<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/en_GB/v1656652403747/css/blog/ck-blog-navigation.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/en_GB/v1656652403747/css/blog/blog-post.css"> <section class="text-center"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/blog-home.html" class="blog-lockup"> <picture> <!--Desktop Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Desktop and Tablet Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Tablet and Mobile Below--> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Desktop Image Below with Alt text--> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png" alt="Bright Side Stories - Cath Kidston" loading="lazy"> </picture> </a> <div class="blog-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="pb-4 pb-sm-0 col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/life-and-style.html">Life &amp; Style</a> </div> <div class="pb-4 pb-sm-0 col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/design-studio.html">Design Studio</a> </div> <div class="col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/make-and-create.html">Make &amp; Create</a> </div> <div class="col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/print-library.html">Print Library</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Section 1 START--> <div class="container" id="ck-blog"><picture> <!--Desktop Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw28e3380e/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BANNER.jpg" /> <!--Desktop and Tablet Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw28e3380e/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BANNER.jpg" /> <!--Tablet and Mobile Below--> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw28e3380e/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BANNER.jpg" /> <!--Desktop Image Below with Alt text--> <img alt="How to paint forget me not print - Cath Kidston" loading="lazy" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw28e3380e/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BANNER.jpg" title="" /> </picture> <div class="row pt-3 pt-sm-5"> <div class="text-center col-12 col-sm-6 text-sm-right middle-blog-1"> <h6 class="ck-blog-title">Get Arty with Cath Kidston: How to Paint Forget Me Not</h6> <p>In full bloom right now, <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/" target="_blank">forget-me-nots</a> represent the age-old adage that distance makes the heart grow fonder. 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Hand-drawn by our print designer Emma, with trailing, fresh green foliage and a cheerful, optimistic palette, this sweet, sentimental floral can be seen across <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/accessories-2/" target="_blank">accessories</a>, <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/home/" target="_blank">homeware</a>, <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/kids-and-baby/" target="_blank">kids</a> and <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/fashion/" target="_blank">fashion</a> this season.</p> <p></p> <!--Social Icons START--> <div class="b-social p-4 p-sm-5"> <div class="b-social-wrapper"><a aria-label="CathKidston Facebook" class="b-social-item" href="https://www.facebook.com/CathKidston/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><svg height="20" width="13" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M12.539 3.475H9.125c-.403 0-.856.492-.856 1.152v2.292h4.27v3.267h-4.27v9.812H4.243v-9.812H.589V6.919h3.654V4.997C4.134 2.341 6.255.105 8.975.001c.05-.003.1-.003.15-.003h3.414v3.477z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path> </svg> </a> <a aria-label="CathKidston Instagram" class="b-social-item" href="https://www.instagram.com/cathkidston/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> <svg height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M16.04 9.995a6.049 6.049 0 0 1-6.047 6.051 6.048 6.048 0 0 1-5.938-7.214H-.011v8.042a3.124 3.124 0 0 0 3.123 3.124h13.757a3.125 3.125 0 0 0 3.126-3.124V8.832h-4.068c.076.384.113.774.113 1.163m.829-10.003H3.112A3.125 3.125 0 0 0-.011 3.118v3.387h5.063a6.048 6.048 0 0 1 9.878 0h5.065V3.118a3.127 3.127 0 0 0-3.126-3.126m1.529 3.864a.56.56 0 0 1-.558.558h-1.678a.56.56 0 0 1-.558-.558V2.177a.56.56 0 0 1 .558-.56h1.678a.56.56 0 0 1 .558.56v1.679zm-4.686 6.139a3.721 3.721 0 1 0-7.443 0 3.721 3.721 0 1 0 7.443 0" fill-rule="evenodd"></path> </svg> </a> <a aria-label="CathKidston Twitter" class="b-social-item" href="https://twitter.com/Cath_Kidston" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> <svg height="18" width="21" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M20.431 2.478a8.27 8.27 0 0 1-2.409.677A4.306 4.306 0 0 0 19.866.773a8.27 8.27 0 0 1-2.664 1.045A4.135 4.135 0 0 0 14.141.459c-2.368.056-4.245 1.98-4.193 4.3 0 .329.036.657.108.977C6.645 5.542 3.488 3.9 1.413 1.24a4.366 4.366 0 0 0-.569 2.164 4.34 4.34 0 0 0 1.867 3.583 4.073 4.073 0 0 1-1.897-.539v.055c-.032 2.007 1.368 3.766 3.365 4.221a4.129 4.129 0 0 1-1.895.074c.509 1.721 2.089 2.927 3.919 2.988a8.287 8.287 0 0 1-6.206 1.782 11.638 11.638 0 0 0 6.428 1.935c7.712 0 11.931-6.557 11.931-12.246a9.37 9.37 0 0 0-.014-.557 8.686 8.686 0 0 0 2.1-2.227" fill-rule="evenodd"></path> </svg> </a> <a aria-label="CathKidston Pinterest" class="b-social-item" href="https://www.pinterest.com/cathkidston/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> <svg