How to Paint Simple Summer Watercolour Wildflowers

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Flowers and Foliage Episode 17: How to Paint Simple Summer Watercolour wildflowers
I've shown you a few flower tutorials with plenty of detail so sometimes it's nice to simplify and see what we can achieve with a quick and easy version.
We've got five flower painting projects in this single video today so you will have enough to paint yourself a wildflower meadow when you're done!
If you've enjoyed this video and would like to support me further take a look at my Patreon page at bit.ly/3briO5P to see what we've got to offer.
#watercolour #watercolor #watercolourflowers #wildflowers #watercolourwildflowers watercolortutorial #botanicalpainting #poppy
Colours we used (link below to buy paint tubes)
Sap Green
Cadmium Yellow
Permanent Rose
Prussian Blue
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Red
Mars Black
Alizarin Crimson
Cobalt Blue
Don't worry if you don't have all these colours, you can look at my colour chart episode (bit.ly/30r7stq) to learn how to mix your own shades from a simple 12 pan student range palette.
I'd love to hear your suggestions for things you would like to learn how to paint in the comments below.
I'd really appreciate it if you like and subscribe as well as visiting my website de Winton Paper co (bit.ly/2ZgRlj8) for watercolour kits, worksheets and my watercolour book 'New Botanical Painting' (bit.ly/3dWBsD3).
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You can find plenty more gorgeous watercolour illustrations on my Instagram too - / dewintonpaperco
Paint: Winsor and Newton Artist Quality - bit.ly/3dJHarN
Brush: Pro Arte Masterstroke series 60 size 2/0,2,4,6 - bit.ly/2LCtli6
Paper Daler Rowney Aquafine cold-pressed paper - bit.ly/3cmQSzn
You will also need a pencil and an eraser.
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@kimotten9885 3 жыл бұрын

Your tip about using just a bit of pencil-marked guidance for placement purposes (both in this and in the rose tutorial) has helped immensely. I can tinker with angle, curvature, etc., until they look natural before committing with paint. I'm much more confident that I'll be happy with the final result since I've been able to visualize it in advance. Many thanks!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that's wonderful Kim. yes however loose I'm painting I need to have some kind of structure in there to make sure it works.

@marjoriegantz2949 3 жыл бұрын

Finally....I have found a left handed painter😁. I really enjoy your style of painting. So excited to get a brush in hand and begin painting. Thanks for your wonderful teaching skills!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@jeanettecook1088 Жыл бұрын

I use your tutorials to learn new subjects. Thank you for being so careful, meticulous and accurate in your portrayals of natural subjects. I love nature and is so much fun to do these botanicals in water color!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@CBE21 Жыл бұрын

New to water color...and glad I found you!!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@jilld8787 2 жыл бұрын

Your instructions are wonderful! I must add that your voice is soothing. I have started watching other tutorials that were with talented artists but their voices were uncomfortable to hear. Talent plus encouraging presentations is a joy! Many thanks. 🥰

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Jill

@margmcgill1645 3 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of the flowers. Light and airy petals would look nice on my greeting cards. Thank you so much.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@deannadent8111 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. Such a joy to sit and watch you weave your magic

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@karenr2404 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to watercolor. I love watching you paint. I find you very inspiring. Thanks so much and may 2021 bring many flowers and sunshine into this crazy world we all live in.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, I'm so glad you found me! I really hope you enjoy working through the tutorials. Happy new year to you too.

@jeanwatkins7087 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel You simplify the steps to painting much more than I have found anywhere else Your lovely warm way of talking makes it a pleasure to watch and practice Thank you Jean

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much Jean, that means a lot. It's a real privilege to paint for you guys.

@FannaTurano 3 жыл бұрын

All so lovely, Harriet. When I was young, we lived in the country, and each summer I'd pluck that little thin "thing" from the honeysuckle, sample the sweet juice that was behind it. Nice memory. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Frances we used to do that too! A lovely memory!

@sulagracehenrichsen6682 Жыл бұрын

I loved the honey from the Honeysuckle! Delightful memory. Thank you.

@sarah4264 3 жыл бұрын

These are too cute. They would look great on greeting cards.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, that would be lovely!

