The Easiest Watercolour Flowers | Watercolour painting for beginners

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The Easiest Watercolour Flowers!
You can now buy the exact same brushes that I use in my videos in my Etsy store! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/deWinton...
Today I show you the simplest approach to loose watercolour flowers. Starting with some basic petal shape practise and forming simple yet beautiful flowers doodles. It's so important to get confident with shaping petals and flowers in as few brush strokes as possible before we move on to painting specific flowers.
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Paint: Winsor and Newton Artist Quality - bit.ly/3dJHarN
Brush: Pro Arte Masterstroke series 60 size 2,6, 2/10 - bit.ly/2LCtli6
Paper Daler Rowney Aquafine cold-pressed paper - bit.ly/3cmQSzn
You will also need a pencil.
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@alessiavespa700 3 жыл бұрын

The best watercolour tutorials ever! Love this channel ❤️

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@joyceboyce863 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I stumbled on to your channel. I've tried to learn watercolor and failed twice before. But I wanted to try again. You got through to the part of my brain that allowed me to make a 5 petal flower that has alluded me for days. I cannot thank you enough for helping me see with my eyes, then do with my brush. I can't wait to watch more tutorials.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome 😊

@neelofurk576 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found this channel🌷

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

@suzannebunbury2961 3 жыл бұрын

These are completely beautiful, thank you for your lovely generosity in sharing your gifts and skills. You are an especially good teacher. I like the way you encourage learners. Thank you so very much! 🌸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏆

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Suzanne!

@LaurieTyler-jt1zd 6 ай бұрын

thank you - I am a complete beginner, but am in awe

@peggystokes9910 3 жыл бұрын

I received a message that your book has shipped to me today. Thank you for your instructive videos. Your voice is so soothing and pleasing to listen to.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@dranskhaleesi2116 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much for this tutorial!! Super helpful. My flower actually looks like a flower!! Thank you!!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@bevc8306 Жыл бұрын

Oh dear! You make your brushes sing. Amazing artist and teacher. ❤❤❤

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@cathrynclark5287 Жыл бұрын

Excellent excellent video......one of my favorites.......

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@junequiroga9478 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVED this tutorial. Love your voice, your accent and your flowers. All so peaceful. Thank you,

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much June!

@nalinisharma7337 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Harriet I came to know from the other site that u are an award winning artist and I was really happy to see u teaching in KZfaq for free. U are so nice from heart ♥.....

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@josepmavi Жыл бұрын

Another great lesson, thank you.!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@lenoretipping8975 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your tutorials and I've just purchased your wonderful book. I'm a beginner and need to push through the frustration of messing things up, but I am practicing. I'm a gardener in Maine, U.S.A. Eventually I want to paint realistic flowers but your loose flowers are lovely and a great start. Thank you so much.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lynnetiltman1001 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, an interesting tutorial and because you said we have to just doodle, I will, it always seems extravagant! Got your book!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@barbaraalexander2005 8 ай бұрын

Lovely video and very much enjoyed it!

@deWintonPaperCo 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@maud2rolland348 2 жыл бұрын

One more time I am learning something new from you thank’you

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah so glad maud

@SusanLS08 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it. Can’t wait till my books from you arrive.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for buying the book!

@mocarver Жыл бұрын

This is such a nice teaching video. Thanks so much. I’m excited to replay it and to paint along. It’s encouraging.

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@herbcroneart 4 жыл бұрын

This was challenging but satisfying :-) Thank you. As always your fabulous book is beside me as I work. I encourage everyone to get the paperback as it’s one of those books which is so lovely in the hand.

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much. Yes this type of painting is much easier to do on screen as it needs to be wet at all times. The book is always a handy companion. thank you!

