How To’s
How to not muddy your watercolours
How to not muddy your watercolours Living close to the South Downs has beautiful scenic benefits, however, the mud is less desirable, and this is also the same when it comes to painting wet-in-wet techniques. Painting loose water colour is a beautiful way to bring your painting to life, but muddy hues aren’t pleasant and…
Read MoreCapturing the rich colours of autumn in loose watercolour
Capturing the rich colours of autumn in loose watercolour In this short sketchbook study, I sat somewhere peaceful to work from real life using my sketchbook and paints from my handy travel case to really absorb the atmosphere and relax my mind while capturing the rich colours of the autumnal landscape. I will show you…
Read MoreCapturing Sunsets in loose watercolour
Capturing Sunsets in loose watercolour In this short watercolour study, I’m experimenting with watery hues to create a relaxed, vibrant, fresh sunset by mixing minimal colours together. I will show you how to create a sense of essence, feeling and being in the moment, while capturing the pinky purpley landscape. What you’ll need: If you…
Read MoreNature Journaling: How to paint sunflowers
Nature Journaling: How to paint sunflowers I love being outside in nature. And what better way to continue my nature journaling journey than being surrounded by bright and beautiful sunflowers. A true sign of summer, I love capturing their bold form on my paper with my watery paints. The softly textured bright yellow petal edges,…
Read More[VIDEO] How to paint a loose watercolour bumblebee
[VIDEO] How to paint a loose watercolour bumblebee I love painting bees. Capturing their fuzzy bodies with my watery paint brush and seeing how the paint settles can really bring these fluffy creatures to life. The textured edges which form, and the inclusion of a pretty purple hue to my bee painting enhances and compliments…
Read More[Video] How to paint texture in watercolour
[Video] How to paint texture in watercolour I’ve been keeping cool this summer and getting inspired by water. Have you noticed the way the sunny light creates such gorgeous reflections, and wondered how you can capture these in your paintings? I’m going to show you how. Come and join me at Nature Studio where I’m going to show…
Read MoreNEW! Jennifer Rose Paintbrush Collection!
NEW! Jennifer Rose Paintbrush Collection! As you know, I LOVE to paint loose watercolours and my artwork is enjoyed by so many of you on a variety of products for gift and home. I’m now SO EXCITED to tell you that I have my very own branded paintbrush collection with Rosemary & Co! Gorgeously soft,…
Read MoreHow to paint loose watercolour tulips
How to paint loose watercolour tulips In this step by step guide I’ll show you how to paint some loose watercolour tulips capturing their compact vibrant petals and solid stem. Their flower buds are known for being perfectly symmetrical. Did you know that Tulip petals are edible? These pretty springtime flowers have been getting me very…
Read More[VIDEO] How to paint a loose watercolour bluetit
[VIDEO] How to paint a loose watercolour bluetit I just LOVE to paint garden birds, especially bluetits as their vibrant blue and yellow colours are so eye catching and magical! They really do make you feel as if Spring time is on its way. I thought you’d like to paint one too, so I hope…
Read More[VIDEO] How to paint loose watercolour roses
[VIDEO] How to paint loose watercolour roses I hope you’ll join me for this pretty tutorial in my good friend Anna Mason’s online school, where I show you how to paint some loose watercolour roses with a foliage background using a variety of techniques, including wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry. This is the very first watercolour class…
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