Learn Watercolor Painting: Lotus, Irises, and Magnolia

This lecture takes you through, step-by-step, and shows you how to create a pencil drawing of a subjects, much like the ones that you will need before beginning to paint in Section 3. These drawings are done using a nifty technique that utilizes tracing and carbon paper, which saves a ton of time and effort. Once you have your subjects drawn and/or traced, you are ready to put paint onto paper!

In this lecture, you will follow along and learn how to draw a simple flower - a lovely iris with buds - as you get ready to paint it with watercolors. When you are done, you'll move on to Lecture 4, where you can learn how to draw a lotus flower.

In this lecture, you will follow along and learn how to draw a simple flower - a lotus flower with lily pads - as you get ready to paint it with watercolors. When you are done, you'll move on to Lecture 5, where you can learn how to draw a magnolia blossom.

In this lecture, you will follow along and learn how to draw a simple flower - a beautiful magnolia blossom - as you get ready to paint it with watercolors. When you are done, you'll move on to Lecture 6, where you can learn how to draw a bearded iris.

In this lecture, you will follow along and learn how to draw a simple flower - a bearded iris - as you get ready to paint it with watercolors. When you are done, you'll move on to Section 3, where you will begin painting with watercolors!

In this lecture, you will learn everything you need to know to transform the iris with buds, which you drew in Lecture 3, into a masterful watercolor painting. When you are done with this lecture, you will be ready to move on to Lecture 8 and begin painting your lotus flower.

In this lecture, you will learn the initial steps to painting your lotus blossom, which you drew in Lecture 4. Once you follow these easy instructions, you'll be ready to move on to Lecture 9, wherein you'll complete your lovely watercolor painting!

In this lecture, you will complete the final steps required to finish the watercolor painting of your lotus blossom. Once you are done and your lovely work of art is completed, you will be ready to move on to Lecture 10, where you will begin painting your magnolia blossom.

In this lecture, you will learn the initial steps to painting your magnolia blossom, which you drew in Lecture 5. Once you follow these easy instructions, you'll be ready to move on to Lecture 11, which is Part 2 of the watercolor painting process for this stunning flower!

In this lecture, you will continue the simple process of creating your lovely magnolia blossom. When this lecture is complete, you will be ready to proceed to Lecture 12, where you will complete your watercolor painting!

In this lecture, you will learn the final steps and complete your stunning magnolia blossom watercolor painting. Once complete, it will be time to try your hand at painting a bearded iris, in Lecture 13!

In this lecture, you will learn the initial steps to painting your bearded iris, which you drew in Lecture 6. After following these easy instructions, you'll be ready for Lecture 14, in which you will complete your watercolor painting!

In this lecture, you will complete the final steps required for your watercolor painting of a bearded iris. Once this is done, you have now completed no less than four original works of art! Now it is time to progress to Section 4, where you can learn all about matting and framing your paintings!

In this lecture, you will learn some of the basics of selecting mattes and frames for your paintings. Learn why certain mattes and frames work with some pieces and not with others and how to choose ones that work best. When you're done, you'll have selected mattes and frames for your lovely flower paintings and will have completed this course. Not only will you have learned to paint with watercolors, but you will also have created four works of art, ready to hang in your home, to give as gifts, or even to sell!