How To A Pink Peony
Painting lots of petals in a beautiful flower like the peony could be intimidating if you don't have a plan. But..... I am going to share how I keep up with where I am im my floral paintings so I don't get lost and frustrated.
Join me in painting this gorgeous peony in pretty pinks and reds. I'll take you through each petal, the bud, and the leaves and stems one at a time with details on how to get a realistic appearance without struggling to do so. In the end, you will have completed this gorgeous flower and show off your artistic skills.
$27
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Free Materials List
Free Reference Phot
Free Line Drawing
What You Will Learn
We are going to use wet-in-wet watercolor techniques to create the softness of each petal, allowing our colors to gently flow into each other on the wet surface of the paper.
We will also do a little dry brushing to add some depth of color and darker values in areas where we want to create the illusion of the petals tucking into the center of the flower.
When we get to the leaves, we are going to use some negative painting so we can accentuate the veins in the leaves, do some lifting of color to give the leaves a little more shape.
Description
Painting botanicals can seem out of reach when you've never experienced the pleasure of painting them before. Let me assure you, this tutorial is going to toss that feeling of inadequacy and lack of familiarity to the curb.
You are going to discover how to paint this peony with ease as I take you along, step-by-step in this easy to follow, detailed, tutorial.
You are going to play around with wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brushing and other watercolor techniques that will have you jumping up and down with all the new skills you are going to learn in this project.
I can't wait to see how your painting comes out.
Who This Course is For
Watercolor Beginners: You definitely want to jump into this tutorial if painting botanicals makes you feel unsure of your abilities. Or if you have some experience in watercolor but not sure how to tackle botanicals, you gotta take advantage of this one. Painting flowers and leaves will no longer be a subject you avoid but rather something you will paint more of.
Artists Who Want to Refine Skills: Even if you're already an artist, this course can help you level up your skills in specific areas. You'll dive deeper into color mixing with a focus on reds, explore value creation for a realistic 3D effect, and learn how to paint light and shadow for added depth.
Requirements
Take a look in the DOWNLOADS section for a full list of Materials - Tools - Supplies. You will find a full list of everything used in this painting and additional tools use on a daily basis.
Curriculum 10 Lesson
Pink Peony
Images & Line Drawings
DOWNLOADS
Choosing Colors
How To Transfer Your Line Drawing
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Your Instructor, Nina Suggs
Nina Suggs is a contemporary Water Color artist who lives and works in Stamford, CT. A native of Tennessee. Her colorful paintings pay homage to her roots and love for all types of art. Nina enjoys painting subjects with definite reflections and shadows, allowing her to experiment with color to create depth and dimension. Her distinctive personal style is realism, created with many washes along with lifting techniques. All are brought to life with light and color, jumping off the paper with bold compositions and harmony.
A visual storyteller at heart, Nina has been a creative soul since she was young. As a child, she would sit at her mother's sewing machine, make purses out of cut-up old jeans, and then decorate them with hand-embroidered flowers. Nina also loved to draw, using her sister's Golden Books as a reference to learn from. Always the creator at heart, she found herself experimenting with all styles and artistic mediums, from knitting to ornate paper crafts, pencil sketches, to oil painting. Nina ultimately discovered her passion for watercolor after attending a workshop. She loved the medium so much that she started painting daily. An autodidactic learner at heart, Nina has spent thousands of hours honing her craft. Her love and skill for Water Color continue to grow, and she can be found in her studio creating daily.
Catherine
W.
Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings and I had so much fun learning!
Sibrena
M.
Discovering the Art of Watercolor: A Novice's Journey with Nina's Masterful Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I can’t draw?
You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.
Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?
You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.
Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?
They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.
What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?
I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.
Money Back Guarantee.
Once you have purchased a course. You have 30 days to receive a refund. After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid.
What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?
There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.
How do I access the online courses?
Super simple. Just pick any of the courses that look interesting to you. Click on that course image, and you will be taken to checkout.
What if I am having trouble viewing the video?
Check your browser settings. If you are watching from a work computer there could be a firewall preventing you from viewing.
Can I share my finished artwork from your courses on social media or my website?
I encourage you to share your finished work. You are welcome to share on the Facebook group, the watercolor community on the website and on your own social media pages. It would be amazing if you would share the link to the course you take so others who may enjoy painting can sign up as well.
Your Instructor, Nina Suggs
Nina Suggs is a contemporary Water Color artist who lives and works in Stamford, CT. A native of Tennessee. Her colorful paintings pay homage to her roots and love for all types of art. Nina enjoys painting subjects with definite reflections and shadows, allowing her to experiment with color to create depth and dimension. Her distinctive personal style is realism, created with many washes along with lifting techniques. All are brought to life with light and color, jumping off the paper with bold compositions and harmony.
A visual storyteller at heart, Nina has been a creative soul since she was young. As a child, she would sit at her mother's sewing machine, make purses out of cut-up old jeans, and then decorate them with hand-embroidered flowers. Nina also loved to draw, using her sister's Golden Books as a reference to learn from. Always the creator at heart, she found herself experimenting with all styles and artistic mediums, from knitting to ornate paper crafts, pencil sketches, to oil painting. Nina ultimately discovered her passion for watercolor after attending a workshop. She loved the medium so much that she started painting daily. An autodidactic learner at heart, Nina has spent thousands of hours honing her craft. Her love and skill for Water Color continue to grow, and she can be found in her studio creating daily.
Catherine
W.
Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings and I had so much fun learning!
I have been painting for a couple years now but felt I had more to learn. I took a live class with Nina and it was so much fun. I learned more about water control and how to paint wet on wet, and wet on dry techniques that I did not know how to do before. Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings by showing me techniques that will create more value in my painting and how to balance that with the highlights to give the subject life and become three dimensional. I also learned how to mix my colors to achieve the right colors I needed. I would highly recommend Nina's classes and online lessons. She is patient, very informative and will definitely help you learn how to grow as a painter.
Sibrena
M.
Discovering the Art of Watercolor: A Novice's Journey with Nina's Masterful Guidance
I am very new to watercolor. Haven't ever really painted anything before I took one of Nina's classes. I wasn't sure how to get started in watercolor, but I knew I wanted to give it a try. Nina made it so easy for me to learn how to use my brushes along with the paint in varying amounts of water to get a soft pastel color on the paper and how to mix less water into the paint for a more vibrant and saturated color. Nina also taught me about harmony in my painting. And how using certain colors together would make the process much easier and the painting come out looking cohesive. I really learned a lot and want to continue learning more from Nina. I plan on taking more classes so I can elevate my skill level. Nina is an excellent teacher. She takes you through the process of your painting step by step, making sure to give details on what she is doing and why. Actually getting to understand the why to the how was amazing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I can’t draw?
You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.
Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?
You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.
Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?
They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.
What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?
I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.
Money Back Guarantee.
Once you have purchased a course. You have 30 days to receive a refund. After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid.
What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?
There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.
How do I access the online courses?
Super simple. Just pick any of the courses that look interesting to you. Click on that course image, and you will be taken to checkout.
What if I am having trouble viewing the video?
Check your browser settings. If you are watching from a work computer there could be a firewall preventing you from viewing.
Can I share my finished artwork from your courses on social media or my website?
I encourage you to share your finished work. You are welcome to share on the Facebook group, the watercolor community on the website and on your own social media pages. It would be amazing if you would share the link to the course you take so others who may enjoy painting can sign up as well.