This class will teach you how to paint soft, delicate, loose-style watercolor floral compositions and bouquets.

In this class, we’ll go over the wet-on-wet watercolor technique that I use for creating soft petals and color bleeds, then walk through the process of painting the flowers and the leaves individually so you can get the hang of each element. Before starting the projects, we’ll review the key components of creating a well-balanced composition by looking at some examples of my old and new artwork to help demonstrate each of these points.

We’ll finish with not one but two class projects: The first will be a delicate floral composition, and the second will be a sweet and simple floral bouquet.

By the end of this class, you’ll not only have the skills and techniques to create beautiful blooms in your future paintings, you will also have two works of art to frame, hang up in your studio, or use as inspiration as you continue on in your watercolor journey.

This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate watercolor artists, and anyone who appreciates floral and botanical art like I do. I’ve broken up the class into bite-sized lessons with step-by-step instructions, and I’ll be painting everything in real-time so you can follow along easily. Feel free to also pause, rewind, or slow the class down to a pace that works best for you.

About the Artist

Hello and welcome! My name is Priya and I’m the owner of Petals by Priya Watercolor Designs. I’m an artist, art teacher, surface designer, and paper goods shop owner based in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m passionate about teaching art in an approachable manner and helping artists at any level feel excited and empowered to create beautiful artwork that embraces their own unique style.

One of my absolute favorite parts about being an artist is connecting with other creatives and sharing our love for art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Let’s connect!

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Next Steps

Please don’t forget to upload your projects to the “Projects & Resources” section here on Skillshare. It’s a great way to receive feedback on your artwork and connect with fellow students and creatives. If you also share your project on social media, please tag me on Instagram @petals.by.priya so I can like and comment on your work and share it with my audience!

Thanks again for joining this class. I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a question? Feel free to send me an email or DM me on Instagram!

Nicola Sleat

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