Painting a Minimalist Winter Berry Bouquet in Watercolor
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting a Minimalist Winter Berry Bouquet in Watercolor

In this watercolor tutorial, I'm painting my first minimalist bouquet of winter berries in a vase on this channel. Using Daniel Smith permanent red and a simple "parentheses" technique, I'll show you how to create dimensional berries, paint white objects with reflections, and achieve that loose, atmospheric style I love. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your watercolor skills, this red and green winter study is perfect for practicing fundamental techniques.

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Painting Winter Berries: A Simple Two-Color Watercolor Tutorial
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting Winter Berries: A Simple Two-Color Watercolor Tutorial

Discover the beauty of simplicity in watercolor painting. In this tutorial, I share how I created a dreamy winter berries composition using only two colors—a brilliant jadeite green and vibrant permanent red. Learn the techniques that bring loose, atmospheric paintings to life without the need for reference photos or dozens of colors.

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Painting Esquie from Clair Obscur Expedition 33: A Watercolor Journey
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting Esquie from Clair Obscur Expedition 33: A Watercolor Journey

When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took the gaming world by storm, I knew I had to paint one of its most whimsical characters: Esquie. This giant, sweet character captured my heart, and I wanted to honor him with my largest watercolor painting yet—18 by 24 inches on Arches rough press paper. What followed was a multi-day journey of layering, experimenting with watercolor ground, and learning to trust the process even when things looked uncertain.

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Painting a Loose, Dreamy Baby Hummingbird in Watercolor
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting a Loose, Dreamy Baby Hummingbird in Watercolor

In this watercolor tutorial, I paint a baby hummingbird nestled in its nest using Rockwell Art paints on hot press paper. I share my process for creating loose, dreamy paintings with granulating colors, water texture techniques, and a special stencil lifting trick that creates the illusion of sunlight filtering through leaves.

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Painting Fan Art: A Tiger Cub Pirate for Charity
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting Fan Art: A Tiger Cub Pirate for Charity

Today I'm painting something a little different—a tiger cub wearing a pirate hat and bandana! This fan art piece for Games Done Quick charity event showcases loose watercolor techniques, from creating soft fur stripes to painting convincing animal features on a 12x16 inch watercolor paper block.

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Painting a Tuxedo Cat in Real Time: A Minimalist Watercolor Approach
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting a Tuxedo Cat in Real Time: A Minimalist Watercolor Approach

Today I'm painting a tuxedo cat in real time—no speed-ups, no rushing. Using just three colors (mostly one!) and Fabriano 1264 cold press paper, I'll show you how to create a striking, modern cat portrait in less than 20 minutes using wet-on-wet techniques and the magic of granulating pigments.

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Painting Loose Watercolor Pears: A Spontaneous Fall Art Session
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting Loose Watercolor Pears: A Spontaneous Fall Art Session

Sometimes the best paintings happen when you just grab what's nearby and start creating. Today I'm sharing my spontaneous watercolor pear painting session using Art of Soil paints, where I embraced loose, earthy fall colors and let the watercolors do their magic.

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Painting a Loose, Atmospheric Watercolor Portrait: Sea Captain on a Smoke Break
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting a Loose, Atmospheric Watercolor Portrait: Sea Captain on a Smoke Break

Painting loose portraits has always been a challenge for me—I tend to get too detailed, too caught up in making things look "right." But this atmospheric portrait of a sea captain on a smoke break pushed me to embrace the mist, the blur, the dreamy quality that happens when you let watercolor do what it does best. Join me as I work through painting a 4x6 portrait using granulating colors and techniques that keep things loose, intentional, and beautifully imperfect.

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Painting a Monochromatic Watercolor Study: Woman on Horseback in 15 Minutes
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting a Monochromatic Watercolor Study: Woman on Horseback in 15 Minutes

In this watercolor tutorial, I challenged myself to paint a complete scene—a woman riding a horse—in under 30 minutes using only one color. The result? A loose, atmospheric piece that proves you don't need a full palette to create depth, dimension, and emotion in your work. Join me as I share my process, from setting up a value grid to embracing the happy accidents that make watercolor so magical.

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Painting a Loose Watercolor Pumpkin with Yellow Flower Wreath in 15 Minutes
Valerie Englehart Valerie Englehart

Painting a Loose Watercolor Pumpkin with Yellow Flower Wreath in 15 Minutes

Hi, I'm Valerie Englehart, and it's fall y'all! Today I'm sharing how to paint a loose and whimsical pumpkin with a wreath of yellow flowers—and the best part? This entire painting takes only 15 minutes and is done in one go. Perfect for when you want to create something seasonal but don't have hours to spend at your easel.

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