How to Paint Loose Watercolour Peonies

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Loose Watercolour Peonies
Flowers and Foliage Episode 70: Loose Watercolour Peonies
Have you always wanted to paint in loose watercolour but don't know how to start? These loose watercolour peonies are a super satisfying introduction to painting in a loose style.
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Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino
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You will also need some kitchen roll.
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Sap Green
French Ultramarine Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Permanent Rose
Cadmium Orange
Burnt Sienna
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[@LynneRusso-b8x]

The fullness of the peonies is well rendered. Really beautiful work. Inspired me to try it.

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@wendykelcey1246]

I love peonies! They’re beautiful Harriet!

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Me too!

[@marjoriemoser3961]

It’s like watching your hands smoothly dancing across the paper! Such beautiful work!

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Thank you so much 😀

[@alvirosy]

Your peonies are my favourite peonies so far!

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Thanks so much!

[@ts-eu6mp]

Love peonies. So did my Dad. But he grew everything and so did my Mom. It was passed along to me-gardens for eating and for decorating with. Health troubles got in the way, so I paint them! Thank you.

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So glad you can still enjoy them

[@yvonnehusic9879]

So lovely and dainty, Harriet! ❤️

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Thanks Yvonne!

[@juliasaunders2165]

Well that's my Mam's birthday card sorted out! Thank you for another beautiful and relaxing tutorial.

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Hurrah!

[@suzymulligan9784]

Thanks from a sweet spot of Ohio - US…enjoying your lesson during a spring thunderstorm. You have helped my game so much!

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Great to hear!

[@zitaocarroll4925]

Totally gorgeous. Brisbane Australia 🦘🦘

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Thank you!

[@TresCherie]

I've watched many peony tutorials and this one makes the most sense to me. Thanks!

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Thanks Cherie!

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[@PamDratnol]

One of my favorite flowers to watch you paint and then try myself. It's taken me lots of trys to get close but it is a fun one!

[@wittie28]

I like your paining so much. I am learning every day and learning to paint has made me very happy. Thank you so much.

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Ah thanks so much

[@deeannamorrison8587]

Excellent video. I learned so much about being loose. Which is so hard for me!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@janiceseward585]

Very nice. The nicest loose peonies I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing.

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Ah thanks Janice

[@doreneerb3794]

I love your style, and just listening and watching you paint is so relaxing. Thank you. 🙏🏻

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Thank you so much 😀

[@debimcgill5919]

I saw your peony on Etsy with your book...and decided to do watercolor! I loved it so much....

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Thanks Debi!

[@cindyknudtson2938]

Beautiful. I just love how easy you make it look. And they look so Beautiful

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Thanks Cindy!

[@Gigiridgway]

Beautiful

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Thanks!

[@amandastratton8242]

Beautiful peonies Harriet, my favourite flowers Thank you for sharing with us

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Thanks Amanda!

[@michellehoward96]

In my view this is one of your best tutorials. Thank you. More like this please. (Love the fact you’re left handed- so much easier for us lefties. )

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Thanks Michelle!

[@Janissima1]

I love your style, your art is so inspiring. I also love your voice, it is very calming and makes the entire experience perfect.

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Thank you!

[@Sanselmel]

Amazingly beautiful ❤️

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Thanks so much!

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Excellent. Again, it looks so easy. The Peony has been a flower fail for me. I’m hoping trying it your way will be a win.

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Hope so!

[@janc734]

Me too! Just can't get it right- will try some more with this video too. Good luck!

[@bubbletip9836]

Well, I know this seems easy to you, but I’ve had no luck with jars and then I saw how you made the neck of that jar and I was like unbelievable so simple😂😂😂

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Jars can be so tricky sometimes, right? But hey, we conquered it together!

[@tamilouduplechin7927]

My favorite!! Loved it, so dainty.

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Thanks Tamilou!

[@nathalieduhal1998]

merci pour cette très belle démonstration 😍

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Thanks for watching!

[@janc734]

Absolutely beautiful- I will definitely try this. So far, painting loose peonies has eluded me. It's looks so easy when I watch others but definitely not easy. Thank you so very much for sharing this.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks so much Jan! We’ll have more peonies this week!

[@reneebanbury7066]

This is one of my favorites Harriett. It’s light, airy & beautiful!

