Welcome to another class in my Quick & Easy watercolor series! 🎨

In this lesson, we’ll paint a single rose in watercolor, softly glowing in the sunlight. This project is simple enough for beginners, but also filled with techniques you’ll use again and again in your watercolor journey.

You’ll learn how to:

Create a smooth, even background with the wet-on-dry technique
Paint natural-looking greens for the stem and sepals
Build vibrant petals in two layers for depth and realism
Balance soft gradients with crisp edges
Add finishing touches and glowing highlights with a scrubber brush

This rose project takes about two hours to complete — perfect if you want a painting that’s both relaxing and rewarding. By the end, you’ll have your very own watercolor rose and more confidence in blending, layering, and capturing light in watercolor.

Whether this is your very first flower or part of your growing collection, this class will give you the skills and inspiration to keep painting with joy.

Patti Jordan

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