Top Five Tips to Paint a Watercolour Peony

[@lisamccort6777]

This tutorial helps me so much. I love how you break down the peony and anchoring the petals. A light bulb went on, that ah ha moment.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So glad I helped

[@lenastonecipher9146]

Best Peony watercolor tutorial EVER!!!! Thank you!!!💖💖💖💖

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks Lena

[@debbiesheehan8681]

Harriet - I've tried to follow a few peony tutorials, but must say that your 5 tips gave me my best result yet! I have a bit of practice to do, but showing the mop brush, the drawn line to anchor, it's all so helpful! Thank you Harriet. You are my favorite wc artist.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much, it's so great to hear that!

[@andip862]

THANK YOU. What a great tutorial. After many sad attempts, I have actually produced something that looks like a flower!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@王真真-u9t]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Really helpful and easy to follow, especially for left handed persons

[@neerumalhotra5630]

You've shown painting peony in a very very simpler way and it's so beautiful as well . Thank you so much.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks so much!

[@lisarodgers2534]

Thank you so much! This was probably the best peony tutorial I’ve seen. I’m still having a little trouble but you have made it so much more understandable ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it helped!

[@FannaTurano]

Hi Harriet! I've been painting "ball-shaped" peonies for 4 years, but never thought to create more shadows and layers for realism. Thank you so very much for your kindness. I always enjoy your beautiful florals. Fanna Turano Denver, CO

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@joankiely3614]

It was a real treat to watch you paint this magnificent peony! Cheers 😊❤️😍🥰💕😘

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lyseclement6628]

This is the most beautiful water coloured Peony!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Lyse!

[@cityhen7]

Will definitely try this.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hope you enjoy

[@marcydrake9159]

This tutorial was excellent and exactly what I needed to paint my Mother’s Day bouquet! 💐🥰👍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@nobodynothing2594]

I soooo look forward to your videos! Last video before the patreon was sooo much better in terms of closeups! Merci beaucoup for taking the feedbacks seriously. One of the best teachers & my favorite on KZbin besides Mr. Paul Clark & Emma Jane Lefebvre. Request to paint lotuses, water lilies & maybe your take on passiflora or passion flowers as there are over 20 varieties of them! God bless you Harriet!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you like them!

[@priyanvadagambhir1698]

Wonderful five tips..what a delicate fresh peony with minimal colour.. Thanks for sharing!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So nice of you

[@sharonsands708]

I love the way you explain why you do things. It makes much more sense this way.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So glad it's helpful Sharon

[@ChristyWrenn]

Most beautiful peony I have seen.

[@denisewalters7312]

thanks luvly that was great I use your bees quite often on birthday cards 😀

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lindabloom6666]

Going to try this tomorrow!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great, enjoy Linda!

[@lindabloom6666]

@@deWintonPaperCo I did 2 of them ! They actually look like peonies!

[@lindamcclure8037]

Trying to follow along with your excellent tutorial, I used five small pieces of paper…five because each of the previous tries weren’t acceptable. The fifth, though not good, was the best of the five, so I stuck with it. With much more practice I may actually have a decent peony. Thank you for sharing your tips.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful! Keep going and don't give up

[@terrykobrenski4781]

Best peony tutorial I have watched. Thanks.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wow thank you

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Oh my gosh, loooove this!

[@amelianorales9665]

I was really struggling with a peonies painting when I found your tutorial oh my it helped me so so much. Thank you , thank you thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

So delicate and beautiful

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kathystahl7587]

Hi I just wanted to thank you for your tutorial on painting a peony. I’ve been struggling with the shape and for the first time after watching your steps, it finally looks like something 😁 I’m a beginner and I was really struggling with this shape. I truly appreciate your tips. I wish I could send you a photo but I don’t think it’s possible on this format.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@BluJean55]

Drawing the guide was an Ah-Ha! moment for me!! Great tip!! 👍😍💕😃❤️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anneridley1271]

Thank you for this video, Harriet. I just had a go and the second one turned out quite a reasonably. My back pain stops me from practising very much unfortunately. And I've now got one of your books. I've put it away for my birthday 😀

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Thank you I never thought about painting a peony in that perspective.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthherring6035]

Perfect! I’ve been trying to find a tutorial for a peony that I really liked and this is it! Thanks so much.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@leetau8429]

this is great. ive tried to follow other peony tutorials but make a mess lol. your easy to follow 5 tips make it look so easy, i will be trying this today. BTW i love your tutorials and have learnt so much from you. thankyou for sharing your knowledge and skills with us, you are so easy to follow with your no stress approach

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad I could help!

[@carmennunez715]

I loved your tips, I think this was the first time I have seen it taught this way. I will watch it again and follow along.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great! Thank you!

