🎨 Hello Fellow Artist, I’m Molly! An artist, watercolor educator, and proud dog mom. 🐶 Nature is my studio, and I’m addicted to color and tiny details. ✨ Subscribe to get:– My newest YouTube tutorials & behind-the-scenes process– Inspiring blog posts & lessons from my own painting journey– Early access to courses, free downloads & live demos– Encouragement to keep going, even when the paint gets muddy 💛 Join me in making art a peaceful, happy part of your life. Let’s paint something beautiful!
🥇My First BEST IN SHOW! 🖼️
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Hello Fellow Artist! 🌻 🎉 I have some exciting news to share! My watercolor painting "Summer Day" just won Best in Show at the Summerfest Juried Exhibition hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council! 🌟 This painting has always felt like a quiet, personal piece to me — inspired by the kind of summer day memory rekindled by a warm breeze, or the feeling of my bare feet on warm sand. Here's what Judge Ann Becker had to say: "This painting has the summer mood flowing in this captured moment. The ease of the figure strolling absently, touching the fence with the stick, sets the vertical rhythm of the painting… The girl's position slightly looking at the clouds with that absent-minded stroll on summer day… The detailed watercolor work of the fence, shadows, and figure grab our attention with strong verticals and horizontals… A very delicate summer day." I was so honored to receive her note — and still a little stunned! This award feels like a gentle nudge that I'm on the right path. 👉 What I learned from this painting: Patience ⏰ Basically, I practiced what I preach to my students ☺️ I took my time and thought out the composition and elements of the painting, including the colors and values. (I'll be doing a tutorial and blog about the painting so don't forget to follow on Social to be notified!) If you're local in the Chicagoland area, "Summer Day" will be on display at the ARC Center in St. Charles, IL, through September. You're welcome to stop by and see the show in person! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who has supported my work, collected a painting, joined a workshop, or even just sent a kind note. You're part of this journey too. 🎨 Collector Note: The original "Summer Day" is still available, and I'll also be releasing fine art prints soon. If you'd like more info, just reply to this email or visit mollysfineart.com. I'd love to hear from you! With gratitude, Molly 🌻 P.S. I'll be sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how "Summer Day" came to life in my next Joyful Watercolor tutorial! Thanks so much for being part of my creative community. I love sharing my journey with you, I hope it helps (even a little bit) your own journey in art. And if you’re craving more step-by-step tutorials, and personal support, you might enjoy the Joyful Watercolors Club—my membership for artists who want to learn, grow, and build confidence with watercolor, one brushstroke at a time. 🖌️ 🎨 Learn more about the Joyful Watercolors Club here! 👇 Join me and paint with me! |
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🎨 Hello Fellow Artist, I’m Molly! An artist, watercolor educator, and proud dog mom. 🐶 Nature is my studio, and I’m addicted to color and tiny details. ✨ Subscribe to get:– My newest YouTube tutorials & behind-the-scenes process– Inspiring blog posts & lessons from my own painting journey– Early access to courses, free downloads & live demos– Encouragement to keep going, even when the paint gets muddy 💛 Join me in making art a peaceful, happy part of your life. Let’s paint something beautiful!
Hello Fellow Artist! 🌻 In my recent Zoom demo, several artists shared that they haven’t been painting much lately. Not because they don’t love to paint, draw, or do any craft, but because life is simply full right now. The Holidays have a way of doing that. There are lists to finish, gatherings to attend, and routines turned upside down. And for many artists—especially beginners—painting understandably takes a back seat. That’s not a failure. It’s a season. I’m here to remind you of...
Hello Fellow Artist! 🌻 I know your inbox is overflowing this week, so I’ll keep this quick. This is my last email about the Cyber weekend watercolor bundle — and it ends tonight. The perfect beginner's setup! Just for today, you can still get: 🎁 The Joyful Watercolor Art Box — includes professional watercolors, premium brushes, a beginner’s workbook, and a swatch diary. 🎨 My $179 Super Beginner’s Watercolor Course 📦 Free U.S. Shipping All for just $49.97 (total value over $250). It’s the only...
Hello Fellow Artist! 🌻 🎨 3 Simple Watercolor Tips for Beginners Plus Black Friday Bonus! First, with the holidays almost here, many of us are looking for that perfect gift — something creative, meaningful, and joyful.So I’m doing something very special; A Black Friday offer that I’ve never done before. Me with the Joyful Watercolor Art Box! 👉 My Very Special Black Friday Bonus: Total Value: $188 Yours for only $49.97!! Click Here You’ll get my $79 Super Beginner’s Watercolor Course Totally...