Have you ever struggled to capture the transparency and reflections of glass and water in your watercolour paintings? In today’s video, I’ll share my tips and techniques for painting realistic glass and water effects using a beautiful camellia floating in a glass bowl. This painting, titled ‘Floating Memories,’ is a tribute to my nanna, who used to float camellias in a crystal dish - a simple tradition that has always stayed with me.
In this tutorial, you’ll see how I chose the perfect reference photo, experimented with lighting, and used a limited palette to achieve lifelike glass and water textures. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, these techniques will help you add depth and realism to your watercolours.
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⏰Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Online classes and student paintings
2:10 Thank you Lindsey ❤️
2:24 The line drawing
2:54 Painting the shadow
4:26 Painting the bowl and reflections
10:05 Painting the camellia and tips
11:53 The finished painting
12:12 Bloopers/outakes
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