Watercolor Flowers Realistic (10 Simple Techniques)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Let me know if you are going to try any of these techniques!

[@heatherh3457]

Just tried the 'sprinkles' with the watercolour pencils. Fantastic. Much better control than splattering. Thank you.

[@gennyhunt4167]

I can't wait to try the tulip petal with the two colors! Also love the technique of using water to push pigment to the edges of the petal. Thanks, I love your tutorials. So helpful.

[@Sojo134]

Yes maybe I'll try after watching this video

[@9liveslisa]

I'm going to try all of them!!

[@jyi5506]

I’ll be trying them all. I’ve so much to learn. Thank You for your lesson, and your inspiration!

[@eidlog65]

Thanks just love your video. Thanks so much for sharing. Most helpful for a 78 year old beginner in water colours .❤️

[@susandubber8536]

Your speech is such a delight to listen to! Whenever I feel the need of 'something beautiful', I will click on any one of your wonderfully thought out demonstrations. Pure balm! So many demonstrations, which could teach, could instruct and could entertain are incomprehensible to me, as I do not know what 'whudduh' is! Thank you so much for your heart to teach. You are a gem of a lady. Susan

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I grew up in London, so am careful to pronounce things properly and not slip into slang, as I might do with friends!

[@gaildeltufo-barrett3686]

Your tutorials are so different than every other beginner watercolor tutorials . Not just a few of your methods but mostly all of your tips i have never seen . I have watched a ton of videos and have several books . So happy to come accross you Michelle ! Thank you Gail

[@jasong3109]

love the early covid ccomments you made....aah the memories...and also aa great instructional

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Memories are made of toilet paper shortages :-)

[@savioradio]

I’ve watched a ton of watercolor videos, and this one taught me more about water control than I’ve learned in my years of amateur painting. I love the seed technique! Brilliant!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Lisa, so pleased I started this channel, so nice to share tips with people all over the world, and they share some with me too!

[@stormy439]

All the techniques were wonderful, but my favorite was the pansies!

[@freethinker9524]

You are amazing artest and sweet instrector. Thank you young lady.

[@christinebravomom5711]

I can't wait to try "excessive water"! It looks amazing. :)

[@Guylangloisartist]

You inspired me to paint a portrait of the purple poppies I grew in my garden. Thank you.

[@kseniastacey4452]

Such a brilliant video! Great tips, can’t wait to try them! Thank you for your work❤️

[@pamelaempath8980]

I’m trying all your techniques as I am gathering all my supplies. I plan to become. An artist.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@debsals8917]

Great tips 👌

[@tonyrobinson1168]

Great video Michelle. I will be trying all these techniques. Do you recommend using hot pressed paper?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I do not recommend hot pressed paper except in certain mixed media situations. It is far harder to paint on and the pigments look less beautiful.

[@jakea1035]

I'm off to try all of them. Thank you for such a useful tutorial.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Jake!

[@mvcm2w]

Just found your channel and loved you from the getgo - you put so much effort into your tutorials/lessons, that it completely motivated me to start my watercolour journey again. I have spent so much time searching for a good teacher because I could see that my work lacked a deeper understanding of what I'm actually doing, and more importantly, why. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge so generously with us - you are a Godsend! Excited to start this journey guided by your kind spirit and expertise ⚘

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much!

[@pennybordelon707]

I started watching you just because I was board, on lock down due to the virus. Since that first video I have become a watercolor enthusiast. You are the best teacher on the internet! Please keep it coming .🌹

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Penny!

[@debsals8917]

Love the paper apocalypse comments

[@monopinion8799]

We tried most of them and it’s very pretty and useful for us that like,to paint botanical and modern art. 🙏 Thank you very much. It’s really fun to have new techniques to work with.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome Sylvie!

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Amazing results, and THANK YOU for sharing! I would love to see painting leaves and petals from various perspectives as they dont all face forward, and how to apply the bleeding and other techniques in those situations.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem Debrah, I will be doing some full flower tutorials so you will be able to see the application of the techniques :-)

[@arshadabdullah7425]

Thank you, please do the video on the draftsman pen. Looks interesting. Stay safe and keep posting 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes, I will, thanks for watching ☺️

[@sherrybyars4490]

I have watched this several times and I am mesmerized every time. I’m going to try all of them. Thank you

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Very helpful. I've never seen the colour pencil shavings effect before and have just invested in a set of 12 Brushos. Oh boy, am I going to have fun experimenting.

[@liansangluri]

This is all we need to survive the apocalypse..!!😂😂😂❤️

[@vickigower8125]

I really enjoy your videos Michele. It's such a gift to have someone so talented share their knowledge with us.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much Vicki!

[@robertweinblatt2018]

I love Brusho! I’ve got a full spectrum of those powders a dare they ever fun and unique❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🥇🥇🥇

[@sherryjohnson7313]

Michelle we are covered by the blood of Jesus ❣️... That's my hope and help... God bless you and yours ❣️🙏🙏

[@PaulineMilat]

I enjoyed you demo and i’ll tryout out your tips…Michele..thankyou ..from pauline

[@rhonapage5050]

❤️🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@marjoriecolver4887]

So pleased to have found your video, just what I needed to get me goind on watercolour painting, especially flowers. I'm pleased with my attem, and dopts today on your 10 techniques, and can't wait to watdh more videos.

[@robertweinblatt2018]

I’m laughing as I’m watching as I’ve got a Brit pal who calls me “ petal”😂😂😂😂😂🥇🙏🏻

[@marilswan5264]

I enjoyed your humour in these trying times, and love the enthusiasm of your videos. Thanks for cheering me up, and now off to work with these techniques.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Brilliant, thanks for watching and good luck with your paintings 🙂

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Fascinating... I live in the USA, Vegas, and we had the same thing happen. Toilet paper, kleenex, paper towels, rice, beans, and pasta. It was ridiculous. The neighbors and I would trade items...

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Super tutorial! Can't wait to try all of them, much appreciated 🙂

[@robertweinblatt2018]

Never found it in my knickers though! Am I missing something?🤪😜😱

[@robertweinblatt2018]

Love your Covid hair❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🥇👍🏻

[@Zar2244]

Obsessed with beans and toilet paper lol, same here in Adelaide, south Australia

[@angeliquecraney6718]

Very generous and helpful video. Thank you!

[@tonyrobinson1168]

Great video Michelle will have a go at most of these. Do you use hot pressed paper?

[@rebecca5279]

Us Americans are obsessed with toilet paper too, maybe even more so!😆

[@KarenMcCoy-xi2bf]

This video and the petal painting techniques have given me some great insights! Thank you for all of your work. I do have a question about the technique of flooding water to push the pigment to the edge, will this work with any color? Did you use the soft gray that you mix with yellow, pink and cerulean blue?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes I did. The pigment techique will work with any colors but you may get different results with different types of color and different brands.

[@agbobier2657]

Can you show us how to paint cabbage roses please?

[@annenglish2935]

I would check her list of videos... she's so good at the process of painting... as she teaches! ❤️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Noted, will try to add more roses!

[@SharonH11100]

This was very helpful to me ~ thank you so much! Stay well😻🙋🏼‍♀️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You too Sharon!

[@ennelle2024]

April 2023 now - Don't we feel stupid how we acted during covid? We ought to be embarrassed. Next time we NEED to trust REAL science instead of big Pharma and our TV"s

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I behaved fairly sensibly I think, I didn't hoard toilet paper anyhow!

[@sherrieleslie7478]

Thank you so much. So helpful. Struggling with flowers, and leaves.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@frankiedykes4499]

Great ideas

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! 😊

[@anneadamczewski4187]

Hi Michelle, I loved the technique for painting honesty & lily petals. Fabulous video, sincere thanks 🙏🏻

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much Anne 😊

[@sandycols4870]

Great tips here, so glad I came across your videos! Will try these today. I'm a beginner and appreciate all the help on the videos, thank you for your time making these.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Welcome aboard!

[@Humblecanadiantoothmechanic]

Hello Michele, thank you so much for your very instructive, and uniquely opinionated (!) suggestions. I would like to learn as much as possible to be able to create very bright, very crisp, botanicals like yours. I notice that apart from your KZbin videos, you have tutorials on patreon, and on thinkable. Please let me know what platform is best to do a deep dive into your techniques for watercolours along with mixed media. Kind regards from Canada.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Both my Patreon and Thinkific have lots of techniques on them. I couldn't say which is 'best'. :-)

[@lyndamitton4496]

My goodness…you are so talented in so many methods of painting! I’m wondering where you studied ART?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I studied with professional artists, not at a school :-) Formal education doesn't suit me, so I went to the people who were experts.

[@SophieBird07]

What a world! I just started watercolors during the start of “the apocalypse” and this was one of the very first sites I viewed. Here it is now November and I’m not sure the world is improving with another probable run on pasta and toilet paper, but I have learned so much over these few months about watercolor, being somewhat forced to stay home and focus. I am now hooked on watercolor. Hopefully I improve with time but am so enjoying the process! Thank you Michelle!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you Sophia, let's hope toilet paper and pasta remain available!

