5 EASY Watercolour Flowers - Perfect For Beginners! (it's easier than you think)

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  • @tamraoscroft553
    @tamraoscroft553 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your simple straightforward instructions with no distracting music. Your flowers turned out great and I can't wait to try them out!

  • @saeedattiwana5219

    @saeedattiwana5219

    2 ай бұрын

    I do handpainted clothes ,i ts water based , will love to paint some like this too

  • @cbourgeois538
    @cbourgeois538 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a beginner water color artist 😊. I looked at several videos before I chose you as my water color teacher. Thanks for the instructions.

  • @annemariebaker8494

    @annemariebaker8494

    10 ай бұрын

    I totally agree!! I did the same. So glad I found her!!

  • @ellew4741

    @ellew4741

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too! She's amazing ❤

  • @584DMiller

    @584DMiller

    3 ай бұрын

    Why don't we see how to mix the paint and water? When do you clean the brush?

  • @sarahkorver2439

    @sarahkorver2439

    20 күн бұрын

    Exactly the same here xx

  • @tamijeppson8068
    @tamijeppson8068Ай бұрын

    I agree, I appreciate your tutorials without distracting music. I can’t wait to try these.

  • @bbknits2074
    @bbknits20743 ай бұрын

    I’m so happy I found your channel , the flowers are so delicate ❤ I’m just learning to draw and paint at age 70 and am very drawn to whimsical art so far. On seeing this video I’m going to give this a go also . Have subscribed and hopefully I will learn a lot more from you 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @RadishandRoux
    @RadishandRoux Жыл бұрын

    Flowers have really intimidated me through the past few years with my watercolor journey, but this video really was an eye-opener, and I will be practicing flowers much more often! Thank you for this video, and I hope/would love to see more of these!

  • @marcellaalloway487
    @marcellaalloway487 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy I found you Emma you're so awesome. Because of your teaching style I'm no longer scared to paint as a beginner it can be intimidating lol

  • @AllisonBraddy

    @AllisonBraddy

    11 ай бұрын

    Agree!!😊

  • @marionbyrne9765
    @marionbyrne976523 күн бұрын

    Great video. I haven’t painted for years but I’m inspired to get my paints out and get started again. Thank you ✌️❤️

  • @ruth112
    @ruth11210 ай бұрын

    You said easy so I thought "hmm OK. I'll give it a go". They came out looking like flowers 🤔 but I wouldn't want to land in a field of them 😅😅 Yours are perfect. I won't give up. One day I'll paint pretty flowers like yours 😊

  • @babasheeny3634
    @babasheeny3634 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Emma.........LOVE the pedal “fold” look.

  • @susosu6070
    @susosu60704 ай бұрын

    I’m a beginner. I love lavender. I tried your technique last night. Love it! Love it! Love it! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much 🙏🏻😘

  • @cathismith2624
    @cathismith2624 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy that this just came through ! I can't use my left arm or hand at the moment, so I need something to challenge me - I'm a total beginner 🤔😊

  • @patriciadickerson6628
    @patriciadickerson6628 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching you paint flowers!

  • @maryjones3369
    @maryjones3369 Жыл бұрын

    I am totally a beginner! I sincerely appreciate you doing this KZread. Thank you❤️❤️

  • @maryannegan4496

    @maryannegan4496

    Жыл бұрын

    Need to paint a get well card for a friend who is very sick. Also simple message.Mary Ann Thank you very much. I am new at this 😊

  • @maryannegan4496

    @maryannegan4496

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your help

  • @audreybrown4100

    @audreybrown4100

    3 ай бұрын

    I wish there was advice on the paint brush size and colour mixes. It is wonderful to see thè skill yòu have

  • @donnascreativespace
    @donnascreativespace Жыл бұрын

    I've just re-found your channel, I forgot how much I used to love watching and painting along with you! Thank you for this lovely lesson.

  • @caleysmith5523
    @caleysmith55239 ай бұрын

    I’ve been an acrylic artist for a few years now and just decided to try watercolor. I’m so glad I found your channel. All the drills and tutorials are so helpful! Thank you!! ❤

  • @elizabethfield6526
    @elizabethfield6526 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. You are so talented. As an artist and a teacher. Absolutely love the daisies. I'm going to try this.

