About This Class

Welcome to Vintage Flowers: Expressive Painting for Beginners

In this gentle and expressive class, you’ll learn how to create soft, nostalgic florals using either watercolor or gouache. Whether you’re working in your sketchbook or on cotton rag paper, this class will guide you through painting three floral compositions that feel timeless, loose, and full of heart.

We won’t focus on tight realism. Instead, we’ll explore a more intuitive approach to painting florals that helps you loosen up and enjoy the process. You’ll discover how simple brushstrokes and thoughtful color choices can create stunning, vintage-inspired artworks without overthinking every detail.

What You’ll Learn

This class is designed to help you build confidence in painting expressive flowers, even if you’re just starting out. We’ll go over:

The essential supplies you’ll need for both gouache and watercolor
Why expressive painting is the best way to start floral art
How to paint 3 unique floral compositions using soft layering and loose textures
Tips for painting intuitively and working with flow and emotion over perfection

Course Overview

Intro: A warm welcome and a quick overview of what we’ll cover
Supplies: Basic tools for both watercolor and gouache florals
Why Expressive Painting Works for Beginners: Learn the value of working loosely and fearlessly
Project 1 – White Bougainvillea: Soft and airy, a lovely first project to ease into expressive florals
Project 2 – Purple and Yellow Bells: Play with complementary colors and contrast while staying loose
Project 3 – Yellow Vintage Roses: Build layers and add shadows while staying light and natural
Final Thoughts: Wrap-up and ideas on how to continue your floral painting journey

Why Join This Class?

Beginner-Friendly: No prior painting experience needed, just a love for florals and a willingness to explore
Medium-Flexible: Use either watercolor or gouache, or even both together
Creative Freedom: Learn how to express your style through brushstrokes, not rules
Soft and Elegant Results: You’ll create floral pieces that feel vintage, romantic, and personal

Whether you’re just starting your art journey or looking to bring more heart and looseness into your work, this class is a perfect space to begin.

🖌️ Now pick up your brush and let’s get started

— Jenny

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Kenzie Deneault

Watercolor Artist and Calligrapher

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