@marlenejones6266 3 жыл бұрын

I love the petals however I'm not a fan of orange and pink. Lol. The teaching is spot on n I love all you do here on KZfaq. I think I'm spending my afternoon with you learning all I can and practicing all I can.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@daisydaisy3316 2 жыл бұрын

I need to get some opera rose!😀

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

It's a useful colour! Permanent rose is the most hard working pink in my palette

@shamikaakhanvilkar4548 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for wonderful tutorial. I painted along with your instructions and it was so beautiful, I understood every bit nicely and had fun while painting.😀❣️

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah fantastic!

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

very very nice! These colors make my soul happy

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Angela.Lopez. 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh my god! They are Soooo lovely 🥰

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angela!

@mariechau2114 2 жыл бұрын

Heaps of thanks for these very clear, most helpful tutorials! I'm just beginning to discover watercolor painting and your tutorials are very inspirational and encouraging!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gingerkelly5146 3 жыл бұрын

This was so informative! I learned a lot today from you!! Than you sooo much. Lovely florals to boot!!! 💐🌼💐

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ginger! This is just the beginning of painting watercolour flowers!

@isabelpichel2780 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely!!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This is the perfect starting point for flower painting

@charlinefisher2650 3 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial making flowers easier just started watercolor

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! This is a great place to start!

@donnacarraway9182 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such clear instructions! Love watching you paint and I want to practice this soon! Right now it’s bedtime but watch out tomorrow morning here I come!!💕

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see I’m helping you fill your time Donna!

@rachelchan2215 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Good tips in painting floral! Thanks a lot for your sharing!💕

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel!

@suzymulligan9784 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your talent online. I am a beginner- and love your technique and step by step instructions.I am also working on my British accent too🥰 Suzy in Ohio.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gabrielleticgue9768 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your tutorials, really brought improvements to my learning in such a short span of time. :)

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic new Jean, I'm so pleased!

@gailharrison2111 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you paint. And you stay yourself which is nice.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gail!

@pamelaarcos1594 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot teacher Harriet, these flowers are lovely. I love how you make them look easy to paint 😄

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased your book recently. I love your instructions and being able to go back and forth between book and video.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

So glad the two can compliment each other

@yvonnekent4979 3 жыл бұрын

Iove your tutorials really helpfull in my learning just bought your book thanks for sharing your work .

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much for buying my book!

@suemartel2883 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it Sue!

@carolinebutcher7736 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial! I've never used watercolours and I'm really pleased with my first efforts. I look forward to watching more of them :)

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kimotten9885 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips, as usual! I would love in the future to see a lesson on connecting stems to their flowers and how to make everything look natural rather than a little stiff or awkward. Sometimes it's easy to find a natural "connecting point," but other times it's less obvious where the stem should emerge from the flower.

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, you will be pleased to know that i have two detailed flower painting project coming up this week. Later today the Buttercup botanical painting tutorial will be live! I will always talk through the best way to have flower head and stem connect when doing these detailed pieces. Thanks so much for watching!

@reale699 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best I've seen

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Beverly!

@SandraGordon54 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I have just bought your book on Kindle and cannot wait to work through it. So glad I discovered you 🥰🥰

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah Sandra, thank you, I really hope you enjoy the book and the tutorials!

@ezgiyarenkarademir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@hazelgalbraith2400 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hazel

@georgepatrickbennett7412 4 жыл бұрын

That’s really good and helpful...makes me really want to succeed with my watercolours , long way to go but this makes the journey fun 😊

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful George, it's all about practise, a little and often if you can.

@Carina-2906 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely flowers! I'm enjoying really much your videos! I'm new on this and thanks to you I want to buy better brushes to start with a nice practice! Thank you very much!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@paulenedean3774 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a wonderful tutorial, it was just what I needed. I’ve just ordered your book New Botanical Painting and I can’t wait to see it. BTW I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and thank you for purchasing the book, it means so much to me!

@patriziaward4575 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely, would appreciate if you could mention the different brush sizes more often. I watch your videos and then I can’t wait to paint them. Your attention to detail makes a big difference. Thank you Harriet.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrizia, I try to but it’s also all in the episode notes

@catherinefleming6035 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@shider4782 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you⚘

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@bonniebarron4244 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bonnie!

