How To Paint A Watercolour Tulip

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How To Paint A Watercolour Tulip
Flowers and Foliage Episode 44: How To Paint A Watercolour Tulip
The Tulip was the first flower I painted for my book, New Botanical Painting. It is the perfect entry-level flower for all beginners because of its simplicity and speed to create. Here I've revisited the flower after creating that first project two years ago.
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Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino
Paint: Winsor and Newton Artist Quality - bit.ly/3dJHarN
Brush: Pro Arte Masterstroke series 60 size, 3/0, 0, 6, 8 - bit.ly/2LCtli6
Paper Daler Rowney Aquafine cold-pressed paper - bit.ly/3cmQSzn
You will also need a pencil
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Colours we used (link below to buy paint tubes)
Prussian Blue
Sap Green
Green Gold
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Yellow
Permanent Rose
Alizarin Crimson
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.
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[@shaunsart]

No god no. I knew this would one day happen. I've been painting for several years in acrylic, bought some watercolours, cant use them and have forever had zero interest in painting a girly flower. I'm a man who likes knocking walls down, cutting thick wood, fixing leaks, clearing drains etc. Im now off to buy me some quality brushes to paint some tulips. I blame you entirely. I will never be the same again!

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Sorry not sorry 😁 enjoy the painting adventure!

[@Myslod]

Hahahahahah 😂 welcome to the girly world of flowers my friend

[@janngumbiner664]

Love it! Join the club. I avoided drawing my entire life. Now I can’t stop.

[@nancychan6854]

I'm a beginner & thrilled to have found a left-handed artist!!

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Ah amazing Nancy!

[@atreyeeroy3357]

I am nine years old but now i did my best watercolor from your guidence

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Wow well done!

[@michedaisy]

Thank you. Mine didn’t come out nearly as soft and pretty as yours, but practice is in order. This was the easiest tutorial for tulips I’ve seen yet. Thank you again.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@ottie1954]

If I don't give up watercolor is because easy tutorials like yours encourage me ...😊 while other tutorials seem to tell me "you will never be able to achieve anything good..." 😞 so thank you very much and I do hope you will go on like this for a long time 🍀

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I’m so glad I can help encourage you!

[@carolstefan7662]

Simply beautiful!

[@anne-mariechamberlain2918]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I so appreciate watching your wonderful tutorials. I love the free style. I don’t always feel like sketching everything out therefore your method is so refreshing. I’m busy doing portraits at the moment. When I’m I’m ready I will try some of your videos. I will post the results when I do.

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Ah thanks so much Anne-Marie

[@elkepape6728]

I love your real-time videos. It’s very helpfully for me, because it’s better to follow the single steps. The objects are every time so lovely 🥰

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Yes real time is definitely my preferred method

[@aliciammorales]

I love all the flowers but tulips always have been my favorites. thank you for these delightful ones.

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You’re so welcome!

[@elizabethmorgan2513]

OMG!!!! I did this entire tutorial and then realized that I actually have your wonderful book!!!!! IM so happy to own it and happy to try the rest of your tutorials. You are a wonderful artist and a great instructor! I’m painting away and having success by following your lessons. THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤❤

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Wonderful!

[@Schleck71]

Thank you Harriet, I really love your work!! Can't wait to try these tulips with my watercolours!!

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Thanks Sonia!

[@davidstevensasidewayslook8831]

so encouraging - the way you keep it so simple but so detailed is the mark of a great teacher, thanks

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Wow thanks so much David

[@falameyers6396]

I love watching you in the evening and I Look forward to painting in the morning. I’ve tried a few and have loved it.

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Thanks so much Fala!

[@griseldazeller2495]

Some of the best watercolor tulips I have seen! Thank you!

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Wow, thank you!

[@71Mslorraine]

Another wonderful tutorial. Tulips 🌷 are such happy little flowers.

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Thank you so much! They are aren’t they!

[@nancywhitmore3497]

I absolutely love ALL of your videos! You have such a calm demeanor and soothing voice. I feel relaxed when I watch you paint! Also, you make painting with watercolor look easy, which is a real talent! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

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Ah thanks Nancy!

[@beckyann7572]

Loved the bi color tulips, its snowing here, this was a great way to look forward to spring time blooms!

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We had a tiny bit of snow on Sunday, being rained away now!

[@deannamunro8148]

this is such a lovely way to look forward to early spring!

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Yes, I’m starting to see a lot of tulips on peoples insta feeds!

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Another welcome tutorial in difficult times. I try to do at least one of your tutorials using your excellent book every day. Looking forward to some more.

