Watercolor Challenge: Peacocks

May 9, 2025 / Diann Zimmerman
Pick up your brush and explore the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of a peacock!  Think bold colors and swirling feathers.  Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles: realism, abstract, or even a fun whimsical twist.

Watercolor challenge:  Peacocks

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

Deadline May 16, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET    

Here are the details:

  • Share a painting of a peacock
  • Sponsored by Watercolor Art Society – Houston, https://watercolorhouston.org/Classes-and-Workshops
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #peacocks
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline May 16, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced May 18, 2025
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

The cover painting was done from a YouTube tutorial by Paul Clark:  https://youtu.be/FlHKOjV-vh0?si=PmQJbBu-mJouOk9d

What is the prize?   

Our sponsor this week is Watercolor Art Society – Houston.   One random winner will receive a US$ 150 e-gift certificate to use for any of the online or in-person classes.
Check out their virtual and in-person classes here: (recordings available for 4 months)
There is an upcoming virtual class by Jason M. Bentley:  Welcome to Watercolor – The Very Start, 4 sessions starting May 20, 2025 ending May 29.   For more info:  https://watercolorhouston.org/event-6158159  This class is perfect for beginners.

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