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A peach-pink watercolour floral painting with brushes and a palette

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Free preview11 min· From the course Watercolour Florals from Zero

One-stroke petals

Lovely petals from a single press-and-lift of the brush.

Lesson notes

Hold the brush a little back from the tip, press so the bristles spread, then lift gradually as you pull forward.

Exercise

  • Paint 20 petals, changing pressure every five
  • Arrange five petals into one flower

Materials

  • Petal practice sheet (PDF) — add your file link

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