Watercolor Challenge: Balloon Dog

December 5, 2025 / Diann Zimmerman

Why a balloon dog? Because it’s playful, nostalgic, and fun!  Painting one invites us to explore shiny surfaces, bold colors, and whimsical shapes—all while reminding us that art doesn’t have to be serious to be meaningful. It’s a joyful subject that sparks creativity and makes everyone smile.

Watercolor challenge:  Balloon Dog

Here are the details:

  • Share your painting of a Balloon Dog 
  • Sponsored by Kristy Rice, https://kristyrice.com/
  • Prize for 5 random participants:  The Artvival Journal
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #balloondog
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline December 12, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced December 14, 2025
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

What is the prize?   

This week’s challenge is sponsored by Kristy Rice.  When I think of “joy”, I immediately think of her.

She is one of the most joyful people I know.   If you haven’t watched any of her YouTube tutorials, I encourage you to put that high on your priority watch list!  She is simply joyful, and it comes through with her art. She is so encouraging:  Kristy Rice YouTube channel.

Five random participants will receive this beautiful and inspiring journal: 

The Artvival Journal:   https://kristyrice.com/products/the-artvival-journal/https://amzn.to/4ipWIle

T H E  D E T A I L S:

  • 5 quick-win instructional projects
  • 7 started-for-you project pages ready to be made your own
  • 24 blank pages of 140lb cold press watercolor paper
  • QR code access to exclusive bonus content (video playlists, pep talks, artwork how-to’s, and more!)
  • Ring bound, lay-flat design
  • Journal dimensions: approx. 8.625″ x 6.75″ x 1″
  • Comes in a keepsake box (9″ x 7″ x 1.25″)

Thank you Kristy for being so generous and bringing joy into our lives!
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Thank you for your support!

 

If you have ideas to share for future challenges, please add your comment to the post –>add challenge recommendation

 

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