How To Paint Soft Watercolour Florals - The Struggles, And How To Fix Them

[@evaatkinson3435]

I am a teacher of technology and have taught all ages. You are exceptional in your ability to explain from all standpoints. When I did tRaining in large classes there were all levels and that is your strength-your great ability to “break it down” to all levels. Thank you . I have painted in many mediums, but watercolor is my nemesis. Thank you for breaking it down.

[@watercolorPatCP]

I also am a retired trainer/teacher! You do an excellent job of explaining & encouraging us!

[@RendaJane]

I love your comment about watercolor being your nemesis!!!!! 🙏🏽. It makes me think about why I keep trying to do it.

[@peacefullife5347]

I am from Sri Lanka I am so happy and grateful to learn from a Top notch teacher who is living miles and miles away.

[@lisawaller7620]

Love that we can hear your little one. He misses momma. Glad dad takes care things while you're working and helping the rest of us!

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Haha, just throwing a tantrum as usual

[@minnievogelpohl4678]

Thank you for you videos! You are the first artist that I have watched that has taught how to use cheap paper! I was getting so frustrated with the blobs that I was about to quit trying. I was gifted a pad of Arches for Christmas but don’t want to mess it up until I get what I’m doing wrong. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@darlingdivadurelle]

I am getting prepared to teach a watercolor class in the fall. I have been watching videos almost everyday to help me. I feel so lucky to have found you. I have been gobbling up all your lessons so I can share the techniques you have so masterfully given us! Thank you !

[@sharonkrochmal9474]

One thing I learned is that I'm using too much water. Thank you so much for teaching the proper method of color blending so I can hopefully achieve the beautiful softness I so love in your florals. Practice. Practice. Practice!

[@donnajones2332]

Thank you for actually showing the difference between different papers! I am a retired teacher and Emma you are gifted nit just at painting but at communicating your art! Thank you! All my life I’ve wanted to paint but only since following you do I think there’s hope after all😂❤

[@evonpeterson9653]

Soft watercolor florals are my favorites, and I have really been struggling with painting them. This video was JUST what I needed! Thank you so much. I love your work and your teaching style.

[@pennydubin8547]

I loved this tutorial. Never thought i could do florals that i like!

[@pennydubin8547]

This was from an early 2022 tutorial.

[@ursibeutler]

​@@pennydubin8547It IS a 2022 tutorial, it even says "a year ago"

[@cynthiamoon4315]

This was exactly what I've been needing. Especially very light washes and water control. Thank you.

[@Ray-o3b]

I found you on Pinterest!! YOU'RE A GEM!! Great Teacher, great skills!! Thank you for showing how to create the SOFT WATERCOLOUR Florals!! Yours are drop dead gorgeous! I'm used to dabble in acrylic painting & wanted to try my hand at Watercolors! You actually take the time to explain why things happen & how to fix them! I LOVE WATCHING YOU!! Thank you so MUCH!!!

[@juanitaf5879]

Wow! How lovely! Thank you for sharing Emma! I started with Canson 140 cold press but got frustrated, so I finally started using some of the Strathmore papers and then bought some 100% Cotton Bee paper which really made a difference. So far I'm really liking the Bee paper, but I'll try to work on the Canson that I have left with the tips you gave us. One day I'll get brave and open those Arches pads I treated myself to. Love watching your vids!

[@jenniferbell4571]

Strathmore has a 100% cotton paper that I like as well as Bee. I like them for different reasons, but equally. The Strathmore paper is also a lot less expensive than Bee, which I love. Lol.

[@laurapuchalski7402]

If you prime your pulp paper from Canson, it works wonders. Try this with a 5x7 piece to start. Just run the paper under the faucet. Do not soak it too much. Shake off the excess and pat with a paper towel. You could also spray each side and spread with a large brush. Now lay it flat on your table or surface. This will also keep your paper from buckling. Now start painting Emma’s pretty flowers. This also makes the colors pop better. The best way to work with pulp paper is to prime those fibers first. Hope it work as well for you as it does for me!

[@jenniferbell4571]

@@laurapuchalski7402 does it have to dry before painting?

[@janishartmann1124]

Thank you for making a video that slowly describes and shows us well how to have water control, color bleeds and blends. Usually I can’t keep up and the instructor is way ahead and I quit for awhile. I think I’ll stick with this now.

