Effortless Watercolor Flowers

Paint Easy Loose Florals Using Filbert Brushes

If you’ve always wanted to paint beautiful, loose-style watercolor flowers, but you haven’t found it to be as easy as it looks, this class is for you.  Inside this class, we will explore the underrated filbert brush and learn how to use it to create the effortless blooms you’ve always admired. From individual flowers, to peonies, to roses, wildflowers, and greenery - we’re covering it all in this comprehensive guide to filbert florals!

Class Length: 1 hr 30 mins

Check out the introductory video below to get a feel for the class.

What you can expect from this class:

  • You’ll learn the primary differences between filbert and round brushes - and how you can utilize their distinct qualities to create beautiful, dynamic florals.

  • We’ll work through several practice exercises for painting flowers and leaves, and we’ll get comfortable holding the brush in different ways.

  • We will then practice painting individual loose style botanical elements like peonies, roses, leaf stems, and a range of other flowers. 

  • Once we get all of that practice under our belts, we’ll get started on the class project: a beautiful floral composition. This will give us the perfect chance to explore all that our brushes have to offer and put our new skills into practice.

By the end of this course, you'll not only gain confidence handling the filbert brush, you’ll also develop a deeper understanding of the unique qualities that make watercolor florals so captivating.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, this class is designed for watercolor artists of all levels. Gather your favorite filbert brushes, and let’s get started!

What students are saying…

“This class offers such a good variety of flowers that are both fun and challenging to paint if you've never used a filbert brush. It was definitely challenging for me to get used to the brush, but it was so fun to see the petals that can be painted more effortlessly once you get more practice! Really enjoyed this class! Thank you Priya!” - Blanca S.

“I always walk away with new tips and tricks, and Priya is so easy to listen to and follow. Her class is designed for every skill level. I like how she is encouraging and supportive of each student taking the lessons and applying it to fit their project personally. Thanks for another wonderful lesson, Priya!” - Peggy B.

Two Enrollment Options:

One-Time Purchase — $35

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The supplies you need for this class include: watercolor paper, filbert watercolor brushes, watercolor paint (feel free to use any kind!), jar of clean water, mixing palette, and a paper towel for removing excess water from your brushes.

  • Any time! This is a self-paced class. Feel free to watch on your own time.

  • Because of the nature of online classes, I am unable to offer refunds. If you have any questions or hesitations about the class, please contact me before purchasing and I'll be happy to help you!

Meet your teacher

Welcome! It's so nice to meet you. My name is Priya, and I'm a watercolor artist and art teacher based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

I love painting loose floral compositions and greenery, designing stationery and paper goods, creating beautiful digital patterns to use on products, and teaching beginners how to paint with watercolors!

I'm so happy to have you here. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email!