inkpapersquirrel by Elina Zhelyazkova/Master Watercolor Basics: A Guide for Painting Stunning Landscapes Step-by-Step

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Master Watercolor Basics: A Guide for Painting Stunning Landscapes Step-by-Step

  • Course
  • 65 Lessons

Discover the magic of watercolor in this beginner-friendly course, perfect for those starting out or building a solid foundation. Learn to choose the right materials, master essential techniques, and paint vibrant landscapes with confidence. From skies and seas to mountains and trees, you'll break down complex scenes into simple, approachable steps.
A fresh watercolor spring landscape

Who This Course Is For

  • You’re completely new to watercolor and don’t know where to start.

  • You’ve tried painting but felt frustrated or confused by the techniques.

  • You want a calm, structured way to learn without stress.

  • You’d love to paint beautiful projects right from the beginning.

What You’ll Learn

Through a balance of practical lessons and real-time projects, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to create watercolor landscapes you’re proud of.

You’ll learn how to:

A wooden bowl filled with watercolor paint tubes

The essential supplies you actually need & the core watercolor techniques

Paint swatches depicting water control

How to control water, pigment, and brushes with ease.

A landscape and a watercolor set

Four different approaches to starting a watercolor landscape so you’ll always know how to begin with confidence

A watercolor painting showing different kinds of painted trees

Step-by-step guides on painting key landscape elements: skies, trees, sea, and more

Elina in her studio showing a finished watercolor piece

Beginner-Friendly Projects

This isn’t just theory, you’ll paint along with step-by-step projects designed especially for beginners.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of your very first watercolor artworks, and the confidence to keep going.

A misty watercolor landscape
Three ways to paint watercolour mountains
Watercolor landscape snowy winter night with northern lights and a cozy cabin
Three different ways to paint watercolor clouds
Romantic watercolor sunset over the sea
Different ways to paint trees in watercolor
Heart-shaped watercolor cactus
Different ways to paint the sea in watercolor
Watercolor galaxy painting
Elina Zhelyazkova, watercolor artist and educator, in her studio

Learn With Me By Your Side

When you join, you don’t just get videos, you get access to me.

  • Ask questions anytime.

  • Share your paintings and get my feedback.

  • Connect with other students inside the private community.

Most online courses leave you to figure it out alone. Here, you’ll have my support every step of the way.

Why This Course?

Over the years, I’ve taught thousands of students who once thought they “weren’t talented enough.”
The truth is, watercolor isn’t about talent. It’s about starting with the right foundations.

This course gives you a clear path so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
You’ll learn, relax, and discover the joy of painting step by step.

You Don’t Have to Take My Word for It

"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’s Included

4 real-time step-by-step projects, 4 step-by-step guides and two practical exercises

Core modules covering all the basics

Lifetime access - revisit lessons anytime

Direct feedback & support from me + Access to the private student community

Downloadable PDFs + Bonus videos

14-day money-back guarantee

Already know the basics?

Take The Next Step: Elevate Your Watercolor Landscapes to grow your skills further.

Ready to Begin Your Watercolor Journey?

Join today and discover how simple, relaxing, and fun watercolor can be.