I teach watercolors by approaching painting with curiosity and joy. Creative practices are meant to be full of exactly that: practice. Come discover, experiment, and explore with me!
Thank You for 15K! Celebrating With A New Video! 🎨✨
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Hi Reader! We've passed the middle of October and I’m finally sharing the flip-through of my August sketchbook. I meant to post this weeks ago, but…obviously, it didn’t happen! While I was preparing this latest video, I got an email that my YouTube channel had reached 15,000 subscribers (!) This didn’t happen overnight, and I haven’t stopped to acknowledge any of the other milestones (like 5k or 10k), but this time it felt appropriate to share. It’s not about the number, but about the people like yourself who are choosing to spend time with me - watching videos, reading emails, sending messages, and, most humbling, creating with me. So a BIG BIG thank you for being here! Oh, and here’s my August Sketchbook Flip-Through Video. I’ve included a quick page-turn with a longer explanation of each entry, and I share the supplies I used throughout the book. Hope you enjoy it! Susan P.S. I shared about a free online drawing and sketching event called Sketching Retreat last week. The free event begins this coming Tuesday. I’ve already heard from many who purchased the VIP ticket how much they are enjoying it! |
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I teach watercolors by approaching painting with curiosity and joy. Creative practices are meant to be full of exactly that: practice. Come discover, experiment, and explore with me!
Hi Reader, I encountered an artist on our trip to Vietnam and wanted to share his work with you. Down an alley next to a coffee shop, we stumbled upon Le Dac Tu working on a watercolor painting in his studio. His watercolors of the local ancient town of Hoi An are loose, bright, and so inspiring. I stopped to chat with him about what he was painting and his process. He mentioned he had gone to school for art, but didn't begin painting with watercolor until more recently. He had paintings just...
Hi! You may remember the free class I hosted in December on painting a simple winter landscape. While the full recording has moved into our Member Library, there were a few core techniques we used to create that misty winter backdrop that I felt deserved a permanent home on my YouTube channel. Even if you’ve painted this scene with me before, the "setup" for this landscape is excellent practice. You can use these same steps to create endless versions of mountain ranges and horizons! Watch on...
Hello Reader, After some quiet behind-the-scenes work, I’ve finished something special just for you! If you’re new to watercolor — or just want to revisit the foundations — this will be the perfect place to start. I created a 7-day watercolor email series just for beginners — each day you’ll get a simple tip and a small prompt to practice with. No big projects, no overwhelm — just bite-sized steps to help you feel more confident with watercolor. Join the 7-day painting series It’s free, fun,...