Carnival Squash in Watercolour Part 1

A botanical art tutorial by Emma Tildesley.

Another autumnal subject is the gourd and the Carnival Squash is a particularly interesting variety that makes for a great painting subject. In this first part we will lay down our creamy coloured base layers and start to add in the dark green patterning.

  • Subject: Fruit & Vegetables
  • Topic: Pumpkins & Squash
  • Medium: Watercolour
  • Access: included with membership, or buy this tutorial on its own

What you'll need

  • Paper: Saunders Waterford 140lbs Hot Pressed size A3
  • Sennelier: Lemon Yellow, Sennelier Yellow Light, Indian Yellow and 2 more
  • Brushes: Number 4 round, Number 6 round, Billy Showell Eradicator
  • Other tools: Putty Rubber/Blu-Tac, Kitchen Towel/Tissue, Water

The full colour list comes with the tutorial, in its materials download.

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