5 Tips for Painting Realistic Hydrangeas with Watercolor

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

New year 💙 New Watercolor Tips! 😊 Download my reference photo, get your paints and Let’s talk about how to organize your light and shadow areas, establish tonal value boundaries, adjust color temperature and prioritizing petal details. Enjoy!

[@MrSanmay]

I was waiting for this lesson. One of my favourite flower. I wish to paint it with water colour ❤❤❤. Thank you so much ❤

[@AroundMeBangladesh]

I can’t describe my feeling when I saw this painting, something deep in my heart is touched. Thanks.

[@simpleartideas]

Multiple mixed hues of the petals came out so beautifully, Lovely and inspiring flower pianting.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much 💙

[@SusanneNorling]

Lovely Anna! I hope you can make a in-depth hydrangea on Skillshare too! Love it.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Susanne! I am looking through reference photos to find something small enough to fit into 2-3 hour class... would red/pink hydrangea be of interest? My blue ones are all too big and would require a 5 hr class 😊... Thank you!

[@justtubingby129]

I'd just love to be the fly on the wall in your studio!🌸

[@janeedward]

Stunning, just stunning. I hope this will be uploaded on SkillShare.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Lunaa! I will have to think about the best way to do hydrangea for Skillshare - it took almost 5 hrs (which I can’t fit into Skillshare) but maybe I can find a smaller cluster photo 😊

[@pebble2pearl]

@@AnnaBucciarelli I agree with Lunaa. I love this hydrangea. The colors are stunning and the shadow/light lessons are helpful. I too would love to see it on Skillshare.

[@cydneywoods1156]

Your work is outstanding, I would also love to see this on Skillshare. I have just started painting with watercolors and I joined Skillshare to have the opportunity to study under you. I have completed 4 of your courses and have learned so much. This painting is breathtaking.

[@Brembelia]

While this is a very beautiful painting, I don't see it as realistic as much as stylized. The drawing of the hydrangea head is very realistic, but the painting overall, to me, is very busy with too many colors being pushed into the flower head, so it's not one visual message but a collection of little messages. When I was a child, I would visit with my paternal grandparents. Their house was covered in an oil-based, glossy zinc white paint. Around the perimeter of the house, my grandfather had planted hydrangea bushes and tube fed them copper to make them a stunning hydrangea blue. I never do see this color in paintings. Hydrangea thrive in the salty atmosphere of being near the ocean. I have also seen this hydrangea blue a lot as a child in the coastal towns along the sea where I lived in Massachusetts. I have another vivid memory of a saltbox style house clad in narrow dark brown ship's lapping with hydrangea bushes around the perimter of the house, with the same striking hydrangea blue as that at my grandparents' house. However, any rendering of hydrangea heads i've seen always seems to be of mixed colors, like changing autumn leaves, rather than one dominant, cohesive and comprehensive color, (blue, white, pink, purple) defined by light and dark variations of that main color to bring it from 2D to 3D realism. I see this autumn leaves look a lot in watercolor paintings. To some extent, modifying the main color with additional colors to help define cool shadows and direct sunlight is understandable, but I think the amount of this technique needs to be in keeping with the subject. If the flower head is comprised of lots of little florets, then adding lots of color variations reads as busy and distracts from the statement that this is a lilac, crepe myrtle, or hydrangea head. This is especially true if the background is very leafy busy as opposed to a wet-on-wet color push. However, lots of color variation with a single and more simple flower head like a tulip, orchid, daffodil, crocus, petunia, or rose head adds interest and dynamics; drawing the eye around the page without confusing the message and losing the subject matter definition. I'm planning an attempt to do what I'm seeing in my mind's eye with regard to my grandfather's vivid blue hydrangea. I expect it will take several attempts before I get close to what I am seeing in my mind. It will be a learning experience and challenge for sure. 💐

[@daniellehudson9304]

