Watercolour Lessons Online — Learn Step by Step

Watercolour works from light to dark, so planning matters. Mariaan's lessons tell you what to paint first, what to leave white and how to mix every colour.

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What you will learn

Planning your whites and painting from light to dark.
Laying smooth washes and building colour in glazes.
Exact mixing recipes for each colour in your picture.
Adding detail and texture in the final layers.

How it works

Choose a picture from the Art Library or upload your own.
Choose your style, medium and level.
Mix your colours with exact recipes.
Follow illustrated steps and compare your painting with Coach Mariaan.

Prices

No subscriptions. Library lesson: 4 credits (online lesson plus printable PDF). Your own picture: 5 credits, PDF included.

Credits: 10 for R300 · 25 for R650 · 50 for R1200

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Common questions

Is watercolour hard for beginners?

It needs planning, which is exactly what the guided steps give you.

Do lessons include a PDF?

Yes, every lesson includes a printable PDF.