Art Tutorial: How to Make Cute Handpainted Cards using Paint Pens

Hey there, fellow creative!

Today, I'm going to share with you how to draw flowers with paint pens, with this simple flower tutorial. Whether you're jazzing up a sketchbook cover or aiming to craft your handpainted card for gifting, this step-by-step guide will unleash your creativity.

What you’ll need:

Let’s do this!


INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Priming the Pens. Start by priming your paint pens to ensure a smooth flow. Pump them on a spare piece of paper while shaking them gently with the cap on. Once prepped, it's time to dive into your canvas.

2. Testing the Waters. Grab your Blank Watercolor Cards/Mixed Media Pad/Sketchbook and test out colors before applying them to your masterpiece. Experiment with different flowers, varying colors, and shapes. If seeking inspiration, Pinterest is a goldmine for wildflower ideas.

3. Simplify for Impact. Remember, simplicity is key! Wildflowers thrive in their uncomplicated elegance. Focus on keeping a thematic consistency while adding diversity by playing with sizes and placements across your canvas.

4. Crafting Cohesiveness. Make your art cohesive by strategically placing similar designs in different spots. This technique elevates the visual appeal of your painting and creates an engaging rhythm.

5. Detailed Delights. Add a touch of detail to your leaves, be it a subtle line or shading. The goal is to infuse character and depth into your botanical creation.

6. Play with Palette. Experiment with spring-inspired pastels, merging colors like greens, pinks, and yellows. Use fine tips for intricate detailing and layering to craft a visually compelling piece.

7. Adding Depth. Incorporate different tones and shades to create depth and vibrancy in your painting. Experiment with placement, lower and higher, to give a three-dimensional effect.

8. Bringing Life to Canvas. Introduce contrasting elements like neon shades or brighter colours to add a pop of energy and prevent monotony.

9. Artistic Variations. Consider diverse painting themes beyond wildflowers—poppies, autumnal hues, or picturesque trees can inspire your next artistic venture.

10. Final Flourishes. As your painting takes shape, add finishing touches like additional stems, overlapping floral elements, and varied leaf placements to bring your artwork to life.

And there you have it! Your wildflower garden masterpiece is complete—a card bursting with springtime happiness. Remember, art is about enjoyment and self-expression, even if it's just five minutes of creativity with your morning coffee. Feel free to share and tag me in your lovely artwork on Instagram or Facebook. 

If you'd like to see fast progress in your work, join my FREE art class 'Create Art You LOVE, without tutorials here  https://www.onlinepaintinglessons.com/painting-with-confidence

p.s. In the video I also invite you enrol in my painting course ‘Learn To Paint With Confidence’. This is a little taster video to see if it would be the right fit for you. Enjoy painting! 🙌🏻😀

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