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Welcome to Alex's Botanical Watercolor Blog
Become a Confident, Thriving Watercolor Artist
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Do you dream of painting gorgeous floral watercolors?
Welcome to my blog—your go-to space for becoming a skilled and joyful watercolor artist, without fear, overwhelm, or confusion! My posts are designed to take you from mastering basic techniques to tackling advanced projects, with step-by-step tutorials and plenty of inspiration to help you grow at your own pace. Let's dive in and start painting together today!
Start Here!
Start with the featured posts below to dive in and begin your watercolor journey. You’ll be painting stunning florals in no time!
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Just getting started? Learn the basics of techniques, supplies, and next steps to start creating your own floral masterpieces with confidence.
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Mastering watercolor is all about the right techniques. In this post, I guide you through essential techniques with simple, step-by-step instructions.
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One of the trickiest things to grasp when you start painting. Once you get paint consistency right, you’ll feel unstoppable in your watercolor journey!
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How do we find joy in the process even when our art doesn’t look as expected? Here, I’ll share tips to enjoy the journey and improve with each painting.
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I picked up a brush in 2015 and quickly put it down. In this post, I share how I overcame my fear and perfectionism to become a confident watercolor artist.
Let's focus on flowers!
Painting flowers can be easy and fun, especially with my step-by-step signature teaching style! No matter the flower, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to paint it effortlessly—and with your unique touch.
Scroll through my most popular step-by-step floral tutorials below!
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Can I help you learn to paint?
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If you’ve ever felt the tug of creativity, but you're not sure how to start, you're not alone! In the last few years, I’ve taught tens of thousands of aspiring watercolor artists how to overcome doubt and find joy in painting flowers.
I’m here to show you that you are an artist—no matter where you’re starting. With my simple, step-by-step teaching approach, I’ll guide you through the process of creating beautiful floral watercolors. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to thrive as a watercolor artist, and I can’t wait to help you get there!
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