Drawing course : Botanical Watercolor

1h30+ of courses

7 video courses

Resources and exercises

Access this course now and gain unlimited access to 300+ more video courses, tutorials, and exercises - everything included in your Dessindigo subscription.

Full access to course

No commitments

100% flexible learning

Access to all courses

Explore botanical watercolor and learn to observe, sketch, and paint flowers and plants with finesse and sensitivity, thanks to simple and inspiring techniques!

Clara Lang

Découvrez l’univers délicat de Clara Lang, illustratrice indépendante originaire du Pays basque. Elle s’est fait remarquer avec le webtoon “L’amour en équation” (Dupuis, 2020) et le livre jeunesse “Le droit expliqué aux enfants” (2022). Passionnée par la nature et l’aquarelle, elle transmet son savoir-faire chez Dessindigo à travers des formations sur l’aquarelle accessibles et inspirantes : initiation, portraits, botanique, oiseaux et paysages.

Course Plan:

Discover Botanical Watercolor

1 min

Dive into the world of botanical watercolor and learn to depict flowers and plants with delicacy. In this course, Clara Lang guides you step by step: from observation to preliminary sketching, to detailed coloring. You will discover how to compose a bouquet, capture the delicacy of petals, and accurately represent plant textures. More than just technical learning, this course invites you to develop your artistic eye and paint nature with sensitivity and creativity.

1.1 | 1 min

Introduction to Training

1 min

Observe and Compose

40 min

Learn to observe and analyze plant shapes in order to create an accurate and balanced preliminary drawing. You will see how to make a botanical sketch and then how to arrange your flowers and leaves in a harmonious composition. An important step to translate the richness of the plant and give coherence to your future watercolors.

Bite into Nature

23 min

This module invites you to capture the essence of flowers in a few strokes. You will discover how to quickly represent expressive floral shapes, without seeking absolute realism. An ideal exercise for practicing observation, simplification, and capturing the essence of different types of flowers.

Painting Plants in Detail

28 min

Last step of the training: painting plants with precision. You will learn how to render textures, veins, and color nuances specific to the plant world, by working on layering and transparency. A conclusion that allows you to combine observation and technique, to bring to life accomplished botanical illustrations.

Discover the course

Learn to depict flowers and plants in watercolor: from close observation to preparatory sketching..

Discover how to compose bouquets and capture the essence of plant shapes with just a few strokes.

Explore techniques for painting botanical details: textures, veins, layering, and plays of transparency..

Put your learning into practice through guided exercises and develop a sensitive eye to bring nature to life in your sketchbooks and illustrations..

Who is this course for?

For those who want to discover botanical watercolor step by step, learning to observe and represent plants.

For curious or self-taught artists who wish to enrich their practice and explore a world that blends precision and sensitivity.

For anyone seeking a creative, contemplative, and inspiring approach to painting nature.

This course includes

2+ hours of content

7 video courses

4 hands-on exercises

4 downloadable resources

4 reference images

Required materials

A watercolor set (pans or tubes, beginner-level is OK)

Two watercolor brushes, a pencil, and a kneaded eraser

Thick watercolor paper (ideally 300 gsm)

Two water containers, a mixing palette, and a cloth or absorbent paper

1h30+ of courses

7 video courses

Resources and exercises

Access this course now and gain unlimited access to 300+ more video courses, tutorials, and exercises - everything included in your Dessindigo subscription.

Full access to course

No commitments

100% flexible learning

Access to all courses

OUR OTHER TRAININGS

Drawing Basics

Followed by 7.5k

Drawing Fundamentals guide you to adopt the right habits from the start. Understand how drawing works, integrate its principles, and progress at your own pace with comprehensive exercises. Develop the artist within you right now!

15 hours of courses

50 course materials

Access this course

Manga

Followed by 3.9k

Learn the codes of Manga style to create your own characters and bring them to life. Alternate between theory and practice to progress at your own pace and move from the rank of Genin to Hokage!

11 hours of courses

20 course materials

Access this course

Digital Painting

Followed by 2.9k

Digital Painting Course: Dive step by step into the infinite universe of digital drawing. From support in choosing and mastering your equipment, to creating a complete illustration, you will be guided from A to Z to discover and progress in this 2.0 art form.

10 hours of courses

20 course materials

Access this course

Comic Book

Followed by 3.1k

With this course, you will discover the different aspects necessary to create your own comics. Bring your characters to life, work on your settings, write your scripts and become the next Hergé!

12 hours of courses

20 course materials

Access this course