Step by Step Botanicals in Watercolor, Ink, and Procreate

If you want to capture the beauty of nature but you don’t want to spend days or even weeks on one piece...Join the step-by-step experiment with fantastic mediums ✯ Watercolors, Inks and digital painting in Procreate✯ to truly enjoy the vibrant botanicals!

This class is for you if you’re illustrator, artist or designer and want to experiment with botanical painting and drawing techniques and natural history illustration. This can also be a great inspiration for challenges like Inktober or the 100 day project.

We’ll learn how with just a few layers and two colors you can achieve the true-to-life depth of botanical painting.

What’s Inside

This 1h 25m class consists of 18 bite-sized video lessons perfect for learning at your own pace. It’s filled with botanical inspiration, practical techniques, and both traditional and digital approaches. Scroll down to see what students are saying!

• Welcome, Inspiration & Materials. 
We’ll begin our journey with inspiration and references to spark ideas for your floral artwork! We’ll cover all the materials that will guide our botanical adventures.

• Traditional Botanical Demo: Rose We’ll create a classic Rose study using my unique technique. We’ll work on the Sketch, continue with Inking and add depth with Watercolor washes.

• Digital Painting in Procreate. Together we’ll learn about approaches to Digital painting and talk about helpful Procreate Settings.

• Digital Botanical Demo: Iris in Procreate. We’ll create an intricate Iris artwork in Procreate. We’ll use tools, textures and techniques to add depth and interest to our illustration.

• Final Thoughts & Your Assignment. 
We’ll talk about your Assignment and inspiration to continue your botanical adventures!

• Downloads & Resources. 
Helpful outlines, and Procreate brushes to support your practice.

I PROMISE you’ll enjoy the process more and more over time!♡

Included Downloads

• Line art outlines to save some time

• Custom Procreate brushes

• Color palettes

• Artwork previews

Ideal for

Artists of all levels, illustrators and designers, or anyone who wants to experiment with botanical painting. This can also be a great inspiration for challenges like Inktober or the 100 day project.

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What Students Are Saying

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“I love this class so much!” Anna always brings relevant themes and in-depth information about diverse artistic approaches. My favourite lessons were Landscapes (it made me think of Tuscany <3), the Abstract Technique, and Calligraphy. The filming location is beautiful and mysterious, adding so much to the experience of experimenting with inks. I admire how bold and brave your brushstrokes and mark-making are, Anna! I totally recommend this class to anyone wanting inspiring, fresh inky adventures.— Jessica Mauves

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“Anna’s passion for art shines through.” Her love for the medium is deeply motivating for both beginners and advanced artists. I highly recommend her courses — it’s a joy to follow each class she pours her heart and talent into. Her classes are not to be missed!— Kalwynah Stryker

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“Anna inspires me to be more playful with inks.” Her approach to creativity is the one to go for. This class offers practical lessons and the freedom to experiment and simply enjoy making art. I especially loved the forest scenes where parts of the class were filmed — magical!— Kira Bashkirtseva

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“Absolutely astonishing!” Anna always creates full, beautifully atmospheric classes packed with materials, techniques, and tricks. It feels like a whole journey with a dear friend. I loved the Mr. Potter and Forbidden Forest references! Anna’s humor, her talent, and her professionalism make this class a joy to watch. And the owl demo — so alive! It inspired me to grab my old ink bottles and start creating again. ♡— Kateryna Loreli

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“How to do a lot with very little — and not overthink INK!” If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly, completely tech-free class to enjoy over the holidays, this is it. With just paper, brushes, and ink, Anna guides you through lettering, florals, landscapes, and adorable woodland creatures. Her calm approach reminds me that art is not a race — it’s a peaceful moment when hand and eye meet. Simple, magical, and the results can be extraordinary.— Sharon Rego

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“OMG <3 The class is amazing!” Rich content, fun projects, and always beautiful presentations. I’m excited to start practicing some inks right away. Thank you, Anna!— Gülnur

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Procreate to take this class?
Not necessarily. Procreate is demonstrated as one of the tools, but the class focuses on narrative illustration principles that apply equally to traditional and digital media. You can use any software or traditional tools. The digital illustration is painted in the second part of the class only.

Is this class suitable for beginners?
Yes. The class is accessible to beginners, while also offering depth and inspiration for experienced illustrators. If you’re a beginner, you’ll get an overview of what is possible, and if you’re an experienced artist, you’ll gain inspiration for your own creative practice.

Is the class more traditional or digital?
Both. I believe we should embrace the challenges of traditional art to grow as artists, and expand our creativity with modern tools. These two approaches can fuel each other. You’ll see inspiration from traditional techniques alongside digital approaches.

Is this a step-by-step tutorial?
All my classes include step-by-step demonstrations. However, they are not about copying a single image, but about learning how to think creatively and develop your own visual language. My hope is that you’ll gain valuable insight to bring into your own unique creative practice.