How to Paint Koi Fish with Watercolor by Lori Andrews - Koi Story

[leisititine1]

Nice!

[lizjasmine68]

awesome artist..



[ToobaTariq1]

You are just an awsome artist with command over colors i would like to join your free classes..plz guide

[bytonynguyen]

Thank you my dear friend

[SarikaArts]

awesome ....5 * ...I recently tried Koi ...but nothing like you ...would try your method surely ..

[silliegirl50]

What kind of salt sea or table?

[StuckersMarni]

i have just used table salt in the past for such techniques, if you want bigger more coase dots you would want to use sea salt. Hope that helps.

[ots1967]

Lovely painting! All artist have their own natural way to paint with watercolor. Impossible to replicate. :)

[me050652]

Thank you for this demo~

[LAArtGallery]

Your welcome, if your interested in more Your welcome to come join my online networking watercolor group - The link is to the right of the video here. :) Happy creating!

[Bearmissyrazdaz]

Marvilous ........... Just got hooked on the brush . would love the have the ability that you have . Have built many ponds at houses we have owned and the koi arejust like members of the family . have had ole grumpy old men for naighbors and the wife tell's me . That the old fart was never as attached to anything untill we built our pond and let him start feeding the fish. just thought id share ... Do you have a web site to purchase your work

[LAArtGallery]

Sorry it took me so long to respond to you, I loved your story about the grumpy old neighbor, yes, they are very calming and just a joy to watch! Wish I had my own pond. I do have a website and a networking site just for watercolors, they are to the right of this video, due to YT, they will not allow me to type it here. Happy painting. P.S. I have a new video soon coming on another koi painting. Stay tuned. :) And Thanks for your comments. :)

[saintex45]

Oh,Koi is koi in USA . This is japanese.

so surprise.

Great teaching movie. very good idea .

We want to make a movie like this with my father : )

[LAArtGallery]

Yes, and the Koi here to us you see quite rarely, so they are a treasure for many to see, they have thousands at one of the hotels I teach, and they are a joy to watch. Making videos is fun isn't it? You do a great job with them! I bet your father is proud. :) Keep up your great work! Will be back to view more later. :) Happy creating! And thanks for your sweet comments!

[yellowsubmarine615]

this is a fantastic video, as well as all your others. i'm in highschool and learning how to use watercolors, and i love knowing that the weird techniques that my teacher is telling us about (like using salt or frisket) can actually be put to use and make a great painting! i'm definatly subscribing :)

[lapislazuline]

superb!.....what is frisket?

[millie73]

so lovely :-)

[LAArtGallery]

Thank you Millie, I once had a great friend by the name of Millie. :) I miss her.

[kibangkok]

thank you teacher. it is very useful. i will try to paint regarding your teaching. have a good day.

[venturebroz]

awesome!!

[guruchief]

Beautiful painting! Easy to follow instructions.

[gorennie1010]

This is just about as good as it gets.. your art is amazing and this is the most relaxing video ever.. You have awesome taste in music and Art!

Thanks Lori!

[1950nov]

Love the Koi Fish painting Lori.

[quailfilmcrew]

1..What do u use for the base drawing ..also paint or pencil ?

2..Ive got somthing I did a long time ago that I dont like, but you gave me an idea so its time for a glass of wine and a warm bath!

[LAArtGallery]

1. It depends, usually just my hb pencil but if I'm doing plein aire or fooling around I will just use my brush with lightest shades of colors.

2. Fabulous! Next time your in San Diego, the Clos Du Bois is on me. Bubble up!

:) Happy 2008 to you and thanks so much for your wonderful comments!

[LAArtGallery]

Martyn, - Subb'd and favorited your website too! Lovely works of art you have there.!

[kazeseka]

Thank you Lori for sharing that....beautiful!!

I'm in awe of your talent!

[LAArtGallery]

:) I wish you a Happy 2008 and that it be filled with lots of art and fun!

[JustLikeIcarus]

too cool!!! that was awesome to watch lori thanks :)

[LAArtGallery]

Anastasia, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I am sorry I am so behind on replies. :( :) Again, Thank you.

[goodpeeper]

Lori this was wonderful to watch.

I love your style. Your paintings are just great.

A new fan and admirer,

Nancy

[LAArtGallery]

Nancy, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I am sorry I am so behind on replies. :( :) Again, Thank you. Happy 2008 to you!! :)

[illBseeingU]

Absolutely beautiful, and I like the music.

