Spring is a season of renewal — a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful.

In this class, we’ll embrace that philosophy through a relaxing and expressive 5-day watercolor challenge inspired by the softness, freshness, and colors of spring. Together, we’ll paint 5 beautiful spring-themed projects designed to help you loosen up your painting style, simplify details, and develop more confidence with watercolor. On Day 6, you’ll also receive a bonus lesson for additional creative practice.

This class focuses on one of the most important yet often overlooked watercolor fundamentals: moisture control — understanding the relationship between your paint, paper, and brush. Once you begin understanding moisture instead of fighting against it, watercolor becomes far more intuitive, expressive, and enjoyable.

Rather than aiming for perfection or copying every detail from a reference image, this class encourages you to paint with freedom, softness, and intention using a “less is more” approach.

Who This Class Is For:

This class is perfect for:

Intermediate watercolor artists wanting to loosen their style
Artists struggling with overworking paintings or perfectionism
Beginners looking to build confidence with guided projects
Anyone wanting to develop a consistent watercolor practice
Creatives who want to paint more expressively and intuitively

If you’re completely new to watercolor, I recommend first taking my class “Atmospheric Spring Landscapes,” where I explain foundational watercolor techniques, atmospheric perspective, and tonal values in greater depth.

What You’ll Learn:

Through this challenge, you’ll learn:

How to control moisture for soft blends and expressive effects
How to simplify references and avoid over-detailing
Loose watercolor techniques for expressive spring paintings
Color palette selection for harmonious paintings
How to build confidence and consistency in your watercolor practice
How to embrace imperfections and paint more freely

Each lesson is broken down step-by-step, making the process approachable, calming, and enjoyable.

Yogita Raikar

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