Garlic – Watercolor Tutorial
Garlic – Watercolor Tutorial
If you’ve ever struggled with blending colors softly or knowing how to deepen shadows without overworking your painting, this tutorial is for you. We’ll paint a garlic bulb and a few loose cloves, focusing on soft, subtle transitions and using value to bring depth and realism to your work—without losing that fresh, light watercolor feel.
This lesson was designed to help artists overcome two common watercolor struggles: soft blending and value control. It’s a relaxed, focused approach that walks you through how to control pigment and water, avoid blooms and backruns, and use just a few strokes to add meaningful dimension. These skills can transform your still lifes, florals, and more.
This tutorial is best suited for watercolor artists with some experience who want to refine their blending, deepen their shadows, and paint with more control and confidence. If you're ready to take the next step in realism and technique—without complicating your process—this is a perfect fit.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I can’t draw?
You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.
Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?
You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.
Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?
They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.
What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?
I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.
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Once you have purchased a course. You have 30 days to receive a refund. After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid.
What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?
There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.
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