Holiday book news for Art Lovers! 🎄📚 My publisher Rocky Nook is running a special holiday sale this week, and we’re featuring the print edition of "101 Watercolor Secrets" for just $20. ⭐ This book has been called an “encyclopedia of watercolor” in reviews⭐, and so many of you have shared how it’s helped you finally understand tricky techniques and take your paintings to the next level. It’s absolutely packed with practical tips, problem-solving advice, and real studio secrets you can start using right away.
👉The discount is applied automatically—no coupon code needed. Just select the “Print” option on the Rocky Nook website and add it to your cart: rockynook.com/shop/ebook/85-watercolor-secrets/ 🎨A perfect little holiday gift for yourself, or the watercolor lover in your life. 💕
Honestly, the toughest part of watercolor isn’t the drawing or the mixing…it’s staring at that second layer and resisting the urge to jump in with all the delicious final details 😅🎨 So here is me stepping away from layer #2. This “do nothing” stage is secretly where good paintings are made. When you let everything dry fully, the colors stay bright, the edges stay crisp, and the whole piece feels more intentional.
A few tiny tricks for patience: 🕯 Set a timer and walk away ☕ Make tea or coffee while it dries 📷 Snap a progress pic instead of picking up the brush 💭 Remind yourself: future you will be so glad you waited
Trust the process, let the paint settle… and then comes the best part: those finishing touches. ✨Tutorial coming soon 💛
🎨 Thanksgiving Special — 25% Off All Patreon Memberships with code THANKS 🍁 This Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for being part of this wonderful watercolor community 💛 Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or looking to take your watercolor skills to the next level — this is the perfect time to treat yourself (or gift a membership to a fellow artist!). ✨ 25% OFF all your first Monthly and Annual Patreon tiers this weekend only! You’ll get instant access to: 🖌️ My full library of tutorials and real-time demos (200+ hours of instruction) 📘 Step-by-step guides, reference photos & pigment lists 🌿 Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates and live creative chats Give yourself the gift of art and inspiration this holiday season — and join me for cozy, creative watercolor time! 🕊️ Offer valid through Monday, November 30 🎁 Join here: www.patreon.com/AnnaBucciarelli
Today, on Remembrance Day, I’m deeply humbled to see this silver dollar coin— which I had the honour of designing for the Royal Canadian Mint—used to mark such an important day. 🌺 My great-grandfather fought in WWII, and as a child growing up in Ukraine I was fortunate to hear his stories. I think of him, and all those who served and sacrificed, with gratitude and respect. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
🌰 My favourite quick watercolor mixing recipe for beautiful, rich chestnuts: 🎨 Reddish brown base – Quinacridone Scarlet (PR206) 🍊 Orange highlight – Hansa Yellow Deep (PY65) 💜 Purple shadows – Dioxazine Purple (PV23) Repeat two layers for extra vibrancy. Simple, fast, and full of warmth — perfect for cozy fall sketchbook pages. 🍁 Enjoy painting!
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all who celebrate 🍁 🦃 I just finished a cozy autumn still life - just in time for the pumpkin season 🧡 Watercolor tutorial coming soon - get ready for some granulating magic and of course lots of glazing! 😊
🎁 FREE Downloadable Guide: 12 Essential Watercolor REDs ❤️ Reds can completely transform your watercolor work — whether you’re painting vibrant flowers, soft skin tones, or dramatic skies. This guide will help you choose the right red for your palette and explore their full mixing potential, from glowing oranges to deep purples and rich neutrals. For my personal notes, tips, and real painting demonstrations - be sure to watch the full companion video on YouTube. 👉 Download your free guide on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/essential-reds-140401843 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/TcNCBVom_-Y And stay tuned — our next step-by-step fall tutorial featuring crab apples and pumpkins will be released later this month on Patreon! 🍁🎨 💙 This guide follows my popular Watercolor Blues collection — if you missed it, you can still grab the 12 Essential Blues guide and video https://youtu.be/r8U3WPNEZIo
🍂✍🏻 My favourite watercolor technique for cozy sketchbook sessions is called Line & Wash. In the latest tutorial - all about pumpkins - you’ll get an overview of the most popular Line & Wash methods, my favourite materials and tips to make the painting process easier. 🐈 And… meet my new “studio assistant” 🐾 — she’s soft-launching her YouTube career now 😅 (more cat cameo incoming)
🍂Tell me: What’s your favorite thing about fall art-making? To warm up for the season, I’ve been doing pumpkins in my sketchbook using Line & Wash technique(my favorite way to ease into painting). There’s something about fall that makes me want to slow down and savor the little rituals — sketching, mixing colors, and soaking up inspiration from others. 🎃
✨🍇 Enjoy my new watercolor tutorial on Patreon - with outlines and step-by-step photos! We’ll practice glazing and negative painting and explore mixing greens and - of course - working with beautiful blues 💙 www.patreon.com/posts/137347363?utm_campaign=posts…
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Holiday book news for Art Lovers! 🎄📚
My publisher Rocky Nook is running a special holiday sale this week, and we’re featuring the print edition of "101 Watercolor Secrets" for just $20. ⭐ This book has been called an “encyclopedia of watercolor” in reviews⭐, and so many of you have shared how it’s helped you finally understand tricky techniques and take your paintings to the next level. It’s absolutely packed with practical tips, problem-solving advice, and real studio secrets you can start using right away.
