Wildflower Watercolor

Wildflower Watercolor is a beginner’s guide to painting florals by artist Sushma Hegde. Following an introduction on supplies and brush techniques, the book is divided into two sections, “Wild Herbs” and “Wildflowers,” with over a dozen examples of each. Sushma introduces herbs and flowers one-by-one, swatches her colors, and outlines step-by-step instructions for capturing each in watercolor. Learn brush strokes for a range of leaf and petal shapes, including hat-shaped flowers, triangular flowers, round-petal flowers, and bell-shaped flowers! By the end of the book, Sushma’s readers are equipped with the skills to paint a full bouquet.

This book is an incredible resource for artists looking to refine their brushwork technique, flower lovers curious about watercolor, and anyone who enjoys beautifully vibrant how-to guides!

Sushma Hegde is a self-taught artist, best-selling author, and educator. She paints captivating florals and landscapes, taking inspiration from nature and the wilderness around her. Over the years, she has taught more than 20,000 students, sharing her passion for art and her belief that painting can be both accessible and deeply enjoyable.

In her bestselling book, Wildflower Watercolor, Sushma simplifies and demystifies the watercolor process, encouraging readers to appreciate and embrace the beauty in nature’s imperfections. Her teaching approach focuses on building confidence and finding joy in creative expression.

Learn more about Sushma’s work at sushmahegde.com.

In this recorded workshop, Sushma guides you through painting beloved flowers like echinacea, black-eyed Susans, and forget-me-nots, bringing them together to create a beautiful, cohesive bouquet. Practice foundational watercolor techniques such as brush control, balancing water and paint, color-mixing, and mark-making with a loose, expressive style—no pencil sketching needed! Employing a direct watercolor approach encourages you to stay in the creative flow, making the process both freeing and enjoyable.

Paint captivating florals through an exploration of vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes with this live demo recording. Sushma demonstrated how to paint a number of flowers and their foliage, including wild roses and irises in an expressive style with watercolors.