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Never painted before? Perfect.

Paint one watercolor a day. In 30 days, you'll surprise yourself.

A gentle, step-by-step video course for complete beginners. Each day an instructor paints one simple picture with you, nice and slow, then gives you feedback on yours. Thirty little paintings later, you're making art you're proud to hang.

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No experience needed
Just 20 minutes a day
Slow, friendly videos
Real feedback from instructors

Illustration of Linda holding up her painting of misty mountains — Linda, Day 29

Illustration of Ruth holding up her loose floral painting — Ruth, Day 26

Illustration of Ama holding up her painting of glowing desert mesas — Ama, Day 23

Illustration of Gloria holding up her painting of a moonlit bay — Gloria, Day 24

The 30-Day Course

One painting a day. That's the whole secret.

The magic is in the structure. Each day's video teaches one new skill and builds on yesterday's, so you go from a wobbly first wash to paintings you'll want to frame, without ever feeling lost.

One video lesson and one painting a day
Instructors who go slow and explain every stroke
Personal feedback on your paintings as you go
Repeat any day as often as you like

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Illustration of Maya on Day 1, holding up a simple sunset silhouette

Illustration of Maya on Day 30, holding up a dramatic seascape at sunset

Day 1 Day 30!

Same Maya. Thirty days apart.

Day 1: a simple sunset Day 30: look at you!

Day 1Sunset silhouette

Day 2At the beach

Day 3Watermelon

Day 4Tulips

Day 5Strawberries

Day 6Starry night

Day 7Sailboat

Day 8Full moon

Day 9Pine trees

Day 10Toadstools

Day 11Sunflower

Day 12Hot air balloon

Day 13Cherry blossoms

Day 14Lake reflection

Day 15Little bluebird

Day 16Autumn tree

Day 17Lighthouse

Day 18Lavender field

Day 19Northern lights

Day 20Snowy cabin

Day 21Lemon still life

Day 22Koi pond

Day 23Desert glow

Day 24Moonlit bay

Day 25Abstract color

Day 26Loose bouquet

Day 27City at dusk

Day 28Autumn woods

Day 29Mountain sunset

Day 30Storm light

Days 1 to 7Water and washesSmooth washes, simple shapes, saving your whites
Days 8 to 14Edges and layersHard and soft edges, building light to dark
Days 15 to 21Color and moodMixing on the paper, glow, warm against cool
Days 22 to 30Bigger, looser paintingsFull scenes that pull every skill together

Printable Day 1 practice sheet showing the colors, four painting steps and practice boxes for the sunset silhouette

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Get the full Day 1 video lesson and a printable practice sheet. Paint your first sunset tonight, no card needed.

Slow videos. Real feedback.

We go slow. And we've got your back.

Press playEach day is one video and one painting. Grab your brush, fill your water cup, and go.
Paint along, slowlyYour instructor paints right alongside you and explains every brushstroke. Pause whenever you like. Nobody's rushing.
Share it, get feedbackPost a photo of your painting and an instructor replies with what's working and one kind, specific tip for tomorrow.

Leo posted Day 5Strawberries

Leo's Day 5 painting of three ripe strawberries with soft blue shadows

Hannah Brooks Instructor

1. That little white highlight you saved makes these look shiny and ripe. Saving whites is today's big skill, and you nailed it!

2. Next time, soften the shadow edges with a damp brush so they melt into the paper instead of sitting on top.

Keep going, Leo!

New No art-store guessing

The 30-Day Watercolor Kit

Everything the course uses, in one happy box. Open it, press play, and you're painting tonight.

Watercolor notebook, thick paper with room for all 30 days and more
12-color paint set, matched to the course
3 brushes: a big round, a small round and a detail brush
The little extras: water cup, masking tape, pencil and eraser

$149with a full year
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Already have supplies? Any basic watercolor set works with the course.

And then?

After Day 30, the fun keeps going.

Your membership includes the 30-Day Course plus a growing library of courses, follow-along paintings and practice tools. All beginner friendly, all at the same gentle pace.

Loose FloralsCourse · Beginner friendly

Mountains and LakesCourse · Beginner friendly

Night SkiesFollow-along · All levels

Happy Little Still LifesCourse · Beginner friendly

Follow-along paintings Paint a whole piece, start to finish, right beside an instructor.
Technique lessons Bite-size lessons on washes, blooms, glazing and more.
Instructor feedback Post your work and get kind, specific tips from our teachers.
Weekly challenges A fresh, fun prompt every week to keep your brush moving.
Phone, tablet or computer Prop your phone next to your paper and follow along anywhere.

You're in good company

A whole community of proud painters.

Post your daily painting and the cheering starts. Retirees, busy parents, people who swear they can't draw a stick figure: everyone's here, and everyone is rooting for you.

Share every painting
Cheer each other on
Join the weekly challenge

Illustration of Finn holding up a bold abstract painting

Illustration of Priya holding up a painting of autumn woods

Illustration of Leo holding up his painting of an autumn tree

Ruth: Finn, those colors are so brave!

Dev: Day 28 already, Priya? Gorgeous.

Ama: Leo, that little tree is glowing!

Ready when you are

Simple pricing. Start whenever you like.

Membership

$129per year

or $12.99 month to month

The full 30-Day Course
Every course and follow-along painting
Personal feedback from instructors
Community, weekly challenges and the app

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Everything to get started Membership + Kit

$149first year

Kit shipped to your door

Everything in Membership
The 30-Day Watercolor Kit
Notebook, paints, brushes and all the extras
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Questions? We've got answers.

I've never painted. Is this really for me?

Yes! Day 1 starts with how much water to put on your brush. Our instructors go slow, explain everything and never assume you already know a thing.

How long does each day take?

Each day takes as little as 20 minutes, painting time included. Busy day? Your painting will wait for you.

Do I need to buy the kit?

Nope. Any basic watercolor set, a couple of brushes and some watercolor paper will do. The kit just means you don't have to think about it.

What if I fall behind?

There's no schedule to keep. Go at your own pace, repeat any day, and pick up right where you left off.

How does instructor feedback work?

Snap a photo of your painting and post it. An instructor replies with what's working and one thing to try next time. Always kind, always specific.

What happens after Day 30?

Keep painting! Your membership includes the whole library of courses, follow-along paintings and weekly challenges.

Grab a brush

Your first painting is one video away.

Thirty days from now, you could be holding up something you made and feeling very proud of it. It all starts with one wash.

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