Whether you’re just beginning your watercolor painting journey or you’re an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, our comprehensive watercolor tutorials are here to guide, motivate, and inspire you every step of the way. Created by professional watercolor artist Bill Holkham, these tutorials are designed with both beginners and seasoned painters in mind.
For those new to watercolor, you’ll find a wide range of beginner-friendly watercolor tutorials that focus on the essential techniques needed to build a strong foundation. From understanding how to properly load your brush, to mastering color mixing, water control, and basic washes, these step-by-step videos make it easy for anyone to start creating beautiful watercolor art with confidence. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!
If you already have some experience with watercolor, our growing library of advanced watercolor tutorials offers in-depth lessons on more complex subjects and techniques. You’ll learn how to paint dynamic landscapes, atmospheric skies, flowing water, architectural elements, and more. Each tutorial is broken down into manageable steps so you can follow along at your own pace while developing your own artistic style.
One of the most exciting aspects of our tutorials is the wide range of subjects we explore. From peaceful coastal seascapes and lush countryside scenes to dramatic mountain views, historic towns, and everyday moments captured in watercolor, there’s always something new and engaging to paint. Bill’s approachable teaching style and expert insights make each lesson both educational and enjoyable.
Whether you’re painting for relaxation, to improve your artistic technique, or simply for the love of watercolor, our video watercolor tutorials are a great resource to help you grow. With clear instructions, practical tips, and a warm, encouraging tone, these lessons are perfect for self-paced learning at home.
Grab your brushes, dive into a tutorial that inspires you, and let’s paint something amazing together. With the right guidance and a bit of practice, you'll be creating your own watercolor masterpieces in no time.
– Bill Holkham, Watercolor Artist
I’ve had a lot of requests for a desert landscape video, so today, we’re painting this beautiful horse riding scene with the famous Superstition mountains in the background. Click below to watch the tutorial.
One of the most important choices when painting watercolors is the paper is use. In this tutorial I paint the same scene on two of the most popular watercolor papers. Click below to watch the tutorial.
It's easy to over complicate trees when you first learn watercolor painting. In this tutorial we break down the simple techniques you can use to create beautiful Autumn Trees. Click below to watch the tutorial.
Mastering wet-in-wet watercolor techniques is a must for any beginner. They lay the foundation for most transparent watercolor paintings. In this tutorial we paint a sunset using just three colors. Click below to watch the tutorial.
In this week's Watercolor Tutorial, I will share 5 top tips that every beginner should learn to help improve their landscape paintings. Click below to watch the tutorial.
In today’s video, I’m going to show you how to paint a beach landscape in watercolor—perfect for beginners! Click below to watch the tutorial.
