I usually paint with acrylic paint. This week I painted with watercolor. With each stroke of color, a voice seemed to say, “Now these are your colors. This is your palette and what a story it tells. Go on paint your flowers. Be your weird self. And I was like yes, I can paint my own flowers.

Today I recommend that you try watercolor

• Flow with water. Add water and let the watercolor work its magic. You watch how it behaves, and modify your ideas, it’s beautiful!
• I love acrylic paint, my new love is gouache but watercolor is easy to clean up.
• Take your time. The paint won’t dry up, it’s therapy.
• You can use a paper towel to lift up mistakes.
• You can mix colors on the page. I like mixing blues, greens, pinks, and purples for dreamy leaves. Oh right, I learned this fabulous tip from Kristy.
• You can mix color on the palette, let it dry, and remix your tones.
• Watercolor is an inexpensive medium for painting adventures! I painted these with a set from the dollar tree. 

Did it dry like chalk? Yes, but I painted pretty flowers! The Crayola educational set is my favorite.

I am finishing up a few details for this painting.

Here’s a few ideas that I love.

As always thank you for reading. Have an idea you want me to try or questions about watercolor? Comment below. You can find more info on my watercolor painting Pinterest board. Together we bloom!

Siempre,

Mireya