Watercolor Botanicals
PD-Class | Available
From playful to precise, this class will explore botanical subjects and compositions. Inspired by nature, identify shape structure value and color to paint details like dewdrops on a rose petal or a peony’s delicate layers. Learn techniques particular to painting glorious watercolor florals through demonstrations and practice.
- Prerequisite: Beginning watercolor or similar experience
Julie Nieves
Julie’s paintings are inspired by the flora and fauna of the natural world and she loves painting the vibrant colors of Florida’s namesake flowers. She has studied watercolor painting locally at Crealdé School of Art, with local artist Katie Holt, and numerous workshops with professional artists. Along with teaching both children and adults at Crealdé, she is also the Painting and Drawing Program Manager. She is a member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society where she has served as Vice President and President. Her work has been included in juried shows at City Arts, the Orlando Science Center, the Center for Health and Wellbeing, Studio Art Farm, and the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. She is enthusiastic about sharing the joys of watercolor painting with the community and her students.