Cosmo Flowers: Step by Step Watercolor Tutorial

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Today's tutorial will be on Cosmo flowers! I loved painting this one so much, and I especially enjoyed the colour palette :D Hope you guys find this tutorial useful and have fun painting along if you decide to do so!
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TOOLS:
Brush: Giorgione synthetic brush size 2, WN sceptre Gold II Size 0
Paint: Holbein, DS
Paper: Arches Fine Grain 300gsm 100% cotton
MUSIC:
At Dawn by Ever So Blue
Cessura by Ever So Blue
From Epidemic Sounds

[@Nianiani]

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/nianiani05211​

[@rohithrocks7156]

Am I the only one who paints everything nia posts ?

[@Nianiani]

Haha that's awesome! Hope you enjoy this one!

[@rohithrocks7156]

😇😇

[@leahathome2883]

My watercolor flowers have improved 100% after only watching two of your flower tutorials. The incredible part about it, it felt effortless to learn. You make it so easy. 💐

[@Nianiani]

That's so cool!!! 🤗🤗🤗 So happy for youuuuu

[@lorrainemanning3809]

Just beautiful! Love how you talk through every step. I’m a beginner but you make me feel like I could have a go at this composition. Thank you 😊

[@Nianiani]

You can do it! Best of luck for your paiting!

[@lori900]

I am memorized with not only the flower and technique, but something incredible about that dusty pink.

[@Nianiani]

Yea! I love the mixture as well :D:D

[@kim-pd4fy]

I know it’s my favorite!! It’s so delicate and the colors are gorgeous together! I’d love to be able to paint this 🖌️🎨

[@ankesart2515]

These Cosmo flowers look so precious.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@MMGARC]

I keep coming back to this painting - it is by far, one of my favorites of yours as well. I love the choices you make and how you always explain why you made them. What a wonderful teacher of Art and technique. Thank you once again, Nianian.

[@Nianiani]

Awww I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I remember painting a few of these and I'm so happy that you feel the same way :D:D:D

[@beanerb822]

Those last couple buds made this over the top for me, I loved this

[@Nianiani]

haha thanks :)

[@lindaviteretto9186]

I love this! I think I will do a sketchbook challenge with a different flower on each page🤗

[@Nianiani]

Go for it! Best of luck and have fun :D

[@dottimerritt3758]

You are the best artist and teacher that I have come across and I have been looking for two years, I love the way you are no nonsense and explain everything so gently and amazing to watch you paint! Thank you so much for sharing your talent! I subscribed!

[@Nianiani]

aww thank you so much! Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy the rest of the tutorials as well :))

[@brendajennings5438]

Thank you so much for the step by step tutorial. This was my first watercolor paining. I've painted it twice because I learned so much the first time. Love it!

[@Nianiani]

Very happy to hear!

[@hopelikeair7320]

The color is so calming and ofc it's so beautiful as always🌈

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!! 😊

[@turtle3803]

I love that you start with a sketch first

[@Nianiani]

Glad you found it useful!

[@mitalipaul601]

So pretty! And the colours are giving cozy kind of vibes... ❤🧡

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!! 😊 I love the colours of this one as well :D:D:D

[@monubisht8250]

And again I m mesmerized by ur art skills.So beautiful.the choice of colors,choice of flowers and ur skill to paint it is just God gifted.I m a art lover but only can wish of painting such beautiful drawing.God bless n keep it up.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀 You can do it too! ^_^

[@adrianacavaliere6265]

from all the videos of watercolor that I have watched, this one has been the most inspiring and so well done.

[@Nianiani]

Oh wow thanks!

[@renatecormick7399]

I’ve just taken the time to read some of the comments and there’s not a lot more I can add except that Cosmos are one of my favourites, they always look so delicate and you’ve captured that really well. Beautiful! Thanks for inspiring me once again.

[@Nianiani]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed this one as well :D

[@cilene2805]

I love your step by step classes. Thank you for sharing.

[@Nianiani]

Pleasure!

[@carollangman1163]

I have cosmos flowering in my garden now, this has inspired me to paint them 🌸🌸

[@Nianiani]

ohh that must be so pretttyyy! Happy painting!

[@hibafathima9236]

Woww...it looks aesthetic... I like it very much...pretty like you💝

[@yvonnebongle418]

Well Nia, I think this may be one of my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing your masterpieces.

[@Nianiani]

So glad!

[@lindaw9329]

You're a terrific teacher! I can learn easily with your calm and encouraging way! Big thanks

[@Nianiani]

You are so welcome!

[@vals891]

I think this is the one I’ll paint for my sister. Thank you so much for this and all the tutorials you’re making!

[@Nianiani]

How sweet of you! :D Best of luck!

[@vals891]

@@Nianiani done! Thank you again, it was a lot of fun :) Even though I chose a bigger size of paper and had to fill in more space, it turned out pretty good!

[@nicoleaubry6944]

peaceful, delicate, beautiful. wow

[@Nianiani]

Glad you like it!

