How to Paint a Watercolour Rose

Flowers and Foliage Episode 16: How to Paint a Watercolour Rose.
Following on from my top tips to paint a watercolour rose episode (bit.ly/3aIDDJD), here is the full plant painting tutorial.
The more roses you paint, the better you will get - it's all about confidence, so enjoy experimenting and don't strive for perfection.
If you've enjoyed this video and would like to support me further take a look at my Patreon page at bit.ly/3briO5P to see what we've got to offer.
#watercolour #watercolor #rose #watercolourrose #watercolorrose #watercolortutorial #botanicalpainting
Colours we used (link below to buy paint tubes)
Sap Green
Cadmium Yellow
Permanent Rose
Prussian Blue
Burnt Umber
Don't worry if you don't have all these colours, you can look at my colour chart episode (bit.ly/30r7stq) to learn how to mix your own shades from a simple 12 pan student range palette.
I'd love to hear your suggestions for things you would like to learn how to paint in the comments below.
I'd really appreciate it if you like and subscribe as well as visiting my website de Winton Paper co (bit.ly/2ZgRlj8) for watercolour kits, worksheets and my watercolour book 'New Botanical Painting' (bit.ly/3dWBsD3).
The book has been produced in a number of languages and an Americanised spelling version, click the link to buy the book in your preferred language:
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You can find plenty more gorgeous watercolour illustrations on my Instagram too - / dewintonpaperco
Paint: Winsor and Newton Artist Quality - bit.ly/3dJHarN
Brush: Pro Arte Masterstroke series 60 size 2/0,2,4,6 - bit.ly/2LCtli6
Paper Daler Rowney Aquafine cold-pressed paper - bit.ly/3cmQSzn
You will also need a pencil and an eraser.
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[@gwenparsons906]

I so enjoy your tutorials! I’m a beginner. I watch a video then I’m off to paint! Thank you so much!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@TheNostalgicKitchen]

Thanks for giving such elaborate and clear instructions! Some people are like: “just wiggle the brush like this and that” and all of a sudden they have a stunning flower and I have a blob 😅but with your instructions I can follow along and actually paint something that looks like what I want to paint! Thanks so much! I bought both your books and can’t wait to get started!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathylunde7416]

I am just picking up my paint brushes again after 10 years. I have never really learned to paint flowers and I’m really enjoying your tutorials as I am left handed also. One would think it really doesn’t matter learning from someone that is right handed, but it does! Thank you! 😊

[@rosangelaneff6346]

I am so happy so see you and your paiting again. I will try a rose also and looking so beautifull ( and easy ).Thanks.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shireecox122]

I’m so impressed!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you!

[@ceciLOVEtaco]

Thank you , easy to understand for me beginners.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

I loved this tutorial!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I'm so glad!

[@deannadent8111]

Stunning

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@suemartel2883]

Love this.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you!

[@traciebarrass6612]

That so pretty, thank you for sharing

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome

[@suesanders5017]

After literally years of watching and reading I can finally paint a loose watercolour rose. Not until I watched your 5 top tips, all of which I was doing wrongly. Thank you so much. I have also just ordered your book. Sue Sanders

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah sue I’m so pleased this has helped!

[@kathrynking6225]

I loved this tutorial! I think I am now almost over my fear of roses!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great!

[@byGmma]

Thank you ! Muy bonita acuarela👌

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@jillkent6134]

Lovely

[@eddo107]

Sooo beautiful❤️👌

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lindajames7083]

That is lovely, thanks

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you too!

[@maud2rolland348]

I bought you book, I enjoyed it every day and I am improving a little bit with it and your video…

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kevinheller1145]

Unbelievable, ...Wow...the most comprehensive instruction yet...Thank You So Much!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thank you Kevin!

