{"id":274753,"date":"2021-06-08T17:05:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T16:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturestudio.com\/?p=274753"},"modified":"2021-06-08T17:03:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T16:03:25","slug":"realistic-tulip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturestudio.com\/realistic-tulip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to paint a realistic tulip in watercolour"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row columns_type=”default” section=”” full_screen=”” vertical_centering=”” background=”” bg_color_info=”” img=”” parallax_bg_width=”110″ parallax_reverse=”” video=””][vc_column text_color=”” animate=”” animate_delay=””][vc_column_text]One of my FAVOURITE things about nature is the way it makes complex forms appear incredibly simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tulips are a prime example. With their uncomplicated petal structure and upright growth habit, they\u2019re the picture of simplicity.<\/span><\/p>\n

But it can actually be quite a challenge to paint a realistic tulip, especially when you enlarge it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because when you study them really closely, you start to notice that they\u2019re hiding a world of complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are subtle colour changes and quite drastic tonal shifts. The satin-like petals have a gentle sheen and stripy visual texture. Together, these components work in harmony to create the illusion of simplicity.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this mini-class, I show you how to bring all of those complex elements together to paint a realistic tulip that looks detailed, yet simple.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]