Painting Poppies Tutorial Using Different Art Techniques
Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist
Poppies are in abundance at this time of the year, with their vibrant red petals standing out in the fields.
In this session, VVH artist and printmaker, Rachel Moore, explores the beauty of poppies through creative exercises inspired by artists like Monet and Van Gogh. You’ll also experiment with different techniques to draw and paint poppies using bold lines, textures and simple effects.
Preparation
Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.
Video time
30 minutes
- Sketching pencil (2B or 4B)
- Paint brush
- Red acrylic paint
- Watercolours - even a children’s paint set will do
- Chalk pastels
- Wax crayon or candlestick
- Paper (any sturdy type - sketchbook, cartridge, card, watercolour paper, or even recycled packaging like brown paper)
Don’t worry if you don’t have fancy supplies - just use what you have!
