Helpful resources for new Facebook group members

Are you new to the Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group?

Our purpose:  to create a global community for artists to come together, share their artwork, and provide support and encouragement to each other.

The group aims to foster a positive and nurturing environment where artists can grow, learn, and inspire each other in their artistic journeys.  The group’s core value is kindness.  Be kind to others; be kind to yourself.

We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.  We have weekly painting challenges with prizes for random winners.  This is an exciting way to encourage members to push their boundaries.  We open ourselves up to new techniques and subject matters that we may not have considered before.   And it is inspiring to see the creative ways people interpret the painting prompts.

 

Where do I find the weekly painting challenges?

• Featured post at the top of the Facebook group
• WBB current challenge
• Instagram

Where are the winners posted?

• Featured post “Winner Announcement” at the top of the Facebook group
• Weekly challenge winners: 2024

 

I am new to watercolor.  How do I get started?   

• Suggested artists to follow on YouTube, Patreon, etc.
• What is difference between student grade and artist grade paint?
• What are the best artist-grade brands?
• What colors do I need?   (hint:  keep it simple)
• What’s the deal with cotton paper?

 

I prefer learning from books, and not videos.  What are some recommendations?

• Here is a list of watercolor books that include outlines to trace, progress photos, and step by step instructions:  Painting guides

 

I need to buy supplies, what do you recommend?  (affiliate links)

• Paint
  • Amazon
  • DaVinci Paints
  • Jackman’s Art Materials (10% discount code:WBB10)
  • St. Louis Art Supply  (they have hard-to-find and interesting items)
• Paint brushes
• Watercolor and drawing books
• Watercolor paper
• Waterproof ink and pens
• Water soluble pens, pencils, crayons
• Budget-friendly paint and supplies
• Other affiliate links with discounts
  • Artful (Art School in a Box)
  • SketchBox (10% discount code:  DiannSketchBox)
• Online watercolor course affiliate links:
  • Urban Sketch Courses by Ian Fennelly
  • Watercolour Mentor Courses by Darren Yeo

#ad … These are all affiliate links.  I earn from qualifying purchases and use any commissions to help with the weekly painting challenge prizes and postage:

 

Where can I find eBooks, free classes and open source photos?

• FREE ebooks, classes, and open source photos
• Where to find eBooks about painting

 

Need encouragement?

Here are inspiring words from members in the group:  Need encouragement?

 

 

• Facebook – personal page
• Instagram – my art account
• Instagram – WBB
• Patreon
• YouTube
• Facebook groups:
  • Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Drawing – Beginners and Beyond
  • Digital Art – Beginners and Beyond
  • Acrylic – Beginners and Beyond
  • Tiny Art 

For a free 7-day trial on my Patreon:  Diann Zimmerman – Patreon.

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