Steampunk angel watercolour tutorial

[joaopaulo051]

JUST FUCKING PERFECT, i want to draw and paint like you, im your fan.

[MegaBricke]

Hi :))) loved ur tutorial :D got a question.... what did u use to outline?

[bluemonika]

@MegaBricke thank you :) i used watercolour and a very very thin brush

[TheVampireNeko]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for posting it. It's really helped me. I found your DA, and I'm gonna be your newest watcher! Thanks again!

[StudioVibe]

Beautiful. Ive been working with colored pencil so I jist ordered my first set of water colors. I ordered a koi pallett and I also ordered prismacolor brand water color pencils. I absolutely cant wait to mix the mediums. C: Drawing and coloring is so soothing I never realise the time flying by.

[bluemonika]

@StudioVibe i definately find painting and drawing with traditional media more relaxing than digital :)

[WinterinBerlin]

@6:40

actually you add complimentary colors to the actual surface in the shadow which has its origin in traditional art a couple of hundreds of years ago ^^

just saying :3

[SombersTale]

I love your tutorial!

What did u use to outline??

[jualkyn]

you have an intresting accent. I can't quite place it. I thought it was british but I am not sure? may i ask where you are from?

[bluemonika]

@jualkyn I am a Dutch girl who tries to have a brittish accent but fails horribly at it wich is why i have a weird accent :P

[jualkyn]

@bluemonika Oh how come you try to have a british accent? Why not keep your original accent? heh

[bluemonika]

@jualkyn i do not really like the dutch accent so i try to cover it up. i still need to practise more though but i also think people can understand better what i am saying if i can talk english with a more brittish or just american accent :P but that's just a silly quirk of mine.

[jualkyn]

@bluemonika Oh, if that is the case there are certain classes or tutorials on how to pronounce english a certain way. I think that would help a lot, I know people who have taken those and it helped them tremendously. I am still curious to hear dutch accent though but I have never heard it before. I imagine it will be very similar to german accent?

[ThePatrickFamilyBand]

One person couldn't watercolor a steampunk angel.

[artistincognitoo]

Thank you for making such a fantastic tutorial! :)

[TimeshipStudio]

BRAVO! This is a fantastic artwork and your explanations are great! (Don't worry about doing it in voiceover even for a second, because it's perfect.) We posted your video on our Sci-Fi Almanac network to teach our illustrators your tips-n-tricks. Godspeed!

[bluemonika]

@TimeshipStudio thank you very much! i am very happy to hear this ^_^

[Crimsonriven]

Nice

[fantaseyeart]

fantastic tutorial, it is good to know why you are adding certain colours rather than just the techniques. Thanks

[Haruko95]

what is a millimeter pencil?

[poofkaboom]

FML.



[oceanprinzess]

I admire your precise use of the kitchen paper! I feel inspired to experiment right know...The painting looks awesome!!!

[bluemonika]

@oceanprinzess thank you very much :) please keep on practising!

[aaazafina]

I made a really big mistake while watercolouring and some of the paper came off in the middle of the picture. It took me ages so please tell me how I can save my piece TT-TT

[bluemonika]

@aaazafina best thing to do is to leave it alone because it usualy becomes worse if you keep trying to fix it ^^;

[aaazafina]

@bluemonika ...A little late....its died TT-TT

[bluemonika]

@aaazafina i'm sorry to hear that :( but at least now you know for next time...and don't worry it even happens to me sometimes.

[aaazafina]

@bluemonika Ty..and if its happened to you, then I know I can learn from my mistakes like you have. Im gnna re do it now. ^^ Tyvm for thee tutorial and the tip

[Chimerasrose]

I love your voice, I'm jealous~

[bluemonika]

@Chimerasrose haha thank you :)

[violet1197]

@bluemonika the water colors i use r thick and its hard to use. what kind do u use?

[Jhendiah]

This was a huge help. I'm just learning watercolor so THANK YOU!!!

[scjanzen]

that is very nice, :)

[romanceUponRoseThenD]

WOW i loved this video, your art is amazing and i love your use of the millimeter pen was brilliant may invest in one myself now haha

[bluemonika]

@romanceUponRoseThenD  thanks :) i'm glad it was helpfull :)

[Junakai94]

Oh, it is really helpful! Can you tell me what brush you're using on it? Also, thx for the video!

[kymrhymer]

I want one!!!!!!

How much???

rhymer@comcast.net

[bluemonika]

@kymrhymer you mean you want to buy an original drawing from me?



[kymrhymer]

The Indian style is SOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!

[kymrhymer]

soooo CUTE!!!!

