Watercolour Spring Florals

Beginner tutorial on how to paint spring watercolour flowers. The flowers we are covering are tulips, freesia, peony, lavender and lilacs.
Here are the watercolour materials that I use!
Paint Palette:
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[@jules415]

I’m 58 years old and a fully self-taught artist. In the last few months I’ve had a passion for learning to do loose watercolor flowers. I really love your approach and am trying to find my own niche. Thanks for sharing.

[@Silvanerin1]

You are really the greatest. The other painter couldn’t paint for 50% like you can do it. The peonie is sonreally nice. Looks so easily by you but it‘s so heavy. And you don’t talk so histeric and you don’t give us so much advertisement. It’s really all in a very good Mix. Thank you. My kids are really good learning from your videos now, and me too.

[@susanjones9475]

Just branching out to watercolors...all new for me....thanks

[@victoriab123154]

Incredible video. You have no idea how much this video has helped and encouraged me. !!!! I wish I could give you a hug!!!!

[@LesileNeidig]

I know this is an older video, but I am just starting to learn watercolor painting and your videos are so helpful. I particularly love this one. Thanks so much!

[@janten6554]

I used to feel unease when working on flowers, but as I watched your videos am slowly trying, without fear of making mistakes. Thank you souch for simplifying what seemed like very complex work of art. God bless you, Emma. 🙏😊

[@zehraasgar2166]

You are a very good teacher. Love all your videos. Beautiful!!

[@LCLand]

Freesia is the most glorious fragrant flower I’ve EVER smelled! I had some in my garden a few years ago but now I’ve moved. Need more. I waited all year for the few weeks of glory. Totally worth it! ❤️

[@deborahcox9015]

I am a newby at art, and I have always thought I was terrible at drawing but I am pressing on through and practicing. I love watching and trying to follow your videos, thank you. I may just become a better artist yet.

[@judigurl]

I'm at the same place u r glad I'm not alone ... Nice to meet u.... Good luck we can do this .... 💕

[@vanessaortizdeorue4470]

Beautiful...youre the beta explaining Every detail...thanks!

[@johnhutchison2268]

I love the simplicity of your work, you achieve so much with so little. I am just learning water colour and watching your clips gives me the confidence to keep practising, thank you.

[@annp4756]

You are a natural teacher. You break the steps down and make it so easy to follow . Thank you.

[@teresamorgan4529]

I've been looking for this kind of video--basic loose florals for someone who hasn't a clue how--for ages. Many, grateful thanks.

[@pigeon-mu7fk]

I just dont understand how there are dislikes......your technique is so uncomplicated with amazing results ! Keep doing what youre doing ! You make me feel like I can paint anything !

[@kraftgirl8193]

Thank you for the lovely videos I've learned a lot since I've been listening to you.

[@taniagnielka4655]

You’re very talented, and your baby is very beautiful.😍😍😍

[@judyh3017]

I enjoyed watching how you paint each flower. I’ve wanted to paint peonies, but they have been too difficult for me to even try. However, you showed a method that simplifies it and it looks great! Thanks for sharing, Emma. Your baby is so cute...looks just like you.

[@marilynferro9546]

Love ur flower style. The peony was created like magic. Gorgeous!

[@briyanamacwan2782]

I've tried her floral border tutorial and it turned out so great in only first try. I'm very motivated by her videos🥰

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you. You just took a lot of anxiety out of flowers for me. Easy to follow and no stress. I loved doing them and I usually hate trying to do flowers. Thank you so much.

[@yukichan5304]

Wonderful tuition. Adorable baby too!

[@geetharamachandran9965]

Such a beginner friendly video. I was so overwhelmed where to start water colors..but now I know..thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@kraftgirl8193]

Beautiful video. Your voice is so calming thank you I'm learning a great deal

[@janten6554]

I just love this so much!!!!!! Thank you, Emma! You're so kind and generous.🌸🌺🙏😊😊😊

[@carlossotoarguello1077]

EMMA, muchas gracias EXCELENTE WATERCOLOR

[@paularoper6243]

Lovely! Now I need to practice, practice, practice! I tried your lilac's in a jar and did it twice. The first time I liked my flowers better and the second time, I liked the jar! So my motto is going to be more and more makes better! Thank you

[@lovewillwinnn]

You’re great and a great teacher at that. Baby is so sweet👍🤩😍. I’m goi g to watch again and give this a try!!

[@54Lily]

there is beauty in the simplicity of this video. no extra small talk like some videos... just a cute little baby at the beginning to make you smile. well done...