[@annpetrochko7842]

Emma, I have been practicing petals and leaves with your beginner leaf and petals tutorials, so this is the perfect next step for me. Thank you!

[@Judith-z3z]

An entire painting done in light wash is just gorgeous!

[@sharonoverman8260]

Great tutorial! I get those pools all the time and never knew what to do: THANK YOU EMMA.😊

[@janthomas9168]

This was SO HELPFUL. I am a beginner and have not invested in good paper. Appreciate your instruction for those of us with cheap paper. It made a world of difference. All along I have had too much water on my paper. Drying off the brush and moving the color around really helps. I invested in your brushes, so now I need to move on to better paper. Thank you!!!

[@dixiemarshall5777]

I love your videos and appreciate all you do and share with your audience! Your paintings are so lovely and your tutorials SO helpful. I am a patron on your site, but do not take advantage as I should of all you offer, primarily because I'm not sure how to, but am so pleased to be a small part of your art process! I'm very much a beginner in watercolor, although I have been exploring watercolor for years ~ you, Shayda Campbell and CreationsCeeCee were the first tutorials I began watching ~ I think as far back as the early 2000's. I currently tend to paint small pieces and cards, but mostly I just 'play.' I'm much better at playing the piano,, but I love trying to improve my watercolor skills. I've not posted before because my computer or settings would not allow me to do so ... but something has changed and now I am able to post! My best to you, your art and your growing family!

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you, so many amazing tips. Only have cheap watercolour paper atm, I’m excited to start trying botanicals but was struggling with layering. Thank you 🌞

[@martiseelye6443]

Beautiful, Emma. I have been using cheaper wc paper and just got some Arches cotton paper and have been struggling because I'm not used to it yet, but wow, what a difference! The colors even look nicer on the better paper. Thanks so much 😄

[@heatherdubeart]

Thank you so much, Emma, for always helping us with watercolour! You are such an amazing teacher and have really helped me. You’re fabulous! ❤

[@maryriley3414]

There are some great tips, tricks and teachings here. Thank you! I've been frustrated with practicing on cheaper paper. And I learned a few reasons why certain things weren't working and how to correct them :) I'm having pretty good results with high quality paper but I think this will help me create even better results. Thank you again!

[@lisavanacore5960]

You teach so so well and I wanted to Thank you. After listening to your videos last night so much more made sense and I just wanted to Thank you.

[@DarleneHerman-k2n]

Love this super light blend nice . Dar

[@ritahayes6407]

I like learning from you. I can tell you are a teacher. You make everything so clear.

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

My Emma Lefebvre brush set just came in, they are so beautiful. Going to use them after dinner, so EXCITED.

[@kingszecheung]

Emma! Thanks for another useful video! As a beginner, we love to know more on how to “rescue” the just drawing instantly instead of handle precisely at once! Appreciate to have more relevant topics on Water Control!

[@LindaSquier-h6u]

You are truly amazing to me 😮 as a beginner, I am loving these nuance lessons. Thank you so much for sharing your gift. This will be my project for tomorrow! ❤️

[@cherylfelling8855]

I love your videos and how down to earth you are! You are the reason I even started watercolor! We all support you and forget those negative vibes... You are surrounded by love and light! Good. luck with new baby! I know it is not fun those last few weeks!

[@noralockspeed]

So beautiful! Also just wanted to mention that you are a wonderful mother and how much we appreciate you sharing your time and talent with us. You’re an inspiring artist. 😊

[@maud2rolland348]

I am learning a lot with this video …I finally understand why I had all this ugly marks on my leaves and petals… One more time thank you very much for your excellent teaching.

[@sharonoverman8260]

Very helpful instructions on water control and light, soft florals. Thanks!

[@gingerkelly5146]

This is so helpful! Having lots of trouble in this area and you addressed it so I can understand what I’m doing wrong! Thank you for this!!

[@pamvance7378]

Thank you for the details. This helps tremendously. I’m learning to love watercolor and this lesson is just what I wanted. So helpful.

[@sdc9572]

Thank you. I have learned so much with water control now I need to put it in practice. A lot of practice!!

[@elainehemphill622]

Love these videos where you compare there painting to what you've done as far as techniques and improvement this is a great way to beginners to learn which I am a beginner thank you for doing these and I hope you do many many more

[@daisydaisy3316]

As I was watching this video my brushes arrived!!! They are absolutely beautiful, and the round brushes are so pointed! The packaging is so luxurious! Thank you Emma!