  • @melissaadams140
    @melissaadams140 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial! I have been wanting to learn to paint some simple flowers and this was perfect! I hope you do more of these.😊

  • @janetchesal6964
    @janetchesal6964 Жыл бұрын

    I never liked drawing or painting flowers...until I saw this video! You took away any misgivings i had about flowers being difficult to paint; now I'm excited to be adding flowers to my 'fun to paint' practices! Thank you 🙂

  • @cilene2805
    @cilene2805 Жыл бұрын

    I loved to paint these flowers with you. Your step by step method is very helpful. Thanks, Emma.

  • @user-cr7zm3uh6n
    @user-cr7zm3uh6n3 күн бұрын

    Absolutely love these lessons 😊 TY!❤

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung4484 Жыл бұрын

    You are such a talented artist Emma. I always learn so much from you, I have been working with watercolor since December and know that you have taught me the most. Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

  • @GriffithsJacqueline
    @GriffithsJacqueline Жыл бұрын

    Love the way you paint flowers, the colours are great. thank you Emma.

  • @KIMHALLIDAY8
    @KIMHALLIDAY8Ай бұрын

    Just bought my first set of watercolors (in my 60s) and tried your excellent tutorial May 1st, 2024. My mom is turning 86 this month, so I’m hoping to text her a photo of a little watercolor card every day this month. Thanks for your excellent tutorials!

  • @mindyborsato9824
    @mindyborsato9824 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best tutorial for beginners!!!! Thank you Emma

  • @paulinestewart8188
    @paulinestewart8188 Жыл бұрын

    So happy I stumbled across this video - love how simply you have broken down all of the steps - in fact I think I'm up to creating some of these beautiful flowers myself. Thx Emma.

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic
    @ColorfullyOptimistic Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see more of these!

  • @cbourgeois538

    @cbourgeois538

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, how about a pancy in purple. My favorite color. 😊💜

  • @JackiePeacock
    @JackiePeacock Жыл бұрын

    Always appreciate your detailed approach to flowers :) As someone who paints landscapes (and leaves, but not flowers), I appreciate your techniques! Of course, I always love anything you upload, too. lol

  • @wildflowerzen
    @wildflowerzen Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! I have seen so manyyyyy videos, you actually show closeups of your work as you paint !! 🥹 Thank you!! ❤❤

  • @shannonproefrock6511
    @shannonproefrock6511 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being such an awesome teacher!😉

  • @DR-uu9dc
    @DR-uu9dc Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all these beautiful videos your family is special and sharing your struggles let’s us know you are brave and determined. I paint with you and my heart lifts higher and the fact that I must look at something so intensely is a learning experience and relaxing. I try to draw a bit of what I see while traveling and I find I look at the Churches, statues, museums and historical sights through a new lens!

  • @melw7450
    @melw7450 Жыл бұрын

    very helpful! i never get tired of seeing flowers; freesia, columbine, bleeding hearts, hollyhocks, snapdragons, forget me nots

  • @marciamcgrath4953
    @marciamcgrath4953 Жыл бұрын

    These are beautifully done. You make it look so easy. Thank you!

  • @dethsgreetings
    @dethsgreetings Жыл бұрын

    You make me smile after you finished your water coloring. Beautiful

  • @dianemills7811
    @dianemills7811 Жыл бұрын

    Pure happiness! Thank you and more please❤️

  • @daisy_art_world
    @daisy_art_world Жыл бұрын

    Wow, your technique is amazing! I've always struggled with painting flowers, but your video has given me so many ideas and inspiration.

  • @brendalee8694

    @brendalee8694

    11 ай бұрын

    Inspiration is key 🔑

  • @stephaniegrier8379
    @stephaniegrier8379 Жыл бұрын

    I love them! You are a great teacher!

  • @cariadcrafts
    @cariadcrafts Жыл бұрын

    Love the way you explain the process 😊. Beautiful flowers and I'm learning so much thank you ❤️

  • @staceywilson5232
    @staceywilson5232 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome flowers. You make it look so easy.

  • @mollytraylor276
    @mollytraylor276 Жыл бұрын

    Emma, these are incredible. You make it look sooo easy. Ha Ha I tend to struggle with these, but I am inspired by the lavender! Thank you for posting. I can practice along with your perfection. 😉🙂😍

  • @mitchjensen6318
    @mitchjensen6318 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Emma - you have inspired me to try watercolor painting!

