Paint four frame-worthy watercolours in four weeks
Loose & Lovely Watercolour is a 4-week beginner course for adults who think they are not artistic.
With about 20 minutes a day, you will follow simple watercolour lessons, practise with guided sheets, and create four finished paintings you will feel proud to frame.
Beginner-friendly lessons • Weekly support • About 20 minutes a day
You do not need to be “naturally artistic” to enjoy watercolour
Maybe you have wanted to try painting for years, but every blank page feels a little too blank.
Maybe you bought supplies, watched a few tutorials, and ended up with muddy colours or paper that looked overworked.
Maybe you tell yourself you are creative in other ways, but not the kind of person who can paint something beautiful.
This course is for that exact moment.
Loose & Lovely Watercolour gives you a calm, practical way to begin. You will learn one small skill at a time, then use it right away in a finished painting.
From unsure beginner to confident painter
In four weeks, you will create four complete watercolour paintings while learning how to:
- Choose simple supplies without overbuying
- Use water, pigment, and brush pressure with more control
- Let watercolour look soft and loose instead of trying to force perfection
- Build a painting in clear, manageable steps
- Practise without feeling like every page has to be perfect
- Finish artwork you can frame, gift, or keep as proof that you really can paint
The goal is not to make you paint like someone else.
The goal is to help you trust your own hand.
Everything you need to begin with confidence
Loose & Lovely Watercolour includes:
- 16 short video lessons
- A printable supply list
- Printable practice sheets
- Weekly live Q&A on Zoom
- A private community for questions, encouragement, and sharing your work
- Four finished paintings in four weeks
- A simple rhythm of about 20 minutes a day
You will not be left guessing what to paint, what to practise, or what to do next.
Four weeks. Four finished paintings.
Week 1: Get comfortable with watercolour
You will learn how your brush, water, and paint work together. You will practise simple marks, washes, and colour flow so the medium starts to feel less mysterious.
By the end of the week, you will complete your first loose watercolour painting.
Week 2: Build confidence with shape and colour
You will learn how to keep your painting light, fresh, and simple. You will practise layering colour without overworking the page.
By the end of the week, you will complete your second frame-worthy painting.
Week 3: Paint with more ease
You will learn how to make small creative choices without freezing up. You will practise noticing what is working and letting go of what does not need to be perfect.
By the end of the week, you will complete your third finished painting.
Week 4: Bring it all together
You will use the skills you have built to complete your final painting with more confidence and less second-guessing.
By the end of the course, you will have four finished watercolours and a simple practice you can keep using.
This course is for you if:
- You are an adult beginner who wants a gentle place to start
- You think you are not artistic, but still feel drawn to painting
- You want short lessons that fit into a real life schedule
- You like clear steps, practical guidance, and room to practise
- You want to finish actual paintings, not just watch tutorials
- You would enjoy support through weekly live Q&A and a private community
This course is not for you if:
- You are looking for advanced watercolour techniques
- You want long, intensive studio sessions every day
- You prefer highly detailed, realistic painting over a loose and gentle style
- You do not want to practise for about 20 minutes a day
- You only want to watch lessons and do not want to paint along
Meet Mara Ellis
Mara Ellis is a self-taught painter who has been teaching local classes for 12 years.
She knows what it feels like to begin without a formal art background, and she teaches with that in mind.
Her approach is calm, practical, and encouraging. Instead of asking beginners to get everything right, Mara helps them notice what watercolour can do, practise simple skills, and build trust one painting at a time.
Student stories
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Pay in full
$147 one-time payment
Create four frame-worthy paintings in four weeks with beginner-friendly lessons, printable practice support, weekly live Q&A, and a private community.
Payment plan
3 payments of $55
Start now and spread your enrollment across three payments while receiving the same course access and support.
Questions beginners often ask
What if I have never painted before?
That is exactly who this course is for. The lessons begin with simple watercolour basics and build one step at a time.
What if I am not artistic?
You do not need to see yourself as artistic to begin. This course is designed for adults who feel unsure, rusty, or convinced they are not creative. You will follow clear steps and practise in small, manageable sessions.
How much time do I need?
Plan for about 20 minutes a day. The video lessons are short, and the practice is designed to fit into a normal week.
What will I make?
You will complete four frame-worthy watercolour paintings in four weeks.
What supplies do I need?
You will receive a printable supply list so you know what to gather before you begin.
Are the lessons live?
The course includes 16 short video lessons, plus weekly live Q&A on Zoom.
What if I get stuck?
You can bring questions to the weekly live Q&A on Zoom and use the private community for support, encouragement, and sharing your work.
Is this course only for people who can draw?
No. Loose & Lovely Watercolour is for beginners. The focus is on approachable watercolour skills, simple practice, and finished paintings you can feel proud of.
Can I join if I have tried watercolour before and felt frustrated?
Yes. If your past attempts felt muddy, stiff, or confusing, this course will help you slow down, practise the basics, and build confidence with a looser approach.
What is the price?
You can join for $147 as a one-time payment or choose 3 payments of $55.
You can begin with one brush, one page, and 20 minutes a day
Four weeks from now, you could have four finished watercolour paintings and a new sense of confidence in your own creativity.
If you have been waiting to feel artistic before you start, this is your invitation to begin gently.