[@shouraiyaafroz2247]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial,it helps me a lot.I am a beginner of watercolor and I will must trY this.

[@beckyutz1780]

I am SO excited to find this wonderful instructor and be a subscriber! I have watched many of the beginner videos and the drills. Thank you Emma Jane. Becky

[@susumagiona]

Thanks!

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Thank you so much!!

[@samragyibansal6750]

Thank you so so much I bought my love back for painting

[@erikapedroso3478]

Emma is so helpful this lessons. Please keep doing this series

[@tinawetzel3912]

Emma, ur tutorials r so helpful. You explain in a way it’s easy to understand. Thank u for that. The light colors in the flowers & leaves r beautiful & truly elegant!! Thanks for sharing ur talents w/ us.

[@shellyparker8960]

Emma you are such a great teacher! Always so soothing to listen to, so humble, and so encouraging. This video was informative and I really enjoyed the comparisons of the two papers and the time you took demonstrating techniques. I never knew how much cotton watercolor paper meant until I tried it. Beautiful painting!

[@sandyskye1]

Perfection 🥰🥰🥰 Love the colors on ur palate ! I may have missed it… But maybe a short video on all the colors on this palate and how to fill the slots and keep them so usable.

[@EmmaLefebvre]

I've got the video right here! Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Ove5aIhdyWnJI

[@sandyskye1]

@@EmmaLefebvre Thank you And… HORRAY !!! First time in 6 years I have been able to paint delicate blending colors. Just need to figure out that side facing flower 🙄

[@christiantorres6797]

Hi., I have been watching your videos for a few days now and I think is amazing the way you explain everything with so many details. I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thank you so much!

[@sherree10]

Emma you knocked it out of the park again. Great info, tutorial and video. Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge with us

[@DawnRoberts-e4s]

That's so awesome that's what I was practicing this morning and this just popped up on my feed..Thank-you I'm really gonna enjoy this lesson😊🎉❤..I think I might be catching on..woo hoo..have a awesome day 😀

[@sarahwold4350]

You have helped me so much along my watercolor journey. Thank you so very much. Wishing you and your family much joy with your upcoming new arrival.

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

I have a really heavy hand with watercolour so this would be an excellent exercise for me. I need to practice soft washes and I do love florals. TFS

[@chrischurchley7003]

Just brilliant Emma. I have struggled for ages with my florals and you have totally fixed it for me! I was convinced it was my brush pressure that was wrong 😑. Thanks so much for the enlightenment 👏😁

[@LoriLClark]

These soft watercolor flowers are lovely. Thank you for this video! It's great for beginners like me. :)

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Thank you Emma! Loved the lesson. Always learning new things from you❤

[@patriciadickerson6628]

The flowers appear like magic and so beautiful! Guess I know what I'm practicing today. 🙂

[@brandihart2367]

Love this! I always have too much pigment on my composition. This really helped. 😅

[@afishcalledmeg]

Super helpful! Thanks so much! I get upset when my florals gets water bleeds. Love your paintings! Your videos are so well done!

[@ninaanns7226]

So relaxing to,watch. I learnt loads, more than I have from other channels, so thank u 💕

[@lainareeves3755]

This is so soft and beautiful Emma!!! Would sure love to see more like this. I can't wait to try it when I get everything moved back into our house again. Thanks so much for an excellent tutorial!!! 💕

[@LisaYoungmpp]

Absolutely stunning soft watercolor composition, Emma!!

[@dr.sammasud7401]

Super cute art and lovely and generous instructor. Thanks

[@maryhoshizaki3576]

Great stuff!! Thanks for the instructions, now I need to practice, practice, practice!

[@ralphherrick596]

Wow, thank you, will have to practice, looking forward to your next session.

[@mstablein5363]

Really appreciate your instruction, Emma! So helpful and enables beginners like me to create something beautiful.

[@Linda-kh6rl]

Thanks for all your time you or really helping.❤

[@4Misschrissy]

Thank you Emma! I've been having major issues as a beginner with leaves and petals on cheaper watercolor paper due to finances. This tutorial really helped me! Bought your brushes and can't wait until they get here!😊💜

[@duanapearson643]

Thank you. This is very helpful. I love your soft loose florals. Just gorgeous! 😍

[@evaatkinson3435]

Yea u make it look so easy. Wish I had your hand on top of mine!

