Easy Watercolor Flowers: 45 Beautiful Paintings for Beginners

by Bianca Rosen

Build your watercolor confidence and step into your inner artist while learning to paint beautiful flowers alongside watercolor expert Bianca Rosen, founder of the popular art account @artbybianca. Bianca is with you every step along the way to guide you through painting a playful pansy or a sacred lotus. From wildflowers to garden flowers to desert and tropical blooms, each project tutorial features Bianca’s signature encouragement and “you can do it” spirit to celebrate imperfections and embrace joy in your watercolors.

These 50 easy projects feel like stepping into Bianca’s workshop class—or her colorful Instagram feed—right at home. The collection’s illustrated 3-6 step instructions allow you to visualize how each brushstroke adds to the completed flower. Bianca’s single-bloom style is approachable for watercolor beginners while creating a beautiful final piece that will satisfy even experienced painters.

Genres: Nonfiction

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2024

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had dabbled in some watercolor work a few years ago and work has kinda gotten in the way of this creative outlet. I found this jewel of a book inspirational and very easy to follow. Love this ethereal, free spirited medium.

[Bridgette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.
On the plus side, using the techniques taught in this book, one doesn't have to draw or pencil sketch anything in first, then paint. But otherwise, the flowers and techniques are really basic. I mean, REALLY basic! Example: most flowers start off with a lighter wash of the general flower's color, then just keep adding depth with darker hues.
Not what I'm looking for, and there are better how-to books out there that I'll look into.
Glad I only borrowed this from the library instead of purchasing.

[Deborah Rodney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best watercolor lessons

I have a stack of books teaching watercolor flowers….but this one outshines them all. The flowers are just gorgeous, flowing and simple and bright. Just what I’ve been looking for. I’ve got both the kindle version and paper version. Can’t wait to get going and I expect I’ll be using this book as a reference book from now on. I love it!

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear concise and explicit - just what I was looking for.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bianca Rosen, the creative mind behind @artbybianca. Learn how to paint gorgeous flowers like playful pansies, wildflowers, garden blooms, or tropical vibes. I had fun reading and following the easy tutorial instructions.
There are easy-to-follow illustrated instructions that break each step down into just 3-6 illustrations. Bianca’s simple, single-bloom technique is perfect for watercolor newbies. I recently recommended this book to a friend who is just starting with watercolor painting.