[@eloisewalker352]

Gorgeous❣️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@katpatterson497]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your rose!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome

[@lisap5615]

The way you paint roses in this loose but still fairly accurate style works so beautifully. I just purchased your lovely book from Amazon and am very excited to get started. I am new to watercolor, though I have had some experience painting with acrylics. I have started out by practicing the basic strokes first, but I am getting really excited to try out some flowers and leaves:) Thank you for sharing all you have learned.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much Lisa!

[@ChristinSlade]

Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@leanncunningham7167]

Fantastic tutorial in a rose!! Love your style. Thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bessiesegal5885]

another lovely rose tutorial, thank you so much!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Bessie!

[@lemonade708]

Such a lovely tutorial, thanks Harriet! This is my next project to take on! I tried painting hydrangeas by following the step by step guide in your book and I had a really nice time doing it as well. x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Jace, I'm so glad you've been enjoying the book. I love the hydrangea project in there. It will be good to see how this compares with learning from the diagrams in the book.

[@vee35233]

A super demo - thank you very much! I just love how you form your petals and leaves - without effort! Love following your tutorials - you do a wonderful job! xxx

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks veronica!

[@Adelaidarivera123]

Thank you so much. I have finally enjoyed a rose tutorial... I am ready to practice your style!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@madeart3721]

Beautiful! Thank you! Muchas gracias.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you too!

[@jennifernewmanart]

This is gorgeous , I’ve been wanting to try floral art , it is a lovely tutorial , Thankyou so much

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Jen, I hope this is a helpful introduction.

[@s.terris9537]

my favorite tutorial so far, thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much!

[@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

Love your style of teaching. ❤️❤️❤️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much!

[@SB-qs9zu]

Love it. So pretty. Will try to paint this. Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sherrylee6719]

I use your book more than I use any of the others in my watercolor library. I'm ready for book two!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Amazing, I'm so glad, thanks Sherry

[@kimotten9885]

Your tips for thickening the branches make such a difference in helping everything look more realistic and natural. As you noted, what an impact those little details make! The veining on the leaves is gorgeous - it always feels like over-veining ruins perfectly nice leaves, but they often need a little something for definition. This looks just right!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Kim, it sounds like you and I are on the same wavelength when it comes to leaf painting!

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Wonderful tutorial. I’ve had your book for about six months, and I have enjoyed it immensely. Thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you enjoy it! I like how the videos can augment the book.

[@lucindavieira-martins2813]

I absolutely love your videos. Not only are you so talented, and informative - you seem like such a lovely person 💕 keep up the amazing work, I find your videos so relaxing and love seeing whatever you create! Xxx

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Lucinda!

[@gladysalvarez6741]

Beautiful and elegant rose, I love roses.😊🥰

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@sharonsands708]

OH MY GOSH, you are the first artist that actually paints the leaves of a rose. Yours have the tiny flicks on the edges, it makes the rose look more like a rose. I've seen so many people paint a peony and the leaves are like every other flower they paint. And actually the peony leaves are different. It drives me crazy, so thank you so much for being real. I'm so glad I found you. I have just ordered your lovely book. Should be here in 2 days, can't wait.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

So glad you’re enjoying the tutorials!

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

This is elegant painting

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@shellygrantmcphail8239]

Thank you so much. . I've been too scared to try roses before now. You have such a lovely calming way in your tutorials 🌹

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I’m so glad this was helpful

[@maryrakas8012]

absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing. This one is so doable

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonfoy2410]

Very helpful and explained in enough detail that I feel more confident trying this out. Thanks!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandranix9615]

Love the loose style of W/C! I have the book, too. All makes a full picture. Thank you so much!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@wendyizod923]

Beautiful, such a lovely tutorial. 💐

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@nancybroer4712]

Fun watching this tutorial as well as very lovely! Well done! You’ve taught me to make a more realistic looking watercolor rose. Thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharonwilkinson9550]

Awesome thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

No problem!

[@angiemaj5205]

Beautiful thank you. I'd love to be able to paint this rose. I keep practicing my roses, I'll get there one day. Thanks again.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You will, it's all about practise!

