What the course is about

This course explores botanical painting through the lens of light, focusing on capturing the vibrancy and delicacy of plants in luminous settings. Step by step, you will move from simple studies to more complex compositions, developing your skills along the way.

You'll learn to observe shape, tone, and texture, and use light to enhance mood and atmosphere.

Who will find this course useful

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners with little or no experience to more experienced artists looking for fresh approaches.

With a gradual progression, it builds confidence while offering deeper challenges for intermediate and advanced painters.

Course program

Lesson 1

Greetings

A warm beginning where watercolor and a love of nature meet, marking the start of a journey through eight botanical paintings.

Lesson 2

Materials

An introduction to the materials that quietly support the creative process and bring light, softness, and delicacy to botanical painting.

Lesson 3

How to Mix Mud

A candid look at watercolor "mud" and see it as a friend. Learn how we can use neutral mixes to contrast vibrant colors for a light filled, colorful painting.

Lesson 4

«Blue Eyed Grass»

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

A watercolor lesson devoted to the fragile charm of Blue Eyed Grass, filled with softness, light, and gentle movement inspired by nature.

You will learn to:

  • creating movement;
  • paint cast shadows and form shadows;
  • use watercolor resist techniques.

Lesson 5

«Azalea»

Duration: 3 hours

A fresh watercolor experience centered on the blooming azalea, where a bright combination of saturated colors and mud come together on paper to celebrate Spring.

You will learn to:

  • create an impressionist wet-on-wet background;
  • use underpainting and color casts;
  • use the power of light.

Lesson 6

«Carolina Jessamine»

Duration: 2 hours

The glowing presence of Carolina Jessamine fills the page with warm summer sunlight and a playful abstract-leaning background.

You will learn to:

  • paint a wet-on-dry background;
  • choose between transparent and opaque yellow pigments;
  • simplify shapes.

Lesson 7

«Rhododendron»

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

A rhododendron composition where sharp blooms draw the eye as a focal point, while soft, abstract foreground shapes turn space into a full visual story.

You will learn to:

  • create a soft, abstract foreground;
  • simplify leaf shapes;
  • paint around highlights.

Lesson 8

Interesting Stories about My Paintings

In this lesson, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my work, sharing the unexpected inspirations behind some of my favorite paintings and how art helps me explore my inner world while deepening my connection to nature, gardens, and each other.

Lesson 9

«Waterlily»

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

A calming, glowing pond scene, where we’ll paint a sunlit waterlily surrounded by rich reflections and painterly lily pads while exploring contrast, control, and the beauty of slowing down to enjoy the process.

You will learn to:

  • glaze and layer transparent paints;
  • render glowing light effects;
  • control saturation by balancing transparent and opaque yellows.

Lesson 10

«Forest»

Duration: 3 hours

Explore how bold sunlight and soft darkness work together to reveal mood, depth, and stillness through the trees.

You will learn to:

  • lift light in the background;
  • interpret colors playfully and expressively;
  • control saturation using transparent and opaque yellows.

Lesson 11

«Tigerlily»

Duration: 4 hours

A vivid tigerlily glowing against dreamy darks, focusing on crisp detail, glowing color, and the beauty of slowing down to truly observe light and texture.

You will learn to:

  • create a moody, colorful, and dark wet-on-wet background;
  • lift and carve shapes using water;
  • enhance vibrancy through complementary color contrast.

Lesson 12

«Rosebuds»

Duration: 4 hours

Luminous rosebuds are surrounded by lively, dancing greens as we explore rhythm, gentle detail, and movement.

You will learn to:

  • create soft edges using masking techniques;
  • balance muted and saturated colors;
  • establish a clear and intentional focal point.

Lesson 13

Conclusion

Let’s reflect on your growth, celebrate your progress, and carry this momentum forward as you carry its light forward into whatever you choose to paint next.

