Watercolor embellishments. My biggest trade secrets.

Ever wanted to add gold accents, glitter and crystals to your art? This video is about my trade secrets and some of the most asked about methods for using gold paint and gilded accents to your paintings. Hope you enjoy!

Special Thanks to Leddy Sullivan for the creation of this video

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ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this YouTube journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!

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My #1 most REQUESTED Art Supply and Technique. Revealing my trade secrets.

[colleenmcchesney]

Oh that was too cute 🥰!! Another charming humorous video of your beautiful technique. So how do you clean up your brushes from using these materials if it not good to wash down the drain? I am definitely going to have to give glitter a try. I use metallic paints already. Thanks for sharing this with us! Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy 2024 New Year!

[stroodledoodles]

The fact that I've never even considered using crystals/sequins in my art until now is a crime, thanks for the idea! Happy Holidays!

[beedee]

Honestly Margot, I think you've got the film making thing "down pat". This video looks like it took a fortnight to film and edit, let alone the ideas behind it. Really appreciate not only the content but also the humour and entertainment value of your channel. Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy festive season. With love from Australia x

[TheTerrylwg]

Mixing gold powder with gold acrylic paint is pure GENIUS! I have both, but never even thought of it. THANK YOU!!!

[senyadinic-creates]

Thank you for sharing with us. I love to watch your content & always learn something new. When theres so much useless noise online your content is a welcome change,
To stop the hustle & bustle unwind & remember art is supposed to be fun, unleashing our creativity & watch where it takes you whilst trying all the new techniques you share . Its like a mini vacation for the mind, let the brush take you wherever you heart desires.
Happy holidays 🎅🌲

[thatswhatshesaid.literally]

I have bead box after bead box full of swarovski crystals that I use in my gel nail art designs. Now they'll have a whole new life in my watercolor pieces! LOVE that idea!! And at the moment I'm working on a "Girl With the Pearl Earring" gouache piece, and I have half round cream pearls that would be _perfect_ for the pearl earring.
I'm SO excited!!! 🙆‍♀️ Tysm! 🙏☺️

[sherryfurr]

Your art is but a small part of your talent. You have the most entertaining channel on You Tube. I watch you even when I have no desire to paint! I am living for the day when I find my spirit subject, like you have found in your ballerinas. Marry Christmas Margot you are a jewel!!

[ChantelleArts]

can we just appreciate how much the filming and editing has improved??? 😍😍 I love the tip about adding metallic powder to metallic paint, that's awesome! ❤

[jlmrocks]

you are the cirque du soleil of yt artistry...

[scoobydoozie]

😅😅 From the first shot to the last shot you had me chuckling and smiling! Wonderful video and fantastic information. The work you presented is stunning. Thank you so much for the joy & knowledge you bring throughout the year. Wishing you and your's a wonderful holiday season!

[lydiekraaneveld]

Dear Margot, I just want to say that I love your humorous and elegant style! I am a very matter of fact woman who is learning very much from you. I always loved some glitters, but to use it elegant is a skill!

[mscileppi]

First, it is so kind of you to share your artistic knowledge, and I've learned so much from you. Then to top it off, your videos are so much fun to watch with your creativity. Bravo Margot, bravo!

[leslindelgado]

This is one of the most creative tutorials ever. Great tips, a story line, and toilet whole scene.

[rakiskr]

Dear Margot, you are now my Favourite YouTube artist simply because you’re doing what I think all artists should do: Teach the importance of Not washing toxic acrylic materials down the sink. I too have been doing my best to let mediums dry so I can either re-use in future collages or paintings, or put into the trash. I love all of your videos, you are so talented, creative and entertaining!! 💖

[tessj]

I just discovered you today, and wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos, art style and humour. The first video I watched was one of your first (I know this from a pinned comment of your own) and as I was watching, I thought, "Wow. she's like the Blair Waldorf of watercolour tutorials" Then, I watched a few more - and now I'm subscribed! Thank you for the wonderful ideas.

[valsakarunan]

For all the insights you share online, with such entertaining style and wit... for all the smiles you bring on, and the joy of paiting you spread... a huge gilt-edged Thank You ❣ Wishing You and Yours a Golden Christmas 💫🥰 and a Brighter 2024 🤩🎊 Oh Margot -- almost forgot! You are the Gift that Keeps On Giving 🙏💫🌟🌲🎉🎈🎁

[judihussey]

Oh my gosh. You are amazing. What a holiday lift (gift) you are. You help us learn and laugh!! So glad I found you!

[roshie]

This video was a gem! See what I did there 😂? No for real I loved this video! Very creative, very interactive, very nice filmed and very funny!

[nicolesmith]

Fountain pen and calligraphy pen inks. I paint with both. The fountain pen ink is like granulated glitter wonderland depending on ink. De Atriamentis copper magenta is out of this world. Paper Plume calligraphy gold and copper inks are lovely!

[sherrimoore]

I love how you add pizazz to your videos! Very cute! I especially loved you getting glued to your chair brilliant!!! Thanks for all the great teachings!