Inky Botanicals in Watercolor and Procreate

Inky Botanicals in Watercolor and Procreate - student project

Usually, I start by browsing some books for inspiration and enjoying vintage engravings:

Artworks by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

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I also enjoyed some contemporary acrylic artworks by Olaf Hajek:

 

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After making a detailed sketch and planning all the colors I created a sharp and crisp “plan” on my 100% cotton paper.

 

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This way it’s easier to start working with permanent inks right away.

 

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After the first layer is dry (which happens aw so fast) I apply the mix of red and pink watercolors with a French (“mop”) brush #1. And then add final details with semi-transparent yellow glazing here and there.

 

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Irises have always amazed me with their beauty. So I decided to paint the classical version of it in Procreate.

Starting with shapes first, it’s easier to sculpt the flower.

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To achieve the full composition and vintage look I painted leaves and added a bit of noise and background to the whole piece.

 

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Thanks for painting with me! So curious to see what you create!...

 

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See you in the class! Will be waiting for your artworks in the Project Gallery 

 

Schöne Grüße aus Berlin,

Anna