Rhododendron

A botanical art tutorial by Emma Tildesley.

Enjoy this free tutorial featuring a beautiful, delicate pink Rhododendron flower, an ideal spring painting project.

It's a wonderful subject for practising wet-in-wet washes, with plenty of intricate details to explore and enjoy. Perfect for beginner painters, or those looking to refine skills. Happy painting!

Remember, I would love to see your artwork on social media if you would like to share.

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  • Subject: Flowers
  • Topic: Cottage Garden
  • Access: free to watch

What you'll need

  • Paper: Saunders Waterford 140lbs Hot Pressed size A4
  • Sennelier: Lemon Yellow, Quinacridone Gold, Cobalt, French Ultramarine, Rose Madder Lake, W&N, Opera Rose
  • Daniel Smith: Permanent Alizarin Crimson
  • Brushes: Number 2 round, Number 4 round, Billy Showell Eradicator
  • Other tools: Putty Rubber/Blu-Tac, Kitchen Towel/Tissue

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