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Description Kind of, sort of tutorial. It's more walk-through my painting process. I hope it will be useful to you.
For constructing the knotworks - as I'm still learning that, I really don't feel entitled to give advice about it. Anyway, if you're interested in this art, I can recommend you two great books - Celtic art: Method of construction by George Bain nad Celtic knotwork by his son Ian Bain. The first book has more intuitive approach, although it's not always easy to understand. The second one is more technical, yet very systematic and comprehensible.

Finished picture can be found here: [link]
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Comments: 152

LucieOn In reply to ??? [2014-01-29 17:14:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome Yes, the principles can be applied to digital works, why not. I actually used the gems just recently for a design for a poster at work

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Woodswallow [2013-02-27 12:31:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, what a fantastic and detailed Tutorial!! Thank you so much for this! This is great and I'm totally sure I can learn something from this

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LucieOn In reply to Woodswallow [2013-02-27 13:03:41 +0000 UTC]

Glad you find it useful

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RunePixie [2013-02-14 17:34:47 +0000 UTC]

Two great books. Good recommendation

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LucieOn In reply to RunePixie [2013-02-14 17:48:42 +0000 UTC]

They most certainly are! I think I like the one by George Bain a little bit more - I prefer the looser style

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RebelAtoli [2013-02-14 15:01:36 +0000 UTC]

The link to the finished picture is broken

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LucieOn In reply to RebelAtoli [2013-02-14 15:06:36 +0000 UTC]

It's fixed now

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Anemoritos [2013-02-14 13:37:02 +0000 UTC]

Woa this is amazing!!!!!! i defenetly want to try it out!!! Thank you for this tutorial !!

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LucieOn In reply to Anemoritos [2013-02-14 14:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you And good luck if you decide to try!

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Sarcastic-Squirrel [2013-02-11 05:16:17 +0000 UTC]

Very helpful, and the jemstones are amazing!

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LucieOn In reply to Sarcastic-Squirrel [2013-02-11 08:54:35 +0000 UTC]

Glad you think so!

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ColorBloX [2013-01-15 13:19:17 +0000 UTC]

So interesting! Great tutorial... Hadn't known how to archive a transparent effect

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LucieOn In reply to ColorBloX [2013-01-15 13:32:04 +0000 UTC]

Glad you find it useful

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AthenaStorm [2012-11-09 01:29:51 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! This is my project for tomorrow! (with my own sketch of coarse)

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LucieOn In reply to AthenaStorm [2012-11-09 18:31:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Let me know about the result!

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FStop231 [2012-06-19 19:06:54 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial!

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LucieOn In reply to FStop231 [2012-07-16 08:57:27 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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BenjiiBen [2012-04-28 12:37:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow this looks amazing!

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LucieOn In reply to BenjiiBen [2012-07-16 08:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ElysianImagery [2012-03-25 20:09:16 +0000 UTC]

I cant tell you how helpful this has been. I would love to do a similar style of image so that way I can try to follow the step by step. I will of course reference not only the original you did of this but also the step by step and link back to your gallery.
It would be great once I get it posted and referenced to have you do a full critique on my piece so that way I can really start to learn
Im on a mission this year to really push my watercolor abilities and let me tell you, you seem like you would be an AMAZING teacher!

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LucieOn In reply to ElysianImagery [2012-03-25 20:42:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your kind words Feel free to use the tutorial in any way you need it. Also, if you had any questions about watercolor, don't hesitate to ask

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Gold-Seven [2012-01-10 23:06:23 +0000 UTC]

I was searching for this for ages, and finally found it! Thanks for putting this together. It's absolutely staggering.

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LucieOn In reply to Gold-Seven [2012-07-16 08:57:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, those are kind words from such a talented watercolorist as yourself

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Halogenhamster [2011-10-15 14:37:08 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial is wonderful! But I have a question. If you're going to highlight tiny areas, what would you suggest to apply the white goache with?

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LucieOn In reply to Halogenhamster [2011-10-15 14:54:38 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it. I apply white gouache with tiny brushes Most of my brushes are tiny anyway

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Halogenhamster In reply to LucieOn [2011-10-15 14:57:31 +0000 UTC]

I see, thanks so much for replying. I have a bad habit of drawing small heads, with TINY eyes. So I resort to using a toothpick in white poster colour

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LucieOn In reply to Halogenhamster [2011-10-15 15:41:40 +0000 UTC]

Toothpick might work too, or a needle

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twinkletinker [2011-06-18 17:24:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow! You have a lot of patience!!! The final result is impressive!!!! Thanks for sharing your techniques!

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LucieOn In reply to twinkletinker [2011-08-12 21:14:04 +0000 UTC]

I do! Only when it comes to painting, though Plus I've already found a quicker way of painting the knotworks I am too lazy to put it in a tutorial, though.

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twinkletinker In reply to LucieOn [2011-08-13 17:05:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm also just patient when it comes to painting... there extra patience there I lack in my other endeavors

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piecees [2011-06-07 21:42:30 +0000 UTC]

that is amazing......very very amazing

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LucieOn In reply to piecees [2011-08-12 21:14:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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piecees In reply to LucieOn [2011-08-13 21:27:10 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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Basike-Crowolf [2011-05-24 12:58:17 +0000 UTC]

thank for sharing

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LucieOn In reply to Basike-Crowolf [2011-05-31 21:29:34 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Bunnypuma [2011-04-23 18:25:10 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! ^^

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LucieOn In reply to Bunnypuma [2011-05-31 21:16:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Bunnypuma In reply to LucieOn [2011-06-01 06:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Welcome~

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ChocoHeaven [2011-04-15 02:04:34 +0000 UTC]

wow. thanks..

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LucieOn In reply to ChocoHeaven [2011-05-31 21:15:22 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Oksyderfia [2011-04-04 02:41:07 +0000 UTC]

Great I must say...

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LucieOn In reply to Oksyderfia [2011-04-08 16:31:57 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it.

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Maziaja [2011-02-10 21:29:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! I love stones *_*

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LucieOn In reply to Maziaja [2011-04-08 16:30:29 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it.

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bear48 [2011-02-10 16:57:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to do this

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Moon-Leaf-Studios [2011-01-24 06:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. The effects you created will especially come in handy. Thanks Again!

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iamthemonkeyhead [2010-12-19 15:06:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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LucieOn In reply to iamthemonkeyhead [2011-01-11 16:49:49 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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NordicLynx [2010-12-14 22:10:36 +0000 UTC]

This was great! Very informative

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LucieOn In reply to NordicLynx [2011-01-11 16:49:44 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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