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Thanks Renee!

[@lizzystitch4842]

Ethereal! Lovely! I cannot find words! Thank you for sharing with us! If only I could paint like you!

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Ah thanks! You can definitely paint like this!

[@avdp76]

Please make more loose painting tutorials like this. 🙏🙏🙏

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I will try my best

[@dawnklamm2050]

I am new to watercolor & have learned so much from you… TY❗️❗️

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I'm so glad!

[@UraniaOfTheGalaxy]

I love how easily you paint the jar, so good!

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Thank you so much 😀

[@christinapenrose6906]

Loved this tutorial! So much fun! Thanks for continuing to make them in real time. Your instruction is wonderfully comprehensive and beautifully delivered! Many many thanks, Harriet!!!😍

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You are so welcome Christina!

[@peggyconti1225]

You are a wonderful artist-instructor. I am always intimidated by drawing. Yet with your sharing skills, I feel as though I can accomplish this. Thank you for perfection in teaching.

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Thanks so much Peggy!

[@paulinedavis2918]

Love the two layer idea to these peonies so graceful and beautiful...thankyou x

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Thanks Pauline!

[@LittleJordanFarm]

Loved this..blessings to you

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Thanks so much!

[@SondraLitwin]

such beautiful peonies!

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Thanks for visiting

[@lisacaudery8401]

So beautiful. The perfect inspiration for a painting I'm planning for my daughter, who's favorite flower is the peony. Thank you ❤️🌸

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Thank you so much 😀

[@jp6999]

So gorgeous! Peonies are my favourite flowers and you have captured their beauty so well. Thank you so much Harriet, you are such an amazing, talented artist, you are such an inspiration for watercolour beginners like me!

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You are so welcome

[@Baldridge12]

Absolutely beautiful

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@ChristineMacintyre-b7p]

That was a fabulous demonstration pace was great your work is beautiful thanks so much ❤

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You are so welcome!

[@jodypassey9498]

You are the best. Thank you for teaching me along on my watercolor journey!

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Ah thank you so much Jody!

[@barbaramoll1666]

Elegant and fresh

[@berylrose3213]

Beautiful flowers

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Thanks Beryl!

[@harahazitis]

I was awed.. The peonies are breathtaking Harriet ❤️ i am trying this tutorial and it's my 1st time nailing it omg

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Thanks so much!

[@Carina-2906]

Thank you very much for this video! The peonies look really lovely! Have a nice week!

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Thanks Carina!

[@helenamonaghan766]

Gorgeous, and beautiful composition 💜

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Thanks!

[@Love2Create62]

Thank you for sharing another beautiful painting! You make it look so effortless, when I know it's not! Thank you for always explaining what you're doing and why.

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Thanks!

[@vee35233]

Oh how I love your style! You are truly amazing, and I just lap up all your tutorials. Thank you for proving that a loose painting is not a 'messy' painting Just love these peonies!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Veronica! Yes there’s a fine line and a sweet spot with loose watercolour painting. It all comes from confidence and enjoying the process

[@janicebleasdale7140]

Loved your peonies...and the compositions you've done recently. Loved to see you do a crystal vase with a pattern. Thanks so much for your paintings, creativity and inspiration!

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Thank you so much!

[@gabrielabosenberg3987]

Lovely painting and you make it so easy to do.

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Thank you so much 😀

[@jeweltoneswarden4513]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@lajcy7459]

Just beautiful.

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Thanks!

[@sanpls]

Lovely drawing, very beautiful

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Thank you so much 😀

[@PriyankaPawar-sl9gl]

Amazingly done... Great watch...

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Thanks!

[@michellekaczynski4169]

Loved this ! Will try today

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Hope you like it!

[@julieandrew40]

Such a beautiful painting, thank you

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Lovely and great to follow!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@Doggymomma52]

Your work is always stunning ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you so much!

[@דנהשבירו]

Thank you very much! you're amazing I learn so much from you 🌺

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You are so welcome!

[@lanahopkins8729]

Thank you so much for generously sharing your tutorial. I thinks it is one of the best for a beginner and I did manage to paint a likeness albiet very poor representation overall but will work on it. Thanks again!!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@maggieshontz3501]

Pretty! Thank you so much. Must carry on with my practice!

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Thanks Maggie!

