In this interview, Eunice Sun shows us how to paint a watercolour rose, step-by-step!! If watercolour florals intimidate you, this is the PERFECT tutorial for you!

Check out the video for the step-by-step tutorial and then scroll down for my key takeaways and a list of all the resources we mentioned!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to prepare your watercolour paints
• How to paint “boomerang” and “combo” stokes
• How to position your petals for a more natural looking rose
• How to add floral details such as supples, stem, veins and thorns
• Why you should paint in layers
• Why contour lines are so important and how to properly paint them

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS LESSON:

1. Always paint from the inside out, starting at the very centre of the rose.
2. Never start a petal in the same corner of another petal (nature isn’t mirrored!). For a more natural rose, start your petals around the middle of the previous one.
3. Know when to stop! You can build and build and build, but aim for 4-6 “rings” of petals makes for a gorgeous rose!
4. Any layer you add on top of another layer of paint, will be darker – that’s just how watercolour paints work.

TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:

• Watercolour paints (bright pink, green and black)
• Two round watercolour paint brushes (Size 4 and Size 0)
• Water jar
• Paper Towel
• Watercolour paper
• Mixing palette

RESOURCES WE MENTIONED:

• Liked the lesson? Learn more from Eunice your own copy Watercolor Botanicals!
• Follow Eunice on Instagram @electriceunice!

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