Lesson 1
Monarch Butterflies
In this first lesson of the Simply Watercolor Series, we will be focusing on painting Monarch butterflies. Throughout this course, you will learn the basics of watercolor painting techniques, color mixing, and a bit of mixed media.
You will create beautiful watercolors while being encouraged to let go of perfectionism and embrace experimentation. While filling an entire sheet with beautifully decorated butterflies, you will have multiple opportunities to practice your skills.
Key Lesson Concepts:
- Experiment with splatter techniques and choose your favorite
- Learn basic watercolor techniques through practice
- Get useful tips to help you cut out your butterflies
- Explore watercolors in a playful and stress free lesson
Instant Acess
Enroll now and you'll be able to access the lesson booklet and downloadable videos so you can start painting right away!
Interactive
Ask questions and share your work with other artists in the classroom or in the private Facebook community.
Self Paced
Set your own pace, review videos as many times as you'd like. Choose when and where you want to learn and play!
Simply Watercolor Series
This lesson is part of a series of playful, colorful, and whimsical watercolor tutorials called Simply Watercolor Series. These tutorials are designed for the beginner watercolor artist, but don’t let that stop you from joining in the fun if you’re more advanced.
In each lesson, I will guide you through a step-by-step tutorial to paint a whimsical watercolor creation that can be cut out and used in your art journal, handmade greeting card, swap item, and more. Each lesson will include an in-depth focus on a watercolor technique, an addition of a mixed media element, and a helpful tip for beginners. These lessons are designed to make watercolor fun and accessible.
Your instructor
Hi, I’m Tiffany Sharpe. I enjoy working with watercolor, mixed media, and creating unique handmade books. I’m a former chemistry teacher turned artist. Although not formally trained in art, I enjoy learning through experimentation and play. I hope to encourage others to let go of perfectionism and embrace a stress-free creative practice of their own. After much traveling, I’ve come to call Minnesota my home, where I live with my husband, two children, cat and puppy. When I’m not digging in my garden or learning a new hobby, you’ll find me out in nature collecting weeds and other treasures.
FAQs
Q. What does it mean by Lesson 1? Do I have to purchase more?
- This is lesson 1 of a series of lessons that will follow a similar format. It is a self-contained course with over 120 minutes of video instruction. You will receive a full course for the low price of $30.
- There is no obligation to purchase more lessons in the future. In each lesson, we will explore a different theme.
Q. When does the course start and finish?
- You can begin the course the moment you enroll! It is a self-paced online course where you get to decide when to start and finish.
Q. How long is the course available?
- You have lifetime access to the course. You’ll be able to download the booklet and videos in this course and keep them on accessible on your device for as long as you would like.
Q. What supplies and materials will I need?
- You will be provided with a printable supply list of all the supplies that I use, and any alternatives that will also work. I always encourage you to use what you have, and help you figure out ways to make what you have work for you.
Q. Do I need to know anything about watercolor or mixed media before I enroll?
- No experience is necessary. I break down all the steps for any beginner, while encouraging those who are more experienced to explore and experiment!
Q. Will there be an online community?
- Yes! You’ll be given access to join the online Facebook group after enrollment.
Q. What is the refund policy?
- Due to the length and downloadable access to the materials in this course, there will be no refunds after enrolling in the course. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about the course prior to signing up.
Q. Is this a membership? Will I be charged for lesson 2 and so on?
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This is not a membership. Each lesson is a full course that takes you through the steps from start to finish so you can paint the topic of each lesson in its entirety.
Q. Why didn't you make a larger course with multiple lessons?
- I wanted to make a smaller course where we can create a project from start to finish, with the focus on one main watercolor technique at a time. There are multiple techniques shown in each course, but there will be an in-depth video of one technique in each lesson. Each lesson will also include a mixed media focus, and a helpful tip on things like how to care for your supplies.
- I also wanted to keep the price low so you can try out a lesson with no obligation to buy more. In a larger course, you could pay over a hundred (or hundreds of) dollars, and many never complete these large courses.