Paint colorful FRENCH SUNFLOWERS. Lots of paint & big brush

Name: Paint colorful FRENCH SUNFLOWERS. Lots of paint & big brush
Rating: 4.3 (22 reviews)

Explore painting quickly with bold brush strokes with this very wet & loose painting. It's easy, relax and have fun.

Created byNicola A Blakemore

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to paint wet into wet with watercolours.
Learn how easy it can be to paint with out drawing first.
Learn how different the same subject can look when being treated in different ways.
See how easy it is to feel comfortable with a big brush and bold strokes.
Paint in a more loose and wet way in watercolours.

Course content

3 sections • 9 lectures • 1h 16m total length

Where to find you downloads etc4:06
Make sure you read the helpful information you can find in the Student Support section on Udemy. Below is the link to take you there. I have also added a simple guide to get you started.

https://support.udemy.com/?b_id=10797&t=636902
RESOURCE
PDF of screen shots to help you find your way

Let Nicola tell you about this painting process1:10
Here are a few encouraging words from Nicola about the objectives of this painting process.

It's not about the finished painting, it's about experimenting and trying something different....and enjoying the process.

Have fun, love Nicola
Why I am doing this painting procedure for you.4:26
Welcome to this bright, colourful, loose and fun painting process.

I am going to show you three different ways of painting this subject by painting:

Painting onto a dry but pre-painted piece of paper.
A dry but blank piece of paper.
A wet piece of paper, only clean water.

This will show you how you can approach your paintings in another way. It should also help you loosen up and be a little more flexible.In the resources I have posted some photos of sunflower to help you and some other paintings, plus the colour palette
I have also posted a PDF called 'Paint and Play, why it's important' which I would like you to read please.

Painting One13:19
In this first painting we will be painting on a pre-painted sheet of paper. By this I mean I have painted very light washes in the appropriate colours to give a ground on which to find shapes.

So you look at he pale background and see if you can find any shapes that you can painting into.
Painting One - finishing12:34
Here we will do a similar painting, but this time we will paint onto blank dry paper. Trust yourself to be able to do it. No drawing first.

RESOURCES

A photograph of the finished painting.
Painting Two19:54
Here we will do a similar painting, but this time we will paint onto blank dry paper. Trust yourself to be able to do it. No drawing first.

RESOURCES

A photograph of the finished painting.
Painting Three9:17
This time I am going to wet the paper with clean water just before we start painting, a bit at a time.
We are now going to do a field of sunflowers. Remember this is playing with you paints and water. That's the most important part the outcome is whatever it turns out to be. A great way of relaxing and getting to know more about your paints.
Painting Three - part two10:41
Here I will show you how to progress further in this wet and loose style. I hope you will continue to enjoy playing with the paints and continue to explore new methods.
Please share your painting with us all as it encourages all of us. Many thanks Nicola
BONUS LECTURE - and special offers just for you1:01
Some extra resources and information you may find helpful.

Requirements

Students will need to be familiar with working with watercolour paints
Students must be prepared to step way outside their comfort zones.
Students will need some watercolour paints , paper and brushes.

Description

NEW Bonus lecture added August 2023

This painting process gives you the opportunity to explore painting in a very loose and wet style, WITHOUT DRAWING FIRST.

Going through this painting process, and it doesn't matter what they look like at the end, will help build your CONFIDENCE. Just relax and have fun as you loosen up with big and bold brush strokes playing with watercolour paints.

Remember it's all about PROGRESS not PERFECTION.

REVIEW- 'Sunflowers are one of my favorite things to paint so I really enjoyed learning three different ways to paint. Lectures are very clear and easy to follow.' Diane

Stop sweating over the small details and let your creativity simply flow. Using bold and big brush strokes, lots of water and vivid colours in this series of sunflower paintings which will loosen you up and help you paint with spontaneity.

Learn to trust yourself that you can paint with out drawing first. Trust yourself that you can get images out of your head and trust yourself to just play without concerning yourself with the end product. I give you a few ideas, then it's up to you to play around with more painting of these amazing flowers

Why choose one of my courses?
Because, as a self-taught artist I understand how a lot of people feel about their creative work, sometimes anxious, sometimes overwhelmed and often that it's not 'good enough'. I will hold your hand as you overcome these fears as I offer a friendly, relaxed and sensitive teaching style.
I also have years of experience of teaching people of all levels both in person and via the internet.
Do one of my courses and you will feel as if I am in the room with you every step of the way.

Enjoy your painting, love Nicola

Who this course is for:

This painting process is for anyone who wishes to explore their watercolour painting.
This is for painters who want to try a different style.
This is for anyone who wants to paint quickly and with more water

Paint colorful FRENCH SUNFLOWERS. Lots of paint & big brush

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Course content

How to fine your way around.1 lecture • 4min

A look at the subject2 lectures • 6min

Three paintings to do so lets's get started6 lectures • 1hr 7min

Requirements

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