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You used to look at other people's watercolors and think: "I could never do that." Then you painted your first leaf — and it actually looked like a leaf. Then a second one — and it turned out better than the first. Here we collect step-by-step tutorials so that process never stops.

How to Paint a Bumblebee in Watercolor

Yellow stripes, blue-black shadows, transparent wings with a soft blue wash. The only bee that will never sting you.

Animals · 5 min read

How to Paint a Strawberry in Watercolor

Scarlet wash, green crown, tiny seeds — and a reflected light on the side that turns a flat shape into something you want to bite.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a Teddy Bear in Watercolor

Light brown wash, short furry strokes, dark pads with highlights. Your teddy will look so huggable you'll feel guilty leaving it on paper.

Animals · 5 min read

How to Paint a Candle in Watercolor

Three layers, one flame, and the patience to let each one dry. The glow around the fire is what separates a candle from a yellow stick.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a House in Watercolor

A little house in a winter forest — pencil walls, fir trees behind, smoke from the chimney. The kind of painting that makes people want to move in.

Landscapes · 5 min read

How to Paint a Ladybug in Watercolor

Six legs, two antennae, and the most recognizable spots in the insect world. Plus a blue highlight on the back that makes the whole thing pop.

Animals · 5 min read

How to Paint a Watermelon in Watercolor

Red wash on wet paper, green rind at the bottom, seeds with a white marker. The juiciest thing you can paint in under ten minutes.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a Pumpkin in Watercolor

Curved segments, orange stripes, green spots, and a stem that holds it all together. Your pumpkin will look good enough to carve — but too pretty to ruin.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a Penguin in Watercolor

A penguin is basically a bowling pin in a tuxedo. Sketch the body, add a yellow chest, blue-black shadows — and suddenly it looks like it might waddle off your paper.

Animals · 5 min read

How to Paint Cherries in Watercolor

Two cherries, one stem, and a leaf. Sounds simple — until you try to make them glow. Pink wash, green stems, bright red on top, and a shadow that ties it all together.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a Lemon in Watercolor

A lemon is the most patient model you'll ever have. It won't move, won't complain about the lighting, and the worst that can happen is you eat it afterwards.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint an Apple in Watercolor

Newton had his falling apple. You'll have a painted one. Yellow base, orange blush, scarlet shadow — and a highlight that makes the whole thing glow.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a Fir Tree in Watercolor

Wet paper, two shades of green, and five minutes of your time. The result will look like a proper Christmas card — minus the glitter.

Landscapes · 5 min read

How to Paint Mountains in Watercolor

Mountains look complicated until you realize they're just triangles with attitude. A pencil ridge, a blue wash, and some brave shadow work — that's the whole secret.

Landscapes · 5 min read

How to Paint a Daisy in Watercolor

Forget drawing every petal individually. An oval, a wet background, and some loose brushwork — your daisy will look more alive than a botanical diagram ever could.

Flowers · 5 min read

How to Paint a Flower in Watercolor

A flower is the perfect first subject for a watercolor beginner. Simple shapes, forgiving colors, and a result that looks impressive even on your first try.

Flowers · 5 min read

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