9. Delicate Lavender Sprigs
Lavender is one of the easiest florals to paint, making it a staple for watercolor beginners. Using a mix of ultramarine blue and rose madder to create a custom purple, you will use a small round brush to make quick, dabbing motions along a thin green stem. By leaving small pockets of white space between the purple dots, you mimic the delicate, airy clusters of real lavender blossoms. Painting a small bunch of these sprigs tied together with a simple painted twine bow creates a rustic, French-countryside aesthetic that looks beautiful on any desk.