Botanical Watercolor for Beginners
Dear Wonderful, Creative You:
I made this botanical watercolor for beginners tutorial just for you. We talk a lot in my membership, The Gathering, about the power of preparation – like warming up the engine of a car – it helps you to get the creative juices flowing. So let’s start painting now!
Materials:
You can use what you have already, but here’s a list of what I’m using in case you are curious:
Watercolor journal – This is a handmade coptic bound journal using Arches 140 lb cotton watercolor paper
Materials for the leaves:
- Indigo, Daniel Smith Watercolor
- Olive Green, Daniel Smith Watercolor
- #4 Round Utrecht watercolor brush
Materials for the Stems:
- Yellow Ochre, Daniel Smith Watercolor
- Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Daniel Smith Watercolor
- #1 Simply Simmons Script Liner brush or #1 round brush
Can you see how repetition creates pattern, beauty, and relaxation?
I want you to see that you do have the time and the talent to create in a small art journal or on a small card each day.
I’d love to hear about your experience making this page and other patterned and botanical pages. Share with us in the comments.
And if you fall in love with the process, you can join our Drawing Closer to Nature class.
Creatively Yours,
Amy
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Liebe Amy, vielen lieben Dank für die schöne und einfache Anleitung. Das werde ich heute am Abend gleich mal ausprobieren. Vielen Dank auch für deine Inspiration und die vielen Blockbeiträge per Mail. Da sind wir soooo weit auseinander (ich wohne und arbeite in Dresden / Deutschland) und mit dieser kreativen Verbindung, sind doch so nahe zusammen. Vielen lieben Dank für deine herzensgute Betreuung und die vielen guten Impulse. Bleib gesund und kreativ und ich freue mich schon auf jede weitere kreative Mail von dir. Ganz liebe Grüße über den Ozean von Petra aus Dresden
So kind of you Petra. Happy creating to you!!
Fun tutorial, as always, Amy! I always enjoy your way of teaching.
aw, that means a lot to me, Wei Li! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! xo
I was very excited when I first saw the notice of this tutorial. I am even more excited now that I have watched the tutorial and created my very own pages of watercolor leaves. Thank you, Amy, for providing the perfect amount of information and demonstration in this tutorial! I’m really looking forward to exploring it more.
Margie – I am so very happy that this tutorial hit the mark for you. YAY for botanicals and botanical play. Happy creating! xo