[idolmasterstar]

u don't have a funny voice :D

i loved to listen to ur voice, i watched this video now like...5 times¿ lol

[bluemonika]

@idolmasterstar thank you :) i am happy to hear that. now i will feel a little less ashamed haha XD

[idolmasterstar]

@bluemonika haha, no need to be ashmed :D

and i'm watching this video AGAIN :D

[sundaisie]

wow u make it look so easy awesome job :o

[ghostify00]

So talented!!!!

now i want to try practicing watercolour :DD

[TheSpigaknight]

no words..you are GREATE¡¡¡

[taylortea06]

Your accent is very nice :) I am learing how to watercolor and this helped me a lot. Thank you

[Sophi3flame]

Your welcome :D

[AyayuGirl]

I love it !!!!!! Thx for the vid it helped me alot <3

[bluemonika]

@AyayuGirl  glad it helped :)

[Sophi3flame]

Thank you so much this was really helpful im gonna watch you on deviantart my names strawberrysocks ^^

[bluemonika]

@Sophi3flame thank you :)

[MURROMGiTSBiLLY]

D: you dont have any deviantART!?

That's so sad.. >: Wanted to see more of your art.

You're awesome! And thx for the tutorial! It's awesome too!

Q: Is it just regular pencil you started of with, or is it some gray waterproof ink? Or what is it? o:

[bluemonika]

@MURROMGiTSBiLLY i just started off with a regular pencil. and i do have an deviantart. you can type my nickname: "bluemonika + deviantart" in google and then you can find it ( youtube won't let me post an link)

[MURROMGiTSBiLLY]

@bluemonika YAY, you just got one more watcher.<3

Could I also ask, in the video with the red-girl (Yep, thats my nickname for her..) where you paint on the computer, is that a smudge tool? o:

After you paint you like, smudge it out?

- Sorry if I ask much. <: But you're my new art-hero!

[bluemonika]

@MURROMGiTSBiLLY hehehe glad to hear you like my art so much :) and yep...after i paint i smudge and paint and smudge and then paint in finer details. hehehe :)

[sbaization]

Wauw it's beautiful! Thanks for making this tutorial it's great. -And I love your accent :D

[gwydionds]

The funny accent is so cool. BTW the video is amazing!

[oOldXman]

Wow! This is so amazing... I am speachless.

[StJimmysPain]

Liking this video is the least I can do :O Absolutely amazing!!!! It looked fabulous even without the re-trace on the lineart. I'm ok-ish at watercolors, I got a fancy set from my Aunt and sometimes they like me, sometimes they don't. Anyway, thanks for posting! This was incredible!!!!!

[bluemonika]

@StJimmysPain thanks you :) glad you like my video ^_^

[ftnaav]

I love your tutorial! Ii's a very good way of explaing. It helped a lot^^ And it looks amazing btw! :)

[SailorRocket]

I love watercolor paintings! :D This is very inspiring! ^^

[MinaHarker86]

This video is definitely the best watercolor tutorial on youtube!!!

[bluemonika]

@gimmeurcash  yup exacly that. the best and fastest way to learn is pick up different techniques and make them your own. i am glad that you enjoyed this ^_^

[robosamarai24]

i am just a starter in watercoloring, and your tips are really helping me and helping me get a good idea of how to water color paint my art, i often get frustrated or ansy about it when i first startout painting, thinking "FFFFF I HATE THIS >;U!!" but i really need to learn patience and taking my time, love this tutorial!!!

[bluemonika]

@robosamarai24 you are welcome :) the key with watercolouring is also that you get the right materials...especially paper for watercolouring. after that it is just patience and practise. :)

[robosamarai24]

@bluemonika yes! :), i have many types of paper to try, at the time, newsprint paper is what i got, but i have other material papers to try too!, thanks again!.

[YummyBananaFish]

Great! This is the best watercolour lesson I've seen on the net. You've managed to include every necessary detail, but keep it short and sweet as well. Inspires me to go and find my brushes, for sure.

[bluemonika]

@YummyBananaFish I am glad to hear it :) don't be afraid to experiment either :) there is a lot of cool stuff you can do with watercolours.

[HappyScareBear]

Love it! Very good help in doing my own painting this weekend. I hope your Etsy shop sells well! :D

[bluemonika]

@HappyScareBear thank you very much :) i hope this tutorial was helpfull to you :)

[bahia]

this is WOW! ! ! ! !

[woshigepro]

at 9:05, 'yes i like it!"

[cadlm7]

beautifull art, and incredible commentary along with it, im sure i tll help a lot with the watercoloring(noob at it) x3.

[bluemonika]

@cadlm7  thanks i am glad to hear that :)

[whoisneef]

Very helpful, and nice work!

[bluemonika]

@whoisneef  thank you :) i am glad to hear that :)

[Monique859]

wow! Thank you, so much for the helpful tips, I would never thought to use white ink on something before?

[rottencore0]

This video showed me a lot. I found out my main problem is the size and thickness of my paint. I didn't try to correct the blobing with anything like paper towel as well. Thanks.

[Hokorichama]

nnngh I love your accent.

And damn youre so amazing! Awesome. What paper do you use?

