Exploring Watercolours, Pens & Neon Colours: Painting Vibrant Fruits

1. Welcome to the Garden: Exploring Nature Through Art: Hi. My name is Karina A Bata, and you're welcome to my garden and to my class. I'm an artist, and my creative practice is mostly dedicated to flora and fauna. This class is all about drawing and painting the botanical elements in the mixed media and conventional techniques. We will explore the lines in graffiti drawing, the detailed shading, the magics of watercolors, and the combination of these mediums, we will combine our skills together and create a set of botanical elements, which later will become a mesmerizing potter design. Let the garden be your muse and let your art bloom alongside the flowers and fruits. All levels are welcome. This class is all about celebrating the nature's beauty, captivating world of pencil graphics, watercolors, watercolor pans, and even a touch of playful neon watercolor paints. Come on, join me in my botanical garden. 2. Painting A Pomegranate With Watercolors And Pens: Welcome to this exciting pomegranate painting tutorial. I have the most perfect pogrant and I would like to reveal some seeds for this painting. In this episode, I will be experimenting with watercolor pen, something new for me to try to find a paper that is at least 300 milligrams. Start by sketching the basic outline of the pomegranate using a watercolor pen. Watercolor pen has two sides. One is thin, and other is thicker. Working with watercolor pens is quite exciting and easy, actually. Did you know that pomegranates were among the first fruits cultivated by humans about 5,000 years ago, and it took place somewhere in Asia Minor. These magical fruits have been linked to several myths and legends, and it's a symbol of life, death, sexuality, and fertility. Pomgrens are an integral part of the Middle Eastern diet. You don't need to go into too much details at this stage. Just capture the general shape and any prominent features. I remember when I saw my first Pogrenate tree, I think it was somewhere in Turkey. How happy I was to discover such an intricate, fruitful tree. Prepare your watercolors. Now let's begin adding color to the pocrant. Pomgnate have a range of red hues, so feel free to vary the intensity as you work. Later on, I will use all the elements and weave them into the pattern. My paper is 640 milligrams. I can cover the paper with lots of paint and water and it won't go one k. In order to paint the object, you have to study it really well. Eat it with your eyes. Study the texture of the fruit. What smell does it have? Which colors? Which colors would you like to use it same or maybe you want to distort a color palette. Try learning everything about your chosen object. However, you don't need to make a copy of it, but you have to express the feeling of it, the feeling of this particular fruit. And it's really subjective. So we're not making a photo realistic copy here. We're expressing the feeling that this fruit gave to you. Then the work will be interesting because it's just like a folder. We don't need a copy of the image of the fruit because we already have a photo. Let's see what we can create, what we can make out of the reference, out of the fruit, out of the season. I like this orange. It fits the autumn pretty well. So here is my breakfast. This is how I get my pomegranates. I know it's almost comic looking video, but it's real, not staged, sort of. I'm preparing my breakfast. To give the Pogren depth and dimension, let's add some shading. Apply the dark shade to the areas where the light wouldn't hit directly, creating shadows and contours. This will make your Pogren look more three dimensional. It's a real joy to paint botanical elements, and it's easy to find. You don't need to go online, just go outside, go in the park, go in the garden, and get into the zone. Painting outside is rewarding for your soul. You will be much more peaceful, I promise you, tune in to the vibe of the garden, the vibe of the trees, how much life in them and how static they are and how active they are at the same time. All the leaves and moving and whispering something. I Be careful with painting the seeds. Make sure your previous layer is completely dry before adding the shade, the new layer. This will prevent the colors from blending into each other and help you achieve crisp, well defined sets. Choose a deep by watercolor paint and start applying it to the surface of the food. Now it's time to blend the colors. Use a clean damp brush to gently blend the edges of the different shades, creating smooth transition between the colors. This technique helps soften any harsh lines and gives the Pogrenate a polished look. H, 3. Painting Realistic Pomegranate Leaves With Watercolors: And in order to master something, we need to work 10,000 hours on it. Have you done your 10,000 hours? So when you have done 10,000 hours of drawing something, you will get all your rewards. If you haven't, just one step at a time, 1 hour at a time. And one day maybe you'll get where you want to get. But if not, here's a space for enjoying the process. Tuning