Chris first gave out notices then introduced Jeremy to a full house

For the start of his wet-on-wet painting Jeremy needs the paper flat

Blue masking fluid was already in place for the position of the main flowers - the dandelion.

Getting the right shade is important and Jeremy mixes his own from six basic colours

Onto the wet paper drops of colour indicate vague flower and foliage shapes in the background.

With a drier brush he pulls paint out to give the suggestion of grasses.

The oval shaped explosion of colour is ideal for a vignette

As the paint was drying, members came around to look more closely and ask questions.

To speed things up a bit, Jeremy used his hair-dryer.

Now the painting can go upright, easier for everyone to see.

Jeremy talked about the paper he uses and how it affects the outcome of a painting.

Using darker greens he added details to the foliage, making some fern-like and including dandelion leaves.

He then used some kitchen roll and lifted out colour to create the dandelion clocks.

More areas of colour were lifted out for the stems.

The clocks took shape with delicate shading, using tiny brush strokes. Hints of colour were added to the stems.

Then it was time to remove the masking fluid ....

.. and reveal the blank shapes for the dandelion flowers.

Bright yellow for the petals, with orange and burnt sienna for the centre; a sharp contrast to the duller, darker surrounding.

Unfortunately the frame had a plastic cover .....

... but we all agreed that the finished picture was most remarkable - who needs orchids?