Spring Tulip Watercolor Painting Tutorial

Step by step instruction on how to paint a Tulip flower using watercolor paints. One hour lesson for older kids, teens and adults. Very fun and colorful. Required Materials: Reference photo Pencil and eraser Watercolor paper (I recommend paper that is 100 cotton and acid free. ) Two cups of water Watercolor paint Paint palette Watercolor brush (Buy the best brush you can afford. A large round, 10 brush is a great starter brush. ) Paper towel Scrap piece of watercolor paper Optional Materials: Ball point pen Masking fluid Brush with silicone tip (To apply masking fluid. ) Bar of soap (I use Masters Brush Cleaner) Kitchen sponge Painters tape Waterproof paper surface (I recommend a cheap plastic cutting board. ) Ruler Salt Eye dropper Metalic silver paint