Hello Fellow Artist! 🌻 I just released a brand-new watercolor video on YouTube that walks you through some of my favorite techniques—and a few fun little tricks I love using in my own paintings. In this quick tutorial, I show you how I painted a dramatic osprey using a splash effect that might look a little wild… but it’s actually pretty easy to control (once you know how!). You’ll also see how I used masking fluid to preserve highlights, white gouache for the full splash, and a template to...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! 🌻 I hope you're having a great start to your summer and getting some painting/drawing or any art time in! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog, I found a new platform that I love and think you will too! Substack is a platform that enables independent writers and creators to publish newsletters, podcasts, and video content directly to their subscribers. I love it because there is a great community of artists without all the noise of social media. I’ll be posting...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! I’m thrilled to share that I hosted my first of four live YouTube demos yesterday, and it went better than I could’ve hoped! A huge thank you to everyone who joined me live – your support means the world. 🤗 For those who couldn’t make it (or if you just want to rewatch), the full tutorial is now available! You can catch it anytime, click the YouTube link below: I’d love to hear what you think – feel free to drop a comment on the video or reply to this email. Live Tutorial...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello, Fellow Artist! 🔴 I’m so excited to invite you to my FREE Live 4-part watercolor series—where I’ll teach you my simple 4-Step Watercolor Success Framework! 🌟 If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure how to start, or just want to build more confidence in your painting, these demos are for you! 🖌️ What to Expect: 📅 Join me live on Feb 25, 28, March 4 & 6 for a one-hour session each. 🎨 Perfect for beginners & semi-beginners! 💧 No experience needed. Take notes or follow along! ✅ Learn essential...
4 months ago • 1 min read
🎨 Hello Fellow Artists! I've got lots of news today! I’m so excited to let you know that my new series, Molly’s Monday Mixes, is here! 🎨 I hope your day is getting off to a great start and you got some painting time in over the weekend. I did a fun thing this weekend, I used white gouache to create white coneflowers on a dark background. 🌼 The challenge was waiting (patience Molly patience as my mom always told me)..for the paper to be damp but not puddling when I applied the gouache. I’m...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! 🎉 This is the year to embrace something new, something joyful, and something just for YOU! If you’ve been longing to try watercolors but didn’t know where to start, I have exciting news: in a few days, my brand-new Super Beginner Watercolor Course is open for enrollment to guide you every step of the way! To kick things off, I’ve created an on-demand class just for you: "The 4-Step Blueprint for Beginner Watercolor Success" This...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! 🎨 I hope you all are having a happy and joyful holiday season! 🎄 I also hope Santa leaves you lots of new art supplies!! 🤗 This time of year it's almost impossible to sit down and enjoy a little painting time. But when it's over and you've got time to play around with your watercolors (and hopefully new supplies), I've got something ready for you! I’ve just shared an exciting new blog post about my upcoming FREE masterclass: The 4-Step Blueprint to Watercolor Success....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! 🎨 I am so thankful for you, for supporting me during my artistic watercolor journey. 🙏 As a thank you, it's giveaway time! 🔴 Join Me Live for a Winter Landscape Watercolor Demo Today Sunday Dec., 1st, unwind after the Thanksgiving festivities with a cozy and creative activity! I’ll be hosting a live watercolor demo where we’ll paint a serene winter landscape featuring a charming snow-covered cabin. 🦌 ❄️ Today I'll be using paints & brushes from my Joyful Watercolors Art...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! 🎨 I hope you’re ready for a quick, stress-free warm-up today! If you’re a beginner, one of the best things you can do is start small. Don’t worry about creating a masterpiece—this is all about having fun with color, getting comfortable with your brushes and enjoying the process. Today, let’s try a super simple “watercolor wash” exercise: 👉 Pick two colors you love—anything that catches your eye. (A combo that I love is; Burnt Sienna and Prussian Blue like my swatches...
8 months ago • 2 min read