Simple Watercolor Ideas for Beginners!

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[@johnr4670]

Jenna Rainey abstract patterns was my fave

[@MirjanaBozhinovska]

I love your book!

[@honeysilvas]

Love the abstract colors!

[@susancampbell1311]

Loved them all.. but land scape was my fav! Tulips were great...shapes awesome

[@leslieannis7351]

Another fantastic video. I love the florals, but do also enjoy when you mix it up a bit. The first painting with the stick colors is super cool 😊 Heading off to fill up my water glasses and get my #16 Princeton brush now.

[@madhusharma-kk7qe]

You couldn't have broken it down anymore and made it more simpler! Great job. Just takes the fear out of putting paint on paper. What a boon for beginners!!! Thank you.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I am SO glad this was helpful for you! Thanks for sharing!

[@janetcorwin1600]

I liked the tulip painting idea! Bright colors! Leaves complement the red!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Janet!

[@OMundoParaIniciantes]

Amazing video, thank you very much. I had a lot of fun trying it out.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@irenemcnamara9699]

Guten Tag, Jenna! I painted this landscape picture this week, as part of your weekly learning goal. A week ago, I had never waterpainted a landscape picture. I have a long way to go, all uphill. But I learned a lot this week. Viele Danke. This is my Sunday progress report for July 12, 21.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Love this, Irene, thanks for sharing!

[@simpleartideas]

The flowers are beautiful Jenna, thanks for the colorful pretty ideas.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Of course!

[@tayabaamjad7736]

Hi Jenna. My favourite is the upside down U pattern. Also love the color idea so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing and watching, Tayaba!

[@navyamallya5416]

Jenna I am a huge fan of yours. Your every video inspires me. All the 3 styles are just wow. But to choose one I would go with the florals. Those are mesmerizing 😍

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@paigegarcia9448]

Art makes the world go ‘round. 😏🥳😁 My favorite is the flowers and the simplicity demanded of the creation. Though it calls for simplicity that in itself makes it complex and fun! I love it.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I totally agree, Paige! ❤️

[@ChristineDavidPhotography]

Thank you again for another great video. I’m up in Washington state and as an empath I’m feeling overwhelmed / zapped with the concerns about corona virus here. The patterns have been a joy to paint today. An easy, peaceful process.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hey Christine! I’m glad this vid brought you peace. Also, w all the virus stuff going around, this podcast episode brought me a lot of peace. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you want some added help and comfort for this whole situation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rhythms-for-life/id1477541494?i=1000466993877

[@DanaJoy]

I LOVE those images that look like little rainbows. Totally speaks to my happy place!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

YES, Dana, love this.

[@jeanne17118]

I love the look of the lines. The colors are so juicy and the way they lean on one another and share color where they connect inspires me to think about how I connect with other people. Thanks for this video. 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That is absolutely lovely, Jeanne, thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@dawnabbott3783]

I so need motivation...a beginner who just needs to stop watching and start doing! Thanks for the inspiring videos.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Go for it Dawn and have some fun!!!

[@gailliguori1592]

I’m a floral person, but I really want to try this landscape! I love your teaching! I’m new to watercolor.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Gail! Try that landscape and I hope you have so much fun!!

[@jspriddleuk]

My favourite is the tulip idea. I'm usually focus in on the details, so suggestions like this help me to loosen up. I've bookmarked the post to watch again later with my 9yo who loves watercolours.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw that is AWESOME, have so much fun with your 9yo! ❤️

[@user-zp4eh9oc1n]

日本からのファンです。 どの絵も綺麗で素敵だと思います！ I'm a fan from Japan. All of your picture are cool. :-)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you so much! I'm always happy to hear about fans from around the world! 😊

[@AussieMaillers]

As a total beginner I originally found your channel through your florals but I have since found myself drawn to landscapes, so I will say that is my favourite.....but I also really likes the effect of the straight lines.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That's awesome. I'll try and get more landscapes in the mix!

