Loose & Playful Watercolor Florals: How I Adapt My Techniques for Different Papers

Описание: Let’s have some fun! In this video, we’re painting four loose & playful floral projects—two sweet peas and two daisies—while comparing how watercolor behaves on cheap vs. cotton paper. You’ll see how I adjust my brushwork, water control, and detail choices to suit each paper, helping you get the best results no matter what you’re using!

To make this process even easier, I’ll be starting with my traceable outline (available in my Etsy shop), so you can follow along with confidence. These florals also make beautiful birth month flower cards or thoughtful handmade gifts!

✨ In this video, you’ll learn:
✔️ How cheap and cotton paper affect your watercolor techniques
✔️ How to adjust your style while staying loose & playful
✔️ Ways to experiment with paper, paint, brushes, and water control
✔️ Tips for getting great results on any watercolor paper

Grab your supplies, download the traceable outline if you’d like, and let’s paint together!

00:00 Intro
01:14 Layered Sweet Peas on Arches WC paper
09:13 Simple Sweet Peas on Canson XL WC Paper
24:20 Adding layers with Arches WC paper
37:50 Daisies on Arches WC paper
56:30 Simple loose daisy wreath on Canson XL WC Paper



WORKSHOP LINK:
https://sunlitbrushstrokes.etsy.com/c...

MATERIAL SUGGESTIONS:

ETSY Outline:
https://sunlitbrushstrokes.etsy.com/c...

SUPPLIES:
Pencil and eraser for initial sketches

SUPPLIES (Canada)
My personal (current) watercolor palette:
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11...

Arches watercolor paper:
Large sheets (I buy these most often):
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52...
9x12 pad:
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52...
Pads and blocks: all sizes:
https://www.deltaart.ca/category/ARCB...

Canson XL watercolor paper:
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52...

Simply Simmons Brushes:
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24...
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24...
The “scrubber” brush (not the exact brand I have, but similar)
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24...
1”Flat Wash brush
https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24...

SUPPLIES: (USA)
Watercolor Paper:

Arches Cold Press Paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WSQV9H
Canson Watercolor Paper
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049UXGD0

Watercolor Paint:

My current palette:
M Graham:
Hansa Yellow Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPF5IM
Phthalocyanine Blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPH5TO
Quinacridone Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPLY4Q
Ultramarine Blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044TW074
QoR:
Quinacridone Magenta: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KNT5WL0

Artegria Brushes:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBDKG5K/

Simply Simmons brushes
https://www.michaels.com/product/simp...

My favorite FREE reference photo sites:
https://unsplash.com/
https://www.pexels.com/
https://morguefile.com/
https://pixabay.com/

WORKSHOP LINK:
https://sunlitbrushstrokes.etsy.com/c...

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