How to draw and paint a Watercolor Peony - Intermediate Tutorial

Learn how to draw and paint a watercolor peony in this simple step by step tutorial. I labeled this as a intermediate tutorial because of the amount of petals. You can find the photograph I used on our Facebook page as well as on Instagram. All you need are basic watercolor supplies. This was a requested tutorial, Enjoy! Supplies Watercolor Paint (simple 8 color set) Watercolor paper (canson XL, 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press Watercolor paintbrushes (Round #8, Flat 3/4") Water in container Paper towel Scratch piece of paper Pencil and eraser Masking tape is optional;) To Simplify this Draw less Petals and leaves Use one color to shade Extensions Try drawing and painting a peony that is more closed and round Paint a pink peony Experiment with backgrounds This technique could be used to paint roses as well Music Waltz of the flowers by Tchaikovsky This tutorial was made by McCall for Mr Otter Studio