Watercolour Florals for Surface Design: Intensive
An immersive course for creatives who want to paint beautiful watercolour florals and turn them into professional, portfolio‑ready prints..
Start Course NowThis isn’t just a painting class. This is a full creative‑to‑commercial workflow taught by industry experts who know exactly what brands look for.
Phase 1: Paint
Paint florals that feel alive
You’ll learn how to create expressive, dimensional, beautifully balanced watercolour florals — even if you’ve never painted before. Through guided demonstrations, you’ll discover:
You Will Learn
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How to mix colours that glow
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How to build depth, softness, and movement
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How to paint petals, leaves, stems, buds, and full compositions
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How to avoid “muddy” colour and flat shapes
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How to create florals that feel natural, not stiff or overworked
Painting is only half the story. This course teaches you the full digital workflow so your artwork becomes a commercially viable print.
Phase 2: Photoshop
Turn your artwork into polished, professional prints
You’ll walk away with prints that look like they belong in a fashion collection, homewares range, or licensing portfolio.
You’ll learn:
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How to scan and digitise your paintings without losing detail
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How to clean, refine, and colour‑correct your motifs
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How to separate elements for maximum flexibility
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How to build balanced layouts that feel intentional and premium
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How to create seamless repeats that meet industry standards
The Three Floral Styles You’ll Master...
Mid‑Scale Watercolour Floral
Expressive, flowing florals with beautiful depth and movement — perfect as hero prints in any collection.
Ditsy Floral
Charming, small‑scale motifs that stay crisp and balanced in repeat — ideal for coordinates and commercial versatility.
Abstract Floral
Loose, modern shapes with bold colour and energy — a contemporary take that adds freshness to any range.
You Will Also Learn...
TO MAKE MORE FROM YOUR MOTIFS
Design efficiency is key to maximizing creativity and income. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to reuse, edit, and transform your motifs to create new variations and designs.
TO CREATE COLOURWAYS
Colourways help your design suit multiple seasons or product categories.
Clients love seeing prints in different colour schemes, making your design more marketable.
TOCREATE COORDINATES
Coordinates are simpler, supporting designs that complement a hero print, adding versatility and value for clients. They’re quick to create and work well for homewares, stationery, or fashion collections.
We set each brief with clear visual inspiration and colour guides, so you’re never working blindly.
You’ll get focused design briefs supported by curated product imagery, so you always know the direction you’re designing toward — never guessing or working in the dark.
You’ll also receive a 35‑page Floral Photo Inspiration PDF to spark ideas, plus a Warm‑Up PDF, a Materials & Tools list, and a step‑by‑step Checklist to keep your workflow smooth and confident from the very start.
Each Design Module Works Like This:
1. Choose your motifs & Create your initial sketches
Now it’s time to plan your design!
2. Paint your motifs
A step-by-step guide to controlling your watercolour. Plus hundreds of tips and tricks.
3. Design on Photoshop
Prepping, editing, and building your design to its polished finale.
Plus!
Expert and Peer Support
Access our community group where you can seek additional guidance from instructors. Fellow students are also there to support you on your journey as they navigate similar experiences.
Knowledge Hub Access for life
Discover insights on topics you never considered asking about before! An expanding resource that addresses challenging inquiries.
Up Skill with People who Know about design
We are Longina Phillips Designs, a world-leading surface design studio.
We're proud creators of stunning textile and surface designs gracing the collections of world-renowned brands. As one of the world's leading studios, we've gathered our in house team to share their design and painting skills with you.
