year in Art: Watercolor amzn.to/3...
Loose watercolor sketch of Lake Como in Italy
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In this video I paint a loose watercolor sketch of lake Como in Italy. I share some tips for quick painting in plein air for landscapes no matter where you are or if you’re a beginner or advanced artist. For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven Italy watercolor retreat: trovatrip.com/trip/europe/italy/italy-with-kristin-van-leu...
Loose watercolor mountain meadow landscape - quick and simple tutorial
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In this video I paint a watercolor mountain meadow landscape and walk you through the process giving my best tips and tricks to make it work for you. I keep it really simple and work fast so anyone can follow along. For more tips and tutorials, follow me on instagram @hellolovelypeople_ Patreon patreon.com/kristinvanleuven Croatia watercolor retreat: trovatrip.com/trip/europe/croatia/croatia-wi...
5 watercolor brushes everyone should have and WHY
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5 watercolor brushes everyone should have and WHY
Paint loose watercolor florals with me!
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Paint loose watercolor florals with me!
Why color value is the most important thing to master in watercolor
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Why color value is the most important thing to master in watercolor
Watercolor eggs- part two! Spring designs for watercolor on real or fake eggs
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Watercolor eggs- part two! Spring designs for watercolor on real or fake eggs
Watercolor eggs - 6 spring inspired designs
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Watercolor eggs - 6 spring inspired designs
Watercolor spring nest - step by step tutorial
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Watercolor spring nest - step by step tutorial
Spring watercolor garland using watercolor pencils
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Spring watercolor garland using watercolor pencils
The 10 most used colors in my watercolor palette, how to mix them and when to use them
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The 10 most used colors in my watercolor palette, how to mix them and when to use them
Paint a watercolor landscape with me using my landscape formula
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Paint a watercolor landscape with me using my landscape formula
My favorite watercolor supplies I use every day and why!
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My favorite watercolor supplies I use every day and why!
How to paint floral compositions using the watercolor flowers you already know
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How to paint floral compositions using the watercolor flowers you already know
Day 30 - watercolor Bird of Paradise
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Day 30 - watercolor Bird of Paradise
Day 29 - Watercolor Queen Anne’s lace
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Day 29 - Watercolor Queen Anne’s lace
Day 28 - watercolor freesia
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Day 28 - watercolor freesia
Day 27 - watercolor honey suckle
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Day 27 - watercolor honey suckle
Day 26 - watercolor amaranthus
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Day 26 - watercolor amaranthus
Day 25 - watercolor sunflowers
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Day 25 - watercolor sunflowers
Day 24 - watercolor red clover
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Day 24 - watercolor red clover

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @peggyjones3486
    @peggyjones3486 10 годин тому

    Beautiful and the piano matches the painting perfectly.

  • @user__214
    @user__214 13 годин тому

    I just found your channel and am enjoying the videos! I am fairly new to watercolor. This is a random question but I've noticed you don't seem to mind when colors mix a bit inside your half-pans. Whereas I'm always neurotically rinsing my brush so that I can keep my colors pure. But it makes mixing colors so hard! Do you just not worry about it? What do you do if you need pure yellow and your yellow has blue in it??

  • @jennyluteable
    @jennyluteable 13 годин тому

    I know this video has been up for a few years but I just checked out some books from my library and loved one so looked up author and it’s YOU so now I’m watching all your vids because your skill, talent, voice, & instruction is top notch & so so helpful & inspiring. I can’t afford classes right now so can’t tell you how much i appreciate & am grateful for you making all of this available. I admire you & your work

    • @kristinvanleuven
      @kristinvanleuven 13 годин тому

      @@jennyluteable that’s amazing!!! Welcome 💕💕

  • @reafab
    @reafab 14 годин тому

    so inspired by this 😍

  • @nancyhoekman6706
    @nancyhoekman6706 16 годин тому

    I am a newbie, can I use white to add lightless where it's too dark?

  • @Violintime11
    @Violintime11 17 годин тому

    Hi Kristin, this was one of the first videos which helped me painting. Now I can paint decently following tutorials but can you please make a video of giving ideas what we can do to develop further? Thanks!

  • @franceq.7632
    @franceq.7632 21 годину тому

    Parfait, merci

  • @gaillarson9878
    @gaillarson9878 22 години тому

    Excellent explanation. Thank you so much. I have been painting for quite a while, but I always enjoy hearing and seeing such a clear demonstration. Well done!

  • @user-tf8dh9bc2s
    @user-tf8dh9bc2s День тому

    Thank you so much for such helpful and enjoyable videos.❤

  • @user-nj9es3we3q
    @user-nj9es3we3q День тому

    Vielen Dank für das sehr ausführliche Video mit der Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung. Es ist mir eine sehr große Hilfe. Ich male noch nicht so lange mit Aquarellfarben. Es macht auch Spaß Dir beim malen zuzuschauen. Bei Dir sieht alles so leicht aus. Viele Grüße aus München in Deutschland, Angela

  • @giannax5645
    @giannax5645 День тому

    Definitely helps to have a good brush

  • @Benvi5735
    @Benvi5735 День тому

    This explanation and demo is very helpful. I do struggle with values......need to practice, practice, practice. Thank you.

