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This is your ultimate guide for how to paint flowers in watercolor for beginners
Today we will learn how to paint watercolor flowers for complete beginners in both loose and realistic style. It can be a lot of fun especially if you are looking for drawing ideas for your next masterpiece.
The best way to approach watercolor painting for beginners is to practice. We will start with the easiest flower to draw.
Flowers, although can look very fun and easy to paint. They can be a challenge. This is why this is the ultimate guide to make flower drawing easy.
I hope that you will scroll through and learn how to draw a flower that will inspire you the most so that you can finally be able to draw what you like.
First step is we will need some supplies to learn how to paint watercolor flowers:
All supplies ready? Let’s learn how to paint watercolor flowers with the tips on watercolor painting for beginners.
Learning how to paint flowers in watercolor can be a bit frustrating with all of the petals and details. In this rose watercolor tutorial you will learn how to paint roses without the usual obstacles that you face with this tutorial.
She shows you how to draw a rose step by step so that you can create the same outcome as she does.
Step 1: Sketching the Roses
Sketch the roses lightly on the watercolor paper with a pencil. Start with the basic shapes of the roses and then add details like the petals and leaves. Ensure that the sketch is light enough so that it doesn’t show through the painting.
Step 2: Painting the Background
Wet the paper with clean water and then paint the background with a light wash of color. Allow the background to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Step 3: Painting the Roses
Start painting the roses with a light wash of color. Use a small brush to paint the petals one by one. Start with the outer petals and work your way inwards. Use different shades of red to create depth and dimension. Allow each layer to dry before adding the next. Once the petals are painted, paint the leaves with green paint.
Step 4: Adding Details
Add details to the roses by painting the veins on the petals and leaves. Use a darker shade of red to create shadows and to add texture to the petals. Add highlights to the roses with a lighter shade of red or white paint. Use a small brush to create intricate details like the stamens of the flower.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
After adding the details, evaluate your painting and look for areas that need more color or detail. You can also add splatters of paint or other details to enhance the overall look of the painting. Ensure that the painting is dry before framing it.
Learn how to paint dahlia step by step with watercolours with this easy to follow tutorial that you will love! First she shows you how to sketch a flower.
I mean, look at those petals. First she creates a flower drawing step by step, and then she uses watercolor techniques to fill it all in.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the outline of the Dahlia flower on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the overall shape and proportions of the flower.
Wet the area of the flower you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and intensity later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to build up the form and depth of the Dahlia. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Refer to a reference image or a real-life Dahlia to identify the various petals and their colors. Layer different shades of the same color or add complementary colors for more visual interest. Gradually add details such as veins and highlights, working from light to dark.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your Dahlia to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
In this tutorial you will learn how to paint tulips in watercolor step by step. It is really fun and easy tutorial for beginners to follow.
What I love about this tutorial is she shows how to draw a flower easy. Tulips is one the favorite easy drawing ideas that you can draw no matter your skill level.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shapes of the tulips on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the overall form and positioning of the flowers.
Wet the areas of the tulips you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and add dimension to the tulips. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe the reference image or real-life tulips to identify the different sections and colors of the petals. Layer different shades of the same color or add complementary colors for visual interest. Gradually add details such as veins, folds, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your tulips to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, enhancing the contrast, or refining the edges. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
This is the ultimate tutorial on how to draw peony in watercolor for complete beginners. This is such an easy and fun tutorial. I am sure you will love it!
It is one of a cool watercolor painting ideas that will inspire anyone to pick up a brush and paint.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the peony on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the overall form, including the petals and the center of the flower.
Wet the areas of the tulips you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Learn how to draw a sunflower step by step and finish it off by painting with watercolor. It is a perfect beginner step by step guide that I am sure that you will love!
It uses one of the 10 watercolor techniques that are most popular among artists.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and the center of the sunflower. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Refer to a reference image or a real-life sunflower to observe the different sections and colors of the petals. Layer different shades of the same color or add complementary colors for visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your sunflower to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
Painting leaves is one of the cool watercolor painting ideas.
This is such a great video as it shows all different kinds of leaves that you can draw and create the most epic art that you would ever desire!
Pansies are such precious flowers. Now you can even draw them in watercolor with this step by step tutorial.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shapes of the tulips on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the overall form and positioning of the flowers.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your pansies to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Lavender is so incredible. I love it as a flower) I am sure that you will too. This is a great step by step watercolor tutorial about how to paint lavender.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the lavender on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the overall form, including the long stems and clusters of tiny flowers.
