In this article, I show tricks on how to paint a straight Christmas tree, painting pine cones and an ornament with a Bokeh effect, and finish with a poinsettia on handmade paper.
Poinsettia watercolor painting on handmade paper greeting card by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The watercolor paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍
Bokeh effect watercolor greeting card by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Painting Watercolor Greeting Cards
Here is the supplies list for the watercolors, brushes, papers and accessories shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Pebeo Watercolors 24 Half-Pans with 2 Brushes and Drawing Gum Masking Fluid - https://amzn.to/4eLx5Jl
Kristy Rice Art for Joy's Sake Watercolor Palette 12 Half Pans Assorted Colors in Floral Tin - https://amzn.to/4fTZAFW
Pebeo Watercolor 18 Tubes 12ml Each (nice color selection including Chinese White) - https://amzn.to/3AXpwS2
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors Travel Tube Set of 12 w/Mixing Tin 5ml Each (excellent color selection - NO Chinese White) - https://amzn.to/4i3ICXg
Daniel Smith Watercolor Perylene Green 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3ZkPubz
Holbein Gouache Primary White G659 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3AMI4od
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors Shimmer Gold Watercolors Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3ALgcRe
Schminke AquaBRONZE Watercolor Powder (mix with water) Rich Gold 20ml - https://amzn.to/499tX9e
Schminke AquaBRONZE Watercolor Powder (mix with water) Set of 3 Pale Gold, Silver, Copper 20ml Each - https://amzn.to/4g5VJ8P
Corelle White Serving Tray 10.5in Long - https://amzn.to/4eRQN6i
Jack Richeson 8 Well Slant Palette White Plastic 13in - https://amzn.to/4g3mgDo
Empty Watercolor Floral Travel Tin w/18 Well Ceramic Palette Insert and Space for Mixing - https://amzn.to/4g61Tpt
Ceramic White Artist Palette w/14 Wells 8in - https://amzn.to/4i6gjaU
Sakura Micron Pens Various Nib Sizes Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4g3UdUt
Sailor Fude de Mannen Bent Nib Fountain Pen - https://amzn.to/3YZRDYO
Sailor Fountain Pen Ink Converter Black Top (various top colors are available) - https://amzn.to/4g1i9YG
Rorher & Klingner Permanent Fountain Pen Ink Black & Brown Set 50ml Each - https://amzn.to/3V7MInq
Jack Richeson Cold Press Watercolor Paper Postcards 135lb 4x6in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/49nmdk5
Handmade Deckle Edge Rough White Watercolor / Craft Paper 300gsm (approx 200lb) 4x6in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4i1pjOr
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Fabriano Mixed Media Paper Pad 108lb 9x12in 150 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3ZnEt9D
Strathmore 300 Mixed Media Paper Spiral Bound 117lb 11x14in 40 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4g4uHi4
Greeting Cards Blank White with Envelopes Set of 40 - https://amzn.to/3CKIMCO
Artist Drawing Board Portable with Clip 13x17in - https://amzn.to/3AWQ71D
White Artist Tape Set of 4 Widths - https://amzn.to/416HrAn
Scotch Double Sided Clear Tape in Dispenser - https://amzn.to/41a7o1Q
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/3CANcfs
Princeton Velvetouch 1/4" Willow's Blender Scrubber Brush w/Stiff Angled End - https://amzn.to/3ZmCeDd
Princeton Select Artiste Brush Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/4g5VeLF
Kristy Rice Watercolor Brush Set of 6 in Cute Floral Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/4956O7K
Glass Dip Pen and Holder - https://amzn.to/3Z60Vmf
Multi-Use Heat Tool for Art 300w - https://amzn.to/3AZSBMC
Plastic Dropper Pipettes Set of 20 - https://amzn.to/412Ymnr
Clear Plastic Spray Bottles 6 Pack w/Labels and Funnels - https://amzn.to/3YXqvK0
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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Ho Ho Ho Christmas tree greeting card by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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Ornaments greeting card by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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