Negative Painting Watercolor: Fresh & Free Flowers

Sometimes the most beautiful watercolor paintings happen when we loosen up, let go a little, and allow the paint to move freely. In this watercolor tutorial, I’ll show you how to create fresh, expressive flowers using negative painting techniques, wet-in-wet watercolor, splattering, layering, and soft flowing color transitions that bring movement and life to your painting. This lesson is perfect for beginner and intermediate watercolor artists who want to feel less stiff, more confident, and more connected to the natural flow of watercolor. If you’ve ever felt afraid of making a mess or overworking your paintings, this tutorial will help you relax into the process and discover how beautiful watercolor can be when you allow it to breathe. Negative painting is one of my favorite techniques because it teaches you how to build depth, atmosphere, and glowing layers while still keeping your work soft, loose, and expressive. So grab your paints, trust the process, and paint along with me. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎨 DOWNLOAD THE CONTOUR DRAWINGYou can download the contour drawing for this tutorial here:https://lorrainerimmelin.com/contour-... ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 🖌 FREE MINI-COURSE: SUPPLIES I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT! If you’ve ever felt unsure about what watercolor supplies to buy or overwhelmed by all the options… this free mini-course is for you. Inside, I walk you through the exact brushes, paints, paper, and materials I personally use in my own paintings and classes — and more importantly, why I use them. Because in watercolor, your supplies shape how the paint moves, blends, and flows… and that directly impacts how confident you feel while painting. I’ve carefully curated this list to help you spend less time guessing and more time enjoying the process of watercolor. Explore the free mini-course here:https://lorrainerimmelin.com/supplies Happy painting!