If you’ve been around the blog or followed me on Instagram this year, you know I’ve fallen in love with watercolors. It started as stress relief and has turned into such a life-giving addition to my drawing (which I still love, of course). Watercoloring seems to bring out another side of my creative brain. It allows me to work more intuitively and freely.

Today I’m combining my drawings and watercolors and hoping to share my love of watercolors with you!

I created a simple watercolor template and recorded a tutorial for you to follow along and paint with me. The template is made from the Romans 15:13 verse art I shared with you earlier this month as a screensaver. (If you don’t see the video below, follow this link.)

Here’s what you can pull together to be ready to go:

Supplies:

• jar of water (we reuse yogurt containers)
• watercolor or gouache paints. I use this set** in the video, but sometimes also use something like this ** with the kids (ours came from Michael’s). And don’t worry–kids’ watercolor trays will work just fine too–you’ll just have to mix more colors yourself!).
• your favorite brushes (I like one rounded brushes with tips like these**). The one I use in the video is a Master’s Touch Round 14 from Hobby Lobby.
• tray for mixing colors. You can repurpose something from your house like an ice cube tray or buy one like this.** Watercolors can be rehydrated, so I love that the paint is never wasted!
• printed template that you can download HERE (watercolor paper this** will hold the paint best, but I’m just using white cardstock in the video. It bled, but held up okay to the water)
• paper towel for blotting

Did you like the video and template? Let me know if you’d like to see more–and more of what. Tag me on Facebook or Instagram if you try it out. I’d be thrilled to see! Don’t want to watercolor? Try this same template with colored pencils, markers, crayons, or acrylic paint!

Again, you can get your free template here or click on the image below!