into the slow vibe, the slow pace of the nature, tuning into the slow existence as if nothing should worry us. But this exact moment, this exact fruit, this exact tree, the dialog between you and the tree. Earning to get all the satisfaction from being in the process is a skill that we have to master too. In this day and age, focusing on something like that is really hard. Moving on to the leaves, I choose an olive green, watercolor paint. I like the combination of this green with the color of my pomegranate. Paint the leaves around pomegranate using gentle brush strokes to create their curved shapes. Leaves are not perfectly flat, so add some subtle variations in color to mimic the natural texture. In general, wonky shapes are welcome. Organic objects look more realistic when they are not perfectly symmetrical and have imperfection in the texture and shape. Et's talk about the creative journey and its difficulties. The most effective approach to mastering any medium is to persist relentlessly until you've truly mastered it. In fact, the secret to any success is to not quit even in the challenging moments. Mastery is a journey that often spans years, and in fact, it should take years. So take a deep breath, relax, and embrace the journey one step at a time. Can you do it? Can we all come back to the times when we had a high concentration span? We can focus and we can master all the skills we want. In the world of art, the joy of creation can often be a bitter, sweet, isolating experience. Uncertainty is your faithful companion on this creative odyssey. And as creators, we must learn to embrace the struggles and confront the millions of doubts that inevitably arise. They arise all the time, actually, and there is distance. It happens to all of us, not only you. There are a lot of walls and obstacles between your pure creative self and the final artwork. The trick is to break through those walls, those routines, those things that keep us away, break through them and keep the inspiration in a safe place. So on the way to the state of the creative flow, you will still have the idea, the motivation, the drive, and keep your ambitions safe. These days, it's really hard to preserve your creative ambitions and nourish them with the right food. Not with everything you see in social media, in the news, pick your best inspiration. Keep your focus on what you love, not what you're given in the Internet. Like random random stuff, you know what I mean? 4. Smoothing Watercolors For A Seamless Pomegranate Painting: Let your passion be the source of nourishment, a deeply personal connection that exists solely within you and within the work itself. Ignore the audience or the world or what they say. Try learning to get your satisfaction from the creative process itself and from delivering desired results. I believe this is the only way to feel contempt consistently. Let's just be here now. And who knows? You know? Just like many artists before you, fame might arrive long after you've left your mark on the world. H painting watercolors in layers, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next is a good way to maintain control over your details and colors. So please no rush. Actually, moving your body every 40 minutes or an hour is recommended. So not only for the sake of painting, but also for the sake of your own health, please take breaks and walk around. H Often, we struggle to summon the strength needed to complete our creative projects unless we have the guidance of a mentor or the strength of our own belief in ourselves. And I want to let you know, I believe in you. Let's push the creative struggles together. 5. Adding Realistic Seeds To Your Pomegranate Artwork: As a final touch, consider adding a few seeds that have fallen off the fruit into the surface. Select a deep maroon or burgundy color for the Pogrenate seeds with lighter colors such as pale yellow. Add some gradients and reflections. This will make the seeds look more realistic. Take a step back and look at your painting. Are there any areas that need more color blending or refinement? Make any necessary adjustment to ensure your Pogrenate or other chosen fruit looks cohesive and vibrant and you're satisfied with the result. Um, Are you stuck? Have you finished the drawing? Life isn't always a small sale. In fact, it's hard and the creative journey. Well, that's no different. It's a profound voyage into the depths of your inner dialog. In fact, it's actually a monologue. You're sitting there alone and creating art is really difficult. It's already a miracle that you are trying. M, In the end, we collect all the elements into the pattern from making a pattern, you can watch my all the classes and I will talk about it in the future as well. For now, you need to capture everything you see in your garden, if you have it. If you don't, then you're welcome to express the memory of the fruit or go to the supermarket, maybe choose few fruits and experiment and make hybrids. A Please applaud your work to the project section and let's celebrate the beauty of the gardens together, even if it's unfinished, although I strongly encourage you to make it the way you want it to look like and to finish the project. But if you haven't, I still want to see it. Share your juicy pomegranates with us. Thank you for your attention. 