What do you use for your drawing before you paint. I’m always worried it will be to dark and show through, and end up erasing to much. This makes it hard to map out petals. I’m working on a hyacinth painting and I erased way to much. I used Fabre-Castell Graphite Aquarelle. I think I would have Ben fine if I wouldn’t have erased so much. Does it bother you if pencil marks show through? As always, your painting is stunning!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Danielle! ❤️ Erasing does damage paper. I find thin retractable erasers to be of great help as they only pick up whats necessary. In addition, you may want to switch your pencil to something like 4H - it's much harder and won't leave as much graphite marks. Avoid soft pencils on watercolor paper!! I usually free hand, but that came after years of practice. I recommend developing your drawing on regular paper, erasing there, and then transferring to watercolor paper when you are 100% ready to paint. I hope this helps. Enjoy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@donna5659]

I love how you explain your techniques. I have learned so much from you . I like the slow process and the layer process. I never knew just how important shadows were. The information on the colors you use and why is so helpful! The hydrangeas are difficult to paint but you have encouraged me to try! Beautiful picture! Great tips!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so so much for your feedback!!! 😊 these videos take a while to make (compared to simple painting time lapses with music) so I am SUPER happy to hear that they are useful and bring some value to other artists ❤️ Have a wonderful day!!!

[@ShinyColors]

Amazing!! 🤩😍 Nothing more to say than Lovely! and also Happy New Year!

[@Ktpstudio]

Thank you again Anna for this I can’t wait to sit down and paint this flower I have so many photos I’ve taken and just felt so scared to paint it

[@LisaIngArt]

So awesome and cool watercolor painting !!! SO beautiful .....great sharing this is so creative and original !! liked for this nice work !

[@stephaniedreams5529]

I feel soo relaxed just watching you paint. Your voice is soothing. The colors you use together are so beautiful.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much!

[@carlabulgheresi9209]

Sei bravissima vorrei dipingere ad acquarello come te

[@sandrasandra2500]

j aimerai tellement prendre des cours d aquarelle...❤

[@silvanap5397]

What colours are you using , I really love this shade of colours , they are very warm and soft . Before I’ll buy anything , better be sure . Thanks 🙏 for your magnificent tutorial, really beautiful artwork.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Silvana 💜 all pigments I used are in the video description!

[@zurimarquez5653]

So beautiful! Amazing! ❤️

[@ninaspalace]

How lovely your painting is. Thank you for these beautiful videos.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

My pleasure 😊

[@sandrasandra2500]

c est vraiment magnifique...❤❤❤

[@marykhavelka8875]

What a beautiful floral painting...appreciate the in-depth tutorial. Love your work!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Glad you liked it Mary 😊 Happy New year!

[@СвітланаСікорська-ю6х]

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[@myriampolteau1569]

Amazing ❤😃

[@cocoenbalade4291]

Fabuleux, fantastique. Je suis bouche bais devant votre gestion de la couleur. Merci mille fois. J'aimerais tellement parler anglais pour vous comprendre.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

💜💜💜

[@pankajtyro4366]

Always love to see this much of dedication and love for art

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you :))) 😀

[@sharonrose160]

Best hydrangeas I’ve seen. You speak very clearly and understandably, but honestly I cannot tell the difference between the wrong and right techniques. So confused. I will just watch and rewatch and try and sort it out. Who knew hydrangeas could be so tricky!

[@CandyDae]

Jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much! Happy new year

[@jpjoey2]

Thank You so much for this video, Anna. I love hydrangeas in watercolour . Your work is superb!

[@sharonthrift2412]

Exceptional teaching and quality tutorials. You are fabulous.

[@roxanneleclech741]

Love your technique and pictures. Any possibility you could post slower videos?

[@erey721]

Excellent video tutorial, thanks for sharing it, greetings

[@williamjamesenkerwitz9495]

Fantastic painting I loved it from South Africa

[@bdcorgimom]

Lovely painting - I love hydrangeas!