[@hazelgalbraith2400]

Incredible I’m going to try thank you so much for sharing you awesome talents of painting and teaching.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@margaretball8835]

Beautiful!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bridgetvollmer6337]

What a beautiful rose! I'm going to order your book, so glad I discovered your channel.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks so much Bridget x

[@peterdonohue3556]

Lovely video...I’m going to look into the book suggested--thank you!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Peter!

[@barbaramoss7982]

Absolutely beautiful thankyou.xx

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Barbara

[@suzannebunbury2961]

Completely beautiful, thank you so very much❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🏆

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Suzanne!

[@maribelrios6562]

Gorgeous + !!!!! ❤❤❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@unpetitfil]

Wonderfull !

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Many thanks!

[@pamelaarcos1594]

An extraordinary rose, thanks dear teacher 🌹😘

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are welcome 😊

[@gennabenson8641]

Just beautiful 😍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so kind

[@aj-yi6os]

Beautiful, I bought your book and I love it. You are a wonderful teacher ❤️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@trudiehorgan9596]

Ah so pleased I've (accidently!) found you. I have your book and have started working through it during lockdown and was struggling with the rose. Your video has really helped and I think I can give it a much better go tomorrow. Thank you! Loving your videos and the book.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

That’s wonderful trudie!

[@valrou3043]

Quelle finesse, vous avez des mains de fée ! Superbe ! 👌😍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Merci!

[@moragsquires7059]

Just watched a couple of your demos and ordered your latest book. Can't wait for it to come

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wow thank you Morag!

[@AR-mm7pn]

Beautiful! Thank you!! I want to paint like you🖌

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Lovely. Will give that a try soon. Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@rowenacorlett3146]

This is great - now to have a try! Thanks

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hope you enjoy!

[@EktaShah82]

Your tutorials are all really helpful. I am unfortunately not able to take my paints to DC but when in Florida at the parents place I will be practicing this here. So while I'm still here for two days I will learn some more tomorrow

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great, you can paint when you're back!

[@EktaShah82]

@@deWintonPaperCo I did make an attempt at this right before I left. Unfortunately KZbin doesn’t make it possible to show a pic here It came out relatively ok for a first try. But will have to practice more when I visit Florida next

[@monabarakatjewellery7579]

Thank you, it is a helpful tutorial

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@mingjiuanlee9437]

I really enjoyed your tutorial.. thank you so much.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for watching

[@janabattagler6493]

Definitely a lovely way to create a rose. This reminds me of the rose in the Beauty and the Beast :)

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah yes, that’s a big compliment!

[@Globalsoul2011]

I love your clear direct teaching style. I guess loose style is hard to follow and botanical painting is too time-consuming. Your style really is what I am looking for and helps to relax and still enjoy working toward a nice painting. Thank you so much for sharing online. Great work!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@user-uw9eq8ez7x]

I like both! Video and the book! Guess I need lots of help.😃

[@toetoeag]

Nicely done ✅ love this tutorial 🌷😁

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great!

[@janeconnors1807]

Beautiful! Just bought book

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Jane!

[@maryannknox7158]

Gorgeous

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@suemartel2883]

Very nice.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Sue!

[@tensa7132]

I’m so excited to try this! I struggle with stems and leaves in particular and your style of starting with those first and then going back to them later seems so much more stress free. P.S. that last pop of colour on the rose honestly blew me away. It’s so gorgeously simple but needs an expert eye to get just right - I hope I can get to that level one day

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You can do it!

[@marietanguy7524]

i found this one so hard to do... had to make it like 10 times ;) i struggled with the petals, the leaves and the overall composition of it all!! but in the end i am very happy with the last one! thank you so much to both of you for this tutorial!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah Marie, Roses are hard but they get better with practise which is exactly what you did. I still find it a bit of a challenge each time so keep going!