6. Outlining Persimmons And Quinces With Precision Pencils: Settle into a comfortable spot with a clear view of the enchanting branches you intend to depict. First, I'm starting with the drawing part. Quinces symbolized love and fertility, too. And there are also ancient fruits dating back to miss Bata. According to Greek legend, it's a fruit of a marriage. Apparently, apples referred to in the Garden of Eden and the Song of Solomon were actually quinces. I know. They're not very common, so I decided to introduce them to you. Quinces are pear shaped and bright yellow, same color as golden apples. They have citrusy gentle soft flavor, but they're often considered to be a crust between an apple and a pear with spongy, yellow, pale yellow flesh. The act of capturing plants and paper outdoors can be really a meditative experience offering a peaceful escape from daily life. It I love the aroma. It's quite unique and refreshing. Queen's heart flesh requires proper cooking, or it can be eaten dried, but maybe they boil it first, too. Now let's dive into the enchanting world of pencil drawing of the beloved persimmon tree, study the graceful curves of the leaves and distinctive features of these sweet gems, also known as khaki. Try to capture the essence of this tree with delicate lines and subtle details. Remember, this is your interpretation, your chance to express life into the paper. The persimmon tree is our muse now, and your artwork will showcase the elegance of this beloved tree. Lightly sketch the contrast of quinces and parasimons and add lots of leaves. Persimons or khaki my favorites. They are super ancient khaki known to have existed in Asia for more than 10,000 years. It's an absolute delight. Look, like a sweet dessert coming straight from a tree, uniquely sweet, squishy fruits. They come into season during the late fall and winter. In my drawing, leaves and ripe fruits share the stage. Actually, it shouldn't be this way. It's a visual paradox. Leaves fall first and just in time for Christmas, fruits ripen and they become soft and mushy. And as you proceed to sketch the finer details of the smaller branches, allow yourself the freedom to embrace the natures and perfections. In this episode, we are not adding any shadings, so no tonal work. We just go through the colors, just bow lines and livid colors. I want to paint out fruits with clear and bright colors this time. It's time to end drawing those outlines. It's actually a bit addictive when you like it. I hope you are satisfied with the way it looks. If yes, congratulations. If not, there is no rush. Take your time. 7. Coloring Persimmons And Quinces With Watercolors And Pens: First, I sketch out a few lines to define the areas where the shadows will fall. I'm using a watercolor pen for this initial step. Next, I apply a first layer of Prussian green watercolor paint to establish the base color. Just take it easy. One leave at a time. Somewhere I apply the paint only on the half of the leaf. This way you can add darker or lighter color on the other half, enhancing the realistic look. Make sure they all dry before you apply the second layer. Nature has its own pace, and drawing plans teaches you to embrace patience and acceptance. You learn to appreciate the gradual growth and changes in the natural world, reflecting on the value of slow and steady progress. Now I'm adding the dark green To add some variation, I then introduced a bit of brighter olive green. This layering will help create depth and dimension in the painting. Then I color this lovely ripe persimmon into vibrant orange. The hue can range from light orange to deep red depending on the variety of fruit. These orange berries are quite estrogen and hard when unripe. But in the right time of the year, it's very juicy and soft. And the original name ospiis translate as something like food of the gods. Yes, look at that breakfast coming straight from the tray. So 8. Adding Neon Highlights To Persimmons And Quinces: I experimented with neon colors while you were away. Sorry, I started such fun without you. When it comes to neon colors, they need a bit of post production, magic in Photoshop. Now, it looks like they need some contrast. Otherwise, the leaves are blending into the quinces colo tone. That's where post production comes in, making those fruits pop. But it's a bit later for now, we're just painting and collecting the elements. Quinces are very hard when they are raw and very estrogen, but it's good for baking in a pie with some spices, or I boiled the fruits. And it was such a sweet, warm drink. Quinss are also great for adding the lemon note in an apple pie. Its sweetness, tart flavor makes an outstanding flavor. It is used as a health remedy as well. There are many different versions. Some are orange and pineapple queens fruit with slight variations in taste and shape. They have very soft pale pink flower blossoms. It's like feathers. I