Wet the area where you want to paint the lavender. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the lavender flowers. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Using a thin brush, paint the long stems and leaves of the lavender. Choose a suitable green color and vary the shades to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Remember to consider the direction and flow of the stems.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Daffodils are so much fun. Take your watercolor brush and learn how to paint them today. I am sure that this tutorial will help you.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shapes and structure of the daffodils on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the trumpet-shaped center and the surrounding petals.
Wet the area of the daffodils you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals and the trumpet-shaped center. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the daffodils. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real daffodils to identify the different colors and shapes of the petals. Layer different shades of yellow or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, folds, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the trumpet-shaped center of the daffodil with a suitable color such as orange or yellow. Add depth and texture by adding darker shades and highlights. Paint the stem using a green color, varying the shades to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the stem.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Learn how to paint amaryllis with this step by step cool tutorial that is super fun and easy for beginner artists to do.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the amaryllis on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the long, elegant stem, the large flower, and any intricate details such as the stamens and petals.
Wet the area of the daffodils you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals and the trumpet-shaped center. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Using a thin brush, paint the long stem and leaves of the amaryllis. Choose a suitable green color and vary the shades to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Consider the structure and positioning of the stem and leaves.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Growing up, my house was always full of orchids. They are really cool flowers to draw in watercolours. Make sure to do a drawing of them as well.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shapes and structure of the orchids on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the unique form of the orchid petals, the central column, and any distinct features of the specific orchid species you are painting.
Wet the area of the orchids you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the orchids. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real orchids to identify the different colors and shapes of the petals. Layer different shades of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the central column of the orchid. Choose a suitable color and add details like texture and shading. Paint the leaves using a green color, varying the shades to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Consider the shape and positioning of the column and leaves.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your orchids to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
This is a realistic camellia tutorial in watercolor step by step that is a great pleasure for anyone to just watch, not even draw.
Wet the area of the magnolia flower you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Learn easy how to draw a flower Magnolia in watercolor with this easy step by step tutorial that you will love. It shows exactly what you need to do. So grab your brushes and create this epic painting.
Wet the area of the magnolia flower you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
You will learn how to paint aster in watercolor for complete beginners step by step with this tutorial.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the asters on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the arrangement of the petals and the overall shape of the flower.
Wet the area of the asters you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the asters. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real asters to identify the different colors and shapes of the petals. Layer different shades of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the center of the aster flower. Choose a suitable color and add details like texture and shading. Paint the stem using a green color, varying the shades to create a natural look. Add details like texture and any additional leaves along the stem. Consider the positioning and flow of the stem.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
You will learn how to paint aster in watercolor for complete beginners step by step with this tutorial.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the lotus flower on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the large, rounded petals and the central seed pod.
Wet the area of the lotus flower you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Lotuses come in various colors such as pink, white, or even yellow, so choose the appropriate shade. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your lotus to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Lilacs are such beautiful flowers. They look great when you go for walk in the summer. Learn to also how to paint them in watercolor with this tutorial.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the lilac flowers. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real lilacs to identify the different shades and shapes of the petals. Layer different tones of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the branches of the lilac. Choose a suitable brown or gray color and add details like texture and smaller branches.
Paint the leaves using a green color, varying the shades to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Consider the positioning and flow of the branches and leaves.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your lilacs to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent.
Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments.
Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed.
This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast.
Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Hydrangea are stunning flowers. They are exactly what you need if have nothing else to draw in watercolor.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the hydrangea on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the round clusters of flowers and the overall shape of the hydrangea.
Wet the area of the hydrangea flowers you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Hydrangeas come in various shades of blue, pink, and purple, so choose a color that represents the hydrangea you wish to paint. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the hydrangea flowers.
Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real hydrangeas to identify the different shades and shapes of the petals.
Layer different tones of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the stem of the hydrangea. Choose a suitable green color and add details like texture and shading.
Paint the leaves using various shades of green, varying the hues and values to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Consider the positioning and flow of the stem and leaves.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your hydrangeas to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent.
Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed.
This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast.
Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Learn how to paint daisy in watercolor step by step with this ultimate beginner tutorial that you will love.
This tutorial is perfect for bullet journal doodles.
Wet the area of the daisy petals you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Daisies are often white, but they can also come in various shades of yellow or pink. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the daisy. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real daisies to identify the different shades and shapes of the petals. Layer different tones of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your daisy to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Iris is a great flower. Learn to paint is well in watercolor with this step by step tutorial that you will love!
