Dive into a world of texture and pigment with paint and mixed media. This category focuses on the beauty of the “messy middle,” where watercolor painting meets layered mixed media.
Painting snowflakes with watercolor is a calm, relaxing art project that never gets old. No two snowflakes are identical in nature itself, so there is no pressure to make them “perfect”. So get ready with your sketchbook and watercolors and let’s paint! What You’ll Need: Snowflake Painting Video Tutorial: Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/zfWUOCchELM…
Spring is in the air, and today let’s learn how to paint watercolor flower bookmarks that are colorful and beautiful! I love sharing Easy DIY Bookmark Ideas that you can make at home. A bookmark is a small canvas, and it is easy to try new techniques on this small size Watercolor Flower Bookmarks Tutorial…
Namaste friends! Today let’s create a Diwali watercolor painting together! Whether you’re a beginner or crafting with kids, this step-by-step guide will help you paint a glowing watercolor diya Celebrating festivals while living in the USA is so different than how it was when we were growing up. The nostalgia of those Diwali photos inspire…
Watercoloring is such an enchanting medium, the water creates all the magic for you! Today, let’s explore How To Paint A Pond In Watercolor step by step with a Video Tutorial that you can follow along with. If you love painting, I think you will love this Watercolor Salt Technique. Today, to paint a pond…
There’s something so calming about painting simple leaf shapes in watercolor, I love that even total beginners can make beautiful watercolor leaves with just a brush, water, and a splash of color. Fall Watercolor Leaves Layer 2–4 warm colors (rusty orange, golden yellow, olive green) and blend with a larger brush for an autumn feel…
Spring is in the air, and let’s paint some Tulips in Watercolors in our sketchbooks today! Tulips have a very recognizable leaf and bud shape that is easy to capture on paper. I love drawing and painting flowers, make sure you check out these popular tutorials- Easy Flower Paintings or Watercolor Flowers Easy and Simple…
Today let’s learn how to paint a winter scene for beginners. Capture winter’s snowy beauty onto paper, a dreamy sky, dark mountain shapes all covered in a white paint splatter that mimics mother nature’s snow. The snow makes everything look natural and there is no going wrong with this painting! Winter can be cold and…
Hearts are simple shapes that look beautiful when painted in soft, flowing watercolor tones. This watercolor heart painting is an easy and joyful way to relax with your sketchbook and create something colorful Affiliate links have been used at no extra cost to the reader. You can read my full disclosure here. Materials You’ll Need Watercolor…
Hello and Namaste! Ganesha Chathurthi is just around the corner and today I’m pulling out my watercolors to paint. Let’s create a Ganesha Bookmark or two today together! Ganesha also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god who is worshipping widely in India. I’m painting a DIY bookmark today using watercolors. Affiliate links have…
Learn to paint an easy Watercolor Tree using brush pens or any watercolors you might have. A simple idea that gives easy colorful results! I’m pulling out my DIY sketchbook and filling its pages with easy watercolor ideas that are relaxing to paint! Just like the Watercolor Salt Technique, this Watercolor Tree could not be…
Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or just looking for a fun space art project, this galaxy watercolor art is an easy fail proof project. With just a few paints, brushes, and simple techniques, you can create your own starry cosmos on paper! Supplies You Will Need: If you find yourself intrigued by acrylics, I’ve…
Create beautiful colorful art using this tape resist painting technique. Creating crisp white lines is an easy process and perfect for kids, beginners or anyone who loves playing with color and patterns! What is tape resist art? Tape resist art is created by using a low tack tape to protect the white of your watercolor…
If you want to up your hand lettering game, or just try a new hobby- Watercolor Lettering gives all the joys of beautiful letters with the fluidity of watercolors. Affiliate links have been used at no extra cost to the reader. You can read my full disclosure here. What is Watercolor Lettering? Watercolor Lettering is Hand…
Today I’m unboxing a set of Dollar Tree Watercolor Paint and let’s see how they work! I also picked up a few paintbrushes and a plastic palette to test out. Ever since Dollar Tree started selling their Crafter’s Square brand item, I have been hooked. In fact, I have an entire post with my favorite…
If you’re looking for a fun and creative art project, making a heart flower painting is a fantastic choice! This tutorial walks you through how to paint a heart‑shaped arrangement of flowers step‑by‑step, using vibrant colors. Whether it’s for your sketchbook or to hang as wall art, you’ll end up with a beautiful piece. Let’s…