Creating a Pink Peony Watercolor Painting

This Peony watercolor was created by starting with the faintest shades of pink and building up each pedal gradually to create depth. I variegated the pedals, painting some with hints of salmon and others with hints of purple and it was time consuming, taking me a whole afternoon to complete. But I’m really happy with the end result.

The Subscription Box

Each month a box arrives from Let’s Make Art with the supplies to complete 4 projects. I think the boxes are adorable and I store completed watercolor paintings, paints and other supplies in them after completing the projects.

Pink Peony ? Watercolor Tutorial

The Peony project supplies:

• 2 pieces of watercolor paper
• Step by step written instructions
• Carbon paper
• Completed project photo
• Outline for tracing

Here’s the free downloadable Peony Outline. You can see the Let’s Make Art Peony tutorial I followed on YouTube here.

I used Princeton Heritage series size 2 and size 6 brushes. It was painted in 5 steps:

• Soft Wash
• Medium Values
• Dark Values
• Center and Stem
• Pedal Textures

Using 3 paint colors:

• Magenta
• Dandelion Yellow
• Berry Blue

I really love this painting. It took hours to complete, and it might not be cute like the panda or seahorses. But it’s the first painting I’ve done that made me feel like I’ve created a real watercolor. Maybe it’s because a single flower is seen popular in traditional watercolors? I don’t know. As the result, I feel like I’ve stepped threw a threshold by completing it.

I’m not sure what tutorial I’ll be trying next. However, after the labor of love I put into this Peony, I’m sure it will be something fun and easy, lol.

Paint With Me!

Thank you for following along with me while I learn how to paint with watercolors. However, you can do this too! Are you ready to try it? It doesn’t cost a thing to follow the Let’s Make Art with Sarah Cray videos if you already have watercolor supplies. To visit their website, click the link in the left sidebar.

? Just click here to get $5.00 off any order over $35 when you decide to shop. You can sign up for their monthly subscription box which comes with the supplies needed (paint, paper, outline, graphite paper, finished project photo sample and step by step written instructions) for 4 watercolor projects every month. In addition, Individual kits and supplies are also available. By using this link I will receive a discount on a future box. Therefore, thank you in advance! If you have questions please leave me know in the comments below.

If you like flower watercolors, please check out my Hydrangeas! In addition, I added my Hydrangea watercolor to merchandise that you can see here: Hydrangea Watercolor Products. Maybe one day I’ll try to sell this Peony too!

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