Using a layered watercolour approach to create a loose and interesting version of bougainvillea. My attempts resulted in a controlled version, a stylised version, and a dynamic version. Through this process I learned that dropping water into the wet watercolour helps to highlighted areas that create depth.

Sunday morning sketch in Cabanas capturing a street scene with bougainvillea in ink and watercolour, using a colour triad to ensure colour harmony, which is especially useful when you’re sketching lots of foliage.

A roundup of the Draw This In Your Style challenges I attempted this week including a couple of floral adorned buildings.

My practice sketches for creating ink and wash bougainvillea in vibrant watercolour.