How To Paint Crocus Flowers in Watercolor

How To Paint Crocus Flowers in Watercolor
In this beginner watercolor tutorial you will learn how to paint translucent flower petals and add details.

Watercolor brushes: #10 & #2 round

Reference photos:

How To Paint Crocus Flowers in Watercolor

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Credits:
Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich
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[sushifiggy]

Hi Lindsay! I’m a frustrated artist. Way back in ‘02 I was rear-ended by a semi truck and now I’m paralyzed from under my breast down plus my left hand. I have to stay in bed due to extreme pain. Hmm. ANYway, blah blah... I have decided to start a blog that will help other handicapped folks be able to create from their laps using inexpensive materials (I agree about crocuses lol)! This pain is bad true, but not as bad as long useless days. I just wanted to thank you for your inspiration! You’re thefrugalcrafter, I’m going to be thegrumpyartist lol! Take care & thanks again!

[debbywilson]

Thanks, Lindsay. I’m getting better at keeping up with you while you sketch.

[sac]

LW is an exceptional presenter, with fluency of speech and a bright personality.  An excellent teacher and extremely talented person.  Thanks for sharing.

[sandrapudoff]

Drop dead gorgeous painting!!! You explained so many techniques in this tutorial I'll need to rewatch. If I want to paint it I'm going to need lots of references as crocus are unheard of here in the south. Very exotic😉

[michelleannette]

Loved watching the whole process, the glazing and the detail work. Awesome job! I've never been able to do small flowers. Going to try some now. Thank you!

[watercolorlessons]

This was fun to learn how to paint transparent petals. Thank Lindsay. I sometimes make things so hard in my brain and then you show us how easily it can be achieved.

[patriciaschoenberg]

I really like seeing your palette! Beautiful crocuses. Thank you.

[joannedonovan]

Those turned out really pretty! Thanks for showing us how to make them!!

[samjohnson]

I saw some earlier this week in the yard, white and yellow they are. Thanks for this timely and well planned tutorial. Sam.

[ilovepaint]

I love these flowers so much, and purple is my favorite color!

[Linda-qqmg]

Thank you so much for doing this really lovely crocus painting. It is a sweet breath of spring!

[raggedyroad]

Fabulous! Love this one.
I have a whole free day tomorrow to paint. I have 3 of your tutorials at the top of my list to try. Can't wait till morning.

[starshinesoldier]

Crocus are my favorite flower. When I was little they were always the first flowers that bloomed through the snow in Germany. Too bad Southern California is so hot and dry. I haven't seen any crocuses in real life for years now. I love your painting here. Makes me nostalgic. Haha

[cassiescreations]

Thank you very much for showing us how to achieve the transparent petals and wow, it is so simple. I always make things difficult.😀

[melissaaldosari]

Oh, the joy of watercolor!!! The transparency is so gorgeous!!!💜

[Jobena]

Soo pretty! I am excited to try this I love those 8x5 size watercolor books. They are perfect for somebody like me who gets " large blank page syndrome" I appreciate ya!

[janeolson]

I painted this twice for birthday cards for friends. Fun tutorial

[chrisc]

Thank you so much Lindsay, you make it look so easy. I'm brand new to watercoloring and you answered so many questions as to what order to do things. Wish I had you next to me as I'm learning. Love your advice - there are no magic brushes, just practice.

[helengentile]

Today is spring what a beautiful flower painting to welcome it! Spring has sprung.

[Boobatz]

Beautiful Crocuses! Makes me think of spring🌞.