[@deannamunro8148]

I agree with you - this too, is one of my favourites that you have done. lovely

[@Nianiani]

😊❤ thank you!

[@hibafathima9236]

Wowww...it looks really aesthetic.. I like it very muchh....pretty flowers..

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sherriwin]

So good to watch and learn even for me being such a beginner and new to watercolor. I'm glad I found you.

[@Nianiani]

Welcome to the channel :D

[@Rifa-l2e]

can I just take the pleasure to say that,I LOOOOOVE your videos.

[@Nianiani]

haha thank you so muchhh!

[@lindaking9222]

Always like Cosmos,very pretty color combo

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@Rifa-l2e]

I just recreated your bookshelf painting yesterday. It turned out BEAUTIFUL

[@Nianiani]

Yaaaay! Great job!

[@jenaepackard]

Beautiful! Thank you for this video

[@tripledot2498]

you are so humble. i just love your art techniques and how you teach us 😭😭take love from Bangladesh ♥️

[@Nianiani]

awww So glad you like the method! ^__^

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Always such a beautiful and graceful creations

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@captkristipaints]

Great demo. Thanks so much for sharing. I love this painting as well! Cosmos are so simple but incredible for layering and come out looking beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes I love the simplicity of the flower, leaves a lot of room to play with composition and such :D

[@lindacsmith13]

I love your painting and I love flowers. I'm so happy it's planting time!

[@Nianiani]

Yay! :D:D

[@MMGARC]

What a beautiful Tutorial !! I thoroughly enjoyed watching you paint too. Thank you Nianiani!

[@Nianiani]

My pleasure 😊

[@jessicafurman8470]

Wow! Beautiful thank you!

[@bluiriss13]

Superdupercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!

[@Nianiani]

Thankyoupercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!

[@debrabroido997]

Really lovely.

[@tasneemsiahiwala2831]

I love love love this, so delicate and pretty, I wish I can paint like this someday, your control with the brush and strokes is awesome

[@Nianiani]

You can do it :D

[@scb161]

Really enjoy your videos. I like that you show your process and the sketching you do to start. Thanks!

[@Nianiani]

Welcome! So glad you found it useful!

[@pichu8281]

It's beautiful and amazing

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@OceanaFlorida]

So beautiful! Excellent instruction. Thank you for sharing and helping.

[@Nianiani]

No worries! Glad it helped!

[@LindaMMizrachi]

love this one girl!!!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

This is so beautiful! I love your style. Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@eveningflash1308]

I'm really really impressed with the performance of the brush🤩 And what to say about ur talent😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! It worked well for this painting :))

[@indusvalley1720]

Absolutely beautiful nd mind blowing

[@Nianiani]

Thank you 😀

[@ramajha6555]

So cute ,warm and pleasing !😍 Loved it

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@Avocadomandy]

I love your painting so much!! Thanks for sharing with us🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tatakelovesartcraft2924]

Oh thank you for the tutorials 🌼

[@Nianiani]

Welcome!

[@همسات-ذ5ث]

I love your drawing very much🥰, I paint some of them for arts subject, I am from Oman 🇴🇲 Thank you a lot...

[@Nianiani]

Wonderful!

[@j.eartdrawing3606]

Awesome 🌈🥰Beautiful drawing💖💖 Really enjoy watching... Thumbs up! 👍💖👋🤗🌺

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tanu34576]

its so amazing and inspiring too

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@pmb5005]

This is my favorite also!!! Hope you do lots more like this! Beautiful and I love the contrast with the darker buds! thank you so much!

[@Nianiani]

Thank youu! :D:D I'll try to think up of more

[@krismua1209]

Love this! Cosmos are some of my favourite flowers to draw but somehow I haven't tried painting them. I will, this weekend! Thank you for this.

[@Nianiani]

Hope it goes well for you :D

[@artbymfawan9498]

Spectacular 👏

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@saumya2689]

Lovely! Such pretty colours!!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@haruhi7745]

Welcome Back. Love all your videos, always so relaxing to watch🍀🍀❤❤💕

[@Nianiani]

😊 thank you

[@lynngudgeon9416]

Gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Have a blessed day 🙂.

[@Nianiani]

Have a great day! 😊

[@janerobles3194]

It’s lovely.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@cindytamas8869]

Oh my gosh soooo pretty!!! I haven't painted in a LONG time but your videos make me want to pick up my brushes again! I believe I will start with this one! 😻

[@Nianiani]

yay! Go for it! :))

[@karenmendes7692]

This is so beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@sweetpreppers1585]

LOVE! I've been practicing a lot lately and I'll definitely be adding this flower and technique into the mix! You're so inspiring every time I watch a video I just wanna go paint more XD

[@Nianiani]

Yayy! Please do! Best of luck for your paintings!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

This I lovely-so delicate!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! ^_^

[@josteer3390]

Very pretty and effective as always. You explain everything so well, I don't feel daunted from the start -but inspired! One day could you do a video on how to paint roses from the side view. I've tried and tried and turned out rubbish! Thank you.

