Tips On How To Paint Flowers In Watercolour

Exclusive Tutorials: / karenriceart This video, shows you how to paint flowers in watercolour. It covers the basic techniques of watercolour painting and is suitable for beginners. There is a voiceover version of this available on my Patreon membership: / karenriceart - includes access to longer tutorials, sketch outlines etc...
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Watercolour Paper 300 gsm:
Winsor & Newton watercolours: Winsor Red, Opera Rose, Paynes Grey, Lemon Yellow, Ultramarine.
Size 8 Round BRUSH
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Table salt
Apple Twig
(You can use a twig from any tree, just let it dry out for a bit then sharpen it with a pencil sharpener.)
HB Pencil
Cling Film
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#watercolorpaintingtutorial #watercolorflowers #watercolourflowers
0:00 Introduction
0:11 Draw picture.
0:52 Paint petals with pink paint.
1:08 Paint darker paint on edges.
1:45 Use thicker paint to create dark marks.
2:22 Drop in paint wet in wet.
2:27 Use a twig to create veins in petals.
3:06 Drop paint into a water puddle - creating exciting effects!
3:46 Place cling film on wet paint to create texture.
3:54 Paint centres with green paint.
4:02 Add pink
4:07 Add darker pink.
4:15 Add Payne's Grey.
4:45 Paint stem and leaves with green paint.
5:17 Continue using a twig to create veins in petals.
5:24 Peel off cling film and blow dry.
5:28 Paint detail with small brush using dark colours.
6:07 Add lighter greens to centre.
6:15 Use rigger to paint thin lines.
6:38 Pull out darks with twig.
6:49 Add stronger pink to create shadow.
6:54 Soften edge with water.
7:14 Paint shadow on stem and leaves with dark green.
7:19 Soften edge with damp brush.
7:23 Finish with a spatter of yellow.

[@LauraS13]

Have watched thousands of hrs of painting with watercolor have to say this ones the best example of how to , I’m pretty new to paint and learned several tips in this short 7 min video ..thank you so much for sharing love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Laura, what a lovely thing to say! So glad that you learnt something from this short little video… Happy painting :-)

[@DoDayDem]

Totally agree

[@joanclaassen8156]

You must have an amazing mind and a beautiful heart by expressing the beauty of God's creation through your watercolour paintings... what it does to one's soul no words can express.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joan for your generous lovely comment! :)

[@elizabethdavis2483]

This is one of my favorites. I appreciate that you tell why you do a technic and the music with the video. Inspiring and calming. Thank you so much for sharing your gifting with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you very much!

[@lyndaevans1132]

So glad you're back--I've missed you, and so have my paintbrushes! I have always thought painting with water colors would be so hard, but you make it much easier than I ever thought it could be, and infinitely more enjoyable. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad to be back Lynda! I am so happy that I have shown you a way of painting in watercolour which isn't so daunting and that inspires you to have a go!! :)

[@cindycigoli718]

I just love watching your vids! Especially with easy listening music, written explanation, no long talking, like so many others do... This is so relaxing! Being a painter myself, (tedious schools and hard long techniques!), I still learn with your easy techniques, refreshing my mind, and I just enjoy watching you paint with all your lovely strokes and brushes! Thx a lot again for a beautiful painting. Keep it up! 👍😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you so much Cindy for your wonderful comment! :)

[@loriegarver4029]

Thank you! So glad I found you!

[@annajackson7087]

I used to paint in oil but have always been in love with watercolor. This is just gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mariannemontet5164]

So wunderschön deine Mohnblume.
Danke Karen, dass du deine Maltechnik teilst.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Danke Marianne :)

[@coolabah-blue]

It’s definitely a beautiful flower 🌺 pretty music as well. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's sweet of you to say!

[@dawnsimmons6930]

This is gorgeous and so realistic looking! I love using the twig. I'll be heading out in my backyard to look for some as it's been really windy for the last few days. Thanx, Dawn

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Dawn really glad you like the demo! Good luck with finding a twig! They are so useful in watercolour painting :)

[@mins_artnlife]

Love watching you paint Karen. :)x

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are a sweetheart :)

[@connieostroha8423]

Love all the techniques you used here! Lovely! 💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@susanthomas8274]

Love this flower! Thank you for explaining each step. Love the details in the flower! Beautiful!!!😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cjmac9641]

This is so beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@RachelLovejoy]

I love the "talk-free" approach. Like my mother used to say..."Actions speak louder than words." I'm a visual learner. Words overwhelm, but the toned-down music helps to set the mood.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Rachel :)

[@RachelLovejoy]

@@KarenRiceArt You are welcome.

[@wendykelcey1246]

Beautiful Karen! You always have such great ideas! My sheep in winter dons my mantle every Christmas!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Wendy! So pleased you think so! Love your idea of hanging your sheep at Christmas!!!

