In this article I share the excitement of painting flowers with iridescent watercolor paints on both white and black paper. I have always been attracted to sparkly and glittery things, so these paints are right up my alley. My favorite are the works on black paper, where the paints just glow in an extra special way.
“Flower Riot” is a colorful and shimmery iridescent watercolor painting on black paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:
good papers to use with iridescent watercolors;
my favorite brands of iridescent watercolors;
how to select colors for black vs white paper;
my favorite wild flowers to paint with iridescent watercolors;
my favorite book for finding wild flower designs;
how and when to add filler grass, leaves and tiny flowers to your design;
and more…
Iridescent Watercolor Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my Live painting session. The paints, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
0:00:00 - Intro To Iridescent Watercolors
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
“Flower Riot 2” colorful and shimmery iridescent watercolor painting on black paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Iridescent Watercolor Painting Workshop
Paint Colors Mentioned or Used in the Live Project Painting:
QoR Regular Watercolors - Gold, Pearl, Silver, Interference Violet, Interference Blue, Interference Green
CSY Iridescent Watercolors -Interference Green, Mint, Chocolate Green, Lagoon, Peal Lake, Sky Blue
Shimmer Watercolors (No Longer Selling on Etsy) - Apple Green, Asparagus, Peacock Blue, Rain Drop, Mulberry, Apple Pink, Satin Scarlet, Russet, Wheat Yellow, Lemon, Brownie, Tulip
Here are links to the supplies list for the papers, paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Blick Art Materials or Amazon.
Book: Wildflower Watercolor by Sushma Hegde Softcover (2023) - https://amzn.to/3WLhDGB
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QoR Reflective Watercolors Set of 6 Colors in Tin - https://amzn.to/46Y17cm
QoR Watercolors Full Range for Refills on Blick - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101491996-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fqor-modern-watercolors%2F
CSY Art Gallery Handmade Watercolors Metallic Glitter Shimmering Colors (various Sets) - https://amzn.to/3KMxli7
IUILE on Etsy (instead of Shimmer Watercolors) - https://www.etsy.com/shop/IUILE?section_id=50770147
Daniel Smith Luminescent Watercolors on Blick -https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101491996-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fdaniel-smith-luminescent-watercolors%2F
Jacquard Mica Powders Various Colors and Sets - https://amzn.to/47a7N7r
Sennelier Watercolor Binding Medium 200ml Bottle - https://amzn.to/3JhgL9D
Princeton Floral Mixed Heritage / Velvetouch / Neptune Brush Set of 5 (THIS IS AN AMAZING DEAL!) - https://amzn.to/4721xOZ
Princeton Velvetouch Blooms Brush Long Handle Size 12 - https://amzn.to/4qoF5Hu
Raphael Kazan 803 Natural Squirrel Quill Brush Size 0 (and other sizes) - https://amzn.to/4hmGdr1
US Art Supply Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound 140lb 5.5 x 8.5in 30 Sheets Each x 3 Pads - https://amzn.to/4qqNTwv
Canson Mixed Media Black Paper 147lb 9x12in 12 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3IT8poD
Legion Stonehenge Watercolor Black Paper 140lb & 300lb Various Sizes - https://amzn.to/4oisOmx
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
Swedish Dishcloths Washable and Biodegradable Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4nhSnTp
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
4" x 5" Easy Use Frame for Desktop and Wall (other sizes also available) - https://amzn.to/3KWkjP8
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“Simple Spray” iridescent watercolor painting on black paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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