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Lesson 3 of 84 · Painting
Painting a Flower Close-Up
Practice close-up composition in this art lesson: painting a flower close-up.
What You'll Learn
Paint a large, close-up view of a single flower inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe. Fill the entire paper with petals so the flower extends beyond the edges.
Techniques You'll Practice
close-up compositionwet-on-wet blendingcolor gradation
Materials Needed
Round brushes (sizes 4-8)Watercolor paperWater cups and paper towelsWatercolor paint set