How to… paint the Iris

Written By B P

Follow my process for painting the Iris — from start to finish

First: the set-up in my studio. Good to have both the big screen for detail, even when painting a still life.

First: the set-up in my studio. Good to have both the big screen for detail, even when painting a still life.

Draw the Iris first — this is 22”x30” 140cp.

Draw the Iris first — this is 22”x30” 140cp.

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 1)

Adding the first layer of color.

Adding the first layer of color.

Second layer… (see the video for more detail on how to paint the watercolor flower step by step)

Second layer… (see the video for more detail on how to paint the watercolor flower step by step)

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 2)

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 3)

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 4)

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 5)

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 6)

How to paint the Iris step by step video tutorial (part 7)

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This post will be updated as I paint the Iris step by step.

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You can watch the full YouTube playlist of my ‘paint the Iris’ series here.

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B P
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