Watercolor Tutorial | Painting Peonies

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[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hey! I hope this video helps you paint your peonies! Also, don’t miss out on these FREE downloads: Floral Watercolor E-Book < bit.ly/floralebook >, Watercolor Supply List < bit.ly/jennasupplylist >, Digitizing Watercolor E-Book < bit.ly/digitizeebook >, How to Scan and Edit Your Artwork in Photoshop video < bit.ly/editartvideo >, and if interested in licensing your artwork, check out this FREE guide < bit.ly/licensingsheet >. GIVEAWAY UPDATE: this painting's randomly selected winner goes to.... drum roll... PAM TUGGLE! Pam, you won! Congrats! Please email [e-mail] to let us know where to ship the painting. Take care everyone! xoxo

[@julieclarkson3269]

Beautiful, thank you for this ‼️I have always had trouble making my loose flowers look real. Loving your teaching,👩🏻‍🎨 julie from Yorkshire xx

[@alaskangypsy]

CONGRATS, PAM!

[@followyourbrush]

Thank you so much!!!🌸🌸

[@chiranthikakumarasinghe3347]

Congratulations pam

[@jackiemay2670]

Thanks Jenna.My fav part was painting the peony from different perspectives! Love you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks so much Jackie!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@claudiabaker45]

Love learning about pointing petals to stems and leaving spaces, varying hue. I’m 80 years old and haven’t painted since I was a teen.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

❤️❤️

[@sarahanlon9768]

Thank you Jenna for the opportunity to win your awesome art. I have to list two favorite parts - one is your humor which I LOVE and then the detailed information you present on perspective. Your videos are so much fun to watch and inspiring!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much for sharing, Sara! Glad these are informative and fun for you!

[@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent. Your husband does a wonderful job too!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks so much Linda! We both appreciate the love!!

[@donatfairs204]

Liked all of it. Your commentary and reasons why you placed things on the paper is very helpful.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@dasdap1]

I've learned not to be so heavy handed with my color. Thank you for showing this! Its helped a lot!🌿🌿💞

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Great takeaway, glad you’re learning, Debbie!

[@consueloyoung4484]

You have opened my eyes in so many directions Jenna!. The way you emphasized the direction the petals must all begin at the center of the bloom depending on how you are viewing said bloom. The separation of the white space in order to give the fluffy appearance. The importance of the values for appearance of distance. But Jenna, most of all, listening to your voice as it connects to your brush stokes and the beautiful background music soothes my PTSD. Off to Peony land I go!!

[@karenwarren4498]

I love your teaching style because of your sense of humor! The dry brush to move color was my favorite!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh thank you! Glad you enjoy, Karen! ❤️

[@eleonore743]

Hi Jenna, Thank you for these great video. The best part is the fun intro with John ! My favorite part is when you explain how the petals are organized so how to make the brushstrokes.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha, ya we have fun! thanks so much! Glad you liked it!! :)

[@jacquipf2446]

I think what taught me the most was your instruction to be conscious of the center and how the petals should surround it, the stems would start there, and the leaves as well. Thank you so much!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@maryannkelley2081]

My first tutorial! my favorite learning part practice, practice practice develops muscle memory👩🏻‍🎨🖼

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

First tutorial! Welcome!!

[@laurablanco9323]

I really appreciated how detailed you were about linking/positioning the petals together. And highlighting when you used the wet and dry brush to paint.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That's great, I'm glad that was helpful, Laura!

[@kathleenfarrell7051]

Loved your video. The part I liked most was when you explained how to view flowers from different angles.😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Kathleen!

[@gingersparks73]

Loved most your little goofs ups. Makes it more real and fun to watch and learn. So happy I found you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha, I'm glad it was fun for you!! Take care! xoxo

[@artbytammylassiter6885]

Lived how you explained the process of achieving the various perspectives. Thank you.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@angiemorato]

love the different perspectives and views. I find your instructions to be very clear and easy to follow, even when the outcome is not the expected all the time, but particularly love how you show the angles of the brush.

[@katedarnell3720]

Learning about perspective was fantastic! Thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Great! Thanks for sharing Kate!

[@jpatrick1950]

I love making cards using water color art.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

The best kind of cards...

[@simpleartideas]

Pretty flower Jenna, and nice tutorial Love that!! I love doing flower paintings. Have a good day.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much!!

