Watercolor Beginner

How to Paint Simple Watercolor Landscapes: Step-by-Step for Beginners

If you’re just starting out with watercolor painting, you might be wondering, What should I paint now? The answer often depends on who you ask, but a fantastic starting point is to practice basic watercolor techniques. By mastering the wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, you’ll set yourself up for success. And what better way to practice […]

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Quick & Loose Watercolor Mountain Landscape – How to Let Go & Painting Quickly Challenge!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when thinking about getting back into painting? Sometimes it feels like there just isn’t enough time, and painting might take hours! If that sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. In this tutorial, we’ll embrace the challenge of painting quickly and loosely, helping you rediscover the joy of creating without getting […]

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ONE Thing You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Watercolor Painting – Even as a Beginner!

There’s a simple yet powerful way to level up your watercolor painting—even as a beginner! Many artists mistakenly believe that success comes only from mastering techniques. While techniques are important, focusing on them alone won’t transform your artwork. Have you ever wondered why your paintings turn out great when you follow a tutorial, but not […]

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Take a Retreat with the Ocean Blues Course

Summer is here and what better way than to spend it painting one of your favorite vacation spots! I love painting the ocean because of its calming presence, but also because of its unique beauty that can be captured in so many different ways.  I’ve decided to create a course called, Ocean Blues, that was […]

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