How to paint like a botanical artist

Learn how to paint a flower like an expert. Botanical artist Lucy Smith provides a step-by-step guide on how to paint the perfect Primula. Find out what equipment you’ll need, how to highlight the important details of your flower, and tips for bringing a botanical painting to life. Timecodes: 00:00 - 00:20 - Intro 00:20 - 00:31 - What you’ll need 00:31 - 02:25 - Preparation 02:25 - 03:55 - Painting the outline 03:55 - 04:54 - Adding initial details 04:54 - 07:55 - Laying down washes 07:55 - 09:56 - Mixing & painting the yellows 09:56 - 11:07 - Mixing & adding the orange details 11:07 - 12:21 - Mixing & painting the green stigma 12:21 - 13:18 - Building the colour using a dry brush technique 13:18 - 14:16 - Adding in another wash 14:16 - 15:27 - Mixing & painting darker colours 15:27 - 18:29 - Adding fine details 18:29 - 18:51 - The finished painting 18:51 - 19:20 - Why botanical art is important 19:20 - 19:29 - Outro