[@katiehunsdon1316]

I love the first idea of playing with color and simple shapes!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So fun!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

KATIE! I have wonderful news! You have been randomly selected as one of our two winners! Please email [e-mail] to let us know where to send the signed copy of my Everyday Watercolor book. Congrats!!

[@katiehunsdon1316]

Jenna Rainey thank you so much! I can’t wait to learn!

[@kiyomikirkpatrick5866]

My favourite was the pattern painting, because all of the vibrant colours, although I love all three! Jenna, thank you for sharing your talent, inspiration and encouragement. Your videos have motivated me to continue on my journey into this wonderful world of watercolour. I would LOVE to win one of your books!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks so much for your kindness!! Best of luck!

[@jennifercentobene1162]

My favorite one was the flowers! I can't wait to try it!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I hope you have fun when you try, Jennifer!! ❤️

[@OpheliaStatonArtist]

I really love the patterns! All three were lovely, but the patters were my favorite!! Thanks for sharing this!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you for sharing!! ❤️

[@OpheliaStatonArtist]

Jenna Rainey I also especially love how you explained your color choices! ❤️

[@marymccaslin1690]

I loved loved loved the floral! I also learned that doing a floral once is not enough, I have to get a muscle memory for it ❤️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’ll get there Mary!!

[@lbreck1114]

I have a hard time choosing...but I think I love the landscape the best!!!!!! So beautiful!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Laraine!

[@sandrahammond3089]

I loved the Landscape! It was awesome!

[@SilverSeaOT7]

The florals are my favorite! The simple landscape has some very helpful techniques though.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked that Tammy!

[@karencrowe3314]

love the geometrics with the bleeds, fun to see what colors do!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

SO fun!

[@Ushaparasuram]

I like to paint the patterns. Find them therapeutic and colourful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So therapeutic yes!!

[@sherrylester4406]

You are so easy to learn from . I think I can now paint a tulip . Thanks Jenna

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You can totally do it, Sherry!!

[@melic1292]

Jenna! I loved the upside down u patterns. I loved trying to get a better grasp and understanding on color theory. Thank you for sharing.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You so welcome, Meli, I am glad you enjoyed! ❤️

[@karonsky1]

Your florals are Always a winner for moi! Good luck to me 📚 💓

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Best of luck! Doing the selection soon! ❤️

[@karonsky1]

Jenna Rainey Yay!!🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🌷

[@melindaavila498]

Great segment! Just watching gives me confidence! Sounds crazy, but it works for me. Love the colors you use.

[@Hippiegirl55]

I enjoyed this video very much. For me , my favorite part was the landscape. You made it so simple yet stunning.

[@zefugainspe]

I really liked the patterns. I think non-figurative painting exercises remind me that it's not about creating masterpieces straight away but about enjoying the process :-)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@barbaramunford5472]

I am definitely in a spring flower mood. The tulips are my favorite. My practice put a big dark purple blue almost black tulip as the focal....fun!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Def spring flower moods!

[@maguivaca7397]

Wow I love your video, I like the strokes pattern and get the mixed. Thank you

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you loved it!!

[@kathrynlaraba8424]

I really enjoy your teaching style. Thank You!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you enjoy, Kathryn, thank you!

[@brunisanchez6031]

My favorite is the simple yet beautiful tulips. Florals are so calming for me when I paint. Thank you for the pointers and all you do! ♥️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So calming for me too!

[@sensitiveone8305]

Great ideas for watercolor cards. Thanks for sharing.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So good for cards!!

[@afreenbagbanart78]

I love all the three - pattern , floral and landscape all are very beautifully taught by you . Thanks for such beautiful videos

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hello Argentina friend!

[@Cre-Art]

Doing the patterns helped me relax about choosing and mixing colors, and getting the right amount of water for a soft bleed. When it came to the flower-Omg on the leaves! Flat and clunky! But I was determined to make some decent ones. All it took was some patience. The result was perfect delicate stems and leaves that came to a point! Now the landscape... Thank you so much for making these lessons easy and fun.

