We all have things that we are nervous about painting, and therefore tend to avoid them, but the secret is to dive straight in - in this full length watercolour painting tutorial, I show you how to paint this juicy strawberry, explain why I have always avoided them and how to tackle this tricky subject so that you too can conquer your watercolour fears.

Materials Used for this tutorial (but please use what you have within your own kit)

Paper: Daler Rowney Mixed Media (I have found a similar one here) [ Ссылка ]

Paints: Schminck Horadam - Primarily from the special edition floral kit - I have listed the individual colours below:

Vermilion Light [ Ссылка ]
Transparent Red deep [ Ссылка ]
(Apologies, I say transparent red light in the video but this is the colour used)
Yellow Orange [ Ссылка ]
Sap. [ Ссылка ]
Sepia. [ Ссылка ]
Perylene Violet (Winsor &Newton) [ Ссылка ]
Bleed Proof white - Dr PH Martins [ Ссылка ]

Brushes:
Number 2 Red Dot Spotter. [ Ссылка ]

Number 5 Da Vinci Flat (I have found a set of three - slightly different sizes but will work just as well). [ Ссылка ]


Flat Synthetic for blending and lifting out. [ Ссылка ]

Mixed Media Paper Video:
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TOOLS THAT I RECOMMEND
BRUSHES:
Zen Art - Fine Line brushes
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Zen Art - Watercolour Paints:
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Red Dot Spotters
*All Rosemary & Co (short-handled)
Sizes I use: 0, 2, 3, 4 and 6
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This is the brush I use to remove errors
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PAINTS:
A good all-round pro set [ Ссылка ]

PATREON SITE
If you enjoy this video and would like to learn more about BOTANICAL ART, then head over to our Patreon site where you will find in-depth tutorials as well as photo editing where I show you how I prepare photos for painting (depending on your tier level). If you are serious about learning how to paint bold, botanical paintings, even if you are a beginner, then why not treat yourself to joining us there - the tutorials are more in-depth and ad-free, plus it's a really good way to support my channel. We also have weekly videos - these could be vlog type videos, doodles etc. Please note that the tiers mentioned are subject to change but are correct at the time of filming: Here is the link
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SOCIAL MEDIA
You may want to consider joining our private Facebook Group where you can post your completed paintings from these tutorials, as well as have access to the free traceable line drawings and reference photographs that I use so that you can try them for yourselves. Here is the link
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Music: All from Epidemic Sound

*Disclaimer: Helen Campbell is a participant in the Rosemary & Co, Zen Art Supplies and Jacksons Art Affiliate Program. Affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for individuals to earn fees through the links above. The cost to you for these products is the same, but Helen earns a small commission.

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