On this page I explain the first few steps of my painting process.

Blocking in the shadows

This is a preliminary step I use quite often (but not always). Before applying the first "wet on wet" layer of paint, I apply a first few tea washes to block in the shadows and the volume of the flower.

 

 

 

 

Applying the first layer of paint

In this video I demonstrate the first step of my botanical painting process by painting a rose. I start by applying the first layer of watercolor paint using a "wet on wet" technique