[@grashi]

I’ve just been watching a bunch of video on how to paint other people’s stuff. I didn’t realize how much that was paralyzing me until I watched this. The patterns are so incredibly simple yet SO helpful because you don’t stress about technique yet the color theory aspect of it is a fantastic exercise. Thank you for this.

[@gingerkelly5146]

Each painting is so unique! I think I like the flowers best. It reminds me of driving on the 15 last year and seeing all the gorgeous wild California poppies throughout the hills. So breathtaking. Everyone was stopping to enjoy the beauty. Your flowers brought me back to that drive! Thank you!! 💐💐💐

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much, Ginger! Love this.

[@sherischulz8160]

Loose beach scene was definitely my favorite! Thx Jenna! 😊🌊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked it, Sheri!

[@joelfsilverman]

Thanks Jenna, that was a great tutorial! The rainbow shapes for color exploration was my fav, but I liked all three.

[@natford8271]

Patterns and swatches or even practice brush strokes are my favourite warmup exercises.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yes!

[@AngelicArtt]

Hey jenna, I just love painting PERIOD! I love painting flowers, leaves, and different shapes. It's a tradition for me now every time you post a new video I sit, paint and just relax. I have a son, who is eight months old now and painting really helped me overcome my postpartum depression. Thank you ssoo much for putting these videos out it has really helped me take a little time out of each week for myself. Keep up the great work and I cant wait for the next!! (Also... maybe you could start putting out two videos a week... so I have another reason to take some personal time? ;)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I am SO happy to read this, Ashley, and that you're loving the channel!! Thanks for your support! And two videos a week, we try and do that sometimes, it can be tough with how busy we can get with family and work, but we'll do our best to get you as much personal time as possible!! ❤️

[@elizabethrogers6897]

I am a complete newbie to watercolor and I Love the way you explain things in your videos. Thank you I am looking forward to learning watercolor painting as I go through my chemotherapy and radiation. So excited to start this journey with you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh be well, Elizabeth!!! I am very excited for you to journey with me with watercolor, and I hope these videos bring you some peace and comfort! ❤️❤️❤️

[@burningwiththesun]

My favorite idea is the landscape 😁 turned out beautiful!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much!!

[@pameladobbins1844]

I love the idea of warming up with the upside down u's. I'm going to try it because I think it would be meditative and a wonderful way to explore color and the unique behavior(s) of each pigment. Thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Such a great warmup!

[@norenebroyles283]

Jenna, another great tutorial and so helpful for a beginner like me. The biggest take away for me is loosening up!!! Like you said sometimes I am trying toooooo hard. Thanks again!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Ya! That's great, Norene!

[@chiranthikakumarasinghe3347]

I am just drooling over the video. 😁🤤. I'd love to try your seascape. And patterns of course. ❤

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

AW! ❤️

[@MsJoeyJody]

My favorite painting’s the second one with the flowers 😍 I love flowers & nature!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jia01510]

I picked up watercolor because I wanted to learn to paint flowers but soon I was distracted by the “scapes”: landscape, seascape, cityscape 😄 In this video, I love the abstract Us and lines the best. Thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you for sharing, Jia Lu!!

[@paulinehernandez2948]

I liked all of them! Super simple yet beautiful. I’ve been practicing lately and have been getting frustrated. telling us to relax and not think too hard about it helps lol

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much Pauline! Happy painting!

[@annkelly2780]

Hi jenna , as a beginner using watercolour , i loved all three painting ideas , love trying wet in wet painting , its just magical, havent a clue about what colours go together and what does not, but im learning from watching your work, thank you for sharing

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’re welcome, Ann!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks for the help dear soothing show wonderful to watch the steps!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@janerusch7820]

I especially like the colorful swatches. They are a fun way to practice color theory and make a pretty painting too.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you liked it, Jane!

[@raggedyroad]

I always enjoy your videos Jenna. Great ideas and I plan to paint all the patterns today. I missed the giveaway darn it. Now to watch your latest about your 3 favorite colors.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

More giveaways will come soon!!!

