Way back in November 2017, just a couple of months after I started this blog, I did a post on how to paint super simple watercolor roses. It is still one of my most popular videos on YouTube and a post I’m really proud of.
But, that was almost three years ago! I have learned so much since then. So I thought I should do a little updated rose tutorial.
The basic steps are still pretty much the same and if you are a complete beginner, I totally encourage you to check the original tutorial out because it really breaks it down into the simplest steps.
Find the original step-by-step rose tutorial HERE!
The biggest difference from my roses then and now is that I now make my petals bigger and I don’t stress so much about making the perfect overlap. My style has changed overall to be more relaxed. (Which has helped me to enjoy the process and not get upset if something doesn’t turn out as I imagined- and also stay focussed on worshiping God and not the art).
The Tutorial
So, below you’ll find my new video on painting easy roses! It’s still simple enough for the beginner!
Supplies Used
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ESV Single Column Journaling Bible– Check out my post on Choosing A Journaling Bible to learn out more about other Journaling Bible options and find the right one for you.
Kurretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors (48)– I have the 48 color set, but they also have smaller and cheaper sets like THIS 36-color set. *Colors used: 36 Rose Madder Deep, 42 Aureolin, 54 Olive Green.
UniPosca White Paint Pen, Extra Fine 1M– You could also use a white gel pen! I like the Unibal Signo Gel Pens.
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen (or you can use stamps/stickers/etc.)
Small Round Paintbrush– I use cheap brushes from value packs like this one.
Other Helpful Tutorials
- Original step-by-step rose tutorial
- Two ways to paint simple roses with acrylic paint
- Eight Must-Have Bible Journaling Supplies
- Brush Pen Calligraphy Basics
- Brush Pen Calligraphy- Bounce Lettering
- Faux Calligraphy Tutorial- Three Simple Steps To Beautiful Hand Lettering
- 10 Simple Hand-Lettering Styles (Plus a free cheat sheet)
