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UdemyPainting Eucalyptus Flowers in Watercolour
4.6(75)1k studentsBEGINNEREnglish
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Overview
This short tutorial from an experienced botanical artist walks through painting Eucalyptus flowers in watercolour, starting with observation — studying light and shade — before moving into a tonal drawing and then painting the flowers from two different angles. It's presented in a casual, talk-through style with minimal editing, so it feels like painting alongside the instructor rather than following a scripted lesson.
Who it's for
It works well as a follow-up for students of the instructor's earlier "Introduction to Botanical Art – Eucalyptus Leaves" tutorial, though that isn't required. It also suits anyone with an interest in botanical art who wants a focused, step-by-step subject to practice.
Key takeaways
- How to observe and translate light and shade into a tonal study
- A step-by-step approach to painting Eucalyptus flowers from two angles
- Practical watercolour technique explained one stage at a time
Drawing on over 20 years of botanical art experience, the instructor breaks the subject down so it feels achievable rather than daunting.
About this course
If you have ever looked at Eucalyptus flowers and thought they are too difficult to paint, then this is the tutorial for you. In this short course you will learn to observe Eucalyptus flowers, looking at the light and shade, in order to then draw a tonal study. After completing a careful, detailed drawing you will move on to paint the flowers from two slightly different angles., and then paint them in detail. I will talk you through every step, showing that they are not that difficult if you just go one step at a time.
This is bonus content, useful for students who have completed the tutorial "Introduction to Botanical Art - Eucalyptus leaves". However it isn't absolutely necessary to have completed that tutorial. This tutorial is fairly casual, I'm just talking as I'm painting and there is minimal editing.
I am a botanical artist with over 20 years experience and I have created two tutorials already - both introductions to botanical art, one painting Eucalyptus leaves and the other painting an Acacia - leaves and flowers. Botanical art is immensely popular at the moment and it is a beautiful art form. By painting the wonderful natural wonders we see around us, we encourage others to take a closer look at these marvels. My hope is that by painting and teaching, I will help others see the beauty in their surroundings, and therefore increase their interest and love for nature.
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