Strathmore Artist Workshop - Rose Botanical Part 2

Welcome to the second of this two part watercolor workshop, taking viewers through the process of painting a Rose Botanical. This is the second watercolor workshop I did for Strathmore last Spring and the fourth video overall. So in case you missed it, I did a two video watercolor landscape workshop which can be seen here at these links.
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[@billhughes8237]

The key for all who are beginning to watercolor, and with me being just over 3 months in my own beginning, is to just have the courage to fail. Try doing these things that are being shown to us and have fun making your mistakes, get them out of the way, and learn from them. And keep stretching yourself, keep moving forward with your craft. And be sure to give Steve "The Mind of Watercolor" Mitchell major props for sharing and helping to smooth out the learning curve. Thanks Steve for you talent and philosophy of this wonderful (and often frustrating) art form.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you Bill!

[@MsCuisle]

Your voice is very calm and peaceful and does not had on the nerves. You would be amazed at how much that helps to learn from your wonderful wideos. Thank you.

[@anamariacalderon6701]

Me encantó...es maravilloso muy bello, ya me llego el material por fin...lo más importante que te encontré, muchas gracias por las clases 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@rnee1000]

Stunning!!!! I love roses but find them a challenge to paint, and draw. But I'm learning!!

[@tombryan720]

Great demonstration and art work

[@KendelJoyDarragh]

Thanks for a great lesson.

[@geckonia]

I just painted my first rose the other day and although it came out OK now I know what it needs.

[@clintondavis3363]

Marvelous job. You illustrators background shows on the technique you have. Very detailed oriented mind.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wilmawernick9242]

I really enjoy watching and learning from your various videos. You present a variety of subject matter such that I can choose what to paint based on my preferences. You offer information in a way that is easy to understand (not always easy to apply, especially with watercolors). However, you give us the tools to try to improve our work and learn from actually making our own mistakes with watercolors. Thank you for your talents and expertise.

[@glenda7921]

You enthusiasm is surpassed only by the generosity of your instruction. Thank you. 🇨🇦

[@Lorens-art]

ssoooo unbelievably helpful Steve thank you soo much you are the watercoloring god of gods :)

[@patstokes3615]

Well that is way more beautiful than the photo. That is my ideal, if I could do what you just did.

[@karenhodges7545]

Thank you. Infirmative

[@hopesmith8326]

I'm a newbie and I'm learning a lot from watching a master do it detail by detail. Thank you so much for these lessons. 🌸

[@celestebuckway5436]

Botanical may not be your favorite thing to do but you execute it beautifully. Vintage botanical HD. Love it!

[@bethtoffanetto110]

Maravilhoso parabéns 👏 Amo as rosas

[@Vic101able]

Every once in a while I will come back view the Rose painting video, it's one of my favorites. I started subscribing after watch this video.

[@marinadossantos7822]

WOW!!! I totally get what you mean with popping up the rose!!! It changed dramatically the rose, she became full of life, jumps out of the paper right in to our eyes! it's astonishing! This is what you mean by taking it to the next level!!! Boy I'm i learning stuff whit you, thanks!!! :)

[@sharonsmith7749]

As someone who is a complete novice to watercolour and also very interested in painting botanicals, this video is invaluable. I have watched many of your videos but this one has taught me so much

[@hannabeckwith1398]

I have really learned a lot seeing you paint this rose. Thank you.

[@huskidawgs]

Thank you for this great video. You mentioned that much of the work is repetitive--but that is just what is pounding its way into my thick brain. The more I see you do some of this repetitive work on the leaves, the more I understand.

[@essietangle9931]

Glad you were able to show these again, they are very important. Thanks

[@diannekrogers]

Beautiful demo, Steve! I learn something new every time I watch you. So gracious of you to share your vast knowledge and experience with us!

[@patriciatulinski7332]

You are a pleasure to watch. And, most importantly, you have taught me so much. Thank you!

[@PamEmken]

Love, love, love your demos and tutorials. Thanks for helping us out.

[@terrydekker3233]

Another wonderful tutorial Steve, thanks so much.

[@sambright6856]

You have taught me so much about glazing and shadows. Thank you.

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Steve, this was a great tutorial and I learned so much. The Rose is a little masterpiece. I love the attention to detail and observation this technique required. I'm excited to try this and I thank you so much. 💞

[@artieross9537]

I love watching your videos. Your work is incredibly beautiful.

[@YCauser]

Thank you for this tutorial. So helpful. I'm excited to give it a go.

[@gingerkelly5146]

Thank you so much. So encouraging for me to watch your videos! You are a great teacher as you explain as you go! 🥰

[@grammatoots]

you do such wonderful work and you're a great teacher! I'm learning more about shading. shading has always been hard for me. thank you so much for sharing.

[@maryanharrell5642]

Thanks, Steve. I really enjoyed this workshop, and I want to try my hand at doing a rose botanical. It is really beautiful, and I learned so much, as I always do from your teaching.

[@sherrikent6628]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@annelouise4639]

Steve, you, your incredible artwork and your KZbin videos are SO inspiring! Thank you! :)

[@maryjanelucido4729]

Thank you, I love watching you and really feel like I'm learning something.

