How To Paint a Poppy in Watercolor - Easy Way to Master Poppies, Buds & Leaves in Loose Watercolor

Frustrated by Poppies? Here’s the way to master the most beautiful and most frustrating flower of all! Paint along with me and learn an easy method of bringing light into the red of the petals and life into the whole plant. AND you only need four colours to paint this flower successfully.
Download the free sketch: dianeantone.co...
The colours I used were:
Paynes Grey tinyurl.com/tz...
Quinacridone gold tinyurl.com/2b...
Olive Green tinyurl.com/ps...
Bright Red tinyurl.com/2k...
The website for the Japanese manufacturer I buy my brushes from is
www.drawell.co....
And the brush I buy is Series 11-2
List of Recommended Materials and Equipment from Jacksons Art
PAPER
Both these papers (Bockingford and Langton) are ideal for learning to paint, as they offer correct response from the watercolour paint, and yet allow corrections and alterations which more expensive papers do not permit. You need Cold Pressed (NOT) paper. Choice of size is up to you, as is the format.
BOCKINGFORD : GLUED PAD : A4 (8 x 11 ins): 300GSM (140lb): 12 SHEETS : NOT (Cold Pressed Medium Texture) £8
This paper is ideal for beginners as it is tough yet responsive. It is easy to make corrections on this paper, which has an attractive and distinctive texture. It is available in lots of sizes and as pads, blocks and sheets. It is available in Hot Pressed, NOT and Rough.
Here is a link to an A4 glued pad (NOT texture) tinyurl.com/w8...
DALER ROWNEY: LANGTON : A4 (8 x 11 ins) 300gsm (140lb): 12 SHEETS:NOT (Cold Pressed Medium Texture £8.50
The Langton is a high-quality watercolour paper ideal for beginners. The paper is colour-stable, mould-made and acid-free, and is designed to withstand repeated washes without pulping or cockling. It is available in three surfaces: Hot Pressed, NOT and Rough. It is available in pads, blocks and sheets. Here is a link to an A4 glued pad. tinyurl.com/h7...
BRUSHES
I use mainly round synthetic brushes. You will need sizes 5, 7, 11 and 14. I recommend the following brand: PRO ARTE PROLENE Series 101 or 007
Prolene brushes use refined synthetic fibres specially developed by Pro Arte. A popular and versatile brush. Available in a full range of sizes and shapes. Click on link to see more.
PRO ARTE : PROLENE PLUS : SERIES 007 : ROUND : SIZE 7 £5.33
Improved colour holding and pointing properties. Set in a beautiful ferrule which is plated with gold. Polished teak handle completes the brush. Here is a link to a size 7.
tinyurl.com/be...
PRO ARTE : PROLENE PLUS : SERIES 101 : ROUND : SIZE 7 £5
Used mainly for watercolour, they are exceedingly hardwearing and unlike sable, will not damage easily. Finished with seamless nickel ferrules, and black polished handles with gold tips. Here is a link to a size 7.
tinyurl.com/nb...
Here is a link to a Winsor and Newton starters' paint box which would be ideal for a beginner.
12 colours: amzn.to/3a1IVko​
This is a link to a Winsor and Newton Artists' quality box, which is ideal for a serious student.
24 colours: amzn.to/3tHJTKI​
12 colours: amzn.to/3rC0IVj​
TUBE PAINTS
I always have a tube of White Designers Gouache on hand for lights and corrections
amzn.to/2MZnqYK
These colours are very useful and don't usually appear in the sets the manufacturers make:
Naples Yellow
amzn.to/2NhAxEy
Quinacridone Gold
amzn.to/3qb3FMs
Permanent Rose
amzn.to/3d27oYK
Indigo
amzn.to/2Zl1YAl
Sepia
amzn.to/3jHnHvG
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PAPER
Winsor and Newton Watercolour paper pad 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques.
amzn.to/3cTf3Zu​
Canson MONTVAL watercolour paper block 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques. Exceptional resiliance and easy to work with.
amzn.to/2Z0iOnM​
BRUSHES
Princeton do a good range of synthetic squirrel brushes. This is a size 10 round.
amzn.to/3q6Y35F​
And Winsor and Newton Cotman brushes are also good. This is a size 10 round.
amzn.to/36Xn8Zb​
I often use a rigger brush (called script liner in the US) and this is a link to the Cotman range of riggers, this is size 1.
amzn.to/3a0nikC​
A size 3 would also be useful.
amzn.to/3q4O14Z
Staedtler Noris Karat Aquarell black watercolour pencils
amzn.to/3d24Bie
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[@annsowers4591]

My ability to paint flowers has skyrocket by way of your style of teaching. Diane, you are the best!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh that’s wonderful Ann, so pleased for you! So kind of you to comment and I hope you continue to enjoy the channel ❤️

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful, love poppies. Such happy flowers!