@amandine7140 Жыл бұрын

Merci ❤️

@deWintonPaperCo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@yanastewart3543 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, it's great to have a demonstration alongside reading your book. In the cherry blossom tutorial, the petals have roughly the same level of colour saturation; can you share a tip on how to achieve this rather than having the first petal quite nice and colourful and the last petal really pale?

@deWintonPaperCo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yana, I will definitely add this to my list of tutorials.

@donnagreenwood127 2 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials. Just really getting started and hoping to paint more when retired. Any recommendations for paints. I have purchased your brushes. Thank you for sharing your talent

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, there are so many paint brands to choose from but the important thing is to go for the higher ‘artist’ or ‘professional’ quality batch that any brand does as opposed to their student ranges

@dhags5 2 жыл бұрын

This IS amazing !! Thank you!! Love the technique. I have been struggling with color running out in the center. Is the paint more of a creamy constancy?

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@simonatorri1998 3 жыл бұрын

bellissimi

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@birjeeshussain6106 3 жыл бұрын

I learnt a lot from your tutorial. I spent the best part of today struggling with flowers and then ending up crying my eyes out at not getting what I was hoping to. I will try your technique and tag you when I've finished. Just one question if I may. You used black. How is it that your flower didn't go muddy when you added black? Knowing my luck I'd get nothing but mud if I used black for the center of a flower...

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about letting the paint do it’s thing and don’t poke it about too much with your brush. You’ll get it!

@florenciaaguirre359 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Harriet! I’m about to get a new set of miniature pro arte brushes, and I wondered what’s the difference between the Masterstroke miniature series 60 and the series MP miniature? I would really appreciate your advice, as I’ve just started painting and I’ve got no clue about brushes! 🙈 thanks for sharing! 💕

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Florencia, the main difference, as far as I'm aware is the thickness of the handle. The miniature MP series have a thicker handle which some people prefer. I have found the bristles - in my opinion - to be pretty similar so it's all about whether you prefer a slim or thick handle!

@tessj4486 3 жыл бұрын

I'm calling my first sheet of flowers: "The easiest bunch of squashed spiders" It's going to take a bit of time before I get the hang of smooshing my brush down/release. Also.. my centre dot is nearly dry by the time I get to the 3rd petal! Any tips? (is it my paint, water, all of the above?) by the time I complete a flower, and attempt to drop in the contrast colour, it's too dry to flow.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! It will come with practise! I think the more you do the faster you will get to get around before it dries. Experiment with using a bit more water but be careful not to flood the page.

@Gigiridgway 3 жыл бұрын

I love the colors of your palete, what kind of brand is that?

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

I use a mix of Winsor and Newton and daler rowney

@breezy1295 2 жыл бұрын

If you could only afford 8 of the winsor professional watercolor tubes, which would you buy and consider a staple?

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my Watercolour Quick Fix playlist where I list the five most important colours in my kit!

@lisaspencer9522 3 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed this immensely...although I’m starting to think I’m more suited to less ‘loose’ botanicals...my loose ones seem very...un uniform...some look loose...some just look a mess🤣

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

I often go between loose and 'less loose'. I think my happy place is with a bit more detail which is where most of my flower painting tutorials lie. So glad you're enjoying them!

@lisaspencer9522 3 жыл бұрын

de Winton Paper Co. thanks Harriet...as a relative newbie...it’s very difficult to find where your ‘style’ lies....whilst I enjoy loose...im very pedantic and therefore think I’m more on the structured side. Probably my biggest difficulty at the moment is paper! For learners...cheap paper is the best option...but the results are not going to be the same and can be discouraging...i practice on cheap then move up and up and up lol🤣 however...I get frustrated with most tutorials...but not with yours and find im happy to pause and practice over and over...great job! I will be doing many more❤️