Rosy Posy: Roses Botanical Watercolor Course
A watercolor masterclass to help you develop as an artist as you paint Roses in both realistic and expressive styles.
If you’ve ever wanted to paint beautiful watercolor roses without feeling overwhelmed, this class will show you exactly how to do it. In this rose painting masterclass you’ll learn how to paint roses in multiple styles using only three paints and a simple, repeatable process that helps you understand watercolor more deeply.
Through a blend of loose and realistic lessons, you’ll discover how to create glowing petals, soft transitions, and vibrant color harmony while building a strong foundation you can use for every floral painting you make in the future.
Inside This Class You'll
- Learn how to paint roses in both loose and realistic styles so you can choose the approach that fits your project, your mood, and your artistic goals. You'll use Alex’s Five Step Floral Framework to break down complex forms into simple shapes and clear steps, giving you a repeatable method you can use for any future painting.
- Strengthen your foundational watercolor skills including glazing, lifting, softening, wet-into-wet, wet on dry, layering for depth, and building clean, luminous colors that work harmoniously.
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Understand how to apply watercolor techniques to a loose, expressive style of painting.
- Approach realistic styles of painting slowly and intentionally so that you can confidently paint details and fine, crisp lines.
This is a comprehensive masterclass that is perfect for someone who already has a foundation in watercolor skills and is looking to develop his or her creative practice and grow their abilities in an encouraging, friendly step-by-step series of lessons.
What’s Included
- Two full-length playlists of lessons, one for realistic roses and one for loose roses
- Introductory color-mixing class
- A downloadable workbook with bonus traceable drawings of roses and reference images
- Lifetime access
Is This Class Right for You?
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to understand how watercolor works while learning to paint one of the most iconic flowers in multiple styles. It's recommended that you have experience with watercolor before diving in, but advanced beginners will enjoy the supportive guidance. More experienced painters who want to strengthen their layering, color mixing, and composition skills will also love this.
You will finish with a clearer understanding of watercolor, a more confident approach to floral painting, and beautiful rose paintings you can be proud of.
Additional Details
With more than three hours of guided instruction, a full workbook, a dedicated color mixing lesson, and a generous set of traceable templates and reference photos, this course gives you everything you need to paint roses with clarity, confidence, and creative freedom. It’s warm, approachable, and designed to help you feel successful at every step, while still offering the sophistication and skill-building that make roses such a rewarding subject.
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.
Rosy Posy: Roses Botanical Watercolor Course
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.
Because of the nature of digital content, purchases are non-refundable. All videos, workbooks, and traceables are for personal use only and may not be shared, copied, or used commercially.
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