Watch ad-free on Patreon: / 79329 This video starts with an exercise in how to warm up to the process of rose painting using just two colours. I show you three different ways to paint a rose, and then demonstrate a rose painting with leaves and a rose bud. As well as a sheet of watercolour paper, all you need is ultramarine, permanent rose, quinacridone gold (or other yellow) and a No. 8 or 10 round synthetic brush. -- I am an experienced and qualified teacher and I want to share my skills with you so you can improve at watercolour painting. Each week I offer you a selection of step-by-step narrated video tutorials for you to watch and learn how to handle watercolours with confidence and skill. My loose free and spontaneous style is easy to learn and quickly brings satisfying results. So subscribe now and activate notifications with the bell so you don't miss a thing. Looking forward to seeing you here often! — If you are looking for suggestions as to what to purchase as a beginner, here are my recommendations. If you use these links I will receive a small commission from Amazon which will help to support my channel. PAINT Here is a link to a Winsor and Newton starters' paint box which would be ideal for a beginner. 12 colours: https://amzn.to/3a1IVko This is a link to a Winsor and Newton Artists' quality box, which is ideal for a serious student. 24 colours: https://amzn.to/3tHJTKI 12 colours: https://amzn.to/3rC0IVj TUBE PAINTS I always have a tube of White Designers Gouache on hand for lights and corrections https://amzn.to/2MZnqYK These colours are very useful and don't usually appear in the sets the manufacturers make: Naples Yellow https://amzn.to/2NhAxEy Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/3qb3FMs Potters Pink https://amzn.to/2ONmOX0 Permanent Rose https://amzn.to/3d27oYK Indigo https://amzn.to/2Zl1YAl Sepia https://amzn.to/3jHnHvG PAPER Bockingford Watercolour Block 9 x 12 ins 140lb On a glued block to reduce warping, Bockingford has been the favourite of many artists for years, including Ron Ranson. Slightly cheaper if you can find it in a pad instead of a block. https://amzn.to/3s941mW Winsor and Newton Watercolour paper pad 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques. https://amzn.to/3cTf3Zu Canson MONTVAL watercolour paper block 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques. Exceptional resiliance and easy to work with. https://amzn.to/2Z0iOnM Arteza 9x12" Expert Watercolor Pad, Pack of 2, 64 Sheets I haven’t used this paper but it gets 4 stars and although the reviews are mixed it sounds as if it would be okay for beginners at the very least. Very inexpensive. https://amzn.to/3d9411X And if you are looking for perhaps one of the best watercolour surfaces, try Arches cold press pads. A luxury for when you want to paint a Masterpiece! https://amzn.to/3sa5ZmO BRUSHES Princeton do a good range of synthetic squirrel brushes. This is a size 10 round. https://amzn.to/3q6Y35F And Winsor and Newton Cotman brushes are also good. This is a size 10 round. https://amzn.to/36Xn8Zb I often use a rigger brush (called script liner in the US) and this is a link to the Cotman range of riggers, this is size 1. https://amzn.to/3a0nikC A size 3 would also be useful. https://amzn.to/3q4O14Z PENCILS Staedtler Noris Karat Aquarell black watercolour pencils https://amzn.to/3d24Bie — Diane Antone - Watercolour Artist - Making watercolour work for you! Buy original paintings and quality prints: Website: https://dianeantone.com - shop, portfolio and commissions **Use code YOU50 for 50% off your purchase of fine art prints!** eBay: https://ebay.co.uk/usr/watercolourjoy - inexpensive originals and prints Etsy: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/watercolourjoy - unique gifts and downloads Follow me on social media Facebook: / dianeantonestudio Instagram: / dianeantonestudio Join my "Learn to Paint Watercolour" Facebook group, a friendly and growing community of watercolour beginners and returners: / learnwatercolourpainting #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art