[@rehnaadhil9896]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial..I was searching for a best peony tutorial ,this really helped me …

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vangiealcantar1392]

Oh, my goodness!!! Best peony tutorial ever! Truly “beginners”. Helped me to understand the process

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maggiezuchhigday6153]

This is beautiful and one I feel I can do. Thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Gorgeous! Great tutorial, the Mop Brush is frightening..

[@deWintonPaperCo]

It's pretty big!

[@wendyshea4247]

Enjoyed this so much. I bought a copy of your book too, excellent resource. Thank you. 🥰🇨🇦

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yay, thank you!

[@kathilehnhard6762]

You really are so good at teaching. I thought this video was dynamite! I enjoyed it very much and my peony looks good!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Kathi!

[@lyndajohnston6218]

Gorgeous Thank you ❤️❤️❤️🌈🦋

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you Lynds!

[@teresapingarron2887]

Hi from Venezuela, I enjoy your tutorial incredible. Thank your very mucha.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are welcome!

[@mjones8567]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Just gorgeous! Thank you. Can’t wait to try it!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Have fun!

[@marieanderson6311]

Your petals that flop out look so good! Mine look like dead fish! I shall keep practicing.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

It’s all about practise!

[@lisapoulin1853]

Wonderful video. Thanks.😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you too!

[@Carina-2906]

Lovely painting! Thank you Harriet! Have a nice week!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

And you Carina!

[@pamelapope8381]

How do i become a patriot? I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial. I am new to watercolors and love it. Thank you for the step by step tutorial .

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Pamela, thank you so much. You can join my patreon here: www.patreon.com/dewintonpaperco

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

So helpful. I can also use your tips with a lotus. Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yes!

[@jakea1035]

Really very useful. Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So glad it was helpful Jake

[@chrislora8255]

Wonderful tips for a peony. Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@sandradevigili]

Complimenti per le lezioni utilissime

[@kathycoppersmith9982]

This is immensely helpful! i am just beginning and the steps you outline are brilliant! Thak you and i look forward to more videos!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@yvonnehusic9879]

I love this peony, Harriet! Stunningly gorgeous! ❤️ 💫

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Yvonne!

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Beautiful. Going to be purchasing your book on Etsy soon. Thank you 🌸

[@elizabethnicholson6691]

You'll love the book.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're very kind x

[@josierogers7254]

I've found this so helpful. Thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samabouchou2671]

Beautiful ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@SusanLS08]

Thank you, Harriet. I love how you broke down the flower into manageable stages. It’s very pretty.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much!

[@beckym.4310]

I agree!

[@jeantomlinson2001]

Lovely video of a beautiful flower..maybe now I'll give my large brush a long overdue airing x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Good idea!

[@juliadevine5460]

The peony is still elusive to me. I appreciate having this stroke by stroke tutorial until I find my own sense and feel for the piece. Thank you for sharing.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You can do it!

[@huzzcraft]

Wow 😳 amazing tips thanks for sharing 😀

[@deWintonPaperCo]

My pleasure 😊

[@lorrainevanheteren6115]

Peonies are my favourite flower! Thank you for the tips 😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re welcome 😊

[@flowing_through_life]

So pretty.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@olgat.155]

Really pretty

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Cheers Olga!

[@pamelawhittingto]

I am just learning to watercolor and this video is super helpful. Thank you so much for taking it one step at a time.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'm so glad!

[@yoneraestrella5996]

Thank you i'm firstimer and you helped a lot i hope i can make a peony as beautiful as yours

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You can do it!

[@andiedonahue9400]

This tutorial is just wonderful! Thanks so much!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks so much!

[@themeparksvisionart]

Brilliant watercolor like it detail light simple look beautiful keep going amazing work 😄👍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you

[@paulinedavis3660]

Beautiful, my favourite flower. x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrischurchley7003]

Beautiful - I love your “controlled” loose style which has such lovely results. I am definitely going to try this - I haven’t had too much success with this style previously but the anchor sketch is such a great tip. Thank you so much for sharing 👏😁👩‍🎨

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So pleased it’s helpful!

[@renatecormick7399]

Can’t wait for the Peony tutorial, I have struggled with this flower and the many other tutorials I’ve tried to follow for Peonies. They always look lopsided or just wrong somehow. In the meantime I will give this a go tonight when hubby is watching the football and I can paint uninterrupted. Thanks for the great tips. Lovely Peony!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re welcome 😊

[@annedurand3136]

Thank you so much for this! I must be honest, I have been struggling recently with painting nice peonies, even after following the instructions in your book. I will watch this this weekend, I am sure it will be helpful! Thanks!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

This is exactly why I thought it would be helpful to film.

[@carolbrinkman9748]

I love the way you painted that. Very pretty and certainly was right on.

[@lincorrie5894]

Fascinating & very helpful. Thank you so much x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@margarethileman9162]

Love , love this !! Beautiful cannot wait to try this ,

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Yay! Thank you!