love them small as well. Cute stuff little baby quinces. Embrace the bold lines. This time, I've got heavy on the pen lines, and also I have added some neon pink to some leaves, as you can see. We're stepping away from realism here. Don't hesitate to add colors which are not found in nature. Remember, it's about creating a lively, colorful set of elements for the pattern. Fun comes first, not safety first, okay? Painting watercolors in layers, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next is a good way to maintain control over your details and colors. So please no rush. Actually, moving your body every 40 minutes or an hour is recommended. So not only for the sake of painting, but also for the sake of your own health, please take breaks and walk around. In the end, I'm also adding the outlines with a neon pink color. While this is not necessary in the final file because it will be separated from the background, it adds a touch of magic, just for the sake of fun. Try experimenting with neon colors and contours around the object. It's an absolute blast. Um, And look who decided to visit a garden? Fay animals ready to join us. While I'm painting a bit of the cat figures, my main work involves detailed pencil drawings. It's a best tool for drawing first. Grafite pencils are my go tool for crafting lifelike animal graphics. You might have seen them earlier. As for the young sheep, well, it somehow wandered into my creative space. I'm a big cat lover, so we'll probably go through gets together and I'll show you how I do these detailed drawings. Sheep are very cute. H. Keep all your drawings scanned and refined. We will come back to the Photoshop post production later. Or you can refer to all the classes where I teach how to cut out the image from the scanned image and how to create a pattern out of any image, any artwork. After completing and drawing, take a moment to sit quietly and reflect on the experience. 9. Drawing a Medlar Using Watercolor Pens: Medlar. Let's start with a simple exercise and draw a medlar tree. I'm using a watercolor pen, which is excellent for outlining objects. People often hesitate to draw all the leaves on the tree. I get it. We'll do it together. You can follow along or find your own tree. The key is to select a tree with large leaves as they look better in comparison to small leaves. They look good in the composition, believe me, and they are easier to draw. The process may seem a bit slow, but we are here for a meditative experience. All the fruits I picked for this class are quite unique and all of them are coming from the same garden. I would like to pay attention to medlar since it's quite a rare fruit, common meddler MaspllsGermonica, is a small tree. It is slow growing and originated from South Eastern Europe to Central Asia. It has large, long, dark green leaves, and they turn into a lovely mix of yellow, green, red and purple in the fall. Madla is a member of sazia or Rose family, as well as quinces, which we have in this class as well. I love those pens because you can actually blend them with colors and no one will see that you've used the pen. Meta have white to pinkish white rose like flowers. They actually smell very, very good. This tree took years to grow to its current size. I enjoy drawing the leaves. It's like a puzzle for me. It can be quite challenging. It is requiring a high level of focus on the subject. Learning to look attentively is a skill these days. Taking the time to capture an object on paper in silence and with full concentration can be a real challenge, even if you have no kids around you to distract you. Remember, energy flows where your attention goes. If your attention is scattered all over the place responding to all the distractions out there, your energy scatters too. Drawing requires your full attention, presence, and prolonged concentration. Let's see how long we can last. Without any distractions, just sitting calmly in your garden. Uh, I know it takes time, and it's boring to draw leaves, but I like the outcome, and we are not in a rush. Creating beautiful art takes time. Uh, uh, 10. Painting A Medlar With Watercolors For Texture And Detail: After finishing the leaf foliage, I'm adding thin brown branches. It's quite easy to add the tree trunk and branches after drawing the leaves, especially if there are many of them and the green part is quite dense. Next, I'm adding the meddler fruits. They are bright orange. Mm. So good for the jam. The immature fruits are hard and bitter, but when ripe, they become soft and mushy. I'd say it tastes like apricot apple. The fruits are generally picked after the leaves have dropped in the late autumn. Madl has been cultivated for thousands and thousands of years, as well as our other fruits. It was quite an important plant in ancient Greece and Rome. Okay. Um feel gratitude for the opportunity to connect with nature through your art. Embrace the stillness that comes from being in the presence of something greater than yourself. Drawing plans can be a form of self care and renewal. The act of creating something beautiful can be healing for the mind