Demo: Tulip Close-Up 🌷 Pt. 1 (Patreon)

I've been experimenting with macro flowers and a full range of watercolor reds this month. This real-time recording includes my full painting process of the tulip close-up, along with a list of materials below. Black and white outlines, photo reference and step-by-step photos are also attached. I am working on another macro flower at the moment - this will become a full class with narration and a streamlined palette. 🌷 Enjoy!

NOTE #1: there is no voice-over provided for demo compositions as they are just my own creative exercises,  containing too many experimental pigments and techniques. You can explore narrated tutorials by browsing Tutorial collections, including Botanical, Birds and other compositions: https://www.patreon.com/c/AnnaBucciarelli/collections

NOTE #2: I used ALL my red and pink pigments available at the time - simply to test them. You don't need this range, I would stick to Carmine, Quinacridone Coral, Perylene Violet and maybe Quinacridone Magenta for a simplified palette that looks just as nice.

🎥 CHAPTER LINKS:

Part #1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/demo-tulip-close-102666484

Part #2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/demo-tulip-close-102668274

🎨 MY WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES: 

PAPER:  Arches cold pressed 140lbs block 7 x 9: https://amzn.to/3QGcmwc - 

BRUSHES: Escoda Chronos & Winsor & Newton Series 7 in various sizes: https://amzn.to/3QHPs7I 

🎨 RECOMMENDED COLORS: 

Carmine from Daniel Smith: {PR 176} https://amzn.to/4aSCGMy

Quinacridone Coral from Daniel Smith

Quinacridone Magenta from QOR

Perylene Violet from Daniel Smith {PV29}: https://amzn.to/3CLm8HC

Dioxazine Purple from QOR by Golden: https://amzn.to/3Xf4uoF 

Hansa Yellow Deep from Daniel Smith {PY65}: https://amzn.to/49fhK0U

🎨 OTHER COLORS I TESTED - NOT REQUIRED: 

Bordeaux from Daniel Smith

Opera Pink from Daniel Smith

Permanent Alizarin Crimson from QOR

Quinacridone Red from QOR

Burnt Sienna from W&N: https://amzn.to/3qRqjyz 

Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue from Daniel Smith