"Early Summer Blooms" Watercolor Mastery Workshop

In this one-day live online event (recording), you’ll paint along step-by-step as we capture the delicate yet bold charm of blooming irises - full of luminous color, expressive brushwork, and glowing summer light.

These elegant flowers are a perfect subject for watercolor: their flowing petals, vivid purples and blues, and soft transitions offer the ideal opportunity to explore light, color harmony, and edge control. You’ll learn how to bring energy and atmosphere into a floral composition while maintaining graceful structure and form.

Whether you're passionate about painting florals or simply want to refine your brush technique and color work, this workshop will help you elevate your watercolor skills in a meaningful and enjoyable way.

This workshop is designed to welcome both beginning and experienced watercolorists. If you’re newer to florals, you’ll be guided through a clear and encouraging step-by-step process. If you’re more advanced, you’ll appreciate the nuanced instruction on layering, movement, and artistic expression.

You’ll paint along in real time, with direct guidance and live Q&A throughout the session. By the end of the day, you’ll have not only a finished painting, but a deeper understanding of the methods behind expressive floral work.

During the Early Summer Blooms Watercolor Mastery Workshop, you’ll explore valuable watercolor techniques and concepts including:

How to paint delicate petals with a variety of soft and hard edges and natural variation in tone

Creating depth and light using transparent layering and negative painting

Achieving strong contrast without losing softness

Simplifying background foliage to support the main subject

Mixing vibrant color like purples and greens while avoiding muddiness

Floral Composition - Developing rhythm and flow 

Brush Techniques for graceful, confident marks

Interactive artist Q&A throughout the session

And so much more!