Easy creative tips

A watercolorist The CreativeMindClass Blog

Aug 6, 2022

"You'll often hear me repeat variations of this phrase while I teach: we go from big to small -meaning larger brush to smaller brush, loose to tight, light to dark. It's key to begin with joy and excitement and a loose strategy before allowing the piece to speak and guide you to where it would like you to go."

Watercolor painting tips:

  • From big to small brush
  • Go between tight and loose moves
  • From lighter to darker colors
An Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of flowers. Paper on a table with creative accesories: markers, paints and a color palette.

My story

"I was that quiet girl at the middle of the class, nose deep in a sketchbook. There hasn't been much change since. At one point I had burned out on my creativity, but becoming a mom called me back to watercolor painting. I rediscovered myself by combining art with my religious practice. I created "Watercolor Devo's." They inspired me to begin becoming a creative instructor and a full time artist."

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What would you say about your style of watercolor?

"I am unable to resist the fun, bold or pink. A touch of vintage quirk or visual tension is often my goal when I'm drawing. But most of all I love bringing the very best in watercolor onto the canvas, with vibrant bleedings in bold colors."

Amarylis Henderson digital illustration.
An Amarylis Henderson hand-drawn illustration of the dog. Paper on a table equipped with creative tools: paints, brushes, as well as the color palette.

You can find Amarylis's watercolor paintings as well as books, and other wares on her website watercolordevo.com . Those who love everything watercolor, or who want to grow in the art of watercolor will appreciate this tutorial on painting using watercolor! and it's free. watercolordevo.com/guide

An Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of strawberries. A closeup on a hand holding the illustration. A color palette in the background..

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