Watercolor Challenge: Happiness

March 20, 2026 / Diann Zimmerman

March 20 is International Day of Happiness — reminding us that joy isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we cultivate. It’s rooted in gratitude, connection, creativity, and the little sparks that brighten our days. This week, paint something that brings you happiness. A color, a memory, a place, a person, a tiny everyday delight — anything that sparks that little internal smile.   All new paintings this week — no recycled “happiness.” Let’s create fresh joy and fill the feed with brand‑new bursts of color and gratitude.  Can’t wait to see what happiness looks like through your brush.

Watercolor challenge:  International Day of Happiness

Here are the details:

  • Share a painting of something that brings you happiness.  All new paintings this week — no recycled “happiness.” 
  • Sponsored by Rachel Parker Varner, http://rachelsstudio.com/
  • Prize for 1 random participant: 6-month subscription to Rachel’s Patreon channel, full of happy tutorials, https://www.patreon.com/rachelsstudio
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post: #happiness
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline March 27, 2026, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced March 29, 2026
  • 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?   

Meet our sponsor, Rachel Parker.  She is an internationally collected watercolor artist.  Her work has been showcased in both local and national magazines, including the cover of the American Veterinarian Association Journal (twice.)  Her inspiration derives from making her subjects come alive through painting.  Rachel works primarily in watercolor because she loves the sense of light this medium conveys.
One lucky participant will be randomly selected to receive a 6-month subscription to Rachel’s Patreon channel—a treasure trove of inspiration, techniques, helpful tips, and amazing tutorials. It’s like a treat jar for your creative soul.

Where to find Rachel:

 

 

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Thank you for your support!

 

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