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How to paint a poppy

Easy step by step tutorial with Simply acrylic art supplies on how to paint a modern poppy, presented by Amylee Paris.

How to paint a poppy

Easy step by step tutorial with Simply acrylic art supplies on how to paint a modern poppy, presented by Amylee Paris.

The materials in your kit

Simply acrylic paint, several colours including gold

2 Simply “fine tip” brushes of different sizes

Simply acrylic paint marker, black colour

Simply canvas, A4 format

Simply plastic palette

A water container and a paper towel roll

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Your step by step guide

Background

With the brush soaked in the colour of your choice create a first ovoid shape in the lower part of the canvas. Paint a second circular shape on top of the first, this time using gold acrylic paint. Leave to dry.

Next step

The flower

Starting from the top of the canvas, draw several overlapping petals. Draw the rod starting at the bottom of the canvas.

Good to know: To create different lines, you can go over them several times with the black marker to thicken the line or reduce it if you press very lightly.

Next step

Starting from the top of the canvas, draw several overlapping petals. Draw the rod starting at the bottom of the canvas.

Good to know: To create different lines, you can go over them several times with the black marker to thicken the line or reduce it if you press very lightly.

Adding polka dots

Still, with the same black acrylic paint marker, add different-sized polka dots to one side of the flower.

Good to know: For more inspiration for the creation of the background, don't hesitate to dig into the mark-making technique, Pinterest and Google are full of ideas.

Next step

Still, with the same black acrylic paint marker, add different-sized polka dots to one side of the flower.

Good to know: For more inspiration for the creation of the background, don't hesitate to dig into the mark-making technique, Pinterest and Google are full of ideas.

Result and inspiration

For a much prettier finish, you can add a few more details to the upper. Here is a beautiful, very modern poppy, ready to be framed!

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

Next step

For a much prettier finish, you can add a few more details to the upper. Here is a beautiful, very modern poppy, ready to be framed!

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

Your step by step guide

Step 1

Background

Next step

The flower

Starting from the top of the canvas, draw several overlapping petals. Draw the rod starting at the bottom of the canvas.

Good to know: To create different lines, you can go over them several times with the black marker to thicken the line or reduce it if you press very lightly.

Next step

Starting from the top of the canvas, draw several overlapping petals. Draw the rod starting at the bottom of the canvas.

Good to know: To create different lines, you can go over them several times with the black marker to thicken the line or reduce it if you press very lightly.

Adding polka dots

Still, with the same black acrylic paint marker, add different-sized polka dots to one side of the flower.

Good to know: For more inspiration for the creation of the background, don't hesitate to dig into the mark-making technique, Pinterest and Google are full of ideas.

Next step

Still, with the same black acrylic paint marker, add different-sized polka dots to one side of the flower.

Good to know: For more inspiration for the creation of the background, don't hesitate to dig into the mark-making technique, Pinterest and Google are full of ideas.

Result and inspiration

For a much prettier finish, you can add a few more details to the upper. Here is a beautiful, very modern poppy, ready to be framed!

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

Next step

For a much prettier finish, you can add a few more details to the upper. Here is a beautiful, very modern poppy, ready to be framed!

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

What you'll need

Simply Acrylic Paint

Daler-Rowney Simply Acrylic Paints are a perfect starting point for artists and hobbyists looking to experiment with acrylics. These soft-body water-based colours can be used straight from the tube, wet easily onto the surface, and can be thinned with water.

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Simply Accessories

Daler-Rowney Simply offers a simple but comprehensive range of value for money accessories ideals for beginners and students alike.

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Simply Canvas & Panels

Daler-Rowney Simply Stretched Canvases & Canvas Panels feature a 250gsm, 100% cotton, triple primed, acid-free canvas. The medium grain textured surface is ready for use and the range is available in a comprehensive assortment of shapes and sizes.

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About the artist:

The painter Amylee Paris tirelessly finds her inspiration in colour and nature. Her abstract blooms and portraits shine in several art galleries in the UK.