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[@nataliperoncov6020]

So beautiful!!!SPLENDID!!! Looks DIVINE💝👑

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[@indigochild5454]

Lovely 🥰 I woke up in this morning and I decided to start paint... and than I found you ☺️ I love flowers so this subject is perfect for me, thank you so much 🌺🌼🌸🌹

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Thank you so much 😀

[@dhags5]

I am just doing something from your Birds Bees and Blossom book! Love the step by steps process! Thank you! Will also be doing these Tulips and your Daffodils! I absoultely enjoy the process of lerning the brush strokes and how important that is. Thank you for all your time and teaching!

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Ah thanks so much!

[@paulinedavis2918]

Beautiful work on lovely spring tulip's 😊

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Thanks Pauline!

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Thanks so much!

[@veroniquehowley8082]

Mesmerising to watch! Clear tutorial! thank you!

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Glad it was helpful!

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Recently I just bought two copies of your book in two languages. I first bought an e-book in English but after reading it I just couldn't help buying a hard copy in Swedish for my own collection! I am so excited that you actually have a youtube channel sharing all these beautiful and inspiring paintings. I am ready to practice with you!

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[@suzymulligan9784]

Dear Harriet, thank you so so much for sharing your skills and talent! I have been taking your lessons and think I am improving- thanks to you !

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Ah thank you so much!

[@rosangelaneff4528]

My favorite flower is tulips but I had problem to accept my paint but with your help I just painted my tulip and was gorgeous, simple clean the way that I imagine.Thanks.

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So glad this was helpful

[@susanweller2121]

I've been practicing tulips and just completed a somewhat decent set of three using this video. Your first book was under my Christmas tree 🎄 (I put it there 😀) so I've been trying to be brave. I love having both your book and videos to guide me along.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@simpleartideas]

Looks divine, really your tulips are not just artistically perfect but soothing to the heart as well.

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Ah that is so lovely of you to say, thank you.

[@Katiuchette]

Perfectly simple. And simply perfect.

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Thanks!

[@loveandlife4222]

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[@wordnerd357]

I'm very happy to have found a left-handed teacher! And your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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[@eileenpeat2259]

I love your tutorials. It's my sister's birthday in February and I now know what I'm going to paint on her card. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I've been shielding since last March and run out of ideas for what to paint on birthday cards. It's so difficult when birthdays come around and we can't go to the shops. Thanks again 😊💕

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah Eileen, this sounds like a lovely idea for your sister’s birthday card. I hope I can keep providing some painting inspiration

[@mydearRita]

Thank you for writing the book and sharing your videos online. I am a lefty also and appreciate greatly being able to learn from you..

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So glad it’s helpful!

[@elizabethnicholson6691]

I gave myself a present of your beautiful book a few weeks ago. I haven't painted anything yet but this really helpful "tulip" video will definitely get me started. Thank you!

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[@charlottepropes9415]

I just love this one so much! I can't wait to try!

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[@laurettaritchie7587]

A beautiful project for Mother’s day. I hope I can make it, I’ll do my best. Thank you for sharing!

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Thanks lauretta!

[@nancyroberts1720]

Love the tulips and tutorial! 😍🌷🌷🌷

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Thank you Nancy!

[@denisemoseley2383]

This is the first watercolor paint along that has shown color mixing. Thank you so much!!

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Great!

[@jessicaallard9453]

Doing this tutorial was so relaxing and fun! Thank you so much!

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Thanks Jessica!

[@jeankirchner178]

lovely tutorial and lovely floral treat! You have a winer with these little lessons!

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[@sheriab007]

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[@vi8160]

Love your tutorial. So elegant. Just got a copy of your book! Looking forward!

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Ah thanks so much Vicki!

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Lovely delicate tulips and easy to follow tutorial! The book is in my basket! 😊❤

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Ah thank you so much Penelope!

[@justtruth467]

Just beautiful.

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Thanks!

[@wyldwyrdwytch]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial. I find the different camera angles useful as well seeing your palette and how you're mixing. Including the paint colours in the description is a bonus too as so many tutorials don't seem to reveal these 😮 I've reached the end of the video and realise that I've had your book in my Amazon basket for a few months now! Deliberation over - bought! 🙏🏽💝

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[@Carina-2906]

Harriet, Thank you very much for this video! You did it amazing!! Tulips are one of my favorite flowers! I am Argentinian living in The Netherlands. It's amazing here the shape and colors of these flowers! I wish you a wonderful week!

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Thank you so much!

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Happy birthday and thank you so much for your support!

