Drawing tips

Loose watercolour florals, step by step

Let the water do the work: wet-on-wet petals, quick stems and soft edges.

1. 1

   Wet a petal shape with clean water, then drop in a pale pigment and watch it bloom outward.

2. 2

   While it's still damp, touch a deeper tone near the centre for natural depth.

3. 3

   Add stems in one confident stroke with a fine round brush once the petals are dry.