In this article I share about painting tropical flowers and banana plants with some of my favorite juicy tube watercolors. In addition, I introduce the book by Marie Boudon, “DIY Watercolor Jungle”, and paint an anthurium flower project from the book while sharing many watercolor painting tips along the way.
As a Bonus, I am including links to copyright free reference photos from one of my favorite image databases, Pixabay.com.
“Tropical Delight” original watercolor Banana Tree painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this artwork is available to purchase on Etsy HERE.
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The watercolor paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
If you would like to jump to a certain portion of the live video, here are the Video Time Stamps:
0:00:00 Introduction with Artworks
0:02:45 Introduce Watercolor Jungle Book
0:07:14 Discuss Art Supplies
0:31:10 Swatch Tube Watercolors
0:53:34 Anthurium Flowers Painting
1:19:27 Banana Tree Painting
2:09:50 Finish Anthurium
Here is the link to a Pigment Database with color code descriptions that I mentioned in the video: https://www.artiscreation.com/Color_index_names.html
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
“Bird of Paradise” original watercolor including regular and shimmer watercolors by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this matted painting is available for purchase on Etsy HERE.
Botanicals Reference Photos
Here are links to the banana tree and anthurium flower images you can print and use as references for the tropical watercolor botanicals workshop.
https://pixabay.com/photos/banana-plant-banana-tree-981176/
https://pixabay.com/photos/banana-tree-bananas-shrub-fruit-358458/
https://pixabay.com/photos/flamingo-flower-anthurium-blossom-1323272/
In addition, here is a photo I took of a beautiful Bird of Paradise plant from my neighborhood. Note this image is for your personal practice and remains the copyright of Tristina Dietz Elmes, Artist.
Supplies List for Tropical Watercolors Projects
Here is the book and supplies list for the watercolor paints, papers and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Book - DIY Watercolor Jungle by Marie Boudon - https://amzn.to/3WsxnhU
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Holbein Watercolors 5ml Tubes Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/4hmiQfY
Holbein Watercolors 5ml Tubes Set of 18 - https://amzn.to/4jrrqvQ
Holbein Watercolors 5ml Tubes Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/3CfJecp
Holbein Watercolors Permanent Yellow Lemon 5ml Tube - https://amzn.to/40FXSTO
Holbein Watercolors Permanent Yellow Lemon 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3WpaRXa
Holbein Watercolors Hooker's Green 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3E4JzPN
Holbein Watercolors Peacock Blue 5ml Tube - https://amzn.to/40mX6d2
Holbein Watercolors Peacock Blue 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/40muoce
Holbein Watercolors Quin Gold 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4h7Ro5N
Daniel Smith Watercolors Cascade Green 5ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3WsPu7r
Daniel Smith Watercolors Cascade Green 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4hqvomx
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin Set of 12 Half Pans - https://amzn.to/4fKZmQM
Kristy Rice Empty Watercolor Tin Set with 24 Half Pans - https://amzn.to/3ChIMuc
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors - https://amzn.to/3Pn7ImP
Empty Watercolor Pans Set of 48 Half Pans with Magnetic Backing - https://amzn.to/3BLx377
Staedtler Ergosoft Watercolor Pencils in Hard Case Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/4jn4gGC
Jack Richeson Plastic 8 Well Plus 8 Slant Mixing Wells Paint Pallet - https://amzn.to/40GfaA4
Plastic 20 Well Paint Palette - https://amzn.to/4hkR3fD
Ceramic Palette 8 Well with Brush Rests Built In - https://amzn.to/3W7lYns
Ceramic Palette 18 Well Plus Large Mixing Area Includes Plastic Cover - https://amzn.to/4jogMWj
Meeden Ceramic Palette 17 Well - https://amzn.to/3PI65QZ
Strathmore 100 Youth Watercolor Paper 9x12in 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3WrVygz
Creatology Heavy Weight Paint Pad Paper 10 Pack 9x12in 135lb 20 Sheets Each - https://amzn.to/4g8SHjJ
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Fabriano Studio Hot Press Smooth Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3W8sxq6
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/3CANcfs
Princeton Velvetouch 3/8" Willow's Blender Scrubber Brush w/Stiff Angled End - https://amzn.to/3BYxxXz
Kristy Rice Watercolor Brush Set of 6 in Cute Floral Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/4fRkDIC
Kristy Rice Travel Brush Size 6 Round in Pouch - https://amzn.to/4g7oh20
Hobby Lobby Master's Touch Pointed Oval Wash Brush (Sizes avail 6, 8, 10, 12) - https://www.hobbylobby.com/art-supplies/brushes/master-s-touch-pointed-oval-wash-paint-brush/p/81146385?queryId=05849e57628023c525846fb95756d76c
Crow Canyon Mini Enamel Trays White with Blue Rim 4.75x4.75 in Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/4kpzqNq
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Plastic Dropper Pipettes Set of 20 - https://amzn.to/412Ymnr
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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“Valentine Anthurium” tropical flowers watercolor painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this matted painting is available for purchase on Etsy HERE.
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Regular and shimmer watercolor anthurium flower and leaf painting on handmade paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this original artwork is available on a greeting card on my Etsy shop HERE.
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