Class Overview

Welcome to my Skillshare class where we will explore the beauty of painting a blooming Opuntia flower in watercolor. In this class, I will guide you through a step-by-step process on how to create a beautiful Opuntia flower with a radiant, light-filled aura.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the class, we will focus on wet-on-dry techniques to create natural-looking soft edges. You'll also learn how to paint the background with the wet-on-wet technique to achieve a smooth and seamless blend of colors. We'll work on capturing the intense light and shadows of the flower by gradually building the depth of colors and tonal values.

You will learn and practice the following skills, techniques, and concepts:

Understanding and using a limited color palette
The importance of tonal values
Layering and blending colors to create depth and texture
Painting wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
Creating highlights and shadows to add dimension to your painting
Using a variety of brush strokes to add visual interest and texture
Creating backlit effect

Who This Class is For:

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their watercolor skills, whether you're a beginner or an intermediate artist. If you're looking to create a beautiful piece of art that showcases your talent, this class is perfect for you.

By the end of this class, you'll have a stunning Opuntia flower painting that you can be proud of. So, let's grab our brushes and get started!

Materials/Resources:

Within the Projects & Resources section, you will find a PDF file that includes a comprehensive list of the supplies I used for this painting. This list covers the exact brushes, colors, paper, and other necessary tools. Additionally, I will provide ready-to-print line drawings in various sizes, along with my finished painting for inspiration and guidance and a reference photo.

Vesna Petkovic

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