Floral Arrangement Illustration in Watercolor
A course by Jennifer Lefèvre, Watercolor Artist
Joined March 2021
Discover modern watercolor techniques by illustrating a flower garden in spring colors
Joined March 2021
Jennifer Lefèvre grew up on the edge of a beautiful forest, which has been a source of constant inspiration in her work. Her watercolors skillfully combine effects that play with transparency and textures, experimenting freely with colors and ideas.
In this course, learn how to create a fresh and vibrant floral arrangement using modern watercolor techniques. Follow Jennifer's lead and paint your own stunning composition, establishing yourself as a watercolor artist in the process!
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 12 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know your teacher Jennifer Lefèvre. She explains how she started out in the wonderful world of watercolor painting and tells you about her various influences.
Get familiar with the tools you need to start painting and choose your paintbrushes, paper, and watercolors with Jennifer's expert guidance.
She shows you how to transform your watercolor notebook into a world of pure inspiration and experimentation. Then see the stunning effects of granulating watercolors and learn how to add texture to your designs by working with brush pressure variations and water control.
Next, dive into the exciting world of color. Examine different palettes and get to grips with blending, transparency, and contrasts. Jennifer also introduces you to the Coolors app, which is the perfect tool to help you develop your color scheme.
Now it's time to illustrate your flower garden! Begin by choosing the plants you'd like to depict and decide on your color palette. Prepare the mixes and get started on your arrangement, using transparent layers for the vegetation. Then, create the main flowers for your garden and finish by adding whimsical details to fill in any empty spaces.
Jennifer finishes by giving you some expert advice on how to share your artwork on social media. Stay constantly inspired with these simple tips!
- 98% positive reviews (322)
- 6,587 students
- 18 lessons (2h 56m)
- 12 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English, Spanish (Latam), Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint a stunning floral arrangement in watercolor with a unique color palette.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who'd like to get started in watercolor painting, discover floral illustration techniques, or simply learn exciting ways to find artistic inspiration.
Requirements and materials
You need cotton and cellulose watercolor paper, a watercolor notebook, paintbrushes (at least one soft and one firm) and, of course, a watercolor palette with at least twelve colors.
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Jennifer Lefèvre
A course by Jennifer Lefèvre
You may already be familiar with Jennifer Lefèvre, as her Instagram account, jenny_illustrations, already has more than 178K followers. Jennifer is an artist specializing in watercolor and has collaborated with L'Atelier des Lumières in Paris. She has also written a book, J'ose l'aquarelle, published by Éditions Eyrolles.
Jennifer's art is an ode to all the visual delights that nature has to offer. Playing with color and contrasts are often at the heart of her illustrations, determining the identity and authenticity of her work.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Modern watercolor
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Presentation of the material
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The watercolor notebook: a source of inspiration and experimentation
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Discovery of watercolors with a granulation effect
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Brush pressure and water management
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U3
Color and gesture
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Understanding the contrasts
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Find pallet ideas through photographic references
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Discovery of the “Coolors” application
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Explore the color palette by playing with patterns 1
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Explore the color palette by playing with patterns 2
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U4
Create your flower garden
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The composition: the preparatory sketch
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Start of illustration: transparency
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Achievement of key elements 1
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Achievement of key elements 2
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Realization of details and ornaments
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U5
Further steps
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How to showcase your work on social media
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Stay inspired
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FP
Final project
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Creation of a floral arrangement in watercolor
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FAQs
This course is aimed at intermediate level: it’s perfect if you already have some basics in watercolor or drawing, but you don’t need to be an expert to improve.
You’ll need watercolor paper (cotton or cellulose), synthetic or natural brushes, pan or tube watercolors, a ceramic palette, water, a cloth, and optionally a dedicated sketchbook.
You’ll learn floral composition, palette creation, managing water and pigments, granulation, color mixing, blur effects, and structuring modern designs.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create harmonious floral compositions, experiment with different textures, develop a personalized palette, and organize a creative watercolor journal.
The course mainly focuses on floral watercolor and abstraction, with some references to portrait painting but it’s not the main subject.
Yes, you’ll discover how to efficiently organize your workspace and choose essential tools to practice watercolor comfortably.
The course explains the benefits and differences between cotton and cellulose paper to help you pick the best surface for your style and goals.
Cours très bien expliqué, je le recommande !!
dopiero zaczynam kurs ale od razu powiem, że zapowiada się dosyć ciekawie.
Me encanta su arte, muy bien explicado, totalmente recomendable!
estoy empezando, hice recien una acuarelas, me gusto porque aprendi a componer, no sólo el lugar donde poner cada flor , sino qué color darle, me cuesta saber cuanta agua ponerle, la mía quedo un poco aguada, pero supongo que es cuestion de practica, el nombre de los colores tambien me cuesta, no los conozco por esos nombres raros , cuando dice amarillo oro, para mi el que usa es un naranja , esas cosas me pasan, pero no terminé el curso como para poder valorarlo seriamente,
un cours très intéressant avec beaucoup de ressources ! Merci de prendre le temps d'ajouter plein d'astuces et de conseils, c'est un cours très riche et très bien expliqué, je recommande beaucoup ! Merci pour tout !