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Hydrangea Watercolor Procreate Tutorial
Hello and welcome to this free tutorial! Today we’ll be working on this Hydrangea Tutorial made using the sampler brushes from my Ultimate Watercolor Brushset! Please download the tutorial files first. You’ll get the sampler brushes, tutorial PDF, swatches, and sketch for this project. Watch and pause the video as needed while we draw together.
Step 1: Let’s start by creating a sketch of our composition using a 6B or a peppermint brush. Lower the opacity of the layer, rename it as sketch and lock it.
Add the paper texture background using Freya Paper Texture No. 4 in a light gray color. Move it under the sketch layer and lock it. In another layer, add the base colors using Freya Wet on Wet No. 6.
Step 2: On separate layers, start blending colors using Freya Wet on Dry No. 4. To create the leaf gradient, do not lift the brush while making half circle strokes.
Step 3: Add shadows and highlights using Freya Wet on Dry No. 4 brush. Create the background using Freya Wet on Wet No. 6 and Freya Blender Wash No. 2.
Step 4: Add more details using the Freya Dry on Dry No. 5 and Freya Blender Wash No. 2. Add the leaf details in a lighter color. For the background details, draw light-colored petals using Freya Dry on Dry No. 5.
Well done! You’ve just finished painting a Watercolor Hydrangea using my Ultimate Watercolor Brush Set! Please don’t forget to tag me if you post your version online! I would love to share it with the rest of our community!
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- Mondo Hydrangea
- Arches Cold Press Paper: EH – BLICK
- Black shimmer cardstock (no longer available)
- Vellum
- Daniel Smith Watercolors EH – BLICK
- Distress inks
- Weathered Wood
- Bundled Sage
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388 Comments
Diana L Weldon on February 12, 2017 at 5:54 am
I love the way you painted those hydrangeas! I’ll be watching this a few times! Thanks for sharing your talent. Reply
Katrina H on February 16, 2016 at 8:34 pm
Those flowers are so pretty! Reply
Becca Whitham on February 16, 2016 at 10:17 amYou always do such incredible work, and I always learn so much from watching your videos. Thanks for the inspiration. Reply
Jan Martin on February 16, 2016 at 9:04 am
You created a mini work of art! I love this stamp set. Reply
Linda M on February 16, 2016 at 7:53 am
Gorgeous card–as usual! Love it! Reply
maria f. on February 16, 2016 at 7:36 am
Fabulous! Totally. Reply
Verda on February 16, 2016 at 6:32 amOh my goodness what a beautiful card. Thank you so much for the tutorial and I am going to give it a try since I already got that wonderful Hydrangea Stamps. Reply
Kavita on February 16, 2016 at 12:50 am
Beautiful card. Those flowers look stuniing Reply
Julie Wright on February 15, 2016 at 6:51 pm
Just gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win! Reply
Joyce on February 15, 2016 at 2:21 pm
Really enjoyed your demo and the results. Thank you for sharing. Reply
Andrea La Vigne on February 15, 2016 at 2:04 pmLove watching you paint, Sandy! Great outcome, and thanks for the tips on background painting. ~ Andrea Reply
haejin on February 15, 2016 at 1:39 pm
GORGEOUS, as always~~~ Love it! Reply
Melynn on February 15, 2016 at 10:58 amFabulous is not even close-UBER fabulous is a better description of this stamp set, technique and card. Reply
Donna on February 15, 2016 at 10:50 am
Love it! I’m inspired to keep at my watercoloring. Reply
Dacia B. on February 15, 2016 at 10:41 amI have finally decided to brave watercolors and am so glad to have such a beautiful example to aspire to. Just gotta master the very basics first! Reply
kim smart on February 15, 2016 at 9:32 am
what a beautiful card sandy!! Reply
Marianne B in AZ on February 15, 2016 at 9:32 am
As always, your card is TOTALLY Fabulous! You never disapoint! Reply
Annie on February 15, 2016 at 8:16 am
Thanks for the video! Reply
Gabby Nordstrom on February 15, 2016 at 7:10 amYou make it look so easy…but I get out my little set and our cards have nothing in common. I’m trying to make cards with WCC women &children in crisis and they have so much fun and learn to let their walls down as they make cards for the Children Cancer Wing so I will trudge along and pay it forward. The card is fabulous we shall see what supplies my check book can buy..I wish the whole release but learning lots of cool things. Thanks!! Reply
Nancy Ketcham on February 15, 2016 at 6:30 am
Wow! Just amazing. Reply
Darlene C on February 15, 2016 at 4:26 am
I have always loved watercolor flowers and these are outstanding. Reply
Barb D on February 15, 2016 at 4:08 am
Your painting skills are outstanding! This is a gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing! Reply
Pam B on February 15, 2016 at 3:37 am
Beautiful! Reply
Kialaya on February 15, 2016 at 1:51 am
Wow, they totally looked as if you had done them from scratch with watercolours. Lovely. Reply
karenladd on February 14, 2016 at 11:34 pm
The hydrangea is gorgeous and I love that vellum strip with sentiment die! Reply
Carol K on February 14, 2016 at 9:32 pm
fabulous card, fabulous hydrangea stamp set, fabulous watercoloring . . . thanks! Reply
Lucy on February 14, 2016 at 9:23 pm
I always enjoy and am inspired by your work, and that includes this hydrangea! Reply
Larissa Heskett on February 14, 2016 at 1:24 pmWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!! Just AMAZING!! I LOVE the Design and the New Release!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chances to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =) Reply
amandachristensens on February 14, 2016 at 11:59 am
Your watercoloring just gets better and better every day! I love the way you painted these gorgeous hydrangeas. Reply
sunshinehoneybee on February 14, 2016 at 4:02 am
Like the Hydrangea. The creation looks like an artist canvas. The vellum is a nice addition. Have a BEE-utiful day!
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee” Replyshartl on February 14, 2016 at 12:05 am
Wow, those flowers are so full of color and happiness! Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Reply
Deborah Kaye on February 13, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Your card is gorgeous! I had never heard of a thirsty brush before but I’m so checking them out tonight! Thank you for sharing your talent! Reply
BarbaraB on February 13, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Beautiful watercolored card. Reply
Ruby N on February 13, 2016 at 5:21 pm
wow your work is beautiful Reply
Virginia on February 13, 2016 at 1:37 pm
Wonderful imperfect watercolor look that makes it oh so perfect. Reply
BunnyD on February 13, 2016 at 1:30 pmLoved watching your technique on these. Made me feel less intimidated by my watercolours. You are a great teacher Sandy! Reply
Miriam Prantner on February 13, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Love how you painted those flowers, so pretty! Reply
Catherine G on February 13, 2016 at 12:26 pm
You have convinced me ~~ Getting my watercolors out of hibernation! ReplyTrackbacks/Pingbacks
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