height="22" width="16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M15.903 6.38C15.342 2.27 11.291.177 6.97.667 3.554 1.054.148 3.847.008 7.845c-.088 2.437.599 4.267 2.892 4.781.993-1.779-.321-2.167-.525-3.455-.844-5.264 6.004-8.862 9.588-5.182 2.485 2.548.849 10.382-3.151 9.567-3.832-.778 1.876-7.013-1.182-8.238-2.485-.995-3.807 3.043-2.625 5.05-.694 3.452-2.182 6.702-1.579 11.03 1.956-1.435 2.613-4.18 3.151-7.044.984.605 1.51 1.23 2.761 1.327 4.617.363 7.2-4.662 6.565-9.301z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path> </svg> </a> <a aria-label="CathKidston Linkedin" class="b-social-item" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cath-kidston-ltd/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> <svg height="19" width="19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M18.692 18.998h-3.807a.306.306 0 0 1-.306-.307v-5.972c0-1.671-.123-2.949-1.674-2.949-1.424 0-1.979.797-1.979 2.844v6.077a.307.307 0 0 1-.305.307H6.814a.309.309 0 0 1-.308-.307V6.409c0-.169.139-.307.308-.307h3.651c.17 0 .308.138.308.307v.799c.686-.751 1.818-1.41 3.35-1.41 4.297 0 4.876 3.111 4.876 6.156v6.737a.307.307 0 0 1-.307.307zM2.515 5.038a2.521 2.521 0 0 1 0-5.04 2.522 2.522 0 0 1 2.517 2.52c0 1.389-1.13 2.52-2.517 2.52zM.608 6.102h3.815c.168 0 .305.138.305.307v12.282a.307.307 0 0 1-.305.307H.608a.307.307 0 0 1-.307-.307V6.409c0-.169.137-.307.307-.307z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path> </svg> </a></div> </div> <!--Social Icons END--></div> <div class="text-center col-12 col-sm-6 text-sm-left middle-blog-2"> <p>But instead of just admiring the print from afar, Sophie is taking us through the painting process, step by step how to draw, so you can get some easy tips on how to paint the blooming foliage yourself. With the summer holidays stretching out in front of us, we’re also using this as an opportunity to teach the kids how to draw some of their favourite things. And flowers are always a good place to start...</p> <div class="ck-image-1"><picture> <!--Desktop Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8c3e2ce5/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-TITLE.jpg" /> <!--Desktop and Tablet Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8c3e2ce5/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-TITLE.jpg" /> <!--Tablet and Mobile Below--> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8c3e2ce5/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-TITLE.jpg" /> <!--Desktop Image Below with Alt text--> <img alt="Print Designer Frankie- Cath Kidston" loading="lazy" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8c3e2ce5/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-TITLE.jpg" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Section 1 END--><!-- Section 2 START--> <div class="container pt-3 pt-sm-5 text-left ck-blog text-center" id="ck-blog-2"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="container"><picture> <!--Desktop Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwf1e77b60/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BREAK.jpg" /> <!--Desktop and Tablet Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwf1e77b60/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BREAK.jpg" /> <!--Tablet and Mobile Below--> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwf1e77b60/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BREAK.jpg" /> <!--Desktop Image Below with Alt text--> <img alt="Forget me not print - Cath Kidston" loading="lazy" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwf1e77b60/blog/2021/July/FORGET-ME-NOT_BLOG-BREAK.jpg" title="" /> </picture></div> </div> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="What You need to Paint forget me not print - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw556b9845/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 2.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>What You'll Need</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <ul> <li>Cartridge paper</li> <li>Pencil</li> <li>Rubber</li> <li>Variety of small pointed end paint brushes including a very fine one for the detail</li> <li>Gouache paints</li> <li>Water for rinsing brushes</li> <li>Tissue or old cloth for drying brushes</li> <li>A palette (or an old plate will do the job)</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step One</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Start by sketching out the design in pencil. You may want to use a rubber to gently go over the drawing to soften the pencil colour ready for applying the paint colours.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt=" - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw2e5ec2be/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 1.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="how to paint forget me nots - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw556b9845/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 2.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>STEP TWO</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Mix up all your paint colours, testing out shades on tissue paper until you’re happy with them.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>STEP THREE</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Starting with the leaves first, use the palest green colour to paint in block colour, before painting in the yellowish-green followed by the mid-green to add detail into the leaves. The darkest green colour will be added later. Don’t worry about keeping it too neat – there’s beauty in imperfection. