Learn to Paint a Wisteria Flower in Watercolor!

Wisteria Watercolor Painting — Reference Painting

I’m so excited to invite you to watch my Wisteria Watercolor Class, available on YouTube!

Even though this painting may look detailed, this tutorial is designed for artists of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started on your watercolor journey, this class will guide you step by step in creating a stunning pink poppy floral study. Feel free to pause the video as needed! I have a sketch and reference image available for you below.

What You’ll Need:

To make the most of the class, gather the following supplies:

Paints: (use what you have — They don't have to be the exact same as me)
- Quinacridone Red (or alizarin crimson or opera rose)
- Winsor Blue (or any other crisp blue)
- Winsor Lemon (or any other bright yellow)
- Veridian green (or any other cool blueish green)
- Bonus colors I used: Lavender (daniel smith) and perylene green (winsor and newton)
Brushes:
- Size 8 round brush (I'm using an aqua elite long round) I recommend having a few round brushes available!
Paper:
- Any size will work, but I painted inside of my cold press watercolor sketchbook! I'll use a sheet that is approximately 8x8. Be sure to use real watercolor paper — It makes a huge difference!
Sketch: Download the sketch reference provided below and sketch it out ahead of time.

What to Expect:

Here’s a glimpse of my painting process:

Underwash: We’ll begin with a light underwash to establish the lightest colors and create the basic shape of our witeria. This will be the lightest part of the painting process.
Form Development: Gradually, we’ll layer colors to create depth and dimension.
Details: Finally, we’ll add those intricate details that bring the wisteria to life!

You’re welcome to watch just to enjoy a soothing painting process, or paint along with me!

How to Prepare:

Download the sketch reference below, trace or draw it freehand, then jump in anytime!