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the iris on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the elongated petals, the central “beard,” and the overall shape of the flower.
Wet the area of the iris petals you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Irises come in various shades such as purple, blue, or even yellow, so choose a color that represents the iris you wish to paint. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the iris. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real irises to identify the different shades and shapes of the petals. Layer different tones of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the central “beard” of the iris. Choose a suitable color and add details like texture and shading. Paint the leaves using a green color, varying the shades to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Consider the positioning and flow of the leaves and the “beard.”
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your iris to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
Learn how to paint cherry blossom in watercolor with this ultimate step by step watercolor drawing tutorial.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and arrangement of the cherry blossoms on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the clusters of small flowers and the overall shape of the branches.
Wet the area where you want to paint the cherry blossoms. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of pink or light red for the petals. Keep the color relatively light as you can add more depth and detail later. Be mindful of leaving some areas white to represent the delicate petals.
Using a smaller brush, paint the individual petals of the cherry blossoms. Start from the outer edges and work your way inwards. Use varying shades of pink, from light to darker tones, to create depth and dimension. Add more pigment to the base of the petals for shadowing and create a gradual transition to lighter shades towards the edges.
Using a thin brush or a liner brush, paint the branches of the cherry tree. Choose a suitable brown or gray color and add details like texture and smaller branches. Use quick, light brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and branches intertwining. Add small dots or dashes of darker color to represent the buds or clusters of flowers along the branches.
Take a step back and assess your painting. Add any final touches to enhance the overall composition and balance of your artwork. You can adjust the intensity of the colors, add more details to the blossoms or branches, or refine any areas that need more attention. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely.
Learn how to paint poppies in watercolor with this step by step tutorial that you will absolutely love.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the poppies on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the distinctive petals and the overall shape of the flowers.
Wet the area of the poppy petals you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Poppies can be red, orange, pink, or even white, so choose a color that represents the poppy you wish to paint. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Using a thin brush or a liner brush, paint the branches of the cherry tree. Choose a suitable brown or gray color and add details like texture and smaller branches. Use quick, light brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and branches intertwining. Add small dots or dashes of darker color to represent the buds or clusters of flowers along the branches.
Continue refining the details, adding highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your poppies to life. Consider the light source and ensure that your shadows and highlights are consistent. Take breaks to step back and assess your progress, making any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with your painting, let it dry completely before removing any pencil lines with an eraser.
Cosmos flowers are absolutely stunning for anyone to see. Learn how to paint them in watercolor as well and surprise yourself with the outcome.
Using a pencil or a light wash of watercolor paint, lightly sketch the basic shape and structure of the cosmos flowers on your watercolor paper. Pay attention to the slender stems and the distinctive shape of the petals.
Wet the area of the cosmos petals you want to paint first. Then, using a medium-sized brush, apply a light wash of your desired base color for the petals. Cosmos flowers come in various shades such as pink, white, orange, or purple, so choose a color that represents the cosmos flower you wish to paint. Keep the color relatively light, as you can add more depth and detail later.
Once the base color is dry, start adding layers to define the petals and create depth in the cosmos flowers. Use smaller brushes for more intricate details. Observe a reference image or real cosmos flowers to identify the different shades and shapes of the petals. Layer different tones of the same color or add other complementary colors to enhance the visual interest. Gradually add details such as texture, veins, and highlights, working from light to dark.
Using a thin brush, paint the stem of the cosmos flower. Choose a suitable green color and add details like texture and shading. Paint the leaves using various shades of green, varying the hues and values to create a natural look. Add details like veins and subtle texture to the leaves. Consider the positioning and flow of the stem and leaves.
After the painting is dry, you can make any final adjustments or add additional details if needed. This could include adding more layers, refining edges, or enhancing the contrast. Take this time to evaluate your painting and make any final tweaks until you’re happy with the result.
If you have enjoyed this tutorial on learning how to paint watercolor flowers and got some new watercolor ideas then do not forget to check out this watercolor course for complete beginners called: “The Watercolor Workshop.”
The Watercolor Workshop is a course designed for beginner and intermediate artists wishing to explore and improve watercolor painting techniques.
This course starts with the basics and progresses gradually to more complex subjects and concepts.
The 19 modules are logically sequenced so that each module builds upon concepts learned in previous modules.
