Watercolor Dahlias: Full Floral Watercolor Course

A watercolor masterclass to help you develop as an artist as you paint Dahlias in both realistic and expressive styles. 

If you have ever wanted to paint dahlias with confidence, this full length watercolor course will guide you through the entire process with clarity and support. Dahlias are known for their layers, complexity, and breathtaking detail, but in this nearly five hour course you will learn how to approach them in both loose and realistic styles using a clear, repeatable process.

You will start by learning how to observe the flower, break it down into simple shapes, and choose the techniques that match your artistic goals. From there, you will explore expressive loose dahlias and move into detailed botanical paintings, all with the help of Alex’s signature Five Step Floral Framework.

Inside This Class You'll

• Learn how to paint dahlias 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. 
• 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

This full length course includes sixteen comprehensive video lessons that total nearly five hours of instruction. You will receive multiple printable workbooks including the Color Mix and Match guide, the dahlia introduction workbook, reference photo collections, the Five Step Dahlia Framework, loose dahlia exercises, realistic dahlia exercises, and a full set of traceable templates. A navigation video is included to help you move through the course with ease. Lifetime access ensures you can revisit every lesson, workbook, and template whenever you want to refine your skills or explore new dahlia varieties.

Is This Class Right for You?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to truly understand how to paint dahlias in both loose and realistic styles. It is perfect for intermediate painters who want to deepen their technique, strengthen their observation skills, and learn how to approach complex florals with clarity.

If you want a warm, encouraging path toward painting one of the most intricate flowers in watercolor and you enjoy learning through clear steps and intentional practice, this course will be a perfect match. You will finish with stronger skills, more confidence, and a complete artistic process you can use for any floral project.

Additional Details

This course is designed to help you truly understand dahlias and the painting process rather than just copying. You will learn how to mix harmonious color palettes, build depth with value and layering, create movement with expressive brushwork, and strengthen your overall skill set so you can paint dahlias in any style you love.

With generous bonus resources, traceables, multiple workbooks, and lifetime access, you will have everything you need to keep growing long after the lessons are complete. It is an encouraging, transformative learning experience that gives you both the knowledge and the confidence to paint one of the most beautiful flowers in watercolor.

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?

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