Bold Watercolor Flowers with Texture (Easy Art Journal Tutorial)

In this tutorial, learn how to create a bold and colorful art journal page using bright watercolor washes, rubbing alcohol texture, and whimsical Dr. Seuss–style flowers. This mixed media project is perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to loosen up their watercolor technique and create vibrant backgrounds. In this video you'll learn how to: - Create a bold watercolor background - Use rubbing alcohol to add texture to watercolor - Add movement with stencil circles and white acrylic paint - Paint whimsical, stylized flowers with a liner brush - Add graphic patterns using a Posca pen or marker - Finish your page with soft ink blending for depth 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - Grumbacher 7 X 10 Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/grumbacher-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10-in-out-pages?_pos=1&_psq=grumbacher&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Watercolors: Tropicals - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/watercolor-confections-tropicals?_pos=1&_sid=5fb0c1df5&_ss=r - and The Classics - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/watercolor-confections-classics-tracys-favorite?_pos=10&_sid=80a5fdcd3&_ss=r - Ink: Ranger Archival Ink - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/ranger-archival-inkpad-0-jet-black?_pos=2&_sid=0ecc81917&_ss=r - Posca Paint Marker: Black - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=posca+paint&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Media Paints: Carbon Black & Titanium White - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Liner Brush: Micron 10/0 X Long Liner Brush - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-micron-x-long-detail-liner-10-0?_pos=1&_psq=10%2F0+x&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #artjournal #flowerpainting #watercolorpainting