[@reginaldoteixeiranunes2969]

Thank you for posting this video. How beautiful!

[@sonshine2009]

Thank you for this! I’ve been struggling to paint a poppy and find this very helpful!

[@glorimarwilson270]

❤⚘❤ happy day, happy poppy 😊..tyvm Mrs. Diane!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Glorimar!

[@dianawhitney3083]

Just lovely. I love poppies. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@supermom-nocape9831]

I wold not have thought to start with quinacridone gold for the petals. I'll see if I have a yellow that would work so I can try this. Thank you!

[@craftypaton4195]

Thank you, poppies are a favourite

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re welcome 😊

[@pitapierantozzi9890]

Beautifully done thanks for sharing

[@tinagagnon]

Thank you Diane…lovely poppy 🌺❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Tina, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Beckabug11]

Beautiful!

[@hanna6017]

Absolutely beautiful! I love poppies so will definitely be trying this

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Decopainterandtea]

I love this one and am SO looking forward to more of your poppy videos!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You might live to regret saying that! How many ways are there to paint a poppy!!!!!

[@Decopainterandtea]

@@DianeAntoneStudiolol 😁

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you, Diane. Poppies and I, we kind of clash!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You'll get there! I used to feel that way, but with practice it gets easier. Simplification seems to be the key!

[@theeclecticnest5343]

Your videos are always so sensible and inspiring.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments!!

[@Hisbella279]

Lovely, thank you so much for sharing your talent....

[@alicejones450]

Makes it look easy enough for me to try. Encouraging!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You can do it Alice! Happy painting!

[@robinsusich4247]

Well done. Beautiful in its simplicity.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Robin!

[@delphinewood7519]

Thank you. I so enjoy your tutorials.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@connieohara6529]

Just came across this Diane. I love the loose way you painted the poppies and I must try it on my quest to loose watercolor painting. I’ve just finished the squirrel family in their Fall houses. I’m pretty excited about it! Now, to see if I’m brave enough to share in the FB group. Hope you are all well❣️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Connie, glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylselliah1141]

I loved the video, Mrs Antone. Thanks so much for sharing all the details. I'm certainly going to try it tomorrow. Hopefully it would be good enough to post on the group

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your kind comment, and I wish you all the best with your painting. Looking forward to seeing it on the Group!

[@susancook1617]

Beautiful Diane, thank you

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So welcome Susan, thanks for the comment!!

[@marnorth670]

So excited for this!!! Thanks!!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks!!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@dottedog]

Thank you so much. Great step by step !

[@patriciacusworth9311]

Beautiful

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I love it! Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you Cathy!

[@Wildflowerafternoons]

Love it!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Kathy!!

[@rosepink8953]

Dianne what brand of paints are you using please?

[@bethecunningham119]

I can't find they name and information in description of the pencil you used. Please , will you share that with me? Love your work. Bethe

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

It’s this one: Staedtler Noris Karat Aquarell black watercolour pencil amzn.to/3d24Bie It’s out of stock at amazon at the moment but you might be able to get it from another supplier.

[@doreenhedtke4139]

Diane, I can't seem to find the sketch on your website. Help please and thank you!

[@LMAbstractArt]

Love this so much😍

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!!

[@GuilHelmus]

Hi Diane, lovely video as always and going to try this one as well. Did you ever try a Betta Fish? Couldn't find one in your list and would really like to see one "wet in wet", abstract style.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! I haven’t ever painted a betta fish but that’s a great idea!!

[@cinhill22]

Love these poppies...how did you keep the Paynes gray from bleeding, unless you allowed the yellow to dry, which the video didn't say you let it dry??

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks! It was nearly dry at the inner edges by the time I put the grey in. The paper is quite absorbent and the grey was relatively thickly mixed so it didn’t really run. Hope that helps!

[@cinhill22]

It does, thanks!!! Love everything you're doing and showing us how to do!!!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

I made a mess out of this one. I wish I could save it. I hate throwing that expensive watercolor paper away.

[@caroledean6246]

Thanks again Diane...I tried to find the free poppy sketches on your website but had no luck...can you help?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Carol, thanks for asking about the poppy sketch! It will be up this morning - didn’t have time to do it yesterday due to the stormy weather!

[@doreenhedtke4139]

Carole, did you find it? I can't seem to find it.

[@agnetazervens9955]

Jätte fint

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 70 th. This will be my choice to paint as a thank you for to put on my Mother in laws coffin. Thanks for the inspiration. I will let you know how it turned out. 😊Wim

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Such a wonderful gesture to share xxx