From Sketch to Painting: Free Your Creativity with Watercolor Floral Tutorial

Описание: Dear friends,


Let's welcome Spring with watercolors and paint Foxgloves with Baby Blue Eyes together!



Please join me in this detailed watercolor tutorial, where we capture the delicate beauty of foxgloves and baby blue eyes. Whether you're a beginner eager to dip your brushes into the world of watercolors or an experienced artist looking to refresh your skills with new techniques, this video inspires creativity and growth in your artistic journey.


In this tutorial, you'll learn:


How to prepare your paper for painting
Techniques for creating a fluid first wash
Methods for adding depth and texture to your florals
Tips for blending and mixing colors to achieve various earthy hues
Strategies for keeping your brushstrokes loose to convey natural movement


Supplies Used:


Watercolor Paper (Hot Pressed, 300 lbs, 7.5 x 11.5 inches)
All-Purpose Calligraphy Brush, small synthetic round for details
Dagger Brush
Size 12 Synthetic Round Brush
Watercolor Tubes from Holbein:
Aureolin Yellow
New Gamboge
Sap Green
Manganese Blue Hue (Winsor and Newton)
Cobalt Blue Hue
Ultramarine Blue
Quinacridone Violet
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Bright Pink (Opera Pink as an alternative)


Additional Supplies:


3B pencil, kneaded eraser
Two jars of water
A sprayer for moistening paints
A white porcelain palette for mixing colors
Masking tape and a gator board are used to secure the paper.
Paper tissues.


Don't forget to check out the playlists 'Watercolor Basics' and 'Watercolor Stories' for more tutorials and insights into watercolor painting.


I'd love to hear your thoughts and see your creations!
Please leave a comment section, ask questions, or share your own watercolor experiences with me and our community.


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Let's bring some color into our lives this spring with watercolors' vibrant and beautiful nature.


Sending you love and peace!


Elnura

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:56 Watercolor Paper
02:09 Sketch
03:27 Palette Overview
04:24 First Wash
08:45 Layering: flowers
13:42 Leaves/Grasses
15:24 Message for You