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Mar 16, 2022

"You'll often hear me chant variants of this phrase when I teach: we go from big to small -meaning bigger brush to small brush, tight to loose and dark to light. It's key to begin with joy and excitement, following a loose plan, and then allow the piece to talk back to you where it wants you to go."

Watercolor painting tips:

  • Go from big to a small brush
  • Change from loose movements to tight ones
  • Go from light to dark 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 shy girl at the middle of the class, with her eyes buried in a sketchbook. Nothing has changed in the last few years. In the beginning, I was experiencing burned out on my creativity, but being a mother brought me back to the art of watercolor. I found myself again through combining my art and spiritual practice, and created "Watercolor Devo's." The work inspired me to being a creative educator and a full time artist."

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How would you describe the style of your watercolor?

"I can't get away from the vibrant, fun or bright pink. An element of old-fashioned quirk or visual tension is often my goal when I'm drawing. However, most importantly I enjoy bringing all the best watercolor on the paper, letting it flow in vivid bleedings in bold colors."

Amarylis Henderson digital illustration.
A Amarylis Henderson hand illustration of an animal. A table covered in paper equipped with creative tools: paints, brushes, and the color palette.

It is possible to find her watercolor painting prints, books and other goodies at her website watercolordevo.com . People who are passionate about all things watercolor or are looking to improve their art will LOVE this guide to painting with watercolor! It's also 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..