Sneak Peek: "Blooming" Technique Tutorial Coming Soon! (Patreon)

The easiest and most beginner-friendly way to create rich, textured effects in watercolor is through blooming! This technique requires no heavy layering and can be done in under an hour—all you need are plenty of clear drops of water 😉.

In many past tutorials, we’ve explored blooming with granulating greens. This time, will be introducing a beautiful variation featuring Rhodonite Genuine, a stunning mineral pigment from Daniel Smith’s Primatek range. But don’t worry if you don’t have this exact color—the blooming technique, although in a more subtle form, works beautifully with any of your favorite reds. I am working on voiceover this week - stay tuned!

PS: I’m going to provide a black-and-white outline so you can try this on a larger scale! But this particular rose was painted in a brand-new sketchbook I designed in collaboration with Etchr. It’s coming out in two weeks, and I can’t wait to share all the details! It features three types of paper for your most exciting watercolor explorations. 🌹🎨✨