• Watercolor Cactus + Quote Artwork Tutorial

    If you’re feeling creative, try this watercolor cactus + quote artwork tutorial! It will give you practice blending watercolors, planning lettering layouts, and using your dip pen. The most obvious perk, though, is the vibrant and unique result. (If you’re drawing intimidates you, don’t worry! You can use a free printable template to trace the…

    Watercolor Cactus + Quote Artwork Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

    This watercolor cactus + quote artwork is like sunshine on a page. It has enough of a DIY look to maintain a homey feel, but its rich colors and details give it a professional look that makes it worthy of display. This project has one rule: be flexible and run with your mistakes. Watercolors can be a little bit unpredictable, but rest assured that errant strokes and not-quite-right tones won’t take away from the final effect.

    Before You Get Started …

    Today’s project isn’t quite a beginner-level endeavor. It requires quite a bit of blending! If you’re new to watercolors, consider enrolling in The Ultimate Beginner’s Watercolor Online Course. Complete that course, and you’ll be able to paint practically any subject.

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