As the layers continue to get larger, a good way to figure out placement for the leaves is to see where the gap areas are and use that as a guide for the center point of the next leaf.
How to Paint a Watercolor Succulent
In this watercolor tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a watercolor succulent. Succulents are popular sellers and they are a fabulous motif to start with as a watercolor beginner. This tutorial is for all levels, so whether you’re a hobby artist just starting with watercolor, or a seasoned artist looking to learn a new skill, you’ll get something out of this watercolor tutorial! I love painting botanical motifs, and succulents are some of my favorites to paint. The mandala shape of a rosette succulent makes the process so meditative. Plus, this is a fabulous way to practice your brush control!
Before we dive into the watercolor tutorial, if you want to follow along with a more in-depth video version of this tutorial, check out my class, Watercolor Botanicals. In this class, I walk you through the process of painting four botanical paintings including this succulent! I share my painting process every step of the way so you can follow what I do exactly. And the best part? You can enroll in the class with a free trial to Skillshare. Cancel at any time.
Now let’s dive into painting a watercolor rosette succulent!
For this watercolor tutorial, you’ll need:
No worries if you don’t have these exact brands of these supplies. You’ll be able to follow along regardless of what brand of materials you have. If you want to use what I’m using in this tutorial, you can check out all of my supply recommendations here.
Techniques You’ll Learn:
In this watercolor tutorial you’ll learn three key watercolor techniques:
- Wet on dry painting
- Color mixing on the page
- Brush control
Here is a little sneak peek of what our final rosette succulent painting will look like.
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