If your watercolor flowers feel flat or you’re unsure how to build depth without overworking your painting, this class will show you a simple, approachable way to create a soft, dimensional rose using layered wet-on-wet techniques.

In this class, you’ll paint a loose watercolor rose while learning how to layer color over time, control water at different stages, and gently guide your painting without losing that soft, flowing look.

This is a beginner-friendly class, but it builds on foundational skills like water control and soft backgrounds. If you’ve ever felt like your florals lack depth or focus, this class will help you move forward with more confidence.

What You Will Learn

How to layer wet-on-wet to build depth gradually
How to control water levels at different stages of painting
How to create soft petals with natural movement
How to use darker surrounding values to bring a flower forward
How to avoid overworking while still adding dimension

How This Class Moves You Forward

Earlier in the week, we focused on soft backgrounds and gentle control.

In this class, we bring those techniques together and take them a step further by creating a stronger focal point and building a complete, layered flower.

If this feels a little more challenging, that’s completely normal. You can always revisit the earlier classes to strengthen your foundation, then come back and try this again.

Who This Class Is For

This class is perfect for beginners who:

feel like their florals look flat
struggle with adding depth
want to create a stronger focal point

You don’t need drawing skills, and you can use whatever watercolor supplies you already have.

Materials

Watercolor paper (140 lb recommended)
Watercolor paints (any palette, including a small travel set)
Round brush
Water container
Paper towel
Optional: painter’s tape

Engagement

If you enjoy this class, be sure to follow me so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

And if this class helps you, a quick review really does make a difference and helps other students find it as well.

You may also enjoy exploring these related classes that build on the same soft watercolor approach and help you continue growing your confidence with loose florals.

Watercolor Florals: Let Paint Flow for Soft Backgrounds
https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/watercolor-florals-let-paint-flow-for-soft-backgrounds/909397271

Watercolor Florals: Fix Harsh Edges with Soft Backgrounds
https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/watercolor-florals-fix-harsh-edges-with-soft-backgrounds/644002670

Each class focuses on a different way to work with water, softness, depth, and relaxed brush movement.

Elina Rashkova

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