Simplified Watercolor Painting For Beginners - Online Course

OVER 4,500 HAPPY STUDENTS 
CREATED BY WATERCOLOR ARTIST & AUTHOR EMILY LEX

You will learn how to:

  • enjoy painting with watercolor
  • choose the best supplies
  • setup your work area
  • hold your brush
  • get perfect paint-to-water mix
  • the basics of mark-making
  • mix custom colors
  • paint gradients
  • blend and mix colors
  • understand color separation
  • paint practice activities
  • paint in layers
painting with watercolor
$99.00

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So happy I took this class

I recently decided to try painting and love the look of watercolor. This class provides the techniques of watercolor that are so important, without this class, I would have given up quickly. I love that I have access to go back to review when needed. Learning the basics from the class was what helped me to feel confident to do more. Try it for yourself, or it makes a lovely gift for someone. - Sheri J.

Watercolor Beginner Must Have!

Immediate & easy access to fantastic watercolor classes Simplified for the beginner.Many great tips, love the multiple short videos.What a great way to learn & enjoy the art of watercolor! - Cathy G.

Fun and Enjoyable!

This class is very informative, and Emily’s guidance makes it easy to follow. It is nice to be able to go back and review the lessons. The class is totally stress free because Emily’s teaching style is casual. She doesn’t make you feel like you have to be perfect as you learn. I’d highly recommend the class!! -Amy H.

select your supplies

Get the right supplies with a resource list of favorite paper, paint sets, brushes.

learn new techniques

You don't need to be an expert (or even call yourself an artist!) to get beautiful results.

create your own art

With good watercolor basics, you can create artwork you're proud to display in your home.

Lesson One:
Supplies

Not sure what the difference is between cold press and hot press? Pan paints or tube? Flat brush or round? Find out what supplies to use and why!
9:59 minutes

Lesson Two:
Techniques

Learn the proper water-to-paint ratio, how to blend, different brush strokes and how to fix a mistake.
8:54 Minutes

Lesson Three:
Mixing Colors

Create any color from primary colors and any shade by just adding water.
9:58 Minutes

Lesson Four:
Dot Practice

Watch what happens when you let your colors touch and blend with this simple (yet totally fun) project.
4:54 Minutes

Lesson Five:
Seascape

Paint an ombre seascape to practice layering, blending and fine details. You'll love your finished art piece!
15:46 Minutes

Lesson Six:
Scribble Art

Create a modern watercolor piece worthy of framing.
6:09 Minutes

Lesson Seven:
Sketch + Painting

Take a simple pencil sketch and add watercolor to make one-of-a-kind illustrations.
14:08 Minutes

Lesson Eight:
Brush Lettering

Use your paints and paintbrush to create special lettered art.
11:43 Minutes

Lesson Nine: 
Monogram Art

Practice blending to make a relief monogram art print. Great for gift tags, too!
5:31 Minutes

Lesson Ten:
Flower Art

Impress your friends (and yourself!) with your watercolor skills as you create a layered flower print.
28:45 Minutes

Bonus Lesson:
Watercolor Hearts

Enjoy painting a whimsical collection of hearts.

Bonus:
Watercolor Sketch Pages

Get 20 hand drawn sketches you can use to practice painting on. Included are assorted flowers, foods, household items, pets and geometric patterns.

Gift a class to a friend or loved one. Here's how:
1. Purchase a gift card here. https://shop.emilylex.com/products/gift-card
2. When the gift card arrives via email print out the gift note.
3. Provide the recipient the gift card code to purchase the class on their own using their own email. 

An internet connected computer
A desire to learn a new skill
Basic supplies:
- Watercolor paint set
- Watercolor paint brush 
- Watercolor paper
You can find supplies here

Meet Your Instructor:
Emily Lex

Join Emily, a lifetime watercolor-er who loves to create simple illustrations. She has illustrated two children's books and has taught watercolor online for over 7 years. 

Painting is not just about the finished artwork. There is something so relaxing and enjoyable about mixing colors, watching the paint do its magic and spending a few quiet moments making something beautiful.