Pack your artist suitcase and go on a watercolor adventure

In How Watercolor Works, you'll explore the core techniques and concepts behind how water and paint work together. Through simple, mix-and-match lessons, you'll learn how to apply these techniques to a variety of subjects—using just one brush and easy 15-minute painting sessions. Discover the joy of watercolor and build confidence with every brushstroke.

Why Watercolor Feels Frustrating

Watercolor is a beautiful medium—but it can feel unpredictable when you're first starting out. Most tutorials show you what to paint, but they skip over explain why watercolor behaves the way it does. Once you understand how water and paint work together, everything starts to make sense. Instead of fighting the paint, you begin working with it. That’s exactly what this course is designed to help you do.

What you’ll learn

• how water and paint work together • when to add water vs paint • how to create the wow factor in your work • how to use core techniques to create in your own style  • how to paint loosely while staying in control • how to paint without tracing and create with a variety of techniques Each lesson is short and approachable—most are 15 minutes or less, making it easy to fit painting into your day.

Skip the overwhelm by painting small with just one brush, in 15 minute paintings, no tracing necessary.

Just start painting!

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Dive into a world of color

Let go of perfection and learn my color mixing shortcuts to fast track your way to beautiful paintings.

Easy-to-follow video close ups

Follow along with all the details, so you can see exactly how your brush and paint work together.

Crush your core techniques

Learn water to paint ratios, brush control, how to control your shapes, and more with short actionable lessons.

Module 1 — Your Watercolor Adventure Begins

Learn how watercolor behaves differently than other paints

Hint: it's easier than you think

Understand how to set up your palette and materials so you can start painting

Grab what you have on hand or dive into my supplies list. As long as you have the basics, you can start!

Create your color confidence cards

Let go of perfection and embrace the joy exploration

Module 2 — Water, Brush and Paint Basics

Learn how water and pigment interact so you can begin painting with more control. In this module you'll practice foundational skills that make watercolor feel intuitive. Learn:  • how water and paint work together • controlling water and shapes • brush loading techniques • following the movement of paint • building your own shapes library

Module 3 — Master Core Watercolor Techniques

This is where watercolor starts to feel exciting. You'll learn the essential techniques that give watercolor its unique beauty and expressive qualities. Understand:  • wet-on-wet painting • wet-on-dry techniques • painting smooth washes • lifting and dry brush techniques • layering color without mud • understanding blooms and water boundaries

March Bonuses

Yes, you'll get some extra goodies when you join the course in March!

Bonus #1: My QOR color mixing pdf guide

Bonus #2: How to make a travel paint kit

Bonus #3: Get 3 free months in my paid Substack group!

Is this course right for you?

This course is perfect for you if: • you’re new to watercolor and want a clear place to start • you’ve tried watercolor but felt confused by how it behaves • you want to understand the medium itself, not just copy tutorials • you enjoy short, approachable lessons • you want a creative practice that feels relaxing and inspiring Skip the overwhelm—just bring a brush, paint, and your curiosity!

What you’ll need:

You only need a few simple materials: • watercolor paint • watercolor paper • one round brush • water and paper towel • masking tape That’s it!

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 41 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Your Watercolor Adventure Begins

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      Welcome!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How Watercolor Is Different

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      Intro To Supplies

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      Supplies List

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      Good-Bye Perfection

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      Setting Up Your Paint Palette

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      Create Your Color Confidence Cards

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    Module 2: Water, Brush And Paint Basics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How Water And Paint Work Together

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      Loading Up Your Brush For The First Time

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      Load Your Brush Three Ways

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      Wake Up A Dry Palette

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      More Ways To Control Your Water

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      How To Control Your Shapes

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      Follow The Paint

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      Practice Building A Shapes Library

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      Paint An Imaginary Flower

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    Module 3: Master Core Watercolor Techniques

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      Water To Paint Ratios

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      Create A Wow Flower

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      Wet On Wet

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      Wet On Dry

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      How To Paint Washes

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      Water Boundaries

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      Lifting And Dry Brush

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      The Beauty Of Layering

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      Understanding Water Blooms

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      Wet on Wet and Wet on Dry Explained

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      How Techniques Work In Your Paintings

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Watercolor Core Techniques PDF Guide

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    Module 4: Mini Painting Workshops

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      Color Mixing Shortcuts

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      The Mix And Match Method

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      Project: Retro Petals

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      Project: Coastal Crossing

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      Project: In The Distance

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      Project: On The Vine

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      Project: Dreamy Peonies

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      Project: Golden Glow

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      Project: Far Away

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      Congratulations!

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    Bonuses!

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      QOR Color Mixing Guide Pdf

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Create A Travel Kit For On The Go Painting

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      3 Free Months In My Substack Group!

Ready to begin your watercolor adventure?

Join How Watercolor Works and start exploring the beautiful possibilities of watercolor—one brushstroke at a time. ✔ Lifetime access ✔ 37 lessons across 4 modules ✔ Short 15-minute lessons

$97.00

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14-Day Happiness Guarantee

If you join the course and decide it's not the right fit, simply email within 14 days for a full refund. No hard feelings—just happy painting. Still have questions?

What if I'm not good at painting?

You don't need any previous watercolor experience to have fun in this course. How Watercolor Works is designed specifically for beginners and curious creatives who want a better understanding of watercolor from the start. At How Watercolor Works, I believe that everyone is an artist, and every piece of art is neither good, nor bad, it's just a matter of starting, and most importantly having fun!

What if I don't have time?

I get it! People are busy. That's why I designed these lessons to be 15 minutes or less each. That means you can sit down, paint a little bit, and learn something new without needing hours of free time. You can set a little corner, where you can comeback and work, so that getting your supplies out every time doesn't slow you down. Either way, you'll have lifetime access so you can go at your own pace!

What if I get stuck?

In How Watercolor Works, you can learn at your own pace. You'll have lifetime access to the course, so you can return to the lessons anytime you want. Revisit techniques and explore the projects at your own pace. Watercolor is a journey, and this course is designed to support you along the way. Still feeling stuck after watching the videos? You can reach out to me via email and I'll answer your questions so you can get unstuck and back to painting.

Dive into How Watercolor Works

By the end of this course you'll understand how watercolor behaves—so you can paint with more confidence and freedom.

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