The SECRETS of Tiny Painting Techniques

You asked, and so in this video I'm delivering. Here's my entire process from start to finish of how I create a tiny painting. Real-time footage with all of my secrets are revealed here!

Supplies in this video:
•Rosemary & Co Brushes:
Enter the code LESLIESTROZ24 at checkout and I will get a small commission (it does not cost you anything).

•Tiny Clipboard:

•Octagon Palette:

•M. Graham Watercolours (yellow ochre, bismuth yellow, indian yellow, scarlet pyrrol, transparent red oxide, pthalocyanine blue, ultramarine glue)

•Pentel P205 Mechanical Pencil

•Arches Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper

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Chapters:
00:00 So You Want to Paint Tiny
00:33 The Composition
01:41 The Supplies
02:27 The Drawing
05:19 The Inking
10:40 The Painting
24:27 The Finessing
26:15 The Reveal

[DarynaMikhailenko]

Your mini paintings are pure magic! So much detail and vibe in such a small space. Super inspiring! 😍

[WhiteLotusOm]

Yes more mini paintings please as I love watching your process and how it all comes together…..Thank you Leslie this was beautiful and learned a lot! 🩷🎨

[PaulaScardamalia]

I've done 4 tiny paintings (3x3") since you posted your 100 Tiny Painting videos. Not a lot but I've discovered that at the end of the day when my brain is tired from writing and/or editing, doing a tiny painting is a nice switch. Mostly landscapes. Appreciate seeing your process. Very helpful. Thank you.

[jennyc]

Confession time: I haven't done any landscapes as yet but I am up to my 21th little picture. I have done birds, gnomes, flowers, butterflies, bathing sheds, little dancing figures, seals & penguins etc etc. I have used watercolours, pencils, pens. I am catching up from my own photos, or just a scene from a YouTube video I might be watching or from a Nature Journal page or two I also follow or from magazine cut-outs I have collected over the years....ideas are everywhere. I am loving the process and thank you again for the inspiration Leslie. Mine aren't all as small as yours either, my smallest being 1 1/2 inches square to 5 inches square or 4 x 5 inches rectangular. I bought 2 packets of watercolour paper which suits my budgetary needs from Temu for just a couple of $$, or I cut up my own to suit... they aren't going into an art gallery nor am I selling them so they don't have to be expensive.. I hope people realise they don't have to trot out and buy everything you use, just to work within their means (no excuses people).. they too can love art...thank you from the bottom of my heart Leslie. cheers from Western Australia

[Ayedah.]

This was my 8th tiny treasure, and I followed you along. You should do more of these. It was so relaxing. The painting and your voice-over, especially.

[lindaarsenault]

Thank you for sharing this detailed video. Beautiful tiny painting as always.

[sarahcooper]

I loved taking half an hour to paint this with you after a stressful day, and I now feel so much more relaxed. These tiny paintings are so achievable even when life gets busy. Thank you Leslie😊

[joedlafferty]

This was lovely ... I really liked the way you talked through your process, including while mixing colours. And the result was pretty amazing! You are an inspiration, thanks so much for sharing this video.

[conkrotwife]

Lovely sketch! I built a tiny art kit to carry daily to work, I paint during long meetings and lunch breaks. I’ve been painting tiny for almost a month and it makes my day go so much better!

[bettygentry]

Oh, I came alive watching the magic! It has been years since I painted with watercolor. I love miniature work and so look forward to setting aside time to paint again! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[followyourbrush]

I have become captivated with tiny paintings, after watching this. I find it incredibly therapeutic and relaxing. Thank you!

[barbarahockensmith]

You must have excellent eyesight and hand and eye coordination. Love your work.

[satish]

I waited to see live demo of your tiny painting. Thank you very much

[colleensnyder]

Happy Monday Leslie. A challenge update: I’m nine paintings into the challenge and finding the process so enjoyable. I do have one concern…time! I have to force myself not to paint more than one in a day😂 I’ll have completed this challenge in 90 days if I don’t control my time! What a problem to have…right? 🎨

[flowerbug]

This was perfect! The composition is something that relaxes me and your experience taught me many things. Thank you!

[vickirogers]

You are amazing, Leslie! Your process was very interesting too! And I love your description of color mixing! Thank you so much! ❤

[reginameese]

I too have taken the tiny challenge. Very new to watercolor so I am using this challenge to explore colors, subjects, and techniques. I am so enjoying the journey. Thank you for the encouragement!

[GrandmaMuggy]

Leslie, so inspiring to hear you talk and watch your process! Your painting is beautiful. I am also doing the challenge along with you. But I am not on social media so I’m not really posting anywhere. I must say that my work is more 90% watercolor 10% ink. And most of my paintings are of beaches and seaside scenes. I have done some lighthouses. The size I’m working with is 2 x 2 square. I think I might cut some small ones like you’re doing because it’s nice to have some rectangular ones too. Maybe for the next challenge. Thanks again, Leslie. This was a great thing to offer.

[lilaskye]

I really appreciate your clear instructions during this demo! Thanks

[Lisa-]

Thanks for the narrated painting. I always learn so much from you! 😊