Let’s capture the beauty of a rainy day with a dreamy watercolor scene featuring soft rain, lush greenery, and a delicate rainbow! This mini-class is designed for artists of all levels and focuses on expressive brushwork and simple techniques to bring this peaceful moment to life. The project takes under 30 minutes (excluding drying time), making it a perfect quick and relaxing painting session.

What You Will Learn:

How to paint a soft, atmospheric rainy sky with a subtle rainbow
Techniques for blending rich greenery and wet landscapes
Simple methods to create rain streaks and water droplets for a dynamic effect
Tips for using masking fluid to enhance raindrops and reflections

Why You Should Take This Class:

Learn an easy yet effective way to paint rain in watercolor.
Master beginner-friendly techniques that you can apply to other nature scenes.
Basic watercolor skills needed—perfect for those who want to enhance their techniques!
Step-by-step guidance to help you feel confident and inspired.

Who This Class is For:

This class is designed for beginners but is a bit more challenging than my Mini Class: Simple Winter Landscape in Watercolor. If you find yourself struggling with blending or layering, I recommend starting with that class first to build confidence before tackling this rainy scene. It provides a great foundation for mastering soft washes and atmospheric effects.

Materials You’ll Need:

Watercolors (Blues, greens, Payne’s Gray, and soft rainbow tones)
Brushes (A mop brush for washes + several round brushes for details)
Watercolor paper (A6 or similar size)
Water jar & mixing palette

I use masking fluid for this painting and apply it directly using the tip of the bottle in the tutorial. If you're interested in exploring different tools for applying masking fluid, check out my class 12 Fundamental Watercolor Techniques for Beginners and Beyond, where I have a dedicated lesson covering various application methods.

Join me in this peaceful painting session and let’s bring the magic of a rainy day to life on paper!

Lisa Röske

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