[@hsiuhuichen60]

Your painting is truly beautiful, thanks for sharing🌹❤️

[@sallyallen1441]

I’ve painted botanical flowers for years, this Poppy is exquisite, what a talent.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sally for your comment I’m so pleased that you like this poppy painting! :-)

[@Twinzma]

Subscribed!! You’re creating and simply teaching as well, and I appreciate sharing your skills!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Iris, beautifully put as well! :)

[@Lygon_]

This is so awe-inspiring. It's beautiful. One of the reasons I love watercolours over most other traditional mediums is just how natural it is. From the flow of the paint through the water, to the splatter of details and even the twig, it's all just so beautiful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you like this tutorial! :)

[@Mamaosa63]

Karen you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure! Thank you :)

[@danielleguy78]

Beautiful! Thank you Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Danielle, I love painting flowers in watercolour :)

[@elizabethkoeman8883]

Thank you! So delicately painted ! Love the written instructions . Very good tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Elizabeth! :-)

[@annangel4828]

Hey K. This is the second painting I completed from watching your videos today. This turned out great! The twig gave a fragile, paper-like quality to the petals! Loved this. Many thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@pragya360]

Such a beautiful demonstration.I'm absolutely new to painting but I've always been fond of water colours. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Pragya, so pleased that you like the tutorial! Happy painting 😀

[@terayahm6873]

So beautiful! And you make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Tera, practice makes it easier :)

[@jodcruz]

This is beautiful and so soothing with the music .. love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Jo :)

[@nadifouldi3131]

Thanks so much for your tutorial; it is lovely art work, and poetic technique!

[@wendykelcey1246]

And…. I love the calming music!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@tommytitmouse]

Wonderfully inspiring and beautifully executed.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tommytitmouse]

@@KarenRiceArt Would there be any possibility you could demonstrate a bunch of say 4 or 5 please ? I just love watching poppies being painted. you see I`m trying to muster up enough courage to have a go at a bunch of poppies I`m just lacking the confidence.

[@maryanderson7322]

I enjoyed this tutorial very much. I liked how we started out with wet on dry painting and transitioned to wet on wet.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Mary!

[@christinejharts]

Lovely, with great instructions.

[@abb101760]

So lovely & calming just watching you paint❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Anita 😀

[@pearlnova8891]

You make it look easy...I am going to learn how to paint flowers....beautiful painting!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SuperMorula]

Absolutely beautiful. And such a clear tutorial. Fabulous thank you so much..

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Moira, so glad you like the painting and found the tutorial clear :)

[@maxkielbasa6079]

these tips are great no matter what you're painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you think so, thank you!

[@karen2352]

Excellent video! Best closeup of water to paint ratios. Thank you so much. On to Poppies

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Karen, really appreciate your comment about the water to paint ratio, it's an important thing to see and understand! Enjoy the Poppies :)

[@joannabatherson6783]

Thanks for a very nice video; I liked how you demonstrated the use of water and how effective it was. Really liked the flower especially how you did the center! 👌🏻👩🏻‍🎨

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I love the way you can experiment with water, its very creative, you never know quite what will happen! Happy Painting!!

[@deirdremolloy2801]

Thank ypou so much for this fabulous presentation!
You bring Magic to the paper!
Your flowers come to life! with each color !
So many wonderful techniques to learnand add to our work!
You are truly a master!
Loved the music!
It brought a level of strength to each stroke!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Deirdre! :)

[@OneTrueWord1988]

This is just wonderful. Thank you so much. 👍🌸😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@kaylassoundbathsanctuary]

So calming and beautiful, thanks for the tips

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@suecook5416]

So beautiful and loose, thank you Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! :)

[@user-zm1hd4gx1k]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm going to try it tomorrow morning. So fantastic technique for flower

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment, I hope you enjoy painting this tomorrow morning :)

[@sherrylee6719]

Very pretty, Karen. You make it look so easy. It was wonderful and I enjoyed it so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sherry :)

[@jackiebyers1272]

LOVED this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Jackie :)

[@nettiemoss324]

Ths is beautiful - love your use of colour combinations - thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@joandenson2952]

Love this! Great for practice in this time of isolation. Thank you! I am sharing this link.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joan, so glad you are getting practice during these difficult times! Thank you for sharing the link as well! :)

[@1CelloOne]

So pretty, you make it look so easy!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@margaretnorvell9555]

You are so talented. I learned more from this one video than any ten I have watched. Amazing! Thank you. Greetings from Tennessee!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Hello Margaret from Tennessee! Great to hear from you! So pleased that you learnt so much from this tutorial! Thank you for sharing! Take care, happy painting :)

[@byzantinehalo]

Lovely, and so easy to follow. Thank you! :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you have found it easy to follow, thank you! :)

[@mlk1965]

This is great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm definitely going to try this 😃

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I am so glad it has inspired you to have a go!! Good luck! :)

[@tammiemcinnis4971]

Found the techniques and use of color interesting. Thanks for the video!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annajackson7087]

Just beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊
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[@mamapata08]

Just beautiful! You’re such an artist

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@kathleenramsey2966]

Absolutely beautiful, just watching is a gift to learn.more.. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's wonderful Kathleen :)

[@ateleskier7066]

That was really lovely; such an excellent loose style. Achieving that loose yet composed wet-in-wet effect is not easy, especially for detail addicts; it can be hard to let go. Lots to study and take away here.
Thanks for posting.
🇬🇧

