4 Ways to Paint Loose Watercolour Roses - Step by Step Tutorial

In this step by step beginner tutorial, I show you four ways you can paint loose watercolour roses!
Let me know if you give them a try and if you have a favourite!!
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[@suel4269]

Best Rose tutorial I’ve seen yet! There’s no need to rush them. Thankyou!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it and I really appreciate the feedback😊😊

[@suenamanalang8932]

I have been watching a lot of different videos on loose roses. So far this is the closest to realistic roses (the fourth one is) so I think I will try doing this. Thank you for sharing.

[@ErinEnoArt]

I'm so happy that you liked it Suena! I really hope you give it a try 😊

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

New subscriber. Glad I found you. It seems the tube doesn’t show everyone when searching

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m glad you found me too and thanks so much for subscribing!😊 Yes, KZbin algorithms are hit and miss😉

[@LCLand]

Lol. When you said “and stuff” I kind of giggled to myself and then you mocked yourself right then too. Right there with you. Lol. Thanks for the lesson. Love the third and fourth

[@barbarascis1129]

You are my Hero! Thanks to You! I will finally achieve "my perfect Rose" 😍♥😍♥😍

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much Barbara!😁😁 I’m glad you found my video helpful. Here’s to you painting the perfect Rose!👍👍😊

[@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247]

I love that you demonstrated various degrees of looseness, thank you.

[@MaryDeanDotCom]

Best rose tutorial! But now if we could paint them at different angles :-)

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much; I’m glad you liked it!😊 I will definitely work on some different angles👍👍

[@KathleenKatieDunham-nn9sl]

Thank you for this rose tutorial. It was very helpful.

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m so glad it was helpful Kathleen😊

[@TheRealMikeNelson]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I painted a 3 rose card! Not as good as yours, but way better than my previous roses. God Bless!!! Julia

[@josie4439]

Absolutely love this tutorial. I want to paint a rose/roses for my Grandaughter (birth flower) and this has given me so much confidence to get going 🤗. Thank you

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much Josie! I hope your granddaughter loved her painting 🥰

[@lainareeves3755]

Hi Erin, they're all pretty! My favorite is the 4th one. I like the loose style with a little more detail. I'm so glad you gave us 4 to practice with! 😊

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you Laina😊 I think #4 is my choice too,👍😊

[@paulettesaul4810]

You make your flowers look so doable. Thank you

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you Paulette; I hope you give some of them a try😊

[@43Marjorie]

What a great tutorial. I am a beginner and I know I can accomplish this now. Thank you!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh you’re very welcome Marjorie😊 I hope you enjoy painting your roses!

[@NWalker2010]

Super tutorial! Thank you so much. I’ve been struggling to find a reason why my roses were not well defined and you’ve given me so many specific things to try-please keep teaching-you’ve got a gift! Thanks again!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh, what a nice thing to say! Thank you Nicole😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. If you are still struggling a bit, I just recently did a follow up video on roses with some more tips you might like. Happy painting!😊😊

[@sandraneale128]

Love the fourth rose the best! Thank you so much for helping me❤️🦋

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh I’m so happy it was helpful!!😊

[@boblawrence4009]

I have just started trying watercolor because I love the looseness and softness of the flowers. I love roses and this has helped be greatly. Watching tutorials on instagram, they go so face that I could not pick up on where to properly lay your petals. Such a simple step that will make all difference in the world !!! 😀

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much for your kind comment Bob! I’m happy to hear that it helped with your roses😊

[@johntrue7113]

You make it look easy to make beautiful roses. Very nice. I'm getting out my brushes!

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m glad you like it and you should definitely give it a try!!

[@Zar2244]

Great tutorial, Thankyou, just what I need as a beginner

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Good timing too because I am working on a follow up rose tutorial right now😊

[@LipsitaArt]

beautiful roses painting. thanks for sharing. Let's stay connected

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much!

[@carolbenson6524]

Really easy to follow. I'm practicing today with 4 different colors of roses. Great video.

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m so glad you liked it Carol! Enjoy your painting😊😊

[@DivyaJoan]

I like the 2nd and 4th...I'm going to definitely try these out. Thank you.

[@ErinEnoArt]

My pleasure! I’m glad you liked the video DJ😊

[@4Misschrissy]

Excellent tutorial for me as a beginner watercolorist! Thank you for teaching this. Beautiful roses!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Hi Christine😊 I’m so happy that you like the tutorial!!!

[@ErinCRN]

Beautiful! Can’t wait to try these techniques!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much Erin; I hope you enjoy giving them a try!

