Learn how to combine vibrant colors, bold details, and playful textures to create a stunning floral design in your art journal! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting, these simple techniques will help you explore your creativity, relax, and create a piece that’s uniquely yours.
Begin by taping off the edges of your art journal with painter’s tape to create a clean border. Lightly mist your watercolor palette with water to activate the paints. Since this project uses the “wet-on-wet” technique, start by using a paintbrush to thoroughly wet your entire page with clean water.
Now, it’s time to bring your page to life with color! Begin by painting golden yellow circles for the flower centers, then add vibrant petals in shades of orange, magenta, and blue. Fill the background with a soft, light green color. For added depth, drop small amounts of black watercolor paint into the centers of the flowers and watch the colors naturally blend. Allow the paint to flow and mingle for a minute or two before drying the page with a heat tool.
Use a permanent pen or Sharpie to outline the petals and flower centers, adding detail to your design. Add texture to the petals with small lines, and sketch in a few leaves in the green background. Then, switch to a thicker Sharpie marker to create bold lines that make the flowers pop. Fill in the background with a darker green watercolor to create contrast, and once you’re done, dry your page with a heat tool.
Use an Aquarellable Pencil to add shading and texture to the flower centers. Lightly spray them with water to activate the pencil and darken the centers. Once you’re happy with the effect, dry your page again.
Next, dip a fan brush in black watercolor paint and tap it against another brush to create splatters on your flowers. Repeat this step with watered-down white acrylic paint for a fun, layered look. Use a liner brush and the same white acrylic paint to add fine detail lines to the petals. When everything is dry, remove the painter’s tape and enjoy your artwork!
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Supply List:
- 7 X 10 Watercolor Journal
- Painter’s Tape
- Watercolors: Prima Classics & Currents
- Pencil: Aquarellable Pencil
- Acrylic Paint: Decoart Media Titanium White
- Brushes: Dynasty
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