Painting flowers in a loose watercolour style can be exciting, while embracing the unpredictability of watercolour can result in some wonderful effects. One of the nice things about painting flowers is that, if your flower petals or leaves look a little wobbly or the colour isn’t quite right, no one will know.
Experimenting with the techniques we develop is key to success so avoid always wanting to paint a finished picture, as this can put added pressure on your painting session.
I am going to show you a way of working here, which I hope you will enjoy, as you don’t need to work on the whole painting all at once. Instead you can work on small sections at a time, joining them together as you go. You can also begin anywhere you like. Some sections will stay sharp and in focus, whilst others will run, suggesting softer areas; the choice is yours, depending on the effects you want to achieve.