There are two things that I get super excited about - flowers & watercolors. Combine the two and I’m one happy plant lady! This project has two parts - but feel free to choose one and show your work. I would rather see part of your project than none!

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Project 1: The Arrangement

Gather supplies to make a floral arrangement using one of the methods taught in this class. You can order supplies online, or use things you already have around the house! One of the easiest methods is simply stretching tape over your vase, or tying a bouquet with string. *It is helpful to choose your vase before you buy your flowers so you know what scale your flowers should be, and how large of a bouquet you need.
Shop for flowers at a market, your own garden (or a neighbor’s, wink wink!), or even the grocery store. As you shop, remember to gather greenery & filler as well as beautiful flowers! Try to select a few new varieties to challenge yourself when painting - it’s good to expand your horizons!
Prepare your cut flowers and your vase using the techniques taught in this course. Remember to feed your flowers and keep them clean & happy!
Begin arranging using a method taught in this class. Play around with placement of flower colors & varieties. Handle fragile flowers like poppies, anemones, stock, and ranunculus with care.
Take a photo of your finished product & post here for everyone to admire!
Think about the ways you can use your arrangement in real life. What are the practical applications of this project? Can you use photos of your work on social media to promote your business? Can you stage your store front or office with your flowers? Would your elderly neighbor appreciate a visit and a beautiful floral arrangement for their home?
BONUS: Share your bouquet on a social media channel, like Instagram. Use @mentions and #hashtags to make it easier for new people to view your gorgeous work! Be sure to tag me (@emeraldandivystudios) and Skillshare (@skillshare) so I can check it out! Feel free to use hashtags like: #SkillshareClass #SkillshareProject #EmeraldAndIvyStudios #InspiredByEmeraldAndIvy

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Project 2: The Painting

Gather painting supplies.
Create a color palette that reflects your floral arrangement. You can use your arrangement as a guide and be as precise or loose as you’d like - there are no rules here.
Start painting your composition by choosing flowers from your arrangement that you’d like to be the focus. Add in secondary flowers, followed by greenery, and finally filler/detail. Rewatch the painting module if you need reminders on how to compose your painting.
Upload a photo of your painting and share with the class! Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I’m here to help in any way that I can.
Think about the ways you can use your painting in real life. What are the practical applications of this project? Can you create an art print from your painting and either sell it or give to friends? Frame the piece for your home? Mail to a friend that needs to be cheered up? Hand letter an inspiring quote over top of the painting?
BONUS: Share your painting on a social media channel, like Instagram. Use @mentions and #hashtags to make it easier for new people to view your gorgeous work! Be sure to tag me (@emeraldandivystudios) so I can check it out! Feel free to use hashtags like: #skillshareclass #skillshareproject #emeraldandivystudios

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