[@KateEmmanouil-zz4ul]

2 and 4 my faves. Thank you. I spent 2 nights doing one rose that came out really uninteresting after doing a great drawing. So I will defo try you free style technique... Just after dinner. Thank you

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much Kate😊 I hope you’re happy with your results! Playing around with loose roses for a bit is sure to help when you want to tackle another realistic one👍

[@sallyreff2574]

This was the best rose explanation! Thank you 😊

[@ErinEnoArt]

Wow Sally! Thank you so much! I also did a more in depth tutorial on tips for roses you might like linked below. When I first started watercolour, roses were my biggest challenge. Now it’s peonies😳 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOqnWaogLeLm6csi=ZhmtaOk5vT7MUO-m

[@sallyreff2574]

@@ErinEnoArt thank you 😊

[@MoMaryR]

This is the best rose tutorial I have seen. Many thanks. I would love to see you paint some rosebuds to go with the roses. I have subscribed.

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh thank you so much!!! I actually do want to do a tutorial of roses at different growth stages so hopefully you will see it soon! And thank you so much for subscribing!!

[@LynnVS1958]

Thank you!! I have been trying for ages to get the knack of painting roses and you have really helped with this tutorial. ❤

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh thank you so much for your comment😊 I’m glad you found my video helpful!

[@nadadellore865]

Marvelous, thank you! 😊

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank YOU and you are very welcome; I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendychampness1901]

I just found your channel! #4 is what I aspire to. Nice that you shared that they don’t always turn out for you😊 I hope that you continue tutorials in 2022!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Hi Wendy! I’m glad you found me😊I will definitely be continuing to do tutorials👍 I am also sure that you will be able to do #4!!

[@hockey0013]

This is the most helpful watercolour tutorial I’ve ever watched! Thank you! 💕💕💕

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh thanks so much Vickie! I’m so happy that you found it helpful🥰

[@riccihershey405]

All four are beautiful!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@violetavillamor2451]

i love your teaching.

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh thank you so much Violeta! That makes me so happy😊😊

[@chantalmassin1756]

This is incredible I just love it Im going to try the 3rd one cause I did something like that but I know now where I made my mistakes. Thank you. I subscribed you now

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m so glad you like it Chantal😊 I hope it helps and thanks so much for subscribing!

[@sugandhajaiswal9213]

Thankyou so much for this video ❤ It was super helpful 🙏

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh you’re very welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful😊

[@marlenedaloia345]

your roses are beautiful and look a lot easier to paint. Thank you for sharing

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh thank you Marlene! I’m glad you like them and hope you give them a try 😊😊

[@MsSottolia]

Just beautiful. Thank you so much!

[@ErinEnoArt]

You’re very welcome Sharon and thank You!😊

[@laurencegelin5901]

Magnifique !! Je préfère la 2 et 3 . 👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍

[@ErinEnoArt]

Je ne parle pas francais bien But I will try Merci beaucoups, je suis tres content ce vous avez aime!😊 I had to get the last part translated 😉

[@BB-wh1nr]

What an amazing tutorial, thank you! Subscribed! Also, the edits made me laugh :)

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much!! Thank you for subscribing and I’m glad you got some laughs too!😁😁

[@tinaari88]

Beautiful thank you flower 🌹

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you Tina😊

[@wandamurray3031]

Wonderful! thank you!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much Wanda😊

[@jeancampbell5050]

Fantastic!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much Jean, I’m glad you liked it😊

[@OleDueJ]

you are good in telling us about loose rose drawing. 😊😅

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@sandegeorge542]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you Sande! I’m so happy you found it helpful 😊

[@Bugiddle]

I love painting florals. Thank you so much for the rose tutorial. They're lovely! I'm looking forward to painting lots of roses this summer when my backyard roses bloom! :) I subscribed also.

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you and you are very welcome! Thanks so much for subscribing; I hope you enjoy my channel! Happy rise painting!! Spring isn’t far away now😊😊

[@cheryl6716]

I'm a new subscriber and loved your tutorial on the loose lilac painting and also the loose roses in this painting. Your 4th rose is beautiful!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much Cheryl and thanks so much for subscribing too!!🥰

[@sarahcolwell4493]

Thank you

[@ErinEnoArt]

You’re very welcome! My pleasure😊

[@hazelhau6576]

你教的方法很有用 玫瑰畫得很漂亮 謝謝你的分享啊 💗💗💗

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you so much Hazel! I’m glad you liked it😊

[@daffodilh.8751]