and soul, providing sanctuary of calm amidst the chaos of daily life. Uh, Nature is an abundant source of inspiration. You don't really need your smartphone here. Believe me, if you leave your gadgets outside of the drawing area, you will be more successful in your drawing practice. In actually any practice, if you need the full attention, 100% concentration, leave the gadget in a different room. Even if you don't use it, don't have it on the table. Don't have it in the pocket. It should be out of reach. Okay. When you paint or draw from real life objects in nature, you get the opportunity to directly observe your subject from different angles, from different perspectives in a different light. You can choose and direct, and you understand and learn more about the subject. This direct connection allows you to capture fine details, textures and nuances. And these can be quite challenging to replicate from photographs or your memory. Since our class incorporates mixed media, let's introduce a little bit of pencil drawing. As I said before, nature is an abundant source of inspiration from the intricate patterns on the leaf to the vibrant colors of fruit. Being in nature engage all your senses. You can feel the warmth of the sun, hear the rustling of leaves, and smell the fragrance of flowers. These sensory experiences can infuse your artwork with a deeper connection to the subject. The natural environment offers an ever changing play of light and shadow. Painting and drawing outdoors allows you to enjoy the fresh air and the tranquility of nature. This can be a relaxing and meditative experience in helping to reduce stress and promote well being. Also, let's introduce some new colors. If you have them, it gives a little touch of craziness, just a tiny bit. I feel very relaxed, I feel very, very connected. I know those leaves now. I know the tree. Let the art of drawing plants be a gateway to peace, mindfulness, and deeper connection with the world around you. May your artistic journey be a path to inner harmony and creative place. Tara, so here is the result. I gave this one as a gift. Giving your works as gifts is really great. 11. Combining Pencil Sketches And Watercolors For Pomegranate Branch: Welcome to this exciting Pomegranate painting tutorial. We'll blend precise pencil drawing with vibrant watercolors to bring these delicious fruits in their life cycle from flowers to ripe fruits. In this lesson, we're about to embark on an exciting journey that combines both pencil drawing and the beauty of watercolor paint. We'll blend precise pencil drawing with vibrant watercolors. For this lesson, you need a pencil for a delicate drawing and watercolor paints with watercolor paper and brushes. Begin, I sketched the pomegranate outline onto the paper using graffit pencil. Our focus will be on those charming pomegranates nestle on the branch. Your garden probably has something else. If you don't have a garden, I'd advise you to try working in the park or get the fruits out of the supermarket. I had so many Pogrenates that they became a part of my daily breakfast. I had about four trays. Each Pogrenate is like a little universe waiting to be explored through your artistic lens. With a branch outline in place, it's time to bring out the paints and let the colors flow. Start by selecting a range of red hues for the small pongnans. Remember, nature loves diversity, so don't hesitate to mix different shades. And here I'm adding some green shades. These smaller fruits have their own unique stories to tell, each with its distinct highlights and shadows. I'm using a special watercolor brush. It's synthetic, but it holds the paint very, very well. It is very interesting to observe the full life cycle of pomegranate growth and then capture it through the delicate combination of pencil and watercolor. It all starts with the vibrant tangerine red flowers. These delicate blooms hold the promise of what's to come. From the heart of these flowers, nature works its magic, and the tree transforms these blossoms into green, yellow fruits. As time passes and the sun's warmth caresses each fruit, they gradually evolve into a mesmerizing shade of burgundy. Feel free to layer the colors to achieve the desired depth and richness. And remember, less is often more with watercolors. Allow the paint to interact with the paper naturally, creating the unique textures and blends that makes this mix with pencil lines so captivating. And take breaks, please, tip some tea, stretch your body. M. Now I'm painting the other half of the leaves in a different shape. I'm adding the other half later, leaving the middle white. After painting one half of the leaves, wait before you paint another half. This will create a different dimension into the leaf and leave the middle part of the leaves white or yellow. Later, you can even the colors if you want to make it less different. But it is good if you have one half lighter than another. Et's talk about pomegranates magic or its health benefits. Since I'm often low on iron, I love drinking freshly squeezed Pomgrenate juice. It's like an alexa of youth and