[@gloria-hu6he]

i like all the flowers you painted~and plants~喜欢你画的所有植物和花草～

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you!!

[@AikartistArt]

Love all three of your ideas but if I have to choose it'll be the patterns 😁 just loving the colors bleed into each other. That's definitely what only watercolor paintings can do 😍

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much for sharing and watching!

[@AikartistArt]

@@JennaRaineyChannel Always love watching your videos

[@Weissguys6]

I adore the peony. My next attempt. Just did all the U-shapes for beginners. Still need cold press paper!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Awesome! Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️

[@flipsyde84]

I have just discovered your channel, thank you for sharing so much. I love your books but actually watching you paint is so helpful.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So glad you found my channel and loving the tutorials. Thanks for the support!!

[@ashleybrethold7158]

I love and have already tried the lines idea!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Awesome, Ashly! I hope you had so much fun!

[@kimz7316]

Love the patterns....but I will have to give all of them a try....🎨🎨

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Have so much fun, Kim!!

[@MedievalMary]

I loved the tulip tutorial because I struggle with those, but my heart is with the landscape painting! I love to paint the ocean 😍! I would love to see more of your approach to seascapes!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

We'll try and get some more landscapes in the mix soon, thanks for the feedback, Mary!!

[@Ieat2much]

11 months too late 😛but Yes to landscapes please. I love flowers and trees so thank you for those, but landscape is where I struggle the most.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@monicavanduyn1352]

My favorite was the pattern one. Ive seen your swatch pattern on another video in the background and tried it a few weeks ago. Patterns are easy but fun. It makes it less thinking and more doing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Monica!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I like the rainbow 🌈 pattern. But also love the florals. And I am a huge fan of landscapes.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Cathy!!

[@KRCanetti]

It is so very satisfying to see you painting those patterns. My favorite (and I saw it before on Instagram, couldn't stop watching) is the swatching, all those colours next to eachother bleading, leaning against eachother and making alternating patterns, hmmm. Lovely. Makes me feel peaceful.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh that’s great, thanks for sharing!!

[@elainepietrowski267]

I love flowers so my choice is the floral pattern, flowers hands down every time, for me there’s no contest.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yusssss.

[@ashtongraceplans4285]

I loved the landscape. It made practice feel fun again. I've been forcing myself to learn peonies. I wish I could figure out the 'trick' to those. So I keep practicing....

[@spoedreeks]

you are such an inspiration, I loved the flowers, you have great ideas....love yr videos, I did subscribe to yr channel now, but was already watching you. On days I feel no inspiration your videos give me the feeling of joy to start to paint...thanks for that!!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw thanks Iris!! ❤️

[@alishalaury7544]

Hi Jenna! My favorite idea is the abstract shapes. I am able to let my mind wander more and just play with the colors without feeling pressure about the painting. These are great exercises to get out of a creative funk. Thank you for sharing these with us! :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I love letting the mind wander! Yes!

[@shahidahmnr4728]

Hi Jenna. My favourite is the upside down U pattern. love the colour ideas so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@aroshan3558]

Nice ideas to help us beginners learn to play when we have no idea how to. I really enjoyed the simple flower technique. The landscape scared me a bit with too much to "get wrong" but I enjoyed watching it!

[@cindybtanner3974]

I also have both of your books. I am going to try your seascape. I never thought to do the sky last, after painting the land, sea and shore. Brilliant! Thank you Jenna.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I hope you have so much fun painting the seascape, Cindy! ❤️

[@Lindamirth]

You are a rock star! Thank you for keeping us inspired! Loved the tulip tutorial

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Linda! You're the sweetest.

[@LaurenMilla]

My favorite painting ideas are the ones that are simple to follow but allow you to understand watercolor techniques. I am really new to painting and a glazing video helped me a ton as well as a wet-on-wet showcasing blending was great. All your botanicals have been so helpful in composition and appreciating the magic of bleeding too!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much Lauren, glad you’re loving the videos!