Hello Erin! Hope you're well! Thanks for your precious tips! You're so spontaneous that I've tried your "Technique" ! Above all the one on your fourth rose, using two different brushes and to hold the brush less tight for the petals in curves. I really enjoyed following your tuto. Please can you tell me how to send you a picture of my rose so you could tell me what to improve? Have a nice day! Heidi

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh that’s wonderful Heidi! It makes me so happy when people try out my tutorials! Are you on Instagram? If you are then you can share your pic there and tag me @erinenocreates. I would love to see your roses! If you’re not on Instagram, but you have a photo sharing account like Flickr etc, you should be able to post a link to it in a comment 😊

[@daffodilh.8751]

@@ErinEnoArt Super! See you on Instagram then! I think I'm going to try your tuto about the anemone which I find so delicate! But before I'm going to make your Valentine card. Great idea!

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

What part of Canada, I am on the westcoast, always great to see a fellow Canuck going for it, I just subscribed and I wish you luck (you won’t need it you are talented)

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oh thank you so much Patricia! For the compliment and for subscribing😊 I am just outside of Toronto and envy you for being on the west coast. I have been there once many years ago and it is beautiful!!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

Thank you so much

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you and you are very welcome!

[@lindabridget49]

Great tutorial!

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks so much Linda! I’m glad you liked it😊

[@marijadika6444]

Glad I found your channel. I do have problem of painting roses, somehow I cannot get them to look like a rose:! I just cannot get the right move of the brush to get that loose, light, organic look, I guess I am too heavy handed… i just need to use the 100% cotton paper I guess.

[@ErinEnoArt]

Hi Marija, I’m glad you found my channel too! And thank you so much for subscribing! Because looses roses are painted so quickly, you can get some decent results on non cotton paper. Sometimes, holding the brush too tight can be a problem, so maybe try holding it a little further back on the handle. Or, if your brush has fairly stiff bristles, try switching to a softer one. Also keep in mind that there are good and bad non cotton papers. I don’t like the results I get on the Canson XL, but the Strathmore 400 series paper is quite nice. I hope that helps😊

[@marijadika6444]

@@ErinEnoArt yes, definitely it helps! Thanks so much! I am always debating whether I could use the Arches to learn and to get better results, but my goodness, that paper is so expensive! It’s like no win situation: if you don’t use it, you never get the best result, if you use it and mess it up, is throwing money down the drain:))))

[@ErinEnoArt]

It is intimidating because of the cost but it is never a waste if you are enjoying painting. But, realistically, using expensive paper to learn on can give you the guilts lol I do use Arches but, primarily I use the Bauhong Academy because it is really good paper and a little cheaper. I really recommend the Strathmore 400 series though. If you are on Instagram, let me know how you make out😊

[@marijadika6444]

@@ErinEnoArt do you order the Bauhong online? I live in Toronto, Canada so it’s only available online….

[@ErinEnoArt]

Yes, I’m in Ajax, born in Toronto! We’re neighbours! I get it through Amazon . I have a review video on it if you want to watch it👍

[@glorialacoma9735]

Me gusta mucho la última. Ha quedado muy bonita. Podría hacer un vídeo que se vean de otras perspectivas? Por ejemplo para hacer tres juntas o un ramo. Gracias desde España.

[@ErinEnoArt]

Muchas gracias Gloria 😊 I took some Spanish classes at night school decades ago but sadly, don’t remember much now. I’m so excited that you found me all the way from Spain! I apologize for responding so late but I haven’t been well. When I do start painting again 🙏🏼, roses from different angles will be on my list of tutorials to do!

[@ivypoh893]

Beautiful

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you!😊

[@irinakrasovskaya5224]

Красиво. Краски какого бренда вы используете ?

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you Irina😊 I use Van Gogh tubes by Royal Talens

[@phyllismcintyre9681]

What color pink are you using please

[@ErinEnoArt]

Oops, I never mentioned that in the video. I used quinacridone rose for these👍

[@phyllismcintyre9681]

@@ErinEnoArt Thanks. I love your painting

[@yoliperez4617]

Que # de pencil se necesita para pintar las rosas. Hermosas, mil gracias.🌺🌺🌺

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thank you😊 Sorry for such a late response. I used a Princeton Neptune 8 round for everything except for some blending touches at the end where I used a 4 round with stiffer bristles

[@LiveLoveLaugh88]

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[@ErinEnoArt]

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[@LCLand]

Lol. When you said “and stuff” I kind of giggled to myself and then you mocked yourself right then too. Right there with you. Lol. Thanks for the lesson. Love the third and fourth

[@ErinEnoArt]

Lol, yeah, sometimes I just can’t get the words out 😂 I’m glad you liked the roses though👍😊