How To Paint This Raspberry Cake

I am a big fan of trying to watercolor desserts and make them as realistic as possiable. I could spend everyday finding different desserts and challenging myself to watercolor them.

If you are a beginner watercolor artist and would like to try to watercolor this cake, below are the supplies I have used asl well as a youtube short on my process.

Brushes

The Watercolor brushes used are: Silver Black Velvet Series 3000S size 4, 6, 8 Winsor & Newton Series 7 size 0, 2, 3

Paper

Artistico Extra White 100% Cotton Hot Press Fabriano. This paper is good for fine detail and smooth finish.

Colors

Cake colors:

Holbein Artists: Touch of lemon yellow, Jaune Brilliant, Yellow Ochre, Winsor & Newton Yellow Ochre Gold, Burnt Sienna

Frosting & Jam:

Holbein: Jaune Brilliant, Yellow Ochre, with muted Sennelier Payne’s Grey

Sennelier: Carmine, Alizarin Crimson, touch of Cobalt Violet Light

Jam Shadows:

Using a touch of Sennelier Warm Sepia and Ultramarine Deep

Winsor & Newton: Yellow Ochre Gold

Raspberries:

Sennelier Bright Red,Alizarin Crimson

Highlights:

Holbein Gouache White

Blueberries:

Sennelier Ultramarine Deep Cobalt Violet

Mint Leaves:

Sennelier Hookers Green, Pthalo Green Light, Sap Green

Cast Shadows:

Ultramarine Deep with sepia

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I hope you enjoyed learning about my process and will give it a try sometime!

If you would like to see more of my watercolor desserts. Check out the link below: