Watercolor Challenge: Ladybugs

June 20, 2025 / Diann Zimmerman

This week, we’re going tiny… but mighty:  Ladybugs!  In many cultures, ladybugs are symbols of luck and wishes come true.  They are also nature’s protector: one ladybug can eat up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making it a superhero for plants!

Whether you go whimsical or hyper-realistic, this subject lets you play with textures, color blending, and tiny details that pop. Plus, they look stunning on a leaf or flower petal!

Watercolor challenge:  Ladybugs

Include the hashtag #ladybugs in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post.

Deadline June 27, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET    

Here are the details:

  • Share a painting of a ladybug
  • Sponsored by Jennifer Broussard Art, https://www.patreon.com/c/JenniferBroussard
  • Prize for one random winner:  6 month subscription to Jennifer Broussard Art’s Patreon channel
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #ladybugs
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline June 27, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced June 29, 2025
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

To get access to this free ladybug tutorial on her Patreon channel, sign up for free Patreon membership:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/131768129

What is the prize?   

Jennifer Broussard Art is our sponsor this week.   One random winner will receive:
  • 6 months subscription to Jennifer’s Patreon channel (amazing tutorials with outlines and step by step videos)

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