[bluemonika]

@Hokorichama thank you :P lol..I am glad to hear that my accent is not horrible. I keep working at it though XD I just use regular watercolour paper :)

[bluemonika]

@Hokorichama glad you like my accent. I just use regular watercolour paper :)

[Hokorichama]

@bluemonika okay. 8D thank you

[zkgubs]

@bluemonika It is very relaxing... Can I just use drawing paper? I find it easiest to use when actually drawing the picture.

[bluemonika]

@zkgubs if you just want to draw you can use normal drawing paper but if you want to paint you need different paper otherwise it won't turn out good.

[RosycroixAlice]

@Hokorichama She might be russian, kinda sounds like it to me.

[Wackbizz]

Woaw that's really something!

[HatsuneMiku100]

thats so amazing ^_^

i love the water coloring and the drawing is beautifull too!! :DD

i wish i knew how to water color

it looks better nd more fun :3

thuuuuumbs up ^-^

[legolus]

Where did you buy your Millimeter pencil? Can it be purchased at Blick'n Dicks?

When you start inking in the line-art, do you use the same Millimeter pencil, or do you use a spare? ... and what is the brand name of the water colors you use?

[oxoJinkxox]

Your style is so good! I'm glad to have finally found a watercolor tutorial. I hope to see more of your videos in the future!

Also, your voice is quite nice. ^^ You should not be down about it.

[TheMistress102]

thats just so perfect =^.^=

[ThunderStormization]

leaves me speechless lol

you are amazing!, your artwork is wonderful =)

[missbisoo]

it's really beautiful

I am a fan ^ ^

[bluemonika]

@missbisoo thank you I am happy to hear this ^_^

[ANlMEROCKs]

-that is just perfect d_(-* . *-)_b

I hope one day I can be as good as you are :D

[bluemonika]

@ANlMEROCKs if you never give up and keep practising you might be as good as me someday as well :D

[chocoissablify]

i love your artwork :) how did you get so well (except from practicing, because i already do that on a daily basis)

[bluemonika]

@chocoissablify lol...erm..i cannot really give any other explanation for it than practise ^^; but dedication and concentration are importand too and by looking at other artworks from other artists or things that inspire you.

[JaysCloud9]

i realllyy lovee thiss <33 I especially love the inking part :X Too bad you skipped part of it :X

and your accent is cute <3 you should do more videos!

[bluemonika]

@JaysCloud9 sorry that i skipped the inking part ^^; but the video would have gotten too long ;_; I have more video's were you can see me draw on my account but they do not contain my voice ^^;

[xXShyRainXx]

your art is just awesome ^-^ I'm trying to paint and draw like you but...well my art is kinda crappy ^^' anyway, keep it up :D

[bluemonika]

@xXShyRainXx : keep it up ^_^ if you don't give up and keep practising hard enough you will get there :D patience is the key.

[OnlyGirlsLikeMe]

ahhh!!! you're amazing I can't believe it!!

lol

I really Really REALLY love your work!! :DDDDD

[bluemonika]

@OnlyGirlsLikeMe thanks :D i am always glad to hear that people enjoy my work.

[SunchaN1412]

AAAH. You really, REAAAALLY are my favourite artist.

Hmm.. I always had trouble with watercolours, rather: I hate them. But im gonna try this :D

[SunchaN1412]

AAAH. You really, REAAAALLY are my favourite artist.

Hmm.. I always had trouble with watercolours, rather: I hate them. But im gonna try this :D

[SunchaN1412]

Your awesome. I cant tell how awesome, but, reaaally, AWESOME!

[bluemonika]

@SunchaN1412  lol...i can tell you enjy it very much ^_^ thanks :D

[LadyFertility]

How long did it take you?

It makes me want to get into watercolours again.

And I also love your accent!

[bluemonika]

@LadyFertility thank you ^_^ this picture took me about 5 hours. i am not sure anymore. good luck with practising watercolours :)

[Mokumokuren13]

Wat een prachtige Nederlandse accent :P ik lol'de wel een beetje...

de tekening is echt prachtig! De tutorial ga ik gebruiken >:D

[bluemonika]

@Mokumokuren13 lol...mja tsja ^^; mijn accent is not hoog hollands dat vind ik helemaal erg ^^; ik zit meer in het zuiden dus dat scheelt :P

maar ja hopelijk heb je wat aan mijn tutorial ^_^

[Ayu021]

xD so cool!! o.o I love how you colour this!

I wonder how long you color it?

[bluemonika]

@Ayu021 hmm it took me about.....5 hours i think :)

[CheeryChibi]

I think your accent is lovely :D

Thanks for the tutorial i've been trying watercolour but i can never seem to get it to work =.="

[bluemonika]

@CheeryChibi : glad you liked it. please make sure yo use watercolour paper because otherwise it is hard to ge it right ^_^;

[KettoShi]

Thanks for the video, nice to hear your voice :D

[bluemonika]

@KettoShi thanks ^_^ glad my voice did not scare you away :P