Single Mum

Create a stunning painting of a single chrysanthemum with a vibrant-colored background using watercolor paints and masking fluid.

If you are excited to learn how to create white petals, this online painting class is ideal for you.

In this online painting class, Louise will walk you through the step-by-step process to create white petals using masking fluid and watercolor paints. She'll also show you how to easily pour paint over the watercolor paper to create a vibrantly-colored background.

You will use just three paint colors to create this beautiful mum. Once you learn how to paint this single mum, you can use the same techniques to paint a gorgeous painting with several chrysanthemums. You will get a bonus e-packet with the pattern to do so.

In this video lesson you will learn:

• how to use masking fluid to create bright white areas on your watercolor painting
• how to create a colorful background by pouring paint onto watercolor paper
• to create shadows and shapes in the petals using watercolors
• how to paint simple leaves

When you have finished this class you will have a beautiful painting to hang on your wall, to give as a gift, or to sell.

What can I expect in this video lesson?

Louise's calm teaching style will allow you to relax and enjoy your painting journey. She has painted thousands of flowers in her 50+ year career and in this lesson, she'll explain each step of the painting process.

Louise paints at a pace that is easy to follow so you can paint right along with her. She'll show you how to paint every detail of this painting including every petal, leaf, and tendril. You can start and stop the video as often as needed, rewinding, and fast-forwarding as needed.

Downloadable Class Materials

• full-color picture of the painting (without the watermark)
• written instructions
• list of paint colors along with a color chart
• supply list
• a line drawing that you will trace onto your watercolor paper to use as a guide
  • one PDF file with a single sheet line drawing that will need to be printed at a print shop in full size
  • one PDF file with a multi-sheet line drawing that you can print at home on 8 1/2 x11 paper and then piece together

Bonus - Complimentary Painting Packet

"Chrysanthemums" Painting E-Packet

• As a bonus, you will receive a complimentary downloadable painting packet so that you can paint this "Chrysanthemums" painting. This painting uses the same techniques that you will learn in the video painting lesson. You can actually paint this right alongside Louise as she teaches the "Single Mum" painting.
• This painting is done on a half sheet of watercolor paper so it's a great piece to hang over a bed or couch.
• If you love painting flowers you might also enjoy the "Azaleas," "White Lily," or perhaps the Lilac Bouquet painting class.  See all of Louise's available online painting classes, here.

The e-packet includes:

• full-color picture of the painting (without the watermark)
• written instructions
• supply list and color swatch
• a line drawing that you will trace onto your watercolor paper to use as a guide
  • You'll get a PDF file with a single-sheet line drawing that you can print out at home.
• NOTE: the packet contains written instructions only (no video)