[@SusanHilesArt]

My favorite was when you added yellow to the petals. Adding yellow made the flower come to life. 🌼🌸🌺

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Those little details do a lot, don't they?!

[@jpatrick1950]

Loved the stamen center with the pollen and detail.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Jeannie! ❤️

[@linasep88]

My favorite part was learning to paint the first flower shape! Loved the little petals! :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing Lina!

[@jeanniemojica4734]

My favorite part was the buds! Because those turned out the prettiest for me as a super beginner haha! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad they turned out! You'll be painting gorgeous peonies in all perspectives in no time! Take care and happy painting!

[@crysta267]

Super late to this viewing party but enjoying a cabin on a lake with no phone or internet was just as relaxing as watching this video! Holy relaxing music Batman! Dang, props to your Huz for that editing, music placement magic! Beautiful tutorial and also hilarious. Thank you for being real. You're such an incredible role model and a strong woman and mom! Lastly, I totally feel those goofy moments of yours (and thanks for the giggles). My son didn't sleep through the night until he was 4, I was always a bit slap happy from lack of sleep (who am I kidding I still am). Sending a cheesehead mama fist bump your way! Cheesehead because I'm cheesy, nerdy, and also reside in WI.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

My husband is a CHEESEHEAD!! That's awesome. We live in CA now, but he's from Platteville! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your thoughtful comment! Take care!! xo

[@pattil.brandenberger5484]

This was fun, Jenna! Thank you

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're very welcome, Patti!

[@PaintingStepByStep]

Wow! Jenna, I have million things to learn from you in Watercolor. Amazing floral painting.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks!!

[@belindawest3558]

I enjoyed the joy you have when you mess up speaking and sorta make fun of yourself. I just purchased Qor watercolor paints and brushes and I enjoyed you saying so much in this video about white space and over working your piece

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Making fun of myself is my favorite part, haha, jk, not really, but seriously, just gotta have fun with it and that's what I'm tryin to do! :)

[@jessp4805]

My favourite part is seeing the colours you use to bring the composition together. And also seeing your personality shine through!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Jess!

[@karolecole5686]

I have been watching sooo many tutorials because my new daughter-in-law asked for peonies. Thank you so much for this one! I am new to watercolor and the method you use is very helpful.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@rosedeliseco]

My favourite parts were watching the peonies bloom on the page. Amazing artwork, as always. :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much! xoxo

[@DenaTollefson]

Strap on you boots and get ready!!! Your peony painting is gorgeous, Jenna! I love your loose approach-so fresh and light and layered. We grow peonies in our garden here in Iowa, they are so lush and fabulous. I love it that your nails match your floral, Jenna! Fabulous tutorial.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha, great eye, catching the nails matching the flowers (which was an accident, btw, I don't match my nails to every flower I paint - HAH). Take care!

[@DenaTollefson]

@@JennaRaineyChannel Have a super week, Jenna!

[@mariadzhaiani6915]

My favorite part of all of your videos is how simple and detailed your explanation is 👌🏻 so easy to learn. Thank you 🌸

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm glad it makes it easy for you to learn!! Thanks for sharing, Maria.

[@schmitt313]

And my favorite part is always your funny intros and all your quirky funny things you say and the fact you guys both laugh and have fun. But it really did sink in about how you have to make sure the petals are coming from the right point. I still can’t paint a peony to save my life but I won’t stop, can’t stop! 😉

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha, ya, we have fun with it! :) and I totally believe in you! You'll get that peony, I believe.

[@kristenarmstrong476]

I learned a bit about composition, as well as building up the actual flower. Great lesson. Thanks!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Kristen!!

[@kaylalovesthek1]

My favorite part was the detailed description of different perspectives, it's so helpful to have a breakdown of that! Thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Good! I'm so glad that was helpful!

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

I always love your videos, best part is how you break down the anatomy of the peony explaining the bulb view v the cone view depending which angle you’re looking at the flower from... But let’s be honest 😂 the BEST BEST bestest part of the video is John’s surprise at your intro “Strap on ya boots!” 🤩😂😅😂🤣😂😅 👢 💕

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hahahaha, that intro was ridiculous! John's reaction: classic. Ha!

[@pigeon-mu7fk]

Thanks for the encouragement and reminding us that we must exercise that muscle ! Great Video!!!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

❤️❤️❤️

[@annamaria4223]

I learned so much thanks to your first book. My favourite part was the merge of colours in the second flower. It's true eye candy ♡

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad, thanks!

