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Using Watercolor Glazing Techniques – Floral Botanical

The Mind of Watercolor

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Building on my previous episode about watercolor glazing and layering basics, I work on a botanical painting actually in process and show some of the glazing techniques I use on flower petals and leaves.

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Colors used:
Quinacridone Rose
Quinacridone Violet
Magenta
Phthalo Green
Sap Green
Azo Green
Prussian Blue
Olive Green
Red Iron Oxide

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20 Comments

@Cloudrifter7 3 years ago

Ohhhmy!!! Just as I'm finishing a plum blossom, I'm finding this great video literally answering my many questions!!!!!!! YT TV doesn't show same pc vids. Best teacher I've seen yet!!!!!! Just amazing, thank you!!!!! Must start over, lolol!!!

@maryk1668 7 years ago

This lesson has pointed out the fact that I rush my painting most of the time! I really need to slow down and pay attention to more details and not be concerned with reaching the finish line. I am new to water coloring and after watching a number of artists via YouTube, I have become a huge fan of yours!! Until I actually take a water coloring class, I am pleased to see the progress I have made since taking many of your lessons to my paper ( I’m still using my wastebasket, but not as much🙄). Thank you!

@nursdurkin 6 years ago

You make it look so easy!!! NOT easy! I love your videos!

@dogs2015 3 years ago

I am drinking up all the fundamental ways of watercoloring from you. I’m so new everything you’ve talked about resonates with me and my low degree of watercolor knowledge. Thank you!

@jeansuplick4730 3 years ago

What a great video. I'm coming to this many years after you made it, but this video is timeless. Thank you for making it. It's helping me take my painting up a notch, having seen in detail how you work on botanicals. Thank you!

@ashleyevans3330 4 years ago

No matter the age of your videos the knowledge is still new! I very much enjoy them! Thank you!

@HappyVacationer 1 year ago

You have no idea how many times I come back to watch certain videos. And this is one of those! Thanks for your knowledge!!!

@faustorezende864 6 years ago

Steve you are the best teacher👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@cathyhaase1550 4 years ago

I am so delighted you are doing glazing. I never liked my watercolour flowers and switch to water mixable oils to get that sparkling. Now I will enjoy watercolours again. Thank you for teaching this.

@elizabethvcaffrey6353 1 year ago

Thank you for all the steps you are doing to deepen the values and all the blending too

@MalinaJay 8 years ago

Usually people who are as talented as you usually begin to draw at a young age. I can't draw everything, but have found that flowers are easier for me to draw. I have always loved the look and softness of water colors. Thank you for replying so quickly. I appreciate it greatly.

@barryedgington6812 5 years ago

Hello, your painting is looking very beautiful. Your colours are all my favourite, pastel colours are so soothing. I really like how you are painting slowly and explaining as you go along. You have included many leaves which I love, the variety of greens is so lovely. Thank you for sharing. Helene Edgington

@magpiesmith971 1 year ago

Your work and instruction are so well done. I appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge with us. Shading properly is something I always need to work on!😊

@jeanmiller5120 8 years ago

You explain what you're doing very clearly. I think I may try some flowers. Thank you.

@teresat5496 6 years ago

You are such a wonderful teacher, thank you so very much

@kavitalamba1608 5 years ago

Steve your tutorials are so helpful. You have an amazing talent. Can u please do few more tutorials on flowers and glazing techniques and also some lose flowers . Thank you so much