Description
Looking for a relaxing and inspiring way to explore watercolor and pattern?
In this class, we’ll create beautiful patterned watercolor swatch sheets using simple mark-making techniques. This playful exercise is perfect for loosening up creatively while experimenting with color, texture, and line.
We’ll start by painting a grid of watercolor squares, allowing colors to blend and flow naturally. Once the paint dries, we’ll fill each square with unique marks and patterns using gel pens or fine liners. These simple marks transform your watercolor washes into a collection of beautiful mini artworks.
By the end of the class, you’ll have a finished sheet of patterned swatches that can be used as:
- Studio inspiration
- A creative warm-up exercise
- A reference page for future artwork
- A colorful piece of art to hang in your workspace
This class is designed to be relaxing, approachable, and fun. You don’t need advanced watercolor skills—just a willingness to experiment and play.
**The video workshops come with Online access and you can download videos to keep.
Explore watercolor, color combinations, and playful patterns while building your own creative reference library.
Pattern experiments and supply tests come together in one colorful watercolor reference library.
Check out what students are saying about this workshop:
“Excellent class as always from Denise. She is always so enthusiastic and explains everything very well. Her downloads are great too.” ~ Wendy R.
“Denise’s joy is contagious! This class will broaden your mark making library and provide a meditative exercise at the same time. I recommend this class.” ~ Jen S.
“Wow. This was a great class. I expanded the project and worked my pages in one of my sketchbooks. I totally saw this right from the beginning that it would be a great way to have a reference library of my many art supplies and mark-making all in one. Fantastic instructor – everything is explained along the way from the supplies she’s using to the techniques she’s applying. She graciously shares all her knowledge, which I much appreciate as a student. I highly recommend. Off to find which of her classes I want to try next…” ~ K.H.
“Denise was lovely. She was calm and soft spoken which helped me relax and experiment and “slow down”. I loved her enthusiasm and engaging personality. Thanks Denise.” ~ Anna H.
“This is a great idea, and Denise knocked it out of the park again! Such an amazing instructor! I love all of her classes, and specifically look for them when I have time to paint.” ~ Jen L-H
Repeating spirals, dots, and lines offer an easy way to explore rhythm and contrast.
Once you make your purchase – your course will be available for you immediately. You will access your course under the “my courses” tab up top under the “my account” tab.
You must be logged in to view your course. All of the videos are available for download for you to keep. I provide a Vimeo link below each video – which will allow you to access the Vimeo video page for your download options.