[@sandragreenwood2488]

Goodness! The last example of the water, sky, and mountain was so fun to watch! I am going to give this a go tomorrow. Thanks so much yet again for your clear and fun to watch lessons. I am loving them so much!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you, Sandra!! I hope you have fun painting your own seascape!!

[@Chavisingharts]

Hi jenna! I used to think watercolors are hard to control .. dreaded them for a long time...but your depth of the subject has made me realise that it’s the beauty of watercolors that they flow and interact and bring out such brilliant outcomes... i love those swatches that bleed mix and bring out a plethora of colors... thanks and keep being the light to us !

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m so glad these videos are helpful for you, thanks so much for sharing Chavi!

[@zandramangrum5483]

Loved your floral example and your lesson on colors. Thank you!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Great, Zandra! Thanks for sharing!!

[@lbp7017]

The vertical lines and the upside down U pattern are my favourite. Learning a lot from your videos!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh I’m so glad to hear that!

[@robincooper9323]

I am planning to try the pattern and the floral. You make it look so easy. Thank you for the little tidbit on color theory here. I've often wondered how to do that type of thing with patterns. I'm excited to give it a go. Thank you for this video.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yay, Robin! Have fun!

[@sherrynewton7504]

I love them all, but the floral is my favorite!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Sherry!

[@stephaniemorris503]

I love the floral one and can't wait to practice it, also your advice on color theory in the first painting was very helpful.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful, Stephanie! Enjoy your painting!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

STEPHANIE! I have lovely news... YOU have been randomly selected as one of our two winners! Congrats! Please email [e-mail] to let us know where to ship the signed copy of Everyday Watercolor!

[@stephaniemorris503]

Yay! I never win stuff, so excited 😁

[@andrealutterman364]

I love the idea of painting geometric patterns. I think it will be really helpful when I feel stuck to just make repeating marks on the page!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So helpful!

[@faithdeocampo1667]

I love love the floral painting. I also love the way you explain the techniques on how to paint flowers. I just started to learn watercolor and your videos are really helpful.🥰

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Oh, that's lovely! Thanks Faith! ❤️

[@annemiekebelgraver7400]

The landscape is so relaxing to watch!

[@insocal4891]

these were really fun! you're an excellent teacher!! Thank you for not putting super loud music on your videos (too distracting)

[@nanette_tracy]

I really liked the tulip tutorial :)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m so glad, thanks Nanette!

[@michellelewis2579]

Love your patterns. 😍 Beautiful lines and vibrant colors to die for.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Michelle! Xoxo

[@MarieA787]

Love the colors you pic 💞

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Marie!

[@alistewart9566]

I loved the landscape tutorial and how it’s very loose. I am going to try it after I’m done with another project. I really like colorful mermaid scales and think that would be fun in watercolor as a pattern.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing Ali! I hope you have fun painting along with it when you get a chance!

[@lorialtamirano51]

On each of them I learned something and they were beautiful and fun to watch.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That’s great! ❤️

[@farmgirl9996]

I really liked how you explained why you put certain colors next to each other in the “U’s”. It was very insightful and I’m going to try to be more educated with my colors.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad that was helpful for you, Brittany, thanks for sharing!

[@susan897]

Love this Jenna, gonna try all three, I’ll let you know. Btw, kudos to your cute photographer 👋

[@dezzydezi]

I really enjoyed all of them from this video but my favorite was the patterns super easy and fun .

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad you enjoyed, Dez! Thanks for sharing!!

[@IMMA383]

You paint in such a relaxed way, I like it. I especially enjoyed the strokes and the landscape. Thank you for this tutorial, I'll watch others from you for sure.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Take care!

[@rosannedemanuele6645]

Lovely the tulipan. Thank you

[@ysaichama6051]

I love the pattern and landscape. I really love to see the colors blend!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing Lenny!

[@ysaichama6051]

@@JennaRaineyChannel You're welcome, Jenna!

[@emilysheely761]

I enjoyed the mountain painting. Helped me to feel looser....I have a tendency to be tight when painting. Thx gal!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

So glad to hear this, Emily!