Loose but precise: Painting an iris

Today I’m going to share a flower painting tutorial for a beautiful blue and yellow iris.

This demonstration is an outtake from my new course “Loose but Precise: Expressive and Simple Floral Paintings in Watercolor”.

I sketch a yellow and blue iris in the technique the course is centered around: detailed and precise pencil lines with a layer of flowing and expressive watercolor to add freshness and expression to the sketch.

I particularly enjoyed sketching these irises, they make wonderful painting subjects and have a very attractive complementary contrast.

I hope you’ll enjoy this video tutorial!

Loose but precise: Painting an iris | flower painting tutorial

You can sign up for the full course here:
Loose but Precise: Expressive and Simple Floral Paintings in Watercolor (Gumroad, one-time purchase + pay what you want)

Loose but Precise: Expressive and Simple Floral Paintings in Watercolor (Skillshare, subscription – you’ll get access for all of my classes)

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