[@erikaredding7926]

Great tutorial! Loved the explanation of shape and always pointing back to where stem would be and then seeing it all come together. Love peonies!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Erika!

[@farmgirl9996]

Loved the whole video and all the explaining you did. It was super helpful! But the thing I loved the most is how you explained to start with more paint then lighten it by dipping it in the water. It’s such an obvious thing but I had been overlooking it with all my flowers! 🤯 Thank you! I loved it! Can’t wait to watch your lead tutorial too!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Great takeaway, Brittany, I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@patriciawilliams9222]

Thank you for such a great tutorial I had so much fun. I’m just starting to paint at 72 and really enjoying your classes.

[@lambie48]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful. I've been struggling for years with florals and I think I have been trying too hard. I love your loose method and will definitely try this.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Have so much fun painting peonies!! xoxo

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Pointing the pedal base down toward the stem is what I needed to know! I've paid to watch numerous people paint flowers and I don't recall hearing this! What a difference that major tip makes!!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Great takeaway, Joyce!! I'm so glad this was helpful for you!

[@paigepdx6547]

Your perspective techniques are amazing but obviously the intro was the best!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Ya, haha, this was one of my more loopy intros, haha.

[@sherryk4081]

I loved the WHOLE tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Sherry!!

[@DebbieFrazier-bi8lb]

Love these flowers and the combination of corals and blues!

[@nancypipes7814]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you - I love painting with vivid colors!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're so welcome, Nancy. I love those vivid colors!

[@karencrowe3314]

Learning how much water to load and seeing the colors merge and the shades change is my most favorite part! Learning the perspective concept as well, thanks so much!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're very welcome, Karen, thanks for sharing!

[@anneelliott513]

You are a fantastic teacher.

[@a.o.3725]

I liked the fact that you explained "where" the stems were pointing. And the fact that you might not see the stem if the flowers are oriented in another direction. That perspective made the light come on for me. So, thank you. I enjoyed the class.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing, I'm glad you enjoyed!!

[@Shirleyjl1]

Love your easy style and sense of color.💐

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you!! xoxo

[@stefaniarampini4377]

Thank you so much for this awesome video Jenna! I simply adore your painting style and the way you teach and explain in tutorials and books/booklets is the best ever for me! The peonies topic, so well explained was my dream come true! Thanks again 💗

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Great! I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing, Stefania!

[@chiranthikakumarasinghe3347]

This is a most wanted video from u I've been waiting for. Thank u jenna and john for making this video🙌🙌 i love how u explain the perspectives and how to manage the white space( gaps) 💓❤💓

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh Great! Thanks for sharing Chiranthika! xoxo

[@arlenejimenez4977]

Loved it as always ❤ I find your instruction on composition very helpful. Thank you

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@cindyholkup1156]

Learned alot about how to look at a flower perspective! Thank you! Also, leaving white space on a loose painting.

[@dinnadiaz6959]

Peonies are my favorite flower. Thanks for this great tutorial and in depth, real time, explanation of painting this beautiful flower. I can't wait to play this video over and over until I can paint it as lovely as you do. Lots of practice. I loved the whole video, thanks Jenna!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad you liked it, Dinna, thanks for letting me know!

[@zanetteclark6406]

Thanks I appreciate all the brush angles discussion. Helpful for a beginner!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crystalmende7157]

I loved this tutorial. My favorite part was your explanation of perspective and your southern accent improv. Thanks for sharing your talent as an artist and instructor

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank YOU Crystal, for your support and feedback!

[@christinetrappenfortes7761]

Hi Jenna, I have most of your books and ❤️ them. I love all of your work from hand lettering to this Peony tutorial, this is a completely different way to paint them for me. But my most favorite part of this video is you when you say “SHTRAP ON YUR BOOTS AND GET READY”!!! You guys laughing makes me laugh. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hahaha, that's a fan fave for sure!

[@lailarajab2225]

Needed to learn about different perspectives of painting a peony, so thank you

[@Dagmar194913]

It’s was a very very good video, the directional brush strokes were such a help❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing! Take care!! ❤️❤️

[@stefanijadomitrovic9780]

My favourite part is mixing colors and watching them blead into each other :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yes! Love that.

