How to Paint a Watercolor Iris — Loose Watercolors
For a girl who doesn’t love purple (nothing against it, it’s just not my peachy-pink-forever-love), I have been day dreaming about this iris way too long to leave it in my head a moment longer! I am so excited to share my watercolor iris tutorial in my signature loose watercolor flower style. Also known as “loose for me but not loose at all for some people but other people like it”.
In this tutorial, I’m going to share with you the watercolor iris tutorial that I did on Instagram Live with some of my friends. Occasionally I’ll pause in my watercolor painting process to answer questions and refer to specific individuals by name—this is because (though you can’t see their comments) my friends and followers were watching right along with me during the entire process! Asking questions, leaving comments and generally enjoying time “together”. I hope you enjoy this loose watercolor tutorial as much as I did while I was creating it for you.
Watercolor Iris Video Tutorial:
If you find loose watercolor styles difficult to execute, you’re not alone! It’s more than a flick of the wrist to go from blank page to beautiful illustration! Even if it looks that easy from the sidelines.
So pull up a chair, grab a snack and get ready to watch me sweat a little bit under the pressure of this loose watercolor iris! haha
Supplies:*
Reference Image: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/470907704794195695/
Paper: Strathmore 300
Large Palette: https://amzn.to/2NMsJZD
Watercolor brushes: (round, size 10) https://amzn.to/2vU9gzF
Top: (right to left)
Burnt Sienna: https://amzn.to/2UoERCW
Burnt Umber: https://amzn.to/2Un00xo
Piemontite Genuine: https://amzn.to/2QT0qJR
Deep Scarlet: https://amzn.to/39pxWxF
Alizarin Crimson: https://amzn.to/2QU0NUr
Cadmium Red (deep): https://amzn.to/2UoZr6f
Cadmium Red (pale): https://amzn.to/3dxuBQu
Cadmium Orange: https://amzn.to/2QRTmND
Side: (top to bottom)
Cadmium Yellow: https://amzn.to/2JnWjBe
Lemon Yellow Hue: https://amzn.to/2JoldAK
Yellow Ochre: https://amzn.to/3dEfbKb
Raw Sienna: https://amzn.to/2JitA0K
Terre Verte (Yellow Shade): https://amzn.to/33SBCXz
Sap Green: https://amzn.to/39rMVHA
Hooker’s Green: https://amzn.to/3atQhLi
Jadeite Genuine: https://amzn.to/2WRSz30
Bottom: (left to right)
Viridian Hue: https://amzn.to/3arbw0u
Intense Blue (Phthalo): https://amzn.to/3alKCHf
Ultramarine: https://amzn.to/3dzetxT
Mayan Blue Genuine: https://amzn.to/2JlSfSb
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Amethyst Genuine: https://amzn.to/3aqN3ID
Permanent Rose: https://amzn.to/2QSZrt9
Rhodonite Genuine: https://amzn.to/3bwCqUH
Off Screen:
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Hematite Genuine (warm black): https://amzn.to/2WNGKe2
Chinese White: https://amzn.to/3bwRt0B
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