Opuntia

In this watercolor tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a vibrant Opuntia flower illuminated by sunlight from behind. This backlighting effect adds depth, drama, and visual interest to the composition, highlighting the translucent petals and creating glowing edges. The smooth, soft-focus background is achieved using the wet-on-wet technique, while the cactus itself is rendered primarily with wet-on-dry applications for crisp detail and contrast. This lesson is perfect for practicing light effects, edge control, and combining different watercolor techniques in a single piece.

What you get:

• A PDF file listing the art supplies used in a tutorial and additional information about the painting.
• A downloadable reference photo and line drawings to get you started. The line drawings come in various sizes, ready for your to print out in your desired size.
• 10 videos (total duration 1 h 10 min) which you can download on your device and follow the tutorial at your own pace in the comfort of your home.