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you like this loose style, it can be hard to let go I know… Really hope you have a go at painting something like this! Have fun :-)

[@beaubrummell11]

The best tutorial by a great artistShe teaches and uses subtitlesThank yiu very much

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😃

[@joanporter916]

Thank you for the great demo. Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you like the demo :)

[@Bindismom]

The music was as pretty as the flower. Great presentation.👍

[@cassiel.6918]

Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@aprilwilliams3850]

One of the absolute best videos I have seen all year great techniques great music thank you I have subscribed to your channel

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much April what a lovely thing to say! I am so glad you like the video and have subscribed to my channel :)

[@fiaanton6115]

I am on my second study of painting this flower. My goal is to accomplish painting washes building up color in flowers such as this one. I'm getting better...I paint daily and I mix up what the lesson (from you) will be, but the objective is to paint delicate washes and detail. It's a beautiful flower to learn from and by.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Francine for your comment I am really impressed that you have been painting every day! It's so important to practice, that way you'll get more confidence and enjoy hopefully your results from that! Happy painting :-)

[@tsvetea2210]

Beautiful flower! Thank you for sharing .🌹

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@kellypassalaqua3427]

So beautiful! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it, thank you :)

[@soulsisterssurvivorssister8463]

Stunning! The twig surprised me though. Sara

[@fredasidaravicius232]

Beautiful work. Must have a go,

[@krishopes]

Just discovered you today! Thank you for posting. This flower is just beautiful and I can't wait to try it. New subscriber!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for subscribing Kris & so glad you like my video! :)

[@bienemaja9996]

Wonderful Flower. Thank you for sharing😀👍👏🌸🌺🌼

[@suecollins876]

Love this painting so delicate and gentle love the music to

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much so so glad that you like this watercolour painting and the music! :-)

[@suecollins876]

Karen Rice Art Channel what is the music please 🙂

[@craigcastagnoli2447]

Wow! Stunning! I need to practice my sketching. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome 😊
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[@susanyoung6632]

Beautiful music you have chosen...and I love the way you work with the paint...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Susan :)

[@holandaholtzclaw1261]

Looks so easy when you do it. I am going to try.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's wonderful to hear Holanda, good luck and enjoy! :)

[@leonalii1533]

Lovely! Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked this video Lisa :)

[@janerogers5717]

Mesmerising ♥️. Getting paint consistency/flow right looks tricky but the video and tips are so helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful Jane! I hope you have fun painting this one 😊

[@teresajordao6634]

Beautiful and relaxing vídeo. Thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@9protocol]

I love this... I am on lockdown and doing watercolours to beat the boredom. I just have to give this a try. Going to forward the link to my Granddaughter too. Many thanks. Have liked and subscribed.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Anthony! I hope your granddaughter likes it too! Thank you also for subscribing!

[@nathanielsalamat8263]

thank you for your sharing ..beautiful!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Nathanial, so pleased that you liked the tutorial. :-)

[@meri8746]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it Meri :)

[@aminaansari1683]

Beautiful. Please upload more and more videos on water colour painting of flowers.

[@RinN3-.]

Love this 🙌💖 thank you 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Corinne :)

[@roshinvarghese6111]

Thank you. Well explained for a beginner like me. Subscribed.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Roshin, so glad yoou found the video helpful and thank you for subscribing! :)

[@meeraahuja1594]

Beautiful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😀

[@MOM25]

I fell in love with your paintings

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)

[@jasminethompson5475]

Just completed this watercolour of a flower..love your pace, technique...not quite like yours but I’m enjoying this exercise during an enforced self isolation in the current’s world’s crisis...A Big Thank you...from Wasaga Beach, Ontario

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Jasmine! so pleased you had a go! :)

[@pagalmasala]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome - thank you 😊

[@joanporter916]

Very nice. Knowing how to draw is important. I think it is best to have a reference

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Joan :)

[@corazontan7747]

So lovely!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@CarlaKeckArt]

Absolutely beautiful! New fan here❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Carla :)

[@noreenkellett3863]

Really love this, just found you and have subscribed. thanks for sharing and teaching.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Noreen for your lovely comment and subscription :)

[@marybethkrepinevich9483]

Very helpful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@lesliethompson4588]

Gorgeous

[@marleengruben1811]

So cute this flower 😘❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anita62d15]

beautiful! I love the dramatic effect. I've just started watercolor painting...I think it might take 'a while' ;-) to make something that may stand in the shadow of this...🙈 but I will not give up!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! You can do it! Have fun! :)

[@bubbly1395]

So Beautiful! Thank you 😊. I just subscribed!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for subscribing and delighted you like the painting! :)

[@torrynerheim2887]

Love it

[@ftdt13]

So beautiful! I wish I could paint like this.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! You can do it!

[@jdolalekan]

Yes you can !

[@angelaschultz3109]

I learnt so much here! Thankyou

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're so welcome!

[@maggiemcdowell7258]

It's beautiful

[@artdesign8999]

really awesome..!! loved yr work.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marcohairdoctor]

Beautiful 🙏🏽

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :)