Weekly Challenge
Watercolor Challenge: Cucumber
In honor of International Cat Day (August 8), Cucumber has officially taken over challenge‑planning duties. She has declared that this week’s prompt is to paint this reference photo — of her. You’ll find an outline provided, or you can freehand draw your own version. And remember — Cucumber loves wonky. Wiggly lines, quirky shapes… more…
Watercolor Challenge: Flowers Blooming Today
Paint a flower that’s blooming right now where you live — or, if you’re in winter, paint one that blooms in your area during your warm season. Celebrate the beauty in your corner of the world. Watercolor challenge: Flowers Blooming Today Here are the details: Share a painting of flowers that are blooming today where…
Watercolor Challenge: Tigers
International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29, a global reminder that these magnificent striped cats need our protection. The day was created in 2010 when conservationists and 13 tiger‑range countries came together after realizing wild tiger numbers had plummeted to dangerously low levels — fewer than 3,500 tigers remained at the time.…
Watercolor Challenge: The Moon
In honor of International Moon day on July 20, let’s paint the moon, celebrating our incredible achievement of landing on the moon back on July 20, 1969. The moon has inspired poets, dreamers, and explorers… now it’s your turn. Watercolor challenge: The Moon Here are the details: Share a painting of the moon Sponsored by Geoff…
Watercolor Challenge: Watermelon
It’s full summer here in Houston, the kind where the heat wraps around you the moment you step outside. Sometimes the only relief is a juicy slice of watermelon — cold, bright, and dripping down your wrist. Watermelon is a perfect subject: Bold shapes that are easy for beginners, Gorgeous reds that let you play with…
Watercolor Challenge: Butterflies
Butterflies are tiny miracles of color — delicate wings, bold patterns, and shapes that practically beg to be painted. This week’s challenge is all about capturing that joyful energy. Paint any butterfly you like: realistic, whimsical, abstract, or stylized. Butterflies remind us to slow down, notice beauty, and enjoy the simple joy of color on paper.…
World Watercolor Month – July 2026
July is World Watercolor Month! To recognize and celebrate WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH, paint one, some, or all of the Doodlewash July daily prompts. Throughout the month, we will randomly select winners. –> Make sure to include #worldwatercolormonth in your post in the Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group. If you haven…
Watercolor Challenge: Beach Balls
Time for a burst of summer color — this week’s challenge is to paint Beach Balls! Colorful beach balls are such joyful little subjects. They can be striped, spotted, pastel, neon, vintage, or totally made‑up — and they look adorable anywhere you place them: rolling across warm sand on the beach, bobbing in the ocean waves,…
Watercolor Challenge: Paint this photo
This week’s challenge is all about interpretation, personality, and play. Your reference is this photo. It’s humble, peaceful, and full of charm — the kind of moment you’d notice only if you slowed down long enough to really see it. You can use the outlines provided, or draw it yourself — whatever sparks your creativity. Seeing…
Watercolor Challenge: Postcards
This week, we’re going delightfully small and analog. Your challenge is simple: paint anything you want on a postcard‑sized piece of paper — 4×6 inches (about 10×15 cm). Think of it as a tiny pause button in your week. A moment to slow down, breathe, and stay connected in a very real, very human way. A…