Five Freehand Peonies — Loose Florals Watercolor Class
Interested in painting expressive watercolor florals? Need to loosen up? This is a great place to start!
In this quick 30-minute class, you will learn how to paint five expressive peonies in different stages of bloom using simple, fluid brushstrokes and no sketching at all. This is a joyful, approachable lesson designed to give you confidence with freehand painting while keeping things fun, relaxed, and beautifully doable for beginners.
You will learn how to create soft petals, gentle blends, vibrant color transitions, and natural movement, all while practicing five different peony perspectives. It is a true “quick win” class that helps you loosen up, trust your brush, and enjoy the creative flow of watercolor without feeling overwhelmed.
Inside This Class You'll Learn
- How to approach a looser style of painting with expressive brushstrokes and no sketching required.
- How to apply essential watercolor techniques like wet-into-wet and layering in a looser, more expressive style.
- How to strengthen your brush control through practical, beginner friendly strokes that help you shape petals, soften edges, and create movement while mixing vibrant pink peony colors!
This is a great class to help you leave perfectionism behind and embrace the messy, fun, expressive loose style of watercolor that is so beautiful and lively.
What’s Included
This class includes three on demand video lessons, including one full time lapse for extra inspiration on how to put a full composition together. All instruction is step-by-step and beginner friendly, and you will have lifetime access so you can revisit the class anytime you want a relaxing floral warm up or a quick creative win.
Is This Class Right for You?
This class is perfect if you want a fun, simple introduction to loose florals without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed. It is great for beginners who want to learn expressive brushwork and for anyone who wants to loosen up their style and try painting without a sketch. If you love the look of soft, spontaneous watercolor florals and want to try painting them in under half an hour, this class will be a perfect match.
You will finish with five beautiful blooms, a boost of confidence, and a new sense of ease in your painting practice.
Supplies You’ll Need
You’re welcome to use supplies you already have. For best results, we recommend using 100 percent cotton, high-quality watercolor paper, since it makes the biggest difference in your painting experience. You’ll also need a couple of round watercolor brushes and a selection of paints you enjoy using.
If you’re looking for specific recommendations, you can find Alex’s favorite supplies at alexkincaidart.com/supplies.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to support@alexkincaidart.com and we'll be happy to help! Keep scrolling for some important information on how your class is delivered, your next steps, and some frequently asked questions.
Five Freehand Peonies — Loose Florals Watercolor Class
Helpful Information Before You Begin
Every class and guide is designed to support you at different stages of your watercolor journey.
Beginner-friendly classes offer step-by-step guidance and traceables, while more advanced lessons help you refine techniques, mix colors with confidence, and explore creative decision-making.
We’ve carefully written each product description to explain what’s included, so be sure to read through those to find the class that fits your skill level and goals. If you’re unsure where to start, we recommend choosing a project that feels fun and approachable, and you’re always welcome to contact us for help choosing the right fit by writing to support@alexkincaidart.com.
Your journey with watercolor is off to a great start. Once you place your order, you’ll receive a confirmation email followed by separate emails for each class or guide you purchased.
If you bought a downloadable guide, it will be included right in your email. If you purchased an online class or tutorial, you’ll receive login details so you can access the classroom. All video lessons and printable materials are available immediately, and you can work through everything at your own pace.
If you ever have questions, our team is here to help at support@alexkincaidart.com
These classes are designed to be accessible and flexible, so you’re welcome to use supplies you already have.
For best results, we recommend using 100 percent cotton, high-quality watercolor paper as it’s the most important supply when watercolor painting. You’ll also need a couple round watercolor brushes and a selection of paints you enjoy using.
If you’re looking for specific recommendations, you can find Alex’s favorite supplies at alexkincaidart.com/supplies. Many students choose to watch the lesson first, then upgrade supplies once they understand how watercolor materials behave.
Great question! The Garden Studio is Alex’s botanical watercolor membership. While some standalone classes or guides may also appear inside the membership library, purchasing an individual class here gives you lifetime access to that specific product, regardless of your membership status.
If you’d like to keep painting with Alex and explore a growing library of more than 250 hours of lessons, be sure to check out The Garden Studio here to see if it’s a good fit for you.
All of our classes and guides are digital products, so nothing is shipped. Your content is delivered by email immediately after purchase, and you can access everything at your own pace.
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