LEARN TO PAINT
WEDGE WILDFLOWERS
WITH JEN SWEENEY
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
Imagine all the wildflower fabulousness!
What you'll learn:
Jen Sweeney teaches us to paint Lavender, Daisies, Chicory, Fireweed, filler flowers, a variety of greenery, and so much more, including small wildflower compositions!
- Innovative, uncommon, and highly effective ways to hold, angle, load, and maneuver your wedge brush to achieve graceful results
- The execution of each brush stroke from start to finish
- How to maximize the performance of your tools
- Less is more. (No difficult compositions here, simplicity is key!)
- Trouble shoot your wedge brush & watercolor concerns
- How to embrace and/or correct the inevitable oops
- How to add tiny details that pack a punch
- How to paint gorgeous wildflowers!
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Wildflowers make everything happier!
Who this is for:
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Artists who want to paint loose, delicate wildflowers with watercolor
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Beginners learning how to use and control a wedge brush
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Painters interested in simple floral elements for cards, journals, or artwork
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Anyone who loves painting lavender, daisies, chicory, fireweed, and other wildflowers
Self-paced. Full year access. All skill levels are welcome.
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LESSON MODULES
With 30+ bite-sized lessons, learn how to paint lavender, daisies, chicory, and more while mastering expressive wedge brush techniques and creating charming wildflower arrangements.
Getting Ready (3 videos):
- Introduction to the class
- Jen’s work and inspiration
- Supplies overview
Module 1 (11 videos):
- Class handouts and sharing your work
- Finding inspiration
- Brush care and anatomy
- Understanding clock direction
- Base wedge flowers
- Double loading technique
- Leaves and loose leaves
- Filler flowers and deep dive on leaves
Module 2 (5 videos):
- Painting potted lavender, yarrow, daisies, and chicory
- Improving petal control
Module 3 (8 videos):
- Dandelions and variations
- California poppy techniques
- Fireweed flower variations
- Tracing paper technique
Module 4 (6 videos):
- Final bouquet composition
- Building layered floral arrangements
- Filler flowers and finishing details
- Sealing watercolor artwork
- Speed and efficiency techniques
Paint wildflowers once, use them everywhere!
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
About Jen:
Jen Sweeney enjoyed a 30 year career as a Pediatric Nurse/Nurse Practitioner but left the medical field in 2019 to start her business J Sweeney Designs.
Calligraphy was her first love but now she’s smitten with watercolor. Known for her love of the wedge brush she continues to uncover innovative ways to use this tool. When not creating she’s likely out cycling with her husband.
@jsweeneydesigns
LearnCalligraphy.com classes are hosted by Kestrel Montes. Aside from serving her own clients, Kestrel is perhaps better known for creating innovative tools and resources for the calligraphy community. Kestrel's own success as a professional artist paired with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, gives her a unique skill set to create quality educational opportunities and enhance professional community building.
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