Creative tips and tricks

A watercolor instructor A blog about watercolor teachers. CreativeMindClass Blog

Mar 16, 2022

"You'll often hear me repeat variants of this phrase when 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 key to begin with excitement and joy by following a loose outline, and then allow the piece to talk and guide you to where it would like you to go."

Tips for painting with watercolor:

  • Start with a big brush and then a tiny brush
  • Go from loose to tight moves
  • Go from the light colors to the dark ones.
An Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of flowers. Paper on a table with creative accesories: markers, paints and a color palette.

My story

"I was the quiet kid who sat at the rear 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 found myself back in the art world through combining my art and spiritual practice, and created "Watercolor Devo's." These works spurred me into becoming a creative instructor and a full time artist."

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What would you say about your watercolor style?

"I am unable to resist the vibrant, fun or pink. The vintage vibe or tension in the visual is usually my primary focus when working. But most of all I enjoy bringing the best of watercolor to the canvas, with vibrant bleedings in bold colors."

Amarylis Henderson digital illustration.
A Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of an animal. A table covered in paper equipped with creative tools: paints, brushes, and a color palette.

It is possible to find her watercolor painting prints as well as books, and other wares on her website watercolordevo.com . Those who love the world of watercolor and are looking to improve the art of watercolor will appreciate this instructional guide on painting with watercolor! And it's 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..