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Class Description

Celebrate the elegance of nature with this vibrant floral painting class. In “Painting a Vibrant Day Lily,” you’ll learn how to capture the delicate beauty of a white flower set against a rich, dramatic background. This class is perfect for artists looking to improve their colour mixing and background blending skills, while creating a striking, gallery-worthy piece.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🌈 Using Opposite Colours – Learn how to pair complementary colours to make your subject stand out and your painting glow with vibrancy.
🌫️ Creating a Misty Background – Discover simple techniques to create a soft, dreamy backdrop that adds depth without distraction.
🎨 Mixing Colours for White Flowers – Explore how to mix subtle tones that capture the complexity of white without it looking flat or dull.
🌺 Painting the Day Lily – Follow step-by-step instructions to paint a delicate yet bold flower that looks three-dimensional and lifelike.
💡 Showing Reflected Light – Master the art of adding soft reflected light to bring realism and a professional polish to your work.
✨ And More – Additional tips and tricks to help you control edges, enhance contrast, and create smooth transitions.

🛠️ Tools for Success:

Detailed instruction to support beginner to intermediate artists
On-demand access to fit your own schedule and pace
Expert guidance that will carry over into all your floral artwork

By the end of this class, you’ll have a stunning day lily painting and a toolkit of techniques to use in many future floral compositions.

Join now and let your colours bloom!

You Will Need

  • 16"x20" (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • These paints: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Sap Green, RYellow Ochre, Paynes Grey
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • 1/4" (1cm) Soft filbert brush
  • Rigger brush
  • Fine liners