Zoom Workshop 124: Watercolor Techniques: Flower Petals

Join us for a two-day workshop!

Sunday, September 21, 2025: 3pm – 7pm ET

Thursday, September 25, 2025: 4pm – 6pm ET

✏️ Instructors: Pam Thompson & Sam McWilliams
✅ Level: All levels
🌱 Botanical Subject(s): Gorgeous flower petals! Roses and other colorful late summer bloomers

Painting petals is pure joy and the perfect entry point for anyone looking to fall in love with watercolor and build both technical skill and artistic momentum. We will guide you step-by-step through watercolor techniques to bring realistic flower petals to life.

This class is especially helpful for anyone who feels nervous about watercolor or unsure where to begin. Petals offer a simple, satisfying subject that lets you play with color gradation, develop your eye, get familiar with brush control, and create something beautiful.

Whether you’re new to botanical art or looking to grow your confidence with color, this live online workshop will give you hands-on guidance in real time from passionate botanical illustrators who love helping students connect with the beauty of nature, one brushstroke at a time.

What We’ll Practice

🌼 How to paint flower petals using watercolor including color mixing, layering, and blending
🕯️ Techniques for capturing light and shadow on a single petal, helping your art pop with depth and realism
✏️ Tips for using colored pencils (Polychromos) to add crisp edges, textures, and final flourishes
🌹 Simplifying complex flowers like roses and other summer blooms into approachable, beautiful studies

Why Join?

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