How to… paint the Iris

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.

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

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

See my set-up for painting the Iris: https://www.denisponsot.com/how-to-paint-using-watercolors-step-by-step/how-to-paint-the-iris This video: How to Paint W...

Adding the first layer of color.

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)

See my set-up for painting the Iris: https://www.denisponsot.com/how-to-paint-using-watercolors-step-by-step/how-to-paint-the-iris This video: How to Paint W...

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

See my set-up for painting the Iris: https://www.denisponsot.com/how-to-paint-using-watercolors-step-by-step/how-to-paint-the-iris This video: How to Paint W...

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

See my set-up for painting the Iris: https://www.denisponsot.com/how-to-paint-using-watercolors-step-by-step/how-to-paint-the-iris This video: How to Paint W...

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

See my set-up for painting the Iris: https://www.denisponsot.com/how-to-paint-using-watercolors-step-by-step/how-to-paint-the-iris This video: How to Paint W...

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

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

See my set-up for painting the Iris: https://www.denisponsot.com/how-to-paint-using-watercolors-step-by-step/how-to-paint-the-iris This video: How to Paint W...

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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