The Watercolor Journal

Discover watercolor tips, lessons from my journey, and inspiration to help you paint with confidence and joy.

Watercolor skies collection

How Daily Painting Improves Your Art (and Your Mind)

    Daily painting supports both artistic growth and mental well-being. Here’s how a consistent practice can change the way you create.
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    What Brands Actually Look for When They Contact Artists (It’s Not Just Your Follower Count)

      Brands don’t choose artists based only on follower count. In this post, I share what actually matters when brands decide who to contact, based on my experience working with art brands over the past 7 years.
      Close-up of a Brush Resting on a Ceramic Palette, Blue Mixed Paint

      5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Watercolor

        Watercolor has been my escape, my passion, and now my career. But the path wasn’t always smooth. Here are five lessons from my journey that will help you paint with more confidence, joy, and freedom.
        A Stack of Watercolor Blocks and a Kitten with its Paw on the Stack

        My Favorite Watercolor Supplies (and What I’d Recommend If You’re Just Starting Out)

          Choosing watercolor supplies can feel overwhelming. In this post, I’m sharing my go-to papers, paints, and brushes plus budget-friendly options I’d recommend if I were starting from scratch.
          An aesthetic shot of a hand holding a brush

          How I Started Teaching Watercolor Online (And Why You Can Too)

            I never thought I’d be teaching art online, but here I am five years later, still loving it. In this post, I share how it all began and tips to help you start teaching watercolor (or any art) with confidence.