DIY Homemade Watercolor Flowers

Book excerpt: Flowers are probably one of the most popular subjects for any artist. There are so many different styles and ways to paint them. From loose and atmospheric to precise botanical illustrations. The choice is huge. Artists love to paint flowers in watercolor. I think there's something about the transparent quality of this medium which lends itself so well to floral artwork. And they are a perfect subject for beginners ! This is my little contribution to anyone getting started with watercolors. Do you want to learn an easy way to paint watercolor flowers? Here's how to paint many beautiful flowers composition, using various techniques, in an easy, step by step tutorial. You begin by tracing the outlines in pencil using the template provided, then you mask the flower shapes to protect them while painting the background. Finally you add detail to the flowers themselves.