Watercolor Tutorials for Beginners & Beyond

Watercolor painting isn't about perfection. It's about slowing down, relaxing, and enjoying the simple pleasure of creating something beautiful with your own hands.

Many of our members are picking up a paintbrush for the very first time — or returning to watercolor after many years away.

Some paint to relax and unwind.
Some paint to meet new friends who share their passion.
Some simply want a creative outlet that's just for them.

No drawing skills needed. No intimidating art jargon. No pressure. Just warm, friendly, step-by-step watercolor tutorials with artist Bill Holkham — and a supportive community of over 500 people cheering you on.

Let's Paint Watercolors beginner community — step-by-step online watercolor tutorials


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Less than a cup of coffee. Founding members keep this price for life.

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This Is For You If…

  • You've always wanted to try watercolor painting but never known where to start
  • You're looking for a gentle, relaxing creative hobby you can do at home
  • You want to learn at your own pace, without pressure or judgment
  • You'd love to be part of a warm, supportive community of people on the same journey
  • You're returning to watercolor after years away and want to rebuild your confidence
  • You want a mindful, creative activity that's truly just for you

Everything Included From Day One

100+ step-by-step watercolor tutorials — watch anytime, on any device
New lessons added every single week
Downloadable sketches — trace straight onto your paper, no drawing skill needed
Private Facebook community — support, feedback, and sharing your work
Monthly giveaways 🎁
Direct access to Bill for personal guidance
Something for every taste — landscapes, wildlife, coastal, florals, cities and more


Why Learn With Bill?

  • 40+ years as a professional watercolor artist — collected in 56 countries
  • 100,000+ social media followers who trust his teaching
  • Hundreds of tutorials and live classes taught
  • Calm, patient, beginner-friendly teaching style — no jargon, no rushing
  • Trusted by over 500 members across the USA, UK, and worldwide

What Our Members Are Saying

"Let's Paint Watercolors shares amazing tutorials almost every day — so enjoyable and easy to follow for beginners and all levels. Joining as a subscriber is one of the best decisions I've made for my watercolor journey. I highly recommend it!"

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"I'm very new to watercolour and got the bug in December. Bill's well thought-out tutorials have really helped me feel like I can produce something beautiful. The monthly giveaway was a wonderful surprise too!"

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"I just started watercoloring as a stress reliever and I absolutely love Bill's tutorials. He explains every step and tells you exactly what materials you need. I give the paintings as gifts and everyone has loved them."

Nichole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I enjoy the simple and beautiful tutorials. The fact that more are added each week is amazing value — so great for beginners!"

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"I'm a beginner and these tutorials are just what I needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"

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"Never Painted Before?" — Perfect.

Most of our members started exactly where you are — complete beginners. Here's what makes it so easy to get started:

  • No drawing skills needed — traceable sketches included with every tutorial
  • Simple, affordable supplies — no need for anything expensive
  • Beginner-friendly lessons — Bill explains every single step clearly
  • Learn at your own pace — watch tutorials whenever it suits you
  • A warm, supportive community — no judgment, only encouragement
  • Simple sign-up through Facebook — takes under 2 minutes

Downloadable Sketches — Start Painting Straight Away

Every tutorial comes with a downloadable sketch to trace onto your watercolor paper. No drawing required — just download, trace, and paint!

Downloadable watercolor sketches for beginners — traceable outlines included with every tutorial

Try a Free Sample Tutorial

Here's a complete beginner landscape tutorial — exactly the kind of step-by-step lesson you'll find inside the community. Watch it free before you decide:

▶ Watch a Free Sample Tutorial

A New Painting Every Week — Something for Every Taste

Landscapes, wildlife, coastal scenes, florals, cityscapes, castles, birds — there's always something new to paint. Whether you love the Florida wilderness or the Scottish Highlands, you'll find subjects you love.

100+ watercolor tutorials for beginners — landscapes, wildlife, coastal scenes, florals and cities

Step-by-step beginner watercolor tutorial by Bill Holkham


Just $1.99 a Month — Founding Member Price

As the community grows, the founding member price of just $1.99/month will only be available for a limited time. Members who join now keep this special price for life — as a thank you for being part of the journey early on.

That's less than a cup of coffee for unlimited access to:

  • 100+ step-by-step watercolor tutorials (growing every week)
  • Downloadable sketches for every painting
  • A private, supportive Facebook community
  • Monthly giveaways and prizes
  • Direct access to Bill for personal guidance

❖ Join the Watercolor Community — $1.99/Month →

✔ Cancel anytime from your phone  ·  ✔ Secure sign-up through Facebook  ·  ✔ Instant access to everything

Learn watercolor painting at home — beginner watercolor tutorial community with Bill Holkham


Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for complete beginners?

Yes — all tutorials are step-by-step, clearly explained, and designed for people with no prior experience. No drawing skills needed, no expensive supplies required. Many members are picking up a paintbrush for the very first time.

Is watercolor painting suitable for women over 50?

Absolutely — watercolor is one of the most popular creative hobbies. It's gentle, relaxing, deeply rewarding, and can be done from the comfort of home with simple supplies. Bill's calm, patient teaching style makes it accessible at any age, and many of our most enthusiastic members joined in their 50s, 60s and beyond.

How much does it cost?

Just $1.99 per month — less than a cup of coffee. Founding members who join during our early growth phase keep this price for life. No contracts, no commitments — cancel anytime.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — cancel anytime directly from your Facebook account. It takes under a minute. No contracts or commitments.

Do I get instant access?

Yes — the moment you join, all 100+ tutorials and downloadable sketches unlock immediately.

What supplies do I need?

Very little! A basic set of watercolor paints, a couple of brushes, and some watercolor paper is all you need. Bill tells you exactly what to use in each tutorial — many lessons work perfectly with simple, affordable supplies.


Start Painting With Us Today

"You're only one painting away from surprising yourself."

Join over 500 people discovering the joy of watercolor painting — from home, at their own pace, with no experience needed.

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Join Let's Paint Watercolors — beginner watercolor tutorial community from $1.99 per month

Just $1.99 a Month

As our watercolor community continues to grow, founding member pricing of just $1.99/month will only be available for a limited time. Members who join now will keep this special price for life as a thank you for being part of our journey early on.

 

Testimonials

Hear from our Subscribers

  • Let’s Paint Watercolors shares, amazing tutorials almost every day that are so enjoyable to watch and easy to follow for not only beginners, but painters at all levels. For anybody considering joining as a subscriber, it is one of the best decisions I’ve made with regards to my watercolor journey. I highly recommend it!

    Melissa

  • Massive thank you to Bill for my prize draw prize. Obviously had to test out the Arches paper with one of his brilliant beginners tutorials. I'm very new to watercolour and got the bug in December 25. Bill's well thought out tutorials, with helpful hints and tricks have really helped me feel like I can produce something that looks well put together and uses the medium reasonably well!

    Emma

  • I enjoy the simple and beautiful tutorials. The fact more are added each week is amazing value and so great for beginners!

    Khushbu

  • I'am a beginner and these tutorials are just what I needed. Thank you, thank, thank you!!

    Hilary

  • I just started water coloring as a stress reliever on my free moment and I absolutely love bills tutorials they’ve helped me out a lot. He does step-by-step instructions and tells you the material you’ll need in order to achieve the desired outcome of your painting thank you Bill. I really enjoy your videos and all the help you have given me on making these easy, simple, beautiful paintings I give them out as gifts as cards and everyone has enjoyed them.

    Nichole

 

Try a sample video

We hope you enjoy this simple landscape tutorial which is perfect for beginners!

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