  • @moon5690
    @moon569011 ай бұрын

    This was my first time ever using watercolors and painting something, I think they came out great for my first time!! You explained it so well!!

  • @hyu-zw5sw
    @hyu-zw5sw3 ай бұрын

    I really loved watching you paint the flowered pot plants ..l have just started water color painting, l love painting so relaxing .Loved your painting.

  • @LuchaCatDIY
    @LuchaCatDIY Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work. Great tutorial 😊

  • @lorrainemeyer9067
    @lorrainemeyer90672 ай бұрын

    I have been dying to try watercolors and bought what I need. I loved this lesson and can’t wait to try!!!

  • @elizabeths.3307
    @elizabeths.3307 Жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome tutorial. You present it in a very straightforward and approachable way, and your voice is very friendly and clear. I just bought some watercolours on a whim and am defiintely going to be checking out your channel!

  • @Mieke256
    @Mieke25610 ай бұрын

    I used my kids water colors and brushes and except for the daisies (too dark!) it turned out great. I think I might have a new hobby 😊 thank you for the great instructions!

  • @megmoore8108
    @megmoore8108 Жыл бұрын

    Such a helpful lesson. Thank you so much. I'm going to watch it again now. And again later :)

  • @songbanana8
    @songbanana89 ай бұрын

    You make it look so easy. It was hard for beginners still but I hope someday to get better

  • @cherienebrown8425
    @cherienebrown8425 Жыл бұрын

    totally love this tutorial...very excited about getting your book soon!!! xoxo

  • @unprofessionalpainter
    @unprofessionalpainterАй бұрын

    I like your videos. I just found you today as I'm beginning the process of teaching myself watercolor painting. I've been painting with acrylics for 8+ year. I took a class in watercolors a few years ago and did not have good results. I have since avoided watercolors like the plague! I had some success following this video so I am subscribing and look forward to learning more from you. Thanks for sharing your talents!

  • @paolapescara
    @paolapescara Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this video! i’ve bought a cheap watercolor set to learn and i could already paint these flowers on first try because of you! 💓

  • @marcythobaben1284

    @marcythobaben1284

    Жыл бұрын

    Paola: Wait until you try really good paints, brushes and paper!! You'll be thrilled! 🎉

  • @marqitvalyoue9501
    @marqitvalyoue95019 ай бұрын

    I over think the process. This looks so simple and fun. I have to just relax.

  • @lilianshelton4290
    @lilianshelton4290 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’ve been frustrated because the loose flowers is not my forte. But today I followed you step by step and finally my flowers “are decentes”. Thank you , your tutorial are amazing, you are so talented!

  • @mackenziedress3144
    @mackenziedress3144 Жыл бұрын

    Those are beautiful!! I looked up from finally getting my grey right for the dasiy, and SHABANG there's your detailed, stunning daisy that looks absolutely nothing like the little dusty snowflake I just struggled to accomplish hahaha. I needed to take a break, but I'll definitely be back to practice... thank you for sharing!

  • @jessicaholanda01
    @jessicaholanda018 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your talent! I'm begginer and so fascinated by watercolour

  • @sarajohnvideo
    @sarajohnvideo Жыл бұрын

    Thank you soo much for your wonderful tutorial and it is the best one for explaining and demonstrating flowers especially the daisies❤️💝🎨💝❤️

  • @glennda1939
    @glennda19393 ай бұрын

    Thank you for teaching!

  • @catherineadkins2774
    @catherineadkins2774 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very helpful for this beginner ! Could you do blue hydrangea!

  • @janets3549
    @janets3549 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching each flower come to life. Your tutorial is so clear I do believe I could paint these sweet blossoms. Thank you Emma.

  • @cosialfaro
    @cosialfaro11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the class! I’m in love with your daisies!😍

  • @craftsofluv5001
    @craftsofluv5001Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for tips! Details are so important but you made it easy to understand. Will try it out soon

  • @jerryslocum3304
    @jerryslocum3304 Жыл бұрын

    A great video for beginners like me. Thank you so much. You make it look so easy

  • @lydiemonin977
    @lydiemonin977 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Emma. Your vidéo is perfect .Each flower is marvelous and yours explains are clear and interested. Have a very good day to Paris France. 😘🥰🌼🍂🍁🌿🌻🌷🌺🌸

  • @wandawoodrell1414
    @wandawoodrell1414 Жыл бұрын

    I am happy i discovered you. I shall be watching more tutorial of yours.thank you.