[@-Chunk]

Tried to do this, you make it look so easy. I’ll have to practice some more!

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Keep going! You’ll get it!

[@lisacooper6404]

Gorgeous thankyou for this tutorial

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You’re welcome Lisa

[@Rita.mrs.farbenfluesterin]

Ohhhh, wie wundervoll und zart du diese Blumen gemalt hast. Ganz zauberhaft:-)

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Thanks!

[@suchitasingh6604]

So beautiful painting. From India 🇮🇳 ♥️ you looking pretty 😍

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Thank you so much 😀

[@raylenegilmore4832]

As always I enjoyed your video! Thank you.

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Thanks so much!

[@christinediaz3859]

Ah so lovely peonies. I wish someday i would be able paint this floral as easy as you are doing 😚

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You will!

[@christinediaz3859]

@@deWintonPaperCo do you have a Skillshare class? I cannot find you.

[@0DD0.]

Beautiful.. Its was total reliable strokes 🔥 short but can try ths now.. Thank you so much 💯

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You are welcome 😊

[@joyclaxton3374]

Just having such trouble with how much water! Will keep trying!

[@Beckoy]

As always, you make it look so easy :). Thank you Harriet!

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Thanks Gloria

[@maregui7739]

Me encantan las peonías, mi flor preferida, una vez más ha pintado de una manera delicada y muy bonita, felicidades 🤩🤩🤩💞

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Enjoy!

[@suzannehulton2571]

Beautiful work love this.

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Thanks Suzanne!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

So pretty!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@smkdesigns24]

My favorite

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Thanks so much!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

What a lovely tutorial! Tour Peonies are stunning. Thank you for the step by step process. I can't wait to give this a try!

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You are so welcome!

[@annehebert6959]

So beautiful!!!

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Thanks Anne!

[@elisabettaperrone2852]

Fantastic!!🖑

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Thanks Elisabetta!

[@debbyleiper8367]

PRETTY!

[@glassfusemuse]

So pretty!!!

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Thanks so much

[@Sotolivas]

it is very beautiful. THANKS!

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Thank you too!

[@whiteknightoverland]

Are you going to be doing a class on Skillshare? I would absolutely LOVE it if you did! I’m truly enjoying your videos. Wow. They’re incredible. I love your teaching style.

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Maybe one day!

[@lyndajohnston6218]

Absolutely lovely ❤️❤️❤️🌈🦋

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247]

Beautiful!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@SylviaHowell-o3e]

Lovely. Thank you so much!

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Thank you too!

[@rachelchan2215]

Very pretty! I am trying to follow you and paint one!😀

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Thank you! 😊

[@glennakendall6155]

Love this!

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Thanks Glenna

[@gingercrafts1919]

I enjoy your videos

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

so lovely!!!!

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Thanks!

[@beverlycarson6565]

You are amazing!!

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Thanks Beverley!

[@conniemesce4093]

🎉Beautiful ❤

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Thanks 🤗

[@lori-lynncampbell9757]

Once again you nail it! Another beautiful flower! Question: How long have you been painting/teaching? Just wondering if I have a chance to ever get close to your talent in my lifetime. Lol

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks, I’ve been only painting with watercolour for 7 years but have drawn and painted in general my whole life

[@MusicIndustryLawyer]

Are you teaching on Skillshare now?

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No just being sponsored by them for now

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

I was going to ask the same thing. I'm already a member!

[@01fatina]

💕💕💕💕💕

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Thank you!

[@latikasharma08]

Ma'am, please teach us about choosing the correct paper and paint brushes. Also, please explain, how do we ascertain if our brush is overloaded with colour or water. I personally face this issue.

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My tutorial episode notes show what materials I recommend and have a look at the quick fix playlist for the other issue

[@phylliskey4714]

What kind of brushes are you using. Beautiful

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Hi Phyllis, the brush details are in the episode notes

[@dawnphares1652]

Lovey! I am already a member of skillshare and can’t find the class. How can i access this class?

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Hi Dawn, which class are you looking for?

[@jasleenkaur0305]

Can it be done on MDF board

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If you have something called 'watercolour grounds' you can paint on any surface

[@lizzienorth8460]

🤩👍🏾

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Thanks Lizzie

[@alisons9979]

So pretty no delicate :)

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Thanks Alison