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May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

Embellished Butterflies – Never Give Up!

By TamsinMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022Categories: BlogTags: a gallo paints, amazon, arches watercolor paper, beginners watercolor, butterflies, creativity, granulating paints, jacksons, landscape, loose watercolor, staedtler pigment liner, tutorial, watercolour, wet in wet, whimsical birds, whimsical butterflies, YouTubeLeave a comment

Today I’m painting a little flock of butterflies with a romantic mood, using my set of six granulating Primatek colors, and the set of six QOR Introductory Colors as well. I am painting wet in wet on a 100% cellulose paper, Etival by Clairefontaine, and I am using Sennelier Walnut ink with a dip penRead more ⟶

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022

Let’s paint loose and splashy watercolors!

By DianeMarch 13, 2022March 13, 2022Categories: BlogTags: butterflies, flower baskets, galaxy, loose flowers, loose watercolor, night sky, northern lights, poppies, stars, tutorial, watercolour, wet in wet, wet in wet flowers, YouTubeLeave a comment

This week I’ve been focussing on loose and splashy watercolors, and trying lots of techniques for achieving a random, carefree and loose effect in various subjects – from flowers to galaxies! Here I’ve collected together the paintings I’ve done this week, with their tutorial videos on YouTube so that you can try out some ofRead more ⟶

January 27, 2022February 6, 2022

Quick and Easy Fun Butterflies

By DianeJanuary 27, 2022February 6, 2022Categories: BlogTags: beginners watercolor, butterflies, easy butterflies, how to paint butterflies, wet in wetLeave a comment

Let’s have fun and paint some really loose, splashy butterflies which would make a perfect birthday card or little gift. In half an hour you can have a finished painting. Let’s get started! To follow my tutorial for this painting you need to watch two videos, and I have linked to them below. The firstRead more ⟶

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Watercolor Butterflies in Loose Style

By DianeOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021Categories: BlogTags: arches watercolor paper, beginners watercolor, butterflies, easy butterflies, how to paint butterflies, learn to paint watercolor, loose painting, nature painting, tutorial, watercolor tutorial, watercolour, wet in wet, YouTubeLeave a comment

When we ask ourselves why butterflies are so loved by everyone, the answer is easy. According to my nature encyclopaedia, butterflies are some of the least destructive and most beautiful of insects. For the artist, they are a limitless source of inspiration and fascination, as we explore their infinite shapes and mixtures of colors. AsRead more ⟶

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Creative Doodling Butterflies and Flowers with Glass Pen, Ink & Wash – Relaxed Tutorial for Everyone

By DianeAugust 30, 2021August 30, 2021Categories: BlogTags: blue, butterflies, glass pen, ink, line and wash, tutorial, water brush, watercolour, YouTubeLeave a comment

You never know what will happen when you pick up a pen or a brush! Follow my art process today as I look for a project, sketch and paint a concept and finally ink and wash with surprising results! Let’s go!

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