Hearts and flowers are a popular subject for doodles and design. They are symbolic of love and joy. In this step by step tutorial, I'll show you how to create exciting, creative pieces of art using hearts and flowers as the theme.
We will use watercolours and colouring pencils.

Come and join our friendly Facebook group
A place to share your ideas and support others in their creative journeys
  / 424802013502822  

Equipment and materials

Paint
Acrylic paint by Pebeo, Abstract and Daler Rowney
Watercolour paint by Paul Rubens of LightWish High intensity pigment pallet, and Anilinky high pigment pallet

Brushes
Assorted, flat, round and very fine. I use a variety of different makes but they are all very soft. I also use brushes for nail painting as they are very fine.

Colouring Pencils
FaberCastell Polychromos
Derwent Inktense

Paper
For watercolour you need a strong paper (300gsm) or you can use wallpaper lining paper which works really well

Cardstock
Assorted colours

Pens
Fineliner marker by Daler Rowney and Fudenosuka
Acrylic pens by Aen Art, Posca and Lyuvie
Fountain pens by Jinhao, Lumy and Parker

Ink by Diamine

I also use a water spray and various mark making tools