How to Paint Realistic Florals

Intro: Welcome and What to Expect

Intro: Welcome and What to Expect

I’m so excited to help you on your journey of painting realistic florals. This masterclass is going to stretch you and challenge you in your freehand technique. Let’s dive into what’s ahead.

Part 1: Establishing Layout and First Color

Part 1: Establishing Layout and First Color

Whenever I begin a new painting I always establish the underpainting with the first color. In this lesson, you will start the painting by establishing your roadmap

Part 2: Water Drops Details and Shadows

Part 2: Water Drops Details and Shadows

Water drops on a flower are like putting a cherry on the top of cake or brand new rims on the wheel of a car; they just add a soul and elegance to flowers. In this lesson, I’ll help you establish

Part 3: Water Drops Wrap Up

Part 3: Water Drops Wrap Up

In this lesson, I’ll be providing a quick recap of the waterdrops. Take note: this lesson is part two of the intermediate course of water drops just by themselves. For those students that purchased the water drop masterclass, you’ll hear me talk about a wrap up at the end of this short video. However, you […]

Part 4: Adding in Out of Focus Background

Part 4: Adding in Out of Focus Background

Want to make your floral painting pop out of the canvas? In this lesson I will be showing you how I add freehand blurry backgrounds to create depth of field. This technique is one of the most prime examples of using the airbrush for its strength; out of focus, soft edges.

Part 5: Adding in the Stems and Final Shadows

Part 5: Adding in the Stems and Final Shadows

In this lesson we will be adding the stems and cross shadows over the pedals. Lighting is my favorite effect to manipulate. You’ll learn my approach and how I “see” these effects. The goal: create the biggest amount of wow with the least amount of effort.

Part 6: Closing Remarks and Review

Part 6: Closing Remarks and Review

Congratulations on finishing your first floral piece!! I’m super excited to see how yours turned out! Post a pic if you can on social media using #noahartschool