Watercolor Challenge: Expressive Florals

January 23, 2026 / Diann Zimmerman

This week we’re leaning into loose, expressive joy — we’re painting flowers in a vase, but in a wonderfully loose, expressionistic style. Think movement, splashes, suggestion rather than precision. Let the colors dance and the shapes breathe.

If you need inspiration, take a peek at Andy Geeson’s tutorials. He’s such a master of loose florals — bold marks, juicy color, and that magical balance between chaos and control. His work is a reminder that flowers don’t need to be “perfect” to feel alive. I absolutely love his art.

Watercolor challenge:  Expressive Florals

Here are the details:

  • Share a painting of flowers in a vase in loose, expressive style
  • Sponsored by Andy Geeson, https://loosewatercolours.com/
  • Prize for 1 random participant: 6-month access to Andy’s Patreon channel, https://www.patreon.com/c/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours/
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post: #expressiveflorals
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline January 30, 2026, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced February 1, 2026
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

If you want a fun and easy loose tutorial to do:

What is the prize?   

One random participant will receive a 6-month subscription to Andrew Geeson’s Patreon channel, https://www.patreon.com/c/andrewgeesonloosewatercolours —a treasure trove of exclusive tutorials, live broadcasts, and downloadable sketches to keep your creativity flowing.

Where to find Andrew:

 

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