[@followyourbrush]

Fun video! I enjoyed your description of the petals in the V shape toward the stem.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm glad that was helpful for you, Pam! Thanks for letting me know!

[@followyourbrush]

Jenna Rainey seems obvious, but sometimes looking at a piece of paper that perspective disappears!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

@@followyourbrush PAM! Great news!! You're the randomly winner of the peony painting!! Congrats! Please email [e-mail] to let us know where to ship the painting.

[@nolwenn3794]

thank you Jenny for sharing and teaching !! I LOVED this tutorial, loved everything from colours and composition, petals and of course what I loved the most is actually painting peonies (shapes, colors, shades, directions of the petaks) !! so thanks a lot :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad you loved it, thanks for sharing! Enjoy painting your peonies!!

[@sandraworrall-hart3840]

Thank you so much for all the explanations. And a beautiful result. As usual the gentle music compliments the art.

[@superceara3497]

My favorite part was the explanation of the different perspectives, and watching the composition come together. Lovely! 💖

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Ceara!

[@cindybtanner3974]

Fabulous video Jenna. Thank you. I love rewatching your videos. I learn so much every time.

[@stephaniemorris503]

Your personality is just the best, it's so nice to watch someone teach and feel real doing it. I wish more teachers were like that! My favorite flower is the peony but I've felt very intimidated to try painting it. I think the best part was how well you explained the shape differs depending on perspective and to leave white space.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

AW Stephanie!! You're too kind! xoxo

[@monicakane9669]

My fave part was learning about the “V” concept it totally makes sense on where to start your flower! Thanks for the information and great detail lesson!

[@goldenp7151]

The painting looks so fresh, I like the last part of your video,,,you are so funny :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha thanks! Intros and outros are hard.

[@lindablackerby9819]

Very helpful tip re paying attention to where the petal are pointing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@krystalland1936]

This was my first time watching your videos and I hit the "subscribe" button 15 seconds in! 😂 I LOVE your fun personality, and you do such a great job describing WHAT you're doing and HOW to do it! 💙

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw THANKS Krystal!! That's very sweet of you to share. I'm glad you enjoy the vids! Take care!

[@karenhoward303]

I like your instruction. Very clear & concise.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@karonsky1]

I love how you do varying tones and values in your petals,!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Karen!! xoxo

[@emmajane6096]

My best part was the intro and favourite was perspective of the peonies and how relaxed you are at painting which gives a calming effect to me and other viewers 😊❤️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing, Emma, glad that it was calming for you. :)

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

Emma Jane same that intro was everything! And yeah I didn’t realize how the different perspective of a peony can totally change the shape that you need to paint

[@kimskitchen123]

Wow! Love it! I love all your videos. I always learn a lot. My favorite part of this video is being able to watch how you create a beautiful painting from the choosing the colors for the flowers and how you lay them out and all the little tips for that and the way you finesse each petal or leaf with the paint and the way you add and blend your colors... just love it! Just watching your brush move is a learning experience. 💕🌸😊 Thank you! Would love to win your painting! 😍

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're very welcome! Thanks for sharing!!

[@fstremblaygoban]

Best peony tutorial! Thank you!!!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@jaderyan563]

I really like how you described how to place the petals so placement of stems and leaves makes sense and the overall flower has the right shape and doesn’t feel ‘off’. Thanks heaps for sharing. Jade

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you, Jade!

[@lvanelli1]

I love this video. I'm a beginner and you made it look easy. My favorite was your use of colors

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

It only looks easy bc I've been doing it for years and years and put in tons of practice. You'll get there too!! I totally believe you can. Enjoy the painting process!

[@cherylthomas2459]

Jenna you are a great teacher! Thank you

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Cheryl!

[@k-creationskristinhuxford4531]

I loved hearing your description about pointing all the petals toward the stem in a v shape. I am guilty of not keeping the stem in mind as I create flowers, peonies or otherwise. Thanks for this pointer. I think it will really help me evolve my style. Whoever wins your painting give away will be very lucky indeed!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad that was helpful for you, Kristin, thanks for sharing!! Best of luck on the giveaway!!