@pollydixon55 3 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this and my fingers are itching to give it a go. Thank you

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Polly!

@marlenejones6266 3 жыл бұрын

If things get better after pandemic is not so heavy on our lives I will join your patreon. I cannot do it right now. But you are my choice for a very good lesson every video I have seen. You teach so well, so easily. I have watched so many many different people teaching in KZfaq videos. I had to stop and think deeply about who I would choose for patreon. There are many very good artists here teaching. But you are by far the best. Calm, quiet, simple subjects, very controlled and easy way of teaching us. I think you should get a reward or teacher of the year on KZfaq or something. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this. I'm 71 and just learning and it isnt easy some days. But I'm trying to do it every day. Blessings to you sweet lady

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much that is very kind x

@redparrot53 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is so very beautiful, I can't wait to try it!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Enjoy Linda! Once you've painted these you'll be able to play around with the word art video too.

@maryrakas8012 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these flowers! I am painting along with you. Thank you for sharing

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@marinapicard4714 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring!!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marina!

@kaleykeiralily 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you paint. It is beautiful and so inspiring!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much!

@kathrynledward2037 2 жыл бұрын

I love these Harriet your method of teaching is so very easy to follow. I’m going to have a go when I’m a little better.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Kathryn!

@Sunwolfe 3 жыл бұрын

So love this. It's always so calming to watch and listen. I had fun playing with watercolors and your methods this summer. Very peaceful and centering. I'm looking forward to it again next summer! In the meantime, I'll watch and live vicariously through your brushes. Cheers!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are finding these videos relaxing, that's what it's all about.

@Robreehl1 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos. So calming and creative yet simple to do. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rosemary. I like to paint in real time to maintain the relaxing feel and so people can paint along

@MarilynParker5865 3 жыл бұрын

I found my place.....after watching you and painting from your videos I've come to enjoy my watercolors so very much more. I just ordered two of your books ...I'm just in love with your work, method and personality. You are a treasure.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Marilyn!

@lorinaumov9533 2 жыл бұрын

Simply lovely. I purchased your book and have gone from 0-6 (ability) in the first few days. Never been

@lorinaumov9533 2 жыл бұрын

good at painting, but have gained ability and confidence due to your book and videos. Thank you so much for sharing. 💗

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Lori that’s such wonderful progress! Well done!

@plasmalifthouseofbeautyhal6723 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@glorianeiman726 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. I love watching you paint. I like the brushes too. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@happyvero293 Жыл бұрын

J'adore merci 🙏😊

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@HopeMartinartist 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Nice to watch another left-handed artist. 👋

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s nice to see the left handed approach

@juliecwalker1276 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant tutorial Harriet! I am not good at adding details so loose florals are great!

@deWintonPaperCo 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@singingbird4393 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@maud2rolland348 2 жыл бұрын

So nice I hope I will be able to paint them

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You will! Just be patient with yourself

@maureenparsons8717 3 жыл бұрын

Magic fingers! Going to practice,love your tutorials.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maureen!

@wendyizod923 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. so relaxing to watch. 💕

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pamelaarcos1594 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you teacher Harriet, they're so pretty 😍🌹

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@bettyrogers9090 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the simplified flowers. I was intimidated by the detailed Honeysuckle. :)

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, I’m glad I can offer some options

@hazelgalbraith2400 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love perfection

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@denisewells4617 3 жыл бұрын

All of the flowers are beautiful my favorite is the corn flour. I wish I could paint like you you do it with such an finesse. Your paintings are so delicate and beautiful. Thañk you for sharing your painting techniques with us.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@NatJoJoCat 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thank you 🌷

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathalie!

@BarbaraChichester 3 жыл бұрын

Love your style and techniques in painting botanicals....wonderful! Just ordered your book!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Barbara!

@deannamunro8148 3 жыл бұрын

lovely, delicate - just right!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jenscloset 3 жыл бұрын

Oh so pretty!! Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@hermajestyqueenmarciamarti1151 3 жыл бұрын

you make it look so easy... thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much!

@annekeeley-taylor1561 3 жыл бұрын

I've just started following you. You have such a gift for painting & teaching! Thank you!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anne!

