One of my favorite brushes to use for expressive watercolor florals is a quill brush. I love how it follows my hand gestures and how it creates unique strokes for painting flowers. It may be an intimidating brush for beginners but in this class, I will guide you step by step on how to use this brush and unlock your creativity.
Here are the topics that we will cover:Â
- Materials
- Definition of Quill Brush
- Difference Between Quill and Round Brush
- How to Control Water
- How to Mix Paint
- How to Hold a Brush
- Brush Stroke DrillsÂ
- Petal Strokes
- Leaf Strokes and Leafy Wreath
- Delphinium
- Dahlia
- Expressive Pink Flowers
- Bright Floral Arrangement
- BONUS: Flowers in a Vase
This class is packed with a lot of exercises! All the videos were filmed in real time so you can paint along with me. At the end of the class, you will be able 4 different projects. The class is suitable for beginners or seasoned artists who want to explore using a quill brush.
I believe that each one of us has a unique way of painting and this class will guide in exploring different strokes and help you interpret expressive florals in your own unique way.
Happy Painting!
