7. Pressed Flower and Watercolor Mixed Media
For those who love to paint, combining watercolor illustration with real pressed flowers creates a whimsical, mixed-media masterpiece. The soft, fluid nature of watercolor blends beautifully with the crisp, defined textures of dried botanicals.
On watercolor paper, paint a soft, abstract background wash using pastel tones that complement your flowers, or paint a detailed illustration, such as a whimsical portrait, a vase, or a bicycle. Once the paint is completely dry, strategically glue pressed flowers onto the artwork. For example, you can glue pressed hydrangeas coming out of a painted vase, or use colorful petals to form the hair of a painted silhouette. This fusion of mediums adds incredible depth and storytelling to your wall art.