  • @K_in_Qatar
    @K_in_Qatar2 ай бұрын

    thank you sooo much for these

  • @nesiasilva2871
    @nesiasilva2871 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!🥰🎨 Watching from Brazil, Florianópolis Island 🇧🇷🏝️

  • @lincyugalderojas889
    @lincyugalderojas8898 ай бұрын

    I’m just so happy YT brought me here ❤ the tutorial is lovely and I can’t wait to try these ❤

  • @patti3d
    @patti3d Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for explaining how to paint a rose. That is always a difficult one for me!

  • @virginiatulloch6653
    @virginiatulloch6653 Жыл бұрын

    Omg so excited by this tutorial! Going to show it to my Year 5 and 6 students in term 2. ❤

  • @luckycharm1611
    @luckycharm1611 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the step by step tutorial. I am going try all 5 today

  • @paintingtheskykingdom9005
    @paintingtheskykingdom9005 Жыл бұрын

    this was beautiful and thank you for adding the differing perspectives. Your art has always been pretty, but you have really improved so much and I am so happy to be able to learn from you. Question -One time can you show us how you would paint a rose from a side view too?

  • @marlenenurse2714
    @marlenenurse271411 ай бұрын

    You're very talented and I enjoyed watching this. I'm going to try it even though I've never done it before. I love all the flowers, except the rose.

  • @heatheryelton7553
    @heatheryelton7553 Жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful! I would love one of how you mix your colors from your pallet. I struggle a lot with that part 😅

  • @booklover6279
    @booklover62793 ай бұрын

    i was looking for a watercolour classes but whaen i saw your videos i told my mum no need for classes thank you so much

  • @jenm9027
    @jenm9027 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I think my favorite is the cosmo!

  • @chrisfreemanmastin9358
    @chrisfreemanmastin93584 ай бұрын

    I am new at all this, but you make me want to start as soon as I can, thanks!

  • @loleki737
    @loleki7375 ай бұрын

    Lovely! And these do seem fairly easy. Thank you!

  • @hollywelch2570
    @hollywelch257011 ай бұрын

    You are an excellent teacher!!

  • @leravka
    @leravka Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Your flowers are beautiful!😊❤

  • @trashers81
    @trashers812 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much... Your very easy to follow teaching had me oainting flowers 🌺 for the first time ... They looked like flowers... Just subscribed 😊

  • @izabeau1953
    @izabeau1953 Жыл бұрын

    Love your video, I want to paint but have no idea what and how to do a flower or anything , and I jus love all the different flowers you made, hank you so much...❤❤❤❤

  • @jacquehranica2150
    @jacquehranica215010 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @mumstheword8851
    @mumstheword8851 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing how the yellow brings out the white in the grey of the daisies 😮😊

  • @annbouchard6564
    @annbouchard65644 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Beautiful work.

  • @dianemcdonald3900
    @dianemcdonald3900Ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing!! Thank you!!!!

  • @evypetre949
    @evypetre949 Жыл бұрын

    These are so beautiful! Thanks

  • @poohisrich29
    @poohisrich299 ай бұрын

    This is lowkey therapy!

  • @zeldinart
    @zeldinart Жыл бұрын

    Love the rose one!

  • @Joley964
    @Joley9643 ай бұрын

    That daisy,wow ! Thank you ❤

  • @Teddypigyyy
    @Teddypigyyy Жыл бұрын

    Great video! It helps me a lot.

  • @bevc8306
    @bevc83068 ай бұрын

    Amazing tutorial. Thank you ❤

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick596 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice...more flowers if you want, looks great 👍

  • @clairephan1004
    @clairephan100411 ай бұрын

    JUST WONDERFUL !!!

  • @sandranix1202
    @sandranix1202 Жыл бұрын

    OMG is that beautiful!

  • @saxoncrow2500
    @saxoncrow250022 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial. Thank you very much!

  • @lauramico5527
    @lauramico5527 Жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias Emma!

  • @wandascott3678
    @wandascott3678 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Thanks! Wanda 🇨🇦

  • @franciscopalacios8639
    @franciscopalacios86394 ай бұрын

    Beautiful excellent 😊

  • @ligiacerqueira1721
    @ligiacerqueira17219 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @laurieh9388
    @laurieh9388 Жыл бұрын

    So cool. Going to have to try

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