[@dipko55]

Soo helpful! Thank you!! I watch your videos often!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I love this Emma! Great tutorial as always.

[@christinahutchison3967]

Love the pop of yellow

[@carolpetersen9834]

This bouquet is lovely. I'm going to try it.

[@melindarincon7571]

Wow Emma. One of your best!!!! I learned so much and my picture turned out very well. Thanks!

[@deborahbloom4624]

This is great! I couldn't figure out how to NOT get that "tipping" effect on my leaves. Or how to fix it....

[@christinewilde110]

I loved this...and showing the cheaper paper as well. Thank you.

[@DawnRoberts-e4s]

Thats very soft and oh so beautiful thank-you

[@colourblynd17]

A little random, but thank you for keeping me company while I make dinner♡

[@anngillan2369]

Great tips and I love the soft florals….thank you

[@vedaanderson7009]

I just Love your Tutorials ! You're The Best For Me 🙂🕊️🕯️

[@ChristinSlade]

Loved doing this and learning more about water control. Thank you!

[@lyndagilbert6560]

Fabulous you are a great teacher!

[@sherryscoloringcorner8068]

you are an excellent teacher

[@kingszecheung]

Hello Emma, could we have some tutorials on “when” to use skill of “wet on wet”, “wet on dry” and “layering”? That means sometimes not know to use which watercolour skill on each part of the the drawing. Thanks !

[@keertikulkarni2290]

Absolute joy to watch your detailed vedios .

[@bethhamersley526]

Thank-you! This is exactly what I needed to understand.

[@carolbradley4845]

So beautiful! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you Emma!

[@pennywheeler2598]

This was a perfect tutorial. I loved it. Please do more like this🌺🌿🌺

[@juliehenderson7978]

Great lesson, very helpful, thanks Emma

[@MoMaryR]

Very good instructions and that painting is gorgeous. Thank you

[@jackibrewer1115]

This is so very helpful. Really appreciate you sharing these tips. 👍🏼💜☺️

[@retroredo9850]

Im not a water colorist but I want to do simple flowers on maybe book pages or even regular acrylics watered down a bit to put on other upcycle crafts I do. I like all the things offered out there. There are great stamps, transfers etc. But everyones items are all looking the same! Even if I just did simple acrylic paint ones Im learning by binge watching how you design, proportion, layout etc.

[@BuddyLuv]

Just loving your tutorials!

[@pamvance7378]

Can’t wait to start. Tomorrow is my day. May I post my painting?

[@azimahabubakar3908]

That's a gorgeous arrangement! New painter incoming...

[@deannamunro8148]

Emma - this is really a lovely painting, a great tutorial as well.

[@nursen2106]

reasently I discovered one of the canson papers - the montval 300 g. and it is phenomenal. esp. for that price. try it and see, if it is something you would recommend to beginners. I consider myself still a beginner, but I am painting with watercolour for almost 2 years now. I would have been happy, if I would have discovered this one earlier and not waste time with some mixed media paper or struggle to get me the expensive ones (now I buy arches and fabrian. I have them all, because I feel like, I know, this is what I want to learn. but for some exercises I like to use cheap paper. and this one is even better, than just for brush exercises)

[@laurapuchalski7402]

If you prime your pulp paper from Canson, it works wonders. Try this with a 5x7 piece to start. Just run the paper under the faucet. Do not soak it too much. Shake off the excess and pat with a paper towel. You could also spray each side and spread with a large brush. Now lay it flat on your table or surface. This will also keep your paper from buckling. Now start painting Emma’s pretty flowers. This also makes the colors pop better. The best way to work with pulp paper is to prime those fibers first. Hope it work as well for you as it does for me!

[@gimenabross7807]

Thank You for this!! I love your art and this lesson is Great!

[@elizabethmckenzie6493]

This is a VERY good session. Learning so much!

[@lntan]

This is sooooo beautiful, Emma!! 😍🤩✨ I cannot wait to try it myself ☺️ I think you’re a very good teacher, Emma 👩‍🎨🎨💐 Looking forward for your next tutorial 🥰

[@bonnierosendale]

Oh, Emma! I love this! It's so soft and so sweet. I'm gonna try this! 🥰