[@emilydobbins3938]

Oh my gosh!! That peony!! You are the most talented watercolor artist on youtube!! Hands down! I love watching your videos! You have helped to inspire me to breakout my watercolors again! I took a watercolor class in college, got super into it and then psyched myself out by my perfectionism. Of course, watercolor is all about being free and relinquishing control to the paint, water and brush. I'm starting again with a new approach. I love your loose florals and I know I'm going to learn a lot from your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful talent with all of us!

[@Stylvestre]

Yay! Spring florals! Old video but still a good one for this time of the year! And omg, your son is (was) so cute!

[@Rockymtnbloom]

I love the shadows and richness of color bleeding into another. This lends to portray the softness of the flower. I especially love the peony! It seems easier to copy your painting than to interpret and paint from an actual photo or flower. It would be so helpful if you could at certain points, also show your reference photos (as you did the freesia). It would be helpful in learning how to interpret a photo to paint. And your little guy is a real charmer!

[@marysematteoda9076]

Merci pour cette démonstration très instructive tout en douceur comme votre Bébé adorable ☺

[@deborc2705]

Love your watercolor artistry.

[@diannej7563]

Hello Emma, this is so lovely. And so is your little boy... Thank you for your kind encouraging manner of teaching. I’m new to Watercolour and yours is one of the channels that keep me inspired. I had some new brushes arrive today, and now I know the difference a quality brush will make. I leant very early to use Arches paper in order to achieve results that kept me wanting to paint. Thank you again, Emma. Warmest regards from Dianne in Australia 💐

[@Ryan-vd7rq]

Just discovered your channel recently. Learning so much from you. You're a wonderful teacher. Baby is so gorgeous!

[@dmichaelartist]

Emma, I have been watercoloring for six months and have learned more from you in the last month plus I have improved so much...Thank you so much for your tutorials, congrats on your baby.

[@hazelhands1]

I have been trying to paint tulips for the longest time until I watched your video and now I can , love the your tutorials you make it easy for a beginner

[@Kati111965]

I’m so excited to try watercolors after watching your video! I’ve been researching them for weeks now but have been afraid to actually get paint on my brush. You’re instructions seem pretty straightforward and I’m really looking forward to practice creating these beautiful florals. Thank you! You’re baby is so darling!!

[@FannaTurano]

And Emma, I am SO thankful for your approach to watercolors. I love that you don't complicate the wc process with terminology, fancy words, etc. I've not found anyone here on YT who has the easiest method and approach to painting. You make me feel like I can actually achieve something that resembles a flower! :) I've seen you grow from the beginning until now, and your confidence has been a journey of leaps and bounds for you and your viewers. You're the best teacher I've had yet. THANK YOU for the many gifts you bring to many of us on YT. You keep it all SOOOO simple, fun, easy that everyone who views your videos can feel like a real watercolorist. One question: do you prefer Arches pads/blocks when you paint, or 22x30 sheets you tear down? I never know what the best way is. THANK YOU EMMA! :) Fanna Turano Denver, CO

[@EmmaLefebvre]

Frances Turano wow, your comments are so kind and uplifting! People like you are the reason why I do these videos so THANK YOU! As for the arches paper, I usually purchase the pads (I find it’s the cheapest option... the blocks are quite expensive) and I just cut them down to whatever size I want to work with. I usually don’t do a painting over 10”x14”

[@yvonnebongle418]

I agree 100%

[@mumstheword8851]

@@yvonnebongle418 me too. She's special. And that baby boy with the kissable little cheeks 😀😍

[@Loupa57]

Frances Turano absolutely. I have found confidence to try some things I’ve wanting to after watching Emma’s videos.

[@JazzyFlowers]

Thank you Frances you have said what I was feeling. Thank you Emma, you're a great teacher!!

[@texastamme8209]

I love your tutorials! And your baby is really cute too!!!

[@hypnotichaylee]

Thank you so much for this! I love that you do this slow and explain everything so we can truly understand and follow along. Most "beginner tutorials" are just people painting fast and not really showing anything. This is beautiful!

[@shilpibanerjee89]

Your approach and teaching style is awesome I am learning my basic your videos are super helpful..your kid is so cute !

[@dinaraeva]

Thank You Emma! I am drawing with you 🌺

[@SusanLS08]

Your paintings are so beautiful. You do make your tutorials easy to understand the concept of “loose painting .” Thank you so much.

