Watercolour Poppy Bud

Paint a simple oval shape using green watercolour to represent the bud.

Fill in the oval, leaving a small area of white paper to show light and shadow.

Drop a small amount of black paint into the tip of the bud whilst still wet.

Draw a curved line down the centre of the bud to suggest the seam where it will open.

Add hairy black lines around the bud to create texture and detail.