Do you struggle with finding joy when you sit down to paint? How about worrying about what could go wrong? Then this class is for you!

In this watercolor for beginners class, we will learn how to paint loose one-layer florals by first going over some watercolor basic exercises and also incorporating ways to find joy from start to finish.

In this class, you will learn two types of concepts: Self-care skills: Why we should relax and find joy in our paintings How to relax our bodies through breathing and releasing tension How to challenge our negative thoughts and replace them with encouraging ones How to observe things that bring you joy during the process Watercolor skills: How to use the glazing technique with lilacs How to use the wet-on-wet technique with orchids How to create color values and use them with lilies Who this class is for:

This class was made with both the beginner in mind who wants to learn the basics and the advanced artist who wants to learn to find things to enjoy about their whole painting. No matter what your skill level, you will find joy and leave behind the worries!

About your teacher: I’m Tammy Kaye and I’m an artist, elementary art teacher, and mental health therapist who loves to mix watercolor with self-care to help my students embrace their journey and let go of the need to be perfect. I’m excited for you to join my class and learn that you can find painting to be relaxing and not stressful! So let’s get to it!

Video Music Credit:
Title: Spring Moon by EnjoyMusic

Do you love watercolor but keep trying to paint perfectly? Are you afraid to waste supplies or make a disappointing painting? Then this course is for you! When I first got into watercolor, I noticed I’d get really anxious when I sat down to paint. My body tensed up, and I was afraid of wasting materials but most of all, that I’d make an ugly painting! Maybe you can relate to this?

Well, I began teaching online and was surprised that most of my students also struggled with letting go and enjoying their painting sessions. I realized we were all obsessed with perfectionism in our art. I pulled from my experience as a therapist and just experimented with ways to calm the body, so we could learn better and just play.

So in this class, you’ll learn how to let loose with watercolor florals. We’ll start with what perfectionism is and why you should let go of it. Then we’ll do a series of practice exercises and self-care techniques to start letting go.

You’ll learn how to:
1. Loosen up with loose florals as you focus on each brush stroke
2. Breath and relax tension as you experiment with water control and paint consistency
3. Change your negative narrative and find joy as you play with floral and leaf shapes and complimentary colors
4. Learn how to put all of these skills together to create a joyful floral composition.
This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics. But it’s also for experienced artists who have lost joy in their art.

By the end of it, you’ll have learned how to love and even crave the painting process, rather than just the end result. And through this experience together, we will become familiar with being present, having fun, and using painting to add joy to our lives!