Brush Marks

Brush Marks

In this simple, imagination-led watercolour class, we’ll create delicate snowdrops without a reference photo — just your creativity and a few easy techniques. We’ll begin with a soft background wash and add a sprinkle of salt for a beautiful frosty texture. Then we’ll layer in the gentle green stems and small white petals, using light, confident brushstrokes to bring your flowers to life. A calm, seasonal class to help you loosen up, trust your instincts, and simply have a go.

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The Tutorial

The Steps

Inspirational Class:

Time: 1 hour with drying times.

What You'll Need
If you don’t have the equipment and paints I recommend, get creative and try with what you have handy.
  • I’ve referred to my own photos, and i have supplied you with those too. You can download the PDF above in the class area to refer to for guidance too.
  • Paper: 300gsm Arches (140lb) cold pressed watercolour paper or a sketchbook.
  • Masking Tape – (optional)
  • My sheet size is: 38x56cm (15 x 22inch).
  • Salt – I used table salt.
  • Brushes: Jennifer Rose size 10/0, and a 3/0 size mop brush. Link here: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/jennifer-rose-mop.
  • Kitchen towel (to dab off any excess water)
  • Water in a pot
  • A scrap of paper to practice your colours with by your side- optional).
Windsor & Newton Paints
  • Cobalt Blue- W&N
  • Paynes Grey- W&N
  • Winsor Lemon – W&N
  • Olive green- W&N
  • Sap Green – W&N
  • White Paint – W&N

Well Done! Want to keep painting?

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