Tina

[LAArtGallery]

Tina, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I am sorry I am so behind on replies. :( :) Again, Thank you. It's definitely make one might want to go potty no? LOL

[bianchibob]

WOW! Lori, again so beautiful! The refelections in the water, the colors....amazing!

[LAArtGallery]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I am sorry I am so behind on replies. :( :) Again, Thank you.

[U012]

Lori ur so good!!

[LAArtGallery]

Thank you sooooooo much.

:)

[U012]

Ur welcome

[pyramiaou]

Lori, that is lovely. I appreciate your notes in this one, and I really like the picture. Background music and birdsong is very soothing. 5 stars

[LAArtGallery]

I am so behind on respondin to these. :( Thank you again for your wonderful comment and stars. :) Happy 2008 to you!

[ladypn]

That, again, is just beautiful, Lori!  I marvel at your talent!

[LAArtGallery]

Thank You My Lady!

[LAArtGallery]

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Thanks Everyone!~~

[oliviapeachcom]

This is great! I am actually going to start a Koi painting! So this is very exciting!

[LAArtGallery]

Olivia, I'm a big fan, can't wait to see yours, this painting is a very very old one of mine, and have learned much more since this was done, but I've been running out of paintings to show, and just threw this up, if anything, I suggest watching Nicholas Simmonds way of doing koi, just search him on web, and you'll find a wonderful tutorial.

[IAGuy06]

Very nice Lori but if you'll excuse me I have to go do something.

[LAArtGallery]

:) Thats quite allright I have that effect on some.. Just don't forget to put the seat down okay? Thanks so much, we appreciate that ya know? LOL :) xxoo Thanks for visiting me.. I miss your smiling face. :) I love your channel and as you know visit quite frequently.

[MelodyElize]

Lori, you are amazing. I love Koi, and you capture their beauty just so.

[LAArtGallery]

Melody - It's special people like you that make life so amazing, not to out do the word but you too are an amazing gift, you have been a world of inspiration not only to me but to all of my youtube friends, and are always such a giving soul.. You deserve 5 stars in my booklet too. I heart you!

Love Me xxoo

[MelodyElize]

Oh, I think, yup, here come my tears. I HEART you too! Mmwah! Hugs! Thank you for this. Love ya!

[LAArtGallery]

((((((((((((((((Melody))))))))­))))

[Annbroy]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing.

[LAArtGallery]

Ann - Thank you so much, esp. coming from such a wonderful artist and lovely soul as yours.. I'm tear jerked. Thank you again. from the bottom of my heart. Love you babe. Your the best! I LOVE your new video. It's beautiful!!! I hope it gets more recognition its soooooooo deserving. :) Love the music too.

[rawkstarr89]

Just when i thought u couldn't get any cooler, u just did!! Koi are some of my fav fish and i enjoyed this vid a lot!!! Thank you!!

[LAArtGallery]

Elaine, Just when I thought you coudln't get any better compliments, you came forward, Thank you I Heart you!! Wish I could give you one.  They are sooooooo fun to watch aren't they? Not the vid per say, but the fish in general. :)

[rawkstarr89]

Yes they are!! At our new mall, they have an outdoor pond with koi, and when i go there, i watch them for a good half hour or so. lol. Your painting really displays their true beauty, and not a lot of people can do that. Thank you for showing the true beauty of art to me!

[LAArtGallery]

Elaine, your words and compliments have been so inspirational to me, thank you so much for sharing yourself. If I could Id throw my big ol arms around you and give you a big ol hug!!

[rawkstarr89]

Aww geez!! I luv hugs!! ^^ thank you so much for being super nice and replying to my messages. My dream is to make great art, such as yourself, and you have become a role model to me. Don't ever change!!

[bet0001970]

That's so beautiful.

How do I win the painting you are giving away for X-Mas? I want to win the painting.

ME

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ME

ME

ME

[IAGuy06]

Stand in line missy. :)

[bet0001970]

You want to get tough Jim? Ok. I'm gonna make the best video ever! And nobody is gonna be better than me. And my dad can beat up your dad. And I sound like a first grader....

yeah.

