🎨 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!
🎨 The latest from my NEW Blog!
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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 regularly on my new blog; Behind the Brush; My Art Journey. 🌻 It’s a behind-the-scenes look at my watercolor and drawing journey—painting techniques, sketches, experiments, and lessons along the way. 👉 I hope to see you there- you may find some other artists to follow as well! ✏️ Below is a preview and the link to my latest post; it's about my first experience at the Plein Air Convention in Reno/Lake Tahoe: 🖌️ When I arrived at the Plein Air Convention, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew there would be some big-name artists doing demos—and I was excited about that—but I had no idea how much more I would walk away with. What I learned wasn’t just about how to paint outdoors. It was about the process of painting in general: how to see, how to design, and how to make confident decisions from start to finish—whether I’m set up at the beaches of Lake Tahoe or in my studio...Read more Coming soon: Part 2 – 5 Techniques Master Artists Use That You Can Try Right Now Happy Painting! Molly 🌻 👇 Join me and paint with me! |
Molly's Fine Art Academy
🎨 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! 🌻 Feeling the heat this summer? 🔥 Let’s cool things down—with paintbrushes! In my brand-new watercolor tutorial, I’ll show you how to paint a refreshing snowy mountain scene using just a few simple techniques. Whether you’re new to watercolor or just want something relaxing to paint, this one’s perfect. You’ll learn: ✨ How to use dry brush techniques for rugged mountain textures 🎨 How to magically add snow using white gouache (super beginner-friendly!) 👉 Watch it here:...
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...
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...