Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction- 00:00
Tips for success- 06:52
Supplies- 18:03
Preliminary Pencil Sketch- 27:57
Pen and Ink Drawing- 56:29
Color Swatching- 01:10:12
Watercolor Painting- 01:25:39
Today, I'm sharing a holiday-themed tutorial for a fun painting that would work beautifully as a greeting card design.🎄
I hope you enjoy working on this one and that it inspires you to give away some art this holiday season to help brighten others' days. 💞
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Find my courses on Gumroad here:
erikalancasterartist.gumroad.com
► Recommended Resources
Class 1- Holiday Line and Wash Art Series youtube.com/live/yvtQ24VKBEY
Class 2- Christmas Doorway Line and Wash for Beginners youtube.com/live/tDOT_PZ0eyE
Watercolor Snowman Greeting Card youtu.be/alPeld64uMc
Watercolor Christmas Ornaments Card Design Tutorial youtu.be/XFKo0guwQPs
Watercolor Christmas Wreath Tutorial youtu.be/pnxTsYsc3fI
► Supplies used in video:
-Baohong Cold Press Watercolor Paper 140 lbs 100% Cotton amzn.to/4aW0Ztp
-Winsor & Newton Cotman 111 Set of 3 Rounds (6,4,0) shrsl.com/4ig1s
-Royal & Langnickel Zen Watercolor Brush Round (14) shrsl.com/4ig1y
-Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Tubes amzn.to/3D4Uzff
-Daniel Smith Watercolor Tubes amzn.to/3Oxl8MS
*Colors: Undersea Green, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Lemon Yellow, New Gamboge, Ultramarine Blue
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencils (HB) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm -Micron Pen 05 amzn.to/4fXo4yu
-Micron Pen 05 amzn.to/4gIslWz
-Blue Scott Absorbent Towels amzn.to/3ObA0QO
-General's Soft Gum Eraser amzn.to/4g4VACH
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
► Find a list of my favorite art supplies here:
erikalancaster.com/favorite_art_supplies.html
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Visit the Artist Merch Studio Shop for great gifts for artists and gear to help you stay inspired:
etsy.com/shop/artistmerchstudio
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#christmaswatercolorpainting #christmaswatercolourcardsideas
Introduction- 00:00
Tips for success- 06:52
Supplies- 18:03
Preliminary Pencil Sketch- 27:57
Pen and Ink Drawing- 56:29
Color Swatching- 01:10:12
Watercolor Painting- 01:25:39
Today, I'm sharing a holiday-themed tutorial for a fun painting that would work beautifully as a greeting card design.🎄
I hope you enjoy working on this one and that it inspires you to give away some art this holiday season to help brighten others' days. 💞
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Find my courses on Gumroad here:
erikalancasterartist.gumroad.com
► Recommended Resources
Class 1- Holiday Line and Wash Art Series youtube.com/live/yvtQ24VKBEY
Class 2- Christmas Doorway Line and Wash for Beginners youtube.com/live/tDOT_PZ0eyE
Watercolor Snowman Greeting Card youtu.be/alPeld64uMc
Watercolor Christmas Ornaments Card Design Tutorial youtu.be/XFKo0guwQPs
Watercolor Christmas Wreath Tutorial youtu.be/pnxTsYsc3fI
► Supplies used in video:
-Baohong Cold Press Watercolor Paper 140 lbs 100% Cotton amzn.to/4aW0Ztp
-Winsor & Newton Cotman 111 Set of 3 Rounds (6,4,0) shrsl.com/4ig1s
-Royal & Langnickel Zen Watercolor Brush Round (14) shrsl.com/4ig1y
-Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Tubes amzn.to/3D4Uzff
-Daniel Smith Watercolor Tubes amzn.to/3Oxl8MS
*Colors: Undersea Green, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Lemon Yellow, New Gamboge, Ultramarine Blue
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencils (HB) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm -Micron Pen 05 amzn.to/4fXo4yu
-Micron Pen 05 amzn.to/4gIslWz
-Blue Scott Absorbent Towels amzn.to/3ObA0QO
-General's Soft Gum Eraser amzn.to/4g4VACH
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
► Find a list of my favorite art supplies here:
erikalancaster.com/favorite_art_supplies.html
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Visit the Artist Merch Studio Shop for great gifts for artists and gear to help you stay inspired:
etsy.com/shop/artistmerchstudio
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#christmaswatercolorpainting #christmaswatercolourcardsideas
