New: Learn to Paint Animals in Watercolor

Learn to create cozy animal paintings with soft, dreamy backgrounds

Watercolor Courses for Every Stage of Your Journey

Step-by-step courses to help you build skills, grow confidence, and enjoy the magic of painting.

  • €197 or 3 monthly payments of €67

Watercolor Foundations & Landscapes Bundle

Two in-depth courses that take you from solid watercolor fundamentals to confident landscape painting.

  • €49

Light & Glow Bundle

Capture luminosity and make your watercolors glow with two focused, in-depth classes and step-by-step final projects.

Daily Watercolor Challenges to Inspire You

Step-by-step challenges to help you stay consistent, explore new techniques, and enjoy painting in small, magical bursts.

Free Water-to-Pigment Ratio Guide

If you struggle with how much water to mix into your paint, this guide will make it simple. Inside, you’ll see clear visual examples of different paint consistencies, plus when and how to use each one in your paintings. This is especially helpful if you want cleaner layers, better control, and more confident brushwork. Delivered straight to your inbox so you can keep it for reference.

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What Are My Students Saying

"Elina is a superb teacher, so organized and calm in her teaching style. The soft music and to-the-point explanations made for a very relaxing class. I was able to get a good result on my project. I just loved it!"

- Marie Kusters

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"I LOVED this class. Elina has a way of making a complex painting so do-able. I learned so much. Elina is magic. Thanks so much for this class!"

- Emily Mau

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"I find the warm and inviting atmosphere in Elina's paintings truly inspiring, and her love for painting is contagious. She'll know how to teach and guide you with genuine patience and kindness, as this is exactly the person she is every day"

- Françoise Blayac, Watercolor Artist & Teacher

What You Can Expect

Clarity

step-by-step lessons that make watercolor approachable

Creativity

space to experiment and discover your unique style

Confidence

the tools to finally move beyond following tutorials

Calm

an atmosphere that feels soothing and restorative.