tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68177507473077244662024-02-18T22:51:46.615-08:00Where in the World is Eva?Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-35577102344636897342022-03-28T12:23:00.000-07:002022-03-28T12:23:00.070-07:00Painting a Fluffy Chick In Watercolor Using Only 2 Colors - Learn To Use...<div>Have fun using Lamp Black plus lots of water and a sprinkle of salt to create this fluffy chick!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/NHsm-HqTA2c" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-38426397625553792742022-02-11T08:48:00.003-08:002022-02-11T08:48:47.659-08:00Painting White Crocus In Watercolor - Easy Tutorial<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/vS1c7lFR50Y" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>In this easy watercolor tutorial I show you how to create an interesting background using wet-into-wet application over masked out crocus flowers. When it's dry, we paint in the little crocus blooms, and you have a lovely impression of spring. enjoy!</div>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-21084066651434476712022-01-23T11:04:00.002-08:002022-01-23T11:04:32.497-08:00Painting a Bird with Abstracted Background & Trying Out New Products<div>Here is my latest YouTube watercolor demo - and a little about new products I have tried out!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/NYpYi6WfSbU" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-69046935674570042372021-09-28T14:24:00.002-07:002021-09-28T14:24:21.790-07:00Portable Painter Micro Palette Set up & Review - Painting a Bird of Par...<div><div>I'm finally back in my studio after spending the summer playing with my grandchildren and concentrating on being Grandma!</div><div>I have reached 2000 subscribers to my YouTube Channel, and a few companies have reached out to me recently about reviewing their products.</div><div>I want to stay independant, but I did say yes to the Portable Painter when they offered to send me their new Micro Portable Painter Travel Palette, because I already own their other travel palette the Portable Painter, and love it.</div><div>So I made a little review for you here - painting a Bird of Paradise flower - and a quick little study of a pumpkin while using my new little palette for the first time.</div><div>Of course, being me I also had to nerd out a bit on my 6 colors that I selected for this particular palette!</div></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Zdo8k4NmDAI" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-7154241215096928912021-06-19T11:21:00.003-07:002021-06-19T11:21:58.471-07:00Studio Update & How To Paint A Bear In Watercolor<div>If you want to go straight to the demo it's starts at minute 8:20. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/150KrVXuReY" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/150KrVXuReY/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-15262370634290584982021-04-25T12:24:00.002-07:002021-04-25T12:24:26.097-07:00Studio and Bujo Update April 2021& Grandma News!<div>I'm sharing my bullet journal practice for the past month with you here in this short little video.</div><div>Let me know if you are using the bullet journal method, or how you keep track of tasks, goals and life in general!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Qpox0w1Ny1U" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-14510019480240685952021-03-20T09:07:00.001-07:002021-03-20T09:07:26.159-07:00Painting Bachelor's Buttons in Watercolor 3 Easy Ways<div>Try painting these lovely Bachelor's Buttons or Cornflowers in watercolor using 3 different methods.</div><div>Easy and fun suitable for any level!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/MfvhEiGN-T0" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-2381814284840346972021-02-13T14:00:00.000-08:002021-02-13T14:00:04.142-08:00Painting a Teddy Bear in Watercolor for Valentine's DayJust in time for Valentine's Day!<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/B0bvGVhPUys" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-5876759723341897912021-02-04T09:32:00.000-08:002021-02-04T09:32:00.230-08:00My Bullet Journal Practice Evaluating My First Month and Setting Up Febr...<div>After having used my new Bullet Journal for a month, it's time to set up for February 2021, and evaluate how the journal is working for me!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/gCzM4wnFots" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-45176784302814741592021-01-29T13:16:00.005-08:002021-01-29T13:16:54.427-08:00Winter Light Over The Lake with Flying Geese Watercolor Demo<div>Enjoy this fun little watercolor class - you can find the free drawing and tracing of the geese on Eva Nichols Art Academy!</div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/YmfFwHwFcKU" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-2259406548574441392021-01-13T11:24:00.001-08:002021-01-13T11:24:30.585-08:00Quinacridone Sienna Should I Add It To My Watercolor Palette? Let's Test...<div>I love to explore new colors! So here's a little musing on my newest addition to my watercolor collection: Quinacridone Sienna!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/CZ4LwYyatzc" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-63142858281397954602021-01-09T08:37:00.003-08:002021-01-09T08:37:40.174-08:00Starting a New Year - My Plans For Watercolor Lessons & Getting Organized!