Delphinium Watercolor Sketch Tutorial (Patreon)

Delphinium in a unique splatter technique 💙

In this lesson, we will paint light and expressive delphinium flowers using an unusual approach — building petals from watercolor droplets 🎨

We begin by creating soft splashes of color and letting them flow naturally on paper. Then, step by step, we turn these spontaneous shapes into delicate flowers, adding structure, depth, and a few final details with a liner ✏️

This technique feels free and playful, but at the same time gives a beautiful and lively result.

In this lesson, you will learn:– how to use splatter and droplets as a base for flowers– how to see shapes and turn them into petals– how to keep watercolor light and fresh– how to combine loose washes with minimal liner details– how to create a soft, airy floral composition

Perfect for beginners and for anyone who wants to relax and try something different while still creating a beautiful artwork.

Enjoy the process, experiment with color, and let the water guide your flowers 💧

🎨Here’s the palette we’ll use in this lesson (substitutes in parentheses):

Quinacridone Red PV19 [Daniel Smith] (Carmine PV19)

Cobalt Violet PV14 [M.Graham]

Cadmium Yellow Medium PY35 [Whits Nights] (Indian Yellow PY150 [M.Graham])

Chromium Oxide PG17 [Winsor & Newton]

Nightfall Indigo PG50/BV7/15 PB60 [HWC]

Share your sketch:

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In our chat 🎨Dream&Draw Club: Sketches & Homework 👉 https://www.patreon.com/dreamanddrawschool/chats (or go to Community > Chats > 🎨Dream&Draw Club: Sketches & Homework)

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Watch the preparatory lessons:

Materials video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sketching-80343147

Liner and Pencil Practice video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/liner-and-pencil-80344410

Watercolor Practice video:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/watercolor-video-80345551