Thank you so much for taking Creative Mindfulness-A Winter Tree Watercolor Art Piece. I believe that art is a way to clear our minds of all the daily clutter and hopefully you were able to clear some of that clutter away today. Here are a few things to look at to explore what we did today and some other information.

Key Takeaways

Discover how art can be good for our brains and bodies
Learn simple watercolor techniques (wet on wet, wet on dry, simple trees)
Made a lovely winter tree art piece

I hope to see you again very soon. Create! -Deana

I have attached a photo to this email of the finished art piece

***If you are just starting your watercolor journey, these are the products I would suggest:

Paint: 24 Color Watercolor Paint Value Pack by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™

Paper: (140lbs or 300g)

Canson Watercolor Pad (Cold pressed, 140 lb) at Michaels

Canson Watercolor Paper (cold pressed, 140 lb ) on Amazon Prime

The Watercolor Paper from 5 Below

Brushes: Here is a link to the Artsmith watercolor brushes that I just started using and that I really like. (They are cheaper at JoAnn’s but you have to pick them up from the store.

A Link to a quick demo of today’s artwork on You Tube.

Please reach out to customer service if you are having any issues with the video. (This demo was created just for our learners in today’s class. Please do not share this link. Thank you.)

Winter Trees: Preparing your colors

Winter Trees (full demo)

Winter Trees: Adding snow*

*Here is a link to the Bleed Proof White I talked about

Links to products I like to use or have used that are good products:

24 Color Watercolor Paint Value Pack by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™

36 Color Watercolor Pan Set by Artist's Loft™ Necessities at Michael’s

Winsor & Newton™ Cotman Watercolor™ Compact Field Set

Canson Watercolor Pad (Cold pressed, 140 lb) at Michaels

Canson Watercolor Paper (cold pressed, 140 lb ) on Amazon Prime

Farber Castelle Kneaded Eraser on Amazon Prime

Here is a link to the Artsmith watercolor brushes that I just started using and that I really like. (They are cheaper at JoAnn’s but you have to pick them up from the store.

Good watercolor brush set on Amazon Prime

Paint Palette on Amazon Prime

Also check out the art supplies at 5 Below. They have good watercolor paper!

Links to research, articles and organizations that promote the benefits of art

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

Why You Should Make Art Even If You Are Bad At It

Why Making Art Is Good For You