How to Paint Realistic Florals

Intro: Welcome and What to Expect – 8:54
Part 1: Establishing Layout and First Color – 1:18:21
Part 2: Water Drops Details and Shadows – 1:08:08
Part 3: Water Drops Wrap Up – 2:40
Part 4: Adding in Out of Focus Background – 1:41:10
Part 5: Adding in the Stems and Final Shadows – 1:41:10
Part 6: Closing Remarks and Review – 1:40

Welcome to intro to How to Paint Realistic Florals by Noah Elias. This masterclass will provide you the fast-track skills to create jaw-dropping flowers. These techniques can be applied whether you use pencils, charcoal, oils or acrylics. However, my main approach and medium is airbrush so you will be seeing my formula and step by step approach.

What to expect: When I was younger I would spend time in my Grandmothers rose garden. I decided one day to photograph the inside of a rose. I wanted the images to be larger than life but almost like you were a bug living inside one of these majestic creations.

This masterclass will reveal my approach to lighting and shadows with just a couple of colors. You will be watching over my shoulder during one of my real-life commissioned paintings. You will then have the chance to apply this same technique in your own project. Below, you will find a comprehensive list which includes all materials needed to accomplish this project in your own studio.

Don’t have any materials yet? Don’t worry, I have you handled. Just read below and you can order your materials from the right sources. I would watch the masterclass a few times to gain insight into what you are going to be needing. Then, order the needed paints and material to then rewatch and do it step by step with me. We can do this together and go at your pace! This will provide you with peace of mind and confidence.

A word from Noah: I once had a student ask, “How do you paint water? I had to confess to him that I don’t paint water; I paint what I see in the image. Just shapes and values. After a while, it looks like water, a flower or a face.

My friend, If you have been looking to learn tricks and special effects with your painting, you’ve arrived at the right place. In this masterclass, you’ll understand flowers and how to create them out of thin air. (excuse the pun)

*Note: If you are a beginner I would encourage you to first take the Intro To Airbrushing course to get your fundamentals down to ensure your confidence when attempting to dive into these techniques. However, you might just want to sit back and watch to gain an understanding of what’s needed to achieve this level of execution.

Pro tip: The key to this technique is to look and match your reference. Matching the lighting patterns and shadows is paramount to the realism of the image. If you guess and “make up” random strokes you can easily cancel out the believability of your work.