Watercolor Tutorials
Relaxing Tutorials to learn something new, have fun and be calm
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Magical Night - Wet on Wet
Pink and Yellow Sky
Learn how to paint a magical sky, with wet-on-wet techniques and add details to the painting using wet-on-dry. Also, adding a few elements using shimmer paints.
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Colors used:
Ultramarine Violet
Violet
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Pink & Yellow Dusk Sky - Wet on Wet
Pink and Yellow Sky
Learn how to paint a beautiful summer evening sky using pink and yellow, with wet-on-wet techniques and add details to the painting.
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Colors used:
Rose
Yellow
BlackMaterials used:
Watercolor paper - col... -
Branches of Leaves - Brush Strokes
Learn how to create two kinds of branches of leaves with the basic brush technique to a create single leaf and a double leaf. It doesn't have to be perfect!
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Colors used:
Green
Brown
Yellow (optional)Materials used:
100% Co... -
Flower Bookmarks - Water & Brush Control and Relax
Creator: Lisa Wessels
In this relaxing watercolor tutorial we’ll be painting two beautiful flower pattern bookmarks. We’ll be creating two bookmarks; so while the first one is drying, we will be working on the second bookmark. Don’t focus too much on the result: flowers come in all kinds of shap...
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Berry Bookmark - Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry and Object Placement
Learn how to create a coherent floral bookmark while using only four colors.
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Simple Leaf and Berry Pattern - Brush Control and Letting Go of Stress
Practice brush and paint control while letting go of stress in this simple leaf and berry watercolor tutorial.
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Wildflower - Brush Marks
Experiment with brush mark making and create this wildflower by adjusting the pressure with your brush while making marks for the petals of the flower. Enjoy!
Have your watercolor supplies ready, turn on your sound and wind down.
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Roses & Leaves - Brush Strokes
It's time to paint some flowers: roses! You'll be practicing your brush strokes again and will learn how to paint loose roses by keeping the basic shapes of a rose in mind.
It would be good if you have practiced the Branches of Leaves tutorial before doing this one.
Enjoy!
Colors used:
Red
Gre... -
Spring Flowers - Brush Control & Letting Go
Learn how to create different kinds of leaves while practicing paint and brush control. Paint with your favorite colors; this tutorial is all about having fun and letting go of stress.
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Click on 'CC' in the video player bar t...
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Color Wheel - Learn all about color theory
Creator: Nienke Vletter
The color wheel is an essential part of color theory and will help you to create and choose colors you want in your painting. In this video, Nienke guides you in getting to know all about color!
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Co...
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Loose Eucalyptus - Brush Control
Learn how to create a brach with eucalyptus leaves by painting organic shapes with a push and twist technique. Including a short intro on how to prevent distractions and to keep focus!
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Colors used:
Yellow
Green
Brown
Turquoi... -
Spring Bouquet - Brush Control, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry
In this relaxing watercolor tutorial, we’ll be painting a lovely spring bouquet. I’ll teach you how to create a coherent whole while applying different painting techniques. This tutorial is all about brush control, the wet on wet- and the wet on dry technique. It’s time to sit down and enjoy your...
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Watercolor Leaf Pattern - Brush Control
Creator: Lisa Wessels
Unwind with me and learn how to create a colorful leaf pattern while painting mindfully without thinking about anything else, slowing down and being in the present moment. At the same time you'll be practicing your brush control 🖌️
Materials used:
Cold-pressed watercolor p... -
Mindful Brush Lettering - Brush Control with a peaceful state of mind
Creator: Nienke Vletter
In this video, Nienke guides you in practicing your brush control while learning a basic lettering technique with a peaceful state of mind. Stay in the moment and enjoy the calmness it brings you. Every new shape encourages you to embrace the present moment as it is. ...
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Berry Border - Brush & Paint Control while letting go of perfectionism
Creator: Lisa Wessels
In this calming watercolor tutorial, we'll be creating a berry border. Learn how to control your brush and how to create different shades and intensities with only a few colors. This video is all about letting go of perfection and being in the present moment.
Colors used:
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Winter Pattern Bookmark - Brush & Paint Control with patience and trust
Creator: Lisa Wessels
During this tutorial you will practice patience and trust while creating beautiful winter pattern bookmark. We will be painting the leaves, branches and berries in fantasy colors, so mistakes don’t exist.
Materials:
rectangle-shaped piece of paper
masking tape
a round siz... -
Loose Rose Pattern - Water & Paint Control and slow down
Creator: Lisa Wessels
Get some creative me-time with this calming watercolor tutorial. You will paint a loose rose pattern and learn to slow down and let go of perfection. Take your time and allow yourself to unwind. This is a great painting exercise if you're a watercolor beginner.
Materials u...
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Colorful Flowers - Water & Paint Control and let go of perfection
Creator: Lisa Wessels
Practice your water & paint control by painting lovely colorful flowers with Lisa. With each brushstroke remind yourself of your gentle nature and the kindness you share with the world.
Let go of perfectionism and find beauty in painting watercolor flowers.
Enjoy creati...
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Daisies - Water & Paint Control and unwind
Creator: Lisa Wessels
Unwind and paint beautiful daisies. These flowers come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors and that the flowers don’t have to look perfect. So, try to focus on the beauty of the painting process itself instead of the outcome and enjoy your creative me-time!
Materials ...
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Summer Fruit Bookmark - Water & Paint Control to relax
Creator: Lisa Wessels
Relax with me and paint this summer fruit bookmark . You'll practice water- and paint control. This painting exercise will let you experience the true joy of painting!
Materials used:
Watercolor paper - cold pressed
Watercolor paint
Round brush size 8 and 0
Lump of paper t... -
Simple Flower Pattern - Brush, Water & Paint Control
Creator: Lisa Wessels
In this easy and relaxing watercolor tutorial, we’ll be creating a simple flower pattern. We’ll be practicing different techniques, including the wet on wet technique and wet on dry technique. You will experience how calming it is to create this easy, but pretty painting. P...
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Cactus in a pot - Wet-on-Wet
Creator: Jezzreen Faife
Learn how to paint a cute cactus in a pot using wet-on-wet techniques and add beautiful details using wet-on-dry.
Materials used:
Watercolor paper - cold pressed
Watercolor Paint: Yellow, Sap Green, Dark Green, Ultramarine Blue, Red and Grey
Round brush Size 6 and 2
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Cafe Latte - Wet-on-Wet
Learn how to paint a coffee mug with a cafe latte and use masking fluid to create a design in the coffee.
Turn on your sound, have your watercolor supplies ready and wind down.
Colors used:
Turquoise Blue
Grey
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Mars BrownMaterials used:
Watercolor paper - cold pressed
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Acorn Pattern Bookmark - Brush Control & Object Placement
Creator: Lisa Wessels
In this calming watercolor tutorial, we'll be creating an acorn pattern. Learn how to place objects to create an equal pattern. Remember: your painting doesn't have to become a masterpiece, it's all about enjoying the painting process.
Materials used:
rectangle shaped piec...