[@milaronyartgallery4667]

Amazing art. Very creative. Really awesome work. I enjoyed it so much. I give praise & support for making it so well.❤❤❤❤❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@plasmalifthouseofbeautyhal6723]

Beautiful

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@aarnold1987]

Would love to see a watercolor fruit and/or veggies tutorial!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ooh yes that sounds fun I'll put it on my list, thanks so much for the suggestion

[@geetabhattacharya8956]

Simply beautiful. Hope to see tutorials on how to make trees and leaves in different ways.. 👌👌❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Geeta, I do lots of tree painting tutorials on my online teaching service, Patreon. Here is the link if you would like to sign up www.patreon.com/dewintonpaperco Join the sweet pea or cherry blossom tier for the tutorials.

[@maribelrios6562]

Hey...! Stems to the right!!!!❤❤❤❤👍🏻

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Maribel!

[@lizzynoss]

I love your tutorial. One of the best. Thank you for sharing this tutorial and your talent. You are great teacher and artist. There are so many tutorials in KZbin but yours is the best. Explaining and camera angles. Thank you once again. I hope I can find your book. Please take care. :)

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@OlifOks]

🌹🧡

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Oksana

[@anneke7822]

🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Anneke!

[@evafeenstra2970]

Your videos are great! A playlist on cacti and succulents next? :)

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Great idea! yes I'll definitely do one of those

[@GoodyearGal]

LOVE your art and instructions. I notice you never dab your brush on a paper towel to remove excess water or color. I struggle with how much water vs paint.

[@elizabethmorgan2513]

I just found your AMAZING channel and I am overjoyed!!!! Thank you for making these instructional videos. I am enjoying my return to watercolor painting. Can you tell me the name of your pallet? Thanks again!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Oh hi Elizabeth! Welcome! My palette is. Loxley folding palette

[@louiseconstant9097]

What i have learned on many tutoriels is not to leave puddles on the Strokes, i would be tempted to remove as much water as possible. If not, i get water blooms. There is a lot of water on the leaves. I tend to prefer the more even colors once dried.

[@louiseconstant9097]

I love the finished look of this tutorial. What i meant by my comment is that my finished Product would have lots of blooms! I love watching every thing you paint.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Louise!

[@margarethileman9162]

Beautiful ! Love your paintings ! May I ask the brand of your brushes ? Thank u !

[@deWintonPaperCo]

They are called Pro Arte. Link in episode notes

[@ainkawaii1956]

is that one slice of paper ? i wanna try to draw it like you just show . its beautiful ❤

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@cordulapieper3858]

I like the was you paintet Roses and leaves. Which color are the details on the leaves?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Just concentrated sap green

[@mariaangelesgonzalezmorale4486]

Por favor como traducir en español. Me encantas como pintas

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I think you can change the subtitles

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@deWintonPaperCo]

How are you getting on with the rose painting?

[@kimskitchen123]

Can you do a video making white roses

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I have a few videos on white flowers in general, nothing on a white rose yet.

[@rosemorales3135]

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Rose!

[@luciatala2704]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks!

[@Adelaidarivera123]

I have often wondered if you can really use both sides or the paper . Is the one that comes infront the one to use only? Thank you.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Liliana, You can use both but brands will vary in how much the two sides differ, if at all. I use both sides. the best thing is to have a go and see!

[@Adelaidarivera123]

@@deWintonPaperCo I shall do that. I am using Arches, but sometimes cannot get it. Have a good week. I live in Honduras and you?

[@rosemorales3135]

I was wondering about the book, you are promoting here; how come in the UK there is a Kindle version, but not in the US? I preordered your new book, & amazon says I can get it digital woop woop

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you’ve sorted it out!

[@sharonmarquis6285]

Can beige or gray water color paper be used so the flowers show up better in the filming?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Afraid not Sharon

[@ladennastanley6259]

Lovely, I guess I'm lost as to where the rose is placed? It looks like its hanging off the side of the vine but not attached. Is it me ?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

It’s a case of imagining the stem behind it