In this class, you’ll create a soft watercolor floral painting using salt to add natural texture and depth to your background. This is a calm, approachable project designed to help you explore how water, pigment, and texture can work together in a simple and beautiful way.

This class is beginner-friendly and can be completed in one sitting. We’ll focus on keeping things loose and letting the paint do some of the work for us, while still guiding the outcome so your flowers remain soft and readable.

What you will learn:

• How salt interacts with watercolor at different moisture levels
• When and where to apply salt for the best results
• How to create a textured background without overpowering your subject
• How to paint simple, loose flowers on top of a textured surface
• How to use restraint so your painting stays balanced and intentional

We’ll start with a short practice section where you can experiment with the salt technique before moving into the final project. This helps you see how quickly the effect can change and gives you confidence before applying it to your painting.

This class builds on the idea of letting go of control and allowing watercolor to move naturally, while still making thoughtful decisions about where texture belongs.

This class is for beginners and anyone looking to loosen up their style and try something a little different without feeling overwhelmed.

Materials:

• Watercolor paper (140 lb or heavier)
• Watercolor paints
• Round brushes
• Clean water
• Paper towel
• Table salt (regular kitchen salt works perfectly)

If you enjoy this class, I’d love for you to follow me here on Skillshare so you can continue building your confidence with loose watercolor florals. And if you have a moment, leaving a review really helps other students find these classes.

If you’d like to continue experimenting with expressive watercolor textures, you may also enjoy these related classes.

Watercolor Leaf Textures: Organic Backgrounds with Leaf Stamping
https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/watercolor-leaf-textures-organic-backgrounds-with-leaf-stamping/1402704253

Loose Watercolor Barn Window: Soft Landscape & Texture | Atmospheric Scene Loose
https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/loose-watercolor-barn-window-soft-landscape-and-texture-atmospheric-scene/1425608964

These classes continue exploring loose watercolor textures, layered backgrounds, and soft atmospheric effects in a calm and beginner-friendly way.

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