Watercolor Tutorials

Watercolor Tutorials

Relaxing Tutorials to learn something new, have fun and be calm

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Watercolor Tutorials
  • 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
    Pht...

  • 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
    Black

    Materials 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...

  • Berry Bookmark - Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry and Object Placement

    Learn how to create a coherent floral bookmark while using only four colors.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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. ...

  • 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:
    ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • 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
    Pen...

  • 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 Brown

    Materials used:
    Watercolor paper - cold pressed
    ...

  • 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...