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Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Cathrin Gressieker

Learn to create abstract floral portraits with your eyes closed in this recorded art class with one of Etchr’s resident artists, Cathrin Gressieker (@cathringressieker). She’ll teach you how to expand your subject matter using unconventional watercolour techniques and how to overcome perfectionism as you fully enjoy the painting process. In this 2.5-hour class, you'll learn how to go with the flow, listen to your intuition, and develop your artwork's own rules!

This course is suitable for intermediate artists.

REFERENCE PHOTOS & COURSE MATERIALS

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

  • Watercolour paints (Suggested: Etchr Watercolour)

  • Watercolour brushes (Suggested: Etchr Watercolour Brushes)

  • A4 paper block (Suggested: Etchr A4 Paper Block)

  • Water-soluble coloured pencils

  • Water in containers

  • Mixing Palette, paper towels, cheap copy paper or bond paper, and glue stick

  • Mirror - or head reference photos of yourself or others

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Videos (10)

Preview | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
01:09

Preview | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Intro | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
01:41

Intro | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 1: Review & Inspiration | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
09:00

Step 1: Review & Inspiration | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 2: Materials | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
02:44

Step 2: Materials | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 3: Exercise-Loose Portraits | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
30:23

Step 3: Exercise-Loose Portraits | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 4: Exercise-Loose Florals Faces and Collage | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
30:56

Step 4: Exercise-Loose Florals Faces and Collage | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 5: Flower Crown | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
16:40

Step 5: Flower Crown | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 6: Eyes, Mouth, and Ears | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
18:02

Step 6: Eyes, Mouth, and Ears | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 7: More Florals | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
22:43

Step 7: More Florals | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Step 8: Final Touches | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
20:35

Step 8: Final Touches | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

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Preview | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
01:09

Preview | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
Intro | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
01:41

Intro | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 1: Review & Inspiration | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
09:00

Step 1: Review & Inspiration | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 2: Materials | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
02:44

Step 2: Materials | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 3: Exercise-Loose Portraits | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
30:23

Step 3: Exercise-Loose Portraits | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 4: Exercise-Loose Florals Faces and Collage | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
30:56

Step 4: Exercise-Loose Florals Faces and Collage | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 5: Flower Crown | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
16:40

Step 5: Flower Crown | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 6: Eyes, Mouth, and Ears | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
18:02

Step 6: Eyes, Mouth, and Ears | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 7: More Florals | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
22:43

Step 7: More Florals | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

Step 8: Final Touches | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques
20:35

Step 8: Final Touches | Abstract Floral Portraits with Loose and Fun Techniques

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Heather Markham
May 25, 2023

Hello from Canada! I had so much fun with this class. Just loved the techniques and learning that this course offered. I have done mixed media portraits before but what I liked about this class was using the floral abstracts and blind contour drawings from the warm ups. Thank you Cathrin and Etchr!

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anyagodwin24@gmail.com
September 06, 2022
Hello from New Zealand I can’t tell you how much joy and pleasure I have had from this class. I have been painting away for the last few days and I’ve been utterly thrilled with the way it has brought me to playfulness, freeing up my body and loosening up with joy and colour. I consider myself to be a relatively “loose“ painter, and I was really surprised when I accepted the challenge to look at this area again, that lo and behold, I was faced with some old restrictive thoughts and processes to revisit. Thank you so much Cathrin it’s been a pleasure and I know I will watch this over and over again. When I have something I will certainly post it here. Wishing you well 😊 With gratitude Anya
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Mindy Manuel
July 25, 2022
I love this style and can’t wait to get started
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