<div>In this video chat I talk about how I plan to organize my year, staying focused on my goals, both personal and creative. I share how I am trying out the Bullet Journal method for the first time. I show you how I have decided to set up my Bullet Journal to fit my needs, and hopefully stay more organized and on task!</div><div>In this video I also share my word of the year with you - check it out, and let me know what your word of the year is?</div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/BG9o3yV5jQs" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-72995329114838811142020-12-10T16:49:00.001-08:002020-12-10T16:49:27.632-08:00How To Paint Christmas Gnomes In Watercolor<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/tUxvnhp12TI" width="480"></iframe><div>Have fun painting these little gnomes in watercolor! Ideal for painting with your kids or grandkids too!</div>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-71034673449143968472020-10-25T14:15:00.004-07:002020-10-25T14:15:49.382-07:00How To Fix Your Natural Hair Watercolor Brushes.<div>If you have an expensive natural hair brush that has been bend a bit, or some of the hairs or tip is out of place, here is how you might be able to fix it! Watch this video and learn!</div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KtI4cM9nqJM" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-67884608400101927652020-09-18T14:08:00.001-07:002020-09-18T14:08:46.737-07:00Watercolor Rocks - Meditative Painting for EveryoneGreat little watercolor project to help you relax!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eI7tSOe2P8M" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-55204696606532203332020-09-08T12:05:00.001-07:002020-09-08T12:05:18.563-07:00Painting Easy Miniature Landscapes In WatercolorI love using old watercolor paintings for new, fun miniature landscapes! I'll show you how I do it in this watercolor tutorial!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9A7Hmvwj4Lg" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-12736119239366993062020-08-30T18:57:00.001-07:002020-08-30T18:57:23.732-07:00Making A Watercolor Guide For A Round Palette - Split Complimentary PaletteIf you need a color guide for a round watercolor palette, here's how to create one!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sc7PL6CcH9I" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-79903576450110928592020-07-23T11:09:00.001-07:002020-07-23T11:09:04.042-07:00Using CYMK Colors For Your Watercolor Palette - A New Way To Think About...What happens when we use the CYMK colors instead of the primary colors when we paint a color wheel in watercolor? Watch this video to find out and learn something new about color mixing!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_BuwSeDk_kw" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-20792254264196120522020-07-11T09:23:00.001-07:002020-07-11T09:23:42.546-07:00What Supplies Do I Bring For Outdoor Watercolor Sketching And Camping Tr...It's fun to go outdoors to paint sometimes. Here I share a few tips for what to bring for an outdoor adventure - either camping or just a day hike.<br /><br />
If you want to make my little "watercolor sleeve" here are the basic recipe:<br /><br />
Start with about 46 stitches, knit in one piece, using 5 knitting needles (like knitting socks, etc.)<br /><br />
Make it long enough to fold over a little sponge.<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6BlRnrhzva8" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-13275715580023701342020-06-29T09:36:00.001-07:002020-06-29T09:36:58.107-07:00Painting A Dramatic Dark Background For Your Florals in WatercolorTry this method of painting in a dramatic dark background in watercolor and avoid hard edges. Try it out and let me know how you do! You can tag me on Facebook or Instagram #watercolorwitheva!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HJC3Yqew7vQ" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-78144932373433642872020-06-27T09:45:00.001-07:002020-06-27T09:45:25.761-07:00Painting a Peony Bloom Closeup in Watercolor Using Combination of QoR an...Here's a great weekend project for your watercolor painting fun! I am testing out how the QoR watercolors interact with traditional watercolors!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XxaO1LceiDo" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-56111027826125160602020-06-15T18:59:00.001-07:002020-06-15T18:59:24.758-07:00How To Get Your Pebeo Masking Pen To Work!It can be so frustrating if you can't get your watercolor tools to work! Here is my tips on getting your Pebeo High Precision Masking Fluid marker pen to work!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jQv9C7yqtCU" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-75464124666962481322020-05-09T10:42:00.001-07:002020-05-09T10:42:41.641-07:00Painting A 12-Color Watercolor Chart - My Color Choices Revealed!I am continuing my "color nerding" revealing what colors I have chosen to complete the split primary color set from Daniel Smith! Perfect project for a cozy weekend!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bdMmHLBmKds" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817750747307724466.post-24335018963458675152020-05-03T11:04:00.001-07:002020-05-03T11:04:48.629-07:00Mixing Secondary Colors From Your Split Primary WatercolorsIn this video I continue to explore the Daniel Smith Introductory set of 6 split primary colors to see the range of green, purples and neutrals we can create from this limited palette!<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5rzgV8cflmo" width="480"></iframe>Eva Stramer Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15925450678115547853noreply@blogger.com0