@marilynferro9546 2 жыл бұрын

Love ur technique.....gorgeous flowers.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@donnacarraway9182 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Harriett! I am loving these flowers!! So beautiful and simple (when you do them)! I would someday like to paint a group or pile of colorful flowers with a black background! I had this idea because there is an advert for flower arranging classes on my screen and this pile of flowers is so beautiful! I know that is for someone a bit more experienced but I think that it is a fun goal! Thank you for taking us along step by step!💕💕

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

I think this would be a great exercise to do one day!

@lawrenceleonard4631 3 жыл бұрын

Love these as always your ability to make it look so easy is inspiring. I assume though that it's like anything else, practice, practice, practice...then you can be comfortable with your strokes. Also, I think another key is knowing exactly how wet to have your brush, cause a lot of times mine is either not wet enough or too wet!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it sounds like you're instincts are completely spot on Lawrence. I paint pretty much every day so it's still like second nature to me, however I still make plenty of mistakes. Best thing is to keep the attitude of every mistake is a useful learning experience.

@thokchomjayshree8089 3 жыл бұрын

Love ur videos. Nice practice for brush stroke too. Always appreciate ur patience.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@yuli8090 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful！Thank you！

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-ti5ld3xk9p 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchingn

@reginezoller8072 3 жыл бұрын

I love your styl ! 😍

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Kathleenew 3 жыл бұрын

So simple, yet gorgeous. My favorites are the honeysuckle, corn flower, and red campion--can't wait for your next video (saw the preview on IG) to put these all together! Thank you for sharing.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kathleen, the new video is now live!

@nadiakettmayer1524 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful 🥰

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@mariatrapani851 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful flowers, i enjoy them, i have recently started using watercolours. thanks

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@payelbiswas1795 3 жыл бұрын

Oaaww mind blowing. It's really amazing. From India🇮🇳

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Payel!

@robdee9341 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you and love the work I have seen. As a newby watercolour painter I can't wait to see some more and do my version. 🌸🌸🌸

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@Solo3198- 5 ай бұрын

Very lovely! You do make it seem so very easy!

@deWintonPaperCo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Linda-qq5mg 3 жыл бұрын

I love painting flowers and since it is winter and the pandemic is still with us, your wonderful video is such a bright spot in the day! Thank you. Very much.I have subscribed,

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah Linda, thank you so much for your lovely words. Yes we need a bit of colour in our lives right now don’t we!

@paulrobson2323 3 жыл бұрын

Your flowers remind me of the botanical pictures

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s what I aim for!

@isobeldunn9152 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching you work, .....you make it look so easy lol....just got watercolours today lol......mmm l WONDER if lol lol..........ps,I'm delighted to see you're a left handed artist also yeeeaaay.....TFS x

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@lovejoy444 3 жыл бұрын

Just for clarification, a rosehip (or rose hip, rose hep, or rose daw) is not a type of rose, but rather is the fruit (which you included in your picture!) that forms on various types of rose plants. But in any case, these are beautiful paintings and easy techniques. Looking forward to trying them out!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@debbiearmstrong5599 3 жыл бұрын

Another comment from me, I enjoy making my own greetings cards, if I can master your work these will be lovely for Easter and Birthday cards...Thank you,. Deb x

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@lauraschoenbeck1928 4 ай бұрын

Take a look😊

@ciciliao2515 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very like watching your channel,🥰

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@nancyfreda7353 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you do some Spanish moss hanging from trees. I live in north central Florida and we have lots!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@marymasten1596 3 жыл бұрын

If I join any, it will be you. I so enjoy your talent, personality, everything, God Bless you!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@marlenejones6266 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my yes I agree with all you say. I will too join her patreon when I can afford it. we are awaiting a tax refund and then I will go for it. I love her style, her quiet demeanor and her talent so so much. I feel I become a better artist if i emulate this beautiful teacher

@user-sf8ec5en3g 3 жыл бұрын

감각적이고 느낌있어요

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@coastalcutie2000 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely, delicate blossoms. Thank you for your tutorials, they are so enjoyable! Interesting to see that your wildflowers are a bit different than the ones here in the US. The honeysuckle is a lot different, but the rest are pretty similar.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah nice!

