A watercolor instructor The CreativeMindClass Blog

Mar 16, 2022

"You'll frequently hear me sing variations of this phrase as I teach: we go from large to small,meaning bigger brush to small brush, tight to loose as well as dark to light. It's important to begin with excitement and joy by following a loose outline but let the piece speak and guide you to where it would like you to go."

Watercolor painting tips:

  • From big to small brush
  • Change between tight and loose moves
  • From lighter to darker colors
An Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of flowers. Paper on a table with creative accesories: markers, paints and a color palette.

My personal background

"I was that quiet girl at the middle of the class, drawing in her sketchbook. Nothing has changed in the last few years. There was a time when I felt burned out on my creativity, but becoming a mom called me back to the art of watercolor. I rediscovered myself through combining my art and spiritual practice, and created "Watercolor Devo's." The work inspired me to being a creative educator and a full time artist."

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How would you describe your watercolor style?

"I can't get away from the vibrant, fun or pink. A touch of vintage quirk or tension in the visual is usually my primary focus when working. However, most importantly, I like to bring the best of watercolor to the canvas, with vibrant bleeds of bold hues."

Amarylis Henderson digital illustration.
A Amarylis Henderson hand drawing of the dog. A table covered in paper with creative accessories: , paints, brushes, as well as a color palette.

You can find Amarylis's watercolor painting prints as well as books, and other wares on her site watercolordevo.com . Anyone who loves all things watercolor or are looking to improve their craft will love this tutorial on painting using watercolor! It's also free. watercolordevo.com/guide

An Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of strawberries. A closeup on a hand holding the illustration. A color palette in the background..