[@subbalakshmisubrahmanyam4207]

Wah

[@aneesmohiuddin3918]

Simply stunning

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Anees! Happy new year! I’ll head over to your Instagram later to see your new work 💙

[@namita1785]

Thank you 😊 for sharing the tips. Great tutorial.

[@dianachan1466]

I love the challenge of this one! Will definitely try it. Thanks Anna!

[@shirpewar]

Wow that’s beautiful!! Loved the painting and the colors!! So much to learn!! Stay connected 👍😃

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you!!

[@blancaguillen4014]

Que obras maravillosas de la Artista, admirable

[@silvanap5397]

Amazing! This is a realistic watercolour painting 🖼 thanks for this wonderful tutorial, I will definitely follow this amazing techniques 🎨

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Silvana! 💜 enjoy!

[@meredithyoung-sowers7282]

Exquisite-I’m about to paint my first hydrangea-I have painted lots of other flowers but I’ve always seen this as quite intimidating. Really enjoyed your video gave me a lot to work with thank you so much!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Meredith! ❤️ Hydrangeas are challenging and complex but so satisfying - Enjoy!

[@RainbowFineArts]

Beautiful 👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@yeespace17]

Love it 👍💕. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you!

[@hildehibdon5849]

Thank you for this detailed lesson ! I work mostly with acrylics, so this is somewhat new. Love it.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Hilde! I love acrylics too but they definitely have a different “logic” 😊💗

[@65sunnyday]

Exquisite! Thank you! (And Happy New Year!)

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you 💙💙💙 Happy 2021!

[@wickedbrush]

Beautiful! Luscious colors!

[@ninaorehek7983]

Gorgeous painting and I learned so much! Thank you and the very best to you too.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much for your feedback Nina! ❤️

[@nancylittle9090]

Thanks!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Nancy! 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@juanalonsobarrio145]

Feliz Año Nuevo. 🇪🇸

[@margaretmorgan3693]

Beautiful painting and very clear in your description.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Margaret!😊

[@jpjoey2]

I just found your channel....so glad I found it.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Welcome 😊💕

[@cyndih4720]

Your work makes me so happy. Rainbows of colors on each one. Exactly how I want to paint. Thanks for all your tips and sharing your gift with us ☺️

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

I'm so glad! Reading Your message made me happy :) I was just wrapping up another video and sort of run out of steam but then saw your note and it cheered me up - Thank you!

[@cyndih4720]

@@AnnaBucciarelli 💕 I don't know why you needed the encouragement, but just want to say, your art gift means something even if you can't always see the fruit of it. You may never know all those who will be touched by it. Sometimes, people just need to see joy, peace and beauty in this crazy world. For me, it reminds me of heaven, where there is only beauty and color and light, the way God intended things to be. So, it's basically a little bit of heaven on earth. 😉

[@diannecoil7284]

Breathtaking!

[@norjavaart9934]

Thanks 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹

[@22GmaRocky]

This flower looks so hard. But this is fantastic

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much Roxann 💜 it took me a few years of practice on various flowers... I will do a review of my old work one day to show the "evolution" , watercolors are really such an enjoyable life-long learning journey! Have a wonderful day :)

[@debricci8533]

Extraordinary

[@rachelconnor2327]

Stunning! Thanks so much.

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Rachel! Cheers!

[@maryannknox7158]

Gorgeous

[@hawkeye9382]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you so much!

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@roopschannel7749]

Wow amazing 😊😊

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you😊

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome😁👏👍

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Julie!

[@judithwatkins3262]

Beautiful!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Judith! Have a wonderful day:)

[@pattiartiste1450]

Stunning!!!!

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Thank you Patti!

[@ura-uraA]

Потрясающе! 😍

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Спасибо 😄💜

[@jeannettereyes136]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Happy New Year Jeanette! 💙

[@KoemsyArtPainting]

Wow! You are very good at of water color art techniques.I am glad to watch and learn more from your painting 🎨🖌️. Thank you for sharing