(Lipped) A flower divided into an upper 'hood' and a lower flat or pouched lip, typical of members of the Deadnettle/Mint Family (Lamiaceae). The example is an unknown tropical species.
Typical of members of the Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae). (Cross-shaped) A flower with four petals at right angles to one another. The example is Sisyrinchium bermudianum album.
(Star-shaped) A flower with many narrow petals arising separately from a central point. Much the same as cup-shaped.Ī flower that is almost flat, with slightly upturned petal tips. (Urn-shaped) A flower in which the petals are fused into an almost enclosed globe shape, separating at the mouth into individual flared petals.Ī flower with a deep dish shape, roughly hemispherical, with straight sides or with a very slight flare at the tips. (Funnel-shaped) A flower that widens gradually from the base, ending in an open or flared shape.Ī flower that starts as a narrow tube, but widens into a flared mouth, where the petals often turn back.Ī flower with a long, thin tube, that widens suddenly into a flat-faced flower.Ī flower with a long, thin, straight-sided tube formed of united petals, often separating at the mouth into a flared shape. The length of the tube is variable, and the open-ness of the flower, but campanulate is generally shorter and fatter than tubular, and more closed than stellate. I had so much fun, I covered several sheets of paper with watercolor flower doodles.(Bell-shaped) A flower with a wide tube and flared lobes (petal tips), typical of the Bellflower family (Campanulaceae). Use a white paint pen on top to make highlights and embellishments. Step 4: Add additional color and patterns with markers. You can stop right there, or you can add additional color with brush markers or your other favorite type of coloring tools. Step 3: Draw flower petals in various shapes and sizes around the outside of the outlined puddles. Or, you can draw flowers right on top, radiating from the center of the petal. Use permanent black marker to outline the puddles. Step 2: Allow your watercolor puddles to dry. Touch the puddle with the color and watch the colors spread.ĭrop in additional colors to create different effects.įill a whole page with the watercolor blobs. Dip your brush in a color from your watercolor palette. Step 1: Dip your brush in water and create a small puddle of water on your paper. Watercolor paints and/or Metallic watercolor paints.I like to share what is fun and exciting for me, because maybe you will take something from it and create your own spin on the idea. This step-by-step is fun, summery art project for you or your kids to try. Here is an example of a finished watercolor flower doodle. Today I am going to show you how I transform puddles of watercolor to flower doodles. I have spent some time doodling with watercolors, my favorite artsy thing to do.
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