Loose & Effortless Mini Landscapes: Watercolour & Collage Made Simple

Unlock your inner artist with this quick watercolor painting class! In just 15 minutes, you'll discover the joy of creating spontaneous mini landscapes using simple techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this loose watercolor approach focuses on expressive brushstrokes and embracing happy accidents.

Learn how to master wet-on-wet washes and control water-to-paint ratios to achieve beautiful movement and depth in your artwork. We'll guide you through adding a charming collage house as a focal point and finishing with vibrant brush pen or colored pencil details to make your scenes truly pop.

This relaxing creative class is ideal for:

• Loose watercolor lovers
• Daily art practice inspiration
• Sketchbook artists
• Those seeking 15-minute creative breaks

What you'll learn:

• Mini landscape painting techniques
• Wet-on-wet watercolor washes
• Color mixing for mood and depth
• Adding collage elements
• Finishing details with brush pens & colored pencils

Free Resource: Downloadable PDF with landscape scene ideas and color inspiration to kickstart your creativity (found under Projects & Resources).

Materials Needed:

• Watercolor paper (260–300gsm, hot or cold press)
• Watercolors (student or professional grade – recommendations: Winsor & Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith)
• Recommended Colors: Lemon Yellow/Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Olive Green/Sap Green, Green Gold/Permanent Green, Perylene Green/Indigo, Cobalt Blue
• Scissors/Craft Knife/Scalpel
• Cutting Mat (optional)
• Glue Stick & Printer Paper/Sticky Labels (for collage)
• Colored Pencils or Brush Pens

Don't worry about having fancy supplies! This class encourages spontaneity and exploration. Adapt the materials to what you have and let your creativity flow. Get ready to create beautiful, mood-filled mini landscapes!