Jessica

Lily

Watercolor artist

  • I have been drawing and painting my whole life
  • I have a degree in Fine Art from the University of Georgia, where I studied drawing, painting, and color theory
  • Although art was a hobby for many years, I fully committed to it as a full-time practice in 2022
  • I have been teaching since 2022
  • I have created hundreds of thousands of artworks — from small studies to large, fully realized paintings

Instructor's
Works

Course materials

1. Watercolor paper:

  • Fabriano Artistico, Cold Press, 140lb, 8x10", 8 sheets, 100% cotton

2. Watercolor brushes:

  • Princeton Velvet Touch – 10-14 Long Round
  • Princeton Velvet Touch – 4 Long Round
  • Princeton Velvet Touch – 10/0 Liner
  • Silverwhite Bright 4 Short Handle
  • Silverwhite Bright 10 Short Handle

3. Watercolor paint:

  • Windsor Violet
  • Quinacridone Magnenta
  • Permanent Rose
  • Winsor Red
  • Cadmium-Free Yellow
  • Hansa Yellow Light
  • Nickle Azo Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Cobalt Blue Hue
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Winsor Blue (Red)
  • Pthalo Blue (Blue)
  • Sap Green

4. Masking (Resist) Materials:

  • Watercolor Resist (Winsor & Newton is the preferred brand)
  • Toothpick — for applying Resist
  • Economy brushes — to use with Resist
  • Resist pick-up tool

5. Additional Materials:

  • Pencil (2H)
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Palette(s) or plates for mixing paints
  • Large water container
  • Water dropper
  • Small fine mist spray bottle
  • Paper towels
  • Drawing (Masonite) board — if your paper is not in a block
  • Masking tape (Duck Professional, wide)
  • X-Acto knife with a fresh blade (optional — you may create the entire mask using masking fluid only)
  • Dip pen — for the signature lesson (or another tool of your choice)
  • Ballpoint pen — any color other than black
  • Transfer paper (Saral brand)

Pricing

Standard
 
  • 13 lessons: theory + practice + essential watercolor techniques + artist's insights
  • 8 luminous, delicate floral paintings
  • Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
  • Course Unfreeze
  • The opportunity to watch the analysis of other participants' artworks
  • Access to course materials without time limits
  • Review of your artworks and answers to questions in the comments for 60 days from the start of the course
  • Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
  • +20 bonus dollars! Can be used when purchasing a course at the next workshop. Valid for 3 months
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Plus
 
  • 13 lessons: theory + practice + essential watercolor techniques + artist's insights
  • 8 luminous, delicate floral paintings
  • Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
  • Course Unfreeze
  • The opportunity to watch the analysis of other participants' artworks
  • Access to course materials without time limits
  • Review of your artworks and answers to questions in the comments for 60 days from the start of the course
  • Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
  • +20 bonus dollars! Can be used when purchasing a course at the next workshop. Valid for 3 months
250 $
$ €
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Premium
 
  • 13 lessons: theory + practice + essential watercolor techniques + artist's insights
  • 8 luminous, delicate floral paintings
  • Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
  • Course Unfreeze
  • The opportunity to watch the analysis of other participants' artworks
  • Access to course materials without time limits
  • Review of your artworks and answers to questions in the comments for 60 days from the start of the course
  • Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
  • +20 bonus dollars! Can be used when purchasing a course at the next workshop. Valid for 3 months
500 $
$ €
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I can't draw at all. Should I take the course?

Of course you should! The course is designed so that it starts with simple paintings and then progresses to more complex ones, allowing you to smoothly integrate into the process and achieve high results!

The course will also be beneficial for experienced artists. You will further refine your technique and enhance your visual understanding.

At the end of the lesson, you will upload a photo of your work. The teacher will have the opportunity to leave textual, graphic (annotations on the drawing), as well as audio comments on your work.

At the bottom of each lesson, there will be a comment section where you can ask any questions related to the learning process.

If you have a plan without feedback, it will depend on your personal pace at which you complete the lessons.

With plans that include feedback, we actively conduct lessons for two months from the moment you "unfreeze" the course.

Overall, I recommend taking the course at a relaxed pace. Enjoy the process more!

It's never too late to learn to draw. In our school, 30% of students are over 50 years old. They enjoy drawing, developing their skills, creative thinking, and rejuvenating their spirit and mind!

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