Boho Floral Hand Lettering

Watercolor and hand lettering are some of my favorite ways to make art. I also love that there's always something new to learn. 

I learned this technique, boho floral hand lettering, from Kelly Klapstein at Workshop Week. 

This is what she made: a framable artwork that combines line drawing, watercolor, and a quote done in brush lettering...TADA! 

She used a light pad to trace the flower onto her paper (but we can use transfer paper, a transfer pencil or drawing the flower freehand). Then she used a waterproof fine liner pen to trace the outlines and add details. 

She painted watercolor circles, allowing them to dry in between adding a new color so they don't bleed. 

Once the paint was dry, she added the quote (also with the aid of a light pad). Using an alphabet stencil or freehand lettering are other alternatives. 

Here is my attempt using quotes that I've come across recently:

A tiny version in my small sketchbook...TADA!

A useful reminder that can be framed to decorate a workspace...TADA!

This lovely quote is from J.R.R. Tolkien. 

And finally, a motto I use whenever I turn blah to TADA!

I hope this inspires you to practice your lettering as you ponder wise words and affirmations. 

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