Workshop | Botanical Watercolour Workshop by Nancy
Sunday, 12th of April, Antiek Tattoo Amsterdam proudly presented Resident Nancys’ Botanical Watercolour Workshop.
What did we do?
We created a botanical watercolour painting with photos as our reference. We started the day with a pencil drawing of our flower, which we used as the basis for our watercolor. We covered some basic watercolour techniques (wet-on-wet, glazing, etc.) and also a bit of theory (colour theory, tonal values, etc.). Then we started building layers and expressing form and colour. We worked in a small group, and everyone received individual guidance. If there was still time left, we used some techniques for more playful and personal touches: splatters, smudges, large brushstrokes. At the end of the day, everyone either had a finished watercolour, or could finish it at home using the techniques they learned. Everyone received a reader with information about the history of botanical painting, colour mixing, tonal values, form expression, pencil drawing, and how to take photos of their flower.
Who gave the workshop?
Nancy is a tattoo artist with almost 20 years of tattoo experience. She studied at the Minerva Art Academy in Groningen and the Barcelona Academy of Art. As an artist, she has 15 years of experience with watercolour and joined the Dutch Botanical Artists Association five years ago after winning an international watercolour award. She has been a teacher of drawing and painting at an art academy in Barcelona and is an experienced and passionate teacher.
“Nancy’s tattoos beautifully combine realistic nature with artistic flair, featuring designs of birds, flowers, and plants that come alive through fine lines and gentle color gradients. The artist skillfully applies watercolor techniques, using layers of soft colors and natural splashes to create a feeling of movement and emotional richness. Focusing on botanical and avian themes, she crafts tattoos that look like they are painted directly on the skin, giving clients a unique, nature-inspired style that is both expressive and timeless”