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt="how to paint forget me nots- Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw73ba4329/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 1 copy.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="How to paint forget me nots- Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa46e8776/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 2 copy.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>STEP FOUR</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Now for the fun part – painting the flowers! Again, start with the palest blue colour and paint the flower shapes as neatly as possible (a steady hand is needed here), leaving the centres white so you can add in the yellow spots later on. Paint the lilac toned flowers followed by the darkest blue. You’ll need to use a fine brush for this step to carefully add in the delicate detail. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step five</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Now use a round-ended brush to add dots of yellow to the centre of the flowers and the little buds.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt=" - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwd628ac90/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 1 copy 2.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="How to paint forget me nots- Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw46ee5cd5/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 2 copy 2.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>STEP SIX</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Using the darkest green, and a very small paintbrush, add the details on the leaves and in the centre of the flowers.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>STEP SEVEN</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Now, for the final step, use the lightest blue to add detail to the flatter looking mid-blue flowers.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt=" - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw17eb541c/blog/2021/July/Untitled-4Artboard 1 copy 3.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="container pt-3 pt-sm-5 text-left ck-blog text-center" id="ck-blog-2"> <p>Your masterpiece is complete. You can always use the rubber to get rid of any visible traces of pencil if you like, then all that’s left to do is find somewhere to hang it. The trailing forget-me-not is a lovely wall art idea for a corner of your home that could do with cheering up. If you've had a go at this easy how to draw art class, make sure to share it with us on social media using #GetArtywithCathKidston</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <style> .b-carousel { margin-top: 50px; } .b-carousel:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 50px; } </style> <section class="pt-3 pt-sm-5 text-center ck-blog"> <h6>Shop Forget Me Not</h6> <div class="container"> <div class="b-carousel"> <div class="b-carousel-container" data-component="global/Carousel" data-component-options='{ "loop": true, "dotsNavigation": false, "controls": true, "prevBtnClass": "b-carousel-controls_btn icon-arrow_left", "nextBtnClass": "b-carousel-controls_btn icon-arrow_right", "breakpoints": { "small only": { "slidesPerView": 2, "slideBy": 1 }, "medium only": { "slidesPerView": 3, "slideBy": 1 }, "large only": { "slidesPerView": 5, "slideBy": 1 } } }'> <div data-js-carousel-container class="b-carousel-content"> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/400673508280CREAM.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dwb272c8a4/images/hi-res/1009767.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/400673508280CREAM.html">Forget Me Not Foldaway Overnight Bag</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/400668507159BLUE_19.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dw85a23d35/images/hi-res/1009729.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/400668507159BLUE_19.html">Forget Me Not Small Bookbag</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/402588535127CREAM.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dw1bf8fbfc/images/hi-res/1011289_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/402588535127CREAM.html">Forget Me Not Set of Two Glass Tumblers</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/403614562530CREAM.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dw89440b46/images/hi-res/1006803_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/403614562530CREAM.html">Forget Me Not Puff Sleeve Tie Waist Midi Dress</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/400572501362BLUE_19.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dw16588cce/images/hi-res/1009354.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/400572501362BLUE_19.html">Forget Me Not Pocket Backpack</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/401495519517CREAM.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dw3a564f44/images/hi-res/1010121.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/prints/shop-by-print/forget-me-not/401495519517CREAM.html">Forget Me Not Frilly Pouch</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>