[@letuzeart]

It's so helpful😍

[@andrewharald88]

Hi 👋

[@chocolatelabmom780]

They're all gorgeous, but that peony was so amazing I had to watch it twice! ...and o.m.w. what an adorable little guy, that wave was so sweet!!

[@meanbean98]

I've already recommended you to anyone who has been complaining about other videos and a few others since you are doing a great job! I've been watching these videos for over 2 years I do oils and acrylics as well but as far as watercolor your teaching is number one hands down.

[@helengentile9327]

Thank you again Emma for your patience in instructing us how to do these florals.

[@FannaTurano]

Oh my goodness! Your son lifts the spirits of your viewers! I LOVE how he smiles when he looks at you. What a lovely lovely sweet little guy you have, Emma!

[@letuzeart]

And I'm waiting for more viewers since a year😂 what am I doing wrong?🤔

[@luye3837]

Love it ❤I am 57 years old star like water color painting

[@inaterembes9564]

Thank you for sharing. Awesome demo!♥️

[@rosangelaneff6346]

You transform the simple to georgeous flowers and looks so easy to do that.And your cute baby looks you is so beautifull.Thanks

[@mafalda229]

GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR. HERMOSO BEBÉ. 🤗🇦🇷

[@dawnphares1652]

How old is sweet baby boy. We just had our first grandson turned 5mo today. Have you found even more joy in your painting?

[@Kityileung]

Your baby is so adorable!😘

[@lolarodriguez8827]

Your flowers are so beautiful, I am glad of discover you on KZbin, thanks from Spain! 😘🇪🇸

[@sueseanglynn2801]

Beautiful Emma you make it look so easy xxxx

[@lorilazise1521]

OMG! I absolutely LOVE the tulips!!

[@colettemollet1038]

Hello Emma, Thank you pour cette super démonstration, très bien expliqué, très belle approche simplifiée pour réaliser des fleurs, je regarde beaucoup KZbin et vos vidéos sont vraiment bien faites. Thank you également pour tous les liens concernant les fournitures (pinceaux, papier, tubes d'aquarelle) Je prends des cours d'aquarelles sur Paris depuis 2 ans, et vous m'aidez beaucoup pour réaliser des bouquets. Sorry, I speak a little English ….. Thank you Emma

[@BurghGirl51]

What do I enjoy most, your painting or your baby? It's a toss up! Thank you for this instructive lesson. I recently bought my first sheet of Arches paper and perhaps these florals will be my first project on it. Keep up the great work.

[@loriemeineker]

You are an excellent teacher. I taught ceramics for 10 years, so I know about being a good teacher. Thank you For your inspiration. Baby and you are beautiful!

[@apenasumamocalatino-americ5953]

Que lindo!!!Enquanto aprendo a pintar,aproveito para aprender inglês com você...sua pronúncia é linda e clara!Obrigada!

[@LindaLoganLDLCreationsLLC]

OMGoodness...thank you so much. I struggle so much with shading! You explained it so well, I can hardly wait to get home from work tonight to try!

[@Marilyndeee]

I have to say this is Bob Ross level of relaxing to watch, you explain everything so calmly and clearly. Thank you for making these videos!

[@盧麗卿-b3h]

Marilyndeee should have been more than one week before it got better

[@surindersoni7703]

Very intererting and informative. Each stroke is too good

[@attaulmohsinwaris517]

This is the best video i've seen! The instructions on how to do the brush strokes are a great help! Thank you and keep it up!

[@alejandrapalacios6525]

Hola !!! You suggested to write " Lafabvre fall" for fall projects , well I currently living in Chile is spring time so I try " Lafabvre spring" and it work out ! 🥰🤣 🤗

[@aartiharish]

Beautiful flowers, I was painting side by side watching your video... Very useful.. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-bh4du9ru2q]

This clip was very helpful to me! This clip is so great! I hope more people will see this video and get the opportunity to improve their own skills needed to draw beautiful flowers!

[@lorraine8723]

I agree 100% with Frances Turano you are a wonderful teacher THANK YOU!!!!

[@daffodilh.8751]

Amazing tutorial! Thanks so much!

[@Ballerina1974]

This cute little boy seems to like that too

[@TJ-kz1ul]

I am so thankful to have found your channel. I like painting watercolor as a hobby, and it can be so overwhelming to find some practical, down-to-earth videos on how to just paint for fun. I am going to follow along and paint with so many of your videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to make all of these.

