Have you ever watched an artist paint a simple flower with just a few brush strokes and thought, “that looks like fun?” Well it is and you should totally try it!

This class is all about learning basic watercolor techniques while creating a beautiful greeting card. We’ll learn how to paint roses, leaves and filler floral elements to create a wreath composition that will surround a message of your choosing.

In easy to follow instructional videos you will learn:

The supplies needed for painting in watercolor.
How to cut a greeting card to size. Mapping a design for a greeting card.
How to choose a pleasing color palette.
Basic watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and how to control the amount of water to pigment.
How to make a rose in just a few brush strokes.
How to paint leaves and other filler plants to complete a wreath composition.
Final execution of the card - The Rose Wreath. Placing the rubber stamp greeting in the center of the wreath. Placing the flower and leaf elements around the wreath. Painting the flower and leaf elements.

In addition to having a beautiful handmade greeting card, I hope you will find that painting in watercolor is a wonderful way to relax and have fun.

This class is perfect for those starting out in watercolor. No prior experience is necessary. I will show you exactly how I created the greeting card from start to finish. Watercolor may seem a little intimidating at first but I will break it down for you here so that after acquiring some basic watercolor skills you’ll be well on your way to having fun with this magical medium.

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Priyadarshini Deshpande

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