How to Paint a Spring Garden in Watercolor - with a Painterly Style - Beginner Friendly

Learn how to paint a spring garden in watercolor (with a painterly style) in this REAL TIME tutorial! This lesson is Beginner-Friendly!
Yes, I've heard your requests for more watercolor tutorials and this one is just in time for SPRING! I actually have a total of 5 floral watercolor tutorials I will be uploading this month.
I hope you enjoy this lesson where I give lots of instruction on a painterly watercolor style and also lots of product information. Have fun and please comment to let me know what you thought! :)
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Arches Watercolor Block (as seen in the video):
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Arches Watercolor Paper Pad: (since the block listed above is pricey this one may be better for beginners):
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Princeton Watercolor Brushes:
4050 Round (can order different sizes) I used a 16 and a 12:
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Dr. PH Martins Bleedproof White:
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[@Uddaybhaikabaap]

Hii Mrs Jenkins Yessssssss,, the exams are finally over nd I'm anticipating the results now. Moreover it's my birthday today and we're taking flight for the first time, to say the least I'm so so happy at the moment, can't praise the lord enough. Hallelujah. Love to you and the family in States. Apologies since i couldn't attend lectures these days.

[@monetcafe]

Oh that’s exciting news and HAPPY Birthday!!!! Wow! What a great day!!!!

[@katewalton6350]

Everything you said about water color is true! I have dilagently been learning and painting everyday for over 2 years and have just begun getting my water paint ratio, Also holding my brush to the side. You feal like it will never come and then poof you realize you're finally catching on. A good quality brush and some arch's paper really helps in the beginning to keep you going and interested. Thankyou keep the teachings coming.

[@monetcafe]

Amen Kate! It’s so great to hear from someone like you who understands that it can really all come together at some point! It definitely takes perseverance and thank you so much for your comment. It will encourage many others.

[@kimhurley7019]

So glad I find you!!! You’re good…really good!!!

[@josephwise485]

I am just starting in water colors. There is so much to learn. You make some great videos.

[@plantsb4pants978]

You really are a great teacher! I know you sorta mentioned that statement in contrast to saying you are maybe a better teacher than an artist, but either way, im glad to hear you say that you are a good teacher because you are and you should own it! I don’t know much about water color but after only hearing a few minutes of your video, i was thinking about how wonderful and natural of a teacher you are! You explain things so nicely and simply and i can really tell how much you enjoy it. And i really love how much emphasis you put on “playing.” I think that’s so great! That’s really what it should be. Your enthusiasm for watercolor reminds me of my enthusiasm for gardening. And i just like to think about getting out in the garden to play and feel freedom and wonder and awe at all the beauty around us. Im glad you have that in watercolor and share it with others! And yes, those are zinnias. At least all of the flowers that are in focus are zinnias. That second yellow flower is pretty full for a zinnia, but im still assuming its a zinnia as well.

[@monetcafe]

What a blessing to read your comment!! You made me smile!!!😁😁😁❤️💜❤️

[@maria.3649]

Love your watercolor tutorials

[@prettybird2588]

So very beautiful! I’m so glad I found your channel! I started my watercolor journey when Covid hit and I watch probably every channel is the best time explaining why do you do what you do. Thanks and I am looking forward to watching the rest of your work on video. Diana From Atlanta Georgia

[@marytesta3003]

This is such a nice tutorial with really helpful tips. Thank you. The flowers are gorgeous.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, Mary Testa! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@nanvaughn2258]

Hi Susan. This video is so helpful. It's super exciting watching your pastel teaching style translate into watercolors. You are very encouraging and really help explain things well. Thank you for making this video. I'm trying to paint along but watercolors seem to have a mind of their own. 😊

[@monetcafe]

Oh Honey, watercolors do you have a mind of their own. It took me quite a while to figure out how they are different from soft pastels. But now I really embrace their unique qualities.

[@psoik]

Thank you for this beautiful tutorial. I loved it!

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome!

[@carolebentley5697]

Beautiful!

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Great video Susan thank you for sharing

[@monetcafe]

You are oh so welcome, Elly! :) Happy Painting!

[@annenglish2935]

I love listening as you explain the why of watercolor painting! Only a few months of watercolor and just started to use Arches tablets... I buy them whenever I see a deal... anyway, what a learning curve! Brush, paint to water ratio... wow! I absolutely love ❤ your loose creations, but like you used to do, I also paint like a paint by number. My desire is to keep at this, but at almost 70, I'll be 120 before I use up art 🎨 supplies ! Thank 😊 🙏 you Susan!!! With love, from a California Gramma ❤

[@monetcafe]

Ann.... I just love you sweetheart. I can tell we would just hit if off if we met. I know what you mean about using up art supplies.... I'm definitely going to have to "will" mine to a family member, ha ha!! Keep your passion and enjoying every minute of the learning process. :)

[@annenglish2935]

Thanks 😊 so much... & I agree... I connect with you and you've inspired and encouraged me spiritually. From my heart, a California Gramma ❤

[@klaudiadollbaum6382]

Love this

[@therealkathytincler]

I am such a super newbie.....75 and starting really late but it's ok. The only art I ever did was color with crayons as a kid. I just love this wow! It's what I'm looking to learn and I love simple. I just came across your channel and have sub'd and liked. Now I'm going to check out some more of your wc tuts. Thanks so much and hope to see more of this😀

[@monetcafe]

That’s wonderful, Kathy! I have someone who follows me on my Patreon page who is in her 80s and just starting to paint. It’s never too late! I have lots of soft pastel tutorials on my channel, but I do love watercolor painting. I have more watercolor, flower, painting, tutorials, that I will be uploading soon, hopefully.

[@ginidrouillard108]

love this

[@lucilleeidse9407]

Really appreciated this video! Love the freshness of summer that it brings as we are moving out of winter! You make it look so effortless and fun, thank you!

[@monetcafe]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lucille!!

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you Susan . Beautiful painting 😊

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Very nice. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques with us. May Jesus bless you richly.

[@monetcafe]

Amen!!! He has and I am so grateful for your sweet comment :)

[@andreatorraca8755]

So pretttyyyyyyy

[@shaktizoom5236]

Lovely! I hope I can paint like you one day. For a beginner like me - which is that ONE all-rounder brush you recommend that I should spend my money on? Please do mention the brand and size. Thanks for your help.

[@rayemartineau8644]

💓👍👀 4,3/22

[@kymberleematsumoto8153]

Love this. Wanting, but scared, to try my Arches paper. I have the 10×14. Curious, where are the other mini tutorials found? Thanks. CHEERS

[@monetcafe]

Hi sweetie, I’m not sure if you’re talking about mini tutorials for watercolor painting because I literally just had some tiny paintings in pastel all of last month. You might be talking about the ones that are on the way. I’ll have four other floral watercolor tutorials coming this month. So keep an eye out and I hope it is helpful!

[@kymberleematsumoto8153]

@@monetcafe Excellent. Can't wait.

[@derickelsner6802]

First

[@monetcafe]

YIPPEE!!! Way to go Derick!! Hope you enjoy!

[@stevekoehler8935]

Put the palette aside so we can see the painting and what you’re doing.

[@monetcafe]

Thanks, Steve, my newer videos have a better set up.

[@carolebentley5697]

Beautiful!