[@miniaturized]

Really clear instructions! I love how vibrant your colours are!

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Thanks for watching!

[@carlabattikha8750]

thank you for Sharing your work with us. lovely colors.

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You’re welcome Carla!

[@user-gb9il3zc4f]

I love these sessions! Look forward to many more!

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More to come!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Such a beautiful and delicate tulip painting. I enjoyed this video😍

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Thanks so much Tyna, it’s simple but effective

[@Gigiridgway]

The most beautiful tulips ever

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Thank you! That’s so kind!

[@duanapearson643]

First time I’ve watched one of your videos. This is great! I love the extra detail you added. Can’t wait to get my paints out and give it a go. 😍

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[@lizabocharova4320]

Hello, thank you so much, the tulip is turning our beautifully❤

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[@Linda-kh6rl]

Love your work an you take your time in helping us to see your painting an .❤

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Thank you so much Linda!

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とても素敵です🥰 美しくて、優しい感じで癒されます⭐️

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I have the french one and I really love it! 💕 thank you for all your video supports Harriet 😘

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Love your work!

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I was learning from you. Thanks for sharing.

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Wow,they’re lovely,you make it sooo simple,I have hope👍🏻😊

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I hope so too!

[@gabriellagabry6633]

thank you very very much 🙏 for your time

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[@margueritemiller6286]

Totally enjoyed this lesson. Thank you

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[@jenscloset]

Lovely!!

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I just ordered the US version! So excited!

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love your elegant painting ❤, thanks for sharing. Also really like the cover of your book.

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Thank you so much! 😊

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Today, 8/4/22, I received my copy of your book! I’m very excited to begin! I think it will be the perfect companion to your tutorials. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to paint as I follow the video. Now I have a written and pictorial reference that I can refer to and I can watch any parts I am not quite understanding…i grew up in a time way before KZbin and now I don’t know what I’d do without it!

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Ah that’s wonderful thank you!

[@jessiemontgomery5838]

Just found your channel - so glad I did. Love your tulip style - simple and artistic.

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Thank you so much!

[@yasmingreger6653]

That is so funny. I wanted to paint a picture for a friend and I thought 🌷.So I got on to that today. Now in the evening I just looked what you are painting and I did have to smile. Now I saw you painting . I am definitely going to try it again. Thanks .

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Thanks!

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I don´t speak english. But your art has no language!!! thanks. I love your talent

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Thank you very much!

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@@SpxrklitMoon may used translation.

[@wendyizod923]

Beautiful and delicate, a lovely tutorial once again, thank you.

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Thanks so much Wendy

[@toetoeag]

I tried this and am satisfied with result. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.

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Wonderful!

[@delynveaudry6008]

Me too....a leftie....just live this. Tomorrow, I try. Thank you 😚

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You got this!

[@sajnashaji4999]

Masha Allah....thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I so appreciate watching your wonderful tutorials..

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Thanks for watching!

[@treacleization]

So pretty, .... from another leftie, thank you. X

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You’re very welcome!

[@mariekem.4755]

I am doing all of your botanical Tutorials the last few days 😄 today I painted the Iris, it was a bit of a struggle 😬 but it ended up quite nice. Tonight I am going to paint along with these beautiful tulips🌷⚘ I learn alot from your Tutorials Harriet!

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Ah the tulip will be a LOT simpler! Enjoy!

[@cathygraetz7229]

My first-ever watercolour painting - talk about blissful ignorance:) However, my final attempt (there were several earlier draft versions!) proved pleasing enough to send as a birthday card and - more importantly - made me a devoted Harriet disciple:) You're part of my daily routine - trying new tutorials or revisiting those from before - because your channel is such a trove of beautiful projects and helpful hints and techniques. My thanks!!

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Ah thank you so much!

[@danakolpin1289]

Great painting

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[@jessicamarques2109]

Amazing!!!

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Thanks for watching!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Sooo gorgeous!!!! 💕🌷

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Thanks Sandra!

[@marinapicard4714]

You are sooooo talented!! Very enjoyable!!

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Thanks so much Marina

[@yinnge2008]

Very beautiful !

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheArtfulAddict]

Cant wait to try painting tulips now!

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Wonderful, enjoy!

[@donnaterryhalleran2367]

You paint so beautifully. I really want to try it. Thanks

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I just found you and subscribed. Loved this painting, it looks simple, but it's so clean and uncluttered. Loved it. I want your book.

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Superb work

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Beautiful 🤩

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You are a joy to learn with, I will attempt some of your creations for making greetings cards. Many thanks, Deb x

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No problem.x