Watercolour Florals
What if painting flowers felt light, playful… even a little magical?
Taught by Anneliese Bates
You don't need to draw to paint flowers that bloom
Maybe you've admired watercolour florals but told yourself you're not skilled enough. Maybe you've picked up a brush and felt overwhelmed before the first petal touched the page. Maybe you think watercolour is too precise, too unforgiving, too hard to control.
Watercolour Florals is here to change that story. This course strips away the pressure and replaces it with play — loose shapes, happy accidents, and colour that flows where it wants to go.
You don't need drawing skills. You don't need experience. You just need a willingness to let go and let watercolour surprise you. Every flower you paint will be uniquely, beautifully yours.
See what you'll create
Loose florals
Free, expressive blooms that celebrate imperfection — no careful outlines, just colour, water, and confidence.
Ink & wash flowers
Combine fine ink lines with soft watercolour washes for flowers that feel delicate yet full of character.
Wreaths & sprays
Layer individual blooms into beautiful compositions — wreaths, sprays, and gathered bouquets ready to frame or gift.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- You love flowers but feel too nervous to paint them
- You've tried watercolour but your art felt stiff or controlled
- You want to loosen up but don't know where to start
- You're a mixed-media artist looking for fresh floral techniques
- You want art that feels joyful, not pressured
8 lessons that prove loose is beautiful
2.5+ hours of video across 15 lessons, 2 modules, and a complete watercolour floral journey.
Paper, paints, and brushes
Everything you need to know before you begin — choosing the right supplies, understanding watercolour behaviour, and setting yourself up for success.
Expressive shapes and techniques
Build confidence with expressive shapes, ink & wash, and sponge techniques that embrace the beauty of imperfection.
Beautiful compositions
Layer your flowers into stunning wreaths, sprays, and arrangements that feel natural, balanced, and ready to share.
Beyond the basics
Flowers over playful backgrounds, gathered blooms, and art journal ideas — take your florals further with creative freedom.
What if the only rule was to enjoy it?
- No drawing required — start with simple shapes and let watercolour do the magic
- Techniques that embrace imperfection — ink & wash, sponge painting, cut-out florals
- A teacher who once thought watercolour wasn't for her — and found freedom in loose, expressive play
- Projects you can actually use — in art journals, as gifts, on cards, and more
- Permission to break the rules and follow the colour
Anneliese Bates
Anneliese Bates is a mixed-media educator, creator, and part of the Everything Art team. Trained at Ranger U by Tim Holtz and others, she's known for her bold, layered style — and for making creativity feel playful and accessible.
Though watercolour once felt too delicate for her taste, everything changed when she started experimenting with looser techniques. In Watercolour Florals, Anneliese shares the exact methods that helped her fall in love with the medium.
Everything inside Watercolour Florals
Questions? We've got answers.
The art that changes you is the art you let yourself begin.
A watercolour floral journey through loose brushwork, joyful colour, and creative freedom. 15 lessons with Anneliese Bates — at your own pace, in your own way.
Start Painting TodayExample Curriculum
- Starting to Bloom (42:02)
- Line meets water (6:31)
- Sponge-painted petals (8:09)
- Impressionistic florals (6:36)
- Wreaths - two ways (18:10)
- Floral Sprays (8:25)
- Flowers over playful backgrounds (37:56)
- Gathered blooms: Wreath and Posy (14:11)
- Ideas for how to use your flowers
- Your teacher - Anneliese Bates