fertility. They say everything red has a lot of iron, right? Plus pomgranate has plenty of vitamin C, and these two go really well together. According to Aveda, the Pomgnate tree is an excellent pharmacy. Seeds, flowers, the rind of the fruit, and the root bark. All parts are considered to have healing properties. From its color, we can see the high concentration of antioxidants, which obviously makes it a superfood. The act of capturing plans on paper outdoors can be actually a very meditative experience. We will pay close attention to the details. In. In When it comes to my artistic inspirations, it's always something around botanical world and the elements, fire, water, earth, and air. These smaller fruits have their own unique highlights and shadows. By the way, I have an old artwork created with watercolors and it's pomegranate. And actually, this old artwork was on someone else's body has been made as a tattoo by someone. I don't know. A lot of my works have been tattooed, and only later I get to know about the random tattoos made around the globe. Remember, Nature loves diversity, so don't hesitate to mix different shades. And the pomegranate flowers, Wow, a burst of vibrant beauty. It all starts with a vibrant tangerine red flowers. These delicate blooms hold the promise of bids to come. After seeing the whole cycle of its life, really, I became a fan. 12. Painting A Realistic Pomegranate Branch With Watercolors: Feel free to layer the colors to achieve the desired depth and richness. Look to the seasonal inspiration. It can be color, texture or subject. What are winter, spring, summer and fall associated with. Have you tried to express each season with its color? By the end of the session, you will understand the character of the leaves. And this is what is magical about the process of painting life. You can actually study the object from different sites and learn more about it. There's something timeless and captivating about the organic shapes and illees found in nature. Uh, uh, Watercolor painting involves separating painted brotss into little bits here and there. So the paint doesn't mix when it's wet. You know, letting an area dry is actually quite essential. I And yeah, adding as many details in the end as you feel, right? I have another synthetic brush with an interesting cut. This is great for adding intricate details. Try to make leaves in random shapes with its imperfections and bonkinessimprovise, as you go, observing the overall character of the leaves. H 13. Smoothing Watercolors and Adding More Fruits to Your Painting: The most of the painting has been done. I'm adding the more transparent light details without pencil drawing, sketching or without preparation. I really like this one, how it turned out. So I'll make another little kitty. Here, I'm challenging myself by not using pencils and trusting my eyes to capture the details. Here I'm improvising a bit, and I try to look carefully at the tree. Looking being a present moment is a very practical, useful skill. And it's actually quite important to consider learning this skill. I know it sounds funny. Attentive looking is something you can practice daily without a sketchbook, but better with a sketchbook zoo you learn how to observe and capture. Painting another big one, big pomegranate. I have it ready and ripe here on the table. Let's practice. Although I think it was enough of the fruits in the composition before. Let's practice and make it fast. Now I'm adding burg and D colors and blending it all together. I'm using watercolors as I would apply lines with pencil drawing with paint rather than painting and then blending it with water. I'm not using any pencils and they just want to trust my eyes. H uh, Uh, After drawing plants and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature, you may find a sense of zen and tranquility. While drawing, you become fully present in the moment, focusing on the lines, shapes, and details of the plants. This mindfulness allows you to let go of worries and distractions, finding peace in the simplicity of observing and creating M I'm finishing the painting by adding finer details with a marker pen. The marker can define edges and add precision to certain elements. In the world of plants, imperfections are celebrated as part of the unique beauty. I take your time, embrace the fruits of the garden and let the artistic journey bloom. Take breaks. Please sip some tea stretch your body, and there is no need for immediate judgment. We are collecting the elements, and in the end, we will choose only the best ones and then create a pattern design from them. Here something like this. Here is the result. Drawing plans can teach you to let go of the need for perfection and instead embrace the beauty of the imperfect and then finished. 14. Final Finish: Adding Neon Watercolors to a Pomegranate Branch: As you lose yourself in the process of drawing, you may experience a state of flow where at time seems to slow down flow is a state of effortless concentration that can be deeply rewarding and calming. So this is it. This is the result. Thank you for your attention. H.