Master Watercolour Techniques: Paint a Watercolour Chrysanthemum Painting onto a Board

Painting has been my passion for the past 22 years. I painted in acrylic paint and taught classes for over 10 years. However, my love of painting began to wane and it was giving me little enjoyment until I decided to try my hand at watercolour. Watercolour captured my heart 8 years ago and I have been mesmerized by it ever since.

In this 4 hour class, my focus is to guide you through my painting process, through demonstrations, tips and comments. Watch over my shoulder while I paint this beautiful and detailed Chrysanthemum in watercolour. After I apply the initial pale washes, I keep layering the paint until I achieve the depth of colour that I need.

This watercolour is painted on a wooden board that I glued some watercolour paper to. So, I'll also demonstrate how I attach the paper to the board and how I varnish the painting when I'm finished.

This class is recommended for experienced painters.

Some of the techniques you will learn in this class:

• how I attached watercolour paper to the board
• how I interpret a reference photo
• how I place the paint on my palette
• how I soften edges
• how I paint tonal gradations on petals
• how I preserve white paper
• how I layer my paint
• wet on wet painting
• wet on dry painting
• painting negatively
• how I paint the background
• what granulating paint is
• how I deliberately create watercolour blooms for interest
• how I strengthen my painting by using darker colours
• how I fix simple mistakes
• how I varnished my watercolour painting to protect it