[@Nianiani]

Oh I'm so happy to hear that! I'll keep that in the list, thank you for your suggestion ^^

[@catherinebeduer3838]

Very good choice and wonderful painting ❣❣ I love colours, flowers. Perfect finish !! 😍🤩🧡❤💚 The colours and music are so calming 🥰 Congratulations and thank you so much, Nianiani. 💕🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼😊🌹❤

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀 I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@catherinebeduer3838]

@@Nianiani 😊 Have a wonderful week ❣❣🌞 😊🌹❤

[@cozyfairy]

the word "consistency" will be haunting me in my dreams 😶 but amazing painting!

[@Nianiani]

hahaha well it is a very important aspect of watercolour painting, I think this is what beginners often find it difficult to figure out. I'd suggest to not watch my 1 colour videos, I'm afraid there will be no colour names but only the word "consistency" to control values xD

[@marnorth670]

Love this!!!! Can't wait to try!!! You are talented.

[@Nianiani]

Have fun painting along!

[@tahsinmahdi1473]

Oh wow. Love your works.

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@zunairazaka9810]

Beautiful!!

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@AfireBeauty]

thank you so much for all those explainations ! it helps so much beginners like me!

[@Nianiani]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck for your painting!

[@ranjitaguru8357]

I am late but anyways....my mom loves your art so, she decide to buy me good branded watercolors!!

[@Nianiani]

Waaaa congrats! :D:D

[@ABCD-gb8mt]

the colour is so beautiful,😊🌸

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@worldart-acrylicpainting1343]

Fantastic artwork! I'm looking forward to the next video 😊 Have a nice day 🌼

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀 Have a nice day!

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

thank you!! i struggle with cosmos!

[@Nianiani]

No problem!!

[@ummesalma1539]

You are the good teacher you are the. best thank you

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😃

[@scrapbooking100]

This is beautiful

[@Nianiani]

Thanks!

[@mahimatabassum6648]

Your drawings are really amaizing!!! I'm gonna try it but watercolour pad finished!!!!

[@Nianiani]

Oh noo. Hope you can get your hands on watercolor paper

[@ngwh8756]

Really beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Nianiani]

You are so welcome!

[@karenhartman4972]

Love this painting!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@happyhoney5002]

You are amazing Nia.. I think you created 2.0 version of the layered flower Tutorial...which are too relaxing 😅😅 Thanks to you.. We are really improved with watercolours.. Just Because of you.. Thank you.. 😘😇❤️

[@Nianiani]

Hahaha that's true! xD It is similar

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

Those are soo beautiful flowers! One of my favorites! 🤩💗 I'm usually painting watercolor daisies but I think that you motivated me to paint cosmos too! Thank you Nia for sharing this wonderful painting! Hugz! 🤗 Mary

[@Nianiani]

No worries! I love daisies as well, but this one was as much fun to paint :D

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

@@Nianiani 😁💖

[@carynregan8319]

Beautiful!! As usual!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you! 😊

[@rebeccawilliams2410]

Thank you for this tutorial. Its helped me so much and will attempt a painting today xx

[@Nianiani]

hope it went well!

[@fuzzydragons]

nice tutorial and lovely delicate looking piece 😀

[@Nianiani]

Glad you like it!

[@Ultimate_maniac]

Aww. It's beautiful. It's a shame that I found this channel only now. Anyway love you from India 😍🥰❤

[@Nianiani]

Welcome to the channel! You can always recap on the older videos and I hope you enjoy the ones to come ^_^

[@pamketron]

Hi Nia - I love cosmos! They are one of my favorite flowers. Gonna give this one a try. Yours is beautiful as always. Hugs!

[@Nianiani]

Yayyy! Hope you enjoy!

[@debbiejournigan270]

Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰😍

[@TracyIndy]

Thank you for another exceptional tutorial. I also loved your color choices. :)

[@Nianiani]

Thanks Tracy! I'm gna get to emailing you soon >

[@amberbobk8390]

I have never seen Cosmo's that color before.

[@Nianiani]

me too xD

[@GoodStory-lifestyle]

So pretty! Love this lessen and I will try to paint this 😍😍

[@Nianiani]

hope it went well

[@yvonnehusic9879]

Beautiful!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you!

[@chantalp.146]

Thank you!

[@geetikaaurora565]

Love this tutorial and ur work!!👏👏👏

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much!

[@brigittebenson6166]

That was fun thanks for sharing.

[@Nianiani]

Pleasure!

[@redheadlady2]

So lovely...yes one of my favorites also❤️👏❤️

[@Nianiani]

Yayy!

[@minalatifi8728]

Soooo beautiful 😍 love your paintings!

[@Nianiani]

Thank you so much 😀

[@damiaraof1414]

Wowww..i want to try it...hope it success!..thank you very muchh

[@Nianiani]

Best of luck!

[@judynewsome2313]

These Cosmos flowers are simply, but just so beautiful! I’m gonna try these for sure. Just subbed to your channel just recently! Will be viewing other videos you have done, and look forward to more in the future! These Cosmos flowers also remind me of Daisy’s as well!

[@Nianiani]

Hope you enjoy the videos!