To help you on your artist journey, I’ve put together a simple guide of the 12 easiest watercolor techniques. Each technique is explained with simple steps, tips on how you can use them in paintings, and video references. By the end you’ll have the language of watercolor on your fingertips!

You'll learn everything from supplies to color theory, basic shapes and strokes, brush techniques, and compound strokes. Then, the grand finale will be a full composition floral wreath to tie it all together. For the full YouTube playlist of all the chapters broken down into individual videos, go here.

So, here we have a full watercolor landscape painting tutorial – in both video and written format. I encourage you to grab the materials shown in the materials list below and paint along with me! You can play, stop and rewind the video as much as you need. You just need basic watercolor supplies to create a watercolor landscape painting.

We’ve found over 40 simple videos to help you become a whiz at watercolors in no time, and we’ve even divided them up into categories so you can quickly find what you need for your goals and skill level. Getting Started/Basic Techniques & Supplies 4 Essential Watercolor Skills Every Beginner Must Know