[LAArtGallery]

Beth - Does ANYONE make a better video than you??? I dunno about that one, this will be very very difficult to NOT be partial if you join in the fun!!! But I can't wait. :)

Video instructions to come first of next week.

[IAGuy06]

I bow to your greatness. *bows.... and can't get back up*.... help?

[LAArtGallery]

Here let me help you can I? Youre so sweet. :) Thanks I needed you here tonite. :0 Your a delight,.

[bet0001970]

You're so good to me! I love you guys!

[fridamorelia]

I really enjoyed it !

It is magical

[LAArtGallery]

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[LAArtGallery]

Yeah, I seem to do that to alot of people. :)

[beffer2000]

Psst, Lori, ya left the water running. Turn it off! don't you know there's a drought?

Lovely, btw. How do you get the frisket off? An eraser? I never heard of frisket before I watched your videos.

[LAArtGallery]

It's a slow trickle.

Thanks. I LOVE to pull it off with my hands, but most use a rubber.

[LAArtGallery]

Oops..

Rubber Eraser

[LAArtGallery]

Thanks Rick :)

[oloigon]

very nice...but why are you being so...(wait for it)...koi ;)

[LAArtGallery]

LOL

Well you know how I am.

[RobLeepopart]

that was great to see each stage,,,,, I have been looking at your website and I really like your work very much

[LAArtGallery]

Coming from you Rob, THATS A HUGE compliment. Thank you.

[daligoddess2006]

OMG! What a wonderful tutorial. Lori, your work amazes me. It's so perfectly beautiful! Thanks for sharing. 5 stars and faved.

[LAArtGallery]

Dali - Thanks so much, I'm hoping you enter my contest.. :)

[qiranger]

Beautiful.

[LAArtGallery]

Thank you :)

[debstef]

very pretty fish. I like the style

[LAArtGallery]

Thanks big guy!

[Saraej14]

so pretty :)

koi fish are cool

[LAArtGallery]

Kois DO Rock, so much fun to watch, some day I will have my own with a pond. Thank you

S A R A No H :)

[Saraej14]

yay you remembered :)

[manyonerise]

Very nice walkthrough! beautiful fish :) 5*

[LAArtGallery]

Thank you for the stars and nice compliment. :)

[nbwulf]

Very cool....tho, now I'm kinda hungry for some reason. =)

[LAArtGallery]

Thats funny, most have to pee after listening to the music here

[sherriwestfall]

I really like this, I did something similar years ago as a 4 foot floor cloth on canvas using oils, your colors are almost identical very cool! My Koi Pond was one of my first real gallery pieces:) It sold so quick I only got one crummy image of it, but I'll try and upload it to one of my next art videos so you can see it.

[LAArtGallery]

WOW 4ft floor cloth?? Now we're talking. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see it. This painting was actually the only original I sold at my show last year, and like you said it went quick, I think a lot of people that have them, want paintings of them, they are so much fun to paint and watch.

[RiddleSpider]

Wonderful as always my dear. I love it. I cannot do it myself so I love what you do even more.

[LAArtGallery]

Thanks Petunia. I'm sure you could do anything with all that jello power you have.

[RiddleSpider]

I am more of an acrylic girl. Watercolor is too loose and uncontrolled for me. Only slightly neurotic.

[LAArtGallery]

Thats me, Loose and uncontrolled!

[RiddleSpider]

bowels? I will send you some depends.

[LAArtGallery]

Thats okay I costco them, have a full closet full. ;) But hey I could use some suppositories and something for these hotflashes at night. ;)

[RiddleSpider]

I can't wait for hot flashes.  I am always cold!!

[feelgoodnation]

This was great. I am going to start fwding your painting videos to my friend who just started water color classes this year. She is really naturally great. It is so cool to watch her creating. And you, too.

Peace,

Angie

[LAArtGallery]

Thank you so much, would love to see her work. :)

[greta314]

Oh, yeah! I definitely enjoyed it! You are still darn amazing girl!!!!

[LAArtGallery]

Thanks, some have commented that they feel the urge to pee.?? Wonder why?

[beffer2000]

LOL, I was thinking that, but I wasn't gonna say it!

[greta314]

I actually felt the urge to go fishing... not to pee.

[LAArtGallery]

eeuhh, Not sure they'd be tasty enough for my taste.

[greta314]

I practice catch and release.

[marquisdejolie]

:-)

[LAArtGallery]

:) Right Back atcha.