[@rhccmmk]

Love your work! I have both of your books and love to practice painting!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thank you so much, Heidi, for your kindness and support! Happy painting!! xoxo

[@sumamb8444]

You are amazing! I was just watching some mako's videos and then I saw a video of you and mako chatting about your business (I think so)(sorry if I am wrong) then I really wanna see your videos so I came across your channel which is awesome and amazing ! Just wanna say thank you to mako and you! :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving that message! I'm glad you like the videos! Take care! :)

[@carriemorrison348]

Definitely the intro! But the open faced peony is one I struggle with so I loved seeing your version!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha, ya that intro got pretty ridiculous.

[@donnamulligan1474]

I have watched this video 20 times and still cant get it right. So bummed I love the way you pait. You are my favorite artist.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m glad to hear that you got 20 rounds of practice in and I do hope you enjoyed yourself. Keep trying and you’ll only improve!

[@jpatrick1950]

Love the details in the centers os the peonies.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks! ❤️

[@susiedensley3206]

Thank you for this tutorial!! I loved watching how you kept the white space between the petals and how you introduced colors wet on wet, not just leaving them there to move on their own, but spreading the color where you wanted it to go. Looked so smooth and intentful. ♡

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank YOU for watching and supporting! xoxo

[@macCALICOmac]

Still laughing at the strap on your boots. 😂❤️ so unexpected. Love your videos and personality!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

😂😂❤️❤️

[@stefaniarampini4377]

My favorite part of this video - on top of Jenna's teaching skills and style - is the very clear explanation to create loose peonies with proper shape and also a good example on how to fill the empty spaces 💗💗💗

[@cindymccann3753]

Jenna! I love your videos. I have learned so much from you. My favorite parts are...your natural way of being for starters. You make me feel relaxed with your style of instruction. As well as the way you demonstrated to us the different styles of creating one particular flower, and leaf. Each lesson I watch , I realize how less is more in terms of how much paint and water I need to put to paper in order to make an image pop. Thank you so much for your expertise and quality approach to watercoloring.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're great, Cindy, thanks so much!

[@pekingduck15]

I love the step by step on how to paint peonies, they’re so beautiful! Thanks for the tips, going to paint this flower 🌸 thanks for the opportunity and can’t wait for your next video!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for following along!

[@sueoler2179]

My favorite part was when you brought it all together in the end and painted the stamin with the yellow and gold mix and let it sit on top of the other colors. I felt like this gave your painting sooo much more depth!!! 🌸💕 Thank you for sharing your talents and techniques! 💕

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Those final touches and small details make a big difference!!

[@alaskangypsy]

Excellent step-by-step! Filling white space that looks unbalanced has always been tricky for me. These tips are super helpful! I'm gonna have to try to paint peonies again....the last try was a disaster!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I am so glad it's been helpful, and you'll get a pretty peony, I believe in you! Enjoy the process!

[@lindathompson389]

I loved the encouragement about practicing. I love how you teach about pointing your brush towards the stem . I love your subtle background music. And even though your opening and ending might lead someone to believe you were nervous, the actual teaching was calm, reassuring, and perfectly paced. Stumbling over an occasional word only makes you seem more real. Thank you so very, very much.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're very welcome, Linda. Thanks for the lovely support! ❤️

[@pamvanderbeek7534]

Yea! I just realized that you are the author of Everyday Watercolor. I have been working with your book. The videos really help in terms of how to position your brush to make flower petals. I am finally getting it so that my petals don't look like uniform teardrop shapes (like a little kid makes a flower). Fun! Thanks!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're so welcome, Pam, thanks for your support! I appreciate you!

[@jessicasobel4287]

Love seeing the different perspectives!! I definitely have issues with composition and knowing where to place things

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Composition can be a tad tricky, but the more you put leaves on paper, the more it'll feel natural!

[@charlenecundy1690]

My mom loved peonies and they remind me of her😊 your voice is nice and soothing your steps are very easy to replicate; years ago I tole painted and I think that really helped with learning how to do my strokes and especially c strokes 😊thank you for teaching us😊😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw, that is super sweet, thanks for sharing!

[@cynthiagordon9034]

Love the peonies I find them hard to paint. My favorite is the loose style. I’m not going to stop until I can paint one!

[@erinpeabody8368]

I like using one brush for paintings so thanks for teaching that. Thanks for the giveaway, I love framing art in my home 🤞

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

It can be really freeing to go minimal and use one brush!

[@gailfilippetti7098]

loved the lesson, thanks for showing angle perspective

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That's great, Gail, thanks for sharing!