  • @fatemehsaatloo300
    @fatemehsaatloo300 День тому

    My God amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @fatemehsaatloo300
    @fatemehsaatloo300 День тому

    My God amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @cinandrews
    @cinandrews День тому

    I am brand new to watercolor and at painting anything. I am trying to absorb as much information as possible. This was one of the best and helpful videos I have seen yet! Thank you so much! Now, I am going to binge watch you and practice!❤

  • @chrisvalentin6644
    @chrisvalentin6644 День тому

    wowwww sooo cute

  • @LYANTINAYSABELLEL.LAGDAMEN
    @LYANTINAYSABELLEL.LAGDAMEN День тому

    wow

  • @being_an_educator2020
    @being_an_educator2020 День тому

    Thank you so much for the beautiful painting tutorials . I love the way you teach . ❤ Love from India .

  • @GaryScott-pdx
    @GaryScott-pdx День тому

    i was wondering why you didn't include a dagger? I use a small dagger when painting flowers and especially for foliage.

  • @mehidk3490
    @mehidk3490 День тому

    Bro this is ugly

  • @clam371384
    @clam371384 День тому

    Love the idea

  • @mauimorgan9757
    @mauimorgan9757 День тому

    👏sub'd

  • @richarddonahue3565
    @richarddonahue3565 День тому

    Wonderful and very informative tutorial.

  • @donnamurphey6886
    @donnamurphey6886 День тому

    Thank you so much for this wonderful lesson. I’m glad I found you on UA-cam.

  • @JelilaJelila-ov2jy
    @JelilaJelila-ov2jy День тому

    I'm great with oils and acrylic but terrible with watercolour! Now I know why!

  • @lilianalradhi8669
    @lilianalradhi8669 День тому

    The end result is so pretty and it looks fun and easy to do💛

  • @deaddog7611
    @deaddog7611 День тому

    Awesome!!!

  • @karenmosey494
    @karenmosey494 День тому

    I am so enjoying this informative tutorial! I just happened onto your channel this second. I will for sure subscribe. However I have a somewhat personal question. I am related to the Van Leuven family mainly in the Southern Utah area. I was wondering if we could be cousins?

  • @janegardner5435
    @janegardner5435 День тому

    Great tutorial and very helpful Thanks

  • @generallyfemme
    @generallyfemme День тому

    You have such a gift for explaining these concepts both simply & comprehensively! great tutorial as always. :))

  • @99Marna
    @99Marna День тому

    This was just outstanding! You were very clear with this and although I have done WC a bit, never has the issue of light source and contrast and how to leave white areas explained so very well. And yur color mixing! Just oustanding and thank you! Agree with another's comment - do more like this please!

  • @LuluArt1010
    @LuluArt1010 День тому

    That is SO beautiful!!!!!! Wow 😮

  • @resident_cryptid7766
    @resident_cryptid7766 День тому

  • @cherylkoenig5509
    @cherylkoenig5509 День тому

    I love this!

  • @moniquesmith5501
    @moniquesmith5501 День тому

    Fun

  • @spiderscout8407
    @spiderscout8407 День тому

    This is a great way to try different color combinations and play around with it in an abstract way without worrying about some of the details of figures or landscape or anything else like that. And it looks great!

  • @yujaii
    @yujaii День тому

    Very helpful. Love all these side by side comparisons. Thank you very much!

  • @allie9272
    @allie9272 День тому

    So cute!!❤

  • @fliss9962
    @fliss9962 День тому

    Very lovely 😊

  • @pilargomez5520
    @pilargomez5520 День тому

    How beautiful! It's nice to see how you do it, thanks and regards!

  • @ChitomyDog
    @ChitomyDog День тому

    I wish I had a print of this 😊

  • @NeetusArtClasses
    @NeetusArtClasses День тому

    Nice tutorial ❤❤❤❤

  • @kalynfoggy9634
    @kalynfoggy9634 2 дні тому

    I love this 🤩

  • @indie8189
    @indie8189 2 дні тому

    Great demo!!!

  • @kimtheflipper25
    @kimtheflipper25 2 дні тому

    Great tutorial!

  • @yeet3023
    @yeet3023 2 дні тому

    Beautiful!

  • @interstellarpieceofmeat
    @interstellarpieceofmeat 2 дні тому

    I love that advise "just do what I do"

  • @geetanjlidhurve6275
    @geetanjlidhurve6275 2 дні тому

    u can make stickers woth that idea

  • @wildflower1397
    @wildflower1397 2 дні тому

    What a fun way to recycle all our practice flowers.

  • @hellodanbi
    @hellodanbi 2 дні тому

    🖼👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🫡 I learn oil painting. But I'm also interested in other oils. I also draw acrylic and maca. But the watercolors are so beautiful.