👉The discount is applied automatically—no coupon code needed. Just select the “Print” option on the Rocky Nook website and add it to your cart: rockynook.com/shop/ebook/85-watercolor-secrets/
🎨A perfect little holiday gift for yourself, or the watercolor lover in your life. 💕
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Honestly, the toughest part of watercolor isn’t the drawing or the mixing…it’s staring at that second layer and resisting the urge to jump in with all the delicious final details 😅🎨 So here is me stepping away from layer #2. This “do nothing” stage is secretly where good paintings are made.
When you let everything dry fully, the colors stay bright, the edges stay crisp, and the whole piece feels more intentional.
A few tiny tricks for patience:
🕯 Set a timer and walk away
☕ Make tea or coffee while it dries
📷 Snap a progress pic instead of picking up the brush
💭 Remind yourself: future you will be so glad you waited
Trust the process, let the paint settle…
and then comes the best part: those finishing touches. ✨Tutorial coming soon 💛
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🎨 Thanksgiving Special — 25% Off All Patreon Memberships with code THANKS 🍁
This Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for being part of this wonderful watercolor community 💛 Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or looking to take your watercolor skills to the next level — this is the perfect time to treat yourself (or gift a membership to a fellow artist!).
✨ 25% OFF all your first Monthly and Annual Patreon tiers this weekend only! You’ll get instant access to:
🖌️ My full library of tutorials and real-time demos (200+ hours of instruction)
📘 Step-by-step guides, reference photos & pigment lists
🌿 Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates and live creative chats
Give yourself the gift of art and inspiration this holiday season — and join me for cozy, creative watercolor time!
🕊️ Offer valid through Monday, November 30
🎁 Join here: www.patreon.com/AnnaBucciarelli
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Today, on Remembrance Day, I’m deeply humbled to see this silver dollar coin— which I had the honour of designing for the Royal Canadian Mint—used to mark such an important day. 🌺 My great-grandfather fought in WWII, and as a child growing up in Ukraine I was fortunate to hear his stories. I think of him, and all those who served and sacrificed, with gratitude and respect.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
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🌰 My favourite quick watercolor mixing recipe for beautiful, rich chestnuts:
🎨 Reddish brown base – Quinacridone Scarlet (PR206)
🍊 Orange highlight – Hansa Yellow Deep (PY65)
💜 Purple shadows – Dioxazine Purple (PV23)
Repeat two layers for extra vibrancy. Simple, fast, and full of warmth — perfect for cozy fall sketchbook pages. 🍁 Enjoy painting!
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all who celebrate 🍁 🦃 I just finished a cozy autumn still life - just in time for the pumpkin season 🧡 Watercolor tutorial coming soon - get ready for some granulating magic and of course lots of glazing! 😊
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🎁 FREE Downloadable Guide: 12 Essential Watercolor REDs ❤️
Reds can completely transform your watercolor work — whether you’re painting vibrant flowers, soft skin tones, or dramatic skies. This guide will help you choose the right red for your palette and explore their full mixing potential, from glowing oranges to deep purples and rich neutrals. For my personal notes, tips, and real painting demonstrations - be sure to watch the full companion video on YouTube.
👉 Download your free guide on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/essential-reds-140401843
🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/TcNCBVom_-Y
And stay tuned — our next step-by-step fall tutorial featuring crab apples and pumpkins will be released later this month on Patreon! 🍁🎨
💙 This guide follows my popular Watercolor Blues collection — if you missed it, you can still grab the 12 Essential Blues guide and video https://youtu.be/r8U3WPNEZIo
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🍂✍🏻 My favourite watercolor technique for cozy sketchbook sessions is called Line & Wash. In the latest tutorial - all about pumpkins - you’ll get an overview of the most popular Line & Wash methods, my favourite materials and tips to make the painting process easier.
🐈 And… meet my new “studio assistant” 🐾 — she’s soft-launching her YouTube career now 😅 (more cat cameo incoming)
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/sG4XTlXz8AY
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🍂Tell me: What’s your favorite thing about fall art-making? To warm up for the season, I’ve been doing pumpkins in my sketchbook using Line & Wash technique(my favorite way to ease into painting). There’s something about fall that makes me want to slow down and savor the little rituals — sketching, mixing colors, and soaking up inspiration from others. 🎃
✨ step-by-step video coming this weekend!
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✨🍇 Enjoy my new watercolor tutorial on Patreon - with outlines and step-by-step photos!
We’ll practice glazing and negative painting and explore mixing greens and - of course - working with beautiful blues 💙
www.patreon.com/posts/137347363?utm_campaign=posts…
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