How to paint WATER LILY in watercolors - step by step tutorial with FREE sketch

This is a tutorial on how to paint this water lily with watercolors.

I also provided a sketch for you guys to make it easier. But this time you can see my sketching process and maybe if you want to, try to sketch it yourself. Just for practice.
If not, or if you need some help, the sketch is available here :
https://renatatotart.com/blog-2/

Btw, water lily has the same symbolic meaning as my name Renata - meaning rebirth, reborn... :) Maybe that is the reason why I love this flower so much and feel so drawn to it.

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To paint it I used:

***Paper :
Centenaire cold pressed watercolor paper 300gsm or 140lb, size 18 x 26 cm or 7 x 10 1/4 in
But that paper is hard to find outside Europe do I would recommend
Clairefontaine Fontaine cold pressed watercolor paper
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If you have a bit higher budget
Arches
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More affordable watercolor paper 100% cellulose I would recommend for beginners - Canson Montval

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***Watercolors :
brand St. Petersburg - White nights : Ultramarine, Carmine, Olive Green, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Violet, Green, Sepia
I also used white gouache
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I would also recommend:
Sennelier
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More affordable student grade watercolors I would recommend for beginners - W&N Cotman
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***Brushes: Raphael Softaqua
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Dainayw
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***Some other supplies I use:

Pigma Micron pen
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Mixing palette (porcelain or ceramic)
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Masking fluid and marker
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Uniball white gel pen
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Washi tapes
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Conte watercolor pencil
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Kneaded (artist) eraser
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Equipment I use for making my videos:

Canon M50
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Lighting
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Microphone
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***Music used in the video:
Tonto by Silent Partner
Dancing Star by Aakash Gandhi
White River by Aakash Gandhi
(all featured in YT Audio Library)

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Feel free to comment this video... love all feedback and suggestions..

Thank you so much for watching!!!

Big hug from me,

Renata