About This Class

Learn to paint these easy layered watercolour flowers, teamed with berries and leaves so you can create your own beautiful compositions. To celebrate the holiday season, we are also including metallic watercolour to our florals.

The key to learning how to paint in watercolour is learning how the medium works. In this lesson we are learning how to layer colour to create gorgeous flowers. Learn to use beautiful metallic watercolours for an added shine. The goal is to help you understand the medium, learn to paint a few elements and then team it all together.

This class is broken down in the following sections to make it appealing and easy for artists of all levels.

Watercolour Supplies: I've provided a list of watercolour supplies that I am using. Please feel free to use supplies you have on hand for this fun project. It isn't required to use exactly what I have, but it helps if you're looking to get similar results. Scroll down to Project Description for supplies/resources list.
Brush Control & Brush Strokes: Spend time learning how to control your brush and take your time doing it. The more you do the easier it goes. Once you have a good hold of it, get right into the key brushstrokes that will help you get results when you paint loose florals.
Learning the Elements: Take time to learn how to paint each element so you can really focus on understanding watercolour and the results you can get. And also how to get them. We will learn to paint all the key elements to a basic composition - the primary flower, two kinds of leaves and, filler florals with leaves. The more you paint and study your results, the more you come into your own creative direction. So take this time for you.
Composition: Once you’ve had the time to go over all the mini ‘element’ lessons, and are feeling confident enough, let’s dive into painting a little composition. Feel free to paint along with me and then try it again (without me in the background).
Project: Once you’ve finished the class, post atleast one painting from this class that you are proud of, along with what you really like about the painting.
Watercolour is an amazing way to express and take time for yourself. And relaxation. My hope is that you will find joy in the colours and subject matter - not to mention the creativity involved in the process.

It’s little projects like this that will help you grow in your watercolor skills and also evolve in your very own painting style.

///Gentle Reminders Before You Paint///
1. It's just a piece of paper. Try it again, if you're not pleased with your results.
2. Do not compare your work. Comparison is a killer of joy and stops you from evolving into your own style.
3. Always remember to have fun!
4. The more you try or experiment or paint, the more you learn.

Amanda Warton

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