My FAVORITE Way to Paint Watercolor Flowers: Loose Realism! Spring Crocus Tutorial

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Paint a Spring Flower (Crocus) in Watercolor – Step by Step Loose Realism Join me as I paint a bright, expressive spring crocus in watercolor! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll share my process, tips, and techniques—using a reference photo for inspiration but adding my own artistic touch. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance realism with a looser style, this is a great way to explore. ✨ Download the FREE Crocus Outline – https://bit.ly/4hDcYj2 Want an easy starting point? Grab the outline for free! 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✔️ How to use a reference photo as inspiration rather than a strict guide ✔️ Step-by-step watercolor techniques for a loose, natural look How to TRACE a photo: https://youtu.be/GaUUPEaDK1Q OR Outline Transfer method: How to transfer any image to watercolor paper: https://youtu.be/2V-0tqy3mbA?si=j4UU3Xd1hjBPWxR9&t=426 Material Suggestions: FREE Outline: https://bit.ly/4hDcYj2 Inspiration Reference Photo https://unsplash.com/photos/purple-petaled-flower-TUjCFV_mkuI SUPPLIES: Pencil and eraser for initial sketches SUPPLIES (Canada) My personal (current) watercolor palette: https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11GRA33106/Graham-Watercolor-15-ml.-Hansa-Yellow-Deep https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11GRA33140/Graham-Watercolor-15-ml.-Phthalocyanine-Blue https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11GRA33156/Graham-Watercolor-15-ml.-Quinacridone-Rose https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11GRA33190/Graham-Watercolor-15-ml.-Ultramarine-Blue https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/11QOR70002651/QoR-Watercolour-11-ml.-Quinacridone-Magenta Arches watercolor paper: Large sheets (I buy these most often): https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52ARC52313/Arches-Watercolour-Paper-140-lb-Cold-Press-22-X-30 9x12 pad: https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52ARC400014950/Arches-Watercolour-Pad-140-lb-Cold-Press-9-X-12-1795092 Pads and blocks: all sizes: https://www.deltaart.ca/category/ARCBLK/arches-watercolor-blocks-pads?limit=12 Canson XL watercolor paper: https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52CAN100510941/Canson-XL-Series-Watercolor-30-Sheet-Pad-140lb300gsm-9-X-12 https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/52CAN100510942/Canson-XL-Series-Watercolor-30-Sheet-Pad-140lb300gsm-11-X-15 Simply Simmons Brushes: https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24ROB255085006/Simply-Simmons-SH-Round-6 https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24ROB255085008/Simply-Simmons-SH-Round-8 https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24ROB255085010/Simply-Simmons-SH-Round-10 https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24ROB255085012/Simply-Simmons-SH-Round-12 The “scrubber” brush (not the exact brand I have, but similar) https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24ROB255062008/Simply-Simmons-SH-Chisel-Blender-8 1”Flat Wash brush https://www.deltaart.ca/product/00/24ROB255055100/Simply-Simmons-SH-Flat-Wash-1 SUPPLIES: (USA) Watercolor Paper: Arches Cold Press Paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WSQV9H Watercolor Paint: My top recommendation: M Graham: Hansa Yellow Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPF5IM Phthalocyanine Blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPH5TO Quinacridone Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPLY4Q Ultramarine Blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044TW074 Artegria Brushes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBDKG5K/ Simply Simmons brushes https://www.michaels.com/product/simply-simmons-short-handle-round-brush-10472911 My favorite FREE reference photo sites: https://unsplash.com/ https://www.pexels.com/ https://morguefile.com/ https://pixabay.com/ Join my newsletter for FREE coloring pages, my Pencil Technique Mini Workshop, creative tips and Christian inspiration! (Be sure to check your spam if you don’t receive your first email within a few minutes of sign up) https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1409545/sites/149870199202383245/5WpDla