[@Kimmy6519]

Truly gorgeous! Thanks!

[@RajashreeGhoshdiya]

Ah.. love me some contrast.. Such a beautiful rose.

[@terryohehir2241]

Wonderful teaching Steve ,best I know of.

[@michellewainer7419]

Absolutely amazing to watch. I have learned so much from watching and listening to your videos. You are an awesome teacher!

[@jeanalford7020]

Awesome rose tutorial, Steve. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks so much. Jean

[@joanmac3367]

Wow! Perfection, thank you.

[@paulaconcepcion]

I’ve learned so much from watching your videos, Steve! Thanks so much! ❤️

[@paulaconcepcion]

So happy I found your channel!

[@jeanmiller5120]

SO beautiful!

[@tsol7414]

You're a great teacher.

[@corinnegeras5975]

I'm so happy !!! I now THINK I CAN do this. I've wanted to do the botanical style painting for awhile now, but it's SCARY to get started. Thank you so much !!!!

[@janeswalden1]

Really informative and inspiring tutorial! I appreciate the detailed and complete explanation of this painting. I’m just dipping my feet into watercolor and find your videos really helping me be more confident in picking up the paintbrush and plunging in.

[@ruthbowe9295]

Thank you so much, absolutely beautiful

[@catherinelampman9600]

Wonderful workshop, Steve. I have learned so much. Thanks for another great tutorial.

[@amandakoh4419]

Thank you Steve! I learnt a great deal from you and now I have the confident to do my first rose painting! 😊

[@mindofwatercolor]

Awesome!

[@lulugregory3246]

This is absolutely stunning Steve, you are so clever. I’m not sure that I would ever get such a result even with your excellent tutorial. To even attempt it at the moment would definitely be a “run before I can walk” scenario lol.. however I’ve really started to notice the light and shadows around me and am starting to gain a little confidence. It’s wonderful to watch you paint and see the results that I might achieve one day with a little more patience and lots and lots of practice. Thank you as ever.

[@donnacarraway9182]

So super helpful! The best on this topic that I have seen! Thank you!

[@reneelogan2947]

thank you Jerry..beautiful painting ...

[@margaretdunlevy2032]

I did one of your landscape tutorials and loved it. You are a wonderful teacher. I'll try this one next. Thank you!

[@DeonnaBemish]

I love this! Just Beautiful!

[@phylliscampbell2325]

Thank you for this! I’ve been working on a rose photo I took. His is going to really help me with it. I may have to start over once again and try to do it correctly but I’ll finish the one I’ve been working on first. Thanks so much!

[@donnaeturner]

Oh boy! Part 2!

[@pammcardle40]

You are a great teacher! I was so relaxed and Zen just watching. The drawing alone is so impressive! I'm so inspired, thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Stunning job Steve , I want to jump up and paint now . Thank you !

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great 2 part videos Steve! 😆 Beautiful rose...I loved when you added the red iron oxide to the stem. Exactly what it needed. 😃

[@heartchitect1960]

I'm understanding shading so much better watching this video. Seems like shading would be easier in watercolor because of the blooming effect with wet on wet. I could see how you make the individual petals roll out between light and dark. Thanks

[@mariapellegrino4815]

This is beautiful Steve, simply awesomeness!!!!

[@maryalgar8779]

Lovely - so delicate. Thank you for demonstrating these techniques so well. Reminds me of the detailed botanicals done by Anna Mason. You are a master of many styles.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks!

[@tarayogui5297]

Loved the video! I learn so much from you! Thanks

[@beadsoup6560]

thank you for this video, I'm new and struggling with these exact technics!

[@glenisepearson7407]

Beautiful!

[@rachelkelley9675]

Absolutely gorgeous work! You make it look so easy:) Love learning how I too can paint, thank you 😊.

[@Via_Von]

This is a brilliant series, Steve - thanks!

[@cg2247]

muy hermosa. gracias

[@judichristopher4604]

WOW... He is GOOD!!!

[@peaches5712]

Judi Christopher He really is! I’ve been watching, and learning from him, for almost a year and I’ve learned SO much! He’s an amazing person and great teacher!

[@cazscot8397]

Excellent painting tuition. Thank you. Caz

[@dianesteel2643]

Your videos are excellent! I've been referring my students to them as I teach concepts

[@wyrd_seer]

Thank you!! It's a really good lesson and I've improved my experience with watercolour )))

[@rahafdawod6835]

.. thank you for your tutorial .. I learned a lot from you

[@mariannedoblesderuiter9285]

beautiful thank you for your explanation

[@danakolpin1289]

Very good. I learned alof on the rose painting Dana

[@babyfish6able]

Thanks

[@Csxintermodaldude1942]

Awesome demo ty so much!

[@lindysmith13]

really nice

[@christineeverett2309]

Excellent.......

[@it4719]

Thank you sir.

[@lujeana]

Would be great if M. Graham paints made a color palette with your basic 8. Love all your videos!