[@TJ-kz1ul]

and I see you are Canadian also...hello fellow Canadian =) hope you are enjoying some spring weather after the very cold winter we've just had!

[@dr.ramamisra6328]

Baby...and painting..AWESOME

[@ayaammar4606]

I followed your steps and I had drawn those flowers and I really wanna send you a picture of them ,also I changed the colours because I didn't have these colours that you have used . By the way THANKYOU 😊 I was really a beginner and never thought that I would make it with similar results !

[@craftysandyscards]

Hi Emma, I’ve just found you and I am soooo impressed with how you take the time to instruct on how to make a flower look like a 🌷 I have to say I’ve not touched my watercolours in a long time but now I might just get them out again. Thanks so much for your inspiration and your baby son is just adorable but I guess you know that 😊🤗🥰

[@yvonnethistle-brewster2734]

WOW!!!! you make it look so easy, thank you for shareing !

[@heiwaitsumo1450]

"It doesn't have to be perfect, just enjoy it." 💖 that's an encouraging and motivating life lesson, right there 😍 Thank you so much for sharing your gifts XX I'm learning so much from you and enjoying painting with watercolors 😊 (didn't know that I could do it until I came across your channel 💖) You have an adorable little angel 😍 God bless you XX

[@lizzystitch4842]

Oh my gosh! Your little one is adorable! And now on to painting...breathtakingly lovely!

[@debbyewing2183]

There he is ...wow he getting big so cute❤️ thanks the Spring floral was just beautiful

[@geninelang]

You have such a light touch and the colors just glow.

[@ndlz1]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and the finesse in which you teach so well.

[@victorianpatty]

Just found your channel. Watched several videos you are the best teacher I have found !!!. I absolutely agree with that great comments made about you and your channel. Thanks so much!!!!!

[@kathleenfischer2241]

Love the lesson and easy explanation. Now the challenge of light wash. Thanks.

[@glenislyon22]

Emma, I found you tonight and I want to say how much I enjoyed your video. I am 76 and have absolutely no talent in the world of art but I enjoy watching your kind of talent. I will subscribe and watch your journey. Your "little man" is so cute. Thank you Emma. Glenis (Australia)

[@bethw7]

This is such a nice tutorial! You're very clear at explaining how and why you are doing each step. I especially like the way you add the stems when the flower is still wet, so you get a nice, natural blend at the point of contact. Thank you for sharing these.

[@shabeena2581]

Until now i never taught I could be good at watercolor lol.... I love it but i just suck but after this video i see potential ❤️ you make it not jus look simple but actually doable ... definitely will be coming back for more videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsKurikara]

Very beautiful flowers! Thank you very much!!!

[@NB-ky5ol]

I teaching myself to wc, (I’m new to painting) and I am learning a lot from you. Thank you. I love wc and it leaves so much to the imagination.

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

Excellent tutorial !!!! Thank you, you are a great artist !!!!

[@aaron32608]

Beautiful I’m painting my sisters bridal shower table numbers for her vintage tea party theme and these are perfect can’t wait!

[@debsmith4476]

Hi Emma, what a wonderful talent and you make it look so easy. Please keep showing us your lovely work. It’s inspiring to watch you create,TFS

[@sinistaofficial2529]

I love flowers

[@LCLand]

Who are the monsters giving a thumbs down to a beautiful tutorial like this? Always amazes me. Jealous or something. Scram!

[@mbartl-flynn8557]

Thank you. Just watching you painting the flowers made me happy already :)

[@Dedaskitchen]

Love this so much! Beautiful florals, thank you for the step by step, and not just a speed painting. Oh that baby is precious!

[@christinegentes9096]

You make this look so easy. I am going to watch again and paint along.

[@elisabethhyde7521]

This is so helpful! I love the step by step process you give us -- it has really helped demystify things for me, and since I started watercolor in order to paint loose flowers, I will be practicing these for days! Thank you!

[@Skinnychelle48]

What a beauuuuuuuutiful baby!

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

Loved the video. Can’t wait to try the peony. My Mother loved them. Your baby is precious! Thanks for doing the videos!

[@dotydiva]

I just subscribed to you.. I love your watercolor techniques. I will be creating these flowers over and over so I can learn how to do them on my own. Glad it's on u-tube so I can pause and follow along.

[@veramann3307]

Hello Emma, thank you very much for you wonderful tutorial, it has been helping me a lot.God bless you and your family!

[@juliemorgen1776]

BEAUTIFUL and easy to paint. Nice tutorial!