Making the most of your Watercolour Layers

It can sometimes be a struggle layering with watercolour - sometimes the paint just will not do what you want it to do - in this full tutorial I will show you how to paint this purple sweet pea flower and how to make the most of your layers, with tips on how to make a better botanical painting. I have listed all the materials below, but please use what you have. If you are struggling matching colours let me know and I will help you.
All of our tutorials on KZbin are full length and step by step - we want to make watercolour accessible to everyone - no matter what your level.
MATERIALS LIST:
PAPER: Etchr 50% cotton A5 sized 300 gsm watercolour block bit.ly/etchrA5...
MINI PALETTE: bit.ly/3uIH27h...
PAINT: (All Mijello Mission Gold)
Bright Clear Violet bit.ly/brightc...
Prussian Blue bit.ly/mijello...
Red Violet bit.ly/redviol...
Indigo bit.ly/mijello...
Sap bit.ly/mijellosap
Full Set can be found here: bit.ly/mijello...
Dr PH Martin's Bleed Proof White bit.ly/3zTHL5W...
BRUSHES (All from Rosemary & Co)
Number 6 Red Dot Spotter bit.ly/reddotm...
Number 2 Snowdrop pointed round bit.ly/snowdro...
Small Eradicator bit.ly/eradica...
(all synthetic)
Support me on Patreon: bit.ly/raecamp...
PATREON
If you enjoy this video and would like to learn more about BOTANICAL ART, then head over to our Patreon site where you will find in-depth tutorials as well as photo editing where I show you how I prepare photos for painting (depending on your tier level). If you are serious about learning how to paint bold, botanical paintings, even if you are a beginner, then why not treat yourself to joining us there - the tutorials are more in-depth and ad-free, plus it's a really good way to support my channel. We also have weekly videos - these could be vlog type videos, doodles etc. Please note that the tiers mentioned are subject to change but are correct at the time of filming: Here is the link
/ helencampbellart
SOCIAL MEDIA
You may want to consider joining our private Facebook Group where you can post your completed paintings from these tutorials, as well as have access to the free traceable line drawings and reference photographs that I use so that you can try them for yourselves. Here is the link
bit.ly/wonderso...
*Disclaimer: Helen Campbell is a participant in the Rosemary & Co, Zen Art Supplies and Jacksons Art Affiliate Program (please note that all new Jacksons Art customers will receive 10% off their first order). Affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for individuals to earn fees through the links above. The cost to you for these products is the same, but Helen earns a small commission.
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[@madelinegrudens]

Your technique is very different from other artists on KZbin and the results are phenomenal! Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@helencampbell]

Thank you so much Madeline 😀

[@gailcoxworth3371]

Gorgeous! Love your tutorials and style of painting. Thanks for sharing your talent with so many of us🤩

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Gail. Glad you enjoy the tutorials x

[@joankiely3614]

A really beautiful painting & a really great tutorial! Thank you for sharing your talent. Cheers 😊💕❤️😘🥰😍

[@helencampbell]

Thanks Joan x

[@longwaytotipperary]

This is lovely! I want to try it! 💕

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. If you do, let me know how you get on x

[@teresajordao6634]

Nice work with lovely colours. Thank you!

[@helencampbell]

I’ve another launch soon using similar colours so keep an eye out 😀

[@teresajordao6634]

@@helencampbell Ok, thanks😘

[@helencampbell]

I’ve just had a look. It’s next Tuesday 7th feb

[@75Butterflyangel]

Biggg love.. soo good! 💜💜 ..soo beautiful! 👌

[@helencampbell]

Thank you x

[@andreatorraca8755]

So lovely

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Andrea

[@unbeatablewinner2998]

Hi Helen. Where is the link to your unique way of blending. I didn’t find it

[@helencampbell]

Hi. I think I mean this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_df3mjnZejl7M

[@helenduplessis9820]

Totally absolutely adorable and thanks for the inspiration Helen!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@helencampbell]

Thank you x

[@unbeatablewinner2998]

Hi Helen, I find my blending is nowhere near as good as yours. I always seem to have edges where I shouldn’t!

[@helencampbell]

Hi. This video may help if you haven’t seen it already kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_df3mjnZejl7M

[@artbydrbee]

Those little fluffy hairs though!! 😍😍😍 The addition of indigo was just what they needed to stand out against the white paper!! Bravo Helen, I am always impressed with your work, and look forward to seeing a new piece every week! We are spoiled!! Thank-you for sharing your talents with us ❤🤗😘😭🐝

[@helencampbell]

Thank you once again for your support Dr Bee It means a lot 🥰😘

[@gillrobinson9083]

Wonderful and inspirational!

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Gill

[@johnsalamone3152]

Beautiful. It is so nice to watch the process unfold. Thank you!

[@helencampbell]

Thanks John. X

[@susanschalestock9775]

Helen, my ipad mini does not have a description section, so I don’t have the link to the Rosemary and Co. brushes. Would you mind supplying it here? Thank you.

[@helencampbell]

Hi. It will be under the video the same as any other device but here it is bit.ly/reddotminis

[@susanschalestock9775]

Thank you. I guess I never knew how to find the description. Does it matter that the brushes on the link have white bristles, not black?

[@helencampbell]

Hi Susan - Sorry - the link I gave was for Spotters. - You need the Snowdrop Pointed Rounds - here is the link:bit.ly/snowdropbrushes

[@elizabetheliuk9373]

The quality of those brushes don’t match the price. I’ve ordered several of them and enjoy using them. Not only are they inexpensive but the delivery is really fast. Thank you Rae.

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Elizabeth. Glad you love them as much as I do x

[@tinahoward6348]

About how many hours did this take to paint? Beginning to end. Drying time would be variable because of location differences, but I am wondering if this was completed in one day.

[@helencampbell]

Hi. It took two hours

[@barryedgington6812]

Oh Helen, how I love Sweet peas! The colours and the smell is so beautiful! Thank you for showing us how to paint them. You explain the details so well. ❤. Helene

[@helencampbell]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jesusorcon1201]

Me gustaria saber nombre de la acuarela bonito dibujo y su pimentacion gracias desde Perú

[@helencampbell]

Thank you. It’s ‘sweet pea’ flower

[@gabrielacostinagherghina7648]

Wonderful! I love it! Thank you! 🤗👏💖🍀🎄💯💥😃

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Gabriela 😀

[@ClariceAust]

'Loved watching this, Helen. 🙂

[@helencampbell]

Thank you Helene

[@gloriaposey8322]

Pretty!! Plan on doing this one today.

[@helencampbell]

Wonderful. Thank you. I’d love to see it

[@gwendolineviney3259]

Great work

[@helencampbell]

Many thanks 😊

[@kimskitchen123]

Pretty❤

[@helencampbell]

Thank you 😊

[@awatercolourist]

First!

[@helencampbell]

Yay

[@awatercolourist]

@@helencampbell 😄