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks steve

[@matiasnordin1864]

Thank you Steve, it's always a pleasure watching your content! Could you consider filming your palette beside your drawing board as well (while painting)? It would help so much to see how you handle the logistics of the palette; mixing of the paints, water control and all that. A part of the craftsmanship side of painting with watercolors that rarely is shown. Thanks again!

[@mindofwatercolor]

I've been asked many times. The reason so few artists show their palette is that its really difficult to see whats actually happening with the water & paint with any instructive benefit (you can't tell how wet a brush is and how concentrated the color is in the brush on video) plus it requires a separate camera and doubles the editing time and effort. In other words a lot of extra work for the video creator with almost no added benefit for the viewer. Especially on KZbin, where content must be turned out quite frequently.

[@sumonbines-karki4818]

I really like the artwork you do and I would very much like to see a tutorial made by you of a beach with lots of detail if you can that would be nice

[@SDIVADesigns]

This has been so helpful. Thank you so much. Love your rose better, especially the leaves right below the flower. Yours are so much nicer!!

[@MustaffaCuppa]

I *did* enjoy watching this painting Steve! Very nice detail. How long did it take in real time, out of interest?

[@devandestudios128]

Your rose looks way better than the reference.

[@1957DLT]

I have a sunset rose watercolor that I shelved a few months ago because I was fighting with the light/shadow/highlight transitions too much. Going to pull it out and take another run at it. Thanks so much for this workshop, Steve! In your second pass, do you deepen or thicken the watercolor mix at all or does it remain the loose watery mix from your first pass?

[@kenleyojones]

Switched to thumbs up, ill blame Strathmore!

[@riaanrabable]

Hi Steven, love your videos, i also just started with watercolor and like your techniques. Was wonder what you do with your finished paintings afterwards, meaning, how you do store them and how you display them. Was also wondering how you frame your work and preserve the painting self from color fading.

[@mindofwatercolor]

I put them in sleeves like this amzn.to/2ohW7Yh and store them in portfolios.

[@mariongowland402]

I thoroughly enjoyed these two videos which were an interesting change from your looser landscape work. When I have attempted to paint in this style, unsuccessfully I might add, I find the pencil marks spoil the results. Do you erase the pencil guides after you have established your early glazes? Many thanks again for sharing your skills and enthusiasm.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Sometimes. I lighten them a lot at least where the light paint will be.

[@gms9810]

Yours looks better than the original. I've realized that I overwork things too much.

[@lifeofash425]

So glad I found your channel! I am looking to relearn water color painting after over 20+ years. Your channel is so inspiring. Do you have recommendation for slightly lower budget paint brushes and paint for beginners? Certain brand names? Hope to see more tutorials soon!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Winsor Newton Cotman paints and Van Gogh Watercolors are two I've used and aren't terrible as student grade paints go. I can't really recommend any others because I've not used any. For beginner brushes that are inexpensive, I like the Zen or Espresso brushes by Royal Langnickel. If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby, their Golden Taklon or synthetic Squirrel brushes aren't bad and you can usually wait for a 50% off sale. Again, there may be others but I've had experience with those.

[@lifeofash425]

Thank you! I would go check them out.

[@brucenunn3268]

Incredible Helpful..!! I have been looking at your Playlist and these Videos are Super Helpful..!! What is your thoughts on Tony Couch an his Teachings towards Watercolor.??

[@mindofwatercolor]

I like his work. No other thoughts really. Not familiar with his teaching or process.

[@davidallsebrook8523]

I am new to watercolour and am grateful for your many insights and your graceful means of presenting them. I have happily become a patron on Patreon. I have a question about this video - you said going back to glaze is in multiple passes is no problem if you use the same colour (15:36) . Does this mean that as you mix up and use colours in the course of a painting you must save a pool of each one for use in subsequent layers?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Its helpful yes. And the pools can dry on your palette for later use. The colors can be analogous (if you don't know that term, Google it), they don't have to be exact.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Very interesting Steve. But ... how did they do this in the past, I mean some centuries ago, when there were no photos yet? When I use a real flower as my reference, I see it change during the time I am painting. The light changes, the petals open up, etc. All of that in only a few hours 🤔

[@mindofwatercolor]

They handled that in all sorts of ways. Quick references sketches and studies that could be done in 5 to 10 minutes was a common way. They would also study the flower structure and value patterns so they could pretty much draw from memory or without constant reference.

[@ymonpaulo]

I like uour brush so much, may i know what is the name of that brush and how much it is?

[@mindofwatercolor]

There should be a link in the video description. 😊

[@alexthorfinnart2937]

What's a good archival quality smooth surfaced paper that takes both watercolor and inks really well that's translucent enough to where i can also lay it on my light pad so I can transfer sketches and ink and color them?

[@alexthorfinnart2937]

The Mind of Watercolor have you ever tried Stonehenge paper for watercolor? I'm wondering how that would take on pigments.

[@PHALOMOON]

Steve - were the low lights on the rose painted wet into dry?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yes, mostly. Bottom layer was dry. Sometimes I continue to deepen the tones while its wet.