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My son joined me for a simple little tutorial today! One of my favorite paintings in the home is a watercolor sketch I did on a page from a book about blackbirds (pictured below). I thought this would be a fun project to share with you!

Full disclosure: I didn't plan on him joining me, but we rolled with it. He did so well, and even said he thought his painting was better than mine! 



You'll need the following:

  • jar of water (we reuse yogurt containers)
  • watercolor paints. We use something like this** in the video (ours came from Michael's).
  • your favorite brushes (I like one rounded brushes with tips like these**). The one I use in the video is a Master's Touch Round 14 from Hobby Lobby.
  • printed template (with trim lines for an 8x10" print) that you can download HERE. Watercolor paper like this** will hold the paint best, but I'm just using thick stationery paper in the video. FYI, the image is from the New York Public Library Digital Collections website, which is amazing!!
  • paper towel for blotting

Remember to have fun! Use your own color palette of favorite colors. We went bright and bold, but you can choose more muted colors. 

We'd love to see what you create! Send us a picture at mary@marydeandraws.com or tag us on Instagram @marydeandraws.

Here's the video!



*I'm so happy for you to enjoy my coloring pages and printables for your personal (not commercial) use! Use for Bible studies, church groups or events, and Sunday school classes are all fine! If you're in doubt, I'm happy to answer any questions. All artwork and photos are copyright Marydean Draws. If you share this, thank you (!), and as a courtesy,  please link back to this post and not the PDF file. 

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Paint with me Watercolor Tutorial with Vintage Bird Template

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It's been SO cold here in Virginia this last week, so today I'm dreaming of sun and Spring flowers as I sit under my sun lamp trying to make up for my lack of Vitamin D (and general sense of joy).

Do you remember my first watercolor tutorial (you can find the first it HERE)? Today I had a lot of fun recording a second super simple watercolor tutorial video. There's also a free printable template you can use with it if you want. In the video, I walk you through a pretty Spring bouquet of flowers.

All you'll need are the following:
  • jar of water (we reuse yogurt containers)
  • watercolor or gouache paints. I use this set** in the video, but sometimes also use something like this ** with the kids (ours came from Michael's). And don't worry--kids' watercolor trays will work just fine too.
  • your favorite brushes (I like one rounded brushes with tips like these**). The one I use in the video is a Master's Touch Round 14 from Hobby Lobby.
  • (optional) tray for mixing colors. You can repurpose something from your house like an ice cube tray or buy one like this.** Watercolors can be rehydrated, so I love that the paint is never wasted!
  • paper + (optional) printed template that you can download HERE. Watercolor paper like this** will hold the paint best, but I'm just using thick sketchbook paper in the video.
  • paper towel for blotting
  • (optional) sun lamp for simulated sunshine

Here's the video tutorial:



You can download the PRINTABLE TEMPLATE HERE or click on the image below.
I hope you have fun creating something that brings you joy today. Tag me in your social media posts or email me a picture of your results!


*I'm so happy for you to enjoy my coloring pages and printables for your personal (not commercial) use! Use for Bible studies, church groups or events, and Sunday school classes are all fine! If you're in doubt, I'm happy to answer any questions. All artwork and photos are copyright Marydean Draws. If you share this, thank you (!), and as a courtesy,  please link back to this post and not the PDF file. 

**affiliate link. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.


               

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Paint with me! Spring floral tutorial + printable template

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 If you've been around the blog or followed me on Instagram this year, you know I've fallen in love with watercolors. It started as stress relief and has turned into such a life-giving addition to my drawing (which I still love, of course). Watercoloring seems to bring out another side of my creative brain. It allows me to work more intuitively and freely.

 Today I'm combining my drawings and watercolors and hoping to share my love of watercolors with you!

 I created a simple watercolor template and recorded a tutorial for you to follow along and paint with me. The template is made from the Romans 15:13 verse art I shared with you earlier this month as a screensaver. (If you don't see the video below, follow this link.)

Here's what you can pull together to be ready to go:

 Supplies:

  • jar of water (we reuse yogurt containers)
  • watercolor or gouache paints. I use this set** in the video, but sometimes also use something like this ** with the kids (ours came from Michael's). And don't worry--kids' watercolor trays will work just fine too--you'll just have to mix more colors yourself!).
  • your favorite brushes (I like one rounded brushes with tips like these**). The one I use in the video is a Master's Touch Round 14 from Hobby Lobby.
  • tray for mixing colors. You can repurpose something from your house like an ice cube tray or buy one like this.** Watercolors can be rehydrated, so I love that the paint is never wasted!
  • printed template that you can download HERE (watercolor paper this** will hold the paint best, but I'm just using white cardstock in the video. It bled, but held up okay to the water)
  • paper towel for blotting



If you like this art, I've just added prints of the original painting and a printable set with Bible verse cards, blank watercolor templates in different sizes, and greeting cards to the shop. I can think of all kinds of ways you could use these--for birthdays, congratulations, thank you's, and notes of encouragement. I think the full-size or mini watercolor templates would make a great activity to do with a bunch of girlfriends or for a women's retreat activity. You can find the whole set here. 







Did you like the video and template? Let me know if you'd like to see more--and more of what. Tag me on Facebook or Instagram if you try it out. I'd be thrilled to see! Don't want to watercolor? Try this same template with colored pencils, markers, crayons, or acrylic paint!

Again, you can get your free template here or click on the image below!


*I'm so happy for you to enjoy my coloring pages and printables for your personal (not commercial) use! Use for Bible studies, church groups or events, and Sunday school classes are all fine! If you're in doubt, I'm happy to answer any questions. All artwork and photos are copyright Marydean Draws. If you share this, you're awesome (!), and as a courtesy,  please link back to this post and not the PDF file. Thank you!!

 **These links are Amazon Associate Affiliate links, meaning I get a small percentage of purchases made using this link.

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Watercolor with me! Video Tutorial + Printable Watercolor Template

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