[@amandastratton8242]

Beautiful x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

It was so useful, can't wait to give it a try! Thank you 👩‍🎨

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Have fun!

[@janielandis5547]

So excited that you posted this tutorial. Beautiful peony and so helpful with your tips. I hope to try it soon. Love your work and videos!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@carmalasarvesvaran]

Very good class

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks and welcome

[@Carolyncarolynisaacmsncom]

Wonderfully done, I just love it!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Carolyn!

[@deannamunro8148]

Beautiful! And, by the way, I have your book - it is absolutely wonderful - every page worth looking at it again and again.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wow, thank you!

[@faizanaqvi5272]

Thank you so much for such a beautiful tutorial. I tried to make this in digital form and it turned out very pretty❤️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great!

[@cityhen7]

I just received my copy of your Botanicals book. I can’t wait to go through it an start practicing!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hooray! Thank you!

[@normaspande3141]

Thank you, that was so informative

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So glad it was helpful

[@vivianbooth0105]

Thank you so much for tips on doing the peony (one of my favorites!)

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're so welcome!

[@faizasanip1008]

Beautiful!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@beckym.4310]

Your tutorials have helped me tremendously. I can't thank you enough for sharing your talent with us! I also can't wait to receive your book-I ordered it a few days ago!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah Becky thank you!

[@oliverkevin8954]

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[@briggsjefferson9940]

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[@oliverkevin8954]

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@Briggs Jefferson It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much you saved my account !

[@juliapace2845]

lovely.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Julia!

[@lyndim100]

Great tips, thanks!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marleneb.455]

It’s a really beautiful painting.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@Silvercowboyhat]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you Paula

[@samawhidden]

This is so perfect!! Thank you for taking the time to explain this in steps!! So so helpful!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful

[@maryannknox7158]

Beautiful

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is so good. Very, very impressive.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you very much!

[@Mizowi75]

Your 5 tips were so helpful to get me started on my first peonies. Anchoring and starting pale were the best!! Thank you so much. I’m enjoying your videos and instagram! Did you mention a book? I have to look for it!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'm so glad!

[@Mizowi75]

@@deWintonPaperCo I found and purchased 2 books! Very happy!

[@annalloyd5929]

So many things I love about your lovely tutorials. I like that you are methodical, so we know where we are going - how to draw the flower, and how to mix the colors. I like that you bring us from general to the details that make the flower pop at the end. Thank you for talking to us as we go through the video, and thank you for the background sound that has the sense of intensity that we feel as we concentrate on the project. Is your new book going to be available in the US soon?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome! Thank you Anna. Yes I'm sure the new book will be available in the US. At the moment the only info I have is the pre order on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Birds-Bees-Blossoms-Step-Step/dp/178157832X

[@larisalepik9975]

Thank you so much! ))

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are welcome!

[@cindyf120]

Love this ❤️ thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@mariahorvath782]

Toll!!!!!👍👍👍👍🤗🤗

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Super!

[@sarahdownton7754]

Another fab tutorial thank you. I hope you don't mind me pointing out that your Patreon subscribers are your 'patrons' not your patreons😉 Looking forward to trying this peony

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I know but I like to call them that!

[@sarahdownton7754]

@@deWintonPaperCo Oh very funny 😂

[@bristolgrandparentssupport6343]

Another lovely flower. I have had a look at brush link, can't work out which is the really large one you have used?

[@bristolgrandparentssupport6343]

Ignore I have just seen someone else asked the same question. Note to self- read comments first!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

no worries but here is a direct link www.artsupplies.co.uk/brushes-series-100-connoisseur-brush-round.htm

[@lvigilful]

This is absolutely lovely! Could you possibly do a similar technique but for a poppy? Poppies are my goal. Thank you. I just adore your videos. Cheers!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'll consider it. My Patreons get to choose up to four subjects a month for my youtube tutorials if you have more requests in future.

[@jenniferrode904]

Thank you so much for your informative and easy style of teaching. I’m interested in what one does to be a patron? Jennifer

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Jennifer thanks for your message. Just watch my ‘join my patreon community’ video and you’ll get all the info you need. There is a link to join up in the episode notes of that video

[@ssadvweld1]

Did you try the paper before you went to the darker shade of pink?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I’m not sure I understand what you mean?

[@lunakat7020]

@@deWintonPaperCo I think she meant dry the paper.

[@natford8271]

Confused Pedantic Aspie here. That large brush looks a lot more like a pointed round brush than either a mop brush or a rounded point brush (whatever that is). 😉

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for your comment, always good to have details people on hand., it is a rounded point brush from the connoisseur range but it acts like a mop for the purpose of this job. I am self taught and have to be true to how I find using the materials. I give the details of the brush in the episode notes.

[@natford8271]

@@deWintonPaperCo I will have to follow the link then. I have heard of a pointed round brush but never a rounded point brush!