@quincyroyce3226 2 жыл бұрын

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@williezayn7516 2 жыл бұрын

@Quincy Royce Instablaster :)

@quincyroyce3226 2 жыл бұрын

@Willie Zayn Thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

@quincyroyce3226 2 жыл бұрын

@Willie Zayn it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass !

@maud2rolland348 2 жыл бұрын

I just receiveed your book ( in french for Christmas) it is beautiful ! I think Your videos will help me to understand the brush strokes … I am a beginner and I find difficult to choose the good brushes …

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much!

@patriziaward4575 2 жыл бұрын

Patrizia Ward Thank you so much for your lovely paintings. However could you please mention what brush sizes you are using for us learners. I’m so enjoying your videos. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

It’s all in the episode notes

@cosmic5471 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel today and have already watched several videos. I love the way you teach! Is there any chance you could do a tutorial for that beautiful Eucalyptus that is hanging up behind you? Thank you for all you're doing to teach us beginners!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! That very eucalyptus is the one in my book uk.bookshop.org/books/new-botanical-painting/9781781576786?aid=31

@sarah_child 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harriet! Personally I'd find it really helpful if at times you could do close ups of the petal strokes, I'm on an iPad mini so can't quite see the shape of the campion leaves and can't zoom in 😬 other than that fab as always 😍

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, thanks Sarah, yes I was thinking about those of you who arent on a big screen. Will pass it on to the director!

@bernicegreen6904 3 жыл бұрын

what sort of paint brushes do you use please they look so lovely to use. I'm just starting out and love your tutorials

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernice, you will find this info in the episode notes

@pamelahubbell-gl7gr Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your you tube videos, do you have a tutorial on WHITE BIRD OF PARADISE

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Not yet!

@Ani5ord 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. These tutorials are immensely helpful. Is it possible for you to add the size of the paper that you are using please? It's difficult to gauge the sizes of the illustrations on a screen.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ok will do in future

@Ani5ord 3 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo Thank you :)

@carolmullins5037 3 жыл бұрын

Difficult to see so far away....would love to see closeups because you are so talented

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol, don’t worry, as we continued on we get more experienced with video editing. Now we are all about the zooms!

@mocarver Жыл бұрын

For the absolute beginner, is there even more simple flowers to draw? Or do we just dive into these until we can get them right?

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

I’ve got lots of simpler flowers in the flowers and foliage playlist

@mocarver Жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo thanks so much for your reply. I received a copy of your book yesterday and I’m looking forward to working through it. You do amazing work.

@simonatorri1998 3 жыл бұрын

Ciao, bellissimi i tuoi fiorii. 😃 Che fiori sono i terzi e gli ultimi che hai dipinto? Gli altri penso siano fiori di campo e un papavero. Scusa se ti scrivo in italiano, ma non so l’inglese. Ciao 😉 Un saluto dall’Italia. 🇮🇹

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@karenholst8306 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@cathyhaynes2700 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a tutorial on a blooming Vinca vine. I'm not sure if you have it there and I'm not sure what it's really called. Anyone know that flower?

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

I have just opened suggestion submissions to my patrons over on patreon. They get to choose lots of my KZfaq tutorial content www.patreon.com/dewintonpaperco/posts

@al2954 3 жыл бұрын

Periwinkle?

@cathyhaynes2700 3 жыл бұрын

@@al2954 yes, my mom called them periwinkle. I couldn't think of that name. There are 2 different types that I'm aware of. There are annuals and perennials. The ones that I have grow and spread like crazy and make nice ground cover. You have to work at it to keep them from taking over.

@badsworthcats 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos, your excellent at teaching and you obviously love what you do..... the only negative thing I can say is you drive me crazy with your brush, constantly throwing it around in your hand when I am seriously concentrating.......

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@badsworthcats 3 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo Hi, I hope I didn’t offend you, but I watch your paintbrush like a hawk, I know it can be hard filming etc and trying to please everyone... but I have never seen anyone paint an English flower the way you do so simple but so perfect...