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Aug 6, 2022

"You'll often hear me chant variations of this phrase while I instruct: we go from big to small -meaning the larger brush is smaller brush, tight to loose as well as dark to light. It's important to begin with excitement and joy and a loose strategy, and then allow the piece to talk directly to you in the direction it would like you to go."

Painting tips for watercolors:

  • Go from big to a small brush
  • Change from loose movements to tight ones
  • 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 quiet girl at the back of the class, nose deep in a sketchbook. Nothing has changed in the last few years. In the beginning, I was experiencing burned out on my creativity, but having a baby brought me back to the art of watercolor. I found myself again through combining my art and religious practice. I created "Watercolor Devo's." The work inspired me to being a creative educator as well as a full-time artist."

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What would you say about your watercolor style?

"I cannot resist the bright, playful or bright pink. The vintage vibe or tension visuals are often my primary focus when working. Most importantly I love bringing the very best in watercolor onto the page--relishing in vibrant bleeding and bold shades."

Amarylis Henderson digital illustration.
An Amarylis Henderson hand drawing of a dog. The paper is placed on the table and it's decorated complete with inventive accessories , paints, brushes and the color palette.

You can find Amarylis's watercolor art prints as well as books, and other wares on her site watercolordevo.com . Anyone who loves everything watercolor, or who are looking to improve their art will LOVE this tutorial on painting using 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..

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