Nigella Love-In-A-Mist Watercolor Tutorial — Freehand Florals Class
If you are ready to paint loose, expressive florals without relying on a sketch, this class will show you how to do it with clarity and confidence with a framework you can use again and again for any flower!
Nigella, also called Love-In-A-Mist, is the perfect flower for learning freehand watercolor because of its airy petals, fine foliage, and beautiful movement. In this one-hour long tutorial, you will learn how to observe a flower, break it down into simple shapes, and paint it freely using Alex's signature Five Step Floral Framework. This repeatable system teaches you how to understand structure, choose the right techniques, and paint more intuitively instead of copying a reference.
You will explore color mixing with blues, practice negative space painting, and strengthen your brush control as you create the delicate “mist” that gives Nigella its name. The included slideshow and printable framework guide help you apply this approach to any flower you paint in the future. This is an energetic, transformative lesson that helps you grow your eye as an artist and gives you the freedom to paint florals with more expression, movement, and personal style.
What You Will Learn Inside This Class
- How to use Alex’s Five Step Floral Framework so you can break down any flower into clear, simple shapes and choose the right techniques with confidence.
- How to paint loose, expressive florals without a sketch. Sound scary? That's okay! You'll be guided step-by-step to learn to trust your brush, observe shapes, and paint freehand florals with ease.
- How to understand the structure and movement of Nigella including its soft petals, spiky details, and the delicate foliage that creates its signature “mist.” This practice will give you better brush control for this and future paintings!
- How to mix expressive blue tones and work with watercolor’s transparency to create depth, variation, and natural color shifts.
- Negative space painting techniques to create depth and dimension in your paintings. You'll also learn to strengthen your observation skills so you can interpret any flower more intuitively instead of copying it line for line.
This tutorial will help you grow your personal style and your artist's eye to observe the world around you so that you can grow in artistic and creative freedom.
What’s Included
This freehand floral tutorial includes one step-by-step video lesson that is about fifty four minutes long, along with a four page printable guide that walks you through Alex’s Five Step Floral Framework. You will also receive a copy of the slide deck presentation that explains how to observe floral structure and break it down into simple shapes so you can apply it to other flowers. Lifetime access is included so you can revisit the lesson anytime you want to practice or apply the framework to new paintings.
Is This Class Right for You?
This class is a great fit if you want to paint loose, expressive florals without relying on a sketch and you are ready to deepen your understanding of structure, shape, and technique. While beginners could learn a lot from this class, it is ideal for painters who already know the basics of watercolor and want to learn how to paint more intuitively and confidently.
If you love the idea of developing your artistic eye, exploring freehand brushwork, and using a simple framework you can apply to any flower, this class will be a perfect match. You will finish with a more intentional approach to loose florals and a clear system you can use in all your future paintings.
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.
Nigella Love-In-A-Mist Watercolor Tutorial — Freehand Florals Class
Helpful Information Before You Begin
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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.
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