Start with a large round brush (I’m using a size #16) and paint your petals so that the bottom overlaps ever so slightly with the circle you traced. I start with my large round brush and switch to a smaller detail brush to finish off the fine points at the ends of the petal.
Easy Watercolor Flower Tutorial
In this easy watercolor flower tutorial, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process for painting a watercolor flower. Florals are an evergreen trend, meaning they never go out of style! Whether you want to sell your art online or simply want to share your art with family and friends, learning how to paint watercolor flowers is key. Everyone loves flowers, so this is a fantastic motif to learn whether you’re a watercolor beginner or an experienced artist looking to bulk up your surface design portfolio.
This tutorial will show the process for painting a watercolor sunflower, but the techniques you’ll learn can be applied no matter what kind of flower you want to paint! For example, gerbera daisies have a similar shape to sunflowers, so feel free to follow along and paint a sunflower or pick a different flower to paint. Here are a few reference images you can use as you’re painting!
If you prefer to learn in video format, check out my class, Watercolor Botanicals, where I walk through two floral paintings step-by-step. In this class, you’ll learn how to paint a watercolor sunflower and how to paint a tropical hibiscus flower. And the best part? If you’re new to Skillshare you can get a free trial to Skillshare with this special link and watch this class along with thousands of others!
Now let’s dive into learning to paint a watercolor flower!
You can use whatever watercolors you have on hand for this tutorial. Since I’m painting a sunflower, I’ll be using various yellow and brown watercolors to create some depth and visual interest in my painting. I’ll also be using round brushes in varying sizes. If you want to check out my full list of supply recommendations, you can find it here.
We’ll be painting our flower in three separate stages. We’ll start with one layer of petals, then add a second layer, and finish with painting the center of the flower.
This will allow the paint to dry in between each step and will result in a cool layered effect with the petals.
Sketch:
Since there are lots of layers to this flower, we won’t do a full sketch. It will be painted more free-form so that no pencil marks show through the watercolor petals. But it’s nice to have some kind of guide to start with.
So grab something that you can use to draw a perfect circle, and trace it with a pencil. This will give you a guide for where the center of the flower will be.
Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
A course by Frederike Matthäus
Teacher Plus
Content Creator. Hildesheim, Germany.
Joined March 2022
Content Creator.
Hildesheim, Germany.
Learn the art of realistic embroidery with Fredi Matthäus, a talented seamstress and content creator. In this online course, Fredi will take you on a captivating journey through the diverse craft of sewing, focusing on designing and creating your own handmade garments from scratch. With a passion for sustainable fashion, Fredi’s teachings aim to inspire conscious choices and personalized style.
Throughout the course, you’ll delve into the intricacies of machine sewing techniques, exploring various materials, cuts, and alterations to make each piece your unique creation. Fredi’s expertise will guide you through the process, providing valuable insights into the world of sewing as you refine your skills and discover your particular style.
Fredi’s passion for sustainable fashion and dedication to conscious choices will inspire you to embrace sewing as not just a hobby, but a powerful means of self-expression and ethical creativity. Get ready to unlock your sewing potential and embark on a fulfilling journey into the world of handmade fashion with Fredi Matthäus as your talented guide.
