A bunch of roses

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

■ How to handle and mix your colours

■ Practise glazing and wet-in-wet techniques

■ Try different approaches to painting roses

Roses come in a variety of wonderful shades, ranging from soft pinks, yellows and peaches through to rich vibrant reds and magentas. Whether from life or a photograph, before beginning the painting stage I study the subject and select the colour palette accordingly. In this month’s article, I am using Jackman’s Professional Handmade Watercolour (), a brand of good quality paint, manufactured near Derby, which I have