Poppy Pod

• Created with soft watercolor washes,
• delicate hand-drawn details,
• touches of wire and beadwork

This piece combines painting with simple mixed media techniques to create a botanical study full of warmth and character. Gentle splatters, layered neutrals, and expressive line work allow the watercolor to flow naturally while adding depth and movement to the composition.

Optional – heat gun or blow dryer, wire, wire cutters, beads, needle and thread.  A hole punch is also helpful or you can use a large needle.

Most supplies can be purchased at your local art supply store, Amazon, and a hardware store. If you choose not to use Amazon, Blick is also a great place to purchase art supplies.

If you would like to use my watercolors, you can purchase them on Rippledwaves.com.  I also have a limited set of watercolor brushes that I use available.

Although the poppy pod itself doesnt take a long time to paint, adding the wire and beads can take some time.  I strongly suggest watching the videos first, do a little practice, the start the project.

There is a bonus where I teach you how to make your own needle punch…its super easy…but you will need to know a little about how to work with polymer clay.

I am here to help you with any issues you may come across.

You can contact me by email anytime.

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