[@None.of.ya.business666]

Bog roll, dried pasta and canned soups were the favourites in Germany last year. It still felt embarrassing buying toilet paper when mine actually ran out in May - because of all those "hamsters". That was awful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I know, and everyone who coughs blurts out 'I'm not sick!'

[@darlenemartin8742]

Thanks for demonstrating these techiniques. I am painting some fall leaves and will certainly try some of them. Do you have a demonstration of negative painting?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, Darlene. I don't have a video on negative painting yet.

[@estherwestcott9085]

Another excellent and very useful video! While I was watching it I thought about a sample book my sister had to do more than half a century ago in her Home Economics sewing class. Each page had at least one type of hemming stitch, buttonhole, etc., and then notes on how to do it and what it was best used for. So, instead of just taking notes, I’m going to get those page protectors you mentioned that you use for swatching and try as best I can to copy each technique you demonstrate. I think it will reinforce what you are teaching us.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

That's a great idea, thanks for watching!

[@sallyalter6003]

Fantastic instruction. Nice and clear, easy to follow. I wrote every technique out, with illustrations, in my sketch book where I won't lose it!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Sounds a great idea Sally, so pleased it helped you!

[@ingridsaab5413]

Hi there, I would like to know what type of paper are you using in this tutorial. It looks very nice quality to practice on during this tutorial. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Beautiful work!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Ingrid, I can't remember, but it is likely to be either SAA practice paper or Saunders Waterford High White

[@robynwhite5662]

Hi Michele.. I’m interested in your course but if I become your patron will I get the same content?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Robyn I see you have joined Patreon, thank you! Patreon videos start at the 15 dollar tier and you basically get to watch me work on my own full paintings step by step. Online courses are always completely different content to Patreon. I will send your Patreon PDF over in a few hours when I am back on the studio computer. X

[@HemuArtWorld]

Nice tutorial and awesome 👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@jennyd9543]

I have struggled to find a good way to put on masking fluid. The drafting tool looks perfect.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's my favourite!

[@marilynfeig9664]

I’ loved this. Ever thought of using my watercolor pencils in watercolor painted flowers. So much fun!! Thank you.!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was useful Marilyn!

[@liamwatson5125]

I usually brush a light wash of a particular colour first and then add dark shading of that same colour when it’s dry. I could definitely use masking fluid to mask off areas I want painted a different colour because there’s no way you can paint a light colour on top of a dark colour.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DS40764]

Yes the white yellow Plumeria

[@clairegriffin7010]

Hi really struggling with Paint petals could I send a picture when done for advice can't get it to blend nicely

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have a video all about painting single petals, I can't put links here but you should easily find it.

[@sassycat378]

Love all the techniques. I've been playing around with Inktense pans and pencils. They don't rewet once fully dry which is awesome for layering etc. I've also had a play around with my watercolour pencils and find them fun to play with too

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My students love Inktense, although I haven't used them much myself!

[@robinkinley6851]

Great techniques for me as I love painting flowers!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@melissamortimer4457]

Love these techniques, will try them all. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@shariarnold9649]

I want to try the crinkly petal with the toilet paper lifting some of the color. I am going to try this on an iris I want to paint. I loved watching all of these techniques!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Go for it! Good luck with your flowers Shari :-)

[@lindamoore1613]

I only found your site tonight. Slow down and breathe. you are talking so fast my ears hurt trying not to miss anything!.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Sorry Linda! If you find it easier you can adjust the video to play more slowly in your settings. I do this for some of the stuff I watch.

[@Ruthie888]

I'm commenting to help your page and say thank you! :)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome thank you!

[@monopinion8799]

Oh! No! No fancy nail polish? Well we love you just as much. Great tutorial love the techniques.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's the virus, my nail lady can't work 😥😆

[@muttart1]

Love your videos but I must say that your natural nails are less distracting than those bright orange ones.

[@ninaspalace]

Yes want to try all these out. Would like a lesson on English bluebells. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Noted!

[@joantowers7832]

Thx! What brand/size is that brush you’re using?

[@joantowers7832]

BRAND BRUSH?

[@lindaw9329]

Thank you for the easily understandable tips!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@renatecormick7399]

I like all of these and just hope I can remember them when I go to paint any one of the flowers.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You can do it, Renate! I believe in you!

[@andreamartin1957]

What tool are you using to apply the masking of fluid?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

A ruling pen :)

[@jinimurray4090]

What kind of coloured pencils are you using?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I believe I used Derwent coloursoft in this video

[@olgamiranda1332]

Thank you for the demo and God bless.Olga

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you too!

[@nualaking4516]

I love this video. It is so informative. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@susancook1617]

Thank you Michele, brilliant tips

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucienrochette4335]

Great techniques, good fun thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@colleenireland3298]

I will try all of them thank you so much as I am a new painter and all this helps me

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@whiteblossom4077]

Acrylic oil?? 🤓🪁

[@johnevans5561]

the for the tips

[@sandramorrow-ot3by]

Fantastic

[@jyi5506]

Hi. I’m thoroughly enjoying your lesson and learning so much. Thank you! I’m curious; are you aware that during your lesson; at about the end of the two overlapping pedals, there is an Ad that’s over 68 minutes long? They’ve begun placing “Ads” that are longer than videos. It makes it near impossible to support. I sincerely apologize. ...back to the lesson! Update: Just as you’re introducing pedals and leaves with tiny lines, an Ad for over 42 minutes began. I’m curious, still; if we don’t have time to watch these and skip them, does that negatively effect you? Again, I do apologize. ...back...

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi, goodness, that's a long ad! KZbin show every user something different, because they individually target you. KZbinrs actually get paid for skipped ads because the companies are happy that you saw their brand for five seconds before skipping. So do skip, it does my channel no harm!

[@jyi5506]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Thank you for taking the time to explain. I’m Real glad to know you still get paid. I much rather be learning from you. :) Thank you, again, Michele.

[@marcwheeler4406]

I dont hear any background noises ...

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's hard to tell when filming, sometimes they appear during the edit :-)

[@kimmip4202]

Love the pencil technique. Off to try.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@SusanLS08]

Very nice tutorial. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome!

[@stephenb7533]

What different erasers do you use please?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I like the Daler Rowney Firm Putty

[@sugunapatibanda7116]

Good teaching Suguna Patibanda

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@janehayes1357]

I really enjoyed this tutorial! I am subscribed to your website. How do I find the pdf for this tutorial?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much, I don't have a PDF for this particular video, but I do have some general ones plus lots of info on my website.

[@janehayes1357]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I went to your website and registered to receive the pdf for beginners. 50 tips? However, it looks like it just registered me for the website again.

[@marymcneill7438]

This isn't about art - well maybe colours. With your red hair and fair skin your orange lipstick doesn't go well. A darker more rust colour would be much better. No insult meant just as a red head myself I found that rust colour brings out features better. Your an attractive woman - show it off.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Ah, my hair is hennaed Mary, and sometimes I like silly lipsticks :-)

[@leonajean1979]

Strange, I was thinking how nice the lipstick shade works with the hair color. Thanks for this vid! I am a beginner with watercolor and I'm happy to try these techniques ❤🌷

[@janicewebber5162]

Hello, watercolors markers are the quickest way to achieve the edge around leaves. Just outline with the marker, soften the inner edge with water, blend into the center and drop in some color at the base. Love your channel, your ideas and how you present yourself. Watercolor markers are great for so many things to speed a painting along. I bet you could come up with more uses for them then I have in my paintings. I look forward to your video on this!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for the tips, we share the same name I see! Watercolor markers, great idea :-)

[@janicewebber5162]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Yes, we do! The brand I like is Castle Art Supplies. You also get one empty marker brush that you fill with water. Perfect for blending. Also a water bottle with a dropper is perfect for dropping in the center of leaves, petals, etc to get the paint to move to the edge.

[@donnakarenedwards2199]

I am going to try them all. Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Let us know how it goes!

[@teresafuller3912]

great tips....luv your vids

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Gerber Daisies?

[@collady1]

I am waiting on the morning light to improve...overcast. I am going to practice all 10.

[@lindacadeau554]

amazing tutorial thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it helped!

[@artsymargo]

Michele, my sister has marvelous, big patches of grape hyacinths. I'm having a very hard time figuring out how to paint them, especially because the background is a combination of light celery color and texture, and get dark green shadows. I've only found one example on YT that is far too impressionistic for me. Please help me create a beautiful gift of a painting of her beloved flowers.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Margo, the purple parts will need to go on white paper, which can be tricky when painting a patch of them because if you layer them over the green they will look muddy. I would be inclined to do them more botanical style, plants on white background. Draw first, then do the purple parts, then add the greens.

[@artsymargo]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber So I can pretty much give up any idea of doing washes. I'm cool with doing it "botanical" style, but was hoping for at least partial washes. The flowers are close to Cobalt blue, so it makes sense that there's enough pink in there to muddy the green.

[@artsymargo]

Thank you for answering so quickly! Shows that you're very involved with your viewers.

[@irmareitz701]

Great tutorial thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!