Honey Bee and Crocuses Watercolour painting
Honey Bee and Crocuses Watercolour painting. As the first crocuses bloomed in my garden this early spring 2021, a little honey bee came to visit, I was so pleased to see her, she cheered my heart. I just had to make a loose watercolour to celebrate both of their arrivals.
Pause and Play the demo video below to paint along with me. Full instructions are provided in my tutorials, as such not all is shown here, but perhapes enough to give you some inspiration to have a go your self.
Pause and Play the demo video below to paint along with me. Full instructions are provided in my tutorials, as such not all is shown here, but perhapes enough to give you some inspiration to have a go your self.
Equipment you'll need
My recommendations are based of the materials I regulary purchase has an art tutor. These materials are good value for any practicing artist without losing quality.
HB Pencil and Putty Rubber
Paints -
I like use Reeves Watercolours 24 x 10ml because they are good selection of colours and are economical, as an art tutor I do get through a lot of paint! However, for better quality, with a high pigment content I go for Winsor and Newton -
Colours -
Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Viridian, Burnt Sienna and Prussian.
Brushes -
Round No. 2, No. 6, and I flat filbert No. 20. Also a small brush for applying the Masking Fluid. To which I first covered the bristles with a small amount of fairy liquid before dipping in the masking fluid, which protected the bristles. A set I use often which is very good value is by Royal & Langnickle.
Paper -
For Watercolour Paper, I go through a lot of Daler Rowney Aquafine WC Texture Pad 300gsm A4 this pad comes with 50 sheets which is why I use it. It's not the best quality in the world but it does provide enough tooth and strength to make fine watercolours for display and for my demostrations.
HB Pencil and Putty Rubber
Paints -
I like use Reeves Watercolours 24 x 10ml because they are good selection of colours and are economical, as an art tutor I do get through a lot of paint! However, for better quality, with a high pigment content I go for Winsor and Newton -
Colours -
Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Viridian, Burnt Sienna and Prussian.
Brushes -
Round No. 2, No. 6, and I flat filbert No. 20. Also a small brush for applying the Masking Fluid. To which I first covered the bristles with a small amount of fairy liquid before dipping in the masking fluid, which protected the bristles. A set I use often which is very good value is by Royal & Langnickle.
Paper -
For Watercolour Paper, I go through a lot of Daler Rowney Aquafine WC Texture Pad 300gsm A4 this pad comes with 50 sheets which is why I use it. It's not the best quality in the world but it does provide enough tooth and strength to make fine watercolours for display and for my demostrations.
Photo Referance
Photography from my garden of a very happy Bee visitor to the Crocuses. Check out those pollen sacks!
Structural Drawing of Crocus Petals
Sketch of Honey Bee and Flora
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Sketch with Masking Fluid
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Loose Watercolour
