How to Paint a 5-Minute Floral Wreath with the Bloom Brush

August 4, 2025

Want to paint a floral wreath that’s soft, balanced, and completely beginner-friendly?

You only need one brush, a few colors, and five minutes.

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to paint a beautiful floral wreath using the Craftamo wedge brush — no sketching skills required.

This technique is perfect for quick art sessions, handmade cards, or simply relaxing with some brush therapy.

Let’s get started.

Why the Wedge Brush Makes Wreaths So Easy

The wedge brush is one of the most versatile tools for floral painting.

Its unique angled edge and wide body make it perfect for painting both delicate filler flowers and bold statement petals — all with just a few strokes.

In wreath painting, where you’re balancing symmetry, flow, and variety, the wedge brush simplifies everything.

With this one brush, you can easily create:

✔ Gradient petals with depth and dimension
✔ Controlled leaf shapes with a flick of the wrist
✔ Balanced arrangements using just a few anchor points

The secret? Pressure control and brush angle — once you learn how to load the brush and press, it becomes second nature.

Step-by-Step: How to Paint a Floral Wreath with a Wedge Brush

1. Trace Your Wreath Base

Start by tracing a circle using a paper plate, masking tape roll, or anything round you have on hand.
Then mark small dots around the circle where you want your larger flowers to go.

Pro Tip: Don’t worry about perfection! These marks are just guides and can be adjusted as you go.

2. Paint the Main Flowers

Begin with your boldest blooms — we used hibiscus-style flowers here.
Use the full flat side of the wedge brush to press and pull petals around an invisible center.

Pro Tip: Load your brush with a base color, then gently dip just the tip into a darker color to create beautiful shading in one stroke.

3. Add Filler Flowers

Next, fill in the spaces between your main flowers with smaller elements like lavender or mini daisies.
Use the tip of the brush to dab for lavender, or light flicking strokes for tiny petals.

Pro Tip: Keep it loose and imperfect — this adds charm and softness.

4. Paint the Greenery

Use the edge of the brush to add leaves and soft curves of greenery that connect the flowers.
Let the stems guide your eye around the wreath.

Pro Tip: Mix different shades of green to add depth and keep things looking natural.

5. Final Touches

Step back and check your wreath — look for any gaps or imbalances.
Add small leaves, tiny flowers, or even just a stroke or two to finish the piece.

Pro Tip: Sometimes leaving a little negative space makes your piece feel more intentional and airy.

My Final Painting

Why This Wreath Technique Works

Painting florals in a circle might seem tricky, but with the right brush and a few anchor points, it becomes a fast and satisfying process.

With just one wedge brush, you’ll achieve:

✔ Dimensional petals without overblending
✔ A harmonious composition using simple guides
✔ Loose, natural greenery to tie everything together
✔ A full floral wreath in under 5 minutes!

🎥 Watch the full video here.

Build Your Botanical Brush Toolkit

This tutorial shows just one of the many ways to use the Craftamo wedge brush — a must-have for florals, foliage, and beyond.

✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Artist-designed
✔ Cruelty-free
✔ Great for watercolour and gouache

Looking to expand your floral brush set? Explore our collection of wedge, dagger, cat’s tongue, and flat brushes — designed for every style of bloom and greenery.

👉 Explore Craftamo's Floral Brush Collection

Let’s Talk Wreaths

What was your favorite part of this tutorial?

Do you prefer painting full wreaths or single